Steed faces dilemma over federal aid to education
The Ada Weekly News notes Congressman Tom Steed advocates federal aid to schools while fearing federal control. It questions how guarantees against federal regulation can be assured, given the potential for money denial to shape national oversight and the ease of future amendments by organized minority groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Steed
Steed
State Highway Commission
Federal
Congress
Bliely Controlled
Mind at risk as sane man turns deadly in Brookyn
A young man released as sane after being deemed criminally insane killed four people and wounded three in Brookyn, prompting debate on prisoner reform and reentry. The piece argues shorter prison terms may aid reformation while cautioning against rigid judgments of sanity and reform. It notes State Senator Phil Lowery of Loco has dropped out of the governor race, suggesting voters may favor a realist candidate. The column questions mercy in death and the complexity of human suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookyn
Hadeen
Phil Lowery
Loco
Senator Lowery
Earth changes and cosmic disturbance ideas raised
A writer argues the sun and moon once stood still due to a comet and claims biblical events like the Red Sea crossing tie to ancient disturbances. He suggests Earth may have paused and reversed rotation, with climate shifts visible in past seasons. The piece notes we cannot prove or disprove these claims and downplays atomic threat, while joking about not inviting anyone to test them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Joshua
Ikewise
Red Sea
Egypt
Old Earth
Oklahoma Governor Race Rumors and Local Issues
The piece surveys likely Democratic candidates for Oklahoma governor, noting Ada visits by Frank Douglass and speculation on William Coe, Johnston Murray, Jim Nance, and other Oklahoma City figures. It also discusses a Grady county oil royalty case, concerns over horse meat labeling, threats against ministers, and a need for a clarifying statement from Secretary Acheson regarding Alper Hiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Frank Douglass
Ada
William Coe
Johnston Murray
Bill
Tishomingo
Murray
Jim Nance
Oklahoma City
Acheson
Alper Hiss
Hiss
U S Church Boom Signals Religion Revival in Amarta
A broad revival spreads across the United States as church membership peaks and new congregations rise. Denominations rally for a 15 month drive to win 70 million non churchgoers, with lay members door-knocking nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
SEA
Amarta
America
Philadelphia
Stratford Society News Highlights Local Garden Club Activities
Stratford society notes cover routine meetings of the Stratford Flower Garden club at Mrs. C C Rossen home with two hundred canna bulbs ordered for the beauty spot. Reports from South Central Pauls Valley, new Iris publicity post, and new Rose unit member noted. Also includes Madonna and WSCS church group activities, officer elections, district WSCS meeting plans, and TEL class St Patrick’s party decorations.
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Stratford Flower Garden Club
C C. Rossen
Karl Andrews
John T. Williams
Pauls Valley
A. C. Thompson
H. W. Murray
J. P. Hanley
Ira Critchfield
W. D. Jackson
Garden Club
Club
Thomas McConnell
Sunshine Pals
Fred Dickel
Mattie Slatten
Laura Phillips
Herman
P. State
Madonna Club
Boyd Ferry
Kenneth, Andrews
J. E. Howell
Boyd Perry
B. H. Eaves, Jr
W. R. Cole
J. W. Mann
Andrews
Cole
Ball Clear
Eaves, Jr
Howell
Delbert Jones
Mann
Perry
A. H. Shi, Jr
Roy Watts
Toots Woods
WSCS
Methodists Church
E. E. Hamilton
Ecumenical Church
F. P. Staff
Kenneth ‘Andrews
Aubrey Robertson
Watts
C. A Watts
Hamilton
Stratford
Ardmore
C. A. Watts
E. Hamilton
Laura Philips
Tom Glass
TEL
Firsty Baptist Church
Coy Duke
Lora Edgyman
Wintie Duke
John Hersley
Frank Reed
Walton Lobaugh
EW. Milstrap
Claud Freeman
David Jenkins
Jack Blackburn
Louie Reed
Melvin Lunsford
Jim Campy
Gus Gray
Loren
Mariivn
Afm
Lajquita Newman
Shawnes
Tile repair and cleaning tips for walls and floors
Ceramic tiles need careful maintenance or replacement when loose cracked or crazed. Replacing a loose tile involves cleaning cement, applying plaster of Paris or tile bonding compound, setting and grouting with a cement paste. Crazing indicates glaze or clay issues. replacement is advised.
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Paris
Camp Fire Girls Visit Homes and Meet at Hayes School
Camp Fire Girls seventh grade groups in Washington attend outings to Beth Buxton's antiques and Fay Spears' new home with refreshments. Elaine Couch reports. Tandakaya group meets at Hayes School with 21 members including new member Johnetta Daniel. Helena Kuras notes discussion on an all day hike passing rank and the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Camp Fire News
Chanpi Group
Washington
Beth Buxton
Fay Spears
Tandakaya
Hayes School
Johnetta Daniel
Helena Kuras
Minnehecan Camp Fire Girls Hold Mothers Party at Morrison Home
Minnehecan Camp Fire Girls fifth grade met Tuesday at the school with Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Bradford. A party for parents was planned, songs sung, and refreshments served at the Morrison home Friday night with 38 attending. Scribe Orpha Lou Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garrett
Bradford
Finis Morrison
Gay Blue Birds elect officers at Washington school
The Gay Blue Birds of Washington school met Tuesday afternoon and elected Sylvia Sachs president Ruth Jewel McKaskie vice president Anne Tennis secretary and Grace Myers scribe. They enjoyed ice cream and played games after the meeting.
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GAY Blue Birds
Gay Blue Birds of
Washington
Sylvia Sachs
Ruth Jewel McKaskie
Anne Tennis
Grace Myers
Scrite
Rosy Cheer Bluebirds Weekly Meeting at Willard
The Happy Blue Birds of Willard met Wednesday at Willard school to celebrate Loretta Logan's birthday with gifts and singing. Kay Frances Huff moves to Colorado. she received an autograph book signed by all. Hostesses were Harriet Gay and Lou Anna Pollard with Scribe Beverly Holmberg. Refreshments followed. plans include church and Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheerful Blue Birds
Hayes School
wNorma Jean Robinson
Weiner
Dansh Jan Maines
Scrite
Linda Lou Beller
Willard School
Loretta Logan
Kay Frances Huff
Colorado
Happy Blue Birds
Willard
Prior
Bobby Jean Hagar
International horse shoe pitching contest remembered
Scribe Bobby Jean Hagar recalls a Monday tour with Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Morrow visiting homes of Mary Alice Leach Mary Morey and Pat Hensley to view exhibits from foreign countries. The note records aging heirlooms and art pieces while noting the 1909 Bronson Kansas event won by Frank Jackson of Blue Mound Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Busy Bee
Bronson
Kansis
Frank Jackson
Blue Mound
Kanswagine
Democratic primary announces state district officers
The Noes is authorized to announce candidates for district offices in the Democratic primary dated July 4, 1889. For District Judge John Boyce McKyel Thomas P Holt are listed as nominees for state and district positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noes
Ahown
John Boyce McKyel
Thomas P, Holt
Holl Enters District Judge Race in Ada County
Thos. P. Holl, former state representative and chief clerk of the House, announces his bid for District Judge. He will issue a formal statement later and has practiced law in Ada since statehood.
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Thos. P. Hott
House of Representatives
Ada
Sunken Room Decor Idea Uses Foyer Living Room Harmony
A sunken living room poses decoration challenges and a young couple provides a practical scheme. They linked a curved foyer to the living area with scenic wallpaper suggesting a tropical window and used iron and glass furniture to integrate the railing and stairs. Green walls, green living room tones, and beige gray carpet create a calm, livable space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Gardner
Unemployment Low in Australia and Local Social News
In Australia only 247 people were registered as unemployed as 1950 began while 101400 vacancies remained unfilled, 66000 for men and 35400 for women. The issue also lists local social notices including a Baptist church Annie Armstrong week of prayer events and a February wedding of Lois Lunsford to Glenn Jeskins in Gainesville Texas with attendees from Stratford High School and East Central State.
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Australia
Canberra
Department of Labor and National Service
Gainesville
Tex
B. C. Pitts
First Baptist Church
Joanne Crisp
Ardreere
Misa Bessie Henegar
Wilkes Burns
Lloyd Williams
Melvin Lunsford
David Jev
Stratford High School
East Central State
Oime
Fast
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Houston
U.S
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Biossat
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Milwaukee
U. S
Truman B Douglass
Board of Home Missions of
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Hou ‘Ston
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Asbury College
Wilmore
Stratford Society News
WMI
Ruby Green
Japan
Bertha McMillan
Walton Lebaugh
J. M. Howell
W. W. Cook
C. A. Cushman
MR. Fix
Sy Bob Scharff
NEA
Orpha Lou Morrison
Sherman
Texas
Witt
Morris
Wee Sonnie Groc
Wada Jo
Carolyn Sue
Mrs. Trimble
Dairy Queen
Wanda Jo Allen
Mrs. Trimbie
Scribe
Helen Anne Parrish
Rosy
Bluebirds
Thos. P. Holl
Bill Claas
John Welch
P. Staff
Roy Flatts
Roy Holland
Kenneth Andrews
WMA
Annie W. Armstrong
L. B. Milligan
Jim Camp
F. D. Sears
Evelyn Bell
Lobaugh
Cook
Williams
Camp
Milligan
Jona Horsley
Miss Bell
Alvie Gooch
Critchtick
Sears
Wynarewood
Lois Lunsford
Glenn Jeskins
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