Goals for Ada agriculture committee need concrete plans
A Ada Chamber of Commerce committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs faces the same issue: lofty goals without specifics. The piece urges moving from broad aims to concrete programs, citing past Ada industry attraction efforts and local beef and hay production as models for attainable, actionable steps.
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Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Don Williams
Ada
AIDC
Science and Natural Resources Foundation
Tishomingo
Holdenville
Murray
Worship at 10 45 Sunday morning a public testimony
The devotional urges that church attendance is a public act of faith and confession. It argues worship is planned, visible, and transformative, with believers confessing sin and seeking renewal through the mercy seat of God.
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Heavenly Father
Christian Fellowship
Peoople
Memorial Day Respect for Rural Cemetery Keepers
Next Thursday is Memorial Day and the nation pauses to honor the dead. The article thanks dedicated individuals who maintain rural cemeteries, noting they often fund efforts personally and invest many hours to keep sites beautiful for the special day.
Kirby to Represent Pontotoc in State Road-E-O
William Glen Kirby a 16 year old Ada student will represent Pontotoc County at the state Jaycee Road-e-O in Bartlesville. He won the county event and will compete against other first place winners. Savings bonds will be awarded to winners. Kirby is the son of Mr and Mrs W C Kirby Route 3 Ada.
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William Glen Kirby
Byag
Pontotoc County
Kirby
W. C. Kirby
Ada
Bartlesville
Ken Moran
Young Kirby
Moran
Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce
Konawa Schools Close Monday Promotion Exercises Set
Konawa closes the 1962-63 term Monday at 10 a.m. Ninth graders will hear a salutatory address by Jack Shero after invocation by Rev. Jim Wheeler. Valedictorian Donna Collins will speak, with Bob Brown presenting certificates. Report cards and grade slips distributed after the exercises.
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Konawa
Jack Shero
Jim Wheeler
First Methodist Church
Donna Collins
Bob Brown
Rosser Found Guilty on Reckless Driving Charge
Bud Benson Rosser was found guilty in County Court Friday of reckless driving replacing an earlier report of driving while intoxicated. He was fined $100 plus costs after pleading innocent and waiving a jury trial. The charge was reduced from the earlier DUI allegation.
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Bud Benson Rosser
Rosser
Traffic Lifesavers Oklahoma Point System Q&A
A public notice presents a Q and A on highway safety and Oklahoma traffic laws. It states one point is added for an accident under the point system, a warning ticket earns one point, and a first offense DUI can bring ten days to one year in jail and a fine up to 500 dollars, with license revocation on final conviction.
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Oklahoma
Wild Turkey Nesting In Oklahoma Needs Citizens Help
Oklahoma citizens urged to avoid disturbing nesting eastern wild turkeys as the state Wildlife Conservation Department expands releases across 30 eastern and central counties. Foreman Carlisle said nesting success hinges on hunter and public cooperation in areas where turkeys were released last fall. Counties listed include Adair Carter Pontotoc Bryan Atoka McCurtain Pushmataha and others.
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Oklahoma
State Wildlife Conservation Department
Carlisle
Wildlife Department
Adair
Carter
Pontotoc
Bryan
Atoka
McCurtain
Pushmataha
Latimer
Haskell
McIntosh
Hughes
Okfuskee
Lincoln
Payne
Creek
Okmulgee
Muskogee
Sequoyah
Cherokee
Wagoner
Delaware
Mayes
Craig
Ottawa
Nowata
Osage
Pawnee
Rogers
LeFlore
Ada JP's Enjoy Quiet Weekend in Justice Courts
Justice of the Peace courts reported a quiet weekend with three charges. In Bert Ratliff's court Ernest M. Callis of Sulphur faced a failure to exchange accident information charge. In Joe Beck's court Daniel Oliver Baker of Ada was charged with driving left of center and George Ada with disturbance of the peace.
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Justice of the Peace
Going Barefoot into Summer Joy and Change
A reflective piece recalls the awakening of summer from barefoot childhood memories. It contrasts fresh landscapes with changing self perception, urging a fresh view of beauty and progress while exploring the thrill of youth and civic action.
Water access drives farming value and profitability
A regional farming expert argues water availability and cost are crucial when pricing land. He notes well depth and pumping costs affect investment, and even strong wells may not raise sale price beyond amortized value. Groundwater at economical depths greatly enhances farm viability.
Legislature nears end as party tensions rise
With weeks left in the biennial session the state legislature faces hard decisions. Enmities and friendships run high as Democrats plan potential gubernatorial bids while the first Republican governor steers the final acts.
Stampede of Cattle Sends Ada Police on Wild Ride
Ada police corral a herd of 50 cattle that bolted from the Ada Livestock Auction just after midnight. Officers herded the cattle by car and on foot to the west Ada sale barn area, with seven still unaccounted for by Thursday noon. Sherwood O Neal, auction manager, urged residents to report sightings for prompt return.
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Ada
Fifth and
Ash
Sherwood O’neal
O’neal
The U S Marshal and Federal Court Service
A column explains the role of the U S marshal and deputies in enforcing federal court orders. They issue arrests on federal warrants, serve papers, subpoena witnesses, summon jurors, seize property, and manage funds for judges and prisoners. The marshal holds federal prisoners in local jails and maintains a small lockup for short holds.
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U. S
United States
Department of Justice
West
Oklahoma Bar Association
Homey comforts and memories in a lyrical reminiscence
A column blends domestic imagery and school life with lines about warmth, fires, candles, cakes, flowers, and the small joys of home. It interweaves a dean’s accusation with a student’s sly reply, ending with a reflective note about youth as opportunity.
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Wizards of
OHS
AHS
Santa Claus
Sunday groceries versus dining out sparks price contrast
A dialogue contrasts Sunday shopping and Sunday dining noting that someone must work in either case. The man argues cafe prices are higher, while the woman says she sees no difference in choosing groceries or eating out on Sundays.
Fast runner from Texas tale echoes in season opener
A football coach notices a standout sprinter who says his speed came from chasing rabbits on his Texas ranch. The exchange reveals a folksy learning tale and a playful chat about weddings and opinions, ending with a quip on liking only those who agree.
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Texas
Early habits shape a lifelong drive to earn
In a brief exchange, John notes that forming good habits early matters, while Joe recalls his upbringing and reliance on others to earn money. The dialogue hints at the broad idea that many people must contribute to keeping the nation financially sound.
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John
Joe
Taxi Crisis Sparks Roadside Quip Exchange
A taxi driver struggled with the clutch while behind him a male passenger retorted that what happens in the back is none of the driver’s business, highlighting a tense roadside moment.
Pore Missis O Rielly Buried With Forty Thousand
After the death of Mrs O Rielly authorities discovered forty thousand dollars sewn into her bustle. The find astonished relatives and shone a light on the late widow's hidden wealth and possible motives behind the concealment.
Science professor and student debate body immersion in water
A science professor asks about bodily immersion in water while a clever student responds with a tangent about a ringing telephone, presenting a brief odd exchange. The dialogue pairs curiosity with a playful interruption.
Dentist cancels afternoon visit due to workload
A dentist refuses an afternoon appointment, cites 18 cavities to fill, then leaves with a golf bag.
English Woman Loses 2000 Pounds Reported
Aunt Nell and Uncle Silas discuss a newspaper note about an English woman who lost 2000 pounds, highlighting the sensational claim in the reading.
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Aunt Nell
Silas
Golf loving Jones and auctioneer wife dream in unison
Jones adores golf and his wife loves auction sales. They both talk in their sleep. Neighbors heard him shout Fore and she retorted Four and a half in a humorous domestic moment.
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Jones
Count your life by friends not years says poem
A poetic verse urges measuring life by friendships and joyful moments rather than time passing. It emphasizes counting days by golden hours and nights by stars, encouraging gratitude and positive outlooks throughout life.
Broadmindedness in Debate Cited by Observers
A civic group extols broadminded argument, noting both sides of a dispute. The statement emphasizes recognizing error in others and in oneself, urging open dialogue while acknowledging personal bias.
He Wasn’t Exactly a Sculptor Just a Chisler
A compact line notes a person described as a chiseler not a sculptor, implying a blunt or rough sculpting style or a critical nickname without further context or detail.
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Chisler
Dick and the Mane Nest Tale Pun
Dick's fine horse roamed the pasture so long that a bird nested in the mane. The vet advised yeast to fix the problem, prompting Dick to ask what yeast would do. The vet replies that yeast is yeast and nest is nest and never the mane shall tweet.
Picnic as a Way of Life and Celebration
A nostalgic meditation on picnics as more than food, describing them as a celebration of reunion and memory. It paints images of family, lovers, and children outdoors, with sandwiches, cake, and blue jeans under sunlit grass, a mood and respite.
Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area
An earthquake centered on the San Andreas Fault near Palo Alto jolted homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr Don Tocher of California seismology said the quake began at 3 41 18 p m and was recorded for four minutes on the Berkeley Seismograph.
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San Francisco
San Andreas
Palo Alto
San Francisco Bay
Don Tocher
Rage of California Seismologist
Berkeley
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