Winners of Health Posters Contest Named County Winners
County winners in the Health Hazards of Air Pollution poster contest were announced at the Social Services Center, with top honors in the high school division going to John Leslie of Byng followed by Henry Gray and Jerry Hall. Other prize recipients across grades include Lois Walker and Lana Stevens of Byng in 7th to 9th, Danny Scarbrough and Eddie Crawford in 4th to 6th, Trina Hooks of Allen, Tommy Killian of Latta, Kari Hooks of Allen, and Angela McGee of Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Services Center
Oklahoma Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
State Department of Health
State Department of Education
Oklahoma Coalition For Clean Air
John Leslie
Byng
Henry Gray
Jerry Hall
Allen
Lois Walker
Lana Stevens
Joe Bailey
Danny Scarbrough
Eddie Crawford
Trina Hooks
Tommy Killian
Latta
Kari Hooks
Angela McGee
Stonewall
Hearing Fails To Pin Blame For Beef Price Rises
At the House Agriculture subcommittee hearing, cattlemen, grocers, and government statisticians passed the blame for higher beef costs among themselves. Farm and food-chain spokesmen argued over price measurement, with calls for watchdog oversight, price controls, and a freeze on cattle producer to consumer spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Who’s
House Agriculture Subcommittee
National Association of Food Chains
Association
Clarence Adams
Adamy
Agriculture Department
Gressional
Don F. Magdanz
National Livestock Feeders Association
Marvin H. Schlesinger
Montana Cattlemen’s Association
Cy Carpenter
National Farmers Union
Tornado injures five in Cassville Missouri
A storm believed to be a tornado struck the north edge of Cassville injuring at least five people trapped in mobile homes at a trailer court. No serious injuries were reported at Cassville Community Hospital as power outages and searches continued. The same system affected Reeds Spring with barns blown down and trees downed nearby.
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Cassville
Missouri
Highway Patrol
Cassville Community Hospital
Stone County Sheriff's Office
Reeds Spring
Ballooning History Show at Smithsonian Arts and Industries
An exhibit opening at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC explores the colorful panorama of ballooning history through artifacts and images gathered from aviation pioneers and later commercial ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Arts and Industries
Washington, D.C
Reading breaks and advertisers in the paper
A reader note praises the newspaper’s ability to let fans resume reading after interruptions. It mentions a breakup in a home conversation about taking out the trash and emphasizes that readers and advertisers alike value a seamless return to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Union Hill Community News Recap
Neighbors from Union Hill visit relatives and share updates. Mr and Mrs J T Tatum host gatherings with Melvin Jones Ada Larry Smith and families plus others from Texas. Josephine McAnally visits Mary Long and Tommy. Dennis Moody and Joe Maxey of Ada visit Tommy Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Fournes Sr
Josephine McAnally
Lou Tatum
Pearl Allan
Angie
J. T. Tatum
Melvin Jones
Ada
Larry Smith
Texas
Jimmy Tatum
Meredith Summers
Clarence Tatum
William Henson
Mary Long
Tommy
Dennis Moody
Joe Maxey
Tommy Johnson
Byng Students Sweep Scholastic Meet Honors At Central State
Byng High School won sweepstakes at a scholastic meet Saturday at Central State University in Edmond, with 19 schools entering and Byng totaling 67 points. St. Mary’s High School took second with 53 and University High School of Norman finished third with 45. Byng placers include Leslie Scroggins second in Oklahoma history, Sandra Nipps first in typewriting II, Jo ni Shope first in shorthand, and multiple other firsts, seconds, and thirds across events such as physics, English literature, civics, and Spanish II, highlighting a strong Byng showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng High School
Central State University
Edmond
Byng
St. Mary’s High School
University High School of
Norman
Oklahoma
Leslie Scroggins
Brenda Ortega
Sandra Nipps
Joni Shope
Kathy Capps
Rick Embree
Garden Clubs Contest At Ada Forty-Third Annual Convention
Oklahoma Garden Clubs stage district finals for conservation and anti-litter poster contests during the forty third annual convention at Garden Center in Ada. Winners and speeches feature chairs Mrs Perry Mason Billings and Mrs Cheston Heath Tulsa with judges from soil conservationists scientists and the State Conservation Commission. awards go to non local winners. Events include Judges Council breakfast and a noon luncheon at First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Garden Clubs
Garden Center
Ada
State Conservation Commission
Perry Mason
Billings
Oklo
Cheston Heath
Tulsa
Vance Moreland
National Council
Judges Council
Red Room
First Christian Church
Woodward Tornado Recall Highlights 1947 Disaster
Woodward Oklahoma marks the 25th anniversary of the deadly April 9 1947 tornado that ripped through the town of about 5000 killing 95 and injuring about 1000. Residents describe the roar and destruction as third of buildings were leveled and the storm roared across three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
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Fred C. Vinyard
Smith Funeral Home
William Henry White
Criswell Funeral Home
Ollie Elsie Lee
Rudolph Henry Gladwill
Henry Walker
Gene Potter
National Farmers Organization
Barry County Sheriff's Office
Union Hill
Jim Willis
Larry Hilburn
Connie Wood
Gary Geiger
Gary Tate
Larry Tate
Judy Myers
Diane Mullins
Billy Painter
Debbie Painter
Kenny Vogt
Barbara McKinzie
Alexis Lewis
Gary Southerland
Anita Shores
Terri Wilson
Garden Club
East Central
Woodward
Tom Hieronymus
Chan Guffey
The
Woodward Press
Guy Williams
Eastern Star
Tom
Baker
Hieronymus
U.S
Jim Feese
Guffey
Mrs. Baker
Kansas
Okla
National Meat Packers
East Ave. Ft. Worth
First National Bank
F.D.I.C
Main and
Broadway
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