Polled Hereford Breeders Build Growth Through Enthusiasm
The Blair family of Blair, Oklahoma, led by Lester and son Wesley Blair, dominates Polled Hereford breeding with a line breeding program centered on Domestic Mischief 6th. They run about 100 cows, practice pasture breeding, and sell most calves locally while expanding with a new 44 by 100 foot sale barn near Center on Highway 19. They emphasize enthusiasm, selective replacement based on production, and aim to raise hornless stock as horned cattle decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 19
Center
Mischief
Blairs
Wesley
Lester
Blair
Oklahoma A & M
Stillwater
Ivan
Wesley Blair
Judging Planned for Pontotoc County Wildlife Contest
Judges Ford Mercer and Dr. Stapler of Oklahoma A and M College will judge a wildlife contest. The Vaness club has seven tracts in Wylie Webster Lee Jones Arthur Coffey Otis Coffey Loyd McIlroy Denton Floyd and Howard Welch farms ready for occupancy and judging. Roff area offers three wildlife aid tracts on Marvin Creel Arno Griffith and George Breedon properties. FFA members contributed substantial work and aim to boost Pontotoc County wildlife regardless of prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumac
Buckbrush
Ford Mercer
Dr. Stapler
Oklahoma A&m College
Vaness Club
Wylie Webster
Lee Jones
Arthur Coffey
Otis Coffey
Loyd McIlroy
Denton Floyd
Howard Welch
Roff
Marvin Creel
Arno Griffith
George Breedon
FFA
Pontotoc County
Gene Myers Heads to Summer with Sister in New Mexico
Gene Myers will spend the summer with his sister in New Mexico, according to a report in Westview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Nelson
Gene Myers
New Mexico
Local residents greet returning family members from service
George Graham's son Herman returns home after nine years in service. Mr and Mrs Andrew Teel settle back at home after spending about two years in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graham
Herman
Andrew Teel
California
Bryan Lee Visits Norman Relative on Sunday
Bryan Lee of Norman visited his nephew E. B. Atkinson on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Lee
Norman
E. B. Atkinson
Visits Highlight Shawnee Gathering
Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson visited her uncle Paul McDowell in Shawnee Sunday afternoon. Mrs Kenneth Fike and Mrs Cruce Nolan called on the Nelson home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Nelson
Paul McDowell
Shawnee
Kenneth Fike
Cruce Nolan
Nelson Home
Mrs Bottoms Back Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Jim Bottoms returns home from the hospital and is reported to be doing all right. Among her visitors were Mr and Mrs Lester Yarberry of Ok-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bottoms
Lester Yarberry
Leonard Webster and Mrs Nolan Visit With Church Friends
Leonard Webster and Mrs. A. E. Nolan went home with Mr. and Mrs. Keith after a church service Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Webster
A. E. Nolan
Mrs. Keith
Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson visit Oklahoma homes
Mr and Mrs Gordon Nelson returned from a trip to Miami Oklahoma where they visited the Jack Cantrell home and Oklahoma City where they visited the Rutherford Garrett and Richardson homes. Butch remained in Miami for a few weeks and they did some fishing despite frequent rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Nelson
Miami
Okla
Jack Cantrell
Oklahoma City
Rutherford, Garrett
Richardson
Butch
Mr and Mrs Cecil Stone Visit from Ga ley
Mr and Mrs Cecil Stone of Ga ley visited the Glen Stone home Monday for a social call, according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Stone of
Galey
Glen Stone
Kay Tilley Remains with Sister as Illness Persists
Kay Tilley, center, is staying with her sister Mrs. Matt Richardson, who has not been very well lately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Tilley
Center
Matt Richardson
Neal and Williams Families Visit in Chickasha
Mr and Mrs Jim Neal and Lin da and Leonard Williams of Chickasha visited in the Stone and Williams homes here Sunday Linda is spending this week with her sister Mrs Clarice Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Neal
Linda
Leonard Williams
Chickasha
Stone
Colby Nelson and Margie Low Visit Nelson Home
Mr and Mrs Colby Nelson and Mrs Don na Low visited Monday at the Nelson home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Colby Nelson
Donna
Margie Low
Nelson
Bradley and Williams Family Local Visits Noted
Mr and Mrs Philip Bradley of Wayne along with David and Janice visited the zoo in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Mrs Lester Williams is visiting her sister Fern in Ada this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bradley
Wayne
David and
Janice
Zoo
Oklahoma City
Lester Williams
Fern
Ada
Naming of Timothy Paul McGalliard Born at Lexington
Mr and Mrs Raymond McGalliard name their newborn son Timothy Paul born at 3 20 a m Thursday May 26 in Lexington He has two brothers Lesley and Tommy and grandparents Mr and Mrs Odie Welch Wynnewood and Mrs Etta McGalliard Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Paul
Raymond McGalliard
Lexington
Tim
Lesley
Tommy
Odie Welch
Wynnewood
Etta McGalliard
Ada
Visitors at Richardson home Sunday
Mrs. Gracie Neal Linda Williams Raymond Williams and David Stone visited the Richardson home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Gracie Neal
Linda Williams
Raymond Williams
David Stone
Coker couple from Oklahoma City buy Bart Smith item
Mr and Mrs Coker of Oklahoma City purchased Bart Smith's item in a local transaction. The deal details were not disclosed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Coker
Oklahoma City
Bart Smith
Wigley Family Assist Yard Work At Coker Home
Mrs. Coker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wigley, are helping with yard work as part of family duties.
Laurie Pedersen Celebrates First Birthday
Little Laurie Gayle Pedersen turned one on Tuesday May 31. Family and friends visited the Pedersen home over the weekend including Allen Crowley and daughter Ann County Line Claude Hart Ada J C Maddox Gaar Corner Don Watson Oklahoma City John Pedersen Arlene Linda Spencer Jake McGee Dale Gentry and Bonnie Carroll Pedersen from Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedersen
Allen Crowley
Ann
County Line
Claude Hart
Ada
J. C. Maddox
Gaar Corner
Don Watson
Oklahoma City
John Pedersen
Arlene
Linda Spencer
Jake McGee
Dale Gentry
David
Carroll Pedersen
Bonnie
Roff
Latta Visitors Honor Mr. and Mrs. Jake McGee
Mr and Mrs Jake McGee recently hosted guests Mr and Mrs Smith from Latta, sharing an informal social visit at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake McGee
Mrs. Smith
Latta
McConnell Visits Daughters in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs P T McConnell visited their daughters Mrs Tebe Graham and Mrs Pete Ragland in Oklahoma City on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. McConnell
Oklahoma City
Tebe Graham
Pete Ragland
Jimmie Pedersen Spends Summer with Brother John in Spencer
Jimmie Pedersen is spending the summer vacation with his brother John in Spencer. The arrangement highlights family plans and a rural Midwest visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Pedersen
John of
Spencer
Grasshoppers Threaten Local Gardens and Crops
Residents report grasshoppers nibbling at gardens and fields across the community. Farmers and homeowners worry about damage to produce and landscaping as temperatures rise.
Gentrys Visit Bill McNair Home Reported
Bobbie and David Gentry were recent visitors at the Bill McNair residence in what appears to be a routine social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie and
David Gentry
Bill McNair
30 Day Milk Test Pledge Promotes Daily Dairy Intake
The article notes milk benefits for bones teeth heart and nervous system and reports the A D A sponsoring a 30 Day Milk Test Pledge. Signers commit to three glasses of milk daily for 30 days to test perceived health effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gary
Bob Ritter
Oklahoma Dairy Products Institute
Dallas French
Sandy Saunders
American Dairy Association of Oklahoma
Pancake Batter With Corn and Bacon Side Treat
A quick breakfast idea blends one can of creamy corn with a beaten egg milk and melted butter. Stir in cake mix and cook like pancakes on a griddle. Serve hot with crisp bacon and maple syrup.
Ocean Holds Some Life In Every Region
Scientists note that no oceanic area is completely lifeless, with diverse ecosystems found from surface waters to deep trenches. Researchers emphasize resilience and continual discovery of adapted species across global seas.
Davy Crockett Mania Franks a Tiny Toddler in Diapers
A columnist mocks the Davy Crockett craze as a pudgy toddler in a damp diaper wears a coonskin cap. The piece notes Crockett’s historic heroism but questions modern fads and the Texas frontier stereotype while joking about a Davy Crockett sundae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Crockett Coonskin
Crockett
Joe Bryan
Ol’ Buzz
Davy Crockett
Texas
Ada Chamber Launches $27000 Membership Drive Agenda
The Ada Chamber of Commerce moves ahead with a membership campaign next Tuesday to raise a $27000 budget. George MacRobert leads the effort with strong audience response after two meetings. Dave Howe, vice president and plant manager of Ideal Cement, heads the 1955 work program committee which supports a bold, broad campaign under Jack C. Conn's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George MacRobert
Dave Howe
Chamber
Ideal Cement Company
MacRobert
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Jack C. Conn
Distress Shatters Quiet Morning on Main Street
An ordinary spring dawn on Main Street is disrupted by a siren and an ambulance arrival. The scene shifts from birds and delivery trucks to a moment of pain and concern, casting a somber note over the normally cheerful morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol’ Buzz
Main Street
Heavy Rains Highlight Need for Sandy Creek Conservancy District
After three years of flood effects the Sandy Creek system overwhelmed streams, damaged crops, and washed topsoil. Government engineers are on site with real repairs, dikes, ditches, terraces and reservoirs planned for long-term prosperity and water savings in the farming region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Creek Conservancy District
Sandy Creek
Dorsey Pollock Involved in Beer Tavern Altercation
A dispute in the business district stems from Dorsey Pollock of Dorsey’s beer tavern at 212 West Main striking Frank Dicus with a beer bottle after Dicus opposed renewal of the tavern’s license. Dicus allegedly fought back, and charges were filed with Pollock pleading not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Pollock
Dorsey's
West Main
Frank Dicus
Dorsey
Dicus
Pollock
Bible Society distributed 15 million Bibles in 1954
The American Bible Society distributed 15,391,171 Bibles and parts of Bibles during 1954, highlighting broad outreach and production scale for that year.
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The
American Bible Society
Sunday Church Guests and Social Visits in Midwest City
Sunday morning visitors included Mrs. Gerald Price and son Danny as well as Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beller and sons Jackie and Rickie. Evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilson and sons and Miss Doris Houchen. Saturday night Norman Vandegriff hosted friends for pitch and dominoes with coffee and cookies. The group included Norrell Vandegriff, Gerald, Tommy, Wanda, Marie, Ralph Wall, Eugene Stone, Jerry, Peggy, Brenda and hosts Kay and Norman Vandegriff.
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Gerald Price
Danny
Jack Beller
Jackie
Rickie
Midwest City
R. C. Wilson and
Doris Houchen
Norman Vandegriff
Kay
Norrell Vandegriff
Gerald
Tommy
Wanda
Marie
Ralph Wall
Eugene Stone
Jerry
Peggy
Brenda
Margaret Shuttle
Sandy
Jack Green
Ed Roundtree Jr
Vickie
Stevie
Tom Price
Catherine
Roberts Visit Byng Couple Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Odis Roberts of Byng visited Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller on Sunday afternoon.
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Odis Roberts of
Byng
Garrett Beller
Morrison Visited Oklahoma City With Byers Family
Jimmy Lee Morrison spent two weeks in Oklahoma City as a guest of his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Earl Byers. He returned home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Lee Morrison
Oklahoma City
Earl Byers
Roads Trap Miller Woman In Mud After Rain
Mrs Eugene Miller reports the northern part of the community has poor roads. Her car stuck in mud while heading to work. despite attempts to free it, the vehicle remained immobilized. A neighbor alerted her employer that she would be absent that day. Roads leave the Millers blocked when rain falls.
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Eugene Miller
Dews and Vandegriffs Host Seminole Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dew with Janie and Eugene of Seminole were Sunday guests of Mrs. Dew’s sister and family and her father T. C. Reed. Wanda Faye Thurman, daughter of Mrs. Vandegriff, joined the Dews for a week before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dew
Janie and
Eugene
Seminole
Mrs. Dew
Norrell Vandegriff
T. C. Reed
Wanda Faye Thurman
Vandegriff
Dews
Mr and Mrs Jack Beller Visit Parents in Oklahoma City Area
Mr and Mrs Jack Beller and their sons Jackie and Rickie spent the weekend as guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller in the Midwest City vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Beller
Jackie and
Rickie
Midwest City
Garrett Beller
Family Visitors From Arizona and Oklahoma
Sgt. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson of Yuma Arizona were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fullen Jr. and their children from Friday to Sunday. Mrs. R L Walker also stayed with the Fullens. Mrs. Johnson, formerly Ella Hoggatt, is sisters with Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Fullen. Clifford Fullen Sr. of Holdenville spent Monday night with his son and family.
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Sgt
Leroy Johnson
Yuma
Ariz
Clifford Fullen Jr
R. L. Walker
Fullens
Johnson
Ella Hoggatt
Walker
Fullen
Clifford Fullen Sr
Holdenville
Dinner guests join Norrell Vandegriff family for softball
Dinner guests Sunday at the Norrell Vandegriff home included her sister and family from Seminole, and Henry Dew and his wife from Ada with Norman Vandegriff and his wife. The group for the weekly softball game also included Jack Beller and his sons, Jean Fullen and children, Joy Roundtree and children, and Janie Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrell Vandegriff
Seminole
Henry Dew
Ada
Norman Vandegriff
Jack Beller
Jean Fullen
Joy Roundtree
Janie Lee
Lawrence and Bridgeport Families Host Sunday Guests
Mrs Bernice Morrison and Bet ty Jean were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs J P Freeman of Lawrence along with Mr and Mrs Delbert Gerloff. Juanita and Delton spent the weekend with Mrs Gerloff's parents, Mr and Mrs Quince Kerr of Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Morrison
Betty Jean
J. P. Freeman
Lawrence
Delbert Gerloff
Juanita
Delton
Stratford church event draws regional attendees
Mr and Mrs T A Hooser and Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller attended church at Stratford Friday night. Rev Billy Ray Wood of Wilson Free Will Baptist Church was the speaker. Those from the community at the fifth Sunday meeting at Stratford Saturday included Rev and Mrs Billy Ray Wood Mrs Juanita Coffey and Mrs Joy Roundtree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Hooser
Garrett Beller
Stratford
Billy Ray Wood
Wilson Free Will Baptist Church
Juanita Coffey
Joy Roundtree
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Roundtree Sr
Weekend guests from Shawnee included a daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Leonard Kime and David, and a son and family, Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ray Roundtree and Susie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Roundtree Sr
Leonard Kime
David
Jimmy Ray Roundtree
Susie
Shawnee
Childrens Visit Ends Abruptly After Brief Meeting
A short note reports three-year-old Alice Marie Vandegriff requesting a visit to four-year-old Ste. The account ends without details of the meeting or its outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marie Vandegriff
Ste
Spencer Visit Ties Families of Roundtree and Houser
Mr and Mrs Ed Roundtree Sr and their daughter and family visited Mr and Mrs L G Houser Johnny and Janis and stayed with Mr and Mrs R L Voyles and Gary of Spencer on Sunday and Monday Mrs Voyles is a daughter of the Round trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Roundtree Sr
L. G. Houser
Johnny
Janis
R. L. Voyles
Gary
Spencer
Mrs. Voyles
The
Roundtrees
Man Recovers From Foot Cut. Stitches Due Wednesday
Jerry Stone, who cut his foot last week, is doing nicely and his mother reports the stitches will come out Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Stone
Eugene Stone
Oklahoma City Visitor Rekindles Old Ties
Marion Hopkins of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Laxon Monday. Hopkins grew up in the community and was very interested in all his old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hopkins
Oklahoma City
Roy Laxton
Marion
Roff News Highlights Community Activities and Visits
The Roff First Baptist Church held an all day quilting and luncheon. Residents attend weddings, travels, and visits across Oklahoma and Texas, including Dallas, Ada, Sulphur, and Oklahoma City, with family events and employment plans noted.
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Pawnee
Lahoma City
Omar Scribner
City
Olen Bottoms
Robert Golden
Donnie Balthrop
Bruce Nolan
John
Chiquela
James
Mary Jane
Anita
Wayne Nolan
Lester Freemans
Pecan Grove
Westview
Midland
Mrs
Chris Pedersen
Little Laurie Gayle Pedersen
Buzzy Bonehouse
Wilson
By Joy Roundtree
Vie Roundtree
Roff News
WMU
Roff First Baptist Church
Estelle Evans
Sally Glover
Iris Nichols
Opal Hill
Ethel Reed
Maude Merritt
G. C. Castleberry
Imogene Wright
Louis Shackelford
Dallas
J. M. “Rush” Etchieson
Craig
Kathy
Jan
Carl Stewart
Louie Stewart
Roosevelt Bridge
Houston West
Paul
Bobby
Richie Etchieson
Lake Texoma
Marilyn June Ray
Marland
Effie Lou Hudson
Dairy Queen
Margaret McDaniel
Anna Hill
Brentwood
Wewoka
Hubert Gargis
Donna Patton
Bob Nabors
John Roper
Callie Lee
Sulphur
Patton
Judy
Fittstown
Dewey Stone
W. E. Patton
Dan Ray
Jimmie Don
Joe Don Ray
Con
J. D. Hudson
Edith Williams
Sulphur High School
Franklin D. Herring
Margaret Herring
C. C. Seamon
Shirley Seamon
Olvia Hudson
Miss Seamon
East Central
Max Ray Hudson
Big Spring
Joe Hudson
Dennis
Bob
Max Ray
J. D. Howard
Jim Fairchild
Kay Larsh
Margaret Fairchild
Philip
K. P. Larsh
Allen
Beulah Thomas
Bettie McCrate
Joe Thomas
Alice Simmons
Muleshoe
Eugene Simmons
Simmons
Alfred Flowers
Nevada
Roff and
Kenneth Simmons
Duncan
Laura Kinley
Mararet Herring
Marry
Sue Auley
Ann Afdah
Bozeman
Montana
Sam Durham
Edith
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