Farmers urged to use CCC cotton loan plan this year
Pontotoc county farmers are urged to consider the CCC cotton loan program as a method to obtain cash after harvest while retaining title. The 1951 loan rate for middling 15/16 inch cotton is 31.61 cents per pound. Loans available at Allen and Stratford gins with forms from CCC and county PMA offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoe County
CCC
Henry Little
PMA
Little
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pontotoc
Allen and Stratford
Stratford Cleaners Changes Hands in Stratford
Mr and Mrs EF A Rigney of Tishomingo purchased Stratford Cleaners from Gilbert Campbell and took over management Monday with plans to install new equipment. Campbell and his son left for California. The Rigneys have a two year old daughter and a son aged 18 and a 16 year old daughter who attend school in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. A Rigney
Tishomingo
Stratford Cleaners
Gilbert Campbell
Oklahoma City
Choir concert at Pauls Valley State Hospital Sunday
The Methodist and Baptist choirs performed a joint concert last Sunday afternoon at Pauls Valley State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls Valley State Hospital
Pontotoc Visitors Attend Rodger Home Gathering
Mrs. W. J. Rodgers hosted guests from Pontotoc Mississippi including Mr. and Mrs. Knox Mc Whirtle, Mrs. K. S. Barlow, Mrs. H. C. Owens, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Allen. Whit Rodgers and family from Hobbs New Mexico also joined the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rodgers
Knox McWhirtle
K. S. Barlow
H. C. Owens
Francis Allen
Pontotoc
Whit Rodgers
Hobbs, N. M
Ratzliffs Visit in Valley View Family News
Mr and Mrs Ed Ratzliff of Fairview visited her parents Mr and Mrs Cap Shi. Mrs Howard Murray at Valley View Hospital is too ill to receive visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ratzliff
Fairview
Cap Shi
Howard Murray
Valley View Hospital
Payne Visit Brings Mr and Mrs G P Payne to Don na Texas
Mr and Mrs G P Payne of Don na Texas arrive Thursday to visit their children and other relatives a family gathering noted in local society.
Mrs J A Miller Seeks Eye Treatment in Tulsa
Mrs J A Miller travels to Tulsa for eye treatment. She has already lost one eye and fears potential loss of sight in the remaining eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Miller
Tulsa
Mrs Henry Visits Putnam After Three Week Stay
Mrs. W. B. Henry returned Friday from a three week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Plez Henry in Putnam and accompanied by her host for the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Henry
Plez Henry
Putnam
Laird Family Hosts Joyton Visitors
Mr and Mrs Jeff Laird welcomed his sister Mrs John Harrison and her husband Mr Odell Harrison and their baby from Joyton Texas on Wednesday. Odell Harrison has recently returned from Korea due to wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Laird
John Harrison
Odell Harrison
Joyton
Tex
Odell
Korea
Tony Horsley Undergoes Foot Operations at Crippled Children’s
Tony Horsley remains at Crippled Children’s Hospital after two additional foot surgeries. He is reported as doing well, though his parents have not been told when he may be able to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Horsley
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Dillon Property Sold in Stratford to Griffin
W. J. Dillon of Enid sold the Stratford property to H. P. Griffin of Pauls Valley. Griffin is a retired Free Will Baptist preacher and singing school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dillon
Enid
Stratford
Dillon
H. P. Griffin
Pauls Valley
Francis Soldier Promoted to Staff Sergeant in Air Force
Bobby G Wilson son of Mrs. Robert Wilson Francis has been promoted to staff sergeant. He serves with the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing a unit within the Air Force global Strategic Air Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby G. Wilson
Robert Wilson
Francis
Bobby
91St Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
Air Force
Global Strategic Air Command
Dairy Tour To Visit Pontotoc County In October
Pontotoc county will host a dairy tour Thursday October 4 inviting about 30 people from Choctaw county including dairymen business and professional folks. The program features Milking Shorthorns Holsteins Jerseys and a Guernsey at the Herd Sire barn followed by a visit to the Ada Maid plant and a luncheon with the Ada Chamber of Commerce. The Garvin Glover and Lambert Kerr farms showcase 4 H youth dairy programs with Grade A barns and Holstein herds. 4-H club members will display yard signs highlighting their achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Choctaw County
Jamesway
Ada Maid
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Aldridge
Garvin Glover
Pontotoc County Farm
Garvin
Oklahoma
Lambert and Kerr Farm
4-H Club Signs Metal Signs Provided
A 4-H club announces that metal signs are being provided to display at club events and facilities. The offer aims to boost visibility and branding for the organization across community venues.
Hamburger origins traced to Hamburg Germany
The term hamburger derives from the city of Hamburg in Germany, reflecting its culinary roots in that region. The name connects to early influences on the dish and how it became known internationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Harding unique path from Senate to presidency noted
The remark highlights Warren G. Harding as the only man to move directly from the U S Senate to the presidency. It emphasizes his distinctive career transition within American political history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
Senate
Foreign Aid Costs and Dollar Future Postwar
New York report traces 31.5 billion in U. S. foreign aid since World War II with a projected 25 billion more over three years. It cites Marshall plan returns on stability but questions currency and gold policies, IMF role, and rising dollar demand. Guaranty Trust cautions U. S. inflationary policy worsens global finance and urges tax and budget restraint to restore stable markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
United States
International Monetary Fund
Bretton Woods
International Monetary
U. S. Treasury
Guaranty Trust Company of
America
Ank
Heartbreak Kills Dog in Oklahoma Hospital Story
Cal Baker's old dog died of heartbreak while the owner was hospitalized after injuries from an automobile collision. The pair had been inseparable since the dog, found half frozen on the courthouse lawn, was adopted three winters ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Okla
Cal Baker
Baker
Ehawee Camp Fire Girls Plan Christmas Card Sale
The Ehawee Camp Fire Girls of Willard met Wednesday to discuss dues and organize a Christmas card sale to raise funds. They aim to earn service hours for a Service Shield and all members were present with Bobby Jean Hager as scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehawee Camp Fire Girls
Willard
Scribe
Bobby Jean Hager
Tandakaya Group Meeting at Hayes School
The Tandakaya Group for 5th and 6th grades met at Hayes School on Wednesday. Miss Hager, guardian, allowed 15 minutes to watch a ball game before Ann Parry called the meeting to order. Rae Nell Nelms led the roll and a short program followed with songs and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hager
Ann Parry
Rae Nell Nelms
Glenda Gentry
Aowikiya Group 6th Grade Meeting at Washington School
The group met Monday at Washington School for a business meeting to review minutes and call the roll. Members spent the rest of the time crafting Memory Books, then played games and sang before dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aowikiya
Washington School
Junior High Library Meeting Elects Officers
We met Wednesday in the Junior High library for a business meeting. Officers elected include President Mary Ann Miller Vice President Nancy Cunningham Secretary Mary Ann Landon Social Chairman Gail Willoughby Assistant Social Chairman June Duncan and Scribe Ruth Ann Norris. The social committee includes Catherine McBride and Barbara Burk. Mrs Landon assistant guardian attended in place of guardian Mrs Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Miller
Nancy Cunningham
Mary Ann Landon
Gail Willoughby
June Duncan
Ruth Ann Norris
Catherine McBride
Barbara Burk
Mrs. Landon
Mrs. Miller
Irving School Blue Birds Begins For 2nd and 3rd Grade
In Mrs. Lawrence Reynold's room at Irving School the 2nd grade and 3rd grade girls gathered for the first Blue Birds meeting. Six 2nd grade mothers and 24 2nd grade girls plus 18 3rd grade girls attended, led by Miss Mary Ann Vance, with cookies served on napkins bearing blue bird figures. The group decided to hold meetings on Tuesday afternoons and Mrs. McClure will lead the 2nd grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bird News
Irving School
Blue Birds
Lawrence Reynold
Mary Ann Vance
McClure
Twinkling Blue Birds Fourth Grade Meeting Summary
The Twinkling Blue Birds held their second meeting on Tuesday with songs and leadership. They approved paying a nickel weekly as Group Fund dues and served ice cream. Larry McIntosh showed two Mickey Mouse films. One visitor attended, Mary Helen. Jackie Walker was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twinkling Blue Birds
Hayes School
Larry McIntosh
Mary Helen
Scribe
Jackie Walker
Singing Blue Birds 3rd Grade Meet with Guests
We met Tuesday afternoon with our leader Mrs. Krause. We sang songs and played outdoors. Miss Mary Ann joined the game session and enjoyed the activities. Guests Mrs. Sig man and daughter Marilyn of Oklahoma City and Shirley's mother Mrs. Bays attended. We enjoyed Blue Bird cookies and suckers served by hostess Sue Ann Patrick. Sherrye Ables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Birds
Washington School
Krause
Mary Ann
Mrs. Sigman
Marilyn
Oklahoma City
Shirley
Mrs. Bays
Sue Ann Patrick
Scribe
Sherrye Ables
Sweet Little Blue Birds elects 2nd grade officers
A 2nd grade meeting at school elected Jane Carroll Emerson as president Kay Milligan as secretary and Virginia Couch as scribe Miss Mary Ann led games and refreshments were served by Emerson England and Alletag Suckers cookies and songs were provided Judy Ann Briscoe led song and Elizabeth Coughlin was chosen to lead future Blue Bird singing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Little Blue Birds
Washington School
Jane Carroll Emerson
Kay Milligan
Scribe Virginia Couch
Mary Ann
Jane Caroll Emerson
Jane England
Nancy Alletag
Judy Ann Briscoe
Elizabeth Coughlin
Scribe
Virginia Couch
Washington Blue Birds 3rd Grade Smiling Group
A third grade group at Washington Blue Birds met after school on the playground. Leaders Mrs Whitaker and Mrs Wyatt, sponsors Mrs Dave Blanks and Mrs J D Elkins attended. Sandra Whitaker organized with cookies made by her mother.
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Washington Blue Birds
Whitaker
Wyatt
Dave Blanks
J. D. Elkins
Sandra Whitaker
Home Demonstration 4 H Club Planning Council Meeting
The 1952 Home Demonstration planning council will meet Friday October 12 at the First Baptist church in Ada. The program starts at 10 a m with a covered dish luncheon at noon. County officers for 1952 to be elected include president vice president secretary song leader and chaplain. Club presidents and secretaries or alternates vote as delegates. The choral group will perform songs with Mrs R L Hale Jesse club in charge. A record attendance is hoped from each attending home demonstration club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Ada
Francis Club
Home Demonstration
R. L. Hale
Jesse Club
County Choral Group Chooses New Accompanist
The home demonstration county choral group meets Friday October 5 at 2 00 pm to practice numbers for the council meeting. Mrs Gene Massengale of Fitzhugh will be the new accompanist for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Massengale
Fitzhugh
Four-H Club Meetings Resumed in October
Four-H club meetings will resume in the second week of October. A schedule will be mailed during the first week to all club leaders. The October gathering aims to reorganize clubs and enroll new members.
Home Demonstration Club Schedule
A sequence of meetings lists speakers and locations for a local group. Rebee meets October 1 in the school lunch room followed by Latta October 2 with Mrs Edna Graham, Happy Land October 3 at the school, Colbert October 4 with Mrs A McCur ry, and Francis October 5 with Mrs Lucille Parker.
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Rebee
Latta
Edna Graham
Happyland
Colbert
A. McCur
Ada Junior High School Ninth Grade Losing Two Students
Ada Junior High School reports ninth grade losing two students Bob Smith who moves to Oklahoma City and Kay McKay to Tulsa. Both were popular members of their class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Simmons
Bobby Smith
Oklahoma City
Kay McKay
Tulsa
Bryan Medlock
Jim Ross
New Library Adds Forty Seven Books For Readers
Mrs Aileen Landon a school librarian says 47 new books are being prepared for shelves. Students who use the library await the new materials along with 26 magazines and several newspapers read for information and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Landon
Journalism Studies Cover Newspaper Organization
Journalism students begin study of front office circulation editorial advertising and mechanical departments. They survey news sources within the building and assign coverage tasks with Miss Laurice Core as adviser as six weeks end and staff organization occurs.
Ada Junior High P TA School Opens With Open House
The P TA at Ada Junior High School will officially open Thursday evening October 4 at 7 30. The program is an open house to meet the faculty members attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Junior High School
P-Ta
Literature Students Learn About Library
Seventh grade literature classes spent a week studying the library including book classification and common features of libraries. They reviewed reference books such as the Atlas gazetteer World Almanac and Unabridged dictionary and learned book care with donated covers from Pepsi Cola Bottling and Atlas Dairy. First book reports are due October 15 with teachers Mrs. Elazra Johnson Miss Laurice Core and Mrs. Doreen Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsi- Cola
Atla
Officers elected for home room 214 chaired by Miss Core
Officers elected to serve in home room 214 sponsored by Miss Laurice Core include President Doug Fleet, Vice President Orpha Lou Morrison, Secretary Sue Lynn Hoipkemier, Program Chairman Jim Ross, Assistants Monty Simpkins and Orpha Lou Morrison, and Song Leaders Harry Lund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Fleet
Orpha Lou Morrison
Sue Lynn Hoipkemier
Jim Ross
Monty Simpkins
Harry Lund
Star Blue Birds Fourth Grade Meet at Irving School
The Star Blue Birds group met Wednesday at Irving School led by Mrs Colvard. After roll call they worked on notebooks and sang together. A new member joined and refreshments of soda pop were served led by Karen Castleberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Blue Birds
Irving School
South American Tales Told by Judy Raper
Judy Raper daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Raper shared stories of Ecuador and Peru with Vandall Lain and Laurice Core sixth period classes. Her eight year South American sojourn due to her father's Standard Oil work gave rich accounts of living arts and articles shown to the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Raper
C. F. Raper
South America
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Vandall Lain
Ecuador
Peru
Judy
Murray in Warning On Negro Jobs
Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray warned that state institutions for Negroes must not be used as dumping grounds for incompetent hangers on. He cited personnel changes at Taft and Boley and said politics will not guide operations or appointments. He urged support for the Pryor Whitaker state orphans home as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Boley
Taft
Edward D. Irons
Consolidated Negro Institutions
Wayne Chandler
Oklahoma
Murray
Whitaker State Orphans Home
Pryor
Occasional Chairs For Home Comfort
Sue Gardner notes the season offers a range of chairs from modern adjustable leather or plastic options to period rockers inspired by Victorian and early American designs. She highlights platform rockers with built in cradles, chairs with matching ottomans, nylon brocade coverings, and versatile sectionals with movable end bumpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Gardner
General Features Corp
Compass News: North East West and South Form Headlines
An item notes how news in balance is formed from the initials N E W S, reflecting a four-direction approach to reporting. The caption suggests a playful take on organizing stories by compass directions.
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting In Latta Gym
The Pontotoc County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Monday night at 7:30 in Latta school gymnasium. The event brings together local farmers and officers for reports and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Latta
Pontotoc County
Floyds Hens Shine in 50-Week Oklahoma Egg Test
Floyd Poultry Farm of Ada took high honors in the Oklahoma Egg Laying Test at Oklahoma A and M College. Pen Number 13 laid 3,351 eggs in a 50 week period and ranked third overall with strong egg to feed cost returns totaling $67.07. Pen Number 39 also ranked 14th with a $51.18 margin. Foreman Poultry Farm of Lowell, Michigan won with 3,550 eggs and 3,772 points and a $68.98 margin. An election of directors and a speech by Harold Davis of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau will follow the egg results, with refreshments offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Poultry Breeding Farm
Ada
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A
M. College
Stillwater
Floyd’s
Foreman Poultry Farm
Lowell
Mich
Harold Davis
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Davis
Hobart
Dr. Espy
Roff
Pontotoc County
Ada HClub September Meeting Details
The Ada Home Demonstration club met at 316 East Thirteenth for its September meeting. Mrs. E M Byrd gave the devotional and prayer led by Mrs. R A Spencer. Mrs Charles Otto and Mrs O J Uhlich spoke on The Family and the Community with pictures. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs O E Parker and Mrs R A Spencer. Members present were Clara Arnold O J Uhlich Charles Otto H M Shamlee E M Byrd and host Mrs Donald Groom. Next meeting will be with Mrs O J Uhlich at 631 West First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Home Demonstration Club
Donald Groom
East Thirteenth
E. M. Byrd
R. A. Spencer
Charles Otto
O. J. Uhlich
O. E. Parker
Fowler
Clara Arnold
H. M. Shamlee
Groom
West First
Peggy Dow Engaged to Tulsa Oil Man in 1940s
The engagement of movie starlet Peggy Dow to Tulsa oil man Walter J. Helmerich III will be formally announced tomorrow. They plan to wed November 24 in Athens Tennessee, Dow's hometown, with preparations underway at her parents home. Helmerich says the engagement ends a two year courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Peggy Dow
Walter J. Helmerich, III
Athens
Tenn
L. A. Varnadow
Miss Dow
Helmerich
Country roads kept to sixty feet by surveyor’s chain
Road width history notes that country routes were built about sixty feet wide based on the original surveyor’s chain. The standard persisted as a practical measure guiding early road construction.
Peanut Butter a Century of Popularity and Recipes
A historical overview traces peanut butter from early grinding methods to its rise as a versatile, easily digested nourishing food for children and adults. It includes serving ideas such as ripple ice cream and brownies with recipes and notes on nutrition and energy value.
Tulsa Marines Plan Plaque Dedication
Tulsa Marines returning from Korea announce plans to dedicate a memorial plaque for buddies who fell in the Far East. Former Sgt. William P. Pitcock Jr. says the campaign starts next week and emphasizes that the unit remembers those who died beside them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Korea
Far East
William P. Pitcock
Pitcock
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News
In a report from Ada News, investors seek higher yields on vested funds amid shifting market policies. Officials note favorable terms for long term holders while urging caution on liquidity and rate changes impacting retirement accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
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San Diego
Calif
Mayme Field
Washington, D. C
Bob Maesto
Baltimore
Pete McClure
Forrest McClure
Ft. Benning
Hgh
Georgia A
Georgia
C. H. Hailey
Lester F. Smith
Billy Joe Lucas
Wayne Holland
Delane Stewart
Ray Young
Robert Hester
Charles Morrow
David McElreath
Donald Price
R. V. Brady
Dean Young
Michael Lucas
Lynn Sherrel
Tommy Morgan
Garland Pennington
M. W. Bolen
Sammy Owens
Wayne Bennett
Bob Murray
Bobby Gray
Paul Seates
Herman Jenkins
Jimmie Franz
Frankie Woodley
Carren Bryant
Joe Lee Bray
Bill Carter
Clyde Wooley
Buddy Hightower
Elbert Kellogg
Bob Moore
Dewayne Sherrell
Alvis Griffith
Meredith Summers
Pete Brantley
Darel Taylor
Ernest Lee Sweat
Terry West
Bobby Reed
Kenneth Moshier
Eldon Flinn
Jimmie Watson
J. E. Jones
Wesley Brantley, Jr
Bill Crabb
Jimmy Boydston
Leonard Daniel
Jerry Balthrop
G. Bradley
Don Newby
Charles Moshier
Doyle Moore
Doyle McMeans
Paul Elliott
Richard Pedersen
Jimmy Don Pedersen
Claude Thompson, Jr
Vernon Morgan
Tom George
Lee George
Tommy Avers
Jimmy Briggs
Eddie Price
Calvin Krannig
Dennis McDaniel
U. S
End
Ehawee
Willard School
Tandakaya
Lynn Thompson
Odekonya
Wadetaka
Martha Mote
Minnie Lou McDoniel
Home Demonstration Council
Lucille Parker
Math Nine
Sammy McCurley
Benton O’neal
Fay Brady
Barbara Click
Kathryn Cook
Jean Glover
Jo Ann Jamar
Lois Mitchell
Rita Nickett
Sharlene Thomas
Gail Bowman
Norma Cathey
Dana Collins
Mercedes Davidson
Dorothy Johnson
Suellen Plummer
Jackie Sheppard
Johnnie Smith
Odie Roberts
Perfect Assembly
Rosalie Anderson
Marlene Click
Wanda Dean
Wilma Fasley
Bryce Jane Lewis
Sue Lindsey
Jackie Martin
Jane Roberts
Janis Sloan
Sam McCurley
Clint Farmer
Bill Winn
Bernice Hargis
Finis Morrison
Scribe, Mary Blanks
State Farm Bureau
Floyd
Ada Hclub
Edith M. Barber
Tulsa Marines
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