Ada Evening News and Ada Weekly News history note
Established in 1901 merged with ADA TIMES-DEMOCRAT and later consolidations with Pontotoc County Enterprise Ada Star Democrat and Ada-Times-Democrat. Publication details list pricing by mail and carrier in Ada Oklahoma and surrounding regions.
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
ADA Evening News
Rural Living Wins Majority in Public Poll
A Gallup survey shows a shift toward smaller towns and rural areas over large cities. Younger, high earning individuals favor relocation, citing lower crime, cleaner neighborhoods, better housing, and more recreation, while older, less affluent residents resist change.
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Gallup
Murray State Musical Group Plans Spring Tour
The En tertainers, Murray State College’s eight member vocal jazz ensemble directed by Larry Metcalf, will perform at Allen High School on April 20 at 1 30 PM and will also present concerts for civic groups and MSC programs. Members include Rhonda Lee Debbie O Dell Greg Parnell Vicki White Alan Rudd John Wackler Jesse Cavins and Leo Baker, all of Ardmore.
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Tishomingo
MSC
Rhonda Lee
Lone Grove
Debbie O'Dell
Greg Parnell
Pargue
Vicki White
Alan Rudd
John Wackler
Jesse Cavins
Leo Baker
Ardmore
Government, spring, and the rise of conflict in society
A column argues government grows and taxes divide citizens as some take from the state while others pay. It contends spring brings fight and political rallies, noting milder weather boosts crowds and conflict. The piece muses on fitness, self-deception about health, and memories of hard seasons shaping perseverance.
Birthday Celebration At Henry Little's Farm
Sanford visitors. Henry Little marked his 88th birthday as many friends and relatives gathered at his home in Stratford. The social list includes Jack Davis Toni Hurst Joe Watters Ada Sherman Standridge Ann Hamblin Lennie Laseman Virgie Woodward C. C. Stinnett Jewell Nessel Vel Pennington and numerous others from Ada, Bakersfield, Wynnewood, Gaar Corner, and Stratford. The event featured greetings from grandchildren and neighbors, with many sharing stories and well wishes.
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Carl Wallrath
Sanford
Fla
C. C. Stinnett
Jewell Nessel
Byron Smith
Ada
Lennie Laseman
Roff
Henry Little
Richard Wallrath
Bakersfield
Calif
Rodney
Cindy Nessel
Stratford
Vel Pennington
Dannie Reed
Wynnewood
Preston Farmer
Bob Ashley
Lindsey
Dorothy Nessel
Art Oliver
Oklahoma City
Oliver
Kenney Nessel
Kenny
Dale
Pat
Norvin Nessel
Bob
Valley View Offers CPR Training for Citizens
Valley View Hospital expands its education programs to teach CPR to area residents led by Continuing Education Coordinator Billie Frank Turner. Hospital officials say trained citizens can save lives during heart attacks, drownings, or cardiac arrests, and the program includes Heimlich Maneuver instruction.
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Leslie Wigington
Valley View Hospital
Valley View
Billie Frank Turner
Phillip Fisher
Fisher
Oklahoma State Bank
Turner
Nancy Jeffcoat
The Family Lawyer by Will Bernard opens a danger spark
Howard runs a tobacco shop and toys with gunpowder in a tin to amuse himself. A customer later lights his pipe, triggering a small explosion that injures the customer’s eyes and prompts concern over safety and conduct in the shop.
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Howard
East Central Oklahoma Education Association elects new district officers
The East Central Oklahoma Education Association elected new district officers for the coming year at its annual meeting at East Central University. Travis Qualls of Konawa becomes district president on July 1, with Joan Little of Wynnewood as president-elect and Shirley Berry of Konawa as vice president. Kenneth Murray of Stonewall is this year's vice president, and Roberta Hughes of Bowlegs was chosen as one of three board members replacing Donna Hayes of Pauls Valley.
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East Central Oklahoma Education Association
East Central University
Travis Qualls
Konawa
Joan Little
Wynnewood
Shirley Berry
Kenneth Murray
Stonewall
Roberta Hughes
Bowlegs
Donna Hayes
Pauls Valley
Minimum Tillage Offered To Cut Farm Expenses
Pontotoc County farmers are urged to adopt minimum tillage to cut costs and reduce soil erosion. Steve Mornhinweg of the Soil Conservation Service says this method can save up to five gallons of tractor fuel per acre annually and leaves residue to shield soil moisture. The first harvest tillage should be the deepest, doable with a chisel, while later tillage uses blades or sweeps. herbicides may replace cultivation where suitable.
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Pontotoc County
Steve Mornhinweg
Soil Conservation Service
Mornhinweg
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