Center reunion recalls pioneer days and big families
The report describes Center Oklahoma attendees at a reunion with generations noted from 70s to five generations of the Taylor family. Speakers include Charlie Auten of Fredonia Kansas and others like Susie Parker Dunn, Mrs. J. B. Parker, and Earl Parker. Contributions cover early day stories, distances traveled, and committee roles for publicity, arrangements, and dining. The piece ends with a whimsical note about a popular grey kitten and lingering daylong activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Ada
Ahloso
Lawrence
Wilson
Jesse
Medlocks
Dames
Henrys
Copelands
Austells
Kaisers
Ryecrofts
Charlie Auten
Fredonia
Kansas
Susie Parker
J. B. Parker
Gran” Parker
Route 5
Auten
Roy Adair
Louie Austell
Earl Parker
Craig
Craig Parker Dunn
H. B. Suggs
Clyde Kakser
Jim Marcum
Washington
Okla
W. H. Marcum
Baptist Church
Jim
W. F. Kaiser
Marcum
Senator Medlock
S. Taylor
Holdenville
Hugh Stevenson
D. W. Shilling
Amanda Berger
Stratford
A. P. Robinson
Boyd Powell
Thelma Lanier
Portales
New Mexico
C. H. Auten
Taylor
Susan Scarberry
Virgil Scarberry
Wichita Falls
Texas
Steve Dame
James William Henry
H. W. Carver
Wewoka
Tom Thomas Sr
Clifford Austell
Oklahoma City
Jasper Copeland
Lester Medlock
McKinley Hughey
Virgil Medlock
Bob Austell
Bob Bennett
Ted Cox
Luther Parker
Dee Burdine
Burdine
Robert L. Bennett
Jack McDonald
Lynnia Horton
Millage McDonald
Citizens of Center
Heber Myers
Houston Muncy
Smith
Ruod Briggs
Recalling 58 Years Ago in Community News
A note lists ownership of a green serving spoon belonging to Mrs. Pauline Payne of 927 Iowa Street Chickasha Oklahoma. The notice asks readers to drop a note if they lost or found items and mentions the Want Ads in the NEWS. It also recalls outfielder Bill Renna of the Philadelphia Athletics who played football for Santa Clara's 1949 Orange Bowl team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Payne
Iowa Street
Chickasha
Oklahoma
Philadelphia Athletics
Santa Clara
Old Timers Return for Homecoming in Holdenville
A vivid profile recalls Mrs. Taylor age 99 living with son C W Taylor in Holdenville. Despite frail health she treasures old friendships and plans for a possible 100th birthday. The feature also traces the Kaiser family roots in Center and Stratford area, noting Frank Kaiser born 1888 and siblings who attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frank Kaiser
John
Old McGee
Stratford Cemetery
Clyde Kaiser
Center
Frank Kaiser
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Clyde
Bailey
Dodge City
Westover
Missouri
Texas
Frank
Sherman
Minnie Westover
Miss Minnie
Kaiser
Katie Kaiser Austell
Lily Kaiser Copeland
Copeland
Escapers Cause Wreck Then Detained Near Lula
Four and a half miles southeast of Lula a vehicle owned by Jim Farrimond of Coalgate overturned in a ditch after escapees drove it away. All three youths were captured west of Allen and face burglary robbery car theft and bogus check charges in Oklahoma County while serving time at Stringtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Jim Farrimond
Coalgate
Allen
Clark
Oklahoma County
Dolph
Groom
Stringtown
Fire crews battle gutted buildings with water blasts
Fire units from Holdenville led by Chief Leonard Rise and Ada under Chief Billy Ellis, joined by Allen equipment, sprayed thousands of gallons on the gutted hulks. Firemen Charles W. Bingham and E L Thompson preceded Chief Ellis. Ada and Holdenville left about 6 am as Allen crews cooled still smoldering debris. Future plans for the burned outlets were not announced Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Leonard Rise
Ada
Billy Ellis
Allen
Ellis
Charles W. Bingham
E. L. Thompson
Ada City Council approves Mississippi Avenue commercial zoning
Ada Oklahoma city council finalizes zoning to add east side of Mississippi Avenue from Arlington Boulevard to the city limits and part of the west side to the commercial district with depth and setback rules. The meeting also covers paving requests on North Hope and Ash streets, drainage concerns at Eighth and Johnston, and a traffic signal at Thirteenth and Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Mississippi Avenue
Planning and Zoning Board
Arlington Boulevard
Mississippi
Pliance
South Rennie
North Hope
Main North
Ninth Street
Ralph Delaney
Carloss Wadlington
Oda Northcutt
Eighth and
Johnston
Thirteenth and
Broadway
Ada council plans visit by Stanolind official June 25
Ada officials discuss a June 25 visit by Department of Commerce and Civil Aeronautics Authority officials to inspect road and sewer projects. A. B. Kimbrough seeks to replace his grocery with brick tile structure but zoning referrs him to inspectors. Thompson Drive paving rules loosened to 27 feet with gravel surface. Fire hose bid awarded for 500 feet 2.5 inch and 300 feet 1.42 inch. Billboard ordinance unchanged. Type A B construction rules recommended for commercial and industrial zones. Street light at Fourth and Stockton favored. About $2000 planned for asphalt street surfacing. Loading zone space assigned to Jerry's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stanolind
Department of Commerce
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Airports Division
Ada
A. B. Kimbrough
East Sixth
Thompson Drive
Alta Vista
Yandell Lain
Hamilton Dacre Co
Planning and Zoning Board
Fourth
Stockton
E Council
Jerry
Marriages Reported for Four Individuals in Oklahoma
William F. Kidd age 28 from 1129 East Eighth wed Owana Faye Sims 20 of 214 East Twelfth. William E. Wright 25 from Elmore City Route 1 married Evan Dickson 18 of Pauls Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Kidd
East Eighth
Owana Faye Sims
East Twelfth
William E. Wright
Elmore City
Evan Dickson
Pauls Valley
Bogus Check Charge Against Jimmy Duke Arraigned
Jimmy Duke was arraigned on a bogus check complaint Saturday. He was charged with giving a hot check for five dollars to Gwin's Drug on May 3, 1954. His bond was set at one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Duke
Gwin
Oil Discovery Being Tested Near Oklahoma City
Webster Drilling Tony Calvert and Ashland Oil and Refining Co tested a new field nine miles east of Oklahoma City with No. 1 Mc New in section 14 11N 1W. The well flowed 150 barrels of oil in 1½ hours through an 11 inch choke from Misener perforations at 6,109 to 6,118 feet and was examining openings in the dolomite between 6,488 and 6,508 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Webster Drilling
Tony Calvert
Ashland Oil and Refining Co
Here
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS want Ads
An Ada-based publication seeks investors by offering higher returns on vested funds. The ad emphasizes reliability and growth potential, promising steady income for donors and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Friday Visitor Day At Oak Ave VBS Parents Invited
Friday morning visitor day for Vacation Bible School at Oak Avenue Baptist Church invites parents to tour the program and observe daily procedures. Children and visitors bring picnics, drinks provided, lunch on the north lawn. Two-week school ends Sunday with a program before the pastor Rev. Jack C Carroll. Enrollment reaches 212. John Roy Harris and Lee Simmons directed activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Avenue Baptist Church
North Church
Jack C. Carroll
John Roy Harris
Lee Simmons
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Bill Renna
Hugh A. Stevenson
Wynnewood
Rance Tucker
Millidge McDonald
Mississippi Ave
Council
S. Edwy
Homer
Ament
Oak Ave
Willard E. Rhynes
Stonewall, Okla
Carton
Gea
Coca-Cola Company
Parker Fuel CO
E. Main
Ada, Okla
Ken Braddy
Notor CO
Longines — Wittnauer
Hamilton
Bulova
Elgin
S&h
GEM Credit Jewelers
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