Ada leads regional growth despite concerns from smaller towns
An editorial argues Ada's expansion benefits the broader area, noting collaboration with Blue Bell Ideal Cement Reeves Packing and others. It stresses leadership, financing, and know how are needed for economic programs, and warns smaller communities risk burdens without shared prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Bell
Coalgate
Seminole
Ideal Cement
Hazel Atlas Division
Reeves Packing
Wickham
Evergreen Mills
Traffic Lifesavers: Oklahoma Uniform Vehicle Code Q&A
A series explaining highway safety and Oklahoma traffic laws answers common questions. Topics include when to use low beams at night and the meaning of solid yellow lines, clarifying that a red tipped cane signals blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Abraham Faith Across Three Ways and a Blessing
A devotional meditation on Abraham’s enduring memory for faith. It argues Abraham believed God, trusted His promises, and acted on them with a going faith. The piece links belief in God to personal belief and notes uncertainty about how God spoke to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
God
Joshua
Man Delivers Wife's Paper Route by Foot in Orlando Area
In Kissimmee Florida Jim Johnson an elderly Black man took over his wife Carrie's Orlando Sentinel route delivering 17 miles of dirt streets on foot after she was hospitalized. He walked the entire route not driving to ensure customers received their papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissimmee
Fla
Jim Johnson
Carrie
Orlando Sentinel
It's The Law Dual System Of Government And Shared Jurisdiction
This column explains how state and federal law share power in wills property and death transfers. It notes federal authority in veterans affairs G I insurance federal enclaves and concurrent jurisdiction in crimes and disputes. The Oklahoma Bar Association cautions readers to consult an attorney for actual cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S. Supreme Court
Veteran's Hospital
Ohio
Oklahoma Bar Association
How Strange The Bible Sayings And Jokes
A mosaic of quips and quotes from various authors and speakers, mingled with jokes about life, fame, marriage, and everyday absurdities. The piece threads reflections on God, wisdom, and social observations through humorous one liners and brief anecdotes. The tone is whimsical and magazine-like.
Driver Fatigue Causes 18 To Die On State Roads
Oklahoma public safety commissioner Bob Lester warns against driving while tired after records show 184 accidents in five months of 1963 caused by sleepiness at the wheel resulting in 18 deaths and 36 injuries. Most victims are male oil field and construction workers. women often drive while their partners rest. weekend revelers also cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lester
Oklahoma
Lester
Sugar mill to boost Nigeria output in Bacita by 1964
In Bacita Nigeria a new sugar mill is scheduled for completion by the end of 1964. It is expected to produce 30 000 tons annually and will be managed by the British Booker Group as agents for the Nigerian Sugar Co installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagos
Nigeria
Bacita
British Booker Group
Nigerian Sugar Co
Meander River Origin of the Word Meander
The term meander derives from the Maeander River in western Asia whose winding course gave its name to the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Asia
Senate approves funding hike for regional water lab
The Senate Appropriations Committee endorsed a roughly 100000 increase in the Health Education and Welfare bill to support about 15 lab jobs at the Southwestern Regional Water Pollution Laboratory. Ada completion is planned for early 1965 with interim housing offered by East Central State College officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Regional
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate At
Joint Conference Committee
Monroney
Ada
Charles F. Spencer
East Central State College
Oklahoma City State Board reports farm price quotes
Oklahoma City AP reports prices paid to local producers across wheat eggs and butterfat with regional station quotes. Grain and dairy figures include 1.80 to 1.88 for cash wheat and eggs around 19 to 33 cents per dozen, with butterfat at 50 to 60 cents. Cattle hogs and sheep values noted, plus New York stock market gains and declines in airlines and key stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Board of Agriculture Today
Alva
Clinton
Manchester
el Reno
Enid
Kingfisher
Okeene
Watonga
Yukon
Medford
Hobart
Vici
Frederick
Beaver
Perryton
Tex
USDA
New York
Wall Street
Eastern
National Airlines
American Airlines
Pan American
Associated Press
Dow Jones
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Chrysler
Polaroid
Xerox
U.S. Smelting
Control Data and
Electronic Associates
Union Carbide
du Pont
American Stock Exchange
Mathew Hansen Dedicates 20-Foot Waterfall for 90th Birthday
Mathew Hansen, a poet and former landscaper from San Anselmo, Calif, marked his 90th birthday by dedicating a new 20-foot waterfall at his home. It is the eighth and largest fountain he has built in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Anselmo
Calif
Mathew Hansen
Hot Weather Fishing Tips From Oklahoma Wildlife
Oklahoma fisheries division offers seasonally tuned advice for bass sunfish crappie and catfish. Early morning and late evening hours preferred for bass and sunfish, with night fishing using worms or eels near banks. Troll deep waters if fishing after 8 am. Crappie concentrate around shelter and docks while trotlines suit catfish but require shallow depths and hourly checks. Also notes a Ranger exam in Pushmataha county on August 7 1963 and local habitat projects on Holson and Hickory Creeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisheries Division
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Oklahoma
Pushmatah County
State Wildlife Conservation Department
Capitol Building
City
Department
Roy A. Stafford
Commission
Where Tyrola Got Its Name A Local Mystery
Editor recalls a Colorado trip then asks readers about the origin of Tyrola the now extinct Oklahoma town. The piece notes curiosity from an Oklahoma City history buff and invites old residents to share the answer. Also praises county Home Demonstration Clubs for their baking at a recent leader meeting with cakes ice cream and desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrola
Oklahoma City
Parish Chapel social notices and visits span Ada and surrounding towns
Mrs Ethel Keef returns home after a week visiting Mr and Mrs J W Law in Ada. Numerous relatives and friends visit each other across Parish Chapel Stratford Ada and surrounding areas including Cal len Mitchell Miller Farmer Hortons and Johnsons with numerous weekend gatherings and a baby girl Tamarra Renee born to Temple and Mrs Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Keef
Ada
J. W. Law
John Law
Robin
Pod Law
Max Law
Gregg
Troy Miller
Elma Law
Hugh Callen
Stratford
Keef
Mr. Callen
Bill Keef
Tressa
Juanita Rowe
Pat Law
Lulu Jennings
John Webster
Ronnie
Shawnee
Doyle Bittle
Lavern Farmer
Hickory
Wayne Farmer
Rhonda
Tracy
Lee Farmer
Temple Farmer
Tamarra Renee
Johnson Ingram
Jimmy Dale
J. C
Alameda
Calif
Ambrose Williams
Clara Wood
Ollie Tucker
Charles Wood
John Wood
Ada Social Notes Highlight Area Roster of Visits
Ada residents share a busy week with visits across Norman communities. Ada couples Ada 60th anniversary celebrated with friends. Florence Isaacs called on Emma Farmer and Rachel Horton. Judy Davis hosted and visited with Joan Wood. The Dryden family hosted many guests including Vineta Pennington and Ruby Dryden. The page records numerous calls, renewals, and a birthday tribute to Betty Magar. The long list spans Ada, Wanette, Stockton, California and Oklahoma City with park gatherings and church events.
Also Mentioned on This Page
ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Bob Heaton
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc County
Ada Star- Democrat
Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly
Pontotoc
Okla
Pete A
Highway Patrol
International Uniunacy School Lew
Genesis
Fereman
Sigel Poin He Hed
Connie Nelson
Kathry Blackburn Peck
Philip J. Bailey
Cowper
Aladdin
Byron
Colley Cibber
Will Rogers
Pat
Mary
Navy
Darling
Senate Group
Senate
Mike Monroney
Holson Creek
LeFlore
Hickory Creek
Love County
Colorado
Florence Isaacs
Mrs
Jimmy Eldred
Virgle Miller
Carlota Harrison
Hubert Parkins
Emma Farmer
Homer
Janie
Lawrence Reed
Ted Cox
Joe Meeks
Gaar Corner
Rachell Horton
Milo Pennington
Mrs. Austell Horton
Mrs. Judd Horton
Clyde Meeks
Rachel Horton
Judy Davis
Vaness
Joan Wood
W. N. Isaacs
Frank Dryden
Jack McDonald
Vineta Pennington
Willie Isaacs
Drydens
Ruby Dryden
Wanette
Jim Magar
Betty Magar
Betty
Chuck Bowen
Glen and
Clint Haskins
Stockton
Mamie Tucker
Clyde Haskins
Earlin Haskins
Haskins
Wintersmith Park
Dianne
Debbie
Douglas
Rance Tucker
Charlie Hunter
Joe
Robert Sanders
Gary
Betty Marie Tucker
Delbert Tucker
Darla
Randy
Fitzhugh
Jerry
Jimmy
Eddie
M. R. Tucker
Dawn
Mack Welch
Impson Anderson
California
Ambrose Wood
Kate Wood
May Majors
James Hale
Stroud
Bruce Little
Rev. Hale
Mr. Little
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Clifford Lamb
Donnie
Phylis
Roger
LaDon Morris
and Mirs
Beulah Little
Pauls Valley
Thelma Garrett
Beulah
Floy Burk
Thelma
Queen
T. V
Garner Boyd
Kiowa
Garner
Center
Sam
Curtis Hitcher
Oakland
Boyds
Blanche Hitcher
P. O. Henson
Mrs. Brittion Crawford
Tupelo
Dallas Burk
Clifton, Ariz
Hank
Floyd Burk
Hank Burk
Sondra Jean Garrett
Colorado Springs
Colo
P. C. Henson
Anadarka
West Oklahoma
Bobby McNew
Hensons
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