Ada Sees Big Industry Boost With Three New Plant Declarations
Ada gains a surge of optimism as Forster Manufacturing of Wichita plans expansion here, Mead Bakeries confirms a large new plant, and Ideal Cement announces a 6 million dollar Ada plant, the largest single investment by one firm in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ideal Cement Company
Forster Manufacturing Company
Wichita
Kan
Forster
America
Europe
Near East
Canada
Latin America
Chamber
E. P
Doc” Mead
Mead Bakeries, Inc
Mead
Okmulgee
Texas
Willingham at East Central State College Speech
In a college commencement, Farris E. Willingham praised and joked about his career path. East Central State College executives and audience members shared a polite laugh as Willingham recalled schools he attended, including Francis High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central State College
Farris E. Willingham
Oklahoma Education Association
Willingham
Francis High School
Oklahoma sheriff held for beating reporter sparks statewide anger
The Shawnee sheriff's beating of a News-Star reporter triggers statewide commentary in Oklahoma. Governor says open county law enforcement violations demand action as the case heads to court. Two officers allegedly beat the reporter, rising public indignation as the wool market improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
State Capitol
Oklahoma
Pottawatomie County
Ada Weather Report Sees Mild Night With Light Rain
Ada reports mild Wednesday night weather with light rain as storms flare across the state. Wednesday high reached 85 degrees, winds gusty, rain arriving and totaling .57 inch before a cool 63 degree night with cloudy skies.
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Ada
Peankeriin
Lemon Halves Wrapped for Fridge Use as Chutney Holder
Save lemon halves after juicing them wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate. Fill the halves with chutney and serve with chicken lamb or beef curry. Notch the edge of the lemon halves before filling for a fancier presentation.
Markets Rise Sharply as Steel and Aluminum Stocks Lead
New York stocks closed higher with gains of three to five points in steels and aluminums. The market saw brisk trading around 2 percent, with about 2.1 million shares.
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New York
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report
Kansas City livestock market shows steady to stronger tone across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle prices: utility and commercial cows 11.50-14.00, canners and cutters 9.50-11.50, good and choice dealers 18.00-21.00. bulls scarce. Hogs: 800 head, barrows and gilts 25-75 higher, most 50-60 up, sows steady to strong. porkers 180-259 lb 17.50-18.40, most 200-230 lb 18.00-18.40, 255-260 lb 17.25-17.50, choice sows under 400 lb 13.00-14.50, over 400 lb 12.00-13.00. Sheep 80 head steady to strong.
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Kansas City
USDA
Choice
Oklahoma City cattle and hog sale report May 26
Oklahoma City market notes show cattle 800 head and calves 200 offered. Prices rise for cows and stockers with high choice heifers at 21.75 per cwt and good stockers around 19.00-20.00. hogs mostly lower with barrows and gilts at 18.60 and sows 13.50-16.00. sheep in lightly offered spring lambs at 21.00-22.50 per cwt.
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Oklahoma City
USDA
Oklahoma City Poultry Prices Reported by State Dept of Agriculture
The state Department of Agriculture released price figures for wheat broilers hens eggs and dairy products across Oklahoma. Prices vary by city with No 1 hard wheat near 2.10 to 2.32 per bushel and fob farm broilers at 28 to 29 cents or 30 to 31 delivered in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Egg prices show weakness with regional off readings and butterfat around 50 to 52 cents per pound in several towns.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture Today
F.o.b
Muskogee
Vinita
Tulsa
Alva
Blackwell
Watonga
Clinton
Elk City
Woodward
Laverne
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma
Enid
el Reno
Hobart
Lawton
Ada Junior High Promotes Ninth Graders With Awards
Ada Junior High Friday night held the ninth grade promotion and awards program. Winners include American Legion for Lynne Thompson and Neil England. School Service for Jane Davis. National Honor graduates listed among Pat Chapman and Jane Davis. The class includes many names among graduates and ex ninth grade members. India has less than a million radios for its 370 million people.
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Ada Junior High School
American Legion
Lynne Thompson
Neil England
Tanti
Dorothy Nicholas
Danforth
Nancy Lambert
Pat Chapman
Jane Davis
Gene Guderian
David Lee
Johnny Muntz
Carrie Lou Hudson
Mary Alice Leach
Laura Morrow
Beverly Northcutt
Judy O'Neal
Sandra Spears
Nancy Upton
Lee Gregory
Henry Wells
Just Become Ex
India
Frisco Club Social Set For May 28 At Community Building
Reminder to Frisco club members that the monthly social is Saturday night May 28 at the Frisco Community Building. Ice cream and cake served. Bring ice cream if you have a freezer or cake if not and bring the family.
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Frisco
Faith Circle Hosts Baptist Circles Meeting and VBS Plans
Faith Circle hosted the Annie Armstrong Lottie Moon and Nita Circles of First Baptist Church on Tuesday May 24. They approved daily vacation Bible school from May 30 to June 10 with preparation day set for Friday May 27 at Stonewall church. A parade for enrolled children is planned.
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Faith
Annie Armstrong
Lottie Moon
Nita
First Baptist Church
Stonewall
Bob Byrd Wins Trip to State 4-H Roundup
Bob Byrd of Frisco and Wayne Truitt of the Jesse community were the sole Stonewall High School selections for the State 4-H Club Roundup. They depart May 31 and return June 3 for the event in Stillwater.
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Bob Byrd
Stillwater
Bob
Frisco
Wayne Truitt
Jesse
Stonewall High School
Maxwell Family Escapes Flood Near Frisco After Downpour
Thursday night last week Mr and Mrs M M Maxwell living south of Frisco visited Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson. A terrible downpour sent Boggy Creek around their house trapping them at the Johnsons until morning. The Maxwell home remained dry and they returned to sleep there.
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M. M. Maxwell
Frisco
Bill Johnson
Maxwells
Johnsons
Flood Dam Break Drowns Corn Crop at Stock Pond
John Daniel reports Boggy Creek flooded one side before the dam gave way. Water rushed across the other side, and the flood severely damaged his corn crop.
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John Daniel
Daniel
Mosleys Visit Barnes Family in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Dave Mosley of Oklahoma City stayed with their aunt and uncle Mrs and Mr Jack Barnes in a family visit noted by local observers.
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Dave Mosley
Oklahoma City
Jack Barnes
Stevenson Family Summer Plans Mentioned in Kansas
Jane Stevenson returns to Pittsburg Kansas to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Steve Stevenson. The Stevensons left for Florida Saturday night, and Ruth Stevenson travels to Abilene Texas this week to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Stevenson.
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Jane Stevenson
Kenneth Marshalls
Pittsburg
Kan
Jane
Steve Stevenson
Florida
Ruth Stevenson
Abilene
Tex
Mrs. Stevenson
Marshall Family Stranded by Flooded Creeks
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marshall and their daughters from Stonewall were visiting relatives when Boggy Creek and Bois d Arc Creek flooded. They spent the night and waited for the creeks to fall the next day before they could return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Marshall
Stonewall
Jim
Sid Marshall
Bois d’Arc
Mrs Delia Blansett and Nancy Visit Vacaville
Mrs Delia Blansett and Nancy travel to Vacaville California for a social visit and to enjoy local sights and hospitality. They plan sightseeing, meals, and meetings with friends during their stay.
Family on visit heads home after stay with kin
Relatives spent last week with Mrs. Boda Hisaw then with Mrs. Blansett’s mother Mrs. L. C. Colbert and her brother Joe Spears. They plan to leave June 1 for Vacaville. Ida Phillips of Coalgate, sister of Mrs. Hisaw, was injured when a crowbar fell while she moved a concrete block, clipping the end of her middle finger. she had it sewn back by a doctor who doubted saving it.
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Boda Hisaw
Blansett
L. C. Colbert
Coalgate
Joe Spears
Vacaville
Ida Phillips
Sybil Collins
Sybil
Winter Illness Report from Local Notices
Mrs Davie Byrd is ill with the flu and Mrs Emily Hisaw is congested with a cold and sinus. local residents reported after a period of ongoing winter illnesses.
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Davie Byrd
Emily Hisaw
Union Hill Sunday School Attendance and Community News
Union Hill reports Sunday School attendance of 40 with all teachers present except Intermediate teacher Mrs J D Underhill. Program highlights include Mrs Bettie Cunningham leading the Intermediate class and a Sunday night program featuring Cassady Enloe Jones Cunningham Little and Simpkins. Visitors included Elbert Simpkins Newby and James Dwayne Roberts. several families visited local friends and neighbors.
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J. D. Underhill
Bettie Cunningham
Lela Rose
Cassady
Judy Enloe
Barbara Jones
Larry Cunningham
Yvonne Little
Roberta Simpkins
N. L. Garrett
Emma Cassady
Lavona Jones
Kay Tilley
Elbert Simpkins
Ron Newby
James
Dwayne Roberts
Don Newby
Don
Tilleys and Bud Jones Host Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley Carlton Lee and Gerald and Haskel Tilley Paul Max and Garry visit Mr and Mrs Bud Jones on a Sunday gathering with family friends noted in the write up.
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Karl Tilley
Carlton Lee
Gerald
Haskel Tilley
Paul
Max
Garry
Bud Jones
Little Family Visit Recalls Sulphur Trip
Mr and Mrs Albert Little and Mrs Mavis Little with Yvonne Kenneth and Barbara Jones traveled to Sulphur Sunday to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Little
Mavis Little
Yvonne
Kenneth
Barbara Jones
Bob Walford to Perform in Bud Jones Sunday Evening
K-10 singer Bob Walford visits Bud Jones for a Sunday evening appearance. Local music scene notes Walford’s tour stop and expectations for an intimate set.
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Bob Walford
Bud Jones
Oklahoma City Man Recovers From Major Surgery
From Oklahoma City last Tuesday, a man recuperating from major surgery was reported to be doing fine Sunday night.
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Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs John Sweeney and Norma and Keith on a Sulphur Sunday picnic
Mr John Sweeney and Mrs Sweeney joined Norma and Keith for a Sunday picnic at Sulphur. The group traveled together and enjoyed a day outdoors.
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John Sweeney
Norma
Keith
Local Social News and Visits Mentioned
Mrs Odis Webb buys a new automatic washing machine. Mr and Mrs Dink Binion host and visit Mr and Mrs Jimmy Cummings Pattie Lea and Jimmy Dan Sunday. R D Binion and children of Ada visit Binions Monday night. Albert Little and spouse return from Texas relatives visit.
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Odis Webb
Okemah Residents Share Weekend Visits and Activities
Bryan Cochran Ruby Francis and Joyce of Okemah visited Mr and Mrs Dink Bini Monday night and returned home from Texas. Mr and Mrs Elmer Cochran hosted visitors Sunday. Hart Earnest and children from Okemah spent the weekend with Elmer Cochran family. Yvonne Kenneth Little and Barbara Jones went skating in Sulphur Sunday.
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Bryan Cochran
Ruby, Francis and
Joyce of
Okemah
Mrs
Elmer Cochran
Hart Earnest
Yvonne
Kenneth Little
Barbara Jones
Twenty Rural Schools in Pontotoc County Get Accredits
The State Board of Education accredits twenty Pontotoc County rural elementary schools for 1954-55. Fourteen schools earned A or B ratings with 16 receiving A and four B. A schools include Bebee Galey Center Oakman Homer Pickett Colbert Union Valley Ahloso Jesse Union Hill Worstell Lawrence Yeager Summers Chapel Jones Chapel. B schools are Maxwell Egypt Happy land and Leader.
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Pontotoc County
State Board of Education
Norman C. Mitchell
Bebee
Galey
Center
Oakman
Homer
Pickett
Colbert
Union Valley
Ahloso
Jesse
Union Hill
Worstell
Lawrence
Yeager
Summers Chapel
Jones
Roff Notes on Visits Committees and Local Events
Mrs Minnie Carson and Mrs Daisy Cagle visit families in Texas as part of a regional gathering. J L Prewett leads local invitation efforts for a Venice Beach fireworks show on July 4 sponsored by the Veu-Vets, inviting readers to California. Other items note Lake Texoma Sunday visits, Wynnewood relatives, a Stanley party, and hospital news. The piece also mentions the 1849 patent of the safety pin, India's per person income at 54 dollars, and Malaya's tin production share.
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Minnie Carson
Daisy Cagle
Guymag
Charles Cagle
Ft. Worth
Texas
J. L. Prewett
Jackey
Linus City
Nell Daniel
Midwest City
Minnie Brady
Ada
Tom Tingle
Roff
Wes Prewett
Dewey Etchieson
Richie Etchieson
Richard Earl
Lake Texoma
Roy Lindsey
Harvey Ranch
Jeanett Lindsey
Wynnewood
Leck Clayton
Ruth R. Sullivan
Ruby Bryant
Myrtle Clayton
Maude Merritt
Ann Sheffield
Hattie Tingle
Edith Williams
Carrie Durham
Sam Durham
Harold Byrd
Bryant
G. W. Cannon
Valley View Hospital
W. R. Clayton
W. B. Clayton
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By Buzzy Bonehouse
Red Lake Falls
Minn
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Kansas City Livestock
Okla
City Livestock
City Poultry
Ada Junior High
Ruth Emaline Anderson
Andrew
Linda Lou Barnes
Margaret Jean Bentley
Patricia Ann Benton
Julia Virginia Berry
Carolyn Sue Burnett
Linda Raye Burns
Mary Louise Callihan
Joyce Coursey
Jane Ellen Davis
Susan Garrison
Martha Graham
Eunice Eugonne Hayes
Patricia Hensley
Barbara Jo Holland
Carrie Lou Udson
Nina Jones
Patricia Elaine Killian
Judith Irene Lewis
Janet Moore
Mary Morey
Laura Jean Morrow
Barbara MaeMillen
Dorothy Louise Nicholas
Thomas Ross Ahrend
Connie Lee Allen
Dale Leon Andrews
Bob Archer
James Dwayne Ballard
Phil Black
Joe Bob Bowles
James Austin Brown
Clifford Clyde Bryant
Charles Bundy
Merle Burns
Wesley Butler
Charles Longmire Buxton
Floyd William Byrd Jr
Eddie Canterbury
David Lee Caperton
Bob Carroll
Gary Cartwright
Patrick Chapman
Quinton Cobb
Ben Crockett
Buell Crow
Jerald Ely
John Neil England
Dewayne Fisher
James Hairley Fleming
James Ingram Folger
Jerald Ford
Don Fortenberry
Harold Wayne Frantz
Bill Gill
John Glance
Jimmie Graham
Gerry Gray
Orval Lee Gregory Jr
Glen Groves
Edward Gwin
Charles Herring
Larry Hillman
Dale Edward Holman
Jim Holt
Tommy Edward Hudson
Kent Hyden
Donald Roy Ingold
Terry James
Euel Kennedy
John Charles Lane
Roger Layne
Lyle
Uns
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Simon Patton
Delia Blansett and
Nancy of
Vacaville, Calif
Hart
Reymond Cowen
Bertram
Venes
Trader Mills
Evergreen Store
Robert Filippo
Judy
Johnnie Tilley
Patsy
Mrs. Earl Rose
Mr. and
Dorthea Peters
P. S. Karr
Mary Lee Evans
Willie Townsend
Byrd
Lillie Karr
Nora Crane
Vernon Crane
Odessa, Tex
George Collins
Nora Roper
Little Ronda Adams
Bobby Joe
Robert Golden
Michael
Bill Walters
Asher
Albert Simpkins
Roberta
Buddy
Tom Roddy
Nicoma Park
Orval Ballard
Benny
Glenn
Fitzhugh
Emmett Agee
R. D. Binion
Dink Binion
Mrs. Albert Little
Roff News
United States
Malaya
James H. McIntyre
Colorado Insurance Group
J. M. Carter, Jr
Tommie Maines
C. C. Collier
Oklahoma State Bank
Oklahoma State
Credit Life Insurance
Federal
Euuc
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