Fascination with County Nature Drives New Interest
A countywide reflection on natural wonders and learning shows how curiosity grows from environment and need. A WWII desert story illustrates adapting through language, books, and local crafts, leading to a new authoritative view of the region and its vitality. Local optimism about the economy supports a hopeful outlook for the near and distant future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Tonn
Desert
Clara Bean — Dixon
Dians
Ada
Smith Funeral Home
Ada and Area Dying: May Deaths List by Ada Residents
A list of local death notices from Ada and nearby areas reports multiple residents dying in May. Names include Julia M. Laxton Ada resident May 19 and Anna B. Cottingham Ada resident May 23, with ages and funeral homes noted. Other entries list May 20 to May 29 deaths for residents of Ada Stonewall Stratford and Allen with ages from 7 to 84 and funeral home references.
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Julia M. Laxton
Ada
Smith Funeral Home
A. T. Kestner
Criswell Funeral Home
Richard JD
Curler
Allen
Anna B. Cottingham
Mae Majors
Rena FE
Brannon
Stonewall
Kay Mebane
You Get Hooked In A Hurry It’s funny
A nostalgic reflection on how technology reshaped summer living and home comfort. The piece contrasts past summers with no air conditioning or freezers and the labor of manual tools with today’s instant climate control and gadgetry, noting a culture shift toward convenience and novelty. It mentions ice delivery, ice boxes, reel lawnmowers, and the rise of remote control devices in leisure activities.
Court Upholds Chest X-Ray Requirement For Freshmen
In a state university case a student challenged mandatory pre enrollment chest X-rays as religious infringement. The court upheld the rule, noting X rays help detect tuberculosis and prevent infection, while health needs outweigh religious freedom in public health safeguards. Health measures and sanitation rules face reasonableness tests, as shown by rulings on second hand clothing bans and enterprise freedom.
Christ as the unique Lord in Colossae faith
In a sermon on Colossians, the author contrasts watered down Christianity with the sufficiency of Christ. He cites Paul’s teaching that Christ is the image of the invisible God and creator, warning against rituals and immoral living that arise from diluted faith.
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God
Ay Parisioner
Jesus
Church
Christ
Paul
Colossae
Erea
Local Francis area social notes and visits
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davi and family from Guthrie visited his father R. G. Davis over the weekend. Numerous residents travelled to Oklahoma City and Ada for business and social events. The Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church reported 30 in attendance. The First Baptist Church announced revival services this week.
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Frank Davi
Guthrie
R. G. Davis
Roy Wilson
Oklahoma City
Lois Scraggins
Clarence Baulch
Eva Whittington
Ft. Worth
Tex
Shirley John’ Land
Orve West
Claude Freeman
Watson Vandiver
Truman Scroggins
LaVern Scroggins
Doyce Kerr
Ada
Leslie
Andrea
San Antonio
LAS Air Force
Tommie Nickerson
Barger
Delmar
Lorene Harris
Cedar Grove
Chester Dixon
Austin
Wee
Larei Stephens
Louis
Henryetta
Francis
Johnnie West
Jay Norris
Orvel West
LaVern, Scroggins
Center Association of Free Will
East Sulahar Rie Will Baptist Church
Saturey
Joel Kircher
Ed Morris
Tecumseh
H. V. Smith
Valerie
Rueben
White
Fred Cosper Jy
Floyd White
Claud Freeman
Stratford
Freeman
Pauls Valley Hospital
Winfred Chainey
Chickasha
Johny West
Platt National Park
Jim Williams
Fred Matthews
Willie White
Larcie and
Louis Stephens
Clara Smith
Glen Taylor
Community News and Church Attendance in Stonewall
Stonewall area notes recount visits and illnesses among residents including Mrs. Minnie Maloy in Ada hospital and Rev. Romine from Free Will Baptist Church. Guests arrive for Mother's Day and other visits. multiple church services reported with varying attendance. Mrs. Moran, Moran and Treas families featured along with local weddings, a transfer to Stonewall Nursing Home, and a piano recital at East Central State College. Ongoing illnesses, hospitalizations, and family travel marked the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romine
Free Will Baptist Church
Luke Moran
Ile Maley
Valley View Hospital
Wendesday
Mandy Phillipss
Oklahoma City
Maggie Sawyer
Pauls Valley
Hough
Ada
Sam Newberry
Lillie
Steve Sullivan
Mrs. Lillie
Birtie Moran
Flonora Pierce
Ike Moran
Union Valley
Mable Bushee
Maud Harbin
Lula
Church of Christ
the Baptist
Methodist Church
Assembly of God
Church of the Nazarene
Owl Creek
Stonewall
East Central State College
Harvin
Moran Harl
Audrey Treas
Ahloso
Byng
Barrett
Hill
Germany
UW. 5
Army
Pair Returns To Texas To Face Charges
Oklahoma City report says Texas authorities took custody of Lee Murray Jurode and Jo Ann Adams after their extradition from Oklahoma City. A third suspect, Johnny Swift, refused to waive a formal extradition hearing as they head to Hearne, Texas, in the banker murder case involving two family members.
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Oklahoma City
Texas
Oklahoma County
Lee Murray Jurode
Jo Ann Adams
Hearne
Tex
Johnny Swift
High School Dropout Returns to Class at 30
Carl Aldridge, 30, who dropped out in sophomore year, has rejoined high school in Brooklyn Center Minnesota. He balances a night job at a box plant with studies from morning until early afternoon, seeking self-satisfaction and better prospects for the future. He credits his own decision, supports his wife, and notes teachers treat him as a peer.
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Brooklyn Center
Minn
Carl Aldridge
Aldridge
Carthage
Cer
Schol
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Colorado
Minnesota
Chery Syke
Carl
Carl Aldridges
Schogte Photeoto
Weatherill to Attend United Nations Environmental Conference
Rhys Weatherill a junior at East Central will join a 33‑member tour sponsored by Huxley College Western Washington to the Stockholm UN Conference on environmental pollution. The itinerary includes stops in Vancouver London Berlin and more. Weatherill travels at his own expense and earns ten college credits.
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Rhys Weatherill
East Central
Stockholm
Sweden
Vancouver
Canada
England
Denmark
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
Austria
Netherlands
Belgium
Huxley College
Western Washington State College
Bellingham
Wash
Weather
Ill
Europe
West Germany
Weatherile
Bohn
London
Britis
Ansportation
Oklahoma
Robert Garner
Environmental Sciences
Weatherill
University Students Ride With Police
AP report from Buffalo New York describes police escorting students through a fear-filled Talbert Mall high rise complex after gunfire erupted. Four police cars pursued as patrols searched doorways rooftops and windows while the sniper remained at large.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Talbert Mall
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Mecca
William H. Pryor
Aunice Murr
Ada Reident
John P. Balthrop
Juanita Fails
Lee M. Bray
Ceeet Liston
Lawrence W.althouse
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