Miss Bradley and Mr Andrews Honored at Shower
Miss Vonda Kay Bradley and Mr Dale Andrews were honored with a wedding shower Thursday night at the home of Mrs R B Tiffin and Pat. Guests presented gifts after games and punch and cookies were served from a large plastic dish pan later given to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Southerland
Ezra Holland
M. J. Brewington
Lee Jones
Joyce
J. H. Stephens
June Webster
Kenneth Sliger
Glenda Wallace
James Barnes
Phyliss
Verna McCurdy
Dale Melto
Chery
R. B. Tiffin
Polly McCauley
Emma Thomas
Miss Corbin Hosts Swim Party For Enid Guests
Miss Mary Corbin daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Corbin entertained Sunday afternoon with a swimming party honoring her houseguests Miss Jo Ann Hughes and Miss Mary Jane Hughes of Enid. Guests included Sandra Whitaker Steve Forester Andy Holt and Sammy Monahan. After swimming and horseback riding they were dinner guests of the Corbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittstown
Mary Corbin
C. W. Corbin
Jo Ann
Mary Jane Hughes
Enid
Sandra Whitaker
Steve Forester
Andy Holt
Sammy Monahan
Corbins
Booths and Turners Visit in Ada Community
Mr and Mrs Billy Olen Booth and family moved to Ada on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs O V Turner and son Jimmy visited the P T MacConnell home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Olen Booth
Toni, Terri, Lori
Mark
Ada
Richard Pedersen Returns to New Jersey Assignment
Richard Pedersen, on furlough since June 11, left for New Jersey on Sunday to be stationed at Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pedersen
New Jersey
Trenton
Visitors at the Pedersen home list regional guests
The week saw guests including Mary Lou Harrison of Fittstown Sue Crowley of Bebee Mr and Mrs Bill Stone Barbara Ellen of Muskegon Michigan Mrs Laura Bennett Barbara Morris and Robin Elaine of Bebee Ann Crawley Bebee Mr and Mrs Dale Gentry Tony and David Stratford and Mr McGee in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedersen
Mary Lou Harrison
Fittstown
Sue Crowley
Bebee
Bill Stone
Barbara Ellen
Muskegon, Mich
Laura Bennett
Barbara Morris
Robin Elaine
Ann Crawley
Dale Gentry
Tony
David
Stratford
McGee
Birth of Monte Chris Pedersen in Oklahoma City
Mrs Chris Pedersen and family and Mr and Mrs Dale Gentry and children traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to meet the newborn son of Carroll Pedersen and his wife. The baby, named Monte Chris, weighed 11 pounds 7 ounces. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson of Roff and Mrs Chris Pedersen of Vanoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Pedersen
Dale Gentry
Oklahoma City
Carroll Pedersen
Monte Chris
Joe Thompson
Roff
Vanoss
Couples Tie Knot in Local Wedding Notices
Wedding announcements report Ann Phelps with Kenneth Startz and Vonda Bradley with Dale Andrews exchanging vows in the community. The brief item notes celebrants and local congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Phelps
Kenneth Startz
Vonda Bradley
Dale Andrews
Little Stephen Lynn Pedersen Returns Home After Braces
Stephen Lynn Pedersen, long treated at Crippled Children’s Hospital for braces, is now at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Lynn Pedersen
Crippled Childrens Hospital
Five Grandmothers for Little Robin Elaine Morris
The niece Robin Elaine Morris is described as having five grandmothers. Names include Mrs. Allien Crawley of Rebee, Mrs. Elvie Crawley Worstell, Mrs. Crawley of Ada, Mrs. Laura Bennett of Bebee, and Mrs. Morris of Ratliff City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Elaine Morris
Allien Crawley
Rebee
Elvie Crawley
Worstell
Crawley
Ada
Laura Bennett
Bebee
Morris
Ratliff City
Mrs Paralee Hisle Visits Pedersen Family Tuesday
Mrs Paralee Hisle and her daughter Linda Beth visited Mrs Chris Pedersen and her children for a while Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paralee Hisle
Linda Beth
Chris Pedersen
Mrs Bill Phelps Visits Daughter Mrs Kenneth Startz
Mrs Bill Phelps visited her daughter Mrs Kenneth Startz on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Phelps
Kenneth Startz
Judy Ann and Charles Marble Visit Miss Pedersen
Judy Ann and Charles Marble of southern California visited Miss Sherry Pedersen on Tuesday for a social call and greetings from their trip down the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Ann and
Charles Marble
Southern California
Sherry Pedersen
Laurie Pedersen Recovers From Throat Infection
Laurie Pedersen had a throat infection and received several doctor visits and shots. After treatment she is feeling better now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Pedersen
Pedersen Family Visits and Illness Reported in Ada Area
Rayford Startz and Jimmie and Mike Pedersen visited in the Rebee community Monday night. Charles and Sherry Pedersen are ill at this writing. Mrs. P. T. McConnell spent time with her daughter, Mrs. Jim Teel of Ada, recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayford Startz
Jimmie and
Mike Pedersen
Rebee
Charles
Sherry Pedersen
P. T. McConnell
Jim Teel
Ada
Laurie Pedersen Hosts Popcorn Party With Cat Slats
Tuesday night Laurie Pedersen and her cat Slats enjoyed a popcorn party. Slats ate as much popcorn as Laurie Gayle, sharing a playful table of snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Pedrsen
Slats
Laurie Gayle
Holiday visitors at J L McGee home include Marble family
The article lists guests during the holidays at the J. L. McGee residence. Among those visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marble and their children Charley Judy Ann from Imperial Valley California Zoe Lea, Mrs Johnnie Marble, and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Smith with sons Kirk and Randy from Midwest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McGee
Frank Marble
Charley
Judy
Ann
Imperial Valley
Calif
Johnnie Marble
Zoe Lea
Lowell Smith
Kirk and
Randy
Midwest City
Guests in the George Sprague Home From Ohio
Guests included Carl Sprague and his family, brothers of George Sprague, from Ohio, staying at the Sprague residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sprague
Carl Sprague
Ohio
Mr and Mrs Donald Watson Visit Panama City Relative
Mr and Mrs Donald Watson of Panama City Florida are visiting her mother Mrs Chris Pedersen at the observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Watson
Panama City, Fla
Chris Pedersen
Rayford Startz Visited Bebee Community Sunday
Rayford Startz visited the Bebee community on Sunday, interacting with residents and addressing local concerns during the day. The visit highlighted community ties and ongoing conversations with local leaders.
Boss Woolley Family Get-together
Boss Woolley family reunion held on the Fourth of July with relatives from Ada Duncan Lula Joliet Ill Abilene Tex Mangum Tulare Calif and Oxnard Calif including Ralph Wofford Roy Reed Walter Brooks J H Reed Donald Brooks Bud Patton Pauline Singletary David Brooks J F Gray Tom Gray Clifford family members and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Boss Woolley
Ralph Wofford
Ada
Roy Reed
Duncan
Walter Brooks
Jack McReynolds
Joliet, Ill
Hubbard Reed
Richmond
Calif
J. H. Reed
Abilene
Tex
Donald Brooks
Linda
Clarence Gray
Allen
Jimmy and
Jerry Romans
Oxnard
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Duane Riley at Morris Memorial
A Tuesday evening layette shower honoring Mrs. Duane Riley was hosted by Latta and several co-hostesses at Morris Memorial Church. Many guests and gift givers attended including Mrs. Ronald Scott Mrs. Joe Ben Brundidge Mrs. Jack Payne Mrs. E L Davis and others from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Belle Choate
Charles Maxey
Betty Towns
Ethylene Hoachen
Charles Bigham
Carolyn Swanson
Johnny Nickerson
Emmett Scates
Stella Morris
Leonard Sutton
Lois Roper
Bill Clark
Two County One roomers Are Annexed
The state board of education annexed 49 more one room schools to adjacent districts in Pontotoc and surrounding counties due to low average daily attendance. Some already ceased operating or shifted pupils to other districts, with Egypt School pupils moving to nearby schools and portions joining Vanoss Latta and Byng districts. Union Valley was annexed to Stonewall, while Coal County District 16 split between Tupelo and Stonewall. District 88 moved to Konawa. District 104 joined Asher and Macomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
State Board of Education
Old Egypt
Ada
Byng
Vaness
Latta
N. C. Mitchell
Vanoss
State Board
Union Valley
Stonewall
Coal County
Tupelo
Pottawatomie County
Konawa
Asher
Macomb
Paralepis Fish Moves Vertically Like Elevator in Atlantic
In the middle Atlantic a fish called Paralepis swims up and down rather than horizontally. The Paralepis behaves like an elevator, operating with vertical motion rather than forward movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Atlantic
Kennedy to Lead Michigan State Cross Country and Track
Crawford Kennedy of Toronto junior will captain Michigan State's cross country and track teams next season, guiding the squads in indoor and outdoor events. He is expected to mentor younger runners and lead the program through upcoming meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Kennedy
Toronto
Michigan State
Ada Church Vows Repeated By Miss Todd And Riley Young
Friday evening June 27 Miss Beverly Todd married Riley Young at the Central Church of Christ Ada with minister Orrin Utley officiating. The couple resides at 316 East Sixteenth. reception at East Central State College ballroom. Out of town guests included families from Oklahoma City Tulsa Duncan and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Church
Miss Todd
Riley Young
Beverly Todd
Howe Todd
North
Texas
R. E. Young
Fitzhugh
Central Church of Christ, Ada
Orrin Utley
Church of Christ
Duncan
Sheryl Hink
Sandra Sherrel
Cindy Johnson
Jerry Howard
Mr. Young
Bobby Johns
Jerald Barton
East Central State College
Donna Briscoe
Charlene Newton
Jean Cleere
Wallace Cochran
Gary
Ricky
Oklahoma City
Glenn Todd
Terry
Sharon
Moore
Buddy Tibbles
Randy
Tammy
J. W. Choate
Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Martha Robinson
Francis residents hosted a bridal shower July 3 for Mrs Martha Cotton Robinson wife of Jerry Robinson stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Secret marriage revealed when Martha sought a visit. families from Francis sent and attended gifts and well wishes for a long happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Robinson
Francis
Edgar Muse
Allen
Martha
Cotton) Robinson
Jerry Robinson
Camp Chaffee
Ft. Smith
Ark
Jerry
Don Robinson
Tom Cotton
Alien
Mayne
Glen Byers
Robert Wilson
Ethel Hooser
L. C. Hooser
Dortha Hooser
Jennie Smith
Judy Smith
O. H. Walker
Mabel Coburn
Robert Robinson
Marietta Pherigo
Hazel Phillips
Bill Summers
Beatrice Reed
Wesley Price
Patsey Price
Cal West
Marie West
Lucille Moon
Ethel Chaffin
Mabel Wilson
Vera Wilcoxson
Minnie Baugh
Jackie
Donna
Linda Robinson
Pedersen Couple Announce Big Newborn Son Monte Chris
Mr and Mrs Carroll Pedersen of Oklahoma City announce birth of a son Monte Chris weighing 11 pounds 7 ounces. Paternal grandmother Mrs Chris Pedersen of Midland and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson of Roff are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Pedersen
Oklahoma City
Monte Chris
Chris Pedersen
Midland
Joe Thompson
Roff
Miller announce birth of son in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Virgil Ray Miller of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a son. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Troy Miller of the Parish Chapel community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Ray Miller
Oklahoma City
Troy Miller
Parish Chapel
Soutees Welcome Daughter Karen Louise at Valley View
Mr and Mrs Richard Soutee of Roff Route 1 welcomed a daughter born June 28 at Valley View Hospital weighing seven pounds named Karen Louise. The family includes two daughters and a son. paternal grandmother is Mrs Marjorie Soutee and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson, all of Roff Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Soutee
Roff
Route 1
Valley View Hospital
Karen Louise
Soutees
Marjorie Soutee
Alva Johnson
Cantwell Baby Born in Inglewood Calif
Mr and Mrs Lynwood Cantwell of Inglewood California announce the birth of their daughter Debbie Lynn on July 1 in Inglewood She is the couple's first child Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell of Lightning Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynwood Cantwell
Inglewood
Calif
Debbie Lynn
Cantwells
Roy Cantwell
Lightning Ridge
Buster and James Share Birthday Honors
Francis Buster Sutton and James Rice were honored at a joint birthday supper at the Sutton home. Buster July 2 and James July 4, they compromised and shared honors on July 3 with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matthews, Ethel Ann, Charles and Don, and Byng residents Mrs. Effie Sutton Ada and the Rices including Don Karen and Neil. The meal was prepared by all the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Buster Sutton
James Rice
Sutton
Buster
James
Raymond Matthews
Ethel Ann
Charles
Don
Earl Sutton
Byng
Effie Sutton
Ada
Karen
Neil
Jimmy
Ada man dies after stroke. services held at Pleasant Hill
Ed Holland died in an Ada hospital on June 30 after a week of hospitalization for a stroke. He and his wife had lived in the area for over 50 years and raised a large family. His wife Rachel survives him. Services were held at the Pleasant Hill church on Wednesday with interment in the Jesse cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Holland
Ada
Rachel
Pleasant Hill
Jesse Cemetery
Cox Family House Party Hosts Weekend Guests
The Bob Coxes host a family house party this week. Mrs Ethel Cox was a guest when on Friday Mr and Mrs Phillip Weatherby and their son from Topeka Kansas arrived. Also arriving were Mr and Mrs Louis Gant from Sapulpa and Mr and Mrs Andy Alien from Tulsa. Mrs Bob Cox noted much fishing but few fish were caught, yet the group enjoys a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Coxes
Ethel Cox
Phillip Weatherby
Topeka
Kan
Louis Gant
Sapulpa
Andy Alien
Tulsa
Bob Cox
Roberts Couple on Extended West Coast Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts are on an extended vacation visiting relatives in Washington and Oregon. They expect to be away about a month while enjoying the western scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Roberts
Washington
Oregon
Far West
Ada Neighbors Complete Swimming Lessons for Young Entrants
Several local children finished swimming lessons in Ada including Janet Nix Charlotte and Robert Gregory Jr. Ann Larry and Ronnie Miller Larry completed the course and can now deep dive swim 15 feet and surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Janet Nix
Charlotte and
Robert Jr. Gregory
Ann Larry
Ronnie Miller
Larry
Stonewall Baptist Church Storage at Jesse Mission
Stonewall Baptist Church obtained permission to store furniture from its educational building being torn down at the Jesse community building. pews were arranged in the large assembly room aiding Sunday School and church services. Jesse Mission attendance grew with 36 present Sunday as Rev. L M Cass leads prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday and preaches at both Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Stonewall
Jesse
Jesse Mission
L. M. Cass
Wayne Truitt attends Old Settlers Reunion in Wright City
Wayne Truitt visits Wright City to join his uncle Marvin Bran non for the Old Settlers Reunion and the rodeo on the Fourth. His wife stays in Milburn visiting her mother Mrs Lucile Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Truitt
Wright City
Marvin Brannon
Old Settlers
Milburn
Lucile Florence
Mrs Buck Garrett and Children Leave for Little Rock
Mrs Buck Garrett and her children Patricia Terry and the baby departed Monday morning for Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Garrett
Patricia
Terry
Little Rock
Time Saving Meal Demonstration at Bebee Club Meeting
Bebee Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Clyde Boyd home for a time saving meals demonstration. Afternoon devotional by Mrs. Kenneth Hurley followed by prayer led by Mrs. Boyd. Minutes and finance reported. roll call answered Our favorite family Quick meal. Birthdays celebrated for Mrs. Ed Berryman Mrs. Oris Roberts and Mrs. Kenneth Hurley. Attendees included G. C. Wells Orville Maritz Karl Tilley Clyde Boyd Leo Scott and Debra Oris Roberts Linda Ruth Dew Anita Charlene Benny Cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hurley
Clyde Boyd
Ed Berryman
Oris Roberts
G. C. Wells
Orville Maritz
Karl Tilley
Leo Scott
Debra
Linda Ruth Dew
Anita
Charlene
Benny Cope
Kitchen Shower Honors Couple in FITTSTOWN
Mrs Welton Stanford and Mrs Kenneth Harden co hosted a kitchen shower for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Frank Patton on the Stanford lawn Tuesday evening. Guests included Kay Wilson Jemmie Sue Ward Phyllis Auten Eldon Flinn Dave Uhlrich John Snyder Joe Stanford Janelle Lackey Darlene Boydstown Linda Thompson Lajanna Kiser Kathy Howry Donna Sue Stevenson Polly Flinn Don Uhlrich and Jerry Brents.
Visit Planned With Father Doc Methvin And Mrs Lizzie Ward
They will travel with Mr and Mrs W Wilson of Allen who proceed to Louisiana to visit relatives during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Methvin
Lizzie Ward
Torrance Couples Visit Friends From Jesse
Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire of Torrance California visited Mr and Mrs Chester Nix last Monday. They had supper with Mr and Mrs Arvel Phillips on Tuesday. Friday a Torrance couple and former Jesse residents Mr and Mrs Earl Marical visited Mr and Mrs Nix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McGuire
Torrance
Calif
Chester Nix
Arvel Phillips
McGuires
Jesse
Earl Marical
Nix
Visitors Gather at B. B. Ryan Home From Several Cities
Mrs J T Gifford of Borger Tex with her sons Terry and Don visited the Ryans last week. Mr and Mrs T E Ryan and son of Wayne joined by Mr and Mrs J D Norman of San Diego Cal and A2e and Mrs Duane Ryan of San Antonio. Mrs Gifford plans to return to Borger this week. Walter Thompson and Melvin Nix families visited A M Pharr and Ada respectively. Children Jane and JoAnn stayed with relatives during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Ryan
J. T. Gifford
Borger
Tex
T .E. Ryan
Wayne
J. D. Norman
San Diego
Calif
Duane Ryan
San Antonio
Melvin Nix
Oklahoma City
Janet
Ann Miller
JoAnn
Ada
N. C. Nix
Fourth of July Quiet Silenced by Weather Fears
In a calm neighborhood the Fourth of July passed with most residents staying home amid uncertain skies and looming weather concerns. Some families waited for clearer forecasts before plans. Community chatter centered on potential storms and outdoor activities were limited.
Canyon Creek Picnic Turns Wet After Rain
The Buck Garrett family ventured to Canyon Creek for a picnic and had an orderly day until lunch time when rain soaked everyone. No injuries are reported and the family continued with their outing despite the shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Garrett
Canyon Creek
Rain Favors Dwight Roberts Farm Planting Mil o Mil
Dwight Roberts and his father greeted the rain after finishing millet planting and expect rapid sprouting. They note pastures appear lush and cattle look fat and well fed, signaling good conditions for livestock and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Roberts
Milo
Busy Auction Duo Tour Across Oklahoma Barns
Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory run a grueling sale circuit across Cairo Holdenville Ada Stock Exchange Pauls Valley Holdenville Tecumseh selling horses and livestock through the week. The husband auctioneers and wife as clerk manage a demanding schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gregory
Gregory
Cairo
Holdenville
Ada Stock Exchange
Paul’s Valley
Sale
Tecumsen Sale
Cowboys Reunion Calf Roping Accident Injures Thomason
At Standford Texas last week Charlie Thomason, son of Thoma, reached the calf roping event during the Old Cowboys Reunion but an unruly calf kicked him, injuring his hand. Details on the accident and contest outcome are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Thomason
Standford
Tex
Thomason
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Mr. Andrews
Miss Corbin
Midland News
Mrs
Richard
Boss Woolley Family
Mrs. Riley
Linda Graves
Kathleen Roberts
Fanny Roseberry
Herman Kifer
Wayne Smithers
J. P. Jones
Ruth McBroom
Gridley
Sue Garrison
Annetta Johns
Mrs. Linelle Dew
Mr. and
Mrs. Riley Young
Ada Weekly
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Hamilton
Elgin
Bulova
GEM Credit Jewelers
Jesse News
J. Markley
Bebee HD Club
Mrs. W. E. Patton
Susie Kiser
Vicky Stanford
John Brents
Don Barrick
Walter Thompson
A. M. Pharr
Fun
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