Pontotec County 4-H Round-Up Set For April 29
Final arrangements are made for the 1952 Pontotec County 4-H Round-Up. Events run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 or 3:00 p.m. at Ada churches and educational buildings with contests in appropriate clothing team demonstrations and timely speeches. Judges include S. M. Baubluts W. M. Emmanuel and Robert L. Steiner. County winners receive models and a state trip to the National 4-H Club Congress with eight national scholarships awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotec County
First Presbyterian Church
14Th
Broadway
Ada
First Methodist Church
Townsend
Frank Izred
Nolan Hester
Bennett Sherrer
P. M
Norman Mitchell
Rollow Farm Machinery Store
White Implement Company
Theimer Implement Company
Central Oklahoma Dairy Show Sets Age Classes for Bulls and Heifers
The Ada Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show on May 22 23 24 with age classification classes for both bulls and females. Separate adult and junior divisions include multiple bull and cow classes from calf to grand champion, with progeny and dam groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Oklahoma
Ada Chamber of Commerce
County 4-H Tractor Maintenance School Planned
The second annual county 4 H tractor maintenance school is set for Wednesday April 30 at the fair grounds. It will run from 9 30 a m to about 3 00 p m with C V Phagan extension agriculture engineer of Oklahoma A and M college helping conduct the program. The listing continues with local implement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Phagan
Extension Agriculture Engineer of Oklahoma A. and
M. College
May deadline for fish stocking applications in Oklahoma
May is the preferred time to complete and mail applications to the Oklahoma Game and Fish Department in Oklahoma City. Forms are available from the county agent, and stocking fish this year requires receipt of the application by August 15, 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Game and Fish Department
State Capitol
Oklahoma City
Ways to Stop Moles
Guidance on mole control warns against dangerous methods using calcium cyanide or car exhaust. It describes attaching a hose to the exhaust, releasing gas rapidly along the runway, and repeating every ten feet while noting extreme poison risks.
Flying Exhibit Delights Crowds At Rodeo Arena
A large crowd gathered at the Rodeo Arena Friday from 2 to 4 PM for a Prop Twirlers flying exhibit. The model airplane club, sponsored by Foy Stout, showcased electric and combat flights amid high winds.
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Rodeo Arena
Model Airplanes Club
Foy Stout
J. B. Denman, Jr
Billy Helpain
Larry Stout
Kenneth Holbrook
J. B. Denman, Sr
Jackie Pates
David Ballinger
Jimmy Stout
Billy Martin
Eddie Best
Jay Lee Morris
Chester Maxey
Paramount
Bob Ballinger
Bill Halpain
Don Chilcoat
J. B. Denman
Food costs take a growing slice of family incomes
The report notes that 25 to 33 percent of the average family income is spent on food, highlighting the burden on households as prices and living costs rise.
New Crop Potatoes Due Soon to Ease Midwest Shortage
The Agriculture Department announced that the next 10 days should bring relief from the potato shortage, with new crop potatoes moving to market in large volume, especially in California by early May. Weather delayed harvests this year, and last year’s drop in northern output plus price controls have disrupted distribution and may signal another small crop ahead.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
California
Ndustry
Agriculture Dept. praised for advising farmers to hold cotton
The Agriculture Department urged growers last summer to withhold cotton from the market to support prices. With most of the 1951 crop sold now, officials claim the advice paid off from the growers’ view as prices rose after a sharp decline from about 44.37 cents per pound to around 34 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Sulphur Student Council Picnic Held at Willow Springs
Sulphur report: The annual First and Second semester junior and senior high school council picnic occurred Friday at Willow Springs on Lake Texoma. Students left at noon with sponsor George Duke and chaperones Scotty Nobles Mrs. Paul Sekavec and Wilkes Mountford. Activities included ball hiking boating fishing and other sports followed by a fish supper prepared by the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Springs
Lake Texoma
George Duke
Scotty Nobles
Paul Sekavec
Wilkes Mountford
Margie Allen
Kenneth Arms
Betty Armstrong
Betty Lou Barton
Kent Barton
Gerald Benn
Frances Birch
James Carr
Marion Corley
Jo Coyle
Mildred Beavers
James Essary
Marilyn Gentry
Shirley Griffin
James Howe
Charlene Howe
Janelle Johnson
Karen Harp
Jack Kenney
Patsy Lowrance
Glen Lewis
Allene Lee
Elaine Little
Rex Mann
Georgia McGruder
Ruth Meeks
Joyce Miller
Peggy Miller
Regah Moore
Ann Mountford
Jackie Mann
Eddie Morton
Ila Nichols
Don Nobles
O. D. Owen
Don Peak
Peggy Peveto
Pat Phillips
Carol Sekavec
Barbara Sekavec
Bill Spindle
Beth Ward
Sid Ward
Shirley Webb
Don Whelchel
Mary Yarberry
Desert temperature swings widen with sparse vegetation
In arid regions where vegetation is scant the diurnal temperature range is larger than in moist areas. Clear skies and limited moisture allow hot days and cool nights, producing dramatic daily fluctuations.
Winter Rainfall Patterns Prefer Oceans To Continents
In middle latitudes oceans bring rainy winters while continental regions experience dry winters, shaping regional climate contrasts and dryness patterns across large landmasses.
Pontotoc County 4 H Round-Up Apr 29 at Ada First Baptist
Martha Mote and Minnie Lou McDoniel announce Pontotoc County 4 H Round-Up on April 29. Girls contests start 9 30 a m with team and individual demonstrations and timely speeches at the First Baptist church Ada. Judges include Lucille Clark Zelma Daniels Juanita Stephens Eloise Solvin Petri Winterfeldt Bernice Chiles and Geraldine Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
First Baptist Church
Ada
Lucille Clark
Wewoka
Zelma Dean Daniels
Juanita Stephens
Shawnee
Eloise Solvin
Petri Winterfeldt
Holdenville
Bernice Chiles
Geraldine Mercer
Tishomingo
Judging At County 4-H Dress Revue In McAlester
Martha Mote home demonstration agent and Minnie Lou McDaniel assistant judge at Pittsburg County 4-H dress revue in McAlester on Wednesday April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mote
Minnie Lou McDoniel
Minnie Lou McDaniel
Pittsburg County
McAlester
Climbing Flowering Plants Trellis for Roses and Honeysuckle
Discusses supporting climbing plants with a trellis. Emphasizes two main factors: size and sturdiness. Advises bolting a wooden trellis to metal stakes or applying wood preservative where wood touches soil to prevent decay.
Home Demonstration Dress Revue in Pontotoc County
The Pontotoc County dress revue will be Friday May 2 at 1 30 p m at First Baptist church Adz tea starts at 1 30 p m all club members invited bring a guest entrants must submit forms to the home demonstration agent by April 28 participants may enter work dress house dress street dress new coats and suits made over dress coat or suit
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Pontotoc County
First Baptist Church
Adz
Tips On Housework Lifting and carrying methods
Practical advice for easier housework focusing on safe lifting. Distribute effort across the body, bend the knees, keep the back straight, and keep the load close. Use both hands for small loads, ensure a clear view of footing, and follow these steps to prevent injuries.
Colbert Club Meeting and Ada Dress Revue Schedule
The HD Club lists a Thursday May 1 meeting with Mrs. James Patte son. A Friday May 2 Home Demonstration Dress Revue will be held in Ada.
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HD Club
Colbert Club
James Patteson
Ada
Ada Junior Highschool Chapel Hour Sees Student Performances
Students in Ada Junior Highschool speech classes directed by Mrs. Bill Winn held chapel services with group hymns led by Miss Iris Faye Gaar and accompanist Mrs. Finis Morrison. Linda Drummond read the church attendance report and students Phyllis Buchanan and Russ Long delivered scripture and a sermonette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Winn
Iris Faye Gaar
Finis Morrison
Linda Drummond
Phyllis Buchanan
Russ Long
Ann Belew
Lou Ellen Repass
Barbara Ford
Elaine Zoeller
Lynn Peterson
Charlene Terry
Kay Higginbotham
Clyta Jo Clawson
Shirley Owens
Ninth Grade Assembly Program Highlights Musical Acts
Dan Northcutt served as emcee for the ninth grade assembly last Friday morning as class members performed The Magician piano solo Sherry Tipton Novelty duet skit Pat Brannon and Barbara Gann Reading Rosie Anderson violin solo Bart ley Meaders and the ninth grade chorus directed by Iris Faye Gaar with tap dance Peggy O Neal Billie Sue Woods Mary Ann Landon Mary Ann Miller and Jaquetta Owens piano solos The Oklahoma Playboys closed with hillbilly music Troubadors listed: Billy West Dan Wagner Benton O Neal Dan Northcutt Warren Rice Jim Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Northcutt
Bill English
Sherry Tipton
Pat Brannon
Barbara Gann
Rosalie Anderson
Bartley Meaders
Iris Faye Gaar
Peggy O’neal
F. Morrison
Billie Sue Woods
Mary Ann Landon
Mary Ann Miller
Jaquetta Owens
Oklahoma Playboys
Billy West
Dan Wagner
Benton O’neal
Warren Rice
Jim Bullock
Toby Helps Out in School Drama Showcase
Members of the dramatics class taught by Mrs. Bill Winn perform Toby Helps Out on Tuesday morning April 29 at 10 10 with Toby Sam McCurley Johnny Odie Roberts and others in an old fashioned melodrama. The music department teams sing and tour local ward schools ahead of the spring concert May 9 at 7 30 p m in the Junior High auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Bill Winn
Sam McCurley
Johnny
Odie Roberts
Dave
Jimmy Jones
Mortimer
Ken Young
Jane
Rosalie Anderson
Molly
Kathryn Cook
June
Gale Bowman
Betty Lou
Wanda Dean
Harvey
Jackie Sheppard
Phelps
Janis Sloan
Iris Faye Gaar
Rho
Sigma
Delta Kappa Gamma
Our City
Ada Junior High Students Win Honors in District Meet
Ada Junior High students Ruth Ann Norris won second in Spanish and Jo Ann Sturdivant second in art at the Central State College district meet. Ninth grade team captains Norris and Lamb exchanged trophies after an eighth grade tournament wrap during the ninth grade assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Junior High School
Central State College
Ruth Ann Norris
Bonnie Stewart
Jo Ann Sturdivant
Bernice Hargis
Doreen Smith
Charsey Lamb
Eighth Grade Home Making Club Thanks Cleaned Flag
Members in home room 11 sponsored by Mrs Pauline Whitsett express thanks to Mr Preston for cleaning their room flag. Eighth grade home making classes focus on room upkeep and neatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Whitsett
Preston
Dr Wallace at Sulphur Church Service
Ardmore district superintendent Dr William H Wallace of the Methodist church will be guest minister at the first Methodist church Sunday night. Following the service the fourth annual conference for the church will be conducted by Dr Wallace and final financial reports and organizational reports will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wallace
Ardmore
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Wallace
Stratford Residents Make Regional Business Trips
Stratford Dewey Cole traveled to Denton and McKinley Texas on Tuesday and reported high water around Denton. Dessie Milsap and W E Nutt went to Oklahoma City on Thursday for business. Explorer Scout Troop members Curtis Rosson Richard McClure J T Williams and advisor Cloyd Bell fished at Lake Texoma from Thursday to Saturday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Cole
Denton
McKinely
Texas
Dewey
Dessie Milsap
W. E. Nutt
Oklahoma City
Explorer Scout Troop
Lake Texoma
Curtis Rosson
Richard McClure
J. T. Williams
Cloyd Bell
La Madre Club Holds Meeting at Alyss Ballard Home
The La Madre club met at Mrs Alyss Ballard's home with Mrs John D Skaggs as assistant hostess. Roll call featured New Ideas on the New Club Year. Mrs George Needham led a lesson Choosing a Career. Secret pals were revealed. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs A D Austin. The final meeting will be an outing with a Shawnee trip. Attendees included Mrs A S Robertson Mrs John Welch Mrs J F Sheppard Mrs Joe Martin Mrs Doyle Burton Mrs A D Austin Mrs W D Butler Mrs Elmo Hicks Mrs George Needham Mrs Clarence Phillips Mrs Alyss Ballard Mrs John D Skaggs and visitor Mrs J W Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Madre Club
Alyss Ballard
John D. Skaggs
George Needham
A. D. Austin
Shawnee
A. S. Robertson
John Welch
J. F. Sheppard
Joe Martin
Doyle Burton
W. D. Butler
Elmo Hicks
Clarence Phillips
J. W. Mann
Mrs Abe Barnard Hosts Birth Day Dinner Sunday
Mrs Abe Barnard held a birth day dinner Sunday in honor of her husband. Attending were Mr. and Mrs Dewey Morgan of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs Jake Cline and daughter Mary Onn of Maysville, Mr. and Mrs Owen Seaton of Elmore City, and afternoon visitors including Mr. and Mrs W T Norman of Bethany, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Hicks of Sulphur, Frank Shaw of Purcell, and Mr. and Mrs W O Jacks of Stratford. Ernest Hicks remained for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Barnard
Dewey Morgan
Oklahoma City
Jake Cline
Mary Onn
Maysville
Owen Seaton
Elmore City
W. T. Norman
Bethany
Ernest Hicks
Sulphur
Frank Shaw
Purcell
W. O. Jacks
Stratford
Oklahoma City Woman Visits Stratford Friends
Mrs. O. C. Florence Watts of Oklahoma City spent Thursday in Stratford visiting friends and relatives. She also saw her cousin Mrs. Orb Smith, then a patient at Valley View hospital in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C
Florence) Watts
Oklahoma City
Stratford
Orb Smith
Valley View Hospital
Oklahoma City Doctor Lectures in Stratford
Dr. J. W. Yandell of Oklahoma City spoke at the Free Will Baptist church in Stratford during a two day visit. He planned to travel to Lexington for a few days before returning to Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Yandell
Oklahoma City
Stratford
Free Will Baptist Church
Lexington
Local Households Report Health and Social Visitors
E. O. English rests at home with throat ailment and may return to work in Sanger Texas after illness. The Patterson family from Los Angeles stays with Arch Neace’s family in Pauls Valley. Ida Douglass hosts visitors from Santa Rosa and Earl Douglass of New Mexico. Gene Bailey and family visit Ballard home in Oklahoma City. Stratford Round-up club parades in Oklahoma City with Naomi Tiner as queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O .English
English
The
Santa Fe
Pauls Valley
Sanger
Texas
Jack Patterson
Los Angeles
Calif
Arch Neace
Earl Douglass
Santa Rosa
New Mexico
Ida Douglass
Gene Bailey
Oklahoma City
John L. Ballard
Stratford
Jimmy Brittain
Jess
Floyd Morriss
Naomi Tiner
Standridge Home Hosts Visiting Family Members
Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. W L Standridge included her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Lester Standridge who just moved from Casper Wyoming. Also visiting were Mrs Sadie Sherman Mrs Ruby Howard and daughter Sammie of Ada and Mrs Clarence Phillips of Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .L. Standridge
Lester Standridge
Casper
Wyoming
Sadie Sherman
Ruby Howard
Sammie
Ada
Clarence Phillips
Stratford
Standridge
Longs Welcome Johnie Wade in Ada Valley View
Mr and Mrs Bill Long announced the birth of a son named Johnie Wade at Valley View Hospital in Ada on Saturday April 19. The couple also have a daughter named Vicki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Long
Valey View Hospital
Ada
Johnie Wade
Longs
Vicki
Gabberts and Relatives Visit Family Homes
Mr and Mrs Alton Gabbert and son Jeff from Houston Texas spent the weekend with Mrs Gabberts parents Mr and Mrs S A Lambert. Mrs Mary Gabbert of Arkansas City Kansas visited her brother Frank Griffin and Mrs Griffin. Another Gabbert family from Blackwell visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Acps and family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Gabbert
Jeff
Houston
Tex
Gabbert
S. A. Lambert
Mr. Gabbert
Mary Gabbert
Arkansas City
Kan
Frank Griffin
Griffin
Mrs. Sidney Acps
Visitors From Oklahoma Stay With Hollingsworths
Mrs. May Johnston and her son Tom Ed Hollingsworth of Mt. Herman Oklahoma are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hollingsworth this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hollingsworth
May Johnston
Tom Ed Hollingsworth
Mt. Herman
Okla
Visitors Called at Evans Home in Pauls Valley
Recent visitors at the Evans residence in Pauls Valley included Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Millsap and daughter Evelyn, Mrs. H. A. Millsap, Mrs. Nova Baugh and son Henry. They also visited Mrs. Vester Millsap at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Evans
Pauls Valley
E. W. Millsap
Evelyn
H. A. Millsap
Nova Baugh
Henry
Vester Millsap
Blackburns Make Oklahoma Mis sion Visit
Mrs Tom Blackburn and Mrs Joe Tom Blackburn and the family traveled to Oklahoma for a business trip by Monday. They stayed at the home of Mrs Blackburns daughter Mrs Clyde Turley during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Blackburn
Joe Tom Blackburn
Oklahoma
Blackburn
Clyde Turley
Lunsford Family Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. Algar Lunsford and their children visited in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Heath and with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lunsford. The Lunsfords reside in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algar Lunsford
Dan Heath
Melvin Lunsford
Saville and Henry Baugh Visit Albion Family Weekend
Saville and Henry Baugh visited over the weekend with brother Paton Baugh and family of Albion. Mr. and Mrs. E Millsap and daughter and Mrs. Nova Baugh visited Paton Baugh Sunday. Sevella and Henry returned home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saville
Henry Baugh
Paton Baugh
Albion
Oklahoma Pastures Hold Record Livestock Numbers Warn Feed Shortage risk
State pastures hold record cattle sheep hog numbers as feed crops risk shortfalls. State Extension Director Shewnee Brown warns even partial crop failure could be disastrous, urging maximum feed crop production. Agronomist Wesley Chaffin notes remaining crops like sorg hum peanuts sudan mung beans and cotton can bolster feed. Stillwater delegates Bonham Bonham Maynard attend in a related Future Farmer chapter meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Shewnee Brown
Brown
Wesley Chaffin
Sudan
Ragweed Control and DDT Prospects Narrowed
Oklahoma agricultural researchers report cheap ragweed control under $1 an acre using 2,4-D at 0.5 to 1 lb per acre. Some pastures reach 1,000 dry pounds of ragweed per acre. DDT shows promise for corn earworm control in Oklahoma A and M tests, though ear-tip clipping remains necessary. A mineral oil spray outperforms dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Elder
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station
Elder
Oklahoma A. & M
FFA Family Reunion at State Convention
The state FFA convention hosts a family reunion style gathering as members recount traditions and share updates from chapters across the region. Leaders outline program milestones and future opportunities for student leaders and advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Konawa Lions Ladies Night Features Rex Morrison
Rex O Morrison Ada public schools superintendent and former magician entertained the Konawa Lions on Ladies Night at the First Methodist church. J A Davis named a committee to arrange lodging for the Pine Tree Tex band appearing May 6. Ann Good performed oboe and piano duet as prizes were given to three women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Rex O. Morrison
Ada Public Schools
Konawa Lions Club
First Methodist
J. A. Davis
W. Tucker Jr
Pine Tree, Tex
Ed Pat Comme
Ead
Jan
Ann Good
J. L. Ogburn
Morrison
Lions
Ogburn
A. L. Stephens
John Albin
Latta Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs. Naomi McPherson progresses with first walk on Thursday. Mrs. Ethel Latum undergoes surgery at Valley View hospital Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Bettis host visitors from Duncan and Oklahoma City. Dee Campbell shows improvement at Sulphur Veterans Hospital. Students and teachers attend the state FFA convention in Stillwater. Mr. and Mrs. Bigham and Hobgood attend Latta junior class play. Ralph Taylor visits Tishomingo to see Janet in college play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi McPherson
Ethel Latum
Valley View Hospital
Lester Biggs
Valley View
R. G. Grace
Willourton
Calvin Grace
Hershel Bettis
Duncan
Jess Bettis
Jim Roberts
Oklahoma City
John Bettis
Marvin Campbell
Dee Campbell
Bill
Yolanda Campbell
Dee
Veterans Hospital
Sulphur
Donnie Williams
Billy Hooser
Dub George Jr
Charles Ray Price
J. C. Pruitt
Bessemer Process Opens Cheap Steel Era in 1856
The Bessemer process enabled the mass production of affordable steel beginning in 1856. This innovation transformed industry by lowering material costs and expanding steel use across manufacturing and construction sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Birds Run Higher Body Temperatures Than Mammals
The text notes that birds maintain a higher body temperature than mammals, highlighting a physiological difference between the two groups. Such temperature regulation can influence metabolism, energy use, and ecological adaptations across avian species.
Morris Family Visit Recalls Sunday Home Gathering
Shawnee residents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Morris and Sue visited Sunday at the home of Mrs. Morris sister Mrs. M A Fisher and family, sharing time with Mr. and Mrs. Fisher and their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Floyd Morris
Sue
Mrs. Morris
M. A. Fisher
Turners honor Pete on 22nd birthday at Okmulgee dinner
Mr and Mrs Albert Turner hosted a birthday dinner for their son Pete who turned 22 at their Okmulgee home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Norman and Elmer Drake Jr of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Don Lambert and families of Ada, Mr and Mrs O W Turner and family, and Jack Morgan. All of the Turners sons and daughters attended except a daughter Jimmy who lives in Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Turner
Pete
Turner
Okmulgee
Norman
Elmer Drake Jr
Oklahoma City
Don Lambert
Ada
O. W. Turner
Jack Morgan
Mrs. Turner
Jimmy
Oakland
Calif
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads
A local classified notice highlights higher yields for invested funds in the Ada News Want Ads. Details show increased values for early listings and clearer terms for sellers seeking faster turnovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Oklahoma alfalfa hay proves economical winter protein source
Four years of testing by A M's Arnold Nelson show alfalfa fed cows weaned 92 percent of calves averaging 461 pounds at a feed cost of 34.66 per head. Cows fed cottonseed cake yielded 99 percent calf crop averaging 466 pounds with a 40.07 per head feed bill. Twenty cows were tested in each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Arnold Nelson
Nelson
Safety Rules Key for New Farm Gas Fuels
Safety specialist DeWitt Hunt of A. and M. says butane and propane gases are like other fuels when used by careful readers of the rules. Despite farm home use many people are unfamiliar with these gases and their safe handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Hunt
4-H Card Introduced by Kingfisher Agent Howard Connally
Howard Connally, Kingfisher County 4-H agent, has developed a green on white identification card for 4-H club youngsters. The card displays the 4-H emblem and serves as passes for members entering exhibits in fairs and shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Connally
Kingfisher County
Busy 30 Days Planned for Coal County Events
A busy 30 days in Coal County includes the Old Settlers Reunion May 16–17 with Governor Johnston Murray as speaker, the Mary Hurley hospital dedication May 12 with Patrick J. Hurley as principal speaker, a farm tour the first full week of May with participants from 21 counties, and county 4-H rally the Wednesday afternoon ending a series of district contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Mary Hurley
Patrick J. Hurley
Johnston Murray
Coalgate Record Register
Missionary to Speak at Latta May Meeting
Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Auxiliary planned a May 8 event at the Latta church featuring Rev. Samuel King Gam, a missionary returning from China. They will clean the dining hall hang curtains and make robes for the junior choir while Mrs. Lee Andrews presided and Rev. J H LaFollette gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Cumberland Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Auxiliary
Samuel King Gam
China
Lee Andrews
B. C. Rogers
Fertilize Trees With Shotguns
In British Columbia’s Okanogan Valley fruit farmers spray pollen by shotgun from about ten feet. A 12 gauge shell carries one fiftieth of an ounce of pollen to fertilize blossoms. Lawrence Bartlett, BC pollen distributor, notes about five times more pollen used this year after regulation changes. Pollen largely sourced from California and Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penticton
B. C
British Columbia
Okeanogan Valley
Lawrence Bartlett
California
Oregon
Navigation lights planned for Lake Texoma bridges
Army engineers issued a bid call for installing power supply navigation lights and electrical gear on bridges over Lake Texoma in Tulsa Oklahoma. The project allocates 120 calendar days with bids due by May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Lake Texoma
Army Engineers
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Lester F. Smith
Ada Odd Fellows Sponsoring
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Sulphur Student Council
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Stillwater
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Stratford News
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Clinton
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Cordell
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