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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1951

Page

5

Taster’s on Trees Warn of Insects and Remedies

County Agent Hailey and Assistant Smith describe four insect groups harming trees and shrubs, with warnings about bagworms and webworms. Treatments include sprayers and mixtures of lead arsenate, hydrated lime, nicotine sulphate, and DDT, plus pruning or burning webs on smaller cases and care for fall webworm on pecans, walnuts, and apples. They urge timely spray plans, silage for winter feed, and boll weevil control with texaphone or dust applications in Pontotoc county.

Hailey County Lester F. Smith Peran Pontotoc County

Novoply advantages for home use showcased

A new process converts small wood segments into flat novoply panels for home use. Panels are warp resistant and cheap, suited for case goods and crafts. Virgin timber is used, with eco notes on conservation. Invented by Swiss engineer Fred Ghini and already used abroad, with domestic rollout near.

Fred Ghini General Features Corp

Reims Named for Remi Tribe Before Roman Conquest

The French city Reims served as the capital of the Remi before Roman conquest. The city’s name is derived from the Remi tribe, reflecting its ancient roots and tribal association.

Reims

Ticks and Hornflies Increase Cattle Production Costs

Farmers advised to reduce losses by improved livestock management. Treat beef cattle for hornflies with one half of one per cent DDT, mixing eight pounds of 50 per cent powder in 100 gallons of water. For heavy infestations use 7 65 per cent wettable DDT plus BEC for ticks and hornflies.

Turner Field Day Cattle Judging At Turner Ranch

Pontotoc county 41f club boys entered the cattle judging contest at the Turner ranch on June 30. County representatives were Junior Watson Charles Morrow and John Burchett of the Byng club and Roderick Ham and John Elliott of Fitzhugh. Five Hereford classes were judged by Pontotoc county boys in competition with Oklahoma county teams.

Pontotoc County Turner Ranch Junior Watson Charles Morrow John Burchett Byng Club Roderick Ham John Elliott Fitzhugh Oklahoma

Konawa Lions Install Officers in Special Ceremony

Konawa Oklahoma special ceremony installed the Konawa Lions club officers elect led by H W Carver Wewoka attorney and former mayor. New officers include J A Davis president Ben Frank first vice president Clarence Raper second vice president Burwell M Bates secretary treasurer Glen D Brewer tailtwister George W Ennis lontamer and W Tucker Jr song leader. Board of directors are Jack Streetman Earl Taylor Milton Courtner F P Swan and Ralph Lurber. Predecessors of modern British restaurants were coffee houses and taverns with a daily ordinary served at a fixed price.

Konawa H. W. Carver Wewoka Konawa Lions Club Carver Wewoka Lions Club Victor Watts Ada Earlene Watts J. A. Davis Ben Frank Clarence Raper Burwell M. Bates Glen D. Brewer George W. Ennis W. Tucker, Jr Jack Streetman Earl Taylor Milton Courtner F. P. Swan Ralph Lurber

Driverless Motorboat Baffles Beach Crowds

In Long Beach on July 2 a 16 foot motor boat without a driver sped through the water for miles as Leslie Long steered La Petite Poisson while Frank Regula filmed. Fred Regan, water skiing behind the craft, fell overboard when the boat yanked him loose during loops and near the Cabrillo Beach pier. Regan sustained minor cuts from barnacles as he climbed the pilings.

Long Beach Calif la Petite Poisson Leslie Long Frank Regula Fred Regan Regan Cabrillo Beach

Slayer Kidnapper Takes Own Life at Jailed Manhunt Climax

Warren Lee Irwin, 27, the suspect in murder, kidnapping, and rape, killed himself with a .28 caliber bullet in a rain-soaked New Jersey thicket after authorities closed in. He died near the site where he abandoned 18 month old Carolyn Barker, his last captive, as he fled into the woods.

Nlemington, N.J Warren Lee Irwin New Jersey Desperado Carolyn Barker FBI Irvin

Union Valley Club Meets at School

The Union Valley home demonstration club met at the school with 22 members and two visitors. Dessert topics were led by Floyce Keatley and cake demonstrations by Martha Mote and helpers, plus icing by Cordie Davis. Plans to renovate a room and paint woodwork were announced and James Stephens received a club scholarship to Oklahoma A&M College.

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Maude Scott Floyce Keatley Helen Scott Lucille Elkins Dolly Morgan Martha Mote HDA Minnie Lou McDaniel Cordie Davis James Stephens Edd Stephens Oklahoma A&m College James Stonewall High School Mary Langley Bobsbie Morris Addie Maloy Effie Scott Haroldene Hall Zella Minor Jean Crawford Novelee Hall Viola Minor Emily Hisan Cecil Blankenship

Riskiest hour quotes spark debate on freedom and order

A collage of quotes from Justice Fred Vinson and others argues that speech has limits and that in a free but anxious era no absolute rights exist. Reflections cover governance, revolution, censorship, and the need for imaginative thinking amid threats and social unrest.

Fred Vinson Supreme Court

Halibut Eye Migration and Right-Side Color in Cold Waters

Describes how halibut eyes migrate to one side as they mature. In cold water, eyes and body color align on the right side. In warm water, the eye travels to the left side. The text also references an artist sent west for health as a young man and mentions Tadians and soldiers seen in plates.

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Byng HD Club June Meeting At Mrs Deniel Home

The Beng home demonstration club met at Mrs Jess Deniels home with a brief business session on building a cement block tool house for Byng cemetery and care of the cemetery. Miss Minnie Lou McDaniel demonstrated baking a lazy daisy cake with coconut icing. Plans were made for attending Farm and Home Week at Stillwater July 33 to August 3. Refreshments were served by several members and guests.

Beng Home Demonstration Club Jess Deniel Byng Cemetery Ponce Mower Lee Chab Minnie Lou ” McDaniel Dealsgalls Stillwater McDaniel Martha Mote Joe Baker M the Bushers Likia Georgia Martin Meeks Francis Mi Nora Smith Mmos Ince Bruhin Ard Arrie Daniels Oyce Daniels

Dog's Trip Ties Up Subway Travel

A large mongrel dog ran through Boston subway tunnels from South Station to Charles Street on foot last night. It leaped into the train pit at South Station and sprinted through three stations Washington Park Street and Charles Street. Trapped between tuning and guench rail near West Broadway Bridge the animal delayed three police attempts to free it. It finally released itself and leaned against the third rail before rescue workers took it to a rescue league.

Boston South Station Charles Street South Statson Washington Park Street West Basta Bridge Rescue League

Paul Revere’s Early Service Revealed in Historic Record

The article notes Paul Revere served as an actilers lieutenant about two decades before his famed midnight ride and prior to his later role as a sil versraith, outlining early military action and service details from historical records.

Paul Revere Actilers Silversraith

Stratford Church News Two in Stratford

Stratford Church Women held monthly meetings in July and August with the second Tuesday as the regular date. Committees were formed for programs spiritual life membership and fellowship and officers trained for the North Zone Ardmore district. Attendees from Stratford included Mrs Andrews Mrs Watts Mrs Needham Mrs Sheppard and Mrs Strickland among others.

WS. CS Stra. Peres Busines Suicktend Mra I Andrews Mra Watts Tom Eland George Needham Alc HK Andrews W. D. Jackson Roy Watts Laura Phillips Delbert Jones Witte Watts J. F. Sheppard Mire. Needham Mattie Slatten Alt Blackburn C. A. Watts Tom Glass Strickland

Creamed Potatoes Add Needed Variety to Menu

An article extols potatoes as a staple in North American diets noting their history in New England, nutritional value, and versatility. It describes cream sauce preparations with eggs, cream, and parsley, plus baked new potatoes, and hints at historical culinary debates and evolving views on potato nutrition.

New England New World

Hat Color Distinguishes Instructors In Navy Helipad School

NEA dispatch from Pensacola reports Navy’s first full helicopter school at Eliyson Field training Navy Marine and Coast Guard personnel. Instructors like Neddergall wear red caps to mark authority while orange-capped students learn takeoffs, hover, winch rescues, and fixed-wing background is common.

Navy First Helicopter NEA Pensacola Fie Fering Ia Max Nebergall Eliyson Field Navy, Marine and Coast Guardiers Neddergall Eliyson Korea Dan D. Bent Nebergall Ben Moore Cie Sacola Pensacola Bay

Peace Returns to Thailand Capital

Bangkok quieted after a naval revolt failed to topple Premier Pibulsonggram. Two rebel admirals surrendered while others fled in civilian clothes. Pibulsonggram returned to government house after a brief kidnapping incident. no Americans injured. Manila and Bangkok sources note safe conditions for planes and visitors as regional officials rush to Bangkok for a conference.

Bangkok Thailand Pibulsongmram Som Pibulsongmam Government House Navy Thonburi Manila Banzkok Economic Cooperation Administration

Grandmother Held In Staying Case

Los Angeles reports a 62 year old grandmother is held on suspicion of murder after the shooting of her son in law Edgar D. Sloat a real estate broker. He was found shot four times in his garage. Deputies say Mrs Barian Wright held a two year old grandson during the incident and claimed self defense.

Los Angeles Edgar D. Shoat Sloat Barian Wright Sloat Ranch Wright

Road crews plan July travel improvements for motorists

The speaker notes 24 highway projects with active construction affecting routes. Drivers are urged to plan trips before departure as work continues on major corridors.

Home Demonstration Notes on Fish Freezing and Corn Canning

Home Demonstration Agent Minnie L McDontel outlines prompt packing of fish for freezing using ice and waxed paper, recommends rinsing and gutting, wraps to prevent odor transfer, advises storage no longer than three months, and notes fish stays best when cooked just frozen. Also details corn canning steps, water blanching, jar filling, pressure canning times, and general freezing methods. An upcoming home canning bulletin is available and AD Club schedule listings follow for early July meetings.

Turner Field Day Draws Large Crowd at Roy Turner Ranch

The twelfth annual Field Day at Roy Turner’s Sulphur ranch drew about 1,400 people. Weather was cool and cloudy. 600 attended at judging start, with hundreds more by noon for the barbecue. Over 500 FRA I and 4-H youths competed. Logan county won 4-H judging, Kingfisher County FFA won the division.

Roy ¥. Turner Logan County Kingfisher County FFA Turner

Tom Yarbrough Resigns to Take Federal Post

Tom Yarbrough resigned as administrative assistant to Senator Hennings of Missouri and will assume a federal role Monday as information specialist for the National Security Resources Board in Washington. A former Associated Press correspondent in St. Louis, he joined Hennings in January and was praised for his services. He previously resided in rawnes, Oklahoma.

Washington Tom Yarbrough Hennings D-Mo Associated Press St. Louis National Security Resources Board Yarbrough Satbecogh Rawnes Okla

Gulf Coast oil drilling slows after supreme court ruling

New oil exploration along the Louisiana Gulf coast largely halted after a U S supreme court decision on tideland ownership. Millions of barrels remain producible from existing wells while new drilling stops, affecting about 264 million dollars in offshore investment by seven companies including Stanolind and Shell Humble.

New Orleans Louisiana Gulf Coast U. S. Supreme Court Tideland Resources Times-Picayune Humble Hagnolla Stanolind Sheil Louisiana Times-Picayunes

Fireworks Blast Kills Watchman

Compton California July 20 year old watchman Fred Marion Rich Trap ped in a fireworks stand blaze yesterday. Police suspect a lit cigarette or match started the fire as flames swept through the stand in a five minute blast. Rich recently arrived from Dallas Texas and was found amid the burning debris.

Compton Calif Fred Marion Rich Dallas Tex Night Watchmen Mina Notteers Sa Velco 2497

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Pagen Rome Christ By Suz Gardner Konawa Lions Union Valley Club Dessarts Eric Johnston America Grove Patterson Toledo Blade Robert H. Jackson United States Canada James C. Petrillo Musicians Unit Byng HD Club Joe Europe U.S Stratford Church News MY. Reat Royal Service Lasson John Horsley Me Rowe'l Jona Mrz Dee Lewis Reed Stratford Dre Hor. Andrews Karl Andrews Willie Watt C A. Watts Laura Phillip Martha Hathaway Tom Strickland Crawies Will Craw Edua Wt. Barber Reunion Indias Crear Bourdon de Bonaparte Eairtgbleas Platiralsees Promice Ant Minnie Lou McDontel AD Club Rebee Latta Vanesa Happyland Mee Neaction Tom Yarborugh Gulf Coast U. S Fedarg
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