Grass the world’s oldest soil saver and staple crop
A concise, reverent reflection on grass highlighting its central role in food, grazing, erosion control, and global ecosystems. The text notes grass as the foundation of cereals, meats, and dairy, its resilience under grazing, and its crucial function in preventing Dust Bowl era erosion. It closes praising grass as a marvelous enduring plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pampas
S. America
Russia
Africa
Ouhr
Simultaneous Death and Estate Claims in Cars Accidents
In common disaster cases courts decide who died last to determine heirs. Examples include a double fatal crash where who lived a fraction of a second matters. States adopt a Simultaneous Death Act or clause in wills to resolve competing claims and protect heirs.
Oklahoma Water Project Considerations and Costs
The article outlines a proposed land irrigation project for central and western Oklahoma with potential water supplies for cities, recreation, and possible navigation to Oklahoma City. Bureau engineers estimate a 1967 cost of 4296 billion dollars, excluding existing and authorized reservoirs, noting California’s larger population-funded project cost about $2 billion less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Bureau
California
Peter speaks for Christ on Pentecost despite flaws
The Jerusalem crowd faces questions as Peter, though unpolished and impulsive, steps forward with the Holy Spirit to preach. The sermon frames defeat as divine victory, showing God can transform broken lives and even a crooked stick into useful action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Jerusalem
Jesus
Christ
Strained Soon the Herd
A compact poem and joke collection in a single column. It opens with a father’s junk box ethic, praises finding value in the flawed, riffs on human flaws and resilience, then pivots to a string of light quips about aging, ambition, procrastination, and social manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Guest
Procrastination and Community News in Stonewall
A Stonewall page compiles local notes, church updates, visiting family, nursing home mournings, and a feature piece on procrastination. It traces reader reflections on responsibility, youth concerns, and social duty, citing local names such as Mrs. Jim Bullard, Mrs. Leona Fox, and various Stonewall residents, with updates on church services and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uesuay
Jim
Bullard
Germany
Oklahoma City
Roy Johnston
Leona Fox
Rest‘haven Nursing Home
Stonewall
Smith Funeral Home Chapel
Rosedale Cemetery
W. M. UL
Molsie
Daniels
Juanita Shellenberger
Calie Garrett
Hazel Winton
Coralou Exter
Edith McNutt
Mossie Daniels
Callie Garrett
Geraldn Exter
Mary Lee
Shawnee
Reynolds
Dad Davis
Charles Waldrop
Velma
Ora Sharp
Rollen Phillips
Johnny Cradauck
Norman
Ellis Snyder
Oklahoma
Eliza ,Barrett
Mildred Humphers
Oregon
Luther McCalip
Seminole
Beaver Garrett
Wright City
Callie Flowers
Carl Davis
Ben Johnston
Lula
Quint Scott
Ques Snow
Dollie Flowers
Harold Thomas Fittstown
Ollen Snow
Lean McMinn
Pauline Roan
Mary Nel! Lucas
Leon McMinn
Ada
Dale
Joe Jel Loman
Tom
Luther
Everett Kennedy
St. Louis
Okla
Melvin Booth
Sam Golden
Annie Duncan
Dorchie Booth
Attie Holland
Glen Wood
Muskogee
Olive Belle Wood
W. O. Skinner
Stratford
Jewel Robins
John Horsley
Lorene Bratcher
Oakman Baptist Church
Donna Wood
Jeanna Stillwater
Loy Wood
Glen
Glen Wallis
Adam Charley Hitcher
Curtis
Oakland
Calif
Paul Tucker
Tony
Lorenz Bratcher
W. C. Skinner
Lou Wood
Mae Majors
Ballards Nursing Home
Glen Eaves
Fate Eaves
Atoka
Hansel Burk
Glen Haves
Frank Lewis
Oil Center church notes and community events
A long list of Sunday activities at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center is recorded, noting 103 attendees at Sunday school and church, a baby dedication, and participants including Mrs. Wayne Willoughby and Mrs. Maxine Willoughby. The notes mention Betty Mitchelle’s revival plans at Easter and countless visits, dinners, and social happenings involving numerous local residents, families, and nearby towns through the week.
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Pentecostal Holiness Church
Glen Eaves
Wayne Willoughby
Maxine
Willoughby
Stinnett
Betty Mitchelle
Pentecostal Holiness Church of Oil
Jay, Bryan
Gaylon Jones
Midwest City
Maudie Jones
Criswells Funeral
Gaylen Jones
Jay Bryan
Bert Jones
O’dell
Henry Jones
Wichita Falls
Tex
James Nessel
Martha Franks
Dessie Light
Maxwell Church
Earl Franks
Shelly
A. C. Terry
Leroy Willoughby
Herman Wilson
Bernice Edge
Junior Capes
Angie
Latta
Marion Willoughby
Maxwell
T. C. Nelson
Thomas Roy
Broken Arrow
Dee Willoughby
Dena
Leo Nelson
Rebee
Hansel Burk
Frank Lewis
Ada
Gordon Nelson
Westview
Dorthy Terry
Edward Lance
Ede
A. B. Northam
Matthew
Leon
Ray Kemp
Earl
Shelly Franks
Essie Wilburn
Vivian Northam
Alene Anderson
Mildred Altom
Northam
Clyde Welch
George
Ray
Mond Raines
Britt
Josie Northam
J. Britt
Sonny Holland
Oklahoma Guy
Dorchie Booth
Stork Shower Held For Mrs Manuel In Oklahoma State Bank
A pink and blue baby shower for Mrs Troy Manuel took place at the Oklahoma State Motor Bank. Hostesses were Mrs Ruby Allen Mrs Katey Reeves and Mrs Sherry Todd. Attendees included a long list of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Manuel
Oklahoma State Motor Bank
Ruby Allen
Katey Reeves
Sherry Todd
Indian Official Is Top UN Aid
Chakravarti Narasimhan, 56, serves as undersecretarygeneral and chef de cabinet to secretary-general Kurt Waldheim. Described as Waldheim’s shock absorber, he acts as adviser and confidant, holding the fort when Waldheim travels and carrying out the secretary-general’s decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations, N.Y
U Thani
Chakravarti V. Narasimhan
Kurt Waldheim
United Nations
Narasimhan
Waldheim
Gheervers
New York
U Thant
Africa
Europe
U.N
Switzerland
Austria
South Africa
County Votes Against Bond Issue Tuesday
Pontotac County joined the state in rejecting Gov. David Hall's Freeway '77 bond proposal in high turnout. Final totals show 5,226 votes cast with 3,576 against and 1,646 for, a two to one defeat. Precincts varied, with 241 and South Allen splitting and several areas turning down the measure by large margins.
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Pontotac County
State
David Hall
South Allen
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Don Cook
Aga
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Ada Evening News
Pottotor
Cartier
Nii
Simon Peter
Galilee
Judah
Gethsemane
Connie Nelson
Bill
Fred
Mrs. H. Poston
Long Beach, Calif
Mrs
C. B. Brooks
Carolyn Hearn
Jack D. McNutt
Napoleon
Seneca
de Jay
Buzz
Thoreau
Iman
Fred McKeel
Margaret
Bertie Anderson
Luccille Loman
Mary Nell Lucas
Ruby Bullard
Wister
Cecil Bullard
Wayne. Bullard
Allen
Wayne Bullard
Betsy Bullard
Cerell Bulard
Ruby Bulard
Oil Center
Minnie Lewis
Vance Price
Nancy Rutherford
Ruth Sutton
Nannie Cox
Enela Chilcoat
Alene Tucker
Ruby Wood
Mary Cox
Betty Eaves
Minnie le Yis
Calene Robertson
Mary Lou Henson
Ida Page
Loretha
Jeanie
Carol
Herrman Williams
A. 0. Sutton
Jack Cowger
Willie
Conzy Cowger
Vaness
Angie Griffin
Valley View Hospital
Bruce Griffin
Jimmy Wheat
Jim Megee
Linda Vaughn
Ben Robertson
Vannie Northam
Manuel
Jeff Collins
Gene Reeves
R. N. Gilstrap
Bobby Cravens
Ann Cantwell
Clayton Bishop
Gene Myers
Lewis Long
Betty Ely
Gilbert Ragland and Shelley
Kathy Bolin
Larry Ensey
Roger Richardson
Sherry Harrison
Bruce Whisnal
Melvin Manuel
Odis Shields
Jim Summers
Bob Cyperi
Clifford
Williams
Wesley Brantley Sr
Aut McCullar
Jim Rutherford
E. M. Manuel
Harvie Wilson
Marjie Stewart
Charles Curnett
Kim Milburn
Bud Jacquess
Carolyn
Wendell Raper
Jimmy Lancaster
J. C. Shortes
Charles Floyd
Kay Randy
Sue
Ruby Lon
Eddie Haskins
Larry McCarty
Loretta Hortz
Reta Morgen
Delbert Northcutt
Dewayne Hooser
UN Aid
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