Ada area horses rise in Oklahoma racing scene
In Ada Oklahoma the growing quarter horse breeding industry gains traction with the Ada Quarter Horse Sales Inc led by Pete Winters A W Huebsch and Barney Liles positioning as a global market. The piece notes strong local stock, notable breeders like Carl Mercer F L Lady Bug Marvin Barnes and others and argues racing and betting will expand as interest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Oklahoma
Ada Quarter Horse Sales Inc
Pete Winters
A. W. Huebsch
Barney Liles
Ruidoso
Carl Mercer
Browning
Ada
SH 99
F. L. Lady Bug
Marvin Barnes
Lady Bug
Barnes
Pickett
Otoe
Sulphur
Silver Thistle
Konawa
The Law of Secondhand Purchases in Everyday Deals
A discussion of buyer protections in used goods sales. Courts expect clear disclosure that items are secondhand and accurate identity descriptions. Cases show that as is does not excuse misrepresentation and that honesty governs even secondhand transactions.
Not at home here The Christian as alien living for a future homeland
A Bible lesson compares Christians to Oliver Twist’s Artful Dodger, arguing believers are aliens and exiles in this world. It cites I Peter’s imagery of a chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, and God’s own people, urging faithful representation of the home country while awaiting departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
I Peter
Peter
Christ
Rome
Portugal Exports 2241 Tons Olive Oil in 1967
Lisbon reports Portugal shipped 2 241 metric tons of olive oil in 1967, up 394 tons from 1966. Brazil remained the top buyer with 1 789 tons, while Venezuela bought 311 tons and the United States 142 tons. The 1948 record for Brazil stood at 2 267 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Brazil
Venezuela
Oan
Signs Show Misleading Distances in Hawesville Route
Tourists in Hawesville Kentucky encounter three road signs placed one block apart showing inconsistent distances to Louisville with entries like Louisville 9 miles Louisville 82 miles and Louisville 85 miles. The odd sequence creates confusion for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawesville
Awesville
Louisville
Local Visitors And Hospital Update From Valley View
Alfred Prichard was released from Valley View Hospital on Sunday and Mrs. Robert Palmer made a business trip to Ada on Tuesday. Mrs. Helen Phares of Coalgate visited her mother Mrs. Lillian Welch on Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Raylene Phares and Jar lene Midkiff, also of Coalgate, visited Mrs. Lillian Welch on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Prichard
Valley View Hospital
Sun
Robert Palmer
Ada
Helen Phares
Coalgate
Lillian Welch
Raylene Phares
Jarlene Midkiff
Bucks Visit Sprouse Family In Henryetta
Mr and Mrs John Buck of Henryetta visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Alex Sprouse and Gayla in a family gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buck
Henryetta
Alex Sprouse
Gayla
Local Family Visit Highlights Extended Dugan-Griffin Circle
Mr and Mrs Bobby Ingram with Wendel and Cara visited Luther Dugan in Enid along with Dale Dugan Wayne Griffin and Clara Darnell and their children recently in a show of family ties and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Ingram
Wendel
Cara
Luther Dugan
Enid
Dale Dugan
Wayne Griffin
Clara Darnell
Texarkana and Arizona families visit Brooks kin
Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and Mr and Mrs Timmy Frederick visit Texarkana and Donna Melissa and David Brisbee in Donna and Arizona with parents Mr and Mrs David Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Treas
Timmy Frederick
Texarkana
Tex
J. C. Brisbee
Donna
Melissa
David
Arizona
David Brooks
Baby girl Laura Beth born to Mr and Mrs Fred Williams
A daughter named Laura Beth was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams in Norman on October 17. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charley Williams, Lula. Maternal grandparents are named but not listed in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Williams
Norman
Laura Beth
Charley Williams
Lula
Family visits relatives across states noted in clipping
Mr and Mrs James Hardin and family Arlene and Janie of Buffalo visit Mr and Mrs ae Snow and Robert with Paul Waterpratt Borger Ronald Walkup Ronnie Homer Shaw Leroy and grandson Danny California recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hardin
Arlene
Janie
Buffalo
Paul Waterpratt
Borger
Tex
Ronald Walkup
Ronnie
Homer Shaw
Leroy
Danny
California
Ae Snow
Robert Recenty
Hoketts and Friends Attend Oklahoma City Teachers Meeting
Mr and Mrs W B Hokett joined a teachers meeting in Oklahoma City on Friday. The group also included Kenneth Murphy Steve Ginger Susan Edwards Union Valley and Glen Smith and Francis who had supper with the Hoketts Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hokett
Oklahoma City
Kenneth Murphy
Steve
Ginger
Susan Edwards
Union Valley
Glen Smith
Glenn
Mary
Francis
Steve Murphy
Glenn Smith
Trinity Baptist Church
Ada
Jack Uhlich
Coalgate
Elmer Woods
Lone Star
Ada couple welcomes baby boy at Valley View Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Randel La Fevers of Ada announce the birth of a son on October 17 at Valley View Hospital. The baby weighs 6 pounds 9% ounces and is named for Mr. and Mrs. Arnold La Fevers of Tupelo. Mrs. Arnold La Fevers is visiting Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randel la
Ada
Valley View Hospital
Arnold la
Tupelo
Mrs McWethy Visits Foreman and Hillburn kin
Mrs Walter McWethy visited Mrs Eva Foreman on Monday. Earlier Mr and Mrs McWethy visited his sister Mrs Sylvia Hillburn on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McWethy
Eva Foreman
Sylvia Hillburn
Sam Steele Family Visit Across Clarita
Mr and Mrs Sam Steele and Mike of Lone Grove visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Patton in Clarita Saturday. Debbie Clifford visited the Steeles in Clarita Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Steele
Mike
Lone Grove
Jack Patton
Clarita
Debbie Clifford
The
Steeles
Community guests visit Burl Canida family circle
Mrs. Tom Clark of Arizona and Mrs. Josie Killiam visited Mr. and Mrs. Burl Canida recently. Mr. and Mrs. Benny Roan and Jimmy of Stonewall also called on Burl Canida’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Clark
Arizona
Josie Killiam
Burl Canida
Benny Roan
Jimmy
Stonewall
Newberry Family Visits Across Texas Towns
Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry Sr and Sonya visited with Frank Newberry Jr and children Pickett Saturday while the Newberrys and Diana were at Temple Texas. Mr and Mrs Dick Hendryx Randy and Mike Stratford visited Mr and Mrs Frank Newberry Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Newberry Sr
Sonya
Frank Newberry Jr
Pickett
the Newberrys
Diana
Temple
Tex
Dick Hendryx
Randy
Mike
Stratford
Frank Newberry
Jack Ray Davidson Visits With His Mother
Jack Ray Davidson of Owasso spent the weekend in the company of his mother Mrs Gladys Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ray Davidson
Owasso
Gladys Davidson
Stonecipher Family Visits Extend Weekend in Ashland and Lula
Mr and Mrs Vernon Thedford and children of Ashland visited their parents Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher on Saturday. Joe Woolly visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs A C Stonecipher Mr and Mrs Jack Guffey Cathy and Jackie and Mr and Mrs Vernon Stonecipher and children Bebee visited Mr and end of readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Thedford
Ashland
Doyin Stonecipher
Lula
A. C. Stonecipher
Joe Woolly
Jack Guffey
Cathy
Jackie
Vernon Stonecipher
Bebee
Local social notes from Wetumka and neighbors
Mrs A C Stonecipher and the Rev Upton visit Wetumka. Joe Woolly visited relatives in Oklahoma City. Alfred Killian of Stillwater spent Friday and Saturday with his mother Mrs Josie Killian. Visitors to Mrs Nora Turner and Jerry include Archie Casey and Elizabeth, Mrs Clara Madda of Cottonwood, and Mrs Norma Morrison and her children. Mrs Nora Carter of Coalgate spent the week with her daughter Mrs Nora Turner and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Woolly
Oklahoma City
Alfred Killian
Stillwater
Josie Killian
Nora Turner
Jerry
Archie Casey
Elizabeth
Clara Madda
Cottonwood
Norma Morrison
Nora Carter
Coalgate
Switzerland
Ed Mendenhall Family Visit Atoka Mills Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ed Mendenhall and Tammy visited Mr and Mrs J B Mills in Atoka on Sunday. They also brought their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mendenhall
Tammy
J. B. Mills
Atoka
Thompson Home Guests Return From Tennessee Trip
Recent visitors to Mr and Mrs G L Thompson included Mr and Mrs Sam Sanders Mr and Mrs John Thompson Ada Mr and Mrs J Grissom and Mark Ada Jack and Glen Sanders and Sallie Thompson who returned Monday from a vacation in Tennessee Shorty Thompson went by bus to Atlanta Ga where he will be in school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Thompson
Sam Sanders
John Thompson
Ada
Visiting Sunday At The Johnson Home
Visiting Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs R V Phillips and Ronnie from Shawnee. Mrs Ruby Anderson and Cindy from Norwalk California. Mr and Mrs Denver Johnson with Glenda and Mark from Seminole. Mrs Maxine Linker with Cheryl and Robin. and Mrs Janie Howell with Kay and Debbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Johnson
R. V. Phillips
Ronnie
Shawnee
Ruby Anderson
Cindy
Norwalk
Calif
Denver Johnson
Glenda
Mark
Seminole
Maxine Linker
Cheryl
Robin
Janie Howell
Kay
Debbie
Mrs Thorp Glover and Buzbee Visit Mrs Mc Entire
Mrs Patricia Thorp, Cecil Glover and Mrs Opie Buzbee visited Mrs Clara Mc Entire on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Thorp
Cecil Glover
Opie Buzbee
Clara McEntire
Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Ada Area
Ada residents report a weekend of visits with several families hosting relatives. Notable stops include Mr and Mrs Bill Buzbee hosting, Gary Buzbee and Donna visiting from Springfield Missouri, and Norbie Romines visiting his parents in Coalgate. E E Morgan traveled to Allen for a business trip while Robert Brashears saw E E Morgen Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Bill Buzbee
Lonnie Glover
Carl Davis
Gary Buzbee
Donna
Springfield
Robert Brashears
E. E. Morgen
E. E. Morgan
Allen
Mrs Dickie Good and Ricky Return Home
Mrs Dickie Good and Ricky of Oklahoma City returned home on Tuesday after an unspecified event or absence, with no further details provided in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie Good
Ricky
Oklahoma City
Bra Shears Return to Prague After Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Marvin Brashears returned to Prague last weekend to babysit for Dawna Brashears while her parents Mr and Mrs Don Brashears teach school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Brashears
Prague
Dawna Brashears
Don Brashears
Guinns Return From Visit With Rhynes in Denison Tex
Mr and Mrs Jim Guinn came home Monday after visiting their daughter and her husband Mrs Claude Rhynes Sr in Denison Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Guinn
Claude Rhynes Sr
Denison, Tex
Families Gather For Visits In Lula And Ada Areas
Mr and Mrs W D Neal of Maysville visited their daughter and family in Lula with A A Howell and Debbie. J R Linker and family shared a Sunday dinner with the Howells. The Howell family visited Hubert Rich in Ada Saturday. Kay and Debbie Howell saw Betsy Johnston in Lula Thursday. Mrs Maxine Linker and others visited Mrs Mary Bullard and baby, and they visited Mrs Knox Lee Sweat in Lula. Sgt and Mrs Doy Ott from Lawton spent the weekend with Corkey Brashear in Lula. Lois Clifford and children hosted visits by several families Monday. Jimmy Harkins and children from Pontotoc visited Clarence Hogue and Donald recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Neal
Maysville
A. A. Howell
Kay
Debbie
J. R. Linker
Cheryl
Kin
Howells
Hubert Rich
Ada
Saturay
Debbie Howell
Betsy Johnston
Lula
Maxine Linker
Robin
Doy Ott
Lawton
Corkey Brashear
Phyllis
Rita Williams
Phillip Burris
Earl McAusland
Shelia
Ricky Midkiff
Donald Hogue
Lois Clifford
Jimmy Harkins
Pontotoc
Clarence Hogue
Donald
Williamses host church party and rally trip
Mr and Mrs L A Williams and Doyle hosted a church party Monday night with forty five attendees and Doyle led sixteen youths to a Youth Rally at Pauls Valley Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Raymond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Williams
Doyle
Pauls Valley
Raymond
Revival At Tupelo Pentecostal Holiness Church
Krebbs visited Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Williams Thursday. A revival is being held at the Tupelo Pentecostal Holiness Church. Timmy Loyd, son of Cyril Loyd, turned two on Oct. 21 with a birthday cake. Attendees included Mrs. Cyril Loyd, Mrs. L. B. Loyd, and cousin Jackie Loyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krebbs
L. A. Williams
Tupelo
Timmy Loyd
Cyril Loyd
L. B. Loyd
Jackie Loyd
Parish Chapel Henson Thursday Visit Notes
Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and Carma visited Mr and Mrs Henson Thursday. Mr and Mrs Neal McDonald spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henson.
Tucker couple attends Oklahoma City teachers meeting
Mr and Mrs M R Tucker traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday for a teachers meeting. They stayed that night with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Robert Calton and their boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Tucker
Oklahoma City
Robert Calton
Oklahoma City Visitors Share Sunday with Lambs
Mr and Mrs Cecil Wilson of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb Sunday. Mrs Effie Lamb spent Sunday with her son and family, Mr and Mrs Clifford Lamb and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Wilson
Oklahoma City
Clifford Lamb
Effie Lamb
Local social notices and reflections on a children’s story
The column lists visits and gatherings in McAlester and Stratford with multiple families and relatives. It includes birthday celebrations for Lynette Law, funeral attendance for Ewell Wright and G. C. Holloway, and extended family visits across Ada, Stratford, and Law households. A second piece muses on the Tortoise and the Hare tale, critiquing its moral and biological accuracy.
Hamblin couple visit Boots Jackson after surgery
Mr and Mrs Marlin Hamb lin have been visiting Boots Jackson in the hospital following a recent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Hamblin
Boots Jackson
Nessel family revisits relatives in Stratford visit
Mrs. Dorothy Nessel and Kenny Nessel spent a few days recently with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nessel in Stratford. Deanna Nessel, David and Mike joined Thursday night at Mrs. Jewell Nessel and Bobby’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Nessel
Kenny Nessel
Fred
Deanna Nessel
David
Mike
Stratford
Jewell Nessel
Bobby
Dryden Family and Friends Gather for Visits
Howard Dorgan spent Tuesday evening with Frank and Verneice Dryden. The Drydens hosted visits from Frank and Verneice. Ray Magar Center visited the Drydens Friday. O V Turner visited Ruby and Glenn Dryden Sunday. Ruth Magar Ada visited her sister Verneice Dryden Sunday. They then traveled to Stratford to see Essel Magar and Irene Klutts. Royce Bonner of Pauls Valley was visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Dorgan
Frank Dryden
J. W. Law
Frank
Verneice Dryden
Ray Magar
Drydens
O. V. Turner
Ruby
Glenn Dryden
Ruth Magar
Ada
Stratford
Essel Magar
Irene Klutts
Royce Bonner
Pauls Valley
Jogging for Health Boosts Ada Town Activity
In Ada residents take up jogging day and night for health. Runners share streets in fog and dawn, boosting fitness and appetite. Merchants anticipate brisk sales of sweat suits as colder weather arrives and jogger culture grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Races Dominate Week Yet To Open Spring
The week centers on racing talk though spring has not arrived. The biggest race of the week ended last night with a loss, marking another setback for the favorites. A lighter note mentions a domestic moment as a daughter shaves her legs using Ol Buzz’s new razor blade, getting two clean shaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol’ Buzz
Election season warms leaves and calls for voting
A nostalgic autumn scene sets the stage for civic duty as children play in leaf piles and voters prepare for the upcoming election. The piece notes the fast approach of early November and urges readers to move from spectators to participants in shaping national decisions. George Bernard Shaw is referenced as a thought provocation.
Carry Sunshine Day by Day by Walter E. Isenhour
Poem extols carrying sunshine through righteous living. Advocates sunnier speech, kind deeds, gentle grace, and prayers for others as noble daily work. Notes personal cost in time and money, but frames brightness as uplifting to self and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Isenhour
Temptation, thrift, and modern follies in a wit list
A collection of short quips on spending, appetite, aging, fashion, and a sharp real estate joke. The pieces lampoon money buys nothing real and the quirks of human behavior, ending with a wry line about birth, marriage, and death.
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Wetumka
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Dave Romines
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Charlotte
Marvella Loyd
Pete Brashears
Ee Eee
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Lottie Hulsey
McAlester
Opalard
Flora Blankenship
Ethel Steen
Opal Ward
Roy Coley
Florence Isaacs
Ward
Lynette Law
Max Law
Lynette
Pod Law
Bob Jackson
Scott
Louise Anderson
Lula Jennings
Elma Law
Pat Law
C. W. Law
Aleta Law
Phyllis Eldred
Gale Roberts
G. C. Holloway
Galey
Fred Ward
George Bernard Shaw
Connie Nelson
John
Mandy
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