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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1963

Page

7

Parish Chapel Visitors And Local Social Roundup

A county social column lists visitors at the J. W. Law home including Mr. and Mrs. Oris Roberts Judy Galey and others. Many townsfolk visited friends and relatives across Ada Stratford Roff and Blanchard with door exchange reports and a bake sale at Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church in Roff.

J. W. Law Oris Roberts Judy Galey Pod Law John Law Robin Max Law Gregg Henry Nessel Frank Dryden Pat Law Elma Law Ada The Gaar Corner Free Will Baptist Church

Hart by May Johnson

Ben Ownbey took his mother Mrs M P Ownbey to Pauls Valley to meet her brother John Bradley of Dallas. Bradley stayed until Thursday and then Mrs Ownbey returned with her brother for a few days visit in Dallas. Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey drove them to Pauls Valley to meet the bus.

Ben Ownbey M. P. Ownbey Pauls Valley John Bradley Dallas Bradley

Hart Home Demonstration Club Meeting Recap

The Hart Home Demonstration Club met Monday with Mrs. Erey Ownbey presiding. There were 33 members present.

Hart Home Demonstration Club Erey Ownbey

Local club visit precedes meeting

Mrs. Robert Penrod Becky and Deana and Mrs. Bob Hatcher visited briefly Monday before the club meeting with Mrs. Grant Johnson and May. Mrs. Hatcher and Miss Johnson accompanied Mrs. Penrod and girls to the home of Mrs. Ercy Ownbey.

Robert Penrod Becky Deana Bob Hatcher Grant Johnson May Hatcher Miss Johnson

Ladies Remodel Mother's House Into Modern Home

Mrs Grant Johnson visited Mrs J E Dunn Monday afternoon. Also present were Mrs Shelby Stanfield Mrs Leslie Crawford and Mrs Earl Stewart. The group remodeled their mother's house adding a bathroom and making Dunn's home look completely modern and very nice.

Grant Johnson J. E. Dunn Shelby Stanfield Leslie Crawford Earl Stewart

Couple visitors from Chicago San Leandro and Ada

Mr and Mrs Sam Wade of Chicago Illinois Mrs Daisy Jackson of San Leandro California and Miss Lucille Backus of Ada Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs Ercy Ownbey last Wednesday.

Sam Wade Chicago Ill Daisy Jackson San Leandro Calif Lucille Backus Ada Ercy Ownbey

Mrs Penrod on Sick List Again

Mrs Robert Penrod was on the sick list Tuesday night and again.

Robert Penrod

Ada Fair Attracts Local Residents And Winners

Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey and Charles Mrs Evert Summers Mrs Arno Griffith and Mrs Alvie L Griffith attended the Ada fair. Mrs Summers joined Mr and Mrs Roy Cantwell of Lightning Ridge for a Friday night visit. Charles Ownbey won first place with a two year old Jersey cow.

Ben Ownbey Charles Evert Summers Arno Griffith Alvie L. Griffith Ada Summers Roy Cantwell Lightning Ridge Charles Ownbey Jersey

Rainy Wednesday night brings appreciated, welcome rain

Residents welcomed the rainfall received Wednesday night, noting it nourished parched gardens and eased dry conditions across the area. The steady rain was described as much needed and beneficial to crops and landscapes.

Ada Hosts Penrods Guests of Son and Family

Mr and Mrs L J Penrod of Ada were guests of their son and family the Robert Penrods. The note records a brief social visit with no further details or dates provided.

L. J. Penrod Ada Robert Penrods

Visitors Stop by the Johnson Home This Week

Mrs. Alva Johnson hosted Friday afternoon guests including Mrs. Grant Johnson and May. Mrs. E W McCullar of Vanessa was a recent visitor to the Johnson home.

Alva Johnson Grant Johnson May E. W. McCullar Vaness Johnson Home

Friday visitors with Mr and Mrs Erey Ownbey

Friday visitors included Mr and Mrs Sam Wade from Chicago calling on the Ownbeys. The note lists additional guests present during the gathering and references other local acquaintances.

Summers and Haines Visit Union Hill Thursday

Mrs. Evert Summers visited Union Hill on Thursday with her sister Mrs. Virgil Haines.

Evert Summers Union Hill Virgil Haines

Visits Highlight Dilbeck Home Health Update

Miss May Johnson called Tuesday on the Dilbeck and Hatcher families. She returned Saturday to check on Mrs. Warren Dilbeck who has been bedfast since returning home from the hospital on July 3 and was very low.

Wynnewood Death Sheds Light On Local Family Loss

Saturday visitors to Mrs. Alvie L. Griffith included Mrs. Joe Summers Pickett and Mrs. Effie Sloan. Wynnewood resident Wynnewood who had been seriously ill died Friday and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. the Griffiths extend sympathy to Mrs. Griffith and relatives.

Alvie L. Griffith Joe Summers Pickett Evert Summers Effie Sloan Wynnewood

Summers Family Visit Near Pickett Saturday

Mr and Mrs Joe Summers and Anita of Pickett visited Saturday in the home of his mother and brother Mrs Every Summers and Mack.

Joe Summers Anita of Pickett Mrs. Every Summers Mack

Sunday visit brings large Ownbey family gathering

Mrs Ercy Ownbey hosted Sunday guests including her brother and five sisters and their families. Visiting were Mr and Mrs Sam Wade from Chicago Mr and Mrs Ivan Jackson of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Jeff Fussell Mrs John Reed and Mr and Mrs Virgil Scarberry of Roff and Mrs Noah Miller of Ada. Nora Cook of California could not attend.

Vineta Pennington Bryan's Corner Drug Ada Wayland Pennington Melba Wood Jeff Delissa Nelda Sue Moore Ruby Dryden Rita Jackson Wilma Wood Stratford Mildred Clay Milo Pennington R. L. Wood Eugene Wood Orin Clay Lorraine Pennington Donnie Bovbi Anthony Penington Ercy Ownbey Mr. Ownbey Sam Wade Chicago Ivan Jackson Oklahoma City Jeff Fussell John Reed Virgil Scarberry Roff Noah Miller Ownbey Nora Cook California

Mrs. Bob Hatcher Visits Her Mother on Saturday

Mrs. Bob Hatcher spent Saturday visiting her mother, Mrs. Jack Summers, in a family gathering noted by relatives.

Bob Hatcher Jack Summers

Maddox and Penrod families host weekend visit

Mr and Mrs J C Maddox of Gaar Corner hosted Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their girls on Saturday. Karen Penrod stayed the night with the Maddox family. The Penrods returned Sunday to collect their daughter and visited again at the Maddox home.

J. C. Maddox Gaar Corner Robert Penrod Karen Penrod

Sunday Guests Visit Mrs Summers Home Aboard Names

Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Jack Summers included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rycroft and children from Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs Paul Summers and girls Mr and Mrs Guy Lawson and Guylene Ada Mrs Loren Hughey and Miss Phyllis Dansby from Lawrence.

Robert Hatcher Home Kenneth Rycroft Oklahoma City Guy Lawson Guylene Paul Summers George Vance Ada Charles Hall Roff Jack Summers Albert Doc Loren Hughey Phyllis Dansby Lawrence

Bob Hatcher Visits Barney Hall Family Sunday Night

Bob Hatcher spent Sunday night with the Barney Hall family, sharing time and conversation in a small, informal gathering.

Bob Hatcher Barney Hall

Mrs Bert Wright and family visit Mrs Jack Summers

Mrs Bert Wright Debora and Ricky Corley were Saturday visitors of Mrs Jack Summers.

Bert Wright Debora Ricky Corley Jack Summers

Hart Community Attends Revival at Lightning Ridge

Hart residents join a revival at Lightning Ridge on Sunday with Rev. L. M. Norwood delivering sermons. The event runs through Sunday night and invites all to attend.

Hart Lightning Ridge L. M. Norwood

Wilson Family Hosts Death Ridge Visitors

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Death ridge and their children of Wilson visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Bob Hatcher.

Kenneth Deathridge Wilson Bob Hatcher

Colbert Visit Turns Into Gathered Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Farrell Sales of Colbert visited with his sister Mrs Grant Johnson and her daughter May but found no one home. They moved to Mrs Alva Johnsons house where Mrs Grant Johnson was present and the group stayed for a visit. May joined after Sunday school and church.

Farrell Sales of Colbert Grant Johnson May Alva Johnson

Miller Family Visits Sibling in Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Dub Miller and children Ada visited his sister Ms Leo McNinch and her family including Gayle on Sunday.

Dub Miller Ada Leo MecNinch Gayle

Ada Social Notes Record Mrs. J C Martin and Verna McCurdy

Mr and Mrs J C Martin transacted business in Ada. Mrs Verna McCurdy visited Mrs Bessie Bradley Tuesday afternoon.

J. C. Martin Ada Verna McCurdy Bessie Bradley

Sing ing convention attendees listed at Fitzhugh

Among those attending the sing ing convention Sunday afternoon at Fitzhugh were Shelby Stan field and Mrs. Arno Griffith.

Fitzhugh Shelby Stanfield Arno Griffith

Visiting Sunday With Local Guests

Mrs J E Dunn hosted visiting Sunday with Mrs Leslie Crawford Mrs Shelby Stanfield and Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart of Fitzhugh in attendance

J.E. Dunn Leslie Crawford Shelby Stanfield Earl Stewart Fitzhugh

Jim Miller Visited Claude Horsley Wednesday

Jim Miller visited Claude Horsley on Wednesday in a brief local social note. The two figures were seen together in a casual encounter noted by the outlet.

Jim JA Miller Claude Horsley

Mrs Sue Wood and Clariece Pennington Visit Inez Pennington

Mrs Sue Wood of Stratford and Mrs Clariece Pennington visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Wednesday.

Sue Wood Stratford Clariece Pennington Inez Pennington

Mrs Leslie Crawford Plans Dallas Visit Then Tucson Trip

Mrs Leslie Crawford visits with her mother and relatives and will leave Tuesday to join her husband who is arriving in Dallas from South America. They will stay overnight with nephew Mr J B Boyd and wife and son, return Wednesday, visit relatives, then depart for Tucson Arizona.

Leslie Crawford J. E. Dunn Dallas South America Crawfords Leslie J. B. Boyd W. F. Crawford Tucson Ariz

Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Teresa Dashier in Ada

Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Teresa Dashier in Ada on Saturday. The social call highlighted local ties and amid small town greetings.

Cheryl Melton Teresa Dashier Ada

Mr and Mrs McCurdy Enjoy New Ford Car Showing

Mr Marvin McCurdy and Mrs McCurdy were photographed driving a new Ford car. The image captures a family moment during a local auto display event.

Marvin McCurdy

Pennington Women Visit Ada for Medical Checkup

Mrs. Clariece Pennington and her mother-in-law Mrs. Inez Pennington traveled to Ada on Thursday for a routine medical checkup.

Clariece Pennington Inez Pennington Ada

McDaniel and Dees Visit Dees Family Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and Henry Dees visited Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Friday night.

Leroy McDaniel Henry Dees Orlan Dees Linda

Mr and Mrs Penrod and children in Lightning Ridge

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Penrod and their children of Lightning Ridge appear in a note naming J. C. Maddox.

Bob Penrod Lightning Ridge J. C. Maddox

Ed Varnadore Visit With Bal lard Family in Stratford

Mr and Mrs Ed Varnadore visited Mr and Mrs L E Ballard and their sons Mark and Keith in Stratford on Thursday.

Ed Varnadore L. E. Ballard Mark and Keith Stratford

Mildred Melton and Cheryl Visit Maude Horsley in Stratford

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cheryl visited Mrs Maude Horsley in Stratford on Thursday.

Mrs. Mildred Melton Cheryl Mrs. Maude Horsley Stratford

Denham and Bradley Families Visit New Stratford Baby

Reverend Carl Denham and wife with Naomi Bradley and Granny Denham visited Mr and Mrs Jerry Bradley in Stratford on Sunday to meet the new baby.

Carl Denham Naomi Bradley Granny Denham Jerry Bradley New Baby Stratford

Three Women Visit Mrs Zora McGeehee in Ada

Mrs Verna McCurdy Mrs Bessie Bradley and Mrs Janice Prater called on Mrs Zora McGeehee in Ada on Saturday during a social visit.

Verna McCurdy Bessie Bradley Janice Prater Zora McGeehee Ada

Mrs Melton and Cher yl Visit Garner Women in Pauls Valley

Mrs Mildred Melton and Cher yl visited Mrs Irene Garner and Mrs Patsy Garner in Pauls Valley Friday afternoon.

Mildred Melton Cheryl Irene Garner Patsy Garner Pauls Valley

Penningtons and Wade Dine With Ada Hosts

Mr and Mrs Coleman Pennington of Ada and Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington with Karl Wade were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington on Sunday.

Coleman Pennington Ada Neville Pennington Karl Wade Alva Pennington

Penningtons Visit From San Diego Notify Family Vacation

Ada business visitors Mr and Mrs Alva Pennington received a phone call from their son Avery and his family in San Diego California. They reported they were enjoying their vacation and that Avery and his family live in Lawton.

Ford Ada Alva Pennington Avery San Diego Calif Lawton

Local dinner and visit notices across Ada and Stratford

Ada area residents report Sunday meals with Cameron Pennington and J C Martin families. Guests include Lindsay Lindsay Claude Lee Cameron Cheryl Melton and others. A Los Angeles sister recalls severe Oklahoma like electrical storms seen there recently.

Claude Lee Cameron Lindsay Cheryl Melton Ada Genie John Los Angeles Calif Oklahoma

Meek Family Weekend Visit Reported

Mr and Mrs Jerry Meek of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Meek.

Jerry Meek Oklahoma City Mrs Joe Meek

Miss Cheryl Melton Visits Miss Dorothy Skaggs

Miss Cheryl Melton visited Miss Dorothy Skaggs in Stratford Thursday afternoon for a social call.

Cheryl Melton Dorothy Skaggs Stratford

Mrs Juanita Meek Visits Mrs Estell Cox Friday

Mrs Juanita Meek visited Mrs Estell Cox Friday morning in a brief social call.

Juanita Meek Estell Cox

Dees and Suttons Host Visit in Oil Center

Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda visited Mr and Mrs A O Sutton in Oil Center Sunday for a social call and friendly chat.

Orlan Dees Linda Mrs A. O. Sutton Oil Center

Ada visit highlights school gathering on East Central campus

Mr and Mrs George Ward Ada visited Mr and Mrs J C Martin Tuesday. Miss Drothy Skaggs Ro anne Wiggley Stratford and Miss Cheryl Melton were in Ada Thursday night for the first meeting of the Student Oklahoma was held on the East Central campus.

George Ward Ada J. C. Martin Drothy Skaggs Roanne Wiggley Stratford Cheryl Melton Oklahoma East Central

Pennington Family Mention Notes Accompaniment at Event

Mrs. Clariece Pennington and her daughter in law Mrs. Sue Pennington attend an event together, joined by companion Strat.

Clariece Pennington Sue Pennington Strat

Martin Couple Attends Ada County Fair

Mr and Mrs J C Martin attended the county fair in Ada on Friday highlighting local residents' participation in community events.

J. C. Martin Ada

Weekend Visitors Honor Local Couple in Nash Area

Mr and Mrs Roy Gray and George Ann Nash were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J C James and Mary.

Roy Gray George Ann, Nash J. C. James Mary

Ada Hosts Honor Guests In Pleasant Sunday Visit

Mrs. Marie Little and her mother Mrs. Goforth along with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Standridge of Ada were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Little for a cordial visit.

Ada couple guest at McCurdy home Sunday

Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Wood of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCurdy in a small social gathering.

J. C. Martin Marvin McCurdy Wintersmith Park F. M. Wood Ada

Mrs Elma Law Visits Inez Pennington At Parish Chapel

Mrs Elma Law of Parish Chapel visited Mrs Inez Pennington on Friday for a social call.

Elma Law Inez Pennington

Ada Fair Exhibits Opened by Mrs Bradley and Mrs McCurdy

Mrs. Bessie Bradley and Mrs. Verna McCurdy visited Ada on Friday to view the fair exhibits, joining other attendees in the event.

Bessie Bradley Verna McCurdy Ada

Mrs Janice Prater Spends Weekend With Bradley Family

Mrs Janice Prater Moore visits her parents Mr and Mrs Phillip Bradley from Friday through Sunday. Her husband Cecil joins on Saturday night.

Janice Prater, Moore Phillip Bradley Cecil

Freeman and Little families host Knoxville visitors

Mr and Mrs Robert Freeman of Knoxville Tennessee were guests Monday of Mr and Mrs Henry Little. Mrs Freeman is the Littles granddaughter and the former Anne Laurie Waters of Ardmore.

Robert Freeman Knoxville Tenn Henry Little Freeman Littles Anne Laurie Waters Ardmore

Area church notes and social visits in Oil Center

Mrs. Terri Gray and Mrs. Rae Garrett attended the Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Oil Center Pen Holiness Church. Sister Clareta Gray preached. Rickey dined with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray. The Grays and Mrs. Garrett shopped in Ada and attended a fair and a quartet singing with church services.

Terri Gray Rae Garrett Oil Center Pen_ Holiness Church Thelma Jean Garrett Sister Clareta Gray Rickey Mrs Oren Gray Joe Gray Carl Connerville Ada Gray Garrett Oil Center

Gray Family Visits Oklahoma City Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday to visit their daughters families including Arlis Martin and Lawrence Lane with children. Ruby Lane and her children from Del City spent a few days with the Grays and other relatives. Bob Gray and Russell were among the family mentioned in the brief note.

Oren Gray Oklahoma City Arlis Martin Lawrence Lane Ruby Lane del City

Mrs Della James Visits Mrs Inez Pennington Thursday

Mrs Della James visited Mrs Inez Pennington Thursday in a social call. The two women exchanged greetings and discussed local community happenings during the brief visit.

Della James Inez Pennington

Mrs Barney Hall Visits Bob Hatcher Family

Mrs Barney Hall spent Thursday with the Bob Hatcher family and registered a visit with Mrs Robert Penrod on Saturday.

Barney Hall Bob Hatcher Hatcher Robert Penrod

Penrods Attend County Fair With Family

Mr and Mrs Robert Penrod and their children were seen at the fair enjoying displays and activities. The Penrods joined other local families for a day of exhibits and entertainment.

Robert Hatcher’s Saturday Visit with Family

Robert Hatcher visited Saturday with his grandmother and uncles Mrs Jack Summers Albert and Doc. Doc brought several items for the gathering and shared stories of the day.

Robert Hatcher Jack Summers Albert Doc

Family Visit in Pauls Valley with Mullins Kin

Mrs Mildred Melton and Claude Horsley met his sister Mrs Mullins of Ponca City in Pauls Valley Thursday morning. Mullins stayed overnight and was later taken to Pauls Valley Friday afternoon to visit another brother for several days.

Mildred Melton Claude Horsley Pauls Valley Mr. Horsley Bessie Mullins Ponca City

Mrs Mattie James Visits Mrs Ethel Varnadore

Mrs James of San Diego California spent Wednesday with Mrs Varnadore.

Mattie James San Diego Calif Ethel Varnadore

Pennington and Wade Attend Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Neville Pennington and Karl Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs. with the occasion noted in a social column.

Visit to Mr and Mrs Orlan Dees and Linda Tuesday

A visit occurred with Mr Orlan Dees Mrs Dees and Linda on Tuesday night. The readable fragment notes a social call at a private residence.

Ardell and Mrs Phillips Weekend Guests in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Ardell Phillips of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy Mc Daniel and Alvis.

Ardell Phillips Oklahoma City Leroy McDaniel Alvis

Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell Sr Sharon Linda and Glenda

A brief social notice lists Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchell Sr and the individuals Sharon Linda and Glenda likely attending a family event. The fragment suggests a local social page item naming relatives without additional context.

Mrs. Harvey Mitchell Sr Sharon, Linda and Glenda

Robbyns Visit Snipes Couple Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbyns Lindsay visited Fletcher and Wanda Snipes Sunday for a family gathering and fellowship.

Jerry Robbyns Lindsay Fletcher Wanda Snipes

County ASC Mails Ballots For Election Of Officers

The county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office mailed ballots to eligible voters for community ASC committees. Nine communities will choose three regular members and two alternates, with ballots due by Sept 30 and a county convention Oct 24.

County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office ASC Louis Moshier Galey Summers Chapel O. A. Altom Joe Isaacs C. B. Larman W. M. Pierce Loy Wood G. W. Wright Gaar Corner

Ada Center Chosen for Pecan Production Plan in Oklahoma

Ada named center for a new pecan production and marketing program in Oklahoma. Verde Hooker of Broken Bow named pecan marketing specialist, will work with county agents and the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association to boost native pecan production. He will operate from Ada with field work across the state.

Ada Oklahoma Verde Hooker Broken Bow Hooker Oklahoma State University Dierks Forests Inc Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Meibergen Stillwater OSU Susan

Pontotoc Home Demonstration Council Plans Fall Meeting

The Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Council will hold its annual fall program planning meeting at the First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will follow at noon with Mrs. Auti McCullar presiding. Hillcrest Hills and Homer Clubs host. Bonnie Fisher of OG&E gives a demonstration.

Pontotoc County Auti McCullar Hillcrest Hills Homer Bonnie Fisher Og&e

Ada Ladies Visit Pauls Valley Friends

Mrs Elizabeth Young and her step mother Mrs Ester Bullock visited with Mr and Mrs Fred Henson Monday. They also spent time with Mrs Bullock s son Toney in Pauls Valley Tuesday.

Elizabeth Young Ester Bullock Ada Fred Henson Mrs. Young Mrs. Bullock

Henson Family Visit Explores Wapanucka Gathering

Mr and Mrs Fred Henson visited his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Loyd Henson in Wapanucka on Wednesday and Wednesday night. They returned home Thursday morning. Loyd and his wife visited Friday with Fred and his wife.

Fred Henson Loyd Henson Wapanucka

Jet Crashes Into Herd Of Cattle In Open Field

An Air Force F 102 jet crashed and burned south of Antlers after engine failure forced the pilot to bail out. The wreckage covered about 300 yards and killed two cows and two calves. Capt Richard L Craft of Lexington Kentucky and 1st Lt Thomas L Kingery of Oklahoma City flew from Perrin AFB Texas. Kingery observed Craft walk away unharmed before returning to base.

Antlers Here Richard L. Craft Lexington Perrin Air Force Base Denison Tex Thomas L. Kingery Oklahoma City Kingery Craft Perrin Afb

Laborite Pushes Oklahoma $1 Minimum Wage Plan

Roy Tillman, president of the Oklahoma AFL-CIO, urged supporters of the right to work to back a one dollar per hour minimum wage in Oklahoma and said he would test the sincerity of right-to-work advocates in a news release.

Oklahoma City Roy Tillman Oklahoma Afl-Cio Organized Labor Tillman

Space-age chess set redefines pieces with rockets and satellites

A futuristic chess set replaces pawns with rockets rocks with radar towers knights with space satellites bishops with intercontinental missiles the queen with a space ship and the king with a space station reflecting a sci fi twist on the game.

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