County Commissioners Approve Salaries and Buy Grader May 1 1954
Pontotoc County board meets May 1 1954 with all members present. They approve and pay numerous salary claims and approve purchase of a used Caterpillar No 112 motor grader at 9217.57, with money available, per May 3 1954 resolution signed by Thompson Gray and Austell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
W. B. Ward Jr
Winston Raburn
Ea Aia
Norma Shaffer
Ray Goodwin
Oren Phillips
Trice Crisp
Bob
Chas. Shockley
George Sparkman
Herbert L. Griffith
D. R. Clifford
Mbsi
Virgil Hunt
BOM
Geraldine Jones
Carl Stewart
Bobbie Ford
Harlin Coventon
David Gray
Bob Austell
Rachel Coffey
Joyce Meeks
Saci
Tom B. Grant
C. Mitchell
Carreda Ryan
Chas
Gladys Grisso
Ne Bigham
Icles
Frank Jared
George G. Toler
Abe Holloway
C. A. Parker
W. M. Huddieson
J. Tal Crawford
Loretta Huddleston
Charlie Laughlin
C. H. Myers
Ems
V. Crase
Nnwnne
L. Summers
Robbie Eden
Iueinieiele
Dixie Gosnell
Richard Hume
Sies OR. P. Izzard
Salery
J.D. Stevens
Aean
Kelloge-Galery
L. Cannon—Gelety
Jim Pheipe—Galary
Floyd Anderson
Shortie Bratcher
Frank Dryden
Glen Dryden
J. R. Trompson
Bees
Lester Smith
Asa
Martha Mote
Oasie Sua Sewell Dyer
Dow Thompson
Drummond-—Galery
Wits Hokit-Gelaty
Creal Brooks
de Deen Deeley Baler
Thurlow Clark
Carnes-Gelery
Thos. B. Neeley
M. Jackson
A. G. Stout
Ben Nipps
H. A. Blackburn
E. M. Myers
Albert Perry
L. C. Crookham
Sam Cooper
Leroy Crawford
WN. Tucker
J. BR. Taylor—Galary
Elmer Morrison
Walter Enloe
Chas. Moore—Gelaery
M. F. Kimmell
B. B. Jackson
Tm, Cryn Iin
Herman Scott
J. A. Rogers
B. J. McNair
J. G. Lovelace
Louie Stewart
Dan Hoover
R. A. Sliger
W. Paulk
W. Harrison
Edgar Fuller
J . Wiltieme—Calery
Reaser—Sekry
D. M. Flowers
Frank Henry
Scott-hiney
Delmar Johnson
van Harlin
W. C. Stevens
Jasper Turner
Biaw
Bieber Bee Ee
Rounsevall
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Dewey Allred
Okla
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Thomas Knighten
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Eele
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Auarache
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Lee Pharr
Serene
J B.allison
M. C. Hood
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Ada
Resolution State OF Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
McCormick Machinery Company
Board OF County
Deecas
Midland Sightseeing trio and visitors return home
Mrs. Dora McGee Mrs. Johnnie Marble and daughter Zoe Lee along with Mrs Marble's parents toured Davis and Turner Falls Sunday. Mrs Effie McConnell has returned home after visiting her sister in Houston for some time.
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Dora McGee
Johnnie Marble
Zoe Lee
Marble
Davis and
Turner Falls
Effie McConnell
Houston
Pedersen Recovering in Ada After Week-Long Accident
Charles Pedersen stays with his aunt in Ada this week to be near his doctor. He shows steady improvement following an accident last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pedersen
Ada
McConnell Family Visits Parental Home
Junior McConnell his wife and daughter recently visited his parents Mr and Mrs P T McConnell providing a family gathering moment during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior McConnell
Mrs
P. T. McConnell
Weekend Visitors Fill Pe derson Home
Mr and Mrs Claud Hart and others from Ada Stratford and nearby towns were weekend visitors in the Pederson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Hart
Tom Gresham
Ada
Dale Gentry
David
Stratford
Jake McGee
Robert
Freddie Black
Pederson
Charles Holt for County Surveyor
Ada native Charles M. Holt is a Democratic candidate for County Surveyor subject to the July 6 primary. A World War II veteran with 20 years in construction engineering and surveying, Holt studied at East Central State College and A&M College Stillwater. He and wife Susie Chapman have two children and reside at 818 East 9th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Holt
Ada
Thomas P. Holt
Charles
East Central State College
School of Engineering
A&m College
Stillwater
53Rd Naval Construction Batallion
5Th Naval Construction Brigade
South Pacific
Susie Chapman
A. H
Andy) Chapman
Betty Sue
East Central
Andy Holt
Willard
Holt
East Nth
Firemen Race to Four Fires No Damages Reported
Ada fire crews responded to four grass fires or burning rags on Tuesday. The Ashers Ranch House on North Broadway sparked a 12 12 p m alarm. Ebey McCauley at 200 East Fourth and O F Lewis at 1014 West Seventh followed. Emmet's Cafe on North Broadway also triggered a blaze alarm at 3 36 p m.
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Ada Fire Department
Ashers Ranch House
North Broadway
Ebey-McCauley
East Fourth
O. F. Lewis
West Seventh
Emmet
Department
Warthogs Use Burrows as Ready Attack Hides
Warthogs dwell in burrows and habitually enter hind-end first to be prepared to strike at pursuing animals, showing a defensive hunting behavior.
Local Social Visits Highlight Oklahoma City Fort Worth and Shawnee Guests
Fitzgeralds report visitors from Oklahoma City to the Denhams and Sterlings while Nora Childress from Fort Worth visits the Price family. Doc James from Seminole visits the James household as Norma Jones from Shawnee and Roy Jones with Judy stay with the Youngs this week.
Visitors and Weekend Guests Across Becking Ridge
Mr and Mrs Lewis Ham Rod erick and Rickey visit Mr and Mrs Wilson Ray of Becking Ridge Texas. Miss Dixie Lindsay spends weekend with Mr and Mrs J E Knight and Jim. Dixie Lindsay attends Methodist Church Sunday. Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Kerri Felkins include Brother Milton Propp and Dixie Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Ham
Roderick
Rickey
Wilson Ray
Beckingridge
Texas
Kerri Felkins
Bro
Milton Propp
Dixie Lindsay
Local Visits Spark Casual Oklahoma Family Gathering
Miss Mary Ann Ritter of Anaheim California spent last week visiting Miss Nancy Elliott. Mrs. Sterling Price of Lawrence and Mrs. Nora Childress visited Mr. and Mrs. Jo Ables of Rois Sun. Lee Elliott's family hosted a barbecue on their lawn with numerous relatives from Stonewall Atoka Ada and Anaheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Price
Nedra
Cliff
Nora Childress
Joy Childress
Fort Worth, Texas
Mary Ann Ritter
Anaheim
California
Nancy Elliott
Lee Elliott
Co. L. Gibson
F. L. Gibson
Ruth Elaine
Margaret Ann
Stonewall
W. C. Elliott
Billy
Atoka
Pete Gibson
Scotty
Ada
Phil Ritter
Mary Ann
Phyllis
Kay
Kathy
Jesse Epperson
Cheryl
Toni
Fort Worth Family Visit With Nora Childress
Mr and Mrs Norman Childress Hoyt and Norma visited Mrs Nora Childress this weekend. The group is based in Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Childress
Hoyt
Norma
Nora Childress
Fort Worth, Texas
Local Social Acknowledges Sickness of Three Ladies
The listing notes three residents in a community social notice: Mrs. Fletcher Watson, Mrs. Henry Miller, and Mrs. Virgil Medlock. No further details are given about dates or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Watson
Henry Miller
Virgil Medlock
Local visitors and drivers tour over weekend
Seen, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Denham and Don Tollison drove new cars. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stark and David over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stark of Okmulgee, Capt. Ray Stark of Mississippi, and Bob Stark of Okmulgee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Denham
Debbie
LuAnn
Allie Denham
Oklahoma City
Don Tollison
J. O. Stark
David
Jack Stark
Okmulgee
Capt
Ray Stark
Mississippi
Bob Stark
Vacation Bible School at Methodist church slated July week
The Methodist church ladies led by Mrs. Lee Elliott plan a Vacation Church School the week of July 11 lasting one week. Volunteers from several departments and refreshments are organized led by Mrs. Sallie Robinson and Mrs. Anna Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Lee Elliott
Opal Young
Goodson
Thelma Hart
Lucille Young
James Lane
A. P. Young
Dorothy Sullivan
Allen Sweatt
John Lane
Long Married Life for J M and Mary McFarland of Ahloso
Mr. and Mrs. J M McFarland celebrate 64 years of marriage begun in Arkansas in 1890. born in Missouri and Baxter County respectively they moved to Ada area in 1917 and farmed until about 12 years ago. now in their 80s they recall early Ada scenes and family numbers with fond humor and active spirits despite aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McFarland
Ahloso
Arkansas
Ada
Pecan Grove
Mr. McFarland
Missouri
Mary Ellen Southard
Baxter County
Ark
Harris
McFarland
Grimes Sues Over Damages In Road Collision Case
Keith Grimes sues Reubin Orphan in district court seeking 15200 in damages after a June 7 collision at the North Johnston and Tenth Avenues intersection. Grimes, owner of a 1951 Studebaker, alleges Orphan failed to yield causing permanent injuries including ankle contusions and lacerations and a cerebral concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Grimes
Reubin Orphan
Studebaker
Johnston Avenue
Tenth
Johnston
Grimes
Plaintiff seeks damages for injuries and loss of earning power
A 38 year old plaintiff alleges trauma and abrasions from an incident. He states earning capacity at $200 per month and seeks $15,200 for injuries loss of earning power and damages.
Roff Residents Welcome Burlesons and Kin Visitors
Family and friends gathered in Roff and nearby towns over the weekend visiting Ralph Burleson and his relatives. In attendance were J A Burleson Betsy of Dumas Wayne Odom Jack Davis and Ka ren, with Odom and Davis now in Mustang and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Burleson
Roff
Mr. Burleson
J. A. Burleson
Wayne Odom
Jack Davis
Karen
Odom
Davis
Mustang
Oklahoma City
Local Families Visit Close on Oklahoma Tours
Eugene and Patsy Laudermeck of Oklahoma City and Gary Cooper of Chickasha visit cousins Ronnie and Roger. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clampitt of Oklahoma City visit this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Clampitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Patsy Laudermeck
Oklahoma City
Gary Cooper
Chickasha
Ronnie
Roger
Charles Clampitt
Mrs
Ed Clampitt
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