Right to Vote Dates and American Election Freedom
A reflective essay contrasts the high costs of political oppression abroad with free, secret voting in Oklahoma and other states. It highlights historic tyrannies in Europe and Latin America, notes United Fruit Company tensions in Guatemala, and ends with a local call to responsibility for voters who are free, white, and twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Spain
Germany
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Franco
Salazar
Brazil
Vargas
Guatemala
United Fruit Company
United Fruit
Oklahoma
Glenwood Park
Ada
Two Youths Held In Connection With Break-Ins
Two 17-year-old Pontotoc county boys are jailed after Sunday night break-ins. One stayed in a 1941 Ford as look-out while the other tried to enter Rollow's Hardware but fled. They then entered Montgomery Ward through the east door. nothing was taken. They will be turned over to county authorities on Wednesday.
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Pontotoc County
Cecil Smith
Rollow
Chief Smith
Medium cream sauce proportions for cooking
The recipe guidance states two tablespoons of butter and two of flour per one cup of milk to make a medium cream sauce. Salt and pepper amounts depend on what the sauce accompanies.
Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada News Want Ads
Classifieds note higher yields for invested Ada in want ads. Advertisers are urged to compare rates and terms offered by local papers. Readers can expect improved visibility for products services and jobs as the scheme expands.
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Ada News
Love Lady News Notes Visitors in Oklahoma City
Bart Ozbirn spent the past week in Oklahoma City as guest of Bob Barnard. Remember Sunday School and church each Sunday by Mrs. Cecil Brannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Brannon
Bart Ozbirn
Oklahoma City
Bob Barnard
Family visits and church revival announcements in local notes
Oakland resident Walton visits parents while Fitzhugh residents Barton and Barton family members spend Sunday with the Orbirns. Homer Baptist Church announces a revival inviting all. Mentions election results and local social updates including Ozbirn, Donaghey, and Okla City trips. An editorial aside notes oats sown by Pete Jared and a lighthearted comment on single girls.
Growing in Christ like a seed to full stature
A sermon urges adults to embrace ongoing spiritual growth rather than stagnation. It likens growth to gardeners and breeders and cites Paul on maturing in Christ. It explains growth comes through effort, study, and knowing Jesus better by reading the gospels and inviting Christ to dwell in the heart by faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Kentucky
Apostle Paul
Jesus
Nazareth
God
Christ
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Community Press Service
Nora Praises Water While Sun Leaves a Red Tan
Nora recalls the water as wonderful and notes she was kissed by the sun leaving her still quite red on Tuesday.
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Nora
Ada Residents Attend Valley Deaton Home Rally
Mr and Mrs T O Deaton and family visited the Valley Deaton home in Ada Monday evening. T O attended a political rally and returned in time to enjoy homemade ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Deaton
Deaton
Ada
T. O
Weekend Visit to Jordon Family in Chickasha Area
A visit by members of the and family to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jordon and family occurred this weekend in the Chickasha region.
Mrs. Fannie Stone Returns Home From Chickasha Stay
Mrs. Fannie Stone comes home after a stay in Chickasha. Melva Jane Boyd plans to visit her this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Stone
Chickasha
Melva Jane Boyd
Ellison and Grisso Families Visit Cecil Brannon
Mr and Mrs Travis Ellison and their girls from Latta joined Mr and Mrs Arthur Grisso of Ada and Mr and Mrs G C Ellison with Lowell Brannon as Sunday visitors of Cecil Brannon.
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Travis Ellison
Latta
Arthur Grisso
Ada
G. C. Ellison
Lowell Brannon
Cecil Brannons
Binions and Cum mings visit Ada and McAlester
Mr and Mrs Ray Densel Binion and Sheila of McAlester visited Mr and Mrs Dink Binion on Saturday. They also visited Mr and Mrs Jimmey Cummings and Patti Lew in Ada.
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Ray Densel Binion
Sheila, McAlester
Dink Binion
Jimmey Cummings
Patti Lew
Ada
Jones Family Visits McNutt and Tilley Kin Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Jones and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack McNutt Jr. and Danny and Kay Tilley in Ada Sunday evening. Kay was released from the hospital Friday at noon and is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Jones
Jack McNutt Jr
Danny
Kay Tilley
Ada
Kay
Get Acquainted Visit in Tulsa for New Granddaughter
Mrs. W. H. Barton visits Tulsa to meet her new granddaughter born July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Les Skeleton. The note playfully calls it a Fourth of July Firecracker.
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W. H. Barton
Tulsa
Les Skeleton
Home for the Holidays Tale from Bartlesville
Glen Jones returns home for the holidays and rests at home while Mrs. Jones notes he is still working on the tall Storey in Bartlesville. Editorial quips doubt the tale's end.
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Glen Jones
Billie Joe Barringer and Cleo O7 blin work on piano varnish
Billie Joe Barringer and Cleo O7 blin are removing varnish from Cleo's piano with plans to antique it. The text hints at uncertainty about their knowledge and the task’s complexity.
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Billie Joe Barringer
Cleo O7blin
Cleo
Cynthia Brannon Spends Sunday Night With Debra Ellison
Cynthia Brannon spent Sunday night with Debra Ellison of Latta, sharing time in a social visit.
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Cynthia Brannon
Debra Ellison
Latta
Death of Mrs. Callon Jackson in California
Union Hill residents express sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simpkins and Georgie Laughlin Ada on the death of Mrs. Callon Jackson Richmond California who passed away July 4 at 5 a.m. Her funeral was July 6 in California. She leaves many friends and relatives in Ada and here. She was once a resident of Union Hill and was a sister to Albert Simpkins and Georgia Laughlin.
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Union Hill
Albert Simpkins
Georgie Laughlin
Ada
Callon Jackson
Richmond
California
Jackson
Georgia Laughlin
Brannon Couple Visit Oklahoma City Kin Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Olen Brannon of Oklahoma City spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Brannon, sharing a family weekend visit.
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Mrs. Olen Brannon
Oklahoma City
Mrs
J. I. Brannon
Visit by Moss family ends with illness after Ada stay
Mr and Mrs Karl Moss with Mary Lou Joe Betty and Lois visited Ada last weekend before returning home when Mr Moss became ill. He was operated on immediately after they returned home. Mrs W C Rose and Mrs E E Agee are his sisters in Ada.
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Karl Moss
Mary Lou
Joe
Betty
Lois
Cleveland
Texas
Bible Class Meeting Thursday Night
A brief notice notes a Bible class gathering on Thursday night. The message thanks Nora for keeping church news going during a busy period.
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Nora
Hint on squash bag trouble and cabbage worm remedy
A reader recalls Mrs. T. O. Deaton stating she stopped cabbage worms by dusting with her mother in law's Resting powder. The note mentions Garretts or Honest as possible brands, described as strong stuff.
Busy homemaker sends cookies to husband in Germany
Joyce Meeks bakes cookies on Monday for her husband stationed in Germany. Bill Ellison, also in Germany, writes that it is 70 days until he returns to the United States. The editor notes he will soon be counting hours.
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Joyce Meeks
Germany
Bill Ellison
States
Fditer
Ada couple visits Frank Jareds this Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ross Culbertson of Ada spent Sunday with the Frank Jareds in a social visit. The occasion highlighted friendly neighborhood ties and shared hospitality.
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Mrs
Ross Culbertson of
Ada
Frank Jareds
Robert Taylor of
Deaton Family Plans Porch Addition and Asbestos Shingles
The Deaton family will add a front porch to their residence and install asbestos shingles as part of the home improvement project. The work targets the dwelling’s exterior and enhances curb appeal while addressing weather protection.
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T. C. Deatons
Nora Bullock to Join Mother in California trip
Nora Jean Bullock of Tyler Texas visits Ada relatives and plans to leave this week for California to join her mother Mrs Ted Roberts formerly Edna Agee.
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Nora Jean Bullock
Tyler
Texas
Ada
California
Ted Roberts
Edna Agee
Loyd Family Visits Ada as Mother Recovers
Mr and Mrs Grady Loyd and son Houston of Texas are visiting Ada relatives. They have been at the bedside of Mr Loyds mother Mrs Everett Loyd who underwent surgery last Tuesday. Her condition was good this weekend at Valley View hospital.
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Grady Loyd
Houston
Texas
Ada
Mr. Loyd
Everett Loyd
Valley View Hospital
Mrs Mollie Henderson Critical List At Stone Wall
Mrs Mollie Henderson of Stone Wall remains on the critical list. Her daughter Mrs Robert Ellison is staying with her for a few days.
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Mollie Henderson
Stonewall
Robert Ellison
Holiday Visits Across Dumas Area Highlight Local Ties
Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor Bettie and Susie visited Du mas Texas with Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt formerly Lena Taylor a Dumas schoolteacher. Lavon Sanders Annie Brandon Donnie Steedham joined John Sanders household. Cecil Woodward and Mrs Woodward spent the Fourth with her parents Roy and Mrs Barton. Jewell Cupps of California visits her parents W H Barton a few days.
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Silas Taylor
Bettie
Susie
Charles Hunt
Dumas
Texas
Hunt
Lena Taylor
John Sanders
Lavon Sanders
Lawton
Annie Brandon
Ada
Donnie Steedham
Hickory
Cecil Woodward
Mrs. Jewell Cupps
California
Mrs
W. H. Barton
Cantrells Visit Rossas Over Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cantrell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross.
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Dewey Cantrell
Mrs
Robert Ross
Ella Potts Visites Ozbirns in Houston
Miss Ella Potts of Houston Texas visits Mr and Mrs Sidney Ozbirn for a short stay in the city.
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Ella Potts
Houston
Texas
Mrs
Sidney Ozbirn
Family and visiting guests in Nicoma Park area
Union Hill noted visitors at W. Z. Jones and Dephia Sunday included J. O. Ballard family with James Jerry Sue Anita and Fred Jones Wayne F O Jones Barbara Benny Glenn Tom Roddy and Nicoma Park travelers Buldean Roddy and Glenda Gibson visited Yvonne Little over the weekend in Nicoma Park.
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W. Z. Jones
Dephia
J. O. Ballard
James
Jerry
Sue
Anita
Fred Jones
Wayne
F. O. Jones
Barbara
Benny
Glenn
Tom Roddy
Nicoma Park
Okla
Mrs. J. O. Ballard
Mrs Stevens In Oklahoma City Hospital Care
Mrs John Stevens is hospitalized in Oklahoma City with an expectation of recovery and possible return home. Her condition and prognosis are not detailed in the notice.
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John Stevens
Oklahoma City
Sunday school attendance stays strong with full teaching staff
Visitors included Mr and Mrs J D Underhill and Glen da Gibson Ada Bobby Joe Adams Oklahoma City Perry Bacon Denison Texas. A church social and picnic is planned in Konawa on Saturday night July 10 with a 7 30 picnic start at the church at 7 00. Sunday night visitors included Rick Allen Jerry Bacon Denison Melva Joe Boyd Chickasha Bobby Joe Adams Oklahoma City Mrs Johnnie Tilley and Pat sy Clara Agee Mrs Emma Bolin Ewell Janell and Judy. Jerry Bacon led the program Sunday night with special songs.
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J. D. Underhill
Glenda Gibson
Ada
Bobby Joe Adams
Oklahoma City
Perry Bacon
Denison
Texas
Konawa
Rick Allen
Jerry Bacon
Melva Joe Boyd
Chickasha
Johnnie Tilley
Patsy
Clara Agee
Emma Bolin
Ewell
Janell
Judy
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Otis Gene Harrison in Shawnee
Mrs. G C Ellison Mrs Ernest Meeks and Mrs Cecil Brannon attended a pink and blue shower for Mrs Otis Gene Harrison in Shawnee Wednesday evening. The community was busy the 4th with ice cream. Robert Taylor of Julius Jared reported three calves lost to black leg and three more missing carcasses. Jared Frank Pete and Ross Culbertson have been riding pastures looking for them.
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G. C. Ellison
Ernest Meeks
Cecil Brannon
Shawnee
Otis Gene Harrison
Julius Jared
Mr. Jared
Frank
Pete
Ross Culbertson
Weekend visits span multiple cities and families
A flurry of visits connected many households across Oklahoma City Wichita Kansas City Holden ville Pontotoc Ada Higley and Arizona Higley with Mr and Mrs James Duncan Mrs Fred Peters and others visiting relatives and Drake Karr and Hurley families sharing Sunday and weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Karr
A. J. Peters
David
Karen
Kansas City
Forrest Drake
Allen Wayne
Cecile
Wichita
Kansas
Elmo Ward
Kathy
Holdenville
P. S. Karr
Ada
Fred Peters
Pontotoc
Okmulgee Couples Visit Waltons Over Holidays
Mr and Mrs Floyd Anglin and Mr and Mrs Hubert Williams of Okmulgee visited the Carney Waltons over the holidays.
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Floyd Anglin
Hubert Williams
Okmulgee
Carney Waltons
Family Outing at Turner Falls
The Robert Ross family and Ani ta Baker, John Davis, Ann Baker spent Monday at Turner Falls enjoying a day trip together.
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Robert Ross
Anita Baker
John Davis
Ann Baker
Turner Falls
Altus Air Force Base airman killed in plane crash near airport
An Altus Air Force Base airman died in a civilian plane crash in a field near Altus Municipal Airport. S. Sgt. Joseph Pulaui of Sand Springs was injured, though not seriously. The deceased airman's identity was withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Altus
Okla
Altus Air Force Base
Joseph Pulaui
Sand Springs
Ada visitors greet Mr and Mrs A P Young
Mrs Dillard Henley of Ada visited Mr and Mrs A P Young on Thursday.
Knight Family Visits Hackett in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs J C Knight and Jim visited Mr Hackett in Oklahoma City over the weekend. He is Mrs Knight's father.
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J. C. Knight
Jim
Mr. Hackett
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Knight
Youngs Visit Relatives in Stillwater During Weekend
Mr and Mrs Leonard Young traveled to Stillwater to see Mr and Mrs Jerry Young over the weekend.
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Mrs
Leonard Young
Stillwater
Jerry Young
Young Family Fourth Trip to Sulphur
Mr and Mrs T A Young and their children Billy Gene Ocie Vernon Doris Nancy Clarita Terry Don and Jimmy spent the Fourth at Sulphur. Also along were Mr and Mrs A P Young.
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T. A. Young
Billy Gene
Ocie
Vernon
Doris
Nancy
Clarita
Terry Don
Jimmy
A. P. Young
Dinner Guests Share Sunday Hospitality
Mrs. Nora Childress and family from Fort Worth Texas dine with Mr and Mrs Sterling Price and their children Nedra Cliff and family members Sunday in a local social note highlighting familiar ties and shared meals.
Mr and Mrs J A Alexander Visiting Dallas This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. J A Alexander are visiting Dallas over the weekend, enjoying the city and local events. They plan leisure outings and to visit friends during their stay.
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Mrs. J. A. Alexander
Dallas
Sunday Dinner with Milton Propp and Hart Family
Bro. Milton Propp shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hart and with Jim and Dwight.
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Milton Propp
Mrs
Arthur Hart
Jim
Dwight
Treasure Hunt Night At Leonard Youngs House
Attendees listed include Joy Childress Phyllis Sulivan Frankie Sullivan Birdie Driver Judy Driver Chloe Ann Felkins Don Tolison Robert Tolison Robby Young Carol Young John Elliott Chubby Elliott Vernon Ooie Billy Gene Doris Young Carl Stewart Jr Deleane Stewart Ann Sweatt David Stark Kenny Ham Rickey Ham Jerald Barton Jim Hart Wanda Young Bro Milton Propp Dean Peavey. After leaving the church we reached Leonard Youngs house for games and watermelon. Chubby Elliott and Vernon claimed they could eat a 33 pound melon and paid a $1 fine. Billy Gene Young received a leather Dopp bag as he heads into the army.
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MYS
Joy Childress
Phyllis
Frankie Sullivan
Birdie
Judy Driver
Chloe Ann Felkins
Don
Robert Tolison
Robby
Carol Young
John
Chubby Elliott
Vernon
Ooie
Billy Gene
Doris Young
Carl Stewart, Jr
Deleane Stewart
Ann Sweatt
David Stark
Kenny
Rickey Ham
Jerald Barton
Jim Hart
Wanda Young
Bro
Milton Propp
Dean Peavey
Leonard Young
Billy Gene Young
Local Names for Tulsa Family and Seminole Physician
Richard Page and family of Tulsa, Doc James of Seminole, and Mr and Mrs Bill James with child of Mannsville are listed in a community note featuring regional residents and connections. The item reflects local social mentions and family ties across Oklahoma towns.
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Richard Page
Tulsa
Doc James
Seminole
Bill James
Mannsville
Mrs Henry Miller Returns Home After Operation
Mrs Henry Miller has come home from the hospital after an operation and is reported to be recovering well.
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Henry Miller
Briggs Family Visits Lynn Household Sunday
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Briggs and family spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Briggs
Ada
Luther Lynn
Lane Family Visits in Tulsa on Sunday
Mr and Mrs John Lane and family were seen visiting in Tulsa on Sunday with no details on duration or activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lane
Tulsa
Youngs Explore Robbers Cave at Wilburton
Mr. and Mrs. Orbra Young Wan da and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Young spent Monday exploring Robbers' Cave at Wilburton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbra Young
Wanda
A. P. Young
Robbers
Wilburton
Visit Highlights From Seminole Trip With Local Residents
La Verne James spent a week visiting friends in Seminole. Over the weekend Mr and Mrs A J James hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Bert Green and their children of Bethany along with other local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verne James
Seminole
A. J. James
Bert Green
Bethany
Picnic Guests Headed to Lake Murray
A group from Fort Worth Texas planned a Lake Murray picnic on Monday. Attending were Mrs. Nora Childress, Mr and Mrs Sterling Price, Nedra and Cliff, Mr and Mrs Norman Childress, Hoyt, Norma and Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Murray
Nora Childress
Sterling Price
Nedra
Cliff
Norman Childress
Hoyt
Norma and
Joy
Fort Worth
Tex
Summer Lunch Cheese Sandwiches With Caramel Tomato Marinade
Make cheese sandwiches and grill in butter until golden. Serve with sliced tomatoes marinated in brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt and pepper for a sweet tangy accompaniment.
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Je neaNee
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Te i
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotec County Enterprise
Ada Star- Democrat
Ada Evening News
Netweea
ADA Weekly
Ads. Okla
Oklahoma Press
Kenneth
Foreman
Love Lady News
Oakland
Row Walton
Oakland, Calif
Carney Walton
B. L. Barton
Birtie Lee
Fitzhugh
Kenneth Orbirns
Homer Baptist Church
Kenneth Ozbirn
al Donaghey
Scullin
Donaghey
Mrs. Ozbirn
Pete Jared
Foreman Gists
Jim Jordon
Sunday Company
Cleveland, Texas
Lavona Jones
Yvonne Little
Church Briefs
James Duncan
Pat
Everett Hurley
Tom Hurley
Arizona
John Massy
Higley
F. C. Evans
C. Boyd
Mr. Drake
Hudson
Lamar
7-Up Bottling Company
W. Main
WIK
North Broadway
Trader Mills
By Wanda Young
Ft. ‘Worth
Wisconsin
Harley Sales Company
Aysre Pananale
Ken Braddy
INDOW
Vornedo
Fashion AC aGealy
Awai
Fashion Academy
Vornado
E. Main
Ada, Okla
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