Frisco County News Snapshots of Local Visits and Mishaps
Frisco community notes multiple family visits and gatherings including Kim Daniel's two week stay and various relatives traveling to Lawton, Shawnee, and Germany. An unrelated incident recounts Tom Daniel’s skull fracture from a bat mishap at a young players group. Local residents share jokes about a skunk incident and a wandering phone call at 12 30 am.
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Tom Daniel
Leonard Daniel
Lalen
Lawson Hospital
Tom
Toni
John Daniel
Sam Sanders
Ora Thompson
Lawton Ewea
Kimberly
H RR. Brady
Jesse
Clara Kennedy
Dora Daniel
Ada
Joan Daniel
Thomas
Jack W. Daniel
Jor
Buck Danet
John Daniels
Country Girl Rescued After Flooded Cellar Incident
Cindy Hall unconscious after breaking into an old flooded cellar behind her Ada home. Father pulled her out, performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until Ada Fire Department arrived. She was treated at Valley View Hospital and released later that day.
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Hall
Cindy
Adi Fire Department
Valley View
Judicial Shakeup Details New Bond Rules And Elections
Lawyer Willoughby outlines court reforms with informal hearings to speed justice. Bonds for traffic and game and fish offenses set from 25 to 500 dollars, payable by mail or with a temporary license. Associate judges will serve two-year terms to align elections, while justices face retention votes.
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Willoughby
Bill Emanuel
County Excise Board
Supreme Court
Court of Crimial Appeals
Williams Heads Bellmon Campaign in Pontotoc County
Donai Williams of Ada as Pontotoc County chairman for Henry Bellmon’s U S Senate bid. Williams, a veterinarian and cattlemen, holds national office in the American Bovine Practitioners Association and has past Pontotoc County chairmanship in 1966 during Truman Branscum’s race.
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Henry Bellmon
Donai Williams
Constant Drive
Ada
Pontotoc County
U. S. Senate
Bellmon
Williams
Ponloice County
American Bovine Pranati- Tinnears Association
Pontofac
Truman Branscum
School Board Approves Budget For 1968 69
The board approves the 1968 69 budget and schedules a workshop to study educational programs for deprived children. About 18 percent of teachers and administrators from six counties are expected to attend with University of Oklahoma consultants Gene Shepherd and Gerald Kowitz. Progress on the new high school is behind due to labor disputes and weather, delaying completion to about 60 days late, with occupancy targeted for February.
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Gene Shepherd
Gerald Kowitz
University of Oklahoma
Sunt Skelton
Meeler To Head Murray's Public Relations Office
TISHOMINGO Staff Kenneth Maeler, a former Pontotoc County educator, now directs public relations at Murray State College. He succeeds Tom Wood who left to join Panhandle State College. Maeler, a Bromide native, holds degrees from South Eastern State College in Durant and has pursued graduate work at Oklahoma State and Northern Arizona. He began teaching in Pontotoc County in 1956 and has taught in Tishomingo and Ada before joining Murray State.
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Tishomingo
Kenneth Maeler
Pontotoc County
Murray State College
Tom Wood
Panhandle State College
Goodwell
Meeler
Bromide
Twaster
South Ieasteon State College
Durant
Oklahoma State University
Northern Arizona
Pontotac County
Vanass
Laught
Afgka
Murray State
Aly Murray
Ada Delegation Attends McCarthy Campaign Meeting
A Ada delegation joined the McCarthy for President executive committee meeting at Oklahoma City state headquarters. James Elliott, county chairman, Ray James, county cochairman, and Joe T. Bryan, local chairman of Oklahoma Citizens for McCarthy, attended. Pontotoc residents urged to contact Bryan to sign the petition.
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Ada
Oklahoma City
James Elliott
Ray James
Cochairman
Joe T. Bryan
Oklahoma Citizens For
McCarthy
Pontotoc County
Bryan
Senate OKs extension of farm programs to 1969 end
Senate approves extending legislation that would restore pre-1965 farm programs. Ellender notes those programs built price supports and storage costs, depressing markets and saddling the nation with large storage charges before they expired.
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Wnless
Ellender
Fmge
Feeder Auction Reports Mixed Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Early auction report shows feeder cattle and calves as dominant with mixed receipts. Utility cows and bulls steady to weak, slaughter calves unchanged, 600 lb yearlings 24 to 26. Bulls and hogs up to 25 higher on some lines, sheep volumes down short of prior estimates with limited bids across classes.
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Uelahoma Wity
USDA
Eairly Active
Choice
Military WILLIAMS. WALTON KONAWA-Willan S. Wal ton, 86, died
Konawa area resident William Walton, a retired carpenter born in Keota Iowa on August 22 1581, passed away in a nursing home. Graveside services are set for 10 am Friday at Fairlawn Cemetery Stillwater with J Sterling Turner officiating. He moved to Konawa in 1965 and is survived by two sons two daughters and eight grandchildren. Watts Funeral Home handles arrangements.
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Military Williams
Walton Konawa
Willan S
Walton
J. Sterling Turner
Church of Christ of
Konawa
William B
Stillwater
Marjorie Leach
Alamogordo
Mildred Carter
Fort Wort
Watts Funeral Home
No Accidents Reported Here In Ada
No accidents were reported in Ada on Wednesday. The July total stands at three, compared with thirty-two for the same period last year. Municipal Court heard bonds forfeited by Frank BD Matthews for running a red light and Delpha Fern Keener for speeding. Carl Dwayne Sprouse faced charges for operating a cycle with improper windshield and improper exhaust. Gertie L Carter and Donald E Taylor faced red light and improper exhaust charges respectively. Crabill M Nickell faced improper exhaust. In JP court Bud Byrd and Jim Monroe were charged with breach of the peace.
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Ada
Frank BD. Matthews
Delpha Fern Keener
Carl Dwayne Sprouse
Gertie L. Carter
Donald E. Taylor
Crabill M. Nickell
Bud Byrd
Jim Monroe
Better Figure Home Calisthenics and Housework Tips
Dust, sweep, scrub your way to a better figure. Reach high to stretch your body. Standing on tiptoe strengthens ankles and posture. Scrubbing floors firms arms shoulders back and waist. Washing dishes also builds arm and upper back strength.
Cathy Guffey Celebrates Her 5th Birthday
Cathy Guffey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Guley, celebrated her fifth birthday Saturday at home. Guests from multiple towns enjoyed cake and ice cream, then joined a group to Lake Atoka for a wiener roast and fishing.
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Gary McCarty
Wendell Price
Cathy Gutfey
Jack Guley
Lynn Jarrell
Tammy
Cathy
Glenda
Karomy
Okmulgee
Billy Butcher
Becky
Paul
Keith
Perryton
Tex
Cora McLellan
Hubert Linker
Coalgate
H. G. Guffey Jr
Steve
Resthaven Residents Celebrate July Birthdays in Stonewall
Three residents at Resthaven Nursing Home Stonewall were honored with July birthdays on a Wednesday. Frisco Extension Homemakers provided cookies and fruit punch as staff and guests joined in singing Happy Birthday to Josie McCormick May Worman and Dewaine Ray.
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Resthaven
Stonewall
Frisco Extension
Josie McCormick
May Worman
Dewaine Ray
Simon Patton
Hila Mae Robinson
Mae Worman
Patsy Flood
Bobby Norman
Travis Peerson
Nellie Robinson
Vera Jean Sanders
Corine Wood
Francis Wilkins
Oifie Blevins
Merle McCuskin
Pauline Stapp
Ruby Brewer
Joe Ray
Ola L. Ray
Bill Tilley
L. 5. Edwards
Danny Curry
Tommy Newell
Fannie Worman
Robert Blaser
Rosa Langley
Ella Mae Robinson
Brotherhood Group Meets At Ahloso Baptist Church
The Brotherhood of Ahloso Baptist Church gathered in the Fellowship Hall for a monthly Sunday breakfast. Del Sort Thompson and Clyde Gunn cooked biscuits eggs and coffee while Garley Folger spoke. Members included Vasco Moore Joe Abbott Sam Hunt V. O. Magar John Blundell Rey Barker and Rev. James Wigington with music by Thompson Quarel Don Thompson Joc Thompson Dude Thompson and Conrad Massey with Janice Thompson at the piano. The group meets on the first and last Tuesdays each month.
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Brotherhood of Ahloso Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Thompson
Clyde Gunn
Garley Folger
Rey Barker
James Wigington
Brotherhood
Summer Toddlers' Apparel Is Colorful
Spring and summer fashions for toddlers are cuter and more colorful with flowered prints for girls and vertical stripes for boys. Durable press fabrics with soil release help stains come out in ordinary washing. check labels for extra services before buying.
Outdoor Steaks and Salads From Kuntry Korner
A vintage kitchen feature extols a perfect outdoor broiled sirloin steak with hickory and charcoal fire, butter sauce, and a side salad. Includes detailed prep notes, garlic butter, and a green salad recipe with lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and cheese. Serves 4 to 8.
Family Planning Clinic Hosts Consultant Visit and Program
Nell S Rice of the Oklahoma State Health Department visited the Family Planning Clinic in City-County Health Department rooms. The program, funded by CEO grants and directed by Dr Ray A Nortario, reported 82 attendees for July and announced August program dates.
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Nell S. Rice
State Health Department of
Oklahoma City
County Health Department
State Health Department
Ray A. Nortario
Children By Choice
C Taree
Head Start Mothers Clubs
Department of Public Welfare
Ganges Ablaze Near Monghyr Amid River Pollution Claim
The Ganges river runs ablaze for miles near Monghyr as authorities investigate a report that an oil refinery discharged refuse oil into the holy water. Local agencies warn of pollution impacts and potential environmental violations.
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Monghyr
India
Ganges
Lula Homemakers Have Annual Picnic
The Lula Extension Homemakers held their annual family picnic at the Lula School lunchroom Friday night. Families brought lunches, Mrs. Fred Wofford hosted and received a hostess gift from each member, with Mrs. Gordon Parnell given a secret pal gift. Attendees included numerous local couples and children, group photos were taken.
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Lula Extension
Lula
Fred Wofford
Gordon Parnell
Walter Brooks
Lee Crass
W. B. Hokett
Dana
David Cagie
Fred Wolford
Gar
Rod Wolford
Sherman Drennan
Dorothy
Vickie
Knox Sweat
Donna
Betsy Johnston
Doyin
Gloria Wole ‘Ford
Clyde Wolford
Jackie and
Melinda
Buck Sweat
Path Cross
Political Announcements District 25 Election Names
State representative race listed for District 25 with candidates W C Shinny Gray Burl Griffin J E Tax Hixson Dan Thompson Garlen B Smith Clyde R Haskins in District 2 and 4 Ria Thompson referenced. County roles include Sheriff Clerk and Commissioner positions noted in the fragment.
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W.C
Shinny Gray
Burl Griffin J. E
Hixson
Dan) Thompson Garlen B. Smith
Clyde R. Haskins
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Frisco
Virgil Johnson
Oine
Betty Slater
Mr Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Paul Sleter
James Charles
Jeffery Scott
Gregory Layne
Slaters
Wurzburg
Germany
Fort SI
Slater
Vietnam
Mas. Slater
Betty
Jennie Slster
Shawnee
Walt Britt
Europe
Tom McCoy
Lois Boone
Boone
Paull Slater
Buck Daniel
Bud Withers
Wirt
Charles Hisan
Fittstown
Jack W
Daniel
John
Buck Daniels
Joe Daniel
Charles Higaw
Snd
L. D. Brady
Pat Daniel
Babe Marshall
Kaw
Barbara Ann Merit
Perrvion
Jim
Sid Marshall
Jim Marshall
Aliné Johnson
Jack Weel
Mrs. Vance
Vance
Cager Hisaw
Wimo Minnr Rong
Aaron Grey
Mya. Bowe Smith
Clarence Odom
Bill Hall
Dove Smiths
Sid
Jerry
Delores
Marshall
Dora
Mitty
Grace Marshall
Bertie Shacrell
Helen Rouson
Hal
Matt
Coy Byrd
Mrs
Lee Byrd
Grover Barnes
Jack Barnes
Aline Brandon
Jamie Heary
Byng
Barney Abbott
Ruby
R. &. Golightly
Floyd Hisan
Oressie James
Montgomery
Ala
Opal Les
Reunon
Elmore Sisters
Elmore
Mr. Abbott
Birmingham
Lee
David All
LaNell Caldwell
Tulsa
R. E. Golightly
Golightly
Golightly Home
Mark
Dick Byrd
Irvin Elmore
Bill Caldwell
R. B. Golightly
Ada A
Toughy
Dogan Elmore
Reir
Alabama
Imogene Piece
Midwest City
Nonna Brady
Johnnie Daniel
Dunk Brady
Aca
Homer Barnes
Johnnie Daniels
Maskell Harrison
Valley View Hospital
Judy Johnson
Barbara
Alla King
Johnna
Golina
Kim Daniel
Sammy Townland
Alfred Baylis
Lawton
Baylis
Mrs. Baylis
Mr. Baylis
Stynpenage. Com
Jim ‘Cooper
Joe
Ralph. Smith
Burlington
Adans
McCarthy Group
Senate
Cathy Guffey
Ahloso Baptist Church
Ganges Blazes
Lula Homemakers
Ria
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