Christmas reflections braid history with a frontier tragedy
The piece ties seasonal musings on eternity to a historical 1835 tale of Cynthia Ann Parker and Quanah Parker, noting the Comanche and white frontier clash, the shifting grave plot at Fort Sill, and a historian’s comment on “forever” while stitching in random holiday vignettes and humor.
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Manakes
Texas
Cynthia Ann Parker
Cynthia Ann
Plains
Quanah
Wichite Mountains
Gay
Quanah Parker
Fort Sill
Angie Debo
Orever
Smith Bound over on Driving Charge
Preliminary hearing of the drunk driving second offense against Lewis Morris Humpy Smith was held in Justice of Peace court of Bert E Ratliff. Smith was bound over to district court for trial with bond set at 2000 dollars. He remained in county jail in town of bond. Charges were filed November 19 by Corrine D Rossetti.
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Lewis Morris
Humpy" Smith
Justice of Peace
Bert E. Ratliff
Smith
Tio
Corrine D. Rossetti
Teacher Mary Christmas Revers To Regular Cards
Mary Christmas, a Lawrenceville schoolteacher, says she will mail plain Christmas cards this year after past efforts with autographed photos. In Grand Junction, Colorado, 15-year-old Larry Fasley shows trust in honesty as his wallet was returned twice with nothing missing.
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Mary Christmas
Lawrenceville
Colo
Larry Fasley
Hisaws Farm Progress Through Drought and Water Find
The Hisaw family, progressive farmers, raise Tamworth hogs and red squirrels, drill a 287 foot well delivering abundant water, and run a small farm repair shop on a 35 acre plot. Boda and family navigate summer 1956 heat with livestock care, irrigation plans, and 4 H youth in Charles and Shirley.
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Boda
Vanoss FFA Expands Farm Shop and Skills Training
Vanoss FFA adds a farm repair shop and tool room to its vocational program. Members will learn machine use and repair, welding, acetylene cutting, and carpentry, with benches and a dedicated space to complete farm projects. Sandra Mundell becomes Alva's first woman police officer, a Northwestern State College sophomore from Kesston employed part time in the administrative section.
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Vanoss Fpa
Alva
Sandra Mundell
Northwestern State College
Kesston
Vaness News Highlights Local Visits and Banquet Plans
Ada area notes report Mrs. Mattie Jones of Allen visiting Frank Rogers family. visits among Burns Stonewall, McKinley, Cornell and Dunn households. Stratford residents King and Tilley gain new baby names. Vanoss School students win blanket at game. FFA-FHA banquet plans set with committees and leaders named for awards reception program and decor.
Center News Roundup From Ada Area Social Notes
Ada residents share weekend visits and greetings with family and friends. Mrs. Rae Garrett reports several neighbors and relatives stopping by, including the Garratts, Fikes, Deloziers, and Morris family members.
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Mrs
Rae Garrett
Illness and obituaries touch local families in Bonham
Mortis remains seriously ill in hospital while Nora Reed and Bertie Escue visit ailing relatives. Hansel Burk stops by his daughter Thelma Jean Garrett for Sunday morning breakfast. plans to “get even” over dinner. Mrs. A H Jones mourns her mother Mrs. Fanni Gimlin of Bonham who died at 97, with Jones as her sole child and several grandchildren and great grandchildren surviving. Davies, Sgt Charles J Jones, and Mr and Mrs Arthur L Sunes attended services in Bonham.
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Hansel Burk
Thelma Jean Garrett
A. H. Jones
Fanni Gimlin
Bonham, Tex
Safe Driving Lesson From a Frisky Team
Morris recalls a winter incident where a fresh horse team ran away on a steep hill, destroying his buggy after a stove fire. He cites speed as the main factor in accidents, noting modern cars push horsepower higher and drivers risk speed on unknown roads. He wears a 26 year old safety pin as a reminder.
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Morris
Parish Chronicles of Ada Area Social Ties
In a detailed Ada region column many residents from Isaiah Isaacs to Hazel Melton and Linnie Melton share visits, church attendances, and Christmas shopping. The piece lists numerous neighbors in Gaar Corner Stratford Vanoss and nearby towns visiting, hosting, and traveling, with mentions of illness, polio shots, ball games, and a trip to Oklahoma City over various days.
Woman Sentenced on Drunk Driving
Ada County records show Connie Dillahunty appeared in county court for sentencing on two counts of drunken driving. She initially pleaded innocent on October 1, then changed to guilty on December 10. Judge Fred Andrews sentenced her to 10 days in jail and a 150 dollar fine.
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Connie Lucille Dillanunty
Ada
Fred Andrews
Connie Dillahunty
Iail
Byng Girls and Boys Lead Weekend County Games
The Byng girls rolled 54 6 over Van Buren Ark with Rebecca Kaiser scoring 40 and Compton 36. Byng boys lost 61 55 to Calera, Hart 22 and Walker 23 leading T the Longhorns 45 25 win for Stonewall and 37 35 for their girls over Latta.
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Stratford
Shirley Stinson
Stratford Boys
Stephens
Byng Girls
van Buren, Ark
Rebecca Kais
Compton
van Buren
Calera
Walker
Hart
Lula
Francis
Ruth Wofford
Ken Fortner
Hoff
Fitzhugh
Willie Dansby
Stonewall
Latta
Longhorns
Buck Wall
Hod
Vaness
Rebecca Kaisec
Pirate Boys
Maley
Boggy River Study Party Members Named In Report
Boggy continued notes list Jack Adair engineer and Clarence Fly hydrologist from the State Federal Soil Conservation Service along with John Baker and Joe Ragsdale engineers from the Indian Service. Charlie Evans SCS district conservationist and Fish and Wildlife Service representatives also attended. Local men included Dave Roberts chairman of the Upper Clear Boggy Conservancy District and Willard E.B. Rhynes secretary treasurer.
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Clarence Fly
State
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John Baker
Joe Ragsdale
The
Indian Service
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SCS
Fish and Wildlife Service
Dave Roberts
Upper Clear Boggy
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