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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1964
Page
4
The Ada News notes the formation of a Stonewall Lions Club as a positive community anchor. It praises civic clubs for beautification scholarships and recreation, urges organized effort to sponsor projects, and warns about heated political debates that hinder discussion across parties.
Ada residents have largely not seen the countryside beyond major highways. The Sandy and Upper Clear districts are developing many impoundments with Bermuda sod covered dams and vegetated drainage basins, yielding scenic blue water and strong recreational uses including boating fishing swimming picnics and waterfowl gunning with owner permission.
The speaker urged that world issues be resolved at the conference table and proposed applying the same approach to disputes with Oklahoma City over shared lake benefits. He stated willingness to sit down and work out the entire matter.
Grace L Murray divorces Ray Murray Wilmaline W Golden divorces Dude Golden O Bera Crowder divorces John Crowder Louis Duda divorces Bonnie Duda Franklin W Lamirand Jr and Judith Ann Lamirand divorce granted both parties R S Collins divorces Ida Belle Collins Wanda Faye Sutton divorces David M Sutton Reta Cranford divorces Lanny Cranford
Tulsa AP reports George A. Fuller of Dallas appeared to submit the lowest bid of 7.825 million dollars for a four story federal building project occupying four square blocks in downtown.
About 50 species of crabgrass thrive in warm regions worldwide. These grasses spread across continents, forming dense lawns and fields. They are resilient in heat and drought, challenging turf management and agriculture alike.
The report shows overall consumer item costs up 29 percent since 1947 to 1949, with food up 22 percent, rents 45 percent, and medical care 67 percent. This comparison highlights accelerating price increases in housing and health care.
Demand for veneer-quality black walnut has grown rapidly with manufacturers using it at twice the normal rate of 17 million board feet annually, signaling a surge in production and sourcing pressures.
Hubert H. Raney of El Reno led a three hour Jail Security refresher for Ada Police Department and Pontotoc County officers in the Ada City Council chambers. The session engaged local peace officers and was described as fascinating despite running long.
A long verse on prophetic disasters by Mother Shipton is quoted, detailing worlds in crisis, natural wonders, and moral ruin. The piece ties forecasts to social warnings, then shifts to anecdotes about jail security and weapon contraband shared by Raney. It references future wars, England and France, and a 1926 prophecy.
A humorous note laments a parent’s explosive tirade about a pitcher who throws unusually fast, capturing a moment of family sports drama and high tempers at a local game.
A compact verse notes that money is not all powerful as it questions who truly gets along without wealth. The poem attributes the reflection to S Omar Barker, suggesting money’s limits in human harmony.
A reflective aphorism contrasts fleeting strength with lingering fear. The speaker cites a Platoan theme that people prefer darkness to illumination, suggesting the deeper tragedy is not physical weakness but fear of truth and enlightenment.
Mr and Mrs Lee Keeling and Mrs Callie East attended church once led by Mr East. A farewell picnic at the East clubhouse drew 75 relatives. Attendees included Z R East Luna Cole Vera Cragg of Alabama and the Keelings hosted Mrs East at the East home site in Alabama before driving her to Seminole.
Mrs Mae Rice along with Latta residents Jim Holloway Fitzhugh and the J B Joneses visited Mr and Mrs J W Kirkes on Saturday and Sunday. Glenn Jones and Rhynes family attended the Latta Noble baseball game at Latttn Saturday night. Melvin Newby and Kathy shopped in Ada and visited Don Newby and Kathy before taking Kathy home. F O Jones and family visited Owen Jones and T E Jones in Konawa Sunday afternoon.
Inmates describe using a homemade key on a door and a razor blade to cut through a steel chain. A speaker warns there is no jail escape proof, insisting prisoners can find a way out, a claim that left the audience convinced after more than two hours of Raney’s remarks.
Mrs. Laura Haines visited Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Taylor in Ada on Thursday. Mike Haines stayed Saturday night with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Haines.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Henry of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Parker and children Vicki and Patti, also of Ada, visited Luther Parker Friday afternoon. Vicki Parker stayed Friday night with her grandparents and enjoyed playing with the baby kittens. Mrs. Luther Parker visited.
Mrs Renzo Cooper hosts Latta Sunday visitors. Virginia Ragland travels from Oklahoma City to Tommy Johnsons. Billy Henson wins smallest dog trophy at Dicus Market. J and Lee Keeling return from Alabama. water mill persists after 73 years. 4-H entries led by Mike, Gary, and Teresa Golden. Union Hill booth wins. Fire cleanup continues at the Guests farm. cattle not milked after loss of milking gear. Oklahoma City trip includes B J Ainsworth recovery. Dorothy Lee resumes work after a back injury.
A fish fry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones and Glenn Thursday night drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley Carlton Bebee and R. E. Tilley Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Don Newby and Kathy Walnut Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt Jr. Eddie and Danny Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jones, Mrs. Kay Siegers, Rhondi and Kelly Renea Arlington Calif. The group then escorted Kay Slegers Rhondi and Kelly to the Oklahoma City airport Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Walter McAnally hosted a fish fry on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes and family and several McAnally relatives plus Lois Rhynes Monnie and Terrie, who enjoyed the Lake Texoma catch.
Mrs Sible Collins learned of Bill Lee’s death in Oklahoma City and his funeral was held Saturday in Shawnee. The item lists several visitors including Mr See a former Walnut Grove resident, and Mr and Mrs Hiran Fraley Stratford Tex Mrs Ola Fraley Tina and Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Adams Joni Rhondi and Pamela visiting over weekend.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kemp visited Mr and Mrs Louie Clark Wednesday afternoon and attended a church social at Midway Baptist Church that night. They fished at Lake Texoma Saturday and caught several crappie. Mr and Mrs Hank Evans from Ada visited the Kemps Sunday afternoon.
Oakman Free Will Baptist Church youths redecorated interior classrooms with fresh paint. Community men repaired the roof while residents recall syrup-making, noting a tractor powered mill replaces the old horse-driven setup.
Bob Wells of Council Hill now resides with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wynn and their baby. He attends East Central State College as a student.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and their daughter and family hosted a dinner last Thursday with Mr and Mrs Jim Myers Linda Joe and Sid ney of Byng Joining them were Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and children of Pauls Valley Mrs Beatrice White and Mrs Dora East visited Friday with Mrs Mildred Current The Oakman residents Dub Guest now of Pecan Grove suffered a dairy barn fire last week
Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs visited Saturday night with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass. Mrs Ruby Jones has been released from Valley View Hospital and is home.
Mr and Mrs Billy Lee and family hosted relatives including the Willoughbys from Max Well and Oil Center and Herman Wilson from Seminole. Elmer Lee visited weekend and helped haul hay. D B Major visited Friday night with Earl Tucker of Ada and Veda’s parents from Stratford. The Earl Tuckers visited the May ors on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Albert Peve Glenda West Web Scrog gins Murl Moon Mr and Mrs Junior Boyles Jana and Johnnie visited Tuesday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts Reta and Hobart of Byng.
Mr and Mrs Asa Welch of Ada visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ira Wommack and Jon Ann. Mrs Lilly Farney of Albany Texas returned home after spending last week with her sister and relatives in the area.
Dalton Young Francis Mann Wynn and Emmitt visited Thursday night at the McNeill home. Clara Anson visited Friday with Mrs. McNeill. Friday night visits included Floyd McNeill Donita Bart Don from Stonewall and family. Sunday visitors were J C Sterlin Bob Ramer Jacob Harjo Ada and Richard Johnston Franklin with several McNeill relatives.
Mrs Thelma Perriman hosted and received visitors at Lightning Ridge during the week. Monday guests included Mrs Dollye After and Tuesday morning visits featured Mrs Simon Young and Clay with Mrs Perriman. Thursday visits came from Mrs Geneva McCullar Mrs Ed Coffey and Dennis.
Mrs Glenn King Mrs Simon Young Mrs Ed Coffey and Mrs Perriman attended the County Home Demonstration Council at Wintersmith Lodge in Ada. The Sickles, King siblings from Oklahoma City, visited Mrs Perriman. Families visited Otis Coffey and Arthur Coffey in Ada. Lillie May Webster of Stratford visited Wylie Webster. Garrett Beeler and Beller attended singing at Lightning Ridge with a large crowd reported.
A devotional discussion interprets biblical history through the prophets view that God acts in events. Samuel’s farewell speech credits God for liberation and homeland, yet warns that divine favor rests on whether the people follow God. The message stresses IF you fear serve and listen then it will go well. otherwise the Lord may oppose you.
Friday and Saturday see Mr and Mrs Wendel Stewart and Mr and Mrs Clint Stewart visiting relatives. Several Cantwell and Kimmel households host guests, with church attendance noted and a carpet installation.
Mrs J E Woolly and Jim and Sherry spent the weekend visiting her mother Mrs Morrison of Stonewall.
The Third Singing Convention will be held at Lightning Ridge on October 18, drawing participants from local choirs and community groups to perform, share hymns, and enjoy a day of music and fellowship.
Mrs. Carol Neff and Linda visited Mrs. Briggs Monday morning. Several couples and friends attended dinners and visited in Stratford Sulphur and Vaness area, including Jim Briggs birthday celebrations and building a chicken pen.
Mrs. Lorene McIlroy and Mrs. Pat Coffey hosted visitors Tuesday morning. Others to call on the Lloyd McIlroy home included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Townsley, Mrs. Agnes Bishop, Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Otis Coffey.
McIlroy traveled to Lindsay Saturday afternoon and remained through Sunday afternoon. He visited Mr. and Mrs. Herman Penn and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Saylors and attended church Sunday morning. In the afternoon the group visited Mr. and Mrs. John Cheshier. Lloyd McIlroy also visited Mr. and Mrs. Auti McCullar and their daughters.
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