Vanoss Home Demonstration Club Paints Mail Boxes
The Vanoss Home Demonstration club plans a community mail box painting project to begin later this month. Members split into groups to cover sections, with Mrs Louise Welch leading prayers and Mrs Lee Jones opening in prayer. Daphne Bradley joined as a member and the club reported $31 in winnings at the Pontotoc county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss Home Demonstration Club
Louise Welch
Lee Jones
Welch
Minnie Lou McDaniel
Daphna Bradley
Pontotoc County
Gambill Pleads Innocent in Embezzlement Case
Former Oklahoma State Safety Commissioner Gambill, now with the state budget director, pleads innocent to four embezzlement counts in district court. Indicted by an Oklahoma County grand jury, he posted $4,000 total bond and denies diverting funds. Governor Murray says Gambill remains in his current job pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Safety
Oklahoma City
Coble Gamble
Gambill
Anklahoma County
State Budget Director
W. A. Carlile
Safety Department
Johnston Murray
Murray
Paul Reed
Dixie Gilmer
Gilmer
Retirement cooperative gives Seattle teachers new life at Culver House
Seattle teachers form Ida B Culver House a cooperatively owned apartment building for retired educators. 36 women live there on small pensions with low rent and flexible rules. Residents say the arrangement boosts morale and keeps them active in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
NEA
Culver House
Ida B. Culver
Seattle Educational Auxiliary
Myrtle Whitham
House
Ida Culver House
Turnpike Authority Seeks Jury Trial Over Right-of-Way
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority requests a jury trial in a dispute over a 5.163 million right-of-way appraisal for a Creek county land strip owned by Nabob Oil Co of Tulsa. Judge Kenneth Hughes scheduled further hearings, while Nabob and its president O. O. Owens are named in the contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapulpa
Okla
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Kenneth Hughes
Hughes
Authority
Leon Shipp
Shipp
Creek County
Nabob Oil Co
Tulsa
Nabob
O. O. Owens
Unlikely perfume lures coyote in Gallatin trap
In Gallatin Missouri John Smith trapped a crafty coyote using cheap perfume after weeks of failed attempts. Trapper L J McIntosh of the Missouri conservation commission cautioned that perfume is not a recommended lure but can arouse curiosity in animals.
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Gallatin
John Smith
Smith
L. J. McIntosh
Missouri Conservation Commission
Truman Friends in Texas Open Fight
President Truman's Texas allies clash with Dixiecrat supporters as a liberal faction forms a permanent group to ensure Texas backs the 1952 Democratic nominee at Chicago. The break fast crowd of 250 hears Harry Seay frame the issue while Brannan praises the volunteers. Shivers and Wright Morrow were not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Truman
Texas
Allan Shiver
Chicago
Harry Seay
Dallas
Democratic Committee
Seay
Charles F. Brannan
Shivers
Wright Morrow
Sooner FFA'er Wins Junior Grand Champion Steer
Ross Bergdall a 17 year old Future Farmers of America member from Lahoma Oklahoma won the purple ribbon as junior grand champion steer at the American Royal Livestock Show. The 860 pound Hereford top animal also triumphed at the Oklahoma state fair. The reserve junior grand champion also went to a Hereford owned by Dick Shortes 16 of Big Springs Texas. Both entries advance to face open class champions for the overall grand championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ross Bergdall
Farmer of America
Lahoma
Okla
American Royal Livestock Show
FFA
Dick Shortes
Big Springs
Tex
Tin mining output by US in 1949 by regions
In 1949 the United States mined only 68 long tons of tin in its own territory 51 long tons in Alaska and 17 long tons in Colorado.
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United States
Alaska
Colorado
Home Demonstration Attends American Royal 4-H Conference
Martha Mote and Minnie Lou McDoniel lead an Oklahoma county 4-H delegation to the American Royal 4-H Club Conference in Kansas City from October 13 to 17. Miss Hart Pitt and Mrs Sales join as select 4-H girls and a club coach, chosen for past year accomplishments and junior leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Hart
Fitzhugh
Georgia Ruth Pitt
Vaness
Alma Sales
McLish
American Royal
Kansas City
Martha Mote
HDA
Gene Massengale
Dew
Clyde Meeks
Byng
Hale
W. C. Story
Union Valley Club
National Home Demonstration Council
K. Bruhin
Francis Club
Hallowe’en Note
Pecan Grove Club
Jesse Club
4-H Yearbook Programs Cover Clothing Arts and Home Skills
The passage outlines 4-H clothing and home management areas for the year, including meat grading and selection, lighting care, clothing remodeling, kitchen upgrades, draperies, rug making, cottage cheese and yellow cheese production, plus arts and crafts and citizenship activities.
Home Demonstration Council Chooses New Projects
The home demonstration council selects projects for the upcoming program cycle. Details outline planned activities, community outreach, and expected impact on local households and families.
Club Schedule for October Meetings
The Ada club moves to October 26 and will meet with Mrs. Wendell Uhlich. Cedar Grove meets Mrs. Mary West on October 15. Pecan Grove meets Mrs. Mae Martin on October 16. Allen club meets October 17. Jesse club meets Mrs. S. J. Markley on October 18. Roff club meets at the club house October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Mary West
Pecan Grove
Mae Martin
Allen Club
Jesse Club
S. J. Markley
Roff Club
Ada Club
Wendell Uhlich
Christmas Buying Can't Get Here Too Quick for Merchants
New York report predicts a brisk but cautious Christmas season as retailers face high inventories and fluctuating prices. Cold snaps boost shopper turnout while wool prices rise and fur sales lag, with August to October wholesale data signaling mixed prospects for holiday trade. Santa’s gift for merchants remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Zinc Coating Industry Leads U S Slab Zinc Use
The galvanizing sector, applying zinc protective coating to iron and steel, stands as the largest user of slab zinc in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Allen Laymen to Conduct Services at Allen First Baptist
Allen special report states laymen will run Sunday school aiming for 50 men teaching devotionals and leading the choir with a quartet including Ernest Hodges Gladstone Kidwell J B Davis and Fred Kimbrough. Morning service features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALLEN
Allen First Baptist Church
Ernest Hodges
Gladstone Kidwell
J. B. Davis
Fred Kimbrough
J. M. Jenkins
Kidwell
R. L. Gann
Wilburn Wiley
Hodges
W. R. Overton
W. D. Barnes, Sr
J. D
Elmer Martin
Carley Barnes
David Wright
Edward Dooley
Hal Merchant
Willard Wright
Lad of 10 Out of Polio Ward Here
Bobby Pedigo, 10, of Pittsburg Oklahoma, has been dismissed from Valley View hospital polio ward after a three week stay. The ward now holds three patients, with Fortner and Jenkins recovering and Bradshaw listed as convalescent. Fortner spent time in an iron lung and is improving rapidly. Jenkins remains the only acute case and shows marked improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Pedigo
Pittsburg
Okla
Valley View Hospital
Onita Bradshaw
Ellis Fortner
Larry Jenkins
Fortner
Jenkins
Assault Charges on Hudson Dismissed
Assault with a dangerous and deadly weapon charges in district court against Charles Hudson were dismissed Friday on county attorney Coy Mowdy's recommendation. The case dated from June 25, 1945, after alleged knife woundings of Guy Brittle with multiple lacerations.
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Charles Hudson
Coy Mowdy
Hudson
Tal Crawford
Guy Brittle
Brittle
German WWI pilots nicknamed Emil by observers
Observers called German World War I pilots Emil while the pilots referred to observers as Franz, reflecting coded nicknames used in aerial chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil
Franz
Washington Second Grade Jolly Blue Birds Hold Meeting
The Second grade group at Washington school met Tuesday evening. They made puppets and played outdoor games, and Marcia Loomis served homemade cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Blue Birds of Washington School
Marcia Loomis
Sweet Little Blue Birds
Washington School
Coughlin
Harden
Beasley
Judy Owens
Betty Bee Harden
Dee Anna
Scribe
Virginia Couch
Blue Birds Club Notes and Meeting Recaps
The report catalogs multiple school Blue Birds groups from Irving and Washington schools. Entries list leaders, meetings held on Tuesday or Wednesday, scribe names, prize winners, planned crafts, refreshments, and upcoming activities with visits by Shirley Cordray and others.
Smiling Blue Birds 3rd Grade Notes Park Outing
The group from Washington School met Monday afternoon at Wintersmith Park. Officers elected include President Sandra Kay Wyatt Treasurer Vickie Killian Hostess Dee Elkins and Scribe Jane Allan. They enjoyed a hike saw interesting things and had pop during the outing.
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Beautiful Blue Birds
Washington School
Washington
Linda Rye
Loda Teel
Nancy Goins
Peggy Free
Linda Frye
Goins
Smiling Blue Birds
Wintersmith Park
Sandra Kay Wyatt
Vickie Killian
Dee Elkins
Jane Allan
Jane Fullan
Aowakiya Group Sth Grade Cookie Sale at School
The Aowakiya group held a Monday cookie sale at school followed by a business meeting in the afternoon. The secretary read the roll and minutes, then time was spent on symbolgrams and singing, with Lynne Thompson as scribe.
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Scribe
Shirley Alice
Mrs. Montgomery
Helen Anne Parrish
Aowakiya
Aowakiya Group
Lynne Thompson
Higher LQ for U S troops in Germany
In Heidelberg Germany American officers report that military intelligence averages rise with each draft they say the draft attracts highly capable individuals who do not enlist as privates. The trend is cited as a reason for higher intelligence averages among U S troops in Europe.
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Heidelberg
Germany
U. S
European Command
Turns Trick Sets 5-Furlong Record in 1910
The mare Turns Trick became the first horse to run five furlongs in under a minute in 1910. Her performance marked a historic sprinting milestone in American racing archives.
County Home Demonstration Council Holds Annual Meet
1952 council leadership elected with Mrs. Hale head. Officers named include S Elmore vice president Griffith art secretary Mas sengale chaplain Baker pianist and Taylor reporter. Fourteen clubs attended with plans for December show and 1952 program outlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Home Demonstration Council
E24au
Yvcoot Ulul
Sam Dew
Pecan Grove
Hale
S. Elmore
Union Valley
A. L. Griffith
Art
Joy Massengale
Fitzhugh
Joe Baker
Byng
Ralph Taylor
Latta
Ada
Colbert
Francis
Vaness
Hart
Homer
Jesse
Pickett
Charles Richard
W. L. Newland
First Annual Field Day At Oklahoma Pecan Station Sparks
Lester F. Smith reports the first annual field day at the state pecan station in Sparks on October 9 with over 300 attendees. The 154 acre farm hosts 580 trees planted since March 27 1950 including Stewart Desirable Success Schley Western and San Saba varieties. A 25 000 to 30 000 pound pecan crop is expected this year while pest control measures include DDT and parathion applications and weed management. Dr Frank B. Cross oversees the station with Enoch Kennworthy as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester F. Smith
Oklahoma
Sparks
Stewart
Schley
Frank B. Cross
Enoch Kennworthy
Spraying Schedule for Casebearer Control Detailed
A yearly spraying schedule lists 16 pounds of 50 percent wettable DDT in 100 gallons of water applied on June 5 to control casebearer with all native bearing seedling trees sprayed.
4-H Clubs Set Meetings For Reorganization Week
The 4-H Clubs hold reorganization meetings the week of October 15. On Monday Fitzhugh at 9 a.m. Latta at 10 30. Tuesday Byng 9 a.m. Francis 10 30. Wednesday Van ess 9 a.m. Rofs 10 30. Thursday Stone wall 9 a.m. Jesse 10 30. McLish 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh
Latta
Byng
Francis
Vaness
Rofs
Stonewall
Jesse
McLish
Breed Promotion Sale Here to Have Top Milking Shorthorns
Governor Johnston Murray said he will maintain a hands off stance in the 1952 Oklahoma legislative races and will not push or send friends into campaigns. He criticized state taxation rising from 27th to sixth in per capita terms and urged candidates to keep economy promises after elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Murray
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Milking Shorthorn Sale Touts Cattle Breeders
The Oklahoma Milking Shorthorn association and Pontotoc breeders prepare for an Ada sale next Saturday October 20 at 1 00 PM offering 53 lots from 13 head. Local breeders including H R Cooper and Sons Claude V Thompson Harvey J Lambert and others list cattle from Oklahoma and one out of state Jimmie Ewing Hardiner Kansas. National figures Richard V Keim Bill Hardy and Bill Dixon will attend the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Milking
Ada
Pontotoc County
Mulhall
Alfa Rioarm
Pauls Valley
F. K. Bailey
Putman
J. W. Reed
Eddy
J. L. Grantham
Laverne
W. D. Gray
Edmond
Ted Gray
Joe Lahman
Son
Alva
Sand Springs
Chris J. Schieffer
Perry
Henry Smith
Gage
Sooner Farm
Clinton
Gabriel Brothers
Hastings
Elmer von
Oklahoma Game and Fish Licenses Revenue Report
State game and fish licenses and fees brought in 1,234,133.65 to Oklahoma tills last year. Licenses sold to 437,983 state residents and 49,815 out-of-state residents. An estimated 500,000 hunted or fished without licenses, while free permits aided old-age assistance, disabled veterans, farm families, and children under 16. Total licenses included 193,937 hunting and 392,462 fishing, with 95,221 combination licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Sterling and coin silver composition explained
The article explains that Sterling silver is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper, a standard for British coinage, while U S coins use 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, known as coin silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
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