From Worthless Ground to Profitable Range Land
Little converted 88 barren acres in Texas into productive land by terracing and seeding with well chosen crops. Smith advised limestone fertilizer and King Ranch Bluestem with sweet clover, overseen by local crews. Over four years the project yielded about 10 880 dollars, returning five times the initial costs and boosting land productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Ranch Bluestem
Smith
Little
Chief Carnes
John Long
J. L. Putman & Sons
J. L. Phillips
King Ranch
Ezee Flow
K. R. Bluestem
The Conservationist and the Husbandman Across the Waste Lands
A tale of The Conservationist guiding a husbandman to reclaim salt lands. They level fields, build drains, apply lime and minerals, use crop straw and animal waste, and teach fertilizer use. Crops rise, cattle fatten, and villages imitate, bringing prosperity and admiration for the steward. Sam Houston Murphy noted as Sunday School pioneer. Hoggatt muses on a 50th anniversary idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Houston Murphy
Hoggatt
Union Valley School Birth and Early Practices in 1905
Union Valley formed from a community meeting after the building’s roof. They chose the name Union Valley by a wide vote. The first school term began in 1905 with Miss Ellen Stout teaching, no grades, mixed classes, benches for all, and lunches under shade trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fork
Union Valley
Ellen Stout
Meeting Set at God Church in Ada CAP Chapter
Rev Keen announces a CAP meeting in Ada to discuss a volunteer unit needing a commander with military and pilot qualifications. CAP members serve in air search and rescue, emergency communications, disaster aid, and cadet training. Interested persons are urged to attend Monday night or contact Rev Keen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keen
Wool clipping underway as team moves into Center area
Sheep Gettingand Latta have had their woolies clipped. The crew was scheduled to move into the Center community Thursday. County Agent C. H. Hailey says the crew plans to set aside one day before leaving to take care of any flocks that might have been missed. Heaviest fleeces of the season come from the Edd Mitchell flock with an average between 12 and 14 pounds per animal. Hailey reminded producers of incentive payments for wool and lambs this year and said all receipts must be kept for filing with the Agricultural Stabilization office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
C. H. Hailey
Hailey
Edd Mitchell
Mitchell
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Squirrel Crop Look Good This Year
State Game and Fish Department reports strong squirrel population across most areas with some spots short of natural food. Season opens May 15 with a six-squirrel daily limit and a two-day bag in possession. hunters must have a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game and Fish Department
River Swells Upstream From Mouth On High Water
The Kiamichi river rises upstream for several miles from its mouth during high water along the Red River. Oklahoma State Library notes this behavior and its impact on the region's water flow and navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiamichi
Red River
Oklahoma State Library
Vanoss Alumni Banquet Set for June 4 at Vanoss School
Vanoss High School alumni banquet scheduled for Saturday June 4 at 8 p.m. in the school. Reservations with Guynn Roberts at 1030 South Johnston Ada due by May 25. Send graduate and former teacher names to Mrs Elnora Tracy Route 5 Ada for invitations. Cost $1.50 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss High School
Guynn Roberts
South Johnston
Ada
Elnora Tracy
Route 5
Hart Community visitors from Allen and Casa Grande
Recent visitors of Mrs. Grace Johnson and May included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sales and Mrs. Minnie Sales of Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Ingram with children from Casa Grande Arizona plus Mrs. Betty Ingram of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. B B Ownbey and Charles did business in Mc Alester Wednesday and visited the Pete Jones family there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Johnson
May
Clyde Sales
Minnie Sales
Allen
Shirley Ingram
Casa Grande
Arizona
Betty Ingram
Stratford
B. B. Ownbey
Charles
McAlester
Pete Jones
Grace Johnson and Summers family at Vanessa commencement
Grace Johnson and May with the Everet Summers family attended Vanessa commencement exercises Wednesday night. Joe Summers was graduated from high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Johnson
May
Everet Summers
Vaness
Joe Summers
Vaness eighth grade graduation attended by Griffiths
Mrs. Alvie Griffith attended eighth grade graduation exercises at Vaness Thursday night with the Heimer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Griffith
Vaness
Heimer
Visitors call on Ownbey home from Roff
Mr and Mrs Jeff Russell and Mr and Mrs John Reed of Roff visited Thursday in the E V Ownbey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Russell
John Reed
Roff
E. Vv
Ownbey Home
Mary Ann Griffith Visits Family for Mother's Day and Birthday
Mary Ann Griffith spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Griffith to celebrate Mother's Day and her father's birthday. She returns to Stillwater Sunday to finish her freshman year and will be home for the summer after June 4 and the 4-H roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Griffith
Alvie Griffith
Mary Ann
Stillwater
Hart Home Demonstration Club Members at Dress Revue
The Hart Home Demonstration Club was represented Friday by Mrs Grace Griffith and Shirley, Mrs Marjorie Soutee, and two granddaughters of Mrs Perry Owens and Mrs Perry Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Home Demonstration Club
Grace Griffith
Shirley
Marjorie Soutee
Perry Owens
Jones Family From McAlester Visits Ownbey Kin
Mr and Mrs Pete Jones and family of McAlester spent the weekend with her sister Mrs B B Ownbey and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Jones
McAlester
B. B. Ownbey
Roff X-ray Unit Joined By Local Volunteers
Mrs. Alvie Griffith and Mrs. Perry Owens assisted the chest X-ray unit in Roff on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Griffith
Perry Owens
Roff
Revival at Gaar Corner Draws Mrs Griffith and Mary Ann
Mrs Alvie Griffith and Mary Ann attended the revival held at Gaar Corner Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Griffith
Mary Ann
Gaar Corner
Mercer Family Visit Highlights Oklahoma City Trip
Mr and Mrs James Paul Mercer of Oklahoma City visited during the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A H Mercer Sr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Paul Mercer
Oklahoma City
A. H. Mercer Sr
Pink and Blue Shower Attends Mrs Carl Wright
Mrs J S Stanfield and six others hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Carl Wright on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs E V Ownbey Mrs M P Ownbey Mrs B B Ownbey Mrs Evert Summers Mrs Grace Johnson and May Mrs Arno Griffith and Mary Ann Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Stanfield
E. V. Ownbey
M. P. Ownbey
B. B. Ownbey
Evert Summers
Grace Johnson
May
Arno Griffith
Mary Ann Griffith
Carl Wright
Sunday Visitors At Mrs Alma Dunn Home
The record notes visitors Sunday including Mrs Rosa Thompson and Mrs Stevens. Guests of Mrs Alma Dunn on Sunday were Mr Charley Dunn of Ada, Joann Myrick, and Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart of Fitzhugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Thompson
Stevens
Alma Dunn
Charley Dunn
Ada
Joann Myrick
Earl Stewart
Fitzhugh
Home Demonstration Club Holds Regular Meeting
Eleven members and visitors met at the Grace Johnson home for the Ada area Home Demonstration Club session. The program covered basic seven foods and forming good food habits with Miss Martha Mote presenting and refreshments served to several members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Johnson
Home Demonstration Club
Perry Owens
Marjorie Soutee
Alvie Griffith
Frances Cantwell
Matt Heimer Jr
Martha Mote
E. V. Ownbey
Richard Soutee
Willie
Rebecca
B. B. Ownbey
Charles
Leroy Cantwell
Sharon
Peggy
Evert Summers
J. S. Stanfield
Imogene Johnson
Cherri Gail Roberts
Cushing
Club Ladies Serve Dinner to about 25
The club ladies hosted a public dinner on Thursday with about 25 people served. Helpers listed include Mrs. Davis Ida Taylor Virginia Jared Ruby Deaton Edna Boren Lorene Hodge Ethel Jones Pauline Young Lavona Deaton Pat Taylor Bettie Parks Mrs. W. M. Ross and Nora Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Davis
Ida Taylor
Virginia Jared
Ruby Deaton
Edna _ Boren
Lorene Hodge
Ethel Jones
Pauline Young
Lavona Deaton
Pat Taylor
Bettie Parks
W. M. Ross
Nora Ross
Home Demonstration Dress Revue Participants Named
Those appearing in the Home Demonstration Dress Revue at the First Baptist Church Friday were Bettie Parks Pat Taylor Bet tie Nora Ross and Wanda Parks Edna Boren and Lorene Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Bettie Parks
Pat Taylor
Bettie
Nora Ross
Wanda Parks
Edna Boren
Lorene Hodge
Wedding Shower for Miss Wynotha Cantrell at Byng
Ladies of the community are invited to a wedding shower at Mrs. Meeks home in Byng Monday night May 16. Miss Wynotha Cantrell, bride elect of Odell Deaton, will be honored.
Visitors at Bob Ross home include local residents
Those visiting in the Bob Ross home Sunday were Rev. Lavonn Brown, Francis Boudreaux, Mrs. Castleman, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Cantrell, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cantrell and Roger and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ross
Lavonn Brown
Francis Boudreaux
Castleman
E. W. Cantrell
Dewey Cantrell
Roger
W. M. Ross
Deaton Family Visit Reported This Thursday
Mrs. Ruby Deaton and Billy and Bobby and Susie Taylor visited Lavona Deaton and Debra Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Deaton
Billy
Bobby
Susie Taylor
Lavona Deaton
Debra
Ross and Davis Lead Baptist Young People Wien Er Roast
Curtis and Ann Ross along with John Davis and a group from the Baptist Church of Ah loso enjoyed a wiener roast and shared fellowship in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Ann Ross
John Davis
The
Baptist Church of
Wintersmith Park Friday Night Party Highlights Attendee
Anitta Baker from Sulphur attended the Friday night gathering at Wintersmith Park. The event drew local residents and other attendees in a casual community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintersmith Park
Anitta Baker
Sulphur
Family picnic and visit to Lamar in small town outing
Mr and Mrs Silas Taylor and daughters spent Sunday after church at a roadside park for lunch then drove to Lamar to visit Mrs Taylor's parents Mr and Mrs Sam Baley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Taylor
Lamar
Ross Family Weekend Notes and Rain Report
Curtis and Ann Ross spent the weekend at Sulphur with Ann's parents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parks and Vanda dined with Mrs. Parks' son and wife Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor Sunday. Jess Ross stays a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ross. Mrs. Parks says Lena in Dumas Texas reports enjoying the recent rain after dusty conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis and
Ann Ross
Ann
Mrs
Harvey Baker
Joe Parks
Vanda
Mrs. Parks
James Taylor
Jess Ross
Mrs. W. M. Ross
Ahloso Baptist Homecoming Set for May 15
Mrs. A O Davis visited the Rosses Thursday afternoon. Next Sunday May 15 Ahloso First Baptist Church will host a homecoming with an all day service and lunch. Rev Bob Deny of Prague Oklahoma will be the afternoon speaker and a good program is planned. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahloso First Baptist Church
Bob Deny
Prague
Oklahoma
Kerr Family Visits Pop and Relatives Across States
Yonkers New York and San Francisco visitors named Kerrs visit Mr and Mrs Will Kerr. Floyd Haskins and Lane family visit the Duncon home and Virgie Leader. Eugene Teel and daughters visit Virgie Leader. Wayne Brooks and two sons from Durant visit D G Brooks and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kerr
Yonkers, New York
Joyce Kerr
San Francisco, Calif
Will Kerr
CentrahomaVisit Highlights Family Weekend Gathering
Mrs. Edna Cross of Centrahoma visited Mrs. Doll Sims. Wednes day Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Brooks and children of Velma visited his mother Mrs. Hattie Brooks and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rollen Duncan over the past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Haskins
Lane
Rollen Duncan
Virgie Leader
Edna Cross
Centrahoma
Doll Sims
I. N. Brooks
Velma
Hattie Brooks
Velma Man Visited Parents This Weekend
Arthur Hardin of Velma visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Hardin over the past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hardin
Velma
John Hardin
Brooks Visit Family in Ada Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brooks of Ada spent Saturday and Sunday visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brooks
Ada
Walter Brooks
D. R. Clifford
Coopers Welcome Baby Girl Vonda Faye
Mr and Mrs Isaac Cooper announce the birth of a daughter on April 29 weighing six pounds six ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Davis and paternal grandmother is Mrs Yallie Cooper. The baby’s name is Vonda Faye. The Coopers also have another daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Cooper
Carl Davis
Yallie Cooper
Vonda Faye
Coopers
Baby Boy Born to Louisiana Couple
Mr and Mrs Waymon Lillard announce the birth of a son on May 7 weighing seven pounds eight ounces. The child is named Waymon Dewayne with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W B Lillard and maternal grandmother Mrs Wallie Cooper. The mother is Vera Cooper and great grandparents are Mr and Mrs A P Lillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waymon Lillard
Louisiana
Waymon Dewayne
W. B. Lillard
Wallie Cooper
Lillard
Vera Cooper
A. P. Lillard
Wofford and Gore Attend Allen Lodge Supper
Ralph Wofford and H. G. Gore attended the lodge supper at Allen on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wofford
H. G. Gore
Allen
State tournament finals reach Tupelo Saturday night
D. R. Clifford, Donald Brooks, Walter Brooks, Rollen Duncan, David Brooks, Lee Sweat and I. N. Brooks attended the finals of the state tournament at Tupelo Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Clifford
Donald Brooks
Walter Brooks
Rollen Duncan
David Brooks
Lee Sweat
I. N. Brooks
Tupelo
McGuire Family Visit to Brooks in Ada
Mr and Mrs Glenn McGuire and their children of Ada visited Mrs Hattie Brooks and Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn McGuire
Ada
Walter Brooks
Hattie Brooks
Harbins Visit Allen Family Parents in Town
Mr and Mrs Lyra Harbin and children of Allen visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Harbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyra Harbin
Allen
Paul Harbin
Snow Family Visits Sims Roots in Allen
Mr and Mrs Ollen Snow and son Dale of Allen visited Mrs Sims and Mr Sims on Sunday. The trip connected the Snows with longtime Allen residents and shared family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollen Snow
Dale
Allen
Orb Sims
Smith Family Visit to Hoffman Parents Reported
Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and their children of Hoffman visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Smith
Hoffman
Ed Smith
Woffords Visit Relatives in San Antonio Texas
Mr and Mrs Fred Wofford and Shirley Evah and Clyde Wofford traveled to San Antonio Texas to visit relatives during the past few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wofford
Shirley
June
Evah
Clyde Wofford
San Antonio
Texas
Treas Family Visitation Remembers Stonewall Relatives
Visitors to Mr and Mrs Jake Treas Monday included Mrs Eula Davis Mrs Burnis Davis Mrs Louie Buzbee all of Stonewall and nieces Mrs Bessie Ray and Louise Ray of Stonewall along with Mrs Minnie Hines of Allen and Mr and Mrs Ed Smith Margie Brooks Evelyn Treas and Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Treas
Eula Davis
Burnis Davis
Louie Buzbee
Stonewall
Bessie Ray
Louise Ray
Minnie Hines
Allen
Ed Smith
Margie Brooks
Evelyn Treas
Joy
Ada Woman Sandra Anderson Weds Claude Ray Taylor
The marriage joined Sandra Anderson daughter of Mrs. Eulee Stokes of Ada and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Keaton to Claude Ray Taylor of Ada on May 2. Sandra is a former student of Lula High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Anderson
Eulee Stokes
Ada
Guy Keaton
Claude Ray Taylor
Sandra
Lula High School
Visit to Mrs Gore and Mr Gore Monday Evening
A brief note reports that she visited her sister in law Mrs H G Gore and Mr Gore on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Cross
Centrahoma
H. G. Gore
Mr. Gore
Lula High Baseball Routs McLish and Fitzhugh as Allen Defeats Lula
Lula High baseball completed a 2 and 1 week. They beat McLish on Tuesday and Fitzhugh on Friday, but lost to Allen on Monday. The sequence shows the team posting two wins and one loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula High
McLish
Fitzhugh
Lula
Allen
Birth of Vickie Lee Named for Collins Family
Mr and Mrs George Collins announce the birth of their daughter born May 6 weighing nine pounds eight ounces. name chosen Vickie Lee. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Burtis Smith and great Ed Smith. paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs A P Lillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Collins
Vickie Lee
Burtis Smith
Ed Smith
A. P. Lillard
Graduation schedule for Lula Sun area students
Baccalaureate services set for May 15 at 2 30 p.m. in the auditorium. Commencement for seniors is May 19 with valedictorian Marva Nell Sweat and salutatorian Curtis Williams. Eighth grade commencement is May 17 with valedictorian Sydney Kay Dennis and salutatorian Betty Sue Woolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Charles Dean Leader
Curtis Williams
Marva Nell Sweat
Norris Dale Lillard
Olen Alberson
Roy Dale Brooks
Hershel Ray Capps
Leroy Alexander
Lee Crossley Jr
Sydney Kay Dennis
Tawana Faith Lillard
Betty Sue Woolly
Shirley Ann Thompson
Shirley Ann Capps
Wayne Henry
Arthur Lee Justis
Dotson Brown
Natoma Muncy Visits Wichita for Mother's Day
Miss Natoma Muncy of Wichita Kansas spent Mother's Day with Mrs. Houston Muncy. Mr and Mrs Milo Pennington and family and Mr and Mrs B B Jackson and family also spent the day with Mr and Mrs J E Maddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Melton
Natoma Muncy
Wichita, Kan
Mrs
Houston Muncy
Milo Pennington
B. B. Jackson
J. E. Maddox
Couple Stays At Ada Brother-in-law Bedside
Mr and Mrs Tom Phillips remain with Enos Lee of Ada since Sunday as he lies in grave condition after a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Phillips
Sunday visit shared by Bell McClure James families
Mrs Aleeta Bell of Oklahoma City Mrs Pat McClure and Patsy of Ada and Mr and Mrs J C James Mary and Norma spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleeta Bell
Oklahoma City
Pat McClure
Patsy
Ada
J. C. James
Mary
Norma
Frank James
Maddox Receives Twin Calves for Second Time
Mr and Mrs J E Maddox were presented with twin calves Sunday marking the second occasion in his lifetime that twin calves have appeared among his cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Maddox
Mr. Maddox
Oklahoma sisters host weekend visit from Whitehead family
Mrs. Finey Whitehead and her daughter Vennie and son-in-law Doyle Doss of Randlett Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips. Mrs. Whitehead and Mrs. Phillips are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finey Whitehead
Vennie
Doyle Doss
Randlett
Okla
Tom Phillips
Whitehead
Phillips
Calif. couple visits Oklahoma City. trip to St. Louis ahead
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. John and children Cindy and Gregg of Long Beach arrived for a visit with Claud Horsley and sister Cheryl Melton in Oklahoma City. Mr. Melton took Mr. John to Municipal Airport for a flight to St. Louis where he will conduct business for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. John
Cindy
Gregg
Long Beach
Calif
Claud Horsley
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Melton
Mr. John
Municipal Airport
Oklahoma City
St. Louis
John
Jones Family Vacations in Oklahoma City
Joleeta Charlotte and Terry Jones visit their father Jack Jones in Oklahoma City where he works at Tinker Field this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joleeta
Charlotte
Terry Jones
Jack Jones
Oklahoma City
Jack
Tinker Field
Rogers and companions visit Ada and attend Norman Air Show
Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers with Mr and Mrs Calvin Rogers of Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willie Orton in Oklahoma City. On the return trip they attended the Air Show in Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Calvin Rogers
Ada
Willie Orton
Oklahoma City
Norman
Lindsay and Long Beach families dine with Melton Horsley
Mr and Mrs Paul Cameron and son Claudie of Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl and Claud Horsley along with Mr and Mrs R E John and Cindy and Gregg of Long Beach California for a dinner gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cameron
Claudie
Lindsay
R. E. John
Cindy
Gregg
Long Beach
Calif
Dale Melton
Cheryl
Claud Horsley
Joann Varnadore Travels to Oklahoma City This Week
Joann Varnadore is spending the week in Oklahoma City for undisclosed activities. The trip highlights travel and time away from home with no public events announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Varnadore
Oklahoma City
Vanoss Graduates Eighth and Senior Classes
Seventeen graduates from Vanoss include eighth graders Barbara Dean Griffith Belinda Jean Griffith Rita Joyce Jackson Clara Joletta Jones Ruth Ellen Varnadore Ray Olen Hicks and Bobby Joaquin Jackson. Senior Joe Maddox is also recognized for graduating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaar Corner
Vanoss
Barbara Dean Griffith
Belinda Jean Griffith
Rita Joyce Jackson
Clara Joletta Jones
Ruth Ellen Varnadore
Ray Olen Hicks
Bobby Joaquin Jackson
Joe Maddox
Tomato Cocktail Delicacy with Tangy Dressing
Peeled and seeded tomatoes cut into cubes served with cocktail sauce used for shrimp. Marinate in tangy dressing, drain, and cover with sauce. Serve cold.
Formosa’s People Noted for 65 Cent Literate High
A brief dispatch observes Formosa residents as notably literate by Asiatic standards with an emphasis on schooling and literacy levels. The report highlights education as a social benchmark amid regional assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Atomic fission tale stirs town with buzzing Geiger counters
Reporter humorously notes air and surroundings seem alive with radiation after a Nevada test. Locals joke that every Geiger counter sounds like a rattlesnake. A local uranium broker warns of a ripe market for questionable claims amid fallout warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Ada Hints at New Drug Store and Medical Arts Building
A rumor of Ada attracting a suburban drug store and a residential medical arts building circulates. A heavy downpour Tuesday night left streets flooded from curb to curb and a drenched hen unable to contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ol’ Buzz
How LeFlore County Got Its Name Mystery
The county is named for a Choctaw family, but why the Choctaws bear the French surname LeFlore remains uncertain. French traders long operated along Mississippi tributaries and intermarriage helped spread French names, but a complete explanation for LeFlore specifically is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeFlore County
LeFlore
Mississippi
Arkansas
Red
Oklahoma
Ada Lions Club Elects Frank Dicus President
Frank Dicus, a noted Oklahoma supermarket operator, was elected president of the Ada Lions Club this week. Members praise his loyalty energy and friendly demeanor as he prepares for the international convention in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dicus
Oklahoma
Ada Lions Club
Frank
Atlantic City
Notable radio gaffes and a frank announcer reaction
The piece surveys famous on air bloopers across radio and TV and notes announcers reacting with anger embarrassment and laughter. One top name faced a garbled line with surprising candor blurting Oh th with it before recovering.
Weather Prayers and Rain Wetland Echoes
In Oklahoma prayers mix with seasonal needs as May hay seasons loom. Ranchers seek sun for harvest then hope for heavy rain to end the drought and fill the barns, a cycle reflected in quiet personal pleas to the sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Birds in Oklahoma Singers Shine Across Spring
Ol Buzz notes a colorful spring with plentiful cardinals and a diverse set of species. Oklahoma hosts more songbirds than any state over the year, with many migrating into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Jellied Tomatoes salad idea with gelatine mix
A simple salad suggests filling tomato centers with gelatine or jellied madrilene. Serve topped with mayonnaise and a dusting of finely minced chives for flavor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neal Stidham
Soil Conservation Service
Byron I. Smith
H. G. Little
Hart
Jimmie Ownbey
Lovelady News
By Nora Ross
A. O. Davis
Rosses
Helen Clifford
Eugene Teel
Wayne Brooks
Durant
D. G. Brooks
Ce Treas
Bessie Gore
By Buzzy Bonehouse
Ada News
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