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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1968

Page

8

Griffin Seeks Re Election as Pontotoc Sheriff

Burl Griffin incumbent announces re election bid for Pontotoc County sheriff. He cites eight years in law enforcement and staff with 35 years combined experience, pledges 24 hour service, a clean fair campaign, and to protect lives and property. Griffin notes his Oklahoma background, veteran status, and community roots in Fittstown with six children.

Burl Griffin Pontotoc County Griffin Charles Bernard Oklahoma Robert Sliger Kenneth Bond Glen Levin Don Kaiser Coy Young Allen Area Fittstown June Brady McLish Oklahoma Sheriff's and Peace Officer's Association Disabled American Veterans American Legion Sheriff's Office

Haskins seeks Pontotoc County District 2 seat

R. Haskins, a lifelong Pontotoc County resident and World War II veteran, announced his campaign for County Commissioner District 2. He urged Democratic primary voters on August 27, highlighting rural road needs, fiscal responsibility, and fulltime dedication to service.

Clyde R. Haskins Pontotoc County Haskins South Pacific Shawnee Milling Co

Around The County: Ada and Nearby Socials

A dense roundup of visits and gatherings across Ada and nearby towns. Family reunions, weekend guests, hospital stays, and local sports notes recap several households including Cushmans, Goldens, Longs, and the Vanoss 1 baseball team’s continued undefeated run coached by Mr. Anderson with players Randy Selden and Steve Garner.

Vanoss 1 Vanoss Mr. Anderson Randy Selden Steve Garner

Allen revival announced by Rev Buckner pastor

Reverend George Buckner of the Church of God of Prophecy in Allen announces a revival starting Sunday August 4 with services at 7 30 each evening Miss Dean na Jones from Keota will be the speaker and lead the gatherings in Allen

Allen Eunice Isaacs

Local families share visits and travels across states

Evangelist activity invites the public while Bud Roger family near finishing their Allen home foundation. Houston residents Mr and Mrs Lou Kidwell visit relatives Leon Kidwell. Norma Jean Call and Randolph from Oklahoma City hosted by Tennie Kemp and Axcie Call. Selma Price hosts weekend guests A L Doverspike Dallas and Glen Fain Pat Becky Jenny Amy Bob visiting from Petaluma California. Joe Shatowell and Pearl O Neal visit Oklahoma City. Iva Tker returns from Valley View Hospital. Johnny Palmer and family return to Antioc California after visiting J W Palmer and A B Palmer. H C Kraettli hosts Wayne Hammonds and family from Duncan. Margaret Marfin hospitalized at Valley View. R C Isaacs hosts Glen Fain family from Petaluma and Corkey Fain family from Oklahoma City. C R Cook hosts W W Smith from Stigler. General Davis and Mee Hettie Davis visit Oklahoma City. Grace Walker hosts daughter and husband Bill Lankford from Tulsa after HemisFair trip. Herbert Kaiser of Ada visits Sunday. Kenneth Walker returns to Fort Worth after weekend in Ada.

Glen Fain Pat Becky Jenny Amy Bob Peta‘uma Calif Bryce Fain C. R. Cook Grace Walker Bill Lankford Tulsa Lankfords San Antonio Tex Herbert Kaiser Ada Kenneth Walker Fort Worth Kenneth

Garlen B. Smith Seeks Election As County Clerk

Garlen B. Smith a 51 year old Fontotoc County resident has announced his candidacy for county clerk. He cites a life in the county except for US Air Force service and emphasizes a focus on proper records and efficient management. He resigns from Spann Motor Co to devote full time to the campaign and stresses intentions to run the office efficiently and courteously if elected.

Garlen B. Smith Smith USAF Fontotoc Span Motor Co Morris Memorial Baptist Church Gideon Rural Water District No. 4 Spann Motor Co

Revival Ends at Nazarene Church In Oklahoma City

A week of religious gatherings concludes with the Nazarene Church service led by Rev. Emmett Taylor of Oklahoma City. Attendees include numerous visitors and local families from McAlester Stonewall Lovelady Marlow Kingston Maud Pinson and Santa Paula. The report notes extensive church attendance and community hospitality.

The Nazarene Church Emmett ‘Aylor Oklahoma City

Local residents take a scenic tour through Claremore

Among those enjoying a tour were Wilmolene Golden Claudine Delozier Diana Golden Terry McConnell Leatha McConnell Tifford McConnell and Linda Gardner. They visited the Oklahoma Military Academy Wax Museum and the largest coin collection along with the second largest gun collection. The group also toured Arkansas and Tennessee with a stop by the Mississippi River.

Wilmolene Golden Claudine Delozier Diana Golden Terry McConnell Leatha McConnell Tifford McConnell Linda Gardner Claremore Oklahoma Military Academy Wax Museum

Stonewall Social Notes Hit Several Local Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ganus visited Mrs. Mildred Whitaker in Valley View Hospital Thursday. Mrs. Callie Garrett spent a week visiting Mrs. Robert Rogers and family Locust Grove. Mrs. Rogers and children and Joe McFarland brought Mrs. Garrett home. Mrs. Rogers and Jeffery will spend a few days in Stonewall with Capt. and Mrs. Henry Geisler Julie Ann and Kristian Plattsburg are in Stonewall and Ada visiting relatives.

Aaron’ Gray Mr. Gray Lovelady Skipper Davis Stonewall And Mrs Cecil Bullard Lucille Ganus Howard Ganus Mildred Whitaker Allen Valley View Hospital Callie Garrett Robert Rogers Locust Grove Henry Geisler Julie Ann Kristian Plattsburg, N Ada

Nesbitt Names Denton Chairman for Pontotoc County

Nesbitt, a Democratic candidate for Corporation, announced Ada Denton as Pontotoc County campaign chairman. He pledged an all out effort from that date through the August primary to secure support and mobilize voters.

News Classified Ada Buy Sell Trade Rent

Ada classifieds list items for sale want to buy or trade with contact details and listing numbers. Includes a notice style entry labeled 3324435 for reference and quick lookup by readers seeking opportunities in the Ada area.

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Clyde R. Haskins Union Hill Mae Hamilton California Jim Kirkes J. B. Jones Robert Trivett Edna Golden Lorena Morgan Cynthia San Diego John Coppage Gwen Herrin Sonny Golden James Morgan Ethelene Golden Nora Lancaster Bill Delozier J. Lancaster Harold Long Teresa Golden Ann Lancaster R. E. Cushman Royce Cushman el Dorado Kan Bobbie Cushman Scott Cushman Pete Cushman Donnie Cushman Kar Tom Hurley Stanley Goodman Monnie, Jerry and Stanley Jr Robert Garner Steve Jennifer Texhoma Lodge Kada News Gamer Bud Roger Lou Kidwell Houston, Tex Leon Kidwell Norma Jean Call Randolph Tennie Kemp Axcie Call Selma Price Mrs. A. _L. Doverspike Dallas Vadie Shatswell Joe Shatowell Pearl O'Neal Iva Tker Johnny Palmer Johnny Lee Marsha Ann Antioch J. W. Palmer A. B. Palmer H. C. Kraettli Wayne Hammonds Duncan Margaret Marfin R. C. Isaacs Petaluma Corkey Fain Art Children W. Watters W H. Watters Bloomington Ind John Smallfield Edna Williams Dexter Williams Grover Marr Muskogee Dennis Janda Doug Joss Hancock Olecia Sherman Clinton Colorado Walter Watson Everett Reid Stuttgart Ark Johnnie Palmer James C. Nickell R. €. Isaacs Carrie Ethredge Esther Roger Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Susie Vinson Nora Jenkins Ventura W. B. Davis Wewoka Charlie Vinson Mackie Johnson and Son Johnny Houston Moss Mackie Johnson Mark Carrie Blevins Betty Stew ‘Art McAlester Joh.’ Fortner Pauls Valley Alice Evans Nora. Douglas Loma Douglas Dancan Grace Black M. D. Davis Holdenville George’ Buckner Janelle Greenleaf Lake Wiliam H. “Allen Oahu Hawaii Nolen Caroll Kansas City, Mo Palmers Elsie Eubanks Elsworth Davis Betty Sells Columbus Ron Gilley Ernest Gilley Mildred Whitehead Lexington Wanda Schultz Olympia Wash James Pogue el Segundo Vesta Stout Harold Marler Lela Long Cass Busby Marie Rayls Tipton, Ind Jess Sanders Jessie Compton Fritz Johnmn Walter Gowens Charlie Walker Ronnie Jarred Wynnewood Orval Spann Melissa Marty Harbert Sue Clark Mike Nora Weldon Hew Neva Bisesti Okmulgee Ethel Daugherty Henryetta H. C. Nickell Delilah Quilst el Campo H. C. Yackum Berhard. Glover Michelle Hamilton Bilove Gin Longines Wimmauer Gem Jewelers Mai Dale Carnegie Kada Radio Oklahoma ‘Leadership. Institute Glover Betty Bell Bill Jestes Bill Riess Shellie Traci W. B. Eyett Pack Sims Arnold Bryant Bill Rohrbaugh Jim Bruce Randy Iowa Park M. C. Cook Kenneth Erdman Orval Wooley Santa Paula Bessie“Byrd Bertie Lilley Rev. Lilley I Maeeting Sa Terasesey Auna Ruby. Wheat Tommy, Marlow Maggie Sawyers Birch’ Evans Kingston Nazarene Harve Davis Maud Roy C.’ Todd Pinson, Ala John “W. Davis Orval Remi Joe Balthrop Sam Turner Sam Sliger J. BR. Pendergrass Caluman Brenda Koontz Church of God of Prophecy John McKay Elizabeth Lompoc Dale Tilley Jeffery Charles Mayfield Tilley Dale Tille Brena Li Waller Eat Duncan Worstell Thursay Gwen Tilley Billy Walter Annie Dancan Sam Golden Mrs. Tilley Linda Waller Charles Golden Frank Crawford Floy Golden Kay Golden Francis Play Golden Gene Taylor Terry Tony Guy Chaddick Sid Walton Fern Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi River Nesbitt Denton Oklahoma State Bank Oklahoma State Credit Life Insurance Ovanome State Bank Federal Deposit Mambert Federal Reserve System
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