Ada Cement Mill founders and their dream in Oklahoma
Not many left recounts the Ada group who built a cement mill during Oklahoma state formation. Led by Adam L. Beck, the venture included George L. Rice J. M. Wintersmith Will Hart and others. They risked vision turning into reality, launching Ada as a future southeastern city, inspiring further industry and a college, with longtime employee M. O. Matthews rising to general manager. The piece honors the founders now gone, noting Creveling and Rodarmel as remaining, and celebrates creative work as the ultimate reward.
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Oklahoma
Ada
Adam L. Beck
America
George L. Rice
J. M. Wintersmith
Will Hart
Walter Morrison
W. Sloan Creveling
W. L. Whitaker
Claude Rodarmel
John Curtis
Herman Beck
Lawrence
M. O. Matthews
Ideal
Competition drives better work and invention
In a Southwestern Power Administration talk Douglas G Wright argues competition spurs improvement but denies that anyone improves only because others push them. He cites research work and consumer demand as keys, noting government ownership can hinder but is not the sole cause of worse products or services.
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Douglas G. Wright
Southwestern Power Administration
Ford
Santa Fe Traffic Lights Change City Ambience
The author recalls visiting Santa Fe thirty years ago as the most restful setting but notes growing tourism has crowded narrow streets and made the central park less inviting. He regrets the change while acknowledging the city’s rich history and art.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Debate on Eisenhower defense spending direction
The speaker questions whether General Eisenhower favors higher defense budgets or reallocating funds to essentials. They acknowledge waste in armed services and suggest funds could be redirected to needed materials and personnel. The speaker concludes by noting that opportunity is often overlooked.
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Eisenhower
Dulles Appointment Illustrates Bipartisan Cold War Unity
The text lauds John Foster Dulles joining the state department, noting Republican support and bipartisan cooperation. It credits Secretary of State Acheson with shaping the anti Communist movement and praises renewed wartime cooperation between parties, Britain, and France as signals to Stalin. It highlights gains in late March and early April.
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John Foster Dulles
State Department
Dulles
New York
Acheson
Washington
John S. Cooner
Republian
Stalin
Britain
France
Public Opinion Shifts Against Socialism Across Nations
The paper argues public mood swings against socialism in Australia New Zealand and England, with U S politicians facing pressure as anti socialist views grow. Senator Byrd questions Truman on socialized programs and the piece predicts possible shifts in policy and support for freedom from government expansion. It notes doubt about civil rights bills and hints Truman may adjust stance as public opinion changes. The piece also comments on baseball curve balls and reports Sunray Refinery in Allen planning a May 1 reopening on a 90 day trial.
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Australia
New Zealand
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Truman
Congress
Brannan
Byrd
Sunray
Allen
Lawrence plan praised for community meals and fellowship
The note extols the Lawrence plan where people gather for meals and conversation to strengthen community bonds. It highlights the ease of liking someone after learning their hardships, education efforts, and contributions to local work, urging other communities to adopt a similar pattern.
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Lawrence
La Madre Club Installs Officers in Stratford Meeting
La Madre club met at Mrs. Roy Holland’s home for a meeting and officer installation. Officers installed by Mrs. Aubrey Robertson include Mrs. John Welch president and Mrs. A D Austin vice president with a convention plan for Oklahoma Association of Mothers' clubs in Miami on April 24-25. Also noted were a surprise birthday luncheon for Mrs. Kate Butler and various local gatherings including a Collins family reunion and WSC S and WM S group meetings.
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la Madre
la Madre Club
Roy Holland
Convention of Oklahoma Association of Mothers
Miami
Aubrey Robertson
John Welch
A. D. Austin
Forrest Sheppard
Alyss Ballard
Clarence Bratcher
Aubrey Robertson Reputer
George Cossey
Robertson
Willie Watts
Leo Abney
Jack Wood
Ballard
Bratcher
Sheppard
E. E. Hamilton
Kate Butler
R. C Adams
W. ©. Rogers
S. P. Atchison
C. M. Saliee
L. Standridge
Clarence Phillips
Lessie Mae
Cecil Bryan
Faith
H. W. Murray
J. P. Hanley
Frank Burleson
Ellie Hoggard
W. D. Butler
Minnie Mercer
G. L. Williams
Orb Smith
S. 4. Freem
Jones
Pauls Valley
Sellers Facing Possession Charge in Pontotoc County
Charges filed in county court accuse individuals of illegal liquor possession after sheriffs and deputies conducted raids across Pontotoc County. Deputy Walker Hisle noted more than a dozen raids in two weeks, yielding about a case of liquor amid a widespread crackdown.
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Miner Bers
Sherif 2
Gaar
Walker Hisle
Pontotoc County
Ive Never Regretted a Minute Says Miss Johnson Reminiscing
Miss Lula Johnson recalled fifty years in teaching at the Pontotoc County Teachers association meeting. She spoke on I Remember, describing country school benches, early Indian Territory teaching, and the joy of former students returning to say what she meant to them.
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Lula Johnson
Pontotoc
Bacone
Sti
Gingham and Dimity Frocks In Emily Wilken Collection
New York designer Emily Wilken marks a return with a two year gap collection featuring gingham and dimity party frocks. Velvet ribbons sequin spangles and tiered silhouettes highlight a strapless mauve dimity dress paired with an organdy over-dress and a black velvet sash.
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Haysherwood
NEA
New York
Gingham
Dimity
Emily Wilken
Oklahoma airman and mechanic plead innocent in marijuana case
Pvt. James E. Berkey, 22, of Tinker air force base, and Donald Ray Baker, 20, an Oklahoma City mechanic, pleaded innocent to possessing and importing marijuana. Bond set at 2500 each. Dope valued at 4000 found in car trunk. smuggled from Laredo across the border and tied to a car owned by Cpl. Harry Robert McCluskey of Kelly Field.
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Oklahoma City
Tinker Air Force Base
U. S
Paul Showalter
Oklahoma
James E. Berkey
Donald Ray Baker
Walter Acord
Laredo
Tex
United States
Acord
San Antonio
Berkey
Mexico
Cpl
Harry Robert McCluskey
Kelly Field
McCluskey
Tinker Field
Ada Civic Singers to Present Spring Concert May 7
Ada Civic Singers announce a spring concert on Sunday afternoon May 7 at 4 p.m. in the college auditorium as part of Observ e Week. Public invited to attend. The Me theater shows The Lost One, directed by Marguerite Hawkinson with D. A. Davis as accompanist, featuring a 25 member ensemble from local groups and school bands.
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Ada Civic Singers
College Auditorium
Marguerite Hawkinson
D. A Davis
Iota
Adalt High School
Edward Lee Carson Dies Here Friday
Edward Lee Carson died Friday at 6 10 p m at the home of his daughter Mrs Cecil Simpkins in Ada He was 76 and had lived in Ada 29 years The funeral will be Monday at 2 from the Pentecostal Holiness church with burial in Rosedale cemetery He was born in 1873 in Mississippi and lived in Texas Oklahoma and Ada Surviving are daughters Mrs George Simpkins and Mrs Cecil Simpkins of Ada step daughters Mrs Bennie Mitchell of Dallas Miss Ethel Izard of Itag City Johnnie Northcutt and Leona Lawson of Ada step sons Preston Ivard of Ada and W L Taard of Rogers Ark a half sister Dora Ginn of Oklahoma City and 16 grandchildren
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Ada
Cecil Simpkins
West Seventh
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Rosedale
Mt. Carson
George Simpkins
North Broadway
Mississippi
Texas
Countyline
Oklahoma
Rost
Bennie Mitchell
Dallas
Ethel Izard
Itag City
Johnnie Northcutt
Leona Lawson
Preston Ivard
W. L. Taard
Rogers. Ark
Dora Ginn
Oklahoma City
Opera Film Series Aims to Merge Stage and Screen
The first of a Columbia produced opera film series features Rabinovitch shaping a fusion of opera and cinema. Singers deliver solid vocal work and melodies while the audience learns the project through the Music club and Ada members attendance. Memorial honors reflect on past leadership in federated work, with local participants joining the program in Oklahoma City.
Political Announcements for Democratic primary 1989
The News announces candidates for state and district offices ahead of the Democratic primary on July 4, 1989. State Senator contenders include Jake Blevins and Hoyt Drisoll. for Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and A D Gaarr. Court Clerk Abe Holloway. County Attorney Coy A Mawdy. Elwood Kemp and others listed.
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Demoncratise
Abe Holloway
Young Airman Convicted In Germany Court Martial
U S Air Force court martial convicted Cpl Gustav Mueller 19 of attempting to give American secrets to the Soviet Union and sentenced him to five years in prison. Mueller from St Paul Minnesota denied the charge in tearful testimony claiming he sought to trap spies in a bid to expose communists. He said he hated communism and remained loyal to the United States while revealing he attempted suicide twice in jail before trial. His defense witness was Mueller himself represented by Elmo Gower.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany
U. S. Air Force
Cpl
Gustav Mueller
Soviet Russia
Ain Man
St. Paul
Minn
United States
US Army
Bern
Switzerland
Mueller
Elmo Gower
Cumberland
Konawa Club Events Highlight Local Meetings and Band
The Konawa community hosted a series of gatherings with the Pioneer noting a Ladies club meeting at Mrs. Roy Stephens home addressing Education, a Nazarene Missionary Society gathering at the church, Modern Maters Club program on Social Graces, and a Dinner Bridge group at Mrs. O T Damron’s home. The Konawa band, directed by W F Elliott, earned an excellent rating and will advance to the state contest at A and M in Stillwater.
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Roy Stephens
Nauta
T. Damron
Bill Tucker, Jr
H. T. Styrm
Sam Bates
Jack Gray
J. £. Cunningham
W. E. Huddleston
W. S Damron
A. Hudson
Bill
W. F. Elliott
State
Whch
Stillwater
Modern Mathera Club
EB. C. Mutherson
Marvin Kirkwood
Layton Owen
Joe Harris
Calvin Bailes
Opal Head
McPherson
Dinner Bridge Club
O. T Damron
Foley
Roy Douthit
Bit Tucker, Jr
Aaron Frey
A. BE. Hostetter
Vand
EB. A. Taylor
Bart Taylor
B. A Taylor
Oklahoma’s first master antenna system rises in Bartlesville
In Bartlesville Oklahoma workers assemble the state’s first master television antenna system atop a 210 unit apartment building at a cost of 18000 dollars The system will feed amplified signals via coaxial cable to each apartment through wall outlets allowing tenants to plug in and receive TV service when ready for operation.
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Bartlesville
Okla
Oklahoma
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