Pontotoc Scouts Shine at District Camporee in Sulphur
About 700 Scouts attended the Pontotoc district Camporee at Platt National Park in Sulphur. Opening campfire featured John Payne and Mar shail Montgomery with Rev. Dale Stent. Star Spangled Banner closed the event. Saturday saw skill events and judging by 160 Explorers. leaders praised the Pontotoc district’s strong showing with numerous troop and patrol scores awarded.
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Arbuckle
Platt Naal Park
Sulphur
John Payne
Marshail Montgomery
Dale Stent
Fitzhugh
Pontotoc
F. W. Haipkemier
C&a
First Christian Church
Patral
Ahloss
Roca
Fitzhugh School
First Methodist Church
Branaal Nazarene Church
Oh Aga Kiwanis Club
Pickett Methodist Church
McLish
First Baptist Church
First Christiain Church
Indians Travel Exile Route of Their Forebears
A Cherokee band traces the Trail of Tears from Cherokee, North Carolina, through Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas to Indian Territory. Led by Vice Chief MacKinny Ross, the group marks burial grounds of ancestors while inviting kin to observe a July re-creation in North Carolina. The journey parallels 1838 exile with 1,009 detachments, wagons, horses, and days of hardship across cold weather and river crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parris
NEA
Cherokee
N. C
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ilinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Cherokee Historical Association
Little Cherokee Band
Oklahoma
Hep
MacKinny Ross
John Ross
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ith Ross
Joseph Washington
Great Smoky Mountains
Athens
Pikesville
McMinnville
Murdreesboro
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Moisture the hidden foe in paint peeling on homes
Moisture is blamed for widespread paint peeling as blistering and curling expose wood rot risk. Surveyed homes show trapped moisture from kitchens baths and laundry drives moisture into walls, with sealed tight buildings unable to breathe. Homeowners consider exhaust fans and attic ventilation while labs and manufacturers rush to curb the moisture menace to protect structures.
Aztec slave trade records price in beans
Historical note records that the Aztec bought and sold enslaved people for 100 racao beans, reflecting economies of labor and currency in pre colonial Mesoamerica.
The versatile stole in summer fashion of New York
A New York fashion note highlights the versatile stole dress as a summer essential. It pairs with sheath or cover up roles, offers sun protection, is dressy for town or after five, and features pockets, trims, and coordinated stoles in lavender cotton and broadcloth options with fitted bodices and tailored belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NEA
Oak Will Fungus Disease Kills Oaks in Eleven States
Oak wilt, a destructive fungus disease, has killed oak trees across eleven states in the United States, prompting alerts to landowners and forestry officials. The spread threatens woodlands, urban trees, and ecosystems, with researchers seeking containment measures and funding for control programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. States
Monkeys Debate Human Descent In Farcical Tale
A satirical fable features a group of monkeys debating the idea that humans descended from their kind. They argue against this rumor, listing alleged human flaws and contrasting behaviors. The piece mocks human vices and the notion of noble ancestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Mes
Kex
Simplified Unit Easy to Install For Lighting
A new screw in lighting unit requires no rewiring or replastering. It installs like a bulb change and suits halls kitchens and dining rooms. The line includes glass bowls for dining rooms lanterns and shades for entrances and porches. It features circuline fluorescent tube options and aims to replace dated fixtures in older homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Gardner
Valley View Admissions and Dismissals Listed
May 14 1851 notices from Valley View list admissions for Mrs Betti MacRobert and others at ADA area with addresses and dependents. Dismissals include Honsley Maye Robinson Edith Stonseypher Pauling Roberts and several Ada residents with boxed addresses and family details.
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Betsi MacRobert
Babs
Ada
Mer
Haiei Owen
Betti
Wilson
Wardville
Calvin Ray Myers
Byng
Ren
Michael Wade Thomas
Mert
Rhoda Bell Gray
Lena Adair
Edith Sarah Elisabeth Stonseypher
Cralgate
Ars
Jean Cradduck
A. Pauling Roberts
East Fourth
Mary Thompton
West Fourteenth
Anna Weaver Jones
Knight Hal
Jessie Arnold
North Broadway
Mary Vinson
Allen
Martha Lou Mauvin
Baer Bor
Worth Highland
Doris Lee Horton
Baby Bow
Centrahoma
Dorothy Gann
East Ninth
Rhubarb and Pineapple Jam and Marmalade Guide
Rhubarb and pineapple combine well for jams and marmalades with seasonal fruits. The article covers using pectin, sugar, and optional add-ins, plus step by step recipes for rhubarb conserve and rhubarb pineapple jam and marmalade. It notes frost effects on strawberries and practical tips for achieving a set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aditm M. Barber
Old World Stones and New Orleans Streets
Old article notes Europe stone ballast used for paving in New Orleans streets when local stones were unavailable. It mentions ships bringing rock ballast to fill gaps, as the harbor region lacked suitable paving rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Europe
New Osbeane
Ada Junior Highfield Trip Reports Wildlife and News Plant Tour
Ada Junior High students in general science conducted a field trip to Smiths Lake, observing snakes, lizards, bugs and geology specimens. The hike lasted six to seven miles each way with rest breaks and new specimens added to last year’s collection. Also toured the Ada News plant, viewing the teletype newsroom, presses, and business and circulation departments under W D Little Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Lake
C. L. Robberson
Wintersmith Park
Ada Junior High School
W. D. Little, Jr
SHS Home EC Has Senior Luncheon
Sulphur area school notes report the homemaking class hosting a luncheon for senior members graduating this year. Miss Mildred Vaughan led the event in the homemaking rooms. Betty Ann Stibel chaired the luncheon committee. Senior attendees included Martha Herryam Henn, Dorothy Hampton, Joann Haney, Nejgia Hassen, Pat Hensley, Anita Helder, Nelda Huffines, Jo Ann Hunter, Reth Keany, Belle Mann, Kesthryn Murphy, and Mary Alice Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Vaughan
Betty Ann Stibe
Martha Herryam Henn
Dorothy Hampton
Joann Haney
Nejgia Hassen
Pat Hensley
Anita Helder
Nelda Huffines
Jo Ann Hunter
Reth Keany
Belle Mann
Kesthryn Murphy
Mary Alice Nichols
Style revue by middle school home making classes
Patrons and visitors are invited to attend Friday at 10:20 when eighth and ninth grade home making students model garments inspired by famous designers. Mrs Pauline Whitsets, their teacher, will lead the program.
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Pauline Whitsets
Danny Khoury Is Party Honoree
Konawa special notes Danny Khoury was honored at a luncheon hosted by his mother Mrs. Dan Khoury at 406 E Main as part of his seventh birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. Maron Khoury and other relatives, with Pamela and Claudia Khurs, Mrs Jack Bell, and David Seminole among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Khoury
Dan Khoury
E. Main
Deery Hopkins
Lynn Austerman
Sharon Cloud
Lennie Love
Mike Good
Maron Khoury
Pamela
Claudia Khurs
Jack Bell
David
L. B. Jones
Frederick boy to be honored at school assembly
Tommy Stone fatally injured in a baseball accident last week will be honored at a Wilson grade school assembly on Thursday. His parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stone will receive the Lions club honor award that the youth was to have received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Okla
Tommy Stone
Wilson Grade
C. E. Stone
Frederick Lions Club
Dr Spencer Will Speak At Bowlegs Commencement
Dr Charles F Spencer president of East Central State college Ada will deliver Bowlegs high school graduating class commencement address H S Emerson superintendent announced The 35 member senior class will receive diplomas in exercises at 8 p m Thursday in the high school auditorium Baccalaureate was at 7 p m Sunday with A L Lowther Oklahoma City executive secretary of the city mission program of the Oklahoma county Baptist Association speaking Members include Morgan Powell president Clifford Bond Glenda Burkhead Betty Barber Bobbie Brewer Gene Brock Bill Browner Juanita Chandler Bill Cooper Bonnie Clymer George Craton Donna Jo Creech Johnny Dixon Donna Duffey Barbara Ervin Bill Gray Don Hare Charlotte Hare Marie Harper Charles Hollingshead Billy Joe Jackson Barbara Majors Kenneth Morgan Louis Melton Joe Newcomb Rosalie Olaham Ray Ore J B Rymer Conner Simmons Eddie Springs Joyce Ann Thares France Van Buren Clary Wills Duttey Donna Duftey Harold Carlile Donna Duffey is valedictorian and Juanita Chandler is auditorian Class sponsors are Mrs Morgen Powell and Mrs Hugh S Emerson.
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OANA
Charles F. Spencer
East Central State College
Ada
Bowlegs
H. S. Emerson
A. L. Lowther
Oklahoma City
City Mission Program
Oklahoma County Baptist Association
Morgan Powel
Clifford Bond
Glenda Burkhead
Betty Barber
Bobbie Brewer
Gene Rock
Bill Browner
Juanita Chandler
Bill Cooper
Bonnie Clymer
George Craton
Donna Jo Creech
Johnny Dixon
Donna Duffey
Barbara Ervin
Bill Gray
Don Hare
Charlotte Hare
Marie Harper
Charles Hollingshead
Billy Joe Jackson
Barbara Majors
Kenneth Morgan
Louis Melton
Joe Newcomb
Rosalie Olaham
Ray Ore
J. B. Rymer
Conner Simmons
Eddie Springs
Joycé Ann Thares
France van Buren
Clary Wills Duttey
Donna Duftey
Harold Carlile
Morgen Powell
Hugh S. Emerson
Bell System reaches millionth stockholder milestone
A Saginaw couple, Brady and Dorothy Denton, became the millionth stockholders of the Bell System by purchasing seven shares of American Telegraph and Telephone stock. Southwestern Bell officials noted the milestone expands ownership to about one in 45 Americans, praising investors who back the system.
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Saginaw
Mich
American Tele E and Telegraph Company
Brady Denton
Dorothy
Self Telephone System
United States
Southwestern Bell
Bell System
E. ¥. Alden
Ada
Alden
Mrs Crenshaw Dies of Sulphur in Oklahoma
Mrs. Lela Bell Crenshaw died at her home 1418 Division in Sulphur at 1 p m after a long illness. Born in Tennessee she moved to Oklahoma and settled near Troy Johnston County before relocating to Sulphur in 1947. Survived by husband Tom A Crenshaw five daughters and a son with brothers and sisters in Texas and Oklahoma services at the Troy schoolhouse with Dunn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements burial at Troy cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Bell Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Troy
Johnston County
Tom A. Crenshaw
Raymond Taylor
Mill Creek
Clarence Lee
Maywood
Calif
Edwin Draper
Oklahoma City
Francis Miller
Mia
Harold Johnson
T.C. Crenshaw
W. T. Black
Abbie Gallemore
San Angelo
Texas
Troy School
Joe Kirk
Troy Cemetery
Dunn Funeral Home
Sea
India Plans Big Paper Output
India aims to reach near self sufficiency in paper production within two years as mills expand and new units are built. Meetings with the National Planning Commission revealed plans to expand six existing mills and add four new ones, lifting total capacity to about 180000 tons annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
National Planning Commission
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Farmington
Rolla
Springfield
Indian Territory
Jim Chandler
National Asse
Epstom
NEA Service
Toledo
Ohio
George B. Watkins
Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Co
Federal Communications Comision
By Gaile Bugas
NEA Statt Wrier
Jet Davis
Korea
Ste. Eugene L. Bursi
Nashville, Tenn
Southland
England
Valley View
Carla Faye Frye
Arta
John T. Howard
Genera Delivery
Wilbur P. Lee
West Severteenth
J. D. Millsap
Honna
Lisse Sanders
West
Vere
Junioe
Lawton
Lids
H. P. Sorenton
Copenhagen
Denmark
Marshall Flan Organization
Renfro Herndon
Mudis-visual Ds
SHS
America
Military Air Transport Service
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Dr. Spencer
Bell Telephone Co
Michigan
U. S
Norman
Oxia
Thurman Graham
Lake Texoma
Graham
Reynolds Lake
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