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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
1
Farmers report widespread grasshopper damage with Holida Myers noting the worst infestation in 59 years. The article explains locustlike insects hatch in March, prefer dry weather, and damage crops, fence posts, and leather. Control relies on targeted insecticides like chlordane and toxaphene applied as soil treatment during hatching.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson assured late Thursday that a plentiful supply of corn and other feed will help the livestock industry despite a 15 percent drop in the prospective crop due to hot, dry July weather. He noted existing stockpiles and prior-year surpluses, while warning the smaller corn crop could curb hog and poultry production. The Agriculture Department reported overall crop volume down about 5 percent, with soybeans, peanuts, sorghum, and hay also affected. Continued on Page 2, Column 4.
Vanoss all faculty positions filled and extensive remodeling finished for the new term. Superintendent H L Kinsey announced that enrollment begins August 16 with regular bus routes, and each student should bring lunch. The faculty includes Mrs Anne Dunn, Mrs Loretta Kinsey, Mrs Ina Enloe, Mrs Burrough, and Mrs Amophers.
Rev. Logan Cornelious of Pleasant Hill Methodist reports divine guidance led him to a far church. Aware of the $500 shortfall toward a new church, he returned home to Ada before driving to the other church. A man asked if funds were enough and Cornelious replied plans to build proceed.
Pontotoc County farmers and agriculture officials met to appraise drought impact and discuss requesting federal drought aid. They assessed the corn crop at 20 percent of normal, amid Oklahoma drought disaster declarations, with Pontotoc not yet among designated counties.
Francis residents faced with a water crisis voted bonds totaling $4 to address shortages. The notice hints at a Christmas present twist as a railroad men in disguise offered relief, with continued details on page 2.
Oklahoma range feed condition on August 1 was the lowest since summer 1936, rated at 57 points by the Federal State Crop Reporting Service, compared with a 10 year average of 83 points.
Thousands flock to Pontotoc County for the 19th Ada Rodeo Week celebration with a Tuesday opening performance drawing about 11 000 spectators to the Fairgrounds Arena. The parade down Ada’s main street showcased Round up clubs from across the southwest as residents joined in western pageantry and the five day event features 206 cowboys competing for a 15000 prize pool.
Oklahoma City reports the State Drought Committee recommended Federal drought relief for McIntosh County and eastern Beaver County, joining 10 previously approved areas. With 26 counties now accredited, farmers in approved regions may buy hay and feed at reduced prices with the government covering the difference.
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