Tulsan's Five Pound Bass Is Derby Champ
Oklahoma's Lake Texoma Derby crowned a five pound black bass as grand champion caught by Fim Simith using a Lucky T top water plug. Prize included over $900 in merchandise and a $1 per ounce cash bonus. Channel cat winner was Ross Beard with a 13.0 pound catch and another $208 in prizes. Weather hindered boat fishing but 30,000 spectators gathered along 800 miles of shoreline at the 100000 acre lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Okla
Oklahoma
Texoma
Texas
Fim Simith
Bt. DL. Firemmes
Muskoges
Ross Beard
Maccuill
Piremmey
Beard
Heard
Famed Smart Town Editor Dies at 75
Lamar Missouri editor of the Lamar Daily Democrat dies after 47 years leading the paper. Known for careful fact reporting and blunt local coverage he pursued truth about town affairs murders and personal crises. His daily routine included chats with merchants and townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Missouri
Bate
Mae
Lamar Baily Democratin
Lamiay
Langer
Anc
Remeys
Vhae Doakes
Adans Can Apply For P. O. Careers At Post Office
Civil Service Commission actions during a wartime period limit who may apply for civil service jobs in the Post Office. Examinations for permanent appointments are suspended to avoid excluding many servicemen and women. Applicants must be bona fide patrons of the post office and reside in the delivery area. Veterans and certain clerical employees may be eligible with age waivers and service connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Ada Lave
Civil Service Commission
Elvis
Dielise of Business
Zoe
Aga
Gkluheena Post Office
Ea9
Olive
Wareservice Indeec
Poe
Oklahoma Federal Employees Elect in Muskogee Session
The Oklahoma state federation of federal employees met in Muskogee and elected Tyra Woodward as president. Others elected include officers and a secretary-treasurer, with Earl Graves and Edma Cool named successors. the 1950 convention is set for Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Oklahoma State Federation of Federal Employees
Clowlie
Tyra’ Woodward
Earl Graves
Okahoma City
Mra
Edma Cool
Oklahoma City
Clyde Hamiltons Move to Stratford
Newcomers to Stratford are Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mamsilton who moved into the home of his father C. Hamilton. The elder Hamilton retired after about 40 years with the Rock Island Railroad. Church notices mention WSCS plans and an upcoming Vetecaps Vocational Agriculture Field Day with an estimated 2100 attendees. Other local social ties include visits among Ada, Muskogee, Shawnee residents and travel plans to St. Francis and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Clyde Mamsilton
Shawnee
C. Hamilton
Rock Es Iine
Muskogee
WSCS
Methodist Church
Tom Glass
Mick Wasell
Dark Wasell
Kable
A. Lowe
Martha Jo
Oklahoma City
Last Werle
Roger) Watkins
Watkins
2. M. Robertson
Cottonwood
Community
George Collins
Ade
John Maupin
Werdhestley
Konawe
Carl Hopkins
St. Prance
Kus
Tony
W. J. Rodgers
Hoskins
St. Francis
J D. Pritts
Texas
Roy Watts
Dan Neath
Joe Manduanu
Paglina Stewart
Som Lett
Morenci
Reve
Seathwall
Eit
Arizont
Simon Turk
Msg
Treme
Sp. Rodgers
Anor
Max Field
Hush and
White
Mos
Forrest Sheppard
Elvndiren
Lees
Charles
Jane
J. M. Sheppard
B. A Bevant
Long Beach
Calif
J. T. Buyagt
Shreveport, Lai, Mes
Pat Finley
Norman Pasty Sullivan
Los
Muskogee Dedicates Field With Memorial Service
Muskogee Oklahoma dedicates a field named for Maj. Jack Davis son of former mayor J Blanni Davis. Maj. Gen. Fred S. Borum of Tinker Field is set as principal speaker. Davis died in action over Tuam during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoger
Okla
Mega&d
Davis Field
Jack Davis
Muskogee
Tuam
Fred 5. Borum
Tinker Field
Davis
J. Blanni Darts
A S Wells of Wewoka Announces For Congress
A S Wells of Wewoka declares for Congress praising democracy at home while warning against federal overreach. He denounces wasteful spending, calls for limited government, pledges direct district campaigning, and invites joint discussions with opponents to present solutions to economic and political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghed
Amc
Washington
Soene
Congress
Momike
WELLS
Mother of 19 and Shawnee Today obituary note
Mrs. Josh Boatman, 57, of Wenoke, mother of 10 sons and nine daughters, dies at home. Six sons and seven daughters survive, aged 23 to 46. Most were born in Pottawatomie or Seminole counties. Widow Bowman leaves 1 grandchild and 26 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Olde
Josh Boatman
Wenoke
Aime
O, Clark
Weye
Pottawaterne
Semmate
Bowman
Portotoe County Home Demonstration Day Observed
About 117 women attended a Portotoe County Home Demonstration Day on Friday May 7 observed as Natl Homemaker Demonstration Week. The event featured dress revue with outfits judged by a panel, a musical skit by local high school students and a supper table display, with awards for best dresses ribbons and honors to multiple club members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Note
Aceit
Juanils Floyd
Portotoe County
Rae Tompson
Nellie Rew
Eva Mae Rugha
Newland, Nesty
Colbert Club
Petterson
Byng ‘Igh School
Wys. Marvin States
Borace
Maan Scoot
Ada
Juanita Floyd
Fitzhugh Ela
Alvin Hale
Lyle Darnell
Mary Haztitt
Hetty Hoplins
Sack Rouse
A. P. Young
Baker
A.L. Griffith
Hart
Oren Phillips
Bonnesced
Rillson
Bute Burley
Elbert
M. Pitt $Irs
Chester
Shelby
Fitzhuyt
Colsie
Oklahoma State 4 H Roundup Set May 3 June 4
Delegates from Pontotoc County join the annual Rownd-T State 4 H roundup to be staged on the Oklahoma A and M campus in Stillwater from May 3 to June 4. County champions include Janet Maine and Wilma Jean Neely in the girl’s division with Thompson, Ryan, and others scheduled for demonstrations and competitions. Club notes list May meetings and post May 4 gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rownd-T
Oklahhams AL and M
Stilhwater
Pontotoc County
Im Yeara
Agmnen Maine
Wilma Jear Neely
Celb
Thompson
Styl Rayan
Deli
Csluie Momhey
Viennss
Asinedh Abstom
Oneita Bryank
Oneita
Francis Elit
Mart Club
Lea McNineh
Vanossehh
Homerane
Three Adans Receive Polio Service Awards
Three Adans, including Guy Thrash and F Joyce Milner, received five year service pins and certificates of recognition from Ter 3 in Tulsa for long term lay service to the Bontohag county chapter Parslysts Committee. The awards were presented by Tarny Murphy, treasurer of the 19 AML organization, at the state eastern district level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Thrash
SS. Grant
F. Joyce Milner
Bontohag County
Bs Ile Parslysts
Ter 3
Kile
Tulsa
Olstvhorna
Tarny Murphy
Weasurer
19- AML
Charges Filed In Axadarkg Case
Undersheriff Curtis Williams said no charges would be filed. Horn, an employee of American Tea and Coffee, claimed he paid about 15000 but admitted he did the act to cover a shortage. Williams indicated the case would proceed to authorities for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axadarkg
Kta
Curtis Wiliams
Hedasanyanes
Horn
American Tea and Coffee Company
Caddo
Williams
Post Office Traffic Hurdles Amid Paper Shortage
Fragmented OCR reads list of postal handling problems and weight limits with mentions of orders, officials, and concern over delays. It hints at crime-related blame and unclear references to individuals and dates, suggesting a disrupted mail process and speculation on causes.
Bob Ball Seeks Legislative Place No 2
Bob Ball of Ada announces candidacy for Oklahoma State Legislature Place No 2 as a Democrat. The 15 year Ada resident and East Loth street native served in the Air Force Eighth Army air force theater operations and attended Oklahoma University Law School. He emphasizes honesty and opposition to special interests while vowing to discuss state government issues with citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE
Bob) Ball
Aga
Josie Salk
East Loth
Ailahoma University Law School
Ads
Myr
Ada
Valley
Levine
Unity
East
Ince
State House
House
Hth
Bowen Dies In Russellville
W. F Bowen, 22, died at the home of his daughter Mrs Blynn Rowell in Russellville Arkansas. Funeral services were conducted with assistance from local church members. Bowen had been a patient at Valley View hospital for weeks after surgery and was taken to Russellville to remain with his daughter until death. Mrs West expressed sincere thanks for the support and kindness shown during the time of his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WS Bowen
Birs
Blynn Rowell
Russellville
Arkansas
Goel
Cindsey
Bowen
D. F. West
George Brown
Valley View Hospital
West
Peter
Wil
Tornado Damages Princeton Parsonage. Rev Teeter Noted
Local report says a tornado struck Princeton and nearby McKinney on Monday causing extensive damage. Rev Teeter, a well known pastor from Ada, Stratton and East Central College graduate, was mentioned in connection with the event and revival activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Chass
Bonner
Man held for loitering says he’s watching girlfriend’s home
Police pick up a 56 year old man at a street corner after he explains he is watching his girlfriend’s home because her father won’t let him near the door. He adds that she is 52 and the headline line mocks the age difference.
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Cruar Rapids
May &Po
Minue
Howard Walsh
Walsh
Latta High Senior Neely Graduation and Achievements
Miss Mise Neely, Latta High senior, graduates this year and plans to attend East Central. Daughter of Myra and Mir W. Neely, she has never earned below an A grade and is noted for basketball, Glee Club, drama, and class leadership. She served as senior class president and valedictorian, with extensive involvement in church and community activities.
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Maxing Neely
Latta
Iss Neely
Feede Iy Yoang
Meunday School
Lattn
Syste
Miss Neely
County Farm Youth Make Payment on Dairy Animals
County Farm Youth make payments on dairy contracts as several members fulfill their agreements. Richard Soutee of Latin community paid for a Jersey heifer, the third contract he has completed since May 1947. Gilbert Wheelox and Vaness community members also report completed contracts tied to local banks and sponsors. Calves dropped in recent weeks include Guernsey heifers and Holsteins, with payments recorded to sponsors and sponsors urged to report to the county agent to keep calf registrations up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester PF. Smite
Fantaise County
Richard Soutee
Rob Morgan Motor Co
Richard
Bolbita Feed Co
Ea Granger
Richard Kee Sad
Gilbert Wheeloox
Post National Bank of
Ada
First National Bank
T Ae
Gilbert
Travis Wheelock
Gudevian
Winn Hill
Stratford
C. Seutl
Winess
Bill Carter
Oakmar
Gueensey
Bobby Penrad
Pickett
Guernsey
Eome
Guaramy Co
Thurman Holland
Veness
Holstein
Cairns
E. M
Gullott
Jowm Elliott
Fitzhugh
Bulb Call
Roy Earl Jones
Fitzhugit
Roy Lollar
Vernon Laxton
Hatta
Jersey
Witherspoon. Finance Co
Dairy Clu
Wheat outlook mixed across Oklahoma at annual grain meeting
Delegates at the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Dealers Association meeting report spotty wheat yields across regions. A M Schlehuber and Keats Soder cite gains from wheat development programs delivering better milling wheat, while some areas remain thin. Frane Stauffer elected president. E J Lorrance and E R Humparey named officers.
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EMD
Okla
Oklahoma
Okahoma Grain and Feed Dealers Association
Dy A. M. Schlehuber
Stillwater
Keats Soder
Texas- Oklahoma Wheat Improvement Association
Tolt
Frane Stauffer
Chickasha
E. J. Lorrance
Kingfisher
Wars
Rident
E.R Humparey
Enid
Barnyard Gate Notes on May Field Day and Cotton Plans
Curtis Floyd reports Coal County farmers will host Wister's Week at the Exnerimertak farm May 10–14 with nine pastures for soil type comparisons and lime and phosphate treatments. Dr. Harper of Oklahoma A and M College leads the experiment, with tours starting 8:30 a.m. every day and meals by Home Demonstration women. Also covered are cotton planting notes, seed recommendations Delta Pineland varieties, state spray truck arrangements, and Purebred pigs available for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Floyd
Coal County
Wister
Coalgate
Herper
Oklahoma
M College
Seminole
Johnston
Powtoiee
Haskell
Colt
Bughes
McCurtain
Meighall
Bryan
Latimer
Pushmatsha
Choctaw
Pittsburg
Pootawatoke
Atoke
Oxfuakee
McIntosh
Max
Coat County
Tupelo
Cencraneme
Coalgave
Delta Pineland
Stoneville
Watson
Clarita
Olney
O. W. Yother
Yother
Farrimond
DD. T
Ravia Alumni Banquet Set For June 5 At Cafeteria
Ravia school announces an alumni banquet for Saturday evening June 5 at 8 p.m in the Ravia Cafeteria. All graduates are asked to send money for tickets by June 1. Each graduate may bring a guest and plates are 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hava School
Ravia
Letha HL
Quest
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Tulsan
Mar Lake Texore
Muskogecon
Arthur Aull
Clyde Hamiltons
Stretford
Methodist Church Board of Stewards
Jayne
Lyn
Agnew Stondridge
Kenneth Andrews
C. A. Watts
Rex Watts
Karl Andrews
Aes
Mes. Lynn
Nic
B. Perry
O. Ei. Perry
Mrs. Fillmore-Jones
Ada Tursaye
Muskogee Dediciates
A. S. Wells of
Wewoka
Fivemasents
Quy Congress
National Treasury
Henest
Totes
Adans
Thrash
Grant
Milter
Charlot E. C
Ian
Morden
B. Matlack
Bob Ball
Had Offer
Rev. Teeter
Princeton
Pontetoc Granty
Jover
Mexine Neary
Young People’s
Mronk Amy Ag
Sturd Symington
Tso
Pig Project Club
Coal Calmry
Qurec
Poland
China
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