Secrecy on land surveys sparks public questions in Ada
The Ada Evening News voices concern over federal short term landowner agreements in western and southern county areas. It argues for open discussion about possible missile site use near Tinker Field, noting the public has a right to know whether sites could be four acres in size and what personnel would be involved. The piece condemns secrecy and urges clear, honest government explanations.
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ADA Evening News
Tinker Field
Russia
Federal
Washington
Its The Law Human Relations and the Fair Rules
This piece explains how law shapes human relations and rights through fair rules, impartial courts, and the Constitution. It notes that judges may err and laws can flaws, prompting appeals and legislative changes, all to protect personal liberty and equal chance.
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Joan
Fish Stocking Tips From Oklahoma Expert
Most Pantonic County farmers with ponds want to stock fish but overdo it ordering double allotments or stocking fish caught elsewhere. Bil Altmann, OSU wildlife specialist, warns that overpopulation yields small stunted fish and that ponds rarely need more fish for years after stocking. Harvest bass and forage fish together to maintain balance. encourage panfish removal and respect pond owners rights for a healthy, well stocked pond.
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Pantonic County
Bil Altmaan
Oklahoma State University
What Is Life About Ecclesiastes Contemplates Meaning
A devotional treatment of Ecclesiastes asks how life fits into a pattern and whether it makes sense. It portrays the weary search for meaning, notes vanities and certainties, and urges fearing God while accepting life’s limits.
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Foreman
Oklahoma Bar Association Column Preview
A forthcoming column prepared by the Oklahoma Bar Association outlines rights included in the document. It stresses the information is for informing, not legal advice, and urges readers to consult a fully advised attorney due to fact variances altering law application.
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Oklahoma Bar Association
Minimum wage debate across home and national fronts
The piece blends concerns over a federal minimum wage with domestic life scenes and church roles. It questions labor vs. living costs, notes varied views from Congress to households, and riffs on ideal vacations and Oklahoma’s springlike landscape.
It Seems To Me The It Seems Column Reflection
A long reader letter laments churchgoers who drift, recalls community notes, grasshopper observations, and the Pickett area history. Mrs Henderson and editors respond, praising reader engagement and anticipating future columns while noting local farming and garden talk.
Auto Rams Brendel Car as Driverless Vehicle Incident
A driverless car rolled into the side of Charles Acker’s auto at Main and Mississippi while parked at a service station. The emergency brake was reportedly not fixed and the station operator Jack Maxberry faced improper parking charges. Municipal Court did not convene due to Memorial Day. several other residents faced various traffic and license violations.
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Main
Mississippi
Charles K. Acker
Billy Brendel
Jack Maxberry
Bill Green
Loyd Smith Phillips
Patrick Paquin
Marie Wadlington
Raymond Newberry
Harvey Day
Wilbur ‘Lee Fisher
Ada Art Auction Boosts Funds For Scholarships
The Ada Artists Association sponsored a Sunday art auction in Ada to raise funds for East Central scholarships. Bids reached about 400 dollars, with nearly all proceeds toward student financial aid. Ken Campbell acted as auctioneer at the Fine Arts Building, as works by association members sold, including Campbell’s masked painting sold to Dr. Orange Welborn.
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Ada Artists Association
AAA
East Central
Ada
Ken Campbell
EC Art Department
Fine Arts
Campbell
Dr. Orange Welborn
Boy Scouts Open Summer Camp Season
The Boy Scouts camping season opens Sunday with about 160 scouts and leaders moving into Camp Simpson for a four week program. Virgil Winters of Pauls Valley will be camp director with Orvil Hickman of Ardmore directing activities and Ernest Williams of Pauls Valley overseeing waterfront work. Albert Patton of Ada runs rifle and archery ranges as a new rifle range for 10 firing positions is built by the Order of the Arrow. Seven troops attend the first week led by Troop 107 Ardmore First Christian, Troop 112 Ardmore St Marys Catholic, and Troop 100 Tishomingo Lions Club among others.
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Art Wenton
Virgil Winters
Pauls Valley
Orvil Hickman
Ardmore
Ernest E. Williams
Albert Patton al Ada
Winters
Williams
Texas
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Arbuthie
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Jim Pierson
St. Mary's Catholic Church of
Howard Clark
Tishomingo Lions Club
Dr. Toa
Ada Man Acquitted In Perjury Case In Ada District Court
A four man eight woman jury acquitted Dan Taylor of perjury after four hours deliberation. Taylor testified in a prior theft of crossties case involving Joe Richardson Jewel Benton Mace McKinney and John Doe. He later admitted driving the truck and hauling ties but claimed they were bought in good faith. The trial revealed discussions with deputy Roy Loman and County Attorney Pat Holman plus attorney Lewis Watson about potential deals and damages. The court awaits a second trial for Pearman Gossett on a second degree burglary charge.
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Ocara
Joe Richardson
Jewell Benton
Mace McKinney
John Doe
Justice of the Peace
Wilbur P' Lee
Ada
McEed
Richardson
McKinney
Harvey Lamberk
Roy Loman
Lolman
Pat Holman
Holman
Lewis ‘Watson
Watson
Sherwood
O'Neal
John Boyce McKeel
Pearman Gossett
Oklahoma City
Gossett
Ada and Ringling Scout Troop Leaders Named in Fire Notice
Hudson and Gerald Al- Ten are scoutmasters of Troop 200 and Troop 13 as Ada Fire Department, First Methodist Church of Ada, Methodist Church of Ringling, and Troop 48 are listed. Bill Tinsley and Herman Brockrede appear as other scoutmasters linked to local churches and organizations.
Municipal Court Handles One Ada Traffic Case
Sunday was a peaceful day on the Ada traffic scene and Monday morning’s Municipal Court docket showed a single case. Kenneth E. Gibson, 25, Route 1, Allen, was charged with speeding and forfeited a $10 bond. May’s accident total stood at 26 with two days left, down from 29 a year ago.
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Kenneth E. Gibson
Route 1
Allen
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