Brockway Back In Production
Brockway Glass restarts Ada plant with three of five production lines, aims full output before new warehouse. Modernization includes automatic defect rejection, five carton-assembly machines, better lighting and space. Expansion to cover more markets will boost employment slightly and serve Oklahoma and the Southwest. The Ada plant began in 1916 and has changed hands multiple times more recently acquired by Brockway in 1964 from Hazel Atlas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Brockway
Brockway Glass
Ada
Oklahoma
Southwest
Muskogee
American Glass Casket Co
C. V. Gowing and Associates
Mounds Valley
Kan
Hazel- Atlas Glass Co
Hazel-Atlas
Swiss Education and City Life From Mrs Waller’s View
Mrs Waller recalls Bern’s lack of vacancies over centuries and describes Lausanne as a cultural hub with 170 000 residents. She notes Swiss education as strong though not superior to America and discusses a child’s standardized test shaping future paths. The couple, Deen and Mrs Waller, married after Abilene Christian College degrees in 1948 and have two daughters.
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Bern
America
Waller
Switzerland
Deen
Abilene Christian College
Leslie
Lisa
Horseback Travel Echoes In Napoleonic War Speeds
The horse remained the quickest transport until locomotives appeared and Napoleon relied on mounted speed to reach battlefields. The statement reflects the enduring role of horses in rapid movement during military campaigns.
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Napoleon
Manicurist and Instructor Training Costs Detailed
The program notes that two years of study will exceed the 1 000 hour requirement for a beauty operator and three years will surpass the 1 500 hour need to qualify as an instructor. Building costs are estimated at 35 000 to 40 000 dollars with most funds from Title I and other sources, requiring no local bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Toll of accidents in the United States in 1965
A total of 107000 persons were killed in all types of accidents in the United States in 1965. An additional 10500000 were injured.
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United States
Wheat Surplus Disappears Threatening Emergency Reserves
Washington AP reports wheat reserves may dip to 350 million bushels before the 1967 crop, well below the 600 million bushels deemed safe for emergencies. Demand for 1966-67 could hit a record 1.6 billion bushels as exports rise and 15 percent planting increases loom.
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Washington
Congress
Agriculture Department
Union Dairy Plant and Ardmore Fire Department Trip
A list of attendees includes Mrs. John Sweeney and Keith, Mrs. Robert Goden, Linda and Mike, Mrs. Horace Golden, Gary, Teresa, Carol, Randy, Mrs. Harold Long, Connie, Stev ie, Jeffy, Mrs. E. J. Lan caster, Vickie, Janie, and Eldon, Mrs. Mack Welch, Mike, Mark and Sondra, Paula and Rusty Ebriie, Gerald Newby, Jimmy Christian, Harold Delozier, Roy Lee Miller, David Poindexter, Mrs. Lela Rose and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Enloe for the event with the Ardmore Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
John Sweeney
Keith
Robert Goden
Linda
Mike
Horace Golden
Gary
Teresa
Carol
Randy
Harold Long
Connie
Stevie
Jeffy
E. J. Lancaster
Vickie
Janie
Eldon
Mack Welch
Mark
Sondra
Paula
Rusty Ebriie
Gerald Newby
Jimmy Christian
Harold Delozier
Jungle Cloaks Three Fifths of Peru
A Peru geography note states that about three fifths of the country lies under dense jungle. The region’s vast canopy shapes travel, climate, and biodiversity for researchers and explorers.
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Peru
Five Oklahoma teens win four year Army ROTC scholarships
Fourth U S Army names five high school graduates from Oklahoma for four year ROTC scholarships and twelve college sophomores for two year awards across Oklahoma State, Panhandle A M, Texas A M, and other institutions. Programs cover tuition books labs and a $50 monthly subsistence. Winners must meet academic and physical criteria and will be commissioned as second lieutenants after graduation.
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Oklahoma
U. S. Army
Steven R. Edwards
Carey Drive
Norman
David E. Schroeder
Upton
Fort Sill
Eisenhower High School
Robert S. Settles
Box 6
Anglers
Antlers
Thomas R. White, Jr
Northwest
Terrace
Oklahoma City
Putnam High School
John D. Williamson
Caddell Lane
Oklahoma State University
Richard S. Daniels
South
Monroe
Stillwater
Douglas O. Dollar
Duncan
Willaim F. Norris
Jefferson
Gary Tilley
West Bennett Hall
Panhandle A&m College
Robert W. Lorenz
Goodwell
Texas A&m University
Richard G. McCann
East 65Th Place
Tulsa
University of Oklahoma
Rex M. Venator
East
Rickenbacker
Midwest City
Oklahoma Military Academy
James L. Bowman III
Memorial Drive
Claremore
Fourth Army
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Army Rotc
Department of the Army
Regular Army
U. S. Army Reserve
EC Gets Grant For Work Study
The Oklahoma congressional delegation announced a $15 550 supplemental grant to East Central State College from the Office of Education. The grant funds the college work study program providing part time jobs for students. The current EC program involves 31 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
East Central State College
Office of Education
Seat belts could have saved many head injury deaths
The American College of Neurosurgeons reports that among 33,000 people who died from head injuries in traffic accidents last year about 16,000 might have survived if seat belts had been worn.
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American College of Neurosurgeons
Oklahoma assigns fee to finance new Highway Department
The first State Highway Commissioner in Oklahoma was appointed in 1911 by the legislature, which assessed a fee of $1 per automobile to help finance the new department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Allen Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Wayne Mead of Allen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday inviting guests from 2 to 5 p m. He hails from Lat ham Illinois and worked with Sunray Oil and served as Allen postmaster. She was born near Atwood and the couple wed May 18 1916 in Muskogee. They now live on a ranch northeast of Allen with yellow snapdragons in the living room and a three tier anniversary cake.
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Wayne Mead
Allen
Mead
Latham
Ill
Indian Territory
Sunray Oil Company
Atwood
Muskogee
Frisco Homemakers Honor Residents With Birthday Party
Frisco Homemakers Group hosted a birthday party Thursday at Resthaven Nursing Home in Stonewall. Mrs. Wendell Price baked a chocolate marble cake iced in chocolate. punch was prepared by Mrs. Bud Brooks. Guests included residents Josie McCormick Julia Garner Ruby Brewer Nellie Robinson Mae Worman Fannie Worman Effie Blevins Eva Perry and staff Margaret Lacy Carroll Self.
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Frisco Homemakers
Resthaven
Stonewall
Wendell Price
Bud Brooks
Alfred Baylis
Coy Byrd
T. P. Daniel
Simon Patton
Josie McCormick
Julia Garner
Ruby Brewer
Nellie Robinson
Mae Worman
Fannie Worman
Effie Blevins
Eva Perry
Robert Crow
James Ross
Laura Belle Kelly
Susie Iker
Rosa Langley
Ella Mae Robinson
Margaret Lacy
Carroll Self
Leroy McDaniel Birthday Dinner Honored in Oklahoma
Leroy McDaniel was celebrated at a birthday dinner hosted by his children in Oklahoma City and Yukon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniel, Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dees and Linda, Rebecca Teel, La Wana Cannon, Ardell Phillips and Jamie, Alvis McDaniel, Sayre, and the hosts Dennis McDaniel with Darla, Davis and Doyle. The group enjoyed a picnic and visit at Spring Lake Park in Oklahoma City.
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Dennis McDaniel
Oklahoma City
Ardell Phillips
Yukon
Leroy McDaniel
Orlan Dees
Linda
Rebecca Teel
la Wana Cannon
Jamie
Ada
Alvis McDaniel
Sayre
Darla
Davis
Doyle
Spring Lake Ae Park
Oklahomaity
Thimble Collector Seams Through 150 Designs in Springfield
Mrs Leslie Fisher a former seamstress can sew with a different thimble each day and not repeat for nearly six months. Most of her 150 thimbles are antiques with jewels and scroll work. She aims to pay under ten dollars per thimble but once paid thirty for a solid gold one edged with opals.
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Springfield
Ohio
Leslie Fisher
Lee Hurd Improves in Temple Hospital
Lee Hurd, longtime resident of Stratford,Tex., has been ill at Santa Fe Hospital in Temple for two weeks. He is improved and hopes to return home by the week’s end. The doctor says it will be several weeks before he can work again.
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Lee Hurd
Santa Fe
Temple
Tex
Stratford
Pontotoc Folk Set Memorial Day Dinner
The annual Memorial Day dinner will be served Monday in Pontotoc. Proceeds from the baked chicken dinner will go for cemetery upkeep. Attendees receive baked chicken dressing two vegetables salad dessert and drink for 50 cents per plate. Zelda Barrett invites all to attend.
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Pontotoc
Zelda Barrett
Psychologist Explains Behavior Causes For Lakeside Acres Group
The Lakeside Acres Home Makers Group met in the Oklahoma State Motor Bank Conference Room for its monthly session. Dr. E. H. Nelson spoke on behavior patterns of adults, discussing psychology definitions and home-life influence on adult conduct. Members, led by President Mrs. Carl Richardson, pledged patriotic actions and reported on community projects and 4-H judging.
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Lakeside Acres Homemakers
Oklahoma State Motor Bank
E. T. Truett
E. H. Nelson
Dr. Nelson
Carl Richardson
Vietnam
Odus Wilfong
Wayne Magee
D.U
Ada
Pauls Valley
C. F. Hoover
Ott Free
C. B. Huddleston
Merle Devereaux
Bill Hart
Fred Miller
J. R. Cordell
Martha Mote
OSD Teacher Wins Cardinal Contest Prize
Mrs Mildred Kirkpatrick an Upper School language teacher at OSD Sulphur has won second prize in Scholastic Magazine Inc national letter contest How I Use Practical English. Excerpts from her letter will appear in Practical English teacher edition next school year and she received a cash award.
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Mildred — Kirkpatrick
West First
Sulphur
Osd
Scholastic Magazine Inc
New York
Ball State University
Muncie
Ind
Kirkpatrick
Thelma Cravens
Alexander Graham Bell Association For the Deaf
Kansas City
Kan
Dollar Dress Yields Hidden Hundred Dollar Pocket
In Hutchinson Kansas a dress priced at one dollar held a $100 purse in its pocket. Mrs Ray Newburn said the garment had hung in her closet for years and she had forgotten the money was there. Mrs Gerald Stegman chose not to buy the dress after discovering the pocket.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Gerald Stegman
Ray Newburn
Hutchinson
Lords can block bills for a year but not money bills
In England the House of Lords cannot block money bills and may delay other legislation for a maximum of one year. The rule limits their power while money measures bypass it.
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England
House of Lords
Mrs Crosson Leads Ahloso Homemakers Group Meeting
Ahloso Homemakers' Group met at the club house with Mrs. J C Moore presiding. Mrs R C Ross led devotional and reported Roadside Park Improvement progress. vote held for a rummage sale on June 4.
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A. M. Nall
Ahloso Homemakers
J. C. Moore
R. C. Ross
E. M. Asher
O. A. Neal
Wayne Davis
Debra
G. W. Crosson
Nall
Asher
Crosson
Roff Homemakers Meet Plans Dues and August Dates
The Roff Homemakers Group met in the club house with Mrs. Raymond Laseman hosting and Mrs. Harold Davis leading the program. Members voted to send $5 to the county council for dues and yearbooks as the group notes special dates for the August council meetings at Oklahoma State University and Colorado State University.
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Roff Homemakers
Raymond Laseman
Harold Davis
Homemakers’ Council
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater
National Homemakers Council
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Lenora Johnston
Mabel Rucker
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George Rushforth
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N. J
Carl Budd
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Bethlehem
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Vera Bodkin
Wewoka
Albuquerque
N. M
Madge Hendrickson
Morris
Howard Page
Fred
H. H. Pegg
Vick Wallace
Calvin
Paul Jones
Newton Smith
Southgate
Calif
Marvin Siler
D. M. Rushforth
Chatham
Marvin Olive
Holdenville
Velma Nelson
Sonny
Ola Chadd
R. M. Bramlett
Elmore Hendrickson
Ethel McCormick
Edgar Muse
Isabel Gilmore
Geraldine Revels
Ed Crab
Lewis Johnson
Jessie Hensler
Virgil Ramsey
Larry Darbinson
Kenneth Reed
Fay Phillips
Elmer Votan
Perry Blue
Birch Walker
George Bain
Riley Cozad
D. Jones
R. L. Pegg
Frisco Club
Temple Hospital
Lakeside Acres
Mrs. Crosson
Ahloso Club
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