Ada Oklahoma Publisher consolidations record
The Ada Oklahoma publisher notes consolidation of The News Pul and Priming Co with Ada Weekly Democrat in September 1912 and with Ada Times in November 1819, along with earlier ties to Tontites County Enterprise and Ada Sanidemockat. The item lists multiple mergers and dates for local newspaper consolidation.
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Ade
Oklahoma
The
News Pul and Priming Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Tontites County Enterprise
Ada Sanidemockat
Tpa
Ada Times. Democrat
Ada newspaper column on Castro, Kennedy and Ada resilience
The piece reflects on Castro's Havana provocation and the U S break in relations, calling January 1961 pivotal. It urges bold national leadership under Kennedy, warns of Cold War pressure, and praises Ada residents for resilience amid fire losses and economic strain.
Christmas Visitors Share Holiday Dinners Across Ada and OKC
Midwest City relatives and Ada families gathered for Christmas dinners and visits. Distinct gatherings included Enoch Kimmel and family at the Kimmels, Coffeys with Carl Wrights, Perriman and Wall relatives, and Briggs families sharing meals and celebrations across Ada, Byars, and nearby towns. Several members traveled from Oklahoma City and Coyle to join kin, marking a festive season with multiple reunions.
Ada Livestock Auction Brings Mixed Cattle Prices
Ada Livestock Trading showed moderate activity at the Ada Livestock Auction on Tuesday with many cattle prices steady to slightly higher. Read across classes including young cows, canners, bulls, steers, and heifers, plus several herd-related notes and social visits.
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Ada Livestock Trading
Ada
Ed Coffey
Danny
Comfey
Andy
World War veteran Kerr celebrates 72nd birthday at Lula home
Jrese-Will Kerr, World War I veteran, marked his 72nd birthday on Sunday January 1 at his Lula home. Family helped with dinner and cake baked by Mrs Jack Kerr. Attendees included three sons and their families, with relatives from McAlester Ada Stonewall and nearby communities. Kerr served in the heavy artillery with the 90th Machine Gun Division in France and Germany and spent most of life in Conway Steedman Lula areas before retiring from farming due to illness.
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Bill Briggs
William
Ray Briggs
James Briggs
Gary
Howard Briggs
Lloyd Briggs
Coyle
Pickett Methodist Church
Te Wilson Church
Marvin Briggs
Will McKintry
Vaness
Gil Center
Bill Ray Jr
Leonard Solomon
Carl
Jack Kerr
McAlester
Brownie Kerr
Ada
Don Kerr
Ray Kerr
Stonewall 'l
Kerr
90Th
France
Germany
Conway
Steedman
Lula
Kert
Paul
Allen
William McKinley
Lane
J. M. Henderson
Kaye
Binger
Burl Lane
Harvey Tollison
Tollison
Tollisons
Stonewall
Street Talk On Inflation From A Street Corner
An onlooker quotes a worker explaining his view of inflation and personal finances. He rejects both inflation and deflation, wishing for stable prices and steady pay. The remark hints at broader political labels and critiques the leftist stance on maintaining the status quo.
Christmas Day Visits Across Families in Portland Park
Mr and Mrs Manuel Deathor of Dumas Texas visited Mr and Mrs Warren Shumard and also the Shumards in Portland Park. Warren Shumard and children visited his father on Christmas Day in Portland Park. Raymond Voyles and children of Ada and Charles Martin and girls visited E R Roundtree and family on Christmas Eve. Jim Roundtree Bunk Roundtree L G Hoosier and families were part of Christmas gatherings. Warren Shumard and family visited E R Roundtree on Christmas Day.
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Norma van Schuyver
P “Ftertiman
Juanita Cof
van Schuyver
Byars
Ralph
Norman Vanderqvitt
Karen
NS. Vanderg
N. S. Vandergriff
Roy
Ahloso
Jesse Wilson
Ada
Mrs Vandergriff
Manuel Deathorage
Dumas. Tex
Warren Shumard
Shumard
Portland Park
Mrs. Shumard
Raymond Voyles
Charles Martin
E.R. Roundtree
Jim Roundtree
Bunk Roundtree
Vickie
Steve
L. G. Hoosier
E. R. Roundtree
Abandoned Tennessee log cabins and family memories
A reader shares vivid recollections of Tennessee hill country including historic Hermitage and old log cabins over a century old. The note recounts village life, Grandmother’s blood tapping, onion remedies for hives, and wartime flu tales, interwoven with reflections on Ada Weekly and Market Square in Knoxville.
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ADA Weekly
Rock Creek
Decateur
Tenn
Andrew Jackson
United States
Hermitage
Nashville
Old Hickory
Lalgo
Florida
Algo
Minnie Lewis
Lewis
Hills
Tennessee
Stray Threads of Youth and Community Reflections
A reflective column blends social critique with nostalgia and editor notes. It questions blaming youth for societal ills while urging shared responsibility, memory of school days, and village life habits. It weaves personal anecdotes, recipes, and local voices into a mosaic of community life and passing time.
The Glory of Jesus in Johns Gospel Power and Joy
The article discusses the Gospel of John focusing on glory as God’s awe inspiring presence. It notes seven signs or power stories starting with Jesus at a Cana wedding. It argues miracles reveal divine glory, yet God’s joy accompanies His presence, not merely sorrow or disaster.
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God
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
Bac
John
Cana
Canaan
American Medical Association
National Aeronautics and Space Program
Jesus Christ
Pet population in West Germany reaches hundreds of millions
An article estimates about 25 million pets in West Germany, breaking down into 15 million birds, 2 percent dogs, and 2 percent cats, highlighting a large household animal presence and species shares.
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West Germany
Tax Guide Available To Farmers In 1961 Edition
C H Hailey Pontotoc County Agent announces a new 1961 Farmer's Tax Guide Manual from the U S Treasury Internal Revenue Service. Free at his office in Ada, it explains income tax rules for farmers and ranchers with plain language and many examples, aiding returns for 1960 or fiscal year ending 1961.
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C. H. Hailey
Pontoloc
Aga
U. S. Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Service
Hailey
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W. D. Little
Eric Allen
Ada Evening News
Ads Weekly
ADA Weekly News
Amd
Collnges
Poototec
Castro
Havana
Cuba
Ol’ Buzz
Arla
U. S
Congress
Blue Bell
Areumas al
Executive Branch
Kennedy
Enoch Kimmel
Sharon
Enoch Jr
Midwest City
Miles Kimmel
B. F. Gurley
Dude Fennel
Bobby
Kimmels
Otis Coffey
Carl Wright
Andy and
Kennith
Mrs. Crafton King
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Perriman
Lillie Webster
Linda
Louise
George
Thelma Perriman
Siscar
Pearl Walter
Lawrence
A. L. Coffey
Sam
Dan
Lille M. Webster
Wylie Webster
Kermy Paul Coffey
Lloyd Mellroy
W. M Bratt
Ralph Wall
New Years
Harrison Bets
Vernon
Ferdinand
Isabella
Granada
Spain
A. J. Belcher
Wichita
Raw
Leroy Cantwell
Roff
Maurice Wayne Cantwell
Elmore City
Roy Cantwell
Evert Summers
Mack
H. Lewelling
Donald
Akes
Rob Dennis
Nor- Atlantic States
Cantwells
Matt Heimer
Stratford
the Coffey
Truman Colfer
Everet Summers
John E. Ray
Joe Summers
Pick
Combs
Adays
Market Square
Knoxville
Velma Henderson
Egypt
Hed
Connie Nelson
Soha Lair
Bud
Jane
Velma
Gur Roach
Ald
Elsie
Florence Parish
Mrs. Isaacs
Margaret Farrand Throp
Liberty
Leonard Holt
Cammells
Judy
Kathy
Lannie
Robin Gurley
Miles Kimel
BF. Gurley
D. Fennel
Kimmel
J. E. Woolley
Enoch
Woodrow Coffey
Mrs. Kimmel
John Leey
Ralf
Lillie M. Webster
New York
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