Reunions Bring Comfort, Comedy, and Cautionary Tales
A humorous look at reunions across eras and groups from military to family gatherings. The piece riffs on the social pressures of appearance at class reunions, the tagging ritual, and the awkwardness of old acquaintances. It notes the temptation to dodge, the risk of offending relatives, and a friend’s elaborate ruse to skip events while maintaining appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn
Dagwood
Aunt Minnie
Eastman Kodak
Uncle Fester
Boundary Disputes Overbuilt Bricks Lead to Removal Order
A family built a brick barbecue pit across the boundary line into a neighbor s land. The judge ordered removal, noting that property rights allow removal of intruding structures even when compensation is possible, though recent cases weigh equities to avoid unjust removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompsons
Hanks
New Black Leaders Bid for Power
Washington A P reports a shift in black leadership from mass marches led by names like King and Young to a rising class of politically active figures. Black politicians and local activists gain power in cities, with 1860 officials, 68 black mayors, and gains in education and law enforcement, signaling a new era of influence and federal funding for programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther King Jr
Whitney M. Young Jr
James Farmer
South
Congress of Racial Equality
California
Assembly
Brown
Ronald Reagan
SNCC
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Julian Bond
Willie
Charles Evers
Fayette
Miss
Stokes
Bond
John Cashin
George C. Wallace
Willam Clay
D-Mo
Nixon
House Black Caucus
Clay
Black Caucus
Joint Center For Political Studies
Washington
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Harlem
Watts
Malcom X
Stokely Carmichael
BIBLES BY REV7RRR AND A PRAYERFUL HELLO TO FAITH
A fragmented religious meditation contrasts teenage fear of parental anger and exam anxiety with prayers for safety during an operation and King Hezekiah’s plea. It argues it is never too late to repair relations with God or to seek divine help, citing Jesus promising paradise to the repentant criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah
Judah
God
Jesus
Paradise
George
Parish Chapel Notes and Quips From a Small Town
Parish Chapel column recites Bible school attendance, local visits, and family gatherings. It weaves light jokes about aging engagements and fortunes, mentions Mrs. Mary Lou Henson hosting relatives, and notes neighbors camping at Robber's Cave Park while reflecting on faith and timely reminders to be thankful.
Around The County Picnic and visits at Leas Park
Community notes detail Thursday picnic at Leas Park and multiple visits across towns. Several families including Massey, Gregory, Gantt, Holbert, Ross, and Massey kin are listed with hospitality, hospitalizations, and cemetery trips. A 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Beller is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Garrett Beller
Union Hill community gathers for church anniversary
The 64th anniversary of the First Baptist Church, Seminole, was celebrated as Rev. and Mrs. L. Cunningham visited relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cunningham and their son in Wewoka. Numerous local residents and families from Union Hill and nearby towns joined in visiting, holiday gatherings, and a Kemp reunion in Cushing Memorial Day observances attended by about 75 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cunningham
Larry Cunningham
First Baptist Church
Seminole
Warren Cunningham
Wewoka
Ray Kemp
Wilson
A. B. Northam
Matthew
Elmer Cochran
Jessie Matheron
Helen Northam
R. Helen Northam
Cushing
Jimmy Stiles
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Blue” Stiles
Union Hill
Bomb Explosion Destroys Saigon Tax Building
A giant explosion, likely a bomb, leveled the Saigon tax office in the downtown area. Within minutes, roof and wall collapsed, possibly trapping firefighters. At least three Vietnamese injured. authorities and security forces, with South Vietnamese and American police, worked to control the scene as a fierce monsoon storm hit Saigon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Firmen
Chickasaw Nation Housing Projects Approved by HUD
The US HUD approved four Chickasaw Nation housing projects including a high rise for the elderly at Ardmore and constructions at Healdton Pauls Valley Rush Springs Marietta and Johnston County. Total costs span 1 1 28 to 3 0 million with units for elderly and family housing and mutual help homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Chickasaw Nation Housing Authority
Ardmore
Healdton
Pauls Valley
Rush Springs
Marietta
Johnston County
HUD
Overton James
Ada
Carl Albert
Chickasaw Authority
He Pvy
Te Chickasaw
Byng, Allen and Stonewall
Pontotoc County
Davis
Marlow
Ray James and Associates
Baptist Church Sees Attendance, Visitors and VBS Start
The Baptist Church reported 7 in Sunday School and 34 in Training Union. Rev. Gene Porman delivered both services, with Barbara Gantt and Mrs. Sam Hunt singing in the morning. The Rev. and Mrs. Dean King and sons attended Sunday night services. Vacation Bible School began Monday and runs through Friday ending with a program. Rhonda Jean Jennings of California is visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Anglin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Massey
Moore
Soloman Gantt
Ada
Church+ of God
Sharver
The
Baptist Church
Training Union
Gene Porman
Barbara Gantt
Sam Hunt
Dean King and Sons
Center area families gather for visits and services
Mrs Modena Garrett and Sandy visited Rae Garrett on Wednesday. Carl Boles Sr and family joined Rae, then traveled to Fort Worth to see Carl Boles Jr and relatives. Numerous Center Maxwell Ada guests attended church, memorials, singing, and dinners with relatives through the week, with many local families visiting and hosting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Drennan
Cement
Florence Henson
M. C. Kirkland
Rae Garrett
Ada
Midge McDonald
Boo Austell
Highway 19
Modena Garrett
Sanday
Carl Boles Sr
Fort Worth
Carl Boles Jr
Vera Sanjam
Aeptey
Ruby Horis
Anders
Glen Horton
Vernon McCurdy
Roger Stone
John Delazier
Jimmy Jennings
Center
Maxwell
Joe Crouch
McAlester
Garrett
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Don Cook
Oklahoma
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Ada Evening Neys
Serra
Bogalusa
Selina
Birmingham
Alpany
Jackson
Cleveland
Carl Stokes
Willie Brown Jr
San Francisco
Connie Nelson
Gregg and
Lynette Law
Stratford Church of Christ
J. W. Law
Denny Glassen
Hartshorne
Cecil Hughes
Galey
Max Law
Gregg
Lynette
Homer
Frans Dryden
Jewell Hamblin
Hamblin
Pod Law
Robb
Robber’s Cave Park
Suburbia
Mary Lou Henson
Rance Tucker
Shelia
Lyndia
Glen Henson
Britton Crawford
Jeanette
Tupelo
pBts
Oklahoma City
Clayton Morgan
Morgan
Florence Isaacs Sinte. Ir
Lyndia Gayle Henson
Mary Low Henson
Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church
Mae Edwards
Cartier
Brother
Florence Isaacs
Rosedale Cemetery
Harrell Crawford
Mary Henson
Crawford
Arkansas
Hetty Eaves
Larry Riley
Henson
Riley
Edward Henson
Franklin Springs
Vernon Gray
Vickie
Rodney
Steven Gray
Mark_and Clark
Mike Gray
Melinda
Machelle
Melissa
Larry Patton
Debra
Glenda
Ken Little
Ronald Cole
Amon Patton
J. A. Patton
Johnna Kay
Platt National Park
Sulphur
Leas Park
Theta Massey
Robin Gregory
Nora Ross
Solomon Gantt
Jack Kelly
Durant
Owen Magar
Ruth Magar
Valley View Hospital
Joe ‘Abbott
Robert
Houston
Tex
Louis
Charles Holbert
Denton
W. L. Holbert
Kim
Lubbock
Bob Ross
Ricky
C. H. Massey
Beertha Cantrell
Ballard
Edward Cantrell
Ricky Ross
Cleta Fay Aday
Mrs. Cantrell
Rosedale
Curtis Ross
Perry Don Ross
Harvey Baker
Barney Baker
Bob Gregory
E. L. Gregory
Patricia Gregory
Robbin
Annie
Rhonda
Connie Gregory
Frank Holmen
Bop Gregory
St. Anthony Hospital
Ruth Herrin
Rhonda Gregory I
Frank Holman
Robbin Gregory
Theta Masssey
Nora Gray
Norman
James Hawk
Oklahoma Ciy
Floreence Henson
May Biggs
Lela Corvin
Marie Little
Gaforth
Bessie Scrabrough
Pattie Green
Luther Sullivan Lela
Elizabeth Young
Donnie Brandon
Ester Bullock
Memorial Cem
Egypt Cemetery
Mrs. Lavona Jones
Ethelene Golden
Stephen
Kathy Newby
J.C. Carroll
J. C. Carroll
Horace Golden
Paul Henderson
Egypt
Freddie Holman
Freddie Duncan
Vicki Lancaster
Kathy
Stephen Newby
Horace ,Golden
Earl Rose
Callie Rose
Ballard Nursing Home
L. L. Crockett
Stroud
James Crockett
Ralph Trivitt
Jess Little
Joe Gray
Charles Dickerson
Don Newby
Bob Gray
Carolyn Ward
Mike and
Keith
Lottie Hulsey
Milo Pennington
Vineta Ayres
Elmer Cochran Sr
Dewayne Coffey
Heather
Laffayette
Ind
Dean Underwood
Elmer Cochran Jr
Midwest City
George Cochran
Dalsy Binion
Ahloso
R. C. Ross
Rhonda Jean Jennings
Mrs. J. N. Anglin
By Rae Garrett
Pug Garrett
Ctl Center Pentecostal Holiness Church
Hank Burk
Maxwell Cemetery
Leon Garrett
Sandy
Texas
Pat Andrews
Sean
Roger McGill
Shanna
Pug
Deloris Davis
Gene Garner
Debbie
Lisa Parman
Julia Hall
Tom Agee
Tishia J Ross
Johnny Tilly
Bobby Bethune
Kirby Tiley
Dian
Pamela
Johnny Tilley
Johnny Bottoms
William Henson
Johnny Allan
Josephine McAnally
James
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