Farmers in Coal gate form Clear Boggy conservancy district
A Coalgate meeting by farmers and ranchers organizes a Clear Boggy watershed conservancy district to apply upstream flood control and explore irrigation. The piece connects flood control water conservation democracy and citizen self government reflecting on the American founding spirit and local participation. It ends with a You Cant Win Department note from A&M College about dirty eggs spoiling faster than clean ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
United States
America
New England
Ada
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
A&m College
New Believers and a Mixed Church Shape Antioch Role
The Antioch church faced growth pains in a pagan trade hub. Barnabas recruited Saul from Tarsus to lead a diverse fellowship, showing leadership is crucial for a growing church. Garnishments overview explains wage seizures and exemptions, emphasizing employer duties and automatic protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch
C. R. Erdman
Jerusalem
Barnabas
Tarsus
Cilicia
Saul
Don’t Can Foods Without Proper Boiling Says Health Warning
A rural California tale warns of botulinus poison from home canned string beans. Mrs. farmer canned beans in an open kettle with loose caps for two hours then sealed them. Eating them led to botulism in two hogs and 23 chickens, prompting four morals on boiling and cautious canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madera County
Calif
Marriages in Roff: Robbie Dal Sherrell and Betty Frances Moss
The Tuesday News notes the marriage of Robbie Dal Sherrell 20 of Roff to Betty Frances Moss 18 of Roff. The paper corrects the Moss surname from Moore in the earlier edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Dal Sherrell
Roff
Betty Frances Moss
the News
Moore
Safe electrical outlets for homes and toddlers
The passage notes open electric outlets pose danger to toddlers. It recommends plastic safety plates with spring shut disks and suggests placing outlets in safe locations or using covers when not in use, especially in new homes.
Myers Seeks County Commissioner Post on Road Build Plan
Holida Myers, long time resident of Egypt and Sun shine, runs for County Commissioner District 3 promising permanent bridges and culverts, road dustproofing, and use of state and federal funds. He highlights service on local election boards, past farming success, and commitment to jobs, training, and efficient project funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holida Myers
Myers
Egypt
Sunshine
Mr. Myers
Pontotoc County
Community awards tallied at Vaness ceremonies
Curtis Coffey earned a perfect attendance certificate and a Murray A&M College scholarship. June Webster received a Danforth Foundation award and Oklahoma Honor Society certificate while ranking in the top ten percent. Others in the upper ten included Laquita Coffey, Peggy Heimer, and Joyce Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness
Curtis Coffey
Murray A&m College
Tishomingo
June Webster
Danforth Foundation
June
Oklahoma Honor Society
Laquita Coffey
Peggy Heimer
Joyce Jones
Sue Wyckoff
Madeline Heimer
Wanda Thurman
Peggy
Ada visitors share Wednesday night with Vandegriffs
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd and Janice and Kay attended a visit with Mrs. Newt Berry Bertha and Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. Madeline and Peggy. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vandegriff and Karen of Ada visited Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vandegriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Floyd
Janice
Kay
Newt Berry
Bertha
Matt Heimer Jr
Madeline
Peggy
Norman Vandegriff
Karen of
Ada
J. R. Vandegriff
Vandegriff Family Hosts Mother's Day Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vandegriff welcomed sons and families for Mother's Day. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vandegriff and Karen of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Norell Vandegriff, Marie, Tommy, Wanda and Gerald Thurman, and Mr. Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Vandegriff
Norman Vandegriff
Karen
Ada
Norell Vandegriff
Marie
Tommy
Wanda
Gerald Thurman
Reid
Girls Ready for School as Summer Ends
Students prepare for the new term while many youngsters head toward classes. The mood hints at hopeful anticipation for learning and daily routines resuming after vacation.
Weekend Visit Across Families From Ada to Roff
Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd Jr Kay and Janice visited during the weekend with Mr and Mrs Gilstrap of Ada and Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd Sr of Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Floyd Jr
Kay
Janice
Gilstrap
Ada
Charles Floyd Sr
Roff
Frankie Woodley Secures Job in Albuquerque During Visit
Miss Frankie Woodley daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Woodley secured a position in Albuquerque New Mexico while visiting with her parents. Frankie graduates Vanessa High School this term but did not take the senior trip due to work commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Woodley
J. F. Woodley
Albuquerque
N. M
Frankie
Vaness High School
Picnic trip to Sulphur with Vaness grade school group
Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. and Kay along with Mrs. Arthur Coffey and Mrs. Matt Heimer Jr. joined a mothers’ group for a school picnic to Sulphur with Vaness grade school children and teachers last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Floyd Jr
Kay
Arthur Coffey
Matt Heimer Jr
Vaness Grade
Mrs Lillie Mae Webster Mentioned in Local Notices
Mrs Lillie Mae Webster appears in a brief local notice alongside Mrs Otis Coffey and Mrs Pinkie Evans in community records. The text provides names without further context or dates.
Berry Family Visit Brings Lee Jones and Party to Newt Berry Home
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones Joyce and Boyce and Grammar spent Sunday with Mrs. Jones mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Newt Berry and sister Miss Bertha Berry at the Berry home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jones
Joyce and Boyce and Grammar
Weekend visits and social gatherings detailed in local notes
Thursday night visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephens and Mrs. Thelma Perriman. Wednesday calls joined Mrs. Wylie Webster and Mrs. Lille Mae Webster. Baldwin Park visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bill Craig and aunt stayed with John Ray and John E. Oklahoma City guests Linda, Louise, and George visited Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wylie Webster
J. H. Stephens
T. Bumpas
Miles Kimmel Sr
Wylie Webster
Lille Mae Webster
Bill Craig
Carl Coffey
Linda
Louise
George
Oklahoma City
Thelma Perriman
Sue Wyckoff
Arthur Coffey
Laquita
Betty Wells
Heimer couple buys Hen Singer place in Stratford
Mr and Mrs Clarence Heimer of Stratford have purchased the Hen singer property. They are finishing a large concrete block house begun years ago and plan to move in after the school term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Heimer
Stratford
Hensinger Place
Heimers
Local Social Visit Across Muskogee and Ada Families
Roy Cantwell and Matt Heimer Jr visited Muskogee residents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wright and Andrew alongside Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coffey. The visit included Mrs. Thelma Perriman Sue Wyc koff and John E. Ray meeting Mr. and Mrs. Otis Coffey and Mrs. Pinkie Evans on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wright
Andrew
Muskogee
Edward Coffey
Ada
Thelma Perriman
Sue Wyckoff
John E. Ray
Otis Coffey
Pinkie Evans
Coffeys Visit Thelma Perriman On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Edward Coffey spent part of Sunday with her mother Mrs Thelma Perriman in a brief family outing that highlighted a quiet weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Coffey
Thelma Perriman
Cantwell Family Gathering At Elmore City Reach
Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell hosted a family weekend with their children and grandchildren. Attending were Mr and Mrs Maurice Cantwell and Karen and Wayne of Elmore City, Mr and Mrs Leroy Cantwell and Sharon, and Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell with Roxie, Mary Lou and Lynnwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Davis
Gustina of
Chickasha
Roy Cantwell
Roxie
Mary Lou
Lynnwood
Maurice Cantwell
Karen
Wayne
Elmore City
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon
Weekend Visitors And New TV News In Roy Cant Well Home
Other visitors in the Roy Cant well home during the weekend included Mr and Mrs Pete Summers and Mack, Mrs J H Stephens, Alva Johnson, Marley Clay and Gerbert and Clarence Heimer. Mr and Mrs Ezra Hunt and family acquired a new television set. Mrs J H Stephens spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Sarah Stephens and sister Mrs Thena Goodpasture in Ada. Mrs J H Stephens had a telephone chat with her parents Mr and Mrs D A Channell in Lemon Grove California Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cantwell
Pete Summers
Mack
J. H. Stephens
Alva Johnson
Marley Clay
Gerbert
Clarence Heimer
Ezra Hunt
Sarah Stephens
Thena Goodpasture
Ada
D. A. Channell
Lemon Grove
Calif
Visitors Call on Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Clayton Bishop visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McIlroy
Mrs
Clayton Bishop
Lloyd MclIiroy
Shawnee Woman Visits Fort Worth Relative Friday Morning
Mrs. Cynthia Evans of Shawnee and her Ft. Worth sister visited Mrs. Otis Coffey and Mrs. Pinkie Evans Friday morning, sharing time in a casual call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Evans
Shawnee
Ft. Worth
Tex
Otis Coffey
Pinkie Evans
McCullars Host Visitors On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar welcomed Mr and Mrs W E McCullar and their family Sunday Stephanie and Anita joined them. Miles Kimmel Sr and his daughter B F Gurley and Mrs Dude Fennell visited with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auti McCullar
Stephanie
Anita
W. E. McCullar
Miles Kimmel Sr
B. F. Gurley
Dude Fennell
Vaness Seniors Curtis Coffey and June Webster Return
Curtis Coffey and June Webster arrived Monday from the Vaness senior trip to Galveston Texas. They were sunburned but said they had a wonderful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Coffey
June Webster
Vaness
Galveston
Tex
Latta Family Visit Spans Sunday Night
Mr. and Mrs. Arden Coffey and Carolyn Sue Dewayne and Sam my of Latta visited Sunday night with Mrs. Lillie Mae Webster and Wylie, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coffey and Laquita and Mrs. Betty Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Coffey
Carolyn Sue
Dewayne and
Sammy
Latta
Arthur Coffey
Laquita
Betty Wells
Lillie Mae Webster
Wylie
Mr and Mrs J H Stephens Visit Otis Coffey Home
Mr and Mrs J H Stephens were visitors in the Otis Coffey home Monday night. Refreshments of cookies coffee and pop were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McIlroy
J. H. Stephens
Otis Coffey
Kelley Families Visit. Oklahoma City Pair Attends Church
Mr and Mrs J Kelley of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Cletus Kelley and family. Mrs J Kelley attended Sunday morning church services in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kelley
Oklahoma City
Cletus Kelley
Greater returns for amount invested Ada NEWS Want Ads
Ada NEWS reports on returns that justify ad investments. Local merchants push value and visibility through classified ads while readers compare pricing and reach across sections. The piece highlights cost efficiency and measurable audience impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Summers Chapel Guests Dine With Dell Robinsons
Rev and Mrs Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests with the Dell Robinsons. Helen Kendall notes the social visit at Summers Chapel in the community column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kendall
Scott Jones
Dell Robinsons
George Wright Installs Electric Water Pump for Modern Home
George Wright upgrades his house with an electric water pump to modernize living amenities. The installation aims to improve efficiency and convenience at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wright
Denver residents plan California trip for several months
Lennie Brendle of Denver called on Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Light Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ellis and their daughter, Mrs. Raymond Teel and Mr. Teel, left Saturday for California to be gone several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennie Brendle
Denver, Colo
Mrs
E. H. Light
Julius Ellis
Raymond Teel
Mr. Teel
California
School Makes Special Day With Trips And Games
On Friday the fifth through eighth grades visited Sulphur while the younger children stayed at school for a special lunch and a softball game. Mothers joined field day events, including spectators Margaret Shackelford Colby Nelson Ann Wilson Clarita Gray and Marie Welch. Other visitors included Ambrose Wood Stratford and Loy Wood with Kate Wood on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Shackelford
Colby Nelson
Ann Wilson
Clarita Gray
Marie Welch
Sulphur
Betty Lou Heaps
Lou Wood
Mildred Pannell
Dorothy Jo Shaw
Junior Northam
Dwight Megee
Social Visit Noted In Tuesday Afternoon Call
Mrs Johnny Qualls, Sarah Jane Robinson and Dessie Light called on Mrs Dorothy Terry Tuesday afternoon in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Qualls
Sarah Jane Robinson
Dessie Light
Dorothy Terry
Mothers Day Family Gathered By Mrs Impson Anderson
Mrs Impson Anderson celebrated Mothers Day with her children and grandchildren including Aubrey Rutherford Teddy and Carel Ann, Mrs Betty Lou Heaps Patsy, and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rutherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impson Anderson
Aubrey
Rutherford
Teddy
Carel Ann
Betty Lou Heaps
Patsy
Jimmy Rutherford
Beatty Family Weekend Guests of the Robinsons
Mr and Mrs James Beatty and their children were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Dell Robinson, sharing time at the Robinson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beatty
Dell Robinson
Eighth Grade Graduation Program at Schoolhouse
The eighth grade class, including Nora Shackelford James Parnell Stanley Brown Jimmy Megee Michael Thomas and Jimmy, held a commencement program Tuesday night at the schoolhouse. It featured processional invocations salutatory address class poem history will and prophecy songs and selections, diplomas and awards presentation, and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Shackelford
James Parnell
Stanley Brown
Jimmy Megee
Michael Thomas
Jimmy Wood
Veira Underhill
E. L. Wilson
James Pannell
Weldon Wood
J. D. Unhill
Also Mentioned on This Page
ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
W. L. Knickmeyer
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Okla
ADA Evening News
Kenneth J. Foreman
Dr. Foreman
Palestine Church
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Community Press Service
John White
County Health Department
Oklahoma Bar Association
Myers Says
John Ray
John E
Lightning Ridge
Laquita and
Curtis
Sue
Joyce and Boyce
Mrs. Otis Coffey
Mr. Heimer
W. M. Broadrick
Wick
Adair Ray Goodwin
Holida Myers Rae Thompson
J. W. Huff
Claude V. Thompson Gene M. Lung
Sam Dew Virgil Hunt
Norman C. Mitchell Harold R. Bizzell
Edgar Monroe
Goins
Bob Austell
George R. Collins
Trader Mills
North Broadway
Roy Cantwell and
Tuckers
Paul Tucker
Paula
M. R. Tucker
Lee Tucker
D. B. Robinson
Mrs. Ode Franks
Oil Center
Kate Wood
Ambrose Wood
Loy Wood
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!