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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
5
Pontotoc County voters hear campaign statements from Lewis M. Watson and Carroll Wadlington outlining economic, education, road, tax and justice policies. Watson pledges responsive representation and media engagement for Pontotoc voters, while Wadlington defends judicial fairness, impartiality and mercy for first time offenders.
Local attorney Lewis M. Watson announces candidacy for the Oklahoma House, Place 2, from Pontotoc County. A Navy aviation instructor and former county party leader, Watson highlights industry attraction, job creation, and strong local government in his campaign platform.
John Boyce McKeel, a native Oklahoman and Ada resident, announces re election bid for Ponotoc County District Judge subject to the Democratic primary. A veteran public servant and World War II veteran, he cites pre trial policy in civil matters and aims to reflect credit on the people of Ponotoc County.
Pontotoc County voter in District 22 with Pontotoc Seminole and Hughes counties. Wadlington outlines education from Ada to Oklahoma Law, service as county attorney, and commitment to impartial justice without favoritism in the District Court.
Robert Ford, 28, of Pontotoc County announces his candidacy for Oklahoma State Representative. He is married to Bobbie Mae Hampton with two sons and a young ward, active in the Ada Missionary Baptist Church. Ford highlights military service, education at East Central, student leadership, Young Democrat work, and vows to oppose tax increases while pushing honest government and water conservation. He urges voters to know the issues and promises to explain his platform as the campaign progresses.
Oakman residents gather for Friday night singing at 8 p m with invitation to all. The column lists visits across families including Poe and Current, Muncrief and Adams, Hampton relatives, West and Doolin, and many others. Local farming tasks and canning fill the week as neighbors share news from Ada, Westville, Byng, and surrounding areas.
With Byng and Oakman schools closed, boys and girls are seen fishing and playing during vacation. Some youths take life seriously and are working during the break, keeping busy instead of idling.
Ismael Milo Valenzuela rode Tim Tam to victory for Calumet Farm in his first Kentucky Derby. He later won three Hollywood Park stakes aboard Miz Clementine in 1954.
Dee Burdine visited with Mrs. Burdine and family in Andrews, where twins three or four weeks old and an older daughter are reported healthy. Miss Roeberta Escue joined the Burdines for the trip to see relatives. Laura Blair and Synthia visited Thelma Garrett and Sondra. The Garretts hosted visits from Delozier and Hansard families, while fishing gathered no reported results. A rain refreshed the area after a dry spell and rain noted no damage.
Local residents report visits among Gray and Lane families and others, with a Homecoming set for June 8. The piece mentions deaths since last year, family gatherings, hunting, canning, and school canteen efforts. Also notes Nora Reed, Virginia Brockham, and Ivan Blair plans, and a fact about Nova Scotia tides.
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