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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1972

Page

8

Allen Oklahoma Sustains Growth Through Idle Time Campers

Allen Oklahoma remains a rare small town thriving amid urban sprawl. Idle Time Campers drives employment, housing demand, and regional commerce, backed by a vigorous Chamber of Commerce, local manufacturers, and a rising school enrollment. The town boasts a family‑owned camper firm, other expanding businesses, and ongoing housing and land development projects, all reflecting community effort.

Steve Knickmeyer United States Allen Okla Sunray I. C. Peay Allen Camper Manufacturing Co Chamber of Commerce Chamber Allen's Bank Farmers State Vernon Burcright Burright Allen School Alfred Darras Darras Allen Camper Co E. C. Peay Camper Company Peay Jerry Tommy Jerry Peay Midwest Indiana Tennessee Cicus Marine Ada South Dakota Peays Allen E Allen Advocate Virgil Guy Idle Time Campers Camper Guy Oklahoma City

Byng Grows From Town to Incorportated City Limits

Byng near Ada votes to incorporate as a town last February and has since elected council members. Fire protection emerged as a key issue with a volunteer fire fund and a byng fire truck project. Francis helped with surplus equipment. Byng vocational students are building a truck. Census certification by the state tax commission and county treasurer’s office sets eligibility for state funds from alcohol taxes, auto tags, and street funds. Population initial count was 443, with growth since the census.

Byng Ada Francis Byng Vo State Tax Commission Lloyd Stephens

Renewal Projects Under Way In Ada NDP Plan

Ada launches a Neighborhood Development Program moving beyond bulldozers to resident driven renewal. Hammond Heights gets storm sewers and 4th Street resurfacing funded by federal dollars, with 40 residents already seeking rehabilitation grants. Prospects include North Cherry and West 9th projects as funds become available.

Ada Hammond Heights 4Th Street Oak Broadway Poe and Associates NDP Haynes North Cherry 8Th Street North Street West Jth Street North City

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