Rae Thompson Seeks Re election As Commissioner
Rae Thompson of Pontotoc County District 3 announces a bid for re election to the county commission. He touts road building, open audits, cooperation with Ada and area communities, and a commitment to efficient fair local government. He notes the state audit found records among the best in the state and defends the current county government form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Thompson
Pontotoc County
Board of County Commissioners
Oklahoma
Ada
Board of Commissioners
Prowlers and storms spur jittery nights in Ada area
In Ada and nearby towns residents report heightened caution as prowlers, storms, and a train wreck scare the community. The Lane and Graham households hosted gatherings on consecutive nights with neighbors in Morris and Ada noting uneasy vibes and planned visits amid ongoing rumors.
Egypt Residents Express Condolences to Oil Center Families
Representatives speak for Egypt residents offering heartfelt condolences to the Oil Center community families, extending sympathy for their loss and sharing support during this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Oil Center
Sympathy for Markley Family In Loss of Paul
A correspondent expresses condolences to Mrs. S. J. Markley and son Robert on the death of their son and brother Paul. The note offers blessings in bereavement and mentions enjoyment of Mrs. Markley and Barbara's column, requesting more contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Markley
Robert
Paul
Bruhin Family Mourns Loss Of Jerry Bruhin In Oklahoma
In Byng, Mr and Mrs R J Bruhin mourn their son Jerry who died last week. He was a 1958 59 graduate of Byng High School and fellow Byng classmates served as pallbearers. Also noted: Earl Franks family checking Oil Center storm area. Mildred Dalton visiting Kenneth Jolley family in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Bruhin
Byng
Jerry
Jeraldine Henderson
Jerrys
Pall
Gerald Tilley
Don Steele
Harold Anson
Robert Slaton
Buddy Kessinger
Dennis Corvin
Johnney Hallmark
Wayne Joplin
Earl Franks
Oil Center
Ode Franks
Lena Soward
Ruth Sutton
Mildred Dalton
Salt Lake City
Utah
Kenneth Jolley
Reporter visits storm wreck area near Cromwell
The writer recalls a Mother's Day outing with Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lane driving to the Cromwell region to view storm damage and revisiting old communities including the former Red Mound School site once attended by the author, her parents, and three brothers.
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D. B. Lane
Cromwell
Red Mound
Ada resident recalls Egypt site memories and brick souvenir
The writer recounts meeting Mrs. Vivian Cruson in Ada who learned Egypt was torn down and kept a brick as a memento. Driving by Red Mound the narrator reflects on childhood summers, farm duties, and changing schooling with buses and shade in hot sand.
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Vivian Cruson
Ada
Egypt
Bud Scates and David Work at Egypt Cemetery Over Weekend
Bud Scates and David assisted at Egypt Cemetery during the weekend, performing maintenance and upkeep tasks. Their work focused on grounds care and cemetery upkeep to preserve the site.
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Bud Scates
David
Egypt Cemetery
Walter Improves Health Lets Mrs Gayne Expect Dishwasher Return
Mrs. Willie Gayne expresses satisfaction with Walter's health improvement and expects her dishwasher to be back on duty soon. Willie notes she is fortunate to have Walter readily assist with housework.
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Willie Gayne
Walter
Willie
Corvin and Henderson Discussing Sunday Morning Business
W. R. Corvin met with Paul Henderson Sunday morning to talk over business matters, continuing a routine exchange about local affairs.
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W. R. Corvin
Paul Henderson
Hendersons Seek Relief During Family Health Battle
Olan Ray Henderson continues leg treatments while he and his wife and family stay with her parents until Mrs Stephens recovers after being released from the hospital last week.
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Olan Ray Henderson
Mrs. Stephens
Alfalfa Cutters Matt Richardson and Paul Henderson
Matt Richardson and Paul Henderson made their first cutting of alfalfa, which was soaked but some of the crop was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Richardson
Paul Henderson
Golden brothers aid Henderson in cattle fly spray
Horace and Gary Golden assisted Paul Henderson on Sunday afternoon applying fly spray to cattle, assisting in ranch work and farm chores.
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Horace
Gary Golden
Paul Henderson
Hendersons Headed to Oklahoma City on Business
Mr and Mrs Don Henderson and their family departed Monday for Oklahoma City for a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Henderson
Oklahoma City
Family gathering marks Mother's Day at Gibson home
Stonewall families visited the C. L. Gibsons on Mother's Day with many relatives present from Yukon Ada Atoka Fitzhugh Holdenville and Oklahoma City. Two children were away in California and Guymon but phoned in wishes. Guests enjoyed casual conversation catching up on news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Gibson
Melba Ritter
California
Coy
Guymon
John Gibson
Johnny
Pamela
Yukon
Wayne McDaniel
Diane
Troy Gibson
Cindy
Oklahoma City
W. C. Elliot
Atoka
Lee Elliot
Fitzhugh
Bill Clark
Billy
Ada
Jessie Epperson
Holdenville
F. L. Gibson
Ruth
Margaret
Stonewall
Families reach out as lines jam across the country
Kenneth Pace of Cleburne and Mrs. Jerry Sacks of New York each called their parents. Tele phone lines were so crowded that Mrs. Dorothy Morris of Houston could not get through to send her good wishes.
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Kenneth Pace
Cleburne
Tex
Jerry Sacks
New York
C. R. Pace
Dorothy Morris
Houston
Free Will Baptist Church Holds Regular Services Amid Illness
Due to the illness of Pastor Rev. Muril Wilson, church members postponed special events but conducted regular services as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muril Wilson
Free Will Baptist Church
Attendance at First Methodist Church Includes Bird Visitor
A church service drew good attendance at the First Methodist Church with a small bird perched high on the wall during the program. Susan Braun led piano duties in place of the regular pianist Mrs. Vernon Younts while the children’s choir sang. Next Sunday no services will be held for a baccalaureate at the high school. The evening is family night with Dr Willard Rhynes leading the men’s service and Mrs Rhynes guiding the W S C S. The Pontotoc and Fittstown Methodist churches shared lunch after final year end checks.
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First Methodist
Susan Braun
Carl Braun
Vernon Younts
Willard Rhynes
Pontotoc
Fittstown
Nazarene church revival yields four conversions
Last week the Church of the Nazarene revival produced four conversions. About 75 people attended the homecoming meeting and a noon dinner provided time for fellowship and visiting.
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Church of the Nazarene
Bullards Attend Mother's Day Graveside Gathering Near Wister
Friends and relatives gather at Ellis Chapel near Wister on Mother's Day to clean graves for Decora tion. The Bullards from Stonewall attend with Cecil and Jack Bullard families and other relatives including Orlan Bullard of San Francisco. After the service they picnic at Wister Dam.
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Ellis Chapel
Wister
Bullards
Stonewall
Ruby Bullard
Cecil
Jack
Cecil Bullard
Kay
Jimmie
Wayne Bullard
Jimmy Don Gass
Brad
Family gathers at Dan Hoover home for mother's day
At the Dan Hoover residence a family group honored their mother and grandmother. Attending were Mrs. Ruby Ainsworth, Mrs. Crystaline Gray and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Casaly of Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown of Stidham, and Mrs. Letha Sliger with Eldon Ray and Lita. A wonderful dinner and plenty of family talk made the day perfect.
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Dan Hoover
Ruby Ainsworth
Crystaline Gray
Baby
Tom Jackson
Dwayne Casaly
Lindsay
Gerald Brown
Stidham
Letha Sliger
Eldon Ray
Lita
Stone Family Home Visit Highlights Long Absence
Pat Stone visited family at his parents Mr and Mrs C D Stone after a 18 month absence. The trip focused on reconnecting with relatives and sharing news.
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Pat Stone
Pat
Mrs. C. D. Stone
California couple considers long Oklahoma visit
The Rev and Mrs H Ritter of California contemplate a lengthy stay in Oklahoma though plans remain undecided. He long served as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in town and is held in high regard by locals and nearby communities.
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H. Ritter
California
Oklahoma
Church of the Nazarene
Stonewall Census Hint Shows Population Dip and Road Upgrades
The rumored census puts Stonewall around 700 residents, down about 50 from the prior count. Traffic lights and speed limit signs were removed, main Street received a concrete resurfacing with crushed stone topping, and residents noted the facelift. Mrs Thurman Heck and children of Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Homer Stewart, and Heck’s youngest daughter reportedly gained two pounds in the month since joining the family.
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Stonewall
Thurman Heck
Lindsay
Homer Stewart
Heck
Younts Couple Plans Attendance at E C This Summer
Mr and Mrs Vernon Younts intend to attend E C events this summer. Mrs Younts expects to take advantage of the trip for personal plans and possible social visits while away.
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Vernon Younts
E. C
Younts
Patricia Kay McKay Progress Report From Ryan
Friends of the Rev. and Mrs. Clifton McKay of Ryan learn their daughter Patricia Kay, badly injured about a year ago, remains in braces and a wheelchair but attends school at Ryan and shows some improvement.
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Clifton McKay
Ryan
Patricia Kay
Ringold native Bookouts return visit recalls old county life
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bookout of Ringgold Georgia visited the area this Sunday, seeking old friends and memories. Forty years earlier the Bookouts left the county with siblings, living near Lula Union Valley Owl Creek and East Jesse. The tornado of 1919 and farm ownership by Leroy Sawyers are noted, with several brothers and a sister now in Chattanooga Tennessee and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bookout
Ringold
Rae Thompsons
Lula
Union Valley
Owl Creek
Jesse
Leroy Sawyers
Bookout
Paul
Frank
Carrie
Chattanooga
Ten
Georgia
Thanks to Helpers in Column Revival
A writer expresses gratitude to those who helped revive a column and invites further news calls at CO4 3341. The note apologizes for any omissions and reflects on getting back into the swing after a long absence.
Local Socials Across Lightning Ridge Gatherings
Marie Vandergriff and Kathy Harrison hosted a Tuesday night visit after school. Mrs. Joy Roundtree hosted a Stanley party Tuesday afternoon with prizes won by Mrs. Vandergriff and Mrs. Beller. Cookies and punch were served to a group of local residents. Ed Coffey and Danny visited with Leroy Cantwell in Roff. Carl Wright of McAlester spent the weekend with Bert Wright and Otis Coffey. Granny Evans from Ada Convalescent Home visited Otis Coffey's family Sunday.
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Marie Vandergriff
Kathy Harrison
Joy Roundtree
Vandergriff
Francis Beller
Frances Beller
Arvie Gerloff
Pauline Vandergriff
Lela Wall
Wilma Bird
Thelma Perriman
Ed Coffey
Danny
Leroy Cantwell
Roff
Carl Wright
McAlester
Bert Wright
Otis Coffey
Granny Evans
Ada Convalescent Home
Soldier Boyce Jones Returns Home for Joyce Vanoss Graduation
Fort Leonard Wood Missouri served as the base for Boyce Jones who is home on leave after basic training to attend his sister Joyce Jones's graduation. The Vanoss community gathered for the baccalaureate sermon with multiple local families present including the Roundtree and Shumard families and others. Four community members Joyce Jones Howard Briggs Gerald Thurman and Wylie Shumard graduate this year. Sunday supper featured Gene Stone Brenda and Jerry with Ed Roundtree Jr and a visit from Clifford Anson of Byng. Ed Roundtree and family traveled to the Stones on Wednesday to visit and to tour the cellar marking Vickie and Steve's first cellar visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce Jones
Fort Leonardwood
Joyce
Vanoss
Lee Jones
Newt Berry
Bertha Berry
Marvin Briggs
James Briggs
Norrell Vandergriff
Warren Shumard
Gene Stone
Brenda
Peggy
Jerry
Ed Roundtree Jr
Clifford Anson of
Byng
Stones
Ada Hall Visits Daughter and Family
Mrs. Ada Hall spent a few days with her daughter Mrs. Garrett Beller and Mr. Beller, enjoying family time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hall
Garrett Beller
Mr. Beller
Pre-Wedding Shower Held for Roberta Escue in Ada
Mrs. Lorene McIlroy attended a Tuesday pre-wedding shower at the home of Mrs. Mildred Schwartz for Miss Roberta Escue and Joe Summers. Thursday she and relatives visited in Ada with Mildred Schwartz. Mr. and Mrs. John Reed of Ahloso visited Norrel Vandergriff. The Roundtree, Saylors, Stone, and Vandergriff families gathered Saturday night to play forty two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene McIlroy
Mildred Schwartz
Roberta Escue
Joe Summers
Brock Saylors
Lewis Saylors
Ada
John Reed
Ahloso
Norrel Vandergriff
Ed Roundtree Jr
Vickie
Steve
Eugene Stone
Jerry
Peggy
Brenda
Vandergriffs
Wall Family Visit From Missouri
Mr and Mrs T J Wall and two boys of Missouri spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Wall
Missouri
Ralph Wall
Arlington couple visits Moth er's Day with Stewart family
Mr and Mrs Delane Stewart of Arlington Texas visited Mothers Day with Mr and Mrs Louie Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delane Stewart
Arlington, Tex
Mrs
Louie Stewart
Visit Highlights for Ezra Hunt Family and Friends
Ezra Hunts family and friends visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantwell on Wednesday night. Saturday night guests included Gertie Summers Leroy Cantwell Bob Dennis and C W Calton. Sunday visitors were Vernon Van Schuyver Pearl Bittle Ruby and Helen. Pearl Bittle has returned to work at the Stratford nursing home.
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Ezra Hunt
Gertie Summers
Mack
Roy Cantwell
Leroy Cantwell
Bob Dennis
C. W. Calton
Vernon van Schuyver
Pearl Bittle
Ruby
Helen
Stratford
Gurley and Fennell Visit Kimmel on Mother's Day
Mrs B F Gurley and Mr and Mrs Dude Fennell visited Mrs Miles Kimmel on Mother's Day. Mrs Miles Kimmel attended church in Stratford Sunday morning and then visited Mrs Pauline Vandergriff on Wednesday.
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B. F. Gurley
Dude Fennell
Kimmel
Miles Kimmel
Stratford
Pauline Vandergriff
Family Visit and Job Update in Wynnewood
Mr and Mrs Marion Jones and their children visited Mrs Libbie Jones Sunday. E D Jones is working in Wynnewood this week.
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Marion Jones
Libbie Jones
E. D. Jones
Wynnewood
Mrs. C. G. Oseguera Dies After Weeklong Illness
Mrs. Carlota Garcia Oseguera 66 of 400 West Thirteenth died at 11 10 am Wednesday after a seven day illness. Born November 4 1893 in Zacatecas Mexico she came to Ada in 1902 married Augustin Oseguera April 4 1939. She owned the Mexican Food Shop and belonged to St Joseph Church. Survived by husband two sons Gilbert Lopez Richmond Calif Roman P Lopez Durant a grandson Gilbert Nichols US Army three other grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rosary Thursday 7 pm Criswell Funeral Home Chapel with Requiem Mass Friday 10 am St Joseph Catholic Church. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
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Carlota Garcia Oseguera
West Thirteenth
Oseguera
Zacatecas
Mexico
Ada
Augustin Oseguera
St. Joseph Catholic
Mrs Sossamon Dies At Home In Ada
Margaret G. Sossamon 81 longtime Ada resident died at 3 p m Tuesday at Cowling Convalescent Home after years of ill health. Born September 18 1878 in Windsor Missouri she married first James Stratton 1902 and then W B Sossamon 1928. She leaves two daughters and two grandchildren with services set for Friday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev Amos W Myers.
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Margaret G. Sossamon
Ada
Cowling
Windsor
Margaret Ford
James Stratton
Mena
Ark
W. B. Sossamon
Olney
Sossamon
First Christian Church
Order of Eastern Star
Eastern Star and Music Club
G. A. Northrip
Oklahoma City
J. A. Pardue
Houston
Texas
Caroline F. Howes
Dunkirk
Maryland
Thomas W. Ford
Baltimore
Criswell Funeral Home Chapel
Amos W. Myers
New City Editor Naomi Lucey Joins NEWS
Naomi Lucey, University of Oklahoma graduate and Oklahoma City native, begins as city editor at NEWS. She previously served as wire editor-reporter for Shawnee News-Star and reporter for Albuquerque Tribune, with earlier work at Daily Oklahoman. She recently returned from San Francisco with her 9 month old daughter Constance and resides at 72642 East Fourteenth.
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Naomi Lucey
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Lucey
Shawnee News-Star
Albuquerque Tribune
Albuquerque
N. M
Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City
San Francisco
Calif
Constance
East Fourteenth
Legion Poppy Sale Planned By Ada Auxiliary
Mrs. Marie Bailey leads the American Legion Auxiliary memorial poppy drive with sales set for May 21. Poppies are handmade by hospitalized veterans and sold in 40 states, funding hospital rehabilitation work and the Ponca City Legion Home girl’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Bailey
American Legion Auxiliary
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City prices show declines in cash wheat and egg markets
State Board of Agriculture lists cash wheat at 1.80 to 1.93 per bushel across towns including Enid and Yukon with declines from prior quotes. Liveweight poultry at farms ranges 17 to 18.25 cents, dressed fryers 30.42 to 31.2 cents. Eggs move slowly with assorted case values and butter remains steady at 50 to 60 cents per pound.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Agriculture Today
Alva
Bison
Blackwell
Clinton
Enid
el Reno
Guymon
Hennessey
Kingfisher
Vici
Watonga
Yukon
Medford
Frederick
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report
The Oklahoma City market shows steady to higher activity with cattle and calves limited in supply. Hogs move with barrows and gilts 14.00 to 16.50 while sows run 12.00 to 13.50, and sheep see spring lambs at 23.75 to 24.25 with ewes at 2.00 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
USDA
Ada Police Have Quiet Day After Busy Incident
Ada police reported a calm Wednesday with no serious traffic violations after Tuesdays three accident docket. One 14 year old, Larry Morris, was stopped for riding a motor scooter without a license, the only blotter entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Larry Morris
Record Low Temperature in San Juan Ties 62 Degrees
The lowest official temperature ever recorded in San Juan Puerto Rico reached 62 degrees, marking a historic cold event for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
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Morris
Bud
Nell
Hoffman
Hud
Buck Goggins
Saundra Brockett
Roy and
Velma Graham
John Graham
Mrs. Hoover Scott
Ethelene Golden
Mae Henderso
Opal Hixson
First Baptist Church
Mack Caffey
Sandra
Joe
Commerce
Highway Patrol
Jimmy Stone
Los Alamos
Atomic Energy Commission
Stonewall High School
Charley Braun
David Campbell
Mike Campbell
Vanced
Sybil Stokes
O. U
R. L. Hale
R. L. Johnson
Alice
Great Bend
Kan
Miss Johnson
OCW
Chickasha
Joe Brayan
Hazel Taylor
Johnson
Bryan
Hale
George McKoy
George Ann Amato
Angela
Brown McKoy
First Luthern
Eighteenth and Lake
Charles Conner
Bobbye Richards
Linda
Buddy Campbell
Ralph Mitchell
Leo Nelson
C. H
Bud) Lane
Mary Louene
Carol Jean
Mike
Debbie
Olan Jr
Bud Lane
Oren Phillips
Burl Griffin Cecil Smith Quinton Blake Ray Loyd Benton
Lonnie L. Abbott
Robert W. Ford
David Gray Austin R. Deaton Sr
Tom Murphy
Dist
Linda Campbell
Jan Franks
C. G. Oseguera
Francis
Jim Chandler
Chandler
New City
Legion
Poppy
O.C. Livestock
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