Panny Teel Speaks At Bankers Meet
Panny Teel of the Roff 4 H Club spoke at the State Bankers Convention breakfast in Oklahoma City on May 6. The eighth year 4 H member won first in the State Round-up speech at Stillwater last June and has earned a $50 bond and a gold wristwatch. She leads local 4 H activities and contributed to county recreational programs and won a county Share The Fun piano duet prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panny Teel
Roff
Oklahoma City
Panny
S. M. Teel
Stillwater
Investiture Closes Allen PTA Club Year
The Allen PTA closed the 1960-61 year with officer installation at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. New officers: Mrs. C. G. Weaver president, Mrs. Alvin Drake first vice president, Mrs. Raymond Schofield second vice president, Mrs. Douglas Galliano secretary, and Mrs. Conan Doyle treasurer. Superintendent C. G. Weaver returned from Army training and announced upcoming events including elementary and junior high awards and a senior high awards assembly. Retiring president Mrs. W. A. Pegg received a past president’s pin from Ernest Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Parent-Teacher Association
Ernest Hodges
Allen
C. G. Weaver
Alvin Drake
Raymond Schofield
Douglas Galliano
Conan Doyle
Roy Thompson
Pipkin
PTA
W. A. Pegg
Wedding Shower for Miss Roberta Escue in Ada
A wedding shower was hosted for Miss Roberta Escue bride elect of Joe Summers by Miss Dorthy Dollahan and Mrs. Mil dred Schwartz at 90 East Main Ada Tuesday night May 3. Guests included numerous friends and relatives Susanes of Ada attended and sent gifts. Refreshments of punch and cake were served amid white lace decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Escue
Joe Summers
Dorthy Dollahan
Mildred Schwartz
Schwartz
East Main
Ada
D. P. Wallace
Betty
Henry Griffin
Oscar Schwartz
T. C. Cloudus
L. C. Crookham
Sharon Crookham
Bob Austell
Sue Carnes
Sherman Estes
Barbara Estes
Reba Dawkins
Phyllis Miller
Evert Summers
Paul Murphy
Luther Parker
Oree Cox
Joe D. Potts
Ted Cox
Beverly Cox
Jake Henry
Lisa
Sampson Summers
Willard Henry
Nettie Hodges
Lee Henry
Phyllis
Roberta Hodges
Frank Bennett
L. H. Jacquess
Joann and
Linda
Leroy Grove
C. E. Gray
Royce Jacquess
Lloyd McElroy
Midge McDonald
Sharon
Rae Garrett
Clevy Wood
Grand Lake Impounded By World's Largest Dam
Classified ad notes Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma is contained by the world’s largest multi arch dam and invites readers to buy sell trade or rent via a News Classified Ads line FE 2 4433.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lake
Oklahoma
Dial
Mary Nell Henry Miller Graduates From School of Nursing
Mary Nell Henry Miller of Stonewall joins four in the 1960 Oklahoma Baptist Hospital School of Nursing class in Muskogee. Graduation exercises are Friday May 13 at 8 p m in First Baptist Church Muskogee with a reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nell Henry Miller
School of Nursing
Stonewall
The
Oklahoma Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
Muskogee
First Baptist Church of
Nellie Jean Renge
Fort Gibson
Helen Ernestine Brindle
Erick
Olive
Murray County Home Demonstration Clubs Stage Talent Show
Seven Murray County clubs performed skits at First Methodist Church Sulphur during National Home Demonstration Club week. Acts included nursery rhyme characters and period sketches from the Bathing Beauties 1900 and 1960, Old Fashioned Wedding, and a puppet show. Joy Club hosted tea after the program. sixty five members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray County
First Methodist
Sulphur
Helping Hand Club
Oscar Lawrance Jr
Red Oak
Bagley
Laurie Nichols
Mary Ballinger
Paul Ke
Oaklawn Club
Joy Club
T. S. Grant
Brann Montgomery
Woodland
L. L. Chaffin
Louis Danyeur
Fairshine Club
Murray College to Host May 14 Dinner-Dance Reunion
Murray College announces its 1960 Annual Student Reunion a dinner-dance to be held May 14 in Tishomingo. Registration in the Student Center Lounge, invocation by M C Courtney, dedication of the Student Center, and a welcome by Lewis Nance with Kelan Davenport delivering the class of 1960 response. Eugene Thompson of the class of 1911 will be principal speaker, with Clive E. Murray delivering the farewell. dancing to Bob Key’s Band closes the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray College
Tishomingo
Henry Glenn
Glenn
M. C. Courtney
Lewis Nance
Farmers Students’ Association
Kelan Davenport
Eugene “Snake” Thompson
Thompson
Conners State College
Smith Hughes
Luther
Logan County
Guthrie
Crescent
Stephens County
Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa
Cameron
Clive E. Murray
Move of the U S Capital From Philadelphia to Washington
The capital of the United States was relocated from Philadelphia to Washington in 1800, creating a new federal seat and reshaping political geography during the early republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Allen High School Alumni Gather for 1960 Reunion Plans
Allen High School alumni met in the school gym Saturday for their annual reunion and banquet. Officers elected for the coming year include Buck Gilmore and Tommy Gault as presidents, J. I. Jones as treasurer, and secretaries Mrs. Jo Ann Hogue and Mrs. Lillie Mae Cagle. A long list of attendees from Ada and other states attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen High School
Austin Kidwell
Ada
Buck Gilmore
Tommy Gault
J. I. Jones
Jo Ann Hogue
Lillie Mae Cagle
Patricia Snell to Wed Harold Jackson in May
Miss Patricia Snell of Fittstown announces her engagement to Harold Jackson of Fittstown and Ada. The May 16 wedding will be at 8 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church with Rev. Moody Hicks officiating. Patricia is a McLish High School junior. Harold is a McLish graduate, class of 1956, and works at Collins Lumber in Ada. A home in Ada is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Snell
Harold Jackson
Assembly of God Church
Moody Hicks
McLish High School
Collins Lumber Company
Ada
Mrs. Massey Leads Ahloso WMU Program
Mrs. C. H. Massey led the Royal Service program at the Ahloso Baptist Church WMU session. A business meeting preceded the program and scripture was read by Mrs. Arvel Davis. The talk, titled You Can Tell with Christian Witnessing, used a pioneer area example to explain Home Mission Board aims and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Massey
Woman's Missionary Union
Ahloso Baptist Church
George Keppner
Arvel Davis
Home Mission Board
Lou Wilmoth
Cecil Blankenship
Ed Sliger
Dottie Reed
Kenneth Martin
Oma Martin
Jim Ross
Union Valley Church
Ruth Stevens
Beulah Elmore
Winnie Turner
Dennis Couple Is Honored With Shower
Mrs. Miles Kimmel Mrs. Wyona Fennel and Mrs. Barbara Gurley hosted a wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dennis Saturday night. The bride is the former Roxie Cantwell. Guests wore gifts from numerous local couples and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Kimmel
Wynona Fennel
Barbara Gurley
Bob Dennis
Ercy Ownbey
W. C. Calton
Roy Cantwell
Alvie Griffith
Bert Henderson
Willie Morrison
Maggie Prather
Ralph Wallace
Shelby Stanfield
Louie Reed
B. F. Gurley
Otis Coffey
Norrel Vandergriff
Richards
Bittle
Leroy Cantwell
Perriman
Louise Welch
May Johnson
Belle Sweeney
Grandma Dunn
Maurice Cantwell
Gertie Summers
Harvey Lewellen
Chili Partner Shredded Corn Biscuits Featured In Menu
Bite size shredded corn biscuits described as a different and delicious accompaniment to chili con carne highlighting chili lovers and side dish options.
Tornado damages Wallville store. no injuries reported
Mrs Alvin Frederick learned of the Wallville tornado late in the day from relatives near Lind say. The Rollins family store sustained heavy damage while the community noted the twister’s approach with residents sheltering in cellars and no injuries or deaths recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Fredrick
Wallville
Lindsay
Frederick
M.s. Frederick
R. T. Rollins
Haskell Rollins
Alvin Frederick
Jimmy
Jerry
Duvall Family Mourns Death of Ben Duvall
May we of Oakman extend sympathies to Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall in their sorrow. Mr Duvalls brother Ben Duvall of Marion Kentucky died recently with funeral and burial at Marion. Mr Duvall is unwell and did not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman
Jess Duvall
Duvall
Ben Duvall
Marion
Weekend visit with Maurice Current family and others
Visiting over the weekend were Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and their daughter and family along with Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and Tracy of Pauls Valley and Hubert Wyhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Current
Lonnie
Jerry Balthrop
Tracy
Pauls Valley
Hubert Wyhn
Byng Baccalaureate Attendees and Local Graduates
Oakman residents attend the Byng baccalaureate service held Sunday at 2:00 p m. James Kai ser and Billy Owens are named among Byng's graduating seniors. Dan Dryden, formerly of Oakman, recovers at a convalescent home after hospitalization. Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and children are mentioned in the continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman
Byng
James Kaiser
Billy Owens
Ada Social Notes List Friendly Sunday Visits
Gene and Eugene Gannon of Ada were in Seminole Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs Hobbs' brother L J Timmons and family. Ada residents welcomed many Sunday guests including J Berryman Calvin Lee Richard Norman Elmer Lee and visitors at church Mrs Harve Bandy Mrs Mintie Morrison Ada West and Miss Sue Nunnley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Eugene
Gyniece Gannon
Ada
Seminole
Jess Berryman
Calvin Lee
Richard
Norman
Elmer Lee
Harve Bandy
Mintie Morrison
Ada West
Sue Nunnley
Homer
Bandy
Morrison
Scott Jones
Quail Brought for Sportsmen Club Despite Storm Warnings
Mesdames Effie Tharpe and Mildred Current delivered 400 four week old quail from El Reno hatchery for the Sportsmen’s Club. A portable electric brooder aided the hatchery birds as cool nights threatened their warmth. The regular meeting was disrupted by storm warnings and attendees sheltered in cellars with pies and fried fish, awaiting calmer weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Effie Tharpe
Mildred
el Reno
Oakman 4-H Club Awards Highlight County Party
Mrs Beatrice Frederick led Oakman 4-H club members Jimmy and Jerry Frederick and Lynn Sweet at a county 4-H party held in the Armory Building. Awards totaled 61 with 31 boys and 26 girls recognized, led by Tommy Evans with five honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Frederick
Jimmy
Jerry Frederick
Lynn Sweet
Armory
Frederick
Oakman 4-H
Oakman Club
Tommy Evans
Oakman
Wynema Guest
Susan
Sunny
Susan Guest
J. M. Nance
Mildred Current
Hubert Wynn
East Central College
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Clemmons Oflemmons
Muskogee
Stettler
Home Demonstration Office
Barnum Family Visits Wichita for Weeks with Grandparents
A Wichita couple hosted Dale and Leon Barnum for several weeks with Mr and Mrs Jack Barnum and their children, then took the boys home after their stay with the grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Jack Barnum
Dale
Leon Barnum
Funeral rites for Jerry Bruhin held in Ada church
Attendees include Bobby Caton Roy White and James Paul. Jerry Bruhin was buried at Rosedale Cemetery after a service at Central Church of Christ Ada. All five of Jerry’s schoolmates from Byng attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Caton
Roy White
Clyde Kaiser
James Paul
Albert Pevehouse
Bill
Vernon
Jerry Bruhin
Central Church of Christ, Ada
Rosedale
Bobby
Roy
James
Jerry
Byng
Baby George Larry Shellenberger's early life and plans
George Larry Shellenberger, born December 17, 1940 in Marietta to W. M. and Mrs. Shellenberger, grew up in Greenville and Marietta. He attended Stonewall Junior High, was in its first graduating class, and is a senior set to graduate May 17 and study drafting at Oklahoma State Tech in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
W. M. Shellenberger
George Larry
Greenville
Stonewall
Larry
Oklahoma State Tech
Weatherley Visits Fort Worth Family During Leave
Mr and Mrs Philip Weatherley and their Fort Worth home family visited Jesse on Sunday to see his uncle and family Mr and Mrs Bob Cox Larry and Dale Weatherley. He is in the Armed Forces and has just returned from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Weatherley
Fort Worth
Jesse
Bob Cox
Larry
Dale
Mr. Weatherley
Armed Forces
Sunday Guests See Brady Family From Ada
Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Brady were Mr. and Mrs. George Reed of Ada, two of their sons, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brady and Debra and a daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. John ny Daniels all from Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Brady
George Reed
Ada
Donald Brady
Louis Brady
Debra
Johnny Daniels
Saturday Night Supper Guests Attend Social at Weller Home
Mr. and Mrs. Deaborn Weller hosted a gathering with Mrs. Julia Morrison, Stonewall, and many relatives from Wichita, Tupelo, and local areas. After supper, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer and Jess Roan joined for dominoes, then Paul Fortner and family stayed overnight with Thomas Fortner and attended church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaborn Weller
Weller
Julia Morrison
Stonewall
Elmo Morrison
Wichita
Kan
D. E. Romines
Tupelo
Bill Stevens
Don Tomlinson
Paul Fortner
Don Weller
Joy Nell Lowden
van Harlin
Norbie Romines
Robert Palmer
Jess Roan
Lula
Thomas Fortner
Baccalaureate Opens Allen Senior Events
Allen High School marks commencement week with a Sunday baccalaureate at 3 p.m. by Rev. Ernest Harrison, an 8 p.m. May 17 awards ceremony, and a May 20 address by Casper Duffer. Twenty one graduates include James Arnold and Muriel Borders among the class of 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen High School
Ernest Harrison
Free Will Baptist Church
Casper Duffer
East Central State College
James Arnold
Donnie Ray Black
Donald Borders
Muriel Borders
Lewis Borders
R. W. Borders
Sue Clary
Christine Cosper
Wanda Dicketts
Frederick
Charles Harrison
Jane Harrison
Johny Hodges
Clarice Hooper
Ira Iker Jr
Roger Jared
Paul Lee
Robert Moore
Jerry Peay
Hubert Pipkin
Paul Raney
Lyndie Ross
Billy Lynn Thomas
Community Notes From Lula Church and Ada Visit
Missionary Baptist Church at Lula. Monday morning Mr. and Mrs. Don Tomlinson and Mrs. Paul Fortner shopped in Ada. Mrs. Fortner visited a dentist and had a tooth extracted. All of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Lynch's children were home Sunday. They were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lynch and daughters of Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Elon Lynch of Ada, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Curtis of Stonewall. Mr. Lynch's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Max Chad dick of Pauls Valley was here also. Lloyd Lynch was unable to be home. He is working at Sapulpa. Saturday night, a niece of Jim McClain's and her son and family spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Jim McClain. They were Mr Danny Akin and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Akin and family all of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Tomlinson
Paul Fortner
Ada
Lloyd Lynch
Sapulpa
Jim McClain
Danny Akin
Leroy Akin
Oklahoma City
Sunday dinner gathering with Gregory Mann and families
Mr and Mrs Robert Gregory hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Pugg Mann yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Meril Gregory and family of Onewall and Mrs Rina Gregory. Ada, Robert and Meril’s mother, was also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gregory
Pugg Mann
Meril Gregory
Onewall
Rina Gregory
Robert
Meril
Ada
Attendees at A G Harrell Funeral in Seminole
Those from Jesse attending the funeral for A. G. Harrell at Seminole were Mr. and Mrs Jack Woods, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weatherley, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Whittington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
A. G. Harrell
Seminole
Jack Woods
W. E. Weatherley
Bill Whittington
Winton Family Marks Mother's Day Reunion
Mr and Mrs W E Winton had all their children home for Mother's Day. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Joe Winton of Sulphur and Mr and Mrs Willey Winton and Tony of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Winton
Joe Winton
Willey Winton
Tony
Ada
Tornado Strikes Cox Home After Storm Cellar Delay
The Cox home off Highway 13 was hit by a tornado as a storm cellar under construction by H. R. Henderson near completion. Cox and family were injured. Jimmy Farmer, near Ward Store, escaped by grabbing a tree bole. A dollar bill reportedly remained on the table as the house collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Highway 13
H. R. Henderson
Henderson
Mr. Cox
Opal
Local Show Awards Presented by State and Muskogee Groups
girl continued from page 1 and exhibitors like Shope Philip Minor and Derrel Phillips received awards. Wayland Pennington earned a white award as the event was sponsored by the state department of agriculture the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce and the Muskogee Lions Club. Assistant county agents Emerson Black and Margaret Stettler accompanied the local exhibitee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shope
Philip Minor
Derrel Phillips
Wayland Pennington
State Department of Agriculture
Muskogee
Minister and Fiancee to be Honored in Shower
Members of the First Methodist Church of Fittstown honor their pastor Rev Theo Benson and his fiancee Miss Mar Ellen McCartney with a prenuptial shower Friday May 13 at 7 30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. The couple will wed later this summer at the bride’s parents home in Wilburton. Benson leaves the Fittstown church after graduation from Perkins School of Theology at SMU Dallas. The new conference year begins June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Classified Ads Pay Sell or Trade This Week
Local classifieds offer buyers sellers and traders quick opportunities. Listings include household items furniture electronics and tools with fair prices and direct seller contact.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bankers Meet
Natal Bank
Urst National Bank
Tommy Manes
Oklahoma State Bank
Allen Pta Club
Earnest Stilwell
Mable Sneed
Lola June Lance
Ken D. Lance
Leah Lewis
Bristow
Miller
Frank A. Henry
Route 1
Stonewall High School
Red Cross Home Nursing
Murray County HD
Cameron College
Max Milner
Betty Tiernan
Larry Ward
Johnny Wright
Myrtle James
R. L. Smith
Dallas
Texas
Sam _ Trimble
Phoenix
Arizona
Donnie Morrison
Cloxxie Cowen
Iva Fender
Elizabeth Caldwell
Elk Grove
Calif
Harry Watson
Tommy Lynn Kidwell
A. E. Large
Haskell Gilmore
Bethany
Earl Crow
Cranzy Gilmore
Emma Lou Fleming
Wetumka
Mary Alice Rochette
Oxford
Michigan
Clayborn Wilbanks
Mary Wilbanks
Donald E. Mossman
Eldorado
Kansas
Lou Kidwell
Joy Leonard
Gale Roark
Pawhuska
Charles Jones
Jack Cagle
Bill Daugherty
Bonnie Jones
Patsy Jones
James Gilmore
Twilla Mays
Harvey Butler Jr
George Kidwell
Don Borders
H. C. Spain
Bryce Luke
Dorothy Isaacs
Lola Dell Butler
Iona Gilmore
Foy Thornton
Arthur Kidwell
Sarah Jane Gault
Pat Snell
Fittstown
Patricia
Z. C. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Mrs. Massey
Ahloso
WMU
Dennis
Jim Crawford
Jack Bingham
Angie Wright
Fred Clark
Katherine
Leslie Biard
Walter York
Joe Crawford
Thelma Crawford
Gerald
Cleborne Roper
Charlie Hay
George Carter
Gussie Lillard
Linwell Lillard
Myra Berryman
Amanda Apple
Lebanon, Tenn
Carey Davis
Sam Leonard
Guy Patterson
Sue Taylor
Dan Dryden
Mr. Dryden
Buster Hobbs
Shirley, Norma and
Mrs
Bruce Current
Sport Men’s Club
Albert
Vernon Pevehouse
Glenda
J. R. Pendergrass
Marvin Evans
Tommy
Carter's
Johnnie Tharpe
Gerald Current
Lynn
Cathy
Dewey Cooley
Ronnie
Brenda
Eliza Holcombe
Don Thompson
Baby
John Brassfield
Carter
T. J. Stokes
Oil Center
O. A. Sutton
Oliver Crane
Marion Henderson
J. B. Berryman
B. J. Ainsworth
Janice
Mrs. Ainsworth
Enid
E. 0
Humphers
Ebb Cathren
Heber Springs
Ark
Jack Kifer
Baccalaureate
Missionary Baptist Church
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