Cardwell career spans law, lawmaking and prison service
Cardwell held district court clerk posts, served as penitentiary storekeeper and chief clerk at the election board, then ran a Coalgate newspaper. He funded a school emergency bill in 1926 and recalled prison life insights from the state facility, warning that politics corrupts and the warden must be competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardwell
State Election Board
Coalgate
Coalgate Publishing Co
Coalgate Record Register
The
Corporation Commission
Broken Arrow
Branscom Seeks Fourth District Congress Seat
State highway commissioner since 1963 Branscom announces run for Congress. He cites engineering oil industry farm roots and small business experience to represent Oklahoma's Fourth District and voice district needs in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Navy
Oklahoma State University
United States
Oklahoma
Farm price decline signals easing inflation pressures
Government data show a 0.33 percent drop in farm prices for the month ending March 15 after earlier gains since November totaling 10 percent. Hog prices fell 12 percent this year with mid February decline, while commercial vegetable prices dropped 10 percent in March, suggesting retail food prices may stabilize or ease a bit.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Labor Department
Oklahoma Patrol Strength Reaches 351 Troopers
Oklahoma announces its Highway Patrol strength at 351 troopers as the agency expands recruitment. The figure reflects the current force size amid staffing goals and regional coverage improvements.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Johnson Suffers Leg Injury After Gate Collision
Johnson collided with the front bumper on the gate and fears a fractured leg or broken bone. He describes severe pain and notes recent illness, saying the injury follows carelessness. He plans a long rest and uses a footstool or walking stick around the house.
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Page One
Johnson
Tupelo Students named to Principal's Honor Roll
The list honors Susan Flowers Patsy Henry Vicki Palmer Mike Kerby Sandra Brashears Author Blevins Beverly Sanders Betty Bowerman Barbara Cheatwood Joe Hudson David Crane Jeanice Lacy Carol Boyette A D Lewis Brenda Logue Jackie Parks and John Cameron for academic achievement on the principal's honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Flowers
Patsy Henry
Vicki Palmer
Mike Kerby
Sandra Brashears
Author Blevins
Beverly Sanders
Betty Bowerman
Barbara Cheatwood
Joe Hudson
David Crane
Jeanice Lacy
Carol Boyette
A. D. Lewis
Brenda Logue
Jackie Parks
John Cameron
Welds of Mana gua Guard Ancient Idol and Temple Site
The Welds who have lived in Managu a twelve years own a temple and burial ground on their property. Their daughter Martha Weld attends Oklahoma University. Mrs Weld purchased a souvenir from Mrs Wall describing a pre Columbian idol.
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Welds
Managua
Martha Weld
Oklahoma University
Byng Boy Morris Color Sheryl Red Den Solar System Exhibit
Biology physics and earth science were represented by 81 exhibitors showcasing projects across Quicksand Which Brand Is The Safest To Smoke Photography Effects of Alcohol Carnivorous Plants Nuclear Reactors Solar Batteries and Aero dynamics and Wind Tunnel. Judges included Dr J P Law Bert Mitchell Kerr Water Research Dr William Duffer Public Health Cmdr Jim Hall Navy Award and others from East Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Sheryl Redden
J. P. Law
Bert Mitchell
Kerr Water Research Center
William Duffer
Public Health Department
Jim Hall
Navy Award
Don Stafford
Don Kellogg
John Bulman
Brown Mackin
Paul Denny
Willis Decker
William Carter
Don Noble
East Central
Davidson Named To Head Group In Oklahoma Public Works Council
J B Davidson was named president of the Oklahoma Public Works Council at its Norman board meeting. The statewide group includes contractors architects and officials. Davidson will serve one year, succeeding John Rea, and also heads the Oklahoma Municipal League.
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J.B. Davidson
Oklahoma Public Works Council
Norman
OPWC
Davidson
John Rea
Oklahoma Municipal League
Stonewall Girl Rides On In Busy Rodeo Season
Sue, a Stonewall girl, has won three buckles and a trophy on the rodeo circuit mainly in barrel racing. She travels to Davis, Sulphur, McAlester, Seminole and other towns, balances sports, academics, and plans for a larger prize pool as she ages out of junior division.
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Sue
Davis
Sulphur
McAlester
Seminole
Stonewall School
Dottie West
Conway Twitty
Mary Taylor
Jury Awards $6250 in Highway Condemnation Case
A district court jury on Wednesday heard a condemnation suit filed by the State Highway Department against Early and Maggie Leona Davis and fixed the sum of $6,250 to be paid for the property involved.
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State Highway Department
Early
Maggie Leona Davis
Davises
Galley-Wanting Around The County
Houston Owens went to Veterans Hospital Sulphur Wednesday. A mother Mrs John McCoy. He was out of school for spring vacation. Mr and Mrs Bud Brooks returned home Friday after time at Wayne with sister and husband Frank Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Gains Houston Owens
Veterans Hospital
Sulphur
John McCoy
Bud Brooks
Wayne
Mrs
Frank Davidson
Mr. Davidson
Cooper visitations and funeral for Hackett in Valley View
Mr and Mrs Claude Cooper visited residents from Stonewall in Valley View Hospital on Wednesday. Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Hackett were held Thursday at the First Baptist Church after her death in Valley View Hospital.
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Claude Cooper
Stonewall
Valley View Hospital
Myrtle Hackett
Valley View Hosptal
First Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Lewis Robert Son Visit Mrs John Clouse
Mr and Mrs Lewis Robert Son visited Mrs John Clouse on Wednesday morning in a social gathering noted in local society.
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Lewis Robertson
John Clouse
Ada Couple Attend Church Service Wednesday Night
Mr and Mrs James Hall attended church in Ada Wednesday night according to a brief local note describing their activity in the community.
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James Hall
Ada
Jerry Allen Spends Week with Grand in Oklahoma City
Jerry Allen of Oklahoma City spent the week with his grandparent, sharing time and stories in the city. The brief item highlights family ties and local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Allen
Oklahoma City
Recipe for Creamy Rice Pudding with Raisins
A weekly recipe lists ingredients for a creamy rice pudding: 14 cup uncooked rice, 1 quart milk, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, 1?6 teaspoon nutmeg, and 4?2 cup seedless raisins. This concise file notes the mixture and flavorings.
County Dress Show Highlights 4-H Winners and Prizes
Latta club members Marsha Robbins and Marilyn Blansett won Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion in Junior and Senior divisions of the 4-H dress contest. Prizes included perfume from Bryans Corner Drug and a $5 gift certificate from J Kent Smith Jewelers. Pat Bruster of Roff earned Reserve Grand Champion in the Senior division. Tommy Peay and Gary Golden won the boys clothing contest. A total of 231 entries were registered.
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Kent Smith Jewelers
Marsha Robbins
Latta
Bryans Corner Drug
Marilyn Blansett
Marilyn
Pontotoc County
J. Kent Smith Jewelers
Pat Bruster
Roff
Bryans Prescription Center
Pat
Washington School
Tommy Peay
Gary Golden
Union Hill
Strickland Wins Boots From President Wulff for Signs
Strickland received boots from President Wulff for placing the district’s largest number of membership signs. He accounted for about 250 signs placed by members.
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Wulff
Owens family notes and local hospital visits
J B Owens is on leave to be with his father at Sulphur Hospital while his mother Lorene Owens stays at Valley View Hospital. Arlington Nazarene Church held a youth revival in Stonewall led by Don Legert. Norbie Romine visited Sun with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Romine. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson remains in Valley View Hospital. Mrs. W J Baugh was admitted Sunday morning. Mrs. Emma Turner spent Sunday night with Mrs. Steve Lilley. P H Boddy died early Wednesday. Mrs. Leo Crane and Paula Coolidge, Ariz arrived to be with their father in Valley View Hospital. Another son and wife Mr and Mrs Robert Boddy of Lovington, NM arrived Tuesday.
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Cardwell
Gov
Henry Johnston
Cadwell
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Harvard
J. B. Owens
Lorene Owens
Valley View Hospital
Illinois
Myrtle Anderson
W. J. Baugh
P. H. Boddy
Leo Crane
Paula
Coolidge
Ariz
Robert Boddy
Lovington
N. M
Lula
Mr and Mrs J D Reed and Angela Wolf spent the weekend with his mother and grandmother Mrs Liddie Reed It was Mrs Reed s 82nd birthday.
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J. D. Reed
Angela, Wolf
Liddie Reed
Ada families share Sunday dinner with relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks and Linda Diane and Dwayne Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wofford and Karen Darlene Wofford. all of Ada, shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks.
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Donald Brooks
Linda
Diane
Dwayne
Ralph Wofford
Karen
Darlene
Ada
Walter Brooks
Weekend Visit Ties Moss to Johnston Household
Kenny Moss of Bartlesville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnston and Davey. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnston and Tony and Carolyn Ada joined the Johnstons for the weekend visit.
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Kenny Moss
Bartlesville
Ben Johnston
Davey
Sam Johnston
Tony
Carolyn
Ada
the Johnstons
Local family attends talent show after Sunday dinner
Mrs. D. R. Clifford and her children Dickie Debbie Donnie Ronnie and Sami shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Sonny Leader Diane and Donna. The Clifford group and Mrs. Jessie Loyd and Jackie attended a talent show at Clarita on Monday night.
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D. R. Clifford
Dickie
Debbie
Donnie
Ronnie
Sami
Sonny Leader
Diane
Donna
Clifford
Jessie Loyd
Jackie
Clarita
Tupelo High Baseball Opens Season 5-0
Tupelo High School baseball team improves to a 5-0 start with three conference wins and an undefeated early record. The squad shows strong pitching and timely hitting in this stretch of games.
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Tupelo High School
Parish Chapels Weekend Visits Among Ada Residents
Mrs Effie Lamb spent the weekend with her daughter Estalene Farmer and family. Mrs Ruby Wood and Mrs Effie Lamb visited Miss Annie Brand Friday evening and then Mrs Mae Majors and Mrs Kate Wood in an Ada nursing home. Mr and Mrs John Wood visited on Saturday with son and family Connerville. They were Sunday dinner guests of Clifford and Ohio Lamb, and Mrs Bennie Farmer Sunday evening. He visited his mother Kate Wood and sister Mae Majors in an Ada nursing home Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs P O Henson visited Rosie Hudson and Etta Hightower in Valley View Hospital Friday.
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Effie Lamb
Ruby Wood
Annie Brand
Mae Majors
Kate Wood
Ada
John Wood
Charles Wood
Connerville
Clifford Lamb
Bennie Farmer
P. O. Henson
Rosie Hudson
Etta Hightower
Valley View Hospital
Milo Pennington
Alvie Pennington
Clarice Pennington
Karl Wade
Sue Pennington
Rodney
Vineta Ayres
Tulsa
Alfred Pennington
Lorraine Pennington
Sus Pennington
Stockton
Calif
Wasto Pennington
John Bolin
E. V. Loomis
Grover Barker
Bruce Little
E. C. Caviner
Rita Jackson
Pat Law
Gregg
Lynette
Jackie Ayres
Family notes from Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City trip
Rodney Gray of Sheppard Air Force Base spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Gray. Mr and Mrs Orin Gray of Center were Sunday dinner guests. Mrs Joy Tucker and other ladies accompanied their daughters to the State F H A Rally in Oklahoma City.
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Rodney Gray
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls, Tex
Mrs
Vernon Gray
Orin Gray
Center
Joy Tucker
Veda Mae Duncan
Clareta Gray
Mary Frances Kite
Wanda Lamb
Oklahoma City
Social Calls Across Oklahoma and Oakman
Donnie Lamb of Oklahoma City visited Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb. Mr and Mrs M R Tucker visited Mr and Mrs Bill Lee and family in Oakman Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Ernie Fox of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Sunday evening.
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Donnie Lamb
Oklahoma City
Mrs
Clifford Lamb
M. R. Tucker
Bill Lee
Oakman
Ernie Fox
Pi M. R. Tucker
Social visits span Oklahoma City and Stratford gatherings
Florence Isaacs visited Mrs. Maude Bragg and Walter Big son in Stratford Friday night. Mrs. Mary Lou Henson, Mrs. Pearl Roberts and Florence Isaacs spent the weekend in Oklahoma City. Mary Lou visited her son and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Murrill Henson. Pearl visited her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCutcheon and Florence visited her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Isaacs
Maude Bragg
Walter Bigson
Stratford
Mary Lou Henson
Pearl Roberts
Oklahoma City
Mary Lou
Murrill Henson
Pearl
Paul McCutcheon
Florence
J. A. Patton
Drydens Visit Friends and Relatives This Friday Weekend
Mrs Verneice Dryden and Miss Ruby Dryden visited Mrs Estelle Cox at Gaar Corner Friday evening. Mildred Melton and Cheryl Saturday evening. Ruby Dryden visited Mr and Mrs Tom Burch recently.
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Verneice Dryden
Ruby Dryden
Estelle Cox
Gaar Corner
Mildred Melton
Cheryl
Tom Burch
Local Nes sel Family Visits Ada After Levelland Trip
Mrs. Jewell Nessel returned from Levelland Texas on Friday after helping care for her new grandchild with her daughter. Mrs. Dorothy Nessel and Mr. and Mrs. Norvin Nessel were in Ada Friday evening.
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Jewell Nessel
Levelland
Tex
Dorothy Nessel
Norvin Nessel
Ada
Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mrs. Clara Walker and babies visited Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Troy Miller. Several Law family members plus friends gathered Friday and Sunday at various homes including Ada and Pauls Valley with names like J W Law C W Law Max Law Rita Jackson Robin Law and Joan Ramsey among others.
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Clara Walker
Troy Miller
Pennington Family Visitation Notes In Tulsa Area
A series of social visits are recorded among the Pennington family branches. Lines show Mr. and Mrs. Milo Pennington and others hosting or visiting relatives in Ada and Tulsa with stops at Valley View Hospital and Stockton California visits noted.
Frisco Social Visit Note From Stonewall Trio
Mrs. Virgil Johnson hosted Saturday visitors from Stonewall including Mrs Sue Henry and Mrs Grace Marshall. Jim and Sid Marshall also called on the Johnsons during the evening.
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Simon Patton
Virgil Johnson
Sue Henry
Grace Marshall
Stonewall
Jim
Sid Marshall
Virgil Johnsons
Visitors Share News at Daniel Home In Ada and Stonewall
Local visitors frequent the T. P. Daniel household in Ada and Stonewall areas. Names include Mick Scott, Dora Daniel Ada, Mrs. Clara Kennedy, Earl Cradduck, John Daniel, and Barbara Holman among many relatives and friends. The record notes weekend calls, weekday visits, dinners, and a pony saddle gift for Johnna and Dohnna.
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T. P. Daniel
Mick Scott
Union Valley
Irvin Elmore
Jesse
Guy Busby
Stonewall
Dora Daniel
Ada
John Daniel
Harold Ulich
Harden City
Daniel
Clara Kennedy
Duard Thomas
B. M. Stevens
Earl Cradduck
Johnnie Daniel
Johnna
Bob Curtis
H. R. Brody
Barbara Holman
Steve
Ahloso
Imogene Hierce
Randy
Bobby
Cindy
Oklahoma City
Katharine Brody
Sherrie
Jean Crow
Dohnna
Imogene Pierce
Howard Pharr
Janet
Donna
Ronnie Holman
Stegall and Barnes Families Visit Wynnewood
Mr and Mrs Clayton Stegall and Mrs Belle Stegall visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes. Mr and Mrs Andrew Sherman Wynnewood visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnes. Barnes family connected in visitors across weekend.
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Clayton Stegall
Belle Stegall
Stonewall
Jack Barns
Andrew Sherman
Wynnewood
Jack Barnes
John Daniel
Johnson Family Dines With Friends Across Weekends
Mr and Mrs Author Johnson and Kitty dined with Mrs Johnsons family Friday night. Mr and Mrs James Johnson and Chris visited with Author Johnsons Saturday evening.
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Author Johnson
Kitty
Mrs. Johnson
Leonard Williams
Clarita
James Johnson
Chris
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Ted Adams
Byng
Adams
Branscom
Truman Branscum
Tupelo
B. M
Mack” Welch
Byng Boy
Stonewall Girl
C. Plowboy
Howard Ganns
Bob Granger
Moss
Ray Magar
Frank Dryden
Sanford Ayres
Owen Magar
Ruth Magar
Buren Magar
Essel Magar
Irene Klutts
Mamie Tucker
Jim Magar
Strickland
Arlington Nazarene Church of
Don Legert
Norbie Romine
Dave Romine
Emma Turner
Steve Lilley
Lula
Lois Clifford
Curt Wells
Bill, Rebee
J. W. Law
J. W. Laws
C. W. Law
Max Law
C.W. Laws
Henryetta
John Law
Joan Ramsey
Monte Dale Law
Pod Law
Robin Law
Carrol J. Bowie
Pauls Valley
C. W
Frisco
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