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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
5
County agents Hailey and Smith report strong participation in the 4-H pig to market and farm to market steer projects. Pigs will be weighed by Monday 5 p.m. and steers weighed and appraised this week with average weights 400 to 500 pounds. Detailed feed and cost records will track profitability and herd sire performance.
Owners of ten high cows earn top butterfat for November led by Joe Engel Holstein with 87 pounds. Sam Dew Jersey follows at 55 and 47 pounds, while H R Cooper and Son Milking Shorthorn and Sam Dew Jersey tie at 44 pounds. Shorthorn cows reach 42 to 36 pounds, Lambert and Kerr Milking Shorthorn tie at 40 with Joe Engel Holstein.
Four H clubs announce their first week of December meetings. On Monday December 3 meetings at McLish High School 9 a.m. McLish Grade 10 a.m. Bebee 1 30 p.m. Egypt 2 45 p.m. On Tuesday December 4 Byng High School 9 a.m. Oakman 10 45 a.m. Union Hill 1 30 p.m. Galey 2 45 p.m. On Thursday December 6 Allen High School 9 a.m. Kali Homa 10 45 a.m. Homer 1 p.m.
In Frankfurt a 1,300 member Jewish community endures poverty and refugee status as Mrs P and her invalid brother struggle with pension limits and pending restitution. West German figures show restitution progress is slow while anti Semitic sentiment lingers under cover despite official denials and campaigns.
The Ranezay family sponsored by William Y Penn departed Midland headed to California after resolving work duties. The father Alexander planned gardening, the mother ill, daughter Lydia 21 seeks dress design, and a younger Erika 10 awaits future placement. Father Mathias Lani will meet them in Los Angeles.
The passage describes how North Atlantic water moves clockwise when viewed from above, driven by atmospheric winds and the Earth's rotation. It notes the role of Coriolis effects in guiding the gyre and the steady, circular flow of surface waters.
The Byng home demonstration club met at Mrs. Francis Miller's home for a November session with a faith devotional by Jo Baker. Members named US states by last name initials during roll call and planned a schoolmasters banquet menu. The Christmas party was set for Mrs. R J Bruhin’s home for an all day event with gifts received by Verna Myers Hazel Meeks and Bertha Bushers.
Mrs. Blanch Foster was elected president of the Pleasant Hill home demonstration club at the meeting in the club room. Christene Martin became secretary treasurer with Vasco Ross as vice president and Cecile Blankenship as reporter and Alma Ryan as song leader.
Oklahoma farm boys who took their steers to Chicago earned 10 346 for their animals plus 2 565 prize money. They sold 16 of 27 steers, seven through auction and nine private sale, averaging 646 66. Three steers topped 800 each. The 11 steers returned home will be finished for Oklahoma Citys Junior Livestock Show in March.
Baylor University in Waco dedicates a $2 million Browning shrine over two days. Messages came from King George VI and President Truman. Dr. A. J. Armstrong, 78, long dean of Baylor’s English department, created what is described as the world’s largest Browning manuscript collection.
Chicago's Tin Pan Alley vitality resurfaces as Randolph Street hosts new publishing ventures and revived song plugging. Archival figures like Egbert van Alstyne and Walter Donaldson are recalled, while Archie Levington and Irwin Barg push a modern comeback with Midway Music and renewed optimism for Chicago's role in song publishing.
Charles Israel Bobbitt waived arraignment before County Judge Tal Crawford and entered a not guilty plea. Bond set at $500. He was captured Monday nine miles northwest of Ada on SH 13 by highway patrolman Sid Berry from Pauls Valley after a two vehicle crash sent him to the hospital.
New York reports the consumer drives the year end, with resistance to prices rising. Industrial output stabilizes below spring peaks while defense industries gain and non durable sectors lag. Christmas shopping improves, with Dun & Bradstreet noting strong Friday after Thanksgiving sales and department store gains. Bank lending rises to $20.9 billion, up $3 billion from this year and $4 billion from last year.
A U S Army detachment in Japan raises 700 dollars for Savannah children. Officers explain the "reverse lend-lease" gesture and describe how a dart thrown at a US map selected Georgia's Savannah as the recipient. A child from the drawing chose Savannah after a dart hit Georgia.
Oklahoma's Bundle Week launches December 3 in Ada public schools to collect serviceable clothing for the National Children's Clothing Crusade. Over 250,000 Oklahoma children expected to participate as 300,000 pounds goal for 1951. Distribution aids Save the Children Federation for rural U S areas, Indian reservations, and Korea.
When the sky survey completes at the California Institute of Technology three quarters of the celestial dome will have been mapped. The project monitors astronomical data to chart vast regions of the sky and advance space observation.
Pontotoc county home demonstration clubs plan their annual achievement program at First Baptist church Ada starting 1 30 pm Friday December 7 1952 officers will be installed and awards given for best secretary scrapbook best attendance display and hobbies by Mrs Mac Stegall and Mrs A C Griffith with hobby exhibits to be set up by 11 30 am Learn tips on wool garment care and washing from the club notes emphasizing correct temperatures and shaping for woolens
Wool sweaters may be washed with special attention. On Monday December 3 Rebee club meets at the school. Tuesday December 4 Latta club gathers with Mrs Leon Cecil. Wednesday December 5 Jesse home demonstration club holds a call meeting at 1 30 p m at Mrs B B Ryan's home.
College students present a four play year opening at East Central college auditorium. Four one act pieces include a satire two serious works and a comedy directed by student production class members Johnny Watson Guy Scott Setetia Anderson and June Woodley. Adults supervise young cast and no college credit is given. Children under 12 require accompanying adults.
In Cleveland on December 12 Assistant Secretary of State Dean Rusk told City Club members that the United States is closer to an armistice than at any time in negotiations yet warned a true settlement depends on resolving prisoners of war. He noted General Ridgway acted without higher orders to ease tensions.
Dr Horace J Harper of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation plans an experiment station in Marshall County. The foundation leased 330 acres for 20 years seven miles south of Madill. Two farmers from Pontotoc Bryan Coal and Marshall counties were asked to offer suggestions. Harold Davis from Roff will represent livestockmen and Henry Little from Vanoss will represent crop farming. Meeting set for Monday December 3 at 10 am in Madill.
In the November meeting Lawrence HD club elected Mrs. Arthur Harber president and named Mrs. J. N. Driver vice president, Mrs. D. W. Sherrell secretary, and Mrs. Horace Scott reporter. They plan a December 21 Christmas party at the Community Building. The president received a birthday gift. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Nell Johnson and Mrs. Harber.
Senator Estes Kefauver will speak at Seattle's Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner as a counter to General MacArthur's attack on the Truman Administration. MacArthur spoke at Seattle's centennial opener and criticized domestic and foreign policy, steering the event toward a political clash.
Two 11 year old boys from Washington DC were locked in a U S mail car on Friday and rolled several miles to Roanoke. They emerged tired and hungry when the car finally unlocked Saturday. They are back home and not eager to play with trains.
Ada News reports higher returns from invested amounts in local want ads. Businesses and individuals weigh cost against reach as classifieds attract more buyers. Local merchants note improved inquiries and faster sales due to targeted listings.
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