Farm Bill Pressure Held Back by White House Stance
In Washington, pressure grows for Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin to champion farmers as Congress faces a stalled omnibus farm bill. A Foley amendment linking wheat and feed grains to parity payments sparked GOP support, signaling friction over parity and administration push.
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Washington
Congress
Clifford M. Hardin
Nixon
House Agriculture Committee
Thomas S. Foley
Dwash
Hardin
House
Foley
Congressional
White House
GOP Committee
GOP
Capitol Hill
America
Washington Farm Organization
Bureau of the Budget
Agriculture Department
Camp Simpson Sets Record For Big Attendance
The second week of operation for Camp Simpson reports a new attendance record with more than 135 boys and leaders from southern Oklahoma. Troops listed include 12 Central Church Ada 14 Asbury Ada 107 First Christian Ardmore 13 First United Methodist Ada 71 Elmore City School 79 Wynnewood 100 Lions Coalgate 62 First Christian Sulphur and 177 Lions Tishomingo. Week highlights feature a mile swim a rifle and archery tournament and a camp swim meet with a barbecue dinner for parents Friday evening.
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Camp Simpson
Oklahoma
Central Church of
First United Methodist Church
Wynnewood
Lions Club
Tishomingo
First Christian Church
Sulphur
Coalgate
Troop 12
Melvin McMillin
Bill Hart
Terry Hart
Randy Voss
Ricky McMillin
Mark Crouch
Bobby Alexander
Jay Dicus
Larry Robertson
Eddie Crain
Jerry Wells
Gregg Walker
Steve Dile
Troop 13
Sam Robinson
Jerry Duncan
Larry Cartwell
Mike Latimer
Jim Stevens
David Parker
Richard Craig
Rusty Bond
Joe Wilson
Troop 14
Virgil Winters
Steven Binkley
Duane Duke
Bob Sanders
Billy Sanders
Carl Winters
William Haines
Ronald Haines
Gary Graham
Milton Dupuy
James Castoe
Divorces Granted in Two Relations
Emma Louise Hill is divorced from Walter Lee Hill. Edith Allene Sanders is divorced from Loyd Lester Sanders and Edith Allene Balthrop’s former name is restored.
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Emma Louise Hill
Walter Lee Hill
Edith Allene Sanders
Loyd Lester Sanders
Edith Allene Balthrop
Franks Leftover Added to Hot Canned Pea Soup Tip
A practical kitchen note suggests slicing leftover frankfurters and stirring them into hot canned pea soup to enrich flavor and use up leftovers. The idea emphasizes efficient use of ingredients and simple preparation.
Shower Honors Kay Jones and James Parks
A shower honored Miss Kay Jones and James Parks with hostess Mrs. Bertie Bullard assisted by Mary Bullard and Marine Boyett. Numerous relatives and friends sent or attended gifts including Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Caruthers Liberty Loyd Gordon Parnell David Fortner Martin McCurdy and many more couples and individuals as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Jones
James Parks
Bertie Bullard
Mary Bullard
Marine Boyett
J. B. Caruthers
Liberty Loyd
Gordon Parnell
David Fortner
Martin McCurdy
Russell Ray
Phyllis
Ransey Johnson
Hazel George
Ward Morrison
Jeannette
John Ellis
Leslie Jones
Pete Parks
Frank Newberry
Bill Buzbee
Bertha Brashears
Joe Brown
Fred Brown
Roy Lee Harkins
Cindy
R. E. Boyett
Carol Boyett
Don Johnson
John Johnston
R. H. Johnston
Galley-Wanting Around The County Community Notes
The item lists numerous visits and gatherings across the area. Families such as Pendergrass, Hobbs, Sliger, Shatton, Current, Norton, Flow ers, Hancock, Cook, Ramsey, and others are noted visiting relatives, friends, and patients in Ada and nearby towns including Fort Worth and Amity. The piece chronicles weekend travel and social visits with many names and places.
Local families visit and newborn reported in Oklahoma communities
Notices detail visits among Harris, McNeill, Harber and Bratcher families across Oklahoma including Latta Duncan and Coventon. A new baby born to Ronnie Browning and spouse Dennis Lee on June 12 is noted along with extended family gatherings at lakeside camps and Vallew View Hospital.
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Ronnie Browning
Cynthia
Floyd McNeill
Bart
Dennis Lee
Cynthia Ann
Juanita McNeill
Davie Browning
Vallew View Hospital
Byng Beats Holdenville In Friday Baseball clash
Mrs Lonnie Beam Ada and Mrs Effie Tharp visited Miss Angie Wright Saturday and Monday. Clifton Tharp, J C Kirk, Bill Beam, Roy Slocum, Kit Thomas and others attended events at the Odd Fellows Hall and Checotah homecoming. Clifton Tharp and Angie Wright were seen together Friday. Byng defeated Holdenville at a Byng game Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McNeill
Bill Pevehouse
Byng-Asher
Asher
Bill West
Embry
Jim Rich
Jack Murray
Bill Barrett
Lonnie Beam
Ada
Effie Tharp
Angie Wright
Clifton Tharp
Odd Fellows Hall
J. C. Kirk
Bill Beam
Roy Slocum
Kit Thomas
Virginia Roden
Ruby Evans
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Checotah
Byng-Holdenville
Byng
Local Social Visits Across Ringling and El Cerrito
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hobbs and Kay Ringling hosted Monday night with Buster Hobbs and family. Also visiting were Lois Mary Milburn Morrison and Audrey Castoe. Sunday guests included Mrs Jewell Winters, her daughter and grandson, and Mrs Mabel Raines of El Cerrito California. Tuesday evening brought nephew and family Mr and Mrs Calvin Wainwright from Amarillo Texas.
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Cecil Hobbs
Kay
Ringling
Buster Hobbs
Shirley
Norma
Lois
Mary
Milburn Morrison
Audrey Castoe
Buster Hobbses
Jewell Winters
Mabel Raines
el Cerrito
Calif
Hobbs
Calvin Wainwright
Almarillo
Tex
Singing gathering at Aldridge Building draws local attendees
Attending Tuesday singing at the Aldridge Building were the Rev. and Mrs. Randall Miller, Mrs. Arlie Morrison, Lois, Mary, Tina, Shirley and Norma Hobbs.
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Aldridge
Randall Miller
Arlie Morrison
Lois
Mary
Tina
Shirley
Norma Hobbs
Grandson Steve Cofer Visits Burlesons and Relatives
Steve Cofer of Big Springs Texas spent a week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Burleson. The trip included visits to Atoka with Mrs Mary Lou Rogers and Mr and Mrs F K Carney. Grady Jinks of McCurtain and Mrs Laseman visited the Lasemans on their way to the Hickory homecoming.
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Steve Cofer
Big Springs
Tex
Ralph Burleson
Burlesons
Atoka
Mary Lou Rogers
F. K. Carney
Grady Jinks
McCurtain
Raymond Laseman
Hickory
Mrs. Laseman
Horse Shoe Ranch
Armstrong Ranch
Margarete Fairchild Visits Mrs. Nita Espy Weekend
Margarete Fairchild was hosted by Mrs. Nita Espy for a weekend visit, sharing time at the Espy residence and attending local social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarete Fairchild
Butler couple visit to Oklahoma City Saturday
Mr and Mrs W D Butler traveled to Oklahoma City on Saturday and returned the same day. The trip highlights a brief outing for the two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. D. Butler
Oklahoma City
Rev and Mrs Dennis Tate Welcome Daughter
The Rev. and Mrs. Dennis Tate announced the birth of a daughter. The couple is reported to be pleased with the new arrival and as yet have not released further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Tate
Visit Ties Laseman Couple to Sherman Hospital
Mr and Mrs Raymond Laseman were in Sherman Texas from Sunday to Tuesday visiting Jack Hammock patient at Sherman Community Hospital Hammock is Laseman s brother in law and Laseman is related through marriage
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Raymond Laseman
Sherman, Tex
Jack Hammock
Sherman Community Hospital
Mr. Hammock
Laseman
Allen Continued From Page Four
Angela and Debra returned Saturday to their Midland Texas home after visiting Mrs Simmons parents Mr and Mrs J H Bowen.
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Angela
Debra
Midland
Tex
Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore
Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore included their daughter in law Mrs Jerry Moore and their son Elmer Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Moore
Jerry Moore
Elmer Scott
Weekend guests of Mrs Velma Price
Weekend guests of Mrs Velma Price included her daughter Mrs Tommy Horn from San Angelo Texas visiting during a family gathering at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Price
Tommy Horn
San Angelo, Tex
Family Ties Highlight T L Smith Kin Across States
T L Smith is identified with relatives including his nephew Amon Smith of Flint Michigan and a niece Mrs Myrtle Shelton of Missouri in a note detailing family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Smith
Amon Smith
Flint, Mich
Myrtle Shelton
Missouri
Visitors Stay With Temples and Patterson at Hillcrest
The Crawford family visited Sunday in Moore as guests of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Joe Templeton. They also saw Albert Patterson, a patient at Hillcrest Hospital in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Crawford
Wessie Richmond
Pickett
Harvey Huckeby
Moore
Joe Templeton
Crawfords
Albert Patterson
Hillcrest Hospital
Oklahoma City
Local Social Notes: Family Visits and Training Departures
Phillip Marler began six months training at Fort Polk Louisiana on June 10. Weekend visitors included the Scroggins and Dixon families from Oklahoma City and Konawa. Other guests and moves featured in laws and relatives from Houston Holdenville Edmond Allen Omega Perry and surrounding areas.
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Phillip Marler
Fort Polk, la
Harold Marler
Smith Family Reunion Draws Simmonses to Konawa Park
Mount Pleasant Texas residents Mr and Mrs Vernon Simmons and families attended the Smith annual reunion at Konawa Park Sunday. The Simmons clan joined relatives including Mrs Lois Rinehart and others for the event.
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Floyd Simmons
Vernon Simmons
Sherre
Craig Simmons
Mount Pleasant
Tex
Simmonses
Smith
Konawa Park
Ada Hospital Admission Lists Local Residents
Elmer Moore was admitted to Valley View Hospital in Ada. Also mentioned were Charlie Walker and his grandson Airman J C David Walker on a 30 day leave from Hawaii. Miss Ann Norman, Mrs. Marty Harbert, and Aaron are noted residents of Ada.
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Elmer Moore
Valley View Hospital
Ada
Charlie Walker
J.C. David Walker
Hawaii
Ann Norman
Marty Harbert
Aaron
Wilkin and Wood Visit Jenks Guests of Moore Family
Mr and Mrs Charlie Wilkin son and Mrs Joe Wood visited in Jenks over the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Gerald Moore.
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Nettie Cook
Lois Hancock
Leon Hancock
Mount Ida
Ark
Charlie Wilkinson
Joe Wood
Jenks
Gerald Moore
Mrs Joe Wood Visits Fort Worth
Mrs Joe Wood is visiting in Fort Worth Texas and staying at a local residence. Her visit highlights social ties and regional hospitality during the season.
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Mrs
Joe Wood
Fort Worth, Tex
House Guests At Wilkinson Home Go To Des Moines Event
House guests Monday at the Charlie Wilkinson residence were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Devenport of Des Moines Iowa.
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Charlie Wilkinson
Dave Devenport
Des Moine
Iowa
Local Family Visit From Anti Och Calif
Mr and Mrs Junior Living ston and children from Anti och California are visiting his aunt Mrs Elsie Fubank.
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Junior Livingston
Antioch, Calif
Elsie Fubank
Brown family returns from California weekend visit
Mr and Mrs Walter Brown and their son and his wife Mr and Mrs Charles Brown returned home Sunday from California. They visited William Summerville Stanton California and toured Knott s Berry Farm and the Grand Canyon. Weekend guests of Mrs Ollie Hall were a long list of relatives from Temple Little Rock Eureka Arlington and Atwood.
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Walter Brown
Charles Brown
California
William Summerville
Stanton, Calif
Knott
Berry Farm
Grand Canyon
Ollie Hall
Jimmy Smith
Temple
Tex
James Hall
Johnny
Susie
Dorthy Massengale
Thomas Powell
Laura
Rhonnie
Karen
Little Rock
Ark
Lula Watts
Otto Watts
Eureka
Calif
Doug Stinson
Kim
Arlington
Rose Heddlestone
Kenny Brewer
Atwood
McKee and Vandegriff Wed in Ada Chapel vows
Miss Alice Marie Vandegriff and Michael Lee McKee married Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Kathryn Boswell Memorial Chapel with Virgil Romine officiating. The Ada couple will establish a home at 715 E. 13 Ada after a reception at Oklahoma State Motor Bank.
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Alice Marie Vandegriff
Michael Lee McKee
Kathryn Boswell
Virgil Romine
Miss Vandegriff
N. S. Vandegriff
Rt. 1
Ada
Mr. McKee
C. F. McKee
Rt. 5
Kathy Romine
Stonewall
Judy Slaughter
Janice Spurlock
Darren Tarron
Mike Golden
Vernon Wall
Roff
Patty McKee
Oklahoma State Motor Bank
Jesse Wilson
Gerald Thurman
E. 13
Princess Anne Opens Army Base School in England
Princess Anne dedicates a $2.1 million elementary school on an army base at Lakenheath England. The 19 year old daughter of Queen Elizabeth II tells airmen she hoped to visit the base for a long time and notes she had driven past it for years on her way to Sandringham.
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Lakenheath
England
Anne
Elizabeth II
Sandringham
Insurance requirements for mortgage lenders explained
Banks and agencies require fire wind and other insurance to protect their investment but ensure the policy also preserves your equity. The guidance emphasizes coverage that safeguards both lender interests and homeowner equity.
Homer Extension Group Seeks June Meeting Home
The Homer Extension Homemakers met in Mrs. Agnes Wests home with Mrs. Lee Carney in charge. Rozale Dew led singing God Bless America after the flag salute and Agnes West gave a citizenship devotional. C O Wall and Earl Weaver led a wood finishing lesson. Attendees included Bethune Carney Dew Phillips Wall Weaver and West. The July gathering will be at Rozale Dew's home.
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Homer Extension Homemakers
Agnes West
Lee Carney
Rozale Dew
America
Anges West
C. O. Wall
Earl Weaver
W. M. Bethune
Oren Phillips
Rott Girl Starts On Prize Trip To Washington D C
Among 59 Oklahoma high school students traveling to Washington for a 10 day stay Kay Kelley from Roff wrote the winning essay for the People's Electric Cooperative Ada sponsored contest. The group travels by two chartered buses and will begin with breakfast in the Capitol with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.
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Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Kay Kelley
Roff
Keley
Cletus Kelley
People’s Electric Cooperative of
Ada
Washington
Capitol Building
Fittstown Dinner Honors Retiring Grapers at Holiday House
A Tuesday dinner at the Holiday House honored Mr and Mrs Walter Graper Fittstown who retired after 36 years running the Graben Light and Power Co Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Penick Mr and Mrs Srl Doolittle Mr and Mrs Harold Thomas Norma Graper and Mr and Mrs George Lee Penick It was also the 44th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Doolittle
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Walter Graper
Fittstown
Graben Light and Power Co
George Penick
Srl Doolittle
Harold Thomas
Norma Graper
George Lee Penick
Clovis
N.M
Miss Wommack Plans July Wedding to Eddie Holland
Miss Jon Ann Wommack will marry Eddie Tubby Holland July 10 at the Central Church of Christ. Ira Wommack will perform the ceremony. The couple's families include Mr. and Mrs. Wommack of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holland of Stonewall. The wedding party features maid of honor Lynda Scroggins, matron of honor Bonnie Yerby, bridesmaid Shirley Ramner, best man Jerry Harlin, and ushers Doug Miller and Corky Holland.
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Jon Ann Wommack
Eddie “Tubby” Holland
Central Church of Christ
Ira Wommack
Miss Wommack
Wommack
Ada
Melvin Holland
Byng High School
Drama Club
VICA
FHA
Mr. Holland
Ada High School
East Central State College
Sigma Tau Gamma
Lynda Scroggins
Bonnie Yerby
Shirley Ramner
Oklahoma City
Jerry Harlin
Stonewall
Doug Miller
Corky Holland
Fort Worth
Accidents Cost Britain Industry Billions in Losses
Richard Hearn of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents cites that accidents cost British industry about 600 million pounds annually and are rising. He urges worker safety education to reduce the toll.
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Richard Hearn
The
Royal Society For the Prevention of
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H. D. Bullard
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Oakman
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Eugene Hobbs
J. R. Pender
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Sam Sliger
John Shatton
Iona
Sherry
Susie Sliger
Tulsa
Carl Hobbs
J. R. Pendergrass
Jerry Balthrop
Dee Ann
Gerald
Lynn Current
Lonnie Current
Konawa
Maurice Current
Bud Suffal
Maurice
Bryan Cooper
Denver Flowers
Richard Norton
Dusty
Deena
W. A. Norton
Pamela
Terry Tatum
Kenneth Norton
Virgle Ramsey
Haskell Ramsey
Ruby Dobbs
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Jerry Milney
del City
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Susan
Walter Melton Sr
Don Roberts
Houston
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R. C. Isaacs
Holdenville General Hospital
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Jerry Priest
Wanda Paul
L. S. Moss
Edmond
J. D. Dobb
Ardmore
Charlie Sanders
Dean Green
Omega
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M. L. Mitchell
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Sis
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