Pants For A Sailor
The piece argues the government holds six billion dollars in surplus farm goods and cannot sell or dump them. It notes a shift toward trading surplus for strategic materials through the Agriculture Department and ODM, enabling swaps like butter for bauxite and corn for cobalt. The author likens the situation to a drunken sailor buying excess shoes and suggests trading some surplus for usable gear improves national readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Department
Associated Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
Office of Defense Mobilization
ODM
Congress
Morever
Sheriff’s force reports three whiskey raids this month
Sheriff Ray Goodwin and deputies Ernest Miers and George Sparkman conducted three whiskey raids this month. At Twin Oaks a week ago two pints and a half pint were seized. Monday at Tourist Courts on North Broadway yielded 17 pints and 7 half-pints of whiskey, 2 pints and 7 half-pints of gin, and 2 fifths of wine. A raid near Ada at Chester Hires produced two pints of whiskey and one fifth of whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Goodwin
Twin Oaks
North Broadway
Chester Hire’s Place
Ada
Ernest Miers
George Sparkman
Lichens Spread Across the Earth’s Surface
A concise note reports that lichens cover more of the earth’s surface than any other plant type, highlighting their widespread distribution and resilience in diverse environments.
Obey God’s Laws Lesson on Arbitrariness and Moral Law
A 1955 lesson contrasts arbitrary civil laws with immutable God’s laws. It explains natural and moral laws, warns that nations may ignore them but cannot break them, and cites Ezekiel on Judah’s downfall after ignored warnings. It notes Jerusalem’s destruction as proof that prophets spoke true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Ezekiel
Jerusalem
Divine laws Judah broke Love and Justice
The text asserts Judah violated the divine laws rooted in nature, naming Love and Justice as the two most important. It portrays the nation living on hate fear distrust and selfishness, with poor behavior in personal relations business honesty and religious act sincerity. It says bad citizens make a doomed country and prophets foresee disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Ezekiel
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Community Press Service
Creamed chicken over biscuits brunch idea
Dice leftover chicken and add to a well seasoned cream sauce. Serve over hot biscuits for a brunch on Saturday or Sunday morning. Sprinkle a little paprika over the creamed chicken before serving for attractive color.
Seismic Crew Maps Jesse Area for Shallow Oil Prospects
Jesse Superior Oil Co. operates a seismograph crew this week in Jesse East Jesse and South Stonewall. They prepare a geological map while remaining noncommittal on survey aims, with strong hints that shallow oil production is under study despite deeper fields being exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Oil Co
Jesse
East Jesse
South Stonewall
Cemetery fence crew completes west side work
Arvell Phillips and Chester Nix started on the cemetery fence last Thursday and finished the west side before rain halted digging for poles. Mrs. Minda Phillips tends grounds before sunrise cutting grass from monuments with shears, planning to use a butcher knife on tough weeds. Claude Thompson funds the labor as donations flow in to cover mowing needs, with Bert McGeehee Dee Hyatt Mrs Jesse Esterling and Ed Holland latest contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvell Phillips
Chester Nix
Claude Thompson
Minda Phillips
Bert McGeehee
Stonewall
Dee Hyatt
Tupelo
Jesse Esterling
Connerville
Ed Holland
Davis Lynn and Jackson Families Visit Harlin Kin
Mr and Mrs Davis Lynn Hazel Jackson of Anderson Indiana and Mrs Myrtle Jackson of Tulsa spent several days last week visiting the Ed Edgar and Van Harlin families. Mrs Aubry Jackson and daughter Charlott Kay of Bakersfield California also visited the Harlins. On Thursday last Mr and Mrs Van Harlin hosted dinner for Myrtle Jackson, Mr and Mrs Lynn, Mr and Mrs Ed Harlin and family and Russel Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Lynn
Hazel Jackson
Anderson
Ind
Myrtle Jackson
Tulsa
Edgar
van Harlin
Aubry Jackson
Charlott Kay
Bakersfield
Calif
Harlins
Lynn
Ed Harlin
Russel Hale
Tragic Fish Die Off Believed At Claude Thompson Pond
Last Saturday a mysterious event at Claude Thompson's pond caused hundreds of fish to die. The sudden die off affected bass, bream, perch and other species with no clear cause yet identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Thompson Place
Visitors from New Mexico and Oklahoma call at Cox home
Recent guests at the B. E. Cox house included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eads of Roswell New Mexico Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gant and Miss Linda Gant of Sapulpa and Joe Weatherby of Artesia New Mexico Miss Gant and Mr Weatherby will stay for several weeks of visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Cox
Harold Eads
Roswell
N. M
Louis Gant
Linda Gant
Sapulpa
Joe Weatherby
Artesia
Gant
Mr. Weatherby
Mrs Howard Antrikin and Family Visit Tulsa and Atoka
Mrs Howard Antrikin and children Jackie Sue Barbara and Billy from Los Angeles arrived Tuesday for two weeks as guests of Mr and Mrs A M Pharr and Mrs Louis McDonald. They spent Saturday in Atoka with Mrs Pharr's parents and visited Tulsa Wednesday with Mrs Pharr's sister Mrs Leon Dashner and brother Clyde Chapman and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Antrikin
Jackie Sue
Barbara
Billy Howard
Los Angeles
A. M. Pharr
Louis McDonald
Pharr
McDonald
Jay
Antrikin
Atoka
J. A. Chapman
Tulsa
Harvey Family Visits A M Pharr in Eureka Kansas
Mr and Mrs Louis Harvey and their son Dannie from Eureka Kansas visited Mrs Harvey s brother A M Pharr and family on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Harvey
Dannie
Eureka, Kan
Alma and Ada families visit B B Ryan household
Mr and Mrs G M Doss of Alma and their daughter visit Mr and Mrs B B Ryan on Monday. The Ryans expect their daughter Mrs James Lackey and family home for a visit the last of August. Mrs Ryan renews her and her daughter's WEEKLY subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Doss
Alma
Paul Delaplain
Ada
B. B. Ryan
Ray Moon Plans California Trip
Ray Moon says he is definitely traveling to California with no set date yet. He notes he will write a letter upon arrival to share details about his plans and experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Moon
California
Evans Brothers Visit Harbor City Kin in California
Ronald and Larry Evans travel from Harbor City California to stay with their paternal grandparents Walter Evans and Mrs. Evans in Filmore after visiting maternal grandparents Fred Rogers and Mrs. Rogers. The brothers are spending the week with paternal relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald and
Larry Evans
Emory Evans
Harbor City
Calif
Fred Rogers
Walter Evans
Filmore
Curtis Barretts Visit Ends as Eddie Stays With Grandparents
The Curtis Barretts left for California Sunday after a three week visit with Mr and Mrs Ed Holland. They left their son Eddie for a longer stay with his grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Barretts
California
Ed Holland
Eddie
Allen Visit to Sulphur Neighbors Near Store Opening
Mr and Mrs J T Allen visited the W T Harrises in Sulphur on Sunday and returned in time to open their store for neighbors before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Allen
W. T. Harrises
Ice Cream Noted as Supper Treat
A brief item notes plans to have ample ice cream for supper, highlighting the dessert as a favored option. No additional details on quantities, flavors, or participants are provided.
Fishing Luck and Family Visit Near Edmond
BINGO Scedell and Elvis Phillips reportedly caught several fine catfish last week. Mr and Mrs Joe Adamson and daughters Mary Dale and Rita Ann of Edmond visited Mrs Adamson's parents Mr and Mrs S J Markley from Friday to Monday. Adamson works for Sohio in the West Edmond field and is on vacation hoping for more fishing in the next two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingo Scedell
Elvis Phillips
Joe Adamson
Mary Dale
Rita Ann
Edmond
Mrs. Worthy Returns Home After Caring For Sister
Mrs. Florence Worthy of Holdenville left for home Sunday after helping care for her sister Mrs. C P Wade who is ill with intestinal flu. Wade’s mother Mrs. Iona Simpson of Garber arrived Saturday to stay with her daughter during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Worthy
Holdenville
C. P. Wade
Mrs Gipson and daughter visit Ardmore kin
Mrs Marge Gipson and her daughter Margaret Ann of Richmond California were guests of Mr and Mrs George Barrett last week. This week they are in Ardmore visiting other relatives before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Gipson
Margaret Ann
Richmond
Calif
George Barrett
Ardmore
Whittington Child Suffers From Whooping Cough
Rhonda Whittington, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Whittington, is reported to be suffering from whooping cough in a local household update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda
Charles Whittington
Visitors gather at Pharr home for weekend in Seminole
Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Pharr came from Lindsay Eureka Kan Seminole and other locales. Travel included Mr. and Mrs. L C Pharr and Louis Harvey Jr James Pharr and family and Carla Jean Hagler who joined Mrs. Pharr for a week stay with Mr. and Mrs. L R Hagler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lee Pharr
L. C. Pharr
Lindsay
Louis Harvey
Eureka
Kan
D. R. Foster
James Pharr
Seminole
Pharr
L. R. Hagler
Carla Jean Hagler
Keith Reynolds Stays With Chickasha Grandparents
Keith Reynolds of Chickasha spent several days last week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Reynolds
Chickasha
Dave Roberts
Nell Weller Visits Stroud With Romines Family
Nell Weller spends a week in Stroud with her sister Mrs. D E Romines. Sunday her parents Mr and Mrs Debora Weller and children Wendel Regina and Dessa drove to Stroud to spend the day and bring Nell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Weller
Stroud
D. E. Romines
Debora Weller
Wendel
Regina
Dessa
Nell
Mrs Louis McDonald Drives to Oklahoma City on Tuesday
Mrs Louis McDonald traveled to Oklahoma City on Tuesday to handle personal business and affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis McDonald
Oklahoma City
Caldwell Family Attends Calvary Funeral for E F Campbell
Mr and Mrs Harvey Caldwell and family traveled to Calvin to attend the funeral of Mrs Caldwell’s father E F Campbell who died Saturday afternoon after an illness lasting several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Caldwell
Calvin
Fort Worth Father Undergoes Major Surgery
Asberry Brannan of Fort Worth, father of Mrs. Myrtle Truitt, underwent major surgery on Monday. Mrs. Truitt learned he was recuperating nicely and plans to visit Fort Worth this week to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asberry Brannan
Ft. Worth
Myrtle Truitt
Oil Center furlough for Glenn Love before overseas duty
Elmer and Mrs. Love expect their son 2c Glenn Love to return on a 30 day furlough from August 26 in New York City before heading overseas. Mrs Glenn Love will stay with the Elmer Love household during his leave. Others in town, H B Northam family, Dennis and Elva Jo Howard, and Ray Kemp hosts attended Martha Welch funeral at Westview Church. Cleta Bowerman Phyllis Drumright visited Vivian Northam Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Love
Glenn Love
Glenn
New York City
H. B. Northam
Dennis and
Elva Jo
Howard, Kan
Ray Kemp
Martha Welch
Westview Baptist Church
Cleta Bowerman
Phyllis of Drumright
Vivian Northam
Todd Family Visit From Florida and Guthrie
Mr and Mrs C R Todd and children of Florida and Linda Tyree of Guthrie spent Thursday until Saturday with Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Todd
Florida
Linda Tyree
Guthrie
Earl McDaniel
Family reunion attended by Cunninghams Griffins and Carol in Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and H H Griffin and Carolyn attended a family reunion in Fort Worth Texas with relatives from the area and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Cunningham
H. H. Griffin
Carolyn
Ft. Worth, Tex
Upperman Couple Vacationing in Paden and Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. Arlis Upperman have been spending time away from home, vacationing in the towns of Paden and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlis Upperman
Paden
Oklahoma City
Senior Love Spends Night Out With Lloyd Burk
A report notes Senior Love spent Saturday night in the company of Lloyd Burk, detailing the social encounter and its context within local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Love
Lloyd Burk
Sunday Visitors From Ada And Egypt
Sunday visitors of Mrs Lena Soward included Mrs Jean Pierce and her children Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice of Egypt Mr and Mrs Johnny Soward and their child ren of Ada Maxine Eaton and Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Soward
Jean Pierce
Earl Franks
Janice
Egypt
Johnny Soward
Ada
Maxine Eaton
Willis Sutton
Visitors from Wetumka call on Galey family
Mr. and Mrs. David Galey and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and Janice visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Abney of Wetumka. The Abneys are the parents of Mrs. Galey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Galey
Earl Franks
Janice
J. B. Abney
Wetumka
Mrs. Abney
Galey
Cox and Pannell Families Visit Lindsay
Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Evert Pannell along with Butch and Garry spent Sunday night in Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Cox
Evert Pannell
Butch and
Garry
Lindsay
Pannell and Cox Visit Rogers in Shawnee Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Evert Pannell and sons and Rev. and Mrs. J S Cox visited Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers of Shawnee Saturday.
Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis
Friday visitors included L A Countryman of Central Valley California Mrs Mattie Ellis and Jack Perrin of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
L. A. Countryman
Central Valley
Calif
Mattie Ellis
Jack Perrin
Ada
Cadillac Trailer Puzzle Pleases Ol' Buzz
A humorous piece notes the odd image of a Cadillac towing a trailer. Cadillacs are praised for versatility yet the sight of a luxury car hauling camping gear or fishing tackle sparks amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol’ Buzz
Will and philosophy of Fort Worth magnate Amon G Carter
The article recalls Amon G Carter affectionately as Mr. Fort Worth, noting his grand parties and large philanthropy. It highlights the last two paragraphs of his will which extol democracy after death and condemn greed, praising charity and the equal value of all who die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon G. Carter
Fort Worth
Earth
Heaven
Diesel engines replace mountain locomotives in the Rockies
The author recalls summer visits to the Rocky Mountains and notes a shift from mighty steam locomotives to diesel power tugging long freight trains through cold passes. He observes a new era in mountain railroading and the changes in American freight movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
High Country
Great Plains
High Ridge
America
Modern dress styles spark a chilly incident at the drug store
A stylish young woman in a summer neckline causes a dramatic moment when ice from a pitcher splashes toward her at a counter. The scene ends with her frozen panic as the ice flies past, leaving readers with a playful caution about fashion and accidents.
Ada Brick Co Sold to Superior Clay for Expansion
Ada era business note reports Ada Brick Co owned by John R. Harris sold to Superior Clay Products Inc. Expansion valued at a quarter million dollars will boost capacity and payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ada Brick Co
John R. Harris
Superior Clay Products, Inc
Local Visit Recalls Friday Night Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Jake Taylor joined the Ross family for Friday night. Arthur Grisso and daughter Silas Taylor Bettie and Susie visited Cecil Brannon’s home with ice cream. A C Davis visited his ill mother in Dougherty then returned home with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Taylor
Ross Family
Arthur Grisso
Silas Taylor
Bettie
Susie
Cecil Brannon
A. C. Davis
Dougherty
Visit nods from Ada and Chickasha residents at Bob Ross home
On Sunday afternoon visitors to the Bob Ross home included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore of Ada. Mrs. Edd Harber and children of Chickasha. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cantrell, Lou Ann and Joe of Byng. Junior Ross also spent a few days helping bale hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ross
J. C. Moore
Ada
Edd Harber
Chickasha
Edward Cantrell
Lou Ann
Joe
Byng
Junior Ross
Rosses
Hay baling fades as rain delays cuttings grow
The community notes baling is nearly obsolete and expects more hay to be cut this fall if adequate rain arrives soon.
Mrs Glen Jones and Pauline Young Visit Nora Ross
Mrs Glen Jones and Pauline Young visited Nora Ross on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Jones
Pauline Young
Nora Ross
Quilting Bee Attended by Ross Family and Visitors
The quilting bee on Thursday drew a large gathering including Mrs. W. M. Ross, Bettie Parks, Pat Taylor, Edna Boren, Ruby Deaton, Ida Taylor, Ethel Jones, Pauline Young, Nora Ross, visitors Mrs. Parks sister Mrs. Viola Heard of Durant and Kay Harber, Nora Ross’s niece from Chickasha, who has been visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Ross
Bettie Parks
Pat Taylor
Edna Boren
Ruby Deaton
Ida Taylor
Ethel Jones
Pauline Young
Nora Ross
Mrs. Parks
Viola Heard
Durant
Kay Harber
Chickasha
Rosses
Durant Visitor Returns With Family From Visit
Mrs Heard and her daughter drove from Durant to visit her sister Mrs Parks and Vanda joined them to spend a few days before school starts.
Oklahoma Family Visits Robbers' Cave and Eastern Sites
Mr and Mrs Frank Jared and Ronny visited Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton and other Eastern Oklahoma sites. While gone Mrs Jareds parents Mr and Mrs Jake Taylor stayed in their home and did the chores for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jared
Ronny
Robbers’ Cave State Park
Wilburton
Oklahoma
Ada Family Trips to Texas Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bryant of Ada accompanied their daughter and grandchildren to Texas last week to visit relatives. Their daughter is Mrs Ruby Deaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bryant
Ada
Points
Texas
Ruby Deaton
Mrs Mittie Deaton Visiting Relatives in Arkansas
Mrs Mittie Deaton is visiting relatives in Arkansas. The report notes her travel and the family connections she has during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittie Deaton
Arkansas
Ada pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Bob Fields
Mrs. Pat Taylor attended a pink and blue shower in Ada Thursday morning honoring Mrs. Bob Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Taylor
Ada
Bob Fields
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Maggie Lee in Ada
Ed ub ladies unable to attend shower present two baby blankets to Mrs. Maggie Lee in Ada. She thanks each contributor for the thoughtful gifts. Mr and Mrs Cecil Brannon and Jimmie and Cynthia visited the Silas Taylors Monday night. Maggie Lee and children stayed with her mother Mrs Carnie Waldon Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Lee
Ada
Mrs. Lee
Cecil Brannon
Jimmie
Cynthia
Silas Taylors
Carnie Waldon
Mrs Ida Taylor Visits Mrs Dora Jared
Mrs Ida Taylor called on Thursday afternoon to visit Mrs Dora Jared who is not able to go out much. The note expresses hope for Mrs Jared’s quicker recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Taylor
Dora Jared
Ladonna Lee Visits Grandmother on Sunday Afternoon
Ladonna Lee visited her grandmother Mrs. Bessie Waldon on Sunday afternoon, sharing time at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladonna Lee
Bessie Waldon
Navy Son Billy Ross to Visit Home Next Month
The Bob Rosses received a letter from their son Billy noting he went to the hospital for observation last Thursday. Billy, with the Navy in San Diego, is due a furlough home next month for the first time in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Rosses
Billy
The
Navy
San Diego
Responsibility for the Acts of Your Agents
The article explains that when you hire someone to act as your agent, their actions are legally your actions. You may be liable for damages or contracts made by your agent, even if you did not approve or know the terms. This includes cases with employees or partners who routinely represent you in contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Foreman
Main Street
Johnnie
Army Education Opportunities For Servicemen Expanded
The Army offers continuing education for enlisted men including classroom studies through the U S Army Institute and options for technical, vocational, and academic work at high school or college level. For details contact the post or Sfc McCune Seminole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
U. S. Armed Forces Institute
Ada
Sfc
McCune
Man Says Leg Pain Returns in Letter
In a terse note, the writer reports his leg hurting again, suggesting ongoing health discomfort and possible recurring injury. The message provides no further context or dates.
Club Ladies Prepare for July Fair Meeting
notice reminds club ladies of a Thursday afternoon gathering on July 28 and prompts members to prepare exhibits for the upcoming fair.
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Seay i AT
WEE News
ADA Times-Democrat
News Publishing and Printing Co
Dy PD A
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
W. DO. Little
ADA Weekly
Okla
Kenneth J. Foreman
Sheriff
S. J. Markley
Trip
Mrs
Paul Tucker
Ada News
Lovelady News
Otchoma Bar Association
Cynthia Brannon
Bettie Taylor
Americas
Massachusetts
Bartholomew Gosnold
New England
U. S. Brewers Foundation
Oklahoma Division
Roth
Gifford
North Breadwey
ADA Iron & Metal Company
N. Broadway
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