District Milking Shorthorn Show to Exhibit 16 Cattle in Pauls Valley
District Milking Shorthorn show in Pauls Valley on April 1 features 16 head from Pontotoc County. Fred Roper of Gage will judge. adult breeders Lambert, Kerr, and Claude V. Thompson bring multiple head. Junior 4-H exhibitors include Vernon Morgan, Charles Morrow, Donald Price. Napier high school participants Odell Hightower Thurmond Alexander Willard Alexander. A state show herd will be selected for the American Royal Dairy show in Kansas City. Farm to Market Steer Project reports steady gains with steers weighing 650 to 800 pounds and market readiness by May 15 to June. Participants listed include Mike Weaver, Joe James, Donald Moshier, Charles Morrow, John and James Elliott, Donald McNinch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hailey
Lester F. Smith
Pontotoc County
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma
Fred Roper
Gage
Lambert
Kerr
Mike Weaver
McLish
Joe James
Latta
Donald Moshier
Ahloso
Charles Morrow
John
James Elliott
Fitzhugh
Donald McNinch
Vanoss
Third Annual Pig Farm to Market Project Completes in Pontotoc
Ada Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Pontotoc County pig farm to market project, begun in 1949 to train farm boys in feeding pigs for market. Hog corn ratio was tight this year and most feeders broke even or lost money, with about 30 percent turning a profit. Thurman Stephens of Roff won top honors with 2 dollars and 64 cents per pig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Thurman Stephens
Roff
Monroe Hodges
Glen Moshier
Bobby Flanagan
Ahloso
4-H County Health Project Schedule for April Examinations
The 4-H county health project linked to the county 4-H round-up begins April 1 with club representation required. A schedule lists daily 1 pm to 5 pm physical exams at various schools through April 25, with entries recorded at the county agent’s office.
4-H Broiler Project Progress Report Pontotoc County
The Pontotoc County 4-H broiler project finishes its fifth week with chickens ready for market on or after April 15. Feeders are praised for good feeding and chick management. a few have not lost a chick. This week’s visitors include Charles and James Morrow and ael Lucas. Fitzhugh: Janice Bradley and Glen Bradley, Van ess, Marcine Clifford and Clyde Wooley, Lula, Glen Bradley has.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Charles
James Morrow
Ael Lucas
Fitzhugh
Janice Bradley
Glen Bradley
Vaness
Marcine Clifford
Clyde Wooley
Lula
Cutworms control methods outlined for gardens
The guide notes two common control practices besides hand picking. Use cardboard collars around each plant with gaps of about a quarter inch from the stem and extensions into soil and above ground. Prepare poison bran bait with five pounds bran and four ounces fluorosilicate, moistened with three quarts of water to treat 250 square feet.
4-H Club Schedule First Week in April
The schedule lists April 1 to 4 meetings for 4-H clubs. April 1 has girls meetings in Byng Oakman Union Hill. April 2 includes both boys and girls in Roff Fitzhugh Latta. April 3 features Allen and Kalli Homer for both sexes. April 4 has Egypt Galey Yeager and Lightning Ridge, with boys meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ahloso
Bebee
Byng
Cedar Grove
Egypt
Francis
Fitzhugh
Galey
Homer
Jesse
Latta
Red Oak
Oakman
Kallihoma
Lightning Ridge
Lula
McLish
Pickett
Roff
Stonewall High School
Stonewall
Union Hill
Vanoss
Yeager
Freddie Thomason Defies Odds With Kiwanis Fund Support
Magnolia Arkansas reports on Freddie Thomason a four year old born without arms and legs aided by the Kiwanis Freddie Fund now at 16761 dollars. He receives care at the Kessler Institute New Jersey with Dr Henry Kessler offering free treatment and prospects he may walk someday. The boy enjoys simple toys adapted for his use as his family plans another trip next month and prepares a birthday party with four candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ark
Freddie Thomason
Freddie
Herschel Thomason
Kiwanis Club
Kessler
Thomasons
Freddie Fund
Herschel
Buddy) Staggs
Kessler Institute of
New Jersey
Henry H. Kessler
Thomason
Claude Rosenbaum
Milton Walker
Korea
United States
Tears of Little Girl Move Offers to Send Her Dog
Kay Brandt tears over parting with Chris the dog as the family plans to move to Texas on April 12. A Louisville wirephoto sparked offers to pay transport costs, but the mother says the dog should stay with the Brandts who adopted him after last July's flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pera
Kas
Kay Brandt
Texas
Chris
Texas City
Tex
Lee Flanagan
Louisville
Associated Press
Kay
Topeka Daily Capital
Orville Brandt
Quinter
Brandt
Brandts
Baby names in Germany require official registration rules
In Germany parents face strict rules for newborn names. If not registered within a week, the birth has no legal existence. Tax forms also reflect marital status as “married without children,” highlighting the formal process behind family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Food Sales Showed Biggest Increase In March
Oklahoma City reports food outlets led state business in February with a 12.12 percent rise over 1951. State Tax Commission data show total collections at 793,138.50 dollars, up from 707,371.62, while public utility and transportation rose 11.10 percent and electric, gas and water utilities up 9.58 percent. The furniture sector fell 8.13 percent from 1951 to 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Tax Commission
Commission
Public Utility and Transportation Group
Electric, Gas and Water Utilities
Latta Sophomore Class Picnic At School Campus
The sophomore class held a Monday evening picnic on the school campus from 6 to 8 pm. Sponsor Mrs. Joe Bunch led the event with attendees including Tommie Lancaster Lolita Laxton Sue Scott Estelyene Honeycutt Ruby Horton Pauline Dew Ruby Ellis Patsy Langley Margarite Ellis Nancy Choate Marva Dawn Northcutt Mary Barnes Rosie Parker G Hill Robert Skaggs Corky Hudson Wayne Tiner Dub George Jr Donnie Williams Elmer Cochran Jr Billy Hooser and guests Vernon Laxton Bob Bivins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bunch
Tommie Lancaster
Lolita Laxton
Sue Scott
Estelyene Honeycutt
Ruby Horton
Pauline Dew
Ruby Ellis
Patsy Langley
Margarite Ellis
Nancy Choate
Marva Dawn Northcutt
Mary Barnes
Rosie Parker
G. Hill
Robert Skaggs
Corky Hudson
Wayne Tiner
Students rehearse plays for spring shows
The junior class under sponsor Charles Bigham and the senior class under sponsor Hollis Cleghorn rehearse plays in spare time. Juniors choose Hobgoblin House and seniors Handle With Care, with performances slated for early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bigham
Hollis Cleghorn
Hobgoblin House
Sulphur Couple Visits Friends Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lansford of Sulphur spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Laughlin, sharing a day of fellowship and light conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Lansford
Marvin Laughlin
Visit of Amarillo Couple and Family
Bill Choate of Amarillo arrived Friday for a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cales. His wife Gloria Lee Cales and son Mike have been visiting grandparents while awaiting living quarters in Amarillo. They left Saturday afternoon with Mr. Choate for their new Texas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Choate
Amarillo
Tex
Cruson Couple Visit Seminole Mother in Law
Mr and Mrs James Cruson of Seminole visited his mother Mrs Marvin Campbell recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cruson
Seminole
Marvin Campbell
Kesterson Family Weekend Visit Through Drumright and Tulsa
Mr and Mrs Frank Kesterson and Larry spent the weekend in Drumright and Tulsa visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kesterson
Larry
Drumright
Tulsa
Women's Auxiliary Leads Grounds Work at Latin Presbyterian
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Latin Presbyterian church and their husbands gathered Thursday to improve church grounds. A county grader was used to level the east side of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin Presbyterian Church
Latin Baptist WMA Holds Bible Study at Church
Thursday afternoon the Latin Baptist WMA met for Bible study with Mrs. Griffis absent as president. Mrs. May Morgan presided. opening prayer by Mrs. Joe Castillo and Bible study of Acts 15 led by Mrs. Truett Haskins. Attendees included Mrs. Cleo Van Zant, Mrs. Clara Oliver, Mrs. Ero Gipson, Mrs. Lois Stevens, Mrs. John Whitson, Mrs. May Morgan, Mrs. Castillo, Mrs. Haskins, and guest Mrs. Gladys Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin Baptist Wma
Griffis
May Morgan
Joe Castillo
Eleanor Roosevelt Welcomed by Thousands in Manila
Several thousand Filipina women gathered at Manila Airport to greet Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt during her world tour. She is set to depart for the United States tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
Sewing Machine Clinic Aids Farm Women Demonstrations
A sewing machine clinic is set for April 21 at 1 p m with two members from each home demonstration club requested to attend and to bring the machine head. Supplies include kerosene brushes rag oil screwdrivers and attachments. The session covers cleaning heads and a discussion of machine attachments. Final plans will be mailed to club presidents.
Center Organization Meeting Opens Home Demo Club
All women in the Center community are invited to a meeting Monday March 31 at 2 p m at the school to discuss organizing a home demonstration club. Miss Martha Mote, home demonstration agent, will meet with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Martha Mote
Cheese Demonstration by Extension Dairy Specialist
Mr. John Boehr will lead a cheese making demonstration on Wednesday April 2 at 1 30 p m in Latta High School home economics room. He will show cottage cheese and yellow cream cheese making. High school 4 H clubs are invited to send two or three club girls to learn dairy foods demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boehr
Latta High
Boehr
Refrigeration for Meat Preservation
Refrigeration for meat prevents drying and mold while maintaining flavor. Proper cooling slows spoilage and preserves texture, using controlled temperatures and humidity to extend shelf life.
HD Club Schedule with March and April Meetings
The schedule lists club meetings this week at the school. On March 31 Center meets, April 1 Latta, April 2 Ada with Mrs Donald Groom, April 3 Colbert with Mrs C H Hammond and Frisco club meets, April 4 Francis with Mrs H L Kirkes.
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Center
Latta
Ada Club
Donald Groom
Colbert
C. H. Hammond
Frisco Club
Francis Club
H. L. Kirkes
Pon totoc County Teachers Association meets for annual event
Almost 200 persons attend the Pon totoc County Teachers Association gathering in East Central Student Union Building. Officers are elected with James H. Johnson as president and Mrs. Lottie Bevers as vice president. Duffer urges spiritual emphasis in education and the OEA takeover of state textbooks is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Duffer
Pontotoc County Teachers Association
East Central Student Union
College
East Central
James H. Johnson
Roff
Lottie Bevers
Pickett
N. C. Mitchell
Antoinette Huff
Willard
Ada
L. R. Watson
Allen
Rex O. Morrison
D. D. Duke
Stonewall
Finis Morrison
Washington School
Sammie Sturdevant
Sam Neal
Mary Edna Crisp
Duffer
Sunshine Needed to Save State Wheat Crop Says Chaffin
Oklahoma wheat farmers should expect sun shine to cure crop woes. Wesley Chaffin notes wet soil and nitrogen deficiency cause bleached spots, mistaken for pests. He suggests ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate, plus more sun, while advising against de-beaking chicks. Dairy Day at Oklahoma A and M set for April 5 features dairy information and a cottage cheese centered luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Wesley Chaffin
State Extension Agronomist
Kay County
Chaffin
Oklahoma A. & M
Cannibalism in Young Chicks Tied to Overcrowding and Ventilation
Poultry expert Don Brooks of A and M says once chicks taste blood they seek more. He blames overcrowded pens, poor ventilation and neglect for cannibalism in young flocks. Overheating brooder temperatures also contribute. a simple control is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brooks
Smart Gardening Tips for Oklahoma Small Plots
F. A. Romshe an agronomy expert advises families to tailor vegetable plantings to garden size. Inter cropping lets radish and peas fill gaps between four foot tomato rows. Seed treatment wards off fungal diseases and chemical sprays reduce anthracnose threats to Oklahoma blackberries with promising results from McLoud area trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Romshe
A. & M. Horticulturist
Oklahoma
McLoud
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads
A local ad column highlights boosted values for invested ad credits in Ada News. Readers see enhanced yields for placed want ads with plan changes, aiming to attract more buyers and listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Stratford News brief highlights local visits and community events
Stratford residents hosted and visited relatives across Oklahoma including Norman, Tulsa, Ada, and Enid. Church members attended a district Evangelistic Meeting in Ardmore. Linda Welch celebrated a sixth birthday with classmates. Captain Alfred Parsons listed among early returnees to the U S Army.
Stratford 4-H Youths Win in Garvin
Stratford youths excel at Garvin County 4-H Timely Topic and Demonstration in Paoli. Junior and seventh graders dominate with projects on Soil and Water Conservation, Treating Vegetable Seeds, Inoculating Legumes, nail care, salads, hemming, and speeches like Solids of the Soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Garvin County
Paoli
Donnie Connelly
Bobby Craig
Carl Hicks
Freddy Staff
Junior Burkhart
Harold E. James
Martha Shi
Joyce Craig
Ruth Barrett
Betty Alexander
Retha Morse
Lenenie Mae Phillips
Shopper-Tunity Day Gains Ada Retail Boost
Ada merchants vote to replace Pay Day with Shopper-Tunity Day in May aiming for bigger bargains. A three night Butterick sales training school from Lincoln Nebraska will be organized after Easter for experienced sales staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ada Chamber of Commerce
W. S. Butterick Sales Training School
Lincoln
Nebraska
Buttercik School
Butterick
Central Airlines seeks certificate renewal and route changes
Central Airlines reports that Jim Tomlinson, counsel for the Civil Aeronautics Board, recommends renewing Central’s certificate of public convenience and necessity. He also urges removing Ark City, Winfield, Greenville, Wewoka, and Holdenville from Central’s routes while approving service Texarkana to Memphis and a Shreveport extension. Norman, Shawnee, and Stillwater would be served. Chickasha, Lawton, Duncan, and Denton deferred.
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Central Airlines
Jim Tomlinson
Civil Aeronautics Board
Central
Central Line
Arkansas City
Winfield
Greenville
Wewoka
Holdenville
Tomlinson
Arkansas
Texarkana
Memphis
Shreveport
Norman
Shawnee
Stillwater
Chickasha
Lawton
Duncan
Denton
Examiner
Bureau of Counsel
Bureau of Operations
Murray Backs Out Of Washington Jefferson Dinner
Oklahoma City report says Gov. Johnston Murray skipped the $100-a-plate Jefferson Day dinner in Washington. He later changed his mind after buying two tickets while Mrs. Murray and state Democratic leaders attended President Truman's remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Washington
Allen Pioneer Allen Adams Dies at 75 in Allen Community
Isaac Calvin Adams a longtime Allen pioneer aged 75 died about 1 a m Saturday at home after moving from Arkansas to McAlester in 1898 and then to the Allen area. He leaves daughters Laura Dobbs El Paso and Vinna Yandell Mesa Park New Mexico. sons J L Adams Atwood and I M Adams Lawton. brothers M A Adams San Antonio H A Adams Vista CA C T Adams San Diego. sister Bellie Wallace Muskogee. Bourland Funeral Home Allen to handle arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Calvin Adams
Allen
Adams
Arkansas
McAlester
Laura Dobbs
el Paso
Vinna Yandell
Mesa Park
New Mexico
J. L. Adams
Atwood
I. M. Adams
Lawton
Ardmore Service Held for Mrs. W. E. Nutt Mother of W. E. Nutt
Services were held Friday in Ardmore for Mrs. W. E. Nutt mother of Stratford resident W. E. (Bill) Nutt. Nutt had been at his mother’s bedside for weeks and family members from Stratford attended. Also noted were local moves including Til ley Drilling staff departing for Perkins and area residents visiting Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Fischer
Bessie Nabors
Ardmore
W. E. Nutt
W. E
Bill) Nutt
Stratford
Nutt
Mother
Fred Zieman
L. H. Tilley
Tilley Drilling Company
Pauls Valley
Perkins
Jack Henagar
Lessie Butler
Kate Butler
Ada
Lloyd Wil
Red Cross Aid Urged For Tornado Victims In County
Victim Ayres recounts Red Cross aid after his Pickett home was leveled by a 1950 tornado. Officials urge community support for a 780 dollar county share of a nationwide 5 million tornado relief appeal. Churches contacted. contributions welcomed at the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Ayers
Red Cross
Ayre
Pickett
Ayres
International Relief Organization
Jaycees Exhibit Finds Natural Water Home at Wintersmith Lake
The Junior Chamber of Commerce now hosts a natural exhibit as muskrats were sighted enjoying Wintersmith Lake. It marks the first appearance since the lake refilled after nearly two years dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Wintersmith Lake
Reverend Michael Returns From Cushing Campaign
Rev. James O. Michael came back Friday night after ten days at Cushing assisting Rev. Carroll Fairbanks and the First Christian Church in a visitation evangelistic campaign. He reports 92 received last Sunday and others later for a total of 113. Rev. Fairbanks earlier assisted the effort in a similar campaign in which persons were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Michael
Cushing
Carroll Fairbanks
First Christian Church
Fairbanks
Eeven
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Willie Watts
Roy Watts
Enid
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Judy Shi
Connie Staff
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Alfred M. Parsons
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Daily Oklahoman
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Straford
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Kansas
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J. T. Brower
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Sapulpa
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Maysville
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Glen Jenkins
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B. H. Eaves
John Horsley
Richard Adams
Harold Stone
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Hugh Nabors
O. A. Nabors
Floyd Morris
M. A. Fisher
Delay Hospital
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Garvin
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