Village Notes From Oil Center Friendly Weekend Socials
Local residents share visits across Ada Shawnee and Oklahoma City. Church events at Pentecostal Holiness in Gil Center draw many families including Sutton Lewis and Evans with Betty and Minnie Lewis, as community connections bloom amid visits to Purcell Stillwater and Center.
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Betty Griffiths
Fort
Ester Fowler
Worth
Minnie Lewis
Ada
Oleday
Burs
Mothers Day Family Visits Across Ross and friends
Families of the Ross, Holman, Cantree and Barker clans gathered for Mothers Day visiting relatives in Wright City, Stonewall and Ardmore. Church services recognized mothers, with corsages awarded to oldest and youngest. Vacation Bible School begins May 31, and numerous gatherings and outings followed across multiple households including Pennington, Law, Holman, and Beecham families.
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Bob Gregory
Irs
John
the Baptist
Carren
Sarita
Lehr
Mobley
John Reed
Jewel Man
Margaret Painter
Baptist Church
John Peck
Theda Massey
Mar| Tel Abbott
Magar
Clergy and spouses take brief Oklahoma City trip
The Rev. and Mrs. Glen Eaves traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday for business. Mrs. Dorothy Terry attended the Sunday Baccalaureate service at Vaness. The Rev. Bert Jones and O'Deil visited recently with Willis Sutton on Monday night.
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Tuckers
Vanoss
Bobby
Glen Eaves
Bill Bramner
Odessa
Tex
Bill Wall
Gene Lance
Dorothy Terry
Singing At Center
Joel Barker
Roy Barker
Owen Magar
Stonewall
Gladys Henery
Blondel
David and
Paul Ripley
Pod Law
Robin
Oklahoma City
J. W.law
Max Law
Gregg
Lynette
Alene — Anderson
Betty Lou Brewer
Tulsa
J. W. Law
Oscar Carson
Ada
Mex Law
Lynnette
Vaness
Geneva Dansby
Frank Drylen
Emma Farmer
Lille Miller
Elma Law
James Mc‘Curtain
Brentwood
Calif
Mathrees
Bert Jones
O'Deil
Willis Sutton
Cantrells Visit Rosses Wednesday
Edward and Dewie Cantrell visited their sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross on Wednesday.
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Edward and
Dewie Cantrell
Mrs
Bob Ross
Parish Chapel Social Ledger Highlights Local Visits
Glen Henson spent Wednesday with grandparents P. C. and Mrs. Henson and mowed their lawn. A steady stream of visitors included Fred and J. W. Law, Vernelee and Ruby Dryden, Maze Edwards, Florence Isaacs, Rance and M. B. Tucker, Hank Burk, John Wood, John Sheppard, and Rev. Glen Eaves. Clyde Haskins returned home after surgery at Valley View Hospital. Numerous Haskins relatives and others from Lawton, Midwest City, Yukon, Ada, and Oklahoma City joined gatherings. The Rev. Glenn Eaves and Mrs. Isaacs hosted visits. several dinners and breakfasts with Burk, Tucker, and Haskins clans occurred through the week.
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Glen Henson
P. C. Henson
Fred Gray
J. W. Law
Vernelee Dryden
Ruby Dryden
Maze Edwards
Florence Isaacs
Rance Tucker
M. BR. Tucker
Hank Burk
John Wood
John Sheppard
Glen Eaves
Glenn Crawford
Oklahoma City
Tupelo
Clyde Haskins
Valley View Hospital
Eurl Haskins
Cushing
William Earl Haskins
Lawton
Wesley May
Midwest City
Jerry Haskins
Yukon
Jimmy Haskins
Ada
Samps McCowan
Luther Stonecipher
Dave Gray
Frank James
Earlin Haskins
Kenneth Stein
Jeff
Joe
Bryan
Grant
Carmel
McCloud
Delbert Tucker
Randy
Darla
Ray Eppler
Chantel
Moore
Robert Sanders
Gary
Steven
Shingles Of Asphalt Help Fire Control
Home remodeling should add fire resistance with roofing as a key area. Asphalt shingles, especially heavyweight types over 280 pounds per 100 sq ft, offer fire and wind resistance, UL labeling, color variety, and potential insurance savings, enhancing durability and curb appeal.
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National Fire Protection Association
New Brackets Simplify Home Shade Mounting
A home improvement item introduces window shade brackets with horizon total slotted holes allowing movement up to an inch. The adjustable design makes mounting shades easier and more precise for homeowners.
Dog Poisonings Alarm Ada Area Residents
A rash of dog poisonings NE of Ada has alarmed residents along Dog House Road. The latest case involved a dog named Great Dawg owned by Mr. and Mrs. Carter English who said they got the dog to the vet in time. Strychnine was reported by a local veterinarian. It is the 12th poisoning in the area over four to six months, with six families affected and one family reporting three poisoned dogs, two of which died. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the responsible person or persons.
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Ada
Carter English
English
Dog House Road
West
Federal Highway Administration
New Type Grout Makes It Easy For Homeowners
A newly developed pre mixed grout fills tile joints with ease and durability. It resists staining and can be colored to match or contrast tile colors. Coloring is done at paint stores using water base or universal tint. mix with a mechanical mixer for uniform color.
Commission Okays Connecting Roads For Cimarron Turnpike
The Oklahoma Highway Commission approved building four lanes on U S 177 and connecting roads to fit interstate design for the Cimarron Turnpike project near Stillwater and Perry. The plan includes a Keystone to Brooks interchange, a late 1974 construction date, and a $1.1 million estimated right of way cost. Bonds for the toll road await sale after an increased interest bill was sent to the governor.
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Oklahoma City
Turnpike Authority
Oklahoma Highway
U. S. 177
Ft. Sill
Chester New Highway Department
Keystone
Brooks
Ing
Patos
Oklahoma
Perry
Capitol
Cimarron Turnpike
Perkins Road
Keystone Reservoir
Turner
Will Rogers
The
Highway Commission
Oklahoma Highway Commission moves Bailey Turnpike toward interstate status
Oklahoma City AP reports the commission approved 1.1 million to replace a stoplight in Lawton with an interchange, aiming to elevate the Bailey Turnpike toward interstate standards. Chairman Charlie Payne says the upgrade could influence Texas plans and place Oklahoma on the national route network. Payne jokes about being ahead of Texas in this strategic move.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Highway
Lawton
Commission
Charlie Payne
America
Payne
Wichita Falls
Tex
Texas
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
Oklahoma
SH-99 Project Delayed and Bypass Expanded in Ada
The Oklahoma Highway Commission rescheduled the Ada SH-99 south bypass to July bid opening. A 8.4 mile widening and bridge replacement near Ada advanced to June 25 with an estimated 487000. Landscaping projects at SH 19 and SH 1 Ada were deferred to September or later.
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Oklahoma Highway Commission
Oklahoma City
Ada
Stadium Head Southeast
Pontotoc County
South Canadian Bridge
SH 19
SH 1
Ray West
Highway Department
Nixon Praises Handling of Antiwar Protests at White House
President Nixon thanked Police officers, National Guardsmen, and Army troops for managing recent antiwar demonstrations with firmness and restraint. He met Washington officials, Army and DC National Guard leaders, and urged future protests be handled similarly to protect all rights. The discussion lasted about 150 minutes.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Walter Washington
Jerry Wilson
H.M. Exton
Department of the Army
Charles L. Southward
District of Columbia National Guard
R. M. Gloszer
Military District of
Piano Becomes Refreshment Bar in New York Home
In Fackson Heights New York a creative woman Jacqueline Sher converted an old baby grand piano into a working refreshment bar. Her husband aided but she led the project removing the inner mechanism and adding mirror shelves gold vinyl and glassware holders. A slow motor raises the top via an ivory key and interior lights provide ambience.
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Fackson Heights
Jacqueline Sher
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Josie Northam
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Gil \Center
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Chris
Phill Baley
Idaho
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Buck Fowler
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John Harsley
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Jessie
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Whitey Wilmoneger
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Earl Franks
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James’ White
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Bill Collins
Corona
Wilma Tomlinson
Pauls Valley
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T.T. Tomlinson
Elmore City
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Frank Holman
Bertha Cantree
Ballard
California
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Berniece Anglin
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Wilma Ray Sanders
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Sharron Gantt
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Wiser
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Merrel Abbott
Myrtle Reed
Sue. Sims
Clara Magar
Stowe
Wanda Alkeson
Dug Herrin
Wichita, Kan
Cyrus Herrin
Mary Cole
Jean and
Beth Martin
Gean Trease
Mrs. Trease
F. S. Beecham
Ardmore
Penny Pennington
Milo Pennington
Manely Maddox
Charlie
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Inlaw
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Eunah Meredith
Old McGee Cemetery
Pug Garrett
Vaness High School
Glenn Eaves
Pike
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