Community Notes Share Weddings And Cold Weather Tales
Sondra Garrett returned to school Thursday as friends recount a busy week of visits. Mrs Rae Garrett attended a Connerville wedding for Joe Gray and Jane Cole with family nearby, while temperatures plunged to 15 below zero in Ulysses. The gathering included many neighbors and a candlelit ceremony at the Assembly of God Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Lane
Oklahoma City
Owen Gray
Connerville
Joe Gray
Joe
Jane Cole
Bob Gray
Russel and
Rickey
Oren Gray
Fred Gray
Rae Garrett
Leon
Ulysses
Kan
Terri Gray
Assembly of God
Pearl Gray
Eng
Elsie Cole
Miss Cole
Randal Cole
Ronda Cole
Tiedney
Dale Gray
Mooney and Gray Family Notices From Ada
Mooney who preached in several churches and lived in this region had longtime ties in the western part of the state. The funeral was Tuesday. The Gray home burned Monday. Gus and Mrs. Gray survived, though she has long been ill. The old Gray homeplace burned, likely saddening the entire family. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray and Mrs. Rae Garrett were in Ada Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooney
Gus’ Gray
Oren Gray
Rae Garrett
Ada
Co ed Correspondent Network Expands Across Schools
The magazine notes a school assembly where a Co ed pid and card were awarded for leadership and enthusiasm in home economics. Carol will report back on Vanessa High School activities. The program connects over 2,500 Co ed correspondents from U S and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Vaness High School
United States
Canada
Students Take Night Courses At Oklahoma University Program
Rector Dr Charles Bridges announces an Academy of Sciences program offering two science courses for high school students at no college credit cost, with texts and incidental expenses paid by students. Only the 54 current enrollees will start January classes, and several schools opted out after surveying their students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bridges
Oklahoma University
Academy of Sciences
Hl, Kinsey
Vaness
J. E. Teague
Byng
McNight
Dre. Willis Decker
Elmer Brown
Vaness High School
Cheryl Melton
Tommy Files
Gary Moore
Don Dunn
Donna Isaacs
Freds [Pailler
Terry Myers
Phyllis Potter
Latta High School
DeWayne Coffey
Helen Cochren
Iglen Jones
Charles Allen
Phyllis Dansby
Patty Willams
Jan- Inez Thompson
Jan George
LasQuita Coffey
Larry Pendleton
Larry Masters
Mike Sanders
Jimmy Hargo
Leath McClure
Henry Stone
Ray White
Rodney Garrison
Dennis Coon
Warren Dellinger
Suzy Engel
Linda Coon
Stonewall
Ann Leslie
Christy Braun
Johnny Craddock
Jerry Toney
Kaye Phillips
Jimmy Hardin
Mike Campabel
Ruth Gibson
Alfred Hall
Shirley
Tulsa sewer bids total under 100 thousand dollars
Roff Construction Co and others bid for a lagoon type sanitary sewer system in Rolf with 41 000 feet of pipe for 230 to 240 users. Total bids come to 98 528.75 paid by revenue bonds taxes and a federal grant of 20 939. During Civil War Meramec Caverns housed thousands of runaway slaves aiding the Underground Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Construction Co
Tulsa
W.T. Sewell
Tishomingo
Texas
Tex
Decker’ Machine and Tool, Co
Henryetta
Viking Supply Corp
Oklahoma City
Martin-Marietta Co
Ada
Price
Rolf
Meramec, Caverns
Stanton
State Budget District Work Plan Details and Dam Project
State 74 district work plan will soon be shown to local sponsors for approval. Muddy Boggy project approved for planning by the State Soil Conservation Board. Pontotoc County has one site in the Washita River project on Rock Creek, dam completed. Under construction sites include Sandy 13 and 23 with contractor Cozad Sulphur at 9272.50. ownership lists various individuals. Upper Clear sites 38 40 45 with Holtzen Construction Enid at 96293.20. ownership lists multiple individuals. Upper Clear sites 15 16 17 38 with Bernard Construction Hugo at 79084.10. ownership lists several names. Upper Clear sites 42 and 46 with M and G Contractors Purcell at 113022.30. ownership lists Tom Thomas Prentiss West Coulson Fravier and Marie Beddow Singleton H G Bennett. Leader Creek sites 25 98 29 with H S B Construction Wewoka at 84712.10. ownership lists D R Clifford Worley Hokelt F E Bateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Atoka
Bryan
Johnston
State Soil Conservation Board
Big Washita River
Rock Creek
Cozad
Bill Cook Jr
Walter Brooks
Alfred Pennington
L. Melton
Austell Horton
Cavener
Upper Clear
Holtzen Construction Co
Enid
Willie Joe Guest
Ella Martin Rissie Price
Frankie Dyer
H. Todd Jr
M. D. Matthews
Jack Huntington
Clarence Miller
Upper Clears
Bernard Construction Co
Hugo
Cola
Il Rhynes
J. H. Weatherly
W. E. Kiler
R. V. Mann
Pete Parks
Oddie Culver
M. la
Leader Creek
H. S & B, Construction Co
Wewoka
D. R. Clifford
Worley Hokelt
F. E. Bateman
Tax-Paying Notes and Homestead Filing Deadlines
Tax details cover homestead exemption deadlines from January to March and changes in the tax structure. Boats and motors require declaration and a certificate of assessment for licenses. State boards raise rural and city valuations by five and six percent, respectively, lowering Ada’s rate to 78.05 per 1000 from 82.52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness
Ear Corner
Allen
Jared
State Planning and Resources Board
State Equalization Board
Oklahoma
Ada
Fitzhugh Club Installs 1962 Officers At Christmas Dinner
The Fitzhugh Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas dinner and officer installation for 1962 with Mrs. Lee Elliott presiding. Miss Martha Mate installed the officers, including Mrs. Charles McSwain as president and Mrs. Joe Blansett as vice president. The gathering featured holly decorations, carols, gift exchanges, and a discussion of the Christmas story. Guests and members attended, including Mrs. Ray Ingold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Club
Fitzhugh Home Demonstraion Club
Lee Elliott
C. A. Shelby
Martha Mate
County
Charles McSwain
Joe Blansett
Arthur Hart
Carlos Scroggins
W. E. Burrows
K. J. Felkins
Leonard Young
Earl Stewart
Glen McDaniel
Orbra Young
Ray Ingold
Warnings on Holiday Fire Hazards in Ada County
Ada Fire Chief Dudley Young warns residents to guard Christmas trees and decorations. He urges water stands for trees, flameproof decorations, nonflammable fluids away from fires, and use of UL labeled lights to prevent December house fires and near misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
Ada
Dudley Young
Young
Fire Department
Ada Families Face Tree Fires From Faulty Wiring
Ada area families have home Christmas tree dangers from past years with several fires blamed on faulty wiring short circuits and paper wrappings near open flames. Icicle tinsel decor adds risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Area
Ada Community Chest Near Eight Percent Of Goal
Deep into the fall drive the Ada Community Chest reports $22,506,183 in cash and pledges, slightly over 8 percent of its $39,437.73 goal. Office records show 2,862 contributors from Ada Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts, The Salvation Army, Ada Youth Center, Ada Summer Playground, and Child Welfare Service. A deficiency of $6,931.55 remains against approved budgets. Directors have not yet cut allocations to agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Community Chest
Ada Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts
The
Salvation Army
Ada Youth] Center
Ada Summer Playground
Child Welfare Service
Center Home Demonstration Club Holds December Meeting
Center School hosts Center HD Club for a December gathering led by Mrs. M. M. McDonald with prayer by Mrs. W. W. Rowe. Refreshments served to many members and guests, followed by plans for a Yale family dinner. Next meeting set for January 9, 1962 at Center School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Home Demonstration Club
Center School
Yale
W.W. Rowe
M. M. McDonald
Sharon
John Moster
Dee Burdine
D. P. Wallace
Oree Cox
Oree Cox,’ Arlo, Garry and Boyd, Mr. and, Mrs. Ray’ Magar
Susan
Jackie
W. W. Rawe
Reggie
B. D. Barnes
Diane
Judy
L. C. Crookham
Center School House
Allen Society Christmas Party Delights Ada Community
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Allen Methodist Church hosted its annual Christmas party in the church hall. Mrs. R. L. Thompson welcomed guests as Mrs. Dean Rinehart read the Christmas Story from Luke. Gifts were exchanged, refreshments served, and attendees included many Ada residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christan
Allen Methodist Church
Church Fellowship Hall
R. L.thompson
Dean Rinehart
Hope Mellroy
C. H. “Hastings
J. T. Jones
Hugh Brinson
R. L. Thomas
John Wright
Holdenville
Lena Smith
San Francisco
Calif
EB. W. Wheeler
le Pridgen
Loyd R. Watson
B. H. Pegg
W. &. Pitt
L. B. Adams
Lela Means
Ada
Ernest Hodges
Curtis Nelson
Effie Hensler
R. H. Chadd
Lela Simmons
Marie Nickell
W. C. Walters
Hattie Broaddus
Suzanne Rinehart
R. L. Thompson
J. J Dones
Bill Melnroy
A.M. Miller
Franeig Reid
Wallie Curtis
C. H. Hastings
George Bain
Nora Weldon
Luthar West
Cornia Powell
Minnié Short
Coray
Case
Mamie Thompson
Roff WSCS Holds All Day Session and Christmas Program
The Roff Methodist Church Women’s Society met for an allday session featuring quilting and a Christmas program. Mrs Vera Bunyard led as president with Mrs Joe Rabnell reading the Christmas Story. Members exchanged cards and noted letters from missionaries abroad while a list of attendees included Mrs Yara Bunyard, Mrs Ruth Koch, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Roff Methodist Church
Vera Bunyard
Joe Rabnell
Matthew
Luke
Stanley [Rott
Delroar Marcis
Margaret McDan
Colbert Class Christmas Party and Gift Exchange
The Colbert Baptist Church TEL class held its Christmas party Tuesday evening at the church. Games followed by a gift exchange. Irene Balthrop gave each attendee a handmade apron. Refreshments were served to attendees and three guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. Colbert Baptist Church
Irene Balthrop
Frances Sherrell
C. Summars
Ozell Habgood
Velma Bray
Jimmy Pruitt
Jessie Epperson
Tena Holland
Bertha Balthrop
Elaine Balthrop
CJ Burns
N. Epperson
Court House Employees Hold Annual Christmas Dinner
Court House Employes at the county court house held their annual Christmas Dinner party at Asner's Ranch House Tuesday evening. Carl Stewart served as master of ceremonies. The group sang carols. Centerpieces and favors were furnished by the Oklahoma State Bank. Attending were numerous couples and individuals including John Boyce McKeel Fred Andrews Ray Thompson Dave Gray Dow Thompson Wendell Smith Joyce Meeks Ronnie Sawyers Lee Roy Huddleston Carl Stewart Abe Holloway Pat Holman Bill Price Francis Mayhue Shelby Stanfield Lester Hoker Woodrow Gibson Opal Boswell Lloyd Stevens Charles Bigham J E B Woolley Arthur Grisso Frank Jared Cecil Smith Aston Gray Johnnie Boring C H Mailey Paul Ryan Durwood Malloy John Bieharg Oren Philips Jewell Bell Lee Dyer Martha Mote Ella Mae Todd Jane Nortor Berta Nelson Ray Lamb Billy Bryan Jerry Henderson Virgil Hunt Bill Emanuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touse
Asner
Carl Stewart
Oklahoma State Bank
John Boyce McKeel
Fred Andrews
Ray Thompson
Dave Gray
Dow Thompson
Wendell Smith
Joyce Meeks
Ronnie
Ronnie Sawyers
Lee Roy Huddleston
Abe Holloway
Pat Holman
Bill Price
Francis Mayhue
Shelby Stanfield
Lester Hoker
Woodrow Gibson
Opal Boswell
Lloyd Stevens
Charles Bigham
J. EB. Woolley
Arthur Grisso
Frank Jared
Cecil Smith
Aston Gray
Johnnie Boring
C. H. Mailey
Paul Ryan
Durwood Malloy
John Bieharg
Oren Philips
Jewell Bell
Lee Dyer
Martha Mote
Ella Mae Todd
Jane Nortor
Berta Nelson
Shower Honors Bride Margaret Ann Gibson at Stonewall Annex
A bridal shower for Miss Margaret Ann Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gibson, was held at the Stonewall Methodist Church annex. The couple, Miss Gibson and Jim Stone, planned to wed after vows at Dustin Methodist Church. Guests from Ada and nearby towns attended, bringing gifts as Frosted punch, cake and mints were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Gibson
Stonewall Methodist Church
Annex
Miss Gibson
F. L. Gibson
Jim Stone
C.D. Stone
Stonewall
Dustin Methodist Church
C. D. Stone
F. L. Gideon
Essie Craddock
Frank Bynum
D. Stone
Bobbye
Goss
W., Billiott
Atoka
M. L. Jamison
Ora Morris
Dave Roberts
Elma Winn
A. S. Roberts
Vernon Younts
Jack Kifer
Bob Pickens
Bob Curtis
Howard Ganas
J. R. Bullock
Iola McKeel
Margaret
Mac McKeel
Earl Craddock
Kenneth Murphy
Ada
Bill Pirtle
B. J. Jennings
Sybil Stokes
Homer Barnes
D. D. ‘Duke
John] Thompson
William Shellenberger
Lahoma Glover
Pete Gibson
Scotty
Dorothy Story
Jerry Morrison
Mittie Nance
Jess Young
Joe Daniels
Allen
Pat Camp
Judy Murphy 11th Birthday Party Held in Allen Home
Mrs. Claudia Murphy celebrated Judy Murphy's 11th birthday with a Thursday party at the Allen residence. Guests enjoyed punch, cake, gifts opened, and various games. Attendees included Lynette Mullins, Mark Mullin g, Sherry Bartlett, Alvine Drake, Juanita Patterson, Sheron Lee, Connie Ray, Tommy Peay, Terry Shires, Karen Sue Young, Billy Guy, Billy Hart, Phillip Mater, Terry Russell, Stevie Kimbrough, Margie Chiles, Sammy Chiles, Sarah Beth Chiles, Mike Self, Letrecia Wilson, and Danny Chiles. gifts from Mrs. Luther West and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Murphy
Judy Murphy
Allen
Lynette Mullins
Mark Mulling
Sherry Bartlett
Alvine Drake
Juanita Patterson
Sheron Lee
Connie Ray
Tommy Peay
Terry Shires
Karen Sue Young
Billy Guy
Billy Hart
Phillip Mater
Terry Russell
Stevie Kimbrough
Margie Chiles
Sammy Chiles
Sarah Beth Chiles
Mike Self
Letrecia Wilson
Danny Chiles
Luther West
Jerry Murphy
Christmas Program at Goar Corner Church
Goar Corner Club held a Christmas program at the church with gaily decorated premises. Mrs. Dale Mellon gave the devotional from Luke chapter two, Christine Martin led carols, and retiring president Mrs. Dale Melton presided over the meeting. Secretary’s report was read by Mrs. M. D. McCurdy with roll call. Members shared Christmas and New Year resolutions as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
Christine Martin
Bessie Bradley
Verna McCurdy
Rolf Church Class Has Two Point Party
The Gleaners Class of Rolf Baptist Church held a Christmas party with a pink and blue shower for Ada Cantwell and a gift exchange. Mrs. Bil Bradford received a cake gift from the class, and numerous members were served cake and coffee during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolf
Gleaners
Rolf Baptist Church
Leroy Cantwell
Ada
Bill Willams
Bil Bradford
Jimmy Freeman
Vicky
Amos Summers
Donna
Dale Fairchild
Bobby Tulley
Willard Grinstead
Zarlene Straub
Alvin Tidwell
Cletus Kelley
Toy Harrison
Vancy Morgan
Richard Soutee
Jerry Queen
Henry Lawson
Roy Bordin
Ekdon Hudson
Joe Goodwin
Allen Hobbs
Cathy
Roff HD Club Christmas Dinner and Meeting at Club House
The Roff Home Demonstration club held a Christmas dinner and December meeting at the club house with President Ruth R. Sullivan presiding. Members sang Christmas carols, gave prayers, donated food, and decorated the room with holiday greens and a lighted tree. Gifts were exchanged and donations were sent to Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff HD Club
Club House
Roff Home Demonstration Club
Ruth R. Sullivan
A. L. Hathaway
Mabel Rucker
Sylvan
Mildred Young
Two Abloso Church Classes Host Joint Christmas Party
The Dorcas and Ruth Classes of Abloso First Baptist Church held their annual Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall. The room featured a styrofoam tree centerpiece, a net yule tree, and holiday decorations. Mrs. J Treas narrated The Christmas Story with assistance from Mrs. Vasen Moore as men from the Men's Class joined guests. Refreshments included cake, hot chocolate, and coffee, followed by a gift exchange organized by Mrs. Conrad Massey with others aiding in decorations and serving. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross, Mr. and Mrs. B J Hardin, Mr. and Mrs. C Magar, Mr. and Mrs. Vasco Moore, and several other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas and
Ruth
Abloso First Baptist Church
J. ©. Treas
Conrad Massey
Nora
Lula Club Chooses Officers For 1962 At Yule Luncheon
The Lula Name Demonstration Club met for the annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Jake Treas’s home. Officers elected for 1962 were Mrs. Walker Brooks president, Mrs. Roy Johnston vice president, Mrs. Buck Sweat secretary, Mrs. D R. Clifford reporter, and Mrs. Chester Treas song leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Name Demonstration Club
Jake Treas
Yale Res
Allieers
Walker Brooks
Roy Johnston
Buck Sweal
D R. Clifford
Chester ‘Treas
Walter Brooks
Buck Sweat
Tucker Home Christmas Party at Summers Chapel Club
The Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club gathered Friday at Mrs Joy Tucker’s new home for the annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. A decorated tree, centerpiece, and festive decorations highlighted the event while Mrs Clarela Gray presided and Mrs Juanita Thompson led the devotion and prayer. A ham and dressing meal followed as cards were played softly during service. Attendees included Mrs Clareta Gray, Mrs Ruby Wood, Mrs Sarah Jane Roberson, Mrs Johnny Qualls, Mrs Effe Lamb, Mrs Marie Welch, Mrs Fuanita Thompson and Pauls, Mrs Minnie Lewis, Mrs Pearl Jones, Mrs Mary Cox, Vickie Gray, and Mrs Joy Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers Chapel Home Demonstration Club
Joy Tucker
Gray
Clareta Gray
Ruby Wood
Sarah Jane Roberson
Johnny Qualls
Effe Lamb
Marie “Welch
Fuanita Thompson and Pauls
Minnie Lewis
Pearl Jones
Mary Cox
Vickie Gray
Ahloso Shut-ins Receive Yule Fruit Baskets
The Girls Auxiliary of the Ahloso First Baptist Church met on Sunday afternoon December 17 and filled fruit baskets to deliver to local shut-ins. They sang Christmas carols during the delivery and regrouped at the church for fellowship, hot chocolate, and cake with attendees including Sharon Martin, Donna Bowers, Alice Reed, Nancy Fulsom, Elaine Fragier, Oma Martin, Mike Martin, the counselor, Mrs Kenneth Martin, and Mrs Conrad M. The GA’s are sponsored by the WMA of the Ahloso Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahloso First Baptist Church
Shutins
Sharon Martin
Donna Bowers
Alice Reed
Nancy Fulsom
Elaine Fragier
Oma Martin
Mike Martin
Kenneth Martin
Conrad M
WMA
Ahbosp
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Sondra Garrett
Garrett
Vera Lanham
Jim Moyer
Antters
Vera
William Miller
Larry Bays
May McDaniel
Alvisa LaWanna
Qriaa Dees
Linda
Harlos
Leroy McDaniel
Dees
Marietta
Mrs. L. C. Riddle
Elsie Morris
Mrs. Graver Keeling
Mrs
Fred Henson
Thelma Jean Garrett
Sondra
Oil Center
Hansel Burk
Melvin Chilcoat
Pi Ray
Walter
Roff
Clear
Holt! Construction Company
Ella Martin
Ris Price
SCS
Dovers
Haltzen Construction Co
B. H. Todd Jr
M. C. Matthews
Center HD Club
Yale Family Dinner
Allen Society
Roff Wscs
Yara Buntyard
Stanley Raff
Ruth Koch
Ira WatIs
Myrtle Clayton
Daisy Cagle
Mollie Johnston
Lenore
Doe Robnett
Pleas Shipp
Margaret McDaniel
Colbert
Court House
Stonewall Church Annex
Bruce Scott
Winnie Willingham
Bud Brooks
F. A. Wallis
F. Esther Anderson
A. L. Hale
Cecil Bullard
Gene Winton
Jerry
Judy Scott
Diana Kay Clifton
June Kifer
Sandra Baylis
Mike
Cathy Ganus
Goar Corner Club
Abloso Church
Lula Club
Yule
Tucker
Ahloso
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