Local church and Sunday school attendance noted
Attendance at church and Sunday school was 51. Numerous local families and visitors frequent the area churches, sharing birthdays and hosting reunions. The Thompson family reunion drew about 100 attendees at Sulphur, with many names mentioned as visiting relatives across Ada and Vanoss areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba
Terry
James
Anita Wall
Kenneth Wright
Kevin Stanfield
Laura Johnson
Miss May Johnson
Rofs
Joe Thompson
Charley Thompson
Cathy
Hagerman
N. M
Herbert Thompson
Joe
Frank Thompson
Roff
Tupelo
Harley Johnson
New Mexico
Thompson
Ed Coffey
McCall's Chapel School for Exceptional Children Opens Progress
The McCall's Chapel School for Exceptional Children near Allen grows from one to 45 mentally retarded students aged five to 25 since its start with Rev. Elvin Best and his wife Phala. Rev. Lindsay assumes directorship with Mrs. Best as advisor, aiming for expansion toward 100 children and a Halfway House program while emphasizing love and personal experience over strict professionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Best
Phala
McCall’s Chapel School For
Ceptional
Allen
Pop Best
Ray G. Lindsay
Disciples of Christ
Disciples of Christ Pastor, Replaces Rev. Bost
Lindsay
McCall's Chapel
Oneal Netherland
First National Bank and Trust Co
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Hydroponics Progress at Ada Lab Grows Grass and Purifies Water
Ada researchers report hydroponics using sand and gravel supports rye and fescue that yield about 15 tons per acre dry weight while cutting sewage Biological Oxygen Demand by 60 to 90 percent. The city donated 10 acres for expanded trials as tests shift to a pilot plant and cost studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Thomas
Ada
Kerr Lab
Four Young Men Showcase Future Farmers at OSU
Spencer, a seven thousand student at Oklahoma State University majoring in agriculture economics and married, runs a 65 cow purebred partnership with his father and owns 240 acres across two farms. Oakley, also married with a two year old, comes from a dairy background and is one of two Rio Verde cabbage seed producers, plus grows sugar beet seed strawberries mint and wheat on irrigated and rented land. The group emphasizes farm asset development with guidance from educators and bankers as the essence of tomorrow's agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Oklahoma State University
Oakley
Rio Verde
FFA
Adan Is Pinned Beneath Tractor
John Skinner a 66 year old Ada News shop foreman was pinned under a tractor on his farm near Fillstown after it rolled on an incline. He freed from under the wheel by his wife and a neighbor and was taken to Valley View Hospital in Ada in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skinner
Ada News Shop
Fillstown
Skinner
Valley View Hospital
G. G. Chapman
Ada
Local Marriages Register Prompted by Oklahoma Listings
Willard F. Moody of Elmore City weds Donna Rae Davis of Wichita Falls. J. D. Arbuckle of Seminole marries Venera Jean Self of Seminole. Ernest G. McDonald of Stonewall weds Barbara Sue Looney. Teddy W. Frye of Ada weds Doris Wilson of Ada. Larry B. West of Ada weds Paula Jean Bunch of Ada. Bobby McGowan of Allen weds Ilene Ramsey of Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard F. Moody
Elmore City
Donna Rae Davis
Wichita Falls
J. D. Arbuckle
Seminole
Venera Jean Self
Ernest G. McDonald
Stonewall
Barbara Sue Looney
Ada
Teddy W. Frye
Doris Wilson
Larry B. West
Paula Jean Bunch
divorces granted in multiple cases including Turner and Fontenot
Wanda C. Turner is divorced from Clarence DeWayne Turner. Dottie Fontenot is divorced from Charles Fontenot. James Knight is divorced from Jackie Knight. J. C. Mays and Mary Lou Mays are granted divorce from each other. Linda Sue Simpson is divorced from Fred Lee Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda C. Turner
Clarence DeWayne Turner
Dottie Fontenot
Charles Fontenot
James Knight
Jackie Knight
J. C. Mays
Mary Lou Mays
Linda Sue Simpson
Fred Lee Simpson
Debris from War Repurposed by Vietnamese Craftsmen
Salvaged sheet metal from a downed helicopter is recycled by Vietnamese craftsmen into everyday items such as kitchen pots. The excerpt describes how war wreckage becomes usable material for local artisans and small-scale manufacturing.
Political Announcements for District 25 Candidates Gray Abbott
W C Shinny Gray and Lonnie L Abbott announce candidacies for State Representative District 25. Gray seeks election on a platform focused on local development and public services while Abbott emphasizes fiscal responsibility and community safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
Gray
Lonnie L. Abbott
County Clerk Names Thompson Garlen Smith
County Clerk J D Don Thompson and Garlen B Smith appear together in a formal notice listing local official positions and administrative roles. The document names their affiliations and indicates a filing or certification related to county governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D
Don) Thompson Garlen
B. Smith
County Commissioner District 2 Candidates Named
Clyde R. Haskins F. O. Bud Jones and Ed Hall are listed as contenders for County Commissioner District 2. The trio appears in the voter guidance segment of the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Haskins
F. O
Bud” Jones
Ed Hall
District 3 nomination names Rae Thompson and Johnnie Boring
District 3 list includes J. R. Rae Thompson and Johnnie Boring as nominees. The brief entry records their names in the candidate slate for the upcoming local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R
Rae) Thompson Johnnie Boring
Museum Gets Rare Chinese Wedding Robes
A woman refugee from Manchuria donated two unfinished Chinese wedding robes to the National Historical Museum in Taipei. The garments, about 90 percent complete, were meant for Pu Yi the boy emperor and his bride at their coronation. They came from the imperial wardrobe via Miss Chang Shu-ming who fled in 1948 and declined $4,500 from an American collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
National Historical Museum
Taisei
China
Chang Shu-ming
Henry Pu Yi
Hsuan-tung
Kiangnan Textile and Weavers Bureau
Miss Chiang
Formosa
Manchria
Pu Yi
Manchukuo
Norma Haas and Gloster Caton Plan August Wedding
Miss Norma Jean Haas and Gloster Dock Caton announce plans for a August 23 wedding at West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church Tulsa. Rev Connie D Cariker will officiate at 8 p m with a reception to follow. Haas is Skiatook area educated and works as clerk and pianist. Caton a Byng High School graduate will teach in Stockton California this term after ministerial study in Moore Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Haas
Gloster ‘Dock’ Caton
West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church of
Tulsa
Connie D. Cariker
Miss Haas
Jim Haas
Skiatook
Claremore High School
Skiatook Free Will Baptist Church
Caton
Maude Caton
Route 3
Ada
Byng High School
Tulsa Technical College
Oklahoma Bible College
Moore
Stockton
Calif
Scouts Head For Alaska from Ada on three week trip
A group of 11 Boy Scouts from Explorer Post 13 left Ada by church bus for a three week Alaska excursion. Three adults accompany them Elmer Brown and past advisors Carlos Johnson and Louis Hazelwood. They plan mountain climbing in the Rockies daily hikes and meals over open fires with sleeping outdoors. Travel includes Mt Rushmore, Trans Canada Highway, Al Can Highway to Alaska and return via the same route. Sponsored by First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Post 13
Ada
First Methodist Church
Alaska
Elmer Brown
Carlos Johnson
Louis Hazelwood
Phillip Lee
Bill Horne
Danny Ashland
Brad Biddy
Paul Keefer
Tom Ramson
Tony Kemler
Danny Black
Eddie Chafin
Rex Rainey
Segil Heffington
Tishoming
Oklahoma City Auction Report Feeder Cattle Steady to Weak
Early auction in Oklahoma City shows feeder cattle and calves weak to mostly 50 cents lower than last Thursday. Utility cows 16.50 to 17.50 while commercial cows 17.50 to 22.00. bulls 21.00 to 22.00. Hogs run 700 head with barrows and gilts 18.50 to 21.00. sows 15.50 to 18.00. Sheep 100 head with no test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
USDA
Ada Livestock Auction Receipts and Price Ranges
Receipts Tuesday were 1,800. Prices moved 50 cents lower on stocker and market cattle over 500 pounds, and 50 cents to 1 dollar higher on slaughter cows. Slaughter cows 13 to 18.50, slaughter bulls 19 to 22.50, calves 24 to 26, stock steers 24 to 28.50, stock heifers 21 to 25.50, stock steer calves 26 to 35, stock heifer calves 23 to 28, dairy 21 to 24, stock cows 17 to 22, cows and calves 160 to 240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA
India to Send Aid to Vietnam Civilians
India will send rupees 10 000 worth of medicine and milk powder through the Red Cross to South Vietnam to aid civilian victims of Viet Cong attacks, a government spokesman told Parliament in New Delhi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Red Cross
South Vietnam
Hollands Hold Party Honor Baseball Club
The Vanessa baseball team was honored by parents and families at the Holland home with ice cream and watermelon. Coach Billy B. Ashley received a trophy for his dedication. players got small trophies for notable season feats. Greg Walters was wished a birthday joyously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanessa
C. T. Holland
Billy B. Ashley
Greg Walters
Ronald
Rhonda
Oil Transport Destroyed in Ada County Crash
A Bentley and Haunschild oil tanker bound east on a county road near Ada caught fire after jackknifing in a bar ditch when a milk truck approached. Driver James Martin Castoe, 36, Ada, escaped unharmed as Ada Fire Department fought the blaze. the tanker was a total loss and the tank was empty. The accident occurred at 7:45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Highway Patrol
H. T. Gay
James Martin Castoe
Route 3
Castoe
Ada Fire Department
Herman Landrith
Landrith
Florence Ballard Goes Solo with ABC Records
Florence Ballard of the Supremes starts a solo career singing in night clubs. She signed with ABC Records and will release the single It Doesn't Matter How I Say It. Born in Detroit in 1942, she is one of 12 children and married Thomas Chapman on February 27, who becomes her manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Florence Ballard
Diana Ross
Mary Wilson
Supremes
ABC Records
Miss Ballard
Thomas Chapman
Motown Record
The
Motown
U.S
News Classified Acts Buy Sell Trade Rent Ad
Classified notice invites readers to contact News Classified Acts at 332 4433 for buying selling trading and renting opportunities. Provides a general call to action without specific items listed.
Garden fresh vegetables feature in weekly recipes
Fat aromas of spring vegetables lead this week’s kitchen tips with Bacon N Egg Salad Bowl, Topsy Turvy Potato Pie, and a creamy ham and pea soup. Recipes use fresh garden produce, canned or frozen options, and simple garlic croutons for crunch.
Party Honors Lorie Brown Tuesday Night
Little Lorie Dianne Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Brown was honored with a pink and blue shower in the home of Mrs Dennis Fortner. Co hostes was Mrs Millie Smith. Many relatives and friends attended or sent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenie
Anita McCullar
Vanoss
Charles Ownbey
Kenneth Stanfield
Doug
Kevin
Stanfield
Aun McCullar
Anita
Vaness
Kevin Stanfield
Wayne Hunt
Gaar
Ada
Lorie Dianne Brown
Leon Brown
Dennis Fortner
Millie Smith
L. B. Loyd
Mose Burris
Pete Parks
Stg Loyd
A. A. Howell
A. D. Brown
Alice Howell
Alice and
Joyce
Harmon Bullard
H. D. Bullard
Charlie Williams
J. D. Reed
Walter Brooks
Billy Allen
Dollie Angel
Tony Angel
Mary Harrison
Ben Fortner
Robert Palmer
Bertha Palmer
Harvey Bullard
Thurman Lee
Evelyn Jennings
Martin McCurdy
Russell Ray
Phyllis
Annabelle
Ruth Hyatt
Sue Parnell
Dorothy
Vickie
Francis Evans
Dessa Fortner
Ella Dunn
Regina
Thomas Johnston
Mary Harter
Bobby Ingram
Kno: Sweat
Doris Angel
Jack Norvill
Geneva Drenning
Church Group Social At Wintersmith Park Honors Departing Members
Union Hill Baptist Church members held an ice cream social at Wintersmith Park on a Wednesday night to honor Mrs. Etta Garrett and Myra Nell who are leaving for California. Myra will join Modesto schools as a teacher this fall. Attendees included multiple couples and families such as Charlie Enloe Penny Bray Ray Kemp the Cunninghams Newbys and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Etta Garrett
Myra Nell
Harold Haines
Mike
Susan
Mary Couch
Bob Gray
Ricky and
Russell
Beulah Halliday
F. O. Jones
Robert Golden
Lynda
Nepal Airlines offers journalist concession and freight relief
The Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation announces a 25 percent fare concession for journalists on professional work. It also provides freight charge relief for press matter and newspapers and grants priority dispatch in internal and external services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katmandu
Nepal
Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation
Oeee Ee
Fair Exhibits Draw Homer Extension Group Members
The Homer Extension Home makers Group met in August at Mrs. W. O. Wall's home with Mrs. Lee Carney presiding. Members discussed choosing quality exhibits for Pontotoc County Free Fair next month and considered making dirty bags for overseas servicemen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Extension Homemakers Group
W. O. Wall
Lee Carney
Martha Mote
Earl Weaver
Pontotoc County
W. M. Bethune
Joe D. Bennett
Orb Dew
Latta Club Wins Civil Defense Special Award
The Latta Extension Homemakers Group met at Mrs. Wesley Brantley Jr. home for a monthly session. Mrs. Bob Mayberry gave a devotional from Joshua 23, and plans for the Stillwater Homemakers Conference and a December bazaar for a hospital chapel stained glass window were discussed. The club received the Civil Defense award for last year’s work. fair exhibits were arranged and refreshments served to a list of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Pontotoc
Latta Club
Civil Defense
Latta
Wesley Brantley Jr
Bob Mayberry
Joshua
Stillwater
Cal Acord
Hospital Chapel
Beneft
Civil Defense Award
Clyde Casady
Charles Floyd Jr
Wesley Brantley Sr
Ralph Taylor
C. E. Brady
Leon Cecil
Calvin Grace
R. G. Kindrick
McLish School Sets Enrollment for August
Jon Ross superintendent announced enrollment for McLish School on August 23 from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 1 through 12. Bus routes will operate that day and classes start August 26 with buses in operation. The lunch program also begins on the first full day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLish School
Jon Ross
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Darryl
Floyd Hunt
Wayne
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Deana Penrod
Lawton
Mrs. Otis Coffey
Ben Ownbey
Charles
Stephenie McCullar
Darlene
Gaar Corner
Gertie Summers
Albert Cas
Sady
Galey
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Pickett
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Lloyd Briggs
Necia
Leslie
Rio de Janiero
Alvie Griffith
Marvin Briggs
Griffith
Mrs. Griffith
Woodrow Huffines
Joe Gentry
Jackie
Robert Penrod
Lansing
Mich
Penrod
Lake of the Arbuckles
Wintersmith Park
Glen Files
Bob Hammons
Hammons
Fellowship Christian Church of
Broken Arrow
Woodhaven Christian Home For
Columbia
Tulsa Association For the
Mary Ann
Ne Aon
Netherland
Donald Brown
Herb Terry
George Stephens
M. D
Susan Cason
James Gassaway
Jack Wright
Allen Automobile
Best
Adan
Bobby McGowan
Ilene Ramsey
Burt Griffin
T. E
Taz) Hixson
Explorer Post
Hollands
Honor Baseball Club
Flo
Eres
Lorie Brown
Homer
McLish
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