Strawberry crop gains ground in state and Pontotoc County
The Oklahoma strawberry yield this year reaches 88 000 crates up from 64 000 last year aided by irrigation. Sprinkler systems and electric pumps ensure water, with a weekly photo visit to the McCurry patch north of Colbert. Pickers earn 7 cents per quart, some reach 50 quarts daily, though late rains bruised the final berries. Other crops suffer drought with spinach down 22 percent to 125 000 bushels while Irish potatoes total 93 000 bushels.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
A. W. McCurry
Colbert
Lily Ross
Enos Jackson
Ada Boy Recalls National Guard Trip to McAlester
The National Guard convoy left at 6:00 AM for McAlester and reached Calvin at 9:00 AM. Weather slowed travel to 30 mph and a tornado was seen nearby. The writer, on K P duty, scrubbed dishes in rain, then qualified as marksman at 200 yards after firing 135 of 160 rounds.
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National Guard
McAlester
Calvin
Navy Base
K. P
Decision Due On Farm Prices Soon
Washington report on the House Agriculture Committee nearing a showdown over future farm price support legislation. Chairman Hope of Kansas said a quick decision is needed on rigid versus flexible price supports before moving on to broader provisions. The panel prepared to draft in private as it weighs the form of agricultural supports.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Hope
R-Kan
Ada Plans Immunization Survey By Horace Mann Students
Ada residents will be surveyed starting Monday to assess immunization needs for children aged 3 months to six years. Horace Mann High School sociology students and a teacher will collect parental information on smallpox, whooping cough, diphtheria and typhoid vaccination. Results will be tabulated by the Health Department to show protection levels.
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Ada
Horace Mann High School
Don Keyes
Jimmy Hensley
Curtis van Horn
David Clemons
Peggy Foster
Janet Mickelson
Peggy Walker
Billy Carmack
W. H. Hicks
Dr. Hicks
Health Department
Horace Mann
Ray A. Northrip
Dr. Northrip
Rolan Decker
Wilson Davis
Huge 10 Acre Garden In Wortsell Area Draws Attention
Mr and Mrs Herman Hargraves cultivate a 10 acre tract in the Wortsell area for a large vegetable patch. Neighbors recall an old timer quip about enjoying being the center of things.
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Herman Hargraves
Wortsell
Sportsmen's Club At Oakman Plans Wildlife Projects
The Oakman Sportsman's Club formed to conserve local wildlife and foster fellowship. Residents planted shrubs for food and cover for birds. Quail introductions are planned and a future fishing center is hoped for. Monthly gatherings draw about 65 people with varied local guests and a showing of the film Bob White Throughout the Year by Mr. Payne.
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Sportsmen’s Club
Oakman
Trenna Pevehouse
Oakman Sportsman’s Club
Weldon Bratton
Norma
Oklahoma City
Jack Summers
Clarence Higdon
Byng
Horton Smith
Buck Henson
Grace Chambers
Francis
Virgil Williams
Roff
C. H. Bonds
Ada
Bob. White
Payne
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Frisco
Patton
Jw.stegall
Home Demonstration Club
Sid Thompson
Sid
Schley Stegall
Simon Patton
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Joe Balthrop
Babe Balthrop
Joe
Tom Sawyer
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