No Red Pants But They Bring Cheer To Rural Folk
W L Knickmeyer writes about Ada Oklahoma rural mail carriers who serve five routes totaling 230 miles daily across six days a week. Their Christmas cheer parallels Santa's, despite mud spattered cars and no red pants. The piece notes the challenging rural mail routes and the unseen yearly mail volume.
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Ada
Logan Cornelius
Roy Floyd
Alvin Murdock
Homer Burkhart
Joe Roper
Bert Ratliff
Santa Claus
Farmers Urged to Apply for ASC Coast Sharing
Farmers planning conservation projects in early 1955 should apply for cost sharing before December 31 says Bennett Sherrer ASC director. Applications after December 31 won’t be accepted until April 1 and must be made before work begins. Suitable projects include pond construction terracing and land prep for bermuda grass or alfalfa.
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Bennett Sherrer
ASC
Sherrer
Monkey Takes It On The Lam From Summers Chapel Home
A monkey escaped from Ed Lance near Summers Chapel four weeks ago on Thanksgiving morning and has since been sighted near Pickett and Byng. Lance warns the animal avoids capture and may seek warm barns in Oklahoma winter.
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Monkey
Summers Chapel
Ed Lace
Alabama
Woods
Ed Lance
Lance
Pickett
Byng
County Stockmen Fight Bangs Disease Campaign
Pontotoc County stockmen join a drive to eradicate Bangs disease in the county and statewide. About 600 animals, mostly Grade A dairy cattle, have been tested by accredited veterinarians, with dairy producers expected to lead herd participation. County agent C. H. Hailey notes this aligns with expectations.
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Pontotoc County
C. H. Hailey
County Fresh Out of Turkeys, Dealers Report
County dealers report ample turkeys for local buyers but no surplus for shipping. Turkeys arrive in 25 to 30 bird lots with one dealer dressing 700 to 800 for local retailers. Local demand has cleared the county crop and shipments to outside areas have diminished from past years.
Christmas Activity Reaches Climax In Communities Here
Christmas spirit grows as communities prepare for the holiday. Pie suppers raise funds and neighbors gather for contests and social events. Trees are decorated, treats packed for the tree fund, and carols ring out as people share warmth and goodwill.
Pterodactyls Join Polecats To Plague The WEEKLY NEWS
A reader letter exchange over wildlife prompts debate on predators and pests. Mrs. S J Markley argues skunks are pesky creatures while Mr. David Edwards defends all wildlife, noting poultry losses and calling for balance with civilization’s needs.
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David Edwards
Calvin
Okla
Jesse
Edwards
Markley
Mr. Edwards
Puleeze
Mrs. Markley
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W. L. Knickmeyer
New York City
Herodotus
Oklahoma
Mr. Gobbler
Dick Truitt
Pontotoc
Junior
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G. J. Weeks
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