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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

4

Perennial Crops Suggested For Cattlemen By Byron Smith

Perennial crops like alfalfa and kudzu offer long term savings over annual corn, oats, and barley. Byron Smith argues perennial grasses such as Bermuda and bluegrass suit Bermuda pastures where moisture allows. Soil type varies across Pontotoc County, requiring field trials and soil analysis to choose the best crop for each farm.

Perennial Byron Smith Byron Bermuda Pontotoc County Cern

Fifth Year Teaching Major Addition At University

The university announces a new fifth year program leading to the Master of Teaching degree to enhance teacher training for elementary and secondary education. Freshmen orientation begins September 2 with a semester of graduate work and registration guidance. New faculty includes Dr John Guilds and Harold A Stewart as additions while staff changes occur with resignations and leaves across departments.

Strenits Oilentario de' Breen Charles F. Spencer Spencer Asuma Tesia Vollege Nell Dean Dean University of Mee Reading Houston Atu Spagheri Janes Ya Qoels John ©. Guilds Jen Clemson College Clemson South Carolina Fred Armstrong Arizona State College William L. Crabtree Peabody College For Nashville Tennessee Dorothy Guaite Corsicana Texas Harold A. Stewart Eastern Owlahana M. Colege Wilburton Alvin Bennett Texas A M. College James R. Shiviey Nebraska University Dorothy Summers Oklahoma T. W. McKeown Shawnee Willis Decker Oklahoma A James O. Richardson Clarence Burgdorf

Flaming Car Claims Life Of Roff Man

The body of Robert Clark Harris was found burned beyond recognition in a dry creek bed after a car crash northwest of Roff. Harris, an electrician and repairman, was en route home from Waynewood when his vehicle crashed on a downhill curve, missing a bridge by over ten feet. The charred remains were identified by a tattoo. funeral services are planned in Roff with burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife and daughter, Harris had served in the Navy and lived in Oklahoma for 22 years.

ROFF Ray Goodwin Robert Clark Harris Here Harris Ben Smith Ranch Aubrey Mitchell Waynnewood Mitchell Tony Morgan Marge Howard Woods Sherinf Ray Goodwin Ward Bee Harris Linda Ok Twa Dunn Funeral Home Brest United States Oklahoma Reft Rett Clark W. Harris Idana Kans Algie Harris Antone Harris Genes Sas H. So William T. Blecha Oklahoma City

Granite Convict Nabbed By Patrol

A 22 year old convicted rapist from Tulsa County was captured after three Granite reformatories inmates walked off last night during a prison baseball game in Elk City. Patrolman Runver Wile Juukis spotted Frank Thornton in a residential area and cornered the convict in a house. Patrol Lt. Andy Bidwell arrested the other two, Quilliam Jack and Lewis Proffit, nine miles east of Elk City. Bebee has set enrollment for Thursday at 9 am. Classes begin August 23 with Mrs Earlin Haskins principal and Mrs Lorene Sparks assisting. Dr Orry C Walz will take his place in the University of Kansas program. Elizabeth Kloos resigns to California. Dr Jennie M Harper takes her place. Mary Pratt Reynolds resigns and Miss Virginia Ramsey will head the University of Chicago lab school. East Central college emphasizes good teaching as Dr Spencer states a well organized school with wholesome activities and comfortable class at the same time.

Elk City Okla Tulsa County Cariule Wighy Patrolinnu Runver Wile Juukis Frank Thornton Enovict Andy Bidwell Quilliam Jack Lewis Proffit Bebee Earlin Haskins Prines Lorene Sparks Orry C. Walz Kansas Elizabeth Kloos California Jennie M. Harper Ihica New York Mary Pratt Reynolds Virginie Ramsey University of Chicago East Central College Spencer

Obituary notices for Williams Jenkins and others in Oklahoma

Obituary notices report W E Williams 82 died in Tulsa after a two year illness. He leaves Ernest L Williams and wife India of Tulsa. burial in Sand Springs. Also reported are death notices for Ethel C Akins of Tishomingo and Sarah Ann Wilson of Antlers, with multiple survivors andHolmes Smith Funeral Home handling arrangements. W A Williams of Stratford and Basil Sanders of Konawa die, with services and survivors listed. Daisy Evelyn Jenkins dies at 60 in Ada area. arrangements pending with Smith Funeral Home. survivors include husband Arry Jenkins and three sons.

W. E. Williams Tulsa Ernest L. Williams North Broadway Southern Constructtion Company Sand Springs Ernest Sarah Ann Wilson Wilson Antlers Richard Wilson Steedman Julia McCliskey Wewoka S. A. Williams Stratford Willie Z. Wailer Williams McGee Cementary Fur D. T Jewel Truitt Anc George Willams Oklahoma City Waller Mabel Gwen Beatrice Fhilloc Gertrude Law Leona Seiph Prenton W, WI Basil Sanders Sasakwa Holdenville Watts Funeral Chapel Konawa Orval Parham Little Cemetery Jimmy Helen Roger Alvis Sanders Cletus Elvis Judy Sanders D. F McAlester Jess Sanders Cromwell Viola Hailey Anna Musgrove Nowata Ernest Collins Edna Childers Leroy Cox Clovis Calif

Speights Returns After Fleeing Norman Hospital

Jamies Speights a 24 year old Allen resident escaped from Central State Hospital in Norman Friday night and turned himself in to Pantatee County authorities about six hours later. He faced two counts of rape pending and district officials sought a mental examination before further action.

Jamies Speights Allen Central State Hospital Normin Pantatee Speights Pontotoc Snow County Investigat Stainsnospital John Boyre McKeel Barney Ward Central Hospital Haw

Final rites for Mrs Daisy Eve lyn Jinkins

Daisy Eve lyn Jinkins of 616 West Ninth died Saturday at home. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at Nazarene Church with Rev. Fr. S Ball officiating. Bearers include C. B. Oliver and Joe Hoggatt. Survived by three sons Gordon and Allen Jinkins of Bethany and Paul Jinkins of Corpus Christi. two brothers Jim Slocum and Ray Slocum. three sisters Mrs. Tom Lackey, Mrs. Pat Burnett, and Wayne Adams. sister-in-law Mrs. Henry Gwinn. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery under Criswell Funeral Home arrangements. Honorary pallbearers listed.

Ethel C. Akins Tishomingo Holmes Funeral Chapel Durant Stuckey Highland Cemetery Smith Funeral Home Adams Akins Fred Callaw Cara Aesbergy Mattie Pryor Daisy Evelyn Jenkins Daisy Evelyn Jenking West Ninth Jenkins Arry Jenkins Gordon Allen Bethany Paul Corpus Jim Slocum Valiant Ray Slocum Ada Tom Lackey Daisy Felyn Jinkins Daisy Evelyn Jinkins Nazarene Church S. Ball C. B. Oliver Fernally Joe Hoggatt Ving The Hashend Arry Jinking Gordon Jinkins Allen Jinkins Paul Jinkins Corpus C 1i Texas Jim Slocumm Valliant Pat Burnett Wayne Rolf Henry Gwinn Ray Hearn Criswell Funeral Home A. E. Forl G. W. Pierce Hearn Battle 2 Stonewall Bus McNinnes Denman Flowers Dewey Allred Cecile Kimble Lenny Patton Ray Thompson David Gyav W. A. Brents Albert Crow Ed Mitchell Ray Goodry Eo Heart Delia Walker Ardmore Fayett Hearn Emeryville Calif

Farm Sale Drive Urges County Articles for Benefit

Tishomingo Special Tom Farris chairman of the County Fair Building Committee asks residents to donate articles for the Farm Sale set for Saturday September 11. A registered bull from Ray Turner Revd has been promised by the former governor. Proceeds go to the new fair building fund. about 48,000 dollars are needed to complete the structure for countywide exhibits and events.

Tom Farris Tohnston County

Amateur to Pro: Lawson Little and Gene Littler Turn Pro Early

The text notes two USGA Amateur champions transitioning to professional golf early in their careers, Lawson Little at age 25 and Gene Littler at 23, marking swift moves from amateur success to professional status.

USGA Lawson Little Gene Littler

Oklahoma Crop Forecast Darkens as Drought Spreads

Oklahoma's weekly crop-weather bulletin reports a deepening drought harming cotton, peanuts, hay, pastures, and livestock feed. Water shortages grow, pastures are at their poorest since 1936, and most crops face cutbacks or abandonment without rain. Corn stands on bottom land with limited yield potential while sorghums and soybeans struggle amid extreme heat and dry soil.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Blanching and Colosseum Factoid Mixed

The text defines blanching as preheating in boiling water or steam to remove skins from tomatoes and peaches. It also asserts the Colosseum was built by 12,000 captives from Jerusalem conquest.

Jerusalem

Final Plans For Konawa Fiddlers Highlight Lions Event

Konawa Oklahoma will host a Lions Club fiddlers contest on August 20 in the city park at 6 30 pm headlined by humorist Frank Streetman of Seminole. Contest has two age classes with prizes of 20 and 10 dollars. a women cackling contest is planned with merchandise gifts for entrants. Local vendors and volunteers will run stalls for ice cream hot dogs popcorn cold drinks and snacks. W Tucker Jr. will MC. Frank P Swan and W E Huddleston will judge.

Frank Streetman Lions Club Evelve R i Cecil Hulse Carl Hutchins Burwell M Frank P. Swan W. E. Huddleston

Park chief arrives Sulphur

Supernaugh, new Pratt National Park superintendent, assumed duties last week, succeeding Perry Brown who was transferred to Mammoth Cave Kentucky. With 18 years in the Park Service, he arrives from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona where he led park activities. His wife and son Billy will join before the fall term opens.

Supernaugh Pratt National Park Perry Brown Mammoth Cave Kentucky Park Service Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Arizona Billy

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