Oklahoma Prohibition Repeal Keeps Dry Vote Strong
Oklahoma voters repealed prohibition statewide by 396 461 to 314 8 something against while Pontotoc County backed No 5960 to 3826 Parish any county option failed Ada precincts 1 6 and 5 voted wet three rural areas split 15 15 Legislators prepare liquor control law governor to appoint a five man board Two thirds of liquor revenue to state general fund remainder to counties Cities may levy occupation taxes up to state license fees Largest special election yet seen in Oklahoma.
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Pontotoc
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Ada
Country Club
Jesse
Drysville
Capital
Alcohol Control Commission
Edmondson
State General Fund
Stonewall Wins Moss Tourney Crown Over Byng Pirates
Stonewall Longhorns defeated Byng Pirates 7-5 to win the Moss Invitational Baseball Tournament. Gene Williamson pitched four hits as Stonewall advanced by beating Paden 10-1, Excelsior 7-1, and Moss 3-2 before the final. Fans eye the upcoming O U Tournament April 17-19.
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Stonewall
Stonewall Longhorns
Byng Pirates
Gene Williamson
Longhorns
Greenwlads
Paden
Excelsior
Moss
O.U
Oakman Sports Meet Elects Officers and Reels in Quail Run
The Oakman Sportsmen Club held an April meeting in the school gym with 40 attendees. Officers and the food committee were retained. women filled in for transporting six week old quail when weather delayed the El Reno trip. Visitors included Charley Shockley Oscar Nickerson and T J Stokes. The club lake near the site has reopened for fishing and yields were good.
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Oakman
Oakman Sportsmen’s Club
George Carter
Charley Shockley
Oscar Nickerson
Francis
T. J. Stokes
el Reno
Johnnie Tharp
Maurice
Club
Missionary Lovelace to Speak at Latta Church Service
Rev. John Lovelace will be guest speaker at Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning April 12. The Lovelaces have been accepted as missionaries for Colombia under the Board of Foreign Missions and will depart April 25 for language school in Costa Rica for a year of study before field work.
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Wesley Brantley
Lovelace
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Colombia
South America
Costa Rica
Choctaw Presbytery
Oklahoma
Latta
Chicago
Bethel College
Eastern Oklahoma Singing Convention Meets in Jenks
The Eastern Oklahoma Singing Convention will convene Saturday night and all day Sunday April 11 and 12 at Jenks High School auditorium in Jenks Oklahoma. Thirty two counties are part of the group with many noted directors and quartets expected. The public is invited.
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Jenks High School
Jenks
Okla
Suitcases Lead Latta High School Play The Big Blow Up
Latta High School junior class stages The Big Blow Up a three act comedy in the school gym on Tuesday April 14. Four nearly identical suitcases drive the farce with a time bomb and a diamond necklace turning the scenes into uproarious excitement. Cast includes Nedra Price Gary Wright Betty Boyd Donald Stonecipher Geraldine Bivins Pete Brantley Doreen Graham Joyce Byers Kay Harris Danny Lovelace Boston Scroggins Fern Gipson. Sponsors are Mrs. Marcene Eaton and Marcus Beauchamp.
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Latta
Latta High School
Nedra Price
Gary Wright
Betty Boyd
Donald Stonecipher
Geraldine Bivins
Pete Brantley
Doreen Graham
Joyce Byers
Kay ‘Harris
Danny Lovelace
Boston Scroggins
Fern Gipson
Mrs
Marcene Eaton
Marcus Beauchamp
Vanoss FFA Dominates Fifth Murray Contest
Vanoss FFA won the all around sweepstakes at Murray State Junior College judging contests with three first place teams meats entomology and horticulture and high scoring individuals including Joy Roberts Gerald Thurman and Harrell Pennington.
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Tishomingo
Vanoss Ffa
FFA
Murray State Junior College
Vanoss
Joy Roberts
Gerald Thurman
Harrell Pennington
Vaness
Jerry Bradley
Gary White
Stratford
Lindsay Ffa
Atoka Ffa
Tommy Lyle
Wynnewood Ffa
Tishomingo Ffa
Benny Don Nichols
Allen Ffa
Tommy Warren
Atoka
Wayne Maxwell
Bill Winans
Maysville
Supper Planned by Jesse Mothers Club Saturday
The Jesse Mothers Club plans a community supper at the community building Saturday night April 24. Proceeds will fund building insurance and related costs.
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Jesse Mothers Club
Mike Lucas chosen as Oklahoma's National 4H delegate
Michael Lucas of Roff earns one of four Oklahoma slots for the National 4H Club Conference in Washington, D C from June 13 to 19. He and three other delegates join peers Suzanne Crawford Grove Sue Dyson Hendrix and George Tarr Bennington after a week of blue award judging of 4H records. The trip emphasizes Citizenship and Know Your Government with tours of Washington and the Beltsville agricultural research center.
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Michael Lucas
Roff
Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Suzanne Crawford
Grove
Delaware County
Sue Dyson
Hendrix
Bryan County
George Tarr
Bennington
Michael
George Lucas
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Stillwater
Washington
Beltsville, Md
County Towns Keep Officers In Their Jobs
Three county towns held elections alongside a repeal vote with incumbents largely preserved. In Stonewall ward one Allen Shaw defeated Floy Miller for council seat. Roff incumbents and several new faces won in wards one through five, with Johnson and Hodges among top vote-getters.
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Stonewall
Allen Shaw
Floy Miller
Roff
Fred Barker
Alvin C. Medcalf
John H. Dunivin
Thurman E. Howell
L. C. Cozad Jr
Otis Mitchell
E. D. Johnson
Ernest L. Hodges
Ada area guests and locals share weekend visits
Ada residents welcomed friends and relatives from Lawton Porterville Duncan Tulsa and Stratford for weekend and weekday gatherings. Attendees included Melton Cox McDaniel Pennington Meeks Nelson Adams Collins and many others visiting homes across Ada and nearby towns.
Phillips Family Visits Ada to See Tom Phillips
Morton Phillips, Carson Phillips and Hubert Phillips of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Shakespeare and their daughter and family of Ada were mentioned as part of the gathering.
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Morton Phillips
Carson Phillips
Hubert Phillips
Ada
Tom Phillips
Owen Shakespeare
Baby Bobby Lorraine Pennington Born in Pauls Valley
Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade and Wayne Pennington visited Mrs Wayne Pennington at Lindsay Memorial Hospital in Pauls Valley Friday night. The newborn daughter was born Friday morning and named Bobby Lorraine.
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Neville Pennington
Karl Wade
Wayne Pennington
Lindsay Memorial Hospital
Pauls Valley
Bobby Lorraine
Ada couple visits Fletcher couple
Mr and Mrs Rollie Gross of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Fletcher in a friendly call reflecting local social ties and ongoing community social life.
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Rollie Gross
Ada Visted
Fletcher
Easter Weekend Guests Reported for Local Family
Easter weekend visitors included Mrs. Bobby Gardner and Mickey, along with Mrs. Hazel Randell and family from Duncan, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes and Wanda.
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Fletcher Snipes
Wanda
Bobby Gardner
Mickey
Hazel Randell
Duncan
Healdton couple visits Stratford with Burches
Mr and Mrs C E Fulton of Healdton visited Mr and Mrs Tom Burch Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Henry Little called on the Burches Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Eunice Mc Knight of Oklahoma City were weekend guests and also took the Burches into Stratford Saturday.
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Cal Potter
Betty
Shirley
Burches
Mc-Knights
Emma McKnight
Alta
Stratford
Emmett Molock
Charlie Nelson
C. E. Fulton
Healdton
Tom Burch
Henry Little
Eunice McKnight
Oklahoma City
Easter Sunday reunion at the Walter Gayne residence
Easter Sunday brought a reunion at the Walter Gayne home in Ada with John and Carrie Drennan Helen Drennan Hoover Scott Claudia Banks and Goldie Putnam. Mr and Mrs Scott visited Drum right Monday then stayed with his sister Mrs Walter Gayne and left Wednesday for Chicago.
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Walter Gayne
John
Carrie Drennan
Helen Drennan
Ada
Hoover Scott
Illinois
Claudia Banks
Midwest City
Goldie Putnam
Mrs. Scott
Drumright
Chicago
Della Graham's Condition Worsens After Saturday Injury
Della Graham's condition grew worse last Saturday night after an incident that led to her being taken to Valley View Hospital for treatment.
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Della Graham
Valley View Hos
Ill student David Scates misses days to illness
David Scates was rushed to a doctor last Thursday and has missed several days of school while recuperating. The article notes the bright redbuds at their peak of beauty amid fresh green growth.
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David Scates
Goat Story Climax Ends With Milk Problem
The goat tale concludes with Jerry tying the mother so the kid can nurse but failing to milk her. He then places the kid on his milk cow, resulting in the calf being fed only twice daily.
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Pital
Jerry
Last Applicants Register in Westview Neighborhood
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gordon Nelson of Westview were the final residents to file for registration cards as the program closes.
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Joe Gordon Nelson
Westview
Shingles Diagnosis Sparks Calm Advice for Ethelene Golden
Ethelene Golden was diagnosed with shingles after a visit last Friday. The doctor prescribed a series of shots and urged her to stay calm as a recommended strategy for managing the condition amid nervousness.
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Ethelene Golden
Two boys in a Ford speed by in likely race with death
Two unidentified boys in a 1956 black and white Ford sped past houses late Saturday afternoon. Eyewitnesses along the road estimated speeds near 100 mph. The car failed to make a sharp curve about one and a half miles from the stop, fate intervening.
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Highway_ Patrol
Highway Patrol Catches Up With Them After Incident
Patrol officers pursued a group described as boys, catching up with them and taking them in. At the time, the youths appeared unhurt.
Dr Marie Brown Visits Sister In Midwest City
Dr Marie Brown of Midwest City visited her sister Mrs Bonnie Lane last Sunday confirming family ties and a personal visit.
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Marie Brown
Midwest City
Bonnie Lane
Horace Goldens Finally Get a Telephone
The Horace Goldens have at last acquired a telephone, marking a new connection for the family. The addition promises easier communication with relatives and neighbors.
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Horace Goldens
Mrs Weldon Spotted Half Mile From Home With Dog
Mrs Carl Weldon was seen about a half mile from her home needing to stop her car to retrieve her dog and return home. The small relief came with a brief car ride for the animal.
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Carl Weldon
Norman visitors listed in Oklahoma family notes
Mrs Ruth Morrison of Norman and Mr and Mrs Earl Tiliey with Carlton Lee visited Mr and Mrs Glen Fox and family in Haywood Oklahoma. The item records a social visit among local residents.
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Ruth Morrison
Norman
Earl’ Tiliey
Carlton Lee
Glen Fox
Haywood, Okla
Healdton Visitors Check In On Ada Weekend
Mrs Nora Roper along with Mr and Mrs Charlie Snow of Healdton visited Mr and Mrs Walter Kirby in Ada on Sunday. Mr Kirby is improving.
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George Collins
Bobby
Nora Roper
Charley Crow
Loretta Kite
Danny and
Rusty of
Healdton
Billey
Joe Adams
Joni and
Rondi
Virg! Meeks
Lawrence
Carson Poindexter
Charlie Snow
Walter Kirby
Ada Sunday
Kirby
Earl Rose夫妻 Oklahoma City 出行简讯
Mr and Mrs Earl Rose traveled to Oklahoma City this weekend on a business trip. The brief item notes their travel for work and returns.
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Earl Rose
Oklahoma City
4H Club Dress Revue Winners Named in Ada
Attendees at Ada last week included Norma Sweeney Judy Smith Jean Smith Joyce Capes and Robanette Teel. Four girls won blue ribbons in the event.
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Ada
Norma Sweeney
Judy Smith
Jean Smith
Joyce Capes
Robanette Teel
Birthday Honoree Glenda Wallis Hosts Family Gathering
Mrs. Veda Mae Duncan Pat and Karen Worstell Mr and Mrs F C Jones and family Mr and Mrs Don Newby Ada and Bill Briggs Roff visited Mr and Mrs Glen Wallis Karen and Glenda Glenda celebrated her birthday Sunday. The pretty cake was baked and decorated by Pat Duncan.
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Veda Mae Duncan
Pat
Karen
Worstell
F. C. Jones
Don Newby
Ada
Bill Briggs
Roff
Glen Wallis
Glenda
Pat Duncan
Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald and Gerald Center Mrs Yvonne Gray Ricky Col
Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald and Gerald of Center with Mrs Yvonne Gray and Ricky of Col. Partial names and locations reflect a social notice snippet with several family members listed.
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Jack McDonald
Gerald
Center
Yvonne Gray
Ricky
Col
Vaness High Hosts Eighth Grade Day Visitors
Glenn Dale Jones Lawrence Archer Robanette Teel Elaine Wilson Charles Price and Lorene Smith attended the eighth grade day at Vaness high school Thursday. The boys and girls enjoyed visiting the school.
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Glenn Dale Jones
Lawrence Archer
Robanette Teel
Elaine Wilson
Charles Price
Lorene Smith
Vaness High School
Goodneighbor Club Meeting With Ina Haines Guests
The Goodneighbor Club met with Mrs Ina Haines last Thursday. Prayer was given by Mrs Laura Haines. Reading titled Plan Your Wardrobe for Light Travel was presented by Mrs Laura Haines. Reading followed.
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Goodneighbor Club
Ina Haines
Laura Haines
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Jeraldine Henderson
Knickmeyer
Stonewall Downs
Prue
Latta Church
David
Mike
Mary
Big Sing
Suitcases
Murray
Mike Lucas
Central District 4-H
County Federation
Roff 4-H
Tulsa
Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce
Dale Melton
Gela Cox
Ted Cox
Leroy McDaniel
Lawanna
Phnaughn
Alvis
Gordon Tyler
Jimmy
Porterville
Calif
Ona Miller
Lewis Jordan
Moretta Frye
Tony
Loretta Shelton
Kathy
Vonda Dees
Linda
Henry Dees
Dennis McDaniel
Darla
Amarillo
Tex
Leroy McDaniels
Ode McMasters
Orlan Dees
Tropic
Utah
Avery Pennington
Lawton
Alva Pennington
Ed Bray
Lorraine Pennington
Donnie Ray
Vasto Pennington
Inez Penington
Coleman Pennington
Nelda Sue
Ray
Mary Joe Simpson
Snipes
C. F. Snipes
Bob Austell
Clara Austell
Joe Meeks
Christine Martin
Jim Hardy
Janice Ann
Egypt School House
R. E. Tilley
By Jeraldine Henderson
Union Hill
Lavona Jones
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