Steed Bill Would Extend Indian Land Restrictions
Congressman Tom Steed has introduced a measure to extend lifetime restrictions on lands allotted to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes. The Oklahoma delegation, the administration, and the Inter-Tribal Council back the plan which would avert a 1956 expiry. The bill allows removal proceedings by individual Indians or the Interior Secretary and provides 90 day county court review for Interior rulings. It has been referred to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee for early action.
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Shington
Tom Steed
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
National Administration
Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
Steed
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Department of the Interior
House Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Francis High School Senior Class 1955 Farewell Notes
A farewell message from Francis High School's Senior Class of 1955 expresses gratitude to staff and friends after four years. The piece lists student signatories and acknowledges staff, bus drivers, janitors, and cooks, with reflections on memories and future wishes. It also notes perfect term attendance and spelling achievements among listed students.
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Francis
Francis High School
Bill Wilson
Bob Wilson
Kenneth Satterwhite
Marieta Phillips
Jerry Wilson
Robert Robinson
James Lee
Melburn Wilson
Eighth Grade Commencement Honors Local Students
The eighth grade commencement was held Friday at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. The class of 11 included Huelene Bishop Dor tha Hooser Wanda Matthews Willadean Poplin Patsey Price Thelma Holman John Graham Hershell Kelley Raymond Landreth and Don Rice Dortha Hooser was valedictorian with Huelene Bishop as salutatorian. Classroom officers were DeLynn Moore president Hershell Kelley vice president Huelene Bishop secretary Wanda Matthews Patsey Price Dortha Hooser class reporters.
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Huelene Bishop
Dortha Hooser
Wanda Matthews
Willadean Poplin
Patsey Price
Thelma Holman
John Graham
Hershell Kelley
Raymond Landreth
Don Rice
DeLynn Moore
Huelene
Little Lonnie Harris Visits Ada Grandparents
Little Lonnie Harris of Ada spent Tuesday of last week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris in this community noting a family visit and cross area kinship.
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Lonnie Harris
Ada
M. E. Harris
Harris couple rushed to Oklahoma City after burn injuries
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday when Mrs Charlie Allgood, her mother, sustained third degree burns to hands and arms. We wish her a speedy recovery.
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Robert Harris
Oklahoma City
Charlie Allgood
Jerry Wilson Enlists in Air Force for Exam Trip
Jerry Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson enlisted in the Air Force and left for Oklahoma City last Tuesday for a physical examination.
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Jerry Wilson
Bill Wilson
Air Force
Oklahoma City
Ada Couple Visits H L Kelley Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts of Ada visited in the H L Kelley home last Sunday.
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Kenneth Roberts
Ada
H. L. Kelley
Mother's Day Gift of Baby Chickens and Duck Reported
Mrs. Bell Henson said she received two baby chickens and one baby duck as an unusual Mother’s Day gift, noting the gesture as memorable.
Ill at writing: Mollie Salter Sam Rice Anna Davidson Mrs Chandler
Four individuals named Mollie Salter Sam Rice Anna Davidson and Mrs Chandler are reported ill with wishes for a speedy recovery from providers.
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Mollie Salter
Sam Rice
Anna Davidson
Mrs. Chandler
Mrs Lily Bryant Hurt by Barrel Accident at Church
Mrs Lily Bryant said she leaned over a barrel for chicken feed at church last Sunday night and broke a rib. She is recovering and doing fine.
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Lily Bryant
Gaylor couple injured in Easter crash home again
Mr and Mrs Sid Gaylor of Norman who were injured Easter Sunday in a car accident are improved enough to be home now. They are former residents of Francis and Mr Gaylor is a brother of your correspondent.
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Sid Gaylor
Norman
Francis
Gaylor
Woodrow Canada
Fort Worth
Tex
Henry Canada
Havern Canada
Andrew Bryant
Carroll
Canada
Ethel Akin
Local Family Joins Community After Move
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hopper and their child join the town, moving into the residence formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chambers, establishing new ties in the neighborhood.
Final Sports The final report from the High
Final sports item details a conclusion from a high school event with scores and key performances. Readers learn the championship outcome and notable athletes who led their teams to victory or a close finish. The report emphasizes decisive plays and the impact on standings.
IN THE BAG Team eyes next season after district loss
The IN THE BAG baseball squad stands 19 wins and 3 losses after an 8 to 6 district tournament defeat to Roff marked by six errors. Eight seniors expected next year with two departures, as players hustle for a stronger finish while parents visit from Fort Worth, Texas.
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Roff
Local families visit over weekend in Oklahoma
Rev. James Murry is the pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Harris hosted as their guests her brother Mr. and Mrs. Alford Canfield and family of Noble Oklahoma. Mrs. Lavern Scroggins returned home after a week in Oklahoma City with her children Mr. and Mrs. Lois Scroggins and baby and Mr. and Mrs. Arvil West and children.
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Loyd Harris
Mrs. Alford Canfield
Noble, Okla
Lavern Scroggins
Oklahoma City
Lois Scroggins
Arvil West
Stonewall Senior Girls Shine In School and Drama Roles
Reporters Forat Ahloso and Miss Scott head the Stonewall high school class as leaders in drama and academics. Ahloso captained the girls basketball team, chaired the senior class, and earned salutatorian honors while active in the Oklahoma Honor Society and drama. Scott, from Union Valley via Ada, shares acting roles in junior and senior plays, serves as senior class vice president, and participates in church and local history interests.
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Ahloso
Stonewall
Oklahoma Honor Society
Assembly of God Church
Ada
Oil-Gas Management Corporation
Scott
Herman Scott
Union Valley
Owl Creek
Barbee
Union Valley Baptist Church
Sheep Shearing Crew Gets Ready for Pontotoc County Run
Fort Worth supervisor W. L. Weir leads a 20 year veteran crew through a crowded shed as they shear, weigh, and bag wool. County Agent Cy Hailey coordinates first come first served scheduling to move the Pontotoc County work ahead of elsewhere.
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Bob Gray
W. L. Weir
Weldo Brewer Ranch
Cy Hailey
Weir
Oklahoma
Dirty Belt
Pontotoc County
Victor Marcis
Rosales
Marcus
West
Hughes County
Hailey
Gene Glover
Brewer
Shearing Arts Grip Pontotoc County Wool Harvest
In Pontotoc County a team led by Rosales and Weir shears thousands of sheep as Cy Hailey watches. The process yields about nine pounds of wool per animal with a careful routine, occasional injuries, and a steady rhythm that draws a watching crowd.
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Hailey
Rosales
Weir
Pontotoc
Cy Hailey
4-H Club Livestock Aid to Korea Planned From Texas Drive
The 4-H clubs will ship livestock seeds and farm tools to Korea on June 15 as a gift from the Texas Friendship for Korea campaign. The ARF CROP Heifers Inc and Church World Service sponsor the effort to create a project bank for loaning hogs cattle rabbits chickens bees seeds incubators tools and more to 4-H members.
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United States
Korea
Texas Friendship For Korea
ARF
CROP
Christian Rural Overseas Program, Inc
Heifers, Inc
Church World Service
4-H Club
Nickersons Welcome Junior Visitor in Shawnee Home
Junior Nickerson visits the home of his brother Calvin Nickerson and his wife and child in Shawnee, creating a family gathering note for the community.
Chism Family Visits Lawton Kin in City
Mr and Mrs Cleo Chism and children of Lawton spent last week end here with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Chism.
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Cleo Chism
Lawton
J. M. Chism
West Family Visits Fort Worth for Weekend Business
Mr and Mrs Carl West and son Terry spent last weekend in Fort Worth Texas visiting and attending to business arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl West
Terry
Fort Worth
Tex
Visitors Attend Scroggins Home in Oklahoma City
Last Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Baxter Scroggins were Mr and Mrs Arvil West and their children and Mr and Mrs Lois Scroggins and baby, all of Oklahoma City.
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Baxter Scroggins
Arvil West
Lois Scroggins
Oklahoma City
Local Soldier Bound for European Theater Duty
Cpl. Kenneth Dale West, son of Mr and Mrs Cal West, has spent three weeks with relatives and left last Saturday for New Jersey to be assigned to the European theater for further duty. Our thoughts and prayers go with Dale for a safe return.
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Cpl
Kenneth Dale West
Cal West
New Jersey
Dale
Francis Town Growth With New Homes Expected
Our town reports growth in housing as Delmar Crewes moves into a new house across from his home. H V Smith buys four Kerr Heights apartments from Ada VFW and will relocate them to Francis soon for rent. Expect five new families to join Francis shortly.
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Delmar Crewes
H. V. Smith
Kerr Heights
Ada Vfw
Francis
Sister Edith Huckins Undergoes Major Surgery in Ponca City
Miss Anna Davidson learned last week that her sister Mrs Edith Huckins of Ponca City had major surgery in a local hospital. She is reported to be recovering well. Miss Anna, who is ill herself, could not be with Mrs Huckins and well wishes are extended to both.
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Anna Davidson
Edith Huckins
Ponca City
Anna
Huckins
Ward Couple Visits Hooser Family in Tulsa Ties
Mr and Mrs Bill Ward of Tulsa visited the home of Mr and Mrs L C Hooser and Dortha the parents and sister of Mrs Ward last weekend. Mrs Ward is the former Mary Lois Hooser.
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Bill Ward
Tulsa
L. C. Hooser
Dortha
Harris Family Visit Highlights Ada Gathering
Mr and Mrs Otto Harris and Lonnie of Ada spent Sunday afternoon with his parents Mr and Mrs M E Harris.
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Otto Harris
Lonnie of
Ada
M. E. Harris
Mrs Baulch's event noted with Harris and Baker couples
Mrs. Clarence Baulch attended last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Isom Harris and Mr and Mrs John Baker in a social gathering.
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Clarence Baulch
Isom Harris
John Baker
Cedar Grove Church Services Draw Large Attendance
Services were well attended last weekend at Cedar Grove Church with sizable crowds and community participation evident in multiple morning sessions.
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Cedar Grove Church
Mrs Nettie Chandler Still Hospitalized at Valley View
The record notes Mrs Nettie Chandler remains ill with condition unchanged after admission to Valley View Hospital last Monday.
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Nettie Chandler
Valley View Hospital
East Central scholarship awarded to Robert Robinson
Robert Robinson received the East Central scholarship while Jerry Wilson earned a $50 savings account from First National Bank.
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Robert Robinson
East Central
Jerry Wilson
First National Bank
Harris grandchildren visit grandparents over Monday and Tuesday
Patricia Franklin Bobbie and William Harris were visitors in the home of their grandparents Mr and Mrs M E Harris last Monday and Tuesday.
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Patricia
Franklin
Bobbie
William Harris
M. E. Harris
Lois Ann Watts Ahloso Student Plans College After High School
Lois Ann Watts born September 1, 1941 in Lexington Oklahoma is an eighth grader at Ahloso who moved there in first grade. She plays guard on the Ahloso basketball team and enjoys cooking and skating as hobbies. She aims to finish high school and attend college.
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Ahloso
Lois Ann Watts
Carl A. Watts
Lexington
Oklahoma
Lois
Franklin Strickland Born in Mount Vernon July 31 1941
Franklin Leroy Strickland son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strickland was born July 31 1941 in Mount Vernon Illinois. He moved to Ah loso in the fourth grade and has attended here since. Franklin enjoys basketball baseball and hobbies include fishing swimming and hunting.
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Franklin Leroy Strickland
Frank Strickland
Mount Vernon
Illinois
Ahloso
Franklin
Ahloso Baptist Church Celebrates Ninth Anniversary
The Ahloso Baptist Church marked its ninth anniversary on Sunday May 15 with 83 in Sunday School. An all day event featured lunch at noon and an afternoon program including church history readings by Lois Jean Smith and Rev Lavonn Brown, plus musical selections by Nora Ross Laura Boudreaux Minnie Louise Hardin. The afternoon sermon was delivered by Rev Bob Denney formerly of Prague Oklahoma.
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Ahloso Baptist Church
Lois Jean Smith
Lavonn Brown
Jordan
Nora Ross
Laura Boudreaux
Minnie Louise Hardin
Bob Denney
Prague
Oklahoma
River Jordan
Ada attendees at Stonewall commencement exercise
Mrs Iris Pendergrass and Mrs Albert Stephens from Ada attended the Stonewall commencement ceremony along with Alic Orel E Stephens of Randolph Field San Antonio Texas and Mr and Mrs Eugene Barbee of Seminole as visitors Tuesday night.
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Fred Barbee
Stonewall
Iris Pendergrass
Albert Stephens
Ada
Alic Orel E. Stephens
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Texas
Eugene Barbee
Seminole
Leftover ham transformed into creamy ham sauce over cornmeal wafes
Dice and mix the ham with a cream sauce then cook and serve over cornmeal wafes for a quick, hearty dish.
Scientists Create Rubber That Duplicates Natural Material
Scientists have recently developed synthetic rubber that mirrors the properties of natural rubber. The breakthrough could impact manufacturing by providing a lab made alternative with similar elasticity and resilience to the natural product.
Cancer Surpasses Other Diseases as Kids 8 to 15 Die Most
In the United States cancer remains the leading killer of children aged 8 to 15, exceeding fatalities from all other diseases. Health officials emphasize early detection and research funding to curb this impact on youth.
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United States
Bathtubs Sold In U S Reach Over Two Million In 1954
Industry data shows 2,072,333 bathtubs sold in the United States during 1954, reflecting strong home improvement demand. The figure underscores postwar housing expansion and rising consumer purchases.
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United States
Cattle Spraying Methods Address Hornflies Lice and Ticks
The guide advises starting sprayings as hornflies appear in spring and repeating at 10 to 15 hornflies per animal. For cattle lice use 0.03 per cent BHC or 0.5 per cent DDT. dairy cattle require stronger methoxychlor. Combine loose and hornfly treatments, spray full body in fall, then again in 3 to 4 weeks to prevent lice buildup. Ticks need a two punch spray of 0.015 per cent gamma BHC and 0.5 per cent DDT or 0.5 per cent toxaphene to kill engorged ticks and prevent reinfestation.
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Hailey
Ardmore Contractor Projects 70 Day Highway 48 Work
Vanessa Willpany of Ardmore reports a 70 work day schedule beginning May 26 to finish a project. The Highway 48 section south of Allen remains delayed after the highway commission rejected the low bid for being 13.06 percent above estimates. A special meeting on May 25 will open new bids for 7.609 miles of rock base and rock asphalt paving extending south from Allen on State Highway 48.
Free chest X-ray checkup at Allen clinic offer
Free chest disease screening available for anyone, not limited to Allen residents. Drop by Allen before 5 p m Saturday for X-rays that reveal presence or absence of tuberculosis heart disease and cancer.
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Allen
Woman Pleads Guilty to Disturbance Charge
Alla Ray Gilliland of Roff pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace at county court arraignment. Judge Fred Andrews fined her $10 plus court costs. A related charge in Peace Justice Wilbur P. Lee’s court was dismissed on county attorney guidance. Her husband faced disturbance and gun charges. arraignment set for May 20 with bond at $500 for Gilliland’s county case.
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Alla Ray Gilliland
Roff
Fred Andrews
Court of Peace
Wilbur P. Lee
Lee
Carge
Gilliland
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Betty Lou Landreth
Dale Poplin
David Kelley
Franklin Harris
Karen Rice
Dean Chaffin
Harold Chaffin
J. C. Hopper
Harry Chambers
James Murry
Etta Fern Barbee
Mary Beth Scott
Iaiey
Marcis
Junior Nickerson
Mrs
Calvin Nickerson
Shawnee
Vaness
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