Farm and Views: 4-H Club Reports and Holiday Craft Ideas
Margaret Brade reviews county 4-H activities with Egypt Union Hill and Summers Chapel clubs. She outlines projects, demonstrations, and timely topics, plus Christmas gift ideas using feed sacks and patterns for robes towels and potholders. The piece notes the Summers Chapel flagpole fund and December Owl Creek meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Brade
Egypt
Union Hill
Allen—Rossa Lene Hays
June McDonald
June Rayer
Fitzhugh
Mary Jo Thomas
Carole Young
Shirley Seamons
Francis
Ita Brayant
Ruby Large
Galey
Wilma Bray
Denzel Newby
Homer
Patsy Hart
Lela
Cedar Grove
Clarissa Scroggins
Joy Ann West
Bonnie Willoughby
DelJoris Light
Summers Chapel
Local 4 H youth starts cattle herd in Pontotoc County
Ten year old David Wayne Gray of the Red Oak club pursues beef fattening and corn production. He signed two deals with his father to feed a steer for his project and plans to sell his calf after showing at the Ada fat stock show. He aims to have two good herds in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
David Wayne Gray
David
Red Oak Club
Ada
Kenny Foundation Drive for Polio Fight Ends Dec 14
Campaign for funds to aid Sister Kenny Foundation extended to December 14. Clyde Rawls notes this is the third annual appeal to help polio victims. Notables include Kate Smith as national chair, Bing Crosby on the executive committee, Rosalind Russell as women’s chair. Citizens of Pontotoc County urged to mail checks to Clifford Asyrne, First National Bank, Ada.
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Sister Kenny Foundation
Clyde Rawls
Kate Smith
Bing Crosby
Rosalind Russell
America
Australia
Kenny
Pontotoc County
Clifford Asyrne
First National Bank
Ada
Pecan Show Winners Named With Above Average Quality
The Pontotoc county pecan show drew fewer exhibits due to a smaller crop, but judges led by John Skinner of Ada awarded top placements to Mahan, Moneymaker, Stuart, Success, Western Schley, Van Deman, Melton, Garner, Burkett, Delmas, Natives and Walnuts. First place winners were mailed to the state pecan show in Muskogee scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
John Skinner
Ada
Mahan
R. H. Brians
Moneymaker
M. R. Wood
Stuart
J. Patterson
W. T. Phillips
H. J. Massey
Western Schley
H. J. Massey van Deman
Melton
Garner
Burkett
Delmas
Muskogee
Texas Mohair Monopoly Sparks National Attention
A Texas led market dominance in mohair production draws national focus as producers and buyers assess pricing power. Industry observers note Texas producers hold a large share of ranched mohair, impacting supply and regional economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Dairy Feeding and Management Schools in Pontotoc County
Four 4-H dairy feeding and management schools will be held in Pontotoc county December 9 and 10 with John W. Boehr, Extension Dairyman, Stillwater, assisting. Sessions run Latta 9 a m Ada 1 30 p m Monday and McLish 9 a m Fitzhugh 1 30 p m Tuesday. Adult club members and veterans on the job training are invited, with demonstrations planned by numerous 4-H members and topics including cattle grub and lice control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester F. Smith
Ass’t
Rand Management
Pontotoc County
John W. Boehr
Extension Dairyman
Stillwater
Latta
Ada
County Court House
McLish
Fitzhugh
Dairy Club
Stanford
Mr. Young
Byng
Egypt
Union Hill
Francis
Cedar Grove
Homer
Allen
Lula
Galey
Summers Chapel
Maxwell
Roff
Fitzhu
Paul Dale Ray
Olan Ray Henderson
Eugene Henderson
Timely
Douglas Price
Gene Steele
Elmer Cochran
Francis—Leroy Harris
Truman _ Scroggins
Jim Smith
Jerry Kellogue
Charles Chandler
Edward Scroggins
Timely Topic
John Ross
Jimmie Painter
Donald Bailey
Jerry Vinson
Richard Reeves
Kenneth Gibson
Lula— Wayman Lillard
J. E. Wooley
Billy Kerr
Alvin Jamar
Calvin Jamar
Demonstraion
Jerry Embry
Wayne Kendall
Ray Northam
Bobby Lewis
Dick Glascow
Harold Krannig
Floyd Young
Salt payments to Onondaga tribe under 1795 treaty
New York state funds annual salt stipends of 16 pounds to Onondaga tribal members to prevent reversion of city control in Syracuse under the historical 1795 treaty.
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Syracuse
State of
New York
Feet First Water Entry Taught to Sailors
Sailors are trained to plunge feet first from ships into the water to minimize risk from floating wreckage and improve survival chances.
World wood use outpaces growth by half annually
The article states that global wood consumption each year is 50 percent higher than the amount of wood grown. It highlights a persistent imbalance between supply and demand affecting forests and industry.
Study of Corporation Dollars Profits and Wages vs Big Firms
NEA report analyzes five giants General Motors U S Steel Bethlehem Steel General Electric Westinghouse from 1942 to 1945 and into 1946 showing profits of 1.41 billion on 37.47 billion in sales. It tests wage and price cuts with potential red ink and notes NYSE data on 22 firms.
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Ray
General Motors
U. S. Steel
Bethelehem Steel
General Electric
Westinghouse
New York
Federal Treasury
New York Stock Exchange
Bethlehem
Thorugh
Uncle Sam
GMC
S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Gator Life Span and Growth Milestones
A source notes that alligators reach full size between 40 and 60 years, with overall lifespans ranging from 104 to 200 years according to various authorities. The statement highlights long lifespans and delayed maturity in the species.
U N Arm Reduction Talks Stall Over Security Council Role
The United Nations arms reduction debate stalled over whether two proposed inspection commissions should report directly to the Security Council or be independent. Soviet delegate Vishinsky urged council supervision with veto rights, while the U S favored commissions independent of the council. A drafting committee of eight nations was formed to report next Monday. In a separate subcommittee, delegates disagreed on a resolution against Franco Spain but urged Madrid be barred from UN related bodies.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations
Security Council
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Tom Connally
D.-Tex
Uited
United States
Russia
Great Britain
France
China
Canada
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Spain
Madrid
U. N
Public health advocate calls for nationwide maternal and child care program
Dr Martha M. Eliot, associate chief of the U.S. Children's Bureau, urges a comprehensive nationwide effort combining maternity care, school health, and community cooperation to extend child welfare across all states. She notes rural gaps, insufficient clinics, and the need for ongoing school health through high school.
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Marianne Pachner
NEA
Cleveland, CO
Martha M. Eliot
Eliot
Boston
Johns Hopkins
St. Louis
New Haven
Yale School of Medicine
Children's Bureau
U. S. Federal Social Security Agency
American Public Health Association
Children’s Bureau
Department For
Department
Britain
United States
England
Wealthiest Neosho Citizen Sentenced for Tax Evasion
Charles E. Prettyman, Neosho's wealthiest citizen and major landlord, was jailed to serve a six month term for income tax deficiencies for 1941 and 1942. He was fined 15000 dollars by Federal Judge Albert A. Ridge and may owe up to 80000 more to settle taxes, with total penalties near 100000. He admitted owning 89 parcels of real estate in Neosho and Newton County.
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Neosho
Charles E. Prettyman
Joplin
Albert A. Ridge
Jonlin
Ridge
Prettyman
Sam Wear
U. S
Hal Onstott
Public Square
Newton County
Cowrie shells as ancient currency widely used worldwide
Mollusk cowrie shells functioned as a prevalent medium of exchange across diverse cultures and eras, surpassing other forms of money in widespread use. Their natural availability and distinctive appearance made them a durable, portable currency adopted in trade networks from Africa to Asia and beyond.
How To Head Off Future Stoppages Is Wide Concern
The Associated Press reports early reactions to John L. Lewis ordering soft coal miners back to work. Labor and management urged analysis of stoppage causes to prevent recurrences. In New York Ira Mosher of the Manufacturers called Lewis actions an unexpected development and urged curbing union power by law. Cleveland's A F Whitney praised the move but warned Congress colleagues and officials may resist wage gains for the United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Ira Mosher
Lewis
Mosher
Cleveland
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of
Railroad
Congress
United Mine Workers
Whitney
Glow-worms: luminous beetles reveal mating lore
Glow-worms are beetles not flies or worms. In midsummer males glow while flying at night. Females crawl on the ground emitting light to attract partners.
Waterfalls in Brazil With High Power Potential Count
Brazil hosts 378 waterfalls with 164 having potential power of at least five million horsepower. The data highlights significant hydroelectric prospects across regions and facilities.
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Brazil
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads
Ada News publishes want ads highlighting higher returns on invested sums. Readers are advised to place ads promptly to maximize value and visibility in the classifieds.
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Ada News
Big and Little Inch Pipelines Send Texas Gas East
Gardiner Symonds of Tennessee Gas and Transmission says the big and little inch lines will carry Texas natural gas to the East and North until at least April 30, with a renewal decision then. The lines span from Beaumont and Longview to New York Harbor, delivering 100 to 150 million cubic feet daily to Ohio and beyond once fully in service.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Gardiner Symonds
Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
Symonds
Appalachian
Tennesseee Company
Big Inch
Natchitoches
Ohio
Beaumont
Longview
Little Rock
Ark
New York Harbor
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Owl Creek
Owl Creek Women’s Club
W. H. Dennis
D. M. Flowers
T. C. Crossley
Will Campbell
C. H. Hailey
Pontotoc
F. E. Stanley
Northeast Oklahoma Hereford Association
Wagoner Estate of
Oklahoma
Delaney
Lazy D
Buxton
Horse Shoe Ranch
L. P. Carpenter
Kenny Foundation
Presidio
Army Post
Golden Gate
Warren Austin
Special UN
Philadelphia
San Francisco Bay Area
Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatraz
Treasure Island
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Oakland
San Francisco
White House
Dec
Pearl Harbor
Philip Mur
By Larry Hauck
Kentucky
Giene
NAM
The
Associated Press
Texas Gas
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