Ada Evening News History Consolidations and Rates
Ada Oklahoma publication history shows multiple consolidations from 1901 to 1953 including ADA TIMES DEMOCRAT Pontotoc County Enterprise Ada Star-Democrat and Ada Times-Democrat. Pricing lists for by mail in and outside Pontotoc and Oklahoma total $14.00 to $18.00 per year with carrier delivery in Ada.
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ADA Times-Democrat
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Ada Star- Democrat
Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly
Ada
Oklahoma
The Benefits of Age and Its View of Food
An essay contrasts youth and age, praising experience over girth and speed. It recalls changing tastes from fast meals to refined dining, citing M. F. K. Fisher and a drive in which a teen favored quantity over quality. The piece notes that aging brings appreciation for well prepared, enjoyable meals.
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M. F. K. Fisher
Slow Motion Divorce Hurdles Refused by Court
A court rejected a divorce suit filed after twenty years citing fading evidence and delayed action. It noted limits on credulity yet acknowledged justifications for delay such as shielding children, recovery from illness, or hope for reconciliation before seeking divorce on cruelty grounds.
Investment Brings Interest at Lutheran Church
In Elkhart Indiana AP report 45 families found a $1 bill with their name in the offering plate prompting them to invest. One woman contributed two cents as instant interest and later sent $20 in tithes from part time work. The church raised $488.77 with $45 deduction leaving a net gain of $443.77.
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Elkhart, Ind
Jos
First European starlings Arrive in America in 1890
A zealous group introduced the European starling to the United States in 1890 hoping to populate all birds named by Shakespeare, a move that later proved to complicate public building cleanliness efforts.
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America
Jesus as mediator who understands temptation
The sermon argues Jesus shared human temptations and feelings, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 is cited to show Christ as high priest who empathizes with human weakness and can help believers overcome temptation. Jesus endured similar struggles but resisted them, making him a relatable mediator.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Jesus
Flocked wallpapers of the 17th century sold in wide rolls
The article notes that flocked wallpapers were fashionable in the 17th century and were sold in four foot wide rolls, reflecting period interior design trends and production methods.
Union Hill Church Youth Rally Attends Ardmore Event
Fifty three attended the Union Hill Church of God program on Wednesday with Pat Reamy in charge. Ardmore youth rally Friday night drew Rev and Mrs Doyle Newby Jearl Elvern Horton Lula Keeling Pat Reamy and daughter who earned the banner for greatest attendance.
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Union Hill
Hen son and McAnally Families Visit Nearby Friends
Mr and Mrs William Henson visited Mr and Mrs Bill McAnally Monday. Their son and Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tommy and Mr and Mrs Duke Rhynes called on Mr and Mrs Tommy Johnson recently.
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William Henson
Bill McAnally
Alvin McAnally
Tommy
Duke Rhynes
Tommy Johnson
Local Visits Highlight Rhynes and McAnally Families
Mr and Mrs Junior Rhynes Vaness and Michelle visited Mr and Mrs William Henson on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Phil Rhynes visited Mr and Mrs James Rhynes and family recently. Mr and Mrs Gary McAnally and Kevin visited Mr and Mrs Alvin McAnally and Tammy.
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Junior Rhynes Vaness
Michelle
William Henson
Junior Rhynes
Phil Rhynes
James Rhynes
Gary McAnally
Kevin
Alvin McAnally
Tammy
James Simpkins Birthday Dinner Noted At Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Simpkins honored their son James with a birthday dinner Saturday at their home. Attending were Cecil Simpkins Yvonne George Simpkins Durant Otis Webb James Simpkins Matt Keeling Kenneth Hawk Denise Gregory Estelle Simpkins from Littlefield Texas.
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Albert Simpkins
James
Cecil Simpkins
Yvonne
George Simpkins
Durant
Otis Webb
James Simpkins
Matt Keeling
Kenneth Hawk
Denise
Gregory
Estelle Simpkins
Littlefield
Tex
Mrs Audie Teel Visits Pat Teel Dimetri and DeCarla
Mrs Audie Teel visited Mrs Pat Teel and Dimetri and DeCarla on Wednesday.
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Audie Teel
Pat Teel
Dimetri and
DeCarla
Garner Family Weekend Outing Report
Dr and Mrs Robert Garner visited Tishomingo on Friday. Terrie Burns of Gaar Corner spent Friday night with Garner. Robert Golden Lynda Garner Jen nifer Garner Gary Hunley and Mike Golden attended basketball games in Vanoss Thursday night.
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Robert Garner
Tishomingo
Terrie Burns
Gaar Corner
Jennifer Garner
Robert Golden
Lynda Jennifer Garner
Gary Hunley
Mike Golden
Vanoss
Birthday Party Honors Kenny Jones At Home
Mr and Mrs Benny Jones hosted a birthday party for their son Kenny on Saturday at their home. Guests included Marvin Lee Jerry Doug James Hayes Sherry Cody Vic ki Lee Teresa Johnny Karli F O Jones Reverend Don Newby Kathy Stephen John Lee Mabel Jones Del phia Ada Emma Jones Lynn Rhynes and many family friends. The gathering featured cake ice cream and punch and conveyed warm wishes for Kenny.
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Benny Jones
Kenny
Marvin Lee
Jerry
Doug
James Hayes
Sherry
Cody
Vicki Lee
Teresa
Johnny
Karli
F. O. Jones
Don Newby
Kathy
Stephen
John Lee
Reverend and Mrs Newby Visit Newbys in Oil Center
The Rev and Mrs Don Newby joined Kathy and Stephen for a Thursday visit with Mr and Mrs Melvin Newby in Oil Center.
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Don Newby
Kathy
Stephen
Melvin Newby
Oil Center
Visitors attend Pentecostal Holiness Church services
Seventy six persons attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church Sunday. Rev. Glen Eaves led both services. Visiting couples include Mr and Mrs Donnie Lamb and baby from Oklahoma City, Mrs Helen Bradley and daughter, Mr and Mrs Gale Roberts of Pauls Valley, and Mr and Mrs Sammy Taylor. Joy Tucker was wished a happy birthday.
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Minnie Lewis
Glen Eaves
Donnie Lamb
Oklahoma City
Helen Bradley
Gale Roberts
Pauls Valley
Sammy Taylor
Joy Tucker
Local Families Visit Union Hill Baptist Church Members
Mr and Mrs Haskell Gipson and others from Springfield Illinois visited Mrs Josie Northam and family at Union Hill Baptist Church on Sunday. The Franks and Shelly also left Saturday for undisclosed plans.
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Earl Franks J
Shelly
Bakersfield Visit Highlights Several Local Families
Bakersfield Calif to visit Mr and Mrs James Abbott and see their new granddaughter. Chris Sutton Konawa spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton. The Rev and Mrs Gerald Sutton Chris and Beverly visited Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton recently. Ada visited his parents Harold Griffin Suny Leroy Willoughby and children visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Monday. Mrs Allen Mrs Neta Pearl Goodman Mrs Nannie Cox and Granny Whalen visited Mrs Sue Muck Wednesday. Mr and Mrs S G Pherigo visited Mrs Nannie Cox Thursday. Mrs Ruth Sutton Mrs Margaret Coverington Drucilla Thomas and Mrs Irene Goodman visited Mrs Cox Thursday.
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Bakersfield
Calif
James Abbott
Chris Sutton
Konawa
Willis Sutton
Gerald Sutton
Chris
Beverly
Ada
Harold Griffin
Suny
Leroy Willoughby
Mrs
Frank Lewis
Allen
Neta Pearl Goodman
Nannie Cox
Granny Whalen
Sue Muck
S. G. Pherigo
Ruth Sutton
Margret Coverington
Drucilla Thomas
Irene Goodman
Cox
Sunday Socials Link Bea Robertson and Local Families
Mrs. Bea Robertson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brendle and son. Tamara Robertson visited Mrs. Minnie Lewis Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Booth were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson, Tamara and Stacy Sunday. Paula Tucker Stillwater spent the weekend with her pal Mrs. Agnes Rutledge and Tonya. Linda Reinschmidt visited Paula Sunday. Mrs. Enola Chilcoat attended church at Ada Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willoughby and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Marion Willoughby and family Sunday.
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Bea Robertson
Ralph Brendle
Tamara Robertson
Minnie Lewis
Melvin Booth
Billy Jim Robertson
Tamara
Stacy
Paula Tucker
Stillwater
Agnes Rutledge
Tonya
Linda Reinschmidt
Paula
Enola Chilcoat
Ada
Leroy Willoughby
Marion Willoughby
Ada revival draws attendees as local women gather
Mrs Ruth Sutton, Mrs Collins, and Mrs Isaac attended a revival at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Ada on Friday night. Mrs Thelma Garrett and Janice Chilcoat are conducting the revival. Others in the community hosted visits include Mrs Bea Robertson with Mrs Lona Soward and Mrs Ruth Sutton with Mrs Seward in Ada.
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Lona Soward
Willis Sutton
Ruth Sutton
Collins
Isaac
First Pentecostal Holiness Church of
Ada
Thelma Garrett
Janice Chilcoat
Visits by Local Women Gather at Northam and Franks Homes
Mrs Hazel Newby and Mrs Ke Wayne visited Mrs Josie Northam Saturday. Mrs Martha Franks visited Northam Monday. Mrs Cassidy Galey visited Mrs Martha Franks Sunday.
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Hazel Newby
Ke, Wayne
Josie Northam
Martha Franks
Thanks to Mrs Nannie Cox for weekly subscription
A note thanks Mrs Nannie Cox for her subscription to the weekly paper won as a birthday gift for her sister Mrs Hallo way. The item records a small social gesture and acknowledges the gift arrangement.
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Nannie Cox
Mrs. Halloway
Tucker Family Heads to Memphis for Singing Convention
Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and Tonya left Wednesday for Memphis Tennessee to attend the National Singing Convention Paula a student at OSU will fly to Memphis Friday to attend the singing with her parents.
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Paul Tucker
Tonya
Memphis Tenn
Paula
OSU
Memphis
Northam Family Hosts Birthday Party for Matthew
Mrs Helen Northam hosted a Tuesday birthday party at home for her son Matthew’s 2nd birthday with cake and ice cream. Guests included Mrs Elva Kemp Mrs Josie Notham Mrs Marie Welch Mrs Vivian Northam and Bret. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Mike Thomas and Ricky Moore and Mr and Mrs Sally Wyche visiting Mr and Mrs A B Northam.
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Helen Northam
Matthew
Elva Kemp
Josie Notham
Marie Welch
Vivian Northam
Bret
Mike Thomas
Ricky, Moore
Sally Wyche
A. B. Northam
Community members journey to visit local families
Mrs. Ovella Jared of Coweta and Mrs. Jewel Jones traveled Monday to visit the Rev. and Mrs. Don Cooley and their children in Guthrie, then continued to see Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Vanlandingham and family in Woodward.
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Ovella Jared
Coweta
Jewel Jones
Don Cooley
Guthrie
Floyd Vanlandingham
Woodward
Birthday Dinner Honors Ladonna Gilliam At Home
Mrs Marie Welch hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for her daughter Ladonna Gilliam. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Haskell Gipson Mr and Mrs Ray Marx of Springfield Ill Mrs Josie Northam Sam Raines Mr and Mrs A B Northam Matthew Clyde Welch and George.
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Marie Welch
Ladonna Gilliam
Haskell Gipson
Ray Marx
Springfield
Ill
Josie Northam
Sam Raines
A. B. Northam
Matthew
Clyde Welch
George
Gipson and Mar Families in Nursing Home Visit
Mrs Josie Northam visited Mrs Belle Wilburn in a nursing home Wednesday. The notice mentions Mr and Mrs Haskell Gipson and Mr and Mrs Ray Mar in social context.
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Haskell Gipson
Ray Mar
Josie Northam
Belle Wilburn
Delamar Farhan and Willoughbys Visit in Shawnee Area
Friday visits by Mr and Mrs Delamar Farhan of Shawnee to Mr and Mrs Leroy Willoughby and children. Neal Trobaugh of Oklahoma City and Leon Horton of Ahloso visited the Willoughbys on Sunday. Leon Willoughby also visited the Leroy Willoughbys on Thursday.
Matthew Northam Spends Day with Family
Matthew Northam spent Monday with Mrs. Vivian Northam and Bret while his mother was at work.
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Matthew Northam
Vivian Northam
Bret
Home Saturday Night Music Event Draws Crowd
A home entertainment gathering Saturday night featured music and singing with approximately 31 attendees present, creating a lively, intimate community moment.
Revival draws Ada First Pentecostal Holiness Church family
The Rev and Mrs Glen Eaves and their children attended the revival Saturday night at the Ada First Pentecostal Holiness Church.
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Glen Eaves
Ada First Penecostal Holiness Church
Rev and Mrs Bert Jones Visit Willie Isaacs
The Rev and Mrs Bert Jones visited Willie Isaacs at his home, spending time in conversation and offering prayers during a quiet community visit.
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Bert Jones
Willie Isaacs
Lightning Ridge Church Delegates Attend Banner Association
Attendance at Lightning Ridge church Sunday was 51. "Happy Birthday" sung to Geneva McCullar and Lorene McIlroy. Mr and Mrs Jeff Bailey attended the Banner Association at Ahloso Sept 30 and Oct 1 as delegates from the Lightning Ridge church.
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May Johnson
Lightning Ridge
Geneva McCullar
Lorene McIlroy
Jeff Bailey
Banner Association
Ahloso
Social Roundup From Roff and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith attended a social at the Roff Sportsman Club Tuesday night. They also joined singing at Colberg Wednesday night and at Lightning Ridge Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mellroy visited in Ada Saturday with Mr and Mrs Frank Townsley. Mrs Lorene Mellroy and Mrs Estell Cox visited Mr and Mrs Townsley Tuesday and Agnes Bishop.
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Arno Griffith
Roff Sportsman Club
Mrs. Griffith
Colberg
Lightning Ridge
Lloyd Mellroy
Ada
Frank Townsley
Lorene Mellroy
Estell Cox
Gaar Corner
Townsley
Agnes Bishop
Cleo Griffith
A Duffers
Fitzhugh
Thursy
Alvie Griffith
Wynnewood
Hayden Huffines
Jake McGee
Ada Visitors Stay Over Weekend With Faulkenberry Family
Mr and Mrs Gerald Farmer and Jeffrey Lynn of Ada spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Lester Faulkenberry and family. Vernon Faulkenberry of Ahloso visited the Lester Faulkenberrys on Sunday.
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Gerald Farmer
Jeffrey Lynn
Ada
Lester Faulkenberry
Vernon Faulkenberry
Ahloso
Lester
Wall Family Welcomes Guests and Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Calvin Wall hosted Anita and James Taylor and Mr and Mrs S I Taylor Thursday. Sunday dinner guests included nephew Jimmy Ray Wall and family from Abilene, Stella Wall of Pauls Valley. Jimmy Wall recently returned from Korea.Calvin Wall marked his and his wife's 20th wedding anniversary on October 7 with visitors in the Wall home including Albert Shaw and Tammy from Purcell.
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Calvin Wall
Anita
James
S. I. Taylor
Jimmy Ray Wall
Michelle
Abilene
Tex
Stella Wall
Pauls Valley
Jimmy Wall
Korea
Wall
Albert Shaw
Tammy
Purcell
Jana House celebrates 9th birthday in Roff
Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Bill Thomason and Mrs. Alice Crawford attended the Sept 29 party at the home of Jana House’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl House in Roff. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomason Mrs. Alice Crawford Miss Veta House Stratford Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams and Regina Sulphur Mr. and Mrs. Ab Pipes Roff Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pipes and Mr. Mrs. Earl House and children.
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Bill Thomason
Alice Crawford
Earl House
Roff
Jana House
Earl
Jana
Veta House
Stratford
Clifford Williams
Regina
Ab Pipes
Ernest Pipes
Chilen
Birthday Notes for Mrs. Alice Crawford in Roff
Mrs. Alice Crawford celebrated her 89th birthday on September 5 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bill Thomason, as relatives including Mr and Mrs Earl House and children Roff, Mr and Mrs Clifford Williams and Regina Sular, and Mr and Mrs Abipes from Roff attended.
May Johnson Visits Uncle and Aunt in Ada
May Johnson was a Monday dinner guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Farrel Sales in Ada. Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Darryl visited May Johnson recently.
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May Johnson
Bob Hatcher
Calvin Wall
Roy Laxton
Aivie Griffith
Naomi Stanfield
Alma Dunn
May
Farrel Sales
Ada
Darryl
Summers Visit At Joe Summers Home
Mrs Gertie Summers and Mrs Laveta Summers visited in the Joe Summers home Thursday.
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Gertie Summers
Laveta Summers
Gaylon
Joe Summers
Credit and Generational Gap in Modern Buying
The author contrasts older Americans’ habit of paying debts with a younger generation that treats debt as acceptable. He argues credit fuels future business, notes most people still honor obligations, and uses vaccination anecdotes to question caution and memory about risk and trust in society.
World Series winds down as fans hope for normalcy returns
A newspaper column reflects on the 1968 World Series with sarcasm about experts and rain delays. It notes the Cardinals as champions in two games, Detroit's hitting routs, and odd moments like a bystander betting on runs. The piece teases end of season and college homecoming.
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Cardinals
Detroit
Supreme Court
Lion mauls boy at Hungarian zoo cage
A boy aged about 10 to 15 was badly mauled after climbing into a lion’s cage in Veszprem Hungary. The lion attacked and dragged him before keepers pulled him free. Hospital officials reported severe wounds to the skull and chest.
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Veszprem
Hungary
Traffic deaths, injuries rise in Hungary last year
MTI reports 789 people died and 22 250 injured in Hungary traffic accidents during the previous year, highlighting national road safety concerns and impact on public safety.
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Budapest
Hungary
MTI J
Mozambique errors over game reserve concession plan
Authorities in Portuguese Mozambique risk misworded concession terms for Gorongoza Game Reserve amid seismic surveys. The oversight could harm wildlife and drive elephants away from the reserve's populous area during the process.
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Beira
Mozambique
Shirt Advice Louisville Sign in a South Tavern
A quirky sign in a Louisville tavern urges patrons to roll up sleeves with the motto Those we roll up their shirt sleeves never lose their shirt, reflecting a playful local sentiment about effort and luck.
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Louisville
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