Ada Evening News Adapts with New Agricultural Center
The Ada News reports on the new Ada agricultural center on North Broadway hosting the Oklahoma Polled Hereford show and sale, and the second annual Pontotoc County 4 H and FFA livestock show. Attendees exceed 500 for the Monday sale with strong community involvement. The center is praised for accessibility, facilities, and ongoing use boosting rural and regional economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Polled Hereford Association
Frank Crabtree
Pontotoc County Cattlemen’s Association
FFA
Invastvory
Ada
The Ten Commandments in Criminal Law Debate
A western lawmaker's failed push to enshrine the Ten Commandments in the criminal code highlights the gap between moral and criminal law. Moral law offers general guidance, while criminal law applies specific standards and can reflect defense needs, yet must align with shared moral values. A farmer's sign change from No Trespassing to Thou Shalt Not Steal ended orchard theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell Lowell
Marriages Listed for Oklahoma Couples
Marriage notices show Thomas Charles Martin and Sharon Louise Stewart. W C Romines weds Jewel Middleton. Bill Baker Jr marries Dorothy West. Clayton R Collums ties with Brenda Kay George. All ceremonies reported in Ada and Seminole areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Charles Martin
Roff
Sharon Louise Stewart
Ada
W. C. Romines
Wewoka
Jewel Middleton
Bill Baker Jr
Dorothy West
Clayton R. Collums
Brenda Kay George
Why God Delays and Our Faith When Prayers Stall
An examination of Jesus delaying to reach Lazarus explains that divine timing reflects God’s wisdom and love. Faith grows as believers trust beyond visible outcomes, recognizing blessings may come from delays and unseen actions that fulfill greater good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Martha
Mary
Jesus
John
Lazarus
Bethany
Ada Weekly News Subscriptions Rise Highlighted
Mrs Hugh Sweat, new correspondent at Tupelo and county health worker, has secured 40 new Ada Weekly News subscriptions in nine weeks. The achievement surpasses expectations and should inspire other writers, though many rural residents still do not subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Sweat
Tupelo
Heinz Testimony Focuses on Christ in Final Will
The text highlights H. J. Heinz declaring in his 1919 will that his faith in Jesus Christ was his chief assurance, crediting God for any success and urging readers to live for Christ. It contrasts this with his fame as head of the Heinz company and the2157 varieties claim, ending with a reflection on leaving a lasting mark in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heinz
Pittsburgh
Jesus Christ
God
Phillippians
Apostle Paul
Picklemaker
Christ
Attendance Reports at Union Hill Bible Ministry
Attendance at Union Hill Baptist Church Sunday services was 60 with 25 Bibles counted. Rev Don Newby preached morning and evening messages with Ann Lancaster singing and Barbara Newby accompanying. Gideon Don Miles spoke on The Works of the Gideons and several congregants read poems and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Golden
Union Hill Baptist Church
Don Newby
Don Miles
Gideon Organization
Ada
Gideons
Ann Lancaster
Barbara Newby
Frank Cunningham
Stephen Newby
Daisy Binion
Russell Gray
Wanda Welch
Leota Little
Oma Enloe
Bread of Life
Jesus
Welch Family Contracts Chicken Pox In Stratford Visit
Mark and Sondra Welch have the chicken pox. Mrs. Welch says they look like speckled pups. O. L. Welch of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Mack Welch along with Mike Mark and Sondra on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Sondra Welch
Mrs. Welch
O. L. Welch
Stratford
Mrs
Mack Welch
Mike
Sondra
Polled Hereford Activities In Ada This Week
Mr and Mrs J M Gosnell and Ricky Wayne visited Mr and Mrs Robert Golden Mike and Lynda Saturday night. Gosnell showed cattle at the polled Hereford sale in Ada. Mike Golden assisted in showing. Attendees at the polled Hereford banquet Friday night at the Holiday House Ada included several Gosnells Osborns and Galden family and Vernon Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gosnell
Ricky
Wayne
Robert Golden
Mike
Lynda
Mr. Gosnell
Ada
Mike Golden
J. W. Osborn
Jackie
Robert
Vernon Wall
Holiday House
F O Jones Makes Oklahoma City Trip and Attends Events
F O Jones traveled to Oklahoma City on Friday and called the Hicks family in Nicoma Park. Mr Hicks is back home after hospitalization at Memorial Hospital. Attendances included Glen Jones, the Newbys, and Stephen Newby at basketball games and a birthday party hosted by the Newbys for Stephen’s third birthday with a cowboys and horses theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Jones
Oklahoma City
Ray Hicks
Nicoma Park
Hicks
Memorial Hospital
Glen Jones
Don Newby
Kathy
Stephen
Lattn
Benny Jones
Kenny
Melvin Newby
Oil Center
Stephen Newby
Birthday Party Note and Winter Scene
The notice mentions a birthday celebration for Ste w with ice cream cake and pop. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones visited Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley Sunday afternoon. The recent snow created a Winter Wonderland with green trees and shrubs visible where snow lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Jones
Mrs
Karl Tilley
Myra Nell Garrett Almost Missed College After Skidding Car
Myra Nell Garrett nearly arrived late to college Thursday morning when her car skidded on ice and she required assistance to regain control and rejoin the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Nell Garrett
Tilley and Joneses Visit McNutt Family Friends
R E Tilley and Mr and Mrs Glen Dale Jones visited Mr and Mrs Jack McNutt Jr Ed die Danny and Lisa Ada Thursday night and Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Tilley
Glen Dale Jones
Jack McNutt Jr
Eddie
Danny
Lisa
Ada
Haines Visit to Caruthers Family Beside Latta Games
Mr and Mrs Harold Haines visited Mr and Mrs J C Caruthers with Patty Ronald Gary Ada and attended the tallgames at Latta Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Haines
J. C. Carruthers
Patty
Ronald
Gary
Ada
Latta
Visit by Rose Couple to Stroud Parents
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose visit her parents Mr and Mrs Crockett in Stroud Sunday. They have been ill. Mrs Bill Rose of Ada was there Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rose
Mrs. Crockett
Stroud
Bill Rose
Ada
Satury
Local visits span families to Oklahoma City hospital
Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs hosted a Sunday night visit with Bobby and Billy Ada visiting Rev and Mrs Don Cunningham. Daisy Binion and Nora Lancaster called on Lena Cochran and Binion respectively. The Cunninghams dined with the Newbys and the group drove to Oklahoma City to see Mrs Ray Kemp at Presbyterian Hospital after her major surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Briggs
Bobby
Billy
Ada
Don Newby
Daisy Binion
Lena Cochran
Nora Lancaster
Mrs. Binion
Frank Cunningham
Oklahoma City
Ray Kemp
Presbyterian Hospital
Osborns Sweep Ada Fair Polled Hereford Sale
J W Osborn and son Jackie entered a cow and bull in the Ada Fair grounds sale. Osborn won grand champion with his prize bull and Jackie took third place with his cow in the progressive polled Hereford event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Osborn
Jackie
Ada Fairgrounds Sale Arena
Mr. Osborn
Supper at Golden Home With Deloziers and Goldens
Mr and Mrs John Delozier and Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden dined Friday night in the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Golden and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Delozier
Sonny Golden
Paul Golden
Social Visit Highlights From Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McAnally and Tammy shared supper Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Long and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Lancaster and Mrs. Wilma Delozier, Mickala and Jeffrey visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Long and family Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin McAnally
Tammy
Harold Long
E. J. Lancaster
Wilma Delozier
Mickala
Jeffrey
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials in Moore Ada Area
Mrs. Horace Golden hosted and visited relatives with Randy Carol and Velma Henderson. Jennifer Henderson and Sherrill Henderson attended a funeral with Horace Golden family. Christel Henderson and Vicky Lancaster joined the gatherings. Dink Binion and O D Hall families visited Ada and surrounding neighbors Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Golden
Randy
Carol
Velma Henderson
J. C. Carroll
Moore
Jennifer Henderson
Sherrill Henderson
Christel Henderson
Vicky Lancaster
Lattn
Weekend guests highlight Cochran family ties
Mr and Mrs DLer Cochran Jr of Gary along with Randy and Delinda from Del City were weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dler Cochran Jr
Gary, Randy and
Delinda
del City
Elmer Cochran A
Mrs Wilma Delozier and Ann Lancaster Visit Valley View Patient
Mrs Delozier and Miss Lancaster visited Mrs Martin, a patient at Valley View Hospital, on Saturday confirming social support and hospital visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Delozier
Ann Lancaster
Martin
Valley View Hospital
Visiting families share meals across Texan towns
Mr and Mrs Frank Cunning ham visited their granddaughter and husband Mr and Mrs J R Zachary Denison Tex Tuesday through Friday. Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham Billy Joe Adams and Clyde Haskins Oil Center visited Mr and Mrs Mack Welch Mark Mike and Sondra Monday. Mrs Laura Haines and Suzan had lunch Monday with Mr and Mrs Mack Welch and Sondra. Mr and Mrs Lee Parker Ada had dinner with Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell Sunday. Mrs Etta Garrett and Myra Nell visited Mrs Kellum Ada Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cunningham
J. R. Zachary
Denison
Tex
Billy Joe Adams
Clyde Haskins
Oil Center
Mack Welch
Mark
Mike
Sondra
Laura Haines
Suzan
Visiting Mr and Mrs Jess Little Friday Morning
C H Hampton Oakman and Ben ny Hampton Ada visited Mr and Mrs Jess Little Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Little
C. H. Hampton
Oakman
Benny Hampton
Ada
Mrs Harold Griffin Visits Mr Sonny Golden Tuesday
Mrs Harold Griffin visited Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden on Tuesday in a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Griffin
Sonny Golden
Union Hill Church Service Noted with Song
The Rev Doyle Newby led morning and evening services at Union Hill Church of God at Sunday. Forty four people attended. Shirley and Don Delozier sang The Life Boat and Pat Reamy sang The Old Rugged Cross. Mr Couch a member of the Gideon organization was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Newby
Union Hill Church of God
Shirley
Don Delozier
Life Boat
Pat Reamy
Old Rugged Cross
Mr. Couch
The
Gideon Organi
Ada program highlights Gideons works talk
Ada church activities featured a brief address on The Works of the Gideons. Mrs. Pat Reamy led the young people program on Wednesday night. Thirty four people attended with visitors Mrs. Juanita Curtis Patsy Ada Terry Roberson Rhonda Adams and Debra Allen.
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Zation
Ada
Gideons
Pat Reamy
Juanita Curtis
Patsy
Ada Terry Roberson
Rhonda Adams
Debra Allen
Snow Detours Do Not Dampen Christmas Visit
Mrs. Charles Coplen and Kevin planned a visit to Mrs. James Bottoms, Darla and James Allen Jr. Thursday to celebrate Darla birthday but heavy snow covered the ground. They chose to walk in their boots rather than drive. Kevin enjoyed the walk but grew tired before reaching Darla’s house and asked his mother to fetch the car.
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Charles Coplen
Kevin
James Bottoms
Darla
James Allen Jr
Rabbit hunt yields no rabbits in snow
Charles Coplen and son Kevin hunted rabbits but found none and saw no tracks. Meals and visits followed as friends and relatives gathered at Coplen and McAnally homes Sunday. Families including Keeling Coplen Rhynes Tatum McAnally Allen Gilligan Dodson Long and others visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coplen
Kevin
Lee Keeling
Missy Coplen
Darlene Johnson
Lela Johnson
Ann
Charles Copl
Mackey Weekend Visit With Grandmother in Konawa
Ronnie Mackey spent the weekend in Konawa with his grandmother Mrs. Lou Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Mackey
Konawa
Lou Durham
Social visits recount from local families this week
Mrs Verna Lou Tatum and children visited Mr and Mrs Summers Friday. Mr and Mrs Ray Ruble Ada visited Mr and Mrs Robert Trivett Sunday. Mrs J S Kennamer visited Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes. Johnnie Greer of Orange California was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Lou Tatum
Merdis Summers
Ray Ruble
Ada
Robert Trivett
J. S. Kennamer
Jim Kirkes
Johnnie Greer
Orange
Calif
Crow couple buy red and white pickup in Pauls Valley
Mrs. Ellen Griffin and Mrs. Myrtle Archer visited local families while weekend travel included Fort Worth. J B Jones and others attended the junior spring livestock show and sale Monday with multiple Golden and Asendorf family members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Crow
Pauls Valley
Myrtle Archer
Lyndell
Paul Gamill
Gus Pisano
Mack McCoy
Ft. Worth
J. B. Jones
Robert Golden
Horace Golden
Howard Asendorf
Judy
Mike Haines
F. C. Jones
Car Skids in Snow Diliberately Reaches Ada Area
Mrs Barbara Newby and Stephen were traveling toward Ada during a severe snowstorm when their vehicle slid into a ditch. They feared being stuck and required a wrecker to tow them free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Newby
Stephen
Ada
Union Hill Club Plans Thursday Night Meeting
The Union Hill Goodneighbor Club will meet at a private home on Thursday night to discuss community outreach and upcoming events. Members are urged to attend for planning and club updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill Goodneighbor Club
Don Newby
Weekend guests visit Mr and Mrs Griffith play
Guests Mr and Mrs Don Birckett and Allen and Terry Birckett visited Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith over the weekend. Allen and Terry sang Victory In Jesus with Mrs Birckett as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By May Johnson
Arno Griffith
Don Birckett
Mrs. Griffith
Allen
Terry Birckett
Mrs. Birckett
Sunday Guests Bring Wynnewood Names to Summers Home
Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Mack Summers and Gay lon included Mrs. Rosa Lee Cottrell, Orville, Sylvanus, Darlene and Arlene, W. W. Baker of Wynnewood, plus Mrs. Nettie Hodges and Phyllis, Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Summers
Gaylon
Rosa Lee Cottrell
Orville
Sylvanus
Darlene
Arlene
W. W. Baker
Wynnewood
Nettie Hodges
Phyllis
Roff
Ordination Service Scheduled at Lightning Ridge Church
An ordination service is set for Sunday at the Lightning Ridge Church with pastor Royce Packard and Mack Summers to be ordained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightning Ridge
Royce Packard
Mack Summers
Fat stock sale stirs hearts and wallets at local center
The agricultural center hosts a fat stock sale drawing strong prices and emotional reactions from farm youth and buyers alike. The writer humorously muses on steak fantasies, rail travel’s impact on rural economies, and the everyday woes of a man’s worn pockets.
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Chateau Briand
New Orleans
Mirdi Gras
I Have Walked The Narrow Path The Light Of Day
A reflective verse recounts guilt and repentance, naming sins and a troubled soul. The speaker confesses harming loved ones, seeks divine mercy, and vows atonement, attributing the moral fall to personal choices.
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