State Candidates Try To Stir Oklahoma Voters Slowly
Oklahoma City May 13 Despite open ing speeches parbecues and rallies political activity remains slow The governor race shows the only interest as candidates tour the state Stump scenes fail to drum up voter talk It is early to crystallize sentiment and turnout May vary with July 4 primary Most say the long weekend may keep people away State election board will print 1 524 325 Republican and Democratic ballots for the primary plus 1 514 400 for a constitutional amendment on death benefits in workers compensation The number of votes forecast ranges from 330 000 to 300 000 plus 300000.
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Cee
Johnston Murray
Frank P Douglass
Phil Ferguson
Woodward
Raymond Gary
Madill
Atre
Coe
Mtill
Oklahoma
State Election Board
Blevins Campaign Platform Outlined For State Senate Bid
Ada attorney Jake Blevins campaigns for State Senator from Oklahoma. Born on a farm, he lost his father in high school and funded schooling by working. He attended East Central State College, enlisted in the Army Nov 8 1940, served 58 months with 32 overseas, earned a Bronze Star, and entered the University of Oklahoma after discharge intent on public service.
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Oklahoma
Jake
East Central State College
Ien
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Uncle Sam
University of Oklahoma
Blevins Defends Plan For Oklahoma State Needs
Ada attorney Jake Blevins, a January 1949 law graduate at age 32, pledges to push four state reforms: public schools with higher teacher pay, permanent old age pensions, a lower tax structure, and improved roads. He argues for industrial growth, better schools, and fair taxation to attract industry and raise living standards.
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University
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Jake Blevins
Dute
Oklahoma
Ada
Blevins
Pontotoc
Semiinole
Texas
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Lewis
Euteries
Dress Revue Highlights Home Demonstration Club Event
About 125 HD club members and guests attended the annual dress revue and tea led by Martha Mote and Katherine Summers. The program opened with devotions by A W Oliver and singing led by Charles Richard. Dresses traced styles of the past 75 years, with 15 clubs represented and numerous house, cotton house, street dresses, coats, and suits displayed.
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Katherine Summers
HD Club
A. W. Oliver
Charles Richard
Dale Tins-ley
J. H Siens
Orhbra Young
Alp. Young
Lee Jones
Jess Desharo
W. C. Story
Kenneth Stanfield
G. M. Dass
Darwin Cummins
Ra Sue
Jess DeShazo
Joyce McAnally
Virginia Taylor
Allen 4-H Club
Ty the Happy Head Club
Meg
Sam Dew
Raymond Verje
Homer Club
4-H Dairy Foods Demonstrations Begin In District Court Room
Entries are coming in for the 4-H Dairy Foods Demonstrations at the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show on May 26. Teams and individuals will present on dairy products including milk, cream, cheese, pies, butter, cottage cheese, ice cream, and other milk products.
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District Court Room
Central Oklahoma
Annual 4-10 Club Round-Up at Stillwater Oklahoma
Pontotoc county 4-H members prepare for the annual Round-Up with 12 boys and 32 girls from seven counties. Contest entries include pork production, electrical demonstrations, timely topics, bee keeping, fence post treatment, health, clothing, and special activities. Dairy show entries grow as exhibitors rush to submit cows and calves before May 26 with judges and ribbons planned for Shorthorns, Holsteins, Guernays, and Jerseys.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Billy Lucas
Nolan Hester
Firehugh
Michael Canada
Charles Chandler
Cedar Grove
Dean Stephens
Stonewall
Bobby Langley
Carrel Bryant
Five Ada Girls Named for Girls State Program
Five Ada high school girls will attend Girls State at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha June 3 through 10. Announced by Mr Inez Richmond, selections include Joan Reynolds sponsored by Ada Lions Club Carolyn Smith sponsored by Kiwanis Club Patsy McKnight sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Batty Evans sponsored by Rotary Club Wilma Mayfield sponsored by Ada Automobile Dealers Association.
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Girls State
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
Sponte
Inez Richmond
Oklahoma
Girls Nation
Washington, D. C
Joan Reynolds
Fred Reynolds
South Stockton
Ada Lions Club
Carolyn Smith
W. C. Smith
Harry Evans
West Fifteenth
Rotary Club
Wilma Mayfield
Robert May Fa
East Twelfth
Adgx Automobile Dealers Association
Social Guests Visit Ro ff News Area Figures
Recent visitors include Mrs. Charlie Hyde and Mrs. Pat Inscore of Sulphur. Oxnard California and Chicago guests stayed with local families while postmasters met at McAlester. Others traveled to Texarkana and Oklahoma City for events and vacations.
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George Laseman
Charlie Hyde
Pat Inscore
Breakfast habits survey at Oklahoma University
A university survey found sixteen percent of 609 students ate no breakfast while most who did eat breakfast consumed poor to fair items. The Health Service launched a campaign with posters and contests to improve habits, noting coffee lacks food value but provides warmth, and urging a full morning meal.
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University of Oklahoma
Student Health Service
Jake Blevins
State Senate
Ner Ped Vole
Jake Slev
Coalgate PTA Repeats Minstrel Show Next Week
Coalgate P TA plans a second minstrel at the school gym next Monday night led by BIN Anderson with Mrs 4 B Borwell as PTA Council president. Tickets are on sale to raise funds for ward 8 fire escape improvements as parents and children perform several acts.
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Stroma
bin Anderson
B Borwell
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Saja
Edne Bailey
Rae Thompson Seeks Another Term as County Commissioner
Rae Thompson seeks reelection to District 3 county commissioner citing ongoing road work and bridge improvements. He notes 150 miles of school bus and mail routes with 11214 miles surfaced and argues new bridges are permanent and built faster. pledges timely warrants and limited campaigning while prioritizing official duties.
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J.R
Rae) Thompson
Seftice
Thompson
Former Alokan New Postmaster Leader Succeeded by Jess W Phillips
Mary West, Ada postmaster and president of Oklahoma chapter of the National Association of Postmasters, is succeeded by Jess W Phillips. He was elected Friday at the 53rd annual convention in McAlester. Phillips, born in Mississippi, lived in Atoka, served as Atoka sheriff, led the old sub-prison at Sioux...
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Ada
Oklahoma
National Association of Postmasters
Jess W Phillips McAlester
McAlester
Philips
Torn
Mississipp
Okigrome
Smalloy
Atoka
Atoka County
Sinngsween
McAleste
Private Power Moguls Split Over War on Public Power
The piece outlines disputes between private power interests and public power advocates in Washington. It notes resignations from three utilities in protest, details pro private power arguments against TVA driven public power, and cites figures on profits, dividends, and capital. It concludes with calls for cooperation between public and private power to meet growing demand.
Sulphur Girl Wins OCW Scholarship at Honors Assembly
Sulphur student Faye Peveto receives the mor ia l award for greatest year’s progress and will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts this year as the only senior majoring in fine arts. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs B A Peveta of Sulphur. Ponca City notes Geo Miske named league base captain for next season.
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Sulfhur
Oklahoma
Sulhur Xieh Tulle Faye Peveto
Moria
Peveta
B.A. Peveta
I Mercum
Claud Bobbitt Seeks Re election As County Clerk
Claud Bobbitt announces his candidacy to succeed himself as County Clerk of Pontatoc County. He touts an efficient office, up to date records, and a published county profit of 1496.71 from July 1, 1949 to April 1, 1950. He notes swift discharge copies for ex service members, sympathy for veterans, and asks for voter support.
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Claud Bobbitt
Pontatoc County
Board of County Commissioners
Tam
Yam
American Legion
Window Care Advice From Early Home Help Column
A reader asks how to keep grimy window sills clean and about laundering summer curtains. The response notes a new paste base product for sills to reduce scrubbing and waxing, and suggests nylon curtains in marquisette, organza, and taffeta with easy laundering, including nylon by the yard for DIY panels. It also covers high chair and playpen pads suitable for hot weather.
Early Oil Man Of State Dies In Los Angeles
Tulsa May 1 193? Pelenda learned that philanthropist Howard Deca Hows died today in Los Angeles after long illness He was a longtime oil man whose generous contributions to Tulsa’s behalf were legion He moved to California for his health 38 years ago and was active in District and Congress circles prior to his death
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Tulsa
Okla
Pelenda
Los Angeles
Tong
Howard
Tulan
Legion
California
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