Ada High Honors list reflects diverse student awards
Ada High honors citations show Rhys Wetherill and Sharon Osborn among top language and Latin awardees, Jim Armstrong tops WCTU entries, Joe Sherrer and Debbie Story win Mu Alpha Theta. multiple students receive perfect attendance, scholarships, and leadership honors across universities, athletics, and music.
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Rhys Wetherill
Ronny Lyon
Sharon Osborm
Larry Bradford
Boys' Clubs of America
Gary Henderson
Pride
Oklahoma
Joyce Pausten
Joe Sherrer
John Jones
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Jim Armstrong
Fred Parham
WCTU
Susan Kay Rogers
Fred Brewer
Video Theatre Awards
Ada High
Steve Grarham
Deidra Ballard
Alvin Files
Nat. Williams
Mike Tubbey
Ronny Lynn
Rocky Cozad
Lynda Majure
Marianne Roberts
Sharo Osborn
Gerald Robertson
Debbie Story
Sharon Smith
Ruthi Morris
Janie Johnson
Margo Nahors
Sherry Smith
Jo Ann Hisle
Rick Drummond
Susanne Cook
Chine Shi Moore
Bennie Cope
International Understanding Organization
Margo Nabors
Gary Raynes
Masonic Lodge
Chris Moranetz
Mu Alpha Theta
Marlon Fenton
Phyllis Danley
Susan Price
Larry Padberg
Gary Rhynes
Rotary Club
Fast Central
Sharon Osborn
Bonnie Mitchell Allen
Irving
Danny Oliver
Great Plans
Oklahoma City University
Steve Graham
Stanford University
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
Nat Williams
Oklahoma University
Mike Tribbey
United States Military Academy
West Point
Stepheng College
East Central
Jud Collins
Susie Bonar
David Carlson
Frank Gargis
Judy Roberts
Cathy Busby
Civb
Contnahomas
Retirement for Charles F Spencer Continues as East Central President
Dr. Charles F Spencer, longtime East Central head, reflects on 20 years of growth in academics and facilities, and previews a smooth transition as he prepares to retire on July 1. He notes expansion in graduate study, technical training emphasis, and campus development, while stressing teamwork and future readiness. The campus now spans 120 acres with six colleges buildings, housing for 1,359 students, and a growing professional and educational mission.
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Host Central
Spencer
Alaska
Dr. Spencer
Oklahoma
Ada
Oklahoma Municipal League
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
White House
Hfe
East Central
East Central State Normal
Last Central
Memorial Student Union
America
Government Department
University of Wisconsin
University of Oklahoma
U.S. Naval Reserve
Department of Navigation
Naval Training School
Frinceton
N.J
Charles Spencer
Adolph Linsebeid
Linscheid
C. W. Briles
D. M. Gordon
East Central Former Students Association
East Central State College
Charles F. Spencer
Lois
Grain Prices To Surge Higher Forecast By USDA
AP report quotes Johnston Murray and Carter counties affected by Gulf Coast tick invasion. County agent John Netherton notes heavy feeding by the tick increases livestock feed grains demand and prices. He describes a new treatment method using two percent oil and ear swab, requiring two applications.
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John Netherton
Johnston
Murray
Carter
Washington
Pontotoc
Gulf Coast
Agriculture de
Ray
Netherton
Corn Prices Rise 16 Percent Since Last October
Officials report the national corn price averaged 1.12 per bushel in April, up six cents from a year earlier and seven cents above the loan rate. The 1968-69 food grain wage outlook notes domestic consumption of corn, sorghum, oats, and barley rose 8 to 10 percent from October to March, offsetting export declines and widening the feed grains surplus.
Gurley Nominated For President Of OPA
George Gurley editor of the Ada Evening News was nominated for president of the Oklahoma Associated Press Editors Association at a two day meeting at Western Hills State Lodge. Jane Bryant Norman Transcript managing editor was nominated for vice president. AP editors will vote at the winter meeting. Jack Dyer current president El Reno Tribune.
Around The County Roundup of local visits and gatherings
A long list of neighbors and families from Latta and nearby communities visited relatives and friends over the weekend. The updates include trips to Sulphur Turner Falls Vanoss and Dallas as well as church attendance, graduations, picnics, and birthday celebrations with names like Haines McAnally Agee Golden and Crow among others.
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Laura Haines
Mike
Ethelene Golden
Randy
Vie Vanoss
Harold Haines
Vanoss
Turner Falls
Susan
Ina Haines
Sheriff Updates Radio System to Link Countywide Units
A new 110 watt radio station for the Pontotoc County sheriff enhances cross county talks with surrounding sheriffs and Highway Patrol cars. It frees deputies from city limits, keeps Ada police on monitor, and costs 5698 dollars funded by this year's budget plus Civil Defense funds.
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Charlie Bernard
Ada Police Department
Pontotoc County
Youngsters Plan Old Fashioned Patriotic Fourth
Ada high school group Proud Young Americans for Truth plans an old fashioned Fourth of July at Wintersmith Park. The PYAT will host sports, a picnic, and speeches by nationally known figures led by president David Nimmo. Local members Sam Cooper Linda Hansen and Carolyn Hill attended as the plan was unveiled at the Ada Lions Club. Tom Hollinsworth a Houston speaker will headline with others in Ada for Independence Day at the amphitheater.
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Wintersmith Park
Young Americans For Truth
PYAT
Ada High School
Ada Lions Club
David Nimmo
Sam Cooper
Linda Hansen
Carolyn Hill
Tom Hollinsworth
Houston
Ada
Wintersmith
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Pontotec County
Cedar Grove
Francis
USDA
BILL
Tommy Johnson
Author Wright
Latta
Sunday
Bill McAnaily
Sarrah Satterfield
Johnny Allen
Alvin McAnally
J.T. Tatum
Duke Rhynes
Gary McAnally
Kevin
James Rhynes
Walter
Mrs
Dink Binion
Alice Binion
Ballards Nursing Home
Agee
Don Newby
Sam
Mr. Jily
Bob Gray
Macksons
Westview
Walnh Wike Mark
Sandra
Thqi
Anne
Arama Cyan Nevreening
J. V. Haines
Billy Joe Adams
Sybil Collins
Nora Roper
Bobby Joe
Joni Adams
F. O. Jones
Union Hill Baptist Church
Kenneth Little
Phillip
Detroit
Mich
Linda Chilcoat
Choctaw
Abion Hill Baptist Church
Oma Enloe
Heb Price
Jerry
Judy
Cecil Jennings
Center
F. C. Jones
Don Delozier
Arnold
Mr. Bagley
Valley View Hospital
Rube Delozier
Larry Archer
Jerry Reamy
Jerry Bridgeman
Tishomingo
Union Hill Church of God
Roger Cosby
Pickett
Austin Fraley
Phillip Poindexter
Shawn
Leona Poindexter
E. J. Lancaster
Robert Bolin
Alvin Wells
Kirt Wells
Rebee
Mabel Jones
Clinnie Crow
Luther Parrish
Lucy Boudreaux
Oklahoma City
Joe Hodges
Bruce Casey
Richmond
Calif
Murray Golden
Robert Golden
Lynda
Mike Golden
Karen Penrod
Fickett
Lynda Golden
Joyce Trivitt
Emma Jones
Trivitts
Robert Trivitt
Jim Kirkes
William Henson
Billy Attaces
Stonewall
Mrs. Henson
Walter McAnally
Glen
Dallas
Tex
Clara. Agee
Emmett Agee
Glen Agee
Gwyn
Onahome City
First National
Gia Ra
Ada, Oklahoma
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