Several Hurt In Traffic
Injuries reported for T. F. Howell Sam Cooper Owens Wheeler and Mrs La Verne Dougley in area crashes over the weekend Jack J Sawyer injured near Konawa while operating a bulldozer Howell 34 of Fittstown lacerations from a rear impact near Fittstown highway Sawyer 22 of 631 West Twenty second suffered a fractured leg Cooper and Wheeler hurt near Conneville with head lacerations and hand cuts Dougley 19 of Oklahoma City skidded 15 miles from Ada treated at Valley View hospital where beds were full
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Howell
Sam Cooper
Owens Wheeler
Laverne Dougley
Jack J. Sawyer
Konawa
Howell
Fittstown
Sawyer
West Twenty-second
Cooper
Wheeler
Connerville
Eeler
Dougley
Oklahoma City
Ada
Valley View
Valley View Hospital
Victory Loan progress urged as five days remain in Pontotoc county
Bond buyers must hurry with only five shopping days left to meet the 289000 quota in Pontotoc county. $2925 was sold Saturday, lifting E bonds to 278934.26, while overall issues total 1331314.72. The county surpasses its quota but E bond sales lag, and final day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
United States
Sulphur man Burrell Nash marks 106th birthday
Sulphur Oklahoma December 24 Burrell Nash 106 celebrates his birthday with a surprise party planned by Vinita Avenue Church of Christ. A Cherokee Indian born December 24 1839 near Atlanta Georgia Nash fought in a Louisiana Civil War regiment and is the oldest voter in Oklahoma possibly the nation in 1944. He plans to vote again in 1948 and credits Indian philosophy for his longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Burrell Nash
Nash
Atlanta
Louisiana
Ardmore
Corporal Sprowls Gets Extra Christmas Leave
Cpl. J. A. Sprowls, former Japanese prisoner, receives two extra days at home from the Marine Corps delaying his return to Norman Naval Hospital. He has spent six years away for Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sprowls in Arkansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kas
J. A. Sprowls
Marine Corps
Sprowls
A. C. Sprowls
Naval Hospital
Norman
Okla
Crocodile Tears Used as Hyperbole in Animal Lore
An old saying labels crocodiles as crying when feeding, a myth explaining why the term crocodile tears is used as hyperbole. The note discusses historical beliefs about reptile behavior and language origins.
Crewless Plane Crashes in Open Field West of Chillicothe
A pilotless C-47 army transport crashed in an open field 12 miles west of Chillicothe after a four hour, unaided flight through icing conditions. The abandoned craft left Dwight Nebraska and crossed into the area as Lincoln air field tracked its drift. sheriff found wreckage shortly after reports of the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe, CO
Here
Dwight
Nebr
Air Force
Lincoln
Nebr.) Army Air Field
Sam Mark
Ross County
4 H Demonstration Schedule and Home Work Plans
The article outlines 4-H and Home Demonstration work starting in January with visits by D C Mooring for garden work January 9 and a January 14 training session for 4-H secretaries plus a 4-H Federation. It notes more training from Miss Alexander and Mr Smith and invites members to participate. It also provides a linoleum decoration tip and cautions about radiators when painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Morgan
D. C
Alice Carlson
Alexander
Smith
Turning an old wool skirt into a revived garment
A reader describes saving time by ripping apart an faded wool skirt then pressing and turning it into a refreshed piece. The method avoids hunting for new fabric and aims for a nicer result with minimal effort.
Peach Leaf Curl Control Horticulture Tips
Apply dormant spray for peach leaf curl when temperatures reach 60 degrees or higher for best results. Control San Jose Scale concurrently with lime sulfur at 1 gallon per 7 gallons of water. Use dry lime sulfur per directions at 1 pound per 4 gallons of water.
New Leaf Lettuce Slabel Brings Heat Tolerance
A new lettuce variety named Slabel stays good in warm weather. Seed for Slabel will be available this spring and listed in seed catalogs.
Pecans and Walnuts Seedling Planting Guide
Start now by planting two or three nuts in a foot or two square spot. Dig 8 to 16 inches deep, cover 4 inches with soil, pack, then add rotted manure and rework. Pecan kernels store indefinitely in a freezer. Saal kernels keep in a tight sack or box. The 1946 food production goals match 1945, so start garden plans.
Army air corps veteran returns to meet family
Mrs. Paul Landrith travels to Tulsa to join her husband Pfe Landrith who is returning after 22 months in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific. Discharged from Camp Logan Colorado he will meet their 13 month old daughter Paula Elaine for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Landrith
Tulsa
Pfe. Landrith
Army Air Corps
Pacific
Landrith
Camp Logan
Colorado
Paula Elaine
E. T. Landrith
North Francis
Miss Meade Spends Holidays With Durant Family
Miss Mary Ruth Meade visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Meade in Durant for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruth Meade
Mrs. R. A. Meade
Durant
Wood Family Visit From Illinois Arrives in Town
Mr and Mrs Raymond Wood and Morgan Wood arrived Sunday from Illinois for a visit with their parents Mr and Mrs O E Wood at 529 North Beard Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wood
Morgan Wood
Illinois
O. E. Wood
North
Beard Avenue
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
A local Ada newspaper notes improved value in retained investments as residents report higher yields from vested funds. The feature outlines how capital allocations affect daily ads and consumer outcomes in the classifieds section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
County Agent Reports Six Months Of 4-H Work
County agent B D Grace and 15 4-H club boys and fathers traveled to Ada January 12 to purchase Hereford cattle from C C Buxton Sons at Horse Shoe Ranch. Livestock Day on January 18 featured talks on diseases sanitation dairy production and farm sheep management led by K S Harmon J W Boehr M Briggs and Fred Heep with Lee Craig in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Grace
Pittsburg
Ada
K. S. Harmon
A. and M. College
John W. Boehr
H. M. Briggs
Animal Husbandry
Fred Heep
National Commission Company
Lee Craig
Oklahoma 4-H Champions Named for 1945 Activities
Oklahoma announces 1945 4-H state winners in food preparation poultry and all around records. Rosie Garrett of Weleetka and Virginia Richmond of Mooreland win trips to Chicago Club Congress. Eileen Ball of Yukon is first state Poultry winner earning an all expense trip. Several co winners receive $25 Savings Bonds and recognition for leadership, safety and project work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Rosie Garrett
Weleetka
Server, Inc
Virginia Richmond
Moorend
Chicago
Congress
Montgomery Ward
Eileen Ball
Yukon
Chicago Club Congress
Swift & Company
Eileen
U. S
Jack Nelson
Enid
Ernest A. Hellwege
Kingfisher
Reva Valentine
Sharon
Norene Dupy
Red Rock
Vivian Eifert
Waukomia
General Motors
Vivian
U. Ss
Tom Dillingham
Waukomis
Virgina Seedorf
Hitchcock
Russell M. Preston
Fay
Calvin Huston
Crescent
Floyd Stephens
Beggs
Maureen Marcoux
Okeene
Lloyd Westfall
Madill
Gloria Padgett
Cogar
Kathleen Phepps
Siloam Springs
Loyd Bettis
Tryon
Ada Hosts Farm Machinery School and 4-H Terracing Efforts
A county farm machinery and maintenance school was held in Ada on February 2 in Convention Hall, featuring experts from International Harvester Allison Chalmers J I Case and others. The program covered tillage tools maintenance safety and tractor care. A 16 year old 4 H member Reno Lehmann placed second in calf judging at Seguin while 38 4 H boys attended a terracing school February 13 with 104 enrolled countywide. Certified seed corn was issued to 163 boys with 15 bushels Reid Yellow Dent and 10 bushels Oklahoma Silvermine distributed for planting one acre each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Convention Hall
Farm Machinery Dealers and Extension Service
D. C. Fuller
International Harvester Company
Joe Braiser
Earl Stephens
Allis Chalmers
Martin Clark
J. I. Case
W. E. Haga
T. W. O'Donnell
Sinclear Oil, Company
H. P. Slayden
Goodyear Tire Company
Edd Roberts
Texas
Reno L. Lehmann
Seguin
Houston
J. M. English
Reno
English
Terracing School
C. T. Sturdivant
Reids Yellow Dent
Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association
A. A. Lung
Holida Myers
Leonard Young
A. M. Pharr
March Poultry and Fat Stock Show Summary
Ada area 4 H girls and boys plus FFA members receive 50 chicks each under the Ada Chamber of Commerce program. Chicks to be shown in June. The Junior Stock Show ran March 10 to 13 with 100 steers 374 barrows 49 lambs and $1000 in prizes. At Tulsa County fair George Smith led Pontotoc exhibitors with high honors. junior and senior Herefords and Angus placed in auctions. A dairy program was planned by the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Allen
Vaness
Ada Chamber of Commerce
FFA
Poland
China
Duroc Jersey
Hampshire
Chester White
Berkshire
Southdown
Shropshire
Tulsa
George Smith
Ada
Latta
Pontotoc County
George
Jerry Young
Carol Gene Young
Dean Young
June County 4 H Boys State Round Up At Stillwater
June County 4 H boys competed at the State Round Up in Stillwater with Byng club members earning top honors. Bobby Nance and Frank Jared won first place in team demonstration Year Round Pasture Program while Nance and Jared also earned blue ribbons in timely topics and air appearances on KVOO. Latta club members George Smith and G Lovelace Jr placed in blue and red groups in clothing and health. Frank Jared elected president and Lovelace vice president of the Southeast 4 H District. A poultry show for 4 H and F F A boys and girls exhibited 640 birds with four Wyandotte entries, top sale prices at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Bobby Nance
Frank Jared
Byng Club
George Smith
Latta Club
G. Lovelace, Jr
J. G. Lovelace
J. G. Lovelace, Jr
Byng
KVOO
Calf Distribution and Dairy Care Session Report
On April 17 boys received calves and one girl Marlene Higdon of Homer got a Jersey calf. C. H. Hailey provided calf care guidance. A dairy cattle session was held April 23 for boys with heifers with talks by John A. Boehr, Extension Dairyman, Stillwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Marlene Higdon
Homer
C. H. Hailey
John A. Boehr
Extension Dairyman
Stillwater
May Finishing and Grooming School and Dairy Show
May 14 Finishing and Grooming School for club boys and others sponsored by T C McGilliard and A and Ms College. May 15 a dairy show at the fairground featured five major herds of Jerseys, Milking Shorthorns, Holsteins, Guernseys and Brown Swiss with many visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. McGilliard
Dairy Husbandry Department
A. and Ms College
Hereford Tour Broadcast Highlights 16-Year Peak
The Hereford Tour, featuring Union Hill 4-H members and Rhode Island Reds, was the most successful in 16 years. A 30 minute broadcast on KVOO, then WKY, included Dr. Al Darlow and Roy Turner among other leaders and exhibitors. George Smith spoke about profits from three club calves fattened over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Rhode Island Reds
Georgia
Ruth Pitt
Vanoss
S. C. White Leghorns
Glen Hinkle
KVOO
WKY
al Darlow
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Roy Turner
Turner Ranch
National Hereford Association
Jack Smith
Calvert Ranch
Moss Patterson
Hereford Heaven Association
W. L. Blizzard
Oklahoma A
C. H. Hailey
Pontotoc
George Smith
Latta
Ada
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Pecan Tree Shaker Plans From Pontotoc Agent
Pontotoc County Agent C. H. Hailey reports plans for a pecan tree shaker. The device aims to save time in harvesting pecans and improves efficiency for local growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hailey
Pontotoc County
Ferrell Company Demonstrates Grain Cleaner Model
The A. T. Ferrell company of Saginaw Michigan sent a miniature model of a grain seed and bean cleaner. The machine is large enough to do the job and will be used in demonstrations at 4 H club meetings and adult farming gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Ferrell Company
Saginaw
Michigan
Cattle Parasite Control Advice for Pontotoc Farmers
External parasite damage rises in Pontotoc county cattle this year. Economical treatment saves $2 to $5 per head using derris dust and wettable sulfur. See us for details on control from the state bulletin on External Parasites of cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
State
Planting Black Walnuts Shows Growth Advantage
Farmers report black walnut plantings from nuts outgrowing seedling plantings. Trees grow on upland soils and begin bearing nuts in 4 to 7 years. Demand from stores bakeries and ice cream makers supports cash returns from timber sales. Contact Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board in Oklahoma City for planting stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board
State Capitol
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Floyd's Poultry Farm Tops Oklahoma Egg Contest
In the December issue of Southwest Poultryman Floyd's poultry breeding farm of Ada ranks high in the Oklahoma egg laying contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southwest Poultryman
Floyd
Ada
Oklahoma
Ada Escapes Worst of Ice
A weekend winter storm moved into Oklahoma and weakened by Ada. Some ice and dense fog occurred but the area avoided the worst. Sunday low 24, afternoon 35, ice melted, driving hazard faded. Fog dulled downtown Ada lights but left streets mostly clear by Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Ada
Patton Buried Beside One Private Of His Third Army
Gen George S Patton Jr is buried in Luxembourg beside a private from the Third Army who helped win the Ardennes battle Patton died from complications after a Dec 9 motor accident His funeral included Mrs Patton and 12 high ranking officers among 6 000 Allied dead buried nearby in Luxembourg City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Patton
Third Army
Belman Morin
Luxembourg
George S. Patton, Jr
Ardennes Bulge
Duchy of
Germany
Patton
Devel
Heidelberg
The Thomas Family and East Central Heritage in Ada
The article chronicles the East Central ties of Dr. C. A. Thomas and family, noting fourteen Thomas descendants attended East Central or Horace Mann. It highlights Tom Thomas’s garage career, the Thomas Concrete Pipe Co. growth with branches in Oklahoma City and Texas, and family members who served in World War II and World War I era, including Tommie, Jimmie, and Churchill Thomas with honorable mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Journal
C. A. Thomas
Thomas
East Central
Horace Mann
Tom
Tom Thomas
Myrtle Sutherland
Thomas Concrete Pipe Co
Ada
Oklahoma City
Texas
Tommie Thomas
Tiger Squad
Air Corps
D.F.C
Italy
Naples
Tommie
U.S
West Point
Florida
Jimmie Thomas
Jimmie
Navy
Gloria Sue
Churchill
Melba Churchill Thomas
France
Civilians Ousted From Train Seats in Denver
In Denver civilians were ejected from seats by about 300 servicemen aboard the Missouri Pacific Colorado Eagle heading to Kansas City and St Louis. Captain Warren Crane said the incident was a spontaneous movement by soldiers upset at civilians boarding first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Union Station
G.i’s
Warren Crane
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Colorado Eagle
Kansas City
St. Louis
Crane
Fala
M.P
Civ
Victor Hughes Returns Home and Plans Dallas Branch
Victor Hughes has been discharged from the Navy and is now civilian. He was stationed in San Diego, inspecting aircraft at a plant. He previously ran a wholesale house in Oklahoma City. his partner ran it during his service. He plans a new Dallas branch and is brother to novelist Paul Hughes and Betty Hughes. Miss Margaret Harris arrives in Ada for a two week visit. she is an airline hostess with TWA in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High
O U
E.C
Chill
Melba McKoy
Zeb McKoy
Ada
Melba
Churchill
Corpus Christi
Lewis
Virginia Lewis Thomas
Virginia Lee Griffith
Claude L. Griffith
Virginia
Oklahoma City
Thomas Concrete Pe Co
Victor Hughes
Navy
Vic
San Diego
Oklahoma
Dallas
Paul Hughes
Betty Hughes
Margaret Harris
John R. Harris
Miss Harris
TWA
Kansas City
Babylon Streets Smoothed With Asphalt For Chariots
Nebuchadnezzar reportedly used asphalt to pave Babylon's streets to provide smooth surfaces for his gold plated chariots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
T B of Concern In This City
Anti tuberculosis work continues nationwide through Christmas Seals funds. Pontotoc county shows a TB death rate below the state average, with 11 deaths last year and 34 cases this year. Ada accounts for 22 of this year’s cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turberculosis
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association
T. B
Ada
Pontotoc County Sees Fatality in Holiday Season Traffic
The state safety department notes Pontotoc County recorded a fatality and an injury during the December 1944 holiday period amid travel by car and bus. Oklahoma highway fatalities rose from 267 in 1943 to 308 in 1944 and 317 by October this year. Patrol urges drivers to ensure vision, slow for warning signs, avoid relying on train schedules, respect crossings with multiple tracks, and not shift gears on tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
State Safety Department
Ada
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Six Complete Red Cross Senior Life Saving Course
Roy Collum, Miss Novallee Pulliam, June Hatchett, Virgini Miller, Gerald Hoover and Ity Thaxton completed the Red Cross Senior Life Saving course under Dr. Murry H. Sherber at East Central College Tuesday evening. This marks a step toward leadership training for water safety and swimming instructors in the area. A later senior class will start on Monday nights for others seeking the senior life saving certification, a prerequisite to the Red Cross water safety instructors course next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Collum
Novallee Pulliam
June Hatchett
Virgini Miller
Gerald Hoover
Ity Thaxton
Red Cross
Ion
Murry H. Sherber
East Central
Col
Ece
Counes
Alert Clerk Saves Ash From Robber at Hugo Creamery
Quick thinking by clerk Deila Bea Moses thwarted a late robbery attempt at a Hugo creamery. The armed bandit had just taken today’s receipts when she lured him toward a back door by asking if he wanted more money. Charles Hassing, working in the rear, then confronted the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo, Okla
Hugo Creamery
Deila Bea Moses
Charles Hassing
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Victory
Geraldine Gaar
Mrs
J. D Gaar
Gaar Corner
Hailey
C. C. Buxton and Sons
Extension Service
State Agricultural College
Usda Cooperating
Richmond
Virginia Eifert
Elmer Kenison
C of C
Wisconsin
Missouri
Ud ‘the
Chamber of Commerce
June County
Rhode Island
Bernace Kien
Ray Thomas
Luther Edge
Ray
Ray Thomases
Claudia
Claudia Thomas
Marshall Martin
Marshall
Bob Morgan Motor Co
Christine
John Christine
John Keltner
East Central Way
John
Wilbur
Red Bull Army Express
Paris
Ash
Hugo
Bandit
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