VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has long defended its World War II-era pope, Pius XII, against criticism that he remained silent as the Holocaust unfolded, insisting that he worked quietly behind the scenes to save lives. A new book, citing recently opened Vatican archives, suggests the lives the Vatican worked hardest to save were Jews who had converted to Catholicism or were children of Catholic-Jewish “mixed marriages.”
First Baptist Church Services and study opportunities Sunday at First Baptist Church include sanctuary services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Today is the 161st day of 2022 and the 83rd day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1935, Dr.
Area youth enjoyed a spectacular performance by Chelsea “Hooplahoma” Parks from Inspyral Circus at the Ardmore Convention Center Tuesday afternoon. This event was a part of the Ardmore Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. (Julie Thomas/The Ardmoreite)
DEAR ABBY: I am a 29-year-old woman in a healthy, loving relationship with my boyfriend of 2 1/2 years. We talk about marriage and kids and are committed to each other. We know we are each other’s special one. He recently bought a home, and we live together. My issue is with my mother. I feel she won’t be happy with me until I’m married and have children.
“Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars, money federal prosecutors said Monday that he believed to be the proceeds of an operation to smuggle people across the Mexican border into the United States.
DETROIT (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him, lawyers said Wednesday.
Funeral services for John Wendall Payne, 86, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2022, in the Centennial Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home with Steve Douglas conducting the service. The son of the late John Lee Payne and Winnie V. Lynch Payne Brewer, John was born August 23, 1935 in Ardmore, and passed away June 6, 2022 at his ranch near Ada, Oklahoma.
Ardmore - Graveside services for Mr. James Oliver Meyer, 88 are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 10, 2022 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Wilson Mayor Frank Schaaf officiating. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.
Summer is the season to hit the great outdoors, and having a new toy, like a boat or RV, is a dream for many people. But with interest rate hikes, spikes in the cost of oil and general economic uncertainty, you may be hesitant to make a big purchase right now.