Miss Griffith to Wed Don Bircket in June Wedding
Shirley Rosetta Griffith of Roff will marry Don Allen Bircket of Orlando at 3 p.m. June 17 at Lightning Ridge Baptist Church. She is a 1962 Ross High School graduate and OSU senior in home management. Bircket is a Mulhall High School grad and an OSU attendee, now a mechanic with Wister Texaco in Stillwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Griffith
Roff
Shirley Rosetta
Don Allen Bircket
Max Bircket
Route 1
Orlando
Oklo
Lightning Ridge Baptist Church
Miss Griffith
Ross High School
Murray College
Tishomingo
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater
Bricket
Mulhall High School
Wister Texaco
Food Service Group Elects New Officers
Pontotoc County Oklahoma Food Service Association chapter met Thursday afternoon in Byng School cafeteria. Officers elected for the coming year are Mary Lou Southerland Glenwood School president Mildred Current Byng president elect Sarah Low Hughes Latta treasurer Eva Tarpley Willard secretary. Guest speakers from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company demonstrated electric fry pans and oven cookery. Next meeting at Glenwood School May 11 for a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotee County
Oklahoma Food Service Association
Byng
Mary Lou Southerland
Glenwood School
Mildred
Sarah Low Hughes
Latta
Eva Tarpley
Willard
Betty Houser
Oklahoma City
Berta Bulman
Bob Cypert
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Mrs. Lucas Leads Roundtable On Brazil At WMU Meet
The Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist met at a decorated home to study the Brazilian Baptist Convention. Mrs. Lucas moderated a roundtable on Brazil homelife, travel, and missionary work with discussion on healing and preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Union of the
First Baptist Church
Beulah Hathaway
Brazilian Baptist Convention
Ethel Reed
Velma Griffith
Katie Davis
Callie Simpson
Iva Jones
Vernice Lucas
Sherry Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Highland Home
Mrs. Geneva Hays hosted a party for her daughter Sherry Ann on her fourth birthday April 24 at 1038 South Highland. Cake, pink and yellow decorations, pink punch, and ice cream were served to a large guest list including Vickie Lee and family, Lenora Lee, Georgia McCord, Hoy Hays, and John Lee among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Hays
South Highland
Sherry Ann
Vickie Lee
Johnnie
Teresa
Carla
Lenora Lee
Jerry and
Douglas
Barbara Newby
Kadhy
Stephen
Kenney Jones
Georgia McCord
Mike
Marty
Hoy Hays
Ada
John Lee
Latta
Francis Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding at Francis Church
Mr and Mrs Ed Caperton of Francis observed their 50th anniversary May 1 1917 wedding recorded at the First Methodist Church Ada Rev Crutchfield officiating Daughter Ola Mabel Caperton teaches in Lakeland Florida was unable to attend Open house held at First Methodist Church of Francis Monday evening with guests 7 to 9 pm Church decor featured spring flowers lace covered cake table and yellow carnations Hostesses included Mrs George Dale and others Numerous Ada and Francis area friends sent gifts neighbors and church members attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Caperton
Francis
May Caday
First Methodist Church
Ada
Crutchfield
Ola Mabel Caperton
Lakeland
Fla
Caperton
George Dale
Roy Wilcoxson
Pauline Harwood
Don, Buchannan
J. T. Robinson
Evelyn Smith
Leon Lance
Bill Wood
Clair Payette
Richard and
Rebecca
Hagel
Vanoss Cubs Pack Meeting Highlights and Awards
The Vanoss Cub Scouts held a pack meeting in the school home economics room. Dens 2 and 3 staged a skit High Mountains, and awards honored Delvin Walker for Wishing Well, Grand Champion, with others like Randy Golden and Mike Haines for sailboats, Bill Hunt for circus cage monkeys, Steven Pedersen for desert car, Lloyd Hunt for oar, and more prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
Mike Haines
Randy Golden
Steven Pedersen
Dens
Lloyd Hunt
Bill Hunt
Delvin Walker
Laura Pedersen
Hollland
David Massey
Danny Pennington
Haines
Stever Pedersen
Joe Walker
Clyde Welch
David
Vickie
Harold Haines
Susan
Mike
Horace Golden
Teresa Carol
Randy
Corene Pedersen
Steven
Laura
Jack McDonald
Derrell
Joe Welker
Delvin
Wesley
Marvin Hunt
Bill
Llwyd
Larry
Sabra
Ed Coffey
Danny
Dennis
Oil Center Group Hosts Wedding Shower for Elton Farmer
The Women's Auxiliary of the Oil Center Pentecostal Holiness Church hosted a Tuesday night wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Elton Farmer. Cake and beverages were served, with many relatives and friends sending or attending gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Center
Wanda Lamb
Alta Isaacs
Bruce Little
Dale Sanders
Mary Cox
Junior Willoughby
Paul Tucker
B. J. Robertson
Elois Shellenberger
Bert Jones
Orin Wright
John Sanders
P. C. Henson
E. J. Sanders
Newt Altorn
John Qualls
A. G. Sanders
Earl Franks
Ruth Sutton
Annie Brandon
Lois Blankenship
Benny Farmer
Glen Eaves
Estelle Rothelle
Florence Isaacs
Vernon Gray
M. R. Tucker
Virgle Farmer
Preston Farmer
Dorthie Booth
Vannie Northam
Effie Lamb
Land
John Wood
Latta Seniors Honored At Breakfast Event
Latta High School graduating seniors were honored at a Wednesday breakfast at Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Charles McCaskey delivered the devotional and invocation. Attending students included Jimmy Lancaster Gary Tracy Nancy Bigham Glen McGraw Phil Rhynes Gary Lovelace Larry Lovelace Larry Young Dale Coulson Nancy Mayberry Lynda Uhlich Janie McWhorter Brenda Kirby Mary Ann Jordan Roseleen Smith Donna Holman Marguerite Laxton Beverly Shumard Judy Whiten Kenneth Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta High School
Memorial Baptist Church
Charles MrCaskey
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Jimmy Lancaster
Gary Tracy
Nancy Bigham
Glen McGraw
Phil Rhynes
Gary Lovelace
Larry Lovelace
Larry Young
Dale Coulson
Nancy Mayberry
Lynda Uhlich
Janie McWhorter
Brenda Kirby
Mary Ann Jordan
Roseleen Smith
Donna Holman
Marguerite Laxton
Beverly Shumard
Judy Whiten
Kenneth Cooper
Rev. McCaskey
Lester Sexton
Elmer Smith
Marie Morgan
Elbern Cooper
Hollis Cleghorn
Janie Lancaster
Rebecca Cooper
Charles Bigham
Ann Lancaster
Dean Cooper
Elnora‘ Tracy
Imogene Bigham
Safety Coffee Stop Planned By Homemakers
Sixteen members attended the Union Valley Homemakers Group meeting. Plans were made for a Safety Coffee Stop on SH 3 near Hastings Store for May 30 with lessons on bathroom safety and decorating ideas. Hostesses served lemonade and coffee to numerous members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley Homemakers Group
Ken Lance
Earl Stephens
Worman Vincent Peale
D. M. Sneed
C. R. Whitwell
Edward Brenda
SH 3
Hastings
D. W. Datey
Arvel Davis
LS. Ilmore
Ervin Jones
Xen Lance
Edward Brend
Chris
Cheryl
8U| San
Bill Hendley
Tommy
Mike
James Horn
Tammy
B. M. Stephens
Jimmy
Frank Crabtree
Walter Thompson
H. T. Humphreys
Brad
Lisa
Terri
Armadillo Scene Ends Sleep but Stirs Quiet Community
A young narrator recalls a tense night waiting for danger after hearing loud noises. The window reveals a giant armadillo digging near the foundation, described as mean sounding despite its harmless appearance. The incident ends with the narrator returning to bed and drifting back to pleasant dreams.
Galley Around the County Visits and News
Local society notes recount numerous visits and gatherings across Ada Shawnee and Lawton communities. Names include Perriman Vandegriff Wall Stevens Stevens Kimmel and Stone, with families from Vandegriff, Mardis, Hooper, and Goatch locations, plus trips to Oklahoma City Capitol.
Oakman Birthday and Community Socials Report
Oakman residents share birthday celebrations for Randy Hodge and gatherings with neighbors and relatives from Ada Fort Worth and Ardmore. Local visits include Castoe, Pendergrass, Lee, and York families with hospital and travel notes and church delegates attending a Sulphur meeting.
Latta Social Notes Tell Of Visits And Travel
Mrs Belle Wilburn and Mrs Ora Brewer visited Mrs May Cooper Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Doc Graves visited Mrs Belle Wilburn Sunday. Several families share travels and hospital news as kin and friends visit Ada and surrounding areas including Harlingen Texas and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Thomas
Belle Wilburn
Ora Brewer
May Cooper
Doc Graves
Local church notices and community updates span Roff and Midland
In Roff Rev James Whitaker Roberts, student at Baptist University Shawnee, preached at Roff Baptist Church and was a guest of Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith. Other visits include former residents Jo Hughey and Annetta Gibson. In Midland Corene Pedersen reports visits by Arlis Martin, Grady Smith, David King and families, plus Sgt John T Sweeney stationed abroad. Community members celebrate milestones, visits, and school activities including a style show, a county extension tour, and a transistor radio prize for Tom Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laseman
James Whitaker Roberts
the Baptist University
Shawnee
Roff Baptist Church
Herbert Griffith
Midland
Corene Pedersen
Arlis Martin
Marvin Hunts
Grady Smith
David King
Tom Sweeney
Latta
John T. Sweeney
Air Force Base
Armando McCauley
Philippine Islands
Joe Walker
David Sweeney
Birthday
Walker
Vanoss Homemakers Group
McCauley
R E Tilley Celebrates His Birthday
R E Tilley of 624 West 6th celebrated his birthday Friday night at home. A chocolate cake with white icing and red roses bore the inscription Happy Birthday. A chicken dinner with all trimmings was prepared by his daughters Cariene McNutt and Lavona Jones. many relatives and friends attended and photos were taken.
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R. E. Tilley
West 6Th
Cariene McNutt
Lavona Jones
Jack McNutt Jr
Lisa
Eddie
Ada
Brenda Shaw Honored With Ada Baby Shower
Brenda Shaw of Ada was honored at a pink and blue baby shower held Thursday night in the homemaker's room of Vanessa School. Hostesses included Linda Tucker Linda Milner Dot Tucker and Linda Dees. Cookies and punch were served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Shaw
Ada
Lightning Ridge
Vaness School
Linda Tucker
Linda Milner
Dot Tucker
Linda Dees
Oran Dees
Essie Milner
Pentington
Ollie Tucker
Bob Wall
Jack Hurt
Sears appoints Henderson to dual role in department
Henderson, 28, with the department five years, started as a dispatcher and was promoted to personnel sergeant in July 1962. A 1936 Latta High graduate and native of Poctator County, he will serve as lieutenant while remaining in charge of office and records and assisting Sears in traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Henderson
Latta High
Poctator County
Honor Student Named Tiger Leader and Athlete
He served as president of his junior class and editor of the 197 yearbook. A Tiger Baseball Team member, he helped win the state title last fall and reach regionals this spring. He also plays basketball as guard on the team aiming for the state semi finals this season. He plans to attend college after graduation.
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Page One
Tiger
Tony
April Showers Boost Ada Rain Total in 1967
Ada's April rainfall reached 6.61 inches, boosting the year’s total to 5.23 inches. First-quarter rainfall was 1.62 inches. April 1966 total was 8.82 inches, and the town’s annual average is about 39 inches. May holds the usual potential for heavier rainfall as locals await weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Latta Homemakers Meeting Discusses Food Additives
Latta Women A Homemakers group held a covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. Coy Shortes on Tuesday. Mrs. C E Brad¢ led a discussion on Food Additives with help from Mrs. Leon Cecil. A Q A followed. Guests listed include Mrs. Charles Floyd Sue Mrs. Wesley Brantley Mrs. Bob Mayberry Sally Mrs. C EB Brady Mrs. Clyde Casidy Mrs. Leon Cecil Mrs. Roy Kindrick Mrs. Sam McCracken Mrs. Ralph Taylor Mrs. Cal Accord Mrs. Garvin Glover Mrs. Calvin Grace Miss Martha Mote and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta Homemakers Group
Coy Shortes
C. E. Brad
Leon Cecil
Charles Floyd
Sue
Wesley Brantley
Bob Mayberry
Sally
C, EB. Brady
Clyde Casidy
Roy Kindrick
Sam McCracken
Ralph Taylor
Cal Accord
Garvin Glover
Calvin Grace
Martha Mote
Shortes
Weeds Hit Farm Profits And Crop Health In Rainstorm
The notes describe soil erosion with rainstorms carrying soil particles and fertilizer runoff. Weeds reduce profits by about one third in Pontotoc County, shade crops, and steal light water and nutrients. Weeds also lower quality of peanuts and cotton, with deep roots draining water and nutrients from crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
No Accidents Reported Here Total Still Two
No accidents were reported here Wednesday. The total for May remains at two. In Municipal Court Thursday, Bill Standfer pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was fined $20. Multiple defendants faced fines for speeding, public drunkenness, bogus checks, and related offenses across County Court, JP Blaine Gilbreath, and JP Joe Beck courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Standfer
Ronnie G. Sutton
James C. Stortes Jr
Barney Abbott
Charles Rowe Sanders
Betty Elizabeth Sanders
Mary Elizabeth East
Robert Ln Huskey
Robert
Valentine Braddock
Lloyd Nickell
Dwain Young
Frank H. Hyden
Keith Tyler
Blaine Gilbreath
Albert Carpenter
Larry Dale Ingram
David Leroy Musser
Rulah M. Hopson
Edith Marie Goggans
Peter Walker
Joe Beck
John Steven Howard
Richard P. Milligan
Harvey Sidney Gray
Darryl Lynn Zell
Floyd Burk Jr
Waldo Harry Brewer
B. R. Branch
George Henry Hensley
Jimmy Rogers
Eldon Culberson
R. L. Chronister
Charles H. Huddleston
Kenneth R. McDuffie
William G. Gilleglen
Clyde Tyler
Stonewall Social Notes and Hospital Update
Mrs. Cora Scott was dismissed from the hospital Thursday. Several new families have moved to Stonewall. Mr. and Mrs. Den Hoover and girls, Fitzhugh, and Mrs. Ola Hoover visited Bob and Tina Fink and Eva Waller Sunday. Don is Mrs. Fink's nephew and Mrs. Waller is her sister in law. Me. and Mrs. Bill Smith, Mr and Mrs. Bob Carter and Bob Fink attended church at Allen Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Hoover
Fitzhugh
Ola Hoover
Guthrie
Bob
Tina Fink
Eva Waller
Don
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Don Bircket
Shirley Rosette Griffith
Food Service Group
Sherry
Ethel Hooser
Nick Wolfe
George McComas
Carl West
Reuben Chandler
Jennie Smith
Dolph. Norris
Bob Wilson
Florence Harrold
Harold Chaffin
Don Buchanan
Denice
Pam
Peggy
Debbie
Vanoss Cubs
Galley
Thelma Perriman
Vernon van Schuyver
Phil Stevens
Matthee Heimer
Edward Coffey
Danny and
Gerald Landry
Herman Solomon
Carl Wright
Lawton
Roy Spearman
Mrs
Glynn King
Patsy Young
Elaine
Clay
Gertie
Simon Young
Short Fortner
Lula
Mike Ganus
Ronnie Hill
A. E
Louise Welly
Mr. and
Dirz
Clint Stewart
Wendel Stewart
Jesse Bettis
John Crabtree
Stewart
Tom Price
Valley View
Hospital
James Wall
Lloyd Mellroy
Aun
Cullar
Frank Towns Fey
Plez Ferguson
Bobbie
Leon Ragland
Jim
Joyce
Ted Cox
Goat Corner
Lloyd Mclroy
Jesse Wilson
Brian Visi
Vernon
Anne Wilson
Byke Schuyger
Shaw
Wanda Wilson
Chis
Nee
Tommie
Farmer Friday
Stevens
van Schuyver
J. EB. Woolly
Young Stevens
Miles Kimmel
Dude Fennel
Matt Heimer
This
Fan Dillon
Milne Win
Umeh
Mauree Nuemel Jr
Bristow
Kimmel Sr
Kimmel
Milo Kimmel Jr
Sybil Kimmel
Linda Webster
Martha Taylor
Marie Vandegriff
Capitol
Brenda Griffin
Marie Vandegrift
Marea Phillips
Brian
Norrell Vandegriff
Tom
Marie
Gene Stone
Brenda
Peg‘Igy
Jerry
Norrell Vande
Boh Brown
Karl Wall
Oakman
Ila Pevehouse
Loanie East
Randy Hodge
Bobby Hodge
Billy Lee
Kent
Kevin
Sonja
Hodges
David Miller
Becky
Union Hill
Edd Castoe
Valley View Hospital
Mildred Lee
Mrs. Castoe
W. A. Lee
Elmer Lee
Roy Gentry
Zora Lee
Myrie Smith
Jess Berryman
James Loman
Vietnam
United States
Homer Loman
Bell Gardens
Avante
And
Claude Lee
Betty Mounger
Flora Carter
Jess. Berryman
Oakman Free Will Baptist Church
Marie Lambert
Chuck Lancaster
J. R. Pendergrass
Bill Peyehouse
Buster Hobbs
Pendergrass
John Pender ‘Grass
Charlie Stiger
Wilmalone Golden
Floy
Charles
Dianna
Claudette
Lawrence
Homer
Temple
Tex
Bill Buryard
Corsicana
Herman Miller
Rocky Kinsey
Roft Homemakers Group
Pontatoe County
Associa
Alvin Powell
Jess
Alma) Deshaso
Mayo Clinic
Minnesota
Ardmore
Deshaso
Grant Harris
Fort Worth
Aubrey Banke
Clay Johnson
Wayne
Johnson
Colorado Springs
Tulsa
Oklahoma
State University
Bert Warren
Coalgate
Irene Cope
Sonja Pedersen
Ronny Walker
Vaness
J. L. McGee
Leon Hughey
McGee
Lowell Smith
Kirk
Mrs. McGee
Raymond Teaseman
Floyd Evansee
Jack Hammock
Duke Stanwile
Myrtle
Mary Frances
Harlingen
Ada Rutledge
Hammock
the Lasemans
Alvin Mantooth
Stratford
R. C. Laseman
Raymond Laseman
County Extension Council
W. W. Potts
Paul Walsh
Kathy
Ashdown
Ark
Lena Puckett
Potts
Puckett
W. A. Tinsley
Bob Heston
George Lucas
Deborah
James
Henryette
Fulton, Mo
Ruyy Allen
Eleanor Teel
Opal Farmer
Arvie Verbie
R. N. Gilstrap
Geneva McCullar
Marzell Briggs
Wstelle Cecil
Cecil Garrett
Ronnie
Lois Henderson
Vickie Weaver
Georgia Smith
Nancy Miles
Kay Floyd
Sue J
Gene Myers
Sidney Gteen
James Green
McAlester
Joe Swarb
Rita
Betty Green
Billie Forman
Bill John
James Kirk
Duke Stanley
Corbitt Smith
Gein Coooper
Sarah Smith
Rickey
Ben Gad-Coorah
Dis. Tishorninga
Hathaway
Eddie Caudle
An- Ada
Floyd
Alvay
Lea Ann Hurley
McNeill
Richard Nocton
Marion Craig
Baby
Clifford Pierce
Artie Morrison
Scott Jones
Arlie Morrison
Mary Jo Morrison
Audra Smith
Patsy Stone
Martell Briggs
Lela Faye Walls
Free Will Baptist Church
Scott
Wilson Church
Robert Scroggins
Cedar Grove
J.madill
Jack Moran
Norman
Lucian Myers
Jo Hughey
Annetta Gibson
Sherri
Shaney
Shellie
George Ridley
Gracemont
Raff
The
Baptist Church
Don Watson
Jeffery
Kenny
Mary Lou Kellams
Anthony Duckworth l
Glen Dale Jones
John Let
Matt Richardson
Leo McNinch
Laura’ Puderoey
Carl Waits
Kit and
Paul
Oleta Greenwood
Ronald Brashier
Ahloso
Grace Melton
Bobby Millican
Hit Thomas
Kit
Virgil Romine
Robert Golden
Union Hill Goodneighbor Club
Ralph Burleson
Alahoma City
Eduystate
Beacham Bun
Lundberg
Nassjo
Sweden
Bethany College
Stockholm
Stonewall
Lucille Ganus
Cora Scott
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