Teaching Is Unit School at Summers Chapel
The Underhills run a single unit school at Summers Chapel with mixed grade classrooms and integrated lessons. Mrs Underhill teaches art in upper grades while J D handles lower grades. circus and weather units link social studies science arithmetic and language arts. A close teacher pupil bond, a 4 H Club, athletic program and hot lunch accompany a curriculum shaped to the unit system.
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Summers Chapel
Underhills
Mrs. Underhill
J. D
Underhill
Lee Tucker
Coon On A Leg Supplies Fun At Norvell Pond
In a lighthearted Norvell pond event, members of the Coon Hunters Association staged a game called Coon on a Log. Coons and dogs alternated roles as spectators laughed at the spirited competition. The event, marked by playful reversals, is slated to recur next Sunday afternoon.
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Norvell
Jess Norvell
Former Stonewall Man Honored by Ordnance School
Cpl. James D. Greenlee, son of Lovington, New Mexico residents, former Stonewall pupil, graduated with honors from the high speed tractor mechanic course at the European Ordnance School in Fuesten Germany. He returns to duties as track mechanic with the 74th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A, after graduation. Greenlee has served in Europe since January 1954 and is Stonewall High School, Class of 1951.
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Cpl
James D. Greenlee
Robert H. Greenlee
Lovington
N. M
Stonewall
Army
European Ordnance School
Fuesten
Germany
Cpl. Greenlee
74Th Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Greenlee
Europe
Stonewall High School
Graduation 1955 Class Saluted as Nation's Hope
The Weekly honors the graduating classes of 1955. It praises their courage confidence and hope as they step into the unknown future. It describes graduates as the future and the hope of the nation and humankind.
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Frorh
Underhill Family Devotion to Teaching Highlighted
The Underhills are described as deeply devoted to children and to their teaching. They are portrayed as dedicated lifelong educators who would not choose any other work.
Local Visitors Share Weekend at Willoughbys
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Edge and Sheran of Madill visited the Willoughby home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Berry of Louisiana spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Berry.
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Herman Edge
Sheran of
Madill
Russell Willoughby
Buddy Berry
Louisiana
Mrs
Bill Berry
Gray Family Visit Highlights Center Christmas Weekend
Vernon Gray and his children visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gray of Center on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Northam and their children from Howard Kansas spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives.
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Vernon Gray
Mrs
O. E. Gray
Center Sunday
A. B. Northam
Howard, Kan
Robertson kin host Friday dinner guests
Ada native Mr. Billy Jim Robertson and his wife visited Friday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson, staying for dinner.
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Billy Jim Robertson
Ada
Mrs
Joe Robertson
Youth Service to Feature Rev Herman Edge Speaker
Rev Herman Edge of Madill will address the Pentecostal Holiness Church youth service this Friday night. The event aims to inspire local youth with a faith message from the visiting speaker.
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Herman Edge of Madill
The
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Ishmael Richard and family visit Brecheens Sunday
Mr Ishmael Richard and his wife visited in the home of Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen on Sunday. The visit marked a friendly gathering with both families sharing time together in their residence.
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Ishmael Richardson of
Galey
W. B. Brecheen
Ada hosts Pentecostal Holiness Sunday School convention
Mrs. Alene Tucker, Mrs. Dorchie Booth and Mrs. Mary Lou Henson attended the Sunday School convention at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada. Tucker served as delegate for the Oil Center Church.
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Alene Tucker
Dorchie Booth
Mary Lou Henson
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Ada
First Pentecostal Holiness Church
Oil Center
Sunday Guests Mark Quiet Egypt Visit
Mrs Euvonna Franks and Janice of Egypt were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Mavery Pierce. Mr and Mrs Herman McCurdy visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel Saturday night.
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Euvonna Franks
Janice
Egypt
Mavery Pierce
Mrs. Herman McCurdy
Mrs. Earl McDaniel
Social Visit Highlights From Ada and MedAlester
Mrs Sally Hughey of Ada and Mrs Lucy Brecheen of MedAlester visited the home of Mr and Mrs W B Brecheen Sunday. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson included Mrs Ralph Brendle and son of Ada Mrs Alene Tucker and Paula Mrs Dorchie Booth and Mrs Colene Robertson of Ada.
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Sally Hughey
Ada
Lucy Brecheen
MedAlester
W. B. Brecheen
Joe Robertson
Ralph Brendle
Alene Tucker
Paula
Dorchie Booth
Colene Robertson
Cunningham Couple Visit Denison Texas on Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham and Mrs Betty Cunningham traveled to Denison Texas on Tuesday for an informal trip.
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Warren Cunningham
Betty Cunningham
Denison, Tex
Weekend Visits Spread Across Shawnee Figures
Mrs Ray Northam and Randie of Shawnee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam. Mrs T C Nelson and her girls visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Willoughby.
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Ray Northam
Randie of
Shawnee
Mrs
Dewey Northam
T. C. Nelson
Russell Willoughby
Birthday dinner for Bill Fleming in His Home
Linnie Burk of Shawnee visited in Oil Center Saturday. A birthday dinner was given for Bill Fleming Sunday in his home. Those enjoying the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Davidson and Jimmy Jack of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Northcutt, Sarah and Lucy and G. B. Northcutt Jr. of Oklahoma City.
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Linnie Burk of
Shawnee
Oil Center
Bill Fleming
Lindsey Davidson
Jimmy Jack
Ada
Mack Fleming
G. B. Northcutt
Sarah
Lucy
G. B. Northcutt Jr
Oklahoma City
Ada visitors call on Mr and Mrs Ray Cook
Mr and Mrs Carl Cantrell and C R of Ada visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Cook Tuesday night.
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Carl Cantrell
C. R. of
Ada
Ray Cook
Kendall Family Attends Air Show in Norman
Mr and Mrs Earl Kendall and daughters along with Clyde Kendall attended the air show in Norman. The group appeared pleased with performances by local pilots and aircraft displays.
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Earl Kendall
Clyde Kendall
Norman
Attendees At Shawnee Baseball Game Thursday Night
A report notes those attending the baseball game in Shawnee Thursday night. It lists fans and participants present, with no further details on teams or outcomes.
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Shawnee
Community Notes Highlight Local Names and Sunday School
Mr and Mrs Junior Northam and Mike appear in social items along with Mr and Mrs Lee Tucker and Dewey Northam and Clydie Welch. H B Griffith was seen driving a new car. The Missionary Baptist Church reported 20 in Sunday School Sunday morning.
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Junior Northam
Mike
Lee Tucker
Dewey Northam
Clydie Welch
H. B. Griffith
The
Misionary Baptist Church
Watts and Love Moore attend Vanoss singing event
Mr and Mrs Jack Watts sponsor a water well while Mr and Mrs Elmer Love and Mr and Mrs Otto Moore attend an all night singing at Vanoss Saturday night.
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Jack Watts
Elmer Love
Otto Moore
Vanoss
Beatrice Stark Visits Oil Center Friends
Mrs Beatrice Stark of Prague visited friends in Oil Center Monday. Mr and Mrs W E Clemmer and children of Big Lake Tex spent Thursday night and Friday with Mr and Mrs H G Sutterfield. Mrs Clemmer and Mrs Sutterfield are sisters. A J Griffin of Tulsa spent the weekend with his daughter and family Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham.
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Beatrice Stark
Prague
Oil Center
W. E. Clemmer
Big Lake, Tex
H. G. Sutterfield
Clemmer
Sutterfield
A. J. Griffin
Tulsa
Mrs
Warren Cunningham
Weekend Fishing Trip at Lake Texoma
Mr. and Mrs. Coot Simpson and son joined by Bobby Passmore spent the weekend fishing at Lake Texoma. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Pannell of Ada visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everet Pannell.
Fellowship meeting attendees and local visits noted
Children attended the Fellowship meeting at Center Monday night. Mrs Betty Griffith left Thursday for Texas to visit Mr and Mrs M E Munson. Mrs Lucy Brecheen of McAlester visited with Mrs Liza Brecheen Sunday.
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Center
Betty Griffith
Texas
M. E. Munson
Brecheen Saturday Evening Visit Highlights
Rev and Mrs E L Wilson and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs P O Henson. George Welch of Vaness spent Saturday night with Jody McDaniel.
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E. L. Wilson
P. O. Henson
George Welch
Vaness
Jody McDaniel
Fishing trip shifts to coon hunting on muddy river
Jim Fleming Roger Layne and Deloy Willoughby camped by the river Friday night to fish but found the water too muddy and spent the night coon hunting. Tootsie Welch and Elva Jo Northam stayed Friday night with Sally Thomas.
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Jim Fleming
Roger Layne
Deloy Willoughby
Tootsie Welch
Elva Jo Northam
Sally Thomas
Coastal Holiness Church Holds Sunday Services
The Coastal Holiness Church reported a Sunday morning service for 69 attendees. Rev. E. L. Wilson preached the morning message while Rev. Lonnie Smith delivered the evening sermon.
Mrs Doyle Newby and Mr Earl McDaniel Ada Event
Mr Earl McDaniel and Mrs Doyle Newby of Ada were mentioned together on Friday evening in a brief social note indicating their presence at an event.
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Earl McDaniel
Mrs. Doyle Newby
Ada
Evening Visit Spans Local Residents and Church Plans
Mrs Dorchie Booth Mrs Alene Tucker and Paula visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Vernon Scaff and Mr and Mrs J W Booth Wednesday evening. Vacation Bible School will begin at the Pentecostal Holiness Church June 6 with classes for all ages. Sunday dinner guests included multiple local families and out of town relatives from Howard Kansas and Shawnee.
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Pentecostal Holiness Church
Galey Teams Roll Over Summers Chapel and Yeager
Galey softball beat Summers Chapel 59 to 5 in a girls game and Galey boys topped Yeager 32 to 5. The dominant wins showcased strong offense and pitching across both matchups.
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Galey
Summers Chapel
Yeager
Revival Opens After Frisco Visit by Dorothy Mathew
Miss Dorothy Mathew and Mrs. Tressie Neighbors called on Mr and Mrs Morris Herrin in Frisco on Sunday Then a revival began that Sunday night at the Herrin home initiating religious efforts in the community.
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Dorothy Mathew
Tressie
Morris Herrin
Frisco
Mrs Tucker Booth and Robertson Visit Ada Lady
Mrs Paul Tucker and Paula along with Mrs M E Booth and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson spent Sunday evening at the home of Mrs Lillie Golden in Ada.
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Paul Tucker
Paula
M. E. Booth
Billy Jim Robertson
Lillie Golden
Ada
Dinner Guests Honor Ada Residents This Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Boyd were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Evans of Ada on Sunday, sharing an evening at their home.
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H. L. Boyd
Mrs
Hank Evans
Ada
Funeral services held for L. L. Herrin in Ada
Mrs. Alene Tucker Paula and Mrs. Dorchie Booth attended the Ada funeral Tuesday for L. L. Herrin who was an uncle of Mrs. Booth.
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Alene Tucker
Paula
Dorchie Booth
L. L. Herrin
Ada
Herrin
Booth
Mike Thomas Visits Butch Pannell Sunday Evening
Mike Thomas visited Butch Pannell on Sunday evening, a brief social call noted in local listings.
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Mike Thomas
Butch Pannell
Neighbors Visit Fred Mathew of Francis Monday
O. H. Neighbors called on Fred Mathew of Francis on Monday. Mrs. Albert Earl Pierce is on the sick list this week.
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O. H
Fred Mathew
Francis
Albert Earl Pierce
Surprise birthday dinner for Doyle Evans hosts honor
A surprise birthday dinner honoring Doyle Lee Evans was held Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. U. L. Evans northwest of Ada. Hosts were Mrs. U. L. Evans and Mrs. Frank Lewis. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Roberts, Donald and Stevie of Ada, Betty Bennett of Center, J. W. Roberts, Mrs. Frank Lewis of Oil Center, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Evans, and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Evans with Jerry and Donnie.
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Doyle Lee Evans
U. L. Evans
Ada
Frank Lewis
O. W. Roberts
Donald
Stevie
Betty Bennett
Center
J. W. Roberts
Oil Center
Doyle Evans
A. L. Evans
Jerry
Donnie
Local figures visit community Thursday evening
Tom Allen, Bobby Stone and Billie Perry visited Thursday evening with Agnes and Norma Myers to discuss neighborhood concerns and future events.
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Tom Allen
Bobby Stone
Billie Perry
Agnes
Norma Myers
Cecil Hughes Visits Oklahoma City Friday Night
Cecil Hughes of Oklahoma City visited the O. T. Danners Friday night.
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Cecil Hughes
Oklahoma City
O. T. Danners
Ada Residents Entertain Various Visitors Friday and Sunday
Paula Tucker spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jim Robertson of Ada. Jerry and Jody McDaniel and George Welch visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W B Breche on Sunday morning.
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Paula Tucker
Billy Jim Robertson
Ada
Jerry and
Jody McDaniel
George Welch
Mrs. W. B. Breche
Evert Parnell and Sons Visit in Dewey Northam Home
Evert Parnell and his sons paid a visit to the Dewey Northam home on Sunday. The gathering highlighted local family ties and community交流.
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Evert Parnell and Sons
Dewey Northam
Tecumseh Woman Visits Daughter's Family Sunday
Mrs. C. E. Harrington of Tecumseh visited in the home of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Love, Sunday.
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C. E. Harrington
Tecumseh
Mrs
Elmer Love
James Galey and Larry Cunningham Attend Norman Air Show
James Galey and Larry Cunningham attended the air show at Norman on Sunday, taking in displays and aviation activity.
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James Galey
Larry Cunningham
Norman
Local social visits listed from weekend gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Booth visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Earl Pierce and boys and Mrs. Bill Pierce returned home Saturday after vacationing in California. Mrs. Joy Tucker of Galey and Mrs. Dorothy Bittles of Maxwell were guests of Mrs. Clareta Gray Monday.
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M. E. Booth
Mrs. Paul Tucker
Albert Earl Pierce
Bill Pierce
California
Joy Tucker
Galey
Dorothy Bittles
Maxwell
Clareta Gray
Sooner State Quartet at Pentecostal Holiness Church
The Sooner State Quartet will sing at the Pentecostal Holiness Church on May 15 with a 2 p.m. start and no admission charge. Other notes mention James Thompson visiting the Earl McDaniel home Sunday and Billy Jim Robertson of Ada with Dwight Megee and Paul Tucker fishing at Lake Tex oma.
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Pentecostal Holiness Church
Billy Jim Robertson
Ada
Dwight Megee
Paul Tucker
Lake Texoma
Shirley Family Attends Church Then Dines with Relatives
Mr and Mrs Bruce Shirley and children Billy and Charlotte of Oklahoma City attended church at Galey on Sunday and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Vanlandingham. Mrs Shirley's mother Mrs Iona Arthur returned to Stratford after a week visit with her daughter.
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Bruce Shirley
Billy
Charlotte
Oklahoma City
Galey
Sunday Visit Among Perry Bridgemans Family
Mrs. Seby Perry and daughter Gwen and Donald Brent spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bridgeman and family.
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Seby Perry
Gwen
Donald Brent
Bill Bridgeman
Herman McCurdy Ailing, Hopes For Quick Recovery
A brief note expresses concern that Herman McCurdy is not feeling well and wishes for a rapid return to health. No further details are provided.
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Herman McCurdy
Galey School Cancels Friday Night Play and Program
Due to several cases of whooping cough Galey School has canceled the Friday night play and program, marking the last event of the school term.
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Galey School
Dinner guests attend from Mrs. Wilson and family
Mrs. E L Wilson Joel and Sue were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel.
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E. L. Wilson
Joel and
Sue
Earl McDaniel
Ada visitors call at Willoughby home
Mr and Mrs Junior Willoughby and children and Mrs V E Mc Vay of Ada visited Friday in the Willoughby home.
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Junior Willoughby
V. E. McVay
Ada
Russell Willoughby
Churchgoers at Madill Wednesday Night Attend Service
Attendees included Hansel Burk, Mr and Mrs E L Wilson and children, Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel with Jerry Sue and Elsie Willoughby. Miss Bonnie Willoughby returned home with them.
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Madill
Hansel Burk
E. L. Wilson
Earl McDaniel
Jerry
Sue
Elsie Willoughby
Bonnie Willoughby
Mrs Robertson and Mrs Brendle Gather in Ada Event
Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson and Mrs Ralph Brendle of Ada attended a Saturday night gathering.
Local Fishermen Spent Saturday Evening on River
Paul Tucker Arlis Upperman and Dwight Megee spent Saturday evening fishing together along the river. They fished from dusk following a calm day and reported a quiet outing with no incidents.
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Paul Tucker
Arlis Upperman
Dwight Megee
Mc Curdy Visit Noted at Galey Home
Mr and Mrs Emmitt Mc Curdy of Galey visited at the home of Mr and Mrs W B.
Sanitarians Meet in Dallas to Discuss Texas Legislation
Mills Garrison and Dick Hume of the health department met in Dallas with the Texas Society of Associated Sanitarians. They spoke at a dinner and discussed Oklahoma’s sanitarian registration law as a model for Texas and potential promotion of similar legislation.
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Mills Garrison
Dick Hume
Eh Health Department
Dallas
Texas Society of Associated Sanitarians
Oklahoma
Texas
Lone Star State
Birds Use Wings and Feet for Underwater Swimming
Some bird species propel themselves underwater using both wings and feet. This dual propulsion helps them chase prey and maneuver in aquatic environments.
Brick demand for blast furnace towers over two million
A large blast furnace construction may require as many as 2 150 000 refractory bricks for the main structure and 900 000 more for auxiliary facilities, totaling about 3 050 000 bricks.
Fertilizer trial boosts legumes and lowers weeds in native meadows
Hailey cautions against rushing to apply superphosphate amid preliminary results from 1955 trials. Three fertilizer types were applied as top dressings May 2–4, with plots including treated and control groups. The study notes higher protein in ammonium nitrate plots and plans further checks on July 1 with researchers Roberts and Bunch guiding the project.
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Hailey
the Weekly Today
Edd Roberts
Clarence E. Bunch
County 4-H Land Judging Team Wins State Contest
The County Fieldspecialist notes a new teaching method for soil and water conservation focusing on pasture and range effects on water intake and erosion. Contestants used identification and evaluation cards to select suitable treatments, with Oklahoma extension agents providing scorecards for western ranges and reestablished fields. The county team placed ninth in the state contest, and Michael Lucas tied for seventh individually, among the four boys who formed the team.
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Oklahoma
Wendell Steward
Michael Lucas
Marriages Listed for Oklahoma Couples
A sequence of marriage notices includes Carl Baker 21 Krebs to Glenda Skaggs 18 McAlester. John Akey 24 Stringtown to Audrey Burleson 16 Atoka. George M. Kent 25 Tishomingo Route 2 to Linda Sue Upton 18 Tishomingo. Gene S. Smith 42 Ada to Faye Henninger 34 Ada. Charles Ray Price 18 Ada Route 4 to Rosalie Caperton 17 227 East Thirteenth. Lee Roy Mapp Jr. 24 Ada West Fourteenth to Audrey Gammill 19 Ada Route 4.
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Carl Baker
Krebs
Glenda Skaggs
McAlester
John Akey
Stringtown
Audrey Burleson
Atoka
George M. Kent
Tishomingo
Linda Sue Upton
Gene S. Smith
Ada
Faye Henninger
Charles Ray Price
Rosalie Caperton
East Thirteenth
Lee Roy Mapp Jr
West Fourteenth
Audrey Gammill
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Jimmie Wood
Jimmie McGee
Douglas Kendall
Stroud
Cy Hailey
Big Edd Roberts
Mr. Underhill
Coon Hunters Association
Ordnance School
Jimmy Pannell
Everet Pannell
Liza Brecheen
Brecheen
Ray Kemp
Clyde Welch
Tootsie
George
Clydie
Howard
Kan
Randie
Sally
Galey News
Mrs. Seby Perry
James Thompson
Emmitt McCurdy
W. B
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