Allen Bankers and Builders Rally a Town to Rebound
Allen Oklahoma, hit by a tornado, refinery fire, and school explosion, drives a comeback led by Roy Saffarrans who rebuilt a drug store and J I Jones who restored a dry goods shop. A new 62000 dollar school rises without a bond, a Post Office is rebuilt, roads are improved, and Farmers State Bank expands as residents and investors back a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Pontotoc County
Sunray
Roy Saffarrans
J. I. Jones
Monroe Parker
Ada
P. G. Troop
McAlester
P. O
J. W. Hundley
Calvin
Jones’ Store
Allen Area
Ernest L. Hodges
Farmers State Bank
Hodges
Harlin Family Ice Cream Visit Celebrates Eighth Birthday
On her eighth birthday the Harlin family gathered at R. L. Hale home for a Friday evening birthday dinner. Attending were Mrs. Myrtle Jackson of Tulsa and her daughter Mrs. Davis Lynn of Anderson Indiana, Ed Harlin and Cathy near Ada, Charlotte Kay Jackson from California, Edgar Harlin and family from Fittstown, Van Harlin and children from Jesse, and Mrs. B. L. Legate with Janice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlin
R. L. Hale
Myrtle Jackson
Tulsa
Davis Lynn
Lynn
Anderson, Ind
Ed Harlin
Cathy
Ada
Charlotte Kay Jackson
California
Edgar Harlin
Danny
Lavell
Doris Faye
Fittstown
van Harlin
Terry
Timmy
Jesse
B. L. Legate
Janice
Thompson family summer trip and local youth camp visit
Linda Thompson attended the Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Camp near Cordell this week while her parents Rae and Mrs Thompson toured the Ozarks. They returned home last Friday. Ollie Faye and Robbie Mae Legate came home Sunday after visiting their grandfather M Legate near Idabel. they are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. B L Legate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Thompson
Cumberland Presbyterian
Cordell
Rae Thompson
Ozarks
Ollie Faye
Robbie Mae Legate
Idabel
M. Legate
Mrs. B. L. Legate
Davis Lynn Family Visiting From Anderson Indiana
Mr and Mrs Davis Lynn of Anderson Indiana and her mother Mrs Myrtle Jackson are visiting friends and relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Lynn
Anderson, Ind
Myrtle Jackson
Brumleys Move Into Rebuilt Home Formerly of the Kents
Mr and Mrs Durward Brumley and their son occupy the rebuilt house once owned by the Kents. Mr and Mrs Walter Brumley also reside on the property and are listed as the owners. They previously lived in Tishomingo and Connerville.
Cattle Haul By Harlin and Hale Reaches Oklahoma City
Edgar Harlin and Russell Hale drove a truck with cows and calves to Oklahoma City late Wednesday evening in a livestock shipment.
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Edgar Harlin
Russell Hale
Oklahoma City
Ray Barker Reconnects With Stonewall Old Friends
Ray Barker and his daughter visited Stonewall last week renewing acquaintances with locals. Barker is a Stonewall High School graduate and former pupil returning to his hometown for a brief stop in the community.
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Ray Barker
New Mexico
Stonewall
Ray
Stonewall High School
Griffin Dies in Tishomingo. Funeral Held Here
J R Griffin of Tishomingo, father of Walter Griffin, died last Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Tishomingo. Mr and Mrs Griffin had lived here for several years before moving to Tishomingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Griffin
Tishomingo
Walter Griffin
Mrs. Griffin
Miss Faye Phelps Visits Blanchard Family for Month
Miss Faye Phelps of Blanchard is visiting her aunt Mrs. Haskell Blackwell, Mr. Blackwell, and their daughters for a month.
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Faye Phelps of
Blanchard
Haskell Blackwell
Mr. Blackwell
Darlene Blackwell Honored In Family Milestone
Darlene, eldest daughter of Haskell and family, was honored in a local recognition event. The occasion highlighted her contributions to community projects and marked a milestone for the Blackwell household.
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Darlene
Haskell Blackwells
Old swimming hole returns as summer meeting place
The familiar swimming hole serves again as the central gathering spot this season, drawing locals for casual recreation and socializing during warm weather.
S. Sgt. and Mrs. R J Alexander Visit Relatives
S. Sgt. and Mrs. R J Alexander and their children are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Bill Alexander and Mr and Mrs R D May. R J and family live near Enid and he is stationed at Vance Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Alexander
Bill Alexander
R. D. May
R. J
Enid
Vance Air Force Base
Jimmy Riley Ill. Hospitalized Sunday for Treatment
Jimmy Riley became ill Sunday and was taken to the hospital. He is expected to be home in a few days.
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Jimmy Riley
Mann Drennon Family Visits Texas Relative
Mr and Mrs Mann Drennon and their daughter of Texas are staying with his mother Mrs Anna Drennon for a few days in a local visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drennon
Texas
Anna Drennon
Local Tour Party Visits Oklahoma City Sights
Bob Montgomery Jimmy Doss Sue Bullard and Nancy Chaddick of Pauls Valley traveled to Oklahoma City for a sightseeing day at Springlake and Lincoln Park Zoo enjoying the city’s parks and attractions.
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Bob Montgomery
Jimmy Doss
Sue Bullard
Nancy Chaddick
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma City
Springlake
Lincoln Park Zoo
John Wheat and George Flowers Visit Mountain View
John Wheat and George Flowers traveled to Mountain View on Friday for an undisclosed purpose. Local witnesses report they arrived in the afternoon and stayed into the evening.
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John Wheat
George Flowers
Mountain View
John Wheat Leaves for Weeks to Visit Children
John Wheat departed Monday to visit his children in Purnell Pauls Valley Marlowe and Duncan and will be away for several weeks.
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John Wheat
Purnell
Pauls Valley
Marlowe
Duncan
Downtown News Stays Open For Local Updates
City desk invites residents to share tips and events for daily downtown coverage. Readers can submit briefs, notices, and photos to the local paper to keep the core business district informed and engaged.
Cemetery Cleanup at Stonewall Draws Volunteers
Several hands have worked at Stonewall cemetery for three weeks. All graves are cleaned and the entire grounds mowed. Grass has been raked and hauled away.
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Stonewall Cemetery
Ledbetters Shop In Ada Tuesday Morning
Rev. and Mrs. Bill Ledbetter were seen shopping in Ada on Tuesday morning, with no incidents reported and no further details provided.
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Rev
Mrs
Bill Ledbetter
Ada
Tulsa guest Miss Margaret Mallory visits Rev and Mrs Ritchie
Miss Margaret Mallory of Tulsa is a guest of Reverend and Mrs. Ronald Ritchie this week, staying for a visit at their home.
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Margaret Mallory
Tulsa
Ronald Ritchie
WSCS Meeting Reported With Milwaukee Trip Notes
The WSCS group met at Mrs. Ron ald Ritchie home. Devotional by Mrs. S J Markley and reports on the Milwaukee conference were shared. Proceeds from a farm safe near Ross totaled 40 dollars. Everett Shaw placed third in jackpot roping at Laramie and is visiting Wyoming with Mary Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Ronald Ritchie
S. J. Markley
Myrtle Morris
Essie Craddock
Ritchie
Milwaukee
Wis
Ross
Mattie Morris
M. L. Jamison
George McKay
Sybil Stokes
Dub Story
Everett Shaw
Laramie
Wyo
Mary Sue
Wyoming
Adams Visit Spreads Across Eunice Family Lines
Mr and Mrs Jess Adams and Roger of Eunice New Mexico visit their parents Mr and Mrs Sam Adams and Mrs John Murphy along with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Adams
Roger
Eunice, N. M
Sam Adams
John Murphy
Dosses of Alma Visit Stonewall on Monday
Mr and Mrs G M Doss of Alma were in Stonewall Monday for an unspecified visit or errand.
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Mrs. G. M. Doss of
Alma
Stonewall
Mrs Carl Davis Takes New Post at Valley View Hospital
Mrs Carl Davis has begun work at Valley View Hospital, marking her new position within the medical facility. A native resident she joins the staff in a role that expands patient care efforts at the hospital.
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Carl Davis
Valley View Hospital
Driver Fined for Overlength Truck in SH 13 Stop
Sam Fordyce of 1010 West Tenth paid a total of 60 dollars after pleading guilty to operating an over length truck. Highway patrolman H B. Kidd issued the summons to appear before Peace Justice Wilbur P. Lee following a stop one mile west of the town on SH 13.
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Sam Fordyce
West Tenth
H. B. Kidd
Fordyce
Wilbur P. Lee
SH 13
Anita Nolan and neighbors gather for eighth birthday
Anita Nolan visited Mrs. Young on Tuesday. The Neal family from Chickasha visited the Stone and Williams homes Wednesday. John Anita and Wayne Nolan with Roger and Bill Stone joined Butch Nelson Saturday to celebrate his eighth birthday.
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Anita Nolan
Mrs. Young
J. C. Neal
Leonard and
Linda Williams
Chickasha
Stone and
John
Anita
Wayne Nolan
Roger
Bill Stone
Butch Nelson
Williamses Welcome First Child Patricia Louise
A daughter, Patricia Louise Williams, was born July 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Williams, former residents now living in Chickasha. Patricia weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces and is their first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Louise Williams
Lester Williams
Chickasha
Patricia
Ricky Lynn Stills
Valley View
Johnny Stills
Funeral services held for Mrs Martha M Welch 58
Friday rites were observed for Martha M. Welch who died Wednesday at a local hospital. Burial followed in Memorial Park. Survived by husband O L Welch. daughters Juanita Bender and Geraldine Haskins. sons John Clyde and Mack. brothers Jim Titus and Bill Titus. twelve grandchildren. Pastors Jack Perrin and James Marsh assisted Leonard Webster. local choir sang.
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Martha M. Welch
Memorial Park
O. L. Welch
Juanita Bender
Panhandle
Tex
Geraldine Haskins
Ada
John
Stratford
Clyde
Oil Center
Mack
Jim Titus
Fayetteville
Ark
Bill Titus
Springdale
Jack Perrin
James Marsh
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada
A want ad notes better value for money when investing in vested Ada assets. The short notice highlights improved yields and practical uses for Ada holdings, urging readers to compare rates and consider adjusting portfolios accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Summers Chapel By Mrs Nancy Rutherford
Melvin Carson of Leveland Texas visited his parents on a trip home from New York City. Many families gathered at Lincoln Park sharing baskets, a picnic lunch, and a zoo visit before returning to the Lewis residence for a watermelon feast. All went home safe but tired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Carson
Leveland
Tex
Oscar Carson
New York City
N. Y
Jim Rutherford
Ricky
Leon Henry
Joe Edd
Vance Price
Douglas
Anna Mae
Charles
John
Roe Lewis Jr
Debbie
J. O. McCloud
Oklahoma City
Lincoln Park
Zoo
Lewises
Mrs Wright Visits Hart Women in Sunday Call
Mrs George Wright spent Sunday afternoon visiting with her sisters in law Mrs Rosa Thompson and Mrs Eva Stephens of the Hart community sharing news and good company during a quiet local gathering.
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George Wright
Rosa Thompson
Eva Stephens
Hart
Hunter family returns from Arkansas trip
Mr and Mrs Ben Hunter travel from eastern Oklahoma to Paris and Conway Ark to visit son Bobby Hunter his wife Debra and Darrel and are soaked by rain on the trip home a lighthearted note about catching rain en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Ben Hunter
Oklahoma
Paris
Ark
Conway
Bobby Hunter
Debra
Darrel
Mrs Wood's visit noted with Cavener and Roberts party
Mrs Ruby Wood visited with E. C. Cavener and H. R. and Mrs Mozelle Roberts and Pat Sunday, a small social gathering noted in local society circles.
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Ruby Wood
E. C. Cavener
H. R
Mozelle Roberts
Pat Sunday
Sunday dinner guests in Wood home listed guests
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lou Wood and family were Mr and Mrs Everett Pannell and boys Butch and Gary and Gene Myers.
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Lou Wood
Everett Pannell
Butch and
Gary
Gene Myers
Sherry Alexander Visits Grandmother for Summer
Miss Sherry Alexander of San Francisco, California, spends the summer vacation with her grandmother, Mrs. May Majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Alexander
San Francisco, Calif
May Majors
Majors Family Visits Home After Arabia Service
Mr and Mrs Harold Majors of Little Rock Arkansas are visiting his mother Mrs May Majors. Harold recently returned from service in Arabia and is serving in the Air Force.
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Harold Majors
Little Rock
Ark
May Majors
Harold
Arabia
Air Force
Local Families Spend Time with Relatives Across Town
Mrs Thelma Cowan and her daughters Linda Vicky and Patricia of Lubbock Texas are visiting two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Carson. Mrs Sara Jane Robinson and Mrs Iva Carson visited Mrs Alene Anderson on Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Wilburn Hoosier of the Wilson community visited with Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker Saturday night. Mr and Mrs James Doyle Mar-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Cowan
Linda
Vicky
Patricia
Lubbock, Tex
Oscar Carson
Sara Jane Robinson
Iva Carson
Alene Anderson
Mrs. Wilburn Hoosier
Wilson
Mrs
Lee Tucker
Ada hosts Willey Doyle and son for supper with Rutherford
Willey Doyle and his son of Ada were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Rutherford and Ricky, sharing a casual family visit at their home.
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Willey Doyle
Ada
Jim Rutherford
Ricky
Ada man spends Thursday night with Rutherford couple
Gene Boiles of Ada spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rutherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Boiles
Ada
Jim Rutherford
Rev and Mrs Scott Jones Visit Oakman Friends
Reverend and Mrs Scott Jones of Oakman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Impson Anderson, sharing a meal and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Jones
Oakman
Mrs
Impson Anderson
Ada Visitor John Hilton Calls on Bud Lance Family
John Hilton of Ada visited Friday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hilton of
Ada
Bud Lance
Sanders visit Konawa family on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Joe Sanders visited with Mrs Lige Sanders the Sanders mother in Konawa on Sunday.
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Mrs
Joe Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Lige Sanders
Konawa
Ramona Visit Involving Mrs Underhill and Family
Barbara Hively spent Thursday night with Mrs. J D Underhill. Mr Underhills son in law from Ramona faced car trouble at Drumright. Mrs Underhill escorted Mrs Thompson and the girls to fetch their father and then to Ramona. He drove all night and was very sleepy the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Hively
J. D. Underhill
Kirks Start New Roof On Home Project
The J. C. Kirks are installing a new roof on their house, beginning a home improvement project.
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J. C. Kirks
Cox Family Visits Kin in Clifton Arizona
Mr and Mrs Erbin Cox and their sons Dewain and Stanley of Clifton Arizona spent Wednesday night and Thursday with Mrs Cox brother and family Mr and Mrs Julius Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erbin Cox
Dewain and
Stanley
Clifton, Ariz
Cox
Julius Ellis
Ada Visitors Share Afternoon with Underhills
Mr and Mrs Hack McCurdy from south of Ada visited with Mr and Mrs J D Underhill Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hack McCurdy
Ada
J. D. Underhill
Robinsons Spend Weekend With Family in Kinship Visit
Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson and daughter Rhonda visited his parents Mr and Mrs D B Robinson for a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Robinson
Rhonda
Mrs
D. B. Robinson
Ada couple visits with the Lee Tuckers Wednesday night
Mr and Mrs Jim Shaw of Ada visited with the Lee Tuckers on Wednesday night, sharing time at their home and catching up during a social visit.
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Jim Shaw
Ada
Lee Tuckers
Barton Family Visiting Ruby Kirk and Family Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barton spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Ruby Kirk and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Barton
Mrs
Ruby Kirk
Ada visit with Mrs Dessie Light Monday
Mrs Lela Haskins of Ada visited with Mrs Dessie Light on Monday.
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Lela Haskins
Ada
Dessie Light
Saturday Night Guests From Wilson Community
Ricky and the unnamed companion were Saturday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Stewart and Phyliss in the Wilson community.
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Jim Rutherford
Ricky
Clint Stewart
Phyliss
Wilson
Valley View Hospital Picnic At Cedarville Attended By 31
Betty Heaps Patsy Gail and Carol Rutherford were among the 31 attendees at the Valley View Hospital picnic in Cedarville Thursday night. The group spent the evening swimming and skating.
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Betty Heaps
Patsy Gail
Carol Rutherford
Valley View Hospital
Cedarville
Conway-Steedman Homecoming At Wintersmith Park
Mr and Mrs Bud Lance attended the Conway Steedman homecoming at Wintersmith Park on Sunday with many others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Lance
Conway - Steedman
Wintersmith Park
Local mothers visit Monday morning
Mrs. Denzil Keeling and baby and Mrs. Leo Newby and baby visited Monday morning with Mrs. Eugene Lance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denzil Keeling
Baby
Leo Newby
Eugene Lance
Miss Higgens Visiting Sister in Spur Texas
Miss Rena Higgens spends two weeks in Spur Texas visiting her sister Mrs J W Henry. Mr and Mrs B I Scoggin drove Miss Higgens to Wichita Falls where her sister met them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Higgens
Spur
Tex
J. W. Henry
B. I. Scoggin
Miss Higgens
Wichita Falls
Barnie Fox Family Visiting Oklahoma City Friends
Mr and Mrs Barnie Fox and their children of Oklahoma City are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnie Fox
Oklahoma City
Lee Tucker
Ice Cream Making Time Dominates July Conversation
July buzz centers on ice cream with many people from the area discussing making and enjoying frozen treats. Citizens report gatherings feature homemade flavors and shared bowls, reflecting a seasonal appetite for cool desserts.
Families Enjoy Sunday Picnic at Devil's Den
Mr and Mrs Julius Ellis and Betty Mr and Mrs Erbin Cox and boys Dewain and Stanley Mrs Lora Ellis and Barbara Hive ly spent Sunday picnicking at Devils Den Mrs Vannie Northam of this community and her grandson Ricky Norton of Shawnee have returned home from a two weeks visit with her son and wife Mr and Mrs Roy Soward of Indiana Mr and Mrs Soward brought her mother and nephew home for a few days visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Ellis
Betty
Erbin Cox
Dewain and
Stanley
Lora Ellis
Barbara
Devil’s den
Vannie Northam
Ricky Norton
Shawnee
Roy Soward
Indiana
Car Trouble Among Mrs Lora Ellis and Kin
Mrs Lora Ellis and her grandson faced car trouble prompting a roadside assist call. The incident disrupted travel near their home as a passerby offered help until the vehicle could be serviced.
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Lora Ellis
Tucker couple visits Haskins in Ada on Saturday night
Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker spent Saturday night visiting with Mr and Mrs William Earl Haskins in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rance Tucker
William Earl Haskins
Ada
Tucker couple moves to Bartlesville for new job
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Tucker relocate to Bartlesville where Johnnie Tucker will be employed by Phillips Petroleum Co in new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Johnnie Tucker
Johnnie
Phillips Petroleum Co
Tucker in Alaska to Return Home in November
Delbert R. Tucker son of Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker serving in the armed forces has spent fourteen months in Alaska and will return home around November first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert R. Tucker
Rance Tucker
Alaska
Magars Visit Tucker Couple in Fort Worth Ardmore
Millard Magar of Fort Worth Texas and Loyd Magar of Ardmore visited Mr and Mrs Rance Tucker on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Magar
Ft. Worth, Tex
Loyd Magar
Ardmore
Rance Tucker
Patsy Heaps Visits Betty Marie Tucker
Patsy Gail Heaps spent a day last week with Betty Marie Tucker, sharing time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Gail Heaps
Betty Marie Tucker
Failure to Yield Right of Way fined in Texas traffic case
Samuel M Blood of Gainesville Texas was fined 15 dollars plus court costs after pleading guilty to failing to yield right of way in a traffic incident south of Ada on SH 12. Peace Justice C W Floyd presided and highway patrolman H T Gay led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Blood
Gainesville
Texas
C. W. Floyd
Blood
Ada
SH 12
H. T. Gay
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Westview
J. G. Nelson
Buck Owens
Jess Fike
Kenneth Fike
Judy
Lake Overholser
Jo Lynch
Nelson
T. C. Nelson
J. O. Willoughby
Danny Hightower
David Stone
Richardson Home
Glen Stone
Bill
David
Lester Freeman
Pecan Grove
Floyd Stone
Bobby
Cecil Stone
Burton Myers
Deloy
Wanda Gayle
Carol Ann
Fort Worth
Jimmy Rich
Jimmy Eldon
Jerry Don
Shirley
Ronnie
Exula Wadlow
Dwayne
Paul and
Doug
Lenora Barnes
ADA Mattress Factory
O. W. Walker
Nancy Rutherford
James Doyle
Charles Wood
Teddy Rutherford
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