What's In A Name In Pontotoc County
A nostalgic essay urges readers to uncover the origins of local place names in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The author laments unanswered questions about who named towns like Owl Creek Stonewall and Lightning Ridge, notes living witnesses, and invites readers to share stories to preserve history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet
Montagu
Buzzy Bonehouse
Pontotoc
Ol’ Buzz
Ahloso
Stonewall
Black Rock
Egypt
Lightning Ridge
Owl Creek
Lula
Lovelady
Cedar Grove
Kallihoma
Jackson
Sunshine
Happyland
van Oss
Ada Reed
Walnut Grove
Pecan Grove
Roff
Fitzhugh
Gaar Corner
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Presbyterians Begin West Wing Construction for New Church
Members vote to start the west wing of the church plant with groundbreaking set for Sunday October 30 on a 600 foot front site at Twenty-fifth Street. B H Todd & Sons to build the west wing at 162000 with Albert S. Ross as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Twenty-fifth Street
B. H. Todd & Sons
Albert S. Ross
Jack T. Conn
The
Presbyterian Church
Arches National Monument Hosts Over 80 Natural Bridges
The Utah site known as Arches National Monument features more than 80 natural bridges. Geologists note the bridges form from erosion of sandstone layers exposing arches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arches National Monument
Utah
Jesus Is Baptized Lesson for October
A religious lesson focuses on the baptism of Jesus, preparing readers for the October 16, 1955 observance. The piece outlines key symbolic moments and moral lessons drawn from the Gospel account, highlighting spiritual renewal and obedience.
Why was Jesus baptized and what did it mean
A church column debates the meaning of Jesus baptism by John. It surveys views that it signified repentance, Jewish law observance, or identification with sinners, and notes the broader idea of Jesus as the Friend of Sinners. The piece quotes biblical references and cites church perspectives, ending with funeral notices from Happyland.
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Jesus
Temple
John
The
Jordan
Christ
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Community Press Service
Local residents visit kin across Ada and Homer
Oakman articles detail weekend visits as Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bottoms and children spend Sunday with Sid Isaacs family in Homer. Avanell Parnett and children from Ada dine with her parents C. H. Hampton family. Jess Berryman and family travel to Oklahoma City to see son J. B. Berryman, with Elmer Lee and a daughter joining. J. B. recovering from illness.
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Roy Bottoms
Homer
Sid Isaacs
Avanell Parnett
Ada
C. H. Hampton
Jess Berryman
Oklahoma City
J. B. Berryman
B. J. Ainsworth
J. B
Elmer Lee
Berrymans
Crawford and Pender Visit on Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Linda visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs J R Pender grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crawford
Linda
J. R. Pendergrass
Shawnee Visitors Spend Weekend with Local Hosts
Mrs Hershell Little and her sons Johnnie and Jackie visited Shawnee neighbors Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lon nie for a weekend stay.
Delores Hampton Visits With Family Saturday
Delores Hampton spent Saturday visiting with her brother Benny Hampton, his wife, and their baby, joining the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Hampton
Mrs
Benny Hampton
Baby
Four women attend quilting circle Wednesday in Ada county
Four women were present Wednesday to quilt Myrtle Kaiser, Bessie Poe, Ila Pevehouse, and Mildred Current. Betty Mounger moved away and is missed. Myra Berryman helped her daughter quilt for a granddaughter’s wedding. Flora Carter stayed home with company. Maude Caton missed due to her mother’s illness. Naomi Davis and her Seminole children visited Mildred Landcaster’s family Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Kaiser
Bessie Poe
Ila Pevehouse
Mildred
Betty Mounger
Myra Berryman
Ada
Mildred Lee
Norman
Flora Carter
Maude Caton
Roper
White couple spend weekend in Shawnee and Stroud
Mr and Mrs Roy White spent Saturday in Shawnee conducting business and visited his sister Mrs William Ward and family in Stroud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy White
Shawnee
Stroud
Wiliam Ward
Patricia Hampton Visits Ada to See Grandmother
Patricia Hampton spent the weekend in Ada visiting her grandmother Mrs Flora Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Hampton
Ada
Flora Hampton
Ruby Jones and Vivian Hogue Attend Stanley Party
Ruby Jones and Vivian Hogue attended a Stanley party last week at the Happyland School house, joining local residents for a social gathering hosted by community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Jones
Vivian Hogue
Happyland School
Carter Family Visits Before Move to Butler Assignment
Dr. and Mrs. Claude Carter of Ft Bayard New Mexico visited last week with his mother Mrs. Sarah Carter and brother George Carter and family. They plan to move to Butler Pennsylvania where Dr. Carter will take a new assignment at the veterans hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Carter
Ft. Bayard
N. M
Sarah Carter
George Carter
William
Butler
Carter
Veteran’s Hospital
Ada man guest at uncle Hobbs home weekend
James Hobbs of Ada spent the weekend as a guest in the home of his uncle and family, Mr and Mrs Buster Hobbs and their children. Mr and Mrs John Williamson of Francis visited Monday with their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Ira Womack and Jon Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hobbs
Ada
Buster Hobbs
John Williamson
Francis
Ira Womack
Jon Ann
Local Notices Mention Health Update and Social Visits
Mrs. Clifford Anson reports her mother Mrs. Lillie Beavers suffered a stroke last week and is now paralyzed on one side at the home of her daughter Mrs. J B Ritchie in Glendale California. Weekend visitors at Mr. and Mrs. J P Ainsworth included Param Ford of Dallas and Mildred Nickell with Kathrine Ainsworth of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Anson
Lillie Beavers
J. B. Ritchie
Glendale
Calif
J. P. Ainsworth
Oakman School to Hold Open House and Pie Supper
J. M. Nance announces Oakman School will host an open house and a pie supper on Friday night October 21. The building has undergone some redecoration and painting. The public is invited, with women asked to bring a pie while men and boys bring money to spend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nance
Oakman School
Mr. Nance
Surdam Fined for Driving Without License in Conn Court
Clifford Surdam admitted driving without a license for eight years and twice claimed to hold one, paying $3 annually in justice court. He was also fined $3 for falsely informing a police officer he had a license and $3 for each of three trips the officer made to verify the nonexistent license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury, Conn
Clifford Surdam
Justice Court
Surdam
Oakman School visits praised by inspectors
State School Inspector Mr Williams and county superintendent Norman C Mit chell visited Oakman School last week and reported they were pleased with the school's condition and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Norman C. Mitchell
Oakman
County workers lay oil and chat on road north from Oakman Store
The county crew reports applying oil and chat on the road north from Oakman Store toward Francis road. Residents are expected to welcome the improvement as a boost to local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman Store
Francis Road
Minson Family Visit Noted in Davis
C. C. Minson of Davis visited Wednesday night with his sister Mary Lee Caton and nephew Jimmie Caton, plus their family schedule and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Minson of
Davis
Mary Lee Caton
Jimmie Caton
Wednesday visit with daughter and family in brief
Mr and Mrs Maurice Current and Lonnie Dale visited Wednesday evening with a daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jerry Balthrop and son of Pauls Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Current
Lonnie Dale
Jerry Balthrop
Pauls Valley
Visit at Bebee home with Berryman guests
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Whitson of Bebee included their daughter in law Mrs Edward Berryman and her husband Edward Berryman and family from Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Berryman
Oscar Whitson
Bebee
Edward Berryman
Shawnee
Whitsons
Farmers Gather Peanuts as Sunshine Enables Harvest
Farmers take advantage of clear weather to gather crops. On Saturday J R Pendergrass led a group of school boys to shock peanuts. Curtis Hogue helped his brother Warren thrash peanuts at Steedman. Albert Pevehouse vacations to cut and shock feed. Fall pastures sown earlier look fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pendergrass
Curtis Hogue
Steedman
Warren
Albert Pevehouse
Ada visit by Carter family with Olive Summers
Mrs. George Carter and her son William visited Ada on Sunday afternoon along with Mrs. Carter's mother Mrs. Olive Summers and Bill Pevehouse for a family gathering.
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George Carter
William
Bill Pevehouse
Ada
Carter
Olive Summers
Mrs Williams Visits Shaw Parents This Week
Mrs Jim L Williams of Shaw spent last Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy White, sharing time with the family during a midweek visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim L. Williams
Shawnee
Roy White
Ada boy hurt falling near boat trailer
Gary Pendergrass of Ada was injured Monday while playing near a boat trailer. He is under close observation with no serious injuries found at present.
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Gary Pendergrass
Ada
J. R. Pendergrass
Ada visitor with uncle and family Thursday night
Johnnie Bottoms of Ada traveled with his uncle Sid Isaacs his wife and children to spend Thursday night with relatives.
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Johnnie Bottoms
Ada
Sid Isaacs
Womack and family hosted Ada dinner guests
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Womack and Jon Ann were Sunday dinner guests of a daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. La Bass and children, of Ada.
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Ira Womack
Jon Ann
Mrs. la Bass
Ada
Oakman Homecoming Day Encourages Public Attendance
Reminder that Sunday is Homecoming Day at Oakman with an all day service and dinner on the ground. The public is cordially invited and guests should bring basket lunches for the event.
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Oakman
Local Graduates and Visits Highlight Byng Social
ALICE HENRY Kimsey Morrison, a Byng School graduate, visits Mr. and Mrs. Tom L. Martin after Navy discharge and re enlistment. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Muncrief of Sulphur visit J. O. Thompson couple. W. L. Scifres and wife, leaders of the Baptist Children's Home at Byng, plan to move to Oklahoma City once replacements are found.
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Kimsey Morrison
Byng School
Tom L. Martin
Navy
Marion Muncrief
J. O. Thompson
W. L. Scifres
The
Baptist Children’s Home
Byng
Oklahoma City
Olney Author Visits Henrys During Wife Hospitalization
Author Brown of Olney visited Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Henry while his wife Mrs. Mattie Brown was hospitalized, sharing a quiet moment during their afternoon.
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Author Brown of
Olney
T. W. Henry
Mattie Brown
Byng Club Women Attend State Fair and Local Moves
Members of the Byng Home Demonstration Club who attended the State Fair with Miss Mote include Mrs. Robert Bruhin, Mrs. T. W. Henry, Mrs. McElhaney and Mrs. Harber. Byng welcomes Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Allen and family back to the community as well as the move of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Longacre and family to Latta. Out of town visitors in the Henry home include Mrs. Edith Trivitt, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Branscon and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brown of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Brown of Olney, and Mrs. Son Collins of Wapanucka.
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Byng Home Demonstration Club
Miss Mote
Robert Bruhin
T. W. Henry
McElhaney
Harber
Byng
J. C. Allen
Edith Trivitt
J. C. Branscon
Linda
Carl Brown
Oklahoma City
Gardner Brown
Olney
Son Collins
Wapanucka
Byng Community News Highlights Fire Win and New Editor
A Byng store owned by J E Aday escaped major damage after a second fire, aided by a Byng schoolboy call to the fire department and neighbor help. Welcome to new owner Aday and his family. Alice Henry takes over as editor. Baseball season ends with a perfect Byng team. basketball starts soon. Girls team idle for a month as they build, and a fall revival begins at Byng Missionary Baptist on October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Aday
Byng
Mr. Aday
Byng Missionary Baptist Church
Settlement Habits Shift From Trials To Settlements
A historical shift in court culture shows fewer trials and more settlements as entertainment and media change. Judges and lawyers note the rise of settlement as parties seek certainty and cost savings, with the public less drawn to routine lawsuits.
Cake Assembly and Frosting Tips for a Layer Cake
Brush away crumbs before frosting. Invert the first layer onto a plate, spread filling and let set. Place the second layer right side up, frost the sides and top with a spatula. Create small swirls for an appealing finish.
Local Social Visits Include Ada and Sulphur Residents
Mrs W T Galaway reports Ada visitors Mr and Mrs Lee Parish and daughter Tresa spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Christian Berger. Sulphur guests Mrs Dwain Harrison and Mrs Lemoin Fleming visited their parents Mr and Mrs Lonnie Walker, whose wife is receiving treatment at Valley View Hospital. Jimmy and Max Humphrey of Konawa visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway Saturday night. they are nephews of Mr Gasaway.
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Lee Parish
Tresa
Ada
Christian Berger
Dwain Harrison
Lemoin Fleming
Lonnie Walker
Jimmy
Max Humphrey
Konawa
Mrs
Vernon Gasaway
Max
Mr. Gasaway
Ada Shopper Incident Involves Mrs. Tiffin And Pat
Mrs. R. B. Tiffin and Pat were involved in a shop ped incident in Ada on Saturday. Police reported no serious injuries and the case awaits further details from witnesses.
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R. B. Tiffin
Pat
Ada
S D Chambers Celebrates 84th Birthday
S. D. Chambers marked his 84th birthday on Sunday October 9 with family visiting from Oklahoma City Vaness Stratford Brentwood Calif Petaluma Calif and a granddaughter Gina Lewis of Petaluma Calif among the attendees included sons M J Chambers C W Chambers F D Chambers and their families and the Ponder Griffin Thomas families.
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S. D. Chambers
M. J. Chambers
Oklahoma City
C. W. Chambers
F. D. Chambers
Boyd Ponder
Ponder
Vaness
Mary Ann Griffin
Stratford
Emma Thomas
Brentwood
Calif
Virgina Lewis
Petaluma
Miller and Johnsons Visit Relatives in Broken Arrow
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller and Del la Jean and Clifford Dale of Broken Arrow visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carol Johnson and other relatives and friends.
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Clifford Miller
Della Jean
Clifford Dale
Broken Arrow
Carol Johnson
Gasaway Family Visit in Seminole
Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway and their children Tommy Jo and Sam visited in Seminole Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gasaway
Tommy
Sammy
Seminole
Abston Family Returns from Tennessee Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Abston and Mr. and Mrs. Lum Abston resumed home from Crossville Tennessee after visiting daughter and sister Mrs. D. M. Tayse. They also visited George W. Abston in Mayland and Bill Abston in Monterey and toured the Andrew Jackson Memorial Hall in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Abston
Lum Abston
Crossville
Tenn
D. M. Tayse
Tennessee
George W. Abston
Mayland
Bill Abston
Monterey
Andrew Jackson Memorial Hall
Nashville
Oklahoma City Meeting With California Kin Details
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Chambers traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday night to greet Mr. Chambers’s sister Mrs. Emma Thomas and niece Miss Virginia Lewis who arrived by plane from California.
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Marion Chambers
Oklahoma City
Mr. Chamber
Emma Thomas
Virginia Lewis
California
Hazel Eidsen Ill in Maud Visit
Mrs. Hazel Eidsen is staying with her mother-in-law Mrs. Hattie Eidsen in Maud during a week of illness.
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Hazel Eidsen
Hattie Eidsen
Maud
Fifth Grade Builds Model Farm From Cardboard Boxes
Mrs Enloe's class constructed a model farm with a house barns and chicken houses from cardboard boxes. Dirt roads complete the simple rural scene and the students enjoyed the project.
Hay and Hot Dogs At FHA and FFA Hayride
The FHA and FFA chapters held a hayride and wiener roast Friday night October 7. Mrs. Norrie Harden is sponsor of the FHA and Norris Hensley is sponsor of the FFA. About 100 students attended.
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FHA
FFA
Norrie Harden
Norris Hensley
Vanessa faculty attends Ada Teachers' Appreciation Banquet
The entire Vanessa faculty attended the Teachers' Appreciation Banquet in Ada on Monday night. Attendees included Mrs. John Dunn, Mrs. Anna Belle Enloe, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kinsey, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Hensley, Mrs. Reba Burk, Mrs. Noland, Harold Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Umphers, J. L. Barnes, Mrs. Noriie Harden, Mrs. John Tilley, Mrs. Inez Hutchins and Gene Pittman.
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Vaness
Ada
John Dunn
Anna Belle Enloe
Herbert Kinsey
Norris Hensley
Reba Burk
Noland
Harold Haines
Norman Umphers
J. L. Barnes
Noriie Harden
John Tilley
Inez Hutchins
Gene Pittman
Corvin Family Visits Mrs. Minnie Miller in Pickett
Mr and Mrs Clint Corvin and their children of Pickett spent Saturday night with Mrs Minnie Miller, sharing time and hospitality in a local social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Corvin
Pickett
Minnie Miller
Four Year-Old McCullar Returns Home from Bellevue Visit
Stephanie Jean McCullar the four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Auti McCullar has returned home after five days visiting Lieut and Mrs James Hopkins in Bellevue Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanie Jean McCullar
Auti McCullar
James Hopkins
Bellevue
Neb
Oklahoma City Couple Vacation Visit With Mrs Adella Jones
Mr and Mrs Jack Jones of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mrs Adella Jones sharing a family reunion style visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jack Jones
Oklahoma City
Adella Jones
Oregon experiment aims to cut smoky nights with wood briquettes
Researchers from Oregon State College tested burning sawdust briquettes and waste wood from sawmills to heat the air in Medford Oregon. They report the method reduces oily smudge in cold air, produces clean smoke, and costs are similar to oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Ore
Oregon State College
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc County Enterprise
Ada Starve
Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly News
ADA Weekly
Okla
Fourteenth and Broadway
Rufus Walker
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Kenneth J. Forema
Dr. Foreman
Scott Jones
Calvin D. Mullinax
Oaknan
Cathy
Larry Anson
Bill
Nina Goines
Mona Ruth
Jackie Summers
By Ila Pevehouse
Quilting News
Naomi Davis
Mildred Landcaster
Farm News
Alice Henry
J. T. Longacre
Latta
Okichometer Association
Vanoss
W. T. Galaway
Valley View Hospital
Tiny Traveler
Gulf of Mexico
Townsend Avenue
Oklahoma State
Okanoma State Bank
Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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