O Neal acquires Ada Livestock Exchange in Ada
Sherwood O Neal takes over Ada Livestock Exchange from C T Whitey Wilburn after purchasing the business last week. He plans no drastic changes and will run the sale with long range improvements while Wilburn takes a 30 day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Sherwood O'Neal
Ada Livestock Exchange
Ada _ Livestock Exchange
C. T
Whitey” Wilburn
O'Neal
Fittstown
Midland
Tex
Wilburn
Sale Barn
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
O’neal
Joe Tatum
Bob Murphy
C. T. “Whitey” Wilburn
Ice Cream Social Held at Meeks Home
Mrs. John Norton visited sister Mrs. O S Whiton on Wednesday. Mrs. Noah Garrett and daughter Myra Nell returned from California Friday. An ice cream social at Vergil Meek's home drew guests including Mr and Mrs E A Mayfield their children and other local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Garrett
Myra Nell
California
Vergil Meek
E. A. Mayfield
Jean
Barbara Sue
Connie
Ronnie
Leo Scott
Donna
Sherry
W. H. Hightower
Gracie Hayes
Phyllis
Lucas Family Visits J K Smith Home
Mr and Mrs George Lucas and their children of Roff spent a short time Thursday evening visiting at the J K Smith residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lucas
Roff
J. K. Smith
Community visitors gather at Duncan home
Cress Hood drives a new pickup as residents from Worstel community join Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Duncan for Thursday night at their home. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Bill Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Scaff, Cov and Billy Olen Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCormick of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Sam Golden and children David, Gwendolyn, Margaret and Glen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Duncan
Worstel
Bill Booth
Vernon Scaff
Cov
Billy Olen Booth
Richard McCormick
Los Angeles
Calif
Sam Golden
David
Gwendolyn
Margaret
Glen
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Delbert Taylor
Mrs J K Smith attended a pink and blue baby shower Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs Richard Cope in Ada honoring Mrs Delbert Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Smith
Richard Cope
Ada
Delbert Taylor
James Thompson Returns Home From New Mexico Summer Work
James Thompson, who worked in New Mexico this summer, returned home Friday and plans to enroll at Vanoss School on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thompson
New Mexico
Vanoss
Hood and Haskins Dine Together On Tuesday
Mr and Mrs T S Hood and Ann dined with Mr and Mrs Earlin Haskins on Tuesday in a compact social notice noting the shared meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. T. S. Hood
Ann
Mrs. Earlin Haskins
Family vacation notes with Cooper clan
Mr and Mrs E K Cooper and children Kenneth and Rebbeca spend a week with relatives in Blackwell and Apache. Mr Cooper is employed by Swango n s refrigeration in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Cooper
Kenneth and
Rebbeca
Blackwell
Apache
Mr. Cooper
Swangons
Ada
Birthday Supper for Anna Jean Golden Sixteenth
A birthday supper honoring Anna Jean Golden on her sixteenth birthday was held Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Golden. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan and Jerry, Mr and Mrs James Duncan and girls, Mrs Sadie Haggard, Mr and Mrs F E Duncan, all of Worstell, and Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley, Gerald and Carton Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jean Golden
Sam Golden
Paul Duncan
Jerry
James Duncan
Sadie Haggard
F. E. Duncan
Worstell
Karl Tilley
Gerald and
Carton Lee
McCormick Family Ties Return From Guam
Mr and Mrs Richard McCormick formerly of Los Angeles California and who spent the past two years in Guam, are noted in this brief civil service notice regarding employment status and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCormick
Los Angeles
Calif
Guam
Booth Family Visit Targets Los Angeles Trip
A service arrived Thursday for a visit with Mrs. McCormicks' father Dov Booth and grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Booth. After departing they intend to return to Los Angeles.
Local Family News Highlights Springfield Visit and Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Max Kirkes and Rus return from a two week vacation in Springfield Missouri. Jackie Kite of Fort Worth Texas spends the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs P P Kite. Mr and Mrs T S Hood and Ann are Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J B Hood and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kirkes
Rus
Springfield, Mo
Jackie Kite
Fort Worth
Texas
Mrs
P. P. Kite
Mrs Kite and Mrs Norton Visit Mrs Bennitt Tuesday
Mrs. Mary Kite and Mrs. John Norton visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. G. Bennitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kite
John Norton
J. G. Bennitt
Churchgoers Attend Revival in Galey Community
Rev. and Mrs. Earlin Haskins attended church at Stonewall Tuesday night. In Galey area, Mr. and Mrs. John Norton, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson, Mrs. Marvy Kite and children Darlene and Donnie, and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Holloway have been attending the Church of Christ revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlin Haskins
Stonewall
Galey
John Norton
O. S. Whitson
Marvy Kite
Darlene
Donnie
G. C. Holloway
Shawnee Visitors Share Weeklong Stay With Oklahoma City Family
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berryman and Kay and Charles of Shawnee are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Whitson and Henry. Ed Berryman is employed at Tinker Field in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Berryman
Kay
Charles
Shawnee
O. S. Whitson
Henry
Tinker Field
Oklahoma City
Visitors Gather at Haskins Home Tonight
Tonight at the Earlin Haskins residence guests include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilhoit of Norman Rev Allen Ledbetter and Mrs. Clemmie Jones of Gainesville Mo Mrs Lela Haskins and daughter Elinor of Ada attend as visitors in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlin Haskins
Joe Wilhoit
Norman
Allen Ledbetter
Clemmie Jones
Gainesville
Lela Haskins
Elinor
Ada
Polio Fatal To Kin Of Adlans In Midland Texas
Polio, not meningitis, proved fatal to Cliff Conklin 32, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Conklin. Mrs Conklin Buff 1 2 year old and Steve 5 year old also had polio. Steve discharged. others responding to treatment. Midland hospital well equipped for polio care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Conklin
Joe Conklin
Midland
Texas
Conklin
Buff
Steve
Patricia Haney
Joe Walker
Ada
Conklins
Walker
Prison Rodeo Opens Tonight at Oklahoma State Penitentiary
The Oklahoma State Penitentiary debuts a big colorful Prison Rodeo tonight at 8 with nightly performances and a Sunday finale at 2. Lawrence Clements says many new skinners will try to unseat old hands as World's Championship events and special inmate participation are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Lawrence Clements
Clements
Southwest
Revival closes after large attendance at Oakman meeting
The revival led by Brother L. D. Stonecipher concluded Saturday night August 28. A large attendance was reported throughout the meeting. Baptism occurred at 2:30 Sunday afternoon with Mary Kaiser Roberta Kaiser Katherine Ainsworth Barbara Jane Roundtree and Eugene Hobbs baptized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. L. D. Stonecipher
Mary and Roberta Kaiser
Kathrine Ainsworth
Barbara Jane Roundtree
Eugene Hobbs
Dinner guests and weekend visitors from regional towns
Rev. and Mrs. Bill Bracher and daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Berryman for dinner Sunday. Weekend guests at Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lancaster included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Doolin of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Dealtha Stafford and son of Seminole, and Mrs. J. D. Davis and son of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bracher
Yeager
Jess Berryman
M. A. Lancaster
Jess Doolin
Oklahoma City
Dealtha Stafford
Seminole
J. D. Davis
Ada
Meeks and Dunham Visit Mrs. Carter This Week
Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Meeks of Compton California and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dunham of Amarillo Texas visited Mrs. Sarah Carter this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Meeks
Compton
Calif
Joe Dunham
Amarillo
Texas
Sarah Carter
Sunday Socials Reach Ada and Surrounding Towns
Mr and Mrs C M Eubanks host Florence Owens of Bannen Calif and Conrad Massey with daughter from Ada as Sunday guests. George Adams of Hobbs NM visits Buster Hobbs and family. Albert Veach and children dine with his parents. Connie Lancaster’s guests include Sylvia Caton Roberta Kaiser and Delores Farmer. J R Pendergrass attends Francis Church of Christ Sunday night. J S Isaacs and family visit Olen Bottoms of Ada. Junior Staggs C R Barnett and Ernest Vaughan residents of Ada enjoy weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Eubanks
Florence Owens
Bannen, Calif
Albert Veach
Mrs
Holland Veach
Connie Lancaster
Sylvia Caton
Roberta Kaiser
Delores Farmer
J. R. Pendergrass
Francis Church of Christ
Mansfield undergoes emergency operation at Valley View Hospital
George Mansfield was taken to Valley View Hospital for an emergency operation late Monday. Family and friends wish him a speedy recovery and a quick return to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Mansfield
Valley View Hospital
Dinner Guests Graciously Hosted by Local Clergy
Mr and Mrs Jay Norris of Ced ar Grove and Rev Curtis Hogue and family were dinner guests Friday night of Rev and Mrs Scott Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Norris
Cedar Grove
Curtis Hogue
Scott Jones
Ada Visits Hampton Family for Ice Cream Soiree
Ada spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton and their children. The group enjoyed refreshments of ice cream during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
C. H. Hampton
Roosevelts and Adans Visit Massey Home Monday
Mr and Mrs J W Muse of Roosevelt Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Raymond Owens of Ada and Mr and Mrs L V Ray visited Monday in the home of Mr and Mrs Mart Massey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Muse
Roosevelt, Okla
Raymond Owens
Ada
L. V. Ray
Mart Massey
Sunday visitors at Jack Summers home
Sunday visitors in the Jack Summers home were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis West and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Summers and children of Cedar Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Summers
Lewis West
Bill Summers
Cedar Grove
Rev Scott Jones Named Pastor At Camp Ground Free Will
The Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church called Rev Scott Jones as pastor for the coming year as the new church year began August 1. Bobby Caton and Vernon Pevehouse visited with Eugene Hobbs on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Hobbs
Patricia Mae Hampton
Douglas Veach
Rosetta Golden
Wallace Beach
Cheryl Golden
Roy William White
Roy
Willard
Ada
Lonnie East
Violet Moody
Eugene Hobbs
Ray Farmer
Carol East
Roger Lancaster
Vernon Pevehouse
Scott Jones
Camp Ground Free Will Baptist Church
Bobby Caton
Ada Family Visit Includes Golden Penders Grass
Mr and Mrs Dude Golden and their children of Ada visited briefly Sunday with Mr and Mrs J R Pendergrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dude Golden
Ada
Sunda
J. R. Pendergrass
Local families visit Angie Wright over the weekend
Mr and Mrs Jess Duvall and Mr and Mrs L D Beard of the community plus Mr and Mrs Bob Robinson of Ada visited Saturday with Angie Wright. The children spent Friday night in We.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Duvall
L. D. Beard
Bob Robinson
Ada
Angie Wright
C. H. Hampton
Mule Kick Breaks Ribs For Fred Fiefe Sunday
Fred Fiefe of Konawa suffered multiple rib fractures when a mule kicked him in the chest near the river bend south of town Sunday night. He was treated at Valley View Hospital then released and later admitted to Ada hospital around 9:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Fred Fiefe
Fiefe
Kari Tiller and son Gerald Swim With Pow Scouts
Kari Tiller and her son Gerald joined several Pow Scouts from Byng for a Monday night swim at Konawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kari Tiller
Gerald
Byng
Konawa
Birth of Son Reported to Mr and Mrs Bill Kirkes
Word was received of the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Bill Kirkes former residents of this community now living in Chickasha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kirkes
Chickasha
Bennie Haggard Family Visits Pinley Household
Mr and Mrs Bennie Haggard and their boys from Duncan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley and Gien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Haggard
Duncan
Elmer Pinley
Gien
Ada Revival Pastor Hosts Visits with Corvin Family
Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Cooley's daughter stayed several nights with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lee Corvin while Rev. Cooley conducted a revival at the Church of God of Prophecy in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cooley
Harold Lee Corvin
Cooley
Church of God of Prophecy
Ada
Local visitors greet Ada family members on Sunday
Mrs Carline McNutt and Danny and Kay Tilley of Ada and Mrs Marie McNutt of Oklahoma City visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carline McNutt
Danny
Kay Tilley
Ada
Marie McNutt
Oklahoma City
Karl Tilley
Camp Ground Church Sees 64 in Sunday School and Services
Rev. Scott Jones delivered the Sunday and Sunday night messages at Camp Ground Church where 64 were present for Sunday School. A large crowd joined in the Sunday night communion service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ground
Scott Jones
Ada Girl Visits Tilley Family and Boys
Kay Tilley of Ada spent several days this past week with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tilley and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Tilley
Ada
Mrs
Karl Tilley
Mrs Albert Pierce Visits Parents With Children
Mrs Albert Earl Pierce and her children of Oil Center spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Pinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Earl Pierce
Children of
Oil Center
Elmer Pinley
Tilley Family Attends Ada Ball Game in Byng
Mr and Mrs Karl Tilley and their sons Gerald and Carlton Lee and Kay Tilley of Ada attended a ball game between the Asher and Byng teams Thursday night at Byng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tilley
Gerald
Carlton Lee
Kay Tilley
Ada
Asher
Byng
Sapulpa Worker Jolene Meek Returns Home
Jolene Meek, recently employed in Sapulpa for several months, has returned home. Her departure and homecoming are noted in local accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolene Meek
Sapulpa
Drunkenness Charge Filed in Ada Area
Public drunkenness charges were filed Monday in Judge C. W. Floyd's peace justice court against Ehtel DeMoss. DeMoss was arrested one mile north of Ada on SH 99 by H. T. Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Floyd
Peace Justice Court
Ehtel DeMoss
DeMoss
Ada
SH 99
H. T. Gay
Lucille Myers Returns From California Visit
Lucille Myers of Byng spent Sunday night with Mrs. J. R. Pendergrass and reported on her trip to California to visit her brother Mr. L. D. Winters and his family including sons Lewis Bobby and Kenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Myers
Byng
J. R. Pendergrass
Lucille
California
L. D. Winters
Visitors at Billy Joe and Tren Na Pevehouse Sunday
Attendees included Bill Carter Ray Farmer Richard Roundtree of Happyland and Margaret Davidson visiting the couple on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Joe
Trenna Pevehouse
Bill Carter
Ray Farmer
Richard Roundtree
Happyland
Margaret Davidson
Oakman School Opens With Strong Enrollment
Oakman started the new year on August 23 with a larger enrollment than at the same time last year and is expected to continue rising as classes begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman School
Fitzhugh Open House for New School Building
The Fitzhugh Public School will hold an open house Friday evening September 3 to inspect the new school plant. A conducted tour will be featured and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Public School
Almond flavor custard sauce over angel cake with fruit
A simple almond flavored custard sauce enhances angel food cake. Serve poured warm over slices of cake and fresh fruit or berries when guests arrive.
Birthday Dinner Honors Sam Ainsworth From Arkansans
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ainsworth hosted a birthday dinner Thursday August 26 for Sam Ainsworth. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ainsworth and their daughters from Ada along with Hazel and Mildred, the Ainsworth hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Ainsworth
Sam Ainsworth
Jeff Ainsworth
Ada
Kaiser Returns Home for Weekend with Parents
John Kaiser of Duncan spent the weekend at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kaiser, taking a break from his duties at Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaiser
Duncan
Mrs
Clyde Kaiser
Pevehouse Visits Friends at Valley View Hospital
A. E. Pevehouse visited friends at Valley View Hospital on Monday. Those named visited were Chesley Madden of Happyland, David Beach, and Georgie Mansfields of this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Pevehouse
Valley View Hospital
Chesley Madden
Happyland
David Beach
Georgie Mansfields
Duvalls Visit Evensville Kin in Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Duvall of Evansville Indiana spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Duvall in a family visit that highlights kinship and regional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Duvall
Evansville, Indiana
Jess Duvall
City Swimming Pool Closes After Busy Ada Season
Ada’s municipal pool in Glenwood Park ends season after regular hours Tuesday. City clerk J. N. King has not filed final business totals, but heat-driven usage this summer surpassed recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Glenwood Park
J. N. King
Pontotoc County students win Carter Oil scholarships
Thirty three Carter Oil sons and daughters receive college scholarships. Pontotoc County recipients are Frank H. Jaques Ada and Linda Delaplain Harden City. They are juniors and seniors at the University of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Oil Company
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc
Frank H. Jaques
Ada
Robert H. Jaques
Linda Delaplain
Harden City
James L. Delaplain
Frank
Linda
University of Oklahoma
Clarence L. Eckel
College of Engineering
University of Colorado
Fred H. Turner
University of Illinois
M. M. Hargrove
College of Business Administration
University of Tulsa
A. H. Mitchell
Carter Employee Relations Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bebee News
Mrs. Lorene Scott
Cress Hood
Anna Golden
Adlans
Oakman
Trennan
Pevehouse
George Adams
Hobbs, New Mexico
Buster Hobbs
J. S. Isaacs
Mrs. Olen Bottoms
Junior Staggs
C. R. Barnett
Ernest Vaughan
A. D. Neal
O.D
Efire
Church News
Fitzhugh Open House
Adams Lumber & Supply CO
Malester, Oklahoma
Jerome J. Waters, JR
Inc
Tumka
City Swimming Pool
Carter Oil
Carter-area States
Harvey Shipman
Mattress & Bug Shop
Oklahoma State Bank
Oklahoma State
OK LaHoma State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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