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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1947

Page

6

Coalgate Youth Trains White Face Steers for Rodeo Act

Kenneth Tisdale, 20, grew up on a Coalgate area farm and trained two white face calves into performing steeds. Supported by local Round-Up Club boosters, he showcased a daring act at the Coalgate rodeo, guiding steers with voice and balance rather than ropes, drawing cheers from spectators.

Coalgate Atoka Kenneth Ken Tisdale Nature Joe Zona Tisdale Buck Jerry Coalgate Boosters Arvard Hudson

Tuberculosis tests planned for Pontotoc county July and August

The Bureau of Animal Industry will test cattle for tuberculosis in Pontotoc county during July and August at no cost to owners. Dr. W J Cook and Dr C H Faulks will conduct the checks to maintain the county as an accredited tuberculosis free area. Owners must be ready when notified and submit an application by July 15.

Bureau of Animal Industry Tle Pontotoc County W. J. Cook Bureau C. H. Faulks Oklahoma V. van Schuyver Wilson van Schuyver

County Fair Prep Guides 4 H Members

County fair planning advice covers exhibit prep for small grain sheaves forage bundles and alfalfa. Details include bundle size 5 to 6 inches and ribbon tying, thrashing samples, and staged ear selections for corn and grain sorghum. Livestock feed planning and garden insect controls are also outlined with treatment options.

4-H Corn Club

Can You Cram Poultry for Canning This Season

Home Demonstration Agent outlines methods for canning chicken and potatoes, with steps for raw and precooked meat, jar packing, heat processing times at 10 pounds pressure, and a spiced ice tea recipe. Also notes on schedule events from July 8 to July 11 with host families and clubs.

Jesse Myrtle Jackson Vaness Club Carl Solomon Homer Colbert W. H. Patteson Fitzhugh W. C. Story

Vanoss Veteran Training Starts Second Class

The second class of Veterans Agriculture Training at Vanoss begins August 1. Instructor Jack H. Farley invites veterans from Vanoss Roff and Stratford to a meeting at Vanoss high school on Saturday July 12 at 9 o clock to outline the program and begin enrollment. About 12 more veterans can be admitted alongside those already signed. Norman Crosson of Oklahoma A and M will teach the second class.

Vanoss Jack H. Farley Roff Stratford Farley Veness Norman Crosson Oklahoma A & M College

Coal County 4-H Judging Field Day At Turner Ranch

Six Coal County 4-H members judged livestock at the Annual 4-H Judging Field Day on Turner Ranch Sulphur. James Edward Woods led with 222 while Billy Joe Branom scored 220. Armetta Floyd also judged individually. Forty-seven counties and 250 plus youths participated. lunch featured a barbecue and talks by A W Wetworth, W L Stanger, and Dean W L Blizzard.

Coal County Turner Ranch Sulphur James Edward Woods Billy Joe Woods Leo James, Sr Jimmy Ray Fanning Clarita Billys Joe Branom Coalgate Armetta Floyd Billy Joe Branom A. W. Wetworth Chicago W. L. Stanger Lubbock Texas Dean W. L. Blizzard Oklahoma A. & M. College Federal Ballard’s Park Tishomingo

Ada Rounduppers Sweep Konawa Rodeo Events

Ada Rounduppers finished with 32 riders in the Friday Konawa Rodeo parade and reported a nice time and crowd. Ada won first prize in riding club competition as clubs from Holdenville Konawa Sasakwa Wewoka and Maud competed. seven Ada riders entered calf roping with fast times but no money, returning Saturday to ride again led by Ernie Kniffin Marvin Barnes Leo Robbins Shorty McCool Mr Manuel Johnny Vance and Forrest Simpson.

Ada Adans Holdenville Konawa Sasakwa Wewoka Maud Ernie Kniffin Marvin Barnes Leo Robbins Shorty McCool Mr. Manuel Johnny Vance Forrest Simpson

Atomic Commission Calls Wide Research on Radiation Effects

A board of seven eminent scientists told the Atomic Energy Commission there is an urgent need for extensive research on the effects of atomic radiations on human life in peace and war. They urged expanded medical and biological studies, cooperation with military and public health agencies, university support, fellowships, and open publication while guarding national security.

Atomic Commission Frank Carey Washington Atomic Energy Commission Commission America Atomic Energy David E. Lilienthal U. S. Public Health Service

Deep River Singers to Perform at College Auditorium

The Deep River Singers, acclaimed as a leading colored musical group, will perform Thursday July 10 at 9 am in the college auditorium. The program features old plantation songs swing numbers and modern classics with Negro spirituals and scenes from Porgy and Bess included.

Deep River Singers United States College Porgy and Bess

Lilienthal Denies Flying Discs Tied to Atomic Tests

Denver July 5. David Lilienthal chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission told the Denver Post in a telephone interview the flying saucers reported nationwide were not connected with atomic experiments. He said he cannot see any light on the matter until the facts are known.

Denver David Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Denver Post the Post Lilienthal Washington

Man Finds 1788 Penny While Gardening

A Massachusetts man while gardening dug up a penny minted in 1788. He notes its age but adds it cannot buy goods today.

Massachusetts

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