Oklahoma Governor Gary Addresses East Central Graduation
Governor Raymond Gary spoke at East Central State College summer commencement, stressing education and Christianity as drivers of national progress. He outlined four historic purposes of education and noted the first Master of Teaching degrees awarded with pale blue hoods, including a few outstanding Black graduates signaling a new day for their race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Raymond Gary
East Central State College
East Central
Western and Russian aims at Geneva Summit
The New York Times analyst Barbara Ward weighs the Geneva Conference focusing on Western desire for quick peace and Russia’s long term strategy to press advantages. He notes the enduring tension as the central imponderable in East West power, arguing history favors political vision over vacuums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Russia
Barbara Ward
Pace
Denison
Stonewall
Beekeeper Dies After Suspected Incident in Brazil
A local amateur beekeeper died Tuesday in Brazil Indiana after an apparent incident at a residence. Police reported the death as under investigation with no immediate arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Daily News
Child notes on new motorized ice cream wagon
A little girl observes a motorized ice cream wagon and comments that you do not need to leave home to get ice cream. She adds it is more efficient and advises keeping on your toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma’m
Parker Faces Severe Facial Reaction After Brush Cleanup
Oscar Parker on his farm developed extensive facial swelling blistering and skin eruptions after contact with plant matter while cleaning brush. The exact cause remains uncertain whether poison ivy or another plant triggered the reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Parker
Parker
Local well site near S H 61 northwest of Fittstown noted
G. C. Mayhue Jr. and Mack Braly report a Cromwell producer located just off S H 61 northwest of Fittstown across from the Simpson Roadhouse completion. The reference describes the well's proximity to the newer road site and nearby landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Mayhue Jr
Mack Braly
Cromwell
S. H. 61
Fittstown
Simpson Roadhouse
Idea for a rugged adult plastic swimming pool
A writer favors a large rugged plastic pool for adults and foresees personal effort to develop it. He believes the concept would sell well in winter and summer markets, likening demand to hotcakes and soda at a baseball game.
Cleo Sumter Icon Returns for Throat Treatment
Cleo Sumter daughter of an early Federal Marshal and famed East Central singer has taught at Haskell Institute for years. She has returned to the hospital here for treatment of a throat condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Sumter
Cleo
East Central
Haskell Institute
Speeding Charged Against Ralph Millard Davis
Ralph Millard Davis faces speeding charges filed Wednesday in county court. The incident occurred July 23 west of Ada on SH 13 when Davis traveled 68 miles per hour in a 1955 Ford as reported by state highway patrolman H. T Gay in his complaint.
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Ralph Millard Davis
Davis
Ada
SH 13
H. T Gay
Potato Salad Tips From Warm Potatoes to Dressing
Tips for flavorful potato salad. Cube hot potatoes to absorb dressing then fold in mayonnaise, diced celery, and chopped hard boiled eggs. Add other desired ingredients just before serving for best texture and taste.
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads
Advertisement notes higher returns from invested Ada NEWS Want Ads, promising better value for readers placing notices. It highlights improved visibility and longer display potential for local buyers and sellers.
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Ada News
Bray’s Magic Acre Converts Drought to Reward
Bray built a water retaining acre by clearing Johnson grass and focusing on a creekside field. In a dry year the plot produced a strong crop with no rain, showing an acre’s potential when managed well. Bray expects to profit more from this single patch than many farms earn.
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Bray
Brays
Corcoran Meeting Highlights Visitor Family News
Niece Mrs. Calvin Palmer and Gary of Corcoran California visited. Mrs. Palmer left for home Monday. Wayne and Judy Kay Farmer stayed Friday night in the Nelson home.
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Calvin Palmer
Gary
Corcoran, Calif
Palmer
Wayne and
Judy Kay Farmer
Nelson
Mrs Matt Richardson Visitors At Stone Home Saturday
Mrs Matt Richardson and her boys visited the Stone home Saturday afternoon for an informal call and social visit.
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Matt Richardson
Stone Home
Social notes from local visits in Oklahoma area
Mrs. June Underhill and Jan of Oklahoma City visited Mrs. L. B. Young Sunday. Kay Tilley of Center visited her sister Mrs. Carlene McNutt Tuesday.
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June Underhill
Jan
Oklahoma City
L. B. Young
Kay Tilley
Center
Carlene McNutt
Local Residents Share Visits Across Towns
In Mt Hope Kansas a daughter spent a week with Mr and Mrs Joe C Moore. Mr and Mrs Melton Henderson and son Charles visited Mr and Mrs Hillard Oliver in Gaines ville Texas. Frank Strickland and family brought Louise home from Stillwater for a few weeks. Joe Moore and Frank Strickland hosted visits. Charley Flanagan and family visited John Flanagan in Stonewall.
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Mt. Hope
Kan
Joe C. Moore
Frank Strickland
Butch
Stillwater
Louise
Joe Moore
Mrs
Charley Flanagan
John Flanagan
Stonewall
Shreveport
Rex Maner
Mr and Mrs Odus McGalliard Visit with Center Guests
Jackie Sue and Butch of Center visited Saturday with the Nelsons, sharing time and stories with the family.
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Odus McGalliard
Jackie Sue and
Butch of
Center
Nelsons
Jamell Delozier Reaches Full Cast Off After Arm Injury
Jamell Delozier has the cast removed from the arm she fractured weeks ago. Congratulations, kid, on regaining mobility and moving forward with no cast.
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Jamell Delozier
Ahloso Church Sees 105 In Sunday School
The Ahloso First Baptist Church reports 105 attendees in Sunday School last Sunday. A revival begins Sunday night with the public invited and prayer services held each night this week.
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Ahloso First Baptist Church
Shower honors Mrs. Jack McNutt at Ada home
Several residents attended a shower for Mrs. Jack McNutt hosted Friday at Mrs. Bob McNutt’s Ada residence. Winsey Williams traveled to Norman on business Sunday. Bonnie and Bruce Myers from Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brundidge Sunday.
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Jack McNutt
Bob McNutt
Ada
Winsey Williams
Norman
Bonnie and Bruce Myers
Oklahoma City
Mrs
Jack Brundidge
Westview Sunday School Attendance Report
There were 49 present for Sunday School at Westview Baptist Mission. Mr and Mrs Cecil Stone of Galey spent Monday night with the Glen Stone family.
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Westview Baptist Mission
Mrs
Cecil Stone of
Galey
Glen Stone
Stout and Treas Families Visit Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Stout of Midwest City and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stout and family of Borger Texas visited the Anvil Stout home the past week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Treas of Lula visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas Sunday.
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Dustin Stout
Midwest City
Mrs
Gordon Stout
Borger, Tex
Anvil Stout
W. J. Treas
Lula
J. C. Treas
Richardson Center Player Visited Tuesday
Mr. R. E. Tilley, center, was visited in the Richardson home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Tilley
Center
Richardson Home
Nolan Brothers Visit FreeMan Relatives This Week
John and Wayne Nolan spend the week with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lester Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Wayne Nolan
Mrs
Lester Freeman
Ahloso Home Demonstration Club Meets On Food Care
The Ahloso club met Monday afternoon at the school with 15 members despite heat. Mrs. Alma Moore led the program assisted by Mrs. Ruby Hardin and Mrs. John Clifton. Miss Valdene Kozel demonstrated on canned goods and proper foods to buy, following a devotional by Mrs. C L Blankenship and a prayer by Mrs. Fred Barbee.
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Etta Fern Barbee
Ahloso Home
C. L. Blankenship
Fred. Barbee
Alma Moore
Ruby Hardin
John Clifton
Valdene Kozel
Jewel Flanagan
Maud Sliger
Loreda Bowers
Mabel Bowers
Billie Reese
Bertha Strickland
Goldie McDaniel
Fred Barbee
Lois Smith
Essie Oliver
Mrs Van Zant Visits Opal Nolan Monday Morning
Mrs. Van Zant called on Mrs. Opal Nolan during the early hours Monday morning.
Linda Williams Visits Ada Brother and Family
Miss Linda Williams visits her brother Sonny Williams and Mrs Williams in Ada on Friday, joining Patricia for a family gathering.
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Linda Williams
Sonny Williams
Mrs. Williams
Patricia
Ada
Connie Nelson Attends HD Club Meeting at Summers Chapel
Connie Nelson attended a Summers Chapel HD club meeting Friday afternoon and visited the Farmer and Tucker homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Nelson
HD Club
Summers Chapel
Farmer and
Church grounds shine after Matt Richardson mows Saturday
The church grounds look well cared for thanks to Matt Richardson who mowed them this past Saturday.
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Matt Richardson
Delozier Family Visits Tishomingo on Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Delozier Jr. and their family traveled to Tishomingo on Tuesday for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Delozier Jr
Tishomingo
Nolan Family Visits Ballards This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Cruce Nolan visited with her brother and family Mr and Mrs Orville Ballard Sunday.
Visits Mark Weekend Social Calls in Ada
Judy Fike visited her aunt Mrs. Buck Owens in Ada on Saturday. Mrs. Bessie Bradley visited Mrs. Rose Nolan on Friday evening.
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Judy Fike
Mrs
Buck Owens
Ada
Bessie Bradley
Rose Nolan
Nelsons Visit Rutherford Family in Konawa
Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson and son spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs J M Rutherford and her husband in Konawa. The Rutherfords hosted the Nelsons and remained until Tuesday. Mrs Marie Delozier visited Mrs Cruce Nolan on Monday.
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Gordon Nelson
Butch
J. M. Rutherford
Konawa
Rutherfords
Nelsons
Marie Delozier
Cruce Nolan
Johnny Lee Arter Visits Bokoshe Grandparents
Johnny Lee Arter of Bokoshe is visiting his grandparents, the E. M. Sligers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Lee Arter
Bokoshe
E. M. Sligers
Miller Visit In Ft Worth Involves Miller and Blankenship
Marian and Gary Miller of Ft Worth visited last weekend with Mickey Blankenship, sharing time and news during the trip.
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Marian and
Gary Miller
Ft. Worth
Mickey Blankenship
Mrs. Clifton Visits John Clifton Home Last Week
Mrs. W. C. Clifton Sr. visited Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton at their home during the past week.
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W. C. Clifton Sr
John Clifton
Visitors Gather at Bruce Nolan Home Sunday Night
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Freeman of Pecan Grove and Mrs. Lenora Barnes and Judy of Center visited Bruce Nolan’s home Sunday night and brought Mrs. Nolan’s..
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Bruce Nolan
Lester Freeman
Pecan Grove
Lenora Barnes
Judy
Center
Nolan
Reagan visitor Charlene Bailey calls on Clifton
Charlene Bailey of Reagan visits Diana Clifton this week. Mr and Mrs Jim King visited Mr and Mrs Elbert Bowers the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Bailey
Reagan
Diana Clifton
Jim King
Elbert Bowers
Mr and Mrs Loyd Jones Return Home With Children
Mr and Mrs Loyd Jones and their children returned to their home after a period away. The notice mentions the family resuming daily life at their residence.
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Loyd Jones
Family visit to Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Pendergrass home
Iris Nadine, Raymond Berry, and Hosey Cleets of Sand Springs visited Sunday. They drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Pendergrass to spend part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Nadine
Raymond Berry
Hosey Cleets
Sand Springs
Etta Fern Barbee
C. T. Pendergrass
Ahloso First Baptist Youth Elect New Officers
The Young People class elected officers for their Bible study group with the motto Let Others See Jesus in You. Diana Clifton was named president with Donna Brashier as vice president and Earline Flowers as secretary, among others, as 14 members attended and studied three chapters of Ephesians.
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Ahloso First Baptist Church
Jesus
Diana Clifton
Donna Brashier
Earline Flowers
Macolyn Green
Neetha Lillard
Sue Magar
la Donna Lee
Evelyn Sims
Kay West
Lois Sims
Norma Brown
Marvin Barbee Stationed in Germany Address Shared
Pvt. Marvin E. Barbee RA18482444 Med. Co 11th Regt Ltd Div APO 112 New York City N Y. Friends request mail to reach him and hope many respond.
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Marvin Barbee
Germany
Pvt
Marvin E. Barbee
Med. Co
11Th Regt. Ltd
APO
New York City
N. Y
Kallihoma II Project Delayed Ahead Of School Start
The Kallihoma II project, continuing from page one, aims for completion by August 25 but is running slower than expected. Despite delays, school starts August 29 and students will use emergency classrooms if needed until new facilities are finished.
Four B Ranch farmer bets on rain for hay yield
Busby notes the Four B ranch yields 10 000 bales so far with 15 000 to 20 000 typical. They cut natural prairie hay with alfalfa and oats and expect one or two more alfalfa cuttings. Sub irrigated sandy land and creek water help. countywide rains remain crucial.
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Busby
Hereford Heaven
Four B
Roff News Seeks Wide Family and Church Ties
Rev J T Roberts former Roff pastor visits Anadarko with Mrs Roberts and James and Lawanna. Local families travel for visits to Duncan Ada and other towns. Vacation Bible School at Roff First Baptist closes Wednesday with average attendance around fifty and 8 p m commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Roberts
Roberts
James
Lawanna
Herbert Griffith
First Baptist Church
Anadarko
Roff Baptist Church
Richard Swink
Norma Jane
Richard Wayne
Harold
Mexico
Corpus Christi
Galveston
New Mexico
Harrison Phillips
Mineral Wells
Texas
Fred Phillips
Grand Prairie
Wilburn Clayton
Roff
Mary Krannig
Ada
Nannie Stanfield
Griffith
Paul Gallaher
Tulsa
Charles Cagle
Fort Worth
Daisy Cagle
Janet
C. J. Simmons
Walter Simmons
Pace’s Hard Times Philosophy From Dusty Oklahoma Tales
Pace reflects on miners and townsfolk who survived and perished as industries faded. He shares a rugged creed: rely on self, endure hardship, accept help only in extremis, and protest fate with steadfast labor. He recalls the 1899 winter and a measles epidemic, noting scarce medical care and resilience.
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Pace
Indian Territory
Ballard Named for 1956 Dimes Fund Campaign Drive Chairman
Ada area notes announce Bowie Ballard Jr named drive chairman for the 1956 March of Dimes Campaign. Norman C. Mitchell stays as local chapter president and field representative for the national foundation covering southern and eastern Oklahoma. Ballard, used car manager at Service Chevrolet, has long JC history and won the 1952 Outstanding Chairman award. Pace’s life story appears amid broader reminiscences of early floats, dances, and a longtime Ada community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Ballard Jr
Drive
Norman C. Mitchell
National Polio Foundation
Mitchell
National Foundation
Oklahoma
Ballard
Service Chevrolet Co
Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Ada Pageant Seeks New Lights and Uniform Floats
Spirit fell short for crowds as plans call for ten long auto chassis wagons for cheap permanent tableaux. Ada Junior Chamber will help plan Christmas lighting and one team of artisans to build all floats for a uniform Pageant look. Merchants warn of waning interest and say costs should be borne by the whole city, not merchants alone.
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Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce
School Lunch Workshop At A&M College In 1954
The school lunch workshop, sponsored by the state board of education and A&M College, runs July 31 to August 4 with lodging and meals for 12.50. Enrollment reaches 565 registrations this year. Open to all school lunch personnel. topics include menu planning purchasing sanitation and management. A panel discussion at 9 30 August 4 in the Student Union is added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Hall
State Board of Education
A&m College
Brunch Dip Enhances French Toast with Peaches and Bacon
A simple recipe note adds nutmeg to dipping liquid for French toast. Serve with pan fried peaches and crisp bacon to create a savory sweet brunch pairing.
Ada visitors share time with relatives
Gaar Corner Mrs. Paul Murphy and children of Ada visited her mother Mrs. Ted Cox Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lankow and Carolyn June of Cardiff Calif are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hamblin. They plan to be here for about a month. Mrs. Ola Townsend of Durant spent from Thursday until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stevens. Mrs. Townsend is a sister of Mr. Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Murphy
Ada
Ted Cox
Charles Lankow
Carolyn June
Cardiff
Calif
Marvin Hamblin
Ola Townsend
Durant
C. D. Stevens
Townsend
Stevens
Stinnett and neighbors visit Pennington for ice cream
Mr and Mrs Crozel Stinnett of Kalamazoo Michigan Mr and Mrs C C Stinnett of Lindsay and Mr and Mrs Amos Roberts and family of Ada visited Mr and Mrs D N Pennington and Harrell Gene Fri day night They spent the evening making and eating ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozel Stinnett
Kalamazoo, Mich
C. C. Stinnett
Lindsay
Amos Roberts
Ada
D. N. Pennington
Harrell Gene
Visitors gather for Maddox gathering four generations present
Mrs Cora Bowles of Gorman Texas and J C Ackers of Odessa Texas joined Mr and Mrs J E Maddox for a Sunday visit. Also present were Virgie Pennington Vinita Joe and Gene Manley Maddox Charlie B B Jackson and children Bryan Taylor Wanda Gentry Mary Penrod and Karen. Bryan Taylor of Sulphur spent Saturday night with J C Maddox family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Maddox
Cora Bowles
Gorman
Tex
J. C. Ackers
Odessa
Virgie Pennington
Vinita
J. C. Maddox
Joe
Gene
Manley Maddox
Charlie
B. B. Jackson
Bryan Taylor
Wanda Gentry
Mary Penrod
Karen
Grandad Maddox
Lawana McDaniel Calls On Inez Pennington
Lawana McDaniel called on Inez Pennington Sunday morning in a brief exchange that highlighted local community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawana McDaniel
Inez Pennington
Pennington Spends Monday Mowing Grandmother's Lawn
Harrell Gene Pennington spent Monday with his grandmother Inez Pennington and mowed her lawn in a family activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
Gene Pennington
Inez Pennington
Mrs. Virgie Pennington visits parents Saturday
Mrs. Virgie Pennington and her daughters called at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J E Maddox Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Pennington
J. E. Maddox
Church attendees listed from multiple towns
Those attending Sunday services at the Church of Christ include Mr and Mrs Hollaway Mr Bowerton Oscar Whitson Ed Berryman of Galey Mr Johnson Claud Tiner and Mr Arnold of Ada and Mr Crawford of Asher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Hollaway
Mr. Bowerton
Oscar Whitson
Ed Berryman
Galey
Johnson
Claud Tiner
Mr. Arnold
Ada
Mr. Crawford
Asher
Visitors at Alva Pennington Home Sunday
Sunday visitors at the Alva Pennington home included Mr and Mrs D N Pennington Harrell Gene and Mr and Mrs Alfred Pennington and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Pennington
D. N. Pennington
Harrell Gene
Alfred Pennington
Mrs Cora Bowles and kin visit in Texas town
Mrs. Cora Bowles of Gorman and her son J C Ackers of Odessa spent from Friday to Sunday with her sister Mrs J E Maddox. C E Foster had emergency surgery Saturday morning. His son Joe Foster and family from Oklahoma City visited. Foster is as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Bowles
Gorman, Tex
J. C. Ackers
Odessa
Tex
J. E. Maddox
C. E. Foster
Joe Foster
Oklahoma City
Mr. Foster
Snyder Visit Highlights Local Socials
Aneta Harbour spends several days in Snyder this week while Mr. and Mrs. Corky Snipes and their Duncan family visit Fletcher Snipes’ home. Cheryl Melton travels to Lindsay to stay with the Camerons and Claude Lee. S/Sgt. and Mrs. Gerald Crisp of Sulphur visit with the McCurdys. Posey Wilder and Mrs. McCurdy host Betty Ingram of Stratford, ill, to care for her. Claude Horsley and granddaughter attend Stratford calf roping. Dryden of Parish Chapel visits Levin in town. Horsley visits Lindsay relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Posey
Ethel Wilder
Compton
Calif
M. D. McCurdy
Posey
Wilder
McCurdy
Betty Ingram
Stratford
Farm safety tips for rural homes and barns
Practical advice on labeling and storing inflammables, checking wiring chimneys and appliances, avoiding dry rubbish burns on windy days, keeping fire extinguishers in barns and sheds, and using common sense to prevent fires in rural areas.
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Sive
By Buzzy Bonehouse
E. E. Bray
Jack Fork
Westview
J. G. Nelson
Ahloso
Robert Neal
Bobbie
Kallihoma II
County
Hay
Roff News
Stonewall Grocer
Cleveland
PWA
Lehigh
Oil Company
C. R. Pace
Mrs. Dale Melton
Aneta
Snyder
Corky Snipes
Duncan
Fletcher Snipes
Cheryl Melton
Paul Cameron
Claude Lee
Gerald Crisp
Marvin McCurdy
Claude Horsley
Frank Dryden
Clyde Levin
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