Civil Defense Week Urges Readiness Beyond Tornado Threats
An Oklahoma reflection urges preparation for aerial attack as well as weather dangers during Civil Defense Week. It argues modern war targets supply chains and infrastructure, not armies, and stresses preemptive organization, warning, and refugee plans for Ada and Pontotoc County communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Konawa
Stratford
Ada
Pontotoc County
Stonewall
Francis
Local Agent Ott Free Attends Insurance Seminar
Ott H. Free of the James S. Tate agency region attends a regional training school at Lake Murray Lodge Ardmore. He qualified for an extensive new sales and management training program and has represented several companies in the area, as advertised in Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott H. Free
James S. Tate
Massachusetts Protective Association, Inc
Paul Reveret Life Insurance Co
Lake Murray Lodge
Ardmore
Free
Daniel in song and legend from Sunday schools in 1957
International andorm Sunday Sehzo Lessov and Foreman Danielal Peter Si Li discuss the figure Daniel as a symbol of courage. The author reflects on Daniel’s reputation, contrasts legend with history, and cites proverbs about wisdom and forgiveness while admonishing against pursuing unneeded trouble.
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Andorm
Lessov, Ate
Menneth J
Foreman
Daniel
Sunady
America
Two Kinds of Courage in Moral and Physical Tests
The piece contrasts physical courage with moral courage, citing a scoutmaster's selfless act in a sinking boat and Daniel's defiance of royal orders. It argues courage means acting rightly despite danger, ridicule, or authority, highlighting conscience over payroll loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ox Boy
Daniel Dares Against Public Opinion and Tyranny
A reflective piece contrasts Daniel's courage with public opinion and personal interest. It portrays Daniel as a unwavering, incorruptible figure who acts on conviction despite risks to his career, admired by the king for his honesty and steadfastness. It laments how rare such steadfast leaders are in any era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Palestine
Persia
Church
Understanding Oklahoma summons in civil suits explained
A summons is a legal demand forcing the defendant to appear and defend rights. Issued by the Clerk, sealed and directed to the Sheriff, it informs of parties, court, action, amount, and response deadline. Service can be personal or at residence and may require publication for nonresidents or unknown heirs. Ignoring summons places you under court jurisdiction and can lead to judgment.
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Oklahoma
R.S.V.P
Trivia From the Herd by the Old Sourdough
A mosaic of old aphorisms and humor quotes on daily life and ethics. It blends quips about prevention, weight, patience, and human behavior with light war-era humor, puns, and reflections on progress, kindness, and education.
Sweden Air Force Declares Cease Fire Over Goose Nest
In central Sweden near Lake Glan the Swedish Air Force issued a cease fire as jets practiced maneuvers near an island target area. A Canadian wild goose reportedly nesting under the flight zone prompted the pause to protect potential eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Lake Glan
Sweden
Storm disrupts weekend, restores ponds and nerves
A Saturday storm disrupted the community with many seeking cellars and resulting in minor damage. Trees were blown down locally, ponds algae cleaned improving water levels by about a foot. Pastures improve, while oil exploration by Seaboard Oil Camps continues with Rhynes cooperator Emory Swanson and family involved in field tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Seaboard Oil Camps
Emory Swanson
Ada News Briefs and Social Notes Highlight Modern Ties
Ada area notes include houseguests from Wichita Falls and Yukon, family visits with Humphers and Weller clans, and a focus on town life. War era reporter Stevens is recalled, local geese herding and pillow filling scenes are described, plus fishing reports from Lake Texoma and a new great grandmother. Obituary reports Tom Cantwell of Jesse, with services in Ada, and Senator Robert Kerr mentioned as a nephew.
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Tom Cantwell
Jesse
Oklahoma City
Ada
Criswell
Mr. Cantwell
Pontotoc County
Stonewall
Jesse Pearl Daniels
Mildred
Carol
Mary
Robert
J. A
Mayo
Billy
Tommy
Robert Kerr
Sunday School Attendance and local church notes
In Free Will Baptist Church there were 58 in Sunday School with all teachers present except the primary. Rev. Curtis Hogue led morning and evening services. A large crowd joined Sunday afternoon singing. County Fair attendees travel to Ada this week. Local visitations include Leora Wilfong and Glen Wilfong with Odis Wilfong of Ada, and Allie Hood visiting in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Nix
Robert Gregory
Ray Miller
Pleasant Hill
Coalgate
Jo Ann Nix
Patricia Fern Garrett
Daugh‘ter
Buck Garwas
Patricia Fern
Free Will Baptist Church
Curtis Hogue
Youth Fellowship of the Center Association
Camp Ground
Allie Hood
Vergil Hallam
Wichita Falls
Tex
M. C. Hood
Mary Hedges
Dallas
Paul Sellers
Ada
Dude’ Hood
Donnie
Debbie Sellers
Community Guests and Visits Surface in Durant Area Notes
Saturday and Sunday socializing fills the Durant region as Ed and Kay Berryman and others host and visit across families. Several residents attend the Adams Holdenville football game, while F E Duncan recovers from a heart attack at Valley View Hospital and receives well wishes from neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Holdenville
Carl “Zip” West
Leo Scott
Duke Ryan
Ed Berryman
Kay and
Charles
Henry Whitson
Dinner Will Honor Atoka Teachers
The Atoka Junior-Senior High School PTA will entertain the high school faculty at their annual dinner and program on Monday September 23 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The theme of the table decorations will be An Apple for The Teacher, with guest speaker George Nigh from McAlester.
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Atoka
PTA
George Nigh
McAlester
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Pat Tilley
Leora Wiltong
Glen
John Ferris
Okemah
George Collins
Bobby Joe
Odessa
Henry Goodson
Nora Roper
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Don Henson
Parish Chapel
Farrel Jones
Denise
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H. L. Kite
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Mrs. 0. $. Whitson
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Charles Kite
Donald Kite
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Grover Thompson
Charlie McDaniel
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