Fire Destroys Annex At McLish High School
A pre dawn fire razed the McLish High School home economics annex, about 75 feet west of the main building. Firefighters kept it from spreading to nearby teachers homes as electrical wiring was blamed. Fire department officials reported the blaze began in the roof and was controlled by 6 am. damage estimates were not yet available. The four room annex housed a living room, kitchen, sewing room and dining area and supported home economics study for students.
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McLish High School
Fitzytown
Ada
E. Snell
J. DB. Enis
Ames
Economies Aguise
Studarits
Pannell
Protests Halt Paving District 74 as PWAA Funding Looms
Sino officials report 23 blocks of paving remain in District 74 amid protests. The project, tied to PWAA grants with federal cost sharing, will proceed only if funding is secured. Originally 88 blocks valued over $500,000, about 37 blocks survive after protest removals. Blocks targeted include Center from Twelfth to Thirteenth, Cherry, Broadway to Constant, Hickory, Main to Twelfth, Alley segments, and others between Oak, Johnston, Hope, Mississippi, Malin, and Beard corridors.
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Cornea
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Price
Ebey
Broadway
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Hickory
Woodland
Country Club
Hillcrest
Alley
Oak
Johnston
Hope
Mississippi
Malin
Tenth
Beard
Ninth
Jolaston
Bank Checks Continue From Page One In County Economy
Businessmen observing a purchase note that checks reflect agriculture’s significant contribution to the county’s economy, highlighting the sector’s impact on local prosperity.
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Page One
Honest man Spratt reports theft from bus incident
An Honest continued note reports Spratt, an honest man, calling police after items were stolen from a bus and dumped into a creek bed on Det. 24. The Greenwich Observatory moves from the prime meridian to Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex, and bear protection in Yellowstone Park stabilizes the population at about 200.
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Pasa
Spratt
England
Greenwich Obseratory
Herstmonceus
Sussex
Yellowstone Park
Bar Shoe jockey White eyes big money at All American Ruidoso
Jockey White tallies 6 wins in 29 starts with second places and set for larger stakes. He aims for big money and a stake in the Bar Shoe stables holdings, riding a $10,000 Coldstream Guard syndicate colt. White handles daily care, feeding, and stable duties as preparation for the All American meet and February colt workouts.
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Ruidoso
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Bar Shoe
Coldstream Guard
Water loss estimate during 1949 50 shortage in NY
During New York’s severe water shortage of 1949 50 engineers estimated 290 million gallons of water a day dripped from leaky faucets and pipes. Buy sell trade rent with News iClassified Ads Dial FE 24993.
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Harold Cunninghams Death Notices Ada Oklahoma
Harold Charles Cunningham died Wednesday at his home in Ada Oklahoma at age 76 He operated a generator and starter shop Born March 17 1888 in Cherryville Kansas to Louis and Mary Cunningham He moved from Guthrie to Ada in 1923 Services at 2 p m Friday in Smith Funeral Home Chapel Pastor Dr David G Hause assisted by Rev Lee Perrin will officiate Burial in Memorial Park He is survived by his wife Stella Reynolds Cunningham a son Louis W Cunningham daughters Haroldine Wood Ruby Kane two stepdaughters Sybil Morgan John Lucas A J Edns two stepsons Lester Reynolds Roy Reynolds three grandsons and two great granddaughters.
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Ada
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Smith
David G. Hause
First Baptist Church
Lee Perrin
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Memorial Park
Cunningham
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Louis W. Cunningham
Mount Pleasant
Texas
Haroldine Wood
Broken Bow
Ruby Kane
Los Angeles
Calif
Sybil Morgan
Centralia
Ilinois
John Lucas
Sweetwater
Cotton Peanut Referendum Returns Set in Pontotoc County
Farmers voting in Pontotoc County on Tuesday decide cotton and peanut referenda offering price support at 75 percent parity for three years with penalties for noncompliance. Eligible growers include those who produced cotton or peanuts in 1962, even if unharvested, and those with protected allotments. Polls run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Galey Store, Potters Store, Fairchilds Store, Phillips 66 Station, Blankenship’s Store, Guy Hall, Lula Grocery, and more.
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Eottan
Pontotoc County
P.m. Galey
SH 13
Potters
Birthday and Holiday Visits Across Ada Area Families
A long, readable Ada neighborhood record details pre-Christmas gatherings across Oklahoma City, Ada, and surrounding towns. Many families visit relatives, share meals, and celebrate birthdays with detailed names, addresses, and personal events. The report notes hospital stays, travel, church activities, and social visits, painting a vivid portrait of community life during the holiday season.
East African frog lays eggs on leaves in water pockets
A frog species in East Africa breeds on banana leaf surfaces that trap small water pools. Tadpoles adapt to this microhabitat. Aerial photos can show prehistoric burial mounds and roads through sun shadows and wind patterns on the landscape.
Allen by Eunice Isaacs personal notices from Ada
Ada local notes list Mrs. Lee Drury visiting Tulsa with Mr and Mrs J L Drury and plans a return flight to Long Beach Calif. Guests include Rev and Mrs Roy Evans and the Fortner and Evans families. several relatives travel between Ada Sulphur Hemet Tul sa Mena and McAlester for visits and foliage tours. hospital admission for Mrs John Smith and travel plans for Cpl J V Johnson overseas duty.
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Carrie Blevins
Paul Fortner
Ada
Betty Forter
Lula
Blevins
Roy Evans
Bessie Smith
Hemet
Calif
Bill Atwood
Okemah
Willard Wright
Wrights
Arkansas
Wilhemina Park
Rich Mountain
Mena
Ark
Pine Ridge
Dick Huddleston
Lum
Abner
Bouldula
Clayton Lakes
Walter Brown
Margaret Johnson
Fdr
McAlester
Mr. Brown
Margaret
Cpl J. Vv. Johnson
North Carolina
Roff at Pontotoc County Home Demonstration event
The Roff community joined the Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Achievement program on November 30 at the First Methodist Church Ada. Women entered the Idea Display with a Christmas theme and a reception followed hosted by past H. B. Council presidents. Several Roff members were recognized for attendance and outstanding work, with Ollie Laseman named outstanding member. Additional attendees from Roff included Mardis McDaniel Etchie gon and Laseman family members. Other local notes mention visits by Beulah Hathaway, Elmer Young, Mrs. Herbert Griffith, Bob Owens, and Mrs. Reed turning up weekend events and doctor appointments.
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Pontotoc County
Fellowship Hall
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Ada
H. B. Council
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Leonard Etchieson
Raymond Laseman
Ollie Laseman
Ralph Burleson
Walter Morrison
Carol Howell
Raff
H. D. Council of
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