Performance Testing Elevates Ada Area Cattle Breeding
The Ada area advances in Performance Testing led by PRI in Denver. Local figures such as the Corbin and Smallwood families and Clyde Reed drive measurement of growth, feed efficiency, and carcass traits. Inspectors review eight calves from different cows, toward Certified Meat Size status, aiming for higher weight gain, marbling, and lean fat for better meat value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Performance Registry International
Denver
Corbin Brothers
Joe Smallwood
Murray College
Otis Parker
Holdenville
Clyde Reed
OSU
Harvey Price
Ned Biffle
Glen McDaniel
PRI
Braly
Ada
Wickhams
Reed
Hereford
Cattlemen Seek Constitutional Change on Land Assessments
The association pushes a state constitutional amendment to tax land based on agricultural use. National committee studies show ranchers profit only 1–2 percent. lands annexed by cities still used for farming would face lower assessments. If approved, referendum would occur on the 1965 run-off primary election date with use-based assessments for two prior years and changes when use shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
National Livestock Tax Committee
Fred Drummond
Pawhuska
Ada Livestock Auction Sees 1450 Cattle Trade Tuesday
A total of 1,450 head of cattle moved in trading Tuesday at the Ada Livestock Auction. All classes were generally steady with good quality stocker cattle showing stronger prices up to $1 higher while slaughter cows eased about 50 cents. Stock steer calves brought 16 to 22 dollars, stock heifers 12 to 16, dairy breeds 12 to 15.09, and cow calf pairs 130 to 165.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Heimer Missing From Model and Plans to Buy Trotting Horse
Matt Heimer is noted as standard equipment but missing from the model. Heimer plans to buy a good trotting horse for his buggy and runs a cabinet making shop with tools including a planer jointer band saws and drill press. He and his wife own a 135 year old rose wood piano with 82 keys loaded with history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heimer
Heimers
Durango
Colo
Galley-Wanting Around The County
Community notes from Stonewall and surrounding areas list travel to Los Angeles Tulsa and Ada. Families gather for Christmas and New Year happenings while births deaths and visits unfold across Stonewall Cromwell Latta and surrounding towns.
Death notice for Oddie Stokes sister in Texas
Olen Snow learned Thursday of the death of his sister Mrs. Oddie Stokes of Amarillo Texas. Her funeral was held at Littlefield Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Snow
Oddie Stokes
Amarillo
Tex
Little Field
Lilley family Christmas visit expands at Holdenville home
Rev. and Mrs. Steve Lilley hosted Christmas with their son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. S A Lilley and a daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Oleth Myrick of Holdenville. Other visitors included Herbert Myrick of Oklahoma City Mrs Lola Mae Lilley of Ada and Orville Scroggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lilley
S. A. Lilley
Oleth Myrick
Holdenville
Lilley
Herbert Myrick
Oklahoma City
Lola Mae Lilley
Ada
Orville Scroggins
Nazarene Church Reports Sunday School Attendance
Rev. A. E. Green of Durant attended Sunday school and church at the Nazarene church where 37 were present in Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
A. E. Green
Durant
The
Ardmore Couple Visits Sister During Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Turner of Ardmore visited his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson, over the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Turner
Ardmore
Pete Anderson
Ada Woman Visits Family Over Christmas
Mrs J H Lucas of Ada spent Christmas with her mother Mrs W J Baugh and her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Leon McMinn in the family home during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lucas
Ada
W. J. Baugh
Leon McMinn
Daughters and families visit Mrs Sharp during Christmas
During the Christmas holidays three of Ora Sharp's daughters visited with their families. Roland Wilson and his two sons from Emporia Kansas stayed, and Charles Waldrip with his three children from Konawa also called on Mrs Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Sharp
Roland Wilson
Emporia
Kan
Charles Waldrip
Konawa
Hale Family Visits Paoli For Sunday Church
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hale of Paoli spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ganns and family. They attended morning services at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hale, Paoli
Howard Ganns
First Baptist Church
Quiett Preaches at Stonewall First Baptist in Haskins’ Absence
Ray Quiett assistant pastor of First Baptist Church preached at the Stonewall church while Robert Haskins was away. The service followed the usual Sunday routine and highlighted the ongoing ministry in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Quiett
First Baptist Church
Stonewall
Robert Haskins
Paoli wedding shower honors Mr and Mrs Larry Spence
Mrs Howard Ganns Cathy Mrs Hershel Newberry and Robin attended a wedding shower Friday night at the First Baptist Church in Paoli for Mr and Mrs Larry Spence. Mrs Spence was Joell Hale before her marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ganns
Cathy
Hershel Newberry
Robin
Paoli
First Baptist Church
Larry Spence
Spence
Joell Hale
Barnes Family Attend Ada wedding at Asbury Church
The Barnes family gathers for the wedding of Mike Barnes and Kathy Halderfield in Ada at Asbury Methodist Church. Guests include multiple Barnes relatives and extended family from Boise City and Shreveport with ties to George Homer and Clyde Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barnes
Homer Barnes
Mike Barnes
Kathy Halderfield
Ada
Asbury Methodist Church
Mike
Sonny
Barnes
Lonnie Barnes
Phylis
Mark
Vaness
Barry Barnes
Boise City
Mike Bae
Shreveport
Clyde Barnes
Rachael Jean
Rodney
San Angelo
Tex
Minister Romine Visits Clouse Home Sunday Afternoon
Virgil Romine of the Church of Christ visited Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse Sunday afternoon. Other visitors in the Clouse home were Mr. and Mrs. George Barnes and Mrs. Mary Hoggard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Romine
Church of Christ
John Clouse
Clouse
George Barnes
Mary Hoggard
Boddy Family Attends Grover Brown Funeral
Mr and Mrs Edd Boddy and Carolyn of Austin Texas visited his parents Mr and Mrs P H Boddy for Grover Brown of Centrahoma's funeral. Also present were Ernest Brown Charl ey Taylor Don Walker Ollie Walker from Cheyenne and Lillian Cunningham Joe Cunningham and children from Texarkana Texas area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Boddy
Carolyn
Austin
Tex
P. H. Boddy
Grover Brown
Centrahoma
Mrs. Howard Ganns Visits Mr and Mrs Shellenberger
Mr. and Mrs. Shellenberger received a Sunday visit from Mrs. Howard Ganns and her companion. The afternoon gathering occurred at the Shellenberger residence.
Nazarene Evangelist Johnny Warrick Leads Stonewall Revival
The Stonewall revival event featured Nazarene evangelist Johnny Warrick instead of Jimmy Wofford, drawing local attention to the altered speaker lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene
Stonewall
Johnny Warrick
Jimmy Wofford
Nazarene Church Services Reported In Sherman Area
Mrs. Whitehead wife of Rev N E Whitehead pastor is in Sherman hospital. Rev Glen Jones Ada preached Sunday night. Rev N E Whitehead and Rev and Mrs Steve Lilley held services at the nursing home. Thanks to Mrs Susie Henry for renewal subscription to WEEKLY for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
N. E. Whitehead
The
Nazarene Church
Sherman
Tex
Glen Jones
Ada
Steve Lilley
Susie Henry
Newberrys Return Home After Holidays
Mr and Mrs Hershel Newberry and Robin left for their home in St Louis Missouri after spending Christmas and New Year with their parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ganns and family and Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Newberry
Robin
St. Louis
Howard Ganns
Frank Newberry
Family farewell after lunch in Abilene
M Sgt Clyde Barnes Mrs Clyde Barnes Rachael Jean and Rodney joined her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Creech for a Saturday lunch before departing for their home in San Angelo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Barnes
Rachael Jean
Rodney
Henry Creech
San Angelo
Tex
Wedding of Alice Johnson in Great Bend Delights Family Attendants
Mrs R L Hale and Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan with Beverly and Tommy Ada attended the wedding of their niece Miss Alice Johnson in Great Bend Kansas on December 30. Beverly Bryan served as brides maid and Tommy as usher. The groom Don Finney, will relocate to Venezuela where he is employed by an oil company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Hale
Joe Bryan
Beverly
Tommy
Ada
Alice Johnson
Great Bend
Kan
R. L. Johnson
Beverly Bryan
Don Finney
Venezuela
Hale Family Sunday Visit and Church Attendance
Mr and Mrs Charles Hale and family of Duncan spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs R L Hale and all attended church at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hale
Duncan
R. L. Hale
Methodist Church
Funeral Fraternal Visitors Attend Tupelo Service
Relatives visiting Mrs. R. Minda Phillips last week attended the funeral of Truman Holland on December 30 at the First Baptist Church Tupelo with burial in Jesse Cemetery. Truman Holland was a brother to Mrs. Minda Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Minda Phillips
Truman Holland
Edd Phillips
Paoli
William Phillips
Wayne
Genive Kifer
Wichita
Kan
Cora Holland
Burr Valley
Ruth Sandy
Pleasant Hill
Cobb Family Visits Clouse Couple for Monday Supper
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cobb visited her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse Monday evening and shared a supper together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cobb
Ada
John Clouse
Attendance at Oil Center Church services
Eighty two people attended the Church and Sunday School with Rev. Baker in charge. Visitors included Mrs. Dewade Patton and children from Oklahoma City and Mrs. Geraldine Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Haskins of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Bonnie Burk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lewis
Baker
Dewade Patton
Oklahoma City
Geraldine Haskins
Jerry Haskins
Oklahoma
Bonnie Burk
New Year Wishes for Peace and Goodwill Throughout 1965
A hopeful note for the new year asks readers to live selflessly for others, expressing that true goodwill toward the human race shows on the face. The message hopes a peaceful, generous 1965 across the land.
Pattons Visit Relatives Across Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs J A Patton and their children Johnna Kay and Gregg of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with relatives in Oil Center, visiting family and catching up on hometown ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Patton
Johnna Kay
Gregg
Oklahoma City
Oil Center
Mrs Tucker and relatives dine with Ollie Tucker Saturday
Mrs Alene Tucker along with Paula and Tonya visited and shared supper with Mrs Ollie Tucker on Saturday night in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alene Tucker
Paula
Tonya
Ollie Tucker
Booths Visited Waurika Friends Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth spent Thursday through Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland Sr in Waurika They had dinner Monday with Mr and Mrs Paul Tucker and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Booth
Bruce Holland Sr
Waurika
Paul Tucker
Out-of-town Guests of Mr and Mrs Franks Visit
Out-of-town guests of Mr and Mrs Ode Franks last week were Mr and Mrs Hodie Jackson and family Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Franks
Hodie Jackson
Norman
Franks and Megee Visit Ark. Friends Saturday Night
Dean Franks and Steve Megee from Gassville Arkansas spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Ode Franks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Franks
Steve Megee
Gassville, Ark
Mrs
Ode Franks
Tulsa Couple Visits Family Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Megee and family of Tulsa spent Friday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Megee, during a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Megee
Tulsa
Mrs Myrtle Evans and Minnie Lewis Visit Alva Evans
Mrs Myrtle Evans and Mrs Minnie Lewis visited Alva Evans Monday night in Valley View Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Evans
Minnie Lewis
Alva Evans
Valley View Hospital
Local Visitors Over Holidays From Texarkana and Gassville
Mr and Mrs Mack Nelson spent the holidays with relatives in Texarkana Texas. Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray visited Mr and Mrs Jim Megee Sunday afternoon. Mrs Megee returned home from Valley View Hospital Friday. Other visitors were Dean Franks and Steve Megee from Gassville Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Mack Nelson
Texarkana, Tex
Vernon Gray
Jim Megee
Megee
Valley View Hospital
Dean Franks
Steve Megee
Gassville
Ark
Army Marine Couple On Furlough Plans California Station
Arthur Terry currently with the Air Force in Kansas while Shelby Terry recently returned from Vietnam prepares to join Camp Pendleton in California upon his return. Shelby serves with the Marines and the couple are together on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Shelby Terry
Air Force
Kansas
Shelby
Viet Nam
Camp Pendeleton
California
Marines
Local visits listed by Oklahoma City residents
Don Bushong from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lew on Monday. Hansel Burk visited Mrs Virginia Tilley, Alva Evans and Bryan Thomas who are patients at Valley View Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bushong
Oklahoma City
Frank Lewis
Hansel Burk
Virginia Tilley
Alva Evans
Bryan Thomas
Valley View Hospital
Visit to Bryan Thomas Ends at Valley View Hospital
Mr and Mrs Casey Thomas and Jimmy visited Bryan Thomas in Valley View Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. They were joined by Mrs Brian Thomas and Charles for the hospital visit in Shawnee and Valley View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Thomas
Jimmy
Shawnee
Bryan Thomas
Charles
Bryan
Valley View Hospital
Mr and Mrs Joe King Visit Over Holidays
Grand Prairie Texas resident Mr Joe King and his wife spent the holidays with Mr and Mrs Dennis Allen, sharing time and hospitality in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe King
Grand Prairie, Tex
Dennis Allen
Page Family Visit Over Holidays Involving Suttons
Mr and Mrs Bob Page of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton during the holidays. Loretha and Jeanie joined the gathering in a brief family social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Page
Loretha
Jeanie
A. O. Sutton
Oklahoma City
Hospital Visitors Include Evans and Thomas Family Members
Visitors to Alva Evans and Bryan Thomas on Wednesday afternoon included Rev. Leroy Baker, Mrs. Myrtle Evans, Mrs. Minnie Lewis, Mrs. Thelma Garrett, Mrs. Bryan Thomas, and Charles Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Evans
Bryan Thomas
Leroy Baker
Myrtle Evans
Minnie Lewis
Thelma Garrett
Charles Thomas
Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts visit Ada resident
Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts visited Mrs Lizzie Roberts in Ada on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roberts
Lizzie Roberts
Ada
Mrs Pearl Roberts Visits Friends Thursday Morning
Mrs Pearl Roberts and her grandchildren Kathy and Kinney visited Mrs Minnie Lewis and Mrs Bryan Thomas on Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Roberts
Kathy and
Kinney
Minnie Lewis
Bryan Thomas
Suttons Host Relative Visit In Ada
Ples Sutton of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. A O Sutton Sunday to share time and greetings in a family gathering setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ples Sutton
Ada
Mrs
A. O. Sutton
Bryan Thomas Returns Home From Hospital
Bryan Thomas came home Thursday from the hospital and is some better. Casey Thomas and Jimmy Shawnee brought him home from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Thomas
Casey Thomas
Jimmy
Shawnee
Mrs Sylvia Pennington Visits Mrs Frank Lewis
Mrs Sylvia Pennington of Law ton visited Mrs Frank Lewis on Friday afternoon for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Pennington
Lawton
Frank Lewis
Cox Family Dines With Wayne’s Mother
Mr and Mrs Dewayne Cox and their children Ada spent Friday supper with Wayne Cox's mother Mrs Nannie Cox in a family gathering noted by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewayne Cox
Ada
Wayne
Nannie Cox
Visitors From Allen and Redman Family Gather Friday Night
Mr and Mrs Bill Thomas of Allen and Mr and Mrs Charles Redman visited the Bryan Thomas family Friday night in a friendly gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Thomas
Allen
Charles Redman
Bryan Thomas
Blair and guests visit Burk family in Oklahoma City trip
Lester and Wesley Blair called on Mr and Mrs Hansel Burk Thursday while en route to Oklahoma City. Mrs Lee Littles of Pauls Valley and Gerla dsutton spent Sunday afternoon with the Burks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Wesley Blair
Hansel Burk
Oklahoma City
Lee Littles
Pauls Valley
Gerladsutton
Cindy Roberts Ill in Fort Smith Hospital
Word arrived Saturday night that Cindy Roberts of Fort Smith Arkansas is in the hospital and very ill. She is the daughter of Don Roberts who was raised in Oil Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Roberts
Fort Smith, Ark
Cindy
Don Roberts
Oil Center
Dinner Guests Include Jimmy Shawnee and Thomas Family
Sunday dinner guests included Jimmy, Shawnee, at Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thomas and Charles. Mrs. Margrete Coverington visited the Thomas on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Thomas
Jimmy
Shawnee
Bryan Thomas
Charles
Margrete Coverington
Thomas
Hallo way and Roberts visit Mrs Cox Sunday
Mr and Mrs Leonard Halloway of Stratford and Mrs Pearl Roberts and Kinney visited Mrs Nannie Cox on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Halloway
Stratford
Pearl Roberts
Kinney
Nannie Cox
Suttons and Sowads Dine Together Sunday
Mr and Mrs Gerald Sutton host a Sunday dinner with Chris and Beverly Sutton and Mrs Lona Sowad joining Mr and Mrs Willis Sutton for a family gathering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Sutton
Chris
Beverly
Lona Sowad
Mrs
Willis Sutton
Paula Tucker earns drivers license after test pass
Paula Tucker, a Vanoss student, reports she is very happy after passing the driving test and obtaining her licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Tucker
Paula
Vanoss
Burchett Family Visits Baker Family in Oklahoma City
Rev. Dwight Burchett and family spent Friday night with Rev. and Mrs. Leroy Baker and family in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Anna Mae Sutton spent Tuesday at the Free Will Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Burchett
Oklahoma City
Leroy Baker
Anna Mae Sutton
Dowe Smith Birthday Celebration In Ada
Mrs. Dowe Smith marked her birthday with a celebration Sunday joined by Dowe and Maude as well as her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Henry Odom in Ada. Mr and Mrs Dowe Smith visited Coalgate last Thursday and spent New Year's Day with Mr and Mrs Grier Brooks. J F Smith visited Monday with his son and daughter the Dowe Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Patton
Dowe Smith
Dowe
Maude
Henry Odom
Ada
Coalgate
Midwest City Visit Ties Families for Christmas
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Price and Orvillee spent Sunday in Midwest City with Mrs. Price's mother Mrs. J R Berryhill. Mrs. Berryhill had just returned from Omaha Neb where she spent Christmas with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harry Kelley. Mr Kelley had surgery the day before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Price
Orvillee
Midwest City
Wells Family Makes Quick Cordell Visit
Mr and Mrs Houston Wells with Chris and Stubby travelled to Cordell Sunday to visit Houston's grandmother Mrs Frank Wells. They stopped in Lindsay for sandwiches and coffee with Mr and Mrs A J James and Lucky, former area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Wells
Chris
Stubby
Cordell
Houston
Frank Wells
Lindsay
A. J. James
Lucky
Jameses
Area
Marshall Family Visits Across Holiday Season
Grace Marshall and Pat Campbell of Stonewall spent December 31 with Virgil Johnson. Sid and Jim Marshall visited. Jerry Marshall from Granada, Colorado joined Jim and Sid for Christmas and New Year. The Marshalls visited John and Odell Daniel, Earl Henry, and other relatives. Ben Weaver and family traveled from Hobbs New Mexico to Illinois to visit Michael Campbell and family. Buck Daniel of Seon Kansas arrived for a family visit with his wife’s relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Marshall
Pat Campbell
Stonewall
Virgil Johnson
Sid
Jim Marshall
Virgil Johnsons
Jerry Marshall
Granada
Colo
Jim
Sid Marshall
Earl Henry
Marshalls
John
Odell Daniel
Ben Weaver
Micheal
Hyla Sue
Hobbs
N. M
Visit Highlights Family Ties Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Dickie Hendryx and their sons from Randellet plus Mrs Laura Snow of Fittstown visited the Hisaws on Sunday. Mrs Hendryx is a niece and Mrs Snow a sister of the Hisaws. Mr and Mrs Robert Hisaw of Vaness also visited during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie Hendryx
Randellet
Laura Snow
Fittstown
Cager Hisaw Sr
Hendryx
Snow
Hisaws
Robert Hisaw
Vaness
Cager Hisaw
Neighborhood visits fill Ada area with family gatherings
Mrs Johnnie Daniel and relatives from Ada and Stonewall share multiple visits. Aunt Dora Daniel hosts, with Mr and Mrs Boda Hisan and others stopping by Friday night. Leonard Daniel and children visit their parents and siblings, while Mrs Leonard Daniel spends a week with her parents. Dora Daniel and Clara Kennedy visit their brother John and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Daniel
Johnna
Dohnna
Dora Daniel
Ada
Boda Hisan
John
Johnnie Daniels
Mrs. Daniel
H. R. Brady
Jesse
Frankie Stewart
Stonewall
Lawton
New Year Celebrations With Baylis and Hisaw Couples
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baylis rang in the new year with Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw at a local gathering. The fond upscale event marked a cheerful transition from the old year to the new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baylis
Boda Hisaw
Blanchard Visit Brings Local Families Together
Mr and Mrs Baylis and Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Mr and Mrs Charles Hisaw of Blanchard hosted Saturday night guests Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks of Stonewall for a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylis
Boda Hisaw
Charles Hisaw
Blanchard
Bud Brooks
Stonewall
Ada visit notes Vick and Bailey family guests
Mrs. Jack Vick spent New Year's Day with her brother and his wife, Mr and Mrs Charley Bailey, in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Vick
Charley Bailey
Ada
Local families share Sunday supper visit
Mr and Mrs Frank King hosted Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd. The visit continued with Mr and Mrs Bob Byrd and children joining later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank King
Coy Byrd
Bob Byrd
Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Blanchard and Coalgate
Mr and Mrs Charles Wayne Hisaw of Blanchard spent last week with their parents Mr and Mrs Boda Hisaw and Mr and Mrs W E Patton in Fittstown. Mr and Mrs Bill Spears of Coalgate visited Sunday with Bills sister and family the Boda Hisaws. Marvin Michael also visited the Boda Hisaw family Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wayne Hisaw
Blanchard
Boda Hisaw
W. E. Patton
Fittstown
Bill Spears
Coalgate
Bill
Boda Hisaws
Marvin Michael
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings in Leoh and Ada
Leoh, Kansas residents spent Wednesday night with their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Joe Mr and Mrs Jim Jackson and Chris Duncan visited Sunday afternoon with the Joe Daniels Headline family in Ada Jack Daniel along with his brother Joe and family had Sunday lunch together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Daniel
Leoh
Kan
Joe Daniel
Jim Jackson
Chris
Duncan
Joe Daniels
Jack Daniel
Ada
Joe
Robbins Family Returns Home From Holiday Visit
Rual Robbins and his children of Thorntown Indiana left Saturday to return home after spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs W R Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rual Robbins
Thorntown
Ind
W. R. Robbins
Mrs Carrie Sims Improves After Serious Illness In Ada
Mrs. Carrie Sims, long ill in an Ada hospital for four weeks, shows signs of improvement. She is the mother of Mrs. John Allred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Sims
Ada
Sims
John Allred
Mrs Wendell Wiles Departs for Grandin Missouri
Mrs Wendell Wiles leaves Sunday for Grandin Missouri where she teaches school. She spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs W M Foreman and her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs Odus Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Wiles
Grandin
Jerri Lynn Howard Announces Measles Case
Jerri Lynn Howard is reported to have measles. She is listed as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerri Lynn Howard
She
Mrs
Jerry Howard
Scribners and relatives visit Texas families
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Scribner and children of Lawton spent Thursday through Saturday with Mrs. Scribner's parents Mr. and Mrs. Author Johnson. Mrs. Alfred Lane with Christine and Andy of Tulia Tex and Mrs. James Johnson and boys called on Mrs. Author Johnson Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Scribner
Lawton
Johnsons and Osburns Visit Harden City Family in New Home
Mr and Mrs Author Johnson and their child Kitty visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Murl Osburn in Harden City to tour their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson and
Kitty
Mrs
Murl Osburn
Harden City
Francis visits Hooser family with Head guests
Mr and Mrs Bob Hooser hosted last Tuesday evening with their family as Mr and Mrs Sam Head of Sherman joined the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hooser
Bob Hooser
Sam Head
Sherman
Family Visit from Lam bert Kin in Bonham and Wichita Falls
Mrs. M E Lambert hosted relatives including Woodrow and Estel Farris of Bonham and their families, Doyle Wilson and a grandson Tommy Lambert with fiancée Brenda Spillers of Wichita Falls, plus another nephew and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Lambert
Woodrow Farris
Bonham
Tex
Doyle Wilson
Tommy Lambert
Brenda Spillers
Wichita Falls
Estel Farris
Telephone
Birthday dinner honors Gene Knight at home in Plattsburgh
Gene Knight was honored with a birthday dinner on December 31 at his home. Attendees included Mrs. M. E. Lambert, Mrs. Bill Kirkes, Mr. and Mrs. James Lambert, John Robert Lambert, and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Farris, all of Plattsburgh, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Knight
M. E. Lambert
Bill Kirkes
James Lambert
John Robert Lambert
Plattsburgh
New York
Doyle Wilson
Woodrow Farris
Mrs Caperton Returns to Lakeland After Visit
Miss Mable Carperton left Thursday morning to return to Lakeland Florida where she has taught for years. Her mother Mrs Edd Caperton accompanied her and Mr Caperton plans to bring his wife home when she calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Carperton
Lakeland
Fla
Edd Caperton
Mr. Caperton
Hoosers Welcomes Second Son John Chris
Mr and Mrs Tom Hooser announce the birth of their baby boy John Chris on December 29 making the Hoosers second son. The newborn joins a growing family as relatives celebrate the arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Tom Hooser
John Chris
Hoosers
Granddaughter Visits Prompt Road Trip Across States
Mr and Mrs Havern Canada welcomed a new granddaughter on November 19 but never met her. They traveled to Salina Kansas to visit their daughter and family along with Mr and Mrs Everett Whetstine and their sons Howard Ronnie and Marty. On the return journey they stopped in Miami to see Mr and Mrs Glen Whetstine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havern
Canada
Salina
Kan
Everet Whetstine
Howard
Ronnie
Marty
Miami
Glen Whetstine
Scroggins Announce New 1965 Pickup Ownership
Mr and Mrs Dink Scroggins become new owners of a 1965 pickup. The husband muses color may help attract more fish this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dink Scroggins
Dink
Idea for a Francis rodeo to engage children and families
A reader suggests organizing a Francis rodeo since many children have access to horses. They note local interest and adults who enjoy working with horses, urging neighbors to cooperate and plan a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Family fills Kirkes home with visitors from many lands
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kirkes hosted a crowd last week as extended family members arrived for a visit. Their daughter and family from Carlsbad New Mexico, plus other relatives including Warren Farmer and Donna Duncan, Max Kirkes, and Ada May Conner gathered at the house for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kirkes
Bill Kirkes
Gay
Kirk
Dell
Carlsbad
N.M
Warren Farmer
Donna
Duncan
Max Kirkes
Rusty
Billy
Hayesville
Kan
Billy Kirkes
Gus
Linda
Francis
Mrs. Kirkes
Ada
May Conner
Arthur Pipkin Mentioned With Whitehead Family
Arthur Pipkin was referenced alongside his sister and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Whitehead from Ada on a Sunday afternoon, indicating a family grouping or social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pipkin
Lloyd Whitehead
Ada
Aaron Bonner Hospitalized After Weekend Incident
Our neighbor Aaron Bonner was rushed to the hospital last Sunday night after an unspecified incident. No further medical updates are provided in the text.
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Aaron Bonner
Church Attendance Sparks Fellowship After Sunday Service
Attendance was strong last Sunday as the Lord's Supper was observed. Intermediates enjoyed fellowship after services with cookies and punch for Lonnie Current, Gene Davis, Richard Bailey, Curtis Frazier, Frieda Byers, Cecyl Hooser, Pauletta Petty, Marylin Auten, Shirley Auten, Hubert Wynn, Sharon Wynn, Floyd Marshal, Ray mond Marshal, and Rev. and Mrs. Dalton Young.
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Lonnie Current
Gene Davis
Richard Bailey
Curtis Frazier
Frieda Byers
Cecyl Hooser
Pauletta Petty
Marylin
Shirley Auten
Hubert
Sharon Wynn
Floyd
Raymond Marshal
Dalton Young
Brotherhood Meeting Set for Monday January 11
Brotherly group invites all men to attend next Monday January 11 with aMeal and a guest speaker promised to be enjoyable.
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Brotherhood
Alvin Baker’s Vision Improves After Second Operation
Friends rejoice as Alvin Baker shows perfect vision in one eye after recent operation. Doctors remain hopeful that his second procedure, done some time ago, will yield results comparable to the first.
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Alvin Baker
Mrs Sherman Lewis Returns From Texas Vacation
Mrs Sherman Lewis came back home last week with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Tommy Niell of Freeport Texas after a week’s vacation away.
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Sherman Lewis
Tommy Niell
Freeport
Tex
Mrs Hodges Hosts Oklahoma City Relatives Over Weekend
Mrs Florita Hodges entertained her brother Paul Davis and sister family Mr and Mrs Arthur Troxell and Joy from Oklahoma City during the weekend.
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Florita Hodges
Paul Davis
Arthur Troxell and
Joy
Oklahoma City
Mrs Davis Ray Harrison Visits Family While Husband Serves
Mrs Davis Ray Harrison stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Lee over the weekend while her husband Davis Ray Harrison is stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas.
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Davis Ray Harrison
Monroe Lee
Oma Thurman Returns from Oklahoma City Visit
Mrs Oma Thurman has returned from a trip to Oklahoma City where she visited her son and family Mr and Mrs Ray Thurman and also a daughter and family Mr and Mrs Ode Henson in Davenport Oklahoma.
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Oma Thurman
Oklahoma City
Ray Thurman
Ode Henson
Davenport
Okla
Birthday greetings for Annie Scroggins Cheryl Choate and Gene Knight
Mrs. Annie Scroggins Cheryl Choate and Gene Knight receive birthday wishes for last celebration noting family and friends' warm regard and good cheer. The message highlights personal milestones and shared memories.
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Annie Scroggins
Cheryl Choate
Gene Knight
Ants Have Tiny Brains With About 250 Nerve Cells
The text notes ants possess roughly 250 nerve cells in their nervous system, a stark contrast to humans who have about ten billion. This highlights the vast difference in brain complexity and processing power between the species.
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Will Knight
Joe West
Seminole
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Jack Sandlin
Duke Winton
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Ola Hamilton
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Roy G. Robbins
Ivan Vaughn
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Clyde Haskins
Ben Robertson
Ralph Brendle
Johnny Faye Embry
Joyce Lance
Ada Weekly
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Wesley Brantley
Latta
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Bob Langley
Gae von
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Valerie
Mickey
Anthony Minor
Anthony
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Charlie Sliger
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Wilburn Bennett
Carol
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Brenda
Cindy Steele
Joe Stuart
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Clara
Bill Shellenberger
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