Pontotoc County Ag Topics Highlight Cattle, Weevils and Wood Markets
Cattle in Pontotoc County benefit from winter oats and the Wintok variety. Grub control work expands with 2,000 head treated. early action after grub appearance boosts market value. Terracing pond building are popular, boosting yields and labor demand. Cotton stalk destruction reduces weevil risk. Walnut logs and cottonwood supply drive local markets. Bangs disease tests expand health efforts. Insecticides and fungicides guide garden pest control.
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Pontotoc County
Ontotoc County
Poultry Husbandry Tips for Flocks and Egg Handling
Advice on maintaining adequate layin mash supply and proper feeders to reduce wastage. Recommend one nest per five to seven birds. Instruct storing eggs immediately in a cool, humid place and to avoid easing eyes until cooled.
Farmers Asked to Supply Timber for War Effort
Farmers in Pontotoc County urged to donate timber for the war including wood railroad ties gun stocks box material and saw logs with local supplies of black walnut described as substantial but in need of help.
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United States
Pontotoc County
Specialists scheduled to Pon totoc county summary
January to June outlines specialists and 4 H club tasks in Pon totoc county. C F Stiles leads insect control and dairy feeding. John Boehr plans Jersey parish show and dairy topics while 4 H Poultry is led by H G Ware and June covers Poultry. March features Herb Graham publicity and multiple livestock shows with Ed Warner Ford Mercer and Sam Durham.
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Pontotoc County
C. F. Stiles
John Boehr
Jersey Parish
Harr Rigdon
C. T Sturdivant
H. G. Ware
Herb Graham
Southeast Oklahoma
Ed Warner
Livestock Show
Ford Mercer
Sam Durham
D. C
C. T. Sturdivant
Fred le Crone
Lawrence Morris
Indicted Oklahoma Officials Slough Off Jolt of Grand Jury
Tulsa grand jury indicted eight Oklahomans including Dr. H G Bennett and Morrison on textbook conspiracy charges. State officials A L Crabb and Willis Smith offered no comment. Senators Nance and Nichols denied wrongdoing and defended their actions as not illicit while the report drew quick rebuttals from both. In other news violent storms battered the Northeast causing fatalities and widespread damage as the Liberty ship Pan Georgia ran aground near New York.
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Oklahoma City
Neith
Tulsa County
H. G. Bennett
U. and M. College
Morrison
M. College
Goodwell
A. L. Crabb
Willis Smith
Jasper Sipes
J. E. Perry
Minco
James C. Nance
Allen G. Nichols
Nance
Beekman
C. S. Beekman
Kman Company
Nichols
Cold Wave Sweeps Atlantic Seaboard And Worse to Come
A cold wave from Maine to Virginia brings the season's chilliest weather with winds and frigid temperatures. Owl's Head New York recorded 24 below zero, High Point Park New Jersey five below, Albany New York four above, and 16 at New Jersey's Picatinny range. Weather forecasters warn the chill may intensify.
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New York
Atlantic Sea
Maine
Virginia
Owl’s Head
N. Y
High Point Park
Picatinny Range
Sussex County
New Jersey
Albany
New
AAA Program Will Assist Farmers in Pontotoc County
The AAA program, effective since 1, expands terrace and dam construction payments, with 15 and 10 cent rates for dirt moved and 20 tons of limestone spreading. It also pays $1 per acre of crop land plus 10 cents per acre for non crop pasture, and 50 cents per acre for one mowing of weeds, with fire guards encouraged and water wells funded at prior rates.
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Pontotoc County
W. B. Johnson
AAA
Delay Calls Of Pre Pearl Harbor Fathers In Draft
Selective Service headquarters ordered draft boards to defer pre Pearl Harbor fathers as long as possible and set a plan to call single men to serve in armories. The effort aims to curb occupational deferments under 22, with possible lower physical standards to admit some 4-Fs, and would draft fathers by age groups if needed.
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Washington
Selective Service
Francis V. Keesling
May
D.-Ky
House Military Committee
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Keesling
Army
General
Congress
Denton Floyd Constructs Channel Type Terraces at Gaar Corner
Denton Floyd completes channel type terraces at Gaar Corner. Residents listed include C A Pegs, J W Peggs, O F Johnston, Vesta Stout, Gladys Blan, Edna Lierboe, Bob McKenzie, Bess Tompkins, Lois Cotton, Cholly Compton, Dessie Moore, Bob Gilmore, Reece Trowbridge, S S Moss, Guy Pegg, J W Reed, and Nora Ross.
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Denton Floyd
Gaar Corner
C. A. Peg
J. W. Pegg
O. F. Johnston
Vesta Stout
Gladys Blan
Edna Lierboe
Bob McKenzie
Bess Tompkins
Lois Cotton
Cholly Compton
Dessie Moore
Bob Gilmore
Reece Trowbridge
S. S. Moss
Guy Pegg
J. W. Reed
Nora Ross
Cotton Stalks Ploughed Under Cuts Weevils and Aids Yields
Experiments show plowing under cotton stalks kills nearly all weevils and may boost 1944 yields. Fall stalk destruction, especially with community action, reduces pest trouble next year and improves soil. Channel type terraces showcased by Denton Floyd and others distribute water better and resist breakage. demonstrations planned with local districts to teach methods.
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Pontotoc County
Ose
C. H.ailey
Allen Newlyweds Honored At Friday Party
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Helen McPherson to Guy W. Jones in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev. L R Mitchell. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Clifford Martin of Lakeside.
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Allen
Helen McPherson
W. E. McPherson
Guy W. Jones
Jessie Jones
L. R. Mitchell
Charles Griffith
Jennie Hall Fowler
Reardon
Guy Parker
Gainesville
Texas
G. D. Ledbetter
McKinney
Tom
E. B
Jesse
Russell Griffith
Menton
R. C. Garrett
Independence
Kas
J. A. Montfort
Fredda Ueltschey
Martin Home Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Guy W Jones
A mixed shower at the Martins hosted by Mr and Mrs Martin honored Mr and Mrs Guy W Jones. Decorations featured silver wedding bells and Yuletide motifs with a punch bowl center and holly, followed by an invited guest list including O L Pence Babe Isaacs Doren Williams Inez Bel Reva Alexander Pat Gleason Happy Crawford Howard Martin Bobby Ruth Gings Marguerite Muse Newell Morrison H H Hamilton Robert Lee Pogue Calvin Leonard V Thomas Ray Cummings Edna Anglin D C Jordan Wayne Amanonde Jr Ott ard Broughton Betty Jeanne Rosa Jessie Jones David Nugent Lela Long Sam Pence Tew Johnnie Pegg Lee Brumfield Luther West C Pog ui Ollie Coleman.
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Guy W
Clifford
Jones
Martin
Yuletide
O. L. Pence
Babe Isaacs
Dorene Williams
Inez
Reva Alexander
Pat Gleason
Happy Crawford
Howard Martin
Bobby Ruthgins
Marguerite Mary Alice Muse
Ages
Newell Morrison
H. H. Hamilton
Robert Lee Pogue
Calvin
Leonard V. Thomas
Oklahoma City
Ray Cummings
Edna Anglin
D. C. Jordan
Wayne Amanonde, Jr
Ottard
Broughton
Betty Jeanne Rosa
Jessie Jones
David Nugent
Lela Long
Sam Eula Pence
Tew
Johnnie Pegg
Lee Brumfield
Luther West
C. C. Pogui
Ollie Coleman
Wolves and Coyotes Threaten Oklahoma Farmers
Reports of livestock losses to wolves and coyotes emerge from two counties. In Marshall county eleven wolves were killed recently after wolves were seen near homes in daytime. In an area 10 to 15 miles northwest of Oklahoma City several coyotes have been killed.
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Oklahoma City
Marshall County
Oklahoma Sees Growth in Christmas Tree Farming
Oklahoma farmers in Agone r and Tulsa counties show strong interest in growing Red Cedar trees for Christmas. Extension forecaster Harry P. Rigdon says these trees can reach desirable size in three to five years. Oklahoma now produces about five percent of the states Christmas trees with most trees coming from California Oregon and Montana.
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Oklahoma
California
Oregon
Montana
Agoner
Tulsa
Harry P. Rigdon
Oklahoma A. and . College
Cotton Improvement Offers Foundation Seed Prices
Roy Ellsthorp of Oklahoma A and M says members of one variety cotton communities should order foundation grade cottonseed soon. Limited seed supplies and government payments apply with six price tiers for delinted treated and fuzzy seed across first and second year increases.
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Roy Ellsthorp
Oklahoma A
M. College
Tulsa Legislators Tied to Rock Asphalt Scheme
Tulsa county grand jury accuses James C. Nance and Allen G. Nichols of using back stairs influence to push a rock asphalt monopoly in Oklahoma. The report links them with Howard B. Drake and C. S. Beekman in a scheme profiting from state asphalt sales, noting commissions and state highway contracts. No formal charges were filed due to statute limits.
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Tulsa
Nance, Nichols and
Drake
Comany
Beekman
Nance
Oklahoma
State Highway Commission
Nichols
Asphalt
Senator Nance
State Highway Department
Southern Rock Asphalt Company
Mn Riod
Blue and Boggy District News Highlights Local Soil Conservation Efforts
The Blue and Boggy District monthly meeting in Coalgate set a policy to charge a nominal fee for district equipment to fund maintenance. Rains sped up terrace and pond projects, with vetch and small grains reviving. A new district program booklet is being printed for free distribution at Ada and Coalgate offices.
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Coalgate
Curtis Floyd
Coal County
Board of Supervisors
Scone
R. D. Cody
E. B. Kite
Milburn
Z. K. McKay
Ada
TT Oe
IST Uli
Blue and Bogey District
Chamber of Commerce
Soil Conservation Service
Federal Building
Dozen Girls In Outbreak At Oklahoma Industrial School
Dozen inmates of the Industrial School for girls in Tecumseh were moved to Central State Hospital in Norman for observation after a two day rebellion. The revolt, led by inmates in the jail, included attacks on Mrs. Creighton Burnham and Mrs. Mabel Bassett, who was rushed twice, and on a policeman.
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Tecumseh
Industrial School For Girls
Centralite Hospital
Norman
D. W. Griffin
Creighton Burnham
Mabel Bassett
Gas Show at Cromwell Wildcat Test Near Fitts Field
A Cromwell wildcat test yielded about 1 000 000 cubic feet of gas in Patsy Oil Srey Co. 1 N Norris NE NE of 25. The well, drilled to the Hunton formation, was dry. Two sections below showed oil as drilling passed, with plans to test these for oil in a few weeks.
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Cromwell
Patsy Oil Srey Co
Norris
Fitts
Stonewall
Hunton
A. Delaney, Jr
Watson-Wheeler
Allen
Norris Estate
Bebee
Shawnee Soldier Dies in Wreck Near Seminole
Private J L King 22 of Shawnee died when his car overturned after a blowout near Seminole while returning from a dance. Passengers Robert L Prine Jefferson Switzer and Alma Fruit were slightly injured. King had been on furlough since Dec 9 at Enid Army Air Field.
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Seminole
Okla
J. L. King
Shawnee
Enid Army Air Field
Here
Robert L. Prine
Jefferson Switzer
Iss Alma Fruit
King
Highway Patrol
Enid
Feeding Hens Adequate Mash Supply Advice
Reading notes indicate guidance on feeding hens with mash to prevent waste. Emphasizes providing sufficient mash to meet hens’ needs and avoid overfeeding waste. Advises timely replenishment and proper quantity to maintain egg production.
Garvin County Feeds Shortage Impacts Farms and Livestock
In Garvin county pastures are scarce with alfalfa fields grazed down. Farmers planted much grain but drought cut yields. Livestock moves to market in large numbers. Five farm sales weekly are noted due to feed shortage. Pfc Billy J Harris, son of William W Harris, is reported wounded in action in the Mediterranean theater per the War Department via Fort Sill Field Artillery School.
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Garvin
Billy J. Harris
William W. Harris
Route 2
Coalgate
Mediterranean
War Department
Fort Sill Field
National Award Won By State and 4-H Cook Laurels
Anita Floyd aged 18 of Houghes County won a national 4-H cook award as one of six national winners. She receives a $200 prize for the home economics department and has spent six years in 4-H with multiple projects. She reportedly tried 70 different recipes.
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Anita Floyd
Houghes Coun
Lehrs Celebrate 55 Years of Marriage in Ada
Mr and Mrs C P Lehr residents of Ada for 25 years mark their 55th wedding anniversary. He is 85 and she 83. Married in Winston Missouri they moved to Texas in 1907 and Ada in 1919. One daughter Mrs Harry McKee of Fitzhugh survives. Lehr remains active in his insurance business.
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C. P. Lehr
Ada
Winston
Texas
Harry McKee
Fitzhugh
R. Lehr
Rer
General Reduction On Pork Items Takes Effect Soon
Price Administrator Chester Bowles announced a general reduction in consumer values for pork items effective 12:01 a.m. Monday. Pork steaks roasts smoked ham bacon and ready to eat meat drop one point per 2 pounds. Fresh hams not frozen cured or smoked fall two points. Sausages with pork only drop one point while dry and semi dry sausages drop one point regardless of beef mix. Variety meats remain unchanged.
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Washington
Chester Bowles
State's Old-Age Lists Declining
Oklahoma's old-age assistance burden reached 78,332 recipients in November 1942, with a 0.6 percent decline since June. Aid to dependent children fell 19.8 percent and aid to blind persons 5.8 percent. The June average monthly payment was 22.47 dollars, 2.20 below the national average. Total old-age obligation payments for the year amounted to 20,088,754 dollars.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
L. J. Miner
Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission
Miner
Owever
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. H. Hailey
Raymond Robins
Pecan Grove
Wintok
L. B. Alexander
Harden City
Tulsa Grand Jury
Third Naval District Public Relations Office
Eastport
Delaware
Atlantic Seaboard
East Central State College
Floyd
Beatrice Carroll
Fresno
W. M. Stutte
L. A. Stu
Clifford Artin
Lakeside
Nichols, Nance
Blue and Boggy District
Frank Cook
Clifford Hacker
Dustin
Tupelo
Patterson
Veteran’s Hospital
Sulphur
Wildcat Test
Highway Department
John Coffey
Highway Commission
House
Senate
Contributing
E. W. Marland
Robert S. Kerr
Tenth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Issi
Porman
Wreck
H Cook
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