Ada to House U S Pollution Lab Serving Thirteen States
The U S Public Health Service will open a southwestern pollution laboratory at Ada Oklahoma early in 1965. The $2.5 million facility on East Central State College land will employ about 150 staff and serve Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Texas and parts of several other states. It will study water supply and quality management with emphasis on regional needs and will collaborate with universities federal agencies and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
U. S. Public Health Service
Southwestern Laboratory
Ada
Washington, D.C
Gordon E. McCallum
Service
Division of
Water Supply and Pollution Control
East Central State College
Coston
Frankfurt
Short
Oklahoma City
Science and Natural Resources Foundation of Oklahoma
McCallum
East Central State College of Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Arizona
Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
Colorado
Kansas
Utah
Neva
Western
Gulf
Colorado River
Southwestern Water Laboratory
Midwest
Public Health Service
Arkansas-Red River
Congress
Ada Laboratory
PHS
Red Rivers
Oklahoma, Texas
Lubbock, Tex
Tulare University
Baylor University
University of Texas
University of Arkansas
Oklahoma State University
Assessor Voices Alarm Over Forced Valuation Hikes
Pontotoc County faces a 1.49 percent valuation raise if a pending state bill passes. County Assessor Frank Jared warns the measure would push local assessments toward a state average, risking loss of state funds for counties falling short. He advocates a full property reappraisal to achieve equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Thompson
State Senate
Pontotoc County
House
Bellman
Senate
al Nichols
Wewoka
Tax Commission
State Board of Equalization
Coalgate
Ada
Jared
Pontotoc 4 H Roundup Prep Reaches OSU Campus
Pontotoc County 4 H delegates totaling 26 travel to Oklahoma State University for the state roundup. More than 2 500 youths statewide expected to attend the four workshops in leadership citizenship recreation leadership and speech with Rev Ben Lehm as featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rofs
Bas
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma State University
Willard Hall
East Bennett
Allen Men Meet For Chicken Fry
The Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church of Allen sponsored a chicken fry Friday. The outdoor meal and fellowship moved to the church. Harley Huffman, president, served as master of ceremonies as the program featured group singing, testimonies and prayer. R. C. Wisner of Fort Smith Arkansas delivered the message. The event included a 4-H share the fun festival with scholarships and delegates from Pontotoc County. The roundup aims to educate and excite local youth. The long Susquehanna River is noted as the eastern United States’ longest river starting at Otsego Lake in New York and ending in Chesapeake Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church of
Allen
Harley Huffman
Brotherhood
R. C. Wisner
First Baptist Church of
Fort Smith
Ark
Wisner
Wisner-Baker Electric Company
Calvary Acme Church of
Ada
Louisiana
United States
Susquehanna
Otsego Lake
New York
Chesapeake Bay
Havre de Grace
Pennsylvania
States moving to require bachelor’s degree for teachers
All but seven states in the United States now require a bachelor’s degree for elementary school teachers. The trend reflects a push for higher credential standards for classroom instructors and aims to professionalize elementary education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
McDaniel Named Leader of Hereford Heaven Association
Glenn McDaniel a famed Oklahoma Hereford breeder will head the Hereford Heaven association for the coming year. A former director and vice president he has run his Fittstown ranch since 1947 succeeding K. P. Larsh Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn McDaniel
Oklahoma
Hereford Heaven Association
McDaniel
Fittstown
K. P. Larsh Jr
Tips for cleaning floors and home upkeep across seasons
Practical home care guidance covers floor cleaning with ammonia and detergent, drying before waxing, and using steel wool for stubborn marks. It also advises light wax for protection, buffing between waxings, and solvent base cleaners for wood. Additional notes discuss stain removal, a county association election, and Pontotoc County sheep industry updates.
Lula School Graduation Completes 1963 Term
Lula School concluded the 1962-63 term as students returned Monday for report cards. Eighth grade graduation was held Thursday night with Mrs. Arthur Dennis directing the processional and recessional. Richard Nichols delivered the salutatory, Debbie Clifford reflections, Jeanice Lacy class history, Davey Johnston prophecy, Patsy Henry valedictory. a quartet of Virginia Thompson, Sue Cooper, Lavoyce Young and Ginger Williams sang two selections. C. D. Whelchel presented certificates as candlelight services proceeded with candle bearers Linda Marsh, Nancy Brock, Sandra Brashier, Joyce Brown and Virginia Brock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Arthur Dennis
Richard Nichols
Debbie Clifford
Jeanice Lacy
Davey Johnston
Patsy Henry
Virginia Thompson
Sue Cooper
Lavoyce Young
Ginger Williams
C. D. Whelchel
Linda Marsh
Nancy Brock
Sandra Brashier
Joyce Brown
Virginia Brock
Sierra Madera Asteroid Impact Affects Western Texas
Scientists link a 50 million year old asteroid strike to western Texas creating the Sierra Madera site a jumble of shattered rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sierra Madera
Elk Herd in McKittrick Canyon Marks Texas Wildlife Note
McKittrick Canyon holds Texas’ only known herd of wild elk and is likely home to the state’s last mountain sheep and mountain lions, highlighting the area as a rare wildlife sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKittrick Canyon
Texas
Oklahoma approved crop varieties for 1963 64 list
In Pontotoc County office at the courthouse an official Oklahoma approval list of crop varieties for 1963 64 is available free to interested farmers. Copies can be requested by asking for extension leaflet 1 64 and include alfalfa barley clover corn cotton cowpeas grass lespedeza millet mung beans oats peanuts rye sorghum Sudan grass sweet clover sweet potato vetch watermelon and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Memorial Day Rites Held at Allen Cemetery
Memorial Day services were held Sunday afternoon at Allen Cemetery. Rev. Marvin Francis delivered the address. Rev. Burton Perry served as program chairman and Rev. David Forever led the song service. Allen Post of the American Legion decorated veterans’ graves. Echo taps were sung by Jim Bob Hodges and Johnny Malone.
Marriages Listed From Ada Oklahoma Area
The notice lists multiple marriage entries including Danny McDougal 18 and Nancy Phillips 18 both of Allen. Paul Scates 21 and Barbara Black 19 of Ada. James Morrow 21 and Nancy Ann Young 21 of Roff. Jack Allen Chapman 24 of Calvin and Beverly Ann Burns 21 of Ada. Bobby L Johnston 29 of Oklahoma City and Delores Clegg 20 of Oklahoma City. Byron Hawkins 22 of Ada to Joan Poe 19 of Connerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny McDougal
Allen
Nancy Phillips
Paul Scates
Ada
Barbara Black
James Morrow
Roff
Nancy Ann Young
Jack Allen Chapman
Calvin
Beverly Ann Burns
Bobby L. Johnston
Oklahoma City
Delores Clegg
Byron Hawkins
Joan Poe
Connerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
PHS Pollution Laboratory
Washington
Corps of Engineers, Forest Service
Soil Conservation Service
Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation
Geological Survey
Weather Bureau
Ada Water Laboratory
Right
Division of Water Supply and Pollution Control
Ralph R
Frank Jared
Tulsa
Jane Norton
4-H
Carol Howell
Shirley Howell
Judy Williams
Peggy Hill
Jane Davis
Alvina Tidwell
Kaywana Pipes
Glenna Williams
Carol Dearman
Jenny Runyan
Martha Herion
Janice Chilcoat
Mary Jo Sanders
Betty Brown
Bill Shope
Mike Enis
Doug Stinson
Donald Reed
Harris Zackery
Dewey Madden
Herbert Teel
Roger Pipes
Stanley Rogers
Don Yeargan
Hereford
G. T. Easley
Sulphur
A. E. Darlow
OSA
Stillwater
Larsh
Joyce Coffey
D. C. Fitzgerald
Ardmore
Dorothy Thompson
Mill Creek
Bill Brannan
Marietta
Paul Calvert
Warren Hanni
Skip Healey
Davis
Lula School
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