Broiler Program Set Here in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County 4H members, 43 in the program, enter broiler project to boost broiler production and marketing. Chicks hatched the week of March 18, with four dressed birds per exhibit and prizes from 1 to 10 dollars. May 5 marks the broiler show with grand champion winning 10 dollars and reserve 5. Sponsors include Trader Mills Ada Ada Feed and Seed Harris Grocery. Reff Dicus Grocery Ada will buy the exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Emerson Black
Trader Mills
Ada
Ada Feed and Seed
Harris Grocery Store
Dicus Grocery
Bobby Sweat
Lynn
Bobby
Oakman Club
Pontotoc County Eyes Million Dollar Pasture Boost
Conservationist Kenneth Yoakum says 200000 acres in Pontotoc County should be converted to improved pasture with bermuda grass and clover to add up to a million dollars in annual income. Farmers are planting bermuda. local examples include Midland bermuda and NK 37 on 100 acres. County agent Cy Hailey notes rising soil analyses favor pasture upgrades and progress is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Yoakum
Soil Conservation Service
Yoakum
Bermuda
Cy Hailey
Hailey
Pontotoc
Clarence Miller
Stonewall Way
Midland Bermuda
Allen
Ned Biffle
County Wheat Support Price Set at $1.82
The minimum basic price for 1959 Pontotoc County wheat is set at $1.82 per bushel for No. 1 wheat. Grade and quality adjustments apply to determine each farmer’s support price. Premiums and discounts mirror 1959. yellow hard winter wheat carries a 2 cent discount. With acreage compliance, farmers may obtain support via farm or warehouse loan or a gov purchase agreement. Supports run from harvest to January 31, 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Guy Pegg
County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Nuts Bolts With Roff Class Play
ROFF The Roff Senior Class presents its annual class play Bolts and Nuts a three act comedy by Jay Tobias Friday April 17 at 8 p m in the Roff auditorium Miss Rebecca Bolt inherits a mansion and turns it into a sanitarium for nervous patients as the nuts pour in Cast includes Mary Huddleston Brenda Nunez Bette Davis Joyce Standifer Mike Lucas Jack Huddleston Richard Swink Floyd Burrow Lynda Powell Herbert Wallis Mary Frances Clary Herbert Stanford Leroy Stephens Director Mrs Rudean Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROFF
Jay Tobias
Rebecca Bolt
Benita
Mary Huddleston
Brenda Nunez
Bette Davis
Joyce Standifer
Mike Lucas
Jack Huddleston
Richard Swink
Floyd Burrow
Lynda Powell
Herbert Wallis
Mary Frances Clary
Herbert Stanford
Leroy Stephens
Rudean Clifton
J S Roberts Heads Pontotoc County Schoolmasters Club
J S Roberts Stonewall elementary principal was elected president of the Pontotoc County Schoolmasters Club at Homer. Officers include J E Teague as vice president and Norman C Mitchell as secretary. About forty men attended the family style dinner and meeting with Homer School students providing entertainment. Four members joined Oklahoma City OEA and House Education Committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Roberts
Stonewall
Pontotoc County
Homer
J. E. Teague
Byng Schools
Norman C. Mitchell
Homer School
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Education Association
Education Committee
House of Representatives
Reserpine Used in OSU Hen Diets Promises Hardier Eggs
OSU researchers guided by Dr. J. C. Gilbreath found reserpine in hen feed increased egg weight and shell thickness during hot summers of 1957 and 1958. The drug from Rauwolfia roots, given at two parts per million, may improve shell quality and reduce breakage for producers in warm Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gilbreath
Poultry Science Department
Oklahoma State University
Gilbreath
Oklahoma
Youth Revival Set at Union Hill Baptist Church
A Youth Revival begins Monday April 20 at Union Hill Baptist Church and runs one week. John Walker an East Central student will preach and Leon Jackson of Latta will lead the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill Baptist Church
John Walker
East Central
Leon Jackson
Latta
Pig Sale Set by Pon totoc Coal Livestock Association
About 30 members were to meet in Ada district courtroom Thursday night April 16 to arrange consignments for a feeder pig sale. The spring sale on May 8 is part of the Oklahoma sales circuit with Hugo on May 7 and Antlers on May 9, anticipating about 1 200 pigs. County agent C. H. Hailey notes the local sale totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc-Coal County Livestock Association
Ada
Oklahoma
Hugo
Antlers
C. H. Hailey
4 H Record Book School for Girls Planned
The 4 H record book school for girls is set for Friday morning April 17 at 9 30 in the First Baptist Church Ada. Miss Virginia Fite assistant state 4H leader will conduct the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ada
Virginia Fite
Ada Weekly Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and School Fundraiser
Community members visit Mrs Johnston after hospital release and greet relatives from Lula and Ada. A class fundraiser earns 67.50 for a trip to Oklahoma City as Allen Shaw defeats Floy Miller in local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
John Thompson
June Scott
Allen Shaw
Floy Miller
Shaw
Markley
Local couples visit Maloy on Tuesday night
Mr and Mrs Louis Moshier Mr and Mrs B M Stephens and Mr and Mrs Arvel Davis visited Mr and Mrs D W Maloy Tuesday night as social hosts and guests in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Moshier
B. M. Stephens
Arvel Davis
D. W. Maloy
Shawnee Woman Visits Brother and Ada Friends
Mrs. Pearl Wade and her daughter Vera of Shawnee visited her brother Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Maloy. Mrs. D. W. Maloy called on her aunt Mary Carson and cousin Mrs. Cecil Simpkins of Ada on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Wade
Vera
Shawnee
D. W. Maloy
Mary Carson
Cecil Simpkins
Ada
Mr and Mrs Arlie Carson Visit Maloy Family
Mr and Mrs Arlie Carson of Roff visited his mother Mrs D W Maloy Sunday. They took dinner and spent the afternoon driving with Mrs Maloy doing the driving. She is preparing to take her driving test after practicing recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Carson
Roff
D. W. Maloy
McCurley Family Learns Brother-in-Law Injured
Mr and Mrs George McCurley were informed about Robert Rowland of Oklahoma City who fell from a ladder and sustained injuries while working as a car- (text cuts off)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCurley
Inlaw
Robert Rowland
Oklahoma City
Fall injures resident at apartment building
A resident sustained serious injuries after a rung broke in an apartment building causing a fall. Several blood vessels were damaged along with other injuries. The McCurleys visited him Sunday.
Morrison couple returns to Union Valley community
Mr and Mrs Joe Morrison are welcomed back to Union Valley after moving from Nickells Courts into a rental house owned by B M Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Morrison
Union Valley
Nickells Courts
B. M. Stephens
Union Valley Adds Two Modern Homes South of Burneice Beauty Shop
Two new contemporary houses rise on the southern stretch near Burneice Beauty Shop as Union Valley continues its growth. The projects mark the area’s ongoing development with residential expansion and local frontage improvements anticipated this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Valley
Burneice Beauty Shop
Steve Hastings Visits Hugo Parents Saturday
Doyle Steve Hastings of Hugo visited his parents Mr and Mrs Doyle Hastings on Saturday for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Steve Hastings
Hugo
Mrs
Doyle Hastings
Francis Alumni Banquet Welcomes Guests Home
The Francis Alumni Banquet was held at the Francis School house last Saturday night with a simple get acquainted theme and no engaged speakers. The event drew several out of town cars and many attendees to our community, and organizers urge guests to hurry back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Boy Receives Head Injury From Chopping Ax
William Harris, child of Mr and Mrs Robert Harris, sustained a painful head injury Saturday evening when his brother Franklin swung a chopping ax. He was taken to Valley View Hospital, treated with four stitches, and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harris
Robert Harris
Franklin
William
Valley View Hospital
Lawrence Reed Shows Improvement at Ada Convalescent Home
Lawrence Reed remains a patient at an Ada convalescent home. He is able to sit up in bed and feed himself and if his progress continues he will soon be coming home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Laboratory
East Central State College
Nell Dean
Lawrence Reed
Ada
Leona Edwards Improving at Valley View Hospital
Mrs. Leona Edwards remains a patient at Valley View Hospital but shows rapid improvement and is expected to go home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Edwards
Valley View Hospital
Community Mourns Clara Bird Mrs Clara Bird dies April 7
May we of this community extend sympathy to the family of Mrs. Clara Bird. She died Tuesday, April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Birdwell
Jo Ann West Tours Holy Land During Easter Week
Mrs. Cal West reports her daughter Jo Ann, stationed in Iran for the government, visited Damascus during Easter week and had the opportunity to tour the Holy Land. She saw the Tomb and the Inn among the highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal West
Jo Ann
Iran
Damascus
Holy Land
Henson Family Visits E B Crawford North of Ada
Florence Isaacs reports Mr and Mrs P C Henson spent part of Monday with her father Mr and Mrs E B Crawford located north of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Henson
E. B. Crawford
Ada
Attendees at Stratford church quarterly conference
Among those to attend the church quarterly conference at the Pentecostal Holiness church in Stratford Friday were Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Henson, Mrs. Frank Pinley, Mrs. Joy Tucker, Mrs. Ruby Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamb, Mrs. Thelma Jean Garrett and Rev. B. V. Pendley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Stratford
P. O. Henson
Frank Pinley
Joy Tucker
Ruby Wood
Ray Lamb
Thelma Jean Garrett
B. V. Pendley
Wood family guests visit in Stratford area
Clarence Wood of Stratford was the Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood. Those to visit in the afternoon were Mrs. Hazel Wood of Stratford, Mrs. Lela Bunsed of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Wood and Mrs. Virginia Wood of Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wood
Stratford
John Wood
Hazel Wood
Lela Bunsed
Oklahoma City
Ambrose Wood
Virginia Wood
Mrs Dryden Visits Family and Friends This Week
Mrs Frank Dryden visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Magar on Friday. She also spoke with Mrs Mamie Tucker. Ray Dryden and daughters Mary Sue and Theresa visited briefly with the Drydens on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dryden
Jim Magar
Mamie Tucker
Ray Dryden
Mary Sue
Theresa
Frank Drydens
Obituary Snippet for Magar Family from Center
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magar and family of Center are noted in a brief notice with additional family references. The fragment suggests a wedding or obituary context but lacks full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Magar
Family of Center
Wednesday Dinner Guests Shared By Dryden Family
M and Mrs Ray Dryden and family of Lawrence were Wednesday dinner guests of his sister Miss Ruby Dryden. Miss Annie Brandon of Ada spent the weekend with her sister Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb. On Sunday Miss Brandon and the Lambs visited a brother Mr and Mrs Sam Brandon of Hickory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Dryden
Lawrence
Miss Ruby Dryden
Annie Brandon
Ada
Ray Lamb
Miss Brandon and the Lambs
Sam Brandon
Hickory
Mrs Clara Chandler Visits Fred Gray Family
Mrs Clara Chandler of Stratford spent Wednesday with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Fred Gray and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Chandler
Stratford
Fred Gray
Gray family hosts Center supper guests
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and family spent Friday evening as supper guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Gray, in Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Fred Gray
Orin Gray
Center
Pinleys visit Dale Pinley and family in Pauls Valley
Mr and Mrs Frank Pinley and son Troy visited their son and brother Mr and Mrs Dale Pinley and family in Pauls Valley on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pinley
Troy
Dale Pinley
Pauls Valley
Sunday Dinner Guests at Mrs. Ollie Tucker’s
Mrs. Clara Wood and Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Tucker with their daughters joined Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker and their girls for a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs. Ollie Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wood
M. R. Tucker
Paul Tucker
Ollie Tucker
Dallas visitors spend weekend with Woolleys
Mrs. Lois Clifford and Mr. and Mrs. James Warren and friends of Dallas visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boss Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Clifford
James Warren
Dallas
Boss Woolley
Floyd Leader Loses Two Fingers in Shop Accident
Floyd Leader had the ends of two fingers cut off in a shop class joiner incident on Wednesday. He spent Friday night in Ada with Mr and Mrs Donald Brooks after visiting a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brooks
Ada
Floyd Leader
Brooks and Stidham Families Dine Then Fish at Butcher Pen
Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Brooks and Noah of Velma join Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stidham of Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jackson of Happyland for a Saturday supper and men go fishing at Butcher Pen. No luck, they catch one fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Brooks
Noah
Velma
Jack Stidham
Davis
Terry Jackson
Happyland
Donald Brooks
Butcher Pen
Lula Grade School Shrinks Staff as Attendance Falls
The district will have only two teachers next year due to declining attendance. Mrs. Arthur Dennis will teach first through fourth grades, and C. D. Whelchel will handle fifth through eighth grades, reflecting a major staffing reduction.
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Lula
Arthur Dennis
C. D. Whelchel
Mr and Mrs Shorty Dale and Connie Move Near Ada
Mr Shorty Dale and his wife Connie have moved to a residence near Ada, according to a brief local notice. The couple previously resided elsewhere and are settling into a new neighborhood.
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Shorty Dale
Connie
Ada
Home Demonstration Club Tour to Oklahoma City
Mrs Lee Cross and four other women joined the home demonstration club tour to Oklahoma City on Wednesday. They traveled with Mrs Buck Sweat Mrs Knox Sweat Mrs Charley Williams and Mrs Chester Treas accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cross
Buck Sweat
Knox Sweat
Charley Williams
Chester Treas
Oklahoma City
Treas Family Shares Sunday Dinner With Cooper Family
Mr and Mrs Chester Treas and their children shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Isaac Cooper in a family gathering noted in local social notes.
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Chester Treas
Isaac Cooper
A D Brown and sons kill two hogs for deep freeze
A D Brown and sons killed two hogs Saturday and stored them in a deep freeze, according to local practice. The incident reflects routine meat storage and household agriculture.
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A. D. Brown and Sons
California and Spokane visitors stay with Thompson family
D. R. Clifford spoke by telephone with his two daughters in California Tuesday night. Mrs. Clovis Thompson lives in California. Mrs. Charles Leader and her daughter Deana of Spokane are visiting the Thompsons for two weeks.
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D. R. Clifford
California
Clovis Thompson
Charles Leader
Deana
Spokane
Wash
Thompsons
Ada visit features Jacksons and Brooks clan gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jackson of Happyland and Mrs. Donald Brooks with Linda and Diane of Ada visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Lois Clifford.
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Terry Jackson
Happyland
Donald Brooks
Linda and
Diane
Ada
Lois Clifford
Treas and Folsom Visit Lula From Ahloso
J. C. Treas and Nancy Folsom of Ahloso visited Lula on Monday for a social call.
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J. C. Treas
Nancy Folsom
Ahloso
Lula
City to flush mains and test new water conditioner
The water commissioner will shut off water from 7 to 10 Saturday night to clean rust from mains before installing a water conditioner early next week. An engineering firm with the equipment offers to install it and loan city use for 30 days. Council member Allen Shaw says the city may decline if results are unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Markley
Allen Shaw
Chaddicks Welcome Grandchild Son of Dallas Couple
Mr and Mrs Wesley Chaddick announce a new grandchild born Tuesday April 7 to their daughter Dr and Mrs Fred Popkess of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chaddick
Fred Popkess
Dallas
Popkess
Chaddicks
Expectancy Shower Honoring Mrs Halley Anderson
Mrs Lee Ora Pirtle hosted an expectancy shower Monday night April 6 at her home for Mrs Halley Anderson. Mrs Dora Bullard organized games and Mrs Betty Aikin helped serve 18 guests while 32 gifts were sent by those unable to attend. Mrs Anderson received a lovely shower.
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Lee Ora Pirtle
Halley Anderson
Dora Bullard
Betty Aikin
Pirtle
Anderson
Mrs Cradduck and Morris Host WSCS Meeting
Mrs Essie Cradduck and Mrs Myrtle Morris will entertain the WSCS of the First Methodist Church at Mrs Cradduck s home Monday evening April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Cradduck
Myrtle Morris
Ws.c.s. of the
First, Methodist Church
Mrs. Griffin and Son Arrive to Help Care for Mrs Crow
Mrs. G. W. Griffin and her son from Texas arrive Wednesday to assist in caring for Mrs. Jack Crow. Mrs. Crow is released from Valley View on Thursday after spending nearly two weeks there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Griffin
Texas
Jack Crow
Crow
Valley View
Correction on City Election Results Report
Correction notes that the prior report on the city election results was incomplete. The updated tally reflects final counts for all precincts and confirms the winners in each race. Local officials urge residents to review official canvass documents for details.
Mrs Pat Campbell Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Pat Campbell spent most of last week in an Ada hospital and returned home in the latter part of the week.
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Pat Campbell
Ada
Family Weekend Visits and Fishing Trip Report
Mrs. Troy Gibson and Cindy of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Duke while Mr. Gibson joined friends on a fishing trip to Lake Texoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Gibson
Cindy
Oklahoma City
D. D. Duke
Mr. Gibson
Lake Texoma
Newsman Called to Sapulpa for Family Illness
A newspaper correspondent reports a family illness prompting a temporary absence. If delayed, Mrs Barbara Christian will fill in until the writer's return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapulpa
Barbara Christian
Corvin couple name son Kenneth Wayne Jr in Ada
Kenneth and Pat Corvin of Ada announce the birth of their son Kenneth Wayne Jr born March 29 weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces They also have a daughter Tracie Renae Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J R Corvin of Egypt and Mr and Mrs Gene Sabatini of Healdton Great grandfather W R Corvin of Egypt
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Jeraldine Henderson
Kenneth
Pat Corvin
Ada
Kenneth Wayne Jr
Corvins
Tracie Renae
J. R. Corvin
Egypt
Gene Sabatini
Healdton
W. R. Corvin
School Closure Nears as Final Plans Take Shape
Community officials report progress on closing the school with final plans under review. Parents and staff await formal announcements as board meetings finalize structures, timelines, and transition details.
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Broiler
Walter Goynes
OEA
Teague
East Central District
J. D. Enis
McLish
OSU
India
Rauwolfia
Mrs. Arve! Davis
Bill Johnston
Johnston
St. Anthony's Hospital
Dorothy Johnston
Ben Johnston
Alma Bennett
Alma Henry
Jack Huntington
W. J. Davis
Jewel
Jake Johnston
Tanner Johnston
Philip Stephens
Auburn
Calif
Smith Funeral Home
Memorial Park
Florence
Butch” Harrold
Frisco Railroad
ADA Weekly
Ruth Magar
John Boyce Clifford
George, John
Dickies Clifford
H. L. Kelley
Florence Isaacs
Walter Brooks
George Brown
Stonewall High School
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