Tornado Strikes Lightning Ridge Leaves Trailer House Uprooted
A tornado last Wednesday near Lightning Ridge damaged the Roy Cantwell home and ripped a 10 by 14 foot trailer from its steel frame scattering contents 200 to 300 feet away. Neighbors J R Vandegriff and Norrell Vandegriff reports describe funnel travel and debris lifting. The Cantwells endured window damage and belongings scattered, with farm items and a mower dislodged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrell Vandegriff
J. R. Vandegriff
Norrell Vandegriffs
Mr. Cantwell
Hen with P initial egg for Frisco owner surprises residents
A Palk family in Frisco found a hen laid an egg bearing a large capital P on its blunt end. The couple has kept chickens long, but never before seen such a marked egg. They present a photo of the egg and themselves, noting the hen likely won’t repeat the feat. Palk jokes he’d prefer an egg labeled PALK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Palks
Palk
Francis Road paving project approved for 80 000 dollars
The State Highway Commission approved an 80 000 dollar six mile paving project east from Francis toward Allen. George L. Johnston announced the plan, which awaits approval from the Federal Bureau of Public Roads. If approved, county commissioners will complete the remaining 32 miles into Allen with county funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Francis
Allen
George L. Johnston
The
Highway Commission
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Dave Gray
Dress Revue Honors Go To 4-H Club Winners
Patricia Tiffin and Jerald Barton win grand champion honors in the annual 4 H Dress Revue. Tiffin, Vaness junior, earns state Roundup eligibility in Stillwater with an orchid rayon dress. Barton, Fitzhugh senior, captures multiple divisions. Carolyn Coffey and James Jackson win reserve titles. Mrs. Harold Davis marks her 20th dress revue, with Bette Davis of Roff among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Tiffin
R. B. Tiffin
Vaness
Stillwater
Miss Tiffin
Carolyn Coffey
A. L. Coffey
Latta High School
Jerald Barton
Fitzhugh High School
Harold Davis
Roff
Bette
Roff High School
Davis
Barbara
Frances
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
The column records a string of visits and gatherings by local residents. Mrs Roy Cantwell and Mrs John Ray hosted a housewarming for Mr and Mrs B H Henderson near Lightning Ridge. Attendees included Harvey Lewellen family and others from Roff Stratford and Vaness FHA members with music and refreshments. Roving mentions note hospital stays, church attendance at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church, and travel notices of Gilbert Reddick and Calvin Forehand with family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cantwell
John Ray
B. H. Henderson
Hendersons
Lightning Ridge
Harvey Lewellen
Ochis
Donald
Matt Heimer Sr
Stratford
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon
Roff
J. S. Stanfield
J. E. Woolly
Sherry
Jimmie
June Webster
J. H. Stephens
Miles Kimmel Sr
Mack Summers
Henderson
Clellen Scroggins Home After Oil Well Pump Injury
Clellen Scroggins returns home after several days in an Oklahoma City hospital following surgery on a hand wounded while working on an oil well pump. Mrs. H. L. Kelley reported the incident.
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H. L. Kelley Clellen
Scroggins
Oklahoma City
Mrs Leona Edwards Hurt In Valley View Fall
Mrs Leona Edwards was found fallen at home by neighbor L L Crockett and his son James after she had slipped on a rug four hours earlier. She was taken by ambulance to Valley View Hospital with a broken hip and is reported doing nicely. We wish her a speedy recovery.
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Leona Edwards
Valley View Hospital
L. L. Crockett
Edwards
James
Weather Toll of Heavy Rain Strikes Crews Home
Torrential rain and strong winds hit Wednesday evening March 25. Half the garage roof at Mr and Mrs Walter Crews’ home was blown off and nearly struck the house, leaning against it. Garden plots will need replanting as rain compacted seed and washed away remaining soil.
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Walter Crews
Mrs Alice Duer Recovers From Major Surgery in Oklahoma City
Mrs Alice Duer undergoes major surgery in an Oklahoma City hospital and is reported to be recovering nicely. She is the mother of Mrs Violet Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Duer
Oklahoma City
Violet Rice
Kelley birthday surprise in Ada for March 25
Kelley recounts a birthday supper hosted by daughter Mrs Kenneth Roberts and sister Mrs Leon Scroggins at the Scroggins home in Ada on Wednesday evening March 25. Stormy weather kept the gathering small with the Kelley family present and several gifts received. The writer notes her actual birthday is March 27 but celebration occurred two days early for convenience.
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Kelley
Kenneth Roberts
Leon Scroggins
Scroggins
Ada
Kelleys
Robertses
Scrogginses
Mrs Etta Phillips Honored at Ada Family Reunion
A large family dinner honored Mrs Etta Phillips at her son Woodrow Phillips home last week. Eight children and several grandchildren attended, including Sidney Sachs Sylvia Janie Toni Carolyn Mike Roy and Janis from San Jose California Ralph Gary Jo from Monrovia California Booker Meaders Ada Jerry Sarrett Midwest City Glen Darrell Donna Francis Woodrow and Don Pherigo and William. Mrs Phillips and her late husband William lived in Francis for many years before moving to Ada. Woodrow and his wife now reside in the former Phillips home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sachs
Sylvia
William Phillips Jr
Janie
Toni
Carolyn
Mike
Hubert Phillips
Ada
Roy Phillips
Janis
San Jose
Calif
Ralph Phillips
Gary
Monrovia
Booker Meaders
Jerry Sarrett
Midwest City
Glen Phillips
Darrell
Donna
Francis
Woodrow Phillips
Don Pherigo
William
Etta Phillips
Woodrow
Phillips
Birthday dinner shared with family and friends
Sharing his birthday dinner with Boyce Jones Tuesday March 24 were Mr and Mrs Lee Jones and sister Joyce. Also present were Glen Wilfong and Joyce's classmate Joann Jaquess. Joann spent Tuesday night with Joyce.
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Boyce Jones
Lee Jones
Joyce
Glen Wilfong
Joann Jaquess
Joann
Local visitors from Ada and Roff call on Mrs. Miles Kimmel
Mrs Geneva Fennell and her children with Mrs Mamie Dillbeck and children of Roff visit Tuesday afternoon followed by Mrs Dude Fennell and her son from Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Fennell
Mamie Dillbeck
Roff
Dude Fennell
Ada
Miles Kimmel Sr
Alva Johnson Rebounds After Eye Surgery at Valley View Hospital
Alva Johnson underwent eye surgery at Valley View Hospital on Friday for a troubled left eye and was discharged home on Saturday. A visiting party including Mrs. Grace Johnson and her daughter, Mrs. Richard Soutee and children Rebecca, Janie, Karen and Willie called Saturday afternoon, with Ima Jean and Velta Johnson of Long Beach, California, sending Easter wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Johnson
Valley View Hospital
John
Grace Johnson
May
Richard Soutee
Rebecca
Janie
Karen
Willie
Alva Johnsons
Ima Jean
Velta
Long Beach
Calif
McCullar Family Easter Visit Recalls Egg Hunt
Mr and Mrs Ann McCullar plus Stephenie Anita Lillie Mae Webster Wylie Webster and Elizabeth Ann visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs W E Mc Cullar. The children hunted eggs in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aun McCullar
Vaness
Mrs. Everett Meek
Byng
Elizabeth Ann Webster
J. H. Stephens
Ann McCullar
Stephenie and
Anita
Lillie Mae Webster
Wylie Webster
Elizabeth Ann
W. E. McCullar
Sunday School Guests Include Briggs and Thompson
Visitors in Sunday School on Sunday morning were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Briggs of Stillwater and Miss Mary Thompson of Oklahoma City.
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Lloyd Briggs
Stillwater
Mary Thompson
Oklahoma City
Weekend Visit Plans Across Oklahoma City
Mrs Betty Deavett and Piez Ferguson of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy. Also visiting were Mrs Irene Merryman Barbara and Billy of Harrah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Deavett
Piez Ferguson
Oklahoma City
Lloyd McIlroy
Irene Merryman
Barbara
Billy
Harrah
Mrs. Clayton Bishop Visits Floyd Household Tuesday
Mrs. Clayton Bishop called on Mrs. Charles M. Floyd Jr. along with Kay and Randy Tuesday afternoon in a social visit noted by local neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Bishop
Charles M. Floyd Jr
Kay and
Randy
Johnsons Visit Ada and Duncan Family Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson and their sons from Duncan spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson and Mrs. Hill in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Johnson
Duncan
C. T. Johnson
Mrs. Hill
Ada
Ada Visitors Spend Weekend with Garretts
Mrs. Effie Morris of Ada visited with her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Garrett Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Morris of
Ada
N. C. Garrett
Garrett Family Visit Spans Moscow to Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Garrett and daughters Cheryl Sue and Penny of Moscow Kane visited Rae Garrett from Thursday night to Saturday afternoon. They visited friends in Wilson and traveled to Duncan to see Rae’s mother Mrs Kate Austell and her aunt Mr and Mrs Hughy Chillcoat and boys Ronnie and Alan. They plan to return home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Garrett
Cheryl Sue
Penny
Moscow
Kane
Rae Garrett
Wilson
Duncan
Kate Austell
Hughy Chillcoat
Ronnie
Alan
Griffin Family Visit Spotted at Local Church
The Griffin family from near Dallas Texas visited the church with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griffin and their son Randell Griffin and June. They attended Sunday School and church and were invited to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Griffin
Dallas
Tex
Bro. Henry Griffin
Randell Griffin
June
Massey Visit With Mill Creek Family Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Jack Massey spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Massey and their children Paula Jean and Letricia Ann of Mill Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Massey
Charles Massey
Paula Jean
Letricia Ann
Mill Creek
Oklahoma City visitors share Monday evening
Carl Coffey of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Betty Wells, Mrs. Arthur Coffey and daughter Laquita visited Monday evening with Mrs. Thelma Perriman and Sue Wyckoff.
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Carl Coffey
Oklahoma City
Betty Wells
Arthur Coffey
Laquita
Thelma Perriman
Sue Wyckoff
Frazier Guests Include Mrs W R Frazier’s Visitor
Those visiting Friday with Mr and Mrs W R Frazier were Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Frazier
Riddle and Garretts Social Visit Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs L C Riddle and Leon Garrett visited with Mr and Mrs N C Garrett Friday evening.
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Mrs. L. C. Riddle
Leon Garrett
Mrs
N. C. Garrett
Seminole pastor and family visit during revival
Bro. Richard Ham and wife and baby of Seminole visited briefly with Mrs. Thelma Garrett and Sandra Tuesday afternoon during a revival in progress.
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Richard Ham
Thelma eJan Garrett
Sandra
Singing at Center Community Church April 5
Next Sunday afternoon April 5 our singing at Center Community Church invites all to attend. The event is the first Sunday afternoon of each month at 2 p.m. Come and listen or join in.
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the Center Community Church
Gray family gathers for Sunday visit without two daughters
The Gray household welcomed all children home on Sunday except the two eldest daughters Zelma May Martin and Ruby Lane. Present were Thurman and family, Fred and family, Vernon and family, Bobby and boys, Joe, and Kenneth Cole and children from Connerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Gray
Zelma May Martin
Ruby Lane
Thurman Gray
Fred Gray
Vernon Gray
Bobby Gray
Joe Gray
Kenneth Cole
Connerville
Fike and Garret Visit for Saturday Dominoes
Jess and Kenneth Fike visited Saturday night with N C Gar rett and they played dominoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Kenneth Fike
N. C. Garrett
Riddle Family Seeks Shelter During Tornado Warning
Mr and Mrs L C Riddle sheltered with sister Effie Morris as tornado warnings prompted quick action near the cellar.
Brother Henry Griffin Visits Before Evening Church
Brother Henry Griffin and his wife called in briefly Sunday evening before church time, spending time with Rae Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Griffin
Rae Garrett
Miss Roberta Escue Visits Oklahoma City
Miss Roberta Escue traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon for unknown reasons as reported in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Escue
Oklahoma City
Couple Married at Durant Fairview Baptist Church
Mrs. Simon Patton and Miss Melba Joyce Byrd wed Carl D. Crowley at Fairview Baptist Church Durant on Thursday night March 26. Rev. John W. Klappenback officiated. Crowleys and Byrds are Blanchard and Stonewall natives with ties to Stonewall High School and East Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Patton
Melba Joyce Byrd
Coy Byrd
Carl D. Crowley
Ray Crowley
Blanchard
Fairview Baptist Church
Durant
John W. Klappenback
Crowley
Stonewall High School
First Baptist Church of
Stonewall
Blanchard High School
East Central
Sherman
Tex
Melba
Carl
Frisco HD Club Succeeds At Easter Bake Sale
The Frisco HD Club held a pre Easter bake sale at Craddock Grocery Stonewall. They offered homemade doughnuts by Doyle Thom as coffee and sandwiches. Several cakes were spoken for and most others sold before the building. Every pie sold before the 3 o clock drawing.
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Craddock
Stonewall
Doyle Thomas
Forehand Family Easter Visit Ties Raton Texas Kin
Lee Forehand remains hospitalized while Artie McBeth of Raton visits last Wednesday. Bud Forehand and children of Nowata along with Raymond Forehand and family of Ada spent Easter with their mother Mrs. Lee Forehand.
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Lee Forehand
Artie McBeth
Raton
Tex
Forehand
Bud Forehand
Nowata
Raymond
Ada
Lee
Schley Stegall Reports Positive Medical Checkup
Schley Stegall returned Friday from Noble Illinois where he visited his brother Clayton Stegall and wife. He received a favorable report from his doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley Stegall
Noble, Ill
Clayton Stegall
Durbin Family Visits In Oklahoma Travel
Mr and Mrs Ernest Durbin of Muskogee spent Thursday night and Friday with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs J W Stegall. They drove to Atoka for a visit with their sister Mrs Fannie Chappel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Durbin
Muskogee
Mr. Durbin
J. W. Stegall
Durbin
Mrs. Stegall
Atoka
Fannie Chappel
Thomas Family Easter Visit in Coalgate
Mr and Mrs K D Thomas and their children spent Easter Sunday in Coalgate with Mr Thomas's mother Mrs H W Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Thomas
Coalgate
Mr. Thomas
H. W. Thomas
Price Family Travel to Oklahoma City for Easter Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Windell Price and their children went to Oklahoma City on Sunday to spend Easter with Mrs. Price's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Berryhill.
Miss Nina Belcher Visits Family During Easter Weekend
Miss Nina Belcher of Pinale California spent the long Easter week end with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Simon Patton. Belcher attends Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee and plans further study this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Belcher
Pinale
Calif
Simon Patton
Miss Belcher
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Weekend visit from Oklahoma City and Stonewall families
Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Anders Jr. and Sara Lynn of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Anders Sr. of Stonewall. Also visiting Sunday afternoon were Mr. Thompson’s dad, J. W. Thompson of Stonewall.
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Dillon Anders Jr
Sara Lynn
Oklahoma City
S. L. Thompson
Mrs. Dillon Anders Sr
Stonewall
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
J. W. Thompson
Stone
Easter Guests Visit Mr and Mrs Homer Cherry
Mary Laseman reports Easter guests for the Cherry home including A R Kendricks of Norman and C J Smith and family of Eldorado Kansas. Kendricks are Mrs Cherry's parents and Smith is her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laseman
Homer Cherry
A. R. Kendricks
Norman
C. J. Smith
Eldorado, Kan
Kendricks
Cherry
Mrs. Smith
Johnnie Reed Spends Weekend with Dallas Parents
Johnnie Rae Reed of Dallas spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Rae Reed of
Dalls
Mrs
John Reed
Ponca City Couple Visited by Local Hosts Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Bob Gaither of Ponca City were guests of Mrs L E Fairchild Phillip and Mr Crumley over the weekend in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gaither
Ponca City
Brass of Los Angeles Visits Old Friends in Oklahoma
Carl R. Brass of Los Angeles a former hardware dealer for over fifty years visits his sister in Wewoka and spends time locating and speaking with old friends from his past in the home of Lee Bunyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl R. Brass
Los Angeles
Calif
Lee Bunyard
Wewoka
Easter Weekend Visit Lights Okla City Family
Miss Mildred Bunyard of Oklahoma City spent the Easter holidays with her father Harry Bunyard. They attended the Baptist church Sunday, marking a homecoming at the Rofs church, the first time she had joined there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Bunyard
Oklahoma City
Harry Bunyard
Hathaway and Suddath Families Visit Stratford Relatives
Mrs. A. L. Hathaway and Mrs. Lawana Suddath with children spent the week visiting relatives at Stratford, sharing time with family members and catching up on news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hathaway
Lawana Suddath
Stratford
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Twister
Mrs. Cantwell
Highway
Gray
Pat Tiffin
James Jackson
Miss Coffee
Patty Lambrand
Cheryl Melton
Louise Dew
Carol Gray
Bette Davis
Kay Landis
Fitzhugh
Dixie Powell
Peggy Heimer
Latta
Sherry Scott
Carol Faye Howell
Summers Chapel
Clinton
Floyd
Surer
Vaness Fha
FHA
FFA
Oil Center
Gilbert Reddick
Kansas City
Wali
F. C. Green
L. J. Thompson
Janell
Eliza Lee
Officers
Joyce Jones
Trea
Harold Moore
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