Liquor Laden Car Seized In Pontotoc County Raid
Sheriff Ray Goodwin reports confiscation of 404 bottles of assorted liquor from a car at 110 East Second. The 1949 Henry J Kaiser belonging to Jimmy Sellers, reportedly abandoned by a driver fleeing officers. Charges against Ray Loyd Benton are pending in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ray Win
East Second
Goodwin
Henry J. Kaiser
Jimmy Sellers
California
Ada
North Broadway Avenue
Ray Loyd Benton
Red Cross U.S. flood appeal mobilizes aid nationwide
The American Red Cross urges all chapters to join a national drive for disaster relief for seven northeastern states hit by floods. Local offices report 107 shelters housing 12,000 homeless with clothing and meals, while 260 workers survey needs along with 400 volunteer nurses and 150 volunteer doctors. Funds are estimated at 5 million dollars. donations may be mailed to 210 South Broadway Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
South Broadway
Ada
Quilting Bee Attended by Local Ladies
Lovelady news notes a quilting bee Thursday with attendees Ruby Deaton Virginia Jared Lavona Deaion Ethel Jones Pauline Young Bertha Sanders Pat Taylor Bettie Parks Nora Ross Maw Deaton Patsy and Mary Joe Deaton. Anyone interested in learning to quilt is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Deaton
Virginia Jared
Lavona Deaion
Ethel Jones
Pauline Young
Bertha Sanders
Pat Taylor
Bettie Parks
Nora Ross
Maw Deaton
Patsy
Mary Joe Deaton
Birthday celebration for Mrs Julius Jared at Deaton home
Patsy Denton celebrated her birthday last Thursday evening at her daughter Mrs T O Deaton's home with cake and ice cream. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Jared Ronny and Mr and Mrs Odell Deaton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Jared
T. O. Deaton
Washington State
Frank Jared
Ronny
Odell Deaton
Cordell Lee Welcomes Baby Girl Born Wednesday Night
Mr and Mrs Cordell Lee announce the birth of their daughter on Wednesday night. Both mother and baby are reported doing well and Mrs Lee is back home. Sister Wanda will stay with them for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cordell Lee
Mrs. Lee
Wanda
Mrs. John Sanders Hosts Visiting Relatives
Mrs. John Sanders welcomed relatives on Thursday including Mrs. Lora Jones and her Mountain View daughter in law Mrs. Neva Joe Sanders and Randy Sanders of Altus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanders
Lora Jones
Mountain View
Neva Joe Sanders
Randy
Altus
Visitors in the Joe Parks Home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ray Parks and Mrs Parks mother and Mr and Mrs James Taylor and Michael were visitors in the Joe Parks home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Parks
Mrs. Parks
James Taylor
Michael
Joe Parks
Ada Woman Visits Son and Wife on Wednesday Night
Mrs Mittie Deaton of Ada spent Wednesday night with her son Dude Deaton and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittie Deaton
Ada
Dude Deaton
Mrs. Deaton
Pat Taylor Spends Day with Martha Fields
Pat Taylor spent Wednesday with Martha Fields while Bettie Taylor went to the beauty shop for a permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Taylor
Martha Fields
Bettie
Sulphur Visitors Extend Stay With Bob Ross Family
Mrs. Baker and James and Anit ta of Sulphur visited in the Bob Ross home Monday afternoon. Ann Ross, who had been spending two weeks with them, came to stay with the Rosses for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Baker
James
Anitta
Bob Ross
Ann Ross
Rosses
Anitta Deaton Seen Horseback Riding Wednesday
Anitta Deaton was observed horseback riding on Wednesday, with onlookers noting her calm pace and nearby handlers ensuring supervision during the ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anitta Deaton
Birth of a son delights Mr and Mrs Ross and Boudreaux
Mr and Mrs 8o0b Ross and Francis Boudreaux visited the John Mann home Saturday afternoon to meet their son born Monday August 15. Both mother and child are reported fine and John says he would not take a gold mine for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Francis Boudreaux
John Mann
John
Watermelon Feast at Bible Baptist Ada
Man Deaton hosted a Monday night watermelon feast with adults from the Bible Baptist Church of Ada. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and fellowship in a community gathering at the Ada venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Deaton
Bible Baptist Church of
Ada
Davis Family Visit Clips From Emitt Weekend
Mrs A O Davis spends a few days this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Taylor of Emitt. Mrs W M Ross and Nora and Wanda Parks visited Grandmother Davis Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A. O. Davis
Mrs. Taylor of
Emitt
Mrs. W. M. Ross
Nora
Wanda Parks
Grandmother Davis
East Central State College Morning Mist
Early morning at East Central State College reveals a humid campus. Mist forms a veil on college hill as dawn lights and outlines each building in bright splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central State College
College Hill
Armed robbery and kidnapping shock city during morning hours
A daring armed robbery at General Acceptance Co. netted $165 with two employees bound. A later confession led police to a young suspect. another man in his early 20s forced George Loftin to drive him toward Oklahoma City and robbed Loftin en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Acceptance Co
Tother
George Loftin
Oklahoma City
Loftin
Cost of living complaints call for counseling not raises
The passage argues much discontent over living costs should prompt guidance over higher wages. It recalls a homey caution that money does not grow on sprees, suggesting prudence and temperance in spending.
Mr and Mrs Joe Parks Visit James Taylor Home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parks and Wanda visited the home of James Taylor on Sunday afternoon.
Delegation Pleased As Gary Orders Boggy Creek Action
Pontotoc County citizens met with Governor Raymond Gary to press action on Boggy Creek pollution in the Clear Boggy watershed. Coal and Atoka counties joined the briefing over salt water pollution from Fitts Field, as residents urged oil firms to withhold surface salt water until proper disposal is possible and pits be built away from fresh water supplies. The delegation discussed circulating a area petition and said they were not alone in their concerns. Present from Pontotoc were L. B. Alexander Harden City Albert Mike Wilson and Walter Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Raymond Gary
Coal
Atoka Counties
Fitts Field
Corporation Commission
L. B. Alexander
Harden City
Alexander
Alibert
Mike Wilson
Walter Woolley
Simmering Point in Cooking
The text explains how to keep a stew on a stove at a simmer by ensuring the surface barely ripples. Simmering means cooking just below the boiling point to maintain gentle heat.
Density comparison of ices and water noted
The note states a substance is 19.3 times as heavy as water. This ratio implies a dense material with a high specific gravity compared to liquid water, suggesting significant mass per unit volume in context.
Mental attitudes of the criminal mind explored in Ada column
Psychologists explore the criminal mind with Ada as context noting that normal people may violate the code of society under pressure. The writer warns against compassion for criminals and highlights rising personal debt and inflation as wider social worries affecting families and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Tarn
County Schools Ring In After Months Of Silence
Bells ring across county schools as students return to buildings after months of quiet. The sight of children in classrooms symbolizes a revival of western culture and community life.
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads
A want ad note highlights better value from invested sums in Ada city listings. It emphasizes higher yields for readers placing long term commitments and outlines potential benefits in local classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Roff Man Dies From Midnight Motorcycle Crash
James Sidney Wilkerson 20, of Roff died from head injuries after a motorcycle skid seven miles north of Sulphur on SH 18. The crash occurred shortly after midnight as the bike left the pavement edge and slid 170 feet. Wilkerson never regained consciousness following skull fracture and facial injuries. He died at 12:15 p.m. after being treated at DeLay Hospital and Valley View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sidney Wilkerson
Roff
Mrs. C. S. Wilkerson
Highery
Sulphur
SH 18
L. G. Ellyson
Wilkerson
Valley View
Teen treated after head injuries from bar fight
James Pettigrew a 17 year old was treated at Valley View Hospital around midnight Sunday for head and facial lacerations after a fight at Joe's Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pettigrew
Valley View Hospital
Joe's
Lula visits in Duncan from Sable Hardin family
Mr and Mrs Sable Hardin and their daughter from Duncan visited her parents Mr and Mrs Buck Sweat on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sable Hardin
Duncan
Buck Sweat
Mrs Oma Hokett Leaves California Visit For Home
Mrs Oma Hokett of Marysville California left for home Thursday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H G Gore and her sister Mrs D R Clifford during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Hokett
Marysville
Calif
H. G. Gore
D. R. Clifford
Dinner in Tupelo with Gore and Hokett
Mrs. Laura Cross of Tupelo shared a dinner with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Gore and Oma Hokett on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Cross
Tupelo
H. G. Gore
Oma Hokett
Ada couple visits relatives on Thursday evening
Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford and his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brooks
Ada
D. R. Clifford
Walter Brooks
Brooks Family Visit From Durant
Mr and Mrs Wayne Brooks and their sons of Durant visited his parents Mr and Mrs David Brooks on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brooks
Durant
David Brooks
Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross Visit Sister in Centraloma
Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross of Centraloma visited his sister Mrs H G Gore and Mr Gore Wednesday night in a family gathering marked by kinship and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Cross
Centraloma
H. G. Gore
Mr. Gore
Sweats and Treas Family Gather for Sunday Dinner
Dean Sweat of Oklahoma City visits grandparents and several related families including Buck Sweat Chester Treas Jackie Joan Gene Treas Sandra Brenda Jake Treas and John Clifford. Ahloso hosts J C Treas clan for Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs J C Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Sweat
Oklahoma City
Mrs
Buck Sweat
Chester Treas
Jackie
Joan
Gene Treas
Sandra
Brenda
Jake Treas
John Clifford
J. C. Treas
Ahloso
Centrahoma Visitor Calls On Gore Family
Lee Cross of Centrahoma visited his sister Mrs. H. G. Gore and Mr. Gore and his niece Mrs. Oma Hokett on Thursday.
New Principal and Family Move to Town
Mr and Mrs Wayne Craig and children left for their new home in New Mexico Friday. Mr Craig was principal of Lula High School. We welcome our new principal and his family Mr and Mrs Harrison Cope and children who moved into our community Saturday. Mr Cope taught in Olney public school last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Craig
New Mexico
Craig
Lula High School
Harrison Cope
Cope
Olney
Illness Improves for Knox Lee Sweat in Ada Hospital
Knox Lee Sweat remains hospitalized at Valley View in Ada but shows improvement after illness. Clyde Wofford Jr., age 25 days, died at home at 6 am Wednesday. Graveside services were held at Allen Cemetery. Survived by parents, a brother Jackie Lee, and grandparents Buck Sweat and Fred Wofford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Lee Sweat
Valley View Hospital
Ada
Clyde Wofford Jr
Clyde Wofford
Allen Cemetery
Jackie Lee
Buck Sweat
Fred Wofford
Crosses Visit Gore Siblings After Cen trahoma Weekend
Mr and Mrs Lee Cross of Cen trahoma visited his sister Mrs H G Gore and Mr Gore Sunday night.
Tupelo Visit Between Mrs Charley Mrs Goff and Doli Sims
Mrs Zula Charley and Mrs Addie Goff of Tupelo visited Mrs Doli Sims and Joyce Snow on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zula Charley
Addie Goff
Tupelo
Doli Sims
Joyce Snow
Two Men Charged With Bogus Checking in County Court
O. J. Bandy faces charges after allegedly passing a worthless $5.52 grocery check on August 18 drawn on the Oklahoma State Bank Ada. Walter T. Barrick is accused of issuing a $20 check on August 22 for $11.18 cash and $8.82 in goods from Dillon's department store, drawn on the First National Bank of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Bandy
L. C. Cowen
South Ash
Oklahoma State Bank
Walter T. Barrick
Frank M. Dillen
Dillon’s
Barrick
Dillon
First National Bank of
Ada
Pontotoc County Faces Highway Funding Clash Over U.S. Routes
Mississippi lawmakers warn that a new four year highway plan could sideline Pontotoc County by depriving it of federal highway funds. Senator Glen Collins cites lack of U S designations here and urges by pass routes for Ada while pushing for by passes and emphasis on highways 99 and 3. Construction is ongoing on several state routes as funds lean toward U S 66 improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Collins
Gary
U. S
Pontotoc County
Collins
Mississippi
Mississippi Avenue
Sixth Street
Twenty-second Street
Federal Roads Bureau
U. S. 66 West
U. S. 66
State of
Oklahoma
Pototoc County
Ada
Pollution Charges Filed on Oil Firm
Two pollution charges were filed in county court against Patsy Oil Company. The first accuses dumping waste water into a dry wash feeding Clear Boggy from Section 20 Township 2 North Range 6 East. The second alleges salt water and oil entered a dry wash flowing into Clear Boggy at the Madard and West lease, Section 21 Township 2 North Range 6 East. Bruce Oakley, state game ranger, signed both complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Oil Company
Madard and West
Bruce Oakley
Car Chase Ends With Creek Crash Injures Six Teens
Six teens fled Ada Police at 2:30 am driving west on Main Street at about 70 mph. The car crashed through a small bridge into a dry creek bed twelve feet deep near the Y of highways 19 and 13. Two youths Hazel Lyda 17 and Glen Ray Wilson 16 remain hospitalized with a punctured lung and concussion respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Hazel Lyda
Glen Ray Wilson
Wilson
Billy Price
Kenneth Faulkenberry
Not Guilty Plea in Ada Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Case
Robert Floyd Ellis also known as George Tiner pleaded not guilty to kidnapping for extortion and armed robbery at arraignment before Peace Justice Wilbur P. Lee. Held without bond, preliminary hearing set for September 2 for kidnapping and September 6 for robbery. The suspect, 24, was captured in a downtown Oklahoma City hotel after a four hour surveillance and returned to Ada. His 15 year old half brother Jerry Tiner was arrested after the 8 am loan company holdup. A .38 pistol and a trench coat were found, and authorities noted large penalties for both charges. Jerry Tiner and Ellis were said to planned to go to California. Ellis had $53.43 at arrest. Jerry Tiner is under juvenile jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Floyd Ellis
George Tiner
Wilbur P. Lee
Lee
Oklahoma City
Ada
Ray Goodwin
Goodwin
General Acceptance Finance Company
Ellis
Tiner
Chino
California
Loftin
McKenzie Transport Company, Inc
Stin
Skirvin Hotel
Oklahoma
George Loftin
Skirvin
Oshiea Daniels
Loan Company
Jack Ryan
Daniels
Ryan
Jerry Tiner
Barney Ward
Ward
Gaar Corner News From Ada and Surrounding Areas
Larry Murphy of Ada visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ted Cox on Monday. Claud Horsley and granddaughter Cheryl Melton went to Lindsay to see Mr and Mrs Paul Cameron and Claude. Amos Roberts and children of Ada spent Tuesday night with the Penningtons. Church of Christ services were led by Rev Arnery of Oklahoma City with Ada attendees Claud Tiner and Arnery family. They tried out their new pickup. Claud Horsley attended horse races south of Sulphur. Claude Lee of Lindsay spent the weekend with the Meltons and Cheryl and Claud Horsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Murphy
Ada
Ted Cox
Claud Horsley
Cheryl Melton
Paul Cameron
Claude
Lindsay Friday
Church of Christ
Claud Tiner
Arnery
Oklahoma City
Claude Lee
Lindsay
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Supper Guests of Mr and Mrs Pennington Honor Ada Visitors
Supper guests Sunday night included Coleman Pennington Nelda Sue and Roy of Ada and D N Pennington and Harrell Gene with Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Pennington
Coleman Pennington
Nelda Sue
Roy
Ada
D. N. Pennington
Harrell Gene
Bray Family Visits Pennington Home
Mr and Mrs Edd Bray and sons of Pecan Grove visited in the D N Pennington home Friday Visiting with Mr and Mrs Odis Hicks and family Monday night nington and family of Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Harrell Gene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Bray
Odis Hicks
Coleman Pennington
Ada
Neville Pennington
Harrell Gene
Tulsa and Oklahoma City visitors stop by local households
Mr. and Mrs. L A Beddoe of Tulsa visited Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. C E Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mitchell and family of Oklahoma City spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank James. Garrett Smith of St. Louis called on Claude Horsley Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Beddoe
Tulsa
C. E. Foster
Harvey Mitchell
Oklahoma City
Frank James
Garrett Smith
St. Louis
Claude Horsley
Family visitors call on Chickasha relation
Mr and Mrs Frank James and Mr and Mrs Dale Jones and Pat sy visited Mr and Mrs Short Hightower in Chickasha Friday. Mrs Hightower is a brother of Mrs James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Dale Jones
Patsy
Mrs
Short Hightower
Chickasha
Mrs. Hightower
James
Oklahoma City Visitors Add to Local News
Charlotte and Joleta Jones of Oklahoma City visited their brother Dale Jones and family while attending school here this term. Mr and Mrs J C James and daughters Norma and Mary visited Harvey Mitchells in Oklahoma City. Della James visited Olen James and Raymond Earl in Norman. Neville Penningtons bought a new pickup. Ted Coxs added a room and a roof to their house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte and
Joleta Jones
Oklahoma City
Dale Jones
J. C. James
Norma and
Mary
Harvey Mitchell
Della James
Olen James
Raymond Earl
Norman
Neville Penningtons
Ted Cox
Claud Horsley Attends Indian Exposition in Anadarko
Claud Horsley attended the Indian Exposition in Anadarko on Saturday with events continuing Saturday night. He joined attendees from nearby communities to view displays and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Horsley
Anadarko
Pennington Couple Makes Sun Visit to Edd Bray Home
Mr and Mrs D N Pennington called at the Edd Bray residence on Sunday. The note records a social visit with no other details available.
Muncys Visit In Atoka As Stevens’ Son Recovers
Mr and Mrs S H Muncy visited Mr and Mrs Offie Muncy in Atoka last Sunday. Mr and Mrs CD Stevens son OL Stevens of Wynnewood is convalescing from an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Muncy
Mrs
Offie Muncy
Atoka
Whisky Car Vanishes After Sheriff Seizure in Ada
County officials removed 404 bottles of liquor from a 1949 Henry J Kaiser parked at 110 East Second and left the car in the driveway. With no driver found and the owners away on vacation, the vehicle could not be impounded. Officers report 150 pints 200 half pints and 54 fifths seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second
Ray Goodwin
Henry J. Kaiser
Jimmie Sellers
Ada
California
Goodwin
VA Transfer Delayed Amid Congressional Probe
The transfer of most work from the Oklahoma City VA office to Muskogee is postponed while Congress investigates the action. The move was to finish by Sept. 10, two days before House Veterans Affairs Committee members would inspect the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
The
Veterans Administration
Muskogee
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Horace Mann School Enrollment Set for Friday
Horace Mann School of East Central State College will enroll students Friday August 26. Pupils in grades one through eight attend between 8 30 and 12 o’clock in their rooms while high school freshmen through seniors enroll by grade level in the morning. Classes begin Monday August 29 with a full six hour day from 8 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann School
East Central State College
Puipls
Horace Mann
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Loman
John Collier
Ernest Miers
George Sparkman
Lewis Kroth
Lovelady News
By Nora Ross
Patsy Denton
Wonda Parks
By Buzzy Bonehouse
James S. Wilkerson
Lula
Helen Clifford
Lee Cross
Centrahoma
Allen
Francis
Vanoss
Willa Dean Thomas
Emerson Billey
Ada Police Department
Sters
Sears
Bray
H. T. Gay
Mrs. Dale Melton
Amos Roberts
Edd Bray Home
ADA Mattress Factory
W. Walker
Cabela
ADA Iron & Metal Company
N. Broadway
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