I don’t know what went wrong with last weeks newsletter, but some of you did not receive it, and got an ERROR when you tried to open it. I think some carriers, SBCglobal for sure, thought it was Spam and bounce them. Several Readers have been receiving my newsletter for decades and last weeks newsletter gave them the ERROR message. If todays newsletter gets through, you can click on the link below and go to last weeks newsletter (Feb 5th).
https://oklahomahistory.net/vol-30-issue-1514-february-05-2026/
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Speaking of my website, I’ve added a new search box as of today (2/12/26). It looks more promising than the one I’ve had for years. Be sure and use quotation marks for a more targeted search. Example: “old nuisance”
Below is the early 1960’s grocery store—Lamb’s grocery. It was located on twelfth and E N.W across from T and M pharmacy. At the register, Leta Chambers Lamb and her “customers” are her brother and sister-in-law Jake and Betty Chambers. Look closely at the groceries and you’ll see some of Ardmore’s favorite brands
Recently a new mural was painted by, Rick Sinnett, behind the Goddard Center by the Ardmore Little Theater entrance. Beautiful. It’s called an Indian Sunflower.
I see a public hearing is planned for Feb 26th for the old Ardmore High School for possible demolish. The old school is at North Washington and 2 Northwest.
East Main and Caddo street after the 1915 explosion in downtown Ardmore.
Below is a photo of Ada, Oklahoma a long time ago (I doctored it with AI).
Vienna Bakery in Sulphur, Oklahoma
Below is a photo of the Ada, Oklahoma Post Office built 1934/1935.
Our neighbor’s dog, Trixie, passed away Jan 23rd. The sweetest, most gentle, loving dog ever. Visited all the neighbors around, as she knew wherever she visited she would get a treat to eat. She was the neighborhood dog for sure. We met her when we moved out here south of Lone Grove 20 years ago. I made a memorial paver for Trixie. Gone but not forgotten.
In last weeks newsletter I talked about an unusual piece of playground equipment at Ada, Oklahoma as shown in the picture below. This week I received a phone call, and that strange looking piece of equipment is now in the backyard of a family in Sulphur, Oklahoma.
On the right-hand side of the above picture is a Merry-Go-Round. I remember playing on one just like it at Washington School in NE Ardmore back in the 1960s.
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From This Weeks Mailbag
“Do you know of anyone who might have really old burial records for the Eastman Cemetery. I am looking for info on a “JM Storie”. I found a old grave list that has his stome there. But I can not find the grave. I would LOVE to have ANY info on the person or locations.” -Brandi brandilynne2@sbcglobal.net
Q. Hey, do you know if there was ever a fast food restaurant with a drive thru, east of Highland Park apartments, across the street from O’Reilly’s and to the east in Ardmore? My sister swears there used to be one.
A. Yes, that was Watsonburger
When you feel like you’re drowning, remember your lifeguard walks on water.
See everyone next week!
Butch and Jill Bridges
Ardmore Oklahoma
580-490-6823
https://oklahomahistory.net