Ada Weekly News History and Consolidations
The Ada weekly news edition traces its origins to 1901 under The Ada Times Democrat with publisher W. D. Little and editor Eric Allen. It consolidated with multiple Ada papers from 1910 to 1953 and offers annual mailing and delivery rates for Ada and surrounding counties.
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ADA Times-Democra
W. D. Little
Eric Allen
Ada
Oklahoma
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Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Ada Star-Democrat
Ada Times- Democrat
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ADA Weekly News
Persotoc
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ADA Evening News
Candidate Speakings Continue To Draw Local Crowds
In Pontotoc County voters embrace live candidate speakings amid looming elections. Locals favor flesh and blood handshakes over TV scripted pitches and expect lively summer gatherings with music and debates beside porch and barnyard venues.
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Pontotoc County
Understanding Negotiable Notes in a Vacuum Purchase
A buyer may not have cash for a vacuum cleaner. She signs a promissory note sold to a bank, making her liable for the note’s face value plus interest, even if the goods are defective. Remedies lie against the seller, not the bank, and the column notes general negotiable instrument rules.
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England
Oklahoma Bar Association
France Holds 6000 Miles of Navigable Waterways
About 6,000 miles of canals and rivers form France's navigable water network, supporting transport and commerce across regions. The extensive system links major cities and ports, enabling inland shipping and tourism.
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France
Local political announcements list several Democratic candidates
The News lists announced candidates subject to July primaries. For Sheriff candidates include Oren Phillips Bur, Griffin Cecil Smith, Quinton Blake. For State Representative No. 1 Lonnie Abbot and No. 2 Robert W. Ford. County Commissioner Dist. No. 1 David Gray, Austin R. Deaton Sr., and No. 2 Tom Murphy.
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Oren Phillips
Bur
Griffin Cecil Smith
Quinton Blake
David Gray Austin R. Deaton Sr
Jumbles of Quotations and Jokes Hover in Pub Talk
A collection of wry one liners and quips about life money law and aging. Snippets feature a lawyer vows to appeal criminals jokes about dentists and a governor style pop culture riff. illumination comes from witty one liners and classroom banter set in everyday scenes.
War or Peace and the Peacemaker Lesson
Dr Foremany's devotional reading centers on Jesus teaching to love enemies and seek reconciliation over war. It argues the church must oppose relying on H bombs and echo peaceful action at both personal and international levels, urging proactive peacemaking in faith communities and beyond.
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Jesus
Ninteen
Smith Campaigns For Pon totoc County Sheriff
Cecil Smith former Ada police chief announces run for Pon totoc County Sheriff the first time. He highlights 22 years as a peace officer and vows impartial law enforcement without favors while praising his conduct and community service.
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Cecil Smith
Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Wealthy Man Helps Hungry Woman Then Receives Clue
A rich passerby first gives an old hungry woman two dollars and says keep trying. The next day she returns, this time giving him four ten dollar bills and whispers keep trying non.
Perfect Mating When He Snores Yet She Is Deaf
A brief, humorous note about mismatched couples and the odd dynamics of flattery in marriage. It implies that charming behavior can influence single men toward marriage, though it hints at hearing differences as a barrier.
Abbott Seeks Election as State Representative
Lonnie L. Abbott, Homer School principal, filed for State Representative Place Number 1 in Pontotoc County. He released his qualification statement noting Democratic candidacy, Ada birth, lifelong Pontotoc County residence except WWII service, age thirty four, married with one daughter, and his Bachelor of Science degree.
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Lonnie L. Abbott
Homer
Pontotoc County
Ada
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County Boys Place Fifth in Judge Contest
Four Pontotoc County 4-H members finished fifth in the International Range and Pasture Judging contest in Oklahoma City among 27 teams. Dewayne Coffey from Latta was eighth among individuals. The Roff team included Coffey James Lucas Harold Swink and Bobby Burrow. Assistant county agent Emerson Black accompanied them.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma City
Garvin County
Kansas
Pontotoc
Dewayne Coffey
Latta
Coffey
James Lucas
Harold Swink
Bobby Burrow
Roff
Emerson Black
Tom Murphy Files Candidacy for County Commissioner District 2
Tom Murphy of Center announces Saturday his candidacy for County Commissioner from District 2, the northwestern county area including Ada. Murphy, with 42 years at Express, is well known across the district where he has lived most of his life.
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Tom Murphy
Ada
Murphy
Express Company
Blake Enters Race For County Sheriff In Ada
Quinton Blake former Ada police officer and auto salesman announces candidacy for county sheriff. He cites 36 years in the county education in Ada and East Central State College wife and son Roy in the Air Force. He credits FBI training and 13 years on the Ada force and says he will run the office on a sound basis with 24 hour service.
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Quinton Blake
Alabama
Ada
East Central State College
Blake
Roy
Air Force
First Methodist Church
FBI
Oklahoma Sheriff and Peace Officers Association
Bill Moore
Moore
Alf Hardage
Sheriff's Office
Local Candidate Seeks State Representative Post
A Pontotoc County educator with degrees from East Central State College and the University of Oklahoma seeks the State Representative Place 1 seat. He has eleven years teaching experience and currently serves as Homer School principal, asking for public support in the upcoming election.
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East Central State College
Ada
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Homer School
Pontotoc County
Penningtons and kin visit in Parish Chapel area
GAAR CORNER reports visits among Pennington families including Alfred and Mrs Pennington, and Inez Pennington with Karl Wade. Neville Pennington is seen driving a new green Chevy. Ada residents Cressie McKinney and Jerry visited J C James family Friday night amid Friday and Tuesday social calls.
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Clariece Pennington
Karl Wade
Inez Pennington
Neville Pennington
Cressie McKinney
Jerry
Ada
J. C. James
Norma
Mary
Jeffie Maddox
Milo Pennington
Vineta
Parish Chapel
Nadine James
Local bowling and social visits page from Ada area
Residents of Ada and nearby towns frequent bowling events and social visits. Names include Hort on Jackson Melton Pennington Clemence Hoff Horsley and Meek among others. Visits span Ada Stratford Konawa Pauls Valley Wolfe and Ahloso with family gatherings and weekend trips noted.
Dobbins Family Weekend Visit Nearby Relatives
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dobbins of Wynnewood spent the weekend with his sister and family Mr and Mrs Joe Maddox and Wes in the neighboring town.
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Kenneth Dobbins
Wynnewood
Joe Maddox
Wes
Miss Sally Thomas Visits Miss Cheryl Melton Friday
Miss Sally Thomas of Oil Center visited Miss Cheryl Melton Friday afternoon.
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Sally Thomas
Oil Center
Cheryl Melton
Pennington Family Visits Across Ada Area
Mrs. Clariece Pennington Har rell Gene and Karl Wade visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Saturday. Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada visited his parents Wednesday night.
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Clariece Pennington
Harrell Gene
Karl Wade
Alva Pennington
Coleman Pennington
Nelda Sue
Roy
Ada
Nelda Sue Ard Roy
Neville Pennington
Oklahoma City Family Visits Local Friends This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mitchell and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank James, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James, Norma and Mary and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Ruthie.
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Harvey Mitchell
Oklahoma City
Frank James
J. C. James
Norma
Mary
Ed Varnadore
Ruthie
Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Vanoss and Area
Lloyd Patton of Vanoss visited Neville Pennington Saturday. Mrs. Bill Melton and family visited Mrs. Shawn Melton and family of Vanoss Saturday afternoon. Frank James learned by telephone Thursday of his sister Mrs. Dora Baker of Oklahoma City passing away Thursday morning. He left Friday for Oklahoma City and attended the funeral in Paoli on Saturday. Mrs. Baker had been in poor health for several months.
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Bill Melton
Shawn Melton
Vanoss
Frank James
Dora Baker
Oklahoma City
Paoli
Principal Rivers of Oklahoma and Surrounding Lands
The six main rivers identified are Cimarron Red North Canadian and Washita with the Arkansas as the longest at about 1,450 miles. The text notes Arkansas river length and lists other major waterways in the region.
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
Canada
Cimarron
Red
North Canadia
Washita
Arkansas Z
Village visitors share Sunday hospitality
Mrs Mildred Melton and daughter Cheryl Jeanne visited Mrs Sybel Reed Sunday afternoon. Also present were Mr and Mrs Woody Sexton and Rodney of Ardmore. Mr and Mrs J C Martin transacted business in Ada. Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington visited Mr and Mrs H C Ledford in Oklahoma City Sunday.
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Juanita Meek
Herbert Moore
Ada
Meek
Moore
W. H. Hightower
Leo Scott
Rebee
Mildred Melton
Cheryl
Claude Horsley
Mr. Horsley
Mattie Edgman
Wolfe
Obie Fink
Konawa
Cheryl Jeanne
Sybel Reed
Reed
Woody Sexton
Rodney
Ardmore
J. C. Martin
Coleman Pennington
Nelda Sue
Roy
Alva Pennington
H. C. Ledford
Oklahoma City
Ada Women Named in Local Social Notes
Mrs Sadie Sherman and Mrs Ruby Howard of Ada are listed in the Ada social notes alongside other residents. The fragment highlights local gatherings and neighborhood connections involving these individuals.
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Sadie Sherman
Ruby Howard
Ada
Vir
Charlie Wright and Lois Visit Snipes Sunday
Charlie Wright and Lois Van ess visited Mr and Mrs Fletcher Snipes on Sunday to share greetings and news.
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Charlie Wright
Lois, Vaness
Mrs. Fletcher Snipes
Ada residents and visitors share bowling and social events
Ada and surrounding towns saw residents like Wes Tin er and Cheryl McKinney attend a Monday bowling night in Pauls Valley. Lawn party host Miss Mary James welcomed Vaness High Junior class members including Sue Boles and Jennifer Enloe. Neville Pennington and Bryan Taylor visited relatives during the week.
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Joe Maddox
Wes
George Tiner
Alvis McDaniel
Bob Jackson
Neville Pennington
Harrell Gene
Karl Wade
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Jerry McKinney
Ada
Pauls Valley
Mary James
Vaness High School
Sue Boles
Jennifer Enloe
Gloria Ott
Carolyn Miller
Joyce Attwell
Betty Tucker
Sallie Thomas
Pat Jackson
Dana Ross
Bonnie Murphy
Sue Carnes
Carol Gray
Ronnie Rowe
Jerry Bradley
Jerry Meeks
David Brandley
Sanford King
Tommy Brahears
Jimmy Ross
Johnny Lane
Max Law
John Law
van Ray Reed
John Hoosier
Jim Pimpkin
Paul Golden
Eddie Grove
Jerry Haskins
LaDon Miller
Mike Thomas
Eddie Shaw
Wadell Altom
George King
Douglas Kendall
Claude Corvin
Charging Bobcat Comes Out Loser In Railroad Bout
A bobcat collided with a Frisco freight train near the Lawrence crossing between Ravia and Ada. John Dunivin found the 35 pound animal near the tracks, its head severed by wheel flanges, and brought it to Ada. He speculated the cat charged along the edge of a rock cliff and darted into the train’s path.
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John Dunivin
Roff
Frisco
Lawrence Crossing
Ada
Ravia
Raff
Dunivan
Dunivin
Stillwater Patient Hospitalized at Valley View
A Stillwater resident named Lor remains a patient at Valley View Hospital after an incident Sunday afternoon.
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Lor
Stillwater
Valley View Hospital
Oklahoma City Guests Highlight Weekend Visits
Mrs. Emma Munson and her children Patty and Butch visited Mrs. Johnnie Griffiths and Barbara. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ballard and son Mark from Stratford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore and Ruthie.
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Johnnie Griffiths
Barbara
George Pollard
Stratford
Emma Munson
Patty and
Butch
Oklahoma City
Ada Families Share Sunday Visits Across Town
The report lists numerous Ada residents visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Names include Nelda Sue Ard Roy J C Maddox Lottie McClure Patsy Amanda Berger Lillie Shook Jennifer Enloe Ruthie Olen James Frank James Dora Baker M D James Vaughn Potter Phyliss Alma Maddox Francis Taylor Nadine James and Cressie McKinney among others. Some traveled to Oklahoma City and Shawnee for shopping and to view storm damage.
Funeral attendance noted in Paoli services
Mrs. Ethel Varnadore and Ruthie Olen James and J. C. James attended the funeral of Mrs. Dora Baker in Paoli Friday.
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Ethel Varnadore
Ruthie
Olen James
J. C. James
Dora Baker
Paoli
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Little Boy
Horace Greeley
London
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St. Peter
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Ata
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Church
Smith
F.B.I
East Central College
F.B.I. Narcotics Division
Abbott
Lonnie Abbott
Mrs. Dale Melton
Alfred Pennington
Shawnee
Estell Cox
Paul Sheegog
Kenneth Horton
Bobby Jackson
Wayne Pennington
Bobbi
Lovelady
Elvie Clemence
Gene Hoff
Carl Larson
Bessie Bradley
Verna McCurdy
Jack Corley
Windell Winn
Tie Phillips
Myrtle Little
W. L. Starbridge
Sharon Beth
Mike Martin
Kenneth Martin, Ahloso
Rollie Gross
Wanda
J. E. Parker
Alvis
LaVana McDaniels
Dale Melon
Kenneth Martin
Oma Janelle of
Ahloso
Mike
Lloyd Patton
L. H. Foster
Pleasant Hill
Jewell Williams of
Cleta
Phyliss Bowerman
Joe Meeks
Bryan Taylor
Everett Tay
J. C. Maddox
Amanda Berger
Lillie Shook
Lottie McClure
Patsy
Harvey Mitchells
Frank
M. D. James
Vaughn Potter and Phyliss
Alma Maddox
Francis Taylor
Everrett
Charles Milo Pennington
Jessie Maddox
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