Farmers Ready for Dry Spell to Bale Hay
Farmers in the region await several days of dry weather to finish baling hay. Paul Duncan is among those busy in the fields as fieldwork continues. Weekend guests include the Allen families from Neosho Missouri and Wichita Kansas and Mrs. Gene Nichols from Tulsa visiting Mr. and Mrs. F E Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Duncan
James E. Allen
Neosho, Mo
Chester Allen
Wichita
Kan
Gene Nichols
Tulsa
F. E. Duncan
Briggs Couple Attends Thursday Gathering With Hightowers
Mr and Mrs Roy Briggs spent a Thursday with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower in a social visit. The event highlights cordial ties between local families and shared hospitality during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Briggs
W. H. Hightower
Jo Ann Meek Visits Then Returns Home
Jo Ann Meek of Cushing has returned home after a week visiting cousin Berlene Meek. The pair shared time during Jo Ann’s stay and then she departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo An Meek
Cushing
Berlene Meek
Jo Ann
Berlene
Mrs Teeters and son visit Ada friends
Mrs Jimmie Teeters and her son Mike from Ada spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Teeters
Mike
Ada
Paul Duncan
Duncan couple Headed to Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs Arthur Duncan of San Pedro California have left after a week to travel to Overton Texas to visit their daughter Mrs Dot Lamb and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Duncan
San Pedro
Calif
Overton
Tex
Dot Lamb
Visitors at the Meek home Friday night
Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Sie Summers and their son Jonnie Lee and Scotty Asher, and Mrs Gracie Hayes with Phyllis in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Meek
Sie Summers
Jonnie Lee
Scotty
Asher
Gracie Hayes
Phyllis
Stratford guests visit Duncan family
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Golden and family and Grandmother Nichols and Nettie with her child and Mrs. Lorene Haggard of Oklahoma City visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan. Also present were Mrs. Oleta Burk and children and Hansel Burk of O11 Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Golden
Nichols
Nettie
Stratford
Lorene Haggard
Oklahoma City
Oleta Burk
Hansel Burk
O11 Center
F. E. Duncan
Duncan family gathers for Sunday night visit
Mr and Mrs James Duncan Patricia and Karan Sue visited with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Jerry and Bobby Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Patricia
Karan Sue
Paul Duncan
Jerry
Bobby
Meek and Hayes Families Visit Hulbert Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Virgil Meek and Berlene and Phyllis Hayes visited Mrs Meeks sister and family in Hulbert Oklahoma. They left Saturday and returned Monday. Jolene another Meek daughter employed in Sapulpa went to Hulbert Sunday to visit. Berlene went back to Sapulpa with her sister for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Meek
Berlene
Phyllis Hayes
Mrs Paul Duncan Visits Teeters In Byng On Sunday
Mrs Paul Duncan spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J T Teeters in Byng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Duncan
J. T. Teeters
Byng
Mrs W H Hightower Hosts Morning Visit
Mrs Sam Golden, Mrs Gracie Hayes and Mrs Virgil Meek spent a brief Friday morning with Mr and Mrs W H Hightower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Golden
Gracie Hayes
Virgil Meek
W. H. Hightower
Mrs Dick Goodwin Visited Sister Tuesday Evening
Mrs Dick Goodwin spent Tuesday evening visiting her sister Mrs Louis Everett Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Goodwin
Louis Everett Cox
Phyllis Hayes Spends Friday Night with Berlene Meek
Phyllis Hayes spent Friday night in the company of Berlene Meek. The two women were seen together at a social gathering and are reported to have attended events in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Hayes
Berlene Meek
Mrs Neta Goodwin Visits Mrs Roy Choate Tuesday
Mrs Neta Goodwin spent a short time with Mrs Roy Choate Tuesday evening, sharing greetings and updating neighbors on mutual affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neta Goodwin
Roy Choate
Mrs. Kari Tilley Visits Mrs. Lorene Duncan Evening
Mrs. Kari Tilley of the Rebee community called on Mrs. Lorene Duncan Monday evening for a friendly visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kari Tilley
Rebee
Lorene Duncan
County Speakings Open as Candidates Tour County
Campaign trail heats up as two state candidates visit the county with rallies in Allen Fitzhugh and Homer. Senators Virgil Medlock and Jim Haning ignite sparring as $ campaign events draw hundreds and plan cross county meetings to debate under oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Fitzhugh
Homer
Virgil Medlock
Jim Hanning
Ada
R. P. Matthews
Wayne Wallace
House
Clinton
Kerr
Oklahoma City
Jim Haning
Haning
Medlock
Revival Dates Set at Church of Christ Gaar Corner
A gospel meeting from June 11 to June 20 is announced at the Church of Christ on Gaar Corner. Evening services begin at 8 p m under Evangelist Miles King. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Gaar Corner
Miles King
Labor Supply Near Level for May in Oklahoma Region
The Oklahoma State Employment Service reports May labor supply roughly unchanged from April. Active job applications fell from 632 to 579, with clerical and sales roles, oil industry experience, and new student entrants predominating. Unemployment claims rose from 162 to 205 due largely to reduced oil production. The local office logged 239 openings and placed 215 people in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Pence
Oklahoma State Employment Service
Latta Community Notes Include Vaccinations and Visits
Latta residents report several local items from the weekend and week. Black-leg fears prompt cattle vaccination across three families while a veterinarian confirms one case. Rural updates include canning by Mrs. E. W. Blackwell, a Lawton reunion trip, grandchildren visiting Norman and Kansas City, and a tonsillectomy recovery.
Guests of Lovelace Host Sunday List Surprises
Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lovelace included C. L. Battle and family from Pauls Valley, Leroy Battle and sons Lanny and Terry from Tulsa, Barbara Allen from Bartlesville, Fred Thompson and children Lindy Jan Ada, Theo Glover and Bunny Rogers families, plus Stanley Steven Susan Sammy Jess Bettis Betty Herbert Cooper Kay Judy Joe Lovelace and Larry Gary of Latta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Lovelace
C. L. Battle
Pauls Valley
Leroy Battle
Lanny and Terry
Tulsa
Barbara Allen
Bartlesville
Fred Thompson
Lindy
Jan
Ada
Theo Glover
Bunny Rogers
Stanley Steven
Susan
Sammy
Jess Bettis
Betty
Herbert Cooper
Kay
Judy
Joe Lovelace
Larry
Gary
Latta
HAMILTONS VISIT GIPSONS AS NURSE GRADUATE TRAINING NEARS
Mrs Lawrence Hamilton of Tulsa and her husband spent Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmo Gipson. Mrs Hamilton formerly Miss Elmalene Gipson graduated as a nurse from Hillcrest Memorial Hospital Tulsa May 18 and is completing final training August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hamilton
Tulsa
Elmo Gipson
Stegalls and Jerry Visit Two Cumberland Churches
Mr and Mrs M L Stegall and Jerry visited Mr and Mrs Willard Muse at Roosevelt Saturday night. They attended Mount Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church where Stegall was guest speaker and later Alden Cumberland Presbyterian Church for another guest talk. Both churches lie near Mountain View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Stegall
Jerry
Mrs. Willard Muse
Roosevelt
Mount Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mr. Stegall
Alden Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mountain View
Vacation Bible School Plans At Morris Memorial Church
Charles Bigham is elected by Morris Memorial Baptist Church as Vacation Bible School principal. Department superintendents were appointed Sunday morning to choose their workers. Registration is Saturday morning June 12 from 9 to 10 30, with class work starting Monday June 14 and running through Friday June 18, closing exercises Saturday night June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bigham
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Lovelace Family Attends Wedding in McLish Parish
Rev. and Mrs. John Lovelace and David of Idabel visited J. G. Lovelace and family Friday and Saturday. Rev. Lovelace officiated at the wedding of his cousin Miss Kathy Stevenson of McLish Friday evening at the Latin Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lovelace
David
Idabel
J. G. Lovelace
Lovelace
Kathy Stevenson
McLish
Latin Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Eller Family Detours to Mill Creek Visit
Mr and Mrs E H Eller and their children visited relatives in Mill Creek on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Eller
Mill Creek
LaFollette couple attends Bethel College graduation
Rev. and Mrs. F. H. LaFollette returned from McKenzie Tennessee where they attended graduation exercises for their daughter Mrs. Earl Scott at Bethel College Thursday morning Their other daughter Miss Billie La Follette completed her freshman year at Bethel College and accompanied them home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. LaFollette
McKenzie
Tenn
Earl Scott
Bethel College
Billie LaFollette
Teacher Mrs. Rogers notes twins miss first Sunday in 50 years
Mrs. Bunny Rogers of Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church reports two pupils Larry and Garry Lovelace were absent from Sunday school for the first time in 50 years due to measles. She visited their grandmother’s home where they were recovering after Sunday lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny Rogers
Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Larry
Garry Lovelace
Allen News Carl Wayne Clark Undergoes Appendectomy
Carl Wayne Clark son of Mr and Mrs Amos Clark Madill underwent an appendectomy at Valley View Hospital Friday morning. He is expected to improve. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs N N Stafford Carlynne Southwood Tulsa is a guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs H D Harbeson Rev and Mrs William Jackson Jr of Fort Worth Texas spent Saturday night and Sunday in the home of his parents here. Two of his brothers John Paul and David accompanied them home for a two weeks visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wayne Clark
Amos Clark
Madill
Valley View Hospital
N. N. Stafford
Carlynne
Southwood
Tulsa
Mrs
H. D. Harbeson
William Jackson Jr
Fort Worth
Texas
John Paul
David
Sailor Rual Vinson Scheduled for San Francisco Discharge
Rual Vinson of V3c was to arrive in San Francisco California on Monday to receive his discharge from the Navy. He has completed several overseas trips during his year long tour of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rual Vinson
San Francisco
Calif
Navy
Rual
Mrs. Jimmy Foreman Spends Night in Ada with Starks Family
Mrs. Jimmy Foreman spent Monday night in Ada visiting Mrs. S C Starks and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Foreman
Ada
S. C. Starks
Wichita and Tulsa sisters visit Royal Isaacs
Mrs. Lela Bean of Wichita Kansas and Mrs. Edna Barrett of Tulsa are guests of their brother Royal Isaacs for the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Bean
Wichita, Kan
Edna Barrett
Tulsa
Royal Isaacs
Mrs Davie Isaacs Visits Denison Texas Daughter
Mrs Davie Isaacs is visiting her daughter Mrs C R Cook in Denison Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Davie Isaacs
Mrs. C. R. Cook
Denison, Texas
Allen Visitors Monday
Mr and Mrs Tom Watson by ars were Allen visitors Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
Byars
Allen
Harbesons Visit Oklahoma City With Gibson Group
Mr and Mrs M L Roweson and family spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with Mr and Mrs Bill Gibson, including Mickey Cynthia Kay and Barbara Jean Harbeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Roweson
Mickey
Cynthia Kay
Barbara Jean Harbeson
Oklahoma City
Bill Gibson
Mrs Harold Marler Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Harold Marler was brought to her home Saturday from Valley View Hospital and is reported to be doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Marler
Valley View Hospital
Mrs Jack Qualls Visits Mother in Madill
Mrs Jack Qualls left Monday for Madill to visit her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Qualls
Madill
George Qualls and Donald Lovelace enlist in Air Force
George Qualls and Donald Lovelace enlisted and are now stationed at San Antonio Texas last week in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Qualls
Donald Lovelace
Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs Maud Huckinson Visiting in Muskogee Home
Mrs Maud Huckinson of Muskogee is visiting in the home of her daughter Mrs Glen Gault and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Huckinson
Muskogee
Heraughter
Glen Gault
Blair Campbell Johnny Shandy and Robert Cotton enlist at Fort Bliss
Blair Campbell Johnny Shandy and Robert Cotton joined the army in the past week and are now stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Campbell
Johnny Shandy
Robert Cotton
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
Harbesons Spend Weekend in Heavener with Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Harbeson visited Heavener for a weekend gathering with family members and relatives.
Oklahoma Shares Honors in Safety for Pedestrians
Oklahoma earned honorable mention in a nationwide AAA pedestrian safety contest. Carl Tyler received a special citation for leadership. Enid Midwest City Duncan McAlester plus Bartlesville Okmulgee earned mentions. Sand Springs placed second overall for populations below 10 000. Holdenville Elk City Bristow Clinton Alva Claremore Hobart Cushing Perry received special citations for no pedestrian deaths or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
American Automobile Association
Bob Braden
Oklahoma Motor Clubh
Carl Tyler
Oklahoma Cities
Enid
Midwest City
Duncan
McAlester
Bartlesville
Okmulgee
Sand Springs
Holdenville
Elk City
Bristow
Clinton
Alva
Claremore
Hobart
Cushing
Perry
Obituary for Jeffrey L. Stowers Drowns at Farm Pond
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 at the Second Baptist Church Okmulgee for eight year old Jeffrey Lee Stowers who drowned in a farm pond near Stratford. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Willard Stowers Campbell California sister Emma Gayle grandfather E A Stowers Pixley California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Lee Stowers
Stratford
Second Baptist Church
Okmulgee
Honey Creek
Criswell Funeral Home
Willard Stowers
Campbell
Calif
Emma Gayle
E. A. Stowers
Pixley
Death Notice for Mrs Emma Edwards of Quinton
Mrs Emma Edwards a Quinton resident since 1902 died at a local hospital after an extended illness Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 at the Quinton First Methodist Church Chaneys Funeral Home McAlester in charge Survived by daughters Mrs Rodgers Ada and Mrs Muriel Simmons Oklahoma City sons Warren Edwards Ada Clyde Edwards McAlester eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Edwards
Quinton
Quinton First Methodist Church
Chaneys Funeral Home
McAlester
Rodgers
Ada
Muriel Simmons
Oklahoma City
Warren Edwards
Clyde Edwards
Hereford Heaven Stampede Opens Three-Show Rodeo
The Eighth annual Hereford Heaven Stampede in Sulphur opens June 10 at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center Arena with three nightly rodeo shows. Prizes total 2050 dollars, plus parade cash prizes of 75 50 and 25 dollars. Events include calf roping bareback and saddle bronc riding bulldogging and bull riding with clown acts and an announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur
Hereford Heaven
Civic Center Arena
Rodeo Cowboy’s Association
Pistol Holliday
Ike Tucker
Glenn McSpadden
Will Roggers
Oklahoma
Texas
Capitol Hill
Penoka
Stratford
Revival Set at Allen Church of Christ
A revival meeting is scheduled at the Allen Church of Christ from June 9 to 19 with R A Hartsell of Konawa Church of Christ preaching. Services will be held twice daily at 10 15 a m and 8 p m with all welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen Church of Christ
R. A. Hartsell
Konawa
Christian Church VBS Heads to Friday Night Finale
Vacation Bible School at First Christian Church began June 1 with themes across four classes. Nursery has 9 children, Kindergarten 18, Primary 20, and Junior 18 enrolled. The Sharing Program for parents occurs Friday at 7 30 p m in the Banquet Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School
First Christian Church
Frances H. Farmer
James O. Michael
Howard East
Verna Ann Michael
Judy Sadler
J. G. Arrington
Our Church
Ralph Moreu
Marion Tennis
J. C. Shortes
Rolan Descans
Calvert
Palestine
Europe
America
John Barringer
W. W. Peery
Velma Metz
Lynne Thompson
Glenna Cowart
Lake Erie Size Facts Reported
A historical note states Lake Erie measures about 240 miles in length and 57 miles in width, detailing its geographic dimensions for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Ada Garden Club Sets Contest on Home Beautification
Garden Design is the Ada Council of Garden Clubs chosen study for next year. A home beautification contest for ten units runs to May 30 1955 with entries due June 15 to Mrs W L Newland. Categories span 50 to 100 foot and larger lots with $25 and $15 prizes. Participants must photograph their properties for judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Council of
Ada Garden Club
W. L. Newland
Notice to Barbers Examinations Deadline Set
Barbers must pass examinations by June 30. Tests will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 at the County Health Unit, 106 East Thirteenth. All barbers are required to participate and should arrange to take them if not already done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Thirteenth
U. S. Mills Processed 912 Million Bales of Cotton
The U S mills processed 912 million bales of cotton in the 1952 53 season marking a record volume for the industry and reflecting strong output across national mills and textile firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Mills
Fireboats Deliver High Pressure Streams Against Brick Walls
Fireboats can pump water at intense pressures, creating streams capable of battering brick walls. The power of the apparatus highlights its use in firefighting and structural access scenarios.
Teenagers Injured While Making Bombs In Enid
Two youths Ralph Rogers and Ray Carter were injured when a crude bomb made from shotgun shells and torpedoes exploded in a glass tube. Rogers, 15, suffered a severed vein and heavy bleeding with chest and facial cuts. Carter, 13, had facial and chest lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Ralph Rogers
Ray Carter
Rogers
Carter
Insect Pollination Supports Half a Hundred Crops
An agricultural note highlights that at least fifty U S crops rely on insect pollination for yields. The statement underscores the essential role of bees butterflies and other pollinators in food production and ecosystem health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
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Worstell News
Latta News
Foster Eaton
Bob Helleland
VFW
Stillwater
E. W. Blackwell
Dana Joe
Beckly
Lawton
Bob Robertson
Walter Smith
Ray Walker
Allen News
Mrs. H. D. Harbeson
Heavener
Wisconsin
Harley Sales Company
Harley Sales Company Factory Distributors
Aale
Hereford Heaven Stampede
Willie Murray
Pol
Crowrth
Christian Church
VBS
Ada Garden Club Council
A. D. Neal
D.D
Southwest Natural Gas Co
Ada, Oklahoma
General Acceptance CO
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