Ada area paper history and consolidation notes
The Ada area publications detail a lineage from The Ada Weekly News to consolidation with The Ada Times-Democrat and related titles. Publisher W. D. Little and editor Don Cook oversee a Thursday Ada-based edition with multiple consolidations across Pontotoc County into 1953.
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W. D. Little
Don Cook
Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Beavers Spread Through County Streams Amid Conservation Watch
The article notes beaver populations increasing across county streams, building multiple dams and reshaping channels. It highlights the animals protected by the state, their nocturnal habits, potential crop damage, and the possibility of future control if they move to more valuable timber.
California UC Protest Sounds Like Typical Student Dissent
A nostalgic reflection minimizes UC campus protests, comparing American students as tame. The piece contrasts student activism in Vietnam and elsewhere with narrow domestic actions like panty raids while praising students as studious and orderly overall.
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University of California
Viet Nam
Orient
Europe
Latin America
Near East
California
New Year 1965 Hints At Shaving Foam Future
The piece jokes about spray cans for shaving foam and predicts future packaging advances. It notes cans run down without warning and imagines a sensor alert for low supply while pondering reforms to curb youth misuse. It closes with a light New Year reflection.
Quail Hunters Seek Winter Cover For Limit Figures
Wildlife notes from Page One report quail fanciers actively hunting the bird’s winter cover and many returning home with their limits, according to an official.
Oklahoma Waterfowl Harvest Sets Record Season
Oklahoma hunters report one of the best waterfowl harvests in years as the late split season yields many Mallards in good condition. Chief Dutch Jacobs notes top spots in corn, maize and peanut fields. Goose season began November 4, ducks December 11, ends January 3. 1965 licenses required for the last three days.
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Dutch Jacobs
Oklahoma Wildlife Department
Swamp Rabbit Described as Fine Game Animal
Dutch Jacobs of the State Wildlife Conservation Department notes the Swamp Rabbit is an excellent game animal for this time of year. He says its population stays stable unlike cottontail and jack rabbits and it offers good hunting. The Swamp Rabbit weighs up to five and a half pounds and lives mainly in the eastern half of the state in bogs, swamps and bottom lands. It is the most water-loving rabbit, swimming to find food or escape pursuit.
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Dutch Jacobs
State Wildlife Conservation Department
Jacobs
New Inventions for 1965 Ease Daily Life
The article catalogues light innovations for modern living such as foolproof zippers, burp reducing soda, and flat proof tires. It notes memorable mishaps with zippers and car spares and suggests these ideas could ease everyday annoyance without claiming grand change.
Following Law Doesn t Pay
In St. Paul two drivers Dicke and Mann stopped after a Wednesday fender-bender and called police. A Rock Island train then struck both cars, one hitting a utility pole whose fall shattered a third car’s windshield.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Robert Dicke
Minneapolis
Dennis McMann
St. Paul
Rock Island
Beef Cattle Clinic Details on Breed Structure and Crossbreeding
The clinic features experts including Dr. Lush of Iowa State University on Breed Structure and The Breeder’s Responsibility. Dr. Keith E. Gregory from Lincoln, Nebraska discusses crossbreeding and calf crop percentage. Other presentations cover performance records, genetics, and AI. Pre-registration is $15 for Friday lunch, banquet, and materials. limited spots on a first come basis with contact Bill Tageart in Stillwater.
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Keith E. Gregory
Lincoln
Neb
Gregory
North Central
United States
Frank H. Baker
Washington, D. C
Federal Extension Service
Baker
OSU
Richard L. William
Robert L. Totusek
Charles Nichols
O. Burr Ross
William F. Taggart
Joe V. Whiteman
Jack E. McCroskey
J. J. Prosser
Denver
Dick Whetsell
Adams
Forakers
Okla
Burke Healey
Davis
Flying L
Glenn Butts
Fairland
Oklahoma
Ogeechee Farm
Dwain Penner
Mill Creek
Penner Angus Ranch
Bill Tageart
Stillwater
Louis Braille’s System Ends in Dying Acceptance
The Braille system for the blind, created by Louis Braille, a frail Frenchman, died at 43 before its full acceptance. Today the writing method is used everywhere.
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Louis Braille
Johnston Family Update From Ada Community
Ben Johnston was released from Valley View Hospital Ada Monday night. Sam Johnston Ada spent Sunday night through Wednesday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston and helped Davey feed the cows.
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Ben Johnston
Valley View Hospital
Ada
Sam Johnston
Sam
Davey
Family Names at Ada Dinner Gatherings New Year’s Day
Mr and Mrs John Clifford and Sami Ada Mrs Donald Brooks Linda Diane and Dewayne Ada ate dinner New Year s day with Mrs D R Clifford Diane and Dewayne Brooks Ada spent Friday night with Donnie and Ronnie Clifford Debbie Clifford spent Friday night with Linda Brooks Ada Donald Brooks Ada ate dinner New Year s day with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks
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John Clifford
Sami
Ada
Donald Brooks
Linda
Diane
Dewayne
D. R. Clifford
Dewayne Brooks
Donnie
Ronnie Clifford
Debbie Clifford
Linda Brooks
Walter Brooks
Tupelo Boys Swim Past Clarita In Thursday Duel
Tupelo defeated Clarita at Tupelo in both games marking a strong home showing despite limited available details. The results highlight Tupelo's competitive performance across events.
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Tupelo
Clarita
Greer Brooks Buys Lula Grocery From Ruth Davis
Greer Brooks purchased the Lula grocery store from Ruth Davis and the new owners took inventory on Thursday. The transaction marks a change in ownership for the business and signals upcoming operational steps.
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Greer Brooks
Lula
Ruth Davis
Cross and Clifford Family Visit Over Christmas
Edgar Cross and Roger Massey of Centrahoma and Freddie Cross of San Jose visited Wednesday night with the D R Cliffords. Freddie stayed the night and left for home Friday after spending the Christmas holidays with his uncles Edgar Cross and Lee Cross and his cousin Mrs D R Clifford and families.
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Edgar Cross
Roger Massey
Centrahoma
Freddie Cross
San Jose
Calif
D.R. Cliffords
Freddie
Lee Cross
D. R. Clifford
Local Visits Highlight Fortner and Williams Families
Mr and Mrs Short Fortner and relatives visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks in Ada along with the Williams and Fortner families and Tammy and Pamela.
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Short Fortner
Ellis and Joy
Fred Williams
Burtis Williams
Steve
Kenneth Fortner
Tammy
Pamela
Donald Brooks
Ada
Local Family Visit Saturday From Clifford and Leader Kin
Debbie Donnie and Ronnie plus Mrs Debbie Leader Diana and Donna Kay joined Mr and Mrs D R Clifford for a Saturday visit continuing family ties with the Leaders in attendance and kinship noted throughout the gathering.
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D. R. Clifford
Debbie
Donnie
Ronnie
Sonny Leader
Diana
Donna Kay
Donald Brooks
Ada
Local visitors stop by Ada and Oklahoma City homes
Mr and Mrs Lee Dicketts and Alan from Oklahoma City joined Sam Johnston Tony and Dickie Clifford for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston in Ada showing friendly hometown greetings and social ties.
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Lee Dicketts
Alan
Oklahoma City
Sam Johnston
Tony
Ada
Dickie Clifford
Ben Johnston
Coons Harvest After Saturday Night Outing
Davey Johnston spent Saturday night with Dickie Clifford and the pair went coon hunting. They reportedly brought five coons from one tree in the outing.
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Davey Johnston
Dickie Clifford
Johnston Family Visits for New Year Day Event
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnston with children Jerry Karen Betty and Diane Moore join Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston and Larry Betsy and Phillip visiting New Year Day with their parents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston.
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Lloyd Johnston
Jerry
Karen
Betty
Diane
Moore
Roy Johnston
Larry
Betsy
Phillip
Paul Johnston
Mecca Great Mosque Expansion Projects Announced
The Saudi government launches a multimillion dollar plan to enlarge the Great Mosque in Mecca to house growing pilgrim crowds and expand capacity.
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Mecca
Christmas names across Nordic and Central Europe
In Norway Denmark and Sweden Christmas is called Jul. Iceland uses Jol. Poland uses Kolenda.
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Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Iceland
Poland
Year Ends With 295 Accidents
Ada ends 1964 with 295 recorded traffic accidents, up 24 from 1963’s 271 and just under 1962’s 296. Lt. Ted Sears notes growth and city expansion make yearly declines unlikely after a four year drop from 386 in 1959.
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Ada
Ted Sears
Sears
Saturday Morning Power Outage Reveals Frisco Home Life
Sunday dawned with a city wide outage as Patton family and neighbors faced no electricity or water. Some homes ran on gas, others relied on wood and stored water while old devices and modern coffee makers failed. Pattons managed a breakfast with three fuels and a wood heater, though Mr Patton fetched well water to flush modern plumbing.
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Pattons
Sid
Jim Marshall
W. A. Johnsons
V. A. Johnsons
English Walnut Pie Recipe Steps
Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs syrup vanilla flour salt and nuts. Blend and pour into unbaked crust. Bake at 425 degrees for ten minutes then at 300 degrees for twenty five minutes.
Orange Slice Butter Cake with Coconut and Dates
A cake recipe lists 2 cups sugar 2 sticks margarine 4 eggs 1 pound orange slices 4 cups flour 1 1 2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon soda 1 package dates 1 can coconut 1 1 2 cups nuts, bake 1 1 7 hours at 300 degrees. Icing: dissolve 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup orange juice and pour over cake while hot.
Rhino species in Africa differ by lip shape and size
The two rhino species in Africa are named white and black though both are gray. The white rhino is larger and more docile with a square lip, while the black rhino has a pointed upper lip.
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Africa
You will find happiness within yourself Everett W. Hill
A motivational verse urges self reliance and inner happiness. It stresses that true joy comes from personal effort and kindness to others. The poem credits Everett W. Hill as author at the end.
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Everett W. Hill
Dog plants prompt a punny student question
A classroom moment features the teacher noting plants with the prefix dog such as dog rose and dog violet. A back-row student asks, with a smile, for collie flower as a punchline.
Criticism and Praise in a Young Man's Rise
A reflective verse by Sylvia Crouse notes that criticism may derail the finest youth while praise can lift him toward success and moral steadiness.
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Sylvia Crouse
Quips and quips of life and manners in a comic montage
A collage of brief humorous lines and anecdotes on manners, aging, parenting, work, and daily life. The pieces pair wry observations with light banter about football, family meals, and social quirks, reflecting common old time humor and social foibles.
Three Paths to Ruin in Public Life
The piece argues ruin comes from romance and vice while noting many candidates are not seasoned politicians but commuters seeking office. It frames courting ruin through women, gambling, and technical aid as temptations and contrasts it with the modern political landscape of traveling hopefuls.
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Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly News
Beavers
Upper Clear Boggy Conservancy
By Buzzy Bonehouse
Clyde Reed
Livestock Extension Service
Dub Story
Murray Corbin
Corbin
Story
Stonewall
Lush
Iowa State University
University of Wisconsin
Borden
Mrs
Lois Clifford
Connie Nelson
Edward Dowden
Carrie Chapman Catt
Minou Drouet
Pap
Kennedy
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