Bill Schooler Lions' tireless attendance marks record run
Hugo resident Bill Schooler has not missed a Lions weekly meeting since October 12, 1921, attending 1422 consecutive sessions. A WWII veteran and former District Governor, he also served as an International Counselor and published the Huge News for thirty years, remaining popular with Lions and journalists alike.
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Bill Schooler
Hugo
W. E
Bi) Schooler
Hugo and I
Lions
Bill
Lion Schooler
Tavanshe
Hugo Club
Lion Sehovter
Ker Vyterian
Dion Schooler
Sios
Parisites Embrace Sports Amid Budget Fueled Push
Paris shoppers and tourists may frequent cafes, but France’s summer crowd will watch and join sports events from the Tour de France to open air swimming beaches. A 7 million dollar sports budget funds 200 physical education centers and 15,600 rehabilitated children, expanding sport certificates to high school graduates and boosting participation among girls. However, shortages of 1,450 coaches and 1,720 instructors throttle growth as clubs number over 1,270 with 320,000 members and football dominates interest.
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Paris
NEA
Senm
Department of Physical Training
Ministry of Education
Wom
Shannon Feed Co. closes Ada store amid group changes
Shannon Ford Co. announced the Ada store will close this weekend as part of a regional consolidation. The store opened in October 1943 as part of a multi store operation in Oklahoma before ownership shifted in July 1943 to the Kansas Milling Co. long term.
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Shannon Ford Co
Julius Hanson
Muinarger
Fay
Shannon
Oklahoma
Pior
Shannos
Kansas Miling Co
Long Leger Nils. Hanson
H. Active
Civic
New Germ Killer Promises Safe, Potent Germ Death
Elkhart reports a new germ killer labeled as deadly to bacteria yet safe for skin. Scientists claim it remains effective for hours after one use, nonpoisonous and non staining, with engineered chemical properties. The article notes limited details and dates from a Miles laboratory in Elkhart.
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Elkhart, Tad
Tsay
Miles Libor
Cal Tinney Muses- WILDHORE HILL country boy recollections
The piece reflects on changing country life and identity from old-time farm towns to modern times. It contrasts rural and urban youths, recalls Ada's town marshal, farm humor, and the pride of farmers. The narrator celebrates farmers’ resilience and a shift in social dynamics.
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Wildhore Hill
Papa
Mamma
Paps
Jake
Ada
Rusty
PFA
Methodist VBS Starts Monday at First Methodist Church
The Bible School opens Monday morning at 9 at the First Methodist Church in the educational building. Children aged two through 12 are invited. Beginners and primary and junior divisions included. Mrs. Ray Siegell, superintendent, says sessions run 8 to 1 each morning for five days with handwork, music, and other study planned.
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Wferks Quceton Bible School
First Methodist Church
Ray Siegell
Noted Soldiers and Catlin Sent Through Pontotoc County
A late 1834 U.S. Dragoon march near Ada Pontotoc County linked famed painter George Catlin with Generals Leavenworth and Dodge, Lt. Kearny, Lt. Jefferson Davis, and Capt. Boone. The encampment area south of Canadian River grew near Allen on Highway 12, with markers sought to honor the historic site.
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Henry Leavenworth
Henry Dodge
S. W. Kearny
Boone
Daniel Boone
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
George Catlin
U.S. Dragoons
Pontotoc County
Allen
Orel Bushy
Ada
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma
America
Great Plains
Philadelphia
Catlin
War Department
Regiment of
United States Dragoons
Fort Gibson
Uncle Sam
Regiment of Dragoons
U.S
Turbulent
West
Fifth Avenue
Washington
United States
New York
Boston
New England
Tennessee
Dragoons
Main Street
Spatney Catlin
Chadwick
Washits
Atwood
Hughes County
Littlever
Pontotec County
Leavenworth
Daniel
S. W. Kearney
Cok Dodge
Journal of
Co. L
Osages
Dragoons March Across Indian Territory to Edwards Trading Post
A historical account describes the 1849 dragoon expedition from near Allen to Blue River and Fort Washita, pursuing buffalo, enduring heat in woolen uniforms, and tracing routes to Edwards Trading Post and Camp Osage. It notes notable figures, later reflections, and ties to Josiah Gregg and Edwards Trading Post era.
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Baftais
Allen
Blue River
Jesse
Gen. Leavenworth
Col. Dodge
Wheelock
Catlin
Gen. Leaven
Lexington
Fort Holmes
Canadian River
Little River
Camp Edwards
Edwards Trading Post
Dragoons
Oklahoma
Edwards
Hell
Okdhoma
Fort Gibson
Camp Osage
Ft. Smith
Josiah Gregg
van Buren
Ark
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Jesse Chisholm
California
W. A. Delaney, Jr
Ada
Pontotoc County
United States
Leutenant
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Nation to Honor War Dead with Tuesday Memorial Services
Nationwide observances mark Memorial Day with services at home and abroad. General George C. Marshall to speak at Arlington National Cemetery with Captain Adam Zisenhauer representing President Truman. Bricker to speak at Cedysburg near the Lincoln battlefield. Flags placed at national cemeteries and abroad. Over 510,000 graves, including 31,000 World War I dead overseas and 94,000 dead from other wars.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Arlington, Va. National
Truman
Adam Zisenhauer
White House
Bricker
Ohio
Cedysburg
Santient
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Alaska Puerta
Rico
Hawaii
Tulsaans Finishing Service Academies Tulsa
Four Tulsans will graduate from army and navy service institutes in June. They are Paul S. Ache Jr Clark Smith Walter Price to be commissioned at West Point and Henry Dutt Arnold at Annapolis. All attended Tulsa Central High School. The highest evaluate in the nation and second highest in the world is at Fioresta near Crested Butte Colorado.
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Tulsa
Okla
Paul S. Ache, Jr
Clark Smith
Walter Price
West Point
Henry Dutt Arnold
Annapolia
Tulsa Central High School
Toagee Teae
Fioresta
Crested Butte
Colorada
Ada schools to run summer band classes in June
Ada schools announce summer band sessions led by Austin Kidwell director of instrumental music. The program runs June 1 through June 30 five days a week with study and practice including advanced marching private instruction drum and band work. About 35 of 40 beginners expected. call before June 1 if missed talent tests. Daily sessions start at 8 30 am and group schedules will be announced.
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Austin Kinwell
Ada
Ada High School
Kidwell
Amony
Irving and
Glen
Wood
Washington, Hayes
Willard
New Summer Furniture on Market Uses Wrought Iron and Aluminum
A 1980 feature describes durable outdoor furniture in wrought iron and aluminum with water resistant fabrics. It highlights aluminum folding chairs, lattice plastic bands, and adjustable frames, plus wrought iron sets with white paint and six year rust resistance. Rattan and Chinese Peel options offer lighter, weatherproof choices for porches, sundecks, and sunrooms with versatile tables and cushions.
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Suk Gardner
Wright Iron
Tandakaya Group Party At Hayes School
The Tandakaya Group met at Hayes School on Wednesday. Mrs. Jack Martin Mrs. A B Cuck and Mrs. Jack Clawson hosted a party with cake and ice cream. A red and blue cake bore Tandakaya Group 1950. Miss Hager received cups and 8 hor guns aware. We played the Virginia Bee then departed.
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Tandakaya Group
Hayes School
Jack Martin
A. B. Cuck
Jack Clawson
Virginia Bee
Scribe
Helena Kuras
Spelling No Gauge Of Intelligence
Bethlehem Pa May 2 A Lehigh University professor Dr Harold Anderson chemist says minds capable of deep science can miswrite nucleus in 63 ways. He compiled the list over 24 years from student papers and correspondence with scientists and industry leaders.
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Bethlehem
Lehigh University
Harold ¥. Anderson
Reyrarch
Industry
The Seychelles mut is the terg ent tree sued.
A terse notice states a Seychelles mut is the terg ent tree sued and may weigh up to two pounds.
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Seychelles
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