Weather Work: Oklahoma Eyes Cloud Seeding Rise in Rainmaking
A weather piece notes Gov Hall creating a Weather Modification Study Committee in Oklahoma and outlines cloud seeding using silver iodide to induce rain. It cites tests from the Interior Department and regional use in New Mexico, with costs, regional interest, and questions about how much rain would occur without seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Oklahoma
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation
New Mexico
Texas
Kansas
Colorado
Farmers Home Administration
Iowa
Missouri
North Dakota
South Dakota
California
Florida
Oklahoma Panhandle
Custody Battles Show Courts Police Against Parental Mind Games
A split custody case reveals judges condemning parental campaigns to poison a child’s mind and using the child as a pawn for financial gain. In one instance a judge shifted custody from mother to father to curb manipulation, while another kept shared custody to avoid further conflict and give both parents equal time to defend themselves.
British launch world first plastic warship HMS Wilton
Reports say Britain unveiled the 153 foot mine hunter HMS Wilton built from plastic and fiber glass. The project highlights advances in naval design though details remain unclear amid fragmented text.
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New York
Wilton
Fire and Faith in a Worn Old Bible Reflects Hope
A collage of reflections blends religious verse with quips and rural wisdom. Anecdotes on gravity, patience, and daily life sit beside nature observations, local humor, and scenes of Oklahoma spring awakening. The piece ties faith, curiosity, and the countryside into a single reflective vignette.
ROFF News Hems From ROFF
Jess Glascow received a call from his son Skee at Camp EBraggs. Skee has just returned from a term off duty in Vietnam. Joe Glascow, another son in Oklahoma, was recently hospitalized with a heart attack. Mrs Dub Odom returned from Valley View Hospital after tests and care. Mrs Raymond Laseman hosted a weekend visit from Walter Hammock and Fern Hammock Garland Texas and Jack Hammock Sherman Texas. Other visitors included Otto Berry George Berry Dallas Tul ly Dial Stratford and Vin Mantooth Mayesville. Helen Summers has been visiting Valley View Hospital to sit with her grandmother.
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Jess Glascow
Skee
Ebraggs
C. Skee
Vietnam
Joe Glascow
Oklahoma
Dub Odom
Valley View Hospital
Raymond Laseman
Walter Hammock
Fern
Garland
Tex
Tuiles
Joe Terry
Oklahoma City
A. C.terry
Gaylen Terry
Cheryl Walker
A. C. Terry
D. W. Nelson
David
Jim Megall
Linda Vaughn
Dorthy Terry
Katherine Lance
Pat Willoughby
Eugene Lance
Jack Cowger
Willie
Conny Cowger
Bible Baptist Church
Ada
Alene Anderson
Mable Northam
Mae Poe
Lillian Storble
Josie Northam
Earl McDaniel
Oil Center
Sally Wyche
Julie
Mable
Midwest City
Eva Sloan
Frank Lewis
Ruth Sutton
O'Dell Jones
Carl Carr
Elva Lane
Duckerson
Worstell
Nannie Cox
Roy Eaton
Jean Pierce
Hayward
Calif
Earl Summers
San Antonio
Jay William
Johnny Soward
Mississippi
Beverly Sutton
Sutton
Gerald Sutton
Jewel Jones
Minnie ‘Lewis
Olive Belle Wood
W. C. Skinner
Stratford
Davie Willoughby
Juanita Frant
Sue Yearat
Larry
Shawnee
Junior Capes
Angela
Latta
Thella
Billy Lee
Kent
Kevin
Sonya
Vivian Northam
Britt
Jimmy Wyche
Mike Thomas
Ricky
Joyce Lance
Bobby Lance
Stonewall
Earl Frank
Shelly
Jim. Jordan
Janice Abbot
Debbie
Micky
Donna
Earl Franks
Jarene Soward
Janice Abbott
Sybie Collins
Belonging and the church as a shared trust
The article argues that a church cannot belong to any group or individual for it is Christ’s. It contrasts rural and growing suburban congregants, notes decisions reflect personal interests, and urges viewing church finances as Christ’s money. It cites Ephesians and Matthew to stress rightful ownership by Christ. It lists local visitors and community notes.
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Christ
Christ Jesus
Caesarea
Philippi
Jesus
Peter
Christ's Church
Union Hill Social Roundup of Local Families
A list of visitors and relatives visiting Union Hill families includes Mr. and Mrs. Lena Cochran Mrs. Ina Haines and Mrs. Orphelene Hall from California. The McAnallys welcome a baby boy born to Gary and partner, with many relatives visiting Ada and nearby towns. Numerous extended family names appear across Ada and Oklahoma City households in a community notices segment.
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Tom Agee
Tishia Ross
Ada
James Morgan
Cindy
John McKinsey
Lisa and Gregg
Oklahoma City
Murray Golden
Ruby Horston
Barbara
William
Vernon McCurdy
Jimmy Jennings
Oil Center
Roger Stone
Rhonda
Cerral
Glen Horton
John Delozier
Paul Golden
Dink Binion
Lena Cochran
Ina Haines
Orphelene Hall
California
Gary McAnaly
Ted
Josephine McAnally
Pearl McAnally
Baby
Mary Long
Tommy
William Henson
Billy
James
Alvin McAnally
Wayne McAnally
Duke
Bill McAnally
J.’ Tatum
Gary McAnally
Johnny Allan
Lela Johnson
Lois Rhynes
Tim
Rennie Johnson
Evylene Rhynes
Tatum
Maudie Jones
Meredith Summers
Marie Smith
Tommy Johnson
James Rhynes
James Rhynes Jr
Joe Maxey
Dennis Moody
Elmer Cochran Sr
Dean Underwood
Terry, Moore
Elmer’ Cochran
George Cochran
Daisy Binion
OEA to Feature Noted Speakers at East Central Meeting
The District OEA plans March 9 10 on East Central Campus with ties outstanding speakers including former Miss America Jane Jayroe and Dr EB T Dunlap. Oklahoma City attorney Russell B Holloway will address the Administrators Banquet on March 9 and Dunlap will lead the Friday general session with Jayroe performing. An estimated 1200 teachers and administrators from nine East Central District counties are expected at the 45th annual meeting.
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District Oea
East Central
Russell B. Holloway
Oklahoma City
EB. T. Dunlap
Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education
Dr. Dunlap
Miss Jane Jayroe
Oklahoma
J. Chalmers Herman
OFA
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Krept
Connie Nelson
Little Nellie
North America
North American
H E
Mati
Saeed
Bae
Pontotoc
Joneses
Laddie
Macpherson
Allus
Mama Skunk
Roff
Lavona Jones
Kevin Jones
Stephen Newby
Barbara Horton
Jezie Horton
Don Newby
Melvin Newby
Ron Newby
Nancy
Corral Stone
Orval Ballard
Allan Russ
Moore
Horace Golden
Gary Golden
Freddie Duncan
Albert Crow
Milton Loyd
Fred Jones
Alvin Wells
Eddie Hayes
Luther Parrish
Robert Bolin
Roy Choate
Simpson
Walter Crow
Earl Rose
Qlora Young
Marjorie Blansett
Delia Solomon
Ballards Nursing Home
Wayne Recente Ivy
Judson Kirby
Delphia Jones
Hudell Bolin
Jewel Oliver
Annette, Kenny
Kelvin Jones
Lavona Jo Jhes
John Lee
Minnie Lewis
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Sanford Grieggs
India
Violet McBroom
Lifeliners
Lovelace, Byars
Arthur Smith
McBroom
Stra
Norman
Conzy Cowger
Berkeley
Lorene Mullins
Francis
Glen
Eaves
Nina Sue
Fred Gray
Carma Joyce
Glenn Eaves
Hudie Lee
McAlester
Ralph Brendle
Ben Robertson
Alene Tucker
Dorchie Booth
Artie Holland
Ichie Booth
Colene Robertson
Leonard Hollaway
Mary Cox
Helen Bradley
Martha Love
Mach’ Elle
FFA
Pontotoc County
Paul Tucker
Osu Extension Center
Cattlemen's Association
Eddie Lance
Tammy Robertson
Don Cooley
Pamela
Becky
Edmond
Bert Jones
O'Dell
Henry Jones
Ollie Belle Wood
Walter Wood
Louis Reed
John Horsley
Bart Robins
Wayne Robins
Tishomingo
Lou Wood
Mae Majors
Ballard Nursing Home
Glen Wood
Lynn Wood
Joanna
Stillwater
Glen Wallis
LaVelle Wallis
William Wall
Danny
Odessa
Bill Wall
Eddie James
Glenda Lane
Tulsa
Marion Willoughby
Freda
Hansel Burk
Casey Thomas
Shawnee Hospi
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Union Hill
OEA
Miss Jayror
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