Military discipline and mercy in wartime echoes
A reflective piece argues for balance between strict military law and humane treatment of soldiers. It cites Col. Frank Schwable’s Korea captivity, brain washing concerns, and the need for compassion, expert judgment, and civilian rights within armed services. It also references Jeroboam’s religious politics as a warning against rigid rule without human consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Frank Schwable
Col. Schwable
Korea
Schwable
Christian Science Monitor
Massachusetts
America
Framingham, Mass
Dogwood Tour Fiasco in Tahlequah Prompts Gloomy Reflections
In Tahlequah the Dogwood Tour faltered as poor planning led to dust, misdirected crowds, and unsold chicken salad sandwiches. The Farm Women’s Club, Tahlequah Chamber of Commerce, and local volunteers faced blame, while Indian School performers and a visiting mayor persevered through a sunbaked day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Scott
Mice and Men
Eldon Farm Women’s Club
Tahlequah Chamber of Commerce
Dogwood Country
Farm Women’s Club
C of C
F. W
Sequoyah Indian School
Tahlequah
FHA
Dogwood
Cookson Hills
Driver Admits Drunk Driving Guilty Plea
Rex F. Snell of Louisiana pleaded guilty to drunk driving at arraignment before County Judge Tal Crawford. The judge fined Snell $100 plus court costs. Police had arrested the Louisiana man previously on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex F. Snell
Louisiana
Tal Crawford
Crawford
Snell
A Revolt Or Revolution Analyzing Change Across Time
The piece contrasts a Paris uproar during the French Revolution with the elder’s confusion. It argues revolutions gain meaning only in hindsight as decades reveal their effects, asking what Dr Foreman’s case resembles Jeroboam’s revolution and Ahijah’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dr. Foreman
Jeroboam
Ahijah
Visitors greet multiple families in regional homes
Visitors in the J. C. Maddox home last Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Burger of Roff Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wyatt and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wyatt of Sulphur Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox of Gaar Corner and Sammy Bond of Ada. In Strat ford guests in the W. A. Pennington home last week were Mr. and Mrs. Will Jervis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Maddox
S. L. Burger
Roff
Kenneth Wyatt
Roland Wyatt
J. E. Maddox
Gaar Corner
Sammy Bond
Ada
Will Jervis
Stratford
W. A. Pennington
Pennington Family Dinner Celebrates Grandad’s Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pennington and relatives hosted a Sunday dinner for Grandad Pennington to mark his birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bray and family also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pennington
Ed Bray
Grandad Pennington
Vasto Pennington
Alma Maddox Visited S. L. Burger Family in Roff
Mrs. Alma Maddox spent Sunday through Tuesday visiting her brother S. L. Burger and his family in Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Maddox
S. L. Burger
Roff
Mrs Covert and Deb by to Corcoran for discharge
Mrs Mary Lou Covert and Deb by Mr and Mrs Leon Gurley left Saturday afternoon for Corcoran California to pick up Mrs Covert’s husband Delmas who will receive his discharge there this week They expect to return within a week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Covert
Debby
Leon Gurley
Corcoran
Calif
Weekend visitors travel to family gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Frank James hosted Sunday guests including their son Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James and family. Mrs. Avery Pennington and Flora Joyce of Lawton were weekend visitors at the James home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
J. C. James
Avery Pennington
Flora Joyce
Lawton
Penningtons and guests visit with Ada trio
Mrs. W. A. Pennington hosts a gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Pennington and family from Ada and Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Brandon as additional guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pennington
Coleman Pennington
Ada
B. B. Brandon
Pennington and Jones Hosts Spend Evening with Varnadore
Ada residents Nelda Sue and Roy Pennington join Charlotte Jones for a social Sunday night with Joann and Ruthie Varnadore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda Sue
Roy Pennington
Ada
Charlotte Jones
Joann
Ruthie Varnadore
Stratford Visit Charts Jones Family Ties
Mrs. Bonnie Farmer and children and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Darnall of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Farmer
Billie Darnall
Stratford
Jack Jones
Social visits include James and Farley couples
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James visited Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Farley in Konawa Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fraley are former residents of this community. Vinita Pennington of Parish Chapel spent Friday night with Rita and Patricia Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. James
A. W. Farley
Konawa
Fraley
Vinita Pennington
Parish Chapel
Rita
Patricia Jackson
Circus Visit Draws Stratford Fans
Misses Barbara Griffiths Belinda Griffiths and Cheryl Melton attended the circus in Stratford Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Belinda Griffiths
Cheryl Melton
Stratford
Bridal Shower for Mrs. Billie Darnall Hosted by Gaar Corner Club
The Gaar Corner club ladies honored Mrs. Billie Darnall, formerly Reba Jones, with a post noon bridal shower on Wednesday. Attendants and gift givers included Lou Richardson, Mary Lou Covert, Verna McCurdy, Bessie Bradley, A H McKinney, Inez Pennington, Vergie Pennington, Jessie Maddox, Edith Jackson, Alma Maddox, Frank James, Ethel Varnadore, Billy Rickett and in laws from Stratford, Leona Jones, Price Richardson, Naomi Bradley, Mildred Melton, Marie Alford, and Nadine James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaar Corner Club
Billie Darnall
Darnall
Reba Jones
Jack Jones
Lou Richardson
Mary Lou Covert
Verna McCurdy
Bessie Bradley
A. H. McKinney
Inez Pennington
Vergie Pennington
Jesfie Maddox
Edith Jackson
Alma Maddox
Frank James
Ethel Varnadore
Billy Rickett
Rickett
Stratford
Leona Jones
Price Richardson
Naoni Bradley
Mildred Melton
Marie Alford
Nadine James
Deer meat donation highlighted at Farmers Union banquet
The Farmers Union banquet omitted credit for a 75 pound deer meat donation by Joe Martin. City readers are apologized to Mr. Martin as the community extends thanks. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Doc Beebe and son David Charles of Ada to the Griffiths family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Joe Martin
Martin
Doc Beebe
David Charles
Ada
Bill Griffiths
Sunday visit noted in Lindsay and Marlow reports
Mrs. Dale Melton and Cheryl visited Lindsay with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and Claud Lee. J. C. James Neville Pennington and Marvin McCurdy conducted business in Marlow on Thursday. Mrs. Amanda Burger of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Deatherage of Wilson, Mrs. Bill Griffith, Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Lindsay
Paul Cameron
Claud Lee
J. C. James
Neville Pennington
Marvin McCurdy
Marlow
Amanda Burger
Ada
W. M. Deatherage
Wilson
Bill Griffith
Barbara
Belinda and Mayrene Farmhand Visit J C Maddox Home
Belinda and Mayrene Farm er visited in the J. C. Maddox home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belinda
Mayrene Farmer
J. C. Maddox
Comanche Woman Visits Parents over Weekend
Anita Harbour of Comanche spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Snipes and Wanda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Harbour
Comanche
Mrs. O. F. Snipes
Wanda
Local visits list across Ada and Morenci communities
Mrs Henry Hall of Roff visited Bill Griffiths on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lee Farmer and Laverne visited Clyde Coleman family in Ada on Friday. Mr and Mrs Shirley Ingram of Morenci Arizona spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Marvin Mc Curdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall of
Roff
Bill Griffiths
Lee Farmer
Laverne
Clyde Coleman
Ada
Shirley Ingram
Morenci, Arizona
Marvin McCurdy
Jacksons and McKinney Visit Maddox and Griffiths
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jackson and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Maddox. Mrs. A. H. McKinney and Jerry spent awhile Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Griffiths and continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Jackson
J. E. Maddox
A. H. McKinney
Jerry
Bill Griffiths
Richardson visit with Lou Richardson and Margaret Sue
Mr and Mrs Percy Richardson spent Sunday with Mrs Lou Richardson and Margaret Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Richardson
Lou Richardson
Margaret Sue
Local families visit over weekend
Sue Richardson is on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs Charlie Wright and family of Center spent time with Mr and Mrs James Kelley and family in Vaness Sunday night. C P Horsley spent Sunday in Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Richardson
Charlie Wright
Center
James Kelley
Vaness
C. P. Horsley
Shawnee
Visitors In Valley Homes Report Family Gatherings
Residents in Union Valley hosted relatives including the Stephens and Cavel families from Mona hans Texas. Elmo Minor's guests included Ru fus Sweeny and twin sons from Amarillo Texas. Ada resident Mary Thompson visited her sister Sarah Robinson who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Minor
Rufus Sweeny
Amarillo, Texas
Mary Thompson
Ada
Sarah Robinson
Mrs C W McCoy Returns From Ark Death of Brother-In-Law J C Proffitt
Mrs C W McCoy came home from Little Rock Arkansas after being summoned by the death of her brother in law J C Proffitt who had suffered several years with Hodgkins disease Burial services were held in Dermott Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McCoy
Little Rock
Ark
J. C. Proffitt
Proffitt
Hodgkins
der Mott, Ark
Fausts and Gale Visit Tulsa Relatives This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Leo Faust and Gale spent the weekend in Tulsa visiting relatives, bringing news of family ties and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Faust
Gale
Tulsa
Mrs Earl Stephens Visit Reported by Ada Family
Mrs Earl Stephens was accompanied by her son Loyd Stephens and Loyds wife of Ada on a social visit.
Melvin White Family Visit Noted in Wichita Falls
With her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin White and family of Wichita Falls Texas, last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugher
Mrs. Melvin White
Wichita Falls
Texas
Club members tour with Pontotoc HD clubs
Club members on the Educational Tour last Wednesday included Mrs. W. C. Story Mrs. Ruth Stephens and Mrs. Beaula Elmore accompanied by Pontotoc HD club participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc HD
W. C. Story
Ruth Stephens
Beaula Elmore
Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Stephens Home
The Union Valley Home Demonstration Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Earl Stephens home with Mrs Elmo Minor presiding. Members answered roll call, planned a shower for Mrs Jean Crawford, discussed a May 17 dress review, and formed a committee to arrange materials for a park barbecue pit. New member Mrs C W McCoy welcomed, demonstrations on costume decoration and Swedish embroidery given, and hostesses welcomed members and one visitor Evelyn Atkinson of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley Home Demonstration Club
Earl Stephens
Elmo Minor
Jean Crawford
W. C. Story
Beaua Elmore
Ruth Stephens
C. W. McCoy
Jess Hall
Helen Scott
Beaula Elmore
Fred Keatley
J. M. Lay
Cordie Davis
Norah Marsh
Evelyn Atkinsons
Ada
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Oklahoma
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Pontotoc
Okla
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Egypt
United Kingdom of Solomon
God
Israel
Nebat
Solomon
Kingdom of Judah
Jerusalem
Bethel
Dan
Heaven
Earth
SH 99
H. D. van Arsdell
Babe Ruth
Lesaons
Kenneth J. Foreman
Mrs. Dale Melton
Garvin County
Mrs. Darwin Cummins
Benjamin
Aho Moore
Benjamin Moore
Collins Lumber CO
North Townsend
Joe
Union Valley
Mrs
Dub Scott
Melt Stephens
Eddie Joe Cavel
Monahans
Club News
Willard E. Rhynes
Stonewall
Nolan Young
Feed & Farm Supply
Phon
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