Latta Youth Sells Pre Sold Broilers For Profit
Dewayne Coffey a Latta school student and Pon totoc County 4H vice president pre sold 25 Cornish Rocks to Ada merchant Frank Dicus before growing them. Emerson Black credits the county project on youth initiative and personal drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewayne Coffey
Latta School
Pontotoc County
Dewayne
Ada
Frank Dicus
Emerson Black
Poulry
Young Dewayne
Latia
Wasp Sting Delays Mail To Pakistan
Mrs Skeith delays writing to her son in Pakistan after a morning in the store. The couple quarrel over a missing sock sighting and a sock on one foot left intact. The moment ends with Mrs Skeith discovering the sock on the other foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasp
Pakistan
Revival at Fittstown Assembly of God Begins
Betty Sherry leads revival at Fittstown Assembly of God Church starting Wednesday evening. Services continue nightly through Faster Sunday with pastor Rev. Moody Hicks announcing. Starting time is 7 30 p.m. Special music will be featured and all are invited.
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Betty Sherry
Fittstown
War on litterbugs erupts in Pontotoc County
Rural residents urge cleanup as city visitors abandon picnic waste and trash on county roads. Pontotoc County Attorney Pat Holman issues an edict against dumping debris along state and county highways amid mounting complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Holman
Pontotoc
Bermuda Pasture Field Day Demonstrates Sprigging At Ada Farm
About fifty farmers and ranchers attended a Pasture Improvement Field Day at the Escal Myers farm near Ada. A four station USDA and dealer team highlighted bermuda sprigging in Midlane fields, root transfer, and windrow mechanics, followed by a brush cutter and limestone application on degraded soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escal Myers
Ada
USDA
Bermuda
Phil Busby
Emerson Black
Orel Busby
R. E. Chiles
Stillwater
Four Hundred 4-H Dress Revue Highlights At East Central
The annual 4-H Dress Revue drew 275 girls from county clubs to East Central College on a Wednesday in April. About 125 leaders and guests attended as ensembles themed Easter decor, with garments loaned by Gluckman’s and Woolworths Ada. Grand champion was Birtie Barton of Fitzhugh, with second Shirley Griffith of Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central College
Mr. Rabbit
Gluckman’'s
Woolworths
Ada
Birtie Barton
B. L. Barton
Fitzhugh
Casper Duffer
Shirley Griffith
A. C. Griffith
Roff
Ruth Burrow
Mary Jo Sannders
Mary Jo
J. E. Sanders
Sherri Witherspoon
Stonewall
S. G. Witherspoon
June Scott
Betty Sue Myers
Easter egg hunt and ball game set at Union Hill School
The community Easter event returns with an egg hunt and ball game at Union Hill School, plus a noon basket lunch. Local residents invite former students and neighbors to join oldtimers and newcomers, with special welcome to new editor Eric Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Eric Allen
Pedersen Siblings Visit After Weekend at College
Jimmie Don Pedersen a Central State College student spent Saturday night with his mother Mrs Corene Pedersen and siblings and Sunday visited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Don Pedersen
Central State College
Corene Pedersen
Weekend Visitors Reach Across Oklahoma Regions
Sgt. and Mrs. David Hunt of Lawton spent the weekend visiting his parents Ezra Hunt and brother Kenneth. Also in town were Richard Pedersen of Oklahoma City Jim Pedersen of Midwest City Donald Stonecipher Latta Allen Crowley Sue and Ann Allen Cecil Glazier Kingston Mrs Dora McGee Rudy Jones John Mosier and Don Bennett of Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
David Hunt
Lawton
Ezra Hunt
Brother Kenneth
Pedrsen
Richard Pedersen
Oklahoma City
Jim Pedersen
Midwest City
Donald Stonecipher
Latta
Allen Crowley
Sue
Ann
Allen
Cecil Glazier
Kingston
Dora McGee
Rudy Jones
John Mosier
Don Bennett
Center
Don
Sympathies Sent for Rankin Family’s Ill Child Melba
The writer expresses sympathy to cousin Selmon Rankin and Alene Rankin of Galey community due to the serious illness of their young daughter Melba. They hope for rapid improvement and a swift return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmon
Alene Rankin
Galey
Melba
Visit to Kingston Families Highlight Sunday Trip
Mrs. Corene Pedersen Sonja Laurie and Stephen joined Mr and Mrs Allen Crawley for a Kingston visit Sunday to see the Pedersen and Crawley sisters and their families including Mr and Mrs Sim Miller and the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corene Pedersen
Sonja Laurie
Stephen
Allen Crawley
Kingston
Mrs. Pedersen
Mrs. Crawley
Sim Miller
Paul Parker Visits Mother in Seminole for Night
Paul Parker traveled to Seminole on Sunday evening to stay overnight with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Parker
Seminole
Jake McGee Suffers Heart Attack While Siding House
Mr. Jake McGee fell ill while helping install siding on his house last week and experienced a slight heart attack.
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Jake McGee
Local Families Visit F Jones and Family Last Week
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkes and Mrs. Virginia Tilley and Carlton Lee visited Mr. and Mrs. F O Jones and family last week. Rev and Mrs Frank Cunningham, Mr and Mrs Glen Wallace and Karen, Mrs Bill Briggs and Mr and Mrs Don Newby also were in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kirkes
Virginia Tilley
Carlton Lee
Frank Cunningham
Glen Wallis
Karen
Bill Briggs
Don Newby
F. O. Jones
Little Rhynes Helps James Rhynes Plow Family Field
A child named Little Rhynes assists her father James Rhynes as they plow their field on a family farm. The scene captures rural labor and family teamwork during daily agricultural chores.
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Rhynes
James Rhynes
Mrs Janie Tilley and Diane Visit Mrs Carlene McNutt
Mrs. Janie Tilley and Diane visited Mrs. Carlene McNutt and family last week, sharing greetings and news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Tilley
Diane
Carlene McNutt
Rev and Mrs Frank Cunning ham dine with Kirkes
Reverend and Mrs Frank Cunningham shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Jim Kirkes in a small social notice.
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Frank Cunningham
Mrs
Jim Kirkes
Oklahoma Ushers in Spring Vibe With Green Lawns in Bloom
Descriptions of spring arrive as lawns and pastures turn green with peach trees in bloom across Oklahoma signaling the season start. Local observers note warmer days and budding growth across the countryside.
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Oklahoma
Mrs Albert Wilson Subscribes to Weekly from Trails Motel
Mrs Albert Wilson of the Trails Motel in Ada becomes a new subscriber to the WEEKLY newspaper, reported in Fittstown news. The notice highlights a local business guest connection and community reader growth.
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Fittstown
Albert Wilson
The
Trails Motel
Ada
Family Visits and Social Calls Across Nicoma Park
Mr. and Mrs. Orval Ballard and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Roddy of Nicoma Park Sunday. Karen visited an aunt of Mrs. Wallis in Oklahoma City. Betty Lowe and Margaret had coffee with Mrs. Laura Haines and Mike. Fred Jones and Wayne visited Ray Hicks of Nicoma Park Sunday. Don Newby visited W. J. Jones and Delphia Saturday night. Jones has been on the sick list. Laura Haines visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavona Jones
Glen Wallis
Karen
Delbert Wallis
Shirley
Ada
Faye Jones
Pauls Valley
Lela Rose
Jess Handley
Don and
Rice
Earl Rose
Orval Ballard
Tom Roddy
Nicoma Park
Oklahoma City
Wallis
Betty Lowe
Margaret
Laura Haines
Mike
Fred Jones
Wayne
Mrs
Ray Hicks
Don Newby
W. J. Jones
Delphia
Mr. Jones
Mrs. B. F
Ina Haines
Shawnee
R. E. Tilley
Bud Jones
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and A Newborn Penny
Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs visited Stillwater friends while James Rhynes and family visited Bud Jones Thursday night. Charley Enloe and Daniels families welcomed Penny Annett born March 31 with Penny Annett named at Stratford grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rhynes
Monnie, Terrie and
James Jr
Mrs
Bud Jones
Charley Enloe
Louis Daniels
Penny
Chickasha
Penny Annett
Mrs. Daniels
Stratford
Revival at Union Hill Baptist Church Announced
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and Betty Jean invite all to a revival at Union Hill Baptist Church from April 3 to April 10. Rev Smith of Homer will preach and Mr Leon Jackson of Latta will conduct the song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill Baptist Church
Smith
Homer
Leon Jackson
Latta
Bebee Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Bebee Home Demonstration Club met at the community building with Creed reading by Mrs. Clyde Boyd. Members discussed curtains, care, and laundering. planned to buy a coffee urn. hostess was Mrs. Cris Roberts. refreshments followed. Rev and Mrs Earlin Haskins visited Ada visitors Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee Home Demonstration Club
Clyde Boyd
Cris Roberts
Mrs. Cape at bedside in Oklahoma City after daughter's gall stone surgery
Mrs. A. L. Cape remains with her daughter Mrs. Paul Hatcher in Oklahoma City where Hatcher underwent gall stone surgery Monday morning. Her condition is reported as fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Cape
Oklahoma City
Paul Hatcher
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Susan Edwards
Rod Edwards
Ada Fairgrounds
Susan
Stonewall Junior High
Rosa Snow
Cathryn Heaton
Judy Beets
Laura Kay Robbins
Janelle Jacquess
Karen Biggs
Kathryn Biggs
Kathleen Biggs
Shirley Moore
Leona Manuel
Karen Wallis
Sue Cooper
Carolyn St Necipher
Glenda Davis
Linda Freeman
Linda Keeling
Sandra Helleland
Deborah Denham
Brenda Mitchusson
Sheila Sutton
Lela Castleberry
Pamela Smith
Kathleen Craig
Betty Southerland
Becky Anglin
Sharon McDonald
Vickie
Chiles
East Central State College
Midland
Chris Pederson
Jimmie Don
Jonnie Irena
Pauline
Robert Golden
Terry
Wilson
Walnut Grove
Mrs. L. L. Crockett
Francis
Danny
Eddie
Matt Richardson
Westview
Ron Newby
Oil Center
Yvonne Gray
Ricky and
Russell
Connerville
Jess Little
Barbara Newby
Kenneth Little
Jimmy Rich
Jack McNutt
Boudreaux
Ahloso
George Smith
Georgia Sue Haines
Loyd Briggs
Harold Haines
J. W. Haines
Lee Keeling
Lizzie Smith
Byars
Frank McCushian
Shady Grove
Charles Coplen
Tommy Lowe
Fred Smith
Betty Jean
Bebee
Leo Scott
Earlin Haskins
Euel Haskins
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