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The dead 580-225-1167 St. Mathews Catholic babies aren’t the only casual- Kevin Akins, Min. 3001 E. Hwy 66, Elk City 580-225-0262 Appalled by Sexual Careless faction. Scott Rodgers, Rev. ness ties: mothers and—increas- Grandview Assembly of God 580-225-0066 Rev. Danny Grover As children we chanted... ingly—fathers involved in Pioneer and Country Club, Elk City United Methodist Dear Appalled: Yes, practi- Johnny and Susie, sitting in abortion often struggle with 580-225-7742 Christian 320 S. Magnoliea St., Brick cal, logical information is a tree; K-I-S-S-I-N-G. life-long debilitating guilt Nat Hicks Antioch Christian 580-526-3949 often more effective than First comes love; then comes 3200 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City only saying, “God said so.” marriage! for destroying their own off- 580-243-0066 United Methodist Young adults who haven't spring. Jeff McDowell 802 N. 4th St,, Sayre» 580-928-2146 Then comes Susie with a Great Plains Baptist Assn. 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