Creek-Seminole War Bonnets and Haskell Institute Life
Creek-Seminole Jacob Harjo and wife Peggy create elaborate warbonnets from turkey feathers for sale at East Central and for dances at Indian celebrations. They teach at Haskell Institute in Lawrence Kansas during summers and have eight years Kansas teaching experience. They aim to publicize Native cultures and keep communities connected.
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Harjo
Peggy
East Central
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kan
Harjos
Wewoka
Kansas
Jacob Harjo
Hart
Don Cook
Fall webworm outbreak hits county walnut and pecan trees
The late summer to fall webworm outbreak is described as one of the worst in years, affecting county walnut and pecan trees. The larvae of several moth species weave webs around leaf clusters, with the tiger and snout moths also in this group. The article notes the misidentification of webworms as tent caterpillars.
Dearman returns from Washington 4-H honors noted
Roff 4-H member Carol Dearman 17 returns from National Citizenship Workshop in Washington D C and has completed 105 projects in eight years with many awards. She plans to attend Oklahoma State University after graduation and has held multiple 4-H leadership roles while winning county fair entries and district recognitions. The piece also discusses fall webworms affecting pecan trees and control methods with sprays and burning, plus notes on Hickory Shothorn worm and tree pest importance in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Dearman
Roff 4-H
Mrs
K. E. Dearman
Washington, D.C
Miss Dearman
Kansas City
Palm Tree Grows to Household Landmark in Oklahoma
Attorney Lewis Watson chronicles his palm tree that started as a potted plant in his den at 931 West 25th and now thrives outside. A homemade greenhouse over the plant keeps a 40 degree inland winter temperature via warm house air, with no clear plan if the tree outgrows the structure.
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Lewis Watson
Watson den
West 25Th
Watson
Watsons
State Pasture Moisture Fades In Oklahoma
Surface moisture covers 19 percent of Oklahoma with sub soil moisture adequate over half. Pastures and range are mostly rated good to excellent while livestock remains 95 percent good to excellent. Cotton squaring at 66 percent, 1966 wheat land plowed over 80 percent, peanut crop three-fourths good to excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
They Should've Stayed in Bed
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haines traveled to Lake Texoma for an overnight camping trip. They found worms cooked minnows dead and mosquitoes inside their camp. They spent the night slapping and itching instead of fishing and caught no fish. We wish the Haines better luck next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Haines
Lake Texoma
Ada
Oklahoma Governor urges multiple land use for wildlife
Norman audience hears Gov. Bellman praise Oklahoma as a premier outdoor state. He says private and public lands must be put to multiple use to sustain hunting and tax revenue, and credits the Department of Wildlife Conservation for its progress with support from the legislature.
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Norman
Henry Bellman
Department of Wildlife Conservation
Okla
Oklahoma
Bellman
Wendell Bever
Harold Cooksey
Wildlife Commission
Byng to Get Water via Ada System Connection
The Byng Water Association received a 146000 loan from the Farmers Home Administration to fund a waterline from Ada to Byng. Project Inc. of Oklahoma City holds the contract, with 8 inch pipe to Ada and 6 inch pipe for the final four miles, serving about 115 now and up to 160 residents later plus the school. Ten hydrants will be installed and the loan will be repaid over forty years, with an extra fee on Ada’s water bill.
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Prewitt
Galey
Byng Water Association
Farmer’s Home Administration
Ada
Byng
FHA
Richard P. Maxey
Marvin Stokes
Project, Inc
Oklahoma City
D-X
Francis
Francis Road
Stokes
Byng Water Association Board
Bill Keller
Lester Lillard
C. E. Porter
Drexel Sales
George Milligan
C. A. Gentry
E. H. Slaton
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Galey Farmer
Robert Prewitt
Dearman
Washington
North America
Emerson Black
Lavona Jones
Henry Stresses State Wildlife
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