McGee Family News and Local Visits in Heavener Area
Local notes recount weekend visits by the McGee and Pedersen families from Heavener and Oklahoma City. Oct 10 marks Steven Lynn Pedersen seventh birthday with multiple relatives attending. Several Norman and Ada residents are mentioned as hospital visits and surgeries occur, while turnip patch notes warn of Mexican asps on leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Lynn Pedersen
Mike Pedersen
Sammie
Laura
Sonja
Sherry
Josie Hambleton
Ada
Steed Sees Oklahoma Share Rising With National Prosperity
Congressman Jim Steed told Ada Rotary Club the nation faces complex spending issues yet Oklahoma is finally getting its share of prosperity. He cited population gains in 1963, defense costs, and multi billion dollar budgets while stressing honesty and optimism for fiscal policy and local projects like Ada water pollution work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Steed
America
Oklahoma
Steed
Ada Rotary Club
Aldridge Hotel
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Carl Albert
United States
Treasury
Lebanon
New York
Russia
Oklahoma City
Ada
Postal Service
Tom Steed
Rotary Club
Asa Hutchinson
Ada Chamber of Commerce
John Ringwald
Drought Spurs Fire Prep Across Oklahoma and Region
The drought prompts state agencies and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to mobilize for range and brush fires. Gov. Bellmon sets up an 800‑man chain of command, water safety and toll staff issue fire precautions, and drivers are warned as past crashes informed current safety plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt Park
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
The
Highway Patrol
Henry Bellmon
Bellmon
Bob Lester
W.D. Hoback
Turner Turnpike
Bellman
Oklahoma
United States
Weather Bureau
Washington
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Mississippi River
Illinois
News Want Ad Line
Local classified notice invites readers to advertise and seek items services or rentals using the contact line FE 2 4433. This brief notice promotes buy sell rent and find services through the newspaper want ad.
Bain Farms From Small Start To Farm Of The Year
George Bain, once small-time with a bag, is named farmer of the year after a standout season. His five acre Bermuda fertilized plot flourished with hay and profits, peanuts and corn stored in the barn, while Allen peanut grower Andrew Borders and others report strong yields and high grade peanuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
Bermuda
Grady Miller
Allen
Miller
Andrew Borders
Allen Peanut
Hughes County
C. A. Raper
Kennth West
George Bain
Peanut crops reflect drought era and shifts in farming life
Fine Bain notes peanuts thrive with light moisture and cites yields up to 250 bushels per acre in a dry year. He laments subsidies era, recalls selling to Durant for 50 cents a bushel, and explains current pricing of 70 grade peanuts at around 220 dollars per ton with bonuses or penalties by grade. He contrasts old neighborly harvests with modern equipment costs and wear from diesel tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
Allen
Durant
Bains
County Delegation Heads to State Convention
County delegates from Ponto toc County including Irl Rhyne Mrs D N Myers Mrs Bessie Story W H Poole and George Milligan will attend the state convention in Chicago and appear on programs there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pontotoc County
Irl Rhyne
D. N. Myers
Bessie Story
W. H. Poole
George Milligan
Rubies and Sapphires: Both Are Corundum Stones
Rubies and sapphires are essentially the same mineral corundum, a crystallized alumina ranking just below diamonds in hardness. The distinction lies in trace elements that yield red for rubies and blue for sapphires, with various other colors observed.
Local Notes On Socials Pecans And Farm Crops
Miss Denise McGee spent last Saturday night with Misses Laura and Sonja Pedersen. Our correspondent reports gathering pecans all week. Paper shell pecans are fair but the native crop on our farm is poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise McGee
Heavener
Laura
Sonja Pedersen
Laura Pedersen Missed Two School Days After Illness
Laura Pedersen became ill last Sunday night and had to miss two days of school due to her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Pedersen
Pentecostal Holiness Church Sees 79 In Attendance
In Oil Center 79 attended Sunday school and church led by Rev. Frank Hardcastle. Visitors included Doyne Isaac and family from Wichita, Willie Pierce and Pennington grandchildren Norman Luther Ingram and family from Oklahoma City, and Roy Roddy with Ponca City visiters. Elmer Maxwell left Friday for a business trip to eastern Oklahoma returning Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Frank Hardcastle
Doyne Isaac
Wichita
Kan
Willie Pierce
David
Della
Debbie Pennington
Norman
Luther Ingram
Roy Roddy
Ponca City
Elmer Maxwell
Gene Fortenberry
Latta
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Albert Earl Pierce
Choctaw
Debbie
Della Pennington
Velma Pillsbury
Garden Grove
Calif
Ray Wright
Maysville
Virgie Pennington
Vineta
Pierce
Pennington
Troy Miller
Pierces
Community social pages with visits across Oklahoma and Arkansas
Local notices depict family visits from Oklahoma City Choctaw and Maysville to Ada and surrounding areas. Many gatherings include Reverend Arthur Smith and Viola Bartholomew Norfolk. stakeholders include the Pierces Lewis and Pennington families. A wedding is announced for Tim Cox and Patsy Henson at Oil Center with well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Center
Tim Cox
Patsy Henson
Oklahoma couple welcomes eight and a half pound son
Mrs. Myrtle Evans spent last week with Mr and Mrs Doyle Evans in Oklahoma City helping care for their new grandson. The Evanses became parents of an eight and a half pound boy on Oct 8. They have two boys and a girl. Teresa Evans stayed with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Evans
Doyle Evans
Oklahoma City
Evans
Teresa Evans
Mr and Mrs Pierce Update Home With New Paint and Furniture
Mr and Mrs Wil lie Pierce finish interior painting while Mrs Pierce adds new furniture. Mrs Lil lie Miller assists with the work and upkeep of the home transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Pierce
Dry spell grips region as ponds shrink
An elderly man notes an unusually long dry period with parched ponds and fallen leaves. Rev. Smith hauls water from Paul Tucker's farm as forecasts say Monday may bring showers and cooler weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Smith
Paul Tucker
Wells Family Visit Backs Oklahoma City Kin
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wells of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Curt Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crow and with Eddie Hayes. They visited Mrs. Crow who remains a patient at Valley View Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
Valley View Hospital
Clinnie Crow
Jack Perrine
Willie
Alvin Wells
Oklahoma City
Curt Wells
Albert Crow
Eddie Hayes
Weekend at Six Flags Over Texas
Mr and Mrs Billy Jim Robertson and Tamra and Mr and Mrs Edward Lance and boys spent the weekend at Six Flags Over Texas. Stacy Robertson spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs Dorchie Booth while his parents were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Jim Robertson
Tamra
Edward Lance
Six Flags Over
Texas
Stacy Robertson
Dorchie Booth
Local Visits Across Oklahoma City and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Alene Tucker and Paula traveled to Oklahoma City on Saturday for a business trip. Tonya spent the day with Mrs. Dorchie Booth. Mrs. Opal Sutton visited Saturday with her aunt, Mrs. Mattie Black in Ada. Ples Sutton called on Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Sutton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Doyne Isaacs and Mrs. Florence Isaacs visited the Vernon Grays Saturday. Mrs. Gray and children visited Mrs. Willie Isaacs. Mrs. Nora Gray spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. John Stinson of Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Opal Sutton
Mrs. Mattie Black
Ada
Doyne Isaacs
Florence Isaacs
Vernon Grays
Nora Gray
John Stinson
Francis
Dewayne Cox
Oklahoma City
Junior Muck
Springdale
Ark
Nannie Cox
Leonard Holloway
Stratford
Hazel Newby
Helen Cox
Martha Love
Machelle
Cox
Pecans and peanuts harvested by local families in weekly notes
Residents report pecan gathering at Bill Rose farm and pea nut harvests among neighbors. Several families from Shawnee Ada Stratford and Oklahoma City visit relatives, share meals, and attend gatherings. A car accident involving the weekly editor Bob is noted with wishes for a quick recovery. Beverly Sutton celebrated her birthday with a homemade ice cream party at Gerald Sutton’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sutton
Jimmy Rutherford
Ricky
Twyla
Vance Price
Gerald Sutton
Suttons
Wee
Beverly
Mrs Ruth Sutton Visits Friends Aboard Monday Night
Mrs Ruth Sutton called on Mrs Frank Lewis Monday night with visitors Mrs Anna Mae Sutton Chris and Beverly also calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sutton
Anna Mae Sutton
Chris and
Beverly
Frank Lewis
Drouth Worsens in Egypt as Rainless Skies Persist
In Egypt drouth conditions have worsened with only a few sprinkles and wind. Partly cloudy days brought slightly cooler temps. Ethelene Golden has spent time at the doctor’s office. Randy Ballard was stung by an insect two weeks ago at Merle Ballard’s home in Oakman. his swollen thumb improved by Sunday after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Henderson
Drouth
Ethelene Golden
Randy
Merle Ballard
Oakman
Family Visits Span Ada Hospital and Muskogee Trip
Mr and Mrs Dan Thompson from Lynwood California and Bill Alston of Dustin visited Mrs Mae Henderson in Ada Saturday evening. Thompson is Hendersons niece and Alston her brother. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson and granddaughters Carol Golden and Debbie Henderson before heading to Muskogee to see Alva Alston, Thompson’s father and Bill’s brother and patient in a hospital there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Thompson
Lynwood
Calif
Bill Alston
Dustin
Mae Henderson
Ada
Ada Editor Bob Heaton Injured In Weekend Car Crash
The Ada Evening News reports editor Bob Heaton was injured in a weekend car accident. Authorities have not released full details of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Evening News
Bob Heaton
Bob
Weekend Accidents Mark Young James Don Henderson
Five year old James Don Henderson suffered a black eye after a rough play with cousin Wade Thornton. A firecracker near his other eye swelled it, then a bike spill removed flesh from his toe. James Don’s family received emergency help for the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Don Henderson
Don Henderson
Wade Thornton
James Don
Ada Women Plan Homecoming Visit To Kansas
Mrs. Julia Mosher of Yucaipa California arrived at her Ada relatives home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Edna Graham and Mrs. Trixie Lucy visited through the week before Mrs. Mosher and Mrs. Hambleton left Friday for Enna Kansas to attend a family homecoming. They expect to return to Ada later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mosher
Yucaipa
Calif
Josie Hambleton
Ada
Edna Graham
Trixie Lucy
Mosher
Hambleton
Edna
Kan
East Central State College Flower Beds Receive Special Care
East Central State College gardens, aided by Homer Danley of Ada and a former Walnut resident, are undergoing special care efforts to improve landscape and campus appeal. The initiative highlights community involvement and campus beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central State College
Homer Danley
Ada
Faithful Egypt reader Sophia Martin noted in Ada
Mrs Sophia Martin of Ada is identified as a devoted Egypt reader and sister of Mrs Augusta Bivins with strong local ties to long-time residents and history in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Sophia Martin
Ada
Lula School District Transfers And Enrollments
Mrs Sonny Leader Diana and Donna Kay Mrs D R Clifford Donnie and Ronnie visited Tuesday with Mrs Donald Brooks Ada Mr and Mrs E D Young Lavoyce Larry and Terry moved Tuesday to the Tupelo School district Lavoyce is in seventh grade Larry fourth and Terry third Four new pupils enrolled Monday at Lula Buddie Hill seventh Peggy Hill fifth Nancy Hill fourth and Claude Hill second Mark Treas is transferring to Tupelo in first grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Leader
Diana
Donna Kay
D. R. Clifford
Donnie
Ronnie
Donald Brooks
Ada
E. D. Young
Lavoyce
Larry
Terry
Tupelo
Lula
Buddie Hill
Peggy Hill
Nancy Hill
Claude Hill
Mark Treas
Mark
Temporary substitute teaching for Mrs Dennis in Tupelo
Mrs Robert Brashiers of Tupelo is teaching for Mrs Arthur Dennis for two or three weeks or until Mrs Dennis can resume teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brashiers
Tupelo
Arthur Dennis
Dennis
Davis brings uncle to Oklahoma City for checkup
Lester Davis accompanied his uncle Bob Davis of Stonewall to Oklahoma City on Tuesday for a routine doctor visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Davis
Bob Davis
Stonewall
Oklahoma City
Lula 4-H Club Elects 1964 Officers and Members
The Lula 4-H Club met on Monday October 14 to elect 1964 officers Sue Cooper was chosen president Sandra Brashier vice president Debbie Clifford secretary Dickie Clifford reporter Larry Stonecipher song leader and Leonard Wofford game leader New members include Dickie Clifford Sandra Brashier Virginia Thompson Sue Cooper and others Skipper Davis was named electrical captain by county agent Emerson Black Attendees also included Mrs C D Whelchel and Mrs D R Clifford Several members hosted others for visits and weekend gatherings in Ada Moore Latta and Moore County events noted through the week and weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Sue Cooper
Sandra Brashier
Debbie Clifford
Dickie Clifford
Larry Stonecipher
Leonard Wofford
Virginia Thompson
Ronnie Clifford
Donnie Clifford
Ginger Williams
Larry Keith Johnston
Pearl Woodall
Charles Woodall
Linda Woodall
Mrs Eula Davis Visits Stonewall Household
Mrs. Eula Davis of Stonewall is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis, enjoying a family visit and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Davis
Stonewall
Mrs
Lester Davis
Family visit list includes Hill and Williams households
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill and Ada Phyllis and Rita Williams visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hill and Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Hill
Ada Phyllis
Rita Williams
Carl Hill
Donald
Wommack and Ada residents host visitors in Oakman
A series of visits and gatherings around Ada and Sulphur highlight the week. Ira Wommack hosts relatives, while Miss Sidney Johnston stays with the Wommacks. Maurice Current and son Gerald travel to Colorado for deer hunting amid thick crowds. The Currents plan to return soon as other Ada residents join the hunting and trout fishing trips.
Oakman School Opens Season With Loss At Fitzhugh
Oakman played its first basketball game of the season last Friday afternoon at Fitzhugh and lost. The Oakman School will be closed today and Friday for two days of teachers meetings in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman School
Fitzhugh
Oakman
Oklahoma City
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Midland
Chris Pedersen
Hubert McGee
J. L. McGee
Lena Smith
McGee
Sheila Pedersen
Marietta Hall
Sammie Pedersen
Patsy Hampton
Nancy Darlene
Benny Hampton
Pedersen
Sally Fuhrman
Cydney Lynn
Dixie
Aubry Presley
Jay
June
Jean
Fred Muller
Barry
Hereford
Tex
Don Watson
Richard Pedersen
Moore
Bobby and
Minnie Lewis
Virgil Pierce
Opal Sutton
Calvin Pennington
Mrs. Pierce
Mrs. Pennington
Pat Sutterfield
Salt Lake City
Utah
Frank Long
Sutterfield
Mrs. Long
Ted Hudson
Emmett DeLamire
Frank Roberts
James Roberts
Dewayne Roberts
Grove
Homer
Paul Henderson
Gary
Teresa
Carol
Olan Henderson
Olan Jr
Chrystal
Leslie Paul
Sue Henderson
Opal Stephens
Portland Park
Shirley Stephens
D. R. “Chock
Clifford
LaVern Archer
Joan Treas
Jake Treas
Chester Treas
Linda
Diane
Dwayne
Walter Brooks
Jimmy Brooks
Greer Brooks
W. D. Little JR
USDA
LaSalle University of Chicago
Penquite
OSU
Iowa State University
University of Arizona At
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Oklahoma State
Iowa State Poultry
Poultry Science Association
Oklahoma State University
Lions Club
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Smith
Bert Parsons
Hardy, Ark
Katherine Bartholomew
Memphis
Tenn
Leo Faust
Tulsa
Oral Roberts
New College
Betty Hayes
Floyd Burk Sr
Ples Sutton
A. O. Sutton
Virgie Pierce
Bill Rose
Glen Norton
Shawnee
Vannie Northam
Joy Tucker
Clareta Gray
Owen Gray
Vernon Gray
Lois Newby Pearson
John Jennings
Lena Soward
Janice Franks
Earl Franks
Twyla Rutherford
Chris
Juanita Rowe
Joe Winton
Horace Golden
Stella Cunningham
Stella
Mercy Hospital
Lois Clifford
Wallie Cooper
Sam Johnston
Tony
Carolyn
Rickey Scott
Ben Johnston
Dickie
Johnstons
Davey Johnston
Lloyd Johnston
Jerry
Karen
Betty
Paul Johnston
Gene Joplin
Kelly
Marty
Don
Polk Cross
Bill Bailey
Charles Hill
East Central
By Ila Pevehouse
Ross Wommack
Ira Wommack
Wommack
Ruby Mills
Sidney Johnston
Jon Ann Wommack
Juanita Scroggins
Edith Wommack
Frank Scroggins
Maurice Current
Gerald
Colorado
Mildred Current
Lonnie
Alice Current
Lynn
Cathy
Georgia Mae Myers
Joe
Sidney
Betty Munger
Loveland
Hubert Winn
Jerry Balthrop
Tracy
Pauls Valley
Mildred
John Brassfield
Brassfield
Mr. Current
Maurice
J. R. Pendergrass
Olen Deaton
George Stephens
Gail
John Pendergrass
Ira Pevehouse
Glenda West
Sylvania
Quinton
West Main
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