Linda Cons Tooth Fairy For Easy Cash
A Union Hill report describes Linda Cons recreating the tooth fairy ritual at the Robert Golden home. Mike Golden lost a tooth and Linda observed the scene. The next morning the tooth fairy left 50 cents for Mike and Linda repeated the process to earn her money. Robert Golden commented the children learn early how to make easy money.
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Robert Golden
Union Hill
Mike Golden
Linda
Mike
Rooney
Noah Tallent Dies At Frisco
Noah J. Tallent, 66, longtime Frisco resident, died Friday afternoon about 3 30 from a stroke while driving his tractor to work. Services were Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by wife Mollie a daughter Mrs L T Hagar Norman a brother A M Tallent of Meyers Ark and two grandchildren. The Dead Sea is 1300 feet below the Mediterranean.
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Frisco
Noah J. Tallent
Criswell Funeral Home
Rosedale
Mollie
Allen Plans Busy Summer Program for Youth
The Allen School announces a June 16 start for a summer program offering arts and crafts at 10 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus leatherwork, woodwork, and games in the gym each morning. A bus will transport children to Holdenville on Mon Wed and Fri, with swimming 25 cents or season tickets for 3 dollars. Open to all students over eight years old under Mrs. John Haliburton and Mr. Crawford, with early meeting at the high school 9 30. A farm sale at N J Tallent farm near Stonewall set for June 2 at 1 am, auctioneer Robert Gregory. Frisco Home Demonstration Club lunch on grounds. Baseball and junior teams planned. potential adult softball one night weekly if interest. Sponsored by Mr. Schofield.
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Allen School
Holdenville
John Haliburton
Crawford
N. J. Tallent
Stonewall
Robert Gregory
Frisco Home Demonstration Club
Donald Duck Dies a Beloved Family Goose
The Drennen family south of Ahloso mourns Donald Duck a goose once bought as a duckling in 1957. He lived with the Drenns, ate leftovers, enjoyed the lake, played with children dogs and cats, and acted as a vigilant watchdog. His death in a recent car accident ends a quirky, cherished household presence.
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Donald Drennen
Ahloso
Donald
Drennen
Duck
Goose
Hay crop keeps Pontotoc farmers hopping in 1958
Farmers across Pontotoc County report a strong 1958 hay crop with ample rain and sun. Dorsey Myers in Byng notes 50 bales per acre from first alfalfa cut, oats and wheat look good, and pastures improve. Andrew and Carrel Bryant confirm solid yields though not as heavy as last year, with millet and alfalfa plans in motion.
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Pontotoc County
Alaife
Myers
Apa Joe
Cedar Grove
Andrew
Carrel Bryant
Acre
Carrel
al Frisco
Cager Hisaw Jr
Hisaw
Hisan
RR RN Rem
Ran Newton
Ahleson
Jacksons Visit World’s Fair on Three Day Pass
Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Schuyver announce their daughter Rosie Jane Van Schuyver and her husband M Sgt Raymon H Jackson attended the World’s Fair in Brussels. Jackson, stationed in Wiesbaden Germany, earned a three day pass after graduating from NC Academy at Munich and the couple camped out enjoying the sights with their three month old daughter Rose Marie. Mrs Jackson is a Vanessa High School graduate and basketball alum. Sister Norrell Vandegriff of the community is Sgt Jackson’s sister.
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Lightning Ridge
Vernon van Schuyver
Raymon H. Jackson
Brussels
Sgt
Formal Opening of Stonewall Lake Scheduled
The Stonewall Lake formal opening for fishing is set for June 1. Bass under a certain length must be discarded until restrictions are lifted. Non-club members may buy fishing permits for 1 dollar per day per person, and boat owners should obtain boating permits before entering the lake.
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Stonewall Lake
Stonewall Sportsmen's Club
Sportsmen Set Fishing Derby at Stonewall Lake
The Stonewall Sportsmen's Club will sponsor a Kids' fishing derby on Saturday May 31 at the club lake north of Stonewall. It runs from 9 30 a m to 12 50 p m with three age classes: 0 years and under, 9 to 12, and 13 to 16. Contestants must register before they start to fish. Prizes and refreshments will be available.
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Stonewall Sportsmen's Club
Dixie and Dusty Likely Headed to Brussels Show
The item notes Dixie Truitt and Dusty Irwin probably left Denver on the first leg toward Brussels for a World's Fair rodeo show. Reports varied about dates and locations, with multiple revisions. the paper hedges on exact whereabouts but anticipates a Brussels stop to display Oklahoma cowgirl style to Europeans.
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Dixie Truitt
Dusty Irwin
Denver
Brussels
Oklahoma
Preparations For Stonewall Day Move On
Plans for the third annual Stonewall Day proceed at a steady pace with a June date at Stonewall Sports men's field. The Frisca Home Demonstration Club will provide drinks to accompany baskets from visiting picnickers. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. The event starts at 1 30 p m and invites all residents and former residents to attend.
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Stonewall
Jake
Frisca
Pleasant Hill School Closes After 50 Years of Service
Pleasant Hill school held its final day as promotion cards were handed out. Teacher Mrs. Melvin Nix and aides Mrs. Robert Gregory and Mrs. Ray Miller led students on a tour of Ada facilities. The Stonewall route will shift pupils to the nearby school. last attendees include Charlotte Gregory Ann Miller Patricia Garrett Roy Byars Debra Sandy Regina Weller and Vivian Ervin.
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Jesse
Pleasant Hill
Melvin Nix
Robert Gregory
Ray Miller
Ada
Nix
Mrs. Katie Richey Dies in Tulsa at 77
Mrs. Katie Catherine Richey, 77, longtime Pontotoc County pioneer, wife of Dr. S. M. Richey, died Tuesday night at their Tulsa home. Funeral set for Thursday at 2:30 PM at Ada First Methodist Church. burial in Rosedale. Survivors include husband, four grandchildren, sisters in Tulsa and Francis, and several nieces and nephews.
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Francis
Tulsa
Katie Catherine Richey
Richey
Pontotoc County
S. M. Richey
Frisco Railroad
Ada First Methodist Church
Rosedale
W. Thordon
John R. McCoole
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Earth
Dead Sea
Jericho
Jordan
Mediterranean Sea
Allen
Jerado
Joe
Mr. Schofield
Donald Duck
Michael
Richard
the Weekly
Drennens
Rk. B. Tiffin
Vaness
Tiffin
Byng
Dorsey Myers
Bryants
Dixie
Dusty
R. B. Tiffin
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