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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1951

Page

5

Dairy Show Highlights High Quality Animals in Ada

The Central Oklahoma Dairy Show in Ada, sponsored by the Ada Chamber of Commerce, drew breeders from 36 counties. Judge F W Atkeson of Kansas State praised the event as one of Oklahoma’s top shows. Results include multiple class winners across Milking Shorthorns, Guernseys, Holsteins and junior divisions, with champions from Lambert and Kerr, Tom Cooper Farms, Joe Engel, and others. Produce of Dam and junior classes were among top notes, reflecting strong local dairy breeding.

Central Oklahoma Ada Chamber of Commerce Ada OSU Auuyo Eycias F. W. Atkeson Kansas State College Oklahoma Area C. H. Hailey

Milking ee Bre Junior Division Highlighted by Champions

Champion females and males named across the Milking ee Bre Junior Division with owners and ages noted. Ribbons go to Charles L Morrow for the champion female and Jim Watson for the champion male. other top placers include Vernon Morgan, Wendel Stewart, Teddy Granger, Paul Sutton, Helen Hend, and several junior yearling heifers and two year old heifers led by various exhibitors.

Ee Bre Charles L. Morrow Ray Hendrix Charles Lee Morrow Richard Fussell Vernor Morgan Darrel Bryant Rey Hendrix Wendel Stewart Pia Charles Luton Teddy Granger Paul Sutton Helen Hend- PX Jim Watson Vernon Morgan

Winners In Contests At Ada Dairy Show

The Ada Chamber of Commerce dairy feeds demonstration contest at the Central Oklahoma Dairy show attracted four teams and three individuals. Latta 4H club members Freakie Wells and Betty Tettis won first for Making Ice Cream, while Carrol Young and Robbie Young topped with Cheese Bread. Second places went to Fitzhugh duo Luretta Hester Phyllis Mert for Cottage and Cheddar Creste Salads and to Phyllis Sullivan Chloe Ann Felkins for Making and Serving the Cream. Individual winners included Bonita Bradles Vanessa H on Making Yellow Cream Cheese and Taylor of Latta on Cream Cheese. second place went to Martin Clifford for Preparing Milk Drinks.

Ada Chamber of Sommerce Fairgrounds Central Oklahoma J. O. Vernon Freakie Wells Betty Tettis Latta Carrol Young Robbie Young Lueretta Hester Phyllis Mert Fitzhugh Phyllis Sullivan Chloe Ann Felkins Bonita Bradles Vanessa H At. Taylor Martine Clifford Luta 4-H Ip Es

Sulphur Readies Hereford Heaven Stampede Rodeo

Sulphur hosts Hereford Heaven Stampede at a new $30,000 arena on June 7 and 8. Sponsored by the Sulphur Round-Up Club led by K T Brown, promoters include Wild Elliott and Tommy Stein Sr. The arena will seat 000 fans, with tickets on sale at Bill's Cafe. Elliott will perform a children’s act with his horse.

Heereford Heaven E.C. A K. T. Brown Sulphur Club Rodeo Bill General Formasion Olan Elliott

Monthly Meeting At Union Valley

The regular Union Valley home demonstration club meeting was held at the school. Mrs Fay Dell Davis opened with a devotional and Norma Price led a discussion on preserving fruits and vegetables for freezing. Martha Mote demonstrated food preparation and packaging. Attendees included Nellie Miller, Cecil Blankinship, Maggie Stephens, Effie Scott, Eelen Scott, Mary Scott, Lucifie Elkins, Ruth Stephens, Beulah Elmore, Novelee Hall, Jean Cramford, Viola Minor, Flay Beatley, Ellene Bord, Charlene Boxd, Addie Maloy, Cottle Davis, W C Stor, and others.

Union Valley Home Demonsion Club Fay Dell Davis Norma Price Martha Mote Nellie Miller Cecil Blankinship Maggie Stephens Effie Scott Eelen Scott

Big Model Plane Show Set for July in Ada

Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce prepares for the annual model airplane contest on Sunday July 1 near the south entrance to Chaucer Airport in Ada. The area will be marked with ATARe and five to six flight circles for control flying will be set up. This year includes free flight. Twenty three trophies and a cash prize will be awarded. Plymouth dealers will send a local winner to Detroit.

Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce Chaucer Airport Ada Plymouth Focal Detroit

Mexican Boys Town Planned Near Monterrey

McAllen Texas reports plans to establish a Mexican Boys Town patterned after Nebraska's Boys Town. Father Carlos Alvarez leads the campaign after visiting the film Boys Town, with the project to be built on the outskirts of Monterrey near Guadalupe. About 6 million pesos have been raised and two million more are sought.

Mcallen Tex Rio Grinder Valley Mexico Ciudad de Tex Ninos Nebraska Carlos Alvarez Flanagan Moyvie Guadalupe Monterrey Miguel Aleman

Panny Brice In Coma At Cedars Of Lebanon Hospital

Hollywood reports state 80 year old comedian Panny Brice known for Baby Snooks remains comatose after a stroke at Cedars of Lebanon hospital. Her condition is described as grave with oxygen tent support in the in hospital care.

Hollywood Panny Brice Sted Paesay Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Redeath Comedie Fanny Brice Cedars of Lebanon Calif J. Lawton Collins Senate Gen. MacArthur NEA

4-H Club Round-Up Set in Stillwater With Pontotoc Delegation

Martha Mote reports on the annual 4-H club round-up in Stillwater. The Pontotoc county group of 24 youths leaves Tuesday May 29 and returns Friday June 1. Local leaders will be honored Wednesday evening. Attending girls include Pauletta Hyden Eileen Biggs Lou Ann Miller Mary Jane Williams and others along with Martha Mota as home demonstration agent.

Eileen Biggs Lou Ann Miller Mary Jane Williamms Vaness 4H Club J McAnally Virginia Ta Allen Betty Bettis Frankie Wells Latta Patay Thompson MecLisk Billie Marcine Clifford Loretta Hester Roff Martha Mota

Home Demonstration and 4-H Parade at East Central College

The Home Demonstration and 4-H Club Parade will be held Friday June 4 at East Central College. Meeting starts at 10 p m with county council president Mrs Sam Dew in charge. A 30 film on Home Safety will be shown by Harry Rigdon of Oklahoma A and M college. After the business meeting a picnic luncheon will follow. All club members are welcome. Green beans preservation tips provided including canning and freezing steps. Schedule notes report Cinb meeting and Gaar Corner elu at church May 22.

East Central College County Council Sam Dew Harry Rigdon Oklaona A M. College

Bangs Control and Hog Cholera Vaccine Prospects

Coal County agent Curtis Floyn reports state Veterinarian Ricks says a June visit will vaccinate heifers free of charge where Bangs disease is prevalent, with strain 10 vaccine. A new hog cholera vaccine from Cornell, Lapinized using rabbits, promises one-dose eradication potential. Also notes the State 4-H Club roundup with Coal County youths heading to Oklahoma State University Stillwater for four days.

Curtis Floyn Coal County Bang Ir. Ricks State Board of Agriculture Hames A. Beker Cornell University

Pleasant Hill HD Club Meets for Freezing Demonstration

The Pleasant Hill home demonstration club met with Mrs. Ed Sherrell on Tuesday for a lesson on freezing vegetables and home canning. Miss Martha Mote demonstrated food preparation for freezing. Chairmen reported committee work. Hostesses served refreshments.

Pleasant Hill Ed Sherrell Martha Mote John Ragan Sherrell Hda

Retail Slump Hits Oklahoma Merchants in War Era

Norman Oklahoma May 26 Oklahoma's retail merchants report a sharp slump the first since Korea war began. Only Duncan Altus and Slackwell merchants have escaped decline Director Francis R Cella of OU Bureau of Business Research warned that business may worsen before improving.

Norman Okla Oklahoma Francis R. Cella University of Oklahoma Bureau of Business Research Duncan Altus Slackwell Cella

Russians Block U S Food Parcels to POWs

Fragments from Franeksurt report that Soviet authorities bar American labeled food parcels to German prisoners of war in Russian camps. The UN estimates thousands of POWs remain, while German Red Cross officials tell relatives not to send American goods as consignments apparently never reach the inmates.

Franeksurt Germany Kremlin America U. S Russia United Nations Red Cross

Paul Falls Again Elected FFA Head By Konawa Group

Konawa Oklahoma Special officers and auxiliary officers for the Future Farmers of America chapter will take duties July 1. Paul Fallis was re-elected president for the third year, with Burrus Fisher as vice president and Kenneth Phillips as secretary. Bill Walker became treasurer, and Paul Higdon will serve as reporter. Auxiliary officers include Kart Raper, Bill Berry, Stanley Johnson, and Harold Fallis. The officers report combined investments of over 9,400 in 35 enterprises and 64 skills completed this year, with 26 members enrolled and a larger group expected next year.

Konawa Future Farmers of America George W. Ennis Paul Fallis Konawa High School J. ©. Fallis Burrus Fisher Rs. O. B. Fisher Kart Raper Bill 1 Berry Stanley Johnson Harold Fallis Ennis

Annual Red Cross Meeting Scheduled For June 4th Here

Pon totoc chapter American Red Cross chairman Tow Wilson announces the annual meeting set for Monday June 4 1951 at 8 60 p m in the chapter office 210 South Broadway Ada. Guest speaker Miss Marjorie Bunker blood field representative for the Oklahoma City Defense Blood Center will discuss the blood program and blood donors for Korean defense. Paul Rice chairs the local project and all 1951 52 dues paying Red Cross members are urged to attend and vote in the director election.

Tow Wilson Pontotoc American Red Cross South Broadway Marjorie Bunker Oklahoma City Ada Paul Rice Red Cross Miss Bunker

Coalgate Plans College Center Extension Study

East Central State college plans an extension center at Coalgate for veterans eligible for educational training. Veterans enrolled or newly admitted in spring 1951 may continue schooling benefits. those not enrolled by July 25, 1951 could be cut off. Interested veterans should report at Coalgate High School Monday at 7:30 PM.

East Central State College Coalgate

More Funds Allocated to Predator Control Efforts

Senator Virgil Jock states that state funds will increase for destroying predatory animals. This year’s appropriation of 36,800 is within the Game and Fish commission budget and clearly designated for predatory animal work. Senator Medlock notes local interest as wolf and other destructive wild animals rise in count.

Virgil Jock Game and Fish Commission Medlock

FFA Youths Win Cash for Pasture Work

Three Pontotoc county youths led a winter pasture contest by Blue and Boggy Soil Conservation District. W. P. George Jr won first with rye and vetch earning 25 dollars. Leonard Dilbeck won 15 dollars for barley and vetch. Charles Orville Maxey earned 10 dollars on a vetch entry. Adults Burgess Steed topped with Kentucky 31 rescue, Black Medic and Sweet Clover. Judges noted soil fertility erosion control and coverage as key factors. The junior win featured land previously too wet, now drained under Ada unit direction.

Pontotoc County Blue and Boggy Soil Conservation District W. P Dub George, Jr Leonard Dilbeck Route 1 Ada Charles Orville Maxey Vetch Burgess Steed Kentucky Stanley Helm Coalgate Lon D. Putman Homer Cecil L. Dowell Atoka County Bo McAlister Soil Conservation Service Atoka L. K. Daniel Atoka Secre

Red Cross To Return Clubmobiles

Washington Red Cross president E Roland Harriman announced 28 mobile canteens similar to World War I clubmobiles are being readied for operation in Korea at the request of the defense department General Matthew Ridgway approved the program Soldiers in the field approve the effort and no charge will be made for food or supplies at any time The Red Cross has operated a large club and two small mobile canteen units in the Pusan area since last November Revenues from nominal charges at some installations funded larger club operations for GI needs

Washington Red Cross Korea Department of Defense E. Roland Harriman The Pusan Matthew B.ridgway Far East Mr. Harriman Red Cross Club Harriman

Adans Graduate At Webb School

Two Ada boys join Webb School’s 80th graduating class as they receive the Holy Bible and diploma during the final commencement in Bell Buckle Tennessee. Jimmy Shaw son of J L Shaw is a Gym Sports Club member and staffer on the school paper with football, basketball, baseball, boxing and track. twice captain of the football team. John Haynes son of M F Haynes is on the school paper staff, active in Glee Club and former Hamilton Debating Society president. he leads the Glee Club and serves as Methodist Youth Fellowship president.

Ada Webb School Bell Buckle Tennessee Jimmy Shaw J. L. Shaw John Haynes M. F. Haynes Kings Road Shaw Haynes Hamilton Debating Society Methodist Youth Fellowship

Japan Leads Goa Trion Imports in 1950 Iron Ore Trade

Goa, Portuguese India reports Japan took the overwhelming share of iron ore imports in 1950 with 62,488 tons. Western Germany and Holland imported smaller amounts, while the United States led manganese ore imports with 10,235 tons, followed by Belgium, Sweden, and Italy.

Japan Goa Tron Goa India Western Germany Holland United States Sweden Italy

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