Around The County Lightnin Ridge and local visits noted
Community news from Lightning Ridge lists church attendance of 54 with visitors including Rev and Mrs Milton Bathrop, Mrs Margie Muncrief of Ada, Ms Willie Brewington of Oklahoma City, and Linda Neff of Van ess. Local birthdays honored as Lloyd McIlroy and Lillie Mae Webser. 29 attended Sunday night. Plans share travel for National Extension Homemakers Convention in San Juan October 19 to 25. FFA National Convention brings Kevin Stanfield to Kansas City. Various visits among local families and friends, plus VICA news and entertainment at Neighborhood Community Center with two candidates for VICA sweetheart and performances by the Boys Quartet. Initiation of new VICA members noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Johnson
Milton Bathrop
Margie Muncrief
Ada
Willie Brewington
Oklahoma City
Linda Neff
Vaness
Lloyd McIlroy
Lillie Mae Webser
Vica Club
VICA
Jeanne Baird
Debbie Walker
Lonnie Harris
Phil Jones
Ronnie Jared
Bobby Mitchell
Alvie Griffiths Oklahoma City Visit Reported
Alvie Griffith made a business trip to Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Tuesday visitors to Mrs. Alvie Griffith included Mrs. Bill Duffer, Mark and Janet Fitzhugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Griffith
Oklahoma City
Bill Duffer
Mark
Janet
Fitzhugh
Summers Family Visitation This Weekend
Visiting Saturday were Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and children and Mr and Mrs Mack Summers and Gaylon in a family gathering mentioning Mrs Gertie Summers as host or relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Summers
Joe Summers
Mrs. Mack Summers
Gaylon
May Johnson Visits Soutees and Penrods
May Johnson visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soutee and family on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Barnett and child Roff visited the Penrods on Thursday. Mrs. Penrod went to Ada to care for ill Mrs. L. J. Penrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Johnson
Richard Soutee
Marjorie Soutee
Maude Thompson
Leota
Thelma Perriman
Leon Barnett
Roff
Robert Penrod
Ada
L. J. Penrod
Hatcher and Summers Families Visit Across Oklahoma
Mrs Mollie Summers hosts visits from Albert and Doc with Kenneth Rycroft and children in Oklahoma City. Paul Summers and daughters join Mr and Mrs Guy Lawson and children in Ada, the Lawsons visit Bob Hatcher and boys, and the Hatchers assist Paul in building a house as they move into a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Summers
Albert
Doc
Kenneth Rycroft
Oklahoma City
Paul Summers
Guy Lawson
Ada
Lawsons
Bob Hatcher
Joyce Hatcher
Robert
Darryl
Paul Hatcher
Roff
Arvilla Hatcher
Latta
Bob
Paul
Paul Hatchers
Griffiths Host Visitors Across Fort Worth Area
Jack Griffith of Fort Worth spent Tuesday and Wednesday nights with Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith. Kimberly Katz of Altus visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Max Griffith recently stayed with the Griffiths. Mr and Mrs Bill Chapman and daughters of Sulphur visited Mr and Mrs Max Griffith and Vicki and their guest Kimberly Katz Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Griffith
Fort Worth
Arno Griffith
Kimberly Katz
Altus
Max Griffith
Bill Chapman
Vicki
Ada Social Round of Visits and Funeral Attendance
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McIlroy hosted and visited several Ada residents including Mr and Mrs Lee Henry Mrs Frank Townsley and Mrs Mary Townsley. The group attended the funeral of Mrs Linda Gibbons. Lorene McIlroy and others visited Ada residents on Thursday and Saturday. The Rev Carl Denham from Stratford also visited Ada locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McIlroy
Ada
Lee Henry
McIlroy
Frank Townsley
Mary Townsley
Leon Ragland
Prez Ferguson
Oklahoma City
Linda Gibbons
Lorene McIlroy
Lee Henrys
Lorene
Townsley
Roy Townsley
Carl Denham
Stratford
Brewingtons Celebrate in Oklahoma City and Midwest City
Mr and Mrs Eugene Brewing ton Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs James Hopkins Midwest City and Mr and Mrs Casto are listed in a social note detailing local residents and households involved in a gathering or event within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corene Pedersen
Eugene Brewington
Oklahoma City
James Hopkins
Midwest City
Casto
Dinner guests of the Mc Cullars weekend noted in Kiowa
Christian and Lynn Ann joined W. E. Mc Cullars as dinner guests Saturday. Other visitors included Mrs. Bess Morris Aun McCullar and Mr and Mrs Charlie Lacefield from Kiowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Lynn Ann
W. E. McCullars
Bess Morris
Aun McCullar
Charlie Lacefield
Kiowa
Vandegriff family hosts several visitors and guests
Henry Dew and others spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Norrel Vandegriff and Marie. Thelma Perriman visited Wednesday. Jimmy Wilsons and Jesse Wilsons were Saturday guests at the Vandegriff home. Norman and J K Vandegriff visited Norrell Vandegriff. Marie Vandegriff joined a Sunday dinner with Mickey McGee family. Wanda Wilson visited Annie Wilson in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dew
Gene
Bess
Lindsay
Norrel Vandegriff
Marie
Thelma Perriman
Roff
Jimmy Wilson
Woodward
Jesse Wilson
Vandegriff
Norman Vandegriff
J. K. Vandegriff
Norrell Vandegriff
Marie Vandegriff
Mickey McGee
Mike and
Patti
Purcell Social Visit Ties Local Families
Mr and Mrs Leo McNinch and Gayle visited Mrs Hillard Oliver Mr and Mrs Walter Miller and Estelle Oliver all of Purcell on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo McNinch
Gayle
Hillard Oliver
Walter Miller
Estelle Oliver
Purcell
Miller Family Visits Across State Lines
Mr and Mrs Frank Dunlap and Cindy visited her parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller recently. Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller visited his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Edwin Miller in Midwest City Sunday. The Millers visited Mr and Mrs Clyde Newport Corley recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dunlap
Cindy
Ada
Clifford Miller
Edwin Miller
Midwest City
Millers
Clyde Newport
Corley
Pedersen Family Hosts Sunday Visitors
Sunday visitors at the Corene Pedersen home included Charles Pedersen and his wife and Christopher Jimmie Pedersen and Paul Pedersen and his wife all from Del City. Also Laren Jolly of Ada and Sheila Pedersen of Del City joined. Richard Pedersen and his son Rick from Moore and Fox plus Wayne Cothern and Sonja Jolly of Ada visited Saturday. Steven Pedersen spent Monday night with Mickey Griffin. Laura Pedersen attended the East Central football game Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corene Pedersen
Charles Pedersen
Christopher
Jimmie
Paul Pedersen
del City
Laren Jolly
Ada
Sheila Pedersen
Richard Pedersen
Holley
Rick
Moore
Oklahoma City Visitors At McGee Home
Recent visitors to the J. L. McGee home included Donald Kemp Lena Smith Kirk Randy Kevin and Miss Talula Lowe of Oklahoma City Mrs Corene Pedersen called Saturday and Paul Parker visited on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L
Mrs Mattie Miller Visits Cartwright Family
Mrs. Mattie Miller visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Bill Cartwright on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Miller
Bill Cartwright
Mrs Clarence Davis Visits Mrs Jack Hurt
Mrs Davis visited Mrs Hurt on Thursday, sharing a social call and friendly chat in a neighborhood gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Davis
Jack Hurt
Miller Family Takes Alfred to Oklahoma City Flight to California
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Miller took their son Alfred to Oklahoma City on Friday. He boarded a plane for California and will continue travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Miller
Alfred
Oklahoma City
California
Will
Alfred Serves in U.S. Marines After Duty
The note states Alfred is in the U.S. Marines and mentions plans to travel to Vietnam later, indicating his military deployment period and future assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Alfred
U. S
Stratford and Tecumseh Couples Visit McKinleys
Mr Earl McKinley and Mrs Ladon Miller of Stratford visited the McKinleys in Tecumseh and Stratford to spend time with family. The Rev Carl Dunham and Mrs Dunham also visited the McKinleys recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McKinley
Tecumseh
Ladon Miller
Stratford
W. L. McKinley
Carl Dunham
McKinleys
Moran Family Newsnote Ties Ada to Colorado Springs Visit
Ada residents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Moran spent Saturday with Mrs. Clay Johnson. Johnson reports an early visit from her son Col. Milton Wayne Johnson and his wife in Colorado Springs as they wrap up a California and Western U.S. tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laseman
Charley Moran
Ada
Clay Johnson
Mrs Edna Roff Returns From Oklahoma City Visit
Mrs Edna Roff returns home from Oklahoma City where she visited her daughter Mrs George Wright of Oil Center. Mrs Wright recently underwent surgery and has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Roff
Oklahoma City
George Wright
Oil Center
Mrs Alma Morris Suffers Fall at Home
Mrs Alma Morris mother of Mrs Paul Wilson fell in her home on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Morris
Paul Wilson
Troy Williams Admitted After Incident at Valley View Hospital
Troy Williams was recently admitted to Valley View Hospital following an unspecified incident. Medical staff reported his condition as stable and continued monitoring is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Williams
Valley View Hospital
Larsh Brothers Head to Durango for Mountain Cabin Prep
K P Larsh Jr and his brother Allen left Sunday for Durango Colorado to open their mountain cabin and arrange plans for a fall hunt their father K P Larsh will join later ensuring their project proceeds ahead of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Larsh Jr
Allen
Durango
Colo
K. P. Larsh
Oklahoma Food Service Convention Names Ted Davis Speaker
The featured speaker is Ted Davis son of Mrs Harold Davis. He serves as assistant secretary of agriculture. The convention starts Thursday in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Food Service
Ted Davis
Harold Davis
Oklahoma City
Car Collision Near Ada Leaves Wife Injured
Mr and Mrs Herbert Griffith were driving toward Ada when their car struck a deer. Mrs Griffith sustained an injury and the deer was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Griffith
Ada
Ada Livestock Auction Market Slips After Slaughter Price Dip
The Ada market was $1 lower for slaughter cows and 50 cents lower for other classes with 3,000 receipts. Slaughter cows 11-18, slaughter bulls 19-23, slaughter calves 22-24, stock steers 2-27, stock heifers 19-24.50, stock steer calves 25-34, stock heifer calves 22-27, dairy breeds 20-26, stock cows 16-21, cows and calves 160-220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA
Fulton’s Clermont Sails Up Hudson in 1807 Maiden Voyage
Robert Fulton’s steam boat Clermont completed its maiden 150 mile voyage from New York City to Albany in 32 hours, marking a historic achievement in early American steam propulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fulton
Hudson River
New York City
Albany
Byng Students to View 2001 Space Odyssey in OKC
Byng High School journalism class schedules a trip to Oklahoma City to see the film 2001 A Space Odyssey on October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Deaths in School Science Room Raise Alarm Over Accident
In Byng School a fish tank top was left ajar and several fish escaped. One female swordtail was found dead on the floor. others are missing. The note warns against assuming self harm from this incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng School
Karl Tilley
Night art and ceramics classes begin October 3
Night sessions in art and ceramics start October 3 with instructors Mrs Omega Johnson and Mrs Jeanette Cook. Enrollment remains open and the class costs 1 dollar per lesson. Students provide their own greenware and study plaster work decoupage gift wrapping artificial flowers and furniture antiquing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omega Johnson
Jeanette Cook
Seniors Photo Days Set for October 21 22
Seniors will have their pictures taken October 21 and 22 with a ten dollar deposit. The group assembles in the auditorium at 9 a.m. for individual sittings. Boys wear dark suits and ties with white or pastel shirts while girls wear simple dresses or blouse skirt ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theuditorium
Student Council sells candy despite rain in Ada area
Ada volunteers Phill Jones Lynda Scroggins Lonnie Harris Brenda Mitchusson Linda Vogt and Bobby Mitchell sold four boxes of candy on Saturday then returned 45 minutes later. They were treated to lunch at a local restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Phill Jones
Lynda Scroggins
Lonnie Harris
Brenda Mitchusson
Linda Vogt
Bobby Mitchell
Byng High School elects Mr and Miss and honors listed
Phil Jones and Lynda Scroggins named Mr and Miss Byng High School in the election on Oct 1. Other honors include best all around boy and girl Dewayne Hall and Jeanie Baird most talented Ronnie Jared and Rosemary Rounds most likely to succeed Charles Barnes and Rose Engle and most loyal Ronnie Petty and Linda Vogt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Jones
Lynda Scroggins
Byng High School
Dewayne Hall
Jeanie Baird
Ronnie Jared
Rosemary Rounds
Charles Barnes
Rose Engle
Ronnie Petty
Linda Vogt
Seniors Pounding Walls as English Class Writes Sonnet
Seniors in an English Literature class pound their heads on a wall as they work on a creative writing exercise. The scene. a playful attempt to spark inspiration precedes a tense moment of study.
Open House at Byng School Encourages Community Attendance
All Byng students and teachers urge the public, especially parents, to attend this year's open house on Oct. 22. Departments will be open for observation and teachers will answer questions. A gym program by the Mixed Chorus precedes tours, with refreshments in the Neighborhood Facility Building and a prize for the grade with the most visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Byng
Hallway Traffic At Byng High Described As Stampede
Byng High class congestion is likened to a cattle herd with visions of horns and cow bells in the halls. The writer jokes about signal lights and exits, fearing a red light and a sudden mass exodus during class changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Ferry
Byng High School
Pompei
Byng High School Halls Compared to Freeways
The speaker describes crowded hallways at Byng High School likening them to a freeway. They note a close relationship with their locker near the study hall doors and frequent 5 p.m. rush periods making passage difficult for students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng High School
Why study and how study helps daily life
Lola Longley explores the question why we study. She argues concentrated study increases knowledge, notes forgetting is often about minor details, and emphasizes lifelong study to broaden practical knowledge and reach life goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Longley
Konawan Civilian Army Engineer and Family Obituary
Konawan, a former Army Engineers civilian employee from 1940 to 1945 in Tulsa and Sand Springs, was born May 24, 1910 in Anadarko. Services were held at Watts Funeral Home chapel with burial in Clinton Cemetery. Survived by wife Vera, three sons in the Navy John T Tulsa Peter L Pascagoula Fla Timothy E Norfolk Va, and daughter Michael Heard Rexford Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Army Engineers
Tulsa
Sand Springs
Anadarko
Watts Funeral Home
Otto Elling
Clinton Cemetery
Mercer
Vera
U.S. Navy
John T
Peter L
Union Hill Goodneighbor Club Meets
The Union Hill Goodneighbor Club met at Mrs. Oma Enloe's home on October 10. With the president absent, Mrs. Enloe led a brief business session and officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Lena Cochran, Vice President Mrs. Ethelene Golden, Secretary Mrs. Laura Haines, and oo chairman Mrs. Daisy Binion. The next gathering is planned for Mrs. Ola Fraley’s house on October 23, and refreshments were served to a list of members including Mrs. Barbara Newby and Mrs. Ina Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill Good Neighbor Club
Oma Enloe
Enloe
Lena Cochran
Ethelene Golden
Laura Haines
Daisy Binion
Ola Fraley
Vanoss Homemakers Meet Wednesday
The Vanoss Extension Home makers held their September meeting in the auditorium with Mrs. Leo McNinch presiding and Mrs. Ann McCullar leading the roll call. Member essays urged fire safety and cautions. three new members joined the club this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Extension
Leo McNinch
Ann McCullar
Marvin Briggs
Perriman
Pontotoc County
Vaness Club
Bill Alford
Jack Walters
Jimmy Freeman
Parcel post rate hike aims to cover costs
Postmaster explains cent increase on parcels with charges over four dollars based on weight and distance. Higher rates for parcels and catalogs target break even as required by law to offset pay increases for postal workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Postal workers warn of holiday rush deadlines
Smith urged Ada and Pon totoc County citizens to mail within the above deadlines to ensure on time Christmas delivery as processing the vast mail volume demanded many postal employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ada
Pontotoc County
Infant sounds and tongue motion not true communication
An infant who gurgles and coos is not trying to communicate. It finds pleasure in the noises and the movement of the tongue rather than conveying messages.
Freezer cookery boosts variety with ahead meals
Dace Home freezers revolutionize country cooking by preserving leftovers and turning meal remnants into new dishes days or weeks later. Recipes include fillings for sandwiches with onions relish and meats, baked bean salami mix, sardine pimiento and cream cheese blends, all designed to freeze ahead for quick use.
Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Laren Jolly at Vaness School
A wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Laren Jolly was held Oct 15 in the Vaness School Home Economics room. Hostesses included Mrs. Floyd Fox Jan Jolly and several friends. Refreshments featured a white and silver sheet cake and punch. Many guests sent gifts or attended, including Joy Tucker Ezra Holland Cleo Griffith Twila Hunt Alpha Hunt J. L. McGee Russell Gdell Ed Coffey Leo MecNinch Gayle Inez Miller W E McCullar John Mosier Pauline Bennett Jimmy Rena Dorothy Sliger Judith Karen Faulkenberry Clarence Davis Lonnie Miller Glenn Cornell Robert Neff Jewel Slaughter Judy Ky Laura Johnson Corene Pedersen Laura Sonya Floyd Fox and Jan Jolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laren Jolly
Vaness School
Floyd Fox
Jan Jolly
Lonnie Barnes
Geneva McCullar
Joy Tucker
Ezra Holland
Cleo Griffith
Twila Hunt
Alpha Hunt
J. L. McGee
Russell Gdell
Ed Coffey
Leo MecNinch
Gayle
Inez Miller
W. E. McCullar
John Mosier
Pauline Bennett
Jimmy
Rena
Dorothy Sliger
Judith
Karen Faulkenberry
Clarence Davis
Lonnie Miller
Glenn Cornell
Robert Neff
Jewel Slaughter
Judy
Laura Johnson
Corene Pedersen
Laura
Sonya
Pedersen
Classified Contact Line
Local classifieds offer buying selling and trading options with a contact number 332-4433 for inquiries and listings across categories.
Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Women Hold Meeting
The Latta Cumberland Presbyterian women met Tuesday at the church. They voted to continue the rummage sale Oct 11 12 and to hold an auction. Rev Charles McCaskey elected moderator and Mrs Charles McCaskey vice president of womens work. They plan EC Campus ecumenical work Oct 21 28 and heard a program on The High Cost of Living and Ad just to the Rapid Changing Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta Cumberland
Charles McCaskey
Womens Work
Betty Rogers
Lovelace
Herbert Cooper
Wesley Brantley Sr
Garvin Glover
Boo Mayberry
Calvin Grace
Joe Lovelace
Wesley Brantley
The Waall That Gave Wall Street Its Name
The waal built in 1653 protected Dutch settlers on Manhattan Island. It served as the origin of the street name Wall Street, marking early fortification efforts by colonial inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Manhattan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aut McCullar
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Extension Homemakers Convention
Kevin Stanfield
Kansas City
FFA
Kenneth Stanfield
Charlie Dunn
Naomi Stanfield
Alma Dunn
Ben Ownbey
Ercy Ownbey
Mrs. Maryy
Charles Ownbey
Stephenie
Anita McCullar
Wayne
Cathy Hunt
Italy
Aeronautics
American Flyers Training School
Weather Station
Ardmore
Wintersmith Park
Vanoss
Wanda Wilson
Annie Wilson
Byng School News
Konawan
Union Hill Goodneighbor Club
Cassandra
Shawna
Billie
Jim Freeman
Ed Price
Leo Mc Ninch
Dace
Mrs. Laren
Clarence Carselowey
Miami
Okla
Dottie Sparlin
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