Civil War Vet Davis Dies A 109 After Eventful Life
Sullivan Missouri March 14 Davis of Nashville Tennessee one of the nation s oldest civil war veterans died here Sunday night He was 100 years old Death attributed to a heart attack He claimed to be a first cousin of the James family and testified at a hearing over Jesse James later noting a career with Quantrill raiders Pony Express and as a Methodist preacher The body to be shipped to Nashville tomorrow morning
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Sullivan
Janes Rafael
Davis
Nashville
Tenn
Missouri
J. Frank Alton
Jesse James
Union
James
Dalton
Jesse
Lester Dill
Dill
Meromec Caverns
Dilton
Due
Quantrill
Texas
California
Ditl
Dallas
Tex
Tennessee
Great Grandson of Choctaw Missionary Visits Antlers
Rev. E. E. Hutchkins of Sherman Texas, great grandson of Choctaw missionary Rev Hotebkins, visits Antlers with daughter Mel Corry Stephen son’s family. Born 1885 near Soper, he plans to visit his birthplace and parents’ home near Clear Creek Idabel, with his grandparents buried nearby. He led the Calvin Institute in Durant, founded Durant Presbyterian College, later Oklahoma Presbyterian College, and served in the state legislature from 1941 to 1948. He plans to write historical notes on the old Choctaw Nation from Oklahoma City records.
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Hotchkins
Anteers
E. E. Hutchkins
Sherman
Tex
Hotebkins
Massachusetts
Indian Territory
Antlers
Mel. Corry Stephenson
Rev
Soper
Choctaw County
Henry Hotchkins
Bkotchkins
Clear Creek
Idabel
McCurtain County
Lerame
Hutchkins
Calvin Institute
Durant
Durant Presbyterian College
Oklahoma Presbyterian College
Bryan County
State
Istorical Museum
Oklahoma City
Ada Junior High Paper Wins State Honor in Tuberculosis Contest
Ada Junior High’s paper, the Slue Jay Chatter, won among six state high schools in a contest by the State Tuberculosis Association and the Columbia Press Association. The paper advances to the national level, praised for teamwork and community health messaging, with student Norman Garner credited for the winning stem and journalism instructor Laurice Core noting cooperation.
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Carl Purkett
State Tuberculosis Association
Ada
T. B. Association
Columbia Press Association
Laurice Core
Chatter
Jars of Meat and Fish for Emergency Suppers
For emergencies keep jars or small cans of flavored meat and fish. Deviled ham, anchovy paste, and anchovy fillets add quick flavor to toasts, creamed eggs, or sauces. A prep idea combines cream sauce with ham and olives on toast or waffles, plus savory salads with anchovy.
Fabric Wall Coverings Bring Practical Style to Homes
A Sue Gardner surveys fabric wall coverings offering washable durable designs from contemporary artists. The options suit dusty regions and busy households with kids, including kitchen seashell motifs, white background storybook prints for children, large florals, and color coordinated solids. Designers note walls with textures and plaid tweed blends for varied effects, usable to separate alcoves or reclaim attic spaces. Fabrics can mimic tile in bathrooms and extend to ceilings, reducing cracks and providing a cohesive look.
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Sue Gardner
Saltier Oceans Across Atlantic Near US Coasts
Oceanographers report increasing salinity in the open Atlantic just off the U.S. coast. The region beyond river mouths averages about 2.6 percent salt, slightly higher than the global ocean mean reviewed by researchers.
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Atlantic Ocean
United States
Outstanding Junior High Newsmen Earn Praise from Authority
Mr. Tressler praised the papers sent by the class as excellent, reflecting well on their written and rewritten efforts. Staff members include Harry Binar and Norman Gartner of the seventh grade, and C. A. Ridge and Hiawatha Perry. eighth graders Don Jotasos Dan Morrow Jack Roper Diane Dillon Frances King Mary Moore Ann Stegall Carolyn ZoeLer.
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Tressler
Harry Binar
Noman Gartner C. A Ridge
Hiawatha Perry
Don Jotasos
Dan Morrow
Jack Roper
Diane Dillon
Frances King
Mary Moore
Ann Stegall
Carolyn ZoeLer
Ada High School News Highlights Banquet and Plays
Ada seniors are honored at the Big Women on the Campus of Oklahoma University banquet with 100 top honorees. Irene Dittemore and Bobbie Patterson are among five University School of Nursing selections. The issue lists high scholarship achievers, senior play changes, and upcoming senior aptitude tests.
Blevins First To Enter Legislative Race
Jake Blevins Ada attorney becomes the first Pontatec county candidate to announce for a legislative seat. He says he will run for state senator from Ponatec land Seminole counties. Voters know him from a close two year old campaign for State Representative. A formal platform is expected to be released later.
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Jake Blevins
Ada
Pontatec County
Ponatec Land
Seminole
Blevins
Pontotoc County
Simion
Homer Home Demonstration Club Meets at School
The Homer Home Demonstration Club held its monthly meeting Thursday in the school lunch room. Members discussed sewing techniques and a simplified method of installing a ripper. Miss Murtha reminded attendees of the district council meeting in Ada on March 31, with three members planning to attend.
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International Understanding Club
Homer Home
Protected Killees Rattlesnake Deaths in Smokies
Twenty nine deaths are recorded among thirty four people bitten by diamondback rattlesnakes. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves rattlers. Nevada is the sixth largest state by area but has a small population.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Nevada
U S Churches Claim 80 000 000 Members Still Grow Fast
United States churches report about 80 060 000 members in 1948, up 2 190 164 from the prior year and outpacing a 1.7 percent population rise. Protestant groups including the Disciples of Christ Presbyterians Lutherans Southern Baptists Mormons and Episcopalians show strong gains. Catholics add 807 500 for 26 075 700 total. Jostling for membership amid many denominations prompts mergers and church-based efforts to modernize worship and broaden outreach.
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Bruce Biossat
NEW York
NEA
U. S
Disciples of Christ
Presbyterians
Southern Baptists
Mormons
Episcopalians
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Denver man regrets move as last name rouses calls
William J. Izingart, listed in the Denver telephone directory, recalls leaving Pittsburgh for the west. Neighbors jokingly call him with variations of his name. In Pittsburgh, a full page of names followed his entry, he said.
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Denver
William J. Izingart
Pitts- Surga
Pittsburgh
Zatgart
Bis
Many New Colors In Wool Blankets For All Purposes
Sue Gardner notes a wide range of wool blanket colors for spring homes and dorms. New nutshell brown joins copper tones while pastels and bold hues compete for popularity, with dresses, wallpapers, rugs, and decor echoing the palette. A three-pound pure wool blanket in a new summer weave sits 72 by 90 inches in red green blue yellow grey and rose with satin bindings, plus a white two toned stripe design for girls rooms and a white gold bound variant for luxury. A new all round all wool model comes in several sizes and a 46 by inch option targets summer homes, camps, boats and cabins in deep tones.
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Ay Sue Gardner
Great Britain to Get B-29 Bombers
The defense department announced Britain will receive B-29 super fortresses under arms aid. Four bombers will depart Monday from Andrews Field Maryland for England with RAF markings but American crews. The first U.S. planes to reach Europe under the program. French carrier Dixmude enlisting 43 planes in Norfolk as crews train to handle the American craft. American crews will train RAF in operation and maintenance after crossing the Atlantic.
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Washington, Mar
Great Britain
Defense Department
England
Andrew Field
Washington
Royal Air Force
Britain
Department
Europe
Dixmude
Norfolk
U.S. Strategic Air Command
Atls
RAF
Restock Blankets Reductions Bring Homemaker Savings
The notice promises sturdy blankets with minimal wear this summer and highlights lower prices on restocking. Homemakers are advised to anticipate notable cost savings due to the price reductions.
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Chicago
Jim Walker
Ada Junior High
T.B. Association
Helow
Yuan
Norman Gariier
T. B
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National Tuberculosis Association
J.C. Tresslar
National Scholastic Press Association
By Epiva M. Baksie
Ada Senior Highschool News
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Jan Bayless
Gayle Simmons
Anita Henry
Shirley Young
Carolyn Stone
Oma Louise Lance
June Merrick
Doris Dean
Sue Norvill
Carolyn Smith
Billye Mae Burrough
Patty Pitchford
Robert McCollum
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Frank Jaques
Mary Mays
Ronald Clark
Joy Ayes
Wilma Mayfield
Dub Alston
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Canada
Jerry Scott
Charles Robinson
Hoyt Hudgens
Dorothy Shideler
Mary Bryant
Dolores Stanfield
Bob David
Wandita Brady
Betty Evans
Bette Pate
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Katie Calihan
Davis Hunsucker
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Patsy Plumiee
Clyde Rigsby
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Joe Floyd
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Don McGhee
Bill Webb
Gene Whittington
Janet Ford
Mary McKeown
Don English
Kenneth Atkinson
Alice Owen
Barbara Albright
Doc Dake
Ronald Evans
Virginia Ferguson
Hetty Shanks
Ne Albright
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Frances Shideler
Warren Boley
Jan Nabors
David
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Wilma Walker
Sue Wyn
Melba Chapman
Doris Whittington
Letty MacRobert
Peggy McKnight
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Clifford Young
Mildred Boyer
Ruth Crabtree
Melod Higginbotham
Arlene Holbird
Henry Katz
Bill McKeel
Kyle Perrin
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Betty Sweeney
Sue Thomas
Jerry Howard
Louise Tiller
Willie Mae Williams
Ed Medecalf
Goldie Shumard
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Nancy Ebey
Meleena Wallace
Lynn Lunngaard
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Bob Armstrong
Dick Huddleston
Bill Xees
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Donald Bowers
Ama
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James Woods
Debber Hetching
James Cumbie
Hobbs
George Smith
Goldougs
Bill Hopper
Moose” O'Brien
Cougays
Dick Bayless
Daniel Boone
Allan Bartlette
James Crawford
Daniel Bel
Jerry Dean
Spud” Clark
Jonney McNair
Tony Wise
Pat O'Neil
Holbired
Pate
Ada High
Betty Pate
Tommie
The
Coir
Miss Holbird
Charles Krumtum
Wanita Brady
Stillwater
Dorothy Vanclere
Gladys Rhodes
Akm College
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Greta
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