Jesse by S J Markley rides into Ada rodeo week tale
Gene Byrd of Enid joins Mrs. C A Thomason and kinfolk for Sharrock Brawley reunion in Sulphur and the Ada rodeo. Byrd, a cancer survivor, reports full recovery after an operation two years ago and continues steady work with 9 G and E in Enid. The party includes Ruthie Breedlove, Dusty Irvin, Rose Smith, Shirley Smith, Tom Nesmith, Dixie Truitt, Jimmy Underhill, Colene Underhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Byrd
Enid
C. A. Thomason
Sulphur
Ada
Byrd
9.G
Ruthie Breedlove
Sallisaw
Dusty Irvin
Gage
Rose and
Shirley Smith
Little Rock, Ark
Tom Nesmith
Dixie Truitt
Jimmy and
Colene Underhill
Pharr Family Attends Sharrock Brawley Reunion at Sulphur
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pharr and their grandchildren Jackie Barbara and Billy Antrikin from Los Angeles and Jay McDonald traveled to Platt National Park at Sulphur for the Sharrock Brawley reunion. They camped on the grounds and returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Pharr
Jackie
Barbara
Billy Antrikin
Los Angeles
Jay McDonald
Platt National Park
Texas women visit for rodeo day in Paris area
Mrs Jewel Chambers of Paris Texas and Mrs Georgia Underhill of Pontotoc spent Tuesday with the Dick Truitts and the Cole Underhills to attend the rodeo, joining local residents for a day of social gathering and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Chambers
Paris
Texas
Georgia Underhill
Pontotoc
Dick Truitts
Cole Underhills
Fishermen from Ada visit Arvell Phillips for crappie fishing
Mr and Mrs Truman Holland and Bill Preston of Ada were at the Arvell Phillips on Saturday for a spot of fishing. The writer notes many fishing enthusiasts and mentions crappie limits and catfish being hooked, reflecting local angling chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Holland
Bill Preston
Ada
Arvell Phillips
Izaak Walton
Fred
Rodeo Trip Highlights Norman County Crowd
Wiley Westbrook and son Jimmy alongside Virgel Asher of McCurtain County joined friends the Fat Truitts to attend last Friday's rodeo, adding to a lively evening with family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Westbrook
Jimmy
Virgel Asher
McCurtain County
Lee Miller Called to Yale for Webbco Drilling Work
Lee Miller has been called to Yale to perform tasks for Webbco Drilling Co. Gene Jennings, who injured his back about three weeks ago when he fell from a truck, is much better. He no longer requires assistance to rise after sitting or lying down. Troy Sherrell, whose leg was fractured six weeks ago in an industrial accident, has discarded his crutches and is seeking release to return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Miller
Yale
Webbco Drilling Co
Gene Jennings
Troy Sherrell
Local families return from Detroit trips in new cars
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Anderson of Alma drove a new Chevrolet back from Detroit where they visited their oldest son Huston and his wife. Chester stayed longer for a visit. Harold and Helen Robertson of Abilene may be seen driving a new Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
G. A. Anderson
Alma
Detroit
Huston
Chester
Harold
Helen Robertson
Abilene
Texas
Sherrell and kin visit Abilene then return home
Mr and Mrs Leon Sherrell and their sons of Edmond arrived at the Troy Sherrells home a week ago Saturday. The families drove to Abilene to visit Harold Robertsons for a few days. On return Jesse Sherrell helped his father with porch work before departing for Edmond. Smokey Webb moved his family to Humphries Ark for work. Mrs Ray Miller and daughter Ann of Stonewall and Mrs Lee Miller and two sons visited Silverton to see their grandmother Mrs Feron Haverty before school starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Sherrell
Edmond
Troy Sherrell
Abilene
Harold Robertsons
Jesse
Sherrell
Ray Miller
Ann
Stonewall
Lee Miller
Larry
Ronnie
Silverton
Texas
Feron Haverty
Lee
Ray
Mae Webn Family Return From Ark Vacation
Mrs Mae Webn and children returned from Humphries Arkansas where they spent a two weeks vacation visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Webn
Humphries
Ark
Lee Pharr and Don Weller Serve as Rodeo Stock Caretakers
Lee Pharr and Don Weller were employed as caretakers of the stock at the rodeo last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Pharr
Don Weller
Wade Home Hosts Holdenville Guests For 82nd Birthday
Mr and Mrs C P Wade hosted Mrs Florence McInturff and Mrs Lara Morris of Holdenville last Thursday to celebrate Mrs Morris 82nd birthday with a chicken dinner. Iona Simpson, a Wade house guest, returned to Holdenville for a visit with the two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Wade
Florence McInturff
Lara Morris
Holdenville
Mrs. Morris
Wade
Morris
Iona Simpson
Wades
McInturff
Markleys to Welcome Visiting Daughters in Champaign
Mr and Mrs J Gerald Markley and daughters Marilyn and Carol Ann of Champaign Illinois will arrive next Wednesday to visit Markley's parents Mr and Mrs S J Markley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gerald Markley
Marilyn and
Carol Ann
Champaign, al
Markley
Mrs
S. J. Markley
Redondo Beach Family Visits McLain Ott Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCurtain and their children arrive in Redondo Beach California for a several week visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McLain and Mrs. Elba Ott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McCurtain
Redondo Beach
Calif
J. L. McLain
Elba Ott
Gilstrap Party Plans Visit and Soldier's Homecoming
Mr and Mrs Floyd Gilstrap of Willetts California will travel to Jesse on August 20 to visit Mrs Gilstraps parents Mr and Mrs Ed Holland. The Hollands expect their son Pfc Ralph Holland home from Germany where he has served eighteen months in the army. He was due to leave there August 10 and discharge at Fort Ord around September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Gilstrap
Willetts
Calif
Jesse
Gilstrap
Ed Holland
Hollands
Pfc
Ralph Holland
Germany
Ft. Ord
Reunion at Enloe home brings Schrieber family together
Mr and Mrs Jeff Schrieber and their children attended a family reunion hosted by Mr and Mrs Charlie Enloe at Pickett last Sunday. Judy Enloe spent a day last week visiting her cousins Sheila and Jovita Schreiber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Schrieber
Charlie Enloe
Pickett
Judy Enloe
Sheila
Jovita Schreiber
Allen Visit Spurs Ties Across Three Towns
Mr and Mrs J T Allen drove to Ardmore Sunday to return Mrs Allen sister Mrs Molly Southern and to her home. Returning via Marietta they visited Mr and Mrs Doc Elliott once neighbors in Willismore than twenty five years ago. The Elliotts were displaced by Lake Texoma. They stopped in Madill to check on kin W T Harris who is again in Sulphur hospital after a back setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Allen
Ardmore
Mrs. Allen
Molly Southern
Marietta
Doc Elliott
Willis
Allens
Elliotts
Lake Texoma
Madill
W. T. Harris
Mr. Harris
Mann Family Relocates From California To Tulsa Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs R V Mann Jr and their family have moved back to Oklahoma from California and settled in Tulsa where Mann has taken employment They spent the weekend in Jesse with Mr and Mrs R V Mann Sr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Mann, Jr
Oklahoma
California
Tulsa
Mann
Jesse
R. V. Mann
Two Homes Remain on Continental Lease After Moves
After Albert Harrell left for Shawnee, his house was sold to Bill Daws of Fittstown who moved it Monday to his property there to replace one recently burned. Jeff Schreiber and Bill Whittington are the only Continental employer residents remaining on the lease once home to over twenty workers. Mr and Mrs L J McDonald attended the Sharrock Brawley re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Harrell
Shawnee
Bill Daws
Fittstown
Jeff Schreiber
Bill Whittington
Union at Sulphur Draws National Attendees
The Sunday gathering in Sulphur attracted 96 registrants from many states, confirming broad union participation and regional turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
California Guests Return Visit in Seminole
Mrs Maude Clark of Sacramento California visits daughter Mrs C D Fenton in Seminole and stops to see Mrs L J McDonald with Dewey Fenton before returning home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Maude Clark
Sacramento
Calif
C. D. Fenton
Seminole
Jesse
L. J. McDonald
Fenton
Dewey Fenton
Harris Harber Guests Attend Seminole Rodeo and Byrds Mill Picnic
Mr and Mrs Harris Harber of Seminole were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory. They attended a rodeo Saturday night and a picnic at Byrds Mill on Sunday hosted by the Gregorys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Harber
Seminole
Robert Gregory
Byrds Mill
Pleasant Hill Church Holds Quarterly Conference at School
The Pleasant Hill Church quarterly meeting was held last Thursday at the school with supper on the grounds before the business session. Rev. Wallace of Ardmore preached the sermon and district superintendent presided. Finances are reported excellent and major foundation work for the new church is largely complete. About thirty eight attended the meeting and fifty two attended Sunday services where Bro Logan Cornelious preached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Wallace
Ardmore
Logan Cornelious
Ada rodeo week ends with guests returning home
Ruth Breedlove of Sallisaw Shirley Smith of Little Rock and Dusty Irvin of Gage left after the last rodeo performance. Eleven year old John Leonard from Michigan flew from Ada home after enjoying his stay and riding in the grand entry with host Dick Truitt. He loved sno cones and wished his sister Caroline could have some. John left Ada a died in the wool rodeo fan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RODEO
Ruth Breedlove
Sallisaw
Rose and
Shirley Smith
Little Rock
Dusty Irvin
Gage
Dixie Truitt
John Leonard
Mich
Leonard Oil Co
Chicago
Ada
Dick Truitt
John
Mrs. Truitt
Caroline
Mr and Mrs Wesley Vanhoutean Plan Labor Day Visit
Mr and Mrs Wesley Vanhoutean of Tulsa intend to be in Jesse on Labor Day to visit Mrs Vanhouteans brothers Van Edgar and Ed and to look after property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Vanhoutean
Tulsa
Jesse
Melvin Green Marries in Dallas Sunday
Mrs. Clarence Poole reports her brother Melvin Green wed in Dallas on Sunday. Details are scarce and the couple’s name only is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Poole
Melvin Green
Dallas
Green's Grade School Ties Highlight Community Ties
Green attended Jesse grade school years ago and maintains strong local friendships within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Jesse
Oak Grove School to Name New Principal as Longtime Leader Retires
Mr and Mrs Earl Henry visited Cushing where Mrs Henry's brother Paul Basser lies critically ill in a cancer hospital. Minor has made eleven Mayo Clinic trips in seven years but now seeks treatment in Tulsa and Cushing. He led Oak Grove school as principal for thirteen years after twenty eight years teaching in Payne County. Mrs Vasser, his longtime assistant, will become principal at Oak Grove this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Henry
Cushing
Henry
Paul Basser
Minor
Mayo Clinic
Tulsa
Oak Grove
Payne County
Vasser
Ryan family update from Ada clinic and Purcell visit
Duane Ryan of Cowling Clinic Ada spent Sunday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ryan. On Monday their daughter Mrs. Charles Robertson and family of Purcell visited. Another daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. James Lackey now reside in North Dakota where Lackey works for Amerada Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Ryan
Cowling Clinic
Ada
B. B. Ryan
Ryan
Charles Robertson
Purcell
James Lackey
North Dakota
Lackey
Amerada Oil Co
Mrs Markley’s son earns PhD in modern languages
Jesse's correspondent Miss S J Markley highlights her son J Gerald Markley earning a University of Illinois PhD in modern languages. His dissertation translated a Spanish literary classic into English after five years of study. He is noted as an assistant instructor at the University of Windis while pursuing his doctorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
S. J. Markley
Markley
Marley
J. Gerald
University of Windis
Pharr
Summers Chapel School Opens August 30 with Enrollment
Summers Chapel opens August 30 with enrollment on August 25. J. D. Underhill named principal and Mrs. J. D. Underhill will teach the first four grades. Mrs. Lee Tucker to be school cook. Mrs. Della Brumley of California visiting relatives in Ada, spent Tuesday with Mrs. E. H. Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Underhill
Lee Tucker
Della Brumley
California
Ada
E. H. Light
Nelsons Mentioned as Brother and Sister-in-Law Couple
Mr and Mrs A P Nelson are identified as the brother and sister in law in the readable text segment. The brief reference notes their relation within a family context and specifies the couple by full initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Nelson
Mrs Jora Newman Visits Garland on Friday Arrival
Mrs Jora Newman of Garland Texas arrived Friday to visit her relatives and look over local sights. The brief notice notes her travel and social purpose without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jora Newman
Garland
Texas
Maxwell School Sets August 23 Start Date
Maxwell School will begin on August 23 with twenty one students enrolled on Monday. Mrs Lawton Fleming returns to teach for another year at Maxwell in the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell School
Lawton Fleming
Maxwell
Shawnee visitors tour Devereaux Rutledge home area
Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson Butch and Mrs Josie Lynch visited in the Devereaux Rutledge home east of Shawnee on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Rutledge and Richard recently visited Mr and Mrs Elwood Lockart and boys in Amarillo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Nelson
Butch
Josie Lynch
Devereaux Rutledge
Shawnee
Rutledge
Richard
Elwood Lockart
Amarillo
Texas
Ellen McVay Spent Week With Ada Cousin
Ellen McVay of Ada visited her cousin Elsie Willoughby in this community and spent most of the prior week there during a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen McVay
Ada
Elsie Willoughby
Storks’ Nests On German Steeples Weigh Heavy
The reader clarifies a common belief about German storks. The nests can weigh five to six hundred pounds, not the birds themselves. The note ends with relief from the writer about the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ada and Monte Bell Hint Sparks Home Sickness
The line hints at Ada and Monte Bell, suggesting Norvell’s homesickness and a personal connection integral to the scene portrayed in the excerpt.
Double cousins from McDowell families visit for rodeo
Mr and Mrs Vernon Shawn and son Reuben of Wellington Kansas and Mr and Mrs Bill Mayfield of Oklahoma City visited Rutherford and Nelson households for the rodeo. Mrs Shawn is Sybil McDowell and Mrs Mayfield Avis McDowell, former residents and double cousins of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Shawn
Reuben
Wellington
Kansas
Bill Mayfield
Oklahoma City
Rutherford and
Nelson
Shawn
Sybil McDowell
Mayfield
Avis McDowell
Invasion of Okies Echoes Around Berkeley Newsroom
Mrs. Mel Rodgers writes to her father E C Cavener about cool Berkeley breezes and an expected Okie invasion if conditions fail to cool. Several locals visit Byars Lake, restock efforts draw 5 000 to 7 000 spectators, and many guests travel from Oklahoma Texas and Konawa to visit. The piece notes weekend gatherings, travel between Lubbock Camp Chaffee and Oklahoma City, plus ties to the Scoggin and Underhill families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Rodgers
E. C. Cavener
Berkeley
California
Old Settlers Reunion Draws Andersons To Redden OK
Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson attended an Old Settlers reunion at Redden Oklahoma on Sunday. They saw people they had not seen in nearly thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impson Anderson
Old Settlers
Redden
Oklahoma
Visit Attendees at Log Wood Home Family Gathering
Sunday visitors included Eston Skinner and family, W. O. Skinner of Phoenix, Arthur Jones and Bob of Stratford, Charlene Terry of Ada, Arlis Priest and daughter of Holdenville, Alvis McAffery family of Sulphur, Garland Buckelew and son of Ada, Everett Pannell and son, and Charles Wood. Skinners departed for Arizona Monday. Eston brought two large watermelons. Children initially mocked yellow flesh, then asked to take some home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Log Wood
Eston Skinner
W. O. Skinner
Phoenix
Arizona
Arthur Jones
Bob
Stratford
Charlene Terry
Ada
Arlis Priest
Holdenville
Alvis McAffery
Garland Buckelew
Everett Pannell
Charles Wood
Eston
Rutherford Visit Reported This Sunday Afternoon
Mrs A R Rutherford and Mrs Jim Rutherford visited Mrs J D Casper Sunday afternoon keeping social ties and family connections in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Rutherford
Jim Rutherford
J. D. Casper
Passmore Family Visit for Birthdays in Wanesuas
Mr and Mrs Joe Passmore and their boys spent Sunday in Wanesuas to celebrate Myrtles mother’s birthday and Joe’s father’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Passmore
Wanesuas
Weekend Visit of Bart Lesville’s Daughters
Two small daughters of Bart Lesville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Underhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
J. D. Underhill
Mrs Alliene Anderson Visits Mrs Ethel Keef
Mrs Alliene Anderson spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Ethel Keef. Billy has taken a position in Kansas in a chain grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliene Anderson
Ethel Keef
Billy
Kansas
Howerton Family Weekend Visit Spent in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Tommy Howerton and their two sons from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Howerton's parents, Mr and Mrs W M Farmer, in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Howerton
Hitchhiker Flouts Flag With Sarong Route Reversed
A hitchhiker on Highway 13 wore an American flag as a sarong and sought rides both west and east with no success. When a spotlight lit him, he fled, carrying Old Glory under his arm, dubbed a patriotic cuss by the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 13
Rutherford family moves in from Ada to new home
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rutherford relocate from Ada and occupy the house vacated by Aubrey Rutherford and his wife who moved to Ada Glad to have you Jim and Nancy Belle in the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Rutherford
Ada
Aubrey Rutherford
Jim
Nancy Belle
Megee House Welcomes Family Visitors This Week
J. J. Megee hosts his sister Mrs. Bell Messick and his niece and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mooney from Mountain Home Arkansas visiting at the Megee home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Megee
Bell Messick
Mrs
Henry Mooney
Mountain Home
Arkansas
Megee
Hospital Report Notes a Child Fall and Leon's Reaction
A child fell from a bed and hit the bed frame while Leon rushed to help. The doctor says there is no cause for alarm, but the incident prompted concern and a swift response from Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Baby-Sitting Scare Involving Six-Week-Old Coley Baby
Elizabeth Joan Coley six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Coley caused a scare Sunday when a baby-sitting incident led to concerns about the infant’s welfare. Authorities were notified and details remained limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Joan Coley
Leon Coley
Wrights Attend Birthday Dinner for Ida M Jones
Mr and Mrs George Wright attended a birthday dinner for his aunt Ida M Jones on August 10. It was her 88th birthday. The celebration was at the home of Mrs Rosa Thompson in Hart with Bert Wright Stratford and family Charley Wright and family Harold Wright and family Sulphur Ruth Cook and Lula Andrews present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wright
Ida M. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Rosa Thompson
Hart
Bert Wright
Stratford
Jones
Charley Wright
Harold Wright
Ruth Cook
Lula Andrews
Oklahoma City visitors spend weekend with George Wright family
Vida Wright Erma Lou Casher man and Mr and Mrs C W Casey of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with the George Wright family, sharing time and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida Wright
Erma Lou Casherman
Mrs. C. W. Casey
Oklahoma City
George Wright Family
Family Reunion for Sharber Family in Konawa Park
About 80 relatives gathered at Konawa City park for a Sharber family reunion. Attendees included Mrs. A. F. Sharber Mrs. Lucy Taylor and Lonnie Baker among Konawans present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharber
Konawa
Konawans
A. F. Sharber
Lucy Taylor
Lonnie Baker
Nest egg hatches in Mrs Wade's chicken coop
Mrs C P Wade, famed for egg raising, checked her nest and found a live chick peeping from a nest egg used for a hen's nest. The discovery occurred while collecting eggs, turning a routine task into an unusual moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Wade
Rodeo Breakfast With Out-of-Town Visitors entertains Lea's Park crowd
Mrs. Cole Underhill hosted an eight o'clock breakfast Friday for many young guests, mostly visitors for the rodeo. After breakfast they rode to Ada to exercise horses then returned to Lea's park for a swim and later lunch at the Truitt ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Underhill
Ada
Lea’s Park
Truitt Ranch
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Trader Mills
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J. D. Nelson
Monte Bell
Norvell
Odus McGalliard
Jackie Sue
Ted Rutherford
Byars Lake
Betty Heaps
Thelma Ruth Tucker
Camp Chaffee
Norvell Williams
Lubbock
Tex
Good Old Town
C. V. Woolbright
Mr. and
D. C. Thompson
ADA Iron and Metal CO
National First
Adams Lumber & Supply CO
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Harvey Shipman
Mattress & Bug Shop
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