District Milking Shorthorn Show Held at Pauls Valley
The first annual District Milking Shorthorn show occurred May 22 at Pauls Valley, with 14 cattle shown by three adults and one junior exhibitor. Breeders included Hervey J. Lambert, Claude Thompson, Leonard Young, and Bill Gibson, with multiple top placements in senior and junior classes. Field trips to the Cowlgate Fertility Farm informed pasture research, amid plans for the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show with likely record attendance and four top judges named to cover Milking Shorthorn, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey breeds.
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Pontytac
Mirig
Reeadert
Distriet
Pauls, Valley
Hervey J. Lambert
Claude 4. Thompson
Leonard Yours
Bill Gibson
Wie Brieders
Keer
Uniwnary
Flacvey Lambert
Claude Thompson
Leonard Young
Billy Gibson
Central Oklahoma
Ada
Daily Show
James W. Box
Sand Springs
Legislature Stays Longer This Year in Oklahoma City
A garbled report notes the Oklahoma legislature may extend beyond the usual session, with hints of adjournment delays and potential special sessions. It recalls past lengthy sessions from 1907 to 1938, noting varying lengths and occasional back-to-back meetings as lawmakers attempt to finish business.
One Killed When Two Cars Crash Near Stroud
One man is dead and two others seriously injured in a two car collision on U S Highway 66 near Stroud. John H Winneberger of Oklahoma City was killed when his car hit a second vehicle driven by Ralston EH Harry of Oklahoma City. A 26 year old unidentified woman passenger was also involved. The toll raises the state fatality count for the year to 176.
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Prem
Stroud
U.S
John H. Winneberger
Okahoma City
Ralston EH. Harry
Oklahoma
Harry
eTath
Metal examination for Kenneth Seecate scheduled
The Tulsa district office of the engineers announced plans for a metal examination tied to a killing case. Kenneth Seecate reportedly admitted involvement as state police seek details. A trial schedule and calendar for the fort area are referenced with tentative dates in late May.
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Little Rock
Kenneth D. Seecate
Tulsa
Okla
Fort Bion
Robinson Home Scene at ED club regular meeting
The Fitzhugh ED club met Friday with Mrs. S. B. Robinson presiding. The program opened with song and prayer, remarks recalled a husband’s proposal, and Miss Mote praised a pioneer woman. Pins were given to Mrs. W. C. Story and Mrs. Altona Deshazo. Refreshments followed for listed members, and the next meeting is June 10.
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W.C. Story
Altona Deshazo
Leo Elliott
Opal Young
Sallie Roberson
Lillie Beasley
Lucile Young
Story
A. PF. Young
Dashazo
Thalma Hart
Elizabeth Young
Chester Shelby
Ozell Hobrood
Mary Bocton
Susie Baker
Mate
Schreiber Couple Injured in Car Bus Wreck in Washington
Mr and Mrs Fred Schreiber visiting Washington DC wired friends Friday morning that they had been in a car bus wreck and were not too seriously hurt They had traveled by train from Oklahoma City and planned to return to Ada Oklahoma Saturday They were visiting Mrs Schreiber s grandmother who is seriously ill The article also notes upcoming gatherings in Miami Oklahoma including the State Junior Chamber of Commerce convention May 10 to 22 and Lions International meetings with speeches by Eugene S Briggs and Robert Kerr plus a note that Kansas led the 1948 wheat crop with about 10 percent of the U S total and lists several states following in production
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Fred Schraiter
Washington
B. C
Miami
Oks
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Robert S. Kerr
Jaycees
Oklahoma Lions Clubs
Eugene 5
Briggs
Phillips University
Enid
Lions International
Baccalaureate at College Set for Sunday May 22
Baccalaureate services at Fast Central college will be held next Sunday May 82 at 8 p m in the college auditorium. Rev William FH Wallace Jr pastor of St Luke's Methodist church Oklahoma City will deliver the sermon. Wallace is a Texan native who has led churches in Dallas Houston Corpus Christi and New Orleans before moving to Oklahoma City in 1943. He oversees a 1060 member church and is guiding a project to build a one and half million dollar cathedral. Principal speaker for East Central commencement May 28 is Dr Fred W Hostet superintendent of schools at Oklahoma City. Hostet earned degrees from Pennsylvania State University and Columbia University. The East Central class, largest since the war, will comprise 127 graduates.
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Fast Central College
William FH. Wallace
St. Luke's Methodist Church
Oklahoma Cty
Drn Wallace
Dallas
Houston
Corpus Christi
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
East Central
Fred W. Hoster
Oxlamumta City
de Hoster
Pennsylvania State College
Columbia University
Camp Fire Girls Pass Rank at Meeting on May 7
Sixty girls completed ranks at the Camp Fire Girls ceremony held Saturday May 7. The committee, chaired by Mars. A. R. Wallage, included Ruth Hager T. M. Eubanks Melrose Cottingham Jack Martin and Mary Dane Bradford. First rank Tyail Seeker recipients included Donna Cummins Wandz Ler Nyp ey Myrtle Ann Bunyard and Beuna Reed among others. Second rank Wood Gatherer honorees listed many names. third rank Fire Maker saw a long list including Ruth Ann Norris Anna Mas Kiel iJlan Mary Ann Landon and numerous others.
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Averdal
Mars
A. R. Wallage
Ruth Hager
T. M. Eubanls
Melos’ Cottingham
Mes
Jack ‘Martin
Mary
Ann Landon
Barbaret Ao Click
Carolee Cottingham
Katheryn Cook
Se Lindsey
Suelien Plammar
Joyer Eusen
Yvyenna Moort
Ann Eubanks
Douglas Ann Smith
Sharlené Thomas
Joan Jamar
Jannette Spears
Ann Binar
Ann Littlefield
Dorothy Johnson
Catherine McBride
Sherran @Kermann
Gail Bowman
Danna Ruta Callins
Davene Carruth
Marlene Click
Arin Kerr
Best Group Rott Meeting and Camp Fire Law
The meeting began with flag salutes and minutes, plans for a day camping trip, and assigning Margaret Trowell and Barbara Anderson to organize the next gathering. Scribe Barbara Hunt noted the events. The Horace Mann group held an overnight hike at Fleet's cabin with supper, games, and marshmallows, ending with breakfast before returning home.
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America
Margaret Trowell
Barbara Anderson
Barbara Hunt
Tren Tiuries
Horace
Mann
Guerdy Inn
Sheridan
Ardmore Man Dies in Gas Mask Incident
Ardmore Oklahoma May 1942 Robert Britton Todd 18 died asphyxiation at home after using an army surplus gas mask attached to an open gas jet. Found face down by his father with oxygen mask on. Death ruled accidental by Sheriff and County Attorney.
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Ardmore
Oklo
Robert Britton Todd
Lee Todd
Wowerd Ichmson
Gene Ritter
Ada Manor Lovers Lane Inspires Small Town Tales
A fragment from Ada Journal reports on local life in Ada Oklahoma. Donald Koontz competes for ninth grade at Ada Junior High while the Ada American Legion and Crescent Amusement Shows host a carnival for Baptist Orphanage children. Joe Rypar assists in traffic control at Friday’s industrial fair while new yearbooks at East Central High reflect campus life with The Tiger replacing The Pelagi.
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American Legion
Past and Crescent
Baptist
Byng
Slo
Sulphur youths hitchhike then dine after rescue
Two Sulphur boys aged about 11 and 16 wandered from home while foraging, rode a few miles, and were found hungry on Saturday. A restaurant meal followed before officers returned them to their worried parents. The tale ends with a note of parental relief.
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Yarag Ada
Dairy Show Day Set At Coalgate Barnyard Gate
Dairy calves six to nine months old will be shown in four breeds Holsteins Guernseys Jerseys and Milking Shorthorns at the Coalgate community building across the street from the community build ing. Calves must be in place by 9 30 a m with judging starting at 10 30 a m A shipment of Wisconsin dairy calves expected selling Holsteins and Guernseys contact for sale now.
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Coal County
Coalgate
Wisconsin
Field Day At Experiment Farm Draws 4500 Visitors
The Piekt Days at the Experiment farm drew just over 4500 visitors including 260 Coal county farmers. Report highlights include hep clover mixed with Bermudagrass and phosphate use boosting yields. Comparisons show fields A through C with varying treatments including lime time and phosphate, with Field E showing notable superiority this week.
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Coal County
Agronomy Meeting Day at Stillwater May 17
A group of coal county farmers plans to attend the Agronomy Day at Stillwater on Thursday May 17. They are especially interested in winter legumes such as Austrian peas and sweet clover. Last year sweet clover planted in fall bloomed and produced a notable spring.
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Oklahoma
Veterans Agriculture
Streeter
PMA Soil Conservation Service
Coal County
Stillwater
Byng Cemetery Working May 30
Local volunteers plan a cemetery work day on May 30 to clean and decorate graves. Women are asked to bring lunch for noon, and all helpers will meet at the grounds to begin work.
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Byng
Ber
Three Major Hurdles Face State Senate
State Senate faces three major hurdles as new session nears adjournment. Turnpike extension fights loom, repeal of the turnpike authority bogs down, and a school bill moves toward final conference. A gasoline tax boost also stirs administration pressure with five days left before sine die.
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State Senate
Oklaboma
Genete
Allen FFA Trio Triumphs in District Milking Shorthorn Judging
Allen FFA sent a three member judging team to Pauls Valley district Milking Shorthorn show. Bill Gibson Trevall Pipkin and Edmond Ervin placed third overall. Gibson exhibited heifers taking first and third in the junior division amid a field of 45 cattle and over a hundred attendees.
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Af Allen
FFA
Pauls Valley
Bill Gibson
Trevall Pipkin
Edmond Ervin
Bill
Homer HD Club Holds Meeting
The Homer Home Demonstration Club met last week with Mrs Frank Ellis and Mrs Dil Ban Winderley co hosting. The topic Good Grooming featured demonstrations on makeup types and skin tones by Miss Martha Mate. Members listed include Janie Phillips Mrs Warner Lars Agnes Hynda Mrs Nelma Carey Mary Laughlin and N Zackry. The article notes Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park spans 58 000 acres along the Little Missouri in North Dakota and claims Preston quarries supply 70 percent of the nation’s marble.
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Frank Ellis
Dil- Ban Winderley
Homer
Martha Mate
Misa. Mate
Janie Phillips
Warner
Lars
Agnes Hynda
Theodore Roosevelt
National Memorial Park
Little Missouri River
North Dakota
Dairy Foods Demonstration Contest and 4-H Parade
Martha Mote outlines the Dairy Foods Demonstration Contest for 4-H club girls run with the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show from May 83 to May 25. Contest held May 1 at 9:30 am in the Fairgrounds Administration Building Ada. State 4-H Round-Up plans include five girls leaving May 31 for Stillwater. Local entries welcomed. deadline May 21.
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Central Oklahoma
Fairgrounds
Aca
Bexinsing
Ada Charades of Commerce
Oklahame AL and M
Stilwater
Pontotoc County
Royadeus
la Belle
Wilma
Patsy Thompson
McLish
Awale
Doris Binkley
Doris
Joyce McAnally
Joyce
Aller Club
Stillwater
Mongay
Cedar Grove
Bueke Traniel
Pecan Grove
Leo Martin
Boff
Roiffalls Babs Ace
First Come First Served For Summer Swim Courses
Hast Central college announces summer swim courses for children ages 7 to 12 with reservations already made but openings remaining in both beginner and advanced classes. Four classes run daily from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm for advanced. 5 and 7 pm for beginners, June 1 through July 22. Fee set at 15 dollars. pool upgrades include heating, filters, chemical infiltrates, automatic hair dryer, and a pool sweeper to keep water sanitary. Reservations through Dorothy Higginbotham Jr at the office cashier.
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Hast Central College
Os‘tar Parked
Frank Rider
Parker
Borothy Higginbotham, Jr
Oklahoma farm events highlight Altus Rotary show and 4-H activities
The Altus Rotary Farm Activity Center hosts the first Poultry and Livestock events with a wood show and broiler elimination. About 163 Jackson County 4-H youth, many in Future Farmers of America, participate. Soil improvement, manure use, and crop rotation are noted by County Agent Tammorits. Kiowa and Nowata counties showcase alfalfa, corn, and Hampshire pigs. Local 4-H show champions from Kiowa and Clinton are celebrated, with soil and land care demonstrations presented to the community.
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Asousted
Altus Rotary Club
Uardannus -Alws Chamber of Commerce
Tackson County
Farmer’ of America
Bill Baggett
Gatebo
Kiowa
Istates
Tammorits
Johnny Mack Spurgeon
Nowata County
Hampshire
Ren Ranch
Newain ‘County
Chicago
Ent
Experts Forecast $3 Billion Federal Deficit Amid Tax Proposals
Washington observers who advise Congress on taxes projected a 3 billion dollar deficit for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, based on January budget figures. They noted a moderate decline in business activity and cautioned that higher government spending or tax hikes could alter the outlook. The advisers, led by Colin Stam, presented no specific policy recommendations to the joint tax committee. They also noted a historical note that Troy in Asia Minor predates 1500 B C and was renamed Mun around 1214 B C.
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Phamed
Colin Stam
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Senate
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