Camp Fire Groups Meet at Local School Hubs
Minthees Group from Washington school met at Sandra Garretts home to work on rank and play games. Katana Group of Willard school discussed the Trail Seekers hike and bringing notebooks for next meeting. Ohanpi Group toured East Central campus and the Linpeheid library before visiting a cafe for refreshments.
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Minthees Group
Washington School
Sandra Garrett
Willard School
Ohanpi
Washington
East Central
Linpeheid
Tandakaya Group Meets at Hayes School
The Tandakaya Group gathered Wednesday in the Hayes school lunch room with twenty attendees. They finished painting projects begun last session and Miss Hager assigned little girls to paint, as recorded by scribe Hejen Kuras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandakaya
Hayes School
Tanda Group Roft Meeting in Grade School Music Room
We called our meeting to order in the music room of the grade school building. We plan for a four party Tuesday night. We made more progress on our fest purses. We are coming along fine with them. Mrs. Swink our Guardian had the Fire Makers dinner with Velva Rushing Barbara Young Gloria Pollock Nancy Carleton and Patsy Odom. It was a nice dinner she said. Scribe Hollis Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanda Group
Roft
Blue Bird News Cheerful Gow Thirteen Cheerful Blue Birds Meet
Thirteen cheerful Blue Birds gathered Tuesday led by Lada Jo Gibbons with Nancy Stephens presiding. Linda Ann Northcutt presented eight plays including Cinderella. eight members attended. Plans for a weiner roast surfaced. Linda Lou Beller noted refreshments and recaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bird News
Gow
Blue Birds
Lada Jo Gibbons
Nancy Stephens
Linda Ann Northcutt
Weiner
Scribe
Linda Lou Beller
Wee Bonnie
Willard School
Tuck
Arg
Sheridan Morelan
Wanda Jo Allen
Beth McCord
Aube Beth
Carolyn Sue
Sermice
Helen Ann Parrish
Some Payrolls Hit By New Wage Law
Norman Oklahoma reports the new hourly minimum wage law will raise payroll costs for manufacturing and food processing and beverage industries. A survey of 300 employers shows about 10 000 employees affected with payrolls rising roughly 150 000 dollars monthly, a fractional increase against state totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma Business Bulletin
Coal County Breeders Sale Brings $12,835 Average $237.68
Fifty-four head of beef animals sold at the Coal County breeders sale bringing in 12,835 dollars for an average of 237.68 per head. Top bull was S Royal Rupert bought for 50 by Chester Gates of Seminole. Hel Domino 318th sold for 505.3 to Weldon Carter of Calera. Curtis Floyd praised local participation as buyers showed enthusiasm. Maurice Howard judged the livestock show with W. J. Beck assisting. Breeders Association officers include B. B. Franklin president and Lee Morrison vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Coal County
Chester Gates
Seminole
S Royal Rupert
F. A. Stutts
Coal Rate
Hel! Domino
L. C. Atkinson
Throckmartin
Tex
Weldon Carter
Calera
L. Ryan
Stonewall
Curtis Floyd
Maurice Howard
Murray College
W. J. Beck
Oklahoma ,A. and M
B. B. Franklin
Lee Morrison
FA. Stages
Early Reports On Red Cross Campaign Progress
G C Mayhue Jr Pontotoc county drive chairman reports from solicitors are most reassuring. Workers receive well and donors contribute, with many 100 percent donations in business districts. Door to door residential solicitation is strong, and new workers join rural efforts. Francis HD club leads local drives under Mrs Ward assisted by Cobern Erickson and Picket for thorough Francis coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
G. C. Mayhue, Jr
Pontotoc County
Francis
Charles Ward
HD Club
Bill Cobern
Grace Erickson
Howard Picket
Mayhue
Mock Arctic Warfare Reveals Small Forces Feasible
Clarke Beach reports on the Canadian U S joint maneuvers in Alaska where commanders offer three views on limits: transportation constraints, scarce battleground space, and air power as decisive. Officials foresee up to 24 000 troops by mid 1952, aided by railroads highways and three airfields.
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Washington
Mar
Alaska
Fairbanks
Dawson Creek
Canada
Anchorage
Skagway Alaska
Whitehorse
Lansers
Skagway
Ista
Tollets and Two Others Sought by U S Authorities in Salvador
Salvador police said they were asked to be on the alert for three men believed to have headed to Central America. Reports claimed arrests, but the inspector general denied any detentions. Suspect Henry Clay Tollet, 59, from Ada Oklahoma, escaped McNeil Island in November after a bank robbery sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
el Salvador
Isokent
United States
Tribuna Libre
Diario
Inspector General
U.S
FBI
Henry Clay Tollett
Vernon Ward Morgan
Arthur Thomas Downes
Central America
Tollett
Ada
Okla
McNeil Island
Oklahoma
OU Senior Found Dead in Dorm Room
Norman Oklahoma March 5 University of Oklahoma senior Ricard S Redmond from El Paso Texas was found dead in his dorm room likely from natural causes. The Cleveland County coroner said Redmond died about four days after returning from a two week stay in a San Antonio hospital. A student reported seeing him Thursday at Whitehand Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Ohio
Ricard S. Redmond
University of Oklahoma
el Paso
Tex
Cleveland County
John Ryle
Redmond
San Antonio
Ada Man Died At Work After 79 Years Of Life
Daniel G. Thomas of Ada a carpenter who moved to Ada in 1918 died Friday afternoon while at work. Survived by widow Mattie E. Thomas two daughters Mrs J T Braly and Mrs Walton Landrum two sons D J and Wendell R Thomas two grandchildren two brothers Oscar Thomas and a second brother from Paducah Ky funeral was held Saturday at 4 pm from Criswell Chapel with burial in Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Thomas
Carpenter
Ada
Criswell Chapel
Memorial Park
Mir "Thomas
Mississippi
Indian Territory
McGee and
Byars
Stratford
Oklahoma
Mattie E. Thomas
West Fifteenth
J. T. Braly
Walton Landrum
Kingston
D. J
Wichita
Kas
Wendell R. Thomas
Oscar Thomas
Paducah
Interview and Tests For Prospective Census Takers
R Henderson district supervisor of the local Bureau of Census announces interviews and a written exam for Ponte Lot county enumerator applicants. Two sessions at 9:00 and 1:30 Monday March 6 at the Ada district office in the county fair grounds. About 60 candidates expected. war veterans given preference if qualified. Candidates must be US citizens in good health, 21 to 65, high school or equivalent experience, and able to sustain four weeks before first pay. Close relatives not considered for employment in the same locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pant R.henderson
Bureau of Census
Pontelot County
County Fair Grounds
North Broadway
Ada
Bitter Cold Grips Northeast as Warmer Weather Expected
Bitter cold threats return to New England and the northern Atlantic states with record lows in Wanakena New York and Portland Maine. A thaw begins in the Midwest while the snow line retreats and temperatures rise toward the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
North Atlantic
Midwest
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Llinsis
Iowa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wanakens
N.Y
Portland
Albany
Caribou
Deanna Durbin Quits Hollywood Move to Europe Planned
Hollywood reports say Deanna Durbin the film songstress will leave Hollywood in two weeks for an indefinite Europe stay. She has disposed of her home and is pulling up Hollywood stakes. She was unavailable for comment though had earlier spoken of touring Europe in spring and possibly quitting after one more picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Deanna Durbin
Europe
Daily Variety
Horsemen Set Meeting in Pawhuska for Cavalcade Plans
Pawhuska Okla March 4 Horsemen from five states are expected for a Sunday March 12 meeting called by the Pawhuska Roundup club A barbecue will precede discussion of plans for the fourth annual International Roundup Cavalcade to be held here July 28 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhuska
Okla
Sewing Hints From Home Demonstration Clubs
Home demonstration club members answer roll call with sewing hints from MARTHA MOTE and KATHERINE SUMMERS. Tips include wax paper over rickrack, sewing buttons with elastic thread to prevent tearing, elastic patches on front buttons, pinking hems, pressing darts before stitching, and patching worn buttons with fabric squares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mote
Katherine Summers
Harvey Luther
Colbert Club
J. E. Fleming
Homa Demonstration s and 4-H Parade Seeds March pruning guide
A home demonstration note stresses soil fertility for beds with manure or compost and warns against overfertilizing. It advises pruning shrubs in late March to early April and recommends pruning roses then. Gailey Club forms with Mrs B E Allen elected president and names other officers. next meeting set for Friday March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gailey Club
B. E Allen
Home Demonstration Club
Geley
John Sparks
Warren Rycroft
N. H. Keeling
Cleo Newby
Flowers for the Home and Oklahoma Garden Selection
Flowers are popular with everyone and bed shapes vary from small to large. Place beds along borders or corners, avoid lawn placement, and use irregular shapes to ensure blooms all year. The Oklahoma list of annuals perennials and roses offers many choices for gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Club Schedule for March Meetings at School
On Tuesday March 7 Latta club will meet at the school. On Wednesday March 8 Vaness will meet with Mrs Lee Jones. On Thursday March 9 Homer will meet at the school. On Friday March 10 Roff will meet in the club room. Members should bring sewing equipment material and a zipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Vaness
Lee Jones
Homer
Roff
Pontotoc County to open soil testing lab at courthouse
Progress on Pontotoc County soil testing laboratory adjoining the county office in the courthouse basement. The First National Bank funds the lab’s installation and equipment. March testing begins April 1 with samples received and stored until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
County Ent
First National Bank
Vanoss FHA and FFA Hold Skate Party
Vanoss FHA and FFA chapters hosted a skating party at Sulphur on Thursday night for about 60 chapter members and sponsors Mrs. Dony Baker and James Mitchesson. Also present were Mrs. Mitchesson Supt. Prashears Mr and Mrs. Bob Roundtree. Vaness FRA club to serve county Schoolmasters club Tuesday for about 80 guests. Homemaking club members will assist with the meal and serving, including Erma Jean Voyles Gwender Pinjey Lela Van Schuyver Naomi Waldex and Bobby Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
FHA
FFA
Dony Baker
James Mitchesson
Mitchesson
Prashears
Bob Roundtree
Vaness Fra
County Schoolmasters Club
Erma Jean Voyles
Gwendoler Pinjey
Lela van Schuyver
Naomi Waldex
Bobby Anderson
County 4-H Clubs Observe 4-H Club Week March 4 12
Pontotoc county 4-H marks National H Club Week from March 4 to 12. There are 614 club boys and 581 club girls, with a goal of 1317 members for 1950. Projects span dairying, crops, beef, hogs, poultry, home crafts, clothing, food, and safety. Local leaders include Loyd R. Watson and many others aiding rural youth toward state and national honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Pontotce County
Pontotac County
Loyd R. Watson
Howard Page
Stella Robinson
Mia
la Verne Brown
Allen
Fletcher Watson
Velma Watson
Fitzhugh
Robert Brashears
Jim Gammell
Iola Burrough
Jewell
Jewell. Brashears, Vaness; J. E Teague
Lois Gentry
Estaline Watters
Byng
J. N. McKeel
Alma Sales
Juanita Townsend
McLish
M. L. Stovall
Homer Kuykendall
Vivian Cruson
Latta
A E. Hartel
Ruth Harrel
Stonewall
R. G. Swink
James Johnson
Imo Carleton
Roff
R. G. Duke
Ina Henson
Francis
W. F. Burland
Gertrude Jackson
Thelma Martin
Lula
Exie Haskins
Rebee
B. A. Smith
Galey
J. M. Nance
Oakman
C. A. Gentry
Mary Laughlin
Homer
Lottie Bevers
Pickett
Vivian Comer
Colbert
May Buchannan
Lovelady
A. W. Brown
Lightning Ridge
Cole Underhill
Jesse
Oma Enloe
Leta Rose
Union Hill
T. P. Daniel
Virgie Chandler
Cedar Grove
Charles E. Burnet
Red Oak
J. B. Holmes
Summers Chapel
Sasakwa FFA Big Stag Dinner Friday March 31
Sasakwa FFA announces its 13th Stag Dinner set for Friday March 31 in the high school gym. Sen Bob Kerr will speak. Frank Streetman will be master of ceremonies. Special entertainment planned. About 400 attendees expected. tickets sold by FFA members and community men to fund the Sasakwa chapter’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasakwa
Sasakwa Pfa
Sen
Bob Kerr
Frank Streetman
FFA
C. W. Bruton
Jesse HD Club Plans Events At Home Demonstration Meeting
The Jesse home demonstration club met at Mrs. Wesley Donhouteau’s home as she left for Tulsa for her ill son Pie. Members discussed producing their version of the Arch Follies for Union Valley and planned corsages for the county council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Home Demonstration Club
Wesley Donhouteau
Tulsa
Pie
Charles D. Donhouteau
Myrtle Jackson
Edgar Harlin
Cps
Jesse Club
Union Valley Club
Markley
Farmers' Income Down Over U S
Washington report shows 1949 farm income from marketings fell in most states, with Florida up 19 percent due to citrus, while North Dakota dropped 32 percent from lower wheat and flaxseed prices. Texas led in total farm income, with Oklahoma and California high. Texas total around 2.15 billion, California 2.03 billion, Iowa 1.93–2.14 billion in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Florida
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Delaware
North Dakota
California
Oklahoma
Towa
Iowa
Odessan McMurry student cast in Androcles and the Lion
James Plummer of Odessa a McMurry College student was slated for the major role of Androcles in the Shaw comedy to be staged this March. He was to rehearse with a cat on set and sneezed revealing an allergy to cats. Reports from the county note that square dancing is catching on everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Tex
James Plummer
Odessa
McMurry College
Androcles
Androcles and the Lion
Bej
Ruling on School Mineral Rights in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City March 4 The state attorney general ruled that a school district may sell mineral rights on land it owns but only if those rights are not needed to maintain and operate the school. The question came from Velma superintendent S in Stephens County who noted a 10 acre tract with an oil well and sought to excise mineral rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Board of Education
Richard M. Huff
van Deventer
Velma
Stephens County
Vet Home Loans Rise In Central Western Oklahoma
Oklahoma City March 6. Veterans Administration reports a rapid rise in home loan guarantees for veterans in central and western Oklahoma. VA Regional Manager Frank Cleckler says February guarantees were five times higher than a year earlier. The region remains among the top twelve nationwide for loan approvals as area builders and mortgage leaders participate in affordable veteran housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Veterans Administration
Frank Cleckler
Beause
Mort
Barbs and Bills Spark Senate Rent Control Fight
Hal Cocaran notes rent control fees spark Senate clash as cities ignore laws creating smoke guidance gaps. February sales urge early shopping for ladies while headlines mock the house that yack built. Magnolias bloom oddly as Arctic finds fossil remains push new sorting expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Cocaran
Senate
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Happy Group
Happy Blue Birds
Wildard
Prior
Dty
Winifred Lillard
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Bobby Jean Hager
Wring Scribe
Busy Blue Birds
Horace Mann
Frozen North
By Clarke Beach
Salvador
Adan
Loisawalt
Charles Angelly
Teernage
Whitehand Hall
the Redmond
Chickasha
teeThe Stave
In Kappa Gamma
National Honoray
Teachers’ Fraternity For Women
Einholme College For Women
D. G. Thomas
Atlantic
Arees
C. H. Hasley
Lester F. Smith
Soil Laboratory
Frank B. Cross
A&m College
Louis Hawkins
Oklahoma Experiment Station
E. Whitehead
Pontotoc
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Oscar Parker
Cross
Ada Kiwanis Club
Reid
Seaneta Tes Basky Tampson, Jr
Vielten
Morland Johnson
Bennie Waister
Bily Joe Shropshire
Harvey Bain
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Charles Knighten
Bobby
Grey
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Edward’ Bus
Charles Cannon
David Wiley
Wayman Lillard
Doil Capps
Hurshey Capps
Leroy Holman
Marvin Cline
J. A. Holman
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John Johnson
Doyle Moore
Thomas Brooks
Arthur Justis
Donnie Sweet
Norris Lillard
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Kenneth Edgeron
Stanley Jones
Herbert Clay
Billy McDonald
Wayre Tinet
Jackie Kendall
Buddy Dame
Billy Rowe
Ronnie Rowe
Genter
Levon Chilcost
Tommy Johnston
Fickett
Corn Club
Babee
Bill Lucas
Roderick Ham
Fitzhugh 4-H Club
Dean
Vanoss Fha
Sasakwa Ffa
San
Bob Kerr Specker
Jesse HD Club
Pavned
Yack
Arctic Circle
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