Albert to Speak at EC Ceremony May 30
Congressman Carl Albert will deliver the commencement address at East Central State College at 10 a.m. on Thursday May 30 in the Science Hall Auditorium. Dr. Charles F Spencer notes the honor for an Oklahoma statesman and Albert plans to attend the Memorial Day luncheon after the ceremony.
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Carl Albert
East Central State College
Albert
Science Hall
Charles F. Spencer
East Central
America
New Chemical For Cotton To Boost Durability In Outdoor Textiles
Agriculture Department scientists develop a cotton finish using available chemicals to resist rot and weather. The treatment strengthens fibers without altering feel and preserves fabric strength. Rot tests show treated fabric lasts over 12 weeks in soil bed trials, about three times longer than conventional methods. Outdoor cotton use exceeds 250000 bales annually.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Tranquilizer Sales Surge in Pakistan Survey
Karachi reports show tranquilizer use more than doubling in a year. A leading importer says he sold $80,000 worth in the first half of 1967, surpassing his total 1966 sales by $14,750.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Vacation Times Here Summer Jobs Still A Problem For Students
The Ada High article details 327 students planning summer work with 177 already employed and 150 still seeking positions. Jobs range from traditional roles to specialized fields and family business work, with teens aiming for proximity to practice, interests in arts, electronics, or medical settings, and some entering NYC programs or barge work.
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Ada High
Nyc
Gulf of Mexico
Community Shelter Plan Prepared for Pontotoc County
Civil Defense officials plus Ada city leaders approved a Pontotoc County shelter plan to be distributed countywide with pamphlet and map. The plan folds Ada and county into shelter areas with designated locations and fallout procedures for nuclear war.
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Pontotoc County
State Civil Defense Office
Ada
Rae Thompson
David Gray
Bud Jones
Ross Badgett
Haynes
Plant found growing behind potted tree in Phoenix building
Arizona city court workers spotted a peculiar plant behind a small tree at a courthouse door. A check confirmed it was marijuana and officials could not determine how it arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
Byng Community Center Dedicated Saturday Night
The Byng Community Center dedication included remarks on preserving the American way of life and a plea for peace. Congressman Albert presented a Capitol flag for the building as funds were announced for a swimming pool and playground expansion under the Neighborhood Facilities program. Notables in attendance included Gov. Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation and area officials from Ada and the surrounding region.
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Albert
Bill Goodell
Fort Worth
HUD
Marvin Stokes
Byng
Overton James
Stokes
Goodell
Oklahoma
Congressional Delegation
James
Sen
George Miller
James England
Farmer’s Home Administration
Ray James
Parker, James, Parker, and Associates
Ted Savage
Ada
Lonnie Abbott
Ada Livestock Auction Market Steady Despite 400 Receipts
The Ada market Tuesday held steady across classes with receipts of 400. Slaughter cows brought 13 to 19, slaughter bulls 21 to 24, slaughter calves 23 to 24, stock steers 24 to 30, stock heifers 22 to 24.50, stock steer calves 27 to 33, stock heifer calves 25 to 29, dairy breeds 22 to 25, stock cows 18 to 23, and cows with calves 160 to 225.
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ADA
First settlement at Columbus Ohio founded in 1788
The first settlement at Colum bia Ohio was founded in November 1788 by Benjamin Stites and 23 settlers.
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Columbia
Ohio
Benjamin Stites
Revival at Union Hill Highlighted by McDowell Evangelist
Community notices recall a weekend revival led by Rev Jess McDowell at Union Hill with surrounding visits from families and friends. Selections include baptist conference travel, Mother's Day gatherings, alumni events, and local farewells across Ada Fitzhugh Roff and surrounding areas.
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Mary Laseman
Nettices
Phyllis
Charles Morrow
Fitzhugh
Union Hill
Jess McDowell
Fitzhugh Baptist Church
Turmoil Seen From Campus Leader On Revolving Modern Values
Dr. Spencer, nearing retirement, predicts ongoing student unrest and a broad American reform movement. He links turmoil to rapid technological change and instant global communication, noting loss of old faiths and a transforming social order.
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Spencer
East Central
Ribbon Salad and Chicken Tamale Recipes From Community Kitchens
Community cooks share home canned relishes and party foods like Ribbon Salad and Barbe cued Hamburgers to fund local causes. The feature outlines Ribbon Salad with lime lemon and cherry gelatin layers and a chicken tamale recipe with corn mush, chicken, and spices yielding 6 to 8 servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
East Central Receives Grant for Barrier Free Additions
East Central received a federal grant to modify the Horace Mann classroom building with barrier free features. An elevator was added, restrooms adapted, and telephones and water fountains made accessible. Ramp access replaced a street level curb for wheelchair and crutch use. The district will collaborate with state rehabilitation agencies and becomes the first district of its size to obtain such funds.
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Page One
Horace Mann
Spencer
East Central
Hart by May Johnson
Mrs Naomi Stanfield and Mrs Alma Dunn were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stanfield in Douglas and Kevin. The Stanfield women visited Mrs Nannie Stanfield Friday and Mrs Audrey Smith in Lubbock Texas received Mother's Day wishes. Douglas attended commencement exercises at Vaness with Rev Royce Packard of Lightning Ridge Church delivering the benediction. Charlie Pickett visited his mother and sister on Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Johnson
Naomi Stanfield
Alma Dunn
Kenneth Stanfield
Douglas
Kevin
Nannie Stanfield
Audrey Smith
Lubbock
Tex
Vaness
Lightning Ridge Church
Royce Packard
Spencer
Packard
Charlie
Pickett
Ada Couple Hosts Niece and Visits Friends
Mr and Mrs Farrell Sales of Ada spent Sunday with their niece Miss May Johnson. May Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher Robert and Darryl and Mrs Robert Pen rod and girls recently.
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Farrell Sales
Ada
May Johnson
Bob Hatcher
Robert
Darryl
Robert Penrod
Local Visits Highlight Charleston Family Turls
Maj. Joe Tom Griffith of Charleston South Carolina called his parents Mr and Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mrs Marvin Briggs. Vanessa visited Mr and Mrs Griffith on Wednesday. Herbert Griffith of Roff visited on Thursday.
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Joe Tom Griffith
Charleston
S. C
Alvie Griffith
Marvin Briggs
Vaness
Griffith
Herbert Griffith
Roff
Summers Family Gatherings Mark Mother's Day Visits
Visiting Mrs Gertie Summers Saturday were Mr and Mrs Joe Summers Anita and Audrey Pickett. Mr and Mrs Mack Summers and Gaylen and Mrs Gertie Summers had Mother's Day dinner with Mrs Rosa Lee Cottrell and family Wynnewood. Mrs Gertie Summers and Mrs Mack Summers visited Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey Stratford Monday.
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Gertie Summers
Joe Summers
Anita
Audrey
Pickett
Mack Summers
Gaylen
Rosa Lee Cottrell
Wynnewood
Ercy Ownbey
Stratford
Ownbeys Share Visits and Mother’s Day Calls
Ercy Ownbey was discharged from Valley View Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey visited Ercy and Mary P Ownbey in Stratford. They renewed WEEKLY subscriptions for Mary Ownbey and Ance Good in Tucson. Ben Ownbey phoned his mother for Mother's Day greeting. George Myrick of Anaheim called his mother Mrs Ben Ownbey to wish her well.
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Ercy Ownbey
Stratford
Valley View Hospital
Ben Ownbey
Mary P. Ownbey
Ownbey
Mary Ownbey
Stratford Twin Nursing Home
Ance Good
Tucson
Ariz
George Myrick
Anaheim
Calif
Elliott Family Visits. Baby Tina Born to Hunt Family
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Elliott of Irving Texas spent the weekend with Mrs. Floyd Hunt and family including Wayne Darlene and Cathy. Mrs. Floyd Hunt visited Mrs. Marvin Hunt whose family welcomes a new baby girl Tina born May 9.
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Wayne Elliott
Irving
Tex
Floyd Hunt
Wayne
Darlene
Cathy
Marvin Hunt
Tina
Mr and Mrs Ownbey Visit Friends in Newalla
Mr and Mrs Charles Ownbey and their children from Newalla visited Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and shared time with the hosts in a family gathering.
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Charles Ownbey
Newalla
Mrs
Ben Ownbey
Weekend Visit Recap From Roff and Nearby Towns
Visitors include Darryl Sum mers and Mrs Mollie Summers in Roff with Albert and Doc Wednesdays. Robert Hatcher called on the Penrod children. Doc Summers dined with his sister's family on Friday. Mother's Day gathering featured Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher, Robert and Darryl with Arvilla Hatcher in Roff. Additional guests included Clifford Icher and Linda of Bartlesville, Paul Hatcher family of Latta, Ethel Schleicher and Holley of Roff. Arvilla Hatcher joined relatives to visit Sarah Hallmark in Ravia. Kenneth Rycroft and Mary also mentioned.
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Mollie Summers
Loren Hughey
Lawrence
Kenneth Rycroft
Mary Ellen
Debbie
Oklahoma City
Paul Summers
Paula
Brenda
Guy Lawson
Guylene
Arthur
Ada
Summers
Doc
Albert
Bertha Summers
Dimmitt
Tex
Ada Wood
M. C
Purcell
Bob Hatcher
Robert
Darryl
Robert Hatcher
Penrod
Doc Summers
Arvilla Hatcher
Roff
Clifford Icher
Linda
Bartlesville
Paul
Wrights and Coffeys Share Mother's Day Visit in Lawton
Mr and Mrs Carl Wright visited her parents Mr and Mrs Otis Coffey and her brother and family Mr and Mrs Ed Coffey and boys in Lawton for Mother's Day.
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Carl Wright
Kenneth and
Andy
Lawton
Otis Coffey
Ed Coffey
Attendance at Lightning Ridge Church Sunday
Attendance at Lightning Ridge Church Sunday was 46. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Burton from Oklahoma City, Mrs. Bessie Rushing from California, and Carl Wright, Andy and Kenneth from Lawton. Potted plants were presented to Mrs. Lillie Webster the oldest mother and Mrs. Pat McCaulley the youngest mother.
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Lightning Ridge
C. W. Burton
Oklahoma City
Bessie Rushing
California
Carl Wright
Andy
Kenneth
Lawton
Lillie Webster
Pat McCauley
Vanoss Weekend Guests at Miller Home
Visiting over the weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller were Billy Joe McNeil Ada Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hurt Mr. and Mrs. Bud Ragland Oklahoma City Mr. and Mrs. Clint Corvin and Dennis Ada LeRoy Cook and friends Oklahoma City Mrs. Carolyn Thomas and Ricky Moore and Mr. and Mrs. La Don Miller.
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Casey Glasgow
Herman Miller
Billy Joe McNeil
Ada
Jack Hurt
Bud Ragland
Oklahoma City
Clint Corvin
Dennis
LeRoy Cook
Carolyn Thomas
Ricky, Moore
la Don Miller
Ada social notes include Hooser family visits and events
Mrs. Warren Shumard and girls, Mrs. Roy Spearman, all of Ada, and Ed Roundtree visited Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hooser and Janis Sunday. Janis Hooser attended a bridal shower for Mary Kimmel in Mrs. Miles Kimmel's home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hooser and Janis and Sandy Sturdivan attended graduation exercises at Vaness Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Hooser and Michelle, Bartlesville, spent Friday and Saturday with the Hoosers.
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Warren Shumard
Roy Spearman
Ada
Ed Roundtree
L. G. Hooser
Janis
Janis Hooser
Mary Kimmel
Miles Kimmel
Sandy Sturdivan
Vaness
Johnny Hooser
Michelle
Bartlesville
Kinsey Couple Visit Wallace Gilmore Family Saturday
Mr and Mrs Rocky Kinsey visited Mrs Luda Wallace and Mr and Mrs John Gilmore in Norman on Saturday.
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Rocky Kinsey
Luda Wallace
John Gilmore
Norman
Childers Family News Visits
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Childers and family spent the weekend with his mother Nettie Childers. Mr and Mrs C E Childers Ada visited his mother Nettie Childers Friday. Pete Bradley Tulsa visited in the Childers home Thursday.
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Kenneth Childers
Nettie Childers
C. E. Childers
Ada
Pete Bradley
Tulsa
Childers
Graduation attendance and visits noted in Latta
Mrs Casey Glasgow Janet Jones and Jean Thompson attended graduation exercises at Vaness Wednesday. Casey Glasgow Janet Jones and Jean Thompson visited Mrs Kathryn Floyd Latta Saturday.
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Casey Glasgow
Janet Jones
Jean Thompson
Vaness
Kathryn Floyd
Latta
Birthday Dinner For J G Hightower Noted In Galey
Mrs Marvin Clay and family attended church at Galey on Sunday with Ada Clay. Mr Hightower aged 73 was honored with a birthday dinner Friday. Attendees included Charlie Clay from Stratford and Jim Clay with Ada. Oscar Wyatt and Marvin Clay were present Saturday.
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Marvin Clay
Marcia
Jimmy Clay
Ada
Galey
J. G. Hightower
Hightower
Charlie Clay
Stratford
Jim Clay
Oscar Wyatt
Marvin Cly
Murray Family Supper Hosts in Stratford
Mr and Mrs Andy Murray and family hosted Sunday supper for Mr and Mrs John Daniels and family in Stratford, sharing a meal with neighbors.
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Andy Murray
John Daniels
Stratford
Warren and Ada Sunday event noted in notice
Mr and Mrs Dean Warren and Ada were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs peg in a brief local notice describing a family gathering and hospitality.
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Dean Warren
Ada
Peg
Cantrells Visit Tishomingo Relatives This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Boney Cantrell and Cindy spent the weekend at Tishomingo visiting relatives.
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Mrs. Boney Cantrell
Cindy
Tishomingo
Birthday gathering at W E McCullars home noted
Mrs Wilt and others from Oklahoma City Midwest City Ada Oakland California met at the W. E. McCullars home Sunday to observe a birthday. Auti McCullar visited later. Otis Coffey and guests played dominoes Monday. Jeff Bailey and Bessie Rushing visited Tuesday.
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Wilt
Brewington
Oklahoma City
Caston Christian
Lynn Ann
Bethany
James Hokins
Midwest City
Bessie Rushing
Oakland
Calif
Jeff Bailey
Ada
W. E. McCullar
Auti McCullar
Otis Coffey
W. E. McCullars
Solomons Visit Cornells for Short Oklahoma City Trip
Mr and Mrs Leonard Solom on and family from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Cornell on Sunday. Mrs Cornell returned home with the Solomons for a 1 7 days visit.
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Leonard Solomon
Oklahoma City
Glenn Cornell
Cornell
Solomons
Ada Family Attends Graduation and Birthday Gathering
Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and Dale attended graduation exercises at Vaness Wednesday. Ada visitors included Leo McNinch W E Miller Frank Dunlap Cynthia Linda Mullins Walker and others for dinners and church.
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Clifford Miller
Dale
Vaness
Millers
Leo McNinch
W. E. Miller
Dale Miller
Frank Dunlap
Cynthia
Ada
Linda Mullins Walker
Duncan
Ola Hoover
Guthrie
Clifford Millers
Wynnewood
Pat Crawford
J. W. Miller
Teresa
Midwest City
Local visits mark Ada church gathering
Howard Briggs and Juanita Greenwood of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mellroy Tuesday. Louie Mosier of Ahleson visited Friday. Bobby Ferguson of Oklahoma City stayed overnight with the Mellroys. The Mellroys and guests attended Free Will Baptist Church services in Ada Sunday with Leon Ragland and Joyce of Oklahoma City joining.
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Howard Briggs
Juanita Greenwood
Stratford
Lloyd Mellroy
Louie Mosier
Ahleson
Bobby Ferguson
Oklahoma City
Lloyd Mellroys
Prez Ferguson
Bobby
Frank Townsley
Ada
Free Will Baptist Church
Leon Ragland
Joyce
Mellroys
Ada–Latta Social Visits Weekend
Mr and Mrs Bill Steele Deb bie and Billy Latta visited Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas visited Mr and Mrs W N Mosier Ada Sunday. They visited Mr and Mrs Roy Bell Ada and the Roy Glasgows Saturday.
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Bill Steele
Debbie
Billy
Latta
Joe Thomas
W. N. Mosier
Ada
Roy Bell
Roy Glasgows
Wanda Turner Visits Ada Relatives on Sunday
Mrs Wanda Turner visited her mother Mrs Marie Carter and Mrs Wanda Palmer both of Ada on Sunday.
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Wanda Turner
Marie Carter
Wanda Palmer
Ada
Local Social Visits Reported in Stonewall Community
Mrs Donna Voyles and Keith Hoover with Peggy Hoover of Oklahoma City visited Lonnie Barnes on Saturday night. Lonnie Barnes family hosted relatives Dan Hoover in Stonewall on Sunday. Mrs Myrtle Roberts of Galey visited Monday. Mrs Russell O Dell and Cheschel stayed with Lonnie Barnes while Russell O Dell served in Vietnam.
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Donna Voyles
Keith
Peggy Hoover
Oklahoma City
Lonnie Barnes
Dan Hoover
Stonewall
Free Will Baptist Church
Myrtle Roberts
Galey
Russell O'Dell
Chrischel
Vietnam
Local visits extend ties among McCauley families
Mrs Carol Neff and Linda visited Mrs Armando McCauley and Laura on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Miles McCauley of Fort Worth visited Mr and Mrs Polly McCauley on Saturday. Gayla and J A King of Stratford visited at the Polly McCauley home Sunday.
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Carol Neff
Linda
Armando McCauley
Laura
Miles McCauley
Fort Worth
Polly McCauley
Gayla
J. A. King
Stratford
Wedding Shower and Visits Highlight Ada Social Scene
Mrs Pauline Vandegriff and Marie visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Thurman in Ada on Monday. Marie attended Mary Kimmel's wedding shower and the wedding held at the B F Gurley home with Marie as maid of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Vandegriff
Marie
Gerald Thurman
Ada
Thelma Perriman
Mary Kimmel
Marcia Thurman
B. F. Gurley
Jesse Wilson
Gene Stone
Brenda
Stratford
Norrell Vandegriff
Norman
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Bill Capps
University of Oklahoma
Rhodes
Oxford University
England
House
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John Plumlee
Byng Community Center
Joe Morrow
Nettie Hodges
Ed Morrow
George Ridley
Rofs Baptist Church
Falls Creek
Grace Lunsford
Ann Sheffield
Alvin Mantooth
Raymond Laseman
Tully Dial
Jack Fields
Waldo Stephens
Sayers
Roff Church of Christ
Roff High School
Glenna Wyche
P.O. Box
Alvina Tidwell
Ellen
Bob Hatchers
Richard Soutee
Laura Johnson
Chrison Walker
Lodi
Tuesay
Bill Briggs
James Briggs
Gary
Robert Brown
W. L. McKinley
Homer Sliger
Howard Wayne
Maud Sliger
Lou Wilmoth
Ahloso
Hart
Vanoss
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