Ada Water Shortage Sparks Civic Humor and Cautions
A city faces a water constraint as Ada limits usage to daily spring output. Neighborhood quirks arise from conservation rules, including children with pools and neighbors watering rare grass. Hopes for underground rivers and odd home water saving ideas spark discussion on future hydrological ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzy Bonehouse
Ada
San Antonio
McElligot
Dr. Seuss
Rocky Mountains
State Accelerators to count wildlife after planting
Project leaders will help plan habitat improvements on department lands including refuges and hunting areas. Jim Stone of Ada leads the new program and landowners interested in participation should contact him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Jim Stone
Ada
Local landowners urged to lead watershed treatment
Allen Willsuch cites the Big Sandy project and urges local participation. He states individual landowners must handle all land treatment measures for any smaller watershed program to succeed.
Sides of Truck Bed May Cause Falls
A note warns that sitting on the edges of a truck bed increases the risk of falling. Authorities advise passengers to avoid perching on rails or tailgates to prevent injuries.
Corbin Heifer Project Fuels Beef Breeding Club Pride
Corbin leads a beef cattle club described as the oldest of its kind in the United States with an Angus breeding focus. He faces skepticism at cattlemen’s meetings yet believes in foresight to sustain local Angus breeders alongside the Lancaster family for a weekend. The piece notes family visits from the Berrymans and a Friday wedding of Juliet Caldwell to Marion Muncrief Jr. in Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
United States
Williams Family Visit From Shawnee and Prague
Mrs. Jim Williams of Shawnee and Miss Patricia Williams of Prague visited Monday with Mrs. Williams' mother, Mrs. Roy White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williams
Shawnee
Patricia Williams
Prague
Williams
Roy White
Hampton couple spends afternoon with Betty Sue Clark
Hershell and Patricia Hampton spent a while Monday afternoon with Betty Sue Clark, sharing time at an informal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershell
Patricia Hampton
Betty Sue Clark
Mrs Alta Isaacs and Delores Visit Cora Pendergrass
Mrs Alta Isaacs and her daughter Delores visited Monday and helped Mrs Cora Pendergrass shell peas for canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Isaacs
Delores
Cora Pendergrass
Homer visit by Bottoms family and kin
Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms and their children from Homer spent a while Saturday at the home of his sister and family Mr and Mrs Sid Isaacs and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Bottoms
Homer
Sid Isaacs
Isaacs Family Guests Visit Ada Kin Ada Family
Mr and Mrs Sterling Isaacs and their children of Ada spent Wednesday night with his brother Sid Isaacs and family in Ada. The visit included the Isaacs children meeting Sid Isaacs family’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Isaacs
Ada
Sid Isaacs
Summers Chapel hosts Jones and Anderson dinner guests
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson of Summers Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Jones
Mrs
Impson Anderson
Summers Chapel
City races to secure water as tests begin
Ralph Delaney supervised a water report for the citizens water committee as tests on Blue River and Cummings Spring showed low flows. Ground water checks along the Canadian River identified two test drilling sites with operations planned this quarter. Ada residents face a slowly diminishing supply but ongoing conservation keeps it under control.
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Ralph Delaney
Citizens’ Water Committee
Blue River
Cummings Spring
Cummings
Ada
Delores Farmer Spends Night With Connie Lancaster
Delores Farmer spent Wednesday night with Connie Lancaster. The brief note records the two individuals in a social context without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Farmer
Connie Lancaster
Weekend Callers at Pendergrays Home
Visiting Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lancaster at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pendergrays
George Carter
Marion Lancaster
Revival Service At First Baptist Church Attended
Mr and Mrs J M Nance Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall and Angie Wright attended a revival service Friday night at the First Baptist Church. J Harold Smith of Fort Smith Ark was the evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nance
Jess Duvall
Angie Wright
First Baptist Church
J. Harold Smith
Fort Smith, Ark
Families Flock to Lake Texoma for Saturday Night Fishing
Visiting Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Hampton and their two daughters and families joined by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnett with children and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Staggs with children of Ada. They traveled to Lake Texoma for a fishing outing Saturday night.
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Cullen Hampton
Clarence Barnett
Junior Staggs
Ada
Lake Texoma
Wests Visit Pevehouse Family in Pauls Valley
Mr and Mrs B G West of Pauls Valley visited for awhile Monday with her parents Albert and Ila Pevehouse and son Vernon.
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B. G. West
Pauls Valley
Albert and
Ila Pevehouse
Vernon
Oakman Church Elects Sunday School Officers
The Oakman church held its semi annual election on Sunday morning naming Jess Berryman as superintendent and William Carter as assistant superintendent Delores Farmer as secretary Wynema Guest as treasurer with teachers for Adults J M Nance Young People Mildred Current Intermediate Sylvia Caton Junior Flora Carter and Primary Wynema Guest Evening services were canceled due to no preaching. revival attendees crowded Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church including the Caton Carter and Farmer families and many others.
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Jess Berryman
William Carter
Delores Farmer
Wynema Guest
J. M. Nance
Mildred Current
Sylvia Caton
Flora Carter
Free Will Baptist Church
Cedar Grove
Jimmie Caton
Sylvia
Bobby
Eugene
Glosater
Jerry Don
Mary Lee Caton
George Carter
Albert Pevehouse
Vernon
M. A. Lancaster
Roger
Connie
Chuck
Mary Clark
Catherine
Ray
Susan Jo Guest
Mrs. Stafford Visits with Lan caster Family Friday Night
Mrs. Lee Stafford and her children Johnnie Ann and Donnie visited Friday night with Mrs. Stafford’s sister and family Mr. and Mrs. M A Lancaster and their children Donnie re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stafford
Johnnie
Ann
Donnie
M. A. Lancaster
Funeral of Sam Murphree Held in Francis
Rev. Ira Wommack officiated at the funeral for Sam Murphree of Francis who died June 18. The service was at Smith Chapel with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Wommack
Sam Murphree
Francis
Murphree
Smith Chapel
Cedar Grove
Local kin visit Albert Pevehouse home on Friday
Bob Smith and son Lindell Winters and son from Kansas and Texas Army stationed Hershell Smith of Happyland visited the Albert Pevehouse residence Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Smith
Kansas
Lindell Winters
Texas
Hershell Smith
Happyland
Albert Pevehouse
Mrs Lancaster and children visit Ada with grandmother
Mrs. Lancaster and her children spent Friday in Ada visiting Lancaster's mother.
Eugene Hobbs Visits Relatives in Seminole This Week
Eugene Hobbs is visiting relatives in Seminole this week, gathering with family and catching up on local events. The trip highlights personal connections and ongoing family ties in the region.
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Eugene Hobbs
Seminole
Ada Friendship Recalled By Visiting Californians
Mr and Mrs Bud Carrell of California have been visiting with Mr and Mrs Fred Pope. The Poes and Carrells were friends and neighbors in Ada several years ago.
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Bud Carrell
California
Fred Pope
Poes
Carrells
Ada
Dinner Guests Share Sunday at Catons
J. L. Roper and son Cleborne and Delores Farmer were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Caton and children.
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J. L. Roper
Cleborne
Delores Farmer
Jimmie Caton
Ada church wins at Drumright State League Rally
Oakman attendees gathered for the Free Will Baptist Churches rally in Drumright in June 2023. Delores Farmer represented the Center Association in the sword drill while the Ada church won with a religious play. Attendees included Jimmie Caton Sylvia and Bobby Connie Lancaster and Ray and Delores Farmer.
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Oakman
State League
Free Will Baptist
Drumright
Delores Farmer
Center Association
Ada
Jimmie Caton
Sylvia Adn Bobby
Connie Lancaster
Ray and
Las Vegas Couple Welcomes Baby and Plans Home Move
Jimmy Myers of Las Vegas Nevada visited Thursday with his wife and her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie The Myers plan to move to Las Vegas with their baby James Sidney and make their home there.
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Jimmy Myers
Las Vegas
Nev
Maurice Current
Lonnie
Mrs Anson and daughters relocate to Elkhart Kansas
Mrs Clifford Anson and her daughters Sue and Kay have left for Elkhart Kansas where Mr Anson is employed for a five week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Anson
Sue
Kay
Elkhart
Kan
Mr. Anson
Local Families Share Visits Across Ada Areas
Mr and Mrs Robert Wyrick and daughters Juanita and Sammy visited Friday with sister Mrs Scott Jones. Patricia Hampton stayed Friday night in Ada with her brother and Benny Hampton and baby. Jerry Balthrop and son Tracy of Pauls Valley spent Saturday night with Maurice Current and Lonnie. Rev Scott Jones attended a revival at Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church last week. Mildred Current visited Ada parents Monday. Ada Isaacs visited Saturday with Marion Lancaster to help make kraut.
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Robert Wyrick
Juanita
Sammy
Scott Jones
Patricia Hampton
Ada
Mrs
Benny Hampton
Baby
Jerry Balthrop
Tracy
Pauls Valley
Maurice Current
Lonnie
Free Will Baptist Church
Cedar Grove
Mildred Current
Mr. Current
Ada Isaacs
Marion Lancaster
Visit to Pendergrass Home Attracts Local Guests
Visiting Saturday night for a while were Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hobbs and family Shirley and Norma Faye. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crawford and Linda. and Mr. Buswell of Francis, joining the home hosts Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pendergrass
Buster Hobbs
Shirley
Norma Faye
Joe Crawford
Linda
Mr. Buswell
Francis
Daughter suffers severe arm cut. seven stitches given
Sonja Jill Pedersen, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pedersen, fell on a tin can Friday and cut her arm severely. Seven stitches were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonja Jill
Chris Pedersen
McGee and McConnell Families Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs J L McGee were Mrs E W Smith of Latta. Mr and Mrs Junior McConnell and children visited his parents Mr and Mrs P T McConnell in Ada recently.
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Junior McConnell
P. T. McConnell
Ada
Oklahoma City Visitor Takes Sister Home After Family Visit
Mrs. Helen Watson of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pedersen Friday and took her little sister Sonja home with her. Sunday visitors in the Pedersen home were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crawley and Sue and Ann of County Line. The hydrogen bomb test in the Fall of 1952 produced a three mile diameter fireball. Antidote: Don't be there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Watson
Oklahoma City
Chris Pedersen
Sonja
Pedersen
Adequate Storage Space for Children’s Belongings
The article stresses providing sufficient storage for kids to keep their items organized. It emphasizes practical solutions to encourage tidy habits and curb clutter.
McLish Home Demonstration Club Meets at Kirsch Ranch
The McLish Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday June 19 at Mrs Charles Kirsch ranch for a covered dish luncheon. County Council president Mrs R J Bruhin and Mrs Lela Ferris of Connerville attended as visitors. Miss Martha Mote county agent spoke on fabrics and garments. Plans were made for the County Council picnic at Wintersmith Park June 29. Members present included Mrs Polly Harden Opal Brents Hazel Glenn Ann Forsee Nora Harden Jewel Hisan Lucille Howell Lillie Barrick Ruby Flinn and Mrs Henry Clampitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Buttrill
McLish Home Demonstration Club
Charles Kirsch
Pontotoc
Polly Harden
Opal Brents
Hazel ,Glenn
Ann Forsee
Nora Harden
Jewel Hisan
Lucille Howell
Lillie Barrick
Ruby Flinn
Henry Clampitt
Granddaughter Born to Mr and Mrs Shelton Wilson of Healdton
Mr and Mrs L L Wilson welcomed a granddaughter born about 3 a m Sunday. Vicki Kay, daughter of Shel ton Wilson and wife Corky of Healdton, weighed about six pounds. Mrs Wilson is the former Mary Uhlich of Maud. The couple left for home soon after hearing the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Wilson
Shelton (Corky) Wilson
Healdton
Vicki Kay
Wilson
Mary Uhlich
Ray Uhlich
Maud
Wilsons
Brown Family Weekend Visit Mentioned in Local Note
Mr and Mrs Melton Brown with their baby visited his parents Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown over the weekend Melton is stationed in San Antonio Texas with the Air Force
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Brown
Baby
Calvin Brown
Melton
San Antonio
Tex
Air Force
Mrs Hudson Returns to Fittstown Home
Mrs. Walter Graper hosted Monday guests Mrs Ellen Hudson and her son Frank Hudson with family from California. Hudson long resided in Fittstown, renting an apartment in the Graper building and says she feels at home in Fittstown when visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Graper
Ellen Hudso
Frank Hudson
California
Ellen Hudson
Fittstown
Graper
Hudson
Burch Family Returns Home To El Campo Texas
The James Burch family returned to their home in El Campo Texas after visiting the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W A McElroy and visiting other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burch
el Campo
Tex
W. A. McElroy
Local People and Visits Reported in Community Notes
Buddy McElroy and Richard Osborn found work in Farmington New Mexico. Miss Anna Taylor of McAlester visited Elaine Campbell. Mrs Kathy Howry visited her parents Ed Stevenson in Stonewall on Sunday. Mr and Mrs L B Alexander attended the Ada event Thursday night during an official visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy McElroy
Richard Osborn
Farmington, N. M
Anna Taylor
McAlester
Elaine Campbell
Kathy Howry
Ed Stevenson
Stonewall
Eastern Star Leaders Attend Local Event
Grand Worthy Matron Mrs Ruby Flinn and Mrs Wanda Jordan of Fitts town attended the event with members of the Order of Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Order of Eastern Star
Ruby Flinn
Wanda Jordan
Fittstown
L B Lackey Out Ill Two Weeks for Store Work
L B Lackey has not been able to work full time at the store for the past two weeks. He was in Ada Monday to consult a doctor.
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L. B. Lackey
Ada
Wyche Family Welcomes Visitors At Homecoming
Mr and Mrs Dee Wyche hosted a Sunday gathering with their son Dale returning from Columbus Ohio on vacation. Also present were Mrs Lou McElroy and son from Ada Mrs Sue Jordan Mr Jordan and sons of Ada and Mrs Juanita Sherrell and family of Lawrence bringing extended family to the occasion.
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Dee Wyche
Dale
Columbus
Ohio
Wyche
Lou McElroy
McElroy
Ada
Sue Jordan
Jordan
Juanita Sherrell
Sherrell
Lawrence
New Grandson for L. B. Lackeys Sr
The L. B. Lackeys Sr welcomed a grandson, Lee Bryan III, born Tuesday in a Duncan hospital weighing 9 pounds. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lackey Jr. of Ratliff City. Visitors Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lackey Sr., Janei, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bunyard of Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Lackeys Sr
Lee Bryan III
Duncan Hospital
L. B. Lackey Jr
Ratliff City
L. B. Lackey Sr
Janei
Bob Bunyard
Roff
Oklahoma City visitors with Doolittles
Mr and Mrs Irl Doolittle host visitors from Oklahoma City a niece Mrs O C Walker and her two children Cynthia and Mark Allan during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irl Doolittle
Oklahoma City
O. C. Walker
Cynthia
Mark Allan
Tulsa Couple Visits Mother Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of Tulsa visited his mother, Mrs. L. C. Miller, Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Bert Hursh is on the sick list but is feeling much better.
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Clarence Miller
Tulsa
L. C. Miller
Bert Hursh
Weekend guests include Townsend family and relatives
Mrs. Alice Townsend hosted over the weekend with her daughter and sisters visiting. Guests included Mrs. Tulley Chestnut and Mr Chestnut from Philadelphia and Mrs. John Olberdins, Mr. Olberding, and Nell Townsend from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Townsend
Juanita
Bill
Tulley Chestnut
Chestnut
Philadelphia
John Olberdins
Olberding
Nell Townsend
Oklahoma City
Pattons Visit Relatives in Oklahoma and Kansas
Mr and Mrs W E Patton and Judy traveled Sunday visiting W C Pattons in Roff Oklahoma then visited M T Bum pases at Lightning Ridge. Mrs Patton found her maternal uncle and aunt had arrived from Kansas to help with dish washing while their son Frank stayed behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Patton
Judy
Mr. Patton
W. C. Pattons
Roff
Mrs. Patton
M. T. Bumpases
Lightning Ridge
Kansas
Patton
Frank
Miss Mary Corbin’s Homecoming After Pauls Valley Visit
Miss Mary Corbin returns home Monday from a short trip to Pauls Valley where she visited her friend and schoolmate Sue Mitchusson for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Corbin
Pauls Valley
Sue Mitchusson
Doolittles Visit Tulsa and Inquire After Mother
Mr and Mrs Srl Doolittle visited Tulsa to see their daughter Mrs Del Clocksin and family and to check on Mr Doolittle's mother, who remained under care in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Srl Doolittle
Tulsa
del Clocksin
Mr. Doolittle
Visit Ties Craddocks to Fittstown Outing
Mr and Mrs Jim Craddock and their children of Lubbock Texas visited in and around Fittstown last week while he had been ill there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Craddock
Lubbock, Tex
Fittstown
Local visitors call on Harris household during weekend
Mrs. Marie Peale and her daughter Mrs. Joan Adams with baby, and Mrs. Alice Cobb of Oklahoma City visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Harris. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Byrd of Cromwell and Jennie Harris of Ada who visited Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Peale
Joan Adams
Alice Cobb
Oklahoma City
Luther Harris
Peale
Harris
Cobb
Floyd Byrd
Cromwell
Jennie Harris
Ada
Mrs Margie Staton Visits Mrs Snyder This Weekend
Mrs Margie Staton of Brownwood Texas visited Mrs W E Snyder over the weekend, sharing time and conversation during the stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Snyder
Margie Staton
Brownwood, Tex
Harris Family Hosts Weekend Guests From Soper
Mr and Mrs Virgil Harris welcomed Mr and Mrs Tom Fuller and daughter Lucretta of Soper to their home for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Harris
Tom Fuller
Lucretta of Soper
Stevens Couple Arrive from Alabama for College Start
Mr and Mrs Ray Stevens arrived Thursday from Alabama where Stevens served the past year. Mrs Stevens, formerly Linda Delaplain, taught in public schools there. They plan to move on to Norman soon and begin college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stevens
Alabama
Stevens
Linda Delaplain
Norman
Carol Schneider Returns Home From Lawton Visit
Carol Schneider arrived home last week after visiting her sister Mrs. Junior Drake and Mr. Drake in Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Schneider
Lawton
Junior Drake
Mr. Drake
Beauttner Family Visits St Paul Kinfolk in Fittstown
Mr and Mrs Paul Beauttner and children from St Paul Minnesota arrived in Fittstown Saturday to visit her parents Finis Logan and sister Clarence Glover and family. Monday Mr Beauttner suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital with expected hospital confinement for at least a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Beauttner
St. Paul, Minn
Fittstown
Finis Logan
Clarence Glover
Beauttner
Hospital Atendants
Mrs Verdel Howry and Mrs Bess Cherry on sick list
Mrs Verdel Howry and Mrs Bess Cherry have been on the sick list for the past few days. The note indicates they are away from normal duties due to illness and are being listed among local residents currently unwell.
Lancaster Family Relocates for New Water Well Dig
The M. A. Lancasters face difficulties cleaning their old well and have moved to a new site to dig another well. They are determined to obtain water at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Lancasters
Revival Attended by Wommacks at Church of Christ of Francis
The Wommacks attended a revival at the Church of Christ of Francis all of last week after a Friday night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carter
Church of Christ of Francis
Wommacks
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman Visit Bebee Family Friday
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman called on their son Edd Berryman and family and their child ren in Bebee Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Berryman
Edd Berryman
Bebee
Tuberculosis Screening Emphasis in Health Strategy
The text urges strategic placement of screening and treatment facilities to guard against TB. It stresses that all individuals should accept periodic screening for the absence of tuberculosis as a paramount goal.
Nickols Family Visits Hampton in Texas
Mr and Mrs Jewell Nickols of Muleshoe Texas spent Thursday with Mrs Nickols sister and family Mr and Mrs C H Hampton in a local social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Nickols
Muleshoe, Tex
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Rebee
J. B. Berryman
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J. B
Urclay
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Juliet Caldwell
Marion Muncrief Jr
Grady Caldwell
Adansoop
Oakman News
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Midland News
J. L. McGee
E. W. Smith
Latta
Fittstown News
ADA Mattress Factory
O. W. Walker
Holida Myers
Man
Egypt
Sunshine
State Highway Commission
Molida Myers
Leck
North Broadway
Connie Jo Lancaster