A New Approach by Carl Albert on Decentralizing Industry
The Ada newspaper reports on U.S. Representative Carl Albert addressing Byng School about decentralizing industry. He argues rural sites offer cheaper land, stable labor, and community ties, while noting modern roads enable easier access to markets and potential relocation of manufacturing vs offices.
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House
Carl Albert
Byng
Albert
Bec
Oklahoma
Wild West
Francis
Tinker Field
Oklahoma Cty
The Promise and Limits of Insurance Binders
A binder offers temporary coverage while a policy is processed but courts require essential terms to be inferred with reasonable accuracy. A case shows a $10,000 per accident limit may be read into a binder, while omissions or false statements can undermine the contract and cancellation remains possible for misrepresentation.
The Crooked Stick and the Preacher of Ecclesiastes
Lawrence Walthouse argues the Preacher’s pessimism has value as a counterweight to unchecked optimism. He frames Ecclesiastes as a tool to challenge complacency and reveal corruption, urging realism about life's vanity and the need for reform.
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Ecclesiastes
God
Why We Say Early Change In Television Channel Names
When television debuted the original stations used radio style call signs ending with two letters. The public later called them channels and dropped the full term for television. The shift shows how language adapts as new media emerge.
Dog encounters and small town tales mix with school notes
A rambler recalls dog encounters that left him wary of rural watchdogs and shares a humorous tasting of rural life. The piece then shifts to local school trips and church notices detailing May and April activities, graduations, a hootenanny and maternal accolades.
Why I Went to Heathen People
A returned missionary recalls passing a house with curtains close to a gas flame and a blaze caused by neglecting to warn others. He explains that despite no invitation, he recognized a danger and acted to warn them about the fire of sin without disturbing their peace.
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Ambassador of Christ
Christ
Monsoon season prompts boat borrow plea
Jesse by Mrs. Colletta Mathis notes heavy rains and flooded areas trapping residents in the bottoms. The writer asks if anyone has a boat to loan to reach Fittstown and obtain news.
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Coletta Mathis
Fittstown
Family trip to Houston includes battleship visit
Mr and Mrs Mearl Greagory and their two boys traveled to Houston on Friday. They toured the battleship Texas and visited the beach. Their daughter in law Mrs Archie Greagory underwent surgery May 7 and the couple brought their two grandsons home for a couple of weeks.
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Mearl Greagory
Houston
Tex
Battleship
Texas
Archie Greagory
Mrs Coletta Mathis Attends Frisco Homemakers Club
Mrs Coletta Mathis attended the extension homemakers club meeting in Frisco on Thursday.
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Coletta Mathis
Extension Homemakers Club
Frisco
Jewelry party hosted at Lou Griffin home
Mrs. Lou Griffin hosted a jewelry party at her home on Thursday with guests Mrs. Cornell Hodge Mrs. Jana Hunt Mrs. Bobbie Christian Mrs. Pauline Humphers Mrs. Coletta Mathis and David.
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Lou Griffin
Cornell Hodge
Jana Hunt
Bobbie Christian
Pauline Humphers
Coletta Mathis and
David
Peggy Ann Christian Birthday Party at Home
Mr and Mrs Roy Christian honored their daughter Peggy Ann with a birthday party at home on her 14th birthday May 8. Refreshments included cake ice cream Cokes candy and peanuts for Marty Harper Don Preather Judy Preather Mr and Mrs Alex Britton Derby Britton Linda Mike and Jerry Christian and the honoree.
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Roy Christian
Peggy Ann
Marty Harper
Don Preather
Judy Preather
Alex Britton
Derby Britton
Linda
Mike and
Jerry Christian
Sunday Guests at Whittington Home Include Adams and Phillips
Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Whittington's house included Mr. and Mrs. Leon Adams, Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Francis, Mrs. Jerry Kelley and daughters, Francis, Mrs. Joyce Davis and son, Ada, and Mrs. Curtis Whittington and children from Frisco.
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W. W. Whittington
Leon Adams
Francis
Phillips
Jerry Kelley
Joyce Davis
Ada
Curtis Whittington
Frisco
Winton Family Welcomes New Granddaughter Lee Ann
Mr and Mrs W E Winton announce the birth of a granddaughter on March 9 naming her Lee Ann. Parents are Mr and Mrs Joe Winton of Ada. Guests include Mr and Mrs W N Basinger of Healdton and Gene Johnson of Oklahoma City visiting Ada.
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W. E. Winton
Lee Ann
Joe Winton
Ada
W. N. Basinger
Healdton
Gene Johnson
Oklahoma City
Winton
Wiley Winton
Julie
Tonie
Wintons
Mothers Day Visit Ties Humphers Families Across Cities
Mr and Mrs Eldon Humph ers Ada and Mrs Ruth Kee and daughter Oklahoma City spent Mother's Day with their parents Mr and Mrs E O Humphers.
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Eldon Humphers
Ada
Ruth Kee
Oklahoma City
E. O. Humphers
Fox Wolf Hunters Meet At Nixon Chapel Event
Elmer Newberry and Bill Mathis attended the fox wolf hunters meeting at Nixon Chapel Friday. Fred and Frank Newberry spent Thursday night there and entered their dogs in the wolf race Friday morning.
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Elmer Newberry
Bill Mathis
Nixon Chapel
Fred
Frank Newberry
Stonewall TOPS Diet Club Formed at Mrs Christian’s Home
A diet club named Stonewall TOPS gathered Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Bobbie Christian. Members present included Mrs. Christian, Mrs. Leona Britton, Linda Bolen, Mrs. Thelma Tonie, Mrs. Lou Ganus, Mrs. Edith McNutt and Mrs. Lavonda Johnson.
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Bobbie Christian
Christian
Leona Britton
Linda Bolen
Thelma Tonie
Lou Ganus
Edith McNutt
Lavonda Johnson
Last rites held for Mrs Myrtle Truitt at First Baptist Church
Mrs Myrtle Truitt aged 57 died recently and services were led May 10 by Rev James Kinney and Rev David Fry at the First Baptist Church. Survivors include husband Charley and children Wayne of Wilburton and Charline Pickins of Stonewall. Burial followed at Stonewall Cemetery.
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Myrtle Truitt
First Baptist Church
James Kinney
David Fry
Charley Truitt
Wayne
Wilburton
Charline Pickins
Stonewall
Stonewall Cemetery
First Baptist Nita Sodeman Circle Meets at Newell Home
The Nita Sodeman Circle of the First Baptist Church gathered Tuesday at Mrs. G L Newell's residence for their regular meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Gene Winton Mrs. E O Humph ers Mrs. G L Newell Nancy Newell and Ann Miller.
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Nita Sodeman
The
First Baptist Church
G. L. Newell
Gene Winton
E. 0. Humphers
Nancy Newell
Ann Miller
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Myrtle Truitt
Mrs Julia Kifer of Pleasant Hill and Mrs Lois Newell attended the funeral of Mrs Myrtle Truitt. Mrs Newell helped prepare the family dinner at the home of Mrs Charline Pickins.
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Julia Kifer
Pleasant Hill
Lois Newell
Myrtle Truitt
Newell
Charline Pickins
Ada Church Plans Revival at College Heights Baptist
The College Heights Baptist Church at 925 E. 7th will host a revival starting Sunday and running through May 26. Rev. L. M. Sheffield will be evangelist with daily services at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m.
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College Heights Baptist Church
E. 7Th
L. M. Sheffield
News Classified Acts Ad Line
Classified notice advertises buy sell and trade services with a contact phone number 332-4433 for local listings and exchanges.
Church Attendance Totals Noted for Sunday
The Church of Christ reported 76 present with 20 visitors and the Nazarene Church logged 27 in attendance with 1 visitor. A potted plant was presented to the old.
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First Baptist Church
Robin Granger
Coletta Mathis
Ille Lowman
Linda Granger
Assembly of God
Blankenship
Pat Blevins
Sadler
Church of Christ
The
Nazarene Church
Sivayadi Foon The Herd By CONNIE NELSON
Poem by Connie Nelson titled Sivayadi Foon The Herd explores second chances and self improvement. It encourages gratitude for support, effort to change, and learning from daily experiences while sharing quick quips about planning and finances.
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Sivayadi Foon the Herd
Connie Nelson
City folk and a pig priced for secondhand value
A city family moved to the country and bought a pig for ten dollars to dispose of garbage. When they returned to the city they debated a fair resale price, estimating six months of use at about $1.59.
Overworked Doctor Becomes Bank Robber Then Quits
A physician overwhelmed by work abandoned medicine and turned to robbery but could not read his own stick-up notes, ending his criminal spree.
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