Oklahoma political chatter as Murray race draws interest
The piece notes Willie Murray and Doenges as factors in the Oklahoma race with William Gill Jr. improving metropolitan support. It mentions Gary and Dee fading from front runners and Ada pushing for new industry amid a tense water dispute. Also reports Billy Houser and Charles Price earning Junior Master Farmers degrees and future college plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Murray
Doenges
William Gill Jr
Oklahoma City
Industrial Developments Expected Soon
Brief note hints at forthcoming industrial breakthroughs in a few weeks as coverage promises more details in upcoming papers.
Automobile dealers clash with GM over bootlegging control plan
Dealers push to curb new car bootlegging while a rift opens aboard. The National Automobile Dealers Association criticizes General Motors for seeking a DOJ approved plan and blames GM for the failed proposal amid Ada area dealer representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Automobile Dealers Association
General Motors
Department of Justice
Ada
Ada's Operators Plan Mothers Day Entertainment
Ada's telephone operators organize a Mothers Day program for operators mothers with refreshments on Thursday and Friday between two and four. Those without living mothers or unable to attend will adopt substitute mothers for a day. Ol Buzz notes this unusual plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ol’ Buzz
Private Tornado Strikes Galey After a Calm Morning
Last week a small tornado touched down near Galey just as winds intensified. A photographer captured a serene church scene in bright blue skies before nature turned violent and ripped through the countryside, leaving a stark contrast between beauty and destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Galey
Model on Main Street Showcases Current Fashion
A store model on Main Street wears a slip showing noted in display. The query asks if this is the attire of the season for well dressed individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Nine Year Old’s Letter Reveals Mix of Aches and Tales
A boy writes to Aunt Helen describing illness and sleep patterns from early evening to afternoon. He mentions grapefruit, fever, and a sibling's illness, then shifts to observations about a TV show with landmarks like maps and two famous professors. He notes Sis plans to attend a show with friends Karen and Carol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Sis
Karen
Carol
Love
John R. Cooper
Texoma Dairymen Association Suspended Until Fall
The Texoma Dairy Breeders Association will suspend services until next fall in Johnston County due to operating losses. A meeting of dairy men will be held in October to discuss using frozen semen from a Durant station established this summer. Directors announcing the move are Victor Herron Morgan Walker Ted Beckham Curtis May and Jack Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishomingo
Texoma Dairy Breeders Association
Johnston County
Durant
Victor Herron
Morgan Walker
Ted Beckham
Curtis May
Jack Ryan
Center’s Early Town Life and Notable Residents Recalled
Center’s 160 acre town site featured a busy court square with the courthouse on the south side. The 1900 era trade included French and Thompson, Austell Brothers Drugs, Jeter’s Grocery, The Center Mercantile Co., The Long Hotel, blacksmith shops, a brick factory, three saloons, and several churches. Narrator notes Hugh Stevenson and family, Joe Sloan the sheriff, and links to Latta community with descendants urged to visit in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French and Thompson
Chenowith
Harry Nelms Sr
Stancil House
Austell Brothers
Dr. Padberg
Parker's
Corbin's
Gus Bobbitt
Holley’s
Jeter’s Grocery
Pat Duffy
Farrar and Threadkeld
M. L. Walsh
Kyser
S. Taylor
Center Depot
Pickett
Conley
Center
J. J. Copeland
Sloan
Hunter Co. Wins Wetumka Street Resurfacing Bid
Hunter Construction Co of Ada won the Wetumka street resurfacing project as the low bidder with 26,879.98 dollars for the pro sal. Two other firms also bid, while the highway department estimated the cost at 29,778.08 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Construction Co
Ada
Etumka
Ain Street
Highway Department
Sandy Creek Bid Assigned to Ada District Court
The state supreme court assigns the Sandy Creek watershed conservancy district bid to Pontotoc County district court. Harral Allen said a meeting will be held for property owners to be heard. Judge John Boyce McKeel likely to preside as the district is numbered No 1 in Pontotoc and Garvin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Sandy Creek
Conservancy
District Court
Pontotoc County
Harral Allen
Abe Holloway
John Boyce McKeel
Pontotoc
Garvin
Byng High Plans Graduation Exercises and Speaker
Byng High School announces a Sunday May 9 graduation sermon at 11 in the auditorium delivered by Supt. J. E. Teague. Dr. E. C. Nelson of East Central State College will give the message. The graduation program is set for Friday May 14 at 8 with speaker John Hazlitt Sr. of Pauls Valley. Valedictorian is Michael Canada and salutatorian is Charles Chandler. The 1954 class roll includes Larry Anson Michael Canada Charles Chandler Richard Chandler Eugene Chesser Truman Coffey Jimmy Henry Donald Kaiser Edwin Miller Buel Morrison Milburn Morrison Jimmy Myers Curtis Ross Len Sherrill Donald Taylor Leon Thompson Kenneth Winters Lowell Brannon Wanda Balthrop Joy Cargill Kay Current Anita Deaton Alice Green Beverly Hurley Patsy Jackson Shirley Neeley and Shirley June Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng High School
J. E. Teague
E. C. Nelson
East Central State College
John Hazlitt Sr
Pauls Valley
Michael Canada
Charles Chandler
Larry Anson
Richard Chandler
Eugene Chesser
Truman Coffey
Jimmy Henry
Donald Kaiser
Edwin Miller
Buel Morrison
Milburn Morrison
Jimmy Myers
Curtis Ross
Len Sherrel
Donald Taylor
Leon Thompson
Kenneth Winters
Lowell Brannon
Wanda Balthrop
Joy Cargill
Kay Current
Anita Deaton
Alice Green
Beverly Hurley
Patsy Jackson
Shirley Neeley
Shirley June Reed
Mr and Mrs F N Thomas Visit Roff Friends
Mr and Mrs F N Thomas of Colorado City Colorado returned home after a visit of several days in Roff with friends and work on their East Hill Cemetery lots. Mrs Thomas is Ophia Robinson formerly and he once ran a local store. They visited Mr and Mrs Joe Robnett Mrs Ethel Smith Mrs Mable Rucker and R F Crumley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Thomas
Colorado City
Colo
Roff
East Hill Cemetery
Thomas
Ophia Robinson
Joe Robnett
Ethel Smith
Mable Rucker
R. F. Crumley
Steed Discusses Farm Policy Aid and Road Funds
Rep Steed criticizes foreign aid and isolationism while backing national defense. He aided a new highway appropriation boosting Oklahoma road funding, noting chronic underinvestment. He doubts DC voting changes and statehood for Hawaii or Alaska this session. Four hours of informal talks covered how Congress works and committee seniority.
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Steed
Conress
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
Maryland
Hawaii
Alaska
Congress
Black Sentenced Gets Suspension
Calvin Black pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and was sentenced by Judge John Boyce McKeel to three years in the state prison at McAlester. The sentence was suspended on good behavior on the recommendation of County Attorney Barney Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Black
John Boyce McKeel
McAlester
Barney Ward
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads
A classified note highlights how investing more in vested Ada News want ads yields higher visibility and engagement for local listings. Readers are urged to consider boosted placements to attract targeted responses and transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Hog Show Aims to Boost Oklahoma Bacon Supply
A market hog show set for August 26 by the Oklahoma National Stock Yards and partners invites purebreds crossbreds and grades of market hogs. Cash prizes trophies and an educational program accompany the event with entries handled through regular commission channels. Farmers may contact the county agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma National Stock Yards
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Livestock Exchange
National Commission Company
Oklahoma National Stockyard
Armour’s and Wilson & Co
Faucet Left Open Floods Cook Paint and Varnish Store
A water faucet left running above Cook Paint and Varnish Company at 115 East Main flooded the office and store, leaving about two inches of standing water. Employees cleaned up Thursday morning, and the floor ceiling and some merchandise were damaged. total damage estimate was not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Paint and Varnish Company
East Main
Employes
Cordray Sentenced To Five Year Term
John Cordray convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon received a five year sentence in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester. The term runs from the time of deliver to the prison, following a retrial that reduced his conviction from assault with intent to kill. Maximum for the crime is five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cordray
Oklahoma State
McAlester
Cordray
Criminal Court of Appeals
District Court
Martha Jane Black Hoff Dies After Illness in Allen
Mrs Martha Jane Black Hoff died Tuesday at her Allen home after a long illness. Services were held Thursday at 2:30 p m in the Allen High School auditorium with Dewey Hughes officiating. Burial followed in Allen cemetery. Survived by husband John W Hoff two daughters two sons two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Black Hoff
Allen
Allen High School
Dewey Hughes
Allen Cemetery
John W. Hoff
California Man Grover Cleveland Fish Dies This Week
Grover Cleveland Fish died this week in California. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Criswell Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland Fish
California
Criswell Funeral Home
Sam Cooper 69 Dies Visiting Friends in Tishomingo
Sam Cooper of 223 East Thirteenth died Sunday about 5 30 while visiting friends in Tishomingo. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at First Baptist Church with Dr Roy C McClung. Burial at Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home. Survived by Bertha Cooper wife daughter Mrs B B Richmond Norman son Curtis Cooper Ada sisters Mrs Willie Roberts and Mrs Miller Dew Ada brothers Renzo and Homer Cooper Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cooper
East Thirteenth
Tishomingo
First Baptist Church
Roy C. McClung
Rosedale
Criswell Funeral Home
Bertha Cooper
B. B. Richmond
Norman
Curtis Cooper
Ada
Willie Roberts
Miller Dew
Renzo
Homer Cooper
Infant Janie McKay Dies. Graveside Service Set
Janie McKay infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C J McKay Stonewall died Sunday night at a local hospital graveside service Monday at 2 30 Eubanks cemetery Rev Vernal King Smith Funeral Home Surviving are the parents a brother Marland Gale and a sister Marie grandmothers Mrs Arvey Smith of Ada and Mrs Mary Anderson of Tupelo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie McKay
C. J. McKay
Stonewall
Eubanks Cemetery
Vernal King
Smith Funeral Home
Marland Gale
Marie
Arvey Smith
Ada
Mary Anderson
Tupelo
Mrs. Martha Hoff Dies After Long Illness in Allen
Martha Jane Black Hoff, born February 2, 1875 in Arkansas, died Tuesday at her home in Allen after an extended illness. She married John W. Hoff in 1906 and was a member of the Allen Church of God. Surviving are her husband, two sons Jim Grayson and William Hoff, daughters Sally Randolph and Willie Wood, sisters S V Douglas and Carrie Watters, and brothers Bob and Elly Black. Funeral arrangements are by Bourland Funeral Home of Allen.
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Martha Jane Black Hoff
Allen
Arkansas
Hoff
Oklahoma
John W. Hoff
Allen Church of God
J. W. Hoff
Jim Grayson
William Hoff
Sally Randolph
California
Willie Wood
Sasalina
S. V. Douglas
Carrie Watters
Salina
Texas
Bob
Elly Black
Bourland Funeral Home
Graduation of Ada LPNs Held at Ada Junior High
Graduation exercises for licensed practical nurses were held Tuesday at Ada Junior High School at 8 p m. Dr W F Dean presented the class and caps were placed by Mrs Elizabeth Handley and Mrs Ruby Beauclair. Dr A R Sugg was the principal speaker.
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Ada Junior High School
W. F. Dean
Elizabeth Handley
R. N
Ruby R. Beauclair
A. R. Sugg
Ola Bolen
Claudia Lorene Caudle
Lois Pearl Coin
Dorothy Coulson
Margaret Cowart
Florence Crisp
Bobbie Jean Dodds
Nina Lee Flowers
Ruby Garriott
Cranzy
Christine Gilmore
Hattie Bell Hays
Beulah Selma Henry
Mattie L. Hickey
Josie Mayaper
Marie Hughey
Bennie Jackson
Patricia Lee Jolly
Ila Nova Jones
Iva Elizabeth Jones
Myrtle Albertha Jordan
Jean Kelly
Sylvia Lockhart
Letha May Mathews
Ira Mae Mitchell
Jimmie E. McNabb
Mary Lucille Painter
Jennie Katheren Parrish
Wanda Raper
Opal
Minnie Reed
Vera Roberts
Ella Audrey Robertson
Lena Rogers
Ola Mae Ryan
Bessie Scarbrough
Leona Fannie Scott
Allene Faye Short
Ophelia Smith
Ollie E. Seybold
Maciel Marie Sorrell
Evelyn Sparkman
Martha Louise Stone
Edith Vida Swindell
Nettie Wilburn
Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferer Seeks Help at Jackson MS
A person with severe rheumatoid arthritis writes that they were bedridden and crippled in nearly every joint. They describe deformed hands and ankles set, claiming wonderful relief after treatment and inviting letters to 2805 Arbor Hills Drive Jackson Mississippi.
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Arbor Hills Drive
P. O
Jackson 7
Mississippi
Etchie and Warrens Visit Tulsa Weekend for Fishing
Mr and Mrs Leonard Etchie with son Edd visited Tulsa to see Mr and Mrs Jim Etchieson and others. They also called on Mr and Mrs Harry Janson in Tulsa and Mr and Mrs Clyde Warren of Muskogee. The group fished at Fort Gibson on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Etchieson
Edd
Tulsa
Jim Etchieson
Harry Johnson
Clyde Warren
Muskogee
Etchieson and Warrens
Fort Gibson
Fairchild Family and Ada Visitor Spend Sunday in Healdton
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fairchild and Mike of Roff and Mrs. Alice Fowler of Ada visited Sunday in Healdton with Mr. and Mrs. Alton Tweedy. Mr. Tweedy is a brother of Mrs. Fairchild and a son of Mrs. Fowler.
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Dale Fairchild
Mike
Roff
Alice Fowler
Ada
Healdton
Alton Tweedy
Mr. Tweedy
Fairchild
Fowler
Robbins visit ties Grand Prairie couples on weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robbins of Grand Prairie Texas spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Medcalf and Mrs. Alva Mae Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Robbins
Grand Prairie
Texas
Alvie Medcalf
Alva Mae Anderson
Stanley Lunsford Returns Home From Ada Hospital
Stanley Lunsford, previously hospitalized at Valley View Hospital in Ada, is back at home. He had been receiving treatment and is now resting after his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Lunsford
Valley View Hospital
Ada
Mrs Velma Griffith Receives News of Mother Illness
Mrs Velma Griffith learned Wednesday that her mother Mrs Stanfield of Ada was very ill with pneumonia at Valley View Hospital. She is now reported somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Griffith
Stanfield
Ada
Valley View Hospital
Darnell Visits Castleberry Relatives in Kansas
Mr and Mrs Bill Darnell of Kansas visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Grover Castleberry over Thursday and Friday. Mrs Darnell is the former Miss Freida Castleberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Darnell
Kansas
Grover Castleberry
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Billy Houser
Charles Price
Latin Future Farmers of America
Oklahoma Ffa Association
Hooser
Price
FFA
Latta High School
Oklahoma A
M. College
Billy Hooser
Texoma Dairymen Association
Hunter Co
Wetumka
Byng High
Roff News
Black
Farm News
Haar St
Reymead Cowen
Bertram
Martha Hoff
G. C. Fish
Lela S. Wier
Trader Mills
North Broadway
Okla
Presswood
Wiscan Ewumber Co
Albert McLaughlin
Pumpkin Center
Calif
Melda Treat
Bakersfield
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