District Court In Pontotoc County OK
State of Oklahoma proceedings in Pontotoc County District Court.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1963
Page
7
Guardianship Final Account Hearing in Pontotoc County
In the matter of S. D. (Sam) Ray an incompetent guardian Arthur A. Ray guardian files final account for review. Hearing set for Friday April 12 1963 at 10 am in Ada Oklahoma county court. All interested parties must appear to show cause why account should not be settled and guardianship terminated. Dated March 22 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Ross School
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
B. N. Bunyard Place
Roff
Roff School
Dave Davis
Paul McCurdy
E. E. Stewart
John B. G. Durham
Ada
W. J. Tyree
Jennie A. Tyree
County Court House
Fred Andrews
District Court
State of Oklahoma
Geraldine Melton
Troy O. Melton
Annie Potes
Alvie Eugene Parker
Bob E. Bennett
Harvey J. Lambert
Margaret S. Stuart
Adam
R. L. Roberts
Viola D. Peay
Pontotoc
Lee Higginbotham
Dorothy Higginbotham
County of Pontotoc
Frank W. Davis
Arthur A. Ray
S. D
Sam) Ray
FHA
Weekend Visits and Lake Texoma Fishing Fun
The Sickles family and relatives enjoyed a Saturday rain and visited Mrs Thelma Perriman. They later traveled to Lake Texoma with a nice catch before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Sickles
Roger
Jane
del City
Sickles
Thelma Perriman
Perriman
Ed Coffey
Danny
Dennis
Lake Texoma
Pat Coffey
Charles Floyd
Gilstraps Move Into New Home South of Lightning Ridge
Mr and Mrs R N Gilstrap have moved into their new residence just south of Lightning Ridge. They visited Mrs Perriman Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Gilstrap
Lightning Ridge
Mrs. Gilstrap
Mrs. Pauline Vandegriff Visits Neighbor on Thursday
Mrs. Pauline Vandegriff spent Thursday visiting Mrs. Perri man. Mrs. Pat Coffey and boys visited in the afternoon. Danny and Dennis Coffey stayed with their Grandmother Perriman Tuesday afternoon while their mother helped with the school election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Vandegriff
Perriman
Pat Coffey
Danny
Dennis Coffey
McIlroy Family Social Notes Mention Ada Visit
Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy and Mrs. Lorene McIlroy visited Ada on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs Townsley. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ragland and their children from Oklahoma City and Mrs. Bettye Ferguson and Bobby from Arkansas. A prior outing saw Mr. and Mrs. L McIlroy and Mrs. Townsley in Oklahoma City with Irene Merriman and Leon Ragland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McIlroy
Lorene McIlroy
Townsley
Ada
Leon Ragland
Oklahoma City
Bettye Ferguson
Bobby
Arkansas
McIlroy
Ragland
Ferguson
Telephone brings neighbors closer in Oklahoma City area
Mrs. Marvin Briggs and Mrs. W. E. McCullar visited with friends including Mrs. Goldie Cornell and Mrs. Jack Hurt. New phones were installed for several households, sparking long phone chats and a joyful sense of nearer neighbors and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Briggs
W. E. McCullar
Goldie Cornell
Jack Hurt
W. L. McKinley
Mary Ann
Mrs Briggs Injured Building Green Fence
Mrs Briggs suffered a mashed thumbnail and multiple splinters while building a new green picket fence. Bruises are healing and the yard now looks real nice.
Mrs Brings and Briggs visit in weekly events
Mrs Frazier hosted visitors at her place on Wednesday and shared plants. Mrs Briggs called Friday to see Mrs McCullar. Thursday saw Mr and Mrs McCullar visiting Briggs. Howard Briggs had supper with brother Jim and family, then visited Bill. Marvin Briggs visited Roy and family at Rebee Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Frazier
Marvin Briggs
Mrs
Roy Briggs
Rebee
Mrs. Coffey and granddaughter attend FAA Rally in Oklahoma City
Mrs. Otis Coffey accompanied her granddaughter Carol Bennett to Oklahoma City on Saturday for the Future Homemakers of America Rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Coffey
Carol Bennett
Oklahoma City
Homemakers of America
Cantwell Family Social Notes Reach Several Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Harvey Lewelling and two sons of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield visited Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell Monday night. The group made and enjoyed string music. Mrs Cora Cantwell and Mrs Lois Wall visited Mrs Kimmel Thursday. Roxie Dennis of Norman spent Thursday night and Friday with her parents and took her son Joe Bob home. Bill Domby and son of Moore were Friday supper guests. Miles Kimmel and Mrs Gertie Summers and Mack were Saturday night visitors. Cantwell and Dennis visited Willie Morrison in Roff Friday. Leroy Cantwell and children were supper guests Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lewelling
Stratford
Shelby Stanfield
Roy Cantwell
Cora Cantwell
Lois Wall
Kimmel
Roxie Dennis
Norman
Cantwell
Joe Bob
Bill Domby
Moore
Miles Kimmel
Gertie Summers
Mack
Dennis
Willie Morrison
Roff
Leroy Cantwell
Cantwell Home Hosts Music Gathering
A group gathered at Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell's home Monday night and made music. Mr and Mrs Shelby Stanfield attended to enjoy the performance.
Hart Residents Vote in Vaness School Election
Several Hart residents traveled to Vaness to vote on the school election Tuesday. Ben Ownbey was re elected to serve on the school board for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Vaness
Ben Ownbey
Mrs Guy Lawson and Guylene Visit Ada Friends
Mrs. Guy Lawson and Guylene traveled from Ada on Tuesday to visit the Bob Hatchers. They were joined by Mrs. Hatcher and Robert to call on Mrs. Jack Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Lawson
Guylene
Ada
Bob Hatchers
Summers Family Hosts Hospital Visit Report
Mrs. Jack Summers with Albert and Homer welcomed guests Mr. and Mrs. Roy Summers Roy Everett and Bill from Maysville. Roy Summers reported Silas Twyman of Stratford is improving Twyman is Jack Summers' brother in law The Roy Summers have been staying with him at a Purcell hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Summers
Albert
Homer
Roy Summers
Roy Everett
Bill
Maysville
Silas Twyman
Stratford
Mr. Twyman
Purcell
Families Await Telephones as Cable Races Toward New Line
Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason Mr and Mrs Arvis Griffith and Mr and Mrs Ernest Pipes expect telephones soon. Workers lay underground cable between Roff and Lightning Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Griffith
Bill Thomason
Arvis Griffith
Ernest Pipes
Roff
Lightning Ridge
Mrs Arno Griffith Visits Soutee and Cecil Knight Homes
Mrs Arno Griffith spent a Sunday afternoon visiting the Soutee and Cecil Knight homes, sharing a casual social call and visiting with the families involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Griffith
Soutee
Cecil Knight
Ada resident Virgil Brown visits Ownbey family and Charles Friday
Virgil Brown of Ada called on Mrs. M P Ownbey and Mr and Mrs Erey Ownbey and Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Brown
Ada
M. P. Ownbey
Erey Ownbey
Ben Ownbey
Charles Friday
Mrs Grant Johnson Visits Mrs Dunn Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. Grant Johnson spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J E Dunn in a social call. The visit focused on community news and friendly conversation, reflecting local social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Johnson
J. E. Dunn
Absence Noted for Charles Ownbey Over Cold and Asthma
Charles Ownbey missed school Wednesday afternoon and Thursday due to a cold and asthma. His parents, the Ben Ownbeys, took him to his doctor Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ownbey
Ben Ownbeys
Summers Family Visits in Pic Ket
Joe Summers and family of Pic kett visited Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack Thursday. Mack called on J. E. Woolly last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Summers
Pickett
Beller Family Visits and Singing Convention at Tupelo
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller visited Mr and Mrs Warren Dilbeck Saturday afternoon. Mrs Elma Duggen visited Mrs Beller Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Alvin Gurloff visited Mrs Beller Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Beller attended a singing convention at Tupelo Sunday afternoon. Mrs Beller says there sure was some good sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Beller
Warren Dilbeck
Elma Duggen
Beller
Alvin Gurloff
Mrs. Beller
Tupelo
Grace Johnson and May visit in Roff home and nursing facility
Mrs Grace Johnson and May visited in the Joe Thompson home at Roff on Thursday. They also stopped by the nursing home south of Roff to see Mrs McWhirter. Mrs Shelby Stanfield had as her guest Friday afternoon Mrs Alvie L Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Johnson
May
Joe Thompson
Roff
McWhirter
Shelby Stanfield
Alvie L. Griffith
Mrs Clint Stewart Attends Funeral in Roff for Jennie Tyree
Mrs Clint Stewart attended services for Mrs Jennie Tyree in Roff on Monday. Mrs Johnie Stewart and Cathy with Mrs Jack Tyree visited the Stewarts Wednesday afternoon. Mr Tyree is building a new kitchen cabinet for Mrs Stewart. Mrs Frances Beller visited Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Tom Price visited Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Stewart
Jennie Tyree
Roff
Johnie Stewart
Cathy
Jack Tyree
Stewart
Tyree
Frances Beller
Tom Price
Stewarts
Ownbey Family Attends Ada REA Meeting
Mr and Mrs Erey Ownbey and Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey travel to Ada on Friday evening for a daily meeting at the REA building. Charles Ownbey visits his grandmother Mrs M P Ownbey while his parents are away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erey Ownbey
Ben Ownbey
Ada
REA
Charles Ownbey
M. P. Ownbey
Visitors greet Mr and Mrs Alvis Griffith on Friday
Regina Williams of Sulphur and Roger Dale Pipes were guests of Mr and Mrs Alvis Griffith Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Griffith
Regina Williams
Sulphur
Roger Dale Pipes
Ben Ownbey Visits Griffiths Thursday Evening
Ben Ownbey visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith Thursday evening for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ownbey
Mrs
Alvie L. Griffith
Mr. and Mrs. Stone Visit Vandegriffs and More
Mr and Mrs Gene Stone visited Mr and Mrs N S Vandegriff on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Barney Hail visited the Vandegriffs Friday night. Mr and Mrs Vandegriff Tom My and Marie spent Sunday in Lindsay with Mr and Mrs Henry Dew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Stone
N. S. Vandegriff
Barney Hail
Mrs. Vandegriff
Tommy
Marie
Lindsay
Mrs
Henry Dew
Church Visit Highlights Price Family Sunday
Larry Price visited his sister Mrs. Wilber Hoosier and family and attended church. Charles Maxey and family stayed Saturday night with his uncle Shade Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Price
Wilber Hoosier
Charles Maxey
Shade Price
Five club members conduct cemetery work at Lightning Ridge
Five Hart Home Demonstration Club members Nettie Ownbey Margie Ownbey Naomi Stanfield Cleo Griffith and May Johnson attended the Lightning Ridge cemetery cleanup Saturday afternoon. Dozens joined to help and the grounds are in good shape for the first mowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Ownbey
Margie Ownbey
Naomi Stanfield
Cleo Griffith
May Johnson
Lightning Ridge
Hart Home Demonstration Club
Mrs Libbie Jones in Stratford Visit and Wynnewood Guests
Mrs Libbie Jones spent last Wednesday in Stratford visiting sister Mrs Benge. Mr and Mrs E QO Jones son Marion his wife and Mrs Meta Tomlin son all of Wynnewood spent Sunday with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie Jones
Stratford
Benge
E. QO. Jones
Marion
Meta Tomlinson
Wynnewood
Mrs Stewart Announces Mare's New Colt in Detroit
Mrs Clint Stewart informed her daughter Mrs Phyllis Creel in Detroit Michigan Saturday night that her favorite mare had a new colt. She also spoke with her grandson Mike who recently won a prize for recognizing the alphabet in kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Stewart
Phyllis Creel
Detroit, Mich
Stewart Family Time With Grandparents
Wendel Stewart and his daughter visited Saturday to spend time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendel Stewart
Mrs
Clint Stewart
Stratford Family Visit Reports Weekend
Mr and Mrs Douglas Belt and their daughters of Stratford visited with Mrs J E Dunn on Saturday presenting a cordial social exchange and a pleasant afternoon.
Saturday Visitors at Griffith Home Noted in Brief
Saturday visitors included Bill Young Rush Springs and Mrs Arno Griffith. Arno Griffith visited Sunday morning. Arvis Griffith was ill and unable to attend Sunday school and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvis Griffith
Bill Young
Rush Springs
Arno Griffith
Arno
Kimmel Family Hosts Visitors Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Dude Fennel and children visited Mrs. Kimmel with Mrs. Pat Young and children. Enoch Kimmel and family spent the weekend with the Kimmels, and Carol Ann Kimmel from Sioux City Iowa joined grandparents before heading to work in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dude Fennel
Miles Kimmel
Pat Young
Kimmel
Enoch Kimmel
Midwest City
Mrs. Kimmel
Carol Ann Kimmel
Sioux City
Iowa
Carol Ann
B. F. Gurley
Robert Neff
Linda Lou
Mrs Jack Roberts Undergoes Surgery. Recovery ProgressReported
Mrs Jack Roberts had surgery last Wednesday and, at last report, was recovering nicely. Family and friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Roberts
L A Cemetery Looks Well Groomed After Saturday Work Day
The Los Angeles cemetery appears well kept following a Saturday work day hour change with rain aiding grass and flowers. Neighborhood volunteers refreshed gravesites and planted new flowers, improving the tranquil grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Roberta Hodes at Pickett Home
Mrs Evert Summers and Mack traveled to Pickett for a Sunday after Sunday school birthday dinner honoring Miss Roberta Hodg es of Ross. The dinner was prepared by Mrs Joe Summers.
Sunday Night Visits Amid Storm Preparations
Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles near a storm cellar. The group stopped by Colbert Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Sales and visited New Beth el Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson and May called on Mrs. Bob Hatcher and Robert Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Alva Johnson visited the Johnsons Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie L. Griffith
Ben Ownbey
Charles
Grace Johnson
May
Colbert
Farrell Sales
New Bethel Cemetery
Mrs. Johnson
Bob Hatcher
Robert
Alva Johnson
Johnsons
Delmer Mardis Family Dines With Griffiths
Mr and Mrs Delmer Mardis of Roff were Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmer Mardis
Roff
Arno Griffith
Visit to Lindsay Continues for Recovery News
Mrs. Lloyd McIlroy and her parents the Townsleys of Ada spent Wednesday in Lindsay visiting Harley Saylor who is recuperating after surgery. They also visited Mr and Mrs John Cheshier. Mrs Townsley and Mrs Cheshier are sisters. Herman Penn of Lindsay also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McIlroy
Frank Townsley
Ada
Lindsay
Harley Saylors
John Cheshier
Townsley
Cheshier
Herman Penn
Local visitors share Sunday calls and Saturday night visit
Mrs. Laura Johnson hosted Sunday guests Mrs. Richard Souttee and children and Mrs. Grace Johnson and May. Mrs. J. E. Dunn spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Stanfield. They went to the cellar with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Johnson
Richard Soutee
Grace Johnson
May
J. E. Dunn
Shelby Stanfield
Sunday Visitation Notes From Ada Area
Visiting patterns include Mrs Jack Summers host with Albert and Homer Summers and their daughters from Ada and Robert Hatcher. Mrs Ercy called on Mrs Al vie L Griffith. Mr and Mrs John Dunn of Vaness and Mrs Shelby Stanfield visited Mrs J E Dunn Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Summers
Albert
Homer
Paul Summers
Ada
Robert Hatcher
J.E. Dunn
John Dunn
Vaness
Shelby Stanfield
Dinner Guests Visit Summers Household in Summers Home
Mrs. Albert Cassady of Fills town and Mrs. Gene Summers with baby of Pauls Valley were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs. Evert Summers and Mack. Others visiting in the Summers home that day included Mrs. Virgil Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cassady
Fillstown
Gene Summers
Baby
Pauls Valley
Evert Summers
Mack
Virgil Haines
Visitor Jake McGee Seen At Griffith Home
Jake McGee visited Saturday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake McGee
Alvie L. Griffith
Woodrow Gibson housewarming and storm related events
The writer attended a Woodrow Gibson housewarming on Thursday evening. A heavy but non catastrophic storm hit Saturday night with lightning and thunder. power was out for over an hour. Neighbors Ben Ownbey and Charles took Francis Colby home for the night due to storm warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Colby
Ben Ownbey
Charles
Fox and Kinsey Visit Neighbors Saturday and Sunday
Mr and Mrs J W Fox and Linda were visitors Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Herbert Kinsey of Vaness visited the Ownbeys Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fox
Linda
Ben Ownbey
Charles
Herbert Kinsey
Vaness
Ownbeys
Rainy day field trip to Springlake amusement park
City rain changes plans as a group of girls, chaperoned by Thelma Dellinger Janyce Pace and Louella Fowler with several mothers and Bill Keller, ride private cars to Springlake Park. They ride everything in the rain and enjoy a wet but happy day despite ruined hats and makeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springlake Amusement Park
Thelma Dellinger
Janyce Pace
Louella Fowler
Bill Keller
Byng High School Baseball Wins But Drops In Rankings
Byng beats Sasakwa 3-2 in Sulphur Invitational semis after a balked end of game rewind. Steve Godfrey closed with two innings of strikeouts. In finals Byng edged Sulphur 8-4 in 11th after extra innings. Byng falls to fifth in state rankings after beating Bethel and Sulphur. Funeral services held in Shawnee for 16 year old Billy George McElhaney, grandson of local residents, who died in a Saturday auto accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng High School
Sasakwa
Steve Godfrey
Byng
Sulphur
Bethel
Byng Boys
Billy George McElhaney
Shawnee
T. V. McElhaney
Billy George Sr
Billy George
Byng students upgrade scooter with Navy engine
At Byng School fresh men Ralph Milligan and Doug Farmer install a former U S Navy motor into Doug’s scooter. They cut the frame and seat to fit the longer engine aiming for much higher speed, while observers doubt the project will work. The Navy motor previously powered a smokescreen device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Byng School
Ralph Milligan
Doug Farmer
Doug
Ralph
Milligan
Local Ada project worker and family plan move soon
Mr and Mrs Joe Bradley of Altus visit Mr and Mrs Don Balthrop. Bradley works for the construction firm on the new Service Chevrolet building in Ada and the Bradleys live in a trailer while the job completes. They intend to return home once the work ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bradley
Altus
Don Balthrop
Mr. Bradley
Service Chevrolet
Ada
Dennies Visit Milligans For First Cook-Out Of Season
Mr and Mrs Gene Dennie and their children Rhonda Sammie Randy and Danny visited Mr and Mrs George Milligan Friday night for the first cook-out of the season. Milligan and Dennie grilled charcoal broiled ham burgers. The Dennies are from Konawa and formerly lived in Byng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Dennie
Rhonda
Sammie
Randy
Danny
George Milligan
Mr. Milligan
Mr. Dennie
Dennies
Konawa
Byng
Preacher Vacancy at New Bethel After Resignation
Rev Bill Whitesale supply preached last Sunday at New Bethel Baptist Church. He hails from Wheeler Texas and is a senior at Oklahoma Baptist University. The church seeks a new pastor after Rev Earl Goff resigned last month to take a church near Ardmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Whitesale
New Bethel Baptist Church
Whitesale
Wheeler
Tex
Oklahoma Baptist University
New Bethel
Earl Goff
Bro. Goff
Ardmore
FHA girls from Byng attend state rally in Oklahoma City
The Byng FHA girls traveled to Oklahoma City last Saturday for a state rally arriving at 6 15 AM at the school house. They wore glamorous outfits with a notable display of hats and hairdos reflecting early morning preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Byng
Oklahoma City
Byng School
Oklahoma
Sunday School Class Party At Mrs McKelroy’s Home
Mrs Kenneth McKelroy hosted a First Baptist Church Sunday school class gathering at her home on Monday night. Attendees included Mrs Joyce Stutte Mrs Shirley Cane Mrs Lois Kramer Mrs Charlene Spann Mrs Muriel Densford Mrs Phyllis Pritchard Mrs June McKelroy Mrs Bobby Thompson and visitor Mrs George Milligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McKelroy
First Baptist Church
Joyce Stutte
Shirley Cane
Lois Kramer
Charlene Spann
Muriel Densford
Phyllis Pritchard
June McKelroy
Bobby Thompson
George Milligan
Shirley McKelroy Attends Norman Girls Auxiliary Party
Miss Shirley McKelroy joins the First Baptist Church Girls Auxiliary from here for the annual house party at Norman this weekend. The group departs Saturday afternoon and returns Sunday afternoon as Shirley pursues the queen’s rank and coronation next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley McKelroy
Norman
First Baptist Church
Shirley
Byng Hosts Homer Homer Francis Oakman Eighth Graders
Byng School welcomed eighth graders from Homer Francis and Oakman who toured the campus met next year's teachers and ate lunch. The group joined Byng eighth graders in a three hour high school placement test led by Charles Gentry Delbert Taylor and Dorothy Milligan to assign future coursework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Homer
Francis
Oakman
A _ Byng
Charles Gentry
Delbert Taylor
Dorothy Milligan
Byng Seniors Visit East Central State College On Senior Day
Byng's seniors traveled with sponsor Mrs. Janyce Pace to East Central State College for Senior Day. The program showcases campus life with class visits, instructor meetings, and time in the Student Union. Students may also enjoy swimming or tennis on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Janyce Pace
East Central State College
Montie Winn to Wed Floyd Johnson May 24
Miss Montie Louise Winn announces engagement to Floyd Carlton Johnson. The wedding will be May 24 at the Central Church of Christ with Floyd J. Johnson, her fiancé's father and minister at Davis, officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyng
Montie Louise Winn
Floyd Carlton Johnson
Central Church of Christ
Montie
Floyd J. Johnson
Church of Christ At
Davis
East Central Couple Plans Wedding
The bride elect and her fiancé, both students at East Central University, with her as a freshman and him a sophomore, live with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Winn at 760 East Ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Winn
East Ninth
East Central
Caton family moves into Jim Rich house near school
The J. L. Caton family joins the community after relocating from Oakman. They purchased the Jim Rich residence near the school. The three sons Eugene Dockie and Jerry attend Byng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Caton
Oakman
Jim Rich
Eugene
Dockie
Jerry
Byng
Funeral services honor Mrs. Jennie Tyree at First Baptist
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Tyree were held last Monday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Queen and Rev. Adam Ralston officiating. Attendees included oldtime friends and former residents. Bill Fairchild of Ralston and his family were among visitors, visiting Warren Fairchild and Mrs Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Fairchild
Ralston
Ark
Warren Fairchild
Fairchild
Dale Fairchild
Jennie Tyree
First Baptist Church
Jerry Queen
Adam Ralston
Rofs School Board Election Produces Narrow Victory
The Rofs school election last Tuesday drew over 200 voters. Pete Sherrell defeated Richard Etchieson for the school board seat, claiming the win in a tight race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rofs
Pete Sherrell
Richard Etchieson
Sherrell
Burlesons Make Stratford Business Trip Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burleson traveled to Stratford on Saturday morning for a business engagement, returning later the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Burleson
Stratford
Youth meeting speaker at Allen Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson Gene Griffith and Marsha Stan field Ada made a trip to Allen Sunday night where they attended youth services at the Baptist Church Jerry Goree assistant pastor of Ross Baptist Church was the speaker at the youth meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Griffith
Ralph Burleson
Gene Griffith
Marsha Stanfield
Ada
Allen
The
Baptist Church
Jerry Goree
Ross Baptist Church
Oklahoma Baptist student travels to Plainview visit family
Jerry Goree of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee left school for a few days vacation. Mr and Mrs Walter Morrison and Jerry departed Tuesday for Plainview Texas to visit son Travis Goree and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Goree
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Walter Morrison
Jerry
Plainview
Tex
Travis Goree
Local Laundry Facility Set for Opening
Mr and Mrs Delmar Mardis purchase laundry equipment from Mr and Mrs Rip Anthony. They are constructing a concrete block building near their home to house the machinery, with opening planned within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Mardis
Rip Anthony
Mrs Nellie Smith Visits Roff Friends
Mrs Nellie Smith of Lawton arrived in Roff on Saturday and will stay with Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman. She plans to visit with several oldtime friends during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Smith
Lawton
Roff
Raymond Laseman
Weekend Visits From Ross Church Youth Note
Mrs. Nettie Hodges hosted a Friday night get together for youth from Ross Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Harris of Fort Worth visited Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Banks over the weekend. Mary Ann Harber, student nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harber during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Hodges
Ross Baptist Church
Grant Harris
Fort Worth
Aubrey Banks
Mary Ann Harber
the Baptist Memorial Hospital
Oklahoma City
Arthur Harber
Leadership Training Class At Trinity Baptist Church
Mrs Beulah Hathaway assisted as a teacher in a leadership training course Thursday and Friday. Mrs Roy Bardin attended the class at Trinity Baptist Church, noting participation and involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Hathaway
Trinity Baptist Church
Roy Bardin
Mrs Iris Nichols Recovers, Shares Quilt Work
Mrs Iris Nichols, in her eighties, is recovering from flu and hosted visitors Mrs Laseman and Mrs C B Smith. She displayed garden quilt tops she has been quilting while shut in, noting she made nine quilts last year and still bakes bread and cakes, sharing coffee and pound cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Nichols
Laseman
C. B. Smith
Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith Saturday night
A social note records that the Griffiths hosted dinner guests on Saturday night. No additional details about identities or purpose are provided in the fragment.
Rainy Saturday Night Revives Parched Soil
Community welcomed a washing rain Saturday night that soaked hard soil. The light shower helped settle dust and moisture levels, aiding gardens and parched yards without causing flooding or damage.
Revival Week Ends as Rofs Church Closes
Rofs Baptist Church concluded a week's revival on Sunday night with Rev. R. D. Thompson of Oklahoma City delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rofs Baptist Church
R. D. Thompson
Oklahoma City
Mrs Phillips hosts Rubye Schull Circle meeting
Mrs Mary Phillips acted as hostess Tuesday afternoon for the Rubye Schull Circle with Ira Burleson presiding as circle chairman. Bible study was led by Mrs George Lucas. A dessert course and beverages were served to members and guests including Mrs Kirk and Mrs Ben Wyche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Phillips
Rubye Schull
Ira Burleson
George Lucas
Ralph Burleson
Nora Etchieson
Homer Hendrix
Rosa Tinsley
Velma Griffith
Hubert Hayes
Raymond Laseman
Kirk
Ben Wyche
Phillips
Cartwrights Plan Move to California Next Week
Mr and Mrs Zack Cartwright finalize arrangements and will depart for California on Monday or Tuesday, marking their announced relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack Cartwright
California
Vanoss Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. W. T. Galaway reports Mr. and Mrs. Pat Crawford and David of Wynnewood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Dale. L. L. Patton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clay, Jimmy and Marcia Sunday night. Mrs. Junior Willoughby and family of Oil Center visited with the Clays Friday. Jimmy Clay visited relatives in Oklahoma City over the weekend. Clifford Miller and family were in Oklahoma City Tuesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Crawford
David
Wynnewood
Clifford Miller
Dale
L. L. Patton
Marvin Clay
Jimmy
Marcia
Junior Willoughby
Larry
Tommy
Carol
Oil Center
Mrs. Clay
Jimmy Clay
Oklahoma City
Stratford Visitors Stop by Stratford Family
N. D. McCauley has the flu this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hall with Joe and Linda of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway and children Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hall
Joe
Linda
Stratford
Vernon Gasaway
Tommy
Sammy
FHA Rally Attended by Local Women Names
Mrs Homer Sliger Mrs Otis Coffey Mrs Vernon Gasaway Mrs John Dunn and Mrs Loret ta Kinsey attended the FHA rally Saturday. Myra Nell Garrett of Rebee came home with Jo Gasaway from the rally and stayed over the weekend before returning Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Sliger
Otis Coffey
Vernon Gasaway
John Dunn
Loretta Kinsey
Myra Nell Garrett
Rebee
Jo Gasaway
Ada visitors Gary Voyles Janet Wynn meet Johnny Hooser
Ada residents Gary Voyles and Janet Wynn visited Sunday to spend time with Johnny Hooser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Voyles
Janet Wynn
Ada
Johnny Hooser
Ada social visit roundup mentions local households
Ada residents including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Teel and families, C. V. Turner and Jimmy, and Junior McConnell group spent Sunday with Philo McConnell. Visitors to the Gasaway home included Annetta Gibson Shelly Vernon Gasaway Philo McConnell Wylie Webster and Roy Glasgow. Rodney Hall and Larry Hisan were seen visiting over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Teel
Ada
C. V. Turner
Jimmy
Junior McConnell
Philo McConnell
Vernon Gasaway
Annetta Gibson
Shelly
Wylie Webster
Roy Glasgow
Rodney Hall
Sammy Gasaway
Larry Hisan
Abston Weekend Visit Ties OKC Couple to Parental Family
Mr and Mrs Cecil Abston of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lum Abston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Abston
Oklahoma City
Mrs
Lum Abston
Notable Visit by Alvie Griffith and J L Mc Gee
Alvie Griffith and J L Mc Gee paid a courtesy visit to V T Gasaway, meeting to discuss local affairs and community matters. The gathering highlighted ongoing collaboration and mutual interest in regional developments.
Visitors from multiple towns share weekend at local homes
Mrs Anna Johnson and Glenn of Roff and Bill Davis of Ada visited with Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw Charles Larry and Donna Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hisaw and Donna went sightseeing at Lake Texoma and in Texas Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hooser and daughter of Latta visited with Charles Hisan Sunday. Mr and Mrs Willie Brewing ton of Oklahoma City visited with Mr and Mrs Aut McCullar and daughters Stephanie and Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Johnson
Glenn
Roff
Bill Davis
Ada
Robert Hisaw
Charles
Larry
Donna
Hisaw
Lake Texoma
Texas
Wilbur Hooser
Latta
Charles Hisan
Willie Brewington
Oklahoma City
Aut McCullar
Stephanie
Anita
Mrs Florence Brewington Hospitalized Then Home
Mrs Florence Brewington entered Lindsay Memorial Hospital on Wednesday for medical treatment and returned home the following Tuesday after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Brewington
Lindsay Memorial Hospital
Local girls softball hosts Ross after school
The girls softball team will play host to the Ross team Tuesday after school. The 4-H club dress revue for girls was held at East Central State College Tuesday. The boys dress revue was at Washington Grade School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
East Central State College
Washington Grade School
Red Cross Benefit Game Held At School
Senior girls and boys along with Galey men and women staged a Red Cross benefit game at the school on Monday to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galey
Red Cross
Mrs A J MecCullar Attends District Council Meeting
Mrs A J MecCullar attended the district council meeting in Stillwater on March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. MecCullar
Stillwater
Miller Family Weekend Visit in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs L L Miller and Alfred spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mr and Mrs Ronald Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Miller
Alfred
Oklahoma City
Ronald Kelley
Jewelry fashion party at Mrs Inez Miller’s home
A jewelry fashion party was hosted Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Inez Miller. Attendees included Mrs. Sandy Dolstrom of Chicago Mrs. John Dunn Mrs. Thurman Holland Mrs. Robert Neff Linda Mrs. Kenneth Gibson Shelly Mrs. Bud Jaquess Mrs. Arlene Ferger son Mrs. Dean Hall Mrs. Vernon Gasaway Mrs. Geneva McCullar Mrs. Roy Glasgow Mrs. Marie Cantrell Karen and Cindy Mrs. H L Kinsey Mrs. Glenn Cornell Mrs. Ezra Holland Mrs. Floyd Robbins of Ada and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Miller
Sandy Dolstrom
Chicago
Ill
John Dunn
Thurman Holland
Robert Neff
Linda
Kenneth Gibson
Shelly
Bud Jaquess
Arlene Fergerson
Dean Hall
Vernon Gasaway
Geneva McCullar
Roy Glasgow
Marie Cantrell
Karen
Cindy
H. L. Kinsey
Glenn Cornell
Ezra Holland
Floyd Robbins
Ada
Inez Miller
Dolstrom Family Visits Glasgow Household in Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Dolstrom and their children of Chicago Illinois are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glasgow. Dolstrom is a niece of Mrs. Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Dolstrom
Chicago, Ill
Roy Glasgow
Dolstrom
Philippines population milestone after war ends
The Philippines now has a population of 27,500,000, an increase of more than 9,000,000 since the war ended, indicating a rapid postwar growth trend and renewed demographic expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Saudi TV Station Signals Five Daily Prayer Off-Air Periods
A Saudi Arabian television station goes off the air for five daily intervals aligned with Muslim prayer times. The periods pause broadcasting across the day, reflecting adherence to religious observances observed by the network and viewers.
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