Ada Evening News History and Consolidations
Ada Oklahoma newspaper history notes the WWEEELI News founded 1901 and later merged with Ada Times-Democrat and other titles. It lists publishers editors and mailing options, documenting consolidations through 1953 and the Ada Weekly News lineage.
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Eric Allen
Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada ‘Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Pomtotoc
Okla
Hill Farming A Way Of Life In America
The piece reflects on upland farming as a traditional life beyond dollars and cents. It contrasts harsh rural poverty fears with memories of self sufficiency, noting modernization is reshaping rural life as small farms vanish and hill country individuality fades.
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America
Corporation
Wiiter
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Kentucky
Arkansas
Its The Law: Guests and Invitees in Home Duty
A home owner owes a duty to business invitees workers and trades people to keep the property safe. Guests can be liable only if the host neglected known hazards and the guest contributed to the accident. Trespassers receive little protection but must be warned of obvious dangers such as open wells.
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Woodrow Wilson
Pal
God Is Great Beyond Size and Time
Sermon excerpts explain God as Spirit without size, supreme in power love wisdom and justice. Creator and providence are unified, with Psalm 104 linking God to everyday events. The piece contrasts vast cosmic creation with daily workings, urging contemplation of God’s unlimited presence.
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God
C. S. Lewis
Pepper plant ends its long history with fall freeze
The Milo Penningtons lose a five year old pepper plant after a hard freeze. Florence Isaacs and others recount blooms and gardens in Ada Oklahoma. Paul Henderson and Pontotoc County agents share notes on Indian grass dairy effects. Holiday recipes offer Divinity Pie and Cranberry Salad from Egypt.
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Milo Penningtons
Frank Lewis
Mrs. Lewis
Ray L. Auten
Ray L. Autens
W. P. Brockett
George Littlefield
Srass
Pontotoc County
Cy Hailey
Paul Henderson
Paul
Wilson
Henryetta
Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman
Egypt
Pontotoc
Allen Station Sees Busy First Day of 1960 Deer Season
Pontotoc County’s first deer checking station at Allen reported heavy activity on opening day with 21 bucks weighed and checked by Friday morning. Highlights included Henry Lee Wright’s nine pointer in Hughes County, Lloyd Sanders’ 10 pointer in Pontotoc County, and first time deer for Sanders. Mrs. Joann Sterling of Konawa was among first-day hunters. Dennis Rhynes and East Central students Bob Means and Mickey Cooper also listed among success stories.
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Allen
Pontotoc County
State Wildlife Department
Charles Gilliam
Gilliam
Hughes County
Wetumka
Henry Lee Wright
Holdenville
Lloyd Sanders
Sanders
Odis Mitchell
Joann Sterling
Sterling
Ned Biffle
Biffle
Dennis Rhynes
West Thirteenth
Adan
East Central
Bob Means
Mickey Cooper
Patrick Henry Speech Delivered at St. John’s Church
Patrick Henry delivered his liberty or death oration in St. John’s Church Richmond Virginia a defining moment of the American Revolution. The famous speech rallied colonial resistance and highlighted the push for independence.
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Patrick Henry
St. John’s Church
Richmond
Pecan Show Judging Underway With OSU Judges
The pecan show featured judges E L Whitehead and Herman Hinricks from Oklahoma State University with food department judge Ruth Petermann. Exhibits were registered by Mrs Coy Chandler and Martha Mote supervised pecan foods displays. Judging started at 10 30 a m and results were not yet available.
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Nolen W. Dyer
John N. Skinner
John V. Crabtree
Byron Norrell
Coy Chandler
E. L. Whitehead
Herman Hinricks
Oklahoma State University
Food Department
Ruth Petermann
Martha Mote
Nolen Dyer
Emerson Black
Ada Livestock Auction Markets Steady Bulls Rally Across Classes
Ada livestock sale Tuesday shows bulls steady and most other cattle 50 cents to 1.50 higher amid receipts of 1,750. Cattle priced from 10 to 24 dollars with bulls 14 to 17.50, veal calves 18 to 40, stockers and calves up to 29.50, hogs mostly 16.50 to 17.50 for butcher grades.
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Ada
Lawrence Community Plans Pie Supper
A pie supper to raise funds for a community Christmas tree at Lawrence will be held Monday at 7 30 p m in the Community Building. Burl Griffin will be the auctioneer. Virgil Medlock, Lawrence School principal, invites all residents to attend.
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Lawrence
Virgil Medlock
Lawrence School
Burl Griffin
Deadline Approaches for Auto Tag Reservations
Local tag agent Christine Linker warns no reservations after Saturday. People seeking specific tag numbers must visit the office by closing time Saturday.
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Christine Linker
Marriages list for Witt Hosenfratz Otwell Wallace couples
Donald R. Witt aged 28 of Noble marries Loretta K. Hosenfratz 33. Clint E. Otwell 26 of New Boston Texas weds Opal Wallace 28 from Shreveport Louisiana.
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Donald R. Witt
Noble
Loretta K. Hosenfratz
Clint E. Otwell
New Boston
Tex
Opal Wallace
Shreveport
Strayed in the Shed By Connie Nelson
A humorous collection of quips and sayings from various authors and columnists. It features jokes about parenting money television and a recurring note on American culture and modern life. The piece closes with a playful Old West style pun about relocation and city life.
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Connie Nelson
Patricia and George Await Proposals Amid Wedding Buzz
Patricia believes George may propose soon while her parents think he is ready to marry. They stay up late awaiting a sign as they wait for the couple's plans. Young Tom Congdon, age five, joked during a TV moment about taking a groom, adding a playful note to the family anticipation.
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Patricia
George
Third secretary tainted by southern accent remark
A first secretary teases the second about the third secretary's accent as a Dixie cup remark. At the water cooler, Wisdom at the water cooler notes people worry more about what others think of them than what they think of others. Jim Richardson
The Modern Mother as Manager of Home Roles
The piece argues that the modern mother excels as a multi role figure, acting as cook, chauffeur, maid, nurse and household manager out of necessity. It highlights how contemporary expectations shape the duties and status of motherhood.
Misdirected Priorities Highlight Voter Apathy
A reflective column contrasts fiscal frugality with civic neglect. The author notes last year’s savings on stamps and cards while criticizing citizens who cross oceans for democracy yet avoid voting at home. The piece laments apathy and urges engagement in national elections.
Football test of endurance for cold stadiums
The piece notes football being a sport for strong people as fans endure long sits in cold seats while consuming typical stadium fare such as hot dogs and peanuts, with reference to Sydney J. Harris.
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Sydney J. Harris
Pontotoc County Faces Population Loss and Growth Hopes
The Ada area reports Pontotoc County lost 2,786 people between 1950 and 1960, with losses tied to farm, oil field, and urban shifts. Officials stress efforts to attract industries and improve farming, while optimistic about Ada and county growth and new opportunities. A December concert of Handel's Messiah at East Central State College offers countywide cultural value with no admission.
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Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Ol’ Buzz
Ada
Chickasaw Township
George Frederick Handel
East Central State College
Oklahoma City Symphony
Hallelujah Chorus
Obituary for B Reed Byng School custodian and bus driver
J. B. Reed 54 custodian and bus driver at Byng School died unexpectedly at 1 40 p.m. Wednesday at the school. Born August 16 1906 in Pittsburgh Oklahoma he moved to the Byng community seven years ago. Survived by wife Elsie a daughter Bonnie Haney Ada Route 3 three grandsons Gary Paul Tommy Haney and two granddaughters Betty Connie Sue Haney all of Ada Route 3. Services 2 p m Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel Rev William Venable officiating burial New Bethel Cemetery.
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J. B. Reed
Byng School
Pittsburg
Okla
H. B
Susan Humphrey Reed
Byng
Assembly of God Church
Reed
Elsie Reed
Bonnie Haney
Ada
Gary
Paul
Classified Ads Buy Sell Trade Rent
Local newspaper classifieds advertise opportunities to buy sell trade or rent items through a general listing. Readers are invited to dial the provided number to place or inquire about ads.
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Dial
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Oklahoma Bar Association
Lawyers of Oklahoma
BIBLE
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Kenneth J. Foreman
Providence
Florence Isaacs Parish
Mrs. Isaacs
Old Home
Mother
Audrey
Wenonah Rutherford
Velma Henderson
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Mrs
Minnie Lewis Oil Center
Nimrods
Charles Floyd
Bessie Cradduck
Pecan Foods
ADA Livestock
Cicero
Phil H. Tuseth
Gen Features Corp
Bill Vaughn
Samuel T. Coleridge
Jack Wasserman
W. Rogers
Roger Price
Tom Congdon
Tom
Jim Richardson
Rior
Buzzy Bonehouse
B. Reed
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