The Ringling Eagle
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Ringling Eagle
Ringling, Jefferson County, Oklahoma
Some Items
Thursday, November 10, 1927
R. L. LISLE Killed
R. L. (RED) LISLE was killed Tuesday at the Prairie Tank
Farm, two miles east of Ringling, by falling with the
structural buggy a distance of 45 feet. Mr. Lisle’s
home is said to be in Jacksonville, Florida, but his
family is now at Healdton. He is to be buried at
Jacksonville, Florida.
MISS HELEN FORSYTH and STATON MCCRORY, Mrs. ERNEST
GOODMAN and MRS. F. C. KEETON motored to Shawnee to visit
friends and relatives.
MISS VIRGINIA CAMPBELL of Ryan spent Sunday with friends
and relatives here.
HEARN SPRADLING, KYLE GAMEL, CECIL COLSON, LOWELL
HARWELL, BILL WALLACE, and WADE HARVELL visited friends
attending O. B. U. at Shawnee.
MRS. J. W. JOHNSTON of Ryan visited friends here this
weekend.
MRS. ERCHEL CREEL MCLAY of Janesville, Wisconsin and MRS.
LELA CREEL GLEEN / GLENN of Bowie, Texas transacted
business at Ringling.
W. C. HARRIS and IRBY WHITE motored to Norman Sunday to
visit CARMON C. HARRIS and other students at the
university.
Thursday, November 17, 1927
ARCHIE BLEVINS Died at Oilton
ARCHIE BLEVINS died at Oilton on Nov. 12, at the age of
43 years, 8 months, 20 days following a stroke of
paralysis. The remains were shipped to Ringling for
interment as his mother, one brother and son reside here.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church on
Sunday, attended by a large crowd of friends and
acquaintances of the family. The body was laid to rest at
the Oddfellows Cemetery. MRS. M. A. BLEVINS, his mother;
FRANK and CLARENCE BLEVINS, brothers; and ARCHIE E.
BLEVINS, his son were present at the funeral. His sister
was unable to attend.
Here and There at the Ringling High School
Friday, Nov. 11, we assembled in the auditorium in honor
of Armistice Day. All heads were bowed in a prayerful
attitude. Suddenly while everything was still, loud clear
taps were played just outside the door by VOLENY HAMM.
Impressive talks were made by MR. POOL and MR. WEEKS.
After the talks, we sang old camp songs. It was one of
the most beautiful Chapels we have ever had.
MISS RUBY MCCRORY returned to school Monday after her
illness.
The Glee Clubs’ Recital was enjoyed very much
Tuesday evening. MISS ADLER is very successful in the
music work. She will now bend all her efforts on the
Gypsy Rover Operetta.
Chapel was in charge of the eighth grade Thursday. Their
program was a scene in a Union Depot. MR. POOL is their
sponsor, MISS JACKSON assisted with the program.
CLAUDE MCCRORY was at his old hunting ground last week.
We are glad to see him and hope he comes again.
Line for the Junior Team: J. L. TAYLOR, L. B. JACKSON,
HAC RAMSEY, B. S. CUMMINS, HERMAN ADAMS, REECE THOMPSON,
RED PRESSWOOD, BOONE WILSON, FRANK ASHBY, BUD ALLEN,
BACON TAYLOR.
GARRISON-MCKELBY
MISS ANNA RUTH MCKELBY, 18 years old of Healdton, and J.
GARRISON, age 21 years of Idabel, appeared before Judge
Wade with a marriage license and were pronounce husband
and wife. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. SPENCER of Healdton were
witnesses to this union, as friends of Mrs. Garrison.
Warning notice not to trespass upon any lands owned or
controlled by DELL SEAY in Jefferson County.
Marriages before Judge Hogan
MISS IDA MCLAIN of Asphaltum and TALMAGE GIFFORD of
Davidson were untied in marriage Monday.
MISS OSA ELLIS and VIRGIL MERCER, both of Courtney,
appeared before Judge Hogan Monday and were pronounced
husband and wife.
The Music Appreciation Club met I the home of MRS. SHULL
on Wednesday Nov. 9 with MRS. SHULL and MRS. HARPER as
hostesses. The next meeting will be at the home of MRS.
O. E. DAVIS, Nov. 30.
C. C. STROUD is now the owner of a beautiful Chevrolet
touring car purchased from the MILLER Motor Co.
The Miller Motor Co. sold a Chevrolet Coupe to WID EAKIN
of the Petersburg community and thereby placed one of it
fine cars in the Red River country.
W. S. CASE of Healdton closed a deal recently with the
Miller Motor Co for a handsome Buick sedan.
MRS. S. M. HUTCHINSON and Mr. and Mrs. BILL JUSTICE
visited the family of MRS. C. M. CAGLE.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. SOUTH of Woodbine and MRS. ARTHUR
DAVIS of Gainesville were called to the bedside of their
father F. C. STEVENS last week.
W. R. HARRIS is now the owner of the Miller Motor Co. and
H. R. MILLER is manager.
MRS. MAUD MATTHEWS was the guest of her niece MISS LOUISE
RICKETS, an O. U. student, last weekend.
H. M. KIDWELL of Ochelata for several years in business
in Ringling and owner of town and farm property was here
shaking hands with his former neighbors.
A. C. MUSGRAVE, local representative of the Oklahoma Gas
and Electric Company, began a six weeks vacation
Wednesday, taking his family.
G. R DOWDY of Bullard, Texas has been visiting his son G.
R. DOWDY jr and family for several days.
SARGEANT WILLIAM MCLISH arrived in Ringling Saturday from
Kelley Field on furlough for a few weeks to visit friends
and relatives.
Atlee Items
T. F ALLEN’s house burned Sunday night.
MISS RUBY ALLEN called on MISS OPAL STRAWN Sunday.
WALKER QUISENBERRY of Ryan was a dinner guest of Mr. and
Mrs. S . HOSKISON Sunday.
MISS ALLINE HANKS spent Sunday visiting MISS MAYBELL
DOYAL.
JIM WRIGHT, Mr. and Mrs. LUTHER ROSS ate dinner with MRS.
ROSA WRIGHT.
We are go have a program on Wednesday night, Nov. 23. It
will be for Thanksgiving. It is free and everybody come
and bring someone with you.
REV. J. J. SHAW of Kennedale, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. D.
GARRETT of Fort Worth visited H. A. SHAW and family over
the weekend. The W. S. SHAW family of Ardmore joined
them.
JOE WILLIAMS of Wilson went to Mineral Wells a few days
for health betterment.
MRS. M. HERNDON of Pontotoc, Mississippi arrived in
Ringling to visit his daughter MRS. D. F SPRADLING and
was joined Sunday by MRS. E. W. CAPPS of Waurika and MRS.
A. L. MEANS of Wilson with their families for Sunday
dinner. Mr. Herndon spent in a few day at Claremore to
visit his son J. E. HERDNON before coming to Ringling.
J. W. SHERLEY and family drove to Norman for the O. U.
Thanksgiving game.
JIMME FLYNN and W. H. SPRADLING headed for Norman on
Armistice Day and visited friends at the University.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. PEARSON and children, accompanied by
MRS. MAUD MATTHEWS, visited relatives at Norman.
MRS. C. A . MCCALL and her son BERNIE of Tishomingo spent
Sunday with J. P. WADE and family.
Mr. and Mrs. I. HILL of Gotebo visited with MRS. HUBER.
Ringling Grist Mill and Feed Crusher, C. M. WOOTEN
November 24, 1927
GOLDEN-STEVENSON
MRS. ELLEN STEVENSON, age 28 years, and T. D. GOLDEN, age
32, both of Wilson, were united in marriage Saturday,
Nov. 19, 1927 before Judge Wade. Mr. and Mrs. L. L.
PARKER accompanied them to Ringling to witness the
marriage contract.
Local Boy Joins the Soldiers of the Sea
Washington, Nov. 21--Realizing an ambition to become a U.
S. Marine, DORRIS HOBART BYRAM of Ringling, Oklahoma
recently qualified as a member of Uncle Sam’s famous
Corps by successfully passing the entrance examination at
San Diego, California, according to the official report
of enlistments received at Marine Corps headquarters.
Dorris, who is a son of GEORGE A. BYRAM of Ringling,
applied for enlistment at Denver several days ago and
later was sent to San Diego for qualification as U. S.
Marine.
FRANK BLEVINS is seriously ill with pneumonia.
CARGILE-METZGAR
MISS POSY METZGAR, age 18 years of Wirt, and GUY CARGILE,
age 21 of Ringling, were united in marriage on Nov. 22,
1927. Judge Hogan officiated in this union.
W. L. BAYS of Wilson purchased a Chevrolet Couple from
the Miller Motor Co.
Mr. and Mrs. A. MCCRORY, MRS. L. JACKSON, and Mr. and
Mrs. O. C. CLOUGH were among the Ringling friends and
relatives who attended the funeral of JACK MORRIS, who
died Thursday near Chickasha as he was being taken to
Oklahoma City for treatment for blood poison by his
parents Mr. and Mrs. EARL MORRIS. He was returned to
Waurika for interment.
MISS ESSIE LEWIS, who is teaching at Big Valley, visited
home folks at Ringling.
The best all around girl and boy of the Junior Class are
VERA WALLACE and BILL WALLACE.
MORRIS DULANEY came home from O. U. for the funeral of
his cousin Jack Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. CLAUDE TURNER and children CLAUDE jr and
PEGGY LOU spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. RAYMOND L.
HALE at Walters.
Thursday, December 1, 1927
MISS BLANCHE DULANEY
MISS BLANCHE DULANEY died in Chickasha early Sunday, Nov.
27, following an illness of only a few days. She was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. DULANEY, now deceased, and
was born in Cornish and grew to womanhood in this
community. For several years, she had lived in Chickasha
and was in business with MISS LOIS LUSTER in the firm of
DULANEY & LUSTER. Funeral services were held at the
Methodist Church in Chickasha Sunday afternoon, led by
her pastor REV. ABERNATHY then the remains were brought
to Ringling for funeral services at the Methodist Church
by REV. LONGINO. A number of Chickasha friends
accompanied the body to Ringling and others came from
Ardmore to pay respect to her. All brothers and sisters
were present except CLAUDE and CECIL DULANEY. Those
present: Mr. and Mrs. R. O. DULANEY of Dallas, Mr. and
Mrs. OTHE MURPHY, Mr. and Mrs. BYRON MCCHAREN and LUTHER
and THURMAN DULANEY of Ardmore, MRS. W. A RACHEL of
Atoka, and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. DULANEY of Ringling.
MRS. L. E. SHULL and MRS. E. G. GOODMAN entertained at
their homes on Thanksgiving the following relatives: Mr.
and Mrs. J. E HENSON, parents, of Shawnee, two brothers
and their families DR. and MRS. R. E. HENSON of Shawnee
and MR and MRS. C. W. HENSON of Healdton.
Sixth Grade Officers: NELL MOORE as pres., JAMES ALLEN as
vice-pres., MARY FRANCES THOMAS as sec./treas., and
FRIEDA MCMICHAL as reporter.
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