Ada News history and consolidated publications list
Ada Oklahoma newspaper history notes consolidation with the Ada Times Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star Democrat Kay Ada Weekly News and Ada Evening News pricing by mail and carrier details list established in 1901 and published weekly on Thursdays with subscriptions listed for local and distant counties.
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Trmize
ADA News
ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
ADA Evening News
Vandalism described as senseless and widespread crime
A speaker cites vandalism across towns near Homer including damaged mailboxes windows broken and a mailbox smashed by a metal bar. He notes costly repairs to signs light posts and grave markers and questions the motive behind senseless destruction while urging awareness and enforcement.
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Homer
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Area Youths Earn Speech Meet Honors
Two area high school students highlighted Murray State College An nual Invitational Speech Contest on the MSC campus. Anita Stokes of Stonewall High School won first and Carol LaRue of Vaness High School took second in women's extemporaneous speaking class B. LaRue also placed third in original oratory class B. Over 300 students from 23 area high schools competed in more than twenty events. Fred Poe, MSC drama coach, directed the tournament with MSC instructors acting as judges.
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Tishomingo
Murray State College
MSC
Anita Stokes
Stonewall High School
Carol LaRue
Vaness High School
LaRue
Fred Poe
The Burden of Leisure and Modern Time Pressures
The piece argues leisure is scarce for many as work and paperwork grow. It notes rising burdens across society from farmers to professionals, calls out hurried living, and discusses how public issues can distort personal problems. It recounts Texas coach ire over motel reservations and reflects on highway safety perceptions.
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Texas
Dallas
Oklahoma
Texas University
University of Texas
Longhorns
Thanksgiving Guests and Family News From ROFF Oklahoma
Thanksgiving week brings visits from Ethel Reed’s son-in-law Clinton Barbee and family to Richardson Texas. Mildred Bunyard visits her father in Oklahoma City while Sydney Roff spends a week with sister Ruth Sullivan in Eastland. Numerous local residents recover at home after hospital stays and celebrate birthdays, with Mrs. Marjorie Soutee hosting relatives and Mrs. Andy Martin turning 87. Traveling guests from Colorado Springs and Denton join local gatherings, and hospital patient Helen Robnett is noted as well.
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Ethel Reed
Clinton Barbee
Lisa
Karen
Steve
Richardson
Texas
Mildred Bunyard
Oklahoma City
Harry Bunyard
Sydney
Estelle Roff
Eastland
Ruth Sullivan
Phyllis Hodges
Nettie Hodges
Gene Summers
Pauls Valley
Opal Samuelson
Chloe Pattillo
Nettie Ownbey
Pearl Jackson
Ownbey
Reed
Joe Thompson
Leonard Nichols
Estell Evans
Marjorie Soutee
Richard Soutee
Perkins
Curtis Foutch
Holly
Willie Soutee
Stillwater
Roger
Beckey Lentz
Pawnee
Ed Roberts
Ada
Mark Benge
Stratford
Laura Johnson
Lynnia Laseman
Nettie Eaton
Andy Martin
Vernice Davis
Stan Roff
Wayne Johnson
Roy
Arlee Myers
Colorado Springs
Roff
Truman Stephens
Shawnee
Jack Coffey
J. Pybus
Gainesville
Thacker
Davis
Terrie Stephens
Coffeys
Harold Davis
Helen Robnett
Valley View Hospital
Martin
Charles David McDaniel
Bob Lehrer
Frank
Virgie) Davis
Robert West
Yukon
A. T. Scroggins
Mary
Joyce Choate
Teresa
Tracy
Tim Roddy
Herb Alston
Leslie Scroggins
Mary DeVene
San Antonio
Dellie
Linda
Eddy Nolin
Bob Nolin
Bob West
Francis
Eddy
Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church
West
Mary Scroggins
Leslie
Margie Brooks
Odath Williamson
Bernice Chaddick
Becca Chaddick
Concho
Aubrey Baker
Joe West
Mike
Adam
Jared
Lillard
Hudson
Carrell Bryant
Becca
Ruth Wynn
Sue West
Danny
Carla
Tonya Weber
Tulsa
Sue
Carl
Carol Wilson
Robert Lehrer
Steve Anderson
Michigan
Jim Rogers
Mildred West
Coyote
Ruby West
Don West
Denison
Free Will Baptist Ladies Auxiliary
Cedar Grove
Lonnie Wests
Clyde Akins
Bob Lohrer
J. D. West
Alva Farmer
Gwendal Duberry
Johnie Stiles
Texas City
Patsy Sullivan
Frank Dryden
Rance Tucker
Dennis Stiles
Brad
Union Valley
A. M. Stiles
Juanita Stiles
Mary Hood
Mary McLish
Andy
Richard Anderson
Kenneth Letterman
Fred Letterman
William
Andy Anderson
John Law
Clayton
Pod Law
Robin Law
Max Law
Gregg
Lynette
Monte Dale Law
Elma Law
Monte Law
Monte
Ann Hamblin
Bera Dicks
Aleta Law
Lynette Law
Tray
Robin
Curt Wells
Bill
Ted Buskirk
Reuben Chandler Elected Pontotoc Farm Bureau President
Reuben Chandler, a lifelong Francis resident, was elected president of the Pontotoc County Farm Bureau for a one year term. His goals include informing members about local and statewide Farm Bureau objectives and aiding farmers on legislative matters.
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Reuben Chandler
Francis
Pontotoc County
Parish Chapel Social Notes From Ardmore Area
Ardmore area community news lists visitors and guests at the Wood and Wood family totals, including Ellma Law and several families visiting Ada and Stratford. The column notes holidays, Thanksgiving gatherings, and hospital visits, plus a brief zoological fact about elephants gestation.
Old Fashioned Rolled Dumplings and Southern Desserts
A column of handwritten family recipes including old fashioned rolled dumplings with chicken broth, Lois pecan pie, dump cake, family spice cake, creamy cabbage, and related notes from Lois and Mrs Donald Norman Oden. Includes ingredients and oven times for each dish.
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Joe D. West Francis
Job and Suffering Beyond Punishment in Scripture
The Book of Job argues against the belief that suffering is punishment for sin and prosperity a reward for righteousness. Job remains blameless amid trials, showing suffering has causes beyond individual sin. Even Jesus' disciples asked who sinned when a man was born blind, revealing the persistent search for a simple answer.
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Job
God
Satan
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Buck Fowler
Galey
Jerry Russel
California
Bert Payne
Leonard Cantrell
Irene Wood
Togo
Taft
Calif
Ardmore
Millard Russell
Free Will Baptist Church
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Pryor
Glen
Ruby Dryden
Velma McDonald
Center
Troy Miller
Eldon Wood
Preston Farmer
Elaine Smith
Baby
Vernice Dryden
Mamie
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Darrell Farmer
Sapulpa
Lois
Joe D. West
Donald Norman Oden
Ark
Sunde
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