Byng schools prep as new year opens with teachers and drivers
Byng is ramping up for school after Labor Day with three new faculty members Mrs Bobby Johns junior high math and science Tommy Stephens junior high social studies and Lloyd Freeman who did practice teaching at Byng. New bus drivers A N Zachary Lloyd Godfrey and Mr Bratcher begin routes Thursday. Former Byng students Kay Farmer and Rev Dalton Young wed at Trinity Baptist Church Saturday in a double ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Bobby Johns
Tommy Stephens
Lloyd Freeman
Johns
West Texas
Stephens
Walters
Freeman
Joyce
A. N. Zachary
Lloyd Godfrey
Bratcher
Trinity Baptist Church
Kay Farmer
Dalton Young
Wilburton
Dalton
East Central College
East Central
Richardson Buick Agency
New Bethel Baptist revival ends with strong attendance
The New Bethel Baptist Church concluded a week of revival meetings led by Rev. Robert Eason. Larry Masters directed songs, and Jerry Don Christian won the prize for bringing the most visitors on Pack the Pew nights, averaging 15 guests per count. Youth Night drew many teens, with 85 expected for Sunday’s morning service. Continuous classes by George Milligan and Mrs. Drexel Sales tied for top attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bethel Baptist Church
Robert Eason
Larry Masters
Latta
Jerry Don Christian
Jerry
George Milligan
Drexel Sales
Southern coastal tour ends with Bahamas trip credits
Mrs. Marvin Stokes and Mrs. Karl Tilley returned Friday from a three week tour of the southern coast and the Bahamas. They credited East Central State College for the trip and four hours of college credit, though they found the Bahamas disappointing and plan a vacation to recuperate from the strenuous schedule. Both teach at Byng, with Stokes in fourth grade and Tilley in third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Stokes
Karl Tilley
U. S
Bahamas
East Central State College
Tilley
Stokes
Byng
Janet Meeks Returns to Albuquerque After Visit
Miss Janet Meeks departs after a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Meeks. She resumes her duties as a speech and English teacher in a high school in Albuquerque New Mexico where she begins her third year in the local school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Meeks
Clyde Meeks
Janet
Albuquerque
N. M
Death of Elizabeth Allen follows string of tragedies
The Bob Allen family mourns Elizabeth Allen a longtime Oklahoma teacher who died August 13 in Afton.Her husband Theodore suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized then released to attend the funeral. Soon after they returned home they learned Elizabeth's elder brother was injured in a car crash on the way to Texas and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Allen
Elizabeth Allen
Allen
Oklahoma
Afton
Okla
Hickory
Theodore Allen
Injured Man Off Critical List After Week’s Rest
The injured man remained in serious condition but was removed from the critical list in the latter part of the week. The Bob Allens, both teachers at Byng, returned to duty Monday morning. Bob's father will stay for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Allens
Byng
Bob
Mrs Milligan Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. George Milligan after church services on Thursday. A large cake with twelve candles surprised her as she joked that twenty eight is her real age. Attendees included the Milligan family and numerous relatives and friends from Pittsburgh and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Milligan
Bill Miller
Rusty and
Shane
Bill Keller
John Hallmark
Arnold Allen
Dean Brown
John Balthrop
Sammie Scates
George Milligan Sr
Pittsburgh
Milligan
George, Tim
Ralph
Paul
Miss Godfrey Visiting Friends in Oklahoma City
Miss Lynda Godfrey spends this week visiting friends and relatives in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Godfrey
Oklahoma City
Mrs Milligan Leaves After 10 Day Visit
Mrs George Milligan Sr leaves after a 10 day visit with her son George Milligan Jr and family. She plans to visit her daughter Mrs Frank Wilcox in New Orleans before returning to Pittsburgh Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Milligan Sr
George Milligan Jr
New Orleans
Frank Wilcox
Pittsburgh
Rev and Mrs Berg Masters Visit Local Baptist Church
Rev and Mrs Berg Masters visited New Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday evening. They were returning from a Colorado vacation to Latta where he serves Morris Memorial Baptist Church. Their son Larry led music for a revival at Byng church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg Masters
New Bethel Baptist Church
Masters
Colorado
Latta
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Larry
Byng Church
Byng prepares for new cafe as Minors move in
The E. C. Minors have moved into a building and are busy stalling fixtures for a forthcoming cafe in Byng. Opening date is not set but expected soon.
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Byng
E. C
Milligan Family Picnicked in Sulphur Park and Visited Relatives
The George Milligan family enjoyed an afternoon picnic in Platt National Park Sulphur last Sunday. They also visited Mrs W C Brown their mother. The Milligan boys Tim Ralph and Paul stayed to visit their grandmother for a few days and will be home Thursday.
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George Milligan
Platt Natonal Park
W. C. Brown
Milligan
Tim
Ralph
Paul
Sexton Family Plans Short Oklahoma City Stay
The J. D. Sexton family is moving to Oklahoma City for a few months before relocating to California. Their daughter Velena has allergies and needs a change in climate for relief.
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J. D. Sexton
Oklahoma City
California
Valena
Henrys Operate Radiator Shop with Brassfield Auto Ada
Jim Henry runs a radiator shop tied to Brassfield Auto Service in Ada. The Henrys recently returned to their Byng home after a year in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Henry
Brassfield Auto Service
Ada
Henrys
Byng
Tex
Barbee Radiator Mfg. CO
Thorins Visit Gentry Home in Denver Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs Jim Thorin have been visiting in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Gentry. The Thorins reside in Denver Cole. She is remembered as the former Miss Bobbie Gentry. Mrs Bill Gentry and sons Christopher and Scott are also visiting in the Gentry home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thorin
Charles Gentry
Thorins
Denver
Cole
Bobbie Gentry
Bill Gentry
Christopher and
Scott
Gentry
Ged die student Joe Geddie shines in school despite loss
The 14 year old Joe Geddie, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ged, remains an exemplary student with straight A’s. He has always loved school and this year holds special meaning as he faces a hopeful future amid family sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Geddie
C. C. Geddie
Joe
Joe Geddie’s son faces serious spine disease and hospital care
Joe Geddie will likely be placed in traction and braces after a September 19 appointment at Crippled Children’s Hospital. Despite severe headaches and shoulder pain, he plans to start school September 3, maintaining his scientific interest while awaiting treatment. The condition could worsen rapidly without proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Geddies
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Smiths Return From Pente Costal Youth Camp Tahlequah
Rev and Mrs Arthur Smith spent last week at the Pente coastal Holiness Youth Camp in Tahlequah and returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lewis
Arthur Smith
Pentecostal Holiness
Tahlequah
Willis Suttons Visit Frank Lewis Couple Friday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton visit Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis on Friday afternoon for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sutton
Mrs
Frank Lewis
Willis Sutton Donates to Church Treasury
Willis Sutton acted as a good Samaritan by donating $10 to the church treasury, demonstrating strong community interest and generosity toward local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sutton
Valley View Hospital Patient Wade Dean Roberts Father
Mrs Paul Roberts reports Wade Dean Roberts, father of Mrs Paul Roberts, suffered a heart attack several days ago and is hospitalized at Valley View Hospital. Well wishes are extended for a speedy recovery.
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Paul Roberts
Wade Dean
Valley View Hospital
Local youth camp attendees return home Saturday
Paula Tucker Sondra Garrett Janice Franks Dorotha Tucker and Larry Gray returned home Saturday from youth camp in Tahlequah. Mrs Thelma Garrett and Mrs Alene Tucker attended youth camp Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Tucker
Sondra Garrett
Janice Franks
Dorotha Tucker
Larry Gray
Tahlequah
Thelma Garrett
Alene Tucker
Mrs Redman Visits Mrs Thomas With Pears and Apples
Mrs Charles Redman and children visited Mrs Bryan Thomas and brought her pears and apples to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Redman
Bryan Thomas
Lewis Family Reunion Peers In Fort Worth Area
Mr and Mrs Bobby Lewis of Fort Worth Texas spent the weekend visiting his parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis and Mr and Mrs George Lewis in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Lewis
Fort Worth, Tex
Walter Lewis
George Lewis
Booths host relatives at Lake Texoma cabin gathering
Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth entertained relatives and friends last week at their cabin on Lake Texoma. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland of Wauketa Mr and Mrs John Brown Carlsbad NM Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland Jr and children Grand Junction Colo and Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and children Tamia and Stacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Booth
Lake Texoma
Bruce Holland
Wauketa
John Brown
Carlsbad
N. M
Bruce Holland Jr
Grand Junction
Colo
Billy Jim Robertson
Tamia and
Stacy
Visitors to Mrs. Nannie Cox Name List
Those visiting Mrs. Nannie Cox last week included Ruth Sutton Lois Newby Cecil and Beverly Fredrick Neta Pearl Goodman Juanita Rowe Anna Mae Sutton Virgie Pierce Leonard Holloway Stratford Hazel Newby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Cox
Ruth Sutton
Lois Newby
Cecil Fredrick
Neta Pearl Goodman
Juanita Rowe
Anna Mae Sutton
Beverly
Virgie Pierce
Leonard Holloway
Stratford
Hazel Newby
Attendance at Sunday church services and SS
Eighty one persons attended church and Sunday School on Sunday with Rev. Arthur Smith in charge of both the morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Alva Evans dines with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Sunday
Alva Evans shared a Sunday dinner with Mr Frank Lewis and Mrs Lewis, enjoying a quiet social visit at their home.
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Alva Evans
Mrs
Frank Lewis
Mrs Sutton Northam and Soward Visit Ada on Business
Mrs Ruth Sutton and Mrs Van Nie Northam with Mrs Lena Soward made a business trip to Ada on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sutton
Vannie Northam
Lena Soward
Ada
Dry weather tightens drought in ranch country
The text notes hot dry weather with ranchers reporting ponds low and cattle losing weight as pastures dry up. It also mentions Mr and Mrs Luther Parish of Sulphur dining with Mr and Mrs Albert Crow and spending the afternoon with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Parish
Albert Crow
Frank Lewis
Mrs Clinnie Crow and Eddie Hayes Shop in Shawnee
Mrs Clinnie Crow and Eddie Hayes shopped in Shawnee on Friday with local observers noting a routine shopping outing and casual presence in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinnie Crow
Eddie Hayes
Shawnee
Bolins and Crowes Fellowship Visit Wednesday Night
Mr and Mrs Robert Bolin and Kenneth visited Mr and Mrs Albert Crow Wednesday night for a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bolin
Kenneth
Mrs
Albert Crow
Mr. and Mrs Sales Visit Cunningham Family
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sales and their children Harold and Mrs. Larry Cunningham traveled to Tex to visit Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cunningham and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Sales
Harold, Tex
Larry Cunningham
Warren Cunningham
Weekend Visit Noted By Colene Robertson Family
Over the weekend Mrs. Colene Robertson and her children Tamra and Stacy visited Mrs. Sales and Mrs. Cunningham on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colene Robertson
Tamra
Stacy
Sales
Cunningham
Mr Wede Dean Hospitalized After Heart Attack
Wede Dean suffered a heart attack last week and is a patient at Valley View Hospital. He is the father of Doris Roberts. The notice wishes him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wede Dean
Valley View Hospital
Dean
Doris Roberts
Vanessa School Buses Take Children To School
The Vaness School buses were on duty this morning taking the children to school on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness
Mrs Juanita Tatum Visiting Sister Now Hospitalized
Mrs Juanita Tatum of Iberia Louisiana is visiting sister Mrs Oleta Burk but currently a patient at Valley View Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Tatum
Iberia, la
Oleta Burk
Valley View Hospital
Juanita
Oklahoma City shoppers include Isaacs Gray and family
Mrs Florence Isaacs and Mrs Clareta Gray with Nora Gray and children Rodney Mike and Vick ie visited Oklahoma City on Wednesday shopping local stores.
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Florence Isaacs
Clareta Gray
Nora Gray
Rodney, Mike
Vickie
Oklahoma City
Mrs Johnny Fay Embry Spends Sunday with Bea Robertson
Mrs Johnny Fay Embry spent Sunday with Mrs Bea Robertson at a quiet visit. The time together highlighted social ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Fay Embry
Bea Robertson
Visitation Notes From Maysville and Latta Families
Mr and Mrs Elmer Robertson of Maysville and Mr and Mrs Fort Enberry of Latta visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Maxwell on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Oleta Burk visited the Maxwells Wednesday night.
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Elmer Robertson
Maysville
Local Supper Guests Share Weekend Fellowship
Mrs. Nannie Cox and Mrs. Lois Newby had supper Sunday night with Mrs. Nancy Newby. Casey Thomas and son Jimmy from Shawnee spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Cox
Lois Newby
Nancy Newby
Casey Thomas
Jimmy
Shawnee
Bryan Thomas
Visitation Report From DeLamire Household Sunday Night
Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robert visited Mr and Mrs Emmett DeLamire and Randy Sunday night with their children Tamra and Stacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Jim Robertson
Tamra and
Stacy
Emmett DeLamire
Randy
Mrs Myrtle Evans Vacationing With Evans Family Group
Mrs Myrtle Evans is spending her vacation with Mr and Mrs Houston Evans and children and Donnie Evans at Sun Valley California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Evans
Mrs
Houston Evans
Donnie Evans
Sun Valley
Calif
Johnny Kay Isaacs Spends Time with Vickie Gray
Johnny Kay Isaacs spent two days last week with Vickie Gray, sharing time in a private visit. No further details were provided about the purpose or context of their gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Kay Isaacs
Vickie Gray
Family gathering shares slides of Athens Greece
Mrs. Lona Soward hosted visitors including Agnes Ruthledge with Larry Ruthledge Earl Franks Janice Price Charles Price Willis Sutton Gerald Sutton and family. Larry Ruthledge presented color slides featuring Athens Greece and other locales. The group enjoyed the viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lona Soward
Agnes Ruthledge
Larry
Earl Franks
Janice
Charles Price
Willis Sutton
Gerald Sutton
Chris
Beverly
Larry Rutledge
Athens
Greece
Mrs Virgie Pierce and Opal Sutton Visit Lillie Miller
Mrs. Virgie Pierce and Mrs. Opal Sutton visited Mrs. Lillie Miller on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Pierce
Opal Sutton
Lillie Miller
Heat Wave Brings Torrid Sunday Night At Oil Center
Residents at Oil Center endured an extremely hot night as a heat wave spread across the area. Widespread discomfort and strong wishes for rain dominated conversations.
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Oil Center
Mr and Mrs Albert Crow Remodel Their House
Mr and Mrs Albert Crow have spent the last month remodeling their residence, making interior updates and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Crow
Mrs Haskins and sons return from Texas visit
Mrs. Geraldine Haskins and her two boys came home Sunday after spending a week with a sister and family in Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Ott Newby lost their home and all belongings in a fire Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Haskins
Texas
Mrs. Ott Newby
Barbecue Dinner in Ada Saturday Night Draws Four Couples
Mr Paul Tucker and Mrs Thelma Garrett joined Tonya and Ada resident for a sociable barbecue in Ada on Tuesday night. The gathering highlighted friendly town ties and shared meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tucker
Tonya
Thelma Garrett
Ada
Dinner Assembly With Booth Tucker Family
Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and their daughters Paula and Tonya sharing a family meal.
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Melvin Booth
Paul Tucker
Paula
Tonya
Dinner Gathered Earl Franks Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Earl Franks and Janice shared a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Ode Franks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Franks
Janice
Mrs
Ode Franks
Youth Camp Banquet Held at Heart Hills Tahlequah
Mrs Alene Tucker and Mrs Thelma Garrett attended the youth camp banquet at Heart Hills in Tahlequah Friday night. Mr and Mrs Willie Pierce visited Mr and Mrs Ted Pender grass Sunday afternoon.
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Alene Tucker
Thelma Garrett
Heart Hills
Tahlequah
Willie Pierce
Ted Pendergrass
Mrs Mary Allen On Sick List After California Return
Mrs Mary Allen has been on the sick list since returning home from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Allen
California
Mrs Francis Wood and Mary Allen Visit Ada Neighbor
Mrs Francis Wood and Mrs Mary Allen visited Mrs Mildred Wood in Ada on Sunday afternoon and spent time together.
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Francis Wood
Mary Allen
Mildred Wood
Ada
Mrs. Alene Tucker Preserves Peas From Garden Harvest
On Monday Mrs. Alene Tucker spent time packing peas into her deep freeze. She noted some vegetables in her garden still need to be harvested and prepared for storage or meals.
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Alene Tucker
Illness Changes for Gussie Lillard Family Visit
The Lees found Gussie Lillard ill after arriving to visit her on a weekend. She had spent most of Friday in bed and improved by Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Lee visited on Sunday afternoon with Gussie’s mother, Mrs. Gussie Lillard, and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman were also there for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Lillard
Lees
Gussie
Ada Hosts Visiting Family From Phoenix and Ada
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current entertained over the weekend their sister and brother in law and their children from Phoenix Arizona and Mr Currents mother Mrs Bruce Current of Ada. The Phoenix group included Mr and Mrs Ray Daugherty and Mr and Mrs Charles Guest and sons Jimmy and Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Current
Lonnie Dale
Mrs. Current
Ray Daugherty
Charles Guest
Jimmy
Don
Phoenix, Ariz
Mr. Current
Bruce Current
Ada
Ada Residents Share Visits and Ground Breaking
Mr and Mrs L D Biard visited with Angie Wright and others on Thursday. J M Nance and Angie Wright attended the Trinity Baptist Church Ada ground breaking Sunday. The Wommacks and Jonana visited Valley View Hospital and Ada residents including Nancy Fox and Taylor. Eddie Blake and Ada residents welcomed a daughter as their first child Friday. Eddie is a Wommack grandson and the baby is his first great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Davis
Ada
Angie
J. M. Nance
Angie Wright
New Trinity Baptist Church
Nancy Fox
Scott Wilson
Virgie Price
Ira Wommack
Jonana
Valley View Hospital
Mr. Ball
Oakman
Taylor
Alice McClain
Stonewall
Eddie Blake
Mrs. Blake
Friday
Eddie
Wommack
Mr. Wommack
Ada Families Attend Sunday Visit At Wommacks
Mrs. Dale Labass and her daughters Vickie Bonnie Ada visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wommack. Miss Linda Scroggins of Ada spent Sunday night and Monday with her grandparents the Wommacks. David Scriggins visited Oklahoma City for eye checkup after months of treatment including surgery a bandage and glasses to aid his vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Labass
Vickie
Bonnie
Ada
Wommack
Linda Scroggins
Ira Wommack
Jon Ann
Linda
Web Scrrggins
David
Oklahoma City
Hobbs Family Visits Pendergrass Household
Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs Norma and Shirley and granddaughter Jeanie Hobbs spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. J R Pendergrass. Jean ie's parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Hobbs took Debra to Oklahoma City Wednesday for a checkup with a specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Hobbs
Norma
Shirley
Jeanie Hobbs
J. R. Pendergrass
Jeannie
Eugene Hobbs
Debra
Oklahoma City
Oakman Resident Ball Recovering From Surgery
The Oakman community reports Mr. Ball is a patient at Valley View Hospital after last Thursday’s bone infection surgery. Albert and I visited him Thursday night and Mrs. Ball’s brother from Oklahoma City is staying with her and driving her to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman
Mr. Ball
Valley View Hospital
Albert
Hampton Family Welcome Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. C. H. Hampton returned home Friday after ten days in the hospital for X rays and treatment. On Saturday she hosted her brother Mr Leon Wyley and Mrs Wyley of Maysville. Sunday visitors included their son Benny and Ada with grandson Don Cook and Roy Junior White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hampton
Hamptons
Leon Wyley
Maysville
Benny
Ada
Don Cook
Roy Junior White
Visiting McNeill Family Hosts Ada Guests
Mr and Mrs Floyd McNeill and children Don Bart and Denita visited Ada Tuesday with his mother Mrs Bertha McNeill and with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs T R Borden from McKinney Tex Also Mr and Mrs Henry Norton Ada visited Friday night with the McNeills Visiting Saturday with the Floyd McNeill family were a sister in law the former Mrs Johnnie McNeill and daughter Patti and her mother Mrs Rich
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McNeill
Don
Bart
Denita
Ada
Bertha McNeill
T. R. Borden
McKinney
Tex
Henry Norton
McNeills
Johnnie McNeill
Patti
Rich
Fort Worth Relative Mentioned With Stonewall Cousin
The clipping notes a Fort Worth context and mentions a cousin named Miss Lynn Heaton of Stonewall, highlighting family connections in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth, Tex
Lynn Heaton
Stonewall
Mrs Ruthie K log visits with Mrs Ruby Jones
Mrs Ruthie K log, Francis, visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ruby Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthie K
Log
Francis
Ruby Jones
Marion Lancaster and son lead fishing trip to Washita River
Marion Lancaster and her son Chuck joined about six teenage men on a Saturday fishing trip to the Washita River. The group reportedly returned with fish by the sackfuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lancaster
Chuck
Washita River
Vacationing in Tennessee and Arkansas
Mrs. Connie Shaw and her daughter Thressa spent Wednesday through Sunday visiting relatives and friends in Tennessee and Arkansas. Connie is employed at the Continental Can Co in Ada and is currently on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Shaw
Thressa
Tennessee
Arkansas
Connie
Continental Can Co
Ada
Edith Williamson returns home after hospital stay
Mrs. Edith Wommack’s mother Mrs. Johnnie Williamson Francis spent five days in Valley View Hospital after a fall that injured her hip and side. She returned home Thursday and is reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Wommack
Johnnie Williamson
Francis
Valley View Hospital
Local Family Visit From California grands in town
Robert Harkrider from San Diego California visits his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Murray Smith and other relatives. Sunday afternoon guests include Mr and Mrs George Carter and Jess Berryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harkrider
San Diego
Calif
Murray Smith
Smiths
George Carter
Jess Berryman
Jeff Connelly Visits Claude Horsley in Stratford
GAAR CORNER reports Jeff Connelly of Stratford visited Claude Horsley on Thursday morning, noting local attendance and casual conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Connelly
Stratford
Claude Horsley
Lindsay Couple Meets Daughter Returning from California Trip
Mr and Mrs Dale Melton visited Lindsay on Tuesday night to greet their daughter Cheryl who returned from a 15 day visit in Los Angeles California Cheryl stayed with Mr and Mrs R E John and other relatives and friends The group including Mr and Mrs Paul Cameron and Claudie Lindsay toured Sequoia Park Meteor Crater and Las Vegas Nevada during the trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
Lindsay
Cheryl
Los Angeles
Calif
R. E. John
Paul Cameron
Claudie
Sequoia Park
Meteor Crater
Las Vegas
Nev
Jewel Williams and Sons Visit Claude Horsley
Jewel Williams and sons of Stratford visited Claude Horsley on Saturday for a family gathering and social call at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Williams and Sons of
Stratford
Claude Horsley
Birthday Dinner Honors Kenneth Martin at Home
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin hosted a birthday dinner at their home on Thursday night honoring their son Kenneth Ahloso. Kenneth's wife Jean Beth and children Sharon Mike and Oma Janelle attended. Mike stayed with his grandparents until Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Kenneth
Ahloso
Jean Beth
Sharon
Mike
Oma Janelle
Mr and Mrs Bradley Visit Mr and Mrs Pra ter in Moore
Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley visited Mr and Mrs Cecil Prater in Moore Sunday. The casual call reflected local social ties and Sunday greetings among neighboring families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Bradley
Cecil Prater
Moore
Mrs Della James Visits Mrs Inez Pennington
Mrs Della James visited Mrs Inez Pennington Monday afternoon in a brief social stop that highlighted neighborhood cordiality and familiar ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della James
Inez Pennington
Whitaker Visit Highlights Tuesday Night at Snipes Home
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Whitaker visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Tuesday night in a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Whitaker
Fletcher
Wanda Snipes
Oklahoma couple with relatives over long weekend
Mr and Mrs Jerry Meek of Oklahoma City visited from Thursday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Meek, sharing time at a family gathering.
McDaniel Visit With Dees and Dees Tuesday
Leroy and LaVanna McDaniel visited Mrs. Vonda Dees and Linda on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy and
LaVanna McDaniel
Ardell Phillipses Guests of LaWanna McDaniel Family
Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel, LaWanna and Alvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardell Phillips
Oklahoma City
Leroy McDaniel
LaWanna
Alvis
Mrs Mildred Melton and Cher yl Visit Stratford Friends
Mrs Mildred Melton and Cher yl visited Mr Lee Decker Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Friday afternoon visiting a longtime hometown circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Melton
Cheryl
Lee Decker
Sybel Reed
Stratford
Social Visits Span Several Towns This Week
Mrs. Bessie Bradley visited Mrs. Verna McCurdy on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stinnett of Concord California called on Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Wednesday. The Dees and Scarbroughs from Ada traveled to Ardmore Saturday afternoon to visit. Lavern Farmer from Hickory visited the Meltons and Cheryl Sunday. Neville Pennington and Karl Wade also saw C. C. Stinnett and Pauls Valley residents Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stinnett
Concord
Calif
Neville Pennington
Karl Wade
Orlan Dees
George Scarbrough
Ada
Ardmore
Lavern Farmer
Hickory
Dale Melton
Cheryl
C. C. Stinnett
Pauls Valley
Mrs Johnnie Griffith Visits Mrs Ethel Varnadore
Mrs Johnnie Griffith visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore Friday morning for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Griffith
Ethel Varnadore
Penrods Visit Maddoxs In Lightning Ridge
Mr and Mrs Bob Penrod and their children of Lightning Ridge visited Mr and Mrs J C Maddox on Sunday night in a friendly family gathering with light conversation and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Penrod
Lightning Ridge
J. C. Maddox
Pennington family visit noted with Mrs Inez Pennington
El and her grandson Gregg Law visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Wednesday morning, marking a family visit and showing concern for her wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Law
Pat Law
Gregg
Gregg Law
Inez Pennington
Mrs Verna McCurdy Visits Mrs Bessie Bradley Thursday
Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Bessie Bradley on Thursday in a social call. The two neighbors spent time chatting and sharing news during the afternoon.
Local Names Appear In Sunday notices
Oklahoma City residents Mr and Mrs W W Miller and Harris Ada Linda and Mrs Della Maddox Wes and Jennie were Sunday McDaniel Alvis and LaWanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardell Phillips
Oklahoma City
W. W. Miller
Harris
Ada
Orlan Dees
Linda
Della Maddox
Wes
Jennie
Leroy McDaniel
Alvis
LaWanna
Martin Family Visit Reported In Ahloso Community
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin and children from Ahloso visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin on Saturday afternoon, sharing time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Martin
Ahloso
J. C. Martin
Stratford visit notes social call between Miss Melton and Miss Skaggs
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Dorothy Skaggs in Stratford Monday afternoon for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Melton
Dorothy Skaggs
Stratford
Pennington Family Visit on Sunday Night
Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade Sunday night to catch up with relatives and friends.
McCurdy Family Guests Visit Oklahoma City Friends
Mr and Mrs Melvin McCurdy Linda and Donna from Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idvs
Melvin McCurdy
Linda
Donna
Oklahoma City
Marvin McCurdy
Penningtons Visit Parish Chapel Sunday Occasion
Mrs. Lorraine Pennington of Wayland accompanies Donnie and grandchildren Bobbi and Anthony to Parish Chapel for a Friday afternoon visit to Mrs. Inez Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Pennington
Wayland
Donnie
Bobbi
Anthony Pennington
Inez Pennington
Beecham Bun Yard Guests With McCurdy Family
Mr and Mrs Beecham Bun Yard from Roff and Charlie Whitaker visited Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham Bunyard
Roff
Charlie Whitaker
Marvin McCurdy
Mrs Bowerman Visits Tuc son Family
Mrs Bessie Bowerman of Tuc son Ariz has stayed several days at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Meek and plans to return to her own home this week. Bowerman is the mother of Mrs Meek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bowerman
Tucson
Ariz
Joe Meek
Mrs. Bowerman
Mrs. Meek
Weekend Visit Ties Gray Nash James Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Gray and George Ann Nash spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J C James and Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gray
George Ann
Nash
J. C. James
Mary
Pennington Family Leads Sunday Supper at Ada and Stratford Homes
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington and Mrs Nellie Carpenter Ada Mr and Mrs Harrell Gene Pennington Stratford and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Pennington
Nellie Carpenter
Ada
Harrell
Gene Pennington
Stratford
Neville Pennington
Karl Wade
Alva Pennington
Visit to the Bock West Residence Noted in Norman
Yl and Claude Horsley visited Mr and Mrs Bock West in Norman Monday afternoon, sharing a brief call at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Melton
Cheryl
Claude Horsley
Mrs. Bock West
Norman
Ada couple guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore
Mr and Mrs Don Crisp of Ada were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crisp
Ada
Ed Varnadore
Morenci Couple Visits Mrs Meek and Family
Mr and Mrs Merrill Burk and daughter from Morenci Arizona were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Meek. Burk is Mrs Meeks nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Burk
Morenci
Ariz
Joe Meek
Mr. Burk
Mrs. Meek
Ward Family Hosts Ada Guests Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs George Ward and Ronnie visited Ada friends Mr and Mrs J C Maddox on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ward
Ronnie
Ada
J. C. Maddox
Mrs Della Maddox Visits Mrs Naomi Bradley
Mrs Della Maddox visited Mrs Naomi Bradley on Monday morning bringing friendly greetings and a small note of well wishing from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Maddox
Naomi Bradley
Pennington Visit Highlights Stratford Heritage
Harrell Gene Pennington of Stratford visited his grandmother Mrs. Inez Pennington, sharing time and family ties during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
Gene Pennington
Stratford
Inez Pennington
Ed Varnadore and Lit tle visit Lit tle couple Wednesday night
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs Henry Lit tle on Wednesday night for a social call. The brief account notes the two couples at the Lit tle home and no further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Varnadore
Mrs
Henry Little
Local Notices of Weekend Visits and Visits Across Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Dewey Bowerman Jr and son Paramount Calif were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Meek. Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell and children Oklahoma City visited. Ron Perriman of Artesia N M on his way home from Fort Sill Camp spent Sunday afternoon with Grandmother Perriman. Mrs Cleo Griffith visited Mrs Perriman. Mrs Thelma Perriman and Louise Coffey attended services at Fitzhugh last week. Frank Townsley of Ada visited the McIlroys. Mrs Fannie Coffey visited Mrs McIlroy. Mrs Kathryn Floyd visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy. Frank Townsley visited Friday. Luster McIlroy of Bartlesville visited Saturday. Lloyd Mellroy visited Marie South Ada Sunday afternoon. They visited the Mellroys late Sunday. Frank Harbor visited Mr and Mrs Van Schuyver Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey R. Bowerman Jr
Ron Perriman
Artesia
N. M
Fort Sill Camp
Perriman
Cleo Griffith
Thelma Perriman
Louise Coffey
Fitzhugh
Frank Townsley
Ada
Lloyd McIlroy
Fannie Coffey
McIlroy
Kathryn Floyd
McIilroys
Luster McIlroy
Bartlesville
Lloyd Mellroy
Marie South
Mellroys
Local visit and Ada shopping noted
The report records a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Frank James and Clen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Varnadore, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. James, with Mary, plus a shopping outing in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Clen
Ed Varnadore
J. C. James
Mary
Ada
Couple Marry in Ada Home Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy McDaniels attended the wedding of Miss Janie Cook and Arvell Phillips in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keener in Ada Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy McDaniels
Janie Cook
Arvell Phillips
Robert Keener
Ada
Visit to Stratford Evening Draws Bal lard Family
Mr and Mrs L E Ballard hosted Mark and Keith in Stratford Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed _ Varnadore
L. E. Ballard
Mark and
Keith
Stratford
Social Visits From Local Residents Annotated
Mrs Maxine Cameron and Claudie Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cher yl and Claude Horsley Friday Mrs Ethel Varnadore visited Mrs Inez Pennington Sunday Mr and Mrs J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs Joe Meek and Mr and Mrs Jerry Meek Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Cameron
Claudie, Lindsay
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Claude Horsley
Ethel Varnadore
Inez Pennington
Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel visit Vonda Dees and Linda
Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel visited Mrs Vonda Dees and Linda Monday afternoon in a simple social call, with no other activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Leroy McDaniel
Vonda Dees
Linda
Mrs Clariece Pennington Visits Mrs Inez Pennington
Mrs Clariece Pennington visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Monday in a friendly social call. The visit reflected cordial relations between the Pennington households.
Stratford and Elk City Couples Visit Henry Little
Mr and Mrs Les Wyatt of Stratford and Mr and Mrs Claude Roles of Elk City visited Mr and Mrs Henry Little Saturday. The gathering brought together longtime friends in a pleasant social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Wyatt
Stratford
Claude Roles
Elk City
Henry Little
Mrs Meek Visits Mrs Cox Tuesday
Mrs Juanita Meek visited Mrs Estell Cox on Tuesday in a social call at their home, sharing greetings and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Meek
Estell Cox
Ardmore Couple Fêtes Guests of Ardmore Friends
Mr and Mrs H L Waters of Ardmore visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Henry Little, sharing a social call and hospitality in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Waters
Ardmore
Henry Little
Pennington and Maddox Start School Year on Bus
Karl Wade Pennington and Wesley Maddox, sons of D. N. Pennington and Joe Maddox, boarded a school bus Monday to Vaness for the first grade. They study under Mrs. Clem Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Wade Pennington
D. N. Pennington
Wesley Maddox
Joe Maddox
Vaness
Grace
Clem Stone
Lightning Ridge Bus Rides Through New School Term
Thelma Perriman notes buses restart for another term and reflects on their role as a familiar helper even without her own children riding. The buses continue to serve families as students return to classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Perriman
Mrs Briggs Visits Neff and Glasgow Social Round
Mrs. Marvin Briggs visited Mrs. Carol Neff and Mrs. Roy Glasgow recently. On Wednesday she called on Mrs. Patsy Coffey and Mrs. Miles Kimmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Briggs
Carol Neff
Roy Glasgow
Briggs
Patsy Coffey
Miles Kimmel
Ada Social Notes Include Young Fortner Family Visits
Mrs. Simon Young and children Elane and Clay visited Ada Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortner. Elane and Clay appeared on Bar 10 Roundup. Saturday night guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Rich of Ada. Sunday breakfast with Mrs. Young’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fortner and Joy of Lula. They attended church at Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Young
Elane
Clay
Ada
Kenneth Fortner
James Rich
Young
Three locals enjoy lakeside outing and camp gathering
Danny Fey and Dennis rode a boat with a companion on Veterans Lake in Sulphur Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Coffey and Mrs. Geneva McCullar joined the HD camp with Garvin County women near Davis on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
Danny
Dennis
Veterans Lake
Coffey
Geneva McCullar
Garvin County
Davis
Local visits span neighboring towns and family groups
Elmer Reed of Ahloso visited Tuesday night and Wednesday with his sister Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff and family. Eugene Dew of Lindsay spent a few days this week with his aunt Mrs. N. S. Vandegriff and family. Mr. and Mrs. Vandegriff and Marie and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson took Eugene home Sunday and visited in the Dew home. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stone of Stratford visited the Vandegriffs Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Reed
Ahloso
N. S. Vandegriff
Eugene Dew
Lindsay
Gene Stone
Stratford
Vandegriffs
Weekend Visit to Mrs Kimmel Attracts Several Families
Mrs Carol Neff Linda and Mrs Casey Glasgow visited Mrs Miles Kimmel. Mrs Pauline Van degriff visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs Junior Kimmel and others from Bristow joined Miles Kimmel for a weekend gathering. A barbecue and watermelon feast honored Junior Kimmel and family with additional guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Neff
Linda
Casey Glasgow
Miles Kimmel
Pauline Vandegriff
Kimmel
Junior Kimmel
Marrietta
Quitn Fay
Randy
Jesse Ellen
Sandra Pig
Bristow
Linda Webster
Donnie
Susan
Sis Webster
Sherry
Woodrow
Kenny Paul Coffey
Cantwell Family Hosts Social Visits Weekends
Mr and Mrs R N Gilstrap visited Roy Cantwell on Sunday evening. Bob Dennis and Joe Bob spent the weekend with Cantwell. Cantwell family and Roxie and Joe Bob visited J E Woolly Saturday night. Gertie Summers and Mac visited Cantwell Sunday. Cantwell couple visited Bobby Penrod and children Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Gilstrap
Roy Cantwell
Bob Dennis
Joe Bob
Cantwell
Roxie
J. E. Woolly
Gertie Summers
Mac
Mrs. Cantwell
Bobby Penrod
Briggs and Au Ten Go Swimming at Lea's Park
Howard Briggs and Billye Au Ten swam at Lea's Park Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Briggs visited Mrs. W R Frazier Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Briggs
Billye Auten
Lea’s Park
Mrs. Briggs
W.R. Frazier
Mrs Frazier Visited Byng With Daughter Ev erett Meeks
Mrs W R Frazier spent a few days with her daughter Mrs Ev erett Meeks and Mr Meeks at Byng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Frazier
Everett Meeks
Mr. Meeks
Byng
Ada visit by Van Schuyver family and guests
Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver visited Ada on Wednesday with her mother Mrs W M Bragg and guests Mrs Roxie Judkins Mrs Ina Hill of Tulsa and Mrs Jeweldean Burrows of Fitzhugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon van Schuyver
Ada
W. M. Bragg
Roxie Judkins
Ina Hill
Tulsa
Jeweldean Burrows
Fitzhugh
Mrs Thelma Perriman Visited Sister in Lawrence
Mrs Thelma Perriman spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs Pearl Walker of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Perriman
Pearl Walker
Lawrence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tim Milligan
Brassfield
Auto Service
Ila Pevehouse
Evertt Lee
Hamilton
Bulova
Longines Wittaver
Elgin
Gem Jewelers
L. D. Biard
Jim Crawford
Mrs. Dale Melton
Jerry Meek
Bessie Bradley
Verna McCurdy
Feeder’s Milling Co., Inc
Asa Road
REA
Harvey Mitchell
Ted Sickles
Jane
Ed Cof
Frank Harbor
Mrs. van Schuyver
Alma Maddox
Clariece Pennington
America
Smith Funeral
Gene Smith
Ada, Oklahoma
Earl Watts
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