Vanoss Alumni Banquet Set for June 6 at Vanoss School
The Vanoss Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m. in the Vanoss School. Over 500 invitations have been mailed. Officers listed include Carson Phillips president Earl Franks vice president Connie Nelson secretary and J T Murphy treasurer. The program committee features Allene McCauley Bunny Rogers Bill McKell and Bill Keef. Master of Ceremonies Raymond Corvin will preside. Doyle Cox to give invocation and H L Kinsey to welcome guests. Casey Jones a 1929 graduate from Tucumcari NM will give a short talk. Entertainment from the Four Ink Blots First Baptist Church Quartette and VHS Girls Quartette. Foy Jones to announce 1960 officers. Nominating committee Otis Webb Kenneth Brendie Ed Cavener and Doyle Cox. A new date may be set to accommodate out of state alumni. last Saturday in June suggested. Vaness Home Demonstration Club to serve the meal for the fifth year. Menu includes ham sweet potatoes corn English peas relish plate fruit pie hot rolls and tea or coffee. Decorations by Ola Dean Cunningham Aumatine Norvell Lorraine Jones Annabelle Phillips and Annette Childers. All former students and teachers urged to attend. tickets available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Phillips
Earl Franks
Connie Nelson
J. T. Murphy
Allene McCauley
Bunny Rogers
Bill McKell
Bill Keef
Raymond Corvin
Doyle Cox
H. L. Kinsey
Casey Jones
Tucumcari
New Mexico
First Baptist Church
Vaness
Ola Dean Cunningham
Aumatine Norvell
Lorraine Jones
Annabelle Phillips
Annette Childers
New NK-37 Bermuda Grass Spreads Across Farms
Rancher Ned Biffle reports rapid growth of NK-37 bermuda on 100 acres near Allen. Planted April 16, 40 days later runners reach up to 3 feet and height 9 to 19 inches. Grass grows from seed, cutting planting costs versus sprigging. officials warn it could transform cattle feed across Oklahoma.
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Ned Biffle
Oklahoma
Rmors
Allen
Biffle
Bermuda
Missouri
Pecan County Sees Bug Infestation Reported
Local agricultural page notes a pecan crop issue as pests identified in the county. No further details on damage or affected varieties are provided in the readable text.
Pecan Growers Tackle Casebearer with DDT Sprays
In Fittstown residents note a new drilling rig resembling a skyscraper while county agent Cy Hailey promotes DDT spraying to combat the casebearer in pecan orchards. Demonstration at Homer J. Massey’s grove shows spraying timing from late May to early June, with potential yields rising from 60 to 150 pounds per tree if the pests are controlled. Continuous heavy infestation may require a second spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Hailey
Hailey
Homer J. Massey
Massey
Indian Ballplayers and a Rugged Early Baseball Era
Mose Burris, a 91 year old resident, recalls the tough baseball days in the region. He emphasizes firsthand experience over written chronicles and hints at his long life spanning decades of local play.
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Mose Burris
Oklahoma
Coal County
W. L. Knickmeyer
Calvin
No Bride No Groom Wedding Delayed by Memorial Day Holiday
An Ada couple planned a 7 p.m. Saturday ceremony at First Baptist Church in Frisco but the bride and groom failed to appear. The pastor, Bro Mack Caffey, and two church members served cake and punch for the anniversary celebration instead. The couple postponed the wedding to 9 p.m. Monday after missing license timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Ada
First Baptist Church
Mack Caffey
Stonewall
Alfred Baylis
Simon Patton
Group Clears Three More Sandy Sites for Construction
The Sandy Creek Conservancy District reports three additional sites cleared for construction as easements for sites 22 27 and 32 are obtained and contracts will be let soon. Site 8 is cleared except for one easement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Previous sites 29 30 and 31 near completion aside from sprigging and fencing and sites 1 3 7 and 10 are in various stages of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Creek
Three-Way Homecoming Held at Roft
A Roft community celebrates Memorial Day weekend with three traditional events. About 125 guests attended the Alumni Banquet May 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Attendees traveled from distant areas for church services and a community picnic at Sportsman's Park.
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Sportsman's Park
Davie Byrd Hospital Update and Weekend Visits
Mrs. Davie Byrd remains in Ada hospital in critical condition though doctors express hope for recovery. Family and friends visit including Carl Crowley Ada. Bob Byrd Stonewall. Troy Sherrill Harden City. Velmar Sanders and boys Davis. Donna Cannon San Antonio. and Patton's group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Byrd
Pital
Ada
Johnny Daniel
Patton
Dora
Community Notes Detail Visits And Family News
Around The County reports visitors and family ties across Swink Ada Nowata and surrounding areas. Highlights include Robbins and Mobley families visiting relatives, Miss Othalene Rainholt staying with Crews, Forehands caring for sons and health updates, and Leona Edwards recovering from a broken leg. A sense of local connection and recent events pervades the entry.
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Rual Robbins
Swink, Colo
W. R. Robbins
Glenn Mobley
Dallas
Tex
James Robbins
Ada
W. R. Robbinses
All the sick people of this community seem to be well on the
A fragment notes that most ill residents appear to be improving or stable, suggesting a hopeful trend in local health. No specific names, dates, or institutions are readable.
Tulsa Girl Deloris Chism Recuperates After Surgery
Deloris June Chism daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Chism of Tulsa has recently undergone surgery in a Tulsa hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloris June Chism
Leo Chism
Tulsa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vanoss
Foy Jones
Otis Webb
Kenneth Brendie
Ed Cavener
Fittstown
Johnson and Johnson
L. Knickmeyer
Burris
Atoka
Pontotoc
Roft
Mrs
Doyle Thomas
Thomas
Donna Cannon
San Antonio
Peoria
Ill
Joseph Espinoza
Thomases
Thomas Home
Norman Thomas
Teresa
Colagate
Redd
Charley Helms
Harvey Price
Windell Price
Schley Stegall
Mrs. Chester Medlock
Stratford
J. W. Stegall
Schley
Fannie Chappel
Boda Hisan
Charles
Shirley
Mrs. Hisaw
Frank Burns
Coalgate
Bo Bailey
Dardanelle, Ark
Bailey
Jack West
Gertrude Sliger
A. T. Minor
Minor
Arthur Patton
Wichita Falls
George Minor
Vance Minor
Zoa White
Mildred Powers
W. J. Barnes
Homer Barnes
Odell Daniels
W. J. Barneses
Jess Roan
Will
Tecumseh
Will Roan
Sandra Baylis
Diana Clifton
Ahloso
H. B. Herion
Elbert Herion
Oklahoma City
W. O. Jones
Sherman
Mrs. Lee
Bud
Nowata
Russell
Paul Box
Paul
W. A. Box
David
Effie Crews
Othalene Rainholt
Delmar Crews
Leona Edwards
Bob Lee
Dora Daniel
The
Hos
Francis
H. L. Kelley
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