Griffin Seeks Re-Election as Pontotoc County Sheriff
Burl Griffin incumbent announces bid for a fourth term as Pontotoc County sheriff. He highlights eight years in law enforcement, a 35-year staff experience, and a 24 hour on call office. Griffin pledges a clean campaign, fair enforcement, and ongoing public service with strong ties to local residents and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Griffin
Pontotoc County
Griffin
Charles Bernard
Oklahoma
Robert Sliger
Kenneth Bond
Glen Levin
Don Kaiser
Coy Young
Allen Area
Fittstown
June Brady
McLish School
Oklahoma Sheriff's and Peace Officer’s Association
Disabled American Veterans
The
American Legion
Sheriff’s Office
Haskins Announces Campaign For Pontotoc County Commissioner
Clyde R. Haskins longtime Pontotoc County resident announces bid for County Commissioner District 2 in the Democratic primary on August 27. He highlights lifelong local ties military service World War II and current job with Shawnee Milling Co advocating a fair efficient road program and open county government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Haskins
Pontotoc County
Haskins
South Pacific
Shawnee Milling Co
Mae Hamilton Visited California Couple in Union Hill
Mrs. Mae Hamilton of California visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirkes in Union Hill on Friday, continuing a local social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Hamilton
California
Jim Kirkes
Jones visit Trivett couple Monday
Mr and Mrs J B Jones visited Mr and Mrs Robert Trivett on Monday, sharing greetings and a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Jones
Robert Trivett
Golden Family Visits Across States
Mrs Edna Golden and Mrs Lorena Morgan and Cynthia flew to San Diego to visit Mr and Mrs John Cop page and family and Mr and Mrs Gwen Herrin and family. Mr and Mrs Sonny Golden and Mrs Edna Golden spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs James Morgan and family in Oklahoma City. Mrs Ethelene Golden and children and Mrs Nora Lancaster and children went to Sulphur Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Golden
Lorena Morgan
Cynthia
San Diego
John Coppage
Gwen Herrin
Sonny Golden
James Morgan
Oklahoma City
Ethelene Golden
Nora Lancaster
Local Hosts Welcome Delozier Lancaster Family
Mr and Mrs Bill Delozier and children were supper guests of Mr and Mrs E J Lancaster Monday. Mr and Mrs Harold Long also visited. Teresa Golden spent Sunday night with Ann Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Delozier
E. J. Lancaster
Harold Long
Teresa Golden
Ann Lancaster
Cushman Family Reunion Highlights Ada Kin
A Sunday family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs R E Cushman in Ada brought together Royce Cushman of El Dorado Kansas and multiple Cushman couples and families. Royce also visited as a weekend guest. R E Cushman was admitted to Valley View Hospital Monday and Bobbie Cushman and family visited him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cushman
Royce Cushman
el Dorado
Kan
Bobbie Cushman
Scott Cushman
Pete Cushman
Donnie Cushman
Ada
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Tom Hurley visited the Goodman family and others Saturday while Dr. and Mrs. Garner and children were weekend guests at Texhoma Lodge. The KADA news staff and families joined for boating and swimming with Mrs. Garner noted as a KADA staff member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hurley
Stanley Goodman
Monnie, Jerry and
Stanley Jr
Robert Garner
Steve
Jennifer
Texhoma Lodge
Kada News
Garner
Vanoss I Wins Again As Undefeated Run Extends
Vanoss I baseball remained unbeaten after a Monday night victory at Vanoss. Coach Mr. Anderson leads the squad with players Randy Golden and Steve Garner contributing strongly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss I
Vanoss
Mr. Anderson
Randy Golden
Steve Garner
Bud Roger and Family Near Completion on Allen House
Bud Roger and his family who moved from California to Allen have almost completed the house foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Roger
Allen
California
Kidwell Visitors From Houston Pay Family Call
Mr and Mrs Lou Kidwell of Houston Texas visited his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Leon Kidwell and other relatives recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Kidwell
Houston, Tex
Leon Kidwell
Mrs Norma Jean Call Guests in Oklahoma City
Mrs Norma Jean Call and her son Randolph of Oklahoma City were Sunday visitors of Mrs Tennie Kemp and Mrs Axcie Call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Call
Randolph, Oklahoma City
Tennie Kemp
Axcie Call
Weekend Guests of Mrs. Selma Price
Weekend guests of Mrs. Selma Price were her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. A L Doverspike from Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Price
A. L. Doverspike
Dallas
Fain Family Returns Home After California Visit
Mr and Mrs Glen Fain with Pat Becky Jenny Amy and Bo returned to their home in Petaluma California Sunday after visiting his father Bryce Fain and Mr and Mrs C R Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Fain
Pat
Becky
Jenny
Amy
Petalume
Calif
Bryce Fain
C. R. Cook
Oklahoma guests visit Mrs Shatswell household
Recent visitors include Joe Shatswell and Mr and Mrs Pearl ONeal from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vadie Shatswell
Joe Shatswell
Pearl O’neal
Oklahoma City
Mrs Iracker Returns Home From Valley View Hospital
Mrs Iracker came home Friday following a stay at Valley View Hospital. She was examined and released with instructions to rest and follow up as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iracker
Valley View Hospital
Palmer family returns home to Antioch after visit
Mr and Mrs Johnny Palmer and Johnny Lee and Marsha Ann returned to their home in Antioch California Friday after visiting his grandmother Mrs J W Palmer and Mr and Mrs A B Palmer in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Palmer
Johnny Lee
Marsha Ann
Antioch
Calif
J. W. Palmer
A. B. Palmer
Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Kraettli
Mr and Mrs Wayne Hammonds from Duncan were Saturday visitors to Mr and Mrs H C Kraettli along with their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Kraettli
Wayne Hammonds
Duncan
Mrs Margaret Martin Patient at Valley View Hospital
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs R C Isaacs were Mr and Mrs Glen Fain and children from Paleluma California and Mr and Mrs Corkey Fain and children from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Martin
Valley View Hospital
R. C. Isaacs
Glen Fain
Petaluma
Calif
Corkey Fain
Oklahoma City
Notable visitors at the Cooks household
Mr and Mrs C R Cook hosted his daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs W W Smith of Stigler. Also visiting Saturday were General Davis and Mrs Hettie Davis of Oklahoma City.
Weekend guests of Mrs Grace Walker
Weekend visitors included her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Bill Lankford from Tulsa who had just attended the Hemis Fair in San Antonio Texas Herbert Kaiser of Ada visited on Sunday Kenneth Walker and his wife returned to Fort Worth Texas on Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Walker
Bill Lankford
Tulsa
Lankfords
San Antonio
Tex
Herbert Kaiser
Ada
Kenneth Walker
Fort Worth
Kenneth
Garlen B. Smith Seeks Election As County Clerk
Pontotoc County resident Garlen B. Smith, 51, announced his candidacy for county clerk. He plans to resign from Spann Motor Co. Aug. 1 to devote full time to campaigning and pledges efficient, courteous service. Smith highlights his local ties, church involvement, and recordkeeping focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garlen B. Smith
Smith
USAF
Pontotoc County
Spann Motor Co
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Gideon
Rural Water District No. 4
Stonewall Visit Mentions Mrs Glover and Betty Bell
The note records a trip to Stonewall and mentions visits to Mrs Glover's mother, Mrs Betty Bell, as part of the sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Mrs. Glover
Betty Bell
Mrs Jestes Riess and Evett Family Visit McAlester
Mrs. Bill Jestes Mrs. Bill Riess Shellie Traci and Mrs. W B Evett visited Sunday in McAlester with Mr. and Mrs. Pack Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jestes
Bill Riess
Shellie and
Traci
W. B. Evett
McAlester
Pack Sims
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bryant
Weekend guests included their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohrbaugh and Jim Bruce and Randy from Iowa Park Texas visiting the Bryants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bryant
Bill Rohrbaugh
Jim
Bruce
Randy
Iowa Park
Tex
Good Samaritan paints mother’s house during visit
While visiting his mother, the individual acted as a good Samaritan by painting the exterior of her house, helping with repairs and giving neighbors a visible act of kindness.
Walters Dinner Guest From Bloomington Brother Visits
A Tuesday evening guest at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Walters was W. H. Walters of Bloomington Indiana, the host's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Walters
W. H. Walters
Bloomington
Ind
Weekend gusts of Mrs John Smallfield sweep names
Weekend gusts of Mrs John Smallfield included Mrs Edna Williams and grandson Dexter Williams in Oklahoma City along with Mr and Mrs Grover Marr from Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smallfield
Edna Williams
Dexter Williams
Oklahoma City
Grover Marr
Muskogee
Janda and Han Families Do Business in Sherman
Mr and Mrs Dennis Janda and Doug and Mrs Lois Han transacted business in Sherman Texas Monday and Tuesday. They are vacationing in Clinton and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Janda
Doug
Lois Hancock
Olecia
Sherman
Tex
Clinton
Colorado
Watson Kin Remembrance Ties to Reid Family in Stuttgart
Mrs. Walter Watson visits her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Reid, in Stuttgart Arkansas as part of a family gathering.
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Walter Watson
Mrs
Everett Reid
Stuttgart
Ark
Mrs Palmer and son depart for Antioch California
Mrs. Johnnie Palmer and her son James left Saturday for their home in Antioch California after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Nickell and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Palmer
James
Antioch
Calif
H. C. Nickell
Mrs Isaacs Visits Pri Day at Ada Home
Mrs R C Isaacs visited Pri day in the home of Mrs Carrie Ethredge in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Isaacs
Priday
Carrie Ethredge
Ada
Mrs Esther Royer Admitted to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
Mrs Esther Royer was admitted to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital on Thursday for treatment.
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Esther Royer
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
Visitation notes for Vinson family across states
Mrs. Susie Vinson receives her daughter Mrs. Nora Jenkins in Ventura California. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Davis from Wewoka. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Vinson visit from Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Vinson
Nora Jenkins
Ventura
Calif
W. B. Davis
Wewoka
Charlie Vinson
Duncan
Mackie Johnson and son visit Mosses in Houston
Mackie Johnson and his son Johnny spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs L S Moss in Houston. Mrs Mackie Johnson and Mark Johnson returned home after a two week visit with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackie Johnson and Son
Johnny
Houston
L. S. Moss
Mackie Johnson
Mark
Sunday guests of Mrs Carrie Blevins noted
Sunday guests included Mrs Betty Stewart of McAlester John Fortner of Pauls Valley and Mrs Alice Evans of Ada visiting Mrs Carrie Blevins.
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Carrie Blevins
Betty Stewart
McAlester
John Fortner
Pauls Valley
Alice Evans
Ada
Mrs Nora Douglas Visits Loma Douglas in Duncan
Mrs Nora Douglas accompanied Mrs Loma Douglas to her home in Duncan on Wednesday.
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Nora Douglas
Loma Douglas
Duncan
Mrs Grace Black Visit Noted by Holdenville Couple
Visiting Mrs. Grace Black recently were Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Davis of Holdenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Black
M. D. Davis
Holdenville
Buckners Take Daughter to Greenleaf Lake Youth Camp
The Rev and Mrs George Buckner took their daughter Janelle to Greenleaf Lake near Muskogee for a Church of God Youth Camp on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Buckner
Janelle
Greenleaf Lake
Muskogee
Church of God
Palmer Visitors Bring Allen Couple From Oahu
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Allen of Oahu Hawaii visit Mr. and Mrs. A B Palmer in this brief social item noting a cordial gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Palmer
William H. Allen
Oahu
Hawaii
Allen revival planned by Rev Buckner starts Aug 4
The Rev. George Buckner of the Church of God of Prophecy in Allen announces a revival beginning Sunday August 4 with services at 7 30 each evening. Miss Dean na Jones of Keota will be the featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Isaacs
George Buckner
Church of God of Prophecy
Allen
Deanna Jones
Keota
Local Visitor Notes From Various Oklahoma and California Homes
Social notes reveal travel and family visits across several states. Nolen Caroll of Kansas City visited Palmers. Elsworth Davis and Betty Sells with child, Columus, Kan, stayed Friday. Visiting Mrs. Eubanks were Mr. and Mrs. Davis from Holdenville and others from Lexington and Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolen Caroll
Kansas City, Mo
Palmers
Elsie Eubanks
Elsworth Davis
Holdenville
Betty Sells
Columus
Kan
Local Social Notes Highlight Oklahoma Guests and Family Visits
Mrs. Charlie Walker and family hosted visits with Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jarred Wynnewood Mrs. Orval Spann Melissa and Mrs. Marty Harbert Ada. Mrs. Sue Clark and son Mike of Oklahoma City spent the past week with her parents. Nora Weldon’s nieces Neva Bisesti Okmulgee and Ethel Daugherty Henryetta visited. Delilah Quilst from El Campo Texas was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. H C Nickell. H C Yackum attended with sister and family Bernard Glover and Michelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Walker
Ronnie Jarred
Wynnewood
Orval Spann
Melissa
Marty Harbert
Ada
Sue Clark
Mike
Oklahoma City
Nora Weldon
Neva Bisesti
Okmulgee
Ethel Daugherty
Henryetta
H. C. Nickell
Delilah Quilst
el Campo
Tex
H. C. Yackum
Bernard Glover
Michelle
Cooks as Weekend Guests of Erdmans in McAlester
Mr and Mrs M O Cook were weekend guests of their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Kenneth Erdman in McAlester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Cook
Kenneth Erdman
McAlester
Tour Through Claremore Highlights Local Sights
Claudine Delozier Diana Golden Terry McConnell Leatha McConnell Tifford McConnell and Linda Gardner joined a Claremore sightseeing tour Monday visiting the Oklahoma Military Academy the Wax Museum the largest coin collection and the second largest gun collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmolene Golden
Claudine Delozier
Diana Golden
Terry McConnell
Leatha McConnell
Tifford McConnell
Linda Gardner
Claremore
Oklahoma Military Academy
Wax Museum
Visits With Relatives Highlight Family Ties
A woman visited her mother Mrs Aaron Gray and Mr Gray in Lovelady, then spent Monday in Stonewall with her aunt and uncle Cecil Bullard and family, continuing her familial tours with brother Skip per Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Gray
Revival Closes at Nazarene Church in Oklahoma City
The revival ended Sunday at the Nazarene Church led by evangelist Rev. Emmett Taylor of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nazarene Church
Emmett Aylor
Oklahoma City
Wooley Family Visiting Relatives in Santa Paula
Mr and Mrs Orval Wooley of Santa Paula California visit Mrs Bessie Byrd mother of his wife and Mrs Bertie Lilley aunt of his wife plus the Rev Lilley and other relatives during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Wooley
Santa Paula
Calif
Bessie Byrd
Bertie Lilley
Rev. Lilley
Romine Family Attends Event With Daughters
Mr and Mrs Orval Romine and their daughters attended the fel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Romine
Oakman Night Service Features Rev Romine Speaker
A Saturday night gathering at Oakman featured Rev Romine as the speaker for the service. The event highlighted community worship and a brief address by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowship Ting
Oakman
Romine
Mrs. Ruby Wheat Visits Her Mother and Son
Mrs. Ruby Wheat and her son Tommy Marlow recently visited her mother Mrs. Maggie Sawyers, sharing family time and a brief reunion.
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Ruby Wheat
Tommy Marlow
Maggie Sawyers
Birch Evans Attends Nazarene Church Sunday
Birch Evans of Kingston attended services at the Nazarene Church this Sunday, joining congregants for worship and community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Evans
Kingston
Nazarene
Davis Couples Visit Kin Across States
Mr and Mrs Harve Davis visited friends at Maud on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy C Todd of Pinson Alabama visited cousin and husband Mr and Mrs John W Davis recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Harve Davis
Roy C. Todd
Pinson
Ala
John W. Davis
The Whale Shark Is the World’s Largest Fish
The whale shark holds the title as the largest fish, with lengths that can exceed 45 feet. This gentle giant swims the oceans and feeds on plankton as it reaches impressive size.
Nesbitt Names Deaton Chairman in State Campaign
Charles Nesbitt the democratic candidate for Corporation Commission appoints Austin Deaton of Ada as Pontotoc County campaign chairman. Nesbitt says county organizations will be active in all 77 counties before August 1 and will mount an all out effort from that date to the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nesbitt
Corporation Commission
Austin Deaton
Ada
Pontotoc County
Nesbitt
Buy Sell Trade Rent Classifieds Ad Line
Local classified line advertises buying selling trading and rentals with contact number 332 4433 for news readers.
Weekend Visits Tie Oklahoma City Couples
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Balthrop of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sliger visited Tuesday with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass in Oakman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Balthrop
Oklahoma City
Sam Turner
Sam Sliger
J. R. Pendergrass
Oakman
Brenda Koontz Attends Camp at Muskogee Church
Brenda Koontz is attending the Church of God of Prophecy Camp in Muskogee this week with activities and gatherings planned at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Koontz
Church of God of Prophecy
Muskogee
Local visitors tour Arkansas and Tennessee river trip
Mr and Mrs Guy Chaddick and Mr and Mrs Sid Walton travel companions Fern and Johnny return from a tour through Arkansas and Tennessee. Trey especially enjoyed seeing the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Chaddick
Sid Walton
Fern
Johnny
Arkansas
Tennessee
Trey
Mississippi River
Stonewall Social News Highlights Visits and Travel
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ganus visited Mrs. Mildred Whitaker in Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Callie Garrett spent a week visiting Mrs. Robert Rogers and family Locust Grove. Rogers family and Joe McFarland brought Mrs. Garrett home. Rogers and Jeffery will spend a few days in Stonewall. Capt and Mrs Henry Geisler with Julie Ann and Kristian from Platts burg New York are in Stonewall and Ada visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Ganus
Howard Ganus
Mildred Whitaker
Allen
Valley View Hospital
Callie Garrett
Robert Rogers
Locust Grove
Rogers
Joe McFarland
Mrs. Garrett
Jeffery
Stonewall
Henry Geisler
Julie Ann
Kristian
Plattsburg, N. Y
Ada
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Ron Gilley
Ernest Gilley
Mildred Whitehead
Lexington
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Olympia
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James Pogue
el Segundo
Vesta Stout
Harold Marler
Lela Long
Cass Busby
Busby
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Marie Rayls
Tipton, Ind
Jess Sanders
Jessie Compton
Fritz Johnson
Walter Gowens
John McKay
Elizabeth
Lompoc
Dale Tilley
Charles Mayfield
Tilley
Brenda
Linda Waller
Paul Duncan
Worstell
Gwen Tilley
Billy Waller
Annie Duncan
Sam Golden
Linda
Charles Golden
Frank Crawford
Floy Golden
Kay Golden
Francis
Gene Taylor
Terry
Tony
Homer
Deaton
Dale Carnegie
Kada Radio
Oklahoma Leadership Institute
B. M
Mack” Welch
Oklahoma State Bank
Air Con
Oklahoma State
Credit Life
Miranome State
Federal Deposit
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