Ada Daily News history and consolidations list
A historical note details Ada Oklahoma publishing lineage from 1901 with combined titles The Ada Times Democrat Ada Weekly Democrats and later consolidations including Pontotatee County Enterprise Ada Star Democrat and The Ada Times Democrat through 1953, listing publishers W D Little and editor Don Cook and noting weekly Thursday publication.
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Aga
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrats
Pontatee
Vo tech district vote eyed for May press ballot
In a May 6 special election residents of Coal and Pontotoc counties and parts of Konawa Wamoosa Sasakwa Holdenville Allen Hughes and Hickory regions will decide if a vo tech district to serve youths and adults should be formed. Officials urge a strong yes to curb outmigration and boost local job training. The piece also notes springtime reflections and a local botanical interlude.
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Coal
Pontotoc
Konawa
Wamoosa
Sasakwa
Holdenville
Allen
Hughes County
Hickory
Rofs
Shawnee
Ardmore
Court Rules Drivers Liable For Emergency Reactions
A neighbor sues Myrtle after 8 wasps sting and a sudden crash. The judge says a driver may react to emergencies, but must keep some discretion. Other cases show liability for reckless lane changes and a child darting into traffic despite visible danger.
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Myrtle
Wasp
Right relationship with God versus social issues in Amos’ message
A radio preacher argues that Gospel focus must be personal and spiritual, not political. He cites Amos to emphasize justice and compassion as essential to being right with God, warning worship without social concern is hollow and displeasing to God.
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Prince
Jesus
God
Amos
Zion
Samaria
Mt. Zion
Jerusalem
Judah
Mt. Gerezim
Israel
REA Compromise Bill Settles Oklahoma Row
Oklahoma City AP report notes a compromise bill ending a clash between rural electric cooperatives and privately owned utilities. The measure sets territorial boundaries for providers and brings coops under state Corporation Commission regulation after coops accept regulation and utilities drop repeal of co op tax exemptions. Dated AP dispatch.
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Oklahoma City
David Halt
State Corporation Commission
Thoughtful musings on friendship and daily wisdom
A collage of aphorisms and quips on friendship kindness and life lessons. It touches on the value of listening, the role of a friend in trouble, humor about employment and manners, and humorous vignettes about daily life and teaching.
Oakman Community News Highlights Family and Visitors
Sunday School drew forty-eight attendees as Mrs. Zora Lee hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dooval and Mrs. Violet Miller led a special song. The column lists numerous local visits, birthdays, funerals, and gatherings around Oakman and neighboring towns with names like Sever, Castoe, Hobbs, Lee, and Winters. The community mourns C. H. Sever of Tulsa and shares condolences. Families travel to Ada, Oklahoma City, and Sasakwa for visits, services, and events. The piece notes church activities, club meetings, and local travel to see relatives and attend races in nearby cities.
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Betty Harwood
Wynnewood
Lonnie V. Manuel
Kent
Grace Brown
City
Tex
Nice
Edd Castoe
Mark
FB. F. Lancaster
Latta
B. F. ‘Lancaster
Oklahoma City
Lonnie
Roy Manuel
Roy
Ada
Corkey Hudson
Ada High Students to Attend Model United Nations
Sixteen Ada High students depart for a two day Model United Nations event at the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts Chickasha. James Cooper accompanies the group which will represent Mexico the United Arab Republic and Belgium with Belgium holding a Security Council seat. Ada leaders are Tommy Lamson Bruce Mauch and Haney Armstrong and the delegation includes Mary Sue Roberts Karen Krause Don Handley Mike Brown Linda McDonald Barky Deaton Ken Saver Bruce Kroeker Kathy Savage Jenonne Horne Lesley Mason David McMillion and Bill Jansen.
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Ada High
United Nations
Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts
Chickasha
James Cooper
Ada
Model U.N
Mexico
United Arab Republic
Belgium
Security Council
Tommy Lamson
Bruce Mauch
Haney Armstrong
UAR
Mary Sue Roberts
Karen Krause
Don Handley
Mike Brown
Linda McDonald
Barky Deaton
Ken Saver
Bruce Kroeker
Kathy Savage
Jenonne Horne
Lesley Mason
David McMillion
Bill Jan- Sen
Hall Signs New State Drug Code
Oklahoma City AP reports Gov. David Hall signed a broad drug code law increasing penalties for selling and distributing narcotics. The act reduces first offense marijuana charges from felony to misdemeanor and creates a narcotics commissioner with an advisory board, alongside prior rehabilitation measures.
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Oklahoma City
David Hall
Commissioner of Narcotics
Hall
Parish Chapel Social News From Shawnee And Ada
Mr and Mrs Hank Burk hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Lee Little from Pauls Valley and Mr and Mrs Pug Garrett of Center for Sunday dinner. Ada visitor Mrs Mina Jean Hoel and numerous Topeka area relatives shared time with Rance Tucker and family on Sunday evening. Continued on Page
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Henery Denson
George Carter
Myrne
Smith
Flossie Patterson
John Williamson
Bill Carter
Last Central
Texas
Oklahoma Ornithologists
Sherman
Tex
Dale la Bass
Vicki
Eddie Heltaird
Ada
Ira Wommack
Sundaay
Bill Yerby
Ronnie
Little Rock
Ark
Sunny
Hank Burk
Shawnee
Lee Little
Pauls Valley
Pug Garrett
Center
Mina Jean Hoel
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Star
Ol Buzz
Pontotoc County
Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
Tom
Schenectady
N.Y
Union College
Soj
Jay Shupe
Shupe
BY Lawrence Wrays
London
Kensington Garden Park
Round Pond
Queen Victoria
Connie Nelson
Fate
Oakman
Mrs
Mildred Lee
K. M
Dooval
Violet Miller
Macy Jo
Erma Morrison
Dorothy Gastoe
Shirley
Norma Hobbs
Dorothy Castoe
Joe Sever
Zora Lee
C. H. Sever
Tulsa
T. H. Haley
Joy
Kay Lynne
Myrtle Smith
Kqursary
Jim Haley
Ing Arena
Bob Cowling
Alec
Jerry Lee
Rick
Karren
Jay
Galey
K. M. Stovall
Plainview
Borger
Elmer Lee
Amy
Joe Bevers
Beastie
Johnny Iasfield
Richard Hardcastle
Egypt
Phillip Craw
Marsha
Ian Azalea
Joe
Donna Hardcastle
Joe Don
Tony
Sunsin
Robbie
Eddy Castoe
Jewel Thurman
Houston
J. R. Pendergrass
Charlie Sliger
Keeble Bennett
Buster Hobbs
Kin Winters
Byng
Allen Blanders
L.D. Winters Andrandson
Barry
Bobby
Elmo Elavender
Cynthia
Jo Ann Link
James
Donald
Rosie Lee
Francis
Sam Sliger
Albert Peyeyhouse
Glenda West
Wilma Goldren
Homer
John Pendergrass
J. D. Castoe
Jimmy
Mike
S. G. Kurk
John T. Woods
Jeannette Koopman
Johnny Cooper
Angie Wright
Alice’ Current
Johnny Brasfield
Mary Alice
Milburn Morrison
Charles Knighten
Rhonda Scott
Comanche
Joe Koopman
Chisen
C. H. Hampton
Benny Hampton
Benjy Hampton
Jess Ferrel
H. Hampton
Ton
Ronald
I'Stanley Chilcoat
Stonewall
Frank Sanders
C. BH
Hampton
Mary Jo Morrison
Shirley Hobbs
Norma
Ranella
Jane
Nora Hobbs
Inez Hobbs
Loyd Timmons
Bowwlegs
J. W. Berryman
J. W Berryman
Ola Joplin
Konowa Lake
Carter Williams
Dondi
Evan
T. H
Haley
Anna Marie
Jack
T. H, Haley
Kay Lyne
Oakman Quilling Club
Flora Carter
Effie Tharp
Sam Matthews
Virgle Winters
Virgle Winters Sr
Lucien
Cecil Watson
Mrs. Virgle Winters
Elmr Lee
Calvin Lee
Norman
J. W
Berryman
Ae. Randell Miller
Brier Lee
Elva Duvall
Mrs. J. Fulton
Olen Vail
Bud Blackburn
James Hill
Bob Sliger
Jim Roundtree
Happyland
Don Eeperty
Russell
Eric
Don
Cheyenne
J. W. Brryman
Lester Berryman
Edd Berryman
Rebee
Randel Miller
Jerry Campbell
Anita
Scotty
Wayne Joplin
Fran Abbott
Curtis Abbott
Thurolo Clark
Don. Clark
James Castoe
Raymond Woods
Billy Lee
Elsie Wilson
Sharon
Seminole
Kevin
Sonya
W. A. Lee
Betty Ragland
Sthepeny
Christi
Marion Lee
Terry Lee
Richard Henry
Chris
Sherri
M. J. Keeling
Tommy
Johnny Brassfield Sr
Elmer Crawford
Lateresa
Gerald Crawford
Ray Martin
Deborah
Darla
Irving
Model United Nations
UCLA
Actu U
Florence Isaacs
Impson Anderson
Rance Tucker
Mary Lou Henson
la Nell
Jeanette Crawford
Tupelo
Milos Pennington
Ruby Dryden
Bruce Little
J. W. Law
Irene Wood
Dorothy Nessel
Bill Ayres
E. C. Cav~iner
Manley Maddox
Jackie Ayres
Bill
Peggy Ayres
Jackie
Vineta Ayres
Virgie Pennington
Mack McCauley
Stillwater
Benton McCauley
Vaness
Clifford Lamb
Rachel Horton
Laura Horton
Austell Horton
David Galey
Dallas
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