Ravaging Grassland Fires Threaten County Ranchers
Fall brings hay and grain but also the danger of grass fires in the county. A blaze east of SH 12 on the Jurnor Ranch burned about 1500 acres of grassland, wiping out forage for winter. Firefighting rests on farmers and neighbors. departments help, but many fires are fought by those closest to the flames. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gurley
SH 12
Jurnor Ranch
Prassland
Ada
East Central Quarter Horse Sale Set for September Ada
The East Central Quarter Horse Association announces its annual sale for September 30 at Ada fairgrounds, offering 55 animals with top bloodlines. Most horses are mares and fillies, with some stallions included in listings. The Davis Auto Salvage boys baseball team will hold a community supper Friday at 6 p.m. to raise funds for a new field, sponsored by managers Edd Berryman, Joe Isaacs, and players’ mothers. all you can eat chicken and dressing priced at 1.00 for adults and 0 cents for children under 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Quarter Horse Association
Ada
Davis Auto Salvage Boys
Edd Berryman
Joe Isaacs
Old Letter Reveals McLish Character From Pioneer Oklahoma
A Weekly feature prints part of a 1938 letter by Bill McLish, a full blood Choslaw born in Oklahoma who died in 1948. The missive reflects pride in family, schooling, and regional history, noting Sherman McLish’s Ada ranching and comments on Oklahoma’s education system and era schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McLish
France
Sherman MecLish
Ade
Oklahoma
Reeveal
Sherman McLish
Oat
Ada
McLish
Texas
Jefferson County
Olahoma
County Fair Opens With Busy Preparations Across 4-H and Poultry
County fair prep is in high gear as 4 H youth groom prize heifers and sacred Plymouth Neck hens receive careful handling. County Agent Cy Hailey cites strong exhibitor interest, facility updates, and new show coops. Entries run opening day 9 am to 5 pm, with judging of horses and ponies slated for the fair’s 16th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Fontetoe County
Jooks
Cy Hailey
Hailey
Quarter Horse
Court House
Frank Jared
Leo Robbins
Latta Yancher
Robbins
F. Joyce Miller
Ada
Ada area social notes mix visitors and family ties
The Ada news column records frequent visits among the Van Schuyvers and Perriman families, with many relatives and friends from Tulsa Oklahoma City and various towns gathering for rodeo outings, meals, and Sunday visits. Names include Vernon Wall Everett Wall Roger King Vandegriff Coffey Hentine Roundtree and Cantwell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiverside
Calif
van Schuyver
Vernon VanSchuyver
Vernon
Everett Wall
Thelma Perriman
Ted Sickles
Roger
Dane
Mes
Sue King
Oklahoma City
Ed Coffey
Thelma
R. Roundtree
Parriman
Vickie
Steve
Tulsa
Longer
Gene Stone
Chis Pauline Vandegrif
Perr
Ralph Wall
Riman
Norman van
T. J. Wall. Schuyver
Perri
Oakman Guests Attend Church and Revival Scenes
Oakman residents hosted a varied group from Oklahoma City and nearby areas over the weekend. Evangelist Rev Jones returned from an Anders revival and attended a Free Will Baptist assembly near Center Point while also speaking at an 11 am service. Friends from Ada and Camp Ground visited, and several local families shared meals and plane rides after flying lessons. Velma Clark fights a heart ailment in a local clinic, with prayers for recovery as teachers’ workshop in Ablosa wraps up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Jones
Anders
Revones
Hall Free Will Baptist Church
Jones
Center Point Church
William Carter
Bill Pevehouse
Bobbie Winters
Okla
Edwin Sccoggins Jones
Johnnie ‘Ray
Shir
Willley Jo
Debra Ann
Diannah ‘Lea Baptist Church
Jay Dee
Weeletka Church
McPhearson
Kan
Clifford Anson
Kay
Sue
Harold Anson
Ada
Oklahoma City
Larry Anson
J Baby
Larry
Liscense
Mr. Anson
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Tam-Boy-Gal
Oklahoma System of Public Instruction
Harley Institute
Tishomingo
Chickasaw Military Academy
Lebanon
Chickasaw
Davis
Davis High School
Laita
Conoga
Oki Star
King Ranch
Savana
Robbina
Woodrow Hentine
Houston
Tex
Edith Brock
Beryl
Tommy
T. J. Wall
Kim
Webster
Otis and Doyle
New Orleans
Coffey
Hentine
Fam J
Carl Weight
Ken
Seth
Andy
McAlester
Danny
Mrs. Boyce
Mrs. Jones
Roger West
Otis Colleyurday
Devils
Den
Vernon van Schuyver
Pauls Valley
Byars
Herman
Miles ‘Kimmels
Sis Webster
Woodrow Coffey
Kenny Paul
Arden
Sammy
Clea
Solfey
Pampa
Tox
W. E. Mewahar
Bud Soloman
Websters
Maybelle McKell
McKell
Irons ‘Tree
Aly
J. W. McKell
Bill Hogue
Clea Colley
Miles Kimmel
B. F. Gurley
Kathy
Judy
Lannie
Robin
Bob Feel
Bobby
Clifford Beller
Pauls Vailey
Garrett Beller
Clifford
Garrett
Jackie
Rickey Beller
Beller
Midwest City
E., R.roundtree, Jr
Wilford Lee
Lloyd McTlroy
Patricia Privitls
Okmulgee
Vis
Mose Lee
Ralph Privitts
Lloyd Mellroy
Bunk Roundtree
L. G. Hoosier
Raymond Voyles
W. H. Shumard
Eq. . Roundlee
Randal Shumard
E. R. Roundtree Jr
Warren Shumard
Marie Brown
Pres Jerguson
San Antonio
Leon-Ragland
Jimmy
Joyce
Kimmel
Russel Shadrick
Palm Springs
J. M. Woodley
Frankie Beasley
Pauline Vandegriff
Norrell Vandegriff
Marie
Lindsay
Henry Dews
Norman Vandegriff
Jess Wilson
Alice Vandegriff
Norrell Vandegriffs
Matt Heimer Sr
Stratford
John
Reed
Alice
Virginia
Hogue
Weekletka
Happyland
Pier Rhel
Austuma
Claude Lee
Joneses
Emanuel Bap Jtist
Frank Rodgers
Bill Hayden
Ardmore
Roy Cantwell
V. van Schuyver
Calvin Walls
Joe Bob
Norman
Bob Dennis
Normad
Johnson
Mae
Ferrel Sales
Cantwell
Roy Cantw
Wayne Cantwell
Elmore City
Mrc
Jacky Massey
Turner Ranch
Alva Johnson
Oakman
By Ila Pevehouse
Jimmie Caton
George Mansfield
Georgia
Mansfield
J. C. Scroggins
Clarence Kelley
Charles Wilson
Francis
Velma Clark
Cowling Clinic
Catherine Clark
Jim Crawfor
Trudy Nance
Ablosa School
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