Expanding Tennis in Rural Schools and Concrete Courts Debate
The letter urges rapid record correction on tennis expansion in Ross and Byng, praising tennis as a year round, inclusive sport. It notes existing East Central courts aging beyond 40 years, contrasts surfacing options, and argues for affordable, durable facilities, with Ada cited as a ready example and families playing together. It highlights tennis as ideal for agility and thinking, suitable for girls, and a carryover sport beyond basketball and football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Byng
East Central
Oscar Parker
Hugh Warren
Bill Whitaker
Johnny Privett
Ada
Europe
When Doctors Must Refer to Specialists in Malpractice Cases
A court held a doctor liable when doubts arose about handling a case and he did not refer to a qualified specialist. The ruling extended to other healers, stressing duty to seek proper care. A drugless healer was also found liable after a patient died from a ruptured appendix.
Tulsa water revenue tops 4.41 million this year
Tulsa Oklahoma revenue from water totaling 4,411,000 so far this year, about 118,000 more than last year. City customers have used 1.2 billion gallons in seven months, compared with 10.1 billion at the time last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa, Okla
Tulsa
When Misfortune Strikes The Automatic World Unhinges
A normal morning spirals into chaos as failing home devices ignite a cascade of mishaps. The hot water tank, air conditioner, flat tire, and jelly-streaked shirt test composure, prompting reflections on modern life and a call to keep calm and regain control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol’ Buzz
What Is God Like According to Paul in Athens
In a Mar's Hill address Paul explains that the Athenians worship many gods yet seek answers about life and reality. He asserts God can be known, proclaiming that the unknown god is revealed through Jesus Christ and the Christian message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Athens
Areopagus
Mar’s Hill
John Bright
God
Jesus Christ
Simple Things of Life and Witty Observations
A collage of playful musings and aphorisms on happiness, family, and everyday quirks. Nations of jokes mix with reflections from Marian L. Ruatti and Elbert Hubbard, plus quips about marriage, diplomacy, and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mommie
Marian L. Ruatti
College Adds Two Night Classes Skeet Shooting and Horsemanship
East Central State College announces two new night courses not on the original schedule. Skeet shooting with Tom M. Oliver runs Monday 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ada Gun Club range. elementary horsemanship with Dr. Leon Self runs Monday 7 to 9 p.m. for beginners, covering grooming bridling saddling mounting and riding English and Western. Enrollment is 7 p.m. Thursday in the student union ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
East Central State College
Tommy Oliver
Ada Gun Club
Leon Self
Student Union
Chief Justice Urges Flexible Desegregation Plans
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger reminded that racial balance can vary by school, signaling leeway in desegregation design. He denied a stay on Winston-Salem Forsyth County busing of about 15 000 to 16 000 of 46 000 pupils, ruling the district failed to show specific hardships. He cautioned boards not to assume each school must mirror district white black ratios, noting Supreme Court guidance allowing large scale busing while accepting variation by community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren E. Burger
Burger
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
N. C
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Charlotte
N.C
Speed Limit Cut on 3-99 Stretch
Highway Patrol Trooper John Wayne Smith announced a new 30 mph speed limit on SH 3 99 north of the city from the end of the four lane to Katfish Kettle road due to construction. He warned the stretch is hazardous and urged motorists to take it slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
John Wayne Smith
Katfish Kettle Road
Smith
Baby girl born to Galley-Wanting around the county
GALLEY-WANTING AROUND THE COUNTY are the parents of a baby girl born Tuesday. Angela Berneice is the chosen name. Grandparents are A. J. Presley and Mrs. Presley with great grandparents Jack Presley and Mr. and Mrs. Cledes Grissom. Various local residents were noted visiting and attending events across Latta and nearby towns, including Legion activities in Houston, church revivals, and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Berneice
A. J. Presley
Jack Presley
Cledes Grissom
Baptist Sunday School Attendance and Visitors noted
AHLOSO by MRS R C ROSS reports Baptist Church Sunday school attendance of 48 in Sunday session and 29 in Training Union. Rev Dennis Tate led both preaching services while guests from Aldridge Hotel and local families were present. A wedding shower honored Kathy Tulley and James Moreland. 46 gifts were received.
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The
Baptist Church
Training Union
Dennis Tate
W. V. Moore
Jordan Abbott
Vince
Jeff Bailey
Aldridge Hotel
Kathy Tulley
James Moreland
Sylvia Bunch
Ada
Bunch
Rozetta Miller
Tupelo Social News Notes Visitations and Church Attendance
Tupe lo residents gathered for weekend visits as Mr and Mrs W B Hokett hosted friends with Mr and Mrs Odus Fredrick and family at Wapa nicka. Sunday school at First Baptist Tupelo reported 95 attendees. The Leader family Diana and Donna Kay Wolf spent the weekend with Lois Clifford along with Dickie Donnie and Ronnie. Debbie Johnston traveled to Norman to meet husband Davey who returned from Fort Hood where he spent two weeks at reserve camp. Clovis Thompson with Debbie Ann and Ricky Ada visited Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leader
J. D. Reed
Angie
Jamie
Lee Dicketts
Alan
Oklahoma City
Ben Johnston
Paul Johnston
Roy Johnston
Phillip
Davey Johnston
Lois Clifford
Donnie
Ronnie
Diana
Donna Kay
Wolf
Dickie
John Clifford
Sami
Teri
Traci
Lula
Debbie Johnston
Norman
Davey
Fort Hood
Clovis Thompson
Debbie Ann
Ricky
Ada
Social Visit Notes From Ada And Coalgate Area
Mr and Mrs R B Cox Allen dined with her mother Mrs Addie Prichard Sunday. They visited with Mrs Prichard s brother Mr and Mrs Theodore Wilson Tishomingo. Mrs Stella Brown visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Addie Prichard. Debbie Johnston and Diane Brooks Ada visited Mrs Addie Prichard Monday and Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Lee Cross visited Sunday afternoon with her uncle Adam Heck patient in Coalgate hospital. Debbie Ann and Ricky visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Harbin
Savannah
Frank Holman
May Brooks
Valley View Hospital
Pat Gregory
Robbin
Annie
Rhonda
R. B. Cox
Allen
Addie Prichard
Lee Cross
Adam Heck
Coalgate Hospital
Clovis Thompson
Debbie Ann
Ricky
Weekend visit brings wide Shawnee gathering
Mr and Mrs Bryan Smith of Woodlake California visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Robert Brashears. Monday guests included Earl Emerson Coalate and others from Shawnee and Oklahoma City. The group shared meals Tuesday and Wednesday with additional relatives and friends before continuing on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Smith
Woodlake
Calif
Robert Brashears
Brashears
Smiths
Earl Emerson
Coalate
Edgar O’neal Shawnee
Gary O’neal
Todd
Shawnee
R. V. Phillips
Ronnie
R. J. Hipp
Rogel
Oklahoma City
Coalgate
Byran Smith
Wood
Kuntry Korner Parfait With Lime and Dates
Recipe combines shortening sugar vanilla egg yolk and baking powder with chopped dates walnuts and candied cherries. Lime juice rind and color mix into a lime creams layer folded with stiffly beaten egg whites, then frozen and layered with fruit and whipped cream for six servings.
Chocolate Mint Bottom Pie Recipe
Instructions for a two layer pie with a milk custard base and chocolate topping. It describes beating egg yolks with milk, heating until thick, softening gelatin, combining parts with melted chocolate and vanilla, then folding in whipped egg whites and topping with whipped cream and grated chocolate. Chill 4 to 6 hours.
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EA Iy
ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Don Cook
Oklahoma
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
ADA Evening News
BY Lawrence W.althouse
Acts
Connie Nelson
Elbert Hubbard
Fate
Abraham Lincoln
Associated Press
Latta
Harrison Allen
National American Legion
Houston
Tex
Frank Cheek
Denison
P. H Allen
Ethel Tolliver
Charles Floyd
P. H. Allen
Kit Thomas
Kit and
Kay Henson
Celia Kay
Konawa
Chrystal Liles
Coolwater
Miss
Chris Rigsby
Hubert Walls
Tom Walls
Moore
Scotty Burleson
Jewell Walls
Earlene Burleson
Carmen Scott
Purcell
Fred Bowers
Dena
Claud Arter
Claude Arter
J. M. Looney
Thomas Stevens
Dollie Arter
Boots Bowers
J. O. Kirby
Johnny Long
Altus
Sidney Green
Phyllis
Addie Stringer
Mary Summers
Leroy
Hickory
Norman Standfield
Vance Wiley
Falls Creek Baptist Assembly
Davis
Vance
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Rick Ingle
Denton
Ruby Allen
Fred Braddock Jr
Robin
Tracy
Woodward
Fred Braddock Sr
Fittstown
E. S. Brashier
Union Valley
Larry Carson
Larry Jr
Sherry
Lawton
Luther Carson
Chester Williams
David Llewelyn
Larry Pendleton
Brad, Meeker
Ann Ross
Bob Gregory
Johnny Cantrell
Bob Ross
Curtis Ross
Harvey Baker
Barney Baker
Barney
Vasco Ross
Dottie Reed
Joe Moore
Shelley Ross
Bobby
Dean Ross
Mrs
Jim Guinn
Chickasha
Arvis Stewart
Ahloso
R. C. Ross
Maud Sliger
Audrey Trease
Nancy
Ethel Watson
Melvin Allen
Lindsay
Conrad Massey
Theta Massey
Estes Brasher
Valley View
Hospi
Tupelo
W. B. Hokett
Odus Fredrick
First Baptist Church
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