Ada Mich s unique Ada weighs past and future
In Ada Michigan, a 1821 township with 36 square miles and 450 residents in 1960 has grown to about 4,000. The community preserves history with a 150-year-old Coach Stop and a still-vibrant village atmosphere while welcoming Amway, a major employer.
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Ernest Thompson
Rand McNally
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Learning Disabilities Mini Course at East Central
A five day mini course on learning disabilities runs Monday to Friday 1 to 5 p.m. in the East Central State College Student Union Ballroom with Dr. Tom Thomason directing. Speakers include Dr. Wendell Altmiller Dr. Thomason and Dr. Lois Holmes and a film on why Billy couldn't learn. Enrollment nears 70 with over 40 already signed up.
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East Central Education
Wendell Altmiller
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Lois Holmes
Ada Guidance Center
Wes Whittlesey
State Department of Health
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Jose Wood
OU Center
Mari Scott
Oklahoma City
Marion Thornhill
Max Skelton
Ada
C. D. Jones
State Department of Education
Ron McAfee
Community Guidance Service Division
Maternal and Child Health
Altmiller
Computers Come To Drivers Aid
A University of Missouri-Rolla project tests a driver assistance system using a small computer and road magnets. Arrows and dots projected on the windshield guide steering, lanes, and curvature, while magnets update daily for icy spots and road conditions.
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Rolla, Mo
University of Missouri-Rolla
Transportation Institute
Ken Dunipace
Ardmore Oilman Seeks More Oil With Third Stage
Ardmore inventor Andrew Marr develops a third stage for oil recovery aiming to extract more oil from wells. His two methods use electric arc heat or a prisma jet heating system to heat the oil-bearing formation, boil water, and drive high pressure steam to release oil.
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Ardmore
Okla
Andrew Marr
Marr
Lynn Galleries Opens Ada Art Show Scene with 900 Paintings
The Lynn Galleries in Ada opened in late June at 24 E Main offering over 900 paintings by 330 artists from the Southwest. Exhibits feature Lynn Barry Campbell, Ann Dolfing, Imogene Florence, Thomas Blair and Kelley De Bush with DeBush also shown at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. The exhibit runs through July 12 with hours 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Campbell is a 19 year old Ada High School graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Campbell.
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Lynn Galleries
E. Main
Lynn Barry Campbell
Ada High School
Southwest
Campbell
Ann Dolfing
Imogene Florence
Thomas Blair
Kelley DeBush
DeBush
National Cowboy Hall of Fame
Herbert Campbell
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Mosaic Unearthed During Chichester Cathedral Restoration
A fine second century Roman mosaic was recovered under the floor during restoration at Chichester Cathedral. Margaret Rule of Fishbourne Roman palace calls it one of Sussex county's best unearthings and dates it to the second century.
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Chichester
England
Margaret Rule
Fishbourne
Sussex
Abbott Seeks Re election to Pontotoc County District 25
A Pontotoc County resident and Oklahoma House of Representatives member bids for another term. He highlights service on committees including Public Education and Conservation of Wildlife, social health projects, and plans to push second phase of the Social Center to benefit Pontotoc County and the state. He asks for continued support and notes his open stance to constituents.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Race Track And Highway Test Drivers
A veteran racer argues highway driving mirrors race track training. He stresses car reliability, confidence in handling limits, and an escape route mindset. Attitude matters. immature conduct ends racing plans.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Concert sets record in New York for Casals benefit
Pablo Casals at 93 conducted 100 cellists in Sardana during the Salud Casals concert in New York. The April 15 performance grossed 1,152,137, possibly a single‑concert box office record for classical music. Proceeds support the American Symphony children’s concerts and scholarships to the United Nations International School. Tickets ranged from 1 to 5 dollars.
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New York
Salud Casals
Pablo Casals
Sardana
American Symphony
United Nations International School
Valley View opens central coronary monitoring unit
Valley View Hospital connects five area hospitals with a new central monitoring unit for 24 hour observation of heart patients. Three patients at Johnston Memorial Hospital and one at Marshall Memorial Hospital are currently monitored, with Dr. Frank Martin in charge temporarily and Dr. Michael Hunsaker set to take over on July 15.
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Valley View Hospital
Johnston Memorial Hospital
Tishomingo
Marshall Memorial Hospital
Madill
Ayateth
Valley View
Frank Martin
Michael Hunsaker
Hunsaker
University of West Virginia
Paula Watkins
De De Advises Saving By Keeping Current Car
Dear De De suggests a $55 monthly raise by keeping the current car. With $20 a month for maintenance, the vehicle can stay in showroom condition indefinitely, covering routine tune ups and worn parts. Copies of the Cookie Jar Pamphlet on auto maintenance are available by writing Dear De De CJ Box 910 Toledo Ohio.
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