Cleaning ethics and Oklahoma campaigns mix in a quirky column
An editorial muses on the value of cleanliness in homes and workplaces and its links to civilization while shifting to Oklahoma's upcoming biennial elections. It notes a crowded race in the governor’s contest, predicts broader candidate participation, and mentions Ada, civic projects, and local business moves as part of a sprawling regional snapshot.
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Russia
America
Oklahoma
Jong
Oklahoma City
Tulsa-Muskogee
Dixie Gilmer
Ada
Salvation Army
Blue Bell
Tom A. Thomas, Jr
Jimmie C. Thomas
Europe
Ray Rowton
Valley View Hospital
Earl Parker
North Broadway
George R Collins for District 2 County Commissioner
George R Collins announces his candidacy for County Commissioner District 2 in the Democratic primary July 1. A former state representative, he cites experience and vows to accept federal road money with a 80 50 match, push permanent roads through federal design, buy gravel locally to save costs, and focus on efficient county management.
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George R. Collins
Me. Collins
House of Representatives
Collins
Savaller
Highway 12
Eighteenth Street
Ada
Colling
Roff 4-H Club Holds Achievement Night Honors Members
The Roff Home Demonstration Club hosted an achievement night at the school auditorium honoring 4-H members and mothers. Mike Lucas, 4-H club president, led reports, demonstrations, and a dress revue while county agents and parents attended. certificates were awarded to standout members and three club mothers.
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Roff HD Club
Roff
Rolf
Harold Davis
Irs
Davis
Mike Lucas
Mike
Betty Davis
Margaret Taylor
Barbara Taylor
Kansas City Star
Shirley Griffith
Carol Howell
Sandra Graig
Nancy Gorse
Nora Stinson
Janis King
Harold Swink
Tommy Files
Louis Valliver
James Lucas
Richard Wayne Swink
Bobby Burrow
Mary Jo Hudson
Mary Lou Huddleston
Panny Teel
Floyd Burrow
Judy Williams
Carni Dearman
Shirley Stinson
Nancy Goree
Reta Willams
Martha Lynn Herrion
Kathleen Harris
Rudena Scott
Pat Phillips
Sandra Bracher
Carol Dearman
Lucy
Local Candidate Seeks County Commissioner Post
The speaker vows lifelong county ties and public service aim to be the best county official yet. He pledges active work for friends and confidence in victory, signaling intent to enter the race following political announcements.
Oklahoma Medical Research Funds Drive Expands
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation launches its fifth annual Memorial mailing to 355000 residents in 25 cities, aiming to raise over 30000 for operating expenses. Dr George L Cross chairs the effort with six new cards for get well wishes Christmas remembrance memory of a deceased wedding anniversary blessing and birthdays. Volunteer Women’s Service Corps of 19 Oklahoma City ladies coordinate envelope addressing and mailing under Mrs Clarence Faine to mobilize local leadership.
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University of Oklahoma
Ugh Payne
Foundation
Women’s Service Corps
Oklahoma City
Clarence Faine
Divorce granted of Phyllis Lillard from Wayne Lillard
Divorce granted to Phyllis Lillard from Wayne Lillard. Court records show the plaintiff secured the dissolution of the marriage.
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Phyllis Lillard
Wayne Lillard
Ada Livestock Auction Reports Steady Cattle Market
Ada Livestock Auction reports 600 head of cattle and 75 hogs sold Tuesday with the market steady on cattle. Cattle prices ranged from 13.00 to 22.00 for various cow and bull categories, stocker and feeder classes up to 36.00 for high grade calves, and dairy calves 17.00 to 20.00. Hog buyers paid 20.00 to 21.00 for butcher hogs, 17.00 to 19.00 for sows, and 18.00 to 22.00 for pigs, with overall receipts totaling 600 cattle and 75 hogs.
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Ada Livestock Auction, Inc
Seniors of OCW Recall Procter as Grad Speaker
Dr. C. Dan Procter now in Houston will give the May 7 commencement address for Oklahoma College for Women graduating seniors. Procter, formerly OCW president, resigned in February after 14 and a half years. He grew up in Ada and held roles in Ada Public Schools and Rotary, with notable service to Boy Scouts DeMolay and Girl Scouts.
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Houston
Oklahoma College For Women
Procter
OCW
Ada
Ada High School
East Central State College
A. Linscheid
Ada Public Schools
Rotary
Christian Churches of Oklahoma
Boy Scouts
de- Molay
Girl Scouts
Austell seeks reelection to District 2 County Commission
Bob Austell, District 2 county commissioner, announces his candidacy for reelection on his record. He cites road improvements, drainage, farm-to-market road projects, courthouse upkeep including an elevator, and steady management of county finances as key achievements to continue. He blends accessibility with districtwide duty, urging residents to review courthouse records and road conditions.
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Bob Austell
State Highway Department
Austell
Nas
Pol. Ann
State Senate Candidate and County Officers Listed
Political announcements list Buck Cartwright for State Senator District 23 along with county attorney Billy J. Stafford and county commissioner candidates Bob Austell Orville T. Maxey Impson Anderson George R Collins and sheriff WLM Breadrick in a local race notice.
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Orville T. Maxey
Impson Anderson
George R Collins —— Sheriff
WLM
Biw Breadrick
Maxey Enters Race for County Commissioner District 2
Orville Maxey a longtime county farmer and rancher announced his bid for County Commissioner District 2. He highlighted road and bridge improvements, larger bridges, expanded blacktop, and cooperation with fellow commissioners, churches, and schools, aiming for progress in local government.
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Poi
Ann
Marriages listed for three couples in regional notices
Felix Crow aged 66 of Hobart and Ada Griffin 69 of Stonewall marry. Darrell Purser 32 of Russellville Arkansas wed Jonancy Barton 21 of Russellville Arkansas. Harold Tate 25 of Allen marries Charlotte Rowsey 18 of Allen.
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Felix Crow
Hobart
Ada Griffin
Stonewall
Darrell Purser
Russellville
Ark
Jo Ancy Barton
Harold Tate
Allen
Charliotte Rowsey
Ada attorney Billy J. Stafford seeks county attorney post
Ada attorney Billy J. Stafford announced his candidacy for county attorney. Born October 25 1929 in Stratford Oklahoma he rose from Stratford High to OU earning a government degree in 1951 and a law degree in 1936 after service as a U S Air Force lieutenant. He has practiced in Ada and sits in room 990 Cummings Building and attends Church of Christ.
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Billy J. Stafford
Ada
Stafford
Stratford
Oklahoma
Garvin County
C. F. Stafford
Severa
Marshall Fitts
Stratford High School
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Law School
Air Force
Hokkaido
School of Law
Robert
Kerr
U. S. Senate
Senate
Cummings Building
Church of Christ
Stafford seeks Pontotoc County attorney post in Ada
The candidate, a Little Rock native and son of Hall of Famer Bill Dickey, is unmarried and engaged to Violet Dickey. He lists active affiliations with Elks Legion Veterans groups and Masons, DA V and AmoVets. He pledges a fair, cooperative administration and strict law enforcement if elected.
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Stafford
Ada
Pontotoc
Pol
Pontotoc County Urges U S Savings Bond purchases
Pontotoc County promotes buying U S Savings Bonds as Oklahoma leads early 1958 sales. Ralph Hays, county chairman, notes $18,557,350 in E and H bonds bought in Q1, 1958, surpassing last year's first quarter by about $3 million. Local residents bought $175,741 toward a county goal of $605,000.
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Oklahoma
Ralph Hays
U. S. Savings Bonds
Pontotac County
Portotec County
Hog Sale Aims To Boost Regional Pork Production Increases Expected
The sale sponsors expect the project to raise hog production and cash farm income in the Tupelo Latta area. Breeders such as Gordon E. Parnell and Carl West among others anticipate higher output after the next sale with several breeders already pledging larger future production.
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Gordon E. Parnell
Tupelo
Carl West
Francis
K. D. "Hoot" Gibson
Oklahomeca City
Rerbert Cooper
Latta
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