Last Rural Weekly News asks subscribers to pay or lose delivery
The issue warns it will be the final Rural Communities of Pontotoc County issue for those who do not pay within a week. Editor notes most subscribers are paid, but some overlooked dues while labeling accuracy on accounts. Local notes cover social visits, church events, school activities, and community updates across Vanoss Stonewall Oakman and Ada area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss J. W. Holmes
Carnegie
Ada
Luke McNair
Odella Jones
Cuba Jones
Pet Jones
J. J. Hodges
Pauls Valley
H. B. Williams
Earnest Williams
Purcell
Eld
Gim Downing
Malory
Rebee
C. C. Nelson
Violet
S. B. Haskins
Summers Chapel
J. D. Price
Cole
Clint Sturdivant
Willard Owens
Chrl
Tilly
Cordia Mullens
Florence Standridge
Juanita Norville
Florence
R. H. Patterson
Clara Austelle
Alto Ross
Mr. Light
Mr. Bryant
Thelma Smith
Thelma
M. C. Smith
Pence Shaw
Alton Johnson
St. Louis
Okla
Church
Christian Fellowship
Hicks
Zora Ragland
Frisco
J. L Eppier
T. T. Akers
Union Hill
Virgil Hunt
George Wade
Austin Dealton
Lambert
Woodroe
Genevieve
Opal Wilson
Thelma Roody
Jack Jackson
Gladys Wilson
Dorothy
Lloyd Thorp
Ethel Nix
Gladys
Clyde Wilson
Eppler
J. L. Eppler
Bonnie Simpson
Dorothy Lillard
Loretha Eppler
Joe Crawford
Herman Crawford
Bessie A. Crawford
Horace Mann School
Callie Templeman
Vanoss
Sunday School Attendance and Community Notices
Wide array of social visits and church events across Conway Frisco and surrounding areas. Mentions of traveling relatives from Wolf City Oklahoma and Ada, prayer meetings resumed, school play plans May 1, and a pie supper to fund a new school stage. Local editorials urge kind words and helping neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babs
Lindsey
W. T. Little
John Williamson
Edith Fox
Jim Fox
Georgia Coker
Frisco
Willie Myrick
Holdenville
Francis
Jim Williamson
Ada
Ralph Bingham
Weleetka
Edna Williamson
Lela
Tigers Beat Savages in Tight Rivalry Showdown
East Central’s 38 22 win over Southeastern Savages extended the Tigers’ winning streak to ten as Barton Carlton limped off with an injured foot possibly sidelining him for a key Tahlequah clash. Carlton led with 12 points while Lan thrip and Wallace Phillips shined for Durant's hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Tigers
Tahlequah
Barton Carlton
Durant
Tigers
Southeastern Savages
Savages
Carlton
Mickey
Cotton Lawthrip
Tiger
Lanthrip
Red Phillips
Red
Wallace Phillips
Cunningham
Oakman school prepares for the last mile of the way
Oakman students advance with strong work as the schoolboard led by Mr. Hunt and Mrs. Baird purchases a rich library addition. The rural school boasts a solid library, with new books enhancing the already strong collection for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Baird
March Hopes For Better Weather And Farm Work
February ended with wet ground delaying plowing and sowing. Several Ada area residents visited Frisco and Ada for shopping or business. A new baby boy arrived February 22 at the Sallee home. Morin family planned relocation near Clovis. Thieves took over 300 dollars from W P Morris store in recent nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Daniels
Ada
J. A. Durbin
Joel Calhoun
W. H. Gray
San Angelo
Texas
Gray
Buster Daniel
W. F. Morris
E. C. Roberts
Maisie Patton
Lillian Smith
Allamae McClure
Marcie Durbin
Frisco
W. H. Miller
Franks
Arthur Warlow
Alice Morper
J. P. Voyles
Mart Durbin
Jesse
Local community notes from Pickett and Ada areas
Sunday visits and weekend trips fill the Pickett Ada stretch as Mr. and Mrs. Deathredge and others visit relatives. Social stops include Gertie Vandergriff with Gate Roberts, Thena Goodpasture with Ada duties, and many Crabtree Ramer and East family gatherings. All the usual church and school activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Deathredge
Pickett
Gertie Vandergriff
Gate Roberts
Fletcher Watson
Ada
Thena Goodpasture
Fred Stephens
Crocket Price
Bennett
Knox Community
Hughey
Euna
Dave Reynolds
Elmer Morrison
Lee Hall
Am. Roundtree
O. A. Clark
Knox
Roy Backus
J. W. Crabtree
M. N. Hughey
R. L. Haggard
Woodroe Hall
Jimmie French
Pleas Bethurem
Loran Musner
Dimples
Robert Simpkins
Richerson
Willie Palmer
Bob Ramer
Troy’ Selph
Duncan
O. C. East
Jim Melton
Curse
Julan Ramer
George East
Troy Selph Cather
Thelma Floyd
Roy
Jessie Actson
Johnnie Mae
Ora Pell
Lula East
Lonnie Cassidy
Berry Cantrell
Coalgate
Ora Myers
Leona
Bessie East
Minnie Abbott
Adz
Cather Laxton
Pecan Grove
Mattie Lee Floyd
Becca Jones
Doad Campbell
Verna Mae East
Will Corvin
Local Families Visit Across Frisco and Nearby Towns
Sunday visits show Frisco hosts including Mr and Mrs Dunn while the Ashburn, Scribner and Barnes families gathered at homes. Several host families share meals with neighbors such as Mary Barnes and Lorene Daniels. Other exchanges include Esther Parker with Viola Fuller and Mrs. Davis visiting Stonewall with Harrison Gill, all noted by the Hoot Owls column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway School
Blue Blackburn
Cornelia Beach
Ode
Omer Deaton
Haskell
D. R. Reeves
Stonewall
Cudahy Allison
Steedman
A. J. McNeal
Bob Bushers
Dunn
Frisco
Ruby
Nora Ashburn
Alma Scribner
Mary
Ruth Barnes
Vada
Eddie Melville
Lillian Davis
W. M. Parker
G. P. Hatton
Louie Cecil
Ada
Willie Bennett
Mary Williams
Opal
Ruby Griffith
Lorene
Flora Daniels
Deibert Ashburn
Tiny Murphy
Ellis Parker
Nona Mae Killian
C. C. Couch
Reba Williams
Pauline Scott
Esther Parker
Viola Fuller
Pleasant Hill
J. H. Davis
Harrison Gill
Colorado Winter Reflections On Art And Faith
The piece observes Colorado plains blanketed in snow during twilight, praising the Rocky Mountains as a crown of beauty. It cites Angelo and Beethoven as sources of inspiration, and lauds Mrs. Templeman for Christian service and empathy in her weekly paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Angelo
Beethoven
Michael
Drilling and Production Data Summary Patched Report
A compressed log of oil wells listing operators Milner Whitney and McCall with well numbers, locations, and statuses. Notes include flowing and swabbing wells, rigging up, cement setting, and depths around 2480 feet with casing 84 inches and various dates in 1974.
Ada Boy Finishes Aviation Course at Shawnee
Estel McBride returned home after successfully completing the aviation course at Russell Airways flying school in Shawnee. He became the first graduate to pass the final solo flight test, making three solo flights in a Waco No. 19 under varied weather. He plans to stay to help instruct others as the company prepares to begin airplane manufacturing at Shawnee soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel McBride
Russell Airways
Shawnee
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Pontotoc County
Duff Hunt
Joe Shaw
Grover Odell
Christ
Leroy Hunt
Phillip Bradley
Ray Bradley
Raymond Bond
Jno. Jones
Esttelle Jeffress
Marguerite McCoy
John McCoy
Stella Bell Young
Mike Young
A. M. Winn
Oklahoma City
E. M. Correll
Clyde Lillard
Furman Gipson
George McCoy
Stella Autrey
Ike Odom
Furman Gibson
John Murphy
S. A. Fish
Breco Hospital
Clara Fish
Ira
Lois Furlong
W. S. Furlong
Gene Acker
Charles Burnett
Willard Haleum
Chickasha
George Young
E. A. Austell
Nazarene
Keith Underhill
Harrison Miers
Zeb McKey
George McKey
George Burris
Tip Mayfield
Union Valley
Gene Birge
al Qelieves
James K. Polk
Buster Jennings
Elma
Aline Rieves
Clarita
W F. McMillen
Methodist Silay School
Feak
Louise Furlong
Harry Miller
Mr. Miller
Miller
Oakman
Ms. Morgsa
Homer
Good Citizenship Club
Farm News
Dora Crowley
Lorene Mullins
Annalee Laughlin
Loretta Mulins
Clifton Tharp
Happy Land
Essie
Jennie White
Leona McKay
Center
Minnie Philpot
Willie Mullins
Gerty
Jennettie White
Gladys Mullins
Lizzie Mullins
Sam Smith
Mildred
J. T. Finch
Martin
Julia Mullins
Little Son
Arthur D. Mullins
Lewis Sweet
Wolf City
L. J. Philpot
Willie Philpot
Ruth
Rhoda Belle Fowler
Minnie
Henry Meeks
Ray Briggs
Wilson
Elmar Vandereriff
Theodore Brandon
Alabama Queen
Lute Weems
Muskogee
U. S. Veterans Hospital
CT Denny
Frisco Violet
Iva Shannon
Arbatha
Jennie May Williamson
Myrtle Williamson
Leola Chapman
Shannon
Raymond Ingram
New Bethel
Sherman
Roy Robbins
Violet Shannon
Brother Stratten
Lucille White
Florence Owens
Hattle
Fire Department
Ms. P. A. Norris
Oakman School News
Egypt
OWL
Drilling and Production
TR. Ramsey
Webb
Werte Ty Yucca
Milner
McCall
J. B. Milner
Wheeler
Adams
Ritchie
Louisiana Oil & Perry
Waffle
McElroy
Harjo
Ming
AF Sps Fee Evi Petroleum Corp
Whitney
Milner No
Kerr
Westheimer & Daube Patterson No
ADA Boy
Reed By
Gwin & Mays
Fexaakl
Wichita
Rane
B. H. Frick & Company
EK. Main
Oklahoma
West 25Th Street
West
Chick
Ada Hatcher
A. Floyd
Anthony Floyd, Jr
Mer
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