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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1963

Page

6

Hearing set on final account and heirship in multiple Oklahoma estates

Legal notices announce final account hearings for Carrie Franks administratrix deceased and special administrator in the H F Franks estate and Mary Jean Kilpatrick estate. Hearings scheduled Feb 8 and Feb 14 1963 in Ada County Court with heirs and creditors advised to appear to show cause and obtain discharge. Defendants listed in the Mock case.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Carrie Franks Carrie Franks H. ¥. Franks Lee Roy Franks H. F. Franks Ada Oklahoma Fred Andrews Seal Clarence A. Hardee Mary Jean Kilpatrick Busby, Stanfield & Orton Attorneys Ollie H. Gay C. A. Gay Novie Leo Kirby Pontotoc County Court House Melvin Strother Tyree Strother Grace Bledsoe Nichols Maude Bledsoe Busby, Stanfield

Estate notices and public summaries from Pontotoc County

Public notices detail multiple estates in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Executors seek final accounts determine heirs distribute and discharge with hearings set for February 21 1963 and February 28 1963. Creditors are advised to file claims by four months from first publication.

Executor Notice of Claim Barred Four Months

Frank L. Finley deceased heirs must present claims with vouchers to Herbe N. Turner, Executor, at the office of A. W. Trice, 214 First National Building, Ada, Oklahoma within four months from the first publication, or the claim will be forever barred.

Carrie Franks Lee Roy Franks Busby, Stanfield & Orton Townsend Building Ada Oklahoma ExeCutor Adta Birdie A. Brown c/o Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts American Building Frank L. Finley Herbe N. Turner A. W. Trice First National Nora Rigsby Lawrence H. Green East Main Bessie Rigsby Williams Administratrix Maudie Florence Crooks Latta Road Marif. Crooks Gilpin

Guardian schedules sale of oil and gas lease for Paretta Lillard

R E Lillard as guardian will offer for sale on February 6 1963 at 10 00 A M in Pon totoc County Oklahoma court room Ada Oklahoma the oil and gas mining lease covering all interests of Paretta Lillard in minerals under the described lands.

Josephine Stacy Pontotoc County Oklahoma State of Oklahoma H. G. Huckaby Ada Pontotoc Garvin State of Ohlaa Grace Plumlee R. E. Lillard Paretta Lillard R. E. Lillard Guardian Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Guardian

Around The County item continues on page five

A brief continuation notes an ongoing illness and hospital stay affecting residents and local coverage. The fragment signals reporting on community health and the impact on individuals during a period of hospitalization.

Pastor Scott Jones Mourns Loss of Happyland Resident

Scott Jones, pastor of the Free Will Baptist Church of Happyland, mourns the death of his close friend Hubert Simpson a longtime Happyland resident. Simpson died early Monday after a long illness and leaves Mrs. Simpson and their children and relatives.

Scott Jones Valley View Hospital Hubert Simpson Happyland Simpson Free Will Baptist Church Rev. Jones

Allen wedding guests attend Patsy Vinson Penny Packer nuptials

Those from Allen attending the ceremony at Duncan Assembly of God Church were Mrs. Ochis Vinson, Mrs. H. A. Butler and daughter Janice, Jerry Brewer, Mrs. C. E. Davis and sons W. B. and Ronnie. Patsy Vinson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Vinson, formerly of Allen. The group spent the night visiting with several Vinson family members in Duncan.

Allen Patsy Vinson Penny Packer Assembly of God Church Duncan Ochis Vinson H. A. Butler Janice Jerry Brewer C.E. Davis W. B Ronnie Patsy James Vinson Cecil Vinson Charlie Vinson

Death of Mrs Otto Strickland in Holdenville hospital

Mrs Otto Strickland died Sunday morning in Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville after several days hospitalized following a stroke. The Stricklands were prominent locally with Mr Strickland a pharmacist and Mrs Strickland assisting in their business for many years.

Otto Strickland Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville Stricklands Strickland

Smallfield Home Welcomes Out-of-Town Guests

Mrs. John Smallfield hosted visitors visiting from Konawa and Oklahoma City including her daughter Mrs. Benton Walker and granddaughter Mrs. Glenn Barrett during a recent weekend return.

John Smallfield Valley View Hospital Smallfields Benton Walker Konawa Glenn Barrett Oklahoma City

Letter from daughter in law reaches Luther Moss

Mr and Mrs Luther Moss receive a letter from their daughter Mrs Bill Paul who is in possibly abroad or elsewhere stirring family news and connection within local society.

Luther Moss Bill Paul

Mrs Paul and family to report to Fort Riley Kansas

Mrs Paul wrote that she her husband and their adopted son Billy will depart for the United States on February 21. Mr Paul has served nineteen years in the military and will be stationed at Fort Riley Kansas. Mrs Paul has spent two years in Germany where the family has been stationed during his three years in service.

Germany Paul Billy United States Fort Riley Kan

Eastern Star Meeting Attended by Local Ladies in McAlester

Mrs. R. B. Cox Mrs. Bob Gilmore Mrs. R. H. Chadd and Miss Iona Gilmore attended an Eastern Star meeting in McAlester Saturday night.

R. B. Cox Bob Gilmore R. H. Chadd Iona Gilmore Eastern Star McAlester

Aldridge Family Note Heart Attack Admission in Corpus Christi

Mrs. Arthur Aldridge suffered a heart attack and was admitted to a Corpus Christi hospital. The Aldridges, former Allen residents and nearby neighbors of the Malone family, were mentioned in the notice.

A. E. Malone Arthur Aldridge Corpus Christi Hospital Aldridges Allen

Wichita Falls Couple Visit Jacobs and Moore Family

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones and their son Chris of Wichita Falls Texas stayed with Mrs. Jones's parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jacobs and with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Moore over the weekend.

J. E. Jones Chris Wichita Falls, Tex

Local Families Share Health and Visiting News

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Boyd had a tonsillectomy at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville and returned home the next day. Weldon Hays of Fresno visits his grandfather Ross Hays. Weekend guests include M. J. Hammonds family and Joe Hammonds of Elkhart Kansas. Mrs. Walter Brown and Margaret Johnson of McAlester visit Kraettlis, and Margaret attends a church supper in Ada. J. O. Vinson travels to Eureka California to visit his sister Ellen Ward who is critically ill.

Earl Boyd Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville Mrs. Weldon Hays Fresno, Calif Mr. Hays Ross Hays Walter Brown Margaret Johnson McAlester H. C. Kraettli Margaret Emanuel Baptist Church Ada Mrs. Brown J. O. Vinson Eureka Calif Ellen Ward

Sunday Guests of Mrs Grace Walker

Sunday visitors to Mrs Grace Walker included her son Kenneth Walker his wife and daughter Yolonda of Tulsa.

Grace Walker Kenneth Walker Yolonda Tulsa

Ada meeting lists Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Club members

The Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Council held a Friday meeting at the First Baptist Church in Ada. Attendees included Mrs. Cornia Powell, Mrs. Newell Reeves, Mrs. Horace Hamilton, Mrs. R. H. Chadd, Mrs. Cora Bain, Mrs. Myrtle Wolf, Mrs. Mabel Miller, Mrs. Woodrow Gibson and Mrs. L. C. Patterson.

Allen Pontotoc County

Fire damages trash barrel at rent house in town

Fire department responded Monday at noon to a grass fire caused by a trash barrel at Mrs. Claudia Murphey's rent house in the east part of town. High winds tried to spread the flames but the fire was brought under control.

Claudia Murphey

Oklahoma City Women Name Business Partners Tuesday

Mrs. Ora McPherson and Mrs. Shelby Jones transacted business in Oklahoma City Tuesday, indicating local commercial activity involving two women in the city.

Ora McPherson Shelby Jones Oklahoma City

Local Visitors Attend Anniversary and Birthday Celebrations

Mrs. Retta Nickell spent a week in Valley View Hospital as an asthma patient. Mr. and Mrs. Audie Palmer arrived from Antioch California to join Mr. Palmer's parents for their 60th wedding anniversary and his mother's birthday celebration.

Retta Nickell Valley View Hospital Audie Palmer Antioch Calif Mr. Palmer

Walter Melton Readmitted To Valley View Hospital

Walter Melton was admitted to Valley View Hospital again last Thursday for unspecified medical care, marking another stay in the facility.

Walter Melton Valley View Hospital

Hoakum Returns From California Funeral Visit

Mrs Myrtle Hoakum returned home from California on Monday after attending her brother Douglas Webb's funeral. Mr and Mrs Clarence Nunnelley accompanied her to California and stayed for an extended visit.

Myrtle Hoakum California Douglas Webb Clarence Nunnelley

Weekend Guests Share McKenzie Family Ties

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob McKenzie included a nephew and his wife from Oklahoma City, a son and his family from Healdton, and their hosts also hosted his in laws Mr. and Mrs. Wilson McInroy.

Bob McKenzie J. B. McKenzie Oklahoma City Robert McKenzie Healdton Wilson McInroy

Allen Teams Triumph, Girls Fall By One Point

Friday night basketball at Maud featured Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hughes and other local families watching. The Allen girls lost by one point while the Allen boys won, with crowd support from Denman Eubank Walter Norman and son Richard Dale Cook Luther West and Leroy Jones.

Allen Maud Kenneth Hughes Denman Eubank Walter Norman Richard Dale Cook Luther West Leroy Jones

Mr and Mrs Fred Douglas Visit Duncan Family

Mr and Mrs Fred Douglas spent a week visiting their son and family, Mr and Mrs Ozell Douglas, in Duncan.

Fred Douglas Mrs Ozell Douglas Duncan

Fleming Family Visits Muse At Weekend Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Fleming and their sons Mike and Jerry of We tumka were Saturday guests of Mrs. Fleming's parents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Muse.

R. G. Fleming and Sons Mike and Jerry We Tumka Mrs. Fleming Edgar Muse

Hayes Family Weekend Guests of Sanders and Kidwell

Mr and Mrs Rolland Hayes and their son Randy spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Royal Sanders and Mr and Mrs George Kidwell, extending family hospitality and time together.

Rolland Hayes Randy Royal Sanders George Kidwell

Malone Family Visits Sister in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs A E Malone visited Mrs Lorene Forehand in Oklahoma City Sunday. Forehand had just been discharged from an Oklahoma City hospital. The Malones also accompanied Mrs C W Malone to her home in Stratford Sunday.

A. E. Malone Mr. Malone Lorene Forehand Oklahoma City Forehand Malones C. W. Malone Stratford

Oscar Chaney Admitted After Suspected Heart Attack

Oscar Chaney was admitted to tal Holdenville on Saturday after suffering what was believed to be a heart attack.

Oscar Chaney Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville

Miss Myrtle Shults Is Dismissed From Holdenville Hospital

Miss Myrtle Shults was discharged from Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Holdenville on Saturday, ending her hospitalization.

Myrtle Shults Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Holdenville

Pipkins Visit Tal Sa Wake Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pipkin of Tal Sa were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jacobs and Mrs. A. G. Pipkin.

Jim Pipkin Tal Sa Tom Jacobs A. G. Pipkin

Hemingway Visit With Son In Fayetteville Ark

Mr and Mrs Joe Hemingway spent a week in Fayetteville Arkansas visiting their son and family Mr and Mrs James Hemingway.

Joe Hemingway Fayetteville, Ark Mrs James Hemingway

Watts Family Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Social

Mr and Mrs Joy Watts of Oklahoma City were Sunday guests of his mother Mrs Louis Smith and Mr Smith indicating a family social gathering and hospitality in local society notes.

Joy Watts Oklahoma City Louis Smith Mr. Smith

Tate Family Guests From Conway Arkansas

Mr and Mrs Lindon Tate and their son Rickey stayed with Mrs Tate s parents Mr and Mrs Jess Patrick in Conway Arkansas during a recent visit highlighting family hospitality and geographic ties.

Lindon Tate Rickey Mrs. Tate Jess Patrick Conway, Ark

Palmer Attends Parents anniversary Celebration

Frank Palmer arrived by plane from Antioch California on Saturday to attend his parents wedding anniversary celebration. He returned to Antioch Sunday evening.

Frank Palmer Antioch Callif

Thompson Guests Visit Mrs Lierbor and Nora Ross

Mr and Mrs Cecil Thompson of Arpelar spent Saturday with Mrs Edna Lierbor the Thompson’s mother and their aunt Mrs Nora Ross in a family visit noted in local social news.

Cecil Thompson Arpelar Mr. Thompson Edna Lierbor Nora Ross

Mrs Luther Tate Relative Visit Noted in Pampa Texas

Mrs Luther Tate and her daughter with her family visit in Pampa Texas accompanied by Mr and Mrs Miss Martin and children in a regional social note from the Texas town.

Luther Tate Miss Martin Pampa, Tex

Godfrey Family Plans Self Built Minneapolis Home

Lloyd A Godfrey family moves ahead with a self built home in Minneapolis. Ray and Gordon Godfrey will plan and supervise the project, doing the work themselves. They started the foundation Monday and intend to add two bedrooms a larger kitchen and a small upstairs with extra bedroom and recreation area. Weather may slow progress but they hope to finish soon.

Lloyd A. Godfrey Mr. Godfrey Ray Godfrey Gordon Godfrey Minneapolis Minn Godfreys

Byng High students recover from January wreck

Terry Matlock, senior at Byng High School, is back at school after a near fatal crash injury from January 12 with flying glass scars. Sue Harned, junior and Pep Club cheerleader, remains hospitalized with a broken leg fractured pelvis and internal injuries likely sidelining her for eight weeks.

Terry Matlock Byng High School Sue Harned Byng Terry Sue Byng High

Mrs Keller Returns Home to Newly Expanded House

Mrs Bill Keller, home after two weeks in observation, oversees the completion of an addition to her house. A frozen water valve burst behind the dishwasher, but a quick plumber fix saved the new vinyl floor. She jokes about housework and takes charge of the home.

Bill Keller Ada

Henry Family Leaves Community For Houston Contracting Work

The Jim Henry family and Peggy Henry with sons move to Houston Texas to join brother Darrell Henry in a contracting business. Both parents are Byng High School graduates and longtime residents. their unoccupied house is expected to be filled soon.

Jim Henry

Close Call at Byng School Fire Threats Grade Building

Byng School faced a near disaster Friday night when a heating device, an electric heater, was found in the grade school area. Fire crews responded to the incident and prevented major damage to the building.

Byng

Ada Fire Sparks Close Call in Store Room

A janitor stored water pipes and a basket of scrap paper in a store room where an electric heater ignited the paper. The room lacked windows and oxygen limited flames, preventing a larger blaze before Ada Fire Department arrived. Precautions will be increased to prevent recurrence.

Ada Fire Department

Mrs Kate Brown Visits Milligan Family This Week

Mrs Kate Brown, mother of Mrs Milligan, has been visiting the George Milligan family for the past week along with Mr and Mrs Milligan.

George Milligan Mrs. Milligan Kate Brown

Godfrey father recalls Minnesota weather in Florida humor

Lloyd A Godfrey's father notes Minnesota winters are harsh with temperatures dropping to 20 below. He contrasts that with warm Florida like conditions, joking that he prefers Florida, where he would rather hibernate during cold spells.

Lloyd A. Godfrey Minnesota Florida

Byng School Student Promises Higher Semester Grades

A Byng School student reports lower midweek grades and a near infractions reaction from parents. The student vows to work harder next semester to raise grades and avoid grounds due to a required A in history beyond basketball.

Byng School

Byng Boys Suffer Three Straight Narrow Defeats

The Byng basketball team dropped three consecutive games by small margins over two weeks. A Friday loss to Latta came in the final seconds after holding a 16 point halftime lead, highlighting a cold stretch for the squad and its two-week skid.

Byng Latta

Milligan Family Travels to Oklahoma City for Lavern Brown's Wedding

The Milligan family journeys to Oklahoma City for Lavern Brown and Darryl Simpson's wedding. The event draws about 100 guests in inclement weather with a simple ceremony. roles include mother as matron of honor and narrator as usher.

Milligan Oklahoma City Mother Lavern Brown Darryl Simpson Oklahoma Dad Ralph Paul

Deaf couple tie joyous dual language wedding at First Baptist

A couple held a wedding at the First Baptist Church with dual sign and spoken language. The ceremony featured a sign language interpreter for guests and a deaf pastor delivering the message. The bride works in the tax division and the groom in the highway division at the state capitol. The reception noted heightened joy among deaf guests and varied guests from both communities.

First Baptist Church Gunn Highway Division State Capitol

Social visits and council meeting noted in Ada

Mrs. Pauline Vandegriff visited Mrs. Thelma Perriman on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lela Wall visited Mrs. Perriman on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Simon Young Mrs. Ed Coffey and Mrs. Thelma Perriman attended the H D Council meeting at Ada First Baptist Church Friday.

Thelma Perriman Pauline Vandegriff Lela Wall

Mrs Lela Wall Visits Friends Then Frazier Hospitalized

Mrs Lela Wall visited Mrs Vandegriff Thursday morning and called on Mr and Mrs W R Frazier. Mr Frazier entered Valley View Hospital Friday morning for surgery.

Lela Wall Vandegriff W. R. Frazier Mr. Frazier Valley View Hospital

Family attends Vaness ball game on Friday evening

Mrs. Jesse Wilson took her brother and sister Tommy and Marie Vandegriff to a ball game at Vaness Friday evening. Marie then went home with Wan da to spend the weekend.

Jesse Wilson Tommy Marie Vandegriff Vaness Marie Wanda

Wall Family Spends Friday Night with Grandparents

Vernon Everett Darlene and Sherry Wall visited Friday night with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Van Schuyver. The Van Schuyvers were in Roff Tuesday to fetch equipment for pipe repairs after the freeze and saw Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vande Griff.

Vernon, Everett Darlene Sherry Wall Mrs. van Schuyver Vernon van Schuyver Roff Walter Vandegriff

Wall visits in Oklahoma City with doctor appointment

Jess Wall and Mr and Mrs Karl Wall were in Oklahoma City Tuesday visiting. Jess also had an appointment with his doctor.

Jess Wall Mrs Karl Wall Oklahoma City Jess

Invitation to Sunday School at 10 A.M.

Hart correspondent May Johnson notes a call for wider attendance at Sunday school. The message invites all to attend weekly at 10 a.m and suggests joining any Sunday school if the stated time is inconvenient.

May Johnson Hart Lightning Ridge

Mrs Lorene McIlroy Visits Frazier and Stone in Valley View Hospital

Mrs Lorene McIlroy visited Mr Frazier and Mrs Pat Stone in Valley View Hospital Saturday afternoon. The brief social call noted no further details or medical updates.

Lorene McIlroy Mr. Frazier Pat Stone Valley View Hospital

Kimmel Family Visits and Sunday School Attendees

Mrs Linda Webster visited Mrs Miles Kimmel and others. Mr and Mrs M C Kirkland and Mr and Mrs Eulas Jones visited the Kimmels. Mrs Miles Kimmel and Mrs Cora Cantwell visited Mrs Joyce Hatcher. Otis Coffey visited with Mr Kimmel. Calvin Wall and Dude Fennel families visited. Kathy and Lanny Gurley stayed with grandparents and attended Sunday school with Mrs Gurley. Judy and Robin joined Sunday lunch.

Linda Webster Miles Kimmel M. C. Kirkland Eulas Jones Kimmel Cora Cantwell Joyce Hatcher Otis Coffey Mr. Kimmel Calvin Wall Kimmels Dude Fennel Bobby Tracy Lawton Kathy Lanny Gurley Mrs. Kimmel B. F. Gurley Judy Robin Lanny

Poorman Couple Relocates Near Work Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs E E Poorman moved during the weekend from their community to be closer to his employment, signaling a relocation to reduce commute.

E. E. Poorman

Ray Family Saturday Visit With John Ray Kin

Mr and Mrs John E Ray and Marilyn and Mary spent Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Ray visiting relatives in the area.

John E. Ray Marilyn Mary Mrs John Ray

Local visitors share Sunday afternoon call in Konawa

Mr. and Mrs. E. Douthit of Konawa were guests Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Thelma Perriman. Other visitors included Mrs. Louie Stewart and Mrs. Norma Van Schuyver.

E. Douthit Konawa Thelma Perriman Louie Stewart Norma van Schuyver

Coffey Family Sunday Visits and Grandchildren Visit

Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey and boys shared Sunday lunch with Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey and Carol. Everett Wall spent Sunday with Danny Stone. Vernon Wall with Darlene and Sherry visited Mrs Roundtree's grandchildren Don Kathleen Cynthia Ada Shumard visiting grandparents.

Ed Coffey Mrs Otis Coffey Carol Everett Wall Danny Stone Vernon Wall Darlene Sherry

Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell

Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell were Mr and Mrs

Roy Cantwell

Visit with Mrs Henderson in Ada for day with friend

The writer notes visiting Monday morning with Mrs B H Henderson who is feeling better and planned to go into Ada to spend the day with her friend Mrs J L Evans.

B. H. Henderson Ada J. L. Evans

Mrs Briggs Leads Dietitian Network in Oklahoma City Schools

Mrs Mary Ann Briggs has been named area supervisor of dietitians for 15 Oklahoma City schools. Her son-in-law Robert Brown began studies at Southwest Bible College this term.

Visits and funeral notice in the West household

Family and neighbors gathered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert West this weekend. Joe D West and family from Tulsa visited, Shirley and Mildred West attended Mildred Hughes's grandfather Benson Hughes's funeral at Mill Creek. R G Davis checked for water leaks while water trouble persists from cold weather.

Robert West Joe D. West Tulsa Shirley West Mildred West Mill Creek Mildred Benson Hughes R. G. Davis

Local Visit Ties Chism Family Across Town

Mr and Mrs Leo Chism along with Don na and Tommy visited their parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Chism and Mrs Pearl West in Henryetta.

Leo Chism Donna Tommy Henryetta Monroe Chism Pearl West

West Family Hosts Tulsa Guests Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Carl West welcomed their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Terry West of Tulsa as weekend guests.

Carl West Mrs Terry West Tulsa

Scroggins Family Weekend Birthday and Dinners

Over the weekend the Bax ter Scroggins hosted their daughter and family from Oklahoma City. Sunday celebrated Mrs. Scroggins birthday. Friends Freda Byars Melba Sue and Harold Akins had birthdays last week. Shirley West Demonn Scroggins and Dwayne Nickerson shared Sunday dinner with the family.

Baxter Scroggins Orvall West Oklahoma City Mrs. Scroggins Freda Byars Melba Sue Harold Akins Shirley West Demonn Scroggins Dwayne Nickerson

Mrs Lorene West Virginia Visit Mrs Robert West

Mrs Lorene West and Virginia spent Friday with Mrs Robert West and Shirley, sharing a short social visit likely in a close community setting.

Lorene West Virginia Robert West Shirley

Weekend Visit From the West Family

Mr and Mrs Lynn Lee of Chickasha visited over the weekend with Mrs Mary West and Mr and Mrs Deon Lee, staying with their families for a social gathering.

Lynn Lee Chickasha Mary West Deon Lee

Mrs Vivian Marshall Visited With Mr and Mrs Claud Stuart

Mrs Vivian Marshall visited on Sunday accompanied by Mr Claud Stuart and Mrs Claud Stuart, sharing time in a social call.

Vivian Marshall Claud Stuart

West Family Welcomes Staff Sgt Kenneth West Home

Staff Sgt Kenneth Dale West arrived home Thursday night after three years in the islands. His sisters Mrs Mildred Price and Pat of Ada attended the weekend visit, joined by Mrs Junior Norman and family of Drumright. A brother Wayne West and family from Ada were also present with his parents Mr and Mrs Cal West.

Kenneth Dale West Islands Mildred Price Pat Ada Junior Norman Drumright Wayne West Kenneth Cal West

Wilsons Visit Oklahoma City Family Then Stay in Kansas

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilson visit their son Klines and family in Oklahoma City Friday night. The two families traveled to Selina Kansas to stay until Sunday with another son Bobbie and his family. Bobbie plans to move soon to Delaware.

Bob Wilson Klines Oklahoma City Selina Kan Bobbie Delaware

Cedar Grove Church ordains deacons during Sunday service

Members of Cedar Grove Church worked this week on floor repairs and general upkeep. Sunday attendance was strong as Orvall West H V Smith and Carlos Scroggins were ordained as deacons during a special service.

Cedar Grove Orvall West H. V. Smith Carlos Scroggins

First Project Mercury stamp issued beside Glenn flight

The four cent Project Mercury stamp was issued February 20, 1962 within minutes after Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. completed his orbital flight, becoming the first stamp offered for sale nearly simultaneously with the event it memorialized.

John H. Glenn Jr

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Harold Stacy Mary Jean Kilpatrick R. N. Gilstrap Bill Mock Et al the State OF Moran Township Carl Stewart Sue Sawyers King & Wadlington Attorneys Mae Mock Eugene Mock Jack Mock Denison Mill and Grain Company Busby Stanfield & Orton Attorneys Ada, Oklahoma Novie Lou Kirby Attorney For Executors J. A. Richardson James A. Blackburn Richardson Buick Company Anna Faye Nanney Winslow B. Ward, SR Sara E. Ward Ada Ollshoma Winslow B. Ward Linda Raney Bob E. Bennett Frank L Finley Herbert N. Turner Range 7 Oakman Eunice Isaacs Bonnie Hammonds M. J. Hammonds Jack Hammonds Joe, Duncan Bob Hammonds Elkhart, Kan Vincent Ranch Janice Boyd Tim Milligan Bob Dennis Joe Bob Norman W. C. Calton Cantwell Margie Ownbey Nettie Ownbey J. S. Stanfield Frances Beller Lela Ray Leroy Cantwell Sharon Hershel Calvin Cantwells Gertie Summers Mack Howard Briggs W. L. McKinley Glen Cornell Howard Jim Briggs East Central Marvin Briggs Harold Smally Goldie Cornell Auti McCullar Fraziers Francis Bob West
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