July Dairy Herd Creamery Totals From Pontotoc Co
The Pontotoc County Dairy Herd Improvement Association lists ten cow owners for July with butterfat totals. Top producer Sam Dew on Jersey records 56.7 pounds followed by Joe Engel Holstein at 56.6 and Sam Dew Jersey at 55.6. Milking Shorthorn entries include H. R Cooper and Son at 54 pounds and Lambert and Kerr at 50. J. Kent Smith also consigns a 48 butterfat Milking Shorthorn.
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Pontotoc County
Jersey
Lambert and Kerr
H. R. Cooper and Son
J. Kent Smith
Silage drives Pontotoc County feed effort in July
More than 1300 tons of corn silage ensiled in Pontotoc County during July as dairymen and cattlemen salvage a crop. Siloing uses trench types cost 70 cents to $1 per ton capacity. Farmers pool machinery and vary by producer with names and tonnages noted. Remaining winter feed outlook stresses fall pasture prep, soil testing, seed, and rye scarcity.
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Pontotoc County
Zimmerman- Parker-Gibson
Steedman
Harvey J. Lambert
Aholoso
Earl Kelly
Pleasant Hill
Sparks Brothers
Bebee
Rupert Holcombe
Oakman
Robert F. Harris
Francis
O. T. Maxey
Latta
Sam Dew
Pecan Grove
Dairymen and Ranchers Plan Fall Silage Effort
A group of county dairymen and ranchers organize to harvest and store silage this fall aiming to bolster feed supplies for cattle herds. They anticipate shared equipment, cooperative bidding, and local market stability amid upcoming seasons.
Boll Weevil Infestation Rates Reported on County Farms
Regular counts for boll weevil infestation were conducted July 31 on six cotton farms. Notable results include T. S. Stokes farm 26 percent, Louie Mashier field 1 six percent, field 2 34 percent, E L Patterson four percent, Ahles. In Steedman Char lie Hogue farm 28 percent and Gene Malloy farm eight percent. Overall county cotton looks good but a rain would help.
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T. S. Stokes
Louie Mashier
E. L. Patterson
Ahles
Steedman
Charlie Hogue
Gene Malloy
Count Good Things Given Us And Duties Done Let Sheep Go
Insomnia affects millions and the column suggests counting good things done instead of sheep to sleep better. A surgeon notes he sleeps after reflecting on daily blessings and prayers, recalling Morse who slept after trusting in higher help. The piece urges gratitude to break fear and worry.
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Ralph W. Sockman
Thomas Edison
Brest
France
Faetondellow
Morse
Senate
Washington
Murray College Invites Korea Veterans to Apply for Benefits
Murray College invites veterans of Korea to seek educational aid under the new law. Preliminary application forms are available now to assure eligibility for full benefits for the 1952–1953 school year. Final forms must be filed by September 1, with August 20 as the benefits start date.
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Korea
William Parrish
Murray State School
Parrish
Dr. Parrish
Dick H. Winn
Veterans’ Counselor
Murray
Murray State
Leftover Roast Duck Added to Fresh Salad
A home cook repurposes leftover roast duck by cutting it into bite sized pieces and tossing with greens. Orange segments and tangy French dressing provide bright contrast to the meat.
Pontotoc County Attends Farm Home Conference Highlights
The 35th Farm Home conference in Stillwater drew 1 935 women with Pontotoc County sending 21 club members for the full session and seven for two days. Delegates included Mrs J S Elmore Union Valley and Mrs A L Griffith Hart. Keynote talks featured Mrs J D Wyker and Dr John Abernathy with choral performances and courses on personal growth and farming life.
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Stillwater
Pontotoc County
Martha Mote
J. S. Elmore
Union Valley
A. L. Griffith
Hart
Foster
M. L. White
Kansas City
White
Mena Hogan Field
Southern States
Extension Service
Washington, D. C
South America
John Abernathy
Mac Stegall
Laquita Roberts
Geneva McCullar
R. J. Bruhin
W. L. Newland
C. H. Hailey
Hailey
Norma M. Brumbaugh
State Home Demonstration
Agen
Rae Thompson
Ed Harlin
Jesse
Luther Thompson
Latta
George Lance
Dora Daniel
Frisco
C. H. Hammond
Colbert
Dorothy Sullivan
Fitzhugh
A. H. Neel
Vaness
Cornie Powell
Allen
Blanche Foster
Pleasant Hill
Mary Johnson
George
Esther Canada
Cedar Grove
Minnie Lou McDaniel
Truman Signals Curbed Campaign Plans For 1948 Election
President Truman told James Arrington he is ready for a whistle stop campaign but acts as a private in the rear ranks. Frank E. McKinney said he plans to resign as Democratic National Committee chairman after uniting the party. Stevenson aides and Truman will meet in Washington after McKinney’s Colorado trip.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Kansas City
Truman
Tony
Adlai Stevenson
James Arrington
Oklahoma
Muehlebach
Illinois
Arrington
Gov. Stevenson
Chicago
Colorado
Mr. Truman
Washington
West
Emphasis Renewed On Future for Synthetic Fuels
Secretary of the Interior Chapman urged private industry to begin building experimental plants for synthetic liquid fuels from coal and oil shale. He cited cost estimates from coal hydrogenation and noted national defense needs, urging pioneer commercial plants with government help.
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Washington
Chapman
Congress
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Ninth annual Oklahoma Negro Junior Livestock Show announced
Paul Brooks Langston University district agent announced that the ninth annual Oklahoma Negro Junior Livestock Show will be held October 13 to 15 at the Logan County fairgrounds in Guthrie.
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Langston
Okla
Logan Any Fairgrounds
Guthrie
Paul Brooks
Langston University
July Funnies In Oklahoma
Oklahoma stories in July included a polling place incident where a pregnant voter rushed in for ballots while her husband watched anxiously. Another tale notes Eugene Brown at McAlester Airport who polished windows so well two customers walked into them, misreading the glass as open.
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Saul Feldman
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
John Sparkman
Eugene Brown
McAlester Municipal
Soldier Loses Beer After Change Disappears
Oklahoma City report says Corporal Richard Walter Staatz of Tinker Air Force Base bought a beer at a tavern, left briefly, and returned to find his change gone and the beer finished by an unknown patron.
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Oklahoma City
Cpl
Richard Walter Staatz
Tinker Air Force Base
Fish clog floods Woolworth sign in Shawnee stunt
In Shawnee a Woolworth sign flood prompted Don Chlouber to inspect from the roof where a 16 inch fish wedged in the drain holes blocked water.
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Woolworth
Don Chlouber
World War II Bible Reunites Soldier with Lost Testament
Cpl. Thomas P. Klock of Drumright recovered a New Testament sent from Australia in 1944 during World War II. Lew Ford of Newcastle found the Bible in Italy, misplaced it, and later rediscovered it while cleaning his home.
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Cpl
Thomas P. Klock
Drumright
Italy
Australia
Lew Ford
Newcastle
Oklahoma Officials Get Small Pay Raise in Tax Impact
Four Oklahoma County officials received annual raises of 80.90 dollars each, pushing them into a higher tax bracket and costing the federal government about 72 more dollars per year. After taxes the raise nets a little over 16 cents weekly.
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Oklahoma
Riddle of a Family Tangle in Tazewell
In Tazewell Virginia a 93 year old J H Hall from Mercer County West Virginia married 63 year old Roxie Bailey Rutherford of Bristol Virginia. The odd kinship ties make Hall a son in law of his own daughter and of his own son in law while Bailey becomes father in law to his own father in law. The two women become stepmothers to each other and the men are step sons to one another.
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Tazewell
J. H. Hall
Mercer County
W. Va
Roxie Bailey Rutherford
Bristol
Roxie
Annie
John W. Bailey
Hall
Bailey
Extending The Fertilizer Dollar
R O Woodward explains how soil tests guide fertilizer use to stretch dollars. He notes a seven to one return on fertilizer investments and urges chemical soil analysis to tailor fertilizer types and amounts. Oklahoma offers 69 county labs to support accurate soil assessments.
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R. O. Woodward
Woodward
Oklahoma
Latta News Social Happenings and Family Visits
Mr and Mrs Floyd Mosier and children returned to their Clayton New Mexico home after a summer with his parents Claude Mosier while he attended East Central State college. Mr and Mrs Aston Duyck and children of Dallas Texas spent the weekend with Basil Duyck and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Mosier
Clayton, N. M
Claude Mosier
East Central State College
Aston Duyck
Dallas, Tex
Mrs
Basil Duyck
Boland Family Visits Nelsons in Hoisington
Mr and Mrs Leroy Boland and son Bill of Hoisington spent Tuesday and Tuesday night with her parents Mr and Mrs W M Nelson.
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Leroy Boland
Bill
Hoisington
W. M. Nelson
Kuykendall Visits Mother in Oklahoma City
Homer Kuykendall spent Monday and Tuesday with his mother Mrs. Maggie Kuykendall in Oklahoma City.
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Homer Kuykendall
Maggie Kuykendall
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Gilliam Visits Oklahoma City Family This Weekend
Mrs. Eula Gilliam of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her sister and brother in law, continuing family visits.
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Eula Gilliam
Oklahoma City
Basil Duyck
Deatherages Visit Mountain View Residents
Mr and Mrs E W Deatherage and their children from Mountain View Oklahoma arrived Friday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Martin in town.
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E. W. Deatherage
Mountain View, Okla
Jess Martin
Social visit at W. P. Campbells in Oklahoma City
Dee Campbell and Bill and Don Scott spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Campbell of Oklahoma City.
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Dee Campbell
Bill and
Don Scott
Mrs. W. P. Campbell
Oklahoma City
Elder Family Meets New Baby in Ada Visit
Mr and Mrs H W Elder and infant Mary Jane of Springfield Mo spent a week visiting sister Mrs Paul Grissom and family of Latta and parents Mr and Mrs Jack Lane of Ada This was the first opportunity the Lanes and Grissoms have had to get acquainted with the new baby.
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H. W. Elder
Mary Jane
Springfield
Paul Grissom
Latta
Jack Lane
Ada
Lanes and Grissoms
Grissoms of Dallas Visit Cousins for Monday Night
Mr and Mrs Edward Grissom and family of Dallas Texas spent Monday night with his cousin and family Mr and Mrs Paul Grissom.
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Edward Grissom
Dallas
Tex
Paul Grissom
Couple Moves to New Texas Farm After Vacating Bryant Property
Mr and Mrs Andrew Taylor of Big Springs Texas have purchased and moved onto the farm recently vacated by Mrs Robert Bryant. Mr and Mrs Clyde Hobgood of Sunshine visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles Bigham recently.
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Andrew Taylor
Big Springs
Texas
Robert Bryant
Clyde Hobgood
Sunshine
Charles Bigham
Plate portions guide toddler eating habits
A simple feeding tip suggests serving a small initial portion to a toddler and offering seconds only if he asks. The approach aims to prevent overeating and promote self-regulation during meals.
Dutchmans Breeches Described as Wild Bleeding Heart Form
The wildflower Dutchmans Breeches is identified as a wild form of bleeding heart. The note emphasizes its classification and plant form without additional context or details.
Taft May Face Battle to Retain Key Senate Spot
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio may again clash with Republican colleagues over leadership as the new Congress opens in January. He may seek to remain policy chairman or move to floor leader, with party unity and Eisenhower’s presidential bid shaping the race among 20 Republican seats up for election this fall.
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Sen
Taft
Senate
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Congress
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
House
McMahon
D-Conn
Eisenhower
Direct Attack On Polio Foreseen By Foundation
Basil O Connor and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis describe test tube victories as a sign of a direct attack on paralytic polio in humans. The annual report notes the first mass serum injection in Provo Utah and ongoing tests in Houston Texas and Sioux City Iowa. It cites 28668 polio cases in 1951 and calls the year the third worst for polio in the United States.
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New York
National Foundation For
Foundation
Basil O’connor
Provo
Utah
Houston
Tex
Sioux City
Iowa
U. S. Public Health Service
Rare Disease Fatal to Former Fitzhugh Girl Jeannene O Conner
Jeannene O Conner 18 formerly of Fitzhugh died in a Dallas hospital from a rare blood disease similar to leukemia after almost a year of illness and 14 weeks in hospital. Funeral in Dallas with burial at Restland Memorial Park. She lived with grandmother Mrs Pearl O Conner attended Fitzhugh schools and was niece of Mr and Mrs Porter Cales. She was living in Dallas with her mother Mrs Mary Griffin at death.
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Jeannene O’conner
Fitzhugh
Dalla Hospital
Dallas
Restland Memorial Park
Jeannene
Pearl O’conner
Porter Cales
Mary Griffin
Keeping Cottons Looking New Through Care Guide
Read garment labels for cotton care and separate colored fabrics before washing. Hand wash sheer or loosely woven cotton and iron items while slightly damp. Iron embroidered or eyelet cottons face down on a towel to protect the design. Use a safe dressing for dark areas and follow proper salad prep steps.
Canning Blackeyed Peas Instructions From Guide
Wash pods before shelling and drain. Shell and wash again. Cover with boiling water and boil two minutes. Pack hot and loosely. Cover with hot liquid. Process at ten pounds pressure for 45 minutes for pints and 55 minutes for quarts.
Tender Peas Preparation and Freezing Steps
Choose tender peas and shell out immature ones. Wash and scald in boiling water for 114 minutes, then chill. Pack with 14 inch head space in moisture vapor proof or moisture vapor resistant containers. Store in freezer.
Salads as quick refreshing nutrition for hot summer meals
A short guide to choosing and preparing salads highlights simple recipes, matching salads to meals, keeping cold components chilled, selecting suitable dressings, and making salads visually appealing. It notes fruits like bananas and apples should stay chilled and fresh to prevent browning.
Local Club Schedule for Early August Week
The HD Club week lists meetings from Monday August 4 through Friday August 8. Bebee club meets at the school. Ada and Colbert clubs meet at Glenwood Park and with Mrs V L Newland respectively. Francis club gathers with Mrs Geneva Riley and Fitzhugh club assembles at the school.
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Bebee
Latta Club
Ada Club
Glenwood Park
Colbert Club
V. L Newland
Francis Club
Geneva Riley
Fitzhugh Club
No Olive Drab But Air Corps Blue for ROTC at Murray
Murray State School ROTC cadets will wear Air Corps blue uniforms this year instead of olive drab. Master Sergeant R A Kunze and Beames will issue new gear on September 1, with possible additional Air Force personnel to be decided around September 20.
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Air Corps
Murray
Air Force Rotc
Murray State School
Army
R. A. Kunze
Kunze
A. W. “Bois d’ Arc” Beames
Air Force
Jack H. Tinney
Loyal Kid Smokes Same Brand as Mom's
CAL TINNEY observes a Oklahoma community piece on rising women smoking and its comic repercussions. The columnist jokes about mothers smoking, the challenges of keeping up with cigarettes, and the idea of gift lighters as a perpetual present for wives.
Francis Baptist Church Wins Attendance Banner Again
The Francis church traveled to Fittstown for an officers and teachers meeting and won the attendance banner for the third time. This gives Francis two banners for Sunday school and the training union as Rev. Bolich congratulates the church on its fine work.
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Francis Baptist Church
Fittstown
The
Francis Church
Bolich
Mrs Lilly Bryant Enters Valley View Hospital for Surgery
Mrs Lilly Bryant was admitted to Valley View Hospital on Friday to undergo surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Bryant
Valley View Hospital
Mrs Baxter Scroggins Returns From Oklahoma Visits
Mrs. Baxter Scroggins and her son Baxter Jr. have just returned to Francis after spending several days with relatives in Oklahoma City and Norman.
Grandchild for Mr and Mrs Lambert grows family
Mr and Mrs Jim Lambert celebrate becoming grandparents for the first time as their family grows with the birth of a baby girl last Wednesday to Mrs Kenneth Knight.
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Jim Lambert
Kenneth Knight
Billy J. McAfee Graduates From Officers Candidate School
Stratford report: Billy J. McAfee husband of Betty A. McAfee graduated this week from the Officers Candidate School at Fort Knox Kentucky and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Armor branch. He completed 22 weeks of field and classroom work in command and staff procedures armored weapons vehicles and communications. He entered service in May 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Billy J. McAfee
Betty A. McAfee
Ft. Knox
U. S. Army
McAfee
C. M. McAfee
World War I Ace Dies In Ft. Worth
Robert Opie Lindsay 57 a World War I ace and Civil Aeronautics Administration official in Ft Worth died after surgery July 24 He served in World War II as commanding officer at Ft Sill Oklahoma retiring as a colonel in 1945 and later held his CAA post Survivors include his wife two daughters a sister and two brothers
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FT. Worth
Tex
Robert Opie Lindsay
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Lindsay
Ft. Sill
Oklo
CAA
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Juan Lester F. Smith
Dhia
General Features Corp
Murray College
W. D. Gallup
R. L. Bruhin
Byng
Catherine Legate
General Assembly
Little Willie
J. D. Wyker
National Council of Churches
Stevenson
McAlester State Penitentiary
Jim Demopolos
Latta News
Minnie Lou McDoniel
Cal Tinney
Talala
Francis News
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