Local notes from FITTSTOWN AND JESSE area
Town column reports hospital stays at Valley View for B. B. Ryan and Mrs. Charles La Fevers and a discharge for Mrs. Lottie Pennick. Numerous family visits, showers, birthdays, and social gatherings occur in Stonewall Ada and surrounding communities with events at Harden City Pentecostal Church and First Baptist Church Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coletta Mathis
B. B. Ryan
Charles la Fevers
Valley View Hospital
Lottie Pennick
Latta Extension Club members cited for perfect attendance
Several members of the Latta Extension Homemakers Club attended the Achieve ment Day. Those recognized for perfect attendance in 1968 include Mrs. C. E. Brady, Mrs. Wesley Brantley, Mrs. Clyde Cassady, Mrs. Roy Kindrick, Mrs. Bob Mayberry, Mrs. Ralph J. Taylor and Mrs. Charles M. Floyd Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Thomas
Latta Extension Homemakers Club
C. E. Brady
Wesley Brantley
Clyde Cassady
Roy Kindrick
Bob Mayberry
Ralph J. Taylor
Charles M. Floyd Jr
Why Do We Need Thanksgiving Day by Dr Harold R Kohn
A reflection on Thanksgiving origins from Plymouth and Lincoln's proclamation. Gratitude to unseen contributors sustains society and unity across race and class. It urges deliberate praise, shared meals, and fellowship with all, including indigenous neighbors, as essential civic and spiritual practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold RE. Kohn
Plymouth
Brewster
Abraham Lincoln
Oklahoma City Social Visits And Deer Hunt Outing
Oklahoma City residents Bob Brown and Paul Teel with family visited Cledes Grissom and kin. A deer hunting party including Jimmy Lancaster Roger Richardson Bruce Whisenant and others hunted at Stringtown Friday night. Linda Richardson and others spent weekend with B F Lancaster and family then traveled to Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Bob Brown
Paul Teel
C. G. Thurman
Cledes Grissom
Jimmy Lancaster
Roger Richardson
Bruce Whisenant
B. F. Lancaster
Carson Poindexter
Bill Campbell
Stringtown
Linda Richardson
Judy McWhorter
Londa McLaughlin
Rhonda Whisenant
Jimmy
Janie
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Social Round
Tommie Dale and multiple family groups visited various relatives this weekend. The Rev James Hold and Mrs Ruby Strickland dropped by Maude Bea vers on Monday. Other hosts included Kit Thomas family and Sidney Green and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hold
Ruby Strickland
Maude Beavers
George Higgs
Leonard Higgs
Mary Summers
Leroy
Israel Merrien
Sidney Green
Visitors and get togethers noted in local society column
Mrs Marvin Lee and Mrs Laura Wilburn visited Imogene Watts at Valley View Hospital Friday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee and sons visited Mr and Mrs Bert Capps Saturday. Doug and Jerry Lee stayed with Mrs Annette Jones and Kenny Friday and Saturday. Ronald Brashier vis Monday. PO J C and Mrs Fred Allen en route to California visited Mr and Mrs P H Allen recently. Charles Tucker spent Friday with Mr and Mrs P H Allen. Mr and Mrs W W Stevenson visited Mr and Mrs Allen Friday. Barbara Reynolds Clarice Houghen and Debbie Ray visited Kathy Allen Sunday. Harvey Johnson Arbury Staggs and Johnny went deer hunting Friday. Harrison Allen and Charles Floyd quail hunting on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Lee
Laura Wilburn
Imogene Watts
Valley View Hospital
Marvin Lee and
Bert Capps
Doug
Jerry Lee
Annette Jones
Kenny
Ronald Brashier
Ahloso
Kit Thomas
PO J.C
Fred Allen
Floria
California
P. H. Allen
Charles Tucker
W. W. Stevenson
Mrs. Allen
Barbara Reynolds
Clarice Houghen
Debbie Ray
Kathy Allen
Harvey Johnson
Arbury Staggs
Johnny
Harrison Allen
Charles Floyd
Millicans Visit Mrs Lula Knighten in Red Oak
Mr and Mrs Bobby Millican visited Mrs Lula Knighten in Red Oak recently, sharing a social call and greetings with the local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Millican
Lula Knighten
Red Oak
Service for Joseph A. Ray Held in Stonewall Church
Joseph Alexander Ray 77 of Stonewall died Tuesday after months of illness. Born November 27 1890 in Little Rock Ark he moved to Stonewall from Vernon in 1967. He married Ola Lenora Willoughby October 11 1911 in Cyril. Survived by wife three sons two daughters fifteen grandchildren two great grandchildren and one son in Tulsa Denton and Danton. Burial in Stonewall Cemetery with casketbearers Olen Snow Lee Langley Fred Freeman Buck Scott Ronnie Ray and Michael Ray. Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Ray
Joseph Alexander Ray
Stonewall
First Baptist Church of
David Frye
Robert J. Ray Jr
Ray
Little Rock
Ark
John Chester
Molly Belle Rice Ray
Vernon
Tex
Mr. Ray
Ola Lenora Willoughby
Cyril
First Baptist Church
Fargo
Ola
Robert
Tulsa
Paul
Chester
Denton
Pauline Bradley
Ada
Lillie Gray
Ethel Rose
Altus
Bernice King
Iraan
Stonewall Cemetery
Olen Snow
Lee Langley
Fred Freeman
Buck Scott
Ronnie Ray
Michael Ray
Criswell Funeral Home
Berg Named for Public Service Roles and Marine Vet
Berg earned a Harvard public administration degree in 1956 and rose from Assistant State Conservationist in South Dakota to Deputy Administrator for Field Services in Washington by 1965. A Marine Corps veteran, he was born March 14 1918 in Burlington Iowa and held a Minnesota BS in Agricultural Education.
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Page One
Harvard University
South Dakota
Washington
Berg
U.S. Marine Corps
Burlington
Iowa
University of Minnesota
Miners Families Face Sad Thanksgiving Day
In Mannington West Virginia 78 miners trapped for a week face a somber Thanksgiving as rescue efforts continue. Families recall loved ones, while UMW Local 40-42 members distribute food and navigate hope amid the ongoing search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannington
W. Va
Robert Friend
Parkersburg
Mountaineer Coal Co
Consolidation Coal Co
John Corcoran
United Mine Workers
Norman Willard
Murray State College Gains Eligibility for Vocational Funds
Murray State College at Tishomingo was named an area vocational-technical school by the State Regents of Higher Education. Five state junior colleges including Connors, Eastern, Northeastern A&M and Northern were declared eligible for federal vocational and technical funds under a new law. The measure allows fund-sharing among designated schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray State College
Tishomingo
State Regents of Higher Education
Colleges Area Vocational-Technical Schools
Murray
Connors
Eastern
A&m
Northern
Sweden's Oil Imports Reach Ten Million Tons Annually
Sweden imports around ten million tons of oil each year highlighting its reliance on overseas energy. The figure reflects ongoing trade patterns and energy policy considerations affecting industry and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Ada Livestock Auction Receipts Rise on Tuesday
Receipts totaled 1450 with a steady to strong trend across classes. Slaughter cows sold 10 to 17.50, slaughter bulls 19 to 22, calves 22 to 24, stock steers 24 to 28, stock heifers 20 to 23, stock steer calves 26 to 31, stock heifer calves 22 to 26, dairy breeds 20 to 24, stock cows 17 to 20, cows and calves 150 to 230.
Snowy Northwest Montana Keeps Skiing Possible Year Round
Heavy snows blanket the mountains near Whitefish in northwestern Montana allowing skiing to continue for most of the year. Local resorts report sustained snowpack and favorable conditions despite varying weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Whitefish
Two Peach Baskets Gave Basket Ball Its Name
In Springfield Massachusetts two peach baskets fixed to a gym balcony started basketball as a sport. The unusual scene marks the origin of the game when players scored into the baskets, defining its early play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
New York Issues First Auto Licenses in 1901
New York became the first state to issue automobile and driver licenses with the law taking effect April 25, 1901. The fee was one dollar and the state registered 954 licenses that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Hill Goodneighbors Hold Meeting at Members’ Homes
The Union Hill Goodneighbor Club met at Mrs. Lavona Jones home with president Mrs. Lena Cochran presiding. Vanoss senior FHA girls and sponsor Mrs. Pat Romine attended as girls modeled wool and blended dresses. A poem was read by Mrs. Ethelene Golden and another poem by Mrs. Lavona Jones from The Leaves of Gold. Next meeting set for Dec 4 at Mrs. Lillie Karr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill Goodneighbor Club
Lavona Jones
Lena Cochran
Vanoss
FHA
Pat Romine
Orlon
Dacron
Ann Lancaster
Sharon McDonald
Cathy Tucker
Karen Duncan
Janet Laxton
Judy Chilcoat
Judith Sliger
Janis Hooser
Stephenie McCullar
Phyllis Lamb
Karen
Kathleen
Katherine Biggs
Cousin
Ethelene Golden
Lillie Karr
Ola Fraley
Daisy Binion
Wilma Delozier
Jeffrey
Mickala
Nora Lancaster
Roxie Golden
Fern Long
Ina Haines
Laura Haines
Susan
Barbara Newby
Stephen
Elva Kemp
Violet Goodman
Monnie
Gwen Tilley
Bettie Cunningham
Lizzie Lancaster
Nannie Cox
Reward Offered In Cattle Poisoning Case
A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for poisoning cattle owned by Woodrow Gibson around November 13. Nine head of cattle died in a pasture southeast of Allen. arsenic found in stomach contents and feed trough scrapings. The Pontotoc County sheriff, Pontotoc County Cattlemen's Association, and local ranchers fund the reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Gibson
Gibson
Allen
Pontotoc County
Court Activity Shifts Light in Ada District
In Ada on Tuesday court activity was light. James Earl Nelson pled guilty to second degree forgery, plea accepted, pre sentence investigation ordered, sentencing set. Other filings include J McMillan charged with bogus check payments, and several JP court charges including defrauding an innkeeper and public drunkenness. Howard G Wood forfeited $5 bond for running a stop sign. No accidents. November total 17 versus 25 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
James Earl Nelson
Dee
J. M. McMillan
Carl Ellitt
Raymond Shope
Frieda J. Mathewson
Rebecca J. Davis
Henry James Lindsey
Howard Glen Wood
Ada High singers make All-State Chorus in Oklahoma City
Seven Ada High School vocalists earned All-State Chorus honors for a January 24 to 26 event in Oklahoma City tied to the Oklahoma Music Educators Convention. Denise Neal Cheri Brown Gail Roberts Debbie Davis Terry Ayres Denny Dulaney and Jim Dulaney selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Music Educators Convention
Denise Neal
Cheri Brown
Gail Roberts
Debbie Davis
Terry Ayres
Denny Northrip
Jim Dulaney
Miss Neal
Dulaney
Rice dishes showcase Arkansas farmer wife’s recipes
A Arkansas contributor shares three rice based dishes with instructions. Rice Ice Cream blends cooked rice milk cream eggs pineapple and lemon, then freezes. Rice and Chicken Jambalaya mixes onion celery butter chicken broth rice carrots and parsley for a hearty meal serving eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Jones
Roff Homemakers Hold Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Roff Extension Homemakers served a Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday November 22 for members prospective members and friends. A flower arrangement was created by Mrs Raymond Laseman. New officers for 1969 include Mrs Alvin Powell president Mrs Jess Collins vice president Mrs Harold Davis secretary treasurer and Mary Laseman reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff Extension
Raymond Laseman
Alvin Powell
Jess Collins
Everett Bryant
Ralph Burleson
Herbert Griffith
Henry Jinks
Harold Davis
Beulah Hathaway
Martha Mo
Frisco Homemakers Bring Treats to Resthaven Patients
The Frisco Extension Homemakers served apple blossom cake ice cream and punch to Resthaven Nursing Home Stonewall residents celebrating November birthdays on November 20. Birthday honorees included Joe Ray Robert Blaser Ella Mae Robinson and Pauline Stapp. Attendants included Mrs. Boda Hisan Mrs. Wendell Price Mrs. Morgan Wells and activities director Mrs. Simon Patton with many attendees and Mrs Pauline Bradies administrator joining the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Extension
Resthaven
Stonewall
Joe Ray
Robert Blaser
Ella Mae Robinson
Pauline Stapp
Boda Hisan
Wendell Price
Morgan Wells
Bessie Baylis
Simon Patton
Effie Stewart
Effie Blevins
Ola Ray
Kate Flowers
Josie McCormick
Francis Wilkins
Corrine Wood
Nellie Robinson
Vera Jean Sanders
Josie Worman
Fannie Worman
Mae Worman
Merle McCubbin
Patsy Flood
Ruby Brewer
Betty Jean Northcutt
Tommy Newell
Bobby Norman
Dewaine Ray
L. J. Edwards
Danny Curry
Travis Peerson
Pauline Bradies
Davis Starts Laundry Business in California 1849
In 1849 a man named Davis, failing to find gold in California, began a laundry business washing clothes in a barrel. The crude setup marks an early non mining effort by a hopeful settler amid the Gold Rush era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Davis
Former Countian Heads to Paris for Farm Cooperatives Meeting
Bobby Ray Nance former Oakman resident now farm director at WMT Cedar Rapids Iowa left for Paris France to represent the United States at an agricultural cooperatives meeting with 22 European and Mediterranean nations The trip runs this week and he will return Thursday Nov 28 to report his findings in Chicago He is the son of the late J M Nance and a Byng High School graduate with wife and three children Nancy Danny and Pamela
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Ray Nance
Oakman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Paris
France
WMT
Bobby Ray
United States
Chicago
J. M. Nance
Byng High School
Bobby
Nancy
Danny
Pamela
Ministers' Alliance Club Thanksgiving Service Held
The Ministers' Alliance Club held its annual Thanksgiving service Sunday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Rev. Earl Jenson delivered the message, with scripture and prayer by Jack Vines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Alliance Club
Earl Jenson
Free Will Baptist Church
Jack Vines
Fred Taylor
Bobby Gray
Virgie Miller
Assembly of God Church
Dwain Higgins
Methodist Church
Buckner
M. L. Crawford
George Buckner
Vanoss FHA Plans Big Yale Banquet
The Vanoss FHA Chapter met on Thursday November 14 in the home economics room with President Katherine Biggs presiding. Kathleen Biggs read last meeting minutes as secretary. Plans for the annual Christmas banquet are under way with group photos taken for the yearbook. Junior members Janice Spurlock and Marie Vandegriff led the money management program and the refreshments were provided by the junior home economics girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Fha
Home Economics
Katherine Biggs
Kathleen Biggs
Janice Spurlock
Marie Vandegriff
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Mrs
Wooly Cockern
Nadine Hayes
Robert Hayes
Tupelo
Harden City Pentecostal Church
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Roland Phillips
Jim Burnett
Norman
Sam Winter
Addie Crabtree
Birtie Harris
Buck Crabtree
Antlers
Elsie Hart
Russel Hale
Hazel Taylor
Jim Christian
Ida Allen
Okmulgee
Alex Britton
Roy Christian
Derby Britton
Lewis Arnett
Austin King
Mildred Wood
Lula Wood
Jack Wood
Eddie
Marlyn
Angela
Rita
L. K. Wood
Mike
Gary
Rickey
Mearl
Winford
Gale Wood
Earl Wood
Christe
Fort Worth
Glenn Sanders
Woods
Paul Hall
Lou Griffin
Odell Underhill
Kathy Lashbrook
Sherry Davis
Dewey Madde
Bill Mathis
Billy
Terry Mathis
Miami
Order of the Eastern Star
Stonewall School
Latta
Mr. and
Pete Raney
John Brazell
Texas
Texas A&m
Dallas Cowboys
Washington Redskins
OSU
Stillwater
Notre Dame
Southern Cal
Wee Ae Een
Albert Einstein
Tommie Dale
Arthur Vigneron
Gary Smith
Bill Smith
Debby
Carl
Frank Matish
Matish
ADA Livestock Auction
Union Hill Goodneighbors
AHS Singers
Warner Smig
University of Colorado
Board of Control of
Oklahoma Music Educators
Altus High
Edison
Arkansas
Packag
Roff Homemakers
Frisco
Yale
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