History and reading woes in modern American schools
An editorial notes history's decline in student interest due to weak teaching and dull textbooks. It argues reading drives history learning and praises archival and archaeological sources over stale volumes. The piece cites poor instruction, limited library access, and a preference for engaging, idea-rich material to revive curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzy Bonehouse
America
Ol’ Buzz
Ol Buzz
Buzz
Sheep Show outlines sheep farming profits and care
The piece profiles Buswell a long time sheepman with 235 acres near Oklahoma discussing why sheep beat cattle in feed efficiency and profitability. It covers costs sheep reproduction wool and lambs market timing keeping sheep safe with night housing salt worming dogs and weather, plus Buswell history from 1907 and his semi centennial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buswell
Buswell Son
Frederick
Oklahoma
Missouri
Oklahoma City
Radio Season Continues With Ada Roden Event Staff
The Ada Roden Association announces the event staff for the big radio season. Everett Calhorn of Dublin will direct, Glen Wood formerly of Ada will be announcer, and Mrs. Harry Tompkins of Dublin will serve as secretary. Prize money and entry fees total about 12,000 dollars for winners in four divisions including girls barrel race and champion cowboys in steer and calf roping plus all-round champ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Roden Association
Everett Calhorn
Dublin
Glen Wood
Adan
Harry Tompkins
Vacuum- Continued from Fare 1 field day guest
The article notes an early start to the season due to rainfall, with seedings typically in September giving Gray a month head start. Dr. H. J. Harper of the Noble Foundation will attend Wednesday's field day to discuss the pros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Harper
The
Noble Foundation
Lula News Roundup of Ada and Nearby Visits
Lula area notes many Ada visits and family visits with guests from Bakersfield California and Steedman. Mrs. L K McGee travels to Rehoboth Beach Delaware to see her son Kenton. Local movers include Wofford’s house sale, new Ada residents, and several Friday Saturday weekend gatherings. A recipe tip suggests minced clams blended with cream cheese lemon juice and onion as a cracker spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Leader
L. K. McGee
Kenton McGee
McGee
Rehoboth Beach
Delaware
Performance Testing Offers New Approach for Cattlemen
Keith Gregory of the USDA northern region spoke at the Fort Reno testing school on present and future research in cattle performance testing. He noted progress in under ten years, ongoing unsolved problems, and the need for rapid strides to guide effective breeding programs. Prof Glen Bratcher of Oklahoma State University emphasized using production testing to improve quality and efficiency, warning against selecting on weight alone and urging breeders to maintain herd quality while improving gain and weight performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Gregory
USDA
North Central
Fort Reno
Gregory
Glen Bratcher
Oklahoma State University Animal Husbandry Department
Ahloso News Roundup Highlights Community Visits
Clarence Sims Jr from Youngstown visited the George Simses. Ed Bureh and Maud Johnson called on friends. Jim Young and Ada cast members visited the Smiths and Popes. Bobby Garretts family from California vacationed with John and Roy Reeds. News notes include Anna Bennett returning to Bartlesville after a visit with Winston Bennett. congratulations to Billy Ross on a baby girl. Paul Sparks’s death in a car accident. Ted Anderson and family returning from Albuquerque. Edward Hunter and family visited Del City relatives. James Strickland hospitalized in Oklahoma City with knee surgery. many local travels and sick lists update the community’s week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Car
Frank Strickland
James
St. Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City
Thorne
James Ecards
Social notes and visits around Ada area
Numerous brief notices recount Sunday visits among Ada area families including Mossman Moon Lillard and various relatives from Pauls Valley Pickett and Midwest City. Ice cream social hosted by George Sims family with many attendees. Surprise party for Mrs West at Wintersmith Park. Ahlona Baptist Bible School opens with about 90 pupils and lists participating mothers and teachers. News appears sparse with notes on telephone silence and nostalgia about jams and jellies.
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L, L, Mossman
Ft. Worth, Tex
C. R. Moon
Midwest City
Lowell Lillard
Pauls Valley
West
Prentis West
J.C. Treas
Wintersmith Park
Mrs. West
Sandra Treas
Ahlona Baptist Church Bible School
Bob Ross
Layonn Brown
Frank Strickland
Prepus West
Jim Dry
G. C. Thompson
Jean Abbott
Elmer Cooper
Russell Oday
Leonard Weddle
Ed Burch
Wilson area social news and obituaries sweep
Wilson community notes span visits among Grace Gerloff Reed Vandegriff and Briggs families, church attendance by Ada visitors, youth events at Youth Camp and rally, a funeral for Leo McKinley, fishing trips on Bogsy, and local boxing at Ada park. Ernest Crowley released from Valley View after a near Wannette accident precedes a planned marriage, plus a dessert tip featuring a vanilla fruit cup. News by Mrs. Garrett Beller.
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Ernest Crowley
Valley View
Ernest
Wannette
Catherine Price
Blanchard
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Roy Reeds
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Leon Flowers
Lucy Sparks
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Harry Joe
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Robert Hunter
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Joe Collins
Joe Major
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Irene Golom
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Alice Faye
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Clarence Sims
Obie
Jack Green
Sandy
Austin Wade
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David
Dusty
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Roy Slocum
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Carlton Beebe
Carlene
Bebee
Charles and
Wetha Lillard
Tony
Darlene Lil
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Chip, Terry and
Sherie
Mea
Wewoks
Earnest Moore
Bill Cent
A. H. Armstrongs
Calvin Grace
Gus Gerloff
Wilbur Houser
Delbert Gerloff
Junita
Delton
Clarence Lavender
Mrs. Clent
John Reed
T. C. Reed of
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Clifford Fullen
Carol and
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Marvin Briggs
Cather Williams
Frances Ann Argie Lee
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Dora Price
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Mrs. Cleamon Stone
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H. W. Estes
Ralph Wall
Gene Stone
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Garrett Beller
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Robert Reed
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Pauline Vandegriff
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Dallas Lamb
Tom Price
Ed Roundtree Jr
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Junita and
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Frank Beller
Moore
Ken Webb
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Glenda
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Gary Don
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Wilford
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Peggy
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