Burlesons Host Grandchildren Then Travel Messages
The Burlesons took grandchildren Vicky and Steeve Cofer to Seymore Texas to meet their parents after visiting in Ross. Numerous relatives visited in Roff and Ada areas this past week, with trips to Lake Tenkiller and Six Flags Over Texas noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Burleson
Vicky and
Steeve Cofer
Seymore
Tex
Vicky
Steeve
Ross
Richard Hobbs
Kathy
Ada
Clyde Hobbs
Timothy
Roff
Hobbs
Dee Crowder
W. A. Tinsley
Lake Tenkiller
Lee Tinsley
Oklahoma City
Robert Heston
Heston
M. Keath
Faye Merrell
Patty Sue
Tulsa
Ben King
Woman's Missionary Union of the Rofs
Glorieta
N. M
D. J. Nabors
Jewel Philpot
Nancy McComas
Sam Matthews
Robert L. Reid
Music Man
Wintersmith Amphitheatre
Dale Fairchild
Alice Fowler
Valley View Hospital
James A. Holcomb
Ralph Mitchell
Duke
Okla
J. G. Sutherland
Atoka
Bob Dodson
Pawhuska
Bryan Barber
McAlester
Doctor And Family Visit The Griffiths
Dr. J. T. Roberts and family with George McDow spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Genevn Roff. Miss Marcia Stanfield and Miss Vicky Cofer stayed overnight, with visitors Gladys and Iris Faye Gaar Ada La Verne Bates from Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Roberts
George McDow
Herbert Griffith
Genevn Roff
Marcia Stanfield
Mrs. Griffith
Vicky Cofer
Big Springs
Tex
Griffith
Gladys
Iris Faye Gaar
Ada
Laverne Bates
Kansas
Smart Buying Tips From Summers Chapel Club
The Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club met Friday in the clubhouse lunchroom with Mrs. Del Robinson in charge. Ex hibits for the county fair were discussed and the roll call noted a good buying practice to remember. Miss Martha Mote spoke on credit uses and planning purchases. The gathering included several members and guests, with the next meeting set for August 23 at the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers Chapel
del Robinson
Steve Gray
Martha Mote
Vernon Gray
M. C. Cox
Ivon Vaughn
Dwain Shaw
Roger
John Qualls
A. C. Terry
Joe
Scotty
Janice Stenon
Jennifer Murray
Mrs Underwood Is Honoree At Surprise Party
Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. Eula Underwood of Debs Corner Thursday night and surprised her with a birthday party. Cake and ice cream were served. Present were Mr and Mrs Dick Truitt and Richard, Mr and Mrs Bill Taylor, Mr and Mrs Carl Wade, Jeanie and Matt Wade, Eddie Hays of Ada, Barbara and Twyla Underwood, Dennis Fortner, Lula, Don Holman and Jeanie Parrish, Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Underwood
Debs Corner
Dick Truitt
Richard
Bill Taylor
Carl Wade
Jeanie
Matt Wade
Eddie Hays
Ada
Barbara
Twyla Underwood
Dennis Fortner
Lula
Don Holman
Jeanie Parrish
Oklahoma City
Around County Center Continued Highlights Local Visits
The Gray family hosted Bob Gray for a week of moving and chores while a peach canning season unfolds on their orchard. Lawrence Lane and children from Del City stayed with Oren Gray’s family, and Joe Gray with son Carl from Connerville visited. The group attended Sunday school and church in Oil Center and planned youth camp together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Gray
Bob
Lawrence Lane
del City
Ruby
Joe Gray
Carl
Connerville
Thelma Jean Garrett
Sondra
Oil Center
Paula Tucker
Janice Franks
Mrs Thelma Garrett and relatives visit Shawnee
Mrs Thelma Jean Garrett along with Mrs Beulah Little and Mrs Floy Burk visited Shawnee on Friday to see relatives and friends and do some shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Jean Garrett
Sondra
Beulah Little
Floy Burk
Shawnee
Byng News Highlights School Prep And Local Family News
The weekly notes upcoming school start dates in Byng Oklahoma with staff returns on August 26 and classes beginning September 3. Improvements include new aluminum auditorium windows, refreshed lunchroom, painted classrooms, and expanded bus capacity. Enrollments begin August 5. bus runs resume August 30. Local families Roy Teters and Bob Allen updates share travel and prize occurrences amid health concerns of Mrs. Elizabeth Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Milligan
Oklahoma
Byng
Marvin Stokes
Thelma Dellinger
Postcard from Buford Myers on Western Trip
A Buford Myers postcard reports departure from Yellowstone National Park and movement north. It notes 25 degree temperatures, contrasted with 107 and then 68 degrees back home, prompting amused comparisons and relief at milder weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Myers
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Vacationing Couples Tour Yellow Stone Region Again
Mr and Mrs J E Teague and Mr and Mrs Drexel Sales vacation in the Yellow Stone area, their sixth trip together. Community members attended the funeral of Leon Berryman, 45, a Byng School graduate who taught at several local schools. he died from pneumonia after surgery. The paragraph ends with the note that only his survivors remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Area
J. E. Teague
Mrs. Drexel Sales
Leon Berryman
Mr. Berryman
Byng School
The Music Man at ACT Delights Community
Several community members praised the ACT production The Music Man calling it outstanding entertainment. The report notes director Jeanne Wray and the cast faced a lucky streak ending with rainy planning days and recalls a personal rain anecdote during home remodels and a family visit to Lawton for radar school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACT
Jeanne Wray
Revival Attendance Sought at Ada Event from Alma Visit
At New Bethel Baptist Church in Alma, Mr and Mrs Don Taylor and two sons joined morning services. church members plan to attend the Ada Associational city wide revival led by Dr John Haggai noting Monday loyalty night attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Taylor
Alma
New Bethel Baptist Church
Robert Eason
Ada
John Haggai
Eason
Cozy Journey In A Compact Car
The narrator notes five passengers crowded into a small car with tall, six foot plus men leaving little space for everyone. Despite claims of comfort, the trip is described as cramped but surprisingly cozy.
Dellingers Return From Oklahoma University Studies
Mrs Thelma Dellinger and son Warren returned from Norman where she completed a two week Home Economics workshop to train teachers for Visiting Homemakers programs. Warren finished a six weeks chemistry workshop and earned a fellowship continuation for advanced math and science study at the National Science Research Foundation summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Dellinger
Warren
Norman
Oklahoma University
Dellinger
Warren Dellinger
National Science Research Foundation
Local Youth Enlists in Marines for California Training
Tommy Sorrels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Sorrels, has enlisted in the U S Marine Corps and will depart August 8 for boat training at Oceanside California near San Diego. Training lasts about nine weeks. He is a Byng High School graduate and played on the basketball team this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Sorrels
Zeke Sorrels
U. S. Marine Corps
Oceanside
Calif
San Diego
Tommy
Byng High School
Mrs Sauvage Visitation Noted By Local Family
Donna Sue Maddox, once Miss Maddox, grew up with the Porters and attended first grade in Teague’s class. Now residing in Baton Rouge, the Sauvages visit Dallas with her parents Mr and Mrs R K Maddox and will stay several days this week.
Holdenville Baseball Team Heads to State Tournament
Steve Godfrey will join Holdenville in Oklahoma City on Thursday for the State Baseball Tournament. Ronnie Brandon, East Central student and son of Mr and Mrs L E Brandon, faced a medical saga after an emergency appendectomy a month ago. After a post op infection and pneumonia, he spent 10 more days in hospital and was released today hoping to stay out of hospitals from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Allen
Prague
Teresa
Steve Godfrey
Oklahoma City
Holdenville
Ronnie Brandon
East Central
L. E. Brandon
Byng Pep Club to Boost Spirit With OU Workshop
Oklahoma University hosted a several day intensive training session for squad leaders of Byng Pep Club last week. Five cheerleaders Judy Brandon Sammie Scates Beverly Terry Dorothy Byrd and Suzie Engel attended the workshop to learn new yells and gymnastics to energize fall basketball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Oklahoma University
Judy Brandon
Sammie Scates
Beverly Terry
Dorothy Byrd
Suzie Engel
Community News Tip Line Encouraged for Byng Residents
A Byng column invites residents to call in news items for publication and notes the writer will return the column to Tim, with appreciation for tips and tips from readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Tim
Community update plea for eight party rural lines
A reader laments limited service on eight party rural lines and the difficulty of calling every week to update residents. The writer appeals to Byngites to help keep the community informed about local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitans
Kiwanians
Lions
Optimists
Rotarians
Lula
Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Glen McGuire The McGuires met Mr and Mrs Jimmy Walker Tolison Ariz in Oklahoma City Tuesday night The Walkers are here for a visit with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Mr and Mrs David Brooks Mrs Walker was formerly Ed Brooks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brooks
Glen McGuire
McGures
Jimmy Walker
Tolison
Ariz
Oklahoma City
David Brooks
Walker
Ed Brooks
Dinner and visits span midweek in Brooks family
Mrs. Donald Brooks joined Diane and Dwayne Ada for dinner Wednesday with Mrs. D. R. Clifford. They visited Wednesday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks. Dickie Clifford went home with his sister to stay a few days and returned Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brooks
Diane
Dwayne
Ada
D. R. Clifford
Walter Brooks
Dickie Clifford
Dickie
Latta Social Roundup Includes Visits from Local Families
Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Kelly and Marty from Latta visited Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Charles Leader. Sharon and Glenda McGuire from Latta returned home Tuesday after a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Brook and Mr and Mrs D R Clifford. Debbie Donnie Ronnie and Ginger Williams dined Monday with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks. Mrs David Brooks visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Joplin
Kelly
Marty
Latta
Charles Leader
Sharon
Glenda McGuire
Walter Brook
D. R. Clifford
Deibie
Debbie
Donnie
Ronnie
Ginger Williams
Donald Brooks
David Brooks
Kenneth Fortner
Skipper Davis Spends Tuesday Night with Mike Martin
Skipper Davis was seen spending Tuesday night with Mike Martin in Ahloso, adding a local note to the ongoing social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skipper Davis
Mike Martin
Ahloso
Mrs Charley Williams Spends Sunday Night with Ada Couples
Mrs Charley Williams spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Fred Williams in Ada. The visit appears to be a social gathering among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Williams
Fred Williams
Ada
Grandparents Welcome Jerry Johnston for Short Visit
Jerry Johnston of Stonewall visited from Sunday to Tuesday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston. They returned him home and their granddaughters Karen and Betty stayed with them until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Johnston
Stonewall
Paul Johnston
Mrs. Johnston
Jerry
Karen
Betty
Local Figures Mentioned in Unclear Notice Card
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Mrs. Chester Treas Mark and Joan Beckey Williams Mrs Cor key Brashier Sandra Debbie Donna and Larry. No clear event or action is described in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Treas
Mark
Joan
Beckey Williams
Corkey Brashier
Sandra
Debbie
Donna
Larry
Ada Bar 10 Roundup At K-10 Studio Saturday
Ada residents attended the Bar 10 Roundup at the K-10 studio on Friday with many attendees listed. The program featured families including the Treas, Brooks, Leader, and Johnston households in a social gathering.
Davis Family Visiting Relatives in Odessa Texas
Mrs Davis formerly Molly Ann Johnston visits her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Johnston in Odessa Texas with John nie Lee Billy Joe and Benny Charles. The family invites well wishers and notes their connection to the Johnston household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Johnnie Lee
Billy Joe
Benny Charles
Odessa
Tex
Ben Johnston
Mrs. Davis
Molly Ann Johnston
Lula School Opens After Monday Start
Lula school began on Monday July 29 with students returning for the new term. At Tupelo school on Thursday the pupils enrolled and started classes, marking the formal return for both districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Tupelo
Visitors Fill Rocky Point Baptist Sunday School
Attendance at Rocky Point Baptist Church Sunday school was 47. Visitors included Brother Raymond Brady and family from Texas Mr and Mrs Paul Jones Mrs Simon Young Elane and Clay Roff Mrs Jake Brady and daughter and grandson Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Point Baptist Church
Raymond Brady
Texas
Paul Jones
Simon Young
Elane
Clay
Roff
Jake Brady
Ada
Mrs Johnston Adds Stainless Sink and Cabinet Top
Mrs Ben Johnston had a new stainless steel sink and cabinet top installed last week. Mrs Charles Leader and Donna Kay visited Saturday night with Mrs Gene Joplin in Latta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Johnston
Charles Leader
Donna Kay
Gene Joplin
Latta
Brooks Family Visit Includes Impala Cruise
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks visited over the weekend with his parents Walter Brooks and his wife and with her parents D R Clifford. The Brooks drove a 1963 Chevy Impala during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brooks
Linda
Diane
Dwayne
Ada
Walter Brooks
D. R. Clifford
Brooks
Dinner with Debbie Clifford and Davis couple Sunday
Debbie and Donnie Clifford dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis and Skip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie
Donnie Clifford
Mrs
Lester Davis
Skip
Brooks and Leaders host visitors from Danville
Linda and Diane Brooks Ada Diana Leader visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford over the weekend. The Summerlots Harry Summer lot Deborah Lynne and Sandra Kay Danville Ill. returned home Thursday after vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leader. They visited Thursday afternoon and filmed children riding horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Diane Brooks
Ada
Diana Leader
Mrs
D. R. Clifford
Harry Summerlot
Deborah Lynne
Sandra Kay
Danville
Ill
Charles Leader
Summerlots
Debbie
Donnie
Ronnie
Treas and Brooks Share Weekend With Parents
Jackie Treas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Treas while R D Brooks stayed with Mrs David Brooks. Both men work away from home during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Treas
Pryor
Jack Treas
Jackie Treas
Chester Treas
R. D. Brooks
David Brooks
R. D
Jackie
Assistant Agent Visits for Debbie’s Record Book
Assistant Home Demonstration Agent Jane Norton visited with Debbie Clifford on Thursday to help finish Debbie’s record book. The document must be in the county agent's office on the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Norton
Debbie Clifford
Debbie
Norfolk selects first Black member to School Board
Norfolk attorney Hilary H. Jones Jr., 40, a Boston University graduate, becomes the first Negro member of the Norfolk School Board after seven directors vote unanimously to replace Stanley Walker who resigned to seek the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Hilary H. Jones Jr
Norfolk School Board
Jones
Norfolk
Boston University
Stanley Walker
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Burlesons
Mrs. Underwood
Roy Teters
Dallas
J. T. Teters
Smith ‘Funeral Home
Smith
Ada, Oklahoma
Earl Watts
Karen Hallmark
Henry Hallmark
Lawton
Radar
Lloyd Godfrey
Paul Myers
Norman Saurage
Susan Marie
Stephanie
Hank
Santa Fe
Lloyd Godfreys
Don Gordon
Mutual
Lois Clifford
Davey Johnston
Sam Johnston
Tony
Carolyn
Gutters
Uthy Ule Say
Rome
Tiber River
Campania
First National Bank
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