New Feeding Idea For Hens Prevents Sull In Appetites
STILLWATER April 6 Hens appetites rise and fall like other animals Poultry expert Robert Penquite Oklahoma A and M college says feed timing matters Avoid overloading mornings Instead offer a light 10 00 AM grain feed followed by mash and regular evening grain A mix of kafir wheat and yellow corn works well for laying and breeding hens Cod liver oil may be added in winter If oats are not used in 10 00 AM feed include them in mixes and threshing grains is preferred to milling
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Stillwater
Robert Penquite
Poultry Department
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Penquite
Livestock Feeders Day Attracts Pontotoc Farmers
Pontotoc county farmers and stockmen plan to attend the 14th annual Livestock Feeders Day at Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater on April 20. The event features forums, a question box, a tour of the animal husbandry department, a Bridle club dinner, and reports on sheep fattening concentrates, vitamin A in hog rations, and fattening calves without corn. A lecture will cover improving commercial livestock herds, with many attendees from Pontotoc and nearby counties.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Stillwater
Pontotoc
Harvesting Of Rainfall Urged In Farm Program
County extension officials highlight rainfall harvesting through pond construction terraces and soilbuilding payments. Arguing ponds prevent floods and conserve water, they urge farmers to expand rain catchment using erosion funds and conservation programs.
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Tom M. Marks
Jess Ramsey
Wayne Davis
Emmett Smith
Extension
Gaston Franks
Lincoln
Oklahoma Extension Service
Oklahoma
Range Personnel Attend Sulphur District AAA Meeting
The Pontotoc county AAA office personnel joined a Sulphur district meeting to discuss farm ponds. Speakers Fred E. Percy and W. H. McPheters stressed pond care, fencing to keep livestock out, and convenient watering tanks fed from under the dam to ensure durable ponds.
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Pontotoc County
Fred E. Percy
W. H. McPheters
Stillwater
J. W. Herron
J. S. Stanfield
Phil McLachlan
David Gray
Otis Coffey
McPheters
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Peach Tree Fruit Buds Safe In Oklahoma Despite Frost
Oklahoma fruit agents say peach buds survived frost with good crop prospects. Pruning should be delayed until blossoms open or fruit sets and then adjusted to blossom survival. Severe pruning reduces fruit numbers for larger, better priced fruit. if frost damage is high, skip pruning to avoid next year’s damage.
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Oklahoma
E. W. Cinnamon
Pontotoc County
United States
Oklahoma Experiment Station
Special Clothing Course Conducted by Oklahoma Expert
Martha Merrifield of Oklahoma A and M college lectured in Ada to Pontotoc county demonstrators on pattern alterations. A May 8 session in Ada will cover foundation garments, with 202 demonstrators in Pontotoc county attending.
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Martha Merrifield
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Ada
Pontotoc County
First Presbyterian Church
Coalgate Chamber cleans streets for community day
A chamber committee led by Rev. A. J. Hamilton Rev. J. R. Finley Rev. C. E. Hendricks and Arvard Hudson outlines plans to purge Coalgate streets and alleys of cans and rubbish. They will work with city manager R. M. Lacy on the cleanup effort.
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Coalgate
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Hamilton
J. R. Finley
C. E. Hendricks
Arvard Hudson
R. M. Lacy
Farmers Can Get Trees to Plant
Assistant County Agent E W Cinnamon reports Oklahoma Division of Forestry has secured red cedar shortleaf pine and black locust seedlings though many species remain sold out. Available trees include red cedar shortleaf elm black locust black walnut catalpa specimen Chinese elm cottonwood desert willow hackberry honey locust Kentucky coffee tree Russian olive Russian mulberry. Osage orange Bois d Arc green ash Australian pine are sold out. Planting can continue due to late spring. interested parties should promptly contact their county agents.
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E. W. Cinnamon
Division of Forestry
Oklahoma City
Cinnamon
Two Kinds Of Canners For Complete Program
A home canning guide explains two canner types for vegetables and acid fruits. Water bath canners cover jars with 1 2 inches of water while steam pressure canners process non acid foods such as meats and most vegetables. Glass jars remain common with new rubber rings yearly and some caps.
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Martha McPheters
Foods and Nutrition
Oklahoma A. and
Miss McPheters
Re-elect Head of Dietetics Group in Oklahoma City
Mrs. Freda Schroeder Johnson was reelected president of the Oklahoma Dietetics Association at the group convention in Oklahoma City. New officers include Miss Mary Wilkinson treasurer, Miss Maxine Turner president-elect for 1941, Miss Esther Dinwiddie district superintendent, and Miss Leda Bailey secretary.
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Oklahoma City
Freda Schroeder Johnson
The
University Hospital
Oklahoma Dietetics Association
Mary Wilkinson
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Maxine Turner
State Health Department
Esther Dinwiddie
McAlester
WPA
Proram
Misseda Bailey
Wesley Hospital
Bertha Huff Elected President of B P W Club
Mrs. Bertha Huff was named president at the B P W club annual meeting along with new officers including Mrs. Ma Tie Fields first vice president and Mrs. Christeen Wilson second vice president. Delegates to the state convention were appointed and entertainment followed the business session with several out of town visitors noted.
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B. P. W. Club
Bertha Huff
Ma. Tie Fields
Christeen Wilson
Hazel Wadley
Ira Odell
Jennie R. Skaggs
Florence Cartwright
Shawnee
Cartwright
Ada
Freda Guilliams
Tecumseh
Winnie Sexton
Holdenville
Mamie Taylor
Edna Archer
Bertha Oakley
Seminole
Colene Crockett
Seminole Club
Jesse Lee
Vera Simmons
V’irginia Keith
Elaine Lee
Joyce Anderson
Jimmie Dew
Ida_ High
Jay Sherbert
Ruth Stiller
Savannah Cox
Texas Oil Output Allowance Slashed
Texas oil production allowance reduced to 1 525 844 barrels per day, a drop of 46 386 from a week earlier, according to John E Taylor head of the railroad commissions oil division. Output usually runs at least 50 000 barrels below the allowance with a statewide shutdown on April 1. Texas reports 91 578 producing wells 91 more than last Saturday amid opposition to a 90 day interstate oil compact recommendation for May 1.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
John E. Taylor
Railroad Commission
Taylor
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Jerry Sadler
Ernest O. Thompson
Sadler
Minerals and Vitamins Key To Beef Cattle Feeding
Oklahoma A and M experiments show cobalt necessity on some ranges to prevent salt sick, with iron and copper aiding cobalt use. Results favor roughage plus grain after mid feeding, pasture and high quality roughages year round, and avoiding grinding alfalfa for calves. Protein sources include linseed and cottonseed meals. corn gluten meal rises in importance. meat meals show no advantage.
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Oklahoma A. and M. College
Oklahoma
Governor Bailey Likely to Sign Oil Compact
Gov. Carl E. Bailey said he probably would sign next week the interstate oil compact joining Arkansas with other signatories to advance conservation. He noted pressure from Oklahoma Gov. Leon C. Phillips and missed a commission meeting due to illness, and cited recently signed reciprocity deals with Oklahoma on motor vehicle crossings.
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Little Rock
Ark
Carl E. Bailey
Arkansas
Bailey
Leon C. Phillips
Oklahoma
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Oklahoma City
Phillips
Federal Condemnation Case for Coalgate Post Office Site
Judge G T Ralls Judge C M Threadgill Dale Brown Judge D D Brunson Bruno Mayer Mike Mayer Sheriff Walter Clark County Treasurer Arthur Pope and Dr and Mrs J J Hipes traveled to Muskogee to attend federal court in the United States versus Mike Mayer et al. condemnation of city lots for a post office site in Coalgate Oklahoma.
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Coalgate
G. T. Ralls
C. M. Threadgill
Dale Brown
D. D. Brunson
Bruno Mayer
Mike Mayer
Walter Clark
Arthur Pope
J. J. Hipes
Muskogee
United States
Cantwell Celebrates 93rd Birthday With Family Event
W B Cantwell marked his 93rd birthday with a dinner and gathering at his Ada area home. A Confederate veteran born in 1847 in Arkansas, he moved to Texas, served in Simms battalion, and later lived in Fort Smith before settling in Ada in 1919. He and Mrs. Cantwell plan a Golden Wedding celebration April 24. He is active on his small acreage and has eight sons, four daughters, 20 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
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W. B. Cantwell
Ark
Texas
Simms
Fort Smith
Ada
Ardmore
Oscar
Joe Cantwell
C. B. Hopper
W. L. Shook
Lide
W. A
C. S. Cantwell
B. F. Young
R. R. Cross
A. B. Cantwell
Spiro
J. E. Cantwell
Moffett
Steve Cantwell
Prague
T. F. Cantwell
Tulsa
Barber Examinations Ready for Local Barbers
Dr Ivan E Bigler director of the city county health unit said the annual barber examinations are ready. Barbers must pass by July 1 with blank forms available at health headquarters in the Rollow Building.
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Ivan E. Bigler
Rollow Building
County political observers monitor 1940 candidate field
The filing period for county offices opens May 21 for five days and courthouse chatter centers on a July 9 primary. Former officials Virgil Stanfield Austin Deaton and A A Caldwell are tied to possible comebacks. The attorney race features Silas Freeman James O Braly and incumbent C L Wadlington. Mose Henry Clyde Kaiser seek sheriff seats. Fred McCabe Grady Miller and W M Pegg target county commissioner district one. Incumbents plan re election.
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Virgil Stanfield
Stanfield
Austin Deaton
Silas Freeman
James O. Braly
Carloss Wadlington
Mose Henry
Clyde Kaiser
Fred McCabe
Pontotoc County
Grady Miller
W. M. Pegg
Allen
Napier Wins Annual Negro Meet In Ada
Napier school of Ada led in all three divisions academic exhibits and athletics at the Pontotoc county interscholastic meet in Ada. Athens placed second. judges were John Zimmerman Horace Mann. Grand totals: Napier 259 Athens 93 Carver 39 Young Reaver 37 Leader 34 Bethel 14. Night burgary case noted at Tishomingo high school cottage. thieves pried window and stole about $3 in candy and drinks.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Napier School of
Athens
John Zimmerman
Horace Mann
Napier
Carver
Leader
Young Reaper
Young Reaver
Bethel
Billie Jean Roy
Willard Jean Dallas
Theodore Morris
Marcia Hightower
Bessie Johnson
John Henry McClarty
Herman Newton
Nora Johnson
Eula Lee Watson
L. Galbert
Y. Beaver
N. E. Lewis
Caroline Colbert
Jack Bruner
Vernice Townsend
Ruby Braggs
Margie Jean Alverson
Odis Townsend
Tishomingo
Stonewall School WPA Project Sent To Washington D C
Public school proposals from Pontotoc county include Stonewall’s 72 by 104 foot gymnasium and football field to be funded by WPA. Board president B F Lillard asks 343?66 dollars in WPA funds with 8436 board share. Eleven Pontotoc county men would gain work, construction aimed to complete in seven months.
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Stonewall School
Washington, D. C
Work Projects Administration
Washington
Board of Education of
Stonewall
Pontotoc County
B. F. Lillard
Frisco
WPA
Coalgate Musicians Shine At State Contest
The Coalgate delegation from Beethoven Junior club and High School Girls Choral club performed among 309 entrants statewide. Members earned superior and excellent ratings in piano solos violin solos hymn memory and musicianship with standout credits for Sara Louise Stalder Joan Carter and Thera May Crim.
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Coalgate
Beethoven
R. M. Lacy
Wiiss Mildred Wood
Young Artists Club
F. T. Staider
Coalgate Club
Girls
Coalgate High School
Superior
Margaret Pearl Ronald
Patsy Henry
Betty Lawrence
Bob Mowdy
Sara Louise Stalder
Thera May Crim
Joan Carter
Verna Lee Drake
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