Winners of Poster Contest Are Announced in County
County posters on health hazards of air pollution were judged at the Social Services Center with sponsors including the Oklahoma Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association the State Health Department and the Oklahoma Coalition for Clean Air. County winners receive state eligibility and cash prizes. Top high school winner John Lestie Byng second Henry Gray Byng third Jerry Hall Allen. Other winners include Lois Walker Byng Lana Stevens Byng Joe Bailey Byng Danny Scar brough Byng Eddie Crawford Byng Trina Hooks Allen Tommy Killian Latta Kari Hooks Allen Angela McGee 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 Lestie
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
Tornado injures five in Cassville Missouri
A storm likely a tornado struck Cassville at midnight injuring at least five people. Mobile homes trapped residents in a trailer court as power failed and search efforts continued for additional victims. Nearby areas reports barns blown over and trees down amid the broader storm system. Henry Walker of Adaton died on April 10 in a separate notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassville
Ateast
Missouri
Highway Patrol
Cassville Community Hospital
Nutes
Stone County Sheriff's Office
Reeds Spring
Smithsonian Institution
Arts and Industries
Henry Walker
Adaton
D.C
Hearing on Beef Prices Recaps Blame Across Chain
Washington AP reports a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing where cattlemen blamed costs along the marketing chain, grocers pointed at government statisticians, and a National Association of Food Chains leader argued inflation is driven by short term supply and demand shifts. Spokesmen urged continued congressional oversight while opposing federal controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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
Take Your Time Take Your Time
An observational note praises the newspaper’s pace with no rush or schedule. It highlights readers can pause and return, ensuring no content is missed. Advertisers are said to like this reader-friendly approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Union Hill Visitors Share News and Family Party
Families and friends gathered as Mr. and Mrs. J T Tatum hosted visitors including Mrs. Josephine McAnally Mrs. Lou Tatum and Mrs. Pearl Allan. Other guests visited J T Tatum and family and included Melvin Jones Ada Larry Smith and family Jimmy Tatum Meredith Summers Clarence Tatum William Henson and more.
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 Win Honors At Academic Meet
Byng High School won sweepstakes honors at a scholastic meet at Central State University Edmond with 67 points from 19 schools in attendance. St Marys High School placed second with 53 and University High School of Norman was third with 45. Byng students earned multiple top placements across subjects including history typewriting shorthand physics metals English grammar American literature chemistry and more with first second and third place finishes by students such as Leslie Scroggins Sandra Nipps Jo ni Shope Connie Wood Rick Embree and Diane Mullins.
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 Oklahoma Forty Third Convention
Garden clubs in Ada host the Forty Third Annual Oklahoma Garden Clubs Convention with 3000 conservation and anti litter posters prepared by students. District finalists competed and top posters chosen by judges including soil conservationists scientists and a State Conservation Commission member. Conference events include a judges breakfast a conservation speech final and a noon luncheon among nonlocal cash prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Garden Clubs
Garden Center
Ada
State Conservation Commission
Garden Club
East Central
Vance Moreland
National Council
Judges Council
Red Room
First Christian Church
Cheston Heath
Perry Mason
Woodward Tornado Remembered On 1947 Anniversary
In Woodward Oklahoma residents recall the deadly 1947 twister that devastated the town. A massive storm struck at 8 42 p m April 9 causing 95 deaths and about 1 000 injuries as a third of the town’s buildings were destroyed or damaged. Survivors recount scenes of destruction and fear in the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
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Fred C. Vinyard
Smith Funeral Home
William Henry White
Criswell Funeral Home
Ollie Elsie Lee
Rudolph Henry Gladwill
Barry County
Gene Potter
National Farmers Organization
Lara
Ant
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
Billings
Oklo
Tulsa
Woodward
Tom Hieronymus
Chan Guffey
The
Woodward Press
Guy Williams
Eastern Star
Tom
Hieronymus
U.S
Jim Feese
Guffey
Berns
National Meat Packers Training
East Ave. Ft. Worth
Dept
First National Bank and Trust Company
F.D.I.C
Main and
Broadway
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