Ada Michigan: A Small Town’s Rich Past and Quiet Growth
In Ada Michigan a 19th century township preserves history while Amway shapes the present. Residents pride tradition, dislike big government, and weigh growth against heritage as Grand Rapids nearby looms. The town traces its name to Ada Smith and a 1821 settlement, with a fierce local pride and a slow pace.
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Ernest Thompson
Rand McNally
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U.S
Mich
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Phyllis Johnson
Kent County
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Thornapple
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Clancy
Amway Corporation
Amway
Ada Midly
Rix Robinson
Daniel Boone
Menossogwashekink
Robinson
Norman Smith
Ada Smith
Baptist Church
Learning Disabilities Mini Course At East Central
A five day mini course on learning disabilities begins Monday at East Central State College with sessions from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Speakers include Dr. Tom Thomason Dr. Wendell Altmiller Mrs Lois Holmes Dr Wes Whittlesey Dr Nelda Ferguson Dr Roy Maxwell Dr Sidney Pepper and others. More than 40 have signed up with enrollment expected to reach 60 to 70.
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East Central State College
Student Union
Tom Thomason
East Central Education
Wendell Altmiller
Department of Education and Psychology
Thomason
Lois Holmes
Ada Guidance Center
Wes Whittlesey
State Department of Health
Billy
Nelda Ferguson
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Roy Maxwell
Sidney Pepper
Ferguson
Maxwell
Dr. Pepper
Joan Galt
The
OU Medical
Johnel Wood
OU Center
Mari Scott
Oklahoma City
Marion Thornhill
Max Skelton
Ada
C. D. Jones
State Department of Education
Ron McAfee
Community Guidance Service Division
Maternal and Child Health
Altmiller
Computers Come To Drivers Aid
In Rolla Missouri the University of Missouri Rolla Transportation Institute researches a driver assistance system using magnets embedded in roads and a car sensor connected to a small computer. Arrows and dots projected on the windshield guide lane position and upcoming turns. Dr Ken Dunipace leads the project and envisions daily magnet updates and future audio alerts or seat nudges for driver mistakes.
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Rolla, Mo
University of Missouri-Rolla
Transportation Institute
Ken Dunipace
Dunipace
Lynn Galleries Opens New Ada Art Space With 900 Paintings
The Lynn Galleries at 928 E. Main Ada opens with over 900 paintings from 350 Southwest artists. Featured include Lynn Barry Campbell Ann Coffing Imogene Florence Thomas Blair and Kelley De Bush. Exhibit runs through July 12 with daily hours 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Campbell is a 19 year old Ada High School graduate and son of Herbert and Mrs. Campbell.
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Ada
Lynn Galleries
E. Main
Lynn Barry Campbell
Ada High School
Southwest
Campbell
Ann Coffing
Imogene Florence
Thomas Blair
Kelley DeBush
DeBush
National Cowboy Hall of Fame
Herbert Campbell
W. 18Th
Mosaic Found Under Cathedral Floor in Chichester
A second century Roman mosaic was uncovered beneath the floor during restoration at Chichester Cathedral. Margaret Rule of the Fishbourne Roman Palace says it is among the best mosaics found in Sussex and dates to the Roman era.
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Chichester
England
Margaret Rule
Fishbourne
Sussex
Ardmore Inventor Proposes Third Stage Of Drilling
Ardmore oilman Andrew Marr unveils a new heating based method to recover more oil. His third stage uses high heat and pressure to create steam that penetrates oil-bearing formations and frees additional petroleum. He offers two heating options electric arc and prima jet heating elements.
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Ardmore Oilman
Ardmore, Okla
Ardmore
Andrew Marr
Marr
Abbott Seeks Re election for Pontotoc County State Representative
Longtime Pontotoc County resident and Oklahoma House member Abbott asks for a second term. He cites service on key committees including Public Education, Ways and Means, and Wildlife, noting progress on a Social Health Regional Center and ongoing county projects. He pledges to use his seniority to benefit Pontotoc County and the state, inviting continued voter support for District 25.
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House of Representatives
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Casals Conducts 100 Cellists for Record April Benefit
Pablo Casals 93 directed 100 cellists in Sarda na during the Salud Casals concert in New York on April 15. The benefit grossed 151137 dollars, a likely box office record for a single classical performance. Proceeds supported free children's concerts by the American Symphony and scholarships to the United Nations International School. Tickets ranged from 1 to 5 dollars.
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New York
Salud Casals
Pablo Casals
Valley View opens central monitoring unit linking five area hospitals
Valley View Hospital unveils a 24 hour central coronary care monitor linking five area hospitals. Three patients at Johnston Memorial Tishomingo and one at Marshall Memorial Madill receive continuous observation as trained nurses and doctors supervise via direct phone lines. Dr. Frank Martin leads temporarily with Dr. Michael Hunsaker taking over July 15.
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Valley View Hospital
Johnston Memorial Hospital
Tishomingo
Marshall Memorial Hospital
Madill
Valley View
Frank Martin
Michael Hunsaker
Hunsaker
University of West Virginia
Paula Watkins
Quaint Area
Addiiion
Atoka Memorial
Mary Hurley Hospital
Coalgate
Wewoka Memorial
Oklahoma Regional Medical Program
ORMP
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
Race Track And Highway Test Drivers
A columnist compares highway and race track driving noting both demand a sound car and calm technique. Confidence from a perfect vehicle allows focus on skills and planning ahead to stay alert. Driver attitude matters, with immaturity risking the racing career.
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Indianapolis Speedway
De De Advises On Keeping Car To Save Money
A reader from Lawton Oklahoma asks how to convince her husband to avoid buying a new car. The advisor suggests shifting $55 monthly from payments into savings, noting $20 monthly maintenance could keep the current car in showroom condition with tires, battery, and brakes renewed as needed.
Auto maintenance pamphlet access through Dear De De
Notices invite readers to obtain copies of the Cookie Jar Pamphlet outlining a complete program of auto maintenance by writing Dear De De at Department CJ Box 910 Toledo Ohio.
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Cookie Jar
Dear de de
Department CJ
Box 910
Toledo
Ohio
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Mack” Welch
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