Ada Evening News and Ada Weekly News History
Historical notice records the consolidation history of Ada Oklahoma publications from 1901 to 1953 and pricing details for subscriptions by mail and carrier. It lists publishers W D Little and editor Don Cook and a contact dial number.
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WEEVI/ News
ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Don Cook
Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Grass fires threaten livestock and land during dry spells
The piece warns ranchers and farmers that heavy spring growth becomes a fire hazard if rainfall declines. It cites careless behavior from motorists and hunters and notes fires can destroy fencing, poles, outbuildings, homes, habitat, and forage, with costly, long lasting erosion and wildlife losses.
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Ada
What to take when you move out of a rental
The article explains how tenancy law handles personal removals at move out. It highlights that items you added with probable intention to improve your occupancy are usually removable, while fixtures and shrubs become part of the property depending on attachment and purpose. It advises obtaining landlord agreement before installing improvements.
Kiwanis Tree Lot Opens For Christmas Season
The Kiwanis Club of Ada opened its annual Christmas tree lot near East Main by the railroad. It offers 800 trees in varied prices with all proceeds supporting the club's children’s programs. The lot operates Mondays through Saturdays through Christmas.
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Kiwanis Club
Ada
East Main
Tax collections rise to record 68.9 billion in 1968
State and local governments report total tax collections of 68.9 billion for 1968, up 8.2 billion. Individual income taxes climb 27.4 percent to 7.5 billion, corporate net income taxes reach 2.5 billion, and motor vehicle and operator license taxes rise 7.8 percent to 2.6 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commerce Clearing House
Revelation offers hope amid dark days and crisis
An editorial compares historical fears of global decline to modern anxieties, then explains Revelation’s message. John writes to Asia Minor churches to fear not, promising divine vindication and victory through Christ, who will come soon. The text frames hope as grounded in faith despite looming dangers.
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Russia
Europe
Harper's Weekly
Socrates
Asia Minor
Laodicea
John
Christ
Lettuce’s Name Origin Tied to Ancient Milk Belief
An old tale claims Romans mistook lettuce for a milk plant due to a white sap. They brought it to Rome hoping for dairy production but found the sap was lettuce juice. Eventually lettuce entered culinary use as a salad ingredient.
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Rome
Around The County Thanksgiving Visits Noted Across Families
The column lists numerous Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings across Oklahoma towns. Families including Newberrys, Jennnings, Rays, Krebbs, Killian, Wyatt, Snow, Harden, and Walkup visit relatives in Dallas Fort Gibson Ada Stillwater Clinton Yale Ardmore Buffalo and Lela with extended kin and friends during the holiday period.
Thanksgiving Family Gatherings Across Oklahoma Towns
The roll of readers lists numerous Thanksgiving dinners and visits across Ada Lawton Shawnee Oklahoma City Muskogee Tecumseh Stonewall and other towns. Families including the Morgans Ellis Parnell Canida and Johnson hosted relatives from Broken Arrow Richardson and Wichita.
Ardmore and Ada Residents Visit Home Thursday
Names of Ada and Ardmore residents visiting and being visited Thursday are listed including Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lowden Jr. and other local families plus out of town guests from Tulsa Fort Worth and Barrsdall.
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W. D. Lowden Jr
Ardmore
Fred Sneed
Vera Linberger
Tulsa
Pat Sneed
Fort Worth
Tex
John de Weese
Barrsdall
Dave Hodges
Ada
David Hodges Jr
Maudie Hunter
Thanksgiving Weekend Visits Across Families
Mrs. Thomas Billingsley and Sue Lynn hosted a dinner with Mr and Mrs D E Brady of Ada. Thomas Billingsley spent the weekend at home with his wife and daughter. Jack Uhlick and his wife visited his brother and wife. Ray Uhlick and Maude visited. Martin McCurdy and his wife hosted their daughter and family including Harry Kaiser and children Enid for Thanksgiving. Supper guests included Bob McCurdy Houston Texas Virgle McCurdy Tulsa Oklahoma Gene Hager Ada Robin Monty Callings Ada Billy Hager and children Carrouzett Texas and Alva Glenn Livermore California.
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Frank Newberry Sr
Sonya
Frank Newberry Jr
Pickett
Jesse Newberrys
Dallas
Richard Thomas
Ricky
Gregg
Kim
Purcell
Dick Hendryx
Randy
Mike
Stratford
Pat Ellis
Michelle Ellis
Okemah
Ruby Evans
Ada
Alma Reeves
Raymond Ellis
Hugh Sweat
Patti
George Flowers
Stonewall
J. O. Ellis
Jerry
Kenny
A. M. Carter
Bob Scarsdale
Oklahoma City
Ermma Nell Coffman
Texas
Tom Barnsley
Randel Massey
Cree
Tex
Howard Asendorph
Judy
Judy Asendorph
Floyd Johnson
Phillip
Jill
Helenville
Dee Hyatt
Harley Johnson
Arville Jenkins
Keith
Lloyd Wayne Goss
Rhonda
Ernest Goss
Denver Johnson
Mark
Glenda
Pleasant Grove
Claude Harkins
Bill Saint
Dana
Billy Claude
David Martin
Sherry
Kenneth
Tecumseh
Edward Dority
Vinita
Jim Turner
Coalgate
Turner
Nora Turner
Herbert Carter
Shawnee
Turners
Clarence Martin
Randel la
Michael Davis
Weldon Breed
Lisa
Ozzie Otto
California
Frank Smith
Arnold
Arnold la
Efton Keterside
Newton
Kan
Thomas Billingsley
Sue Lynn
D. E. Brady
Jack Uhlick
Ray Uhlick
Maude
Martin McCurdy
Harry Kaiser
Enid
McCurdys
Bob McCurdy
Houston
Virgle McCurdy
Tulsa
Gene Hager
Robin
Monty Callings
Billy Hager
Carrouzett
Alva Glenn
Livermore
Calif
Paul Fortner
Ginger
Thomas Fortner
Gay
Don Weller
D. E. Romines
Deborn Weller
Jesse
Thanksgiving Guests At Palmer Home Include Several Families
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer hosted Thanksgiving with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Prichard Mrs. R. W. Prichard Mr. and Mrs. Bogg Palmer Mickey Tammy Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cox Allen Mr. and Mrs. John ny Palmer Johnny Patti Fort Towson and Mrs. Lora Young Stonewall.
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Robert Palmer
Jana
Robert David
Alfred Prichard
R. W. Prichard
Local Family Visits Spouse and Kin Across Ada
Mr and Mrs J L Wilson and several families including Sarratt Bunch Towsend and Wade visited Mr and Mrs George Stennett and children Saturday. Elaine Gould with Brad Lula visited Sunday with her parents J L Wilson. Lee Roy Townsend and Millie Smith visited Jesse Bunch Sunday.
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J. L. Wilson
Annie Sarratt
Ada
Jessie Bunch
Jacob Smith
Lee Roy
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Named in Pontotoc Family Note
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Harkins and children Pontotoc and Mr and Mrs Joe Miller are listed. Ann and Vincent shared Thanksgiving dinner with their parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Hogue and Donald.
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Jimmy Harkins
Pontotoc
Joe Miller
Ann
Vincent
Clarence Hogue
Donald
Loyd and Howell Families Share Thanksgiving Gatherings
Broken Arrow and nearby towns recount Thanksgiving visits as Roy Loyd and Cyril Loyd families with Mr and Mrs L B Loyd host and travel to see Obie Hudson W D Neal and Howell households in Maysville Lindsay and Kay Debbie join Raymond Howell in Justin Tex Deborn Weller and Romines, plus Fortner households, host large family suppers.
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Roy Loyd
Broken Arrow
Cyril Loyd
Timmy
L. B. Loyd
Sonny McCarty
Hartshorne
Obie Hudson
A. A. Howell
Kay
Debbie
W. D. Neal
Maysville
W. E. Howell
Lindsay
Raymond Howell
Justin
Tex
Wiginton Family Thanksgiving Gathering in Fort Worth
Thanksgiving dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wiginton and family, Rev. James Wiginton and family, and Mr. and Mrs. David Wiginton from Fort Worth. Mrs. J. P. Wiginton visited her grandmother in Durant, and Mrs. James Wiginton visited Elma Armstrong in Caddo. The Wiginton group had lunch with the J. P. Wiginton household Friday.
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R. C. Ross
A. J
Fort Worth
Tex
J. P. Wigintons
Ross Family Visit Noted in Wright City and Lindsay
Visiting in the Bob Ross home recently were Mr and Mrs Bill Ross and family from Wright City Perry Don Ross and family from Lindsay Curtis Ross and family Mr and Mrs Frank Strickland and Mr and Mrs Dewey Can.
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Bob Ross
Bill Ross
Wright City
Perry Don Ross
Lindsay
Curtis Ross
Frank Strickland
Dewey Can
Nighttime Woodpecker Harassment Spawns Holiday Resolve
A reader recounts sleepless nights caused by a woodpecker behind a wall whose tapping ceases only when tapped in a specific wall spot. The tale blends a humorous horseshoe story, Christmas season reflections, and a resolve to shop early. The piece closes with advice on actions over intentions and a note on festive pressures.
Grass racing to get boost at Hialeah next winter
Hialeah Park in Florida will emphasize grass racing next winter. The Bougainvillea stakes prize on the turf infield has doubled to 50 000 dollars for 13 16 miles. The Colombian a for fillies and mares moves from dirt to the grass surface.
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Hialeah, Fla
Hialeah Park
Bears Sweep Padres In Four Game Triple A Set
Denver pretournament report notes the Bears swept a four game series against San Diego, using only four pitchers across the wins, marking a first in 14 years of Triple-A baseball for the franchise.
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Denver
San Diego
Denver Bears
Brothers on Alabama 1968 squad include Grammer Johnston Husband
The 1968 Alabama football team features three pairs of brothers Richard and Jimmy Grammer Danny and Johnny Johnston Woodie and Hunter Husband. Tide also has two Ford brothers Mike and Danny but they are not related.
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Alabama
Richard
Jimmy Grammer
Danny
Johnny Johnston
Woodie
Hunter
Tide
Mike
CSU Stadium Named for Late Coach and Athletics Director Hughes
Colorado State University honors veteran coach and athletics director Herry Hughes by naming the new football stadium in his memory. Hughes served 42 years at the university shaping sports and leadership.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado State University
Herry Hughes
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ADA Evening News
Kiwanis Tree
Lawrence
Althouse
Jerry Jackson
J. D
Lana
Fort Gibson
Bill Jennings
Joe Jackson
Jimmy
Evelyn Jennings
Carrie Bullard
Evelyn Jennings Honday
Manon Ray
Cathy
Sam
Anna Bell Ray
Russel Ray
Phyllis
William Krebbs
Clinton
Mrs. Ford Krebbs
Julie
Charles
Alfred Killian
Stillwater
Josie Killian
Lillie Wyatt
Yale
James Hardin
Arlene
Janie
Buffalo
Ronald Walkup
Ronnie
Haywood
Dewey Snow
Robert
James Harden
John Harden
Robert Mendenhall
Haileyville
Ed Mendenhall
Betty Taylor
Joy Mendenhall
Sam Sanders
Leonard Daniels
Lawton
Jack Woods
Winford Wood
Ronnie West
Prague
Herbert Sanders
Brenda
G. L. Thompson
Frog Turpin
Jack Sanders
Leonardaniels
Vaden Morgan
OSU
E. E. Morgan
Vaden
V. A. Morgan
Joan Morgan
Richardson
Earl Johnson
Verri Morgan
Gordon Parnell
Dorothy
Vickie
Earl Parnell
Jerry Howard
Jerri
Sherman Drennan
Mrs
Edgar O'Neal
Sharon
R. V. Phillips
Shaw
R. J.hipp
Rones
Robert Brashears
Hipps
Pensacola
Fla
J. R. Linker
Cheryl
Ada Linker
Robert Linker
Troy Lee Welch
Muskogee
Lillian Welch
Bob Lambert
Helen Phares
Cecil Claunch
Atoka
Herman Bills
Lola Perkins
Faye Woods
Tony Stevens
Valley View Hospital
Tony
Eugene Woods
Oliver Parker
Leon Dennis
Brent Dwayne
R. J. Hipp
Earl Canida
Canida
Jerry Canida
Terry Canida
Teresa
Leslie
McAlester
Bill Bryant
Benny Roan
Mickey Cooper
James Alan
Burl Canida
Karen
Rebecca Anderson
Shirley Canida
Paul Anderson
C. B. Anderson
Canada
Uulis
Fay Ellis
Bill Lowden
Grant Ellis
Charles York
Harry Ingram
Ahloso
Bobby Ingram
Wendell
Cara
A. G. Ingram
James
Rosie the
Het
Shrayed
Connie Nelson
Farmer Brown
Earth
Saturn
Mars
Mary Jane Welch
Tuscaloosa, Ala
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