Mellon heir steps back from vast family fortune
Pittsburgh AP report notes Richard King Mellon, after decades guiding one of America's wealthiest clans, is slowing his grip. He reduces directorships, shifts toward conservation and philanthropy, planning fuller disengagement as he nears 70, while maintaining influence in banks, oil, aluminum and other major holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stan-files
T. Mellon
Rel Mountain
Ligon-iey
Ligonier
Huttler
Henessman
Pittsburgh
Richard King Mellon
America
Judge
Richard
Richard Mellon
Allegheny Conference
of the Treasury
Prosser
Dents
Thomas Mellon
Phillanthrophy
A.xey
Tocals
National Gallery
Wash
Paul
Ington
the Aluminum Co. of America
Mellon National Bank & Trust
Vanoss FFA Officers Attend Training Session In Ada
Vanoss FFA officers and advisors attended a leadership training conference in Ada on a Tuesday. Freshman delegate Roger Palmer placed in the top four. Joe Spenser from Albart was named American Star Farmer. Latta, Wetumka, Konawa and Holdenvite FFA chapters contributed in ceremonies and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Ffa
Ada
Atteading
Jackie Osborn
Rebe Rowe
Vernon Wall
Kermy Nessell
Mike Golden
Ronald Dantsby
Roger Pahner
Cleamion Stone
Latta High School
Joe Spenser
Albart
Manuel
Roger Palmer
FFA
Latta
Pam Blackbur
Wetumka
Latta Community News Brims With Holiday Visits
Mr and Mrs Demsey Lual Len Mike and John Charles plan to move to Olva where Demsey will manage a local store. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Paty own a mobile home at the Latta Trailer Park and Ada. Mrs Pat Campbell and children spend Christmas in Oklahoma City with relatives. Mr and Mrs Clint Falcon Clinton visited daughter and husband Mrs and Mrs Charles Uhles. Mr and Mrs B Z Grace and Mr and Mrs B W Pridemore with Gwendolyn Ronald and Tonald visited Calvin Grace family Saturday. A birthday party for Mrs Calvin Grace was held at Clyde Casady home with Garvin Glover cake and candles. Present were Mrs Sam Me The closing ceremony was by Cracken, with Mrs Russell Casady and the Caddo FHA chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Grace
Clyde Casady
Garvin Glover
Sam Me
Cracken
Russell Casady
Caddo Fha
Clyde Boyd
Garvin
Local visitors share time with Grover residents
Clyde Casady and Mrs Calvin Grace hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Tommie Black and Handy Sherry. The gathering also included Mrs Hen Thomas Kit Vand Paul Manda and Ronald Beastier visiting Mr and Mrs Kit Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Black
Handy and Sherry
Utl
Hen Thomas
Kit
Paul Manda
Ronald Beastier
Land
Kit ‘Thomas
Paul Sunday
OC Firm Law Bidder On AIDC Paving Project
An Oklahoma City firm was apparent law bidder on a paving project at the Ada industrial site. Palm Payie Co., Oklahoma City, submitted a base bid of 31 07,555.50 on the job, including about a half mile of paving. The other bid came from Dahlgren Construction Co, Oklahoma City, at 192,782.10. Bids were opened Monday by the board of county commissioners and officials of the Ada Industrial Development Commission. The project is financed by a Economic Development Administration grant with Hodging, Thompson, Ball and Associates of Tulsa as engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ada
Palm Payie Co
Dahlgren Construction Co
Board of County Commissioners
Aca Industrial Development Camaralion
Economic Development Administration
Hodging
Thompson, Ball and Associates
Tulsa
Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Christmas Party
The Union Hill Goodneighbor Club gathered at Mrs. Ethelene Gelden’s home for its annual Christmas party with Christmas readings and carols. Prayers and a gift exchange followed refreshments for members including Mrs. Bettie Cunningham and Mrs. Nova Lancaster. The next meeting is planned for January at various members’ homes and includes a tour of Tonnies Wig Shop in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill Goodneighbor Club
Ethelene Gelden
Luke
Bettie Cunningham
Barbara Newby
Lela Rose
Elva Kemp
Laura Haines
Ina Haines
Daisy Binken
Lena Cochran
Lavona Jones
Carlene McNult
Ethelene ‘Nolden
Fern Long
Nora Lancaster
Wilma Delower
Kucy Boudreaux
Bakersfield
Calif
Jan, i
Nova Lancaster
Holiness Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party
The Pentecostal Holiness Church women's auxiliary held a Christmas party in the church dining hall. Tables formed an 18 U shape with holiday decorations, a central tree, and gifts. A ham dinner, a program, and a skit followed the Christmas story reading, with special gifts given to three officials and many members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary
The
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Pearl Gray
Alene Tucker
Bettie Evans
Tepuxlary
Cumberland Women Gift Exchange at Latta Cumberland Church
Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church women held a Monday night gift exchange with a 7 pm fellowship supper. Betty Rogers led the program If I had Been In Bethlehem, reflecting on John 3 16. Four voices shared thoughts on Bethlehem experiences, with Susan Bramley as Santa as guests Edna Burts Hazel Kymes Edith Cheats attended. China spans 2050 miles east to west with a third mountainous and a third desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta Cumberland
Betty Rogers
Bethlehem
China
Youngstown Schools Closed Amid Apathy and Strikes
In Youngstown Ohio residents report widespread apathy after school closure following six failed levy attempts. Superintendent Zinser cites ethnic and labor tensions as causes while parents and teachers face salary disputes. Toledo contrasts with a new five mill levy and higher teacher pay, as unions threaten strikes. The piece notes a low response to board meetings and a canceled high school protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zinsec
Seees
Zinser
Ohio
Sullivat
Yougstown
Toledo
Allen Homemakers Meet For Christmas Party
The Allen Extension Homemakers group gathered Wednesday December 18 at Mrs Horace Hamilton's home for their annual Christmas Party. President Mrs Jim Mullins led the meeting and a devotional by Mrs Hazel Morris preceded gift exchanges and a luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Hazell Morris, Mrs Ruth Frost Ada, Mrs Wayne Mead, Mrs L C Patterson, Mrs James Iker, Mrs Duard West, Mrs Bill Jestes, Mrs Dennis Cook, Mrs 0 H Fanning, and Mrs Jim Mullins with guests Hellena Smith and Mrs Ruby Lark. The next meeting was scheduled for January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Extension
Horace Hamilton
Jim Mullins
Hazel Morris
Hazell Morris
Ruth Frost
Ada
Wayne Mead
L. Cc. Patterson
James Iker
Duard West
Bill Jestes
Dennis Cook
Accidents Boost December's Total To 28 In Ada
December in Ada shows 28 accidents with a night report from December 23. In JP court Raymond E Williams faces charges including improper brakes Jimmy Kirkes speeding and driving on left in a marked zone Arthur Stevens speeding and left drive Johm T P Schoenholzer careless driving Billy Dean Womble nighttime speeding Roy W McJunkins nighttime speeding Richard C Stone nighttime speeding Jimmie Glenn Scott speeding in a posted zone In County Court Raymond Williams pleads innocent to a charge of driving while intoxicated A boys check charge is filed against Mrs W A Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Williams
Jimmy Kirkes
Arthur LeRoy Stevens
Johm T. P. Schoenholzer
Billy Dean Womble
Roy W. McJunkins
Richard C. Stone
Jimmie Glenn Scott
Raymond £.Williams
W. A. Hopkins
Firemen Busy With Eight Blazes In Holiday Period
Firemen fought eight fires over the holiday period, caused mostly by burning trash and grass fires. Notable blazes included a car fire at 110 Beverly, a grass fire at Ada Airport land fill, and several right‑of‑way fires around Santa Fe and local streets, many started by burning objects or discarded trash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kroth
Beverly
Ada
Land City
Santa Fe
N. Broadway
Melton Choate
Conda
Rosa Hawkins
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Mellon
T. Mellon & Sons
Mellons
Fortune Magazine
Rockefellers
J Paul Goily
Gulf Oil Corp
Comphon
Keppers Co
Carborundum Co
First Boston Corp
General Reinsurance Corp
General Mores
the Mellons
County Tyrone
Northern Ireland
Thomas Melon
Worle
Kerr Cabin
Robert S. Kerr
Robert S. Kerr Water Research’ Center
Terrnce O'Neill
Matthew Taylor Mellon
R. K. Mellon
Laisa
Raff Ffa
Eginer
Madill
Lester Sexton
Latta Super
Harry Birdwell
Oklahoma
Leslie Miller
Wetumka Ffa
Konawa FA
John Jones
Southwest District
Wirs
Kit Thomas
Demsey Luallen
Mike
John Charles
4Lva
Dempsey
Isloee
Malcolm Paty
Lalta Trailer
Pat Campbell
Mes
Dim Falcon Clinton
Mec
Charles Uhles
Z. Grace
B. W. Pridemore
Gwendolyn
Ronald and
Tonald
Kellyville
Grover
Mrs
OC Firm Law
AIDC
Tor Want
Holiness Ladies’ Auxiliary
Gife Lamb
Bettie Eaves
Lorene Scott
Bra Robertson
Minnie Lewis
Dorchie Booth
Ruby Wood
Enola Chilcoat
Thelma Garrett
Nova Gray
Clareta Gray
Wanda Lamb
Mary Cox
Vannie Northam
Florence ‘Isaacs
Colene Robertson
Joy Tucker
Eugenne Franks
Mary Loudenaon
Cumberland
Bob Mayberry
Carol Radio
Susan Bramley
Santa
Charies Whites
John Kerr
Harold McWhorter
Jim Gibbons
Wesley Brantley Jr
Charles McCaskey
Wesley Brantley Sr
Mar-garal Neely
Bob Lawson
Luther Thompson
Joe Lovelace
Dub George
Morgan Gowipasture
Richards
Jimmy Stevenson
Jack Prasley
Edna Burts
Hazel Kymes
Royal Air Force
Lowestoft
England
Norman Morrison
Youngstown
Wootrow W. Zinser
Samuel Hopkins
Vermont
Allen
Hamilton
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