Local School Board Elections March 24
Filing for board of education posts opened March 4 and closes March 14. Elections occur March 24 with polls open 2 to 6 p m in each district. Voters will also decide on the 1959 60 regular operational levy and possibly building or special levies. Independent districts elect five member boards. others vary. Multiple districts and names listed for voting locations and districts.
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Board of Education
Soceane Schols
Pontotoc County
Allen
Doom
Fitzhugh
Ind
Galey
Vaness
Center
Egypt
Oakman
Happyland
Byng
Lula
Homer
Ada
Pickett
McLish
Union Valley
Latat
Ahloso
Stonewall
Roff
Union Hill
Lawrence
Summers Chapel
HD District Meet Slated in Pontotoc County
Home demonstration club members plan to attend the Central district spring council meeting on March 18. Mrs. Lillie Alexander, Federal Extension program leader for the southern states, is the principal speaker. Clubs aim to bring one carload of members. The event starts at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Baptist University auditorium in Shawnee.
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Pontotoc County
Central District
Lillie Alexander
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Pie Supper at Center School for Boy Scouts Benefit
A pie supper is planned in the Center School gymnasium on Friday night March 13 to raise funds for the Boy Scouts. Local volunteers organize the event and invite community members to attend for dessert and fellowship.
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Center School
Boy Scouts
Stephens build portable four wheel cattle feeder with on board mill
B M and Dean Stephens craft a free wheeling four wheeled cattle feeder on a repurposed log wagon frame. The 14 by 8 by 5 foot feeder costs about 95 to 100 dollars and includes a grinder mounted behind the main unit to mill feed on site. It holds about three tons of feed and 30 to 40 cattle consume it for five to six days. The device also spreads manure as it moves, and they plan improvements and a second unit next winter using a truck running gear.
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B. M. Stephens
Dean
Sander
Union Valley
Stephenses
Stephens
Stonewall 4-H Wins County Cattle Judging Meet
Stonewall 4-H Club dominated the Pontotoc County cattle judging contest at Reeves Packing Co. plant. Top four individuals were Charles Hisan, Junior Ross, Don Hall, and Eldon Humphers from Stonewall. Ninety-one participants from eight clubs attended. top four advance to the state contest.
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Stonewall
Charles Hisan
Junior Ross
Don Hall
Eldon Humphers
Roger Escue
Leroy Holman
Latta
Hollis Harper
Oren Dew
Elton Sliger
McLish
Muriel Horton
Revival Services Set At Fittstown Baptist Church
Prayers precede revival with evening meetings this week at homes of Albert Wilson Steve McNeill Sam Winters and O W Crass. Evangelist Disher and musician Freddy Taylor Joyce McNeill lead. Pastor John R Walker announces services start 7 30 each evening from March 15 to 29 with an all night prayer service on Saturday.
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Fittstown
Fittstown Baptist Church
Albert Wilson
Steve McNeill
Sam Winters
O. W. Crass
Disher
Freddy Taylor
Joyce McNeill
John R. Walker
Young Democrats Plan Meeting March 27
Pontotoc County Young Democrats chapter will meet Friday March 27 at 7 30 p m in the district courtroom of the county courthouse. Election of 1959 officers is the main agenda item. Chapter president Bob Ford urged all interested persons to attend.
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Pontotoc County
The
Young Democrats
Bob Ford
Five-Faith Service Set at Galey Baptist Church
Ministers from five denominations will join a Friday evening preaching service at Galey Baptist Church. Don Thompson directs with The Good News Quartet of McAlester and the Sharver Quartet of Ada. Ada and Pontotoc County singing groups invited. Service begins 7 p m on March 13 with free admission.
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Galey Baptist Church
Don Thompson
Good News
McAlester
Sharver
Ada
Ada Singing Convention
Pontotoc County
Local neighbors share visits and events across Ada area
Stratford visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Ethridge meet Rae Garrett and Vera Lanham in Ada. Vera Lanham teaches in Antlers. Midge McDonald and Sharon with Noah Anglin at Wetumka. Funeral reported for A R Crawford in Pauls Valley. Revival at Oil Center and hospital updates follow. Community members attend charity and church events. several gatherings, birthdays, and a state basketball trip noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ethridge
Stratford
Rae Garrett
Aga
Midge McDonald
Sharon
Noah Anglin
Wetumka
Anglin
A. R. Crawford
Pauls Valley
Illnesses Reported in Local Notes
D P Walace remains ill with flu and worsened briefly with a new cold on the day it snowed. Rae Garrett caught a cold with a week of hoarseness and is advised to recover in coming days.
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D. P. Walace
Rae Garrett
Gray Family Visit Noted in Connerville
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gray and their sons and Joe Gray of Connerville visited with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray on Sunday.
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Bobby Gray
Joe Gray
Connerville
Oren Gray
Little Pete Groves Missed Sunday School
Missed Little Pete Groves was sick Sunday and couldn't go to Sunday School. He hardly ever misses. Those that attend regularly sure are missed.
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Pete Groves
Bible study kickoff planned for March 8
Brother Griffin organized a Sunday night Bible study with three classes to start March 8. The message invites all to attend if not committed elsewhere, expressing welcome and enthusiasm for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Griffin
Community Mourns Loss of Local Family Daughter
A local obituary notice expresses condolences for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Noley Holman who died in a car accident in Germany while with her husband. The Holman family had lived in the community for a time and community members extend sympathy.
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Noley Holman
Germany
Holman
Pies to Be Sold Friday Night for Boy Scouts
Children anticipate pies at the gym Friday night March 13 with proceeds benefiting the Boy Scouts. Mrs. Effie Morris visited her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. N C Garrett Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iffts
Boy Scouts
Linda Sue Everettscue Birthday Party Observed
Mr and Mrs Everettscue honor daughter Linda Sue age 10 with a March 2 after school party. Attendees include Joe and Rita.
Pat and Ricky Bishop Visit Coy Byrds
Mrs Simon Patton reports Pat and Ricky Bishop of San Jose California spent last Friday night with Mr and Mrs Coy Byrd in their home. Pat asked why people talk differently and Ricky explained the tongues are shorter in a humorous remark capturing the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Bishop
Pat
Ricky
San Jose
Calif
Mr. Bishop
Coy Byrd
Duncan Family Joins Birthday Bash for Alfred Baylis
Mr and Mrs Dibreil Phillips and children from Duncan visit over the weekend to help Alfred Baylis celebrate his birthday. Baylis dodges the question on age saying I am not.
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Dibreil Phillips
Duncan
Skunk Invader Shot By Mrs Forehand
Mrs Forehand fired on a skunk that trotted into her front yard last Friday night. She aimed as it lingered near the porch and struck it once, though the stench from the encounter remained.
Thompson Visit To Rocky Chapel In Birthday Gesture
Mr and Mrs S L Thompson drove to Rocky Chapel on Sunday to visit Mrs J E Gran ny Smith the mother of Mrs Thompson and bring her a birthday gift. Mrs Smith will be 85 on March 10.
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Mrs
S. L. Thompson
Rocky Chapel
Mr. Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
J. E. Granny Smith
Mrs. Smith
Marshall brothers buy motorized garden tractor for spring
Jim and Sid Marshall plan easier yard work this spring after purchasing a garden tractor described as a motorized plow. The brothers anticipate spending less time weeding and more time tending plants.
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Jim
Sid Marshall
Illnesses Hit Local Families Prompt School Absence
The A. R. Johnson family and the Ted Scribner family are sick with a virus. W. A. Johnson and the Simon Pattons have a severe flu. Charles Hisan and Doyle Thomas suffer strep throat. Charles misses his first day of school in ten years.
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A. R. Johnson
Ted Scribner
W. A. Johnson
Simon Pattons
Charles Hisan
Doyle Thomas
Charles
McCarty Couple Relocates to Ada for Lower Costs
Mr and Mrs Vernon McCarty moved back to Ada on Saturday citing cheaper house rent than daily gas for commuting to work. The decision reflects financial considerations shaping a return to the city.
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Vernon McCarty
Ada
Sunday School Attendance and Easter Goal at Free Will Baptist
BEBEE The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church reported 80 in Sunday School with several visitors. Attendance was 110 and a goal of at least 111 is set for Easter. The Ladies Auxiliary met at the church Thursday. Supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boyd Saturday night were Mrs. Lorene Cope Charlene Benny and Anita of Ada for birthday celebrations.
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Free Will Baptist Church
Church House
Clyde Boyd
Lorene Cope
Charlene
Benny
Anita
Ada
Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Miss Sherry Scott this Weekend
Miss Cheryl Melton of Gaar Corner was a weekend guest of Miss Sherry Scott, sharing time and hospitality in a friendly social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Melton
Gaar Corner
Sherry Scott
Gorrel Secures Tulsa Job. Family Plans Later Move
Loyd Gorrel has secured employment in Tulsa and his family intends to join him at a later date. The note confirms relocation plans and future family reunion timing.
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Loyd Gorrel
Tulsa
Oklahoma trio visits Annie Duncan this weekend
Mr and Mrs Millard Walace and Keith of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Wallace s mother Mrs Annie Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Walace
Keith
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Wallace
Annie Duncan
Mrs Gerald Sutton and Chris Visit Wichita
Mrs Gerald Sutton and Chris of Wichita Kansas spent the past week visiting local sights and meeting residents. The trip featured tours of museums and cultural events highlighting the city’s heritage.
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Gerald Sutton
Chris
Wichita, Kan
Re-registration Ongoing at Scott's Grocery for April 7 Vote
Residents who have not re-registered may do so at Scott's Grocery to be eligible for the April 7 election. Registration books are open now and will close March 27, so act promptly.
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Scott’s Grocery
Oakman 4-H Judging Contest Held at Reeves Plant Ada
Oakman 4-H club boys attended a judging contest last week at the Reeves Packing Plant in Ada.
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4-H Club
Oakman
Reeves Packing Plant
Ada
Dinner Guests at Ada Visit by Berrymans and Lees
Mr and Mrs Jess Berryman were dinner guests Sunday of their daughter Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee of Ada. Also invited were the Lees two children Mr and Mrs Donald Norman of Odden Ark and Mr and Mrs Calvin Lee of Norman.
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Jess Berryman
Elmer Lee
Ada
Lees
Donald Norman
Odden, Ark
Calvin Lee
Norman
Troubles Shirley Moore Faces Ongoing Struggles
The fragment notes that Shirley Moore is experiencing significant difficulties in her life with no further factual details provided.
Ada family hosts Mr and Mrs Monroe Lee visitors
Mrs Dessie Sticks and her children Joe Bob and Marilyn of Ada were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Monroe Lee Bonnie and Wilbur.
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Dessie Sticks
Joe
Bob and
Marilyn
Ada
Monroe Lee
Bonnie
Wilbur
Pevehouse Faces Ruptured Disc Surgery at St Anthony's
Albert Pevehouse, patient at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, is preparing for upcoming surgery to repair a ruptured disc in his back. The procedure aims to relieve pain and restore mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pevehouse
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Oklahoma City
Tolison couple returns home after visit with Brooks family
Lula and Jimmy Walker of Tolison Arizona returned home Saturday after spending several weeks visiting I N Brooks Velma David Brooks Walter Brooks Boss Wooley and other relatives. The Brooks family guest Walter Brooks is reported ill.
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Jimmy Walker
Tolison
Ariz
I. N. Brooks
Velma
David Brooks
Walter Brooks
Boss Wooley
Mr. Wooley
Allen
Mur ray college student visits hometown parents
Burtis Williams, a student at Murray College in Tishomingo, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtis Williams
Murray College
Tishomingo
Charley Williams
Polk Cross and Chuck Clifford Visit Atoka
Polk Cross and Chuck Clifford were in Atoka Friday where Cross bought Clifford a deep freezer as a gift.
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Polk Cross
Chuck Clifford
Atoka
Mr. Cross
4-H Girls Meet With Mrs McGee and Mrs Williams
Mrs L K McGee and Mrs Char ley Williams met with the 4 H girls on Tuesday for a group gathering and discussion of club activities.
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L. K. McGee
Charley Williams
Jesse Briefs: Fort Worth Visit and Local Illness
Mrs. Rachel Holland visits Fort Worth with family as Louis McDonald remains in Muskogee Veterans Hospital. Virgie Rogers and Mrs. A M Pharr visited him Wednesday. A flu outbreak affected Jesse last week with Velma Harlin still recovering and Sharon Brady ill. Saturday.
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Louis McDonald
Veterans Hospital
Muskogee
Virgie Rogers
A. M. Pharr
Jesse
Velma Harlin
Sharon Brady
Virgie Rogers Hosts Stanley Themed Shower at Home
Virgie Rogers held a Stanley party-layette shower at her home on Monday for Ruth Sandy who received the gifts. Attendees included Odell Underhill Thelma Toney Peachy Mill Vera Phillips Noma Brady Joyce Holland Helen Williamson Minda Phillips Fred Rogers Sharon Brady Jan Weller Annie Weller Geneva Gregory Velma Harlin Estie Brashier and the hostess. Thirty six were present in Sunday School at the Baptist Church with visitors Mr and Mrs Wayne Truitt and Cindy of Stonewall.
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Virgie Rogers
Ruth Sandy
Odell Underhill
Thelma Toney
Peachy Mill
Vera Phillips
Noma Brady
Joyce Holland
Helen Williamson
Minda Phillips
Fred Rogers
Sharon Brady
Jan Weller
Annie Weller
Geneva Gregory
Velma Harlin
Estie Brashier
the Baptist Church
Wayne Truitt
Cindy
Stonewall
Bray Returns Home From Valley View Hospital
Ed Bray came home from Valley View Hospital last Tuesday and is improving.
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Ed Bray
Valley View Hospital
Turkey Creek Wiener Roast Brings Local Residents
Lewis Bray and Sandra Brockett organized a wiener roast Saturday night on Turkey Creek. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elbert Simpkins Roberta and Buddy Janet King Saundra and Ronnie Brockett Lewis and Imogene Bray and the Peercy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bray
Sandra Brockett
Turkey Creek
Elbert Simpkins
Roberta
Buddy
Janet King
Saundra
Ronnie Brockett
Lewis
Imogene Bray
Peercy
Wind Dampens Local Gardening Fever
A strong last Thursday wind curtailed the popular gardening push in the area though it brought welcomed moisture. Residents noted the weather change slowed outdoor work and cooling expectations for seedlings and beds alike.
Pigs Travel 35-Pound Duo Bought From George Littlefield
The Horace Goldens bought two pigs about 35 pounds each from George Littlefield last Sunday. By Friday the pigs, nicknamed Porky and Corky, were found near the Wilson community, suggesting the pair enjoys traveling as property owned by the Goldens.
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Horace Goldens
George Littlefield
Porky
Corky
Wilson
Goldens
Mechanic George Littlefield Off Work For Illness
George Littlefield, a mechanic at the Ford garage, has been out for several weeks due to muscle strains and a heart area issue, requiring him to rest and take it easy.
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George Littlefield
Ford
Doctor Preparing Mrs. Hilburn for Operation
Heard that physician plans an operation for Mrs. Della Hilburn after months of poor health this winter. No other medical details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Hilburn
Paul Hendreson Reports Farm Work Completed This Week
Paul Hendreson noted that some work was completed on his farm this week including repairs and improvements. The brief update reflects ongoing maintenance activity on the property.
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Paul Hendreson
Lane family gathering noted with Delinda and Kay
Mr and Mrs Eldon Lane with Delinda David Kay and Vickey attended a family gathering. The brief item highlights a social event with multiple relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Lane
Delinda
David, Kay and
Vickey
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Francis
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Penecostal Holiness Church
Oil Center
Mr. Maxwell
W. F. Maxwell
Rosedale
Mr. Thomas
Jack West
Jolene
Jackie
Ann Lee
Vance Price
Willis Sutton
Karl Tilley
Gerald
Carlton Lee
G. C. Wells
Lonnie Current
Louie Williams
Hubert Wynn
Stewart Lee Johnson
Bobby Sweet
Jimmie Fredrick
Cleborne Roper
Dewey Cooley
J. M. Nance
Red Cross
Cooley
Nance
George Carter
Wommack
Bill Hughes
Oakland
Jimmie Caton
Henry Hughes
Rhoda Graham
Catons
Aldridge Hotel
Flora Carter
Scott Jones
Stickies
Valey View Hospital
Leon Berryman
Holdenville
Mary Lee Caton
Cora Barlow
Viana Martin
Mrs. Caton
Rodney Harlin
Frisco
Simon Patton
Mrs. M. M. Maxwell
Bebee
Mrs Leo Scott
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Lois Clifford
Glen McGuire
Billy
Glenda
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Willis
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