Ada teacher Mrs. Morrison named Pontotoc County Teacher of the Year
Ada Junior High math teacher Donnie Morrison received Pontotoc County Teacher of the Year honors at the Oklahoma State Fair on Teacher Recognition Day. She has 40 years in county classrooms and values her classroom work over extra programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Morrison
Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma City Hotel and Motor Hotel Association
The
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Education Association
Mrs. Herndon
OEA
National Education Association
Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Math
East Central District
Nixon wins third grader’s peculiar election lesson
In Emporia Kansas a third grader told her grandfather E M Hedrick that her class held a presidential election. She voted for Nixon explaining he "likes elephants" prompting the grandfather’s surprised reaction to the political joke.
FHA Program Highlights Drug Addiction Dangers
Arnol d Moseley Oklahoma narcotic education chief told Latta High students that only two per cent of narcotics addicts are permanently cured and warned that drug abuse leads to addiction insanity and death. He showed the film Pit of Despair and described drug effects, urging following doctors orders and not using others medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Moseley
Oklahoma State Health Department
Latta
Moseley
State Health Department
Mount Exhibit by Ada Artist Association Opens Friday
Ada Artist Association presents a Mount exhibit at First National Bank and Trust Co. featuring Mrs. Houston B. Mount of Ada with portraits still lifes and landscapes. A charter member and former president she began painting in 1956 studying with Ken Campbell Jane Campbell and Linda Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Artist Association
First National Bank and Trust Co
Houston B. Mount
Parent Education Class Opens At Vanoss Tuesday
The first in a series of nine Continuing Parent Education classes will begin Tuesday at 7 p m in the Vanoss School home economics department. Parents of children of all ages are invited to attend to discuss child rearing practices, parent child relationships, family living, child development and factors in human behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss School
Union Hill Club Meets In Delozier Home Wednesday
The Union Hill Good Neighbor Club gathered at Mrs. Wilma Delozier’s home with Mrs. Lena Cochran presiding. A burlap flower demonstration by Mrs. Ray Kemp, a John 21 devotional, games with small prizes, and refreshments by Vaness FHA girls marked the meeting. Next gathering set for Oct. 10 at Mrs. Charlie Enloe’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill Good Neighbor Club
Wilma Delozier
Lena Cochran
Ray Kemp
Laura Haines
Susan
Ethelene Golden
Bettie Cunningham
Daisy Binion
Ola Fraley
Elva Kemp
Fern Long
Lavona Jones
Stephen
Nora Lancaster
Jeffrey
Mickala
Charlie Enloe
Pontotoc County Extension Homemakers Elect Officers for Year
The Pontotoc County Council of Extension Homemakers held its fall meeting at the OSU Extension Center with 50 members present. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Raymond Verble Vice President Mrs Sue Whitwell Treasurer Mrs Gladys Hamilton and Chaplain Mrs Wesley Brantley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Sue Whitwell
Gladys Hamilton
Wesley Brantley
Marietta
Clyde Casady
Nate Classified Ads Offer Buy Sell And Trade
Classified listings under Nate advertise buying selling and trading services and items. The ad notes the platform handles general classifieds with potential rental options and contact details for engagement.
Oklahoma City feeder cattle auction rundown
AP report from Oklahoma City notes 7 000 cattle and 400 calves at a Thursday feeder auction with steady utility cows and strong feeder cattle. Yearling feeder steers 500 625 lb sold 26.50 29.00 with mixed grades 500 650 lb at 26.00 26.75. various small lots with prices across the range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
USDA
Bakery Cash Theft Reported With Unattended Hours
An overnight theft at the bakery involved a cash drawer with 40 half dollars and $41.50 in other change. The bakery was left unattended from 6 30 to 8 45 a.m. with employees in and out through the night, according to the undersheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Fond Memories of Home Bakes Fuel Community Sales
A nostalgic note on home baking celebrating loaf sales and country cooks earning dollars from sharing breads. It includes a banana walnut recipe with vanilla, bran, and a 9 by 5 by 3 inch pan baked at 350 degrees for about 70 minutes, yielding a 1 pound loaf.
Molasses Oatmeal Bread From Pantry Recipe
A historic bread recipe combines rolled oats molasses salt shortening and water with yeast. After two rises and division into three loaves, bake at 425 then 350 degrees for 10 and 30 to 35 minutes, finishing with butter brushed tops.
Cheese Bread Recipe and Social Visits Stitched Together
A home recipe for cheese bread details milk and cheese proportions, yeast activation, dough kneading, rising, shaping into three loaves, and baking at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. The section also notes visiting mentions of local families and individuals by town and relation, listing frequent gatherings and Sunday visits across several households.
Weekender Visits Across Countyhousehold
Albert Flowers of Muskogee visited his sister and the V. O. Magars on Friday. The Sims children Frankie Richard and Vivian Sue of Union Valley spent Sunday night with their grandparents the V. O. Magars and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davies. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bailey of Ada visited the McCullars on Sunday. Saturday Mrs. Fannie Coffey of Lightning Ridge visited the McCullars. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCullars visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harbor and family Monday. Jack Dudley and family and Sue Simpson and Georgia Mooney with Carolyn Green of Ada are visiting their mother Mrs. Zinas Groves this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Flowers
Muskogee
V. O. Magars
Frankie, Richard
Vivian Sue Sims
Union Valley
V. O Magars
Jeff Bailey
Ada
W. E. McCullar
Fannie Coffey
Lightning Ridge
McCullars
Frank Harbor
Flanagan Family Visit Noted in Amarillo
Mr and Mrs Charlie Flanagan and Tommy visited their son and wife Mr and Mrs Bob Flanagan in Amarillo Texas recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Flanagan
Tommy
Bobby Flanagan
Amarillo
Tex
Blank Enship Family Visits With Barbara and Milburn Miller
Mr and Mrs Charlie Blank enship visited Sunday with their daughter Barbara and Mr and Mrs Milburn Miller in Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Blankenship
Barbara
Mrs. Milburn Miller
Tulsa
Ada Couple Hosts Guests From Germany Visit
Mr and Mrs Herschel Mc Gehe entertained Herschel sister and family Mr and Mrs Albert Mitchell and Debbie. They recently returned from Germany with Mrs Mitchell and Debbie planning to live in Ada while Albert serves time in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel McGehe
Herschel
Albert Mitchell
Debbie
Germany
Mrs. Mitchell
Ada
Albert
Vietnam
Ross Families Visit Relatives Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Bill Ross and Deb bie and Barbara from Wright City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Ross. The Bill Ross family Curtis Ross family and Mr and Mrs Bob Ross visited the Harvey Baker family at Sulphur Sunday. The Bakers are parents of Bill Ross and Mrs Curtis oss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ross
Debbie
Barbara
Wright City
Bob Ross
Curtis Ross
Harvey Baker
Bakers
Curtis Oss
Treas Couple Spends Weekend on Ada Farm Home
Mr and Mrs Dolph Treas spent the weekend at their farm home south of Ada. He is superintendent at Fort Towson and she teaches there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Treas
Ada
Mr. Treas
Fort Towson
Church groups report attendance and elect officers
The Church of Christ had 58 present while the Baptist Sunday School counted 76 and 44 in Training Union. The Baptist Church held its annual business meeting Sunday night and elected officers for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Baptist Sunday School
Training Union
Baptist Church
Grade pupils visit Steedman dairies on field trip
The Ahloso grade teachers Mrs Nabors and Mrs Treas led first through fourth graders on a trip to Charlie Hogue and Warren Hogue dairies at Steedman. Fifty children participated with transportation help from Mrs Leroy Heaton Mrs J W Wigington Mrs Lolita Sanders Mrs Pat Kelley and Mrs Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahloso
Nabors
Treas
Charlie Hogue
Warren Hogue Dairies
Steedman
Leroy Heaton
J. W. Wigington
Lolita Sanders
Pat Kelley
Howard
Wigingtons Make Fort Worth Weekend Business Trip
Phillip and A J Wigington traveled to Fort Worth for a weekend business trip. The Rev and Mrs James Wigington with Karen Kathy and Lori visited friends in Holdenville and later the L A McDonalds in Durant during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip
A. J. Wigington
Fort Worth
James Wigington
Karen
Kathy
Lori
M. L. Smith
Holdenville
L. A. McDonalds
Durant
Bennet Residence Visit Noted By Local Observer
Bie Engle visited Mr and Mrs Bennet at Owl Creek on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Engle
Mrs. Bennet
Owl Creek
Vanoss Offers Parent Education Class for All Ages
The Vanoss Home Economics Department invites the public to a Continuing Parent Education Class on Tuesday October 8 at 7 00 p m. Topics cover all age groups and adults with grown children are encouraged to attend to share experiences with parents of youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
Vanessa School Cheerleaders Named for 1968 69
The Vanessa School basketball cheerleaders chosen for 1968 69 include Cathy Hunt Laura Pedersen Janet Laxton and Jessie Kimmel. Proud owners of a new baby grand piano. The FFA held its annual hayride Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness
Cathy Hunt
Laura Pedersen
Janet Laxton
Jessie Kimmel Oroud
FFA
Vanoss First Baptist welcomes longtime visitor
Sixteen attended services at Vanoss First Baptist Church Sunday. Charles Auten of Sulphur visited and noted it had been 51 years since his last visit to the Vanoss church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss First Baptist
Charles Auten
Charles
Bob Slaughter Returns Home From Valley View Hospital
Bob Slaughter is back home after a two week stay at Valley View Hospital following a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Slaughter
Valley View Hospital
Vandegriff Family and Friends Gather for Birthdays and Fishing
The record notes multiple visits and celebrations among the Vandegriff family and friends. Mrs. Thelma Perriman hosted a gathering with Norrell Vandegriff, while Pauline Vandegriff, Marie, and Marsha Thurman visited Ada in the week. Norman, Norrel, and Jim Wilson fished at Lake Texoma, and Henry Dew received a visit from Norrel Vandegriff and Jesse Wilson with their families. Wanda Wilson baked a birthday cake for her mother, and Pauline joined the celebration at Wanda’s with Marie, Norrel, and the Wilsons’ family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Perriman
Norrell Vandegriff
Pauline Vandegriff
Marie
Inlaw
Marsha Thurman
Ada
Norman Vandegriff
Norrel Vandergriff
Jim Wilson
del City
Lake Texoma
Norrel Vandegriff
Jesse Wilson
Henry Dew
Lindsay
Wanda Wilson
Pauline
Wanda’s
Norrel
Fifth Sunday Singing convention attendance at Tupelo
Mrs J C Treas and her mother Mrs Birtie Evans of Stonewall attended the Fifth Sunday Singing convention in Tupelo Sunday afternoon. They also visited Mrs Lois Clifford and Debbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Treas
Birtie Evans
Stonewall
Tupelo
Lois Clifford
Debbie
McNinch and Greer Families Gather for Sulphur Reunion
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch hosted a Greer family reunion at Sulphur. Saturday Ed Price and family visited the McNinchs. Clarence Davis Earl attended the State Fair and rodeo and visited Roy Childers and children in Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo McNinch
Greer
Ed Price
McNinchs
Clarence Davis
Earl
Roy Childers
Shawnee
Oklahoma City locals Monday note Ross McGill James Gardner
Two named residents Ross McGill and James Gardner from Oklahoma City are recorded in a brief item dated Monday. The note provides no further context or details about events or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross McGill
James Gardner
Oklahoma City
Briggs Family Visit and Leaders Meeting in Ada
Friday Mr and Mrs Bill Briggs and boys Ada visited his parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs Sunday Mr and Mrs Marvin Briggs had lunch with Mr and Mrs James Briggs and Gary Latta Mrs Marvin Briggs attended the Leaders Meeting at the Extension Center in Ada Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Briggs
Ada
Marvin Briggs
James Briggs
Gary
Latta
Extension Center
Ada County Council Attendees Named at Meeting
Five residents attended the Ada county council meeting last week including Mrs Ed Coffey Mrs Aut McCullar Mrs Leo Mc Ninch Mrs Marvin Briggs and Mrs Nina Tiffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Ada
Ed Coffey
Aut McCullar
Leo McNinch
Marvin Briggs
Nina Tiffin
Weekend Visit for Dottie Dyal and Miller Family
Friday visitor Miss Dottie Dyal from Jesup Georgia spent a few days with Lonnie Miller and family. Alfred Miller, Lonnie and Mrs Miller's son, is home on leave before being stationed in Vietnam. The family and Alfred attended the Oklahoma City State Fair over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Dyal
Jesup
Lonnie Millers
Alfred Miller
Lonnie Miller
Vietnam
Alfred
Oklahoma City
Pedersen Family Visitors Share Birthday Greetings
Mr and Mrs Mike Pedersen and relatives in Dallas visited Corene Pedersen in Laurie and Laurie and Sonja Pedersen. Steven Long of Union Hill spent a night with Steven Pedersen as Dewayne Cothern and Jerry Lynn Barnes visited from Maysville. Jerry, stationed in San Francisco with the Navy, will return Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pedersen
Patti
Sammie
Dallas
Tex
Corene Pendersen
Laurie
Sonja
Steve
Steven Long
Union Hill
Steven Pedersen
Paul Pedersen
Sheila Pedersen
Charles Pedersen
Pedersen
Dewayne Cothern
Jerry Lynn Barnes
Maysville
Jerry
San Francisco
Calif
United States Navy
Will
Stonewall visit by Williams and Williams at Alreds home
Mr and Mrs Jack Williams and Mr and Mrs Billie Williams visited the John Alreds Friday in Stonewall. The social call reflects a quiet community gathering with informal chatter and mutual hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Williams
Billie Williams
John Alreds
Forrester Family Builds Home in Stonewall
Mr Charles Forrester and his mother Mrs Etta Forrest er have built a home at Harrison and 2nd Street. We welcome them to Stonewall. Visitors in the F L Gibson home Sunday were Mr and Mrs Wayne McDowell Donna and Keith Yukon John
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Forrester
Etta Forrester
Harrison and
2Nd Street
Stonewall
F. L. Gibson
Mrs. Wayne McDowell
Donna
Keith
Yukon
John
Mr and Mrs Willis Anderson Move to Stonewall
Mr and Mrs Willis Anderson have moved into the Farras house and are welcomed to the Stonewall community.
Church Social Draws Area Residents
Mrs. Mary Hunter of Pauls Valley and Mrs. Ella Sawyers attended the Church of Christ Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Godfrey visited Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lill ey Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hunter
Pauls Valley
Ella Sawyers
Church of Christ
Loyd Godfrey
Steve Lilley
Vera Hunter visits mother and Nazaren Church in Paula Valley
Mrs Vera Hunter of Pauls Valley visited her mother Mrs Maggie Sawyers this Sunday and attended the Nazarene Church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hunter
Pauls Valley
Maggie Sawyers
Nazarene Church
Mrs. Mary Lucas and Izola McKeel Visit T T Loman
Mrs. Mary Lucas and Mrs. Izola McKeel visited Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Loman on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucas
Izola McKeel
T. T. Loman
Mrs Davie Miller Visits Shawnee Daughter Family
Mrs Davie Miller of Shawnee visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Sam Reynolds recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Miller
Shawnee
Sam Reynolds
Mrs. Jewel Slaughter Visits Hoover Family for Weekend
Mrs. Jewel Slaughter and her daughters Judy and Kay spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hoover, detailing a family visit to the Hoover home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Slaughter
Judy
Kay
Mrs
Dan Hoover
Visit Report: Fink and Ellis Guests Attend Tupelo Event
Bob and Tina Fink and Eva Waller visited Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ellis in Tupelo on a Wednesday. The informal social afternoon reflected local hospitality and neighborly ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Tina Fink
Eva
Waller
J. O. Ellis
Tupelo
Wedens
Thurman Jacksons Visit Hel en Jeter and Buck in Ratliff City
Mr and Mrs Thurman Jackson of Ratliff City visited his wife’s mother Mrs Helen Jeter and her brother Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Jackson
Ratliff City
Helen Jeter
Buck
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Barnes and Mrs Tom Jackson Friday
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Barnes and Mrs Tom Jackson were mentioned in a brief notice dated Friday. The short item lists the names as participants or honorees in a local event or gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Barnes
Tom Jackson
Free Will Baptist Church Reports Small Improvements
Thirty four attendees joined the Free Will Baptist Church as officials note completed improvements. The church added a new restroom and completed carpeting to refresh the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Will Baptist Church
Free Will Church
Church of Christ Hosts 81 Attendees
The Church of Christ welcomed 81 attendees Sunday with visitors including Mr and Mrs John Foster and boys Ada Mr and Mrs Melvin Kemball Levelland Tex Mrs Mary Alcorn Ada Mrs Vera Hunter Pauls Valley Mrs Jennie Tiner Ada and Mr and Mrs Carlos Waldroup and children Konawa. The church lists all classroom floors as ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
John Foster
Ada
Melvin Kemball
Level+ land
Tex
Mary Alcorn
Vera Hunter
Pauls. Valley
Jennie Tiner
Carlos Waldroup
Konawa
Classifieds Buy Sell Trade Rent News
Local classifieds note contact 332 4433 for buy sell trade and rental listings.
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Mrs. Morrison
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Morrison
Washington Elemenhosen
Dan Proctor
Star Engraving Co
Houston, Tex
Rex O. Morrison
Max Skelton
Proctor
FHA
Mount
Mrs. Houston B. Mount
Union Hill Club
Delozier
Council
Allen
Stephanie McCullar
Lanny Bates
Byng
Washington, D.C
Martha Mote
G. W. Crosson
Nate
Ety
Wes
Conrad Masseys
Bob Gregory
Robin
Renae
Hot Springs
Ark
Gerald Brashier
Mark
Melanie
Harrah
Connie Gregory
Ida
Roy Gentry
Oakman
Cecil Blankenship
Vasco Ross
Wynema Guest
C. H. Massey
Cecil Jackson
Glenn
Frank Holman
Ed. Brashier
Lula
Kenneth Martin
Sherron
Mike
Oma
Kenneth
Hoss” Martin
Gaar
Ronald Holman
F. L. Holman
David Engle
Fort
Dennis Fortner
Brad, Scott
Twyala Underwood
Gentry Hatton
Charlie Davis
Fittstown
Bob Fink
Storewalls
Gentry Hattons
Mrs. Glendell Hatton
J. B. Hattons
Mrs. Hatton
Oaes
By Nancy Fulsom
Clarence Davies
By Corene Pedersen
Yours
Willis Anderson
Anders
Farras
Jennie Tinker
Annie Drenner
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