Galley-Wanting Around The County
Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn visit Monroe Louisiana this week. Gene Minor son of Mrs Viola Weatherly attends officer training school in New Jersey. His wife Joyce Minor Amarillo Texas visits Weatherly and Weatherly. Several relatives visit in Weatherly home and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Ganus
Leon McMinn
Monroe
Gene Minor
Viola Weatherly
Officer's Training School
New Jersey
Joyce Minor
Amarillo
Tex
Weatherly
Mr. Weatherly
Smoker Davis
Ada
R. W. McAdams
Tulsa
Aleta King Spends Friday Night With Robin Newberry
Aleta King spent Friday night with Robin Newberry at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ganus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleta King
Robin Newberry
Mrs
Howard Ganus
Hammetts from Mesa Visit Lilleys in Arizona
Mrs. Maud Hammett and her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Merle Hammett, all of Mesa Arizona, are visiting Mrs Bertie Lilley and Mr Lilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Hammett
Merle Hammett
Mesa, Ariz
Bertie Lilley
Mr. Lilley
Amarillo Socials Note Visits Across Families
Mr and Mrs Gary Minor of Amarillo Texas spent the July 4 holidays with his mother Mrs W E Weatherly and Mr Weatherly. They visited Mrs Samantha Barnes Sunday and she was released from the hospital Friday. Amarillo Texas visited Mrs Barnes Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clyde Barnes and Mr and Mrs Lonnie Barnes also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Minor
Amarillo
Tex
W. E. Weatherly
Weatherly
Samantha Barnes
Barnes
Clyde Barnes
Lonnie Barnes
Robbins Visit Family Across States In Weekend Trip
Mr and Mrs Roy Robbins of Oklahoma City visited his mother Mrs Bertie Lilley and Mr Lilley on Sunday. They had been to see Mrs Dollar in Coleman. Mrs H B Herron has returned home after weeks in Vancouver Washington and a California visit with Mr and Mrs B G McDonald and children. Mrs McDonald Patricia and David accompanied their mother returning by train for a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Robbins
Oklahoma City
Bertie Lilley
Mr. Lilley
H. B. Herron
Vancouver
Wash
California
B. G. Mc- Donald
Lowell Laseman
Stratford
Alvin Mantooth
Raymond Laseman
Paul Laseman
Rachel Mary
Jim Young
Ardmore
Lasmans
Oklahoma
Stillwater
Ponca City
la Mirada
Calif
Norwalk
Claretta Gray
Oil Center
Waston White
Ada
Grace Solomon Martin
Kansas
Cecil Crockett
Myrtle Creek
Ore
Pat Stone
Judy Slaughter
Bob Slaughter
Vanoss
Susie Stone
Cleamon Stone
Sharlet Shope
L. L. Patton
Kenneth Brendle
Bessie Bradley
Glenda Briggs
Lavona Jones
Karl Tilley
Vaness Home Demonstration Club
Allred Family Visit Highlights Kansas City Trip
Mr and Mrs Bobby Allred and children returned to Kansas City after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Allred. Carolyn Grove of Pueblo Colorado is visiting her grandparents the Allreds. Mr and Mrs John Polk Jr and Paula visited the Allreds on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Allred
Kansas City
John Allred
Carolyn Grove
Pueblo
Colo
John Polk Jr
Paula
Mrs. Rosa Felkins Arrives in Stonewall from Oxnard California
Mrs. Rosa Felkins of Oxnard California arrived in Stonewall on Sunday and is staying at the home of her daughter in law Venita Felkins and Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Felkins
Oxnard
Calif
Stonewall
Venita Felkins
Perry
115 Candidates File At Office Wednesday
A list of candidates filed Wednesday includes numerous names with districts and occupations such as Guy Alberty Gaylor a Wagoner carpenter in Dist 15 and Willie Crawford a minister from Okmulgee in Dist 18. The roster spans many districts with attorneys, real estate brokers, educators, and business people across Oklahoma City Tulsa Enid and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Alberty Gaylor
Wagoner, Carpenter
G.W. Hunter
Checotah
Conway Steedman Old Timers Reunion Planned in Wintersmith Park
The Conway Steedman Old Timers Reunion is set for next Sunday in Wintersmith Park. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and a basket dinner will be served at noon, says Bud Black, president of the association. All residents or former residents of Conway or Steedman are invited. No special program is planned. group singing, viewing old pictures, and informal visiting have been the day’s highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway-Steedman Old Timers
Wintersmith Park
Bud Blackburn
Conway Or
Steedman
Mrs Alyene Maynard Visits Oklahoma Family
Mrs Alyene Maynard of Rat tan Oklahoma visits her daughter Mrs Frankie Stewart and sons Bob and Steve during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyene Maynard
Rattan, Okla
Frankie Stewart
Bob and
Steve
Ganus visit Ada with Cathy Tuesday
Mike and Joan Ganus from Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganus and Cathy Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Joan Ganus
Ada
Mrs
Howard Ganus
Cathy
Velma Hodges Visits Aunt During Fourth of July
Velma Hodges of Tulsa spent the Fourth of July holidays with her aunt Mrs. Ada Sherrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Hodges
Tulsa
Ada Sherrill
Mrs Yeager and children visit aunt and uncle over weekend
Mrs Jimmy Yeager and children from Edmond spent the weekend with her relatives, Mr and Mrs Harve Davis, in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Yeager
Edmond
Harve Davis
Ada Residents Visit Mrs. Samantha Barnes Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Dave McCoy and Mrs. Dora Clause of Ada visited Mrs. Samantha Barnes on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McCoy
Dora Clause
Ada
Samantha Barnes
Mrs Ronnie Rowe and family visit Bullards
Mrs. Ronnie Rowe and her children Maud visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bullard, recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Rowe
Maud
Cecil Bullard
Burkharts Visit Oklahoma City Family Ties
Mr and Mrs Carl Burkhart visit their daughter in Oklahoma City before returning to California. They spent time with mothers Mrs Belle Stegall and Mrs Rosa Burkhart in Stonewall and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Donnie Clark also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie
Andrianne
Mascoutah
Ill
Stegall
Rosa Burkhart
M. D. Durbin
Teresa Gerhardt
Woodacre
Calif
Carl Burkhart
Oklahoma City
California
Stonewall
Belle Stegall
Donnie Clark
Reunion dinner for Clay Johnson families in Roff
Mrs. Clay Johnson hosted a Sunday dinner at the Fred Clifton home in Roff. Attendees included Col and Mrs Charles Johnson and family from Marietta Georgia Ann and Carol. Loyd Johnson Camarillo California. Melvin Dixon Edmond. Leon Condren and Brenda. James Ray Condren Shelly of Tuttle. Bob Dixon of Oklahoma City. Henry Dixon and daughter Linda of Texas. Ruby Murphy of Roff. Dick Roff. Charley Morrow Ada. Bill Williams Cindy Williams and Mrs Clay Johnson of Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laseman
Clay Johnson
Col
Charles Johnson
Ann
Carol
Marietta
Fred Clifton
Ruby Johnson
Loyd Johnson
Camarillo
Calif
Melvin Dixon
Edmond
Leon Condren
Brenda
James Ray Condren
Shelly
Tuttle
Bob Dixon
Oklahoma City
Henry Dixon
Linda
Texas
Ruby Murphy
Roff
Dick Roff
Charley Morrow
Ada
Bill Williams
Cindy Williams
Forest and Mark Williams Visit Arkansas Relatives
Forest and Mark Williams, sons of Mr and Mrs Bill Williams, are visiting their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson in Fayetteville Arkansas.
Country Club Votes Purchase Of Golf Course
Oak Hills Golf and Country Club stockholders voted to buy the nine hole course now leased by the club for 160000. The 79.4 acre tract, leased for years, would transfer from a Norris trust while clubhouse pool and parking stay owned by Oak Hills Corporation. The board was asked to study improvements and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hills Golf and Country Club
P. A. Norris
Oak Hills Corporation
G. C. Mayhue
Ralph Smith
Screwworm Epidemic Hits Southwest In 1968
The Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation urged reactivating county screwworm committees to combat a surge in cases. Texas records about 700 screwworm infections this year, four times 1967, with the outbreak deemed the worst since 1963. The Mission Texas sterile fly lab operates at 175 million per week, double 1963 production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Texas
Mission
The
Foundation
Mission Lab
R. T. Bushland
Fargo
S. D
Two File For Sheriff's Post In Three-Day Filing
Sheriff candidate changes appear as Burl Griffin files for re election and faces two opponents T E Hixson and James C Baze. Other filings include county commissioner posts F O Jones and Johnnie Boring with Thompson seeking reelection. State level filings show George Miller Lonnie Abbott Allen Nichols and others with no opposition yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Griffin
T. E. Hixson
James C. Baze
Griffin
F. O. Jones
Johnnie Boring
J. R
Rae’ Thompson
Thompson
George Miller
Lonnie Abbott
Pontotoc County
Miller
Coal
Murray
Duard C. Willoughby
Ada
Hugh Sandlin
Holdenville
Hughes
Allen G. Nichols
Seminole
Incumbents First To File For Office Here
Eight county office holders filed for re election Monday morning on the first day of the three day filing period. No races had developed for any local offices as the News went to press. Incumbents filing with the county election board were Burl Griffin sheriff J D Don Thompson county clerk Carl Stewart court clerk David Gray county commissioner district 1 J R Thompson county commissioner district 3 Lloyd Stephens county treasurer Frank Jared county assessor J D Enis county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Election Board
Burl Griffin
J. D
Don) Thompson
Carl Stewart
David Gray
J. R. Thompson
Lloyd Stephens
Frank Jared
J. D. Enis
Blood Bank Receives Accreditation by AABB for High Standards
The hospital’s governing board and staff are praised for achieving accreditation from the American Association of Blood Banks. The voluntary inspection and questionnaire aimed to elevate transfusion service standards and ensure patient safety, with ongoing participation signaling commitment to quality medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Blood Banks
Shively
Association
County Woman Plans Family Friendly Rental Center
Mrs Stanfield of Pontotoc County outlines a project to rent nurses and horses to locals. She emphasizes low capital, hard work, and aims to create a welcoming community hub for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Anti Strike Clinics Learn Labor Peace In Fitchburg
In Fitchburg Massachusetts residents organize a first in the nation community wide program of clinics aimed at preventing strikes. Open forums discuss steps to unite labor and management and address deficiencies on both sides before a walkout occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Mass
OG&E Seeks Surcharge On Electric Rates
OG&E requests a surcharge on electric rates citing a 10 percent income tax surcharge for 1968 and 1969. Kennedy notes past rate reductions during 1964 and 1965 to pass savings to customers and stresses the need for higher 1968 earnings to secure capital for a large construction program. He cites rising costs to obtain investment funds and a bond issue bearing 7.38 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Og&e
Four Races Set In Pontotoc County
Incumbents Sam T. Reynolds J D Thompson Garren B Smith face four races in Pontotoc County Ballot features several unopposed posts Carl Stewart Lloyd Stephens Frank Jared J D Enis David Gray J D Wilson and Duard C Willoughby for associate district judge Also Sen George Miller seeks re election and Rep Lonnie Abbott is opposed by W C Gray No Republican candidates filed in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Sam T. Reynolds
Johnnie Boring
J. D. (Dow) Thompson
Garren B. Smith
Carl Stewart
Lloyd Stephens
Frank Jared
J. D. Enis
David Gray
County Commission
J. D. Wilson
Allen Constable
Duard C. Willoughby
George Miller
Ada
Lonnie Abbott
W. C. Gray
Ada Livestock Auction Steady to Strong with 2200 Receipts
The market Tuesday was steady to strong with 2,200 receipts. Slaughter cows 13-19.25, slaughter bulls 20-22.50, slaughter calves 24-26, stock steers 24-30, stock heifers 21-25.50, stock steer calves 26-35, stock heifer calves 23-27, dairy breeds 22-24, stock cows 17-22, cows and calves 160-235.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA
Marriages List Includes Many Ada Area Pairings
The notice lists multiple marriage pairs with grooms and brides from Ada and surrounding towns. It names individuals such as Bill J. Lee and Mary L. Shulanberger, and Darrell Gene Durant and Sandra Brashier, among others, with several couples from Holdenville Stonewall and surrounding locales. The list also includes pairs from San Angelo, Law rence Kansas, and Oklahoma City, reflecting a broad regional notices item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill J. Lee
Roff
Mary L. Shulanberger
Dewayne Hooser
Ada
Glenda Taylor
Darrell Gene Durant
Stonewall
Sandra Brashier
Allen
Donald Reed
Margaret Bingham
Terry Roberson
Debbie Allen
Peter Woods
Betty Barton
Ira L. Iker Jr
Kil Cha Lamb
Mt. Pleasant
Tex
Russell D. Bible
James Henry Burnett
Hugo
Virginia Louise Wilkins
Antlers
Herley Lee Kelley
Francis
Lizzie Mae Rice
Oklahoma City
Richard Joseph Montes
Lawrence
Kan
Wilma Lee Roberts
Kansas City
Clyde H. McCown
Carol Ann Harbin
Glenn N. Rodgers
Sadler
Marilyn S. Clausen
Atwood
Jessie Millican
Golden Meadow
Marian G. Millican
Oildale
Calif
Joe E. Dawson
Betty Louise Orange
Willie J. Spann
Wewoka
Virginia Ruth Reed
Two Seriously Hurt In Crash Near Fitzhugh
Three people were injured in a county road crash west of Fitzhugh Monday afternoon. Reeves 15 and Hayes 14 were hospitalized with head injuries and a broken leg, Hayes in critical condition at Valley View Hospital. Hughes 19 was treated and released. Trooper Smith said Hughes turning left at a T intersection nearly head-on collided with Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh
Anthony Newton Reeves
Roff
Valley View Hospital
Oklahoma City
Reeves
Bobbie Jean Hayes
Dan Hughes
Highway Patrol
John Wayne Smith
Hughes
Harters Honored At Gift Shower
Mr and Mrs Walter Harter were celebrated at a wedding gift shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Harter. Attending and sending gifts were numerous local families including Dee Hyatt Bill Lowden Loyd Morgan Loyd Goss Parks and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harter
Charles Harter
Dee Hyatt
Bill Lowden
Bill Burbee
Thurman Lee
A. W. Morgan
Jesse Loyd
Odus Fredrick
Harley Johnson
Floyd King
Robert Palmer
Omarcia
Pink And Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Goode
A pink and blue shower was held at the First Baptist Church in Tupelo to honor Mrs. Dickie Goode. Numerous local friends and families attended, listing dozens of individual attendees and couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Goode
First Baptist Church
Tupelo
Dickie Goode
C. H. Martin
Roy Lee Harkins
Cindy
Francis Evans
Robert
Jewel Brashears
Sug Loyd
Jackie
Marvin Brashears
Pete Brashears
Don Paul Brashears
Jim Guinn
Jack Caton
Sharon
Naomi
Terry Canida
Lanette Litten
Lois Clifford
Debbie
Oletha Perry
Gladys Davidson
Vinson
Bessie Dailey
Perry Hunter
Norma Morrison
Nora Turner
Russel Ray
Anabelle
Phyllis
Harvey Bullard
Ruth Hyatt
Zena Fredrick
Martin McCurdy
Cecil Glover
Sherry Palmer
Bertha Palmer
Ruby Archer
Lillie Archer
Barbara Fortner
LaVerne Treas
Cloketa Bottoms
Mary Sue
Marilyn Rowe
Maggie Batchelor
Fred Sneed
Pete McKay
J. L. Wilson
Millie Smith
Tony Angel
Jane Howell
Kay
Stella Brown
Sandy Bottoms
Jack Uhlich
Estelle Billingsley
Sue
Hart Homemakers Meet Monday At Hatcher Home
The Hart Homemakers Group met Monday in the home of Mrs. Arvilla Hatcher of Roff. President Mrs. Marjorie Soutee led the session with songs, devotion, prayer, and a “Picture Making” lesson referencing 1884. Members shared old tintypes, discussed the Lightning Ridge Cemetery project, and planned a August 12 meeting with Mrs. Simon Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Homemakers Group
Arvilla Hatcher
Roff
Marjorie Soutee
Fred Martin
Samuel Fender
Opal Cook
Barney Hall
Arno Griffith
Marvin Hunt
Rolleall
Hunt
Anno Griffith
Ightning Ridge
May Johnson
Alvie Griffith
Richard Soutee
Robert Penrod
Mack Summers
Gay
Ada Woman Beaten. Two Held in County Jail
An Ada woman, 27, was hospitalized in fair condition at Valley View Hospital after an alleged beating. Two suspects, a man and a woman, were held in the county jail. investigators continued inquiries though no charges had been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Valley View Hospital
Offic
Coffee Time Recipes for Farm Families
A local feature on coffee time as family gathering moments and hosting tips. Includes two bake sale style recipes: Jam Twists and Pineapple Coffee Cake with step by step directions and oven temperatures for home use.
Hokett Family Reunion At Wintersmith Park
The Hokett family gathered for a Fourth of July reunion at Wintersmith Park. Attendees from Ada included Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hokett, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Canida, Paula, Shannie, Jerry and Lori Dew, and Towanda Webb with Lee. Others named were Glen Smith and family, Kenneth Murphy and Ginger Edwards, Stonewall. J. M. Hokett and Mike, Baldwin Park California. Betty Flehardy, Danny and Lee Ann, Yukon. Betty Walker, Pinole California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokett
Wintersmith Park
W. B. Hokett
Paul Canida
Paula
Shannie
Jerry
Lori Dew
Towanda Webb
Lee
Ada
Glen Smith
Mary
Glenda
Francis
Kenneth Murphy
Ginger
14th Vanoss Alumni Banquet Held At Vanoss High
The 14th annual Vanoss Alumni Banquet was staged at Vanoss High School on June 29. Rev. Don Newby gave the invocation and James L. Barnes welcomed guests. Karl Tilley led gift presentations as the association announced the 1969 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
Vanoss High School
Don Newby
James L. Barnes
Karl Tilley
Raglands Hold Fourth of July Family Reunion
The Ragland family and relatives gathered at Wintersmith Park for their annual reunion on Independence Day. Attendees included Cordilia Lindsey and numerous Raglands and in laws from Ada, Oklahoma City, Sand Springs, and Muskogee with some guests visiting from Hickman Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Ragland
Wintersmith Park
Cordilia Lindsey
Joe Ragland
Ethel Nix
Elmer Ragland
Marsha
Joe Lindsey
Dale
Fred Graham
W. T. Little
Charles Boyd
Dale Ann Boyd
Bob King
Beverly Roundtree
Kristi
Oklahoma City
Art Lindsey
Todd
Sand Springs
Cooper Coles
Linda
Jane
Carl
Scott Gray
Connerville
Armando McCauley
Mack
Laura
Benton McCauley
Robyn
Vaness
O. E. Reeves
Stevie
Clyde Wilson
W. O. Ragland
Newby
Guy Binkley
Otis Myrick
Lorena Haley
Ruth Ray
Hickman
Tenn
Robert Ragland
Muskogee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homer
Dollie Flowers
Polk Cross
Shafter
Fort Worth,Tex
Will Holland
Colorado Springs
Wayne Johnson
Ennis Hudson
H. Hudson
Okmulgee
I. W. Hale
Konawa
Ross
Mr. Hale
City Council
Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Brashears
Willie S. Crawford
Stanley R. Cole
McAlester
George T. O’neal
Amers
L.C. Young
R. Shawnee
David M. Mayne
Shawnee Real Estate Insurance
Joseph E. McKinney
Franklin Gray
Harlan S. Avey
Okemah
Craig R. Tweedy
R. Sapulpa
Lloyd M. Moore
Perry, Florist
Ray L. Peterson
Refinery Electrician
Jerry B. Peterson
Michael Jerry Hopkins
Blackwell
Donald N. Webster
Chester
Dist
Bert F. Page
R. Enid
Tom Rogers
Enid
Harold V. Hunter
R. Waukomis
Anna Belle Wiedemann
Piedmont
Dennis Adams
R. el Reno
el Reno
Robert N. Bartholomew
R. Moore
Ronald L. Horton
R. Buffalo
Carl Robinson
Hollis
Farmer
Kenneth L. Sorensen
R. Elk City
Checker-Stocker
Homer R. Holcomb
Sayre
J. Fred Ferrell Jr
Elgin
Dallas N. Briggs
R. Sand Springs
C.R. Fitzhugh
R. Tulsa
Richard E. Hancock
Robert E. Nathan
A.L. Mann
Insurance
James Edward Bethell
Grant Forsythe
Collinsville
Johnnie H. Cherblanc
Lige K. Stewart
Rick Romano
Donald E. Kares
Andrew L. Hamilton
the Village
Doyle C. Scott
William C. Woodward
Edward B. Dycus
Norval Rose
E.C. Sandy Sanders
Bobby R. Merrill
Leon A. Novata
Wilbert Smith
Carpenter
C.C. Gibson
Joe Tilly
del City
Theresa Rizzuti
Midwest City
Beverly I. Falconer
H. Louise Hawkins
Charlene H. Kitchens
Eddie W. Jackson
George A. Klopp
Gerald R. Daz
Myron E. Bross
A Visanio Johnson
Calvin B. Luper
Alfred L. Walker
John B. White
City
K.L. Schomburg
Conway-Steedman
Mex
Sheriff’s Post
House
Kenneth Converse
Tishomingo
Johnston
David L. Boring
Seminole County
Blood Bank
Pontotoc Co
Harters
Hart Homemakers
Hatcher Home
Garine
Wintersmith
Pentotec County
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Corporation Commission of
State of Oklahoma
West Thirteenth
the Corporation Commission of the
Desai S. Kennedy
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