Oakman Plans 15th Annual Community Homecoming
Oakman Community hosts the 15th annual homecoming next Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marvin Stokes of Byng School will speak at 11 a.m. Attendees should bring a basket lunch. drinks provided by local women. George Carter chairs the committee with Dée Bennett assistant and Mildred Lee secretary-treasurer.
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Oakman
Marvin Stokes
Byng School
Qakman
George Carter
Dée Bennett
Mildred Lee
Former Byars Man Celebrates 103rd Birthday
Charles Pierce known as Uncle Colonel marked his 103rd birthday on September 22. Born in 1963 and retired from farming in Byars in 1937, he lives with his wife Bell and son Lester Pierce in Norman. The family includes three nieces and nephews and Donna Balthrop, a great great niece.
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Charles Pierce
Byars
Bell
Lester Pierce
Norman
Pierce
Pontotoc County
Troy Miller
Willard Coffman
M. ©. Stonecipher
Willie Pierce
Ownyng
Donna Balthrop
Lula 4-H Club Holds Meeting
The Lula 4-H Club met Thursday at 9 am at the school. Attendees included Jane Norton Sid Ewing C D Welcher Sheila Bilyeu Phyllis Williams Connie Sweat Gloria Wofford Judy Lacy Donna Sweat and Rita Williams. Officers elected were Williams president Sweat vice president Wofford secretary Lacy game leader Sweat song leader and Williams reporter. Sid Ewing spoke on cattle and swine program starting Sept 1. Meeting adjourned at 9 45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Williams
Jane Norton
Sid Ewing
C. D. Welcher
Sheila Bilyeu
Pauls Valley
Miss Bilyeu
Garvin County
Phyllis Williams
Connie Sweat
Gloria Wofford
Judy Lacy
Donna Sweat
Johnston County Jail Getting Quick Cleanup
Johnston County jail is shut down after an inspection found it unsanitary and unfit for prisoners. District Judge Joe B. Thompson ordered closure. efforts to repair and repaint are underway as bond election plans proceed for jail and courthouse renovations. County officials cite long-standing funding shortages and note prior hot water installation and past dog custody practices.
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Tishomingo
Johnston County
Office of Charities and Corrections
Joe B. Thompson
Joe Harbert
Harbert
Kenneth Reubin
Buck Cook
Commissioner of Charities and Corrections
Reubin
Red Cross Mails Ditty Bags To Troops In Vietnam
Pontotac County chapter mailed one hundred Red Cross ditty bags to American servicemen in Vietnam this week. Volunteers prepared the bags with items funded by Ada clubs and citizens, including a pen, envelopes, wash cloth, comb, nail clippers, address book, toothbrush holder, novel, socks, tissues, and more. The effort aims for delivery during the holiday season.
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Red Cross
Pontotac County
International Relief Organization
Vietnam
Ada Clubs
Cittizens
2. L
Trabaugh
East 14Th
County Registration Books Close October 28
Registration books will close on October 28. The county election board office in the courthouse will operate full-time until then from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Beginning the day after, the office will be closed for five days following the general election on November 8.
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County Election Board
County Nominees Elected For 1967 ASC Committees
Ballots were returned and counted by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Elected for the 1967 term were community chairmen, vice chairs, and members across multiple ASC county committees, with eligibility open to farm owners, tenants, and sharecroppers in programs administered by ASC. Voting, by mail, emphasized non discrimination by race, color, creed, or national origin.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASC County Committee
ASC
Ada Center Bond Issue Aims First U S Social Services Hub
Pontotoc County voters face five bond issues on November six including a 1.65 million social services center. The 410000 county share funds site acquisition 120000 and construction 290000, with Hill Burton and state funds plus revenue bonds. Estimated taxes rise about 42 cents per 100 evaluation, subject to reductions if interest rates fall.
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Social Services
United States
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Dorothy Price
Frisco Railroad
Country Club Road
Arlington
State Department of Health
Hill Burton
East Central Building Authority
Department of Public Welfare
Employment Service
Child Welfare
Mental Health
County Ealth
Social Services Center
Agricultural Center
Pontatoc County
Shooting Regulations For Tishomingo Public Hunting Area
The Department of Wildlife Conservation announced hunting rules for the Tishomingo Public Hunting Area near the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. Duck season runs Oct 29 to Dec , geese Oct 22 to 29 and Nov 25 to Jan 13, with upland game and deer open during regular seasons. Ten gun and 20 archery hunters may hunt daily. goose pits number 31 and are first come. Hunting allowed only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and national holidays.
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Jishomingo
Tishomingo
Department of Wildlife Conservation
Tishominga National Wildlife Refuge
Tishominga
Oklahoma
Ant
Wildlife Department
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
North
Lincoln
Oklahoma City
Gas line break reported on Scenic Drive area
A gas line broke at Scenic Drive and Blake Way near 11710 Saturday morning. Ada firefighters stood by while gas company workers repaired the break with no fire reported.
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Scenic Drive
Blake Way
Ada
Kiln of Halloween Treats From Grandmother's Day
Grandmother’s era offered simple store bought treats for Halloween. Recipes include ribbon candy boiled to the crack, rolled thin, and pulled until light. Popcorn balls combine popcorn with sugar and molasses, while chocolate gingerbread for kids blends molasses soda spices flour and melted chocolate for baking.
Community Chest Begins Fund Drive for Ada Agencies
Ade's Community Chest fund drive starts Monday with a 1 30 p m meeting at the Aldridge Hotel. Bill Lee chairs the effort with Martin Clark. volunteers aim to raise 62500 for seven Ada agencies including the Ada Boys Club and Salvation Army building fund. Last year raised 58163 against a 55000 goal. this year goal is 37500, to fund more programs and equipment upgrades locally.
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Ade
Aldridge
Bill Lee
Martin Clark
Ada Boys Club
Ada Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts
Ada
Child Welfare Service
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Building Fund
United Service Organization
Lee
Oliver Parker
Community Chest
Clark
Pickett Club Elects Officers for 4-H Group
Officers were elected at the Pickett Center 4-H Club second meeting. Darrell Tarron was chosen president, Bobby Cameron vice president, Liz Nemecek secretary, Paul Penrod reporter, Carolyn Jacquess song leader, and Jimmy Woolly game leader. An officers training session is set for Oct 30 at the school.
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Pickett Center
4-H Club
Darrell Tarron
Bobby Cameron
Liz Nemecek
Paul Penrod
Carolyn Jacquess
Jimmy Woolly
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Iefé
A. A. Bryant
A. J. McCullar
Bennett Sherrer
Paul Henderson
B. B. Ownbey
Oakman Planning
By Donna Balthrop
Lula 4-H
Janice Franks
Barbara Engel
Linda Nickerson
Lee Ann Hurley
Rita Harris
Shirley Ramer
Judge Walker
Alice Diamond
Janice Lamb
Byng Cosmetology
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Anna Lee Lamirand
M. C. Cox Jr
Toe Isaacs
Marian Willoughby
0. A. Altom
Alert Pierce
L. D. Stonecipher
Y. T. Gasaway
9. E. Gray
J. C. Martin
Ist’ Alt
Clifford Miller
Alt
A. L. Griffith
A. Griffith
N. Bunyard
Richard’ Soutee
W. J. Morrigan
R. Scrogging
Darrell Bryant
Coy Chandler
Detmar Crews
Robert West
I. Guest
Charles Richard
Ron Newston
End
Claude Hewett
Clyde Hobgood
James Wingard
Elmer Hager
Lester Wingard
Andrew Borders
George Casper
G. L. Bain
Gene Ma Joy
W. W. Gibson
Arvel Davis
B M. Stephens
Jeff Byrd
D. A. Hastings
MMOW
Whitmire Jr
J. L. Delaplain
Russel Bale
Berbert Cooper
C.jber
Jess la Salle
Ist
N. Flanagan
W. J and
Kenneth ©. Smith
U.S
Tish
Iit
Pickett Club
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