Allen business man Herman Pegg laid to rest
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ for Herman Judge Pegg 37 of Allen who died July 28 in Holdenville from a heart attack. Pegg co owned Pegg's Department Store, the largest in Allen, with his father and brothers. Interment was in Allen cemetery. Survivors include his wife Rose a daughter Eva Mae Kerr his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pegg and brothers Clarence Guy and Muriel T. Pegg.
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ALLEN
Church of Christ
Herman
Pegg
Holdenville
John Pegg
Rose Pegg
Eva Mae Kerr
J. W. Pegg
Clarence
Guy
Muriel T. Pegg
Allen Cemetery
Hudson Funeral Home
Jack Willis
Ada
Dewey Fields
Arapaho
Mae Stephens
Chickasha
Frank Fields
N. H. Flud
McCall Chapel
Orville Nickell
Nickell
Otho Hensler
Robert Morrison
S. V. Morrison
Cayuga
Texas
Ralph Cummings
John Jacobs
Sam Hedrick
J. W. Palmer
H. T. Douglas
Shawnee
W. W. Pryor
George Grant
Oklahoma City
Summers Chapel Community Notes on Homes and Visits
Widespread social visits as Eunice Watts stays with Sylvia Evans and Wanda Smith visits Galey. Several families entertain guests including Pearl Bittles with Curtis, Leroy Slentz with Eve Ball, and Grant Isaacs family. Typhoid serum given locally and revival meeting urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Watts
Maxwell
Sylvia Evans
Wanda Smith
Galey
Elna Vern Kent
Pearl Bittles
Curtis
J. O. McIntyre
Leroy Slentz
Eve Ball
Devereaux Rutledge
Oklahoma City
Ruth Abney
Wetumka
L. D
James Pannell
Gladys Norman
Earl
Buel Stark
Otto Holland
Fittstown
Dewight McGee
Grant Isaacs
Wanda Joyce
Bernadine Keatley
Veda
Pearl
Alpha McIintyre
Community notes of visits and family news from Couch area
Residents list as visitors and relatives gather at the Couch home including Branstetlers Hall Odoms and Fowlers. Albert Melugin and Joy Barnes are noted with health and family updates. The article also mentions travel to New Mexico Frisco Wynnewood and Ada events along with two odd facts about road markings and a horned toad.
Rainy days spark small-town visits and travel plans
BeBee notes a string of Sunday gatherings and weekend visits. John Crow and Bertha Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Long, and the Gillans were among those at the Haskins home. Other guests and trips include Odis Roberts and Roy, Jim McCutcheon and Geraldine heading to Sulphur, and Opal Duncan joining a 15 day Colorado vacation with Elmer Duncan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
John Crow
Bertha Ann
Long
Edgar Gillan
Granville Roberts
Robert Jones
Lorene Crow
Monnie Kirby
Dude Hood
Charlie Palmer
L. D. Haskins
Summers Chapel
Oleta Wells
Louise Crow
Lyman Roberts
Vaness
Etta Hightower
A. A. Hayes
Jim McCutcheon
Geraldine
Odis Roberts
Roy
Clint Haskins
Center
Opal Duncan
Elmer Duncan
Colorado
Pike’s Peak
Lyman and
Joy Roberts
Vollie Layne
Oil Center
Union Hill Sunday School Sees Strong Attendance
Sunday services at Union Hill and Pickett draw large crowds with many residents visiting and hosting. multiple families and individuals listed spent time with relatives and attended church events, with Rev Huddleston and Rev Van Zant noted for upcoming and ongoing activities.
Social Notes Show Weekend Visits Across Communities
The columns list numerous social visits and stays. Ruby Mackey visits friends in the area while Mr and Mrs Norman Carmichael travel to Fitts Town. Several households host relatives including Miss Mamie Pritchett, Lorene Buchanan, Dimple Brecheen, Joe Isaacs, Cal Barnett and C A Barnett, with multiple Sunday gatherings and phone calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorval Watts
Ruby Mackey
Norman Carmichael
Fittstown
Lancey Williams
Mamie Pritchett
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Cal Bennett
H. J. Tyree
Pauline Barnett
Lorene Buchanan
Dimple Brecheen
Joe Isaacs
Bud Lance
Miron Powell
Ona Boucher
Marie Weavers
Etta Hilton
Cal Barnett
C. A. Barnett
Viola Isaacs
W. A. Berry
Tom Carmichael
Obera Norman
Laura Norman Monnay
Pleasant Hill Church Notes Hint at Upcoming Singing Convention
Brother Bud Wheate preached Saturday night and a large Sunday School crowd welcomed Alma Lee King as teacher. The Weatherly and Holland families visited, Ruby Wheat saw her sister, and plans for a singing convention on August 29 were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Coal County
Bud Wheate
Iss Alma Lee King
W. E. Weatherly
Jasper Holland
Steve Sullivan
Ruby Wheat
Buster Hunter
Felba Holland
Mavis Phillips
Geneva Mann
Mildred Wood
H. T. Johnson
Euceba Weatherly
Walter Culver
Bessie Odie
Rosie Culver
Stonewall
Sundey School
Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits
The Wilson Sunday School met Sunday with the young people union also active Sunday night. Families and neighbors listed include Gurley, Roundtree, Stuart of Ada, Johnsons of Hart, Mrs. Henry of Ada, Wall, Dunn, Oliver, Perriman, and Gurley family members. Several children and grandparents were mentioned visiting and staying with relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union
J. S. Gurley
Nay Dean
Stella Mae Roundtree
Beatrice Stephens
Ollie Sliger
This Place
Elizabeth Stuart
Ada
Ed Johnson
Earl Williams
Hart
Fred Stephens
Lorene Johnson
Lorene
Vernie Johnson
M. E. Henry
Ed Roundtree
Karl Wall
Grace Solomon
Maysville
Dunn
Wanda Oliver
Summer visitors and local weddings in Oklahoma parish notes
Parish Chapel diary records visitors from White Rock Utah and Vaness Texas. Leola Stinnett and Forrest Shackelford wed. neighbors and relatives hosted Sunday suppers and weekend stays across J. W. Law and G. W. Lamb households. A six pound baby born to Leonard McGee family.
Pickett Sunday Socials Mark Week’s Quiet Activity
Sunday notices show numerous visits to neighbors in Pickett with gatherings, callers including Rev Collins, Opal Chilcoat, Margaret Martin, and many families from nearby towns. Military folks prepare for Fort Sill duties as National Guard members get ready Friday.
Indian Junior Munsell Wins Ten Round Fight in Ponca City
Junior Munsell from Oklahoma City won a ten round decision against Charles Coates of Los Angeles in a slow, drab bout for the Pacific coast light heavyweight title. Coates carried the nickname Killer and weighed 180 pounds, Munsell weighed 178. The fight took place in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
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Ponca City
Okla
Junior Munsell
Oklahoma City
Charles
Killer) Coates
Los Angeles
Calif
Local Absences and Visits Across Ada and Nearby Towns
Ada residents and relatives share a week of visits from Belva Austelle to Kenneth Cecil and Mrs. Jack Adams. Trips include Paoli, Sulphur, Paris, and Arkansan visits. several sick list mentions and calls at the Hayes and Carner households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Backus
Ada
Belva Austelle
Byron Crossland
Stephens
Egypt
Kenneth Cecil
Stonewall
Jack Adams
Pearl Horton
Virgil Eaton
Paoli
Ruby Elmore
Hazel Asseltine
Mrs. Farr
Pickett
Lela Floyd
Pauls
Freedom
Madeana Rickett
Paris
W. Hayes
Floy Hayes
Mildred Farr
Wanda Jean Peck
Mayme Peck
Bessie Dame
Dave Dame
Ocis_ Roberts
Sarah Ralston
Ada Community Notes Highlight Rally Trip and Death
Rev Geo L Hayes filled his regular appointments. 4 H club members joined by Mr Robertson and families attended a rally at Byrd’s Mill. Edd Fussell of Fitzhugh died Saturday night. Funeral held at Lightning Ridge Monday evening. Various local residents visited or hosted relatives over the week. Meeting reminder: church gathering starts Saturday night before the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Hayes
Ada
Robertson
Oscar Belt
Willie Cochran
Byrd’s Mill
Paul and
Alene Cochran
Kenneth Haroldeen
Okameah Belt
Lithcia Fussell
Naomi
Katherine Jackson
Dewey Cooksey
R. A. Fussell
Zoa White
Winona Heathman
Lula Brents
Antlers
Edd Fussell
Fitzhugh
R. A
T. J. Fussell
Lightning Ridge
J. F. Wade
Ethel Reed
Frederick
C. C. Anderson
Jo Cleta
Roff
H. W. Herring
J. G. Coplin
Wess Pruitt
Hickory
Jack Brents
Carl Underhill
Fort Smith, Ark
Butler
Barton
N. A. Miller
Olene Cochran
Haroldeen
Okemeah Belt
Noel Hooks
Kenneth Belt
Four-H Club Outing and Visits Across Town
Reports from Byrds Mill and surrounding towns recount a Friday Four-H club outing, weekend visits among Huddleston Chism Sartor and Surgnier families, and several calls at homes. A memorial for Mrs. O L Faulkenberry reflects community mourning with a daughter in Ada Oklahoma signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Faulkenberry
Ada, Okla
Route 5
Weekend Visit and Sunday School Attendance Rise
The report notes regular preaching days on Saturday night and Sunday. Sunday school attendance grew, with higher numbers than in recent times. Mr and Mrs Bonnie Peters visited relatives in Clarita and Tupelo over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Peters
Clarita
Tupelo
Community notices and personal visits in Ada area
Christine Berger spent Saturday evening with Pitt Casey Jones of Oklahoma City visited Tuesday night and took his mother Adella Jones to a game at Ada Casey played with the Phillips of Shawnee The community sympathizes with Mrs Tom Hughes and children in the death of their husband and father who passed away Saturday Other brief mentions include Mrs M A Woody visiting Mrs Rachel Tilley Mr and Mrs Clint Childres Roy Childres Mrs Shaw returning from Ripley Mrs Carl Tilley visiting friends Bill Backham Lindsay visiting J J Shaw Sandy King who bought the Amsden Bradley place had a well drilled Mr and Mrs Carl Standridge visiting J D Gaar at Gaar Corner Jeff Farley hosting dinner with Mrs Collins Lula and Chloe Collins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Berger
M. A. Woody
Rachel Tilley
Clint Childres
Roy Childres
Shaw
Ripley
Carl Tilley
Bill Backham
Lindsay
J. J. Shaw
Wilson Phillip
Ada
Ida Berger
Sandy King
Amsden Bradley Place
Carl Standridge
J. D. Gaar
Gaar Corner
Jeff Farley
Collins
Lula
Chloe Collins
Burris City Visitors Attend Regional Revival and Visits
Burris City residents and visitors from nearby areas attended a two week revival at Stonewall Baptist Church led by A L Lawther Fred Wilhoite and evangelist Boyd East. Local families including the Birkleys Moon Evans and Cotes joined church activities and a baptismal service at Byrd's Mill spring with 35 people baptized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anvil O’bryant
St. Louis
Ralph Barton
Barton
Scott Camp
R. R. Cushenberry
Ada
A. L. Lowther
Seminole
Fred Wilhoite
Stonewall
Baptist Church
J. W. Berkley
Pearl Evans
Arthur Evans
Abner Moon
Edna Ashburn
Billie Berkley
Vera Lloyd
Kirk Lloyd
Elloise Lloyd
Burris Lease
Carl Brunson
Cleveland
A. L. Lawther
Boyd East
Mattie Woolley
Alabama
J. C. Woolley
Burris City
Byrd’s Mill Spring
Baptist Church of
Ralph Cotes
Betty Lou
Hailstone Hits Carpenter During Colorado Storm
Burlington Colorado resident Amos Holland, a carpenter, was struck in the mouth by a large hailstone during a storm. The impact knocked out two teeth and cut his lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Colo
Amos Holland
Oklahoma Seeks Oil and Gas Lease Bids on School Lands
Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office will accept sealed bids until 10 00 a m August 22 1937 for oil and gas leases on specified school and state lands in Pontotoc county and other locations. Bids require cash deposits and possible drilling bonds, with leases five years plus production terms and annual rentals if no well is completed within one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Land Office
State of
Oklahoma
Land Office
Commissioners of the Land Office
Pontotoc County
Jess Larson
Ada Legion Post to Elect Officers August 10
Norman Howard post of the American Legion will hold its annual election of officers on Tuesday night August 10. Post commander B G Howard announced at the last meeting. An annual post inspection will also be made that night by a representative from the state department. All Legionnaires are urged to attend and take part in selecting their officers for the next Legion year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Howard
American Legion
B. G. Howard
State Department
Oklahoma Farmers Push Simple Farm Program at Planning Meeting
Oklahoma farmers urged a simplified agricultural conservation program at a July meeting held at Oklahoma A and M college. Thirty one farmers and stockmen from distintas areas discussed 1938 plans with Washington AAA representatives and state committees. Proposals included a one payment system and options linking payments to crop plans or soil conserving practices, with recommendations to be sent to Washington AAA.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Pontotoc County
Phil McLachlan
Washington
The
AAA
Oklahoma Agricultural Conservation Committee
Extension Service
McLachlan
United States
Arkansas
C. D. Walker
Altus
Ernest E. Scholl
Oklahoma Extension Service
H. P. Moffitt
Harold A. Miles
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Oakman
Lillie Keener
Loyd Winters
Byng
Conrad Massey
Roosevelt Houtchens
Shirley Massey
W. R. Owens
L. L. Lillard
Stanley Clark
Henry Hudson
Dna Eppler
Olen
Billy Shockley
W. T. Shockley
J. T. Walling and Sons
Dood Winters
Mrs. Lee
Francis
Hudson
Gladys Morgan
Rachel Tharp
Denny
Evelyn Clayton
Lawrence
Millard Anderson
Ed Lamb
Happy Land
Verlie Wilson
Letha McDonald
OWL
Euel Branstetler
Bill Hall
Homer
Enry Odom
Azalia Odom
Ala
Thompson
Union Valley
Ladd
Albert Melugin
Joy Barnes
McNinch
Stratford
Jasper Turner
Hice
Charlie Flanagan
John Flanagan
Alma
James
Estel Simpkins
Virginia Ross
Louise Foster
Cornelius
Dwight Akers
Louise
Ray James Foster
Mrs. Akers
Pelts
Oscar Smith
Jim Flanagan
Jewel Flanagan
Wynnewood
E. N. Hines
Michigan
Bebee
Union Hill
Winnie Bottoms
Roy Bottoms
Burl Howard
Cecil Corvin
Gracie Mae Corvin
Evelyn Williams
Jewel
Jean Southland
Ernes Estes
George Lee
Haley Williams
T. L. Bottoms
Mayme Cantrell
Dorothy Chapman
Marie
Dorothy Mae Williams
Mavis Raimoland
Luther Foxx
Melton
Edward Cantrell
Southland
George Warner
Claudine Corvin
Claudie
Norton
Aslee Herring
Erman
Illa Fay Williams
Retha Lee Cantrell
Clinton Oliver
Margie Perriman
Ruby Stephens
Thena Goodpasture
E. M. Sliger
Sylvia Gurley
Opal Stephens
Albert Stephens
Rube Vandergriff
Thomas Smith
Lee Hunl
Wilson
George Benton
White Rock
Utah
J. W. Law
Leonard McGeehee
Leola Stinnett
Forrest Shackelford
Farley Hickey
Gene Gideon
Ruby Dryden
Josephine Craig
Mozelle Cavener
Lizzie
Chickaasha
Law Home
Elvin Mitchell
Wanda Fae Little
G. W. Lamb
Virgie Pennington
Dewey Thompson
Eldorado
E. C. Cavener
Othal Ballard
LaDon Law
Jewel Dene Gideon
Alpha McCause
Mildred Coffman
Byars
Inetta London
Miss London
Ruby Jewel Mitchell
Wasto Pennington
James McCurtain
George Kirby
Monnie
Bruce Little
Opal
Rosie Chilcoat
Margaret Martin
Gertrude Penrod
Sean Logan
Leon Garrett
Vernon Roberts
T. S. Coley
Harris McCause
J. B. Corbin
Leeander Coley
T. L. Coley
National Guard
Fort Sill
Glen Braden
Lester Freeman
McCause
Freeman Gann
Dotson
Cente
Penrod
Lawrence Skaggs
Mrs. Morgan
Dew
Ahloso
Inez Dew
Jones Chapel
Sam Skaggs
Earls
Mr. Meeks
Fowler
Ruth
Edna
Farr
R. C. Hicks
Mary Helen
Clifford
Chandler
Mrs. Skaggs
Argie
Margie Skaggs
Grissom
J. L. Penrod
Wyoming
Opal Chilcoat
Bill Simms
Cedar Grove
Four-H Club
Byrds Mill
Bill Huddleston
Duel Chism
Leo Chism
Madill
Winona Sartors
Noma Bingham
Ill Huddleston
Lamb
Ella Jones
Herley Kelley
Virginia Hunter
Leon Scroggins
Hazel Chism
Tollie Chism
Thelma West
J. L. Scroggins
Babe
Leroy Harris
Junior Pelly
Geo. Surgnier
Ely West
Sharhais
Woodrow Philips
O. L. Faulkenberry
Heaven
Golden Shore
God
Mother
Jesus
Mother Derling
County of Pontotoc
Ira Hatcher
Perry Hatcher
Lon Hatcher
District Court
Yra Hatcher
Lon Tiatcher
Clyde Kaiser
Claude Sturdivant
Thomas P. Holt
Certificate OF Partnership
Pontotoc
George Alletag
Alma G. Grigsby
Grigsby, Orr and Alletag
Lonnelle Allen
Vanoss
R. C. Jeter
J. E. Fussell
Alice Fussell
Ada News
State of Oklahoma
O. Horton Skaggs
Jennie Reddie Skaggs
Horton Skaggs
John Boyce
Sam Hawkins
Kemp & McArthur
ADA Legion
State
Fayetteville
Ark
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