Ada Fire Department 1962 fire calls and losses
Ada's Fire Department answered 327 calls in 1962 with 237 inside city limits and 90 outside. One death and six civilians injured, plus injuries to one fireman. Total building value 727,350 with contents at 450,140 and losses 127,445 on buildings and 111,205 on contents. Insurance settlements 117,249 for buildings and 96,748 for contents. uninsured losses 24,653. Biggest loss was the Service Chevrolet Fire. Chief Young notes one big fire per year and reports high morale and ongoing inspection programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Dudley Young
Chevrolet
Young
Department
Oklahoma Tops Southwest In Outdoor Recreation Spending
Oklahoma led the eight-state southwest in state funds spent on outdoor recreation for the 10 years ending 1960, with $29,171,994. Texas, California, and other states followed in regional and national expenditure figures reported by the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission. Joe Lamons notes peak fishing months ahead in February and March with crappie opportunities, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Southwest
Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission
Roy Stafford
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department
Albuquerque
U. S. Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife
Wyoming
California
National Park Service
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Interior
Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife
John C. Gatlin
Texas
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Kansas
Utah
Joe Lamons
Cookson
Lake Tenkiller
Lamons
Oklahoma City market official Conner named brand inspector
OCA selects Conner as brand inspector at the Oklahoma City Terminal Market after 14 years in the market yard. He is married with two children, a member of the Oklahoma Sheriff and Peace Officers Association, and a 32nd degree Mason. He will be based in the association office at 236 Livestock Exchange Building Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Conner
Oklahoma Sheriff and Peace Officers Association
Association
Livestock Exchange Building
Orphanage History Marks Middle Years of Ada Home
Chief Young cites ongoing cause as weekend note. The Ada orphanage opened June 25 1940 by Rev Roland King who started Trinity Baptist Church in Ada. It closed a year later and was bought by Baptist General Assembly of Oklahoma in January 1942. By 1947 the home cared for 50 children, its high point. In February 1957 only seven remained and trustees voted to discontinue the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Roland King
Trinity Baptist Church
Ada
Baptist General Assembly of Oklahoma
King
Eskimo belief on reincarnated souls guiding infants
Some Eskimos believe that the souls of the dead reincarnate in newborns and protect children as they grow. When the child can care for himself the spirit departs.
Ohio Leads Nation in Horticultural Glasshouse Space
Ohio has more area under glass for horticultural specialties than any state, totaling 36.2 million square feet. California ranks second at 30.7 million square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State
California
Indian agriculture up 39 percent since 1950
Agricultural production in India rose by 39 percent from 1950 to 1961, reflecting growth across farming sectors and increased yield during the eleven year period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Groundhog Day Reflections and Local Health News
Feb 2 observances mix sun and clouds while residents discuss the forecast. Community notes include hospital stays and recoveries, visits among Ada area families, and social gatherings disrupted by bad weather. Notables: Clay Yowell hospital stay for chest congestion, Donnie Tate in Valley View Hospital, and various local visits and illnesses.
Hendersons Host Friday Night Guests
Friday night visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Olan Henderson included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Landrith and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olan Henderson
Herman Landrith
Joe Winton
Olan Henderson Hires Painter For Off-Duty House Job
Olan Henderson recruits a man to lead the paint project and the contractor then hires Henderson to paint the house on his off days from the fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olan Henderson
Olan
Golden family reshapes farm with land clearance and new garden
The Horace Goldens are reshaping their property by bulldozing about 17 acres of timber northwest of the house and shaping gullies. They plan to fence and greatly enlarge the garden and have updated plumbing to drain waste water from the washer and sink and prevent freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Goldens
Goldens
Henderson Delays Work With Strained Wrist
Velma Henderson could not report for work Friday due to a wrist strain that began Wednesday. By now she is returning to normal and back on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Henderson
Cemetery Cleanup By Corvin And Fox At Egypt
W. R. Corvin and Leonard Fox spent time cutting and hauling off dead grass and weeds at the Egypt Cemetery, tidying the grounds and improving its appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Corvin
Leonard Fox
Egypt
Community Roads Get Surfaced as Patrol Grader Works
The patrol grader smoothed surfaces in the community on Monday while household repairs continued as water thaw progressed. Jerry Henderson's plumbing thaw completed by Saturday with outdoor hydrant and indoor taps restoring. Mae Henderson returned home from her sister Ruby McDaniel’s, as both Mrs. McDaniel and spouse improve from illness. Paul Henderson drove to fetch Mae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Henderson
Carolyn
Paul Henderson
Little
Mae
Ruby McDaniel
Gerald Reynalds
Hershel McDaniel
Henderson Family Moves to Tulsa for New Service Station
Friends and relatives report Roy Henderson and wife and son Ricky have moved from Springdale Arkansas to Tulsa where Ricky has opened a service station on Sheridan Street. Coy Teel, formerly of Ada, manages the Springdale location. Jerry Henderson will take a light course load next semester while Carolyn begins a vacation from her job next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Henderson
Ricky
Springdale
Ark
Tulsa
Sheridan Street
Coy Teel
Arkansas
Jerry Henderson
Carolyn
Sunday Visiters at Goyne Home Mark Birthday Observances
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goyne included Mr. and Mrs. George Scott and Mr. and Mrs. William Brown. Mrs. Willie Goyne visited Lonnie Cassady on Monday for Lonnie’s 65th birthday as Mrs. Cassady had celebrated her own birthday earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Goyne
George Scott
William Brown
Willie Goyne
Lonnie Cassady
Lonnie
Local Families Visit Whitsons This Monday
Mrs. Roy Bivins and daughter Pam joined Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitson and son on Monday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson. This was the opening note of a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bivins
Pam
Henry Whitson
0. S. Whitson
Henderson and Golden relatives spend Saturday with kin
Miss Debbie Henderson spent Saturday with her cousin Carol Golden. Teresa Ann Golden spent Saturday with Miss Janet Braden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Henderson
Carol Golden
Teresa Ann Golden
Janet Braden
Lightning Ridge RmaN By Thelma Perkum
Mrs Pat Stone returns home from hospital and Mrs Pauline Vandegriff visited Monday. Mrs Lela Wall hosted Tuesday and her mother Mrs Clifford Anson stayed Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Perkum
Pat Stone
Pauline Vandegriff
Lela Wall
Clifford Anson
Local Ladies Shop In Ada Thursday
Mrs. Lela Wall visited her mother Mrs. Vernon Van Schuyver. Mrs. Van Schuyver and Mrs. Perriman were in Ada Thursday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Wall
Vernon van Schuyver
van Schuyver
Perriman
Ada
Visit Highlights Family Ties at Sulphur and Valley View
Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller visited in Sulphur on Sunday then called at Valley View Hospital to see patient Mr Bratcher and Ben Gurley. Gurley, a longtime community resident, is recovering from surgery this week with sons Alvie Jesse Leon B F and Matthew already present and Euel arriving later. Mrs Beller received a weekly subscription as a birthday gift for Mrs Clint Stewart. Mrs Otis Coffey visited Ed Coffey and son Friday morning and later visited Mr and Mrs W E McCullar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Tate
Valley View Hospital
Marie Welch
Mr. Tate
Garrett Beller
McIlroy Family News Travelers and Visits Across States
Mr and Mrs Louie Stewart spent the weekend with son Deiane and relatives in Arlington Texas. Mrs Lorene McIlroy visited Mrs Pat Stone and shopped with Mrs Casey Glasgow in Ada. Several McIlroy relatives and friends from Truman Arkansas Bartlesville Ardmore and Stillwater visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy with plans to move to Arkansas for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Stewart
Deiane
Stewart
Jeffry
Arlington, Tex
Lorene McIlroy
Pat Stone
McIlroy
Casey Glasgow
Ada
Mirtie McIlroy
Truman
Ark
Sgt
Hite McIlroy
Frank
Altus
Mae Riley
Stillwater
Luster McIlroy
Bartlesville
Spurgin Solomon
Janis
Ardmore
Paul Murphy
Ted Cox
Gaar
Lloyd McIlroy
Ples Ferguson
Bobby
Mcllroys
Arkansas
Briggs Family Notes At East Central College Scene
Howard Briggs enrolled for the second semester at East Central State College. Mrs. W E McCullar and several Briggs relatives visited friends and patients at Valley View Hospital. Howard spent time with cousins and Briggs family members, attending a basketball game and visiting multiple households during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Briggs
East Central State College
W. E. McCullar
Marvin Briggs
Briggs
McCullar
Marvell Briggs
H. Shumard
Glenda Briggs
W.R. Frazier
Valley View Hospital
Naomi Bradley
Winton
Perriman
Bill Briggs
Wilson
Briggs Family Visit Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs visited his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs in Rebee Sunday after a long drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Briggs
Mrs
Roy Briggs
Rebee
Visitors tell of a busy week at the Kimmels
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Bob Neff visited Mr and Mrs Kim mel. Calvin visited the Kimmels Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday Mrs B H Henderson visited Mrs Kimmel and Mrs Roy Cantwell. Mrs Lyddia Jones walked to Kimmels for a visit since surgery. J E Woolley Jimmie Sherry and Mrs Simon Young Elaine and Clay visited Friday. Otis Coffey and Carol Bennett visited Saturday. Sunday visitors Miss Bennett and Mr and Mrs T Bumpas. Kimmels visited the Bob Hatchers Sunday night. Enoch Kimmel, Oklahoma City, was in a Temple Texas hospital for ulcer treatment and recovery hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Neff
Clay
Mrs Ray Visits Mrs Wall in Sunday Afternoon Meeting
Mrs Ray visited Mrs Lois Wall Sunday afternoon for a social call. The brief note records a cordial, informal encounter between two neighbors without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ray
Lois Wall
Ed Coffey Family Visits in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey and their children Danny and Dennis spent Saturday and Sunday in Oklahoma City visiting the Carl Coffey and Sickles families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Coffey
Danny
Dennis
Mrs. Perriman
Oklahoma City
Carl Coffey and
Sickles
Coon hunting tale ends with pond mishap
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford and their daughter visited Tuesday with Linda, Diane, and Dwayne. Charles Leader and family visited Tuesday night with Gene Joplin and others. During a coon hunt Charles fell through an icy pond while pursuing their dog Bul let. he rescued the dog but did not recover the coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Diane
Dwayne
Ida
D. R. Clifford
Clovis Thompson
Lois Clifford
Donald Brooks
Ada
Gloria Jean Wofford
Leonard Wofford
Skipper Davis
Brooks Family Visit Spans Louisiana Weekend
Mrs. Greer Brooks and family including Thomas and Charles Brooks hosted a Marine returning from Okinawa to visit from Sunday to Tuesday with Mrs. Brooks’ daughter Mrs. Truman Scroggins and Mr. Scroggins in Louisiana. Mrs. Polk Cross of Tupelo joined Thursday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer Brooks
Thomas Brooks
Charles Brooks
Okinawa
John Choate
Polk Cross
Tupelo
Ben Johnston
Local visits span families in California and Ada
Mrs. Clovis Thompson and Debbie Ann visit her parents in Ada and Fairfield while S Sgt Thompson attends Sewart Air Base in Nashville. Many relatives from Ada and surrounding areas share meals and visits through Friday to Sunday as Lula grades play in Pontotoc and warm ties persist across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis Thompson
Debbie Ann
Fairfield
Calif
D. R. Clifford
S. Sgt. Thompson
Nashville
Tenn
Sewart Air Force Base
Thompson
Charles Leader
Donald Brooks
Ada
Mrs Jack Stidham and Tim my Grove
Mrs Jack Stidham and Tim my Grove are listed with Mrs Donald Brooks in an unclear notice fragment. The readable text provides few contextual details about relationships or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stidham
Timmy
Grove
Donald Brooks
Local Families Share Sunday Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Clovis Thompson and Debbie Ann visited Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston on Sunday. Paul Johnston hosted dinner with Lloyd Johnston of Stonewall. Gene Joplin and family from Latta visited Charles Leader’s home in Diana. Simon Young and Elane and Clay from Roff joined the Fortner family in Ada, while David Fortner in the Army at Fort Sill visited his parents the Fortners on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leader
Diana
Donna Kay
Donald Brooks
Ada
Clovis Thompson
Debbie Ann
Gloria Jean Wofford
Debbie Kay Clifford
Paul Johnston
Lloyd Johnston
Stonewall
Simon Young
Elane
Clay
Roff
Kenneth Fortner
Tammy
David
Luke) Fortner
Fort Sill
Short Fortner
Jenks Couple Hosts Weekend Visit With Smiths
Mr and Mrs Jess Glover of Jenks visited during the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Glover of
Jenks
Ed Smith
Leaders and friends enjoy Saturday night outing and hunt
Mr and Mrs Charles Leader and Dickie Clifford joined Mr and Mrs Gene Joplin Latta Charles Gene and Dickie for a coon hunt Saturday night Mrs Leader and Mrs Joplin attended East Central basketball finals After the game they visited Mr and Mrs Joe Diffie Ada The Leaders were near home when they had a flat Diana and Donna Leader spent Saturday night with grandparents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leader
Diana
Donna Kay
Ada
Donald Brooks
Leaders
Virgie Alberson
Sue Walker
Dickie Clifford
Gene Joplin
Latta
Charles
Gene
Dickie
Local Visits and School Trip Shape Vanoss Notes
Mrs W T Gasaway hosts with Mrs B I McCauley and Laura Ann. Laura Ann visits Mrs Mattie Miller and Freda. Kenneth Gibson and Shelly call on Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Mary Jo. Polly McCauley attends mechanics school in Oklahoma City. Dale Miller goes home with Jimmy Clay after school. boys play basketball. Wanda Parish and Teresa Ada visit with C A Berger. Mr and Mrs Cecil Absion attend community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gibson
Shelly
Vernon Gasaway
Mary Jo
Dale Miller
Jimmy Clay
Welcome for Hisaw Family Arrives in Vanoss
Visitors hosted Vernon Gasaway and friends including Aun McCullar L L Patton Earl Patterson Glen Cornell Marvin Weast and son Derald Stratford. The Robert L Hisaw family is welcomed to the Vanoss community after moving from Maxwell California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gasaway
Aun McCullar
L. L. Patton
Earl Patterson
Glen Cornell
Marvin Weast and Son
Derald
Stratford
Robert L. Hisaw
Hisaws
Vanoss
Maxwell
Calif
Local visit and relatives gather in Ada area
Mr and Mrs Paul Teel and children Ada spent Sunday with Philo McConnell and family. J T McConnell and Mrs Junior McConnell with Ada also visited. Philo attended a sale at Pauls Valley Monday. Mr and Mrs A Wall Shawnee visited the Bergers in Ada. Sunday guests at the Berger home included Ida Berger Lee Parish Teresa of Ada and Wanda Norton and children of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Teel
Ada
Philo McConnell
J. T. McConnell
Junior McConnell
Pauls Valley
A. Wall
Shawnee
C. A. Berger
Berger
Ida Berger
Lee Parish
Teresa
Wanda Norton
Oklahoma City
Ada County Meeting Attended by Vaness Club Ladies
The Vaness club ladies at the Ada county council meeting included Mrs Thelma Perriman Mrs Pat Coffey Mrs Auti McCullar and Mrs Vernon Gasaway proving active local participation in civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness Club
County Council
Ada
Thelma Perriman
Pat Coffey
Auti McCullar
Vernon Gasaway
Gasaway Family Attends Ada 4-H Meeting at Court House
Mary Jo Gasaway and Mrs. Vernon Gasaway attended a 4-H personality meeting at the Ada court house Saturday morning. Mrs. Gasaway visited with Mrs. Ann Tuesday afternoon and again with Mrs. Gasaway and Mary Jo Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Gasaway
Vernon Gasaway
Ada
Mrs. Gasaway
Armanda McCauley
Laura Ann
Kenneth Gibson
Shelly
Mary Jo
Vanoss High Comes Up Short in Sulphur Tourney
Vanoss High girls finished runner up in Sulphur tournament while the boys lost 70 to 63 to Sulphur in a high scoring contest. The girls reached the finals and lost by one point to Turner amid a near buzzer shot by Freda Miller that officials did not count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss High
Turner
Freda Miller
Vaness
Byng
Mr and Mrs Hisaw Visit Hall Family Friday Night
Mr and Mrs Robert L Hisaw visited with Mr and Mrs Audie Hall and family Friday night. Jimmy Clay visited with Charles Hisaw Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Hisaw
Audie Hall
Jimmy Clay
Charles Hisaw
Hookses Welcome Kari Elizabeth At Valley View Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gaylon Hooks announce the birth of a daughter named Kari Elizabeth on January 30 at Valley View Hospital. The baby has an older sister named Trena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylon Hooks
Valley View Hospital
Kari Elizabeth
Trena
Stratford Visit Highlights Gasaway Hall Family Time
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and Jo visited with Mr and Mrs Ed Hall Joe and Linda in Stratford Friday night Also visiting was her brother Doug las Belt and family in Stratford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Cornell
Vernon Gasaway
Tommy
Mary Jo
Sammy
Homer Sliger
Kenneth Gibson
Shelly
Charles Hisan
Mrs. Gasaway
Ed Hall
Stratford
Gasaways
Joe
Linda
Douglas Belt
Larry Hisaw Visits Sam Gasaway Saturday
Larry Hisaw visited with Sam Gasaway on Saturday, lasting discussion and informal gathering observed by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hisaw
Sammy Gasaway
Oklahoma City Family Visits Mrs Nettie Childers
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Childers and their children from Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with Mrs Nettie Childers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Childers
Oklahoma City
Nettie Childers
Visitation roundup at Tiffin and nearby homes
Linda Shaw met with Ar manda McCauley and Laura Ann Saturday. Sunday guests at the R B Tiffin home included Mr and Mrs Bill Thomason and Mrs Alice Crawford Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Shaw
Armanda McCauley
Laura Ann
R. B. Tiffin
Bill Thomason
Alice Crawford
Hart
Frisco Family Rejoices As Water Returns After Deep Freeze
Mrs. Simon Patton and family welcomed running water at noon Monday for the first time since a two degree freeze. They had used a well in the chicken yard with a rope and bucket for cooling water in summer and keeping water for the chickens during winter. Mrs. Mittie Nance and Mrs. Mary Morgan, Stonewall, visited the Pattons Sunday afternoon and also saw Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Patton
Pattons
Mittie Nance
Mary Morgan
Stonewall
Simon Patt
W. J. Barnes
Birthday Welcomes and Weekend Visits in Stonewall
Mr and Mrs Raymond Frizzell of Stonewall visited Monday with Jim and Sid Marshall. Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw visited the Marshalls Thursday after Sid and Jim spent Sunday with Mrs Dea Lance. Monday marked Mrs Lance s 57th birthday. Miss Marshall baked a birthday cake. Jim Marshall spent Monday afternoon with Dora Daniel of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Frizzell
Stonewall
Jim
Sid Marshall
Boda Hisaw
Marshalls
Sid
Jim Marshall
Dea Lance
Lance
Miss Marshall
Dora Daniel
Ada
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IIT
Walter Roper
West Sixth
Galey
Francis
George Gurley
Variety
Oklahoma Wildlife
State Wildlife Conservation Department
Caddo County
Lake Ellsworth
Lawton
Wichita Mountain Refuge
Muskogee
Don Henderson
Sherrill
Chrystal
James Don
Clay Yowell
Mrs. Bivins
Walter Gayne
D. C. Ellises
Henry Greenwoods
Eula Scott
Horace Golden
Kent Russell
Ted Hudson
Jay
Kathy
North
Stockton
Grandma Dosson
Ray Cantwell
Gertie Summers
Mack
Roy Cantwell
B. H. Henderson
Lela Ray
Cantwell
Clarence Heimer
Mrs. Cantwell
Bea Lewelling
Bill Domby
Clifford
Moore
Kirkland
Knox Lee Sweat
Connie
Donna
Maysville
Buck Sweat
Gene Treas
Sandra
Brenda
Gary
Paula Kay
Pryor
J.C. Treas
Nancy Fulsom
Ahleso
Chester Treas
Joan
Mark
Jake Treas
Ronnie
Edgar Cross
Cross
James Hill
Carl Hill
Lam Abston
N. D. McCauley
Polly McCauley
J. B. King
Jo Gasaway
Estelle Patton
Dean McCauley
Florence Tiffin
Pat Romine
Rman
Otis Coffey
Son
Coffey
Lula
Kelly
Marty
Joe Diffie
Bullet
I. N. Brooks
Terry Jackson
Terry
Velma
Walter Brooks
Pontotoc
B. M
Mack” Welch
W. T. Gasaway
Wanda Parish
Mr. and
Mrs. Cecil Absion
V. T. Gasaway
Frisco
Ogge
Og&e
Oklahoma Ind Electric Company
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