First State 4-H Club Congress Finds Oklahoma City Inspiring
Martha Mot e and Katherine Summers report on the 4-H Club Congress held in Oklahoma City. Attendees Bill Lucas Janet Taylor Young and other Latta and Fitzhugh members toured the Skirvin hotel Blue Room governor's visit and Oklahoma Night Riders. Activities included general assemblies dinners theater, demonstrations, and an achievement program to be held in Ada.
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Shone Taylor
Latta
Taree Pontotac County
Ani
Oklahoma City
Bill Lucas
Klahoma City
Chicago
Young
Fitzhugh
Janet Taylor
Oklahoma
Oxle-homa Business m
House
Kinkade
Capital Building
Meare Lindsey
Oklahoma Nighters
Skinyint
Area
Rich
New Grounds
Stillwater Expental Farms
Oxahoma Publishing Company
Power and Electric Company
Huckins
Farm Bureau
Superior Feed Mills
Skirvin Hotel
Officers to Meet Friday Fraternal Clubs on December 8
Officers and project chairmen for each of the two home demonstration clubs will meet Friday December 8 at the First Baptist Church Adz. The session aims to organize activities and coordinate plans for upcoming community projects.
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First Baptist Church
Adz
State Aid Funds Allocated to 35 of County Schools
State equalization aid for 36 schools in the district is allotted. Each school gets eight months of funds when added to their home budget. Twelve of the 35 schools must make adjustments before receiving their apportioned amount. The money covers teachers salaries maintenance and transportation. Total for the 35 schools is 140275 dollars. Read list shows amounts to Allen Worstell Boss Oakman Burg Lula Horner Colbert MeLisa Latta Ahlose Stonewall Lighting Bi Owl Cres Cedar Grove Red Oark Jones Chap.
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Norman C. Mitchell
Allen J Worstell
A. Oakman
Burg
Lula Horner
Colbert
MeLisa Latta - Ahlose
Stonewall
Cedar Grove Red Oark - Jones
Ponca Cilian Is State AP Leader
The Oklahoma Associated Press Editorial Association elected Gareth B. Muchmore of Ponca City News as chairman and G. Guilkey of Guthrie Daily Leader as vice chairman at its fall meeting in Stillwater. Thirty four editors attended and the Norman Transcript joined as a new AP member.
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Stillwater
Oklo
Oklahoma Associated Press Editorial Association
Gareth B. Muchmore
Fonca City
Loot Trouble in Sudan Impostor Officer Arrests Jur Member
In Sudan a Dinka impostor police impersonator arrested a Jur tribe member for hashish. The Jur paid the impostor to release him, protests led to a clash, and a real police officer arrived to arrest both suspects for the drug offense and the staged arrest.
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Way
Sudan
Jur
County HD Leaders Plan 1951 Programs and Training
Home Demonstration county project chairmen met November 29 to map goals and report forms for 1951 projects. Plans include officers training December 8 at Ada First Baptist Church with all county officers assisting. Training starts 1 pm then 1:45 pm county achievement program, public invited. attendees listed.
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First Baptist Church
Ada
W. L. Newland
Food and Nutrition Committee
A. A Bryant
Conan Doyle
G. A. Gogarth
Herbert Cooper
Helen Tinsley
W. C. Story
Byng HD Club Quilting and Lunch Meeting
The Byng home demonstration hosted an all day quilting session and covered dish luncheon last week with Mrs. Mill. Attendees included Nora Smith, A J Baker, Floyd Winters, John Wood, Earl Parker, Everett Meeks, Jess Manley, Sherrill Flowers, Rhy Bruhin, Lillian Henry, George Cochran, Mary Rhodes, Ruby Anderson, Clyde Meeks, C Dan Daniel, Marion Muncrief, Bob Bushers, Allyn Smith, Hester McKeel, Lillie Myers, and six children Becky Fill, Roy Fill, Linda Fay Anderson, Sue Winters, and Al and Terry Flowers.
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Byng Home
Mill
Nora Smith
A. J. Baker
Floyd Winters
John Wood
Earl Parker
Everett Meeks
Jess Manley
Sherrill Flowers
R, Hy Bruhin
Lillian Henry
George Cochran
Mary Rhodes
Ruby Anderson
Clyde Meeks
C. E. Porter
Ca Danie
Marion Muncrief
Bob Bushers
Allyn Smith
Hester McKeel
Lillie Myers
Becky
Roy Fill
Linda Fay Anderson
Sue Winters
al and
Terry Flowers
Francis HD Club December Meeting at Mrs McComas Home
The Francis Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. McComas home with officers elected for 1951 including Mrs Pickette president and Mrs Coburn secretary. Rosa Lee Williamson led songs and Tallie Chism reported. Members exchanged Christmas cards and photos were taken.
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Francis
Plan Christmas Safety Program
Oklahoma City December 2. A three point safety program for the Christmas season was launched by the state highway patrol to improve on the December 1949 accident record when 51 people were killed on highways. Patrolmen will hand out warnings and stop out of state motorists at entry points to give safety messages as non-Oklahoma drivers involved in accidents have been increasing. In November, of the 39 persons killed on highways, 1d were from other states.
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Oklahoma City
State Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
Hog prices dip to lowest since May in Oklahoma City
On November 15 hog prices averaged 18.30 per hundredweight, the lowest since May, per the federal state crop reporting service. The November average was 23.30 for cattle, 51 higher than a year ago, while Catton sold for 39.2 cents per pound on November 15, the highest ever paid on that date. 78 years on one farm in Des Moines marks Diamond Anniversary as Fuller family observes 73 years on the Helyhock farm near Rockford. Canada holds lead in world nickel, asbestos, and platinum production.
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Oklahoma City
Des Moines
Henry J.) Fullerton
Opew House
Helyhock
Rockford
Fullerton
Canada
German Farmer Spending Year In U S Likes Emphasis On Youth
German farmer Joseph Rieger, 28, staying at the Horace Ketcham and Son farm near Middletown Orange County MN, praises U S farm youth programs like 4 H. He notes difference in gender roles, is impressed by youth calf projects, and enjoys driving the Ketcham tractor while comparing American mechanization to Bavarian farming. Rieger’s exchange is sponsored by local chambers and clubs. Benjamin Coleman of Florida NY sails to Germany for the reciprocal placement.
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Dewarne Sherreil
Ba Sherreil
Latta
Sherreil
Comnty
Fheto
N.S. Dee
United States
Joseph Rieger
Cerman
Horace Ketcham and Son
Orange County
Benjamin C. Coleman
Henry W. Coleman
Florida
N.Y
Germany
Rieger
Chamber of Commerce
Revery
Lions and Kirranis
Middletown
N. Y
Ketcham Farm
Wiliam FP. Daucher
Leslie S. Nichols
America
Hever
Blewer
Bavaria
Oxelihal
Munich
Joseph
Franz
Katharina Riege
Mer
Romimei
Attica
Himsel Jucky
Gbernhaltz
Riegel
Kiwanis Club
Visit of Lt Col Lucas to Ada and Louisiana return
Lt Col Lucas visits Ada with Division staff from Polk Louisiana from Thursday to Saturday. Mrs Lucas and the boys plan to return to Louisiana after the stop. Lucas is noted as a high ranking officer from the 280th Infantry and linked to unit leadership roles.
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John Lutes
Carp Polk
Ada
Fort Nh
Lucas
Louisiana
Shits Area
Hook Eale
Gaare
Kont
Pvt Hoops Shown in Chicago Paper
A Chicago newspaper featured Pvt Hoops in a war time parade photo. The caption mentioned Hoors, son of Mr Boores of Route 1, and a seven year old boy who stood between two soldiers, with Hoopes aged 32 serving two years in the army.
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Chicago
Pic
Bervell Hoors
Boores
Route 1
Hoors
Hoope
Rickore
Fort Sherudan
Pear
Teachers Lead Completion of Orangeville’s $230000 Night Structure
Four teachers joined Principal Caine to oversee a labor team of bricklayers and electricians in building Orangeville’s new $230,000 high school observatory. The project, amid a material shortage, aims to open January 1 in the city’s largest municipal center.
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Oraymgevillis
Orangeville
Caine
Fitzhugh HD Club Plans for November Party
Fitzhugh HD Club held its November meeting at the school lunch room with group singing and devotions led by Mrs. AP Young, planning a Christmas banquet and recreation program with guests the teachers and their spouses. New officers named Opal Felkins president and Shelley president, Betty Denham secretary, Dorothy Sullivan treasurer, Alma Busby song leader, W C Story reporter. Committees named. refreshments served by hosts including Mrs. Deshazo Story and Robison among others.
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Fitzhugh HD Clvb
Ick
AP. Young
Opa
Felkins
Shel Yies
Betty Denham
Outlook for Farm Production Amid Long Defense Spending
Curtis Floyd reports from Coal County that economists in Washington foresee continued defense spending for five to twenty years, prompting an all-out production push in farming. In Corl county and southeastern Oklahoma livestock, cattle, dairy, and pastures need expansion, with fertilizer use rising and price supports likely at 75 to 90 percent. The article notes planned storage facilities and stronger meat and crop supply to keep prices reasonable. It also covers a livestock breeders show on February 15, with entry details due December 15, and mentions 4-H club reorganizations and youth projects across Clarita Tupelo Centrahome and Coastate Grant districts seeking parental support.
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Curtis Floyd
Coal County
Washington
Corl County
Oklatoma
Local 4-H Club Elections Across Communities
In Clarita Billy Joe Woods was elected president with Cheries Stutte as vice president and Marene Caiteon as secretary. Olney elected O N Riley as president with Billy Don Morrison as vice president and Jean nine Morrison as secretary. Coslests Lee school chose Carl Shiem as president with Cirta Faulkiniberry as vice president. Marion Floyd to serve as president Nadine Graves as vice president and Lue Fisher as secretary. Larry Baumert chosen as song leader and Melvin McEwen as reporter.
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Bill Joe Woods
Clarita
Seorpansations
Billy Joe Woods
Cheries Stutte
Marene Caiteon
Jeannette Collings
Bobby Woot
Jestler
Olney
O. N. Riley
Billy Don Morrison
Jeannine Morrison
Fedelic Morrison
Wendel Morrison
Wit
Coalgate Grant School
Marion Floyd
Rve
Nadine Graves
Lue Fisher
Larry Baumert
Melvin McEwen Baine Baine
Oath Burned Fingers At Coroner Inquest
Vancouver inquest hears a man burn his fingers with a lit paper bearing his name while swearing to tell the truth. The coroner notes the oath is recognized by Canadian law and warns the oath will burn as the paper flames out.
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Burns
Vancouver
Eng Yew
Tana
Canada
Cattle Industry Notes From Pontotoc County AHares Disease and Parasites
Pontotoc county agent reports November DHIA results for ten high cows with notable butter fat yields from Holstein Jersey and Milking Shorthorn herds. External parasites like sucking lice and cattle grubs cause annual losses. guidelines prescribe derris powder, dusting sulfur, and certain pesticides to eradicate lice and grubs, with treatments spaced 30 days apart.
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Pontotoc County
Dhia
W. C. Story
Ice Engel
Sam Dew
Jersey
Howard Smith
Guernsey
Harral Allen
Sihellie Busby
Howard | Smith
Pontatoc
State Pecan Show in Shawnee This December 12 13
The annual meeting and pecan show will be held in Shawnee on December 12 and 13. An exhibit must include one pound of nuts. Pontotoc county pecan growers are invited to enter. Entries should reach our office by December 9 for proper processing at the show.
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Livestock Breeders Association
Franklin
Association
Shawnee
Pontotoc County
Pecans Yield Mixed in Pontotoc County Farm Report
Andrew Bryant of Cedar Grove reports a native pecan tree on his farm yielding 365 pounds. Pecans sold at 27 cents per pound earned $98.55, illustrating variable annual results though long term yields help cover taxes and payments on land.
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Pontotoc
Andrew Bryant
Cedar Grove
Home-Seeking Vets Warned To Be Careful of Signing
Veterans Administration in Ada warns home seeking veterans to fully understand any contract before making a down payment. Inquiries show many buyers encounter issues with documents later labeled reservations or with escalator and hostility clauses. VA offers a pamphlet The Home Buying Veteran to guide purchases, available in person or by mail.
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Veterans Adminstration Office
Ada
Tulsa Sheriff Leads Raid On Grid Gambling
Tulsa County Sheriff George Blaine led deputies in a gambling raid at Uptown Sports Center catching customers placing bets on football. Two proprietors were jailed. it was the second raid in a week.
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Tulsa
Okla
Dee
George Blaine
Tulsa County
Uptown
Nona
Blaine
Spret
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Ralph Taylor
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Lester F. Smith
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