North Broadway to Gain Four Lane Highway Link
Ada’s Highway Committee and city planners push a four lane North Broadway link as part of a by pass system. The project aims to route traffic into Ada’s heart with urban expressways while hoping the Edmondson administration’s plans stay on track. Local officials emphasize perseverance despite long timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Broadway
Highway Department
Highway Committee
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Ada
Edmondson
Oracle
Ada Junior Highs Proud Football Team Stresses First Downs
An editorial notes Ada Junior Highs strong defense and obsession with gaining a first down over winning a game. It contrasts Madill’s one first down with a net loss in rushing yards and questions junior high athletics shaping later success. The piece urges vocabulary growth and better writing instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Junior High School
Ada Junior High
Madill
Hich
The 1959 car season from Madison Avenue to church
A playful column contrasts various car styles of 1959 with social attitudes. The writer catalogs looks from the decrepit to the mercenary, noting how perceptions shift by setting and tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Avenue
One More World Series Day Could Strain Nationwide Efforts
The piece warns that an extended World Series could disrupt business, farming, and philanthropy across the country, affecting community fundraising drives and charitable work. It notes concern even from united civic groups like the Community Chest as the season drags on.
Ada Council Approves Bid for Tractor and Water Plan
Ada city council accepted a bid for a tractor with front loader and backhoe to move water mains on North Broadway. Barcklow abstained as he pushed for a ground water education program October 23 with speakers from Oklahoma Planning Board and U S Geological Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barcklow
J. B. Davidson
Hear Street
Northcrest Drive
B. J. Philpot
J. C. Philpot
Ted Savage
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Ada
Central Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Lee Shirley
Savage
Rollow Hardware Company
Barcklow
Marhall
North Broadway
M. E. Qualls
Qualls
Earl Parker
James King
Ardmore
King
City County Planning and Zoning Board
Carl Mayhall
Francis Borrelli
Forrest Nelson
Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board
al Leonard
Carl Steele
Ground Water
The
U. S. Geological Survey
Rattlesnake Killed Near Lawrence After Sizey Encounter
Jack Davis killed a large velvet-tailed rattlesnake east of Lawrence. The serpent measured about 50 inches, bore nine rattles and a button, further reducing the county population this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Davis
Lawrence
Davis
Ada Woman Begins Term Behind Bars
Ada resident Janell Sue Vaughn began a state penitentiary term to serve at least five years after pleading guilty to adultery and perjury. The sentences run concurrently. Pettigrew, convicted of murder in Vaughn’s son Billy’s death, started a 20 year term at Granite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janell Sue Vaughn
Ada
John Boyce McKeei
James Lewis Pettigrew
Pettigrew
Stalled Until Last Strike Clears
The action remains halted until the final strike finishes, delaying progress and reopening operations only after the strike concludes. Affected parties wait for resolution as negotiations continue and the timeline remains unresolved.
Water transport concern cited in hydrant access plea
A reader warns ongoing water issues require solutions beyond sourcing, noting the bucket brigades are gone and volunteers are exhausted. The note emphasizes the need to move water from source locations to individual hydrants despite difficulties.
Ol' Cristofo's Whereabouts Spark Columbus Day Debate
The article notes rival claims about Christopher Columbus location with Seville legends and Trujillo’s assertion of burial on the Dominican island. It highlights interest in a program asserting authentic knowledge of the discoverer’s whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Day
Ol’ Cristofo
Seville
Spain
Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Coach Johnny Vaught Key TCU Star Guard 1932
The record recalls Johnny Vaught as a standout guard and captain for Texas Christian University's Southwest Conference championship team in 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Vaught
Mississippi
Texas Christian University
Services Held Sunday for Mrs. Hamilton
Pearl Hamilton 81 died recently and services were held Sunday at the Church of Christ in Allen. Burial followed at Lula Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Lena Black Lillie Cannady Ellen Loftis of Allen a son Simon Miller Oklahoma City a stepson Horace Hamilton Allen a sister Mattie Pierce Oklahoma City two half sisters Lula Stephens Overton Texas Flossie Woodward Fort Smith Ark three half brothers Milton Oliver Virgil Oliver Willie Oliver and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Pearl Hamilton
Church of Christ In
Allen
Perry Blue
Jeffrey
Hamilton
Beavers
Lloyd Cannady
Estel Miller
Burl Black
Wayne Miller
Maurice Loftis
Juarl Black
Ellen Loftis
Lena Black
Lillie Cannady
Simon Miller
Oklahoma City
Horace Hamilton
Mattie Pierce
Lula Stephens
Overton
Texas
Flossie Woodward
Fort Smith
Ark
Milton Oliver
Virgil Oliver
Willie Oliver
Bonanza
New Provisions in 1958 Social Security Act
Ardmore office manager A L Hardcastle outlines changes in the 1958 Social Security Act amendments. Key points include new eligibility for dependents of disabled recipients, relaxed credit requirements for previously denied disability claims, eligibility for disabled adult children, reapplication rights for dependent parents, and continued benefits after marriage to a social security recipient. Readers can request Leaflets 1958-1 or 1958-2 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hardcastle
Ardmore
Hardcastle
Ardmore Social Security Office
Ada High Leads State in Formation Research Fund Drive
Ada High School becomes the first Pontotoc County school to join Formation Research fundraising for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Pep club collecting at the Ada vs Ardmore Oct 10 game. state-wide effort under OSCA with support from OU, Tulsa, OSU and many colleges. Over $68,000 raised in five years funds three labs. Lookabaugh lauds Foundation’s cancer and heart disease work and school community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
Pontotoc
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Jim Lookabaugh
Commissioner of
Public Safety
Ada
Ardmore High School
Oklahoma State Coaches Association
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa University
Oklahoma State University
Lookabaugh
Garlic salt substitutions reduce salt in recipes
Garlic salt differs from garlic powder and garlic clove. If you use garlic salt instead of a garlic clove, reduce the added salt in the recipe to avoid overseasoning.
Freewill Baptists Plan State Assembly Here
The Oklahoma State Association of Free Will Baptist Churches will hold its annual state assembly in Ada in October 2024. The Golden Anniversary event expects about 1,000 attendees from 15 districts and 200 congregations. Joining Rev. Delbert Akin are speakers Rev. I W Yandell and Rev. Harry E Stakes along with Rev. W W Mooneham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Association of Free Will Baptist Churches
Ada
Delbert Akin
Oklahoma
Holdenville
I. W. Yandell
Oklahoma City
Stratford
Yandell
Harry E. Stakes
Drumright
Oklahoma Assembly
W. W. Mooneyham
Nashville, Tenn
Woman’s Auxiliary
State Assembly
Free Will Baptist Church
Fifteenth and Ash
Ada Junior High
Aldridge Hotel
Angus cattle rankings show Missouri leads in 1958 registrations
Missouri topped the 1958 Angus registrations with 21 813 head followed by Iowa 19 297 and Illinois 17 169. Texas and Oklahoma also rose, placing fourth and fifth as registrations, transfers, new breeders, and junior memberships span the nation in Angus activity.
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Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Frank Richards
American Angus Association
St. Joseph
Texas
Oklahoma
Illinoise
Kentucky
Kansas
Virginia
Indiana
Tennessee
Nebraska
Ohio
Arkansas
Florida
California
South Dakota
Alaska
Hawaii
Canada
Puerto Rico
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Doubled Free Textbook Funding Sought by Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma state textbook director G V Williams asked the Legislature to raise free textbook funding to 4 686 513 for the next two years plus a supplemental 1 million for this year. The plan would provide 4 per child for books, up from 1 1 85 now, noting past voting and the three to four year life of texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
G. V. Williams
Williams
Ada Sees Two Accidents Sunday On Tenth Broadway
Ada reports two Sunday afternoon accidents with minor damages. Dee Miller, 18, fined for driving without a license after colliding at Tenth and Broadway. Thelma Dyer, 19, charged with no license and driving a car without brakes after an crash at Main and Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Tenth
Broadway
Dee Miller
West Eighth
W. M. Honeycutt
Modesto
Calif
Main
Mississippi
Thelma Dyer
John H. Garrison
Tishomingo
Robert Joe Ross
East Fifteenth
Ross
Garrison
Three Youths Hurt in Crash Near Fittstown
Three county youths sustained minor injuries in a one car accident Saturday afternoon on SH 99 one mile north of Fittstown. Raymond Darby 19 Dale Howry 17 both of Fittstown and Tommy Davis 17 Harden City were admitted to Valley View Hospital with lacerations contusions and a fractured right forearm. Davis was treated for the arm while Darby and Howry were held for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View Hospital
Raymond Darby
Dale Howry
Fittstown
Tommy Davis
Harden City
SH 99
Davis
Darby
Howry
Cottage Cheese With Lemon Zest And Chives
A simple serving idea combines grated lemon rind and minced chives folded into cottage cheese. Serve this with a vegetable lunch eon salad for a bright, light pairing.
Nagurski Jr. Worked as Fishing Guide on Rainy Lake
Notre Dame senior tackle Bronko Nagurski Jr. spent last summer fishing on Rainy Lake in Canada working as a guide. He guided boats and shared skills with visitors while pursuing summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Bronko Nagurski Jr
Rainy Lake
Canada
Dessert remix adds rum flavor to vanilla pudding
A quick dessert idea blends rum flavoring into a vanilla pudding mix and serves with lady fingers for a simple, indulgent finish. The method emphasizes ease using a pre mix while elevating the flavor profile with spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick Company
Three Million Acres Of Oklahoma Cropland May Return To Grass
The Agriculture Department estimates about 4 of Oklahoma cropland or 3 million acres could be restored to grass due to unsuitability for cultivation. An additional 1 034 000 acres are on the borderline with operators deciding whether to keep or halt production under Soil Bank or other measures. Total Oklahoma cropland is 44 179 840 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Oklahoma
Soil Bank Conservation Reserve
Department
Allen Band Shows Off New Sparkling Instruments
The Allen band debuts new gold pearl drums and a range of instruments that include tympani bassoon bass clarinet bass horn alto clarinet and French horn. The ensemble has 44 members including four football players and 23 beginners this year. The band also lists 14 clarinets three trombones one cornet one flute and one baritone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Allen Band
Driver Passes No Passing Zone Fined in Ada Court
Richard Paul Little of 1726 South Broadway passed a slow vehicle west of Ada on October 1. He passed despite a clearly marked no passing zone and was fined five dollars plus court costs of twelve dollars. He claimed the rule extended near the Asher bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Paul Little
South Broadway
Ada
Little
Bert E. Ratliff
Asher Bridge
Philpot family keeps digging into earth’s rich secrets
Barney Philpot, 54, of the Grade A Sand and Gravel Co., expands operations and relies on field knowledge to locate best sand and gravel. He describes subterranean water pockets at 58 to 72 feet, a 68-foot well producing 1,200 to 1,500 gallons per minute, and a 300-foot red bed beneath. His son, 29, and a third generation are poised to carry on the digging tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Philpot
Philpot
Adans
Latta
Philpots
Stonewall Drug Store Changes Hands to Bencie Lillard
Bencie Lillard becomes owner of the Stonewall drug store after purchasing the business from Mr. and Mrs. Charley Burnett. The sale reflects a local business transition in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bencie Lillard
Stonewall
Charley Burnett
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Mark Twain
William Dean Howells
Freeman
Fairview
Portland Park
Henry Neal
Neal
Mrs. Freeman
W. D. Little JR
Joe Hensley
Price
Hillsdale
Hensley
Mississippi Avenue
Gardenia Avenue
North Oak
Tomr Este
Patricia McWhirter
Ole Bucket Brigade
Freewill Baptists
Black Angels
Lester L. Luton
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Rebs
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Housepower
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