Conservation Group Pays Tribute To Kerr
The Oklahoma Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts honored Senator Robert S. Kerr at its Oklahoma City convention with a unanimous resolution to fund a memorial on hills above his birthplace. Ada figure Harral Allen led the resolution, praising Kerr as Oklahoma's greatest living asset. Ada’s Jack Conn gave a keynote on conservation’s economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma City
Nual
Oklahoma
Ada
Harral Allen
Kerr
Allen
State Association
Jack Conn
Oklahoma State Bank
Ben Morrison, East Central figure, dies at 70s
Longtime East Central College faculty member Ben Morrison who helped develop in service teacher training and led public relations at the college died after a career spanning rural education and college teaching. Funeral services set for Friday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Ben
LeFlore County
W. B
Pushmataha County
East Central
East Central Journal
R. M
Bob” Morrison
Morrison Drive
Evelyn McHenry
Clarksville
Sam B. Morrison
Memphis
Tenn
Morrison
Smith Funeral Home
Herbert Tays
Memorial Park Cemetery
Ada Fire Department Encounters Self-Extinguished Blaze
Early Thursday Ada firefighters rushed to a house owned by Virgil Greenwood after sparks from the chimney reportedly lit leaves and damaged the roof. Greenwood had already extinguished the fire himself before crews arrived. Investigations continue into a separate Briscoe Produce Company fire on South Cherry.
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Ada
Fitzhugh
Virgil Greenwood
Greenwood
Briscoe Produce Company
South Cherry
No. 2
East Arlington
William Myers Plan Work Widow of Ada man dies
William Myers Plan Work remembers his long service at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member for 55 years. He leaves wife Lillie and two sons Robert and Lester, four sisters, three brothers, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at New Bethel Church with Rev. Earl Goff officiating. Bearers named. Burial in New Bethel Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Lillie Myers
Robert Myers
Ada
Lester Myers
J. R. Smith
Quincey Crooks
Dallas
Autie Bradshaw
Tucson
Ariz
Harold Duvall
Detroit
Mich
Earl Myers
Valley View Hospital Birth Marks 100000th Patient
History was made at Valley View Hospital when Mrs. Kenneth Kite gave birth to twin boys. She is the 100,000th patient treated since the hospital opened August 27, 1938. Valley View enters its Silver Anniversary Year amid memories of the original 50 bed building in Ada.
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Valley View Hospital
Kenneth Kite
West Main
Kite
Valley View
Dave Patterson
Francis
Ada
Nothing Court Takes A Holiday
For the first time since October no cases were filed Wednesday in Ada's Municipal Court. No traffic accidents were reported for the second day in a row. The total for January and 1963 remains at 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
County meeting to discuss soil fertility and beef cattle
Hailey announced the gathering focusing on soil fertility pasture management and beef cattle. Attendees may bring soil samples for complete analysis with recommendations from the Pontotoc County Soil Testing Laboratory. Speakers include Clyce Reed and Dick Childs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailey
Pontotoc County
Clyce Reed
Dick Childs
Oklahoma Livestock Auction Association Meet in Ada
Oklahoma livestock auction representatives from 30 to 40 auctions gather in Ada for the annual Oklahoma Livestock Auction Association meeting. Ada Livestock Auction Inc. president Sherwood O Neal will host at the Aldridge Hotel starting 2 30 p m with a banquet and Cecil Emrick of Norfolk Nebraska as featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Ada
Oklahoma Livestock Auction Association
Sherwood O'Neal
Ada _ Livestock Auction Inc
Aldridge Hotel
Cecil Emrick
Norfolk
Neb
Final meeting slated Jan 24 in Holdenville
Ada breeders and Cy Hailey Pontotoc County agent noted second son Charolais breeders attended. Hailey said the third and final meeting would be held January 24 in Holdenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charolais
Ada
Cy Hailey
Pontotoc County
Holdenville
Bee Galley Family News Long County Update
S Sgt and Mrs Clovis Thompson left California Jan 15 for Oklahoma. Debbie Ann will visit in Mangum for a month then join her parents in Clif ford home. Thompson to Stewart AFB Tennessee for nine weeks schooling. Debbie Clifford visited Ginger Williams. Dickie Clifford with Davey Johnston. Several local visits and weekend stays noted among Clifford, Diffie, Joplin, Lacy, Leader, Mon day, and Brooks families in Ada and Latta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis Thompson
California
Oklahoma
Byng McLish gyms host games as new facility opens
The Byng and McLish teams swapped games due to the new gym completion. Byng girls lost a one point thriller at McLish as the buzzer-beater changed the outcome. Byng boys piled a quick early lead in a dominant display. A later Byng Purcell matchup is set for the new gym opening Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
McLish
Oilers
Purcell
Latta
Pennington and Melton Family News
The community mourns Boo Jackson and Edith Jackson who passed away Saturday night and Sunday night respectively after long residence in the area. Boo and Edith will have joint funeral services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stratford Church of Christ with condolences extended to their children and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B
Boo) Jackson
Edith
Boo
Stratford Church of Christ
Williams Family Visit Spends Weekend With Relatives
Mr and Mrs Curtis Williams and Christia spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Williams in a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Williams
Christia
Charley Williams
Sunday Dinner with the Brooks and Clifford Families
Rev. Raymond Brady Turner dined Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks. Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks and children Linda Diane and Dwayne joined the gathering. They later visited D R Clifford and Dwayne received a burr haircut from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Brady
Turner
Walter Brooks
Donald Brooks
Linda
Diane
Dwayne
Ada
D. R. Clifford
D. R
Ada Visitors and School Farewells Highlight Local Weekly Notes
Mr and Mrs Charles Leader visited Mr and Mrs Joe Diffie in Ada Thursday night. Diana and Donna Kay Leader visited with their grandmother Virgie Alberson and aunt Sue Walker. Connie Jackson bid farewell at Lula Grade School Friday with cookies and soda from teacher C D Whelchel. Third graders Danny and Angelina Fryman moved away Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Diffie
Joey
Ada
Gene Joplin
Kelly
Marty
Latta
Miles Lacy
Jeanice
Judy
Jimmie
Janie
Charles Leader
Diana
Donna
Donna Kay Leader
Virgie Alberson
Sue Walker
Lula
Connie Jackson
C. D. Whelchel
Connie
Gary
Danny
Angelina Fryman
Mrs Leader and sisters visit Ada family Saturday
Mr and Mrs Charles Leader Diana and Donna Kay visited Saturday with her sister Mrs Donald Brooks and family Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leader
Diana
Donna Kay
Mrs
Donald Brooks
Ada
Fortner Visit Highlights Local Family Ties
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fortner and Tammy visited Mr and Mrs Short Fortner on Friday in a display of family ties within Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Kenneth Fortner
Tammy
Ada
Short Fortner
Coons Hunt Fails Amid Nine Degree Cold
Joe Ada Mr and Mrs Gene visited Mr and Mrs Charles Leader and daughters Saturday night. The men went coon hunting and played dominoes with Dickie Clifford. They had no luck due to the nine degree weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Diffie
Joe
Ada
Gene Joplin
Kelly
Marty
Latta
Charles Leader
Dickie Clifford
Gloria Jean Wofford Spends Sunday Night With Debbie Clifford
Gloria Jean Wofford spent Sunday night with Debbie Clifford, sharing time together in what appears to be a casual social engagement. No further details aclarated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Jean Wofford
Debbie Clifford
Happyland visit leads to dominoes night gathering
Aaron Gray and Audie Bryan visited Thursday night with Carl Hill Tupelo and Chuck Clifford along with Mr and Mrs Lester Davis. The group played dominoes in a casual neighborhood gathering.
Johnston Brothers Visit Stonewall With Mrs Johnston
Bill Johnston of Stonewall travels Thursday with his brother Ben Johnston and Mrs Johnston to visit friends and family in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Johnston
Stonewall
Ben Johnston
Mrs. Johnston
Treas Family Visit Reported From Ahloso
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas and Nancy Fulsom of Ahloso visited on Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Treas
Nancy Fulsom, Ahloso
Jake Treas
Polk Cross and Carl Hill Visit with the Davises
Polk Cross and Carl Hill visited Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis. The men played dominoes with Aaron Gray Audie Bryan Happyland Chuck Clifford and Dickie Clifford.
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Polk Cross
Carl Hill
Tupelo
Aaron Gray
Audie Bryan
Happyland
Chuck
Dickie Clifford
Lester Davis
Byng School Ends First Semester With Extended Week
The first semester at Byng School ended Friday after an extra week was added to meet a 90 day teaching requirement. Classes totaled 85 days before holidays, with some students exempt from tests while others returned Friday to make up absences or low grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Byng High Plays McLish In Annual Basketball Game
The Byng High School basketball teams traveled to McLish on Friday for the annual game. The report notes the games were played but provides no final scores or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng High School
McLish
Mrs Koller Readmitted to Ada Hospital for Observation
Mrs. Bill Koller has reentered Ada hospital for observation after a recent discharge. She is undergoing a series of tests following a period of illness and missed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Koller
Ada
Oklahoma City Trip Woven Through Coldest Day Of Year
Mrs. George Milligan and Tim joined by Mrs. Cherie Balthrop traveled to Oklahoma City on the coldest day of the year to assist Miss Lavern Brown with wedding plans. Lavern will wed Darrel Simpson on January 27 with Mrs. Milligan as matron of honor and the narrator as usher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Milligan
Tim
Cherie Balthrop
Oklahoma City
Darrel Simpson
Milligan
Burns Welcome Second Son Born This Week
Mr and Mrs Roger Burns announce the birth of their second son at a local hospital. Both parents are Byng School graduates. Mrs Burns, formerly Miss Carolyn Roundtree, shares the family with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Dad Burns and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Roundtree.
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Roger Burns
Burns
Byng School
New Baby Arrives for Smith Family in Town News
Little Miss Sonya Renee Smith joins Wynotha Ann as daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Smith. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Troy Smith. The mother previously worked in the county treasurer's office at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonya Renee Smith
Wendell Smith
Smiths
Wynotha Ann
Troy Smith
Attendees Attend Events Across Town in Brief Notices
Mrs Alma Maddox and Mrs Della Maddox visited Mrs Edith Jackson Monday night. Bill Layne and Carlen Woods of Stratford and Claude Horsley attended the horse sale in Pauls Valley Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Maddox
Della Maddox
Edith Jackson
Bill Layne
Carlen Woods
Stratford
Claude Horsley
Pauls Valley
Mrs Alma Maddox Visits Mrs Ethel Varnadore
Mrs Alma Maddox visited Mrs Ethel Varnadore Tuesday morning. Inez Pennington also visited Tuesday.
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Alma Maddox
Ethel Varnadore
Inez Pennington
Mrs Jan Nall Visits Christine Martin Wednesday
Mrs Jan Nall visited Mrs Christine Martin on Wednesday in what appears to be a social call. The event notes a friendly encounter between the two women at their shared residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Nall
Christine Martin
Illness Ties Local Families To Valley View Hospital
Mrs. Naomi Bradley remains a patient at Valley View Hospital as visiting relatives Mrs Daphna Cruce and Mrs Vonda Andrews and their children travel from Fort Worth. Others visit or attend to ailments including back injuries and ambulance transfers, with multiple family groups named in Stratford and nearby areas.
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Naomi Bradley
Edith Jackson
Valley View Hospital
Daphna Cruce
Vonda Andrews
Fort Worth
Melody
Faith Cruce
Bradley
Ladies Visit Mrs Edith Jackson Tuesday
Mrs Ethel Varnadore Mrs Alma Maddox and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Edith Jackson Tuesday in a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Varnadore
Alma Maddox
Ruby Dryden
Edith Jackson
Stratford residents visit in Pauls Valley business trip
Carlen Woods Stratford and Claude Horsley transacted business in Pauls Valley on Thursday. Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Naomi Tiner in Stratford Tuesday afternoon. Neville Pennington was in Oklahoma City on business Wednesday.
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Carlen Woods
Stratford
Claude Horsley
Pauls Valley
Mildred Melton
Cheryl
Sybel Reed
Naomi Tiner
Neville Pennington
Oklahoma City
Doyle Bittle Visits Dale Meltons Tuesday
Doyle Bittle of Stratford visited the Dale Meltons on Tuesday for an informal gathering at their home.
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Doyle Bittle
Stratford
Dale Meltons
Ada Weekly News Receives Renewals From Readers
Mrs Ella Burch of Oklahoma City reports she and Tom are doing fairly well and sends renewal to The Ada Weekly News. She also renews subscriptions for J C McHard of Sacramento California and Loretta Nelson of Buena Park California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Burch
Oklahoma City
Tom
Ada Weekly News
J. C. McHard
Sacramento
Calif
Loretta Nelson
Buena Park
Ada Bowler Dale Melton Competes Tuesday Night
Dale Melton went bowling in Ada Tuesday night, a local bowling scene noting his participation and activity in a community event.
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Dale Melton
Ada
Miss Ruby Dryden Visits Mrs Pennington at Parish Chapel
Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Clariece Pennington Friday morning at Parish Chapel. The brief social call occurred in a local church setting.
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Ruby Dryden
Clariece Pennington
Pennington sisters plus others shop in Ada Friday
Mrs Inez Pennington and Mrs Clariece Pennington along with Harrell and Karl were seen shopping in Ada on Friday, listing local shoppers and participants.
Mrs Law and Ada Stay With Pod Law Family
Mrs Evelyn Law and her daughter Ada spend most time with Mr and Mrs Pod Law as husband Jon remains in Valley View Hospital. Doctors expect Jon to be hospitalized for about ten days.
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Evelyn Law
Ada
Pod Law
Jon
Valley View Hospital
Local bowlers from area join Ada outing Tuesday night
Mr. and Mrs. Neville Pennington along with Harrell, Karl, and George Tiner were among residents taking part in a bowling event in Ada Tuesday night.
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Neville Pennington
Harrell
Karl
George Tiner
Ada
Mrs Mildred Melton Visits Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford
Mrs Mildred Melton visited with Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford on Friday.
Funeral services held for Konawa resident Mrs Townsend
Funeral services were held in Konawa for Mrs Vertie Townsend Sunday afternoon. She was sister of Ted Cox and had visited often at the Cox home. Townsend died Friday evening in Valley View Hospital after several weeks illness. Sympathy extended to family and friends.
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Konawa
Vertie Townsend
Pennington trio conduct Ada business Friday
Mrs. Clariece Pennington Har rell and Karl with Mrs. Inez Pennington transacted business in Ada on Friday.
Dale Melton Visits Lee Farmer Family Sunday Morning
Dale Melton visited the Lee Farmer family on Sunday morning, according to the brief report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
Lee Farmer
Young Visitors Spend Sunday in Ada
Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Linda Tate in Ada Sunday afternoon. The girls attended a movie. Mrs. Nettie Williams of Stratford visited Mrs. Christine Martin on Friday.
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Cheryl Melton
Linda Tate
Ada
Nettie Williams
Stratford
Christine Martin
Capes Family Visits Horton and Jackson Homes
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Capes and their daughter of Union Hill visited Mrs. Lynnia Horton and family Saturday night. Horton and Capes also visited in the Jackson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Capes
Union Hill
Lynnia Horton
Horton
Mrs. Capes
Jackson Home
Burial services held for Ross Cummins in Henryetta
Henry Little and Charlie Nelson attended burial services at Memorial Park Saturday for Ross Cummins of Henryetta. The ceremony honored Cummins with friends and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Little
Charlie Nelson
Memorial Park
Ross Cummins
Henryetta
Cum
Dees and McDaniels Visit Family in Alvis Louisiana
Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels along with Alvis LaWanna and Phnaughn Sunday in Alvis Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlan Dees
Linda
Leroy McDaniels
Alvis, LaWanna
Phnaughn
Local visitors share Sunday calls and Monday visits
Mrs Della Maddox and Jean n ie visited Mrs Naomi Tiner Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marvin McCur dy and Linda visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees. Ethel Varnadore visited Inez Pennington Tuesday. J C Maddox is ill. Bryan Taylor and children and Joe Maddox and Della visited Maddox home Monday. Don Crisp Ada and Joan Ballard Mark and Keth Stratford visited Ed Varnadore Sunday afternoon. They also visited the Jackson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Maddox
Bryan Taylor
Joe Maddox
Della
Maddox
Don Crisp
Ada
Joan Ballard
Mark and Keth
Stratford
Ed Varnadore
Jackson Home
Coleman Pennington Family Visited Penningtons Saturday
Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington Nelda and Roy and Ada visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Saturday night in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Pennington
Nelda
Roy
Ada
Alva Pennington
James Nessel Visits Horton Boys For Friday Dominoes
James Nessel visited the Horton boys Friday night and played dominoes in a quiet neighborhood gathering. The event appeared casual with casual chatter and friendly competition among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nessel
Horton Boys
Visit By Martin Family Saturday
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin along with Mike Sharon and Janelle Ahlo so on Saturday confirming a family gathering at the Martins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Martin
Mike
Sharon
Janelle, Ahloso
J. C. Martin
Hospital visit notes Vonda Dees Hamblin Edith Jackson
Mrs. Vonda Dees and Mrs. Anne Hamblin sat up at the hospital Saturday night with Mrs. Edith Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonda Dees
Anne Hamblin
Edith Jackson
McDaniels Visit Dees Family Sunday Night
Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels and their children visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and their daughter Sunday night in a local family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy McDaniels
Orlan Dees
Frank James Visited Ed Varnadore Home Monday Morning
Frank James visited the Ed Varnadore residence on Monday morning. The report notes the meeting occurred at the Varnadore home, but provides limited additional context or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs J C Martin Visit McCurdy Family
Mr and Mrs J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs Marvin McCurdy Sunday afternoon for a casual social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Mrs
Marvin McCurdy
Social Visits Reported Across Stratford And Ada
Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs L E Ballard with Mark and Keith in Stratford on Saturday. Frank James visited Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington Sunday. Mrs Sybel Reed and Mrs Naomi Tiner spent Friday in Stratford. Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniels Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs W W Miller and Harris in Ada Saturday night. Mrs Fchel Varnadore visited Mrs Alina Maddox Monday. Mrs Jan Nall transacted business in Ada Monday. Mrs Bessie Bradley visited with Mrs Verna McCurdy Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Varnadore
L. E. Ballard
Mark and Keith
Stratford
Frank James
Mrs
Alva Pennington
Leroy McDaniels
Orlan Dees
Linda
W. W. Miller and
Harris
Ada
Fchel Varnadore
Alina Maddox
Jan Nall
Bessie Bradley
Verna McCurdy
Mrs Sybel Reed in Stratford Saturday
Mrs Sybel Reed visits Stratford on Saturday morning.
Ada marriage notice involving J C Martin and Pennington
Mr and Mrs J C Martin transact business in Ada Mon. Mrs Clariece Pennington, Har.
Penningtons Host Sunday Dinner Guests
Ton Harrell Karl and Miss Sue Woods were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Pennington
Harrell and
Karl
Miss Sue Woods
Alva Pennington
J C Martin Visits S W Escue Monday Morning
J C Martin visited Mr and Mrs S W Escue on Monday morning in a brief social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Mrs. S. W. Escue
Roff Women Attend Tulsa Kitchen Improvement Luncheon
Mrs Edna Etchieson of the Roff Home Demonstration Club joined Martha Mote and Mrs C E Brady of Latta in Tulsa for a recognition luncheon honoring kitchen improvement winners. A homes tour followed and Etchiesons remodeled kitchen placed third in the central district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laseman
Edna Etchieson
Roff Home Demonstration Club
Tulsa
Martha Mote
C. E. Brady
Latta
Oklahoma
Roff Baptist Women Attend WMU Rally at Colbert Church
A group of women from Roff Baptist Church attended a WMU Banner Association meeting at Colbert Baptist Church on Thursday. Participants included Mrs. Roy Bardin Mrs. Beulah Hathaway Mrs. Ralph Burleson Mrs. Grady Coston Mrs. Herbert Griffith and Mrs. Raymond Laseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff Baptist Church
WMU Rally Banner Association
Colbert Baptist Church
Roy Bardin
Beulah Hathaway
Ralph Burleson
Grady Coston
Herbert Griffith
Raymond Laseman
Glasco Family Visits From Oklahoma City
Jess Glasco hosted his son Joe and family from Oklahoma City on Sunday. He returned with the group for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Glasco
Joe
Oklahoma City
Jess
Agnes West Returns to West Instrument After Injury
Mrs. Agnes West resumes work at West Instrument Company last week following a lengthy absence due to a severe foot injury suffered in a car accident several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes West
The
West Instrument Company
Mrs. Lowell Laseman Sees Doctor For Medical Checkup
Mrs. Lowell Laseman visited her doctor for a medical checkup on Tuesday. The visit is noted as part of routine health care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Laseman
Illness Ties Mrs Tyree Suffering Heart Attack
Mrs Jennie Tyree suffered another heart attack Wednesday and is being treated at home. Mrs Alas Allison and her husband from Arizona are staying with her during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Tyree
Alas Allison
Arizona
Tyree
Inauguration Viewing At Home Celebrated
A writer praises watching state official inaugurations on television from home instead of traveling to the city. He argues it is not a sign of old age or lack of interest to enjoy such occasions by the fireside.
Mercury stamp first sale to honor Glenn orbital flight
The Project Mercury four cent stamp issued February 20 1962 went on sale within minutes of Lt Col John H Glenn Jr completing his orbital flight becoming the first stamp offered for sale to memorialize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Glenn Jr
Britain Adopts Celsius Temperature Scale in 1961
The United Kingdom switches from Fahrenheit to Centigrade for measuring temperature in 1961. The change aligns with scientific standards and Britain begins using the Celsius scale in weather reporting and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
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Conservation Group
Ben Morrison
University of Oklahoma
University of Chicago
George Peabody College
Nashville, Tenn
Ada First Presbyterian Church
Myrtle
William Myers
Pesan
Galley
Lois Clifford
Ginger Williams
Davey Johnston
Skipper Davis
Glen McGuire
Mr. Brooks
Brookses
Paul Milligan
Kenny Harris
Teddy Frye
Larry Styles
Stanley Sutton
Paula Sanders
Linda Keeling
Darlene Estes
Linda Christian
Sandra Lance
Barbara Pittman
Pat Schornik
Jan Schornik
Sherri Brown
Mike Schornik
Linda Vogt
Jolene Wilkinson
Teresa Allen
Jerry Collier
George Harper
Edward Christian
Lew S. Forrester
Elma Law
Mrs. C. A. Whitaker
Fletcher
Wanda Snipes
Mr. Snipes
Mins
Ead
Fell and
Chuck Clifford
Tim Milligan
M. G. Comer
Comers
C. A. Gentry
W. G. Gentry
Mr. Gentry
Bob Allen
Jerry Wayne Collier
Allens
Mrs. Dale Melton
Jackson
Boyd Perry
Frank Dryden
Milo Pennington
Mrs. Mae McDaniel
North Broadway
Jeannie
Roff
Smith ‘Funeral Home
Gene Smith
Ada, Oklahoma
Earl Watts
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