Rural Communities News From Pontotoc County Notes
The Rural Communities column reports Sunday rain appreciated by farmers and makes ball games pause. It lists local socials, church events, school trips to Oklahoma City, and visits among residents in Chapel Rocky Lightning Ridge Onward Nobody's Sweetheart Sunshine Maxwell and June Bug areas with numerous names, gatherings, and travel to Sulphur and Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallar Colbert
Doran
Bessie Bishop
McKinney
J. S. Laughlin
Walter Black
Ada
Dellar Colbert
Stonewall
Walter
Jack Wells
Joe Spence
Jesse
Gennette McKinney
Stoneway
Zeb Colbert
Ray McKinney
Ellen Anderson
Bill May
Brown Reappointed Justice of the Peace in Pontotoc County
Judge H J Brown is named to fill the unexpired term of Judge Joseph Anderson, ending a five month gap in Brown’s long service. Brown, nine time elected, is famed for fair law enforcement and accuracy. Anderson resigns due to ill health. a Pontotoc pioneer and lawyer with strong service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Brown
Joseph Anderson
Judge Brown
Brown
Anderson
Pontotoc County
Roff
Highway Contract Row to Be Pushed In Supreme Court
Oklahoma City report states plans for a faster test of the Chambers decision that ties up highway work. The highway commission and attorney general will present the issue by mandamus to the state supreme court Thursday at 10. They seek payment of 6011.34 to Flynn Construction and E Alderman for Delaware county bridge work, disputed after the district court injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Chambers
Oklahoma
Edwin Dabney
State Supreme Court
District Court
Highway Commissioners
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Flynn Construction Company
Alderman
Delaware County
Highway Commission
Henry Leininger
Rain Lifts Spirits as Crops Thrive in Community
Rainy spells bring relief to farmers and families. Crops look healthy with corn and feed stock growing. Neighbors share visits across Vaness and Worstell areas while relatives gather, some on sick lists, others hosting revival plans for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
Grandma Roberts
Vaness
Mr. Haynes
Lewis Roberts
Edgar Nevais
Egypt
Stella
Margie Roberts
Hazel
Lois Crow
George Deatherage
Barney Estes
Union Hill
Mee- Cutcheon
Marsie Roberts
Lois
Lorene Crow
Georgie Deatherage
Carl Roberts
Elva Jones
Bessie and
Floy Hays
Worstell
Babe Roberts
Roe Nevels
Cecil Anglin
W. H. Hightower
Eek
Galey Turday
Ardal Hayes
Henry Jones
Olamy Palmer
Elva
Arthur Jenes
Tommie
Blue Mound Sunday School Nearing End
The Blue Mound Union Sunday school is nearly dead prompting hopes for revival. O H Hays and family visited Mr and Mrs Jesse Green in Sunshine. Miss Cleo Nabors of Franks visited Lee Nabors home. Rev D M Hudson filled his...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Howard
Ada
Cled Price
M. H. Phillips
Thelma Price
Opal Phillips
Lawrence
Meredith
Howard
Clarence Phillips
Sutton
Lois Phillips
Herrin
Lightning Ridge
Pauline Pitts
Mattye Patton
Braden Rhoades
Opal Young
Ethel Bradley
Bertha Faye Holkum
Fussell Girls
Cleo Coffey
Nordean
Roff
Otis Nebb
S. G. Lunsford
N. A. Miller
Fussell
J. T. Bradley
Wess Nail
John
Alma
Charlie Dunn
Maybeit
Woodrow Coffey
Ike Coffey
Leon Smith
Bertha Holkum
Jewel
Chloe
Opal Fussell
Pleas Bethurem
Sulphur
Turner Falls
Bill Castleberry
Mrs. Webb
Jeff Fussell
Charsey Rhoades
Bob Fussell
Horseshoe Ranch
Jack Heath
Hays
Nora Hays
McGinness
Green
Sunshine
Hallie Hays
Bullock
Mr. Jones
P. P. Hays
N. M. Hays
Francis
Esther Dryden
Center
Myrtle Reed
Everett Rains
Sasakwa
Jack Parker
Emma Revels
Grandpa Duncan
Ruth Dryden
Tessie Reed
Leo Lewis
Lillie Mae Reed
Oris
Iris Craddock
Bethel
Gladys Reed
Mays
Edna Williamson
Gay
Marie Bryant
Cecil Hollis
Vergie Chaddock
Myrtle Edwards
Bill Wilson and
Bill Dryden
Ed Crawford
Oakman
Iris Preston
Aunt Belle Henson
Mama
Blue Mound
McCormickDeering binder twine at ReNow Hardware Co
Local hardware store ReNow Hardware Co lists McCormick Deering binder twine in stock under a 6 9 It display. Shoppers can inquire about price and available lengths.
Harvest travelers and community social notes at Center
Center reports many men and boys leaving Thursday for harvest work. Local families host visitors. several couples and siblings are listed with weekend visits. A baby girl is named in the Chesier-Dame family, and Sunday activities include swimming and visits among Dryden, Sullivan, Dame, and Crockett households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Caton
Johnnie Chesier
Mosse Henry
Paul Cheshier
Jesse Dame
William Pruitt
LeRoy Dame
Don Dryden
Lela
Leona
Gladys Sulls
Beatrice Sullivan
Carmen Qualls
Ruby Dame
Mattie Saylors
Pickett
Sweet
Dave Dame
Eva Mae French
Beatrice
Leon Sullivan
Ted Sullivan
Cecil
Alden Crockett
Small town social notes from Acme and surrounding areas
Gale Alto Stephens of Acme Texas spent Thursday night with Vergie Newby. The Gean Jamar party was small due to rain but guests enjoyed time with Lela and Virgie Newby, Ruth, and Thelma Wortman. Church services and singing are noted with plans for a month hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galey Alto Stephens
Acme
Texic
Vergie Newby
Gean Jamar’s
Lela
Virgie Newby
Ruth
Thelma Wortman
Douglas Asbury
Chism
R. O. Asbury
Brodie James
Barnes
Ruby Gentry
S. P. Aitchison
Melvin Newby
Maxwell
Edith Jones
Florice Bevers
Thelma Danner
J. R. Newby
C. Estes
Calvin Barnes
Charley Newby
Owl Creek community greetings and Sunday visits
Sunday activities include numerous mutual visits and dinners across Owl Creek. Families such as Griffiths, Ashburns, Thomases, Hodges and Hortons shared meals and time with relatives, plus attendance at Mrs Green's funeral in Frisco.
Matthews Named Lions President At Ada Club
M. O. Matthews was elected president of the Ada Lions club for another year and will serve as a delegate to the International convention in Miami. E. C. Wilson continues as secretary. J. F. McKeel arranged an entertainment for the faculty at Byrd’s Mill Springs with a 6 pm dinner. Dr. Marvin S. Pittman spoke on rural problems and Kiwanis club impact. Bonnie Callis sang and Mary Bella Harvey accompanied. Many visitors attended the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Matthews
Ada Lions Club
I. Miami
Fla
E. C. Wilson
J. F. McKeel
Byrds Mill Springs
Marvin S. Pittman
Lions
Kiwanis Club
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Pittman
Kiwanis
Bonnie Callis
Mary Bella Harvey
Bunch Pushes Western Road Letting at Next Highway Meet
Jesse Bunch state highway commissioner met with C. J. Laseman and local boosters to finalize plans for the Ada county road project. He advocated letting the west road from Ada in the next contract letting, slated for late this month or early July, with right of way details due by midmonth to meet schedule. Local officials noted forest product values at about 40 million dollars annually. Aimee Semple McPherson’s congregation split amid hair bobbing within the same report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Bunch
C. J. Laseman
Bunch
Ada
Aimee Semple McPherson
Alleged Kimes Gang Members Captured near Nowata
In Oklahoma two alleged Kimes gang members were captured after a gun battle near Nowata. Elmer Inman is jailed with a leg wound and Howard Lansdon is detained after a prior escape during the clash. Both reportedly admitted their identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KIMES
Tulsa
Matt Kimes
Oklahoma
Pawhuska
Nowata
Elmer Inman
Howard Lansdon
Oklahoma potato inspection school trains thirty inspectors
An Irish potato inspection school at the Oklahoma state capitol teaches thirty men to inspect and grade potatoes under state and federal guidance. Instruction emphasizes hard work, proper note taking, and the necessity of accurate inspections used as prima facie evidence in court. Demand for inspectors has grown as grades fetch better prices for dealers and raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Capitol
Federal Departments of Agriculture
H. B. Converse
Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture
Geo. W. Winfrey
Converse
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Rocky
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Knox
Jackson
Sccts
Frank Lynn
Lynn
Tina Lee Creech
Price
Bill Fears
Phillips
Lois Hill
Mary Lee
Ruth Price
Mary Sullivan
Hattie Sullivan
Ruby
Opal Dame
Pauline Parker
H. J. French
Leroy Sullivan
Henry Houtchins
Prague
Okla
Lucile
Billy Sullivan
Violet
Sullivan
Elbert
John Mosier
Vanoss
Clarence Rader
Shawnee
Adella Jones
Don Shaw
J. J. Shaw
Jewel Shaw
Roger
Texas
Duff Hunt
Mill Creek
Haskins
Elenor
Charlie Turner
Coda
Kansas City
Emmerson
Jeff Tarly
Burch Peak
Alma Berger
Lucille Holmes
Jampy
Man Bollan
Old King Cotton
Sam Cox
D. W. Lynch
A. P. Nelson
George Boucher
Archie Cox
Dorothy
Joe Brecheen
Lcorenzie Rutledge
Luman and
Deveraux Rutledge
Summers Chapel
Andrew
Garlan Hunter
Grandpa Henderson
Stratford
Princess Pat
Bob
Zella Ashley
Bonnie Turner
Frances Watkins
Bessie Cochran
Lena Turner
Ruby Kirkes
Ashley
Ora Lee Ashley
Lucille Cochran
Kirkes
Elois Cargill
Johnie Marie
Mr. Kirks
Willie Cochran
Franks
Clifford Collins
Ross
Mr. Ashley
James Bass
Leroy White
Mr. Minor
Elmer
Robert Truitt
W. C. Childers
Mr. Kirkes
H. , Brown
Justice OF the Peace
William Murphy
Bebee
Owl Creek
Ritter
This Place
G. O. Griffith
Mrs. Griffith
Pat Campbell
Lee Ashburn
Mary Hoggatt
Alta Odom
Ruby Ashburn
Vada Melville
Roxie Thomas
Loyd Williams
Melton
Quincy Thomas
Clyde Barnes
Robert Ashburn
Arthur Hill
Ellis Parker
Clarence Odom
Wesley Barnes
Harrison Gill
Collene Williams
Verda France
Lillian Davis
Woodrow Horton
Quincy
Melton Thomas
Mamie Horton
Fannie Thomas
Lovella Goforth
Avis Ashburn
Mrs. Green
Frisco
Quincey Melton
Horton
Viola Chestnut
Willé Ackles
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Goodyear
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