Brush and timber control through chemical sprays gains footing
In Pontotoc County experts discuss injector and spray methods to clear 65,000 acres of brush. September to November offers fastest kills using injectors, while aerial sprays cost about 1n an acre for two applications. Cattle grazing should be deferred two growing seasons after spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Busby
Busby
Allen
Little
Byron Smith
Clarence Kingery
Rush Brothers
Harvey Price
Claude Thompson
Smith
Neal Stidham
Stidham
Nature
Pontotoc County
Harvey Lambert
Henry Little
Woodrow Gibson
Ted Pendergrass
J. S. Stanfield
H. C. Wright
Otis Coffey
Orval Spann
Harold Davis
Reuel Little
Roy Berry
Springdale Aero Spray Company
Brush Centre
Livestock Valuation Shifts amid County Farm Trends
The county sees 56 new rural and urban houses valued higher than farms. Cattle numbers fall to 31,658 with $26.57 per head, sheep gain in head count but drop to $3.33, hogs weigh less in number yet rise in total value by about $3,000. Poultry down and horses decline as the era of horse power fades with more trailed cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushing
Man builds trench silo with 4000 blocks at ranch
Thomas Comstuff explains a self feeding trench silo project costing about 3200 dollars. The structure uses hollow blocks with reinforcing bars, dirt fill, and sloped sides to pack silage tightly. Filling is done by field cut silage blown into trucks with a cradle and caterpillar tractor spreading and packing as it moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Health tips urge safe travel and food handling
Health expert Northrip warns about typhoid risks in unfamiliar places and food poisoning at picnics. He urges immunization, safe water, and keeping hot foods above 120 degrees or below 50 degrees. The piece notes cautions for meats and egg salads and emphasizes common sense on trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northrip
Sunday School Attendance At Union Church Rises
The Union Church reported 25 attendees for Sunday School this week. Rev. Revels of Oklahoma City was guest speaker at the morning service. Rev. Lee Peery, field pastor of the church, delivered the message at the Baptist Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Rev
Revels
Oklahoma City
Baptist Mission
Lee Peery
Oklahoma City Visitors Spend Weekend Here
Mrs. Rena Mosier and daughter Polly of Oklahoma City visited husband and father John Mosier over the weekend. They called on her parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Mosier
Polly
Oklahoma City
John Mosier
Luther Sullivan
Magar Couple Sunday Dinner Guests in Parish Chapel
Mr and Mrs Rae Magar were Sunday dinner guests of his sister and family Mr and Mrs Frank Dryden in Parish Chapel community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Magar
Frank Dryden
Parish Chapel
Dame Family Visit In Lindsay
Mr and Mrs Everett Dame and their son Woody visited his sister and family Mr and Mrs Herman Penn in Lindsay on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Dame
Woody
Mrs
Herman Penn
Lindsay
Oklahoma City man attends alumni banquet in Vanoss
Charles Cloudess visited his parents Mr and Mrs L C Cloudess over the weekend and joined the alumni banquet in Vanoss Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cloudess
Oklahoma City
Mrs. L. C. Cloudess
Vanoss
Murray Dinner Guests Visit Hunley Family
Mr and Mrs J W Murray were dinner guests of her sister and family Mr and Mrs Lee Hunley on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Murray
Lee Hunley
Chicago woman visits Hansards two weeks and learns of aunt’s death
Mrs Blanche Mannerhofer of Chicago arrived for a two week visit with her cousin and family Mr and Mrs George Hansard Sr Thursday afternoon a telegram arrived notifying them of the death of their aunt Mrs George W Hull of Pasadena California Other guests Saturday included Mr and Mrs Henry Rice of Ada
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Mannerhofer
Chicago
Ill
George Hansard Sr
George W. Hull
Pasadena
Calif
Hansards
Henry Rice
Ada
Rev and Mrs Frank Roberts Visit Groves on Sunday
Rev and Mrs Frank Roberts visited Mr and Mrs Tom Groves Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roberts
Tom Groves
Ronnie Rowe Spends Sunday With Van Ray Reed
Ronnie Rowe spent Sunday with Van Ray Reed, a social visit noted in local columns. The pair enjoyed casual conversations and took a walk through the neighborhood, sharing light moments and catching up on community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Rowe
van Ray Reed
Family visit spans Denton Texas trip
Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones drove to Denton Texas where they were met by their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. R H Junghans of San Antonio. Junghans family and children Barbara Kathy and Gregory returned with them for a week visit. R H Junghans is expected to take his family back home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jones
Denton
Texas
R. H. Junghans
San Antonio
Tex
Junghans
Barbara
Kathy
Gregory
R. H
Morris Family Reunion in Sulphur Picnic
A Morris family reunion gathered in Sulphur after Garvin and his wife Cecilia Morris arrived from South America. Attendees included Cecil Morris Jasper Turner Cora Morris Frances Morris Lillian Morris Geraldine Kemmitt Van Ray Reed and Mrs Backus for a day of visiting and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Garvin Morris
South America
Cecil Morris
Jasper Turner
Cora Morris
Frances Morris
Lillian Morris
Geraldine Kemmitt
van Ray Reed
Backus
Mrs Hatchett and Daughter Return For Summer Vacation
Mrs Bessie Hatchett a Marlow teacher and her daughter June a Paoli teacher returned home for the summer break. June says she has not decided whether she will attend school at OU this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hatchett
Marlow
June
Paoli
Ada Couple Hosts Dinner at Deatherage Home
Rev and Mrs Groover Keeling of Ada were dinner guests of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs George Deatherage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groover Keeling
Ada
George Deatherage
Couple from Ada visit California friends
Mr and Mrs George Colbert formerly of Ada now reside in Canturie Creek California spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones They have been teaching for the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Colbert
Ada
Canturie Creek
Calif
Arthur Jones
Colbert
Student Plans Summer Studies at East Central After Canturia Creek
The article notes a student who will attend summer school at East Central to work toward a master's degree, with Canturia Creek as a nearby location. The piece emphasizes planned academic advancement and the residence context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canturia Creek
East Central
Family leaves for Kermit Texas after Shawnee visit
Mrs. Madie Flowers and daughter Mary Ann travel from Shawnee to Kermit Texas on Thursday. They are joined by sisters Mrs. Minnie Duncan and Mrs. Ruby Curtiss of Shawnee to accompany Mary Ann to Shawnee where she will meet her husband Delmar Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit, Tex
Madie Flowers
Mary Ann
Pug Garretts
Morris Family Visit Highlights Bromide Trip
Mr and Mrs Roger Morris and their Bromide children spent Monday visiting Mrs Lillian Morris and Mr and Mrs Tom Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Morris
Bromide
Lillian Morris
Tom Groves
Emma Austell and Maurice Vacation in Long Beach
Mrs. Emma Austell and her daughter Maurice travel for a two week visit to Long Beach California where they will stay with Mrs. Leta Walker. Maurice plans to marry Ralph Hammack who is stationed in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Austell
Maurice
Long Beach
Calif
Leta Walker
California
Ralph Hammack
San Francisco
Family guests join Oklahoma City hosts for weeklong visit
The Gray home hosts spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Oren Gray as their daughter and family from Oklahoma City arrive. Other weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gray and family and Joe Carl Gray of Connerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Gray
Arlis Martin
Oklahoma City
Vernon Gray
Joe Carl Gray
Connerville
Blair couple attend Polled Hereford sale and visit in Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Lester Blair were in Naples Texas Monday for a Polled Hereford sale. Tuesday afternoon they went to Oklahoma City to handle business and visit daughter in law Dorothy Blair and granddaughter Shari on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Blair
Naples
Texas
Oklahoma City
Dorothy Blair
Sharion
Murphy Family Reunion Visit Noted in Ada
Mr and Mrs Paul Murphy and their Ada family spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Murphy. Also visiting were Mrs Rena Mosier and Polly of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Murphy
Ada
Tom Murphy
Rena Mosier
Polly
Oklahoma City
Ada residents visit Estes and Styles families
Mrs. C. O. Wortman and Mrs. Ellis Dawson of Ada spent Friday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Estes and family. On Monday the Esteses were guests of his sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Erdis Styles of Ada.
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C. O. Wortman
Ellis Dawson
Ada
Sherman Estes
Esteses
Erdis Styles
Welcome Returns Bring Back Local Residents
Willie Buskirk moved back to his home in the community after staying with his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Kirk Wells of Rebee. Also welcomed are Mr and Mrs Walter Pike, formerly of Hobart, who moved into a new house built by Robert Bennett. Pike once supervised the local cotton gin.
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Willie Buskirk
Buskirk
Kirk Wells
Rebee
Walter Pike
Hobart
Robert Bennett
Pike
Tiner Family Visits Den ver Connection
Mr. and Mrs. George Tiner spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Tiner Sr. and visited his aunt Mrs. Ella Wires of Denver Colorado, a houseguest of the Tiner family from Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tiner
George Tiner Sr
Ella Wires
Denver, Colo
Mrs. Tiner Sr
Fifth annual homecoming set for June 12 in Center Gym
The fifth annual homecoming will be held Sunday June 12 at 10 a.m. in the Center Gym with Virgil Medlock serving as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Soloman
Bac
Otis Webb
Virgil Medlock
Mrs Lorene Morris and Family Vacation Visit
Mrs Lorene Morris and her two sons John and Jerry spent a week in Kansas visiting relatives. They traveled to Maize to see Mr and Mrs Matt Tucker and later visited her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs R B Johnson in Arkansas Kansas. On Wednesday night they continued their trip.
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Lorene Morris
John and
Jerry
Kansas
Matt Tucker
Maize
Kan
Arkansas
R. B. Johnson
Guests Visit Families in Holdenville and Mulbane
The text notes visits by Mrs. Stella Houer and sons Don ald Johnnie and Tommy and Mrs. Joyce Mitchell and son Ricky to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tilley in Holdenville, plus a picnic at Sulphur. Returning, they found additional relatives Mr. and Mrs. Carty Tilley and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jones awaiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tilley
Stella Houer
Donald
Johnnie
Tommy
Joyce Mitchell
Ricky
Holdenville
Tilley
Kay
Car Tilley
Bud Jones
Weekend guests join birthday celebration in Lindsay area
Mr. and Mrs. Brock Sailors of Lindsay and Sgt. and Mrs. Virgil Scarberry of Burkburnett, Texas, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett. On Sunday they all helped Mrs. Bennett celebrate her birthday with homemade ice cream and birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock Sailors
Lindsay
Virgil Scarberry
Burkburnett
Texas
Robert Bennett
Mrs. Bennett
Rowe Family Hosts Guests From Texas And Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. Norvell Rowe entertain this week with guests including Mrs. Lottie Crane and Mrs. K. G. Pickard of Loveland Texas. Miss Jana Beth Long of Morris joins as a cousin guest of Miss Gwendlen Rowe.
Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs Ayers Visitors List
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Sanford Ayers included Mr and Mrs Dean Nichols and son Mickey from Kansas City Kansas. Mr and Mrs W P Ayers and Mrs Claudia Malloy from Stratford. and Mrs Peggy Stone and children from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Ayers
Dean Nichols
Mickey
Kansas City
Kan
W. P. Ayers
Claudia Malloy
Stratford
Peggy Stone
Oklahoma City
Little Joleta Garrett Improves After Illness
Joleta Garrett, previously gravely ill with a viral infection, shows signs of improvement as health status eases.
Harmonaires Attend Francis Community Supper
The Harmonaires and your correspondent attended the Francis community supper Monday evening. The chicken and dressing were enjoyed by the quartet. Friday night we will be guests of the Pickett community supper. On Sunday afternoon we will be guests of the Stamps Good News Quartet on KTEN at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmonaires
Francis
Pickett
Stamps Good News
KTEN
Mrs Bertie Escue Ill With Pneumonia
Mrs Bertie Escue is very ill with pneumonia and is hoped to have a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Escue
Mrs Stella Garrett Nears Discharge After Surgery
Mrs Stella Garrett remains at Valley View Hospital following recent surgery and may return home by the end of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Garrett
Valley View Hospital
Wooley Family Visits Lula Friends and Relatives
Mr and Mrs Carl Wooley and their children from Altus visited Lula over Sunday and Monday to see friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wooley
Altus
Lula
Mrs Liddie Eubanks and Daughter Visit Mrs Virgie Leader
Mrs Liddie Eubanks and her daughter of Happyland called on Mrs Virgie Leader Sunday morning in a brief social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddie Eubanks
Daughters of
Happyland
Virgie Leader
Haskins Family Visit Mrs Leader Sunday
Mr and Mrs Floid Haskins and their children of Lane visited her sister Mrs Virgie Leader on Sunday for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floid Haskins
Lane
Virgie Leader
Brooks Visit Family Over Weekend
Ada couple Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford for the past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brooks
Ada
Walter Brooks
D. R. Clifford
Dinner Visit Acquaintances Share Sunday Meal
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Treas of Ah loso and Mrs. Bertie Clifford of Stonewall hosted Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford.
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J. C. Treas
Ahloso
Bertie Clifford
Stonewall
D. R. Clifford
Snows and Dale Visit Doll Sims Saturday Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ollen Snow and Dale of Allen visited her mother Mrs Doll Sims on Saturday and Sunday in a local social note listing family visits and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollen Snow and
Dale of
Allen
Doll Sims
Family Visit Recalls D. R. Clifford and Kin
Mr. D. R. Clifford, Helen, Ronald Dean and Donald Gene spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Name not provided. The brief note mentions kin gathering at the daughter’s home.
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D. R. Clifford
Helen
Ronald Dean
Donald Gene
Local visits by Enid and Stonewall residents over weekend
Maxine Thompson and Mr Thompson of Enid joined Mr and Mrs Shorty Harbin Mrs Lula Glover and Mrs Rilla Turntine of Stonewall in visiting Mrs Odra Mae Sweat on Sunday A J C and Mrs Clovis Thompson of Enid visited her parents Mr and Mrs D R Clifford during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Enid
Shorty Harbin
Lula Glover
Rilla Turntine
Stonewall
Odra Mae Sweat
Clovis Thompson
Mrs
D. R. Clifford
Revival at Nazarene Church Ends With Dinner and Singing
The Nazarene Church revival concluded Sunday night. A large dinner followed on the grounds and evening singing closed the event.
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The
Nazarene Church
Mrs Vera Collier and Mrs Campbell Visit Gore Couple
Mrs. Vera Collier of Schuster and Mrs. Nannie Campbell of De war visited Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Gore on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Collier
Schuster
Nannie Campbell
Dewar
H. G. Gore
R D Brooks Works In Duncan
R D Brooks is working in Duncan according to the brief notice. The item notes his associate role locally and places him in the workforce during the period covered by the clipping. The report emphasizes his ongoing labor activity in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Brooks
Duncan
Cemetery fund donors named in local roster
Donors to the cemetery fund include Vera Collier Nannie Campbell Jack Henderson Eula Davis Polk Cross Vernice Davis and Paul Harbin. A P Lillard spent last weekend with his wife Myrtle Lillard in Allen.
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Vera Collier
Nannie Campbell
Jack Henderson
Eula Davis
Polk Cross
Vernice Davis
Paul Harbin
A. P. Lillard
Mrs
Myrtle Lillard
Allen
Dale of Allen and Mrs Doll Sims Dinner Guests
Dale of Allen and Mrs Doll Sims were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sonnie Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollen Snow and
Dale of
Allen
Mrs. Doll Sims
Sonnie Cooper
James Hardin Returns Home From College Visit
James Hardin, who has been at tending college, is home visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hardin
Mrs
John Hardin
Knox Lee Sweat and Connie Visit Lula Glover in Stonewall
Mr and Mrs Knox Lee Sweat and Connie visited Lula Glover and sister Shorty Harbin of Stonewall to spend time with family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Lee Sweat
Connie
Lula Glover
Shorty Harbin
Stonewall
Ada couple visits Keaton grandparents on Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor of Ada visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gay Keaton, on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Taylor
Ada
Mrs
Gay Keaton
Union Valley Family Visit Noted
Mr and Mrs Troy Reed and their sons of Union Valley visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Keaton on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Reed
Mrs Gore Visits Vera Cross at Ada Convalescent Home
Mrs H G Gore visited Mrs Vera Cross at the convalescent home in Ada on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Gore
Vera Cross
Ada
Visitors call on Ada area in-law relative
Mrs Edna Cooper and Mrs Joyce Snow joined Mrs Doll Sims to visit her mother Mrs Vera Cross in Ada on Sunday, sharing time and greetings with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Cooper
Joyce Snow
Doll Sims
Mrs Stella Cross Visits Sister-in-law Friday
Mrs Stella Cross of Centraloma visited her sister-in-law Mrs H G Gore on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Cross
Centraloma
H. G. Gore
Hardin family visit spans Velma and parents
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hardin and Mr and Mrs Johnny Hardin of Velma visited their parents Mr and Mrs John Hardin last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hardin
Johnny Hardin
Velma
John Hardin
Johnston Family Visit From Pauls Valley
Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnston and their son of Pauls Valley are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Johnston
Pauls Valley
Jake Johnston
Towns Green Speak To Cumberland Men
The Men's Fellowship of Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church heard Rev. W. C. Towns of Morris Memorial Baptist Church as guest speaker. Ray Green, recently returned from overseas and on leave, presented colored slides of his tour with the armed forces. Present were Dub George Bunny Rogers Coy Shortes J. C. Shortes Millard Green Wesley Brantley Ray Green Rev. Ray Morris and Rev. W. C. Towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church
W. C. Towns
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Ray Green
Armed Services
Green
Dub George
Bunny Rogers
Coy Shortes
J. C. Shortes
Millard Green
Wesley Brantley
Ray Morris
Reunion Memories Highlight Shared Meals and Echoes of ’32
The piece recalls a gathering where Vaness Home Demonstration Club served a flavorful home cooked meal for reunion time. Henry Jamar, class of ’32, joked he could stay a week while Delores Murphy also class of ’32 sang two numbers. Unexpected comedy cropped up as a man quipped his wife didn’t attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Cacti
Vaness
Henry Jamar
Delores Murphy
Beatrice Sullivan Murphy
Census Shows Growth in Rural Schools and County Loss
The census data show Francis up 39 percent from 1954 to 114 pupils. Homer rises to 136, Colbert to 139, and Ahloso to 148 requiring a new teacher. Overall county first grade shortages explain most of the pupil loss while 499 six year olds enter school this year versus 599 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Colbert
Ahloso
East Central State College Chief Speaks at National Conference
Dr. Charles F. Spencer, president of East Central State College, will be a principal speaker at the Tenth National Conference of the National Commission on Teacher Education and Professional Standards in DeKalb Illinois. The Ada college program on graduate study for teachers in service has drawn national attention since its 1954 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Spencer
East Central State College
National Commission On Teacher Education and Professional Standards
Northern Illinois State Teachers College
DeKalb
Spencer
Ada College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas Com
Center News
Thelma Garrett
Morrises
Jimmy Wood
Mulbane, Kay
Joleta Garrett
Helen Clifford
Collegian Home
Cumberland
Lester L. Luton
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