Jesse
Sunday visits shared by Clarita residents with Mr and Mrs Will Knight and son. Oklahoma City guests included D A Higgins and family plus Archie Barnes. Weekend visitors to Lloyd Lynch's home were Dale and Linda Higgins and David Keel with Mae Webb family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Markley
Will Knight
Clarita
Mae Webb
Lloyd Lynch
D. A. Higgins
Dale and
Linda
David Keel
Archie Barnes
Oklahoma City
Dunc Brannon Returns Home From Texas Visit
Dunc Brannon of Ft Worth Texas, who had been visiting his sister Mrs Fat Truitt, has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunc Brannon
Ft. Worth, Texas
Mrs. Fat Truitt
Blassinghams Visit Cousin in Paris Texas
Mr and Mrs Jesse Blassingham of Paris Texas visited their cousin Mrs Dick Truitt on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jesse Blassingham
Paris
Texas
Dick Truitt
Holdenville Women Guests of Wade Couple
Mrs. Florence McIntorff and Mrs. Lara Morris visited Friday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wade in Holdenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McIntorff
Lara Morris
Holdenville
C. P. Wade
Edmond Family Visits Markleys Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Joe Adamson and their children Joe Mary Dale and Rita Ann of Edmond spent Thursday through Saturday with Mr and Mrs S J Markley in a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Adamson
Joe
Mary Dale
Rita Ann
Edmond
Truitt heads to Cooksville for Tennessee rodeo
Dick Truitt returns from Tulsa where he attended the Johnny Lee Wills Stampede and travels to Cooksville Tennessee to compete with his bull Gogging horse Wizzard. His wife Juanita fills in at Sulphur for the FFA rodeo with the boys he coaches guiding Jimmy Underhill Monroe Hodges Frank Murphy Eldon Lynch and Dixie Truitt. Dixie wins the barrel race earning a bracelet and other attendees include Jerry Felkins Bobbie Byrd Wayne Truitt Fat Truitt Dane Brannon Mrs Cole Underhill and daughters Colne and Janey. The Jesse crowd shared a Thursday supper and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Truitt
Tulsa
Cooksville
Tenn
Wizzard
Juanita
FFA
Dixie
Jerry Felkins
Bobbie Byrd
Wayne Truitt
Fat Truitt
Dane Brannon
Cole Underhill
Colne
Janey
Jesse
Ada Woman Becomes Nurse and Companion in Ada
Mrs Myrtle Jackson will not return to Indiana soon. She has taken a position as nurse and companion to Mrs Cora Bryan in Ada. Mrs Bryan has been in poor health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Jackson
Indiana
Cora,Bryan
Ada
Bryan
Ardmore visit features Vandiver and Broughton family
George Vandiver of Ardmore is spending an extended visit with his daughter Mrs. J. R. Broughton. On Sunday Mrs. Broughton hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Chester Nix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vandiver
Ardmore
J. R. Broughton
Harlin Clan Holds Monthly Dinner at Edgar Harlin Home
The Harlin clan met Sunday for their monthly dinner at Edgar Harlin's residence. Attendees included Van Harlin, Ed Harlin, and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlin ‘Clan
Harlin Clan
Edgar Harlin
Van
Ed Harlin
Mr and Mrs Orville Phillips Entertain Guests at Dinner
Mr and Mrs Orville Phillips hosted Mr and Mrs Chester Nix for a Monday evening dinner in their home. The gathering included cordial conversation and hospitality among the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Phillips
Mrs
Chester Nix
Seventh Birthday Celebration for Ronnie Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Leg Miller hosted Ronnie Miller’s seventh birthday with a noon meal for grandparents Raford May Ray Miller and Ann of Stonewall and Kenneth Cowan family. Friends Joan Webb Charlie Lee Wall Dessa Weller Regina Weller Odell Humphers family attended with gifts and games. Proximate relatives in Connerville Pontotoc sent gifts via Mother's Day visits to grandmothers Shorty Beau ford and Georgia Underhill. Balloons bubble gum for the kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leg Miller
Ronnie
Raford May
Ray Miller
Ann
Stonewall
Kenneth Cowan
Lucretia May
Joan Webb
Charlie Lee Wall
Dessa
Regina Weller
Odell Humphers
Ruth
Richard
Randell
Janey
Perry Underhill
Richard Truitt
Connerville
Pontotoc
Shorty Beauford
Georgia Underhill
Harris to Return From Scotland Military Service
Mrs. William Thompson and children of Kamay Texas visit the Allen family in Ada for medical care. The Harris and Nothaf families host guests including Oliver Harris and J T Harris. June 1 is circled as J T Harris plans to return from Scotland after military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Kamay
Texas
J. T. Allen
Oliver Harris
Mrs. Nothaf
Two Boys Suffer Head On Collision at School
Ronnie Miller was knocked unconscious in a head on collision on Monday at school and remained bed bound for a few days. A doctor said the concussion is minor and not serious, with recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Miller
Weather Shaping Final Week Plans for School Play
Uncertain weather leaves end of term plans tentative with the play set for next Monday in the auditorium. If conditions improve a picnic may move to Tuesday, otherwise Wednesday at Ballard's Park. Cards will be handed out Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard’s Park
Dunns Honor Mother With Dinner Assembly
Mr and Mrs Charley Dunn hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs Chellie Parker her mother. Attending were Lloyd Parker of Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Ruod Briggs Phillip and Trent Mr and Mrs Earl Parker and family Mrs Ester McKeel Mr and Mrs John Briggs and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Dunn
Chellie Parker
Lloyd Parker
Ft. Worth
Ruod Briggs
Phillip and Trent
Earl Parker
Ester McKeel
John Briggs
Quinton Visitors and Local Family Update
Mr and Mrs J Jinks of Quinton visited Mr and Mrs Losson and children. On the sick list this week Karen and Katherine Biggs John and Sam Hooser Jennifer Enloe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen and
Katherine Biggs
John and
Sam Hooser
Jennifer Enloe
Pickett Figures Prominently at Dress Revue Friday
Pickett was well represented at the Dress Revue Friday with models Janelle Jaquess Laura Kay Robbins Brenda Southerland and Mrs R J Ritter. Attending were Mrs Jess Norvill Mrs Southerland Mrs L H Jaquess Mrs L H Jaquess Mrs Elvin Jaquess Mrs A G Smith Mrs Clyde Cassidy and Pam Mrs Wanda Robbins.
Pickett Church Mothers Day Program Shown
The Pickett Methodist junior group presented a special Mothers Day program led by Dana Ross with a prayer and Joan Jaquess delivering the call to worship. Brenda Southerland sang a solo "Mother" and choral readings followed under the Ross sponsorship with Mrs Jaquess on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett Methodist Church
Dana Ross
Joan Jaquess
Brenda Southerland
the Croup
Elbert Ross
Mary
George Vanlandingham
Dana
Jimmy Ross
Joan
Linda Sue Jaquess
Martha Biggs
Laquita Losson
Butch
David Sutton
Elvin Jaquess
Southerland Visit Noted at Roff This Sunday
Mr and Mrs J C Southerland visited Mr and Mrs John Southerland of Roff on Sunday, sharing time with relatives in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Southerland
John Southerland
Roff
Pickett Home Demonstration Club Hosts Vegetable Freezing Demo
The Pickett Club met with Mrs. Jess Norvill as hostess. Miss Mote demonstrated proper methods of preparing and freezing vegetables and chicken. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Norvill to several members and guests, including former member Mrs. Helen Tinsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett Home Demonstration Club
Jess Norvill
Miss Mote
Norvill
Losson
Keith
Clyde Cassidy
Pam
F. Lamirand
W. B. Johnson
H. C. Wright
Ruod Briggs
Elvin Jaquess
Janelle
Helen Tinsley
Gran Parker Honored At Oak Avenue Church
Gran Parker received a white carnation corsage as the oldest mother present at Sunday morning services at Oak Avenue Church. An editor’s note praises her as one of the pleasantest people known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran Parker
Oak Avenue Church
Jaquess Family Members Gather in Dallas Visit
Mr and Mrs Royce Jaquess and Mr and Mrs Cory Jaquess visited Sunday with Lane Jaquess in Dallas. Lane is Corys son. Mrs Bud Jaquess and Caroline are visiting their folks while her husband is on maneuvers at Ft Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Jaquess
Cory Jaquess
Lane Jaquess
Dallas
Lane
Mrs
Bud Jaquess
Caroline
Ft. Hood
Flames Destroy Bill Dause Home Near Fittstown
A fire early Monday morning destroyed the white five room frame home of Mr and Mrs Bill Dause located one and a quarter miles north of Fittstown on Highway 99. Dause was alone at 8 a.m. and saved many possessions with help from the Fittstown crew, but the kitchen and attic origins left little salvage as the house was a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dause
Fittstown
Francis Grade School Graduation Set Friday Night
Francis Grade School plans commencements Friday evening May 14 1954 in the High School Auditorium. First grade graduates include Dean Chaffin Patricia Harris Janet Bishop Buddy West Kay Caldwell David Kelley Paul Marshall Winford Poplin Karen Rice Virginia Bailey Donnie Matthews Jimmy Smith Billy Ray Wilson. Eighth grade class has Sandra Sue Bailey Neda Joyce Parks Katie Louise Wilson Charles Fred Matthews Oscar Junior Nickerson Freeman Poplin Jerry Wayne Robinson Larry Paul Wilson Lindell Lee Wilson. Six earned eight years at Francis with Neda Joyce and Freeman new to the group. Valedictorian is Katie Louise Wilson and salutatorian Sandra Sue Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Dean Chaffin
Patricia Harris
Janet Bishop
Buddy West
Kay Caldwell
David Kelley
Paul Marshall
Winford Poplin
Karen Rice
Virginia Bailey
Donnie Matthews
Jimmy Smith
Billy Ray Wilson
Sandra Sue Bailey
Neda Joyce Parks
Katie Louise Wilson
Charles Fred Matthews
Oscar Junior Nickerson
Freeman Poplin
Jerry Wayne Robinson
Larry Paul Wilson
Lindell Lee Wilson
Neda Joyce
Freeman
Mrs Hale Injured Hand in Home Washing Machine Accident
Mrs. J. E. Hale of 230 West Fifteenth was to undergo surgery at Valley View Hospital after injuring her left hand in a washing machine wringer at home. The accident did not break bones but skin grafting may be needed. she works at Katz Department Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hale
West Fifteenth
Valley View Hospital
Hale
Katz Department Store
School Transfers Deadline Noted by County Officials
County officials remind that all transfer applications must reach County Superintendent Norman C. Mitchell by May 15. High school students in non high school districts must have transfers filed as part of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman C. Mitchell
Mitchell
West Point as Nation's Sole Engineering School Longtime claim
The National Geographic Society notes that for many years the U S Military Academy at West Point was the only engineering school in the United States as referenced in the NEWS Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Military Academy At
West Point
United States
National Geographic Society
Ada stores adopt summer hours and holiday practices
Ada retailers of the Chamber of Commerce set summer closing time at five o clock from May 15 to August 31 and added two long weekends. They will observe Mondays for Memorial Day and Independence Day when these fall on Sunday and continue observing Monday holidays when a holiday falls on Sunday. Pete Green leads the retailers in the first meeting under the new chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Chamber of Commerce
Pete Green
Pontotoc County Rural Schools Praised by Bugg
Ira Bugg assistant director Rural and Elementary division State Department of Education praised Pontotoc County schools in a letter to county Superintendent Norman C. Mitchell. He cited the improvement program in Rural Elementary Schools as the best he has found and commended teachers and school board cooperation for an outstanding county record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ira Bugg
State Department of Education
Norman C. Mitchell
Bugg
Steady Unemployment in Local Area Despite April Activity
Unemployment here remained steady over 30 days with 112 new job applications in April and 632 active job seekers by April 30. Employers posted 305 openings, 274 filled through the local office, including one filled by a female worker. April saw 162 new unemployment insurance filings, 52 of them against other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Employment Service
A. O. Pence
Modern dogs descended from wolves say scientists
A large group of scientists maintains that contemporary dog breeds originate from wild wolves. Evidence from genetics and fossil records supports a domestic dog lineage diverging from gray wolves in ancient times.
Ten Firms Bottle Distribute Grade A Milk Here in Ada
Ten firms bottle and distribute Grade A milk in Ada per Mills Garrison sanitarian of the city county health department. Six supply pasteurized products. four bottle Grade A raw milk. Dairies include Steffens Calvert Gilross Seminole Maid Braden Fairmont. Pendegrass Pontotoc Guernsey Thomas Sam Dew. Health service governs 55 Grade A milk plant producers in Pontotoc County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Mills Garrison, Sanitarian
Steffens Dairy
Calvert Dairy
Gilross Dairy
Seminole Maid Dairy
Braden Dairy
Fairmont Dairy
Pendegrass Dairy
Pontotoc Guernsey Farm
Thomas Dairy
Sam Dew Dairy
Dairies
U. S. Public Health Service
Garrison
Pontotoc County
A Smile Lights the Face and Warms the Heart
A classic saying emphasizes that a smile brightens facial appearance and comforts the heart. The idea links mood and social warmth, suggesting smiles influence interactions and emotional well being.
Frisco Tea And Dress Revue Attendees Named
Those from Frisco who attended the tea and dress revue at the First Baptist Church last week included Mrs Schiey Stegall Mrs Boda Hisan Mrs Alfred Baylis and Mrs Simon Patton Mrs Baylis styled a duster and street dress and also a work apron made by Mrs Patton Mrs Patton styled a street dress and topper that was made in the tailoring school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
First Baptist Church
Schiey Stegall
Boda Hisan
Alfred Baylis
Simon Patton
Baylis
Pat
Marine PFC Joe Morgan Jr Completes Boot Training
PFC Joe Morgan Jr on a 26 day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan. He recently completed boot training at the San Diego Marine Base and earned a medal for expert rifle marksmanship. He will undergo combat training at Camp Pendleton California until July before overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Joe Morgan, Jr
Joe Morgan
San Diego Marine Base
San Diego
Calif
Morgan
Camp Pendleton
Local families visit relatives across Texas
Mr and Mrs Bill McDonald and their daughter of Tracy Calif are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Herron. Miss Sue Marshall of Odessa Texas spent the weekend visiting relatives in Stonewall and Frisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McDonald
Tracy, Calif
Homer Herron
Sue Marshall
Odessa
Texas
Stonewall and
Frisco
Local Family Notes Include Visitors and Health Update
A niece of Jim and Sid Marshall of Frisco is mentioned. Mrs. Si Herson, after surgery at Valley View Hospital, is home and reported doing fine. Bobby Byrd took part in the 4H and FHA rodeo at Sulphur last week. Visitors to the Coy Byrd home on Sunday included Elder and Mrs. P. J. Wheat and son Wayne of Foxley and D. W. Malloy of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Herson
Valley View Hospital
Bobby Byrd
Coy Byrd
P. J. Wheat
Wayne
Foxley
D. W. Malloy
Ada
Old buzzards win two from McLish H. D. Club in doubleheader
The note praises a senior group as they sweep a baseball doubleheader against the McLish H. D. Club and their spouses. Editor jokes about the label while celebrating the victory and players' camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLish H. D. Club
Sunday preaching day at Frisco community building
A weekly preaching event occurs each Sunday at the Frisco community building with youth night following on Tuesdays. all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
If you are losing your leisure outlook you may be losing your soul
A reflective note warns that neglecting leisure and personal joy can erode spiritual well being and inner fulfillment, urging readers to prioritize rest, recreation, and self care to preserve vitality.
County Candidates Speaking Schedule For July Primary
Central Election Committee led by Lewis Watson sets dates for county and state candidate appearances ahead of the July Democratic primary. Public events start June 5 in Allen with a three minute limit for county races and five minutes for statewide races, avoiding pie suppers and similar events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Election Committee
Lewis Watson
Pontotoc County
Allen
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FFA Rodeo
Ernie Andress of
Okmulgee
the Allens
Pickett
R. J. Ritter
Frankie Lamirand
Donald Ray
Burnis Ann Ritter
Richard Southerland
H. D. Club Meeting
Longines — Wittnauer
Hamilton
Bulova
Elgin
GEM Credit Jewelers
A. D. Neal
O.D
Phome
Ada, Okle
Magnetos
Lester L. Luton
General Acceptance CO
She
Jim and
Sid Marshall
Fitzhugh
Homer
Gaar Corner
Lula
Light’s Store
Latta
Glenwood Park
Rall
Oklahoma State
Townsend Avenue
Oklahoma State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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