Fairchild Dies at 47 in Roff After Heart Attack
L E Fairchild longtime Roff merchant and civic leader died at home Sunday from a heart attack aged 47. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm Dunn Funeral Chapel Sulphur with burial in Ada Rosedale cemetery. Survived by wife Margaret Crumsey Fairchild sons Jim and Phillip Dale brother and Hazel Bullock Fairchild sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
L. E
Fairchild
Lsted
Dunn Funeral
Sulphur
Rosedale Cemetery
Ada
First Methodist
Lee Fairchild
Rofs
Dale
Margaret Crumsey
Jim
Phillip
Hazel Bullock Fairchild
Dallas
Texas
Meningitis Fatal for Son of Midland Couple
Cliff Conklin three and one half year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Conklin Midland Texas died from spinal meningitis early Saturday. Mrs Conklin and daughter Buff and Cliff were quarantined in one hospital room. Mrs Conklin and Buff show improvement while another son Steve five years old remains ill but not confirmed meningitis. The family had recently been to Corpus Christi and another Midland case had been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Conklin
Joe Conklin
Midland
Texas
Conklin
Buff
Cliff
Corpus Christi
Health Roundup Reports Mixed News On Local Residents
Mrs. Sam Durham, ill for two weeks, is reported somewhat improved while Stanley Lunsford's condition remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Durham
Stanley Lunsford
Fairchild Family Ties Noted in Arkansas Visit
Bill Fairchild of Arkansas visited last week with his brother J. W. Fairchild and nephews L. E. and Dale Fairchild, highlighting a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Fairchild
Arkansas
J. W. Fairchild
L. E. and
Dale Fairchild
Mrs Owen Crawford Visits Family in Oklahoma
Mrs. Owen Crawford and her daughter Becky of Cushing spent several days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hackworth and sisters Mrs. Frank Hill and Mrs. Troy Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Crawford
Becky, Cushing
J. L. Hackworth
Frank Hill
Troy Williams
Dallas man visits uncle and relatives in town
Stanley Bullock of Dallas Texas has been visiting his uncle L. E. Fairchild and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fairchild during a recent stay in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Bullock
Dallas
Texas
L. E. Fairchild
Mrs
Dale Fairchild
Mrs Tingles Visit Duncan Couple Saturday Night
Mrs. Tom Tingle and Mrs. Charles Tingle spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kranning of Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tingle
Charles Tingle
Calvin Kranning
Duncan
Ralph Burleson Improves at Sulphur Veterans Hospital
Ralph Burleson remains a patient at the veterans hospital in Sulphur and is reported to be somewhat improved since admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Burleson
Veterans Hospital
Duncan hospital visit by local residents this Sunday
Mr and Mrs Lige Twyman Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson and Mrs Dick Pipes visited Charles Tingle in Lindley Hospital in Duncan on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lige Twyman
Leo Johnson
Dick Pipes
Charles Tingle
Lindley Hospital
Duncan
Hill Couple Vacationing With Both Families
Mr and Mrs Raymond Hill of Okmulgee are spending their vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lawson and Mr and Mrs Frank Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hill
Okmulgee
Henry Lawson
Frank Hill
Local Visits Highlight Arizona and Pontotoc Families
Mr and Mrs Eulas Allison of Coolidge Arizona visit Mrs Tyree and family in Pontotoc. Mrs Clint Smith and her children spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Welcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulas Allison
Coolidge, Arizona
John Tyree
Mrs
Joyce Tyree
Clint Smith
Pontotoc
Earl Welcher
Reynolds and Mollie Johnston kinship linked in Oklahoma City visit
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Reynolds of Oklahoma City visited Sunday with Mrs. Mollie Johnston and Lenora. Reynolds works for the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company at Oklahoma City offices and was a fellow worker of the late Edd Johnston, husband of Mollie Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Reynolds
Oklahoma City
Mollie Johnston
Lenora
Reynolds
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Edd Johnston
Burleson Family Visit to Sulphur Veterans Hospital
Mr and Mrs D A Burleson of Atoka visited Sunday with Mrs Ralph Burleson. The three drove to Sulphur to visit Ralph Burleson at the veterans hospital in Sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Burleson
Atoka
Ralph Burleson
Sulphur
Veterans Hospital
Etchieson Brothers Spent Week in Tulsa
Edd Etchieson is visiting Tulsa this week with his brother Jim Etchieson and Mrs. Etchie son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Etchieson
Tulsa
Jim Etchieson
Mrs. Etchieson
Sulphur and Alabama visitors share Sunday afternoon
Mr and Mrs Junior Clary and Junie with Mrs Maggie Clary of Sulphur guest Mrs Sue Lacy of Geneva Alabama visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Leonard Etchieson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Clary
Junie
Maggie Clary
Sue Lacy
Geneva
Ala
Leonard Etchieson
Maxwell couple recalls pioneer life in a small town
Mack and Mrs Fleming recount arriving in Maxwell after statehood, building a one room home, five children, and long stable life. He recalls driving, a near accident, and turning down Houston money. They treasure a porch swing and see old neighbors moved or buried nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Maxwell
Mack Fleming
Fleming
Mack
Holdenville
Houston
Ada
Mrs. Fleming
Quick Orange Gelatin Salad for Kids
A simple orange gelatin dish folded with finely grated carrots. Serve atop shredded lettuce with a mild salad dressing for a light, kid friendly side.
Two Jailed After Plea On Fighting
William Bill Green pleaded guilty to fighting at arraignment before C W Floyd peace justice and was committed to county jail for a $10 fine and costs. He also faces drunken driving charges in county court. Jessie Wilmoth pleaded guilty and was jailed for $27.50 fine and costs. Green claimed Wilmoth had the edge in the fight using a chain as a flail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Bill’ Green
C. W. Floyd
Green
Jessie Wilmoth
Wilmoth
Norwegian sisters report strange visitor from craft
Two sisters in Nord lands Folkeblad recount encountering a dark man with long hair who appeared friendly and tried to communicate by drawing circles and celestial images. He guided them to a two saucer shaped craft about 15 feet wide, which rose, spun, and vanished at high speed. The editor links the tale to heat from the Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Wilson Homecoming to Highlight Local Residents and Events
Solomon announces a Wilson community Homecoming with awards for the largest family present the longest resident and the farthest traveler. Oakman’s Young People’s League will perform the play He Came Seeking, third in the state league meet. A basket lunch at noon features singing and activities led by Solomon. committee members include Mrs. Annie Dunn Mrs. Eva Stone and Mrs. Bernice Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Oakman
Young Peoples League
Solomon
Annie Dunn
Eva Stone
Bernice Morrison
Pontotoc County Fair Sees Strong Division Entries
Martha Mote Pontotoc County home demonstration agent reports Thursday that a large number of entries is expected in each women s division thanks to active community home demonstration clubs across Pontotoc County. Readers are urged to visit the agent s office to pick up a fair booklet detailing divisions including fruit, pickle and relish, and preserv es.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Home Demonstration
Martha Mote
Pontotoc County
Goure Cleared of Larceny Charge in Preliminary Hearing
Jerry Goure was cleared of larceny charges on an automobile during a preliminary hearing in the peace justice court of C. W. Floyd. The charges, filed August 13, arose from a complaint by Elmer West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Goure
Peace Justice Court
C. W. Floyd
Goure
Elmer West
State agencies plan studies to boost local employment
The department will send experts into the state to study unemployment and partner with local groups to spark projects. An expanded public roads program could create more jobs but would need state and local funding. A separate note mentions Arkansas facing cotton picker demand as another relief option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Vandivier
Pontotoc County Free Fair Sets Entry Rules and Goals
Pontotoc County officials announce no admission fees for the Pontotoc County Free Fair with entries due by 10 p.m and stationery until 3 p.m. Saturday September 18. The fair, funded by taxation, aims to boost farm and home conditions and encourages 4 H divisions for youth. Participants are urged to read the rules in the fair booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bryant
Francis
B. D. Denton
Ada
Bill Bevers
Grady Miller
Allen
Obra Young
Fitzhugh
H. G. Gore
Lula
G. M. Pitt
Vaness
Pontotoc County
Galey Students and Ada Cementers Hold Six Inning Charity Match
Galey Students seven cementers and Ada Cementers played a well matched six inning game. Dusty Rhodes the Ada pitcher and guitarist led songs as the group sang popular tunes and western ballads. Players listed include Jack Densmore Jim Sanford Walt Massefski Jake Desousa Darrel Newhouse Fern Smathers and Dusty Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlans
Dusty Rhodes
Ada
Galey
Ada Cementers
Jack Densmore
Jim Sanford
Walt Massefski
Jake Desousa
Darrel Newhouse
Fern Smathers
Checks Ready for July 28 Election Personnel
County Clerk Don Thompson announced that money checks for workers from the July 28 election are prepared and available. The checks were completed Saturday morning, and Thompson will start issuing them Monday morning as he aims to finish the task within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thompson
Thompson
Obituary: L. E. Fairchild dies at 47 in Roff
L. E. Sport Fairchild, 47, died at his home in Roff about 7 p m Sunday. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at Dunn Funeral Chapel Sulphur with burial at Rosedale Cemetery Ada. Survived by wife Margaret, sons Jim and Philip of Roff, brother Dale of Roff, and sister Hazel Bullock Fairchild of Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E
Sport) Fairchild
Roff
Dunn
Rosedale
Ada
Margaret Fairchild
Jim
Philip
Dale
Hazel Bullock Fairchild
Dallas
Tex
Mollie Henderson 66 Dies. Rites Held In Stonewall
Mollie Henderson died at her Stonewall home Saturday at 7 50 p m. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from Stonewall Baptist Church with Rev Meeks, burial at Rosedale cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home. Survived by daughters Minnie Ellison Ada Lora Jones Mountain View Jewel Jones Stonewall Flora Holkum Bristow Opal Jones Santa Rita N M and sons Cleo Stonewall Lee Eunice N M 19 grandchildren four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Henderson
Stonewall
Stonewall Baptist Church
Meeks
Rosedale
Criswell
Minnie Ellison
Ada
Lora Jones
Mountain View
Jewel Jones
Flora Holkum
Bristow
Opal Jones
Santa Rita
N. M
Cleo
Lee
Eunice, N. M
Mrs Melvina Alberson Rites Set At High Hill Church
Mrs Melvina Alberson 61 of 52014 North Johnston died Saturday at 1 p m in a local hospital. Funeral services will be Monday at High Hill Church with Abel Brown in charge and burial in High Hill cemetery. Survived by her husband John Alberson two daughters Mrs Eara Coss and Mrs Ruth Frazier Ada three sons Woodrow Aelipi al and J C Stick Ada two brothers Sam Hawkins Ada two sisters Mrs Caroline Milligan Ada and Mrs Annie Amas McAlester and 12 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina Alberson
North Johnston
High Hill
Abel Brown
Smith Funeral Home
John Alberson
Eara Coss
Ruth Frazier
Ada
Woodrow
Aelipial
J. C. Stick
Sam Hawkins
Caroline Milligan
Annie Amas
McAlester
William Robert George 78 Tupelo death with funeral details
William Robert George 78 of Tupelo died late Tuesday night. Funeral Thursday at 2 at Tupelo School. Rev. Bell will officiate. Burial at Birds Prairie cemetery. Smith Funeral Home handling arrangements. Survived by daughter Mrs Minnie Portsceby of Pemberton Oregon, son Otis of California, sisters Mrs Ollie Hanna Purcell and Mrs Ollie Burns Cheyenne and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. George William Robert
Bob) George
Tupelo
Tupelo School
Bell
Birds Prairie
Smith Funeral Home
Mattie George
Minnie Portsceby
Pemberton
Ore
Otis
California
Ollie Hanna
Purcell
Ollie Burns
Cheyenne
Woodworth
Ora Odom
Erdmann and Jones Join in Marriage in Allen
Kenneth Karl Erdmann aged 21 from Mc Alester wed Carolyn Jones aged 27 of Allen in a quiet ceremony. The couple announced plans to reside in Allen and begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Karl Erdmann
McAlester
Carolyn Jones
Allen
Allen News Bill Epperly joins U S Army at Fort Bliss
Allen News Bill Epperly has entered the U S Army and is now stationed at Fort Bliss Texas. Mr and Mrs W A Bryant were guests of the latter s parents in Holdenville Sunday. Elvin Best began a two weeks singing school at Konawa Monday night. Mr and Mrs R D Taylor Holdenville were guests of Mr and Mrs H D Harbeson Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Junior) Epperly
U. S. Army
Ft. Bliss, Texas
W. A. Bryant
J. H. Bryant
Holdenville
Elvin Best
Konawa
R. D. Taylor
H. D. Harbeson
Nevada Hawthorne visit ends in Oklahoma City trip
Mrs. Lynn Leong and four daughters with Kay Haliburton visited relatives in Oklahoma City before returning to Hawthorne Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Leong
Kay Haliburton
Oklahoma City
Mrs Guy Carder Returns From Visit To Forest City
Mrs Guy Carder and her two children Guy and Mary Carolyn arrived Tuesday from Forest City Arkansas where they visited her parents and her daughter Betty who will live with her grandparents and attend school this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carder
Guy
Mary Carolyn
Forest City
Ark
Betty
Ada Visitors and Local Guests Share Weekend
Mrs. Ray Cummings and Mrs. L. D. Farrer visited Ada recently. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Lovin Jr. and children from Texas City Texas and Mrs. Jack Lovin from Fairfield California returned home after visiting Mrs. Lola Dell Butler and Benita Beth. L. L. Rollins stayed with his family in Bethany over the weekend. Elvin Best and wife returned from Andrew Texas where he led a two week Bible and singing school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cummings
L. D. Farrer
Jack Lovin Jr
Texas City
Texas
Jack Lovin
Fairfield
Calif
Lola Dell Butler
Benita Beth
L. L. Rollins
Bethany
Elvin Best
Andrew
Baird Family Guests from Greensburg Visit Stephens Family
Mr and Mrs Eddie Baird and two sons of Greensburg Ky were recent guests of Mr and Mrs O S Stephens with their daughters. The Bairds also plan to visit relatives in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Baird
Greensberg, Ky
O. S. Stephens
Ada Theater
Family and friends travel note from Baxter Springs and Eureka Springs
George Proser spent the weekend in Baxter Springs with family. Ada visitors included Mrs Elwin Thompson and Mrs Cecil Huckeby. Roy Saffarrans returned from a month in Eureka Springs and Memphis where they stayed with Mrs J K Swoops and family. Mr Swoops underwent major surgery and is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Prowser
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Elwin Thompson
Cecil Huckeby
Roy Saffarrans
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
Memphis
Miller Couple Returns From Temple Visit
Mr and Mrs Grady Miller returned from Temple Texas where they spent days with Grady Miller's mother Mrs Fred Miller who has been in serious condition and is reported to be somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Miller
Temple
Texas
Fred Miller
Local Families Enjoy Weekend Visits Across Towns
Less Mitchell spent the week end in Wilburton with his family. Mrs. Edd Dooley returned from Houston visiting Loy and Dennis Dooley and families. Jake Goble spent the weekend in Wister with kin. Clyde Foster returned to work after time with family in Red oak. Glenda Parker from Tiptons Orphan home visits local Church of Christ members for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Less Mitchell
Wilburton
Edd Dooley
Houston
Texas
Loy and
Dennis
Bill Dooley
Todd Dooley
J. J. Wotan
Mr. Dooley
Iola Dooley
Jake Goble
Wister
Clyde Foster
Redak
Glenda Parker
Tiptons Orphan Home
Church of Christ
Glenda
Suit Filed Over Oil Drilling Damages in Oklahoma
C. E. Gray seeks 800 dollars in damages from Sam Yangling in district court. Gray, resident of Pontotoc County, alleges Yangling, Evansville Illinois, operates oil and gas rights on Gray’s leased land in Township 4 North Range 5 East and has drilled four wells. Claims slush pits tanks and pipelines caused oil and salt water spills, damaging Gray’s property. removal of equipment threatens remedy due to Yangling being a non resident. He sues for 800 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Gray
Sam Yangling
Pontotoc County
Evansville
Ill
Range 5
Gray
Oie
Oklahoma
District Court
Mrs Viola Mowdy Dies at 80 in Coalgate
Coalgate obituary notes Mrs Viola Mowdy age 80 died Saturday after five weeks illness. Services Tuesday at 2 30 PM in First Methodist Church with Rev John Combs. burial in Coalgate cemetery. Survived by eight sons including John Claude Clyde and Coy and three daughters and 22 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Viola Mowdy
John Combs
Coalgate Cemetery
Coffey
Olive Ray
Ruby Ray
Detroit
Michigan
Jo Outher
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Mary Ward
Ada
Dozen Booked by City Police Over Weekend
An even dozen were booked by city police over the weekend. Five arrests were for public drunkenness. two for speeding. one for faulty brakes. one for disturbance. one for misconduct. one for fighting. and one for failure to yield right of way. Fin es totaling 139 dollars were collected.
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Lawton
Thelma
Mercine
Mr. Norman
Mr. Fleming
Nordlands Folkeblad
Arizona
Fer
Sonny
Union Hill Baptist Church
Mrs. Melvina Alberson
Allen News
Ina Wilkins
Washington, D. C
DeLay Hospital
Miss Wilkins
McCalls Chapel
Washington
Kenneth Phillips
Eddy Stephens
Jack Wright
Johnny
David
Soldiers Creek
Kingston
Police Book Dozen
Ada News
Poultrymen
Purina
N. Townsend
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