Roff Area Notes On Visits and Family Ties
Orville Woods of Afton visited old friends in Roff last Thursday and plans to attend Mrs Birdie Cates funeral in Springer Friday. The Woods family are connected with the Cates family of Ada. Euvonne Franks Anna Mae Sutton and children greeted Mrs Cates at the Oklahoma City airport. Willis Sutton fished at Lake Texoma and reported catfish. Paul Tucker Billy Jim Robertson drilled a water well at the church parsonage with a new pump planned. Florence Isaacs visited the Grays. Calvin Pennington and son David dined with the Pierces and Calvin’s daughters Della and Debbie stayed with grandparents Johnny and Minnie Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Woods
Afton
Roff
Mrs. Woods
Charley W. Moran
Cates
Ada
Birdie Cates
Springer
Euvonne Franks
Anna Mae Sutton
Oklahoma City
Paul Tucker
Billy Jim Robertson
Plainview Students and Families Weekend Visit
Jerry Goree of Plainview Texas visited his mother Mrs. Walter Morrison. Mr and Mrs Eddie Etchie son of Dallas visited their parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Etchie son and Mr and Mrs Morrison over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Goree
Plainview, Tex
Walter Morrison
Eddie Etchieson
Dallas
Leonard Etchieson
Morrison
Kenneth Jantz Visits Parents in Oklahoma
Kenneth Jantz a student at Okmulgee visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Hellatt over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Jantz
Okmulgee
Paul Hellatt
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Freeman Attend Rofs Baptist Church Service
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Freeman of Stratford attended services at Rofs Baptist Church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Freeman
Stratford
Rofs Baptist Church
Revered Queen Couple Complete Service at Rofs Baptist
Rev and Mrs Jerry Queen finish three and a half years at Rofs Baptist Church with Rev Queens resignation on April 1. They plan to move May 1 to Tulsa, following a farewell fellowship held Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Queen
Rofs Baptist Church
Queen
Tulsa
Hud son Cafe Owner Hospitalized. Surgery Possible
Joel Hudson, owner of Hud son Cafe, is a patient at Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. He is under treatment and surgery may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Hudson
Hudson Cafe
Veterans Hospital
Oklahoma City
Flora Majors visits Pollock and Dearman family in Kansas
Mrs. Flora Majors of Winfield Kansas visits her mother Mrs. Robert I Pollock and sister Mrs. Bea Dearman and family, staying for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Majors
Winfield, Kan
Robert I. Pollock
Bea Dearman
Roques Vacationing Near Lake Texoma
Mr and Mrs R J Roque left Sunday for Lake Texoma to vacation a couple of days. The Roquemores moved back to Roff last year after years in California and remodeled the Jennie Tyree home since moving. Johnnie Fennell a Vam poses a teacher, spent the weekend here with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Roquemore
Lake Texoma
Roquemores
Roff
California
Jennie Tyree
Johnnie Fennell
Vamposa
Mrs Williams Returns Home After Major Surgery
Mrs. Erwin Williams came home Tuesday from Wynnewood hospital where she had major surgery. She is recuperating and her condition is reported as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Williams
Wynnewood Hospital
High Schooler Wins Essay Contest With Washington Trip
Miss Martha Herion, 16, daughter of Mrs Beatrice Herion and a junior, shares top honors in a People's Electric Cooperative essay contest. The 4 H club member for eight years earns an expense paid trip to Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Herion
Beatrice Herion
People’s Electric Cooperative
Herion
Washington, D. C
Roff 4H members win at Pontotoc County roundup
Three Roff 4H boys Joe Sweat Melvin Bradford and Roger Pipes won on their electric team demonstration at Pontotoc County 4H Roundup and were among eight selected for the state roundup in Stillwater. Roff 4H girls Carol Dearman Martha Herron Judy Williams Shari Box and Shirley Howell will serve as delegates to Stillwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
Joe Sweat
Melvin Bradford
Roger Pipes
Pontotoc County
Stillwater
Carol Dearman
Martha Herron
Judy Williams
Shari Box
Shirley Howell
Thurman Smith and Davis Visit Beulah Hathaway
Mr and Mrs Thurman Smith of Davis visited Mrs Beulah Hathaway on Wednesday in a brief clerical social note.
Attendance Tops Sixty Nine At Pentecostal Holiness Church
Mrs Minnie Lewis reports 69 people attended Sunday church and Sunday school at Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev Arthur Smith led morning services while Rev Edd Harris and his wife Maddill led the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lewis
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Arthur Smith
Edd Harris
Madill
Funeral for Fred LaPearl Held at Criswell Home
Mrs. Vannie Northam and Mrs. Jewel Willoughby attended the funeral of Fred LaPearl at Criswell Funeral Home last Thursday. LaPearl, formerly of Oil Center, was employed as a pumper in the oil field. Sympathy is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannie Northam
Jewel Willoughby
Fred LaPearl
Criswell Funeral Home
LaPearl
Oil Center
First Baptist Ada Hosts Tucker and Thomas Family
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their children with Mrs Bryan Thomas attended Sunday evening services at the First Baptist Church in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Tucker
Bryan Thomas
First Baptist Church
Ada
Local Dinner Hosts Share Sunday Evening
Mrs Beulah Littles of Pauls Valley Paula Tucker and Mrs Thelma Garrett and Sondra joined Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk for a Sunday dinner in a small community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Littles
Pauls Valley
Paula Tucker
Thelma Garrett
Sondra
Hansel Burk
Franks and Tuckers Involved In Event At Mrs Ode Franks
Mr and Mrs Earl Franks along with Janice and Dorotha Tucker are connected to a matter involving Mrs Ode Franks in a community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Franks
Janice
Dorotha Tucker
Ode Franks
Mrs Lena Soward Arrives After California Visit
Mrs Lena Soward arrived Saturday by plane from Hayward California where she had spent several weeks with her daughters. Mrs Ruth Sutton,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Soward
Hayward
Calif
Ruth Sutton
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials
Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Myrtle Evans visited Mrs Frank Lewis Sunday afternoon. Robin Murray and Francis spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Steve Gray. Mrs Pearl Roberts and her grandchildren Cathy and Kin visited Mr and Mrs Troy Miller Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Pierce dined with Mr and Mrs Willard Coffman in Happyland. Mr and Mrs Ode Franks visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray Friday. Mr and Mrs Steve Gray, Robin Murray and Mrs…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sutton
Myrtle Evans
Frank Lewis
Robin Murray
Francis
Mrs
Steve Gray
Pearl Roberts
Cathy
Kin
Troy Miller
Willie Pierce
Mrs. Pierce
Willard Coffman
Happyland
Ode Franks
Vernon Gray
Marshall Cox III Returns Home From Fort Polk
Marshall Cox III has returned home after six months at Fort Polk Louisiana. His parents welcome him back to Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Cox III
Fort Polk
Marshall
Mrs Crows Visit Mr and Mrs Parish in Sulphur
Mrs Gene Crow of Union Valley and Mrs Clinnie Crow spent Tuesday with Mr Luther Parish and Mrs Parish in Sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Crow
Union Valley
Clinnie Crow
Luther Parish
Sulphur
FFA Visit Spans Friday and Saturday in Stillwater
Eddie Hayes joined the Future Farmers of America group in Stillwater for a two day stay. San Jose California hosts Mr and Mrs Bill Horne as Ada Oklahoma hosts Mr and Mrs Gene Fortenberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hayes
Stillwater
FFA Group
Bill Horne
San Jose
Calif
Gene Fortenberry
Ada
Elmer Maxwell
Maxwell
Fortenberry
Family and church notices from Ponca City area
A compilation of social items: reunions at Ponca City city park with multiple Roddy family members. visits between Gray, Cox, and related families. Pentecostal Holiness Church activities and a rummage sale netting 107 dollars. several funeral attendances. interior work on a home. various trips to Ada and Sulphur. health updates and church conferences in Oil Center Pauls Valley with Thelma Garrett Rae and Terry Gray attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Liners of
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Joy Tucker
Cloreta Gray
$90 000 Lawsuit Claims Bank Over Usury Practice
Charles and Dorothy Mayfield of Ada file a district court suit against Oklahoma State Bank of Ada seeking $90 402.38 plus release of a mortgage alleging six percent interest on renewed notes caused interest to exceed the 10 percent limit from 1953 onward. They say they paid $37 701.19 in excess interest and seek double that amount plus $15,000. Bank president Jack Conn disputes the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Bank of
Ada
Charles
Dorothy Mayfield
Mayfields
Mayfield
Jack Conn
Chimborazo Peak Reaches 20 561 Feet in Ecuador
The so called Watchtower of the Universe is El Chimborazo in the Ecuadorean Andes. Simon Bolivar, the South American liberator, is associated with the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universe
Simon Bolivar
el Chimborazo Peak
News Classified Ads Buy Sell Trade Rent
Classified ad line lists services for buying selling and renting items with contact FE 2 4433 for News.
Ada Livestock Market News Ada OK Auction
The Ada Livestock auction reported a stronger market for stocker and feeder cattle with slaughter cattle steady. Receipts totaled 504. Slaughter cows 11 to 15, bulls 15 to 18.50, calves 19 to 21. Stockers steers 20 to 24, heifers 19 to 22, steer calves 20 to 24, heifer calves 19 to 23, cows 13 to 15, cow and calf pairs 130 to 165, dairy breeds 14 to 19. Hogs fetcher prices ranged from 11 to 14.50 for sows and gilts 12 to 15 for feeder pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Oklahoma City feeder cattle and hogs midmarket at auction
Cattle 3 800 calves 5 00 majority feeder cattle and calves consigned to auction with mixed early sales. Feeder steers 500 700 lbs 18.55 21.95. 700 800 lbs 17.20 18.60. Feeder heifers 450 750 lbs 17.05 18.60. Calves 21.80 24.10. heifer calves 18.55 21.30. Hogs 500 head. barrows and gilts weak to 25 lower, sows 25 lower, feeder pigs 13.00 50. Sheep 200 head, not enough to test trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
USDA
Oklahoma state agriculture price report for grain eggs and fats
The state Board of Agriculture lists cash wheat prices across towns from 2.05 to 2.12 per bushel with regional variations. Egg prices per dozen range from 18 to 29 cents depending on grade and quantity, while fowl and butterfat prices hold steady with butterfat at 50 to 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Board of Agriculture Today
Beaver
Perryton
Tex
Manchester
Alva
Vici
Clinton
Hobart
Medford
el Reno
Enid
Kingfisher
Okeene
Watonga
Yukon
Frederick
Seismic Activity Concentrated Around Pacific Rim
Regions of seismic and related volcanic activity are concentrated along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, highlighting a belt of tectonic movement and eruption potential spanning multiple nations and coastal regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
Measures Urged to Prevent Screwworm Outbreak in Oklahoma
Officials warn that screwworm could spread from the Southwest into Oklahoma. Through April 1963 there were 574 cases in the region, with Oklahoma reporting 22 last year. Emergency control includes releasing 300,000 sterile flies and livestock spraying within infected zones. County extension agents provide kits to mail samples to labs for confirmation. Stock raisers should inspect herds weekly through fall to curb the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Southwest
Freeny
Appaloosa Auction Bids Hit Notable Prices in Ada
John Logsden of Ada sold Tomahawks Coley Bar a five year old stallion for 2600 to R H Stokes of Glendale California. Dale McDonald Ada bought Lander s River Chief for 1300 from J E Baker Oklahoma City. Ada pair Junior Weatherly and Leo McCurdy bought a colored stud colt from Herman Baker Oklahoma City. Auction ran 10 AM to 11 PM with more sales planned including another Appaloosa in November and a 300 horse quarter horse sale set for August 21 22. Winters said arena expansion and seating upgrades are planned and the facility is air conditioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logsden
Ada
Tomahawk
R. H. Stokes
Glendale
Calif
Dale McDonald
Allen
Watusis Wandered Southward From Ethiopia to Egypt
A historical note suggests Watusis migrated southward in Africa several centuries ago, likely moving from Ethiopia toward Egypt as part of ancient population movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watusis
Africa
Ethiopia
Egypt
Vacation Bible School Planned At Oil Center
Annual Vacation Bible School at Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oil Center will start May 25 and run for 10 days. Classes for all ages. Members of other churches invited if no school nearby. Refreshments served daily. Rev. Arthur Smith pastor, Mrs. Alene Tucker in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Center
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Arthur Smith
Alene Tucker
Woman-Only Rodeo Thrills Enid OBRA Event In Oklahoma
OBRA sponsored rodeo in Enid featured all woman contestants. Mrs. Morrison noted success with bull riding calf roping and barrel racing while members wore western attire. The association runs four annual races plus top riders and juniors receive year end awards. Gabon gains independence in 1960 amid favorable trade balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case State Bank
Stonewall
Enid
OBRA
Illness Sends Shirley King to Grand Prairie Visit
Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen were called to Grand Prairie Texas on Saturday as their daughter Mrs Shirley King was very ill They returned home Sunday evening Wanda Lamb and Roger visited Mrs Bryan Thomas last Tuesday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Allen
Grand Prairie
Tex
Shirley King
Allens
Wanda Lamb
Roger
Bryan Thomas
Bud Malloy Visits Local Couple in Stratford Region
Bud Malloy visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis on Tuesday. He was raised near Oil Center and now resides near Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Malloy
Frank Lewis
Bud
Oil Center
Stratford
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Sees 25 Attend
The Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Thelma Garrett presiding over a business session. Rev Edd Philpot of Stratford Pentecostal Holiness Church spoke as invited guest alongside Rev Risner. The group notes 25 in attendance and invites others to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Garrett
Edd Philpot
Stratford Pentecostal Holiness Church
Risner
Pentecostal Holiness Conference Attendees Gather in Pauls Valley
Attendees at the quarterly Pentecostal Holiness Church conference in Pauls Valley include Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith Mrs Dorchie Booth Mrs Floy Burk Joy Tucker Thelma Garrett Mrs Terry Gray Mrs Rae Garrett Clareta Gray Mrs Velma Ellis Mrs Alfie Mae Cowger Minnie Lewis Mrs Alene Tucker and Mrs Vannie Northam Alene Tucker served as church delegate Joy Tucker as Women’s Auxiliary delegate Clareta Gray led devotional services Oil Center Auxiliary won the trophy for largest attendance and greatest travel mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Thelma Jean Garrett
Rae Garrett
Terry Gray
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Pauls Valley
Oil Center Church
Fred Henson
Fred
Arthur Smith
Dorchie Booth
Floy Burk
Joy Tucker
Thelma Garrett
Clareta Gray
Velma Ellis
Alfie Mae Cowger
Minnie Lewis
Alene Tucker
Vannie Northam
Women’s Auxiliary
Oil Center Auxiliary
Mrs Nannie Cox Returns Home From Stratford Visit
Mrs. Nannie Cox came back to her home Friday after spending a week with her sister Mrs. Leonard Holloway at Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Cox
Stratford
Leonard Holloway
Ladies Visit Leesville Fort Polk and Alexandria Gardens
Mrs Myrtle Evans and Minnie Lewis returned home Sunday night from Leesville Louisiana where they visited Donnie Evans stationed with the U S Army at Fort Polk They spent the night in Alexandria noting large gardens and vegetables and admiring snow white cattle on cattle ranches though snakes are present in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Evans
Minnie Lewis
Leesville
Donnie Evans
U. S. Army
Fort Polk
Alexandria
Community sing at Shady Grove attracts locals
Hansel Burk and Gene Lance attended the community singing on Thursday night at Shady Grove, joining neighbors for the informal musical gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel Burk
Gene Lance
Shady Grove
Redman Family Visits Bryn Thomas for Porch Work
Mr and Mrs Charles Redman and their daughter spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Bryn Thomas assisting with their new porch project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Redman
Bryn Thomas
Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Clareta Gray Shop in Ada
Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Clareta Gray shopped in Ada Thursday. Mrs Ellis Roberts of Tulsa was in Hillcrest Hospital after major surgery and remains very ill. The web of friends and relatives wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lewis
Clareta Gray
Ada
Ellis Roberts
Tulsa
Hillcrest Hospital
Oil Center
Water well drilling at Oil Center Pentecostal Church
Report of a new water well being drilled at Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church building. Local residents note ample water supply from the borehole. Asa Hutchinson visited Ada in the Friday afternoon call on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church
Asa Hutchinson
Ada
Mrs
Frank Lewis
Visitors from Broken Arrow and Ada greet local Joneses
Carl Carr visited the Lewises Tuesday night to watch TV. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones and Deanna of Broken Arrow visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Ada visited Friday night. Mrs. Mary Lou Sparks and children of Fresno California also visited Bert Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carr
Lewises
Arthur Jones
Deanna
Broken Arrow
Mary Lou Sparks
Fresno
Calif
Bert Jones
Robert Jones
Ada
Ladies of Oil Center Canning and Freezing Salad
A local note describes ladies at Oil Center preparing and preserving food. They can and freeze a pea and potato salad with bacon and cornbread, promising wholesome meals for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Oil Center
Sutton family visit and Beverly's fishing catch
Ruth Sutton Anna Mae Sutton and Beverly visited Mrs Frank Lewis on Monday. Beverly said she went fishing with her parents and brother and was the only one to catch a fish, making her very happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sutton
Anna Mae Sutton
Beverly
Frank Lewis
Fishermen Reel Big Catfish At Lake Texoma
Donnie Tate Willis Sutton and Bert Jones fished Lake Texoma Monday reporting a nice catfish catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Tate
Willis Sutton
Bert Jones
Lake Texoma
Neighbor Collects Rocks and Blooming Plants for Garden
A traveler returning from Louisiana gathered rocks pine burrs and various flowers including pine bushes and large white flowering dogwood. Despite the rain they prioritized building their treasured rock garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Coxes Welcome Kimberly Sue In Oklahoma City
Mrs. Nannie Cox reports her son Dewayne Cox and wife in Oklahoma City are parents to a seven pound girl born Friday morning. The baby was named Kimberly Sue and the couple have three other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Cox
Dewayne Cox
Oklahoma City
Kimberly Sue
New Junior High House Under Construction West of Ward’s
A new Junior North ams residence site lies just west of Ward's Grocery on highway 13. Formerly the J W Roberts farm, the property shows the area’s ongoing development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Northams
Ward’s
Highway 13
J.W. Roberts
Rabies Shots Given After Cow Bite
Joy Roberts Sr. underwent rabies vaccinations after being bitten by a cow. The report notes rabies is a common risk and advises precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Roberts Sr
Mrs Newby Visits Mrs Cox Before Sudan Sowing
Mrs Hazel Newby visited Mrs Nannie Cox Saturday and they delivered lunch to Ron and Larry. The boys worked on breaking land to sow sudan for a pasture north of Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Newby
Nannie Cox
Ron
Larry
Sudan
Maxwell
Northams in hospital after heart attack at Valley View
Heard-Dewey Northam is hospitalized at Valley View Hospital following a heart attack. His son A. B. Northam from Moline Kansas was summoned to be with him at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heard
Dewey Northam
Valley View Hospital
A. B. Northam
Moline
Kan
Tucker Encounters Document Brief Social Visits
Dorotha Tucker spent one night last week with Paula Tucker. Tamara Robertson visited Tonya Tucker Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotha Tucker
Paula Tucker
Tamara Robertson
Tonya Tucker
Ada Visit Ends With Dinner And Test Results
Mr and Mrs Buddy Garrett and neighbor McAlester visited Mrs Rae Garrett s Ada home for dinner. Nora Garrett traveled to Ada to see her doctor and receive reports on several medical tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Garrett
Buddy Garrett
McAlester
Ada
Nora Garrett
Mrs Florence Henson Visits Mrs Sadie Keith Saturday
Mrs Henson visited Mrs Keith on Saturday. Mrs Keith was sitting up and improving after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Henson
Sadie Keith
Rain Awakens Spring Pleasures and Growth
The writer notes a slow rain on Sunday morning bringing fresh air and beauty. Gardens will prosper, trees shade the yard, and nature’s changes from spring to fall are observed with appreciation. The rain soaks the ground, perceived as what the Lord knows we need.
Miss Jackie Sue McGalliard Calls on Rae Garrett
A report states Miss Jackie Sue McGalliard visited Rae Garrett on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Sue McGalliard
Rae Garrett
Grove Family Visits Include Planned Next Week Return
Leroy Grove with Patsy Rickey and Pete Moore visited Satur day to spend the day with his mother Mrs. Susan Grove and sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Bill Reed. Mrs John ie Grove and Mrs Barbara Harper and their baby did not come but plan to visit next week if the weather is fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Grove
Patsy
Rickey
Pete
Moore
Susan Grove
Bill Reed
Johnie Grove
Barbara Harper
Measles Strikes Grove Family in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Bob Grove report their children have measles. The family lives in Oklahoma City and awaits recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Grove
Oklahoma City
Reed Family Shower Held in Isaacs Home
Mrs Nova Reed attended a shower at Galey Saturday night for her son and wife Mr and Mrs Van Ray Reed The event occurred in the Isaacs home and featured family gathering and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Reed
Galey
Mrs
van Ray Reed
Isaacs
Grandkids Talk With Grandma Grove on Weekend Visit
Mrs Bertha Grove of Gardena California called her mother Sunday afternoon. Eddie Grove, home for the weekend from the service, plans overseas duty soon and has been stationed near his parents home in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Grove
Bertha Grove
Gardena
Eddie
California
Baptist Church Center Reports Strong Sunday Attendance
The Baptist Church at Center reported solid turnout with fifty six in Sunday school and additional attendees present for church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church At
Center
Mrs Velma McDonald Visits Wetumka Relative Illness
Mrs Velma McDonald and Sharon traveled to Wetumka to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Noah Anglin who have been ill for a long time according to the newspaper item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma McDonald
Sharon
Wetumka
Noah Anglin
Garrett Family Visits With Mrs Garrett In Local Home
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett and Sondra and Rae Garrett visited Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs N C Garrett. She had a sick spell that morning but was feeling better that afternoon.
Married in Center: Jackie Sue McGalliard Weds Glen Henry
Miss Jackie Sue McGalliard and Glen Henry were married Saturday. Neighbors note Jackie Sue’s long residence in Center and that Glen Henry’s parents, Mr and Mrs Millard Henry, were raised here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Sue McGalliard
Glen Henry
Jackie Sue
Glen
Millard Henry
Center
Griffiths host out-of-town visitors and ASC meeting notes
Recent visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith including Ray Griffith of Frederick and Arno Griffith plus Shirley. Ben Ownbey and Aun McCullar of Vaness attended an ASC meeting in McAlester on Tuesday. Gertie Summers and Mack visited Pickett last Wednesday with Mrs. Joe Summers and Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Griffith
Ray Griffith
Frederick
Arno Griffith
Shirley
Ray
Arno
Ben Ownbey
Aun McCullar
Vaness
ASC
McAlester
Gertie Summers
Mack
Pickett
Joe Summers
Anita
Mrs. Grant Johnson and May Visit Griffiths Monday
Mrs Grant Johnson and May stopped for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith Monday. Mrs Ben Ownbey and Mrs Erey Ownbey were also visitors of Mr and Mrs Griffith Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Johnson
May
Alvie Griffith
Ben Ownbey
Erey Ownbey
Mrs. Griffith
Griffiths Take Baby for Three Weeks Checkup
Mr and Mrs Alvis Griffith took their baby to the doctor for his three weeks checkup Monday. He was doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Griffith
Tuesday Evening Visitors From Ownbey Family
Tuesday evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles.
Dogs Vaccinated Amid Rabies Talk At Community Gathering
Local residents discussed vaccinating their dogs against rabies as J. E. Woolly of Lightning Ridge reported already vaccinating his dogs. Attendees at a Vaness Friday political speaking included Shelby Stanfield and Mr. and Mrs. Ercy Ownbey and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ownbey and Charles. Mrs. Stanfield visited her mother, Mrs. J. E. Dunn, while Shelby attended the Vanoss event Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Woolly
Lightning Ridge
Vaness
Shelby Stanfield
Ercy Ownbey
Ben Ownbey
Charles
Mrs. Stanfield
J. E. Dunn
Shelby
Vanoss
Social Visit List Includes Hatcher Penrod and Family
Visiting with Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher and Robert Monday evening and again Friday evening were Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod Karen Susan Becky and Deana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hatcher
Robert
Robert Penrod
Karen
Susan
Becky
Deana
Visit Matt Thompson and Crawford Family in Okmulgee
Jana and Mark House of Okmulgee spent last week with Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs Alice Crawford. Their parents arrived Friday and took Mark home. Jana remained for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana
Mark
Okmulgee
Bill Thomason
Alice Crawford
Visit Says Pvt Kenneth Hunt Returns Home From Fort Polk
Pvt. Kenneth Hunt of Fort Polk Louisiana arrived home for a week long visit with his mother Mrs Ezra Hunt brother Marvin and other relatives. He will then travel to New Jersey before heading overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Hunt
Pvt
Kenneth Hunt
Fort Polk
Marvin
Kenneth
New Jersey
Mrs Grace Johnson Visits Mrs M P Ownbey
Mrs Grace Johnson paid a social visit to Mrs M P Ownbey on Tuesday, sharing time and conversation in a cordial call at the latter’s home.
Visit notes from Roff with Simmons and Johnson
The correspondent reports visiting in Roff on Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Walter Simmons. The writer notes my mother Mrs Grant Johnson visited Mrs Richard Soutee and children. A brief visit is described and the account continues on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
Walter Simmons
Grant Johnson
Richard Soutee
Cilldren
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Doyle Roddy
Eldo Roddy
City Park
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Gary Gray
Miss Perryman
Midwest City
Ben Robertson
Ralph Brendle
Wynnewood
Frank Roberts
Jones
Sidney Isaacs
Sally Carriger
Maud
Tim Cox
Sadie Watts
Kittrick
Marshall Cox Sr
Jim Cox
Fred Gray
Oren Gray
Steven Gray
Byng School
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ADA Livestock
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Ana Ti Rue
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M. M. Chapman
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