Ada News and Times-Democrat Consolidations and Recount Reflections
The Ada Weekly News outlines consolidations with The Ada Times-Democrat and related papers through 1918, then notes a county recount of the Democratic runoff. It praises the process as democratic, recount results show small ballot issues, and confirms no deliberate manipulation. Also comments on tornado warnings causing chaotic Ada road behavior with sirens and shelter rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Oklahoma
Santishia Aid Tiling Co. Genetica
Ada Workly Democrat
Pontotoc County
Aga Star- Democrat
Auk
Ada Times-Democrat
Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly
ADA Weekly News
Mala
Pantoloc
Adis
Okla
Tata
Cactinr
Grdshoma
Local Residents Respond After Bridge Spill Cleanup
Monday morning Mrs. Simon Patton observed a pickup with a front wheel off a bridge culvert near the W. J. Barnes residence. The telegraph lines were down, requiring a Farmall tractor to assist. Mrs Patton stopped and pulled the vehicle back onto the road using help from nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Palton
Farmalle
Traffic caution column on contributory negligence and safe driving
An Oklahoma Bar Association column warns drivers to follow speed laws and traffic rules to avoid contributory negligence in collisions. It stresses caution at yellow lights, full stops, and not crossing the white line, noting fault is not shared and negligent acts can cost medical and property damages. The piece ends with a disclaimer and a brief unrelated historical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ada
Katie
Los Angeles
Daddy
Shelter Speedway
Jay
Oklahoma
Ecourts
Oklahoma Bar Association
Bible devotional reading notice
Fragmentary reader notice listing Bible material and readings John 1:11-18 3 John and a devotional reference AZ1-5. Mentions school or denomination context, unclear location or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
God Is Love Says John In Deep Theological Reflection
The essay asserts God is love as John states and not simply an emotional sentiment. It contrasts John with Jesus and Paul, arguing love is unselfish concern guiding life, not power or justice alone. It urges loving fellow humans first, beginning with those abused around us, amid 1962 fears worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle
Love
John
Paul
Jesus
Mary
God
Titus
Ianer
Polo
Joh
Felloweman
Dre Xwreman
Gray Doom and Junior Tales in a Fragmented Page
A fragmentary newspaper page cites Connie Nelson with jokes about Junior's mischief and aging, mixed with proverbs and ad copy. It references humorous lines, social observations, and a catalog of unrelated snippets showing a late era column layout and scattered themes.
Ted Seaman GOP Candidate for Statehouse
Ted Seaman announces his candidacy for State Representative No 2 from Pontotoc County as a Republican. He emphasizes government improvement, Christian moral standards, states rights, private enterprise, and opposition to socialism and tax increases. He pledges to serve all residents and keep an open office door to constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Ted Seaman
Poniotte County
Maycett
Ee Tone
Andi Paree
Wael Ie Ee
Asus Ada Memorial Park
Mac
Tive. L
New Mexico
Ad&ht College
East Central State College
U.S
Thomas Jefferson
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Egardless
VA Clarifies Veterans Act For Children
The War Orphans Education Assistance Act eligibility for children of deceased veterans remains intact despite adoption or marriage. Otisweek. Otisweek. Eligible ages extend from 1% to 23 years with exceptions for earlier or later benefits. Approved students may receive 110 dollars monthly for up to 45 months. Guardians and students are urged to seek vocational counseling at the nearest VA Regional Office to choose a course and apply for enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menter G. Baker
Muskogee Veterans Administration
Otisweek
A Look Back at Goofs and Growing Up in Ada
In a reflective piece, the author recalls childhood slips and the brain body link, noting how effort can hinder a jump and how practice shapes skill. It wanders through circus memories, seasonal routines, local gatherings, school changes, and community news from Ada including trips, visits, and a growing Francis school enrollment with a new teacher.
Francis News Highlights Local Social Visits and Storm Effects
Residents in Francis and nearby areas report bustling social visits with relatives from Tishomingo Ada Valley View and Pauls Valley while a recent storm filled local homes. Families including West Marshall Current and Balthrop attended church events and nursing visits as quarantines ease.
Oakman Community Notes Show Family Visits And Local News
Sunday School attendance featured Mr and Mrs Richard Roundtree and two children from Montgomery, Alabama, and Mrs Martha Mae Boyd of Holdenville. Preaching was omitted as Pastor Wilson and family were away. The Nances visited Holdenville and surrounding cemeteries to decorate graves while sharing hailstone damage reports. Guests included the Nances, Boyd, Yeager, Holdenville, and Lamar relations. News covers family travel, visits, and a hospital update for Mildred Cook in Woodland California.
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Omer Ravioneres
Thei Brothers
Robert
Oakman
Elmer West
Pontotoc
Ada
Tornady
Francis
J. R. Pendergrass
She River
Ceilar
Sullivan
Bert Pevehouse
Mildred Lancaster
Chuck
Orville West
Sue
Nie
Thressa Shaw
Bill Jeanie
Lonnie
Moore
Glover
Baxter Scroggins
Jcedure
Richarder Hobbs
Shirley
Norman Bailey
Ina Henson
Princi
Penspal
Ilow
Peggy Lee
Lena Xrs Wilson
Richard Bailey
Bobbye
My Sampson
Linda Canida
Thomas Anderson
Therm
Mes
Jne
Dean West
U. Boa* In
Valley
John West
View Hospital
Doolin
Oadleg Marshall
Seminole
Gary den
Ting
Richard Roundtrée
Montgomery
Alabama
Martha Mae Boyd
Holdenville
Wilson
J. M. Nance
Clarence [Brinley
Martha Boyd
Boyd
Nances
Nance
Yeager
Holden”ville
Lamar
Barney Boyd
Duncan
Mr. Boyd
Bob West
J ™Y
Richard Roundtree
Carl Wilson
Carlene
Carol Wilson
Mike
Cullen Hampton
Mildred Cook
Woodland
Calif
Hampton
Walter C. Wyllie
Leon
Maysville
W. C
Wetumka
Bobbie Sanders
Oklahoma City
Cecil Flemming
Lawson
Weldon Wylie
Gillum
Ark
Abloso Indian Remembers When He Ran Down Rabbits
Jimmy Thomas of Abloso near Hartshorne recalls his youth racing rabbits and running foot races. He claims to have been quick, recalling a 100 yard dash and a horse driven chase, noting comparisons with fast runners from Africa and the Tarahumara. The tale blends memory and local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Thomas
Abloso
Ada Weekly
Jimmy
Jones
Hartshorne
New Mexico
Africa
Revival at Rocky Point Church in Lula begins May 27
Rev Kenneth Tatum of Missionary Baptist Ada leads a two week revival at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Lula starting May 27. Reading and singing are planned as the event continues through the following two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Tatum
Missionary Baptist Church, Ada
Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church
Lula
Family Names in Obituary Fragments
Donnie, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer West, and Mr. and Mrs. Oades Marshall, Paul, Lloyd, Raymond and Lynnette are listed in readable fragments for a family notices item. The text provides no further context, dates, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie
Elmer’ West
Oades Marshall
Paul, Lloyd
Raymond and
Lynnette
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W. D. Little
John Bennett
Atkinson
Gary
Raymond Gary
John Boyce McKeel
Mr. Palton
Nottingham
Robin Hood
TH Vision of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Community Press Service
Gray Doom, Wiz Herd
Connie Nelson
Junior Junior
Junior
Cook
James Junior
Mom
Juvior
Hal
Dad
Grandpop
Lea
Grandpap
Erna Geral
James Albers
Nan KR. Cyengross
Palia
Kathryn McCulloch
Patricia K. Brooks
Theodore Seaman
Statehouse
George
Grace Gatewood
Sylvia Brooks
Ise
Hig Hill
Advange
Della Townsend
Isabel Faulker
Pheadore
America
Chamber of Commerce
Buenos Aiires
Melbourne
Johannesburg
Ol Buzzwell
Big John
Bellman
Bill Misenheimer
Greer Brooks
D. R. Clifford
John Royce Johnston
Jake Johnston
Jimmy Caton
Jim
Roundtree
Happylend
Iva Asberry
Small Wilcan Mlahame Ciw
Marie West
Judy Smith
Carl Mose
Morse
Yukon
East Central
Alec Harris
J. G. Flippin
Ben Keaton
Ben Brown
Dean Chatham
Des Moines
Iowa
Baba
Gertrude Stiger
Glen Deaton
Rose Mary Cundiff
Buddy
Troy
John Pendergrass
Billy Lee
James Thomas
George Stephens
Charlie Stiger
Dude Golden
Homer
Mrs
Linwall Lillard
Angie Wright
Heldenville
Virgil Price
Manuel
Byog
J.M. Nance
Nd. Baird
Waller Brooks
David Brooks
Jimmy Walker
Sonny Leader
Diana
Donna Kay
Dickie
Debbie
Ronnie
Charley Williams
Ginger
Phyllis
Rita
Pleasant Grove Fenway
Mel
Lola Wade
Muskogee
Lola Kennedy
Lola
Karen Wolford
Walter Brooks
Ralph Wolford
Woffords
David
Boss Woolley
Walkers
Tolison
Ariz
Kndx
Lee Sweat
Connie
Donna
Buck Sweat
Dannie Sweat
Vivian Marshall
Earl West
Jerry
James
Tishomingo
Lara Miller
Allen
Layne Trammel
Travis
Edna Sherman
Eddie
Mrs. Oades
Marshall
Curtis Canada
Valley View , Hospital
Glen Phillips
Mrs. H
Canada
Jerry Balthrop
Pauls Valley
Maurice
Valley View Hospital
Maurice Current
Ar el der
Tay
Tracy Balthrop
Wanette
Ralph Sheepe
Bruch Current
Sharpes
Pat Ada
Elmer Chandler
California
Oakman By
Ila Wevehouse
Roger Lancaster
Stephen
Marion Lancaster
Texas
Roger
Connie Shaw
T. J. Stokes
Ross
Herman
Cecil Howard
Mrs. Stokes
Mr. Stokes
Lois Clapford
Donald Brooks
Linda
Diane
Dwayne
Kenneth Fortner
Tamara
Short Fortner
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