Oklahoma fishing ban prompts debate over commercial nets
A debate grows after the Oklahoma game and fish commission bans commercial fishing at state lakes funded with public money including Texoma Grand Tenkiller and Greenleaf. Opponents call it a misguided move. supporters urge stricter control of nets to protect game fish and spawning beds.
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Murray
Carl Blackwell
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Wister
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Salt Plains
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Game and Fish Department
Soonerland
Colorado
Lake
Missionary Describes Life Among Central Africans in Nyasaland
Evangelist Paul C. Nichols recounts years as a missionary in Nyasaland British Central Africa. He and his wife lived in Wendewende among ten thousand natives, describing crude housing, food, and work dominated by women, with foot wear, msima bread, and minimal meat. He notes British rule, native chiefs, and that Christian conversion ends polygamy, cuts birth rates, and shifts marriage customs.
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Church of Christ
West Sixth
Evangelist Nichols
Nyasaland
British Central Africa
Wendewende
England
Equator
Why Presidents go to church and seek faith
A reflective essay argues presidents attend church for strength and guidance beyond tradition or example. It contrasts foxhole faith with a deeper need for God when leadership burden and uncertain outcomes overwhelm individual resolve.
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United States
George Washington
Boy Scout Troops
Red Cross
Dr. Foreman Son
Veterans urged to sign May payroll certificates at college
Korean war veterans at East Central State College were asked to return to the college to sign payroll certificates enabling May training allowances. Delays from the Veterans Administration left forms unsigned after final classes. Certificates may be signed in the finance office 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, with a deadline of May 29.
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East Central State College
Oscar L. Parker
Veterans Administration
Parker
College Finance Office
Liquor Cases Move Fast Here Monday
County Attorney Barney Ward praised quick resolutions of two liquor cases. Greer Brooks of Lula pled guilty and received 30 days in jail and a 100 dollar fine plus costs, with till July 15 to pay. Lyllis Davidson south of Francis paid 100 dollar fine and costs and began a 30 day jail term for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor.
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Barney Ward
Allen Stanfield
George Sparkman
Greer Brooks
Lula
Lyllis Davidson
Francis
Brooks
Davidson
Wildcat
Thtee
Rug Brightener Trick Cleans Rug Soot
To brighten a rug use salt sprinkled over the surface before vacuuming. The salt helps sweep out the soot and restore brightness.
Latta Baptists name Terrell pastor Rev Towns
The Morris Memorial Baptist Church of Latta voted unanimously to call Rev. W. C. Towns of Terrell as pastor. Towns accepted and will begin duties June 6. He and Mrs. Towns have three children Donna Sue 14 Betty 10 and Leon 12. Towns has pastored Terrell church two years and has studied at Texas Baptist Junior College and Fort Worth Baptist Seminary.
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Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Latta
W. C. “Bill” Towns
Terrell
Towns
Donna Sue
Betty
Leon
Texas Baptist Junior College
The
Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Texas
Admits Bogus Check Guilty Plea in Court
D. W. York pleaded guilty to passing a bogus check in open court before County Judge Tal Crawford on Monday. He was fined $10 plus court costs and given 30 days to pay the amount.
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D. W. York
Tal Crawford
Ancient Cockroaches Resemble Fossil Relatives
Scientists note modern cockroaches share core features with 250 million year old relatives. The comparison highlights evolutionary stability in body plan and resilience across deep time.
Organist Della Miller Has Played at 20000 Funerals
Mrs. Della E. Miller estimates she has played the organ for 20,000 funerals and has served a Dallas funeral home for 28 years. She hopes to continue playing during troubled times to soothe grieving families.
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Dallas
Della E. Miller
Disqualification Motion for Judge McKeel in Kit Kat Beer Case
A motion to disqualify Judge John Boyce McKeel in the Kit Kat Drive-In beer license matter will be heard in district court. The appeal, filed by A. E. Tribbey after a county court denial on April 20, stems from protests by Central Church of Christ delegates who argued against the license near church property.
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A. E. Tribbey
Kit Kat
John Boyce McKeel
Central Church of Christ
Kit Kat Drive-In
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