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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1962

Page

2

Heavy New Years Traffic Toll Forecasted by Oklahoma Officials

Oklahoma safety officials warn of a rough 102 hour New Years weekend from Friday 6 p m to January 1. The troopers, aided by city police, will work long shifts to supervise traffic and aid disabled motorists as State and National councils cite prior year fatalities and potential bad weather.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Highway Patrol Ray Page National Safety Council Oklahoma Page

Obituary notices for Fitzpatrick Keeling Hall and Engle Jr

Mortality notices report Mrs Hattie Chriss Fitzpatrick of Tupelo funeral at First Baptist Church with burial at Byrd's Prairie Cemetery. Mattison Monroe Keeling of Ada dies, service at Church of Christ, burial Memorial Park. Mrs Jane Hall of Ada dies in nursing home. services at Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs Bob Ross formerly of Ada dies in Ukiah California. T J Engle Jr of Norman, service planned at Primrose Funeral Home.

Mattie C, Fitzpatrick Hattie Chriss Fitzpatrick Stonewall First Baptist Church of Tupelo Otis Fredrick Smith Funeral Home Norbie Romine Thurman Lee Mike Robinson Sam Sanders Bert Culver Hamp Thompson Byrd's Prairie Cemetery Fitzpatrick van Buren Ark Sylvester Williams Matlie Howell Williams The Baptist Church George Fitzpatrick R. W. Chriss Tupelo Sylvester Buster Chriss Woodland Calif Doyle Chriss Ringwood Okla Wille Harmon el Cajon Amzy “Tootsie Bland Fort Worth Tex Anna Logan Pearl McGuire Ada Jane Quaid Wetumka Mattison Keeling Mattison Monroe Keeling Church of Christ Oak Avenue Johnny Monroe Criswell Funeral Home Memorial Park Keeling Maxwell Nathan Keeling Susie A. Palmer Keeling Laretta Avedden Greenville Kenneth Keeling Fort Carson Cole Paul E. Keeling Jackie Keeling Jo Ann Bagwell Winters Vaughn Stratford Billy J. Keeling Welborn Keeling San Antonio Jane Hall North Cheney Cooksville Tenn Solomon Sparks Amelia Jackson Sparks Hall Hattie Hickey Effie Cleghorn Fitzhugh Zillie Baker Cookville F. M. Wood Joe Blausett Leonard Morgan Charles Morrow Charlie Matthews Haskell Dighton Virgil Hunt T. J. Engle JR Primrose Funeral Norman West Himes Martha Jo Etchieson Hickory Shoptaugh

Oklahoma Traffic Deaths Rise in Early 1962 Period

The report notes deaths from single vehicle crashes in Oklahoma climbed by 23 percent in the first nine months of 1962. It records an average of 50 people injured daily in traffic accidents and about 116 accidents per day during the same period.

Oklahoma

Wood carver Louise crafts lifelike figures from bark and scraps

Louise Huckleberry Hound inspired wood carver uses pine bark and varied materials to create realistic animals and dancers. Her palm leaves, tiny painted dress flowers, and tusk-like talons on carved awls showcase delicate balance. She won first at a Pittsburg fair, placed well at Muskogee, and plans to teach after graduation.

Walt Disney Louise Pittsburg Muskogee

Traffic Deaths Fall 13 Percent in Fast-Driving 1962 Nine Months

Traffic deaths from multi-vehicle crashes declined by 13 percent in the first nine months of 1962 versus the same period in 1961. The report notes a general improvement in road safety and attributes progress to stricter enforcement and safer driving behaviors.

Stonewall Man Joins Blue Angels

Captain John M. Kretsinger, formerly of Stonewall, will join the Navy Blue Angels as a new pilot replacing Captain Doug McCaughey. He is a jet instructor at VT-24 Chase Field Beeville Texas and will perform in precision aerial routines nationwide, with the team expected to tour in 1968.

John M. Kretsinger Stonewall Chase Field Beeville Texas Navy Blue Angels Kretsinger Doug LcCaughey Marine Corps Kreisinger C. C. Kretsinger Route 2 Naas Kingsville Japan Fat Couger Marine The Dan McIntyre Stonewall High School Iain ‘Kretsinger East Central State College

Purina Research Ranch aims to boost cattle quality

Purina continues to unveil a long and involved program at the new Purina Research Ranch near Pontotoc. Bulls move from pasture to pasture to mask hereditary weaknesses and extend useful life. Officials anticipate positive results benefiting the entire cattle industry after extensive experiments and studies that may extend far into the future.

Purina Pushina Pontotoc

Wayne Murphy Death Notice at Stonewall

Wayne Murphy died recently with services held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Methodist Church of Stonewall. Rev. Jerry Fielder assisted. Casketbearers were Denman Flowers, Wesley Chaddick, Furman Gibson, D. D. Dake, Worley Hakett, and Jeff Byrd. Honorary bearers were Jess Roag, Ora Morris, Kay Thompson, George Elkins, Sly Stegall, and Frank Henry. Smith Funeral Home directed the services. Burial followed in Stonewall Cemetery.

Wayne Murphy Daisy Blankenship Shawnee First Methodist Church of Stonewall Jerry Fielder Denman Flowers Wesley Chaddick Furman Gibson D. D. Dake Worley Hakett Jeff Byrd Jess Roag Ora Morris Kay Thompson George Elkins Sly Stegall Frank Henry Smith Funeral Home Stonewall Cemetery

Tecumseh Couples Tie the Knot in Local Marriages

Marriages include Frank Stebens 39 and Lola Speck 60 of Tecumseh and Freddie Lee Perkins 18 wed Darla Kay Lee 17 of Ada with Vernon Brown 22 and Ellen Goforth 21 also listed among Ada and Roff. Twenty persons died on Oklahoma streets and highways over the New Year weekend last year.

Frank Stebens Tecumseh Lola Speck Freddie Lee Perkins Ada Darla Kay Lee Vernon Brown Hickory Ellen Goforth Roff Oklahoma

Christmas at Ada area schools and community gatherings

Ada area notes tell of Oakman school dismissing for vacation and holiday programs held in the gym with Santa Claus. Residents attend Sunday services, share meals and gifts, and visit relatives across Ada, Byng, and surrounding towns during Christmas week.

Oakrman School Inez Hobbs Qakman Trudy Nance Billy Lee Santa Claus Leaguers Yhose Christ Euspene Hobbs Sharon Wynn Sharon McLish Judy Mike “Muncrief Eugene Jerry Gloster Caton Patricia Hershel Hampton Shirley Norma Hobbs Katherine Clark Don Cook Don McNeil

Allen News Snags Toothache Tale and Local Obits

Eunice Isaacs notes a toothached delay while recounting Allen area life. The piece reports the death of Elza Crissenberry of Nevada City, California, after a long illness, and her husband’s recent stroke. It also mentions relatives traveling to visit in Bakersfield and Tulsa, with upcoming surgery for Mrs. Weems.

Allen Eunice Isaacs Santa Claus Tarase Tom Collins Troy Manuel Elza Crissenberry Nevada City Calif

Christmas Visit Notes from Ada and Corpus Christi Families

Ada and Corpus Christi households report holiday visits during the season. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Diffie and family from Ada join Vinson and Leader family members in Corpus Christi. guests include the Hensiers, Coulrups of Houston, and Henslee family from Oklahoma City. The Luke and Triplett households in Oklahoma City and Corpus Christi also host relatives, while Wayne Gray and children vacation in Corpus Christi with Jerry Murphey’s family. Additional guests include Tom Hughes and Charlie Hughes of Cyler and San Angelo, and Selma Price hosting Tommy Horn and Jerry Price in Del City.

Lonnie Smith Ada T. J. Stokes Stokes J. L. Barnum Tony Deb Sean Eugene Patrici Tampa Fla Donald Stokes Keith Debra Darrel Lawton Alma Caperton Mes Charles Price Debbie Ron Oklahoma City Luther Stokes David Vernon Stokes Rolf Virgil Eaton Lula Lois Clifford Joe Diffie Joey Meg Monica Ruel Vinson Charles ‘Leader Corpus Christi Tex Otis Vinson Harry Hensier Jack Coulrup Houston Jessel Henslee Don Shore Colby Kan Mrs Wayne Gray Mrs. Gray Jerry Murphey Selma Price Tommy Horn San Angelo Jerry Price del City

Family visits and Lula basketball notes from Lula article

David Luke Former returning home for Christmas with Mr and Mrs Short Fortner. Mr and Mrs Simon Young plus Elane and Clay visited. Lula Grade School teams played Pentotoc with girls losing and boys winning. referees George and Leon Brown. ]]>

Kenneth -Fortner Tammy Ada Simon Young Elang Clay Roff David Luke Fort Sill Lawton Short Fortner Elane Lula Pentotoc George Leon Brown

Tickets Available For Governor's Ball

T. E. Forster, Republican county chairman of Pontotoc County, to distribute extra invitations to the inaugural ball of Gov. elect Henry Bellman. Inaugural committee aims to invite all who wish to attend to help plan attendance. Gov. elect Bellman seeks to meet Oklahomans during the public reception and ball. Requests for invitations should be sent by mail or phone to T. E. Forster at 2730 Kirby Drive, Ada.

T. E. Porster Pontotoc County Gow Henry Bellman Elect Bellman Forster T. E. Forster Kirby Drive Ada

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