Oklahoma Legislature Passes Most of Turner's Program
Oklahoma City May 10 The twenty first Oklahoma Legislature enacted most points of Gov Roy J Turner s program slashing income taxes one third boosting school aid and approving large appropriations including 18 million for common schools and 23 million for higher education It also created a toll turnpike authority Tulsa to Oklahoma City and reorganized key state commissions to curb politics and improve efficiency
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Roy J. Turner
Turner
Oklahoma Education Association
Cof
Tulsa
General Fund
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Tax Commission
Planning and Resources Board
Fish and Game Commissions
Pardon and Parole Board
This Is Story of A Left Thumb
This piece tells of Vasco D Hale born in Fairmont West Virginia who became a four letter athlete then wartime service left him with severe disabilities. He studied rehabilitation at Boston University learning to navigate with one thumb and a voice reader while eyeing a career in rehabilitation for the blind.
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Boston
Vasco D. Hale
Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia State College
Vasco
Army Engineers
Boston University
School of Education
Hale
U.S. Agriculture Sees DDT Sprays as Elm Disease Shield
The U S Department of Agriculture believes DDT sprays offer the best protection against Dutch elm disease by killing beetles that spread the tree killing fungus and thus safeguard elm trees nationwide.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Over Eating as Psychological Issue Highlighted by Doctor
Medical expert Dr. Henry B. Richardson told the New York State Medical Society that emotional causes drive some women to obesity and cannot be cured by dieting. He urged insight into underlying troubles, noting obesity can begin in childhood and later become a life obstruction and psychological gain.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Science
Buffalo, N. Y
New York State Medical Society
Henry B. Richardson
New York Hospital
Cornell University Medical College
Richardson
Holdenville Hosts 25000 for Arkansas Day Parade
Some 25 000 people swarmed into Holdenville Oklahoma for the seventh annual Arkansas day celebration. A 45 minute parade down the main street led today's events which ran from 8 a m to midnight with hog calling contests old fiddlers competition square dancing and other activities. The celebration began in 1937 to honor former Arkansas citizens in Oklahoma as well as current Arkansas residents.
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Holdenville
Okla
Hughes County
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Latex: Not Sap but Separate Fluid from Heven Trees
The article states latex is the raw material of rubber extracted not as tree sap but as a distinct liquid. Researchers emphasize latex originates in Heven trees as a separate fluid used for rubber production.
Sayre Man Named State Outstanding Young Man
Richard W. Moore a 28 year old Sayre Oklahoma utility company executive was named the outstanding young man of Oklahoma for 1946 at the state junior chamber of commerce meeting in Ardmore He received a plaque from Tex Roberts editor of Future The ceremony drew about 200 delegates as the session closed the next day Also a separate note mentions Rome in 97 A D having a water supply of 40 million gallons daily.
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Ardmore
Okla
Richard W. Moore
Sayre
Oklahoma
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Moore
Tex” Roberts
Chicago
Raw sugar yellow before whitening in refineries
The article notes that raw sugar appears yellow prior to the refining process that whitens it for final use. It discusses the color stage of sugar processing and implies chemical treatment or purification occurs after this stage.
Forty Plus Club Back In The Experience Business
New York May 12 The Forty Plus Club of New York plans to revive its employment network as postwar slowdowns ease. The non profit, independent group helps retired executives find work, with members pledging time and sharing in a monthly bulletin that lists potential employers and available positions.
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NEA
Annapolis
Congress
Forty Plus Club of
P. K. Murdock
Boston
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
New York Club
Murdock
Forty Plus Club
Home Beautification and Canning Tips Highlight 4H Contest
The article covers the 4H Home Beautification Planning contest winners Doris Wall Dana Lee McKinney Virginia Payne and Shirley Wall from Vanoss and Byng. It also lists garden insect controls for bean leaf beetles cut worms and chrysanthemum division timing plus a detailed home canning equipment readiness checklist and questions to ensure proper canning and food preservation.
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Martha Mote
Doris Wall
Vanoss
Dana Lee McKinney
Virginia Payne
Georgia Ruth Pitt
van Oss
Doris Binkley
Byng
Shirley Wall
Home Demonstration Clubs Plan Slip Cover Demo
A 1947 home demonstration note outlines a program on making slip covers. Instructions include fabric preparation, shrinking, dampening, wringing, and ironing folds. Club meetings are scheduled for May 12 Hart, May 13 Jesse, May 14 Vanoss, and May 16 Gaar Corner.
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Hart
Jesse
Vanoss
Gaar Corner
Vanoss Eighth Grade Graduation From Garden Theme
The Vanoss eighth grade held a Garden of Memories graduation last week with an artificial grass stage, rose bushes, iris baskets, a pink climbing rose arch, and a Wishing Well centerpiece. Gilbert Wheelock and county Supt. N C Mitchell attended as diplomas were presented. Georgia Ruth Pitt was valedictorian and Preston Perduc, salutatorian.
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Vanoss
Gilbert Wheelock
N. C. Mitchell
Glee Club
Mr. Mitchell
Preston Perdue
Bill Waters
Joe Long
Joy Beller
Wanda Berger
Eva Choate
Mildred Gallup
Bonnie Jones
Darlene Payne
Robbie Pederson
Georgia Ruth Pitt
Mary Richardson
Mildred Rogers
Patsy Jo Tiner
Anna Lee Turner
Doris Walls
Preston Perduc
McFarand
Welumka Rodeo and Roundup Set for May 16-18
Welumka's sixth annual rodeo runs May 16 17 18 with three shows 8 30 p m Friday and Saturday and 2 30 p m Sunday. Top ropers and riders compete for 1800 plus entry fees. Events include steer roping calf roping saddle bronc stock numbers 125 head. Parade Friday 4 p m with 20 clubs Ada's invited. dance at the armory after. Frank Autry directs the Wetumka roundup club of 156 members hosting the parade.
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Welumka
H. D. Binns
Coalgate
Ada Rodeo
Oklahoma
Southwest
Ada’s
Armory
Frank Autry
Wetumka
Ada Corsetier Enrolls In Dallas Class With Gossard Co
Mrs. Virginia Nolen of Katz Corsetiere at Special Class travels to Dallas to study modern corsetry at Hotel Baker under H. W. Gossard Co. The course ends with a written exam and a graduate diploma for those who pass.
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Katz Dept. Store
Virginia Nolen
Dallas
H. W. Gossard, Co
Baker
Nolen
Ada
Flower color trio puzzle described by botanists
Botanists note a flower rarely appears in all three primary colors. Red and blue varieties exist in sweepers, red and yellow zinnias exist, red and yellow roses exist, but no blue is found in the full three color set.
What to Check On Pre-School Child
A Willard school pre school study group led by Miss Neva Kennon discussed emotional and social development in six year olds. Key points cover distinguishing possessions, social play, meeting others, recognizing authority, and readiness for school routines, plus fears, independence from mother, frankness, and eagerness for starting school.
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Willard School
Neva Kennon
Frank
Expenditures Meet Set for May 22 in Ada
The first annual meeting of the Oklahoma Public Expenditures council will be held in Ada on May 22. Leaders from across the state will attend with nationally known speakers. The program begins at noon with a luncheon at East Central State college cafeteria, then talks on governmental problems in the college auditorium, officers elected, and planning for the next year. A 5 p.m. barbecue and entertainment at the Lazy D Ranch near Ada will follow. Newspaper publishers statewide are invited to attend to learn how the council functions.
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Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council
Ada
East Central State College
W. A. Delaney, Jr
Food handler school planned to curb outbreaks in Ada
Ada will host a sanitary food handling school from May 19 in City Hall. The county health department Oklahoma A and M College and the Oklahoma Restaurant Association organize the program, conducted in 2 hour daily sessions over five days to reduce foodborne illness.
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United States Public Health Service
Ada
County Health Department
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Oklahoma Restaurant Association
Jewish Appeal Has Response in Ada
A United Jewish Appeal representative spoke in Ada last weekend with local Jews. At Thursday’s meeting twenty people contributed over $2000 for relief. Displaced Jews in European camps exceed 250000, with about 1.5 million in Europe needing aid to survive. The drive aims to raise 179 million dollars for relief. Donations can be sent to The Ada News or to Ben Katz or Sidney Sachs in Ada.
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The
United Jewish Appeal
Europe
Palestine
Ada
America
Ada News
Ben Katz
Sidney Sachs
Pauls Valley Doctor Galvin Johnson Dies at 72
Dr. Galvin Luther Johnson veteran state physician and member of the Oklahoma board of medical examiners died of a heart attack Sunday. He founded one of Oklahoma's first hospitals at Pauls Valley and practiced medicine for 37 years in the area.
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Pauls Valley
Galvin Luther Johnson
Oklahoma Board of Medical Examiners
Johnson
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