Latta Social Notes Find Peaceful Holiday Gatherings
Pfc. David Henry of Beaufort is on a 15 day leave spent with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G A Henry and relatives. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kindrick and S Sergeant and Mrs. Bill Kindrick with family. Further gatherings feature the Miltons with Oleta Bryant and others visiting.
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Kit Thomas
David Henry
Beaufort, 3.C
G. A. Henry
Douglas Kindrick
Bill Kindrick
Roy Kindrick
Rare 19th Century Glass Celery Vases as Wedding Gifts
Glass celery vases of a single design were popular wedding gifts in the 19th century. Today some rarer pieces fetch several hundred dollars. The text notes that historical celery plants were smaller, unlike modern larger plants grown in Florida during cooler months in black soil.
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Florida
Cancer ranks high as a cause of death in the U S
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Among children up to age 15 and women ages 35 to 50 it is the leading cause of death.
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United States
Housewives Alert mobilizes Pacific Beach against shoplifting
In Pacific Beach California a group calling itself Housewives Alert unites to curb rising prices by informing store managers of suspected shoplifters. Volunteers receive lectures from police and detectives and study shoplifting methods on film to recognize signs. Police caution against arrests by civilians, noting legal risks. The effort aims to deter thieves through publicity and store response.
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California
Pacific Beach
Calif
Housewives Alert
John Dowell
Pacific Beach Town Council
Latta Club Hosts Guest Program January Session
Mrs. C. E. Brady hosted the Latta Extension Home Makers Group January session with Mrs. Clyde Casady presiding. Mrs. Roy Kindrick presented a devotional from Matthew 2 58 stressing secret prayer. Mrs. Wesley Brantley led singing as the club plans a benefit coffee January 15 at Mrs. Bob Mayberry’s home. The program on Narcotics and Family Planning was presented by County health nurse Mrs. Kittrell. Spiced tea cake and nuts were served to members and guests including Mrs. Sam McCracken Mrs. Charles Floyd Jr. Sue Mrs. Asaph Taylor Mrs. Charles McCaskey Mrs. Bob Mayberry Mrs. Wesley Brantley Mrs. Leon Cecil and Mrs. Roy Kindrick.
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C. E. Brady
Latta
Clyde Casady
Roy Kindrick
Wesley Brantley
Bob Mayberry
Kittrell
Sam McCracken
Charles Floyd Jr
Sue
Asaph Taylor
Charles McCaskey
Leon Cecil
Oklahoma events spotlight cattle industry leaders and arts
Harris of the Soil Conservation Service opens a day of sessions in Oklahoma City with a marketing panel and a gala dinner. Visitors will tour the new Live Animal Evaluation Center at Oklahoma State University and view the Albert K Mitchell Remington and Russell collection at the Cowboy Hall of Fame. John McElroy of Stillwater speaks to the Oklahoma Future Farmers of America association at the junior American National Cattlemen’s event.
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Soil Conservation Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cowboy Hall of Fame
Albert K. Mitchell
Remington and Russell
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
American National CowBelles
Junior
American National Cattlemen's Association
John McElroy
Stillwater
Oklahoma Future Farmers of America Association
Florida Hosts One Of Few Bald Eagle Nesting Areas
Florida with an estimated 500 bald eagles remains among the few nesting regions south of Alaska. Everglades National Park is noted as one of the state's largest nesting areas for the species.
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Florida
Alaska
Everglades National Park
Snowsuits Now Popular With Grownups Too
New York AP report notes snow suits, once for children, are now popular with grownups. Designs include two way front zipper, deep pockets, hood, storm flap, elastic leg zippers, and rubberized seat for wet conditions. Suitable for snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, fishing, and winter chores.
God Is Not Dead He Just Can’t Find Parking
A Kansas State University student in Pittsburg signs at the main parking lot entrance declare God is not dead he just cannot find a parking place amid a campus space shortage.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas State University
God
REA Agent In Ada Retires After Express Office Career
Murphy reflects on a long Ada express office run with Ada handling about $5 000 monthly and the company totaling $450 million last year. He recalls a 1941 August robbery where two men fled with about $5 000 after gagging him with ladies shorts. Married since 1938 to Beatrice Sullivan, he has two sons and three daughters and plans retirement on his east Ada farm with persimmon sprouts to sustain him.
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Murphy
Ada
Dalton Boys
Wells Fargo
S. Broadway
Beatrice Sullivan
San Francisco
Paul
J. T
Center
Ardmore
Bartlesville
Midwest City
Old Center
Sulphur Man Plans U S Mail Competition Venture
A Sulphur leader outlines a bold plan to compete with the United States mail system. He cites a $2 million commitment and $100 million pledged from several states to form a private mail delivery firm. The project aims to hire 2,000 delivery workers and 200 white collar staff in Oklahoma, with potential private mailbox rights and possible contracts with the federal government.
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United States Mail
Murray
Michigan
California
Colorado
Illinois
Arkansas
Oklahoma
U. S
Wells Fargo
Oklahoma City
J. H. McCasland
Carl Thetford
Skunk Patrol Sent By Cadillac Police Chief
Cadillac police set up an organized skunk patrol led by Chief Delbert Conrad to protect lawns from skunks marching into town from farmland in search of grubs. The patrol carries shotguns and is ready to deter the pest invasion.
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Cadillac
Michap
Delbert Conrad
Lanhams Teaching In Tehran Iran
Mr and Mrs J B Lanham of Union Hill recently sent a letter from Tehran where they teach in an American school. Mrs Lanham teaches third grade with 22 pupils while Mr Lanham teaches shop and mechanics and serves as a Nazarene minister. They are accompanied by children Delbert Jr Patricia Kez ia and Ralph. The family left DeRidder Louisiana August 18 arriving August 31 after traveling through London Amsterdam Frankfurt Zurich Rome Istanbul and more. They live in a compound behind walls with an indoor pool and travel by kerosene. They plan church services in homes and teach five days a week with Saturdays included.
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J. B. Jones
Union Hill
Delbert Lanham
Tehran
Iran
Lanham
Gertrude Raymer
Iona Myers
Union Hill School
Norman Mitchell
Lanhams
Bethany Nazarene College
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Tex
Delbert Jr
Patricia
Kezia
Ralph
DeRidder
London
England
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Frankfort
Germany
Zurich
Switzerland
Rome
Italy
Istanbul
Turkey
Sulphur Soldier's Family Residing in Sulphur Home
The Sulphur man’s children Michael Lee aged six and Lisa Lynn aged four stayed with him while the major served overseas. His grandmothers, Mrs. Boyd Horsman and Mrs. J. B. Blackard, also live in Sulphur.
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Page One
Michael Lee
Lisa Lynn
Boyd Horsman
J. B. Blackard
Oldest Purebred Saluki Traces to Egypt in 7000 B.C.
The saluki, likely the world’s oldest purebred dog, traces its origins to Egypt around 7000 B.C. This ancient breed remains connected to its desert hunting lineage and revered in pet and show circles today.
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Egypt
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R. N. Gilstrap
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J. M. Tatum
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Latta Club
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New York
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Southwestern Bell
REA
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Skunk Patrol
Gene Smith
Ada, Oklahoma
Earl Watts
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