Ada Christmas sales rise with better quality gifts and layaway
Retailers in Ada report Christmas buying holding steady versus 1967 with some gains. Shoppers focus on durable items, jewelry, housewares, and toys, while trends favor practical gifts and better quality merchandise. Layaway activity increases as shoppers spread costs. Local stores note strong toy shipments sold out and steady demand for clothing, carpets, furniture, and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Knickmeyer
Ada
Jack Cox
Tg&y
Cox
O. V. Kelley
Gibson's Discount
Kelley
Gibson
Montgomery Ward
Tom McClarty
McClarty
Bob Steiner
S&q Clothiers
Garretts and friends share visits around Oklahoma cities
Mrs Thelma Garrett visited her daughter and husband in Oklahoma City for a Pentecostal holiness convention. Elizabeth Thetford of Sulphur and Guynetta Sluder of Dallas stayed with Pug Garrett’s family. Rae Garrett hosted visitors and many church outings occurred at Oil Center and with the Beller family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Garrett
Thelma Garrett
Lynn Sluder
Oklahoma City
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Elizabeth Thetford
Guynetta Sluder
Dallas
Pug Garrett
Harris
Oil Center
City Council Discusses Housing in Ada Oklahoma
Ada City Council debated housing issues led by Mrs. Orville Robbins including a proposed housing code and a citywide study. Steering points covered low income aid, Model Cities program, neighborhood renewal, and grassroots involvement amid traffic signal upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gurley
Ada
Orville Robbins
First Presbyterian Church
Bill Price
Price
J. B. Davidson
Davidson
McAlester
Robbins
Ray Pyles
Pyles
Ray James
James
Oklahoma
Edward B. Brooks
C. W. Ware
Hammond Heights
Ware
Floyd Haynes
Brooks
Haynes
North Broadway
SODA Considers Regional Computer Center in Oklahoma
About 150 officials from 10 counties met in Sulphur to study a regional computer center. TRW analyst B Ray Traweek outlined cost savings on utility bills and property tax processing, noting $90 000 yearly savings. Officials discussed EDA grant prospects and regional health and crime planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Computer Age
Soda District
B. Ray Traweek
TRW Systems
Houston
Tex
SODA
Jim Gigoux
Texas
IBM
Traweek
Gigoux
Economic Development Administration
Washington
Hunter
Jack Boyd
State Health Planning Agency
Boyd
Bill Oliver
Wresthington Eda
Jim Hubbard
EDA
Southwestern Area
Austin
George Simmons
Regional Office of
Housing and Urban Development
Fort Worth
Oliver
Marriages Listed For Several Oklahoma Couples
E. J. hilcoat of Wewoka wed Arlin Barrett of Wewoka. Ralph D. Eberle of Oklahoma City married Jana Pipkin of Tulsa. Ernest E. Shreffler III of Norman tied with Barbara Yates of Ada. Hubert V. Smith of Allen married Pauline P. Jackson of Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. ‘“Hilcoat
Wewoka
Arlin Barrett
Ralph D. Eberle
Oklahoma City
Jana Pipkin
Tulsa
Ernest E. Shreffler
Norman
Barbara Yates
Ada
Hubert V. Smith
Allen
Pauline P. Jackson
Stonewall
Budget Analyst Urges State Takeover of Atoka County Finances
State analyst Vernon Smith labeled Atoka County bankrupt after an audit amid funding strains that left teens jailed for funds transfer delays. He urged the Board of Equalization to assume control, proposing blanket increases for small valuations. County officials dispute the label while awaiting resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Atoka County
Vernon Smith
State Examiner and Inspector’s Office
Equalization Board
Helena
Ada
Dewey Bartlett
Bartlett
Smith
Adair
Atoka
Choctaw
Coal
Cotton
Harmon
Haskell
Johnston
Latimer
Love
McIntosh
Pushmataha
Roger Mills
Sequoyah
J. Howard Edmondson
State Board
State Supreme Court
Raymond Williams
Recipe For A Merry Christmas
A seasonal verse by Ila Pevehouse invites readers to craft a warm holiday scene. It blends imagery of frost, holly, a crackling fire, family, and friends with gifts of joy, love, and goodwill. The poem ends with a cheerful blessing for a merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Christmas
Ila Pevehouse
Oklahoma Weather Varies From Snow to Sunshine Across State
A wide swath of Oklahoma endured diverse conditions on Wednesday with eight foot snow drifts in the Panhandle, tornadoes near Skiatook Henryetta and Indianola, heavy rains, and strong winds. Homes and roads were affected. one home was lifted off its foundation, a man injured by debris, and schools and services faced closures and delays across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Paraadle
Skiatook
Henryetta
Indianola
Marr
Durant
Trur Clark
Wbital
Oklahoma City
W'll Rogers
Tulsa
Cty Line
Stephens-Carter County Inc
Boise City
Cimarron County
Guymon
Highway Department
Vanoss Grade 4-H Meeting Hosts Brownie Judging
The Vanoss fourth grade 4-H club met in the reading room with Mike Qualls presiding. Janice Willoughby read the last meeting’s minutes as guests Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. McCullar judged the brownies. First place went to Vickie Freeman Tamara Robertson Robbie Pennington and Melodie Poole with second to La Donna Woods Margaret Kimmel Gail Murray Pam Kelley and Sue Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
Mike Qualls
Janice Willoughby
Jay Ashley
Vickie Freeman
Bobbie Penington
Clay Young
Freeman
McCullar
Tamara Robertson
Robbie Pennington
Melodie Poole
la Donna Woods
Margaret Kimmel
Gail Murray
Pam Kelley
Sue Farmer
Kool-ai
Dorgan Bail Set At $10,000 In Murder Case
A habeas corpus hearing in District Court set bail at 10 000 dollars for Howard Dorgan charged with murder. He is accused in the fatal stabbing of Kenneth Maloy Allen early Sunday morning. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 23.
Mrs Dixon and Groom Honored With Christmas Wedding Shower
Mrs H Barbeson hosted a Tuesday wedding shower at her home for Mr and Mrs Bob Dixon of Norman. Judy Nix assisted in opening gifts while Sue Boyd arranged a bouquet. About 35 attended or sent gifts as cake coffee and punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Barbeson
Bob Dixon
Norman
Dixon
Judy Nix
Sue Boyd
Harbeson
Hank Roberson
Royal Neighbor Club Meets In Muse Home
Mrs. Edgar Muse hosted a Royal Neighbor meeting Tuesday in Muse Home Muse. Members received gifts and the charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Cora Case who died March 14 1968 a 37 year member. Gold pins honored 50 year members Mrs. Bessie Story Mrs. Hugh Stokes and Mrs. Edgar Muse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Muse
Evelyn Butler
Guy Pegg
Cora Case
Royal Neighbors
Bessie Story
Hugh Stokes
Evelyn Builer
H. C. Kraettli
Ethel McCormick
Myrtle Thompson
Frisco Homemakers Hold Christmas Party
The Frisco Extension Homemakers held a Christmas party and family fellowship at the community building on Thursday December 12. Members shared goodies from secret pals, enjoyed a Christmas story by Mrs. Vance Minor, a prayer by Mrs. Simon Patton, and a brief business session with gift exchanges. Attending were Mrs. Bessie Baylis Dana Phillips Mrs. Coletta Mathis and children Mr. and Mrs. Boda Hisaw Mr. and Mrs. Vance Minor Mr. and Mrs. Coy Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Price and Orville and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Extension
Vance Minor
Simon Patton
Bessie Baylis
Dana Phillips
Coletta Mathis
Boda Hisaw
Coy Byrd
Wendell Price
Orville
Bank Employees Celebrate Annual Christmas Party
Employees from Farmers State Bank in Allen First National Bank in Marlow and National Bank in Verden gathered in Chickasha for their annual Christmas party. The event featured a decorated table with a silver Christmas tree blue bells and a holly centerpiece. After introductions and dinner bingo games were played and each guest received a gift. Attendees included C. L. Clarkson Harold Tate Lindon Tate Barbara Payton Charles McPhearson and Mary Payton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Allen
First National Bank
Marlow
The
National Bank
Verden
Chickasha
C. L. Clarkson
Harold Tate
Lindon Tate
Barbara Payton
Charles McPhearson
Mary Payton
Mrs Collins Hosts Roff Homemakers
Mrs. Jess Collins hosted the Roff Extension Homemakers Group meeting at her home. Mrs. Harold Davis read Christmas readings and poems including A Puritan Christmas. A short business session appointed committee chairs for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Collins
Roff Extension Homemakers
Harold Davis
Luke
Davis
Alvin Powell
Henry Jinks
Everett Bryant
Ralph Burleson
Raymond Laseman
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Steiner
Jack Pollock
Dwight Morelock
OK Furniture
Music Center
Mary Jo Ruggles
Miss Ruggles
Gem Credit Jewelers
Asa Hutchinson
Ray Painter
Thompson
Painter
Black
Men and Boys
Ronald Black
Robertson
McFarland-Robertson
M&a
Don Schaid
Otasco
Joe Bryan
Elec- Bryan
Ents
Hansel Burk
Enola Chilcoat
Garrett Beller
Oren Gray
Terri Gray
F. M. Wood
Ray Magar
M. C. Kirkland
Beller
Jack Beller
Midwest City
Mrs
James Doyle
Steve Roundtree
Tom McCarty
J. L. Lewis
Hammond
Coun
State Highway Department
Ada Public Works Authority
Southern Oklahoma Development Association
Burke Mordy
20Th District
Norman Hunter
Governor’s Crime Commission
Mordy
Dorgan
Royal Neighbor Club
Muse
Frisco Homemakers
Yule Party
Allen Bank
Mrs. Collins
Roff Homemakers
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