Ada News History and Consolidations Record
The Ada papers show a lineage from The Ada News established as a merged entity with The Times-Democrat and later consolidations with Pontotoc County Enterprise Ada Weekly Democrat and Ada Star-Democrat and Ada Times-Democrat era. It lists publication formats including weekly Thursday editions and pricing for Ada Oklahoma circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA “Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Don Cook
Ada
the News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Hourglass figure ad origin tied to old fashion styles
The phrase hourglass figure originates from early fashion ads urging women to resemble an hourglass. The image mirrored a timepiece with two sections and sand indicating an even, measured flow of style from top to bottom.
Living in Hope Beyond Optimism and Pessimism
Lawrence Walthouse reflects on Christian hope as trust in God rather than mere optimism. He contrasts optimistic and pessimistic views with biblical prophecy from Isaiah and the life of Israel, arguing that faith sustains present life while trusting future fulfillment through Christ.
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Lucy
Christ
Thomas Carlyle
H. L. Mencken
Friederich Nietzsche
Ogden Nash
Langdon
Israel
Isaiah
Simeon
Jesus Christ
God
Predicting World Food Prospects and Agricultural Innovations
The author surveys looming population pressures and argues humanity will expand arable land and revolutionize food production. Topics include river manipulation, new crops, fertilizer, pest control, hormones, artificial meats, insect farming, aquaculture, and sea farming potential.
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Pultry
ASC County Committeemen Are Named In Member Vote
ASC county committeemen and community chairmen were elected by mail with results announced by the incumbent committee. The county convention is set for Oct 1 at 9 30 a m at the Oklahoma State University Extension Center to select officers and delegates. Elected in community A were Marion Willoughby M C Cox Joe Isaacs Albert Pierce Troy Shackleford. In B Clifford Miller W T Gasaway Delbert Gerloff Earl Rose Bob Peek. C list includes A L Griffith A C Griffith Richard Soutee Kenneth Stanfield W E Carr. D group names C R Scroggins Carrel Bryant Charles Chandler Delmar Crews Dean Lee. E team includes Herbert Cooper C N Flanagan Charles Richards W J Guest J J Roper. F roster Wendell Stewart James Wingard Paul Morgan C H Hewett Troy Tipton. G group Truman Borders Andrew Borders G H Cosper O D Spitler Page Thompson. HH group Arvel Davis W A Dennis B M Stephens Tommy Johnson Roy Loman. I group J L Delaplain Russell Hale Oran Kerr Kenneth Bryant Homer Stevenson.
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ASC
Oklahoma State University Extension Center
Marion Willoughby
M. C. Cox
Joe Isaacs
Albert Pierce
Troy Shackleford
Clifford Miller
W. T. Gasaway
Delbert Gerloff
Earl Rose
Bob Peek
A. L. Griffith
A. C. Griffith
Richard Soutee
Kenneth Stanfield
W. E. Carr
C. R. Scroggins
Carrel Bryant
Charles Chandler
Delmar Crews
Dean Lee
Herbert Cooper
C. N. Flanagan
Charles Richards
W. J. Guest
J. J. Roper
Wendell Stewart
James Wingard
Paul Morgan
C. H. Hewett
Troy Tipton
Truman Borders
Andrew Borders
G. H. Cosper
O. D. Spitler
Page Thompson
Arvel Davis
W. A. Dennis
B. M. Stephens
Tommy Johnson
Roy Loman
J. L. Delaplain
Russell Hale
Oran Kerr
Kenneth Bryant
Homer Stevenson
Unusual white polecat sighted by county residents
Mrs. Charles Redman and Mrs. Irene Hurley visited Dru cilla Thomas Friday. Frank Lewis who keeps traps caught a very unusual animal, a nearly snow white polecat with a large white tail that spread ominously over its back.
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Charles Redman
Irene Hurley
Drucilla Thomas
Frank Lewis
Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway Dine With Nannie Cox
Stratford couple Mr and Mrs Leonard Holloway visited Sunday guest Mrs Nannie Cox who hosted them after Cox spent the week with the Holloways.
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Leonard Holloway
Stratford
Nannie Cox
Mrs Beulah Little Visits Mr and Mrs Willie Suiton
Mrs Beulah Little of Pauls Valley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willie Suiton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Little
Pauls Valley
Willie Suiton
Ada Woman Visits Mrs Northam For A Few Days
Mrs Mamie McMasters of Ada is spending several days with Mrs Northam enjoying visitors and social calls in the community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie McMasters
Ada
Mrs. Northam
Willoughby Family Receives Multiple Sunday Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Megee visited the Willoughby family Sunday. Billie Lee and family from Oakman were Friday supper guests. Monk Nelson, Junior Capes from Ada, and Delmar Farnham from Shawnee visited the Willoughbys. A. B. Northam and Matthew visited the Junior Northams recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Megee
Leroy Willoughby
Billie Lee
Oakman
Willoughby
Monk Nelson
Junior Capes
Ada
Delmar Farnhan
Shawnee
Willoughbys
Booths Attend Sunday Dinner With Robertsons
Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth were Sunday dinner guests of the Robertsons, sharing a meal and conversation at their home.
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Mrs. Melvin Booth
Robertsons
Reverend Glen Eaves Visits Local Families
The Rev. Glen Eaves visited Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Eaves
W. F. Collins
Mrs
Frank Lewis
Farmers and guests attend house warming event
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Farmer and Juan Megee attended the house warming Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Farmer
Juan Megee
Latta Visit Shows Oklahoma City Weekend Stop
Mr and Mrs Chester Williams visited Mr and Mrs David Lew Allen in Oklahoma City over the weekend in a brief local social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Thomas
Chester Williams
David Lewallen
Oklahoma City
Weekend Visit Notes from Ada and Nearby Towns
Visiting Mrs. Mae Rice over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. A A Burge Norman and Ren a Medicine Lodge Kan Jack Burge Ada Mrs Bernice Laughlin J M Dew Ada Mrs Jay Jackson and Jim Mrs Cal vin Grace Mrs Garvin Glover Mr and Mrs Lee Henry Ada and Mrs Chester Williams and grandson Brian.
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Mae Rice
A. A. Burge
Norman and
Renda
Medicine Lodge
Kan
Jack Burge
Ada
Bernice Laughlin
J. M. Dew
Jay Jackson
Jim
Calvin Grace
Garvin Glover
Lee Henry
Chester Williams
Brian
Local visits marked by family guests this week
Mr and Mrs J C Kirk visited Kit and Paul Thomas and Wayne Bryant visited Monday. Mrs Oleta Bryant and family attended the Pickett rodeo Monday night. Nancy Castle and Cindy Marlon visited Brenda Kirby on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Kirk
Kit Thomas
Kit
Paul
Wayne Bryant
Oleta Bryant
Julia
Steven
Wayne
Grandson
Michael
Pickett
Nancy Castle
Cindy Marlon
Brenda Kirby
Teels and Hortons Visit Belle Wilburn in San Francisco Home
Mr Graden Teel Mrs Graden Teel and Mrs Bud Horton visited Belle Wilburn at a San Francisco Nursing Home Sunday. Bill Smith and Carl visited city over the weekend.
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Graden Teel
Bud Horton
Belle Wilburn
San Frances Nursing Home
Bill Smith
Carl
Oe City
Floyd Family and Friends Gather for Local Visits
Friday night the Floyds stayed with grandparents the Gilstraps in Roff. Visiting Mrs Charles Floyd included Betty Rigsby Carol Jumper Sue Winters and Barbara Byers. Mrs Floyd hosted a farm bureau meeting with several attendees. Lefty Wafford Joe Potts and Crystal Henderson also visited local residents.
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Kay
Randy
Sue Floyd
R. N. Gilstrap
Roff
Charles Floyd
Betty Rigsby
Carol Jumper
Sue Winters
Johnnie Hudson
Barbara Byers
C. M. Floyd
Roy Graham
C. B. Ramier
Nicoma Park
Floyd
Farm Bureau
Ralph Taylor
Clyde Casady
Wesley Brantley Sr
Martha Mote
Vivian Bynum
Tishomingo
Opal Potts
Lefty Wafford
Joe Potts
Allen
Edith Hendrix
Crystal Henderson
Potts
Geneva Stanfield
Family ties link Mrs Steven kin across states
Mr. and Mrs W. W. Steven share kinship with their son and granddaughter Amy Teeter of Oklahoma City plus Mrs. Bill Pegg of Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reeves of Big Springs, reflecting a network of relatives across Oklahoma and Texas.
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W. W. Stevenson
Amy Teeter
Oklahoma City
Bill Pegg
Allen
Gene Reeves
Big Springs
Weekend visits cross states in regional social notes
Tex. residents visited Mrs P H Allen over the weekend. Betty Miller called on Tuesday. The Mc Craws from Eugene Oregon and Ada residents visited Mr and Mrs Gene McCraw. Harold Teeter hosted guests in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley McCraw
Eugene, Ore
Luther McCraw
Blanchard
Lon Choate
Ada
Gene McCraw
Mrs Acord Attends Jeanie Dixon Lecture in Oklahoma City
Mrs Cal Acord visited Mrs Katie Scottie and attended the Jeanie Dixon lecture in Oklahoma City over the weekend, joining local residents for the spiritual talk and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Acord
Katie Scottie
Jeanie Dixon
Oklahoma City
Lenora Glover and Monroe Ridding Visit Mrs Grace
Mrs Lenora Glover and Mrs Monroe Ridding of Seminole visited Mrs Calvin Grace during a social call.
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Lenora Glover
Monroe Ridding
Seminole
Calvin Grace
Latta School Dismissal Aids State Fair Attendance
Latta School will dismiss Friday enabling students and families to attend the State Fair. This early dismissal creates an opportunity for those planning a trip to the event.
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Latta
Weekend Visit Highlights From Local Families
Forrest Danley spent the weekend with his grandparents the Brady couple. Marvin Lee and family visited Homer Kerbo and later Leary Cupps and their girls in Edmond. Frontier City trip and Saturday visit with Howard Wilburn are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Danley
Mrs. C. E. Brady
Marvin Lee
Doug and Jerry
Bert Cupps
Homer Kerbo
Moore
Leary Cupps
Edmond
Frontier City
Howard Wilburn
Weekend Visits Connected by Grissom Household
Mrs Patsy Hampton and children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom and sons. Danny Bolin and Raymond Thurman visited the Grissoms and Mr and Mrs C G Thurman. Mrs Emily Presley and Francis visited Wednesday. Various visitors, including Mrs Fannie Davis and the Lancaster family, attended a banquet in Ada and were joined by Gene Reeves of Big Springs Texas visiting Pearl Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Hampton
Oklahoma City
Cledes Grissom
Ricky
Randy
Danny Bolin
Raymond Thurman
C. G. Thurman
Emily Presley
Francis
Grissom
Fannie Davis
B. F. Lancaster
Stanley Shortes
Pamela
Weta Sortes
Mrs. Lancaster
Lancaster
Jimmy
Jamie
Londa McLaughlin
Ada
Gene Reeves
Big Springs, Tex
Pearl Reeves
Fittstown and Jesse community notices and church events
Ada area residents report visits and gatherings. Y W A members list include Treasa Myers and Toi Ann Townsend with Jo Jones as guest. Fittstown First Baptist defeated Stonewall in Bible quiz at Ahoso youth rally. Donna Timmons celebrated. Harden City church hosts missionary visit. den mother Marie Crabtree elected. Many local visits and activities noted among Ada Stonewall and surrounding churches.
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Y.W.A
The
First Baptist Church
Treasa Myers
Harette Whipple
Toi Ann Townsend
Yvonne Madren
Corene Townsend
Jo Jones
Fittstown First Baptist Church
Stonewall Baptist Church
Ahloso
Fittstown
Harrette Whipple
Trease Myers
Osborns and ONeals Visit Relatives Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Merl Osborn spent the weekend with her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Delmer ONeal in Davis. Mrs Lee visited over the weekend with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Lobaugh in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Merl Osborn
Mrs. Delmer O'Neal
Davis
Mrs. Lee
Mrs. Lobaugh
Oklahoma City
Baptist Church Sunday Attendance Report
Sixty nine worshippers attended the Baptist Church Sunday service. Visitors Mr and Mrs Mike McGaha from Ada visited the Church of Christ.
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Mike McGaha
Ada
Mrs
Dewey
Baptist Church
Church of Christ
The New Man and the Haircut Craze in 1960s Style
A humorous musing on listening and conflict in the era, referencing Kennedy era trends and a shift to haircuts for men. Observes the rise of styled cuts from crew cuts to fashionable looks, noting costs, female influence, and the urge for personal branding. Mentions Yul Brynner and Robert Taylor as style touchstones.
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Kennedy
America
Yul Brynner
Robert Taylor
Buzz
Ardmore Rodeo Attendees Visit Pleasant Hill Clergy
Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory and daughter attended the rodeo in Ardmore Saturday night. Rev Mel Morgan of Dallas, pastor of Pleasant Hill Church, had Sunday dinner with the Gregories and visited Frank King. Gene Gregory Christie Moore and families spent the weekend with Mearl Gregory and Oran Kerr. Geneva Gregory visited Mrs Morgan Wells in Frisco.
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Robert Gregory
Eddie Loveless
Stonewall
Ardmore
Mel Morgan
Dallas
Tex
Pleasant Hill Church
Morgan
Frank King
Gene Gregory
Christie Moore
Mearl Gregory
Oran Kerr
Oran Kerrs
Mary and
Dhana Watts
Don
Margie Kerr
Ada
Dave Logan
Christie
Moore
Alvin Boyer
W. J. Treese
John Smith
Allen
Mrs. Kerr
Weekend Visit Notices From Dumas Tex and Surrounding Towns
Mr and Mrs Stanley Sanders and family of Dumas Texas spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Whittington Sunday dinner guests included Clarence Prince and family Stonewall Pat Blevins and family Union Valley the Blevins sisters Frisco Trixie Whittington and children Stonewall and Stanley Sanders and family Dumas ex Carolyn Whittington left for Georgia to visit her husband Jerry who is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Winton and family Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs W E Winton
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Stanley Sanders
Dumas, Tex
W. W. Whittington
W. W. Whittingtons
Clarence Prince
Stonewall
Pat Blevins
Union Valley
Blevins
Frisco
Trixie Whittington
Mrs
Stanley
Dumas
Carolyn Whittington
Georgia
Jerry
Joe Winton
Ada
W. E. Winton
Madison Foreman
Community Family Visits Spread Across Oklahoma and Nearby States
Mrs. Russell Hale spent Monday through Thursday in Tulsa with grandchildren while her daughter and son in law attended a funeral in Texas. Several families from Ada, Shawnee, Tupelo, and Moore visited relatives, attended birthdays, fished, or shared meals.
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Russell Hale
Tulsa
Texas
Don Finney
Wichita
Kan
Joe Bryan
Ada
Ada residents share meals with Humphers family
Elden Jacobs and Danna Humphers of Ada had supper with Mr. and Mrs. E O Humphers on Tuesday. Elden and Danna visited Eldens parents Sunday. Linda Kifer of St Louis visited the Humphers family.
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Elden
Danny Jacobs
Ada
E. O. Humphers
Danna Humphers
Linda Kifer
St. Louis
Mrs. Humphers
Newberry Family Visits Across Oklahoma
Don Newberry of Pauls Valley visited his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Newberry and son Bobby Sunday. Raymond Newberry and family of Oklahoma City spent Sunday night with Elmer Newberry and Bobby.
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Don Newberry
Pauls Valley
Elmer Newberry
Bobby
Raymond Newberry
Oklahoma City
Mrs Griffin Returns From California Trip
Mrs Lou Griffin recently returned from a trip to California. She took her two granddaughters home and visited Mr and Mrs Buster Lagate and family in Las Cruces New Mexico Mrs Nuttin in Selma Colorado and resaives in Fresno She also took a sightseeing trip to Mexico continued on Page 6
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Lou Griffin
California
Buster Lagate
Las Cruses
N. M
Nuttin
Selma
Col
Resaives
Fresno
Iso Jracer
Mexico
Strayedden Quip Highlights Odd Medical Exchange
A humorous exchange features Ahynochondriac describing a supposed fatal liver disease and a doctor debunking it as the patient admits his symptoms match the joke. The dialogue plays on mistaken certainty and medical nonchalance.
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Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly News
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BY Lawrence Walthouse
ASC County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Community
B. B. Ownbey
A. B. Northam
Matthew
Jesse
Coletta Mathis
C. J. Waldroup
Keith Whitney
Ratliff City
Fred Peters
Waldroup
Edna Buttrill
Addie Crabtree
Bertie Harris
Mrs. Penut Williams
Steve Lindsey
John Crabtree
Buck Crabtree
Rodney
James Wards
Marie Crabtree
Yeery
Matthew Prior
Jinny the Just
By Buzzy Bonehouse
Pleasant Hill
Doug Shellenburger
William Shellenburger
Shellenburgers
N. S. Breshier
Allen Jackson
Earl Breshier
Terry Mathis
Gene Hayes
Harden City
Mrs. James Toney
Strayedden “i
Connie Nelson
Coure
Jennie C. Eulette
Neeple
Jesus
Alcoholics Alias
Thomas Hood
Emily Dickinson
City Hall
Rex Mobley
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