Rancher Tests Seven Acre Sprinkler System For Winter Pasture
Guy Shipe of Shady Springs Angus Ranch near Fittstown installs a 700 foot irrigation line with 20 foot joints and spray heads. The system delivers the equivalent of two inches of rain every three hours across a 120 foot wide strip, good for oats fescue vetch and clover. Foreman Roland Large manages three daily two hour runs as lines are adjusted for even growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Shipe
Shady Springs
Angus Ranch
Fittstown
Shipe
California
Roland Large
4 H club leaders visit American Royal Conference in Kansas City
Mrs Lola Burrough Marcine Clifford and I with Miss Martha Mote attend the American Royal Conference in Kansas City Missouri. They tour factories and livestock exhibits visit Sears International Harvester and the GM plant attend a banquet and premiere then return to Ada praising the trip for 4 H members as a worthwhile goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Burrough
Marcine Clifford
Martha Mote
Ada
Kansas City
Missouri
Aladdin Hotel
Oklahoma
American Oval
Clothing TV Demonstrations Impress Viewers on Program
Mary Ann Griffith and Donna Jill Cummins of Vanass gave an outstanding clothing demonstration on Sandy Saunder's show. They showed how to adapt a basic dress for various occasions with different accessories, aided by Mrs. Darwin Cummins, parents, Minnie Louc Doniel, and Ada the assistant home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Griffith
Donna Jill Cummins
Vanass
Sandy Saunder
Darwin Cummins
Arents
Vaness
Minnie Louc Doniel
Ada
Donut Man Sees GOP Victory in Oklahoma Dunk Trends
Stan Stanley Anderson of the National Donut Dunking Association argues a political link to donut dunking habits in Oklahoma ahead of the election. He notes smaller holes and new dipping styles reflect a national mood shift, warning about market trends and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Stan
Navy
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Stanley Anderson
National
Washington
Stevenson Aims Talks At Women in Democratic Broadcasts
Adlai Stevenson plans four 15 minute daytime broadcasts aimed at the women of America through the Democratic National Committee. The messages, recorded in Springfield Illinois, will be carried nationwide on radio networks Monday through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Women of America
Democratic National Committee
Springfield
1953 HD Council Officers Elected
Mrs R L Hale Mrs I S El more and Mrs A L Griffith were re elected to serve as president vice president and secretary respectively Other officers elected were Mrs Mac Stegall song leader Mrs Raymond Verble chaplain and Mrs V L Newlund historian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HD Council
R. L. Hale
I. S. Elmore
A. L. Griffith
Mac Stegall
Raymond Verble
V. L. Newlund
Toys for the two to four year old child
For ages two to four, prioritize active and social play with push pull and climbing toys. Favorite items include wagons small doll carriages trains autos trucks planes and building blocks of various sizes. Include sound toys simple musical instruments tea sets dress up clothes dolls and housekeeping gear for imaginative play. Sand and water toys offer digging and water play while picture books about familiar animals and objects support learning.
Community meetings schedule for October dates
On Monday October 27 Center plans a gathering at the school while Gaar Corner meets at the church. On Tuesday October 28 Pleasant Hill assembles at the club house and Lovelady gathers at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Gaar Corner
Pleasant Hill
Lovelady
Embassy officials cite DuPont and Durand as common French names
Washington officials from the National Geographic Society report DuPont and Durand as the most common surnames in France based on its survey findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hallowe'en Better Now-If Kids' Stomachs Can Take It
Cal Tinney reflects on Hallowe'en 1952 and how modern pranks have shifted from physical damage to kitchen table dangers. He laments lost mischief, warns fathers about porch pranks, and recalls tougher times with humor. He notes the era's softer challenges and nostalgia for rougher fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Cal Tinney Talala
Okla
Hallowe'en
General Features Corp
Drought Cuts Water in Oklahoma Lakes
Oklahoma reports a one third drop in lake water as drought presses from summer into autumn. Eight Army engineer and Bureau of Reclamation dams hold 4 931 000 acre feet but now contain about three million. Lake Altus Lugert is the worst hit with about 20 000 acre feet. others show deficits: Texoma 15% below normal, Grand Lake 15% off, Hulah three feet, Wister two feet, Ft. Supply four, Canton 12 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Resources and Planning Board
Army Engineer
Bureau of Reclamation
Altus-Lugert
Grand Lake
Hulah
Wister
Ft. Supply
Canton
Tank Truck Added By Konawa Firemen
A tank equipped truck with a 31 gallon water pump is added to the Onawa Sportsmen club emergency fire brigade. Volunteer firemen were organized to combat rural grass and brush fires. the unit also aims to protect wildlife, with Foster serving as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Onawa Sportsmen Club
Foster
Latta FFA Reports 31 Paid Members And Awards
Latta FFA lists 31 paid members with two seniors Wendell Stewart and Leon Hughey in their fourth year of vocational agriculture holding key roles. The chapter earned 435 dollars cash plus a 125 dollar dairy heifer certificate after state fairs, plus firsts, seconds, and other ribbons. Officers named include Stewart president Price vice president Hughey secretary George treasurer Skaggs reporter and Hoover sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
FFA
Wendell Stewart
Leon Hughey
Charles Price
W. P. “Dub” George Jr
Robert Skaggs
Billy Hoover
Cherokee County Officials Deny Voters Intimidated
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Cherokee County officials deny voter intimidation claims and secret ballot violations raised by Republicans. The officials say records and boundaries are being updated, while Republicans push 22 allegations of polling irregularities and threaten mandamus actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Cherokee County
Johnston Murray
Murray
Tahlequah
Jack Ballew
County Board of Commissioners
Jack J. Ross
Excise Board
Board of
County Election Board
J. E. Davis
Cherokee County Election Board
Roy Frye Jr
State Senate
State Supreme Court
Latta FFA Launches Subscriptions Drive for Fundraising
Latta FFA members sell magazine subscriptions to fund projects. Reporter Robert Skaggs notes FFA chapters are self funded with no outside aid and urges renewing or new subscriptions to Crowell-Collier Publishing Company titles through Latta members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Future Farmers of America
Robert Skaggs
Latta Ffa
FFA
Crowell-Collier Publishing Company
Adlai Stevenson Kiss Sparks Just Friends Explanation
In Poughkeepsie on October 25 Adlai Stevenson kissed Emilie Wells of Lake Forest Illinois a Vas sar student who had joined a Democratic rally crowd They spoke briefly after Stevenson stepped from his car to board the campaign train and then parted with Wells declaring they were just old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Adlai Stevenson
Emilie Wells
Lake Forest
Ill
Vassar
Stevenson
Be cattle day draws 135 youths and ranchers near Francis
More than 135 four H club boys and adult cattlemen attended the Grady Caldwell beef cattle day near Francis on Friday October 24. Seventy one 4 H members learned about a new breed, the Santa Gertrudis, as Dr A O Rhoad of the Kings...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Caldwell
Francis
A. O. Rhoad
The
Kings
Pravda Sums U S Campaign Situation
Pravda portrays both Eisenhower and Stevenson as true servants of American monopolies and leaders of imperialist warmongers. It accuses them of avoiding real Korea War solutions, fearing industrial magnates and unpopularity of war. The piece notes low voter interest and widespread apathy in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Pravda
U. S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Communist Party
Cattle program and 4-H club leaders in Texas
A southeast Texas ranch ran a school program with Dr Rhoad overseeing 83 000 head of cattle. Four-H club boys guessed cattle weights in a contest and Caldwell presented Eddie with a pocket knife. Classification of cattle by Dr Rhoad drew leaders from Cedar Grove Francis Homer Fitzhugh Latta Lovelady Oakman and more with many members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rhoad
Ici
Caldwell
Eddie
Grady Caldwell
Riley Jennings
Jesse
Yag
Frank Jared
J.e E. Teague
Keith Noe
Paul Myers
Pete Winters
Geral Nelson
Richard Chandler
Jacky Smith
David Lamb
Jr. Myers
James Joplin
Cedar Grove
Curtis
Cletus Summers
Milburn Wilson
Don Pherigo
Michael Canada
Jerry Kellogg
Clarence Summers
Floyd Kilcrease
Wayne West
Edward Scroggins
Robert Robinson
John Lambert
Paul Choate
Steve Bailey
Homer
Improper Exhaust Charged Driver Donald Hammonds Ordered to Appear
Donald Ray Hammonds of Allen was ordered to appear before Peace Justice C. W. Floyd to answer charges of operating a motor vehicle with improper exhaust after a stop Thursday by Highway Trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell. Charges were filed Friday for Hammonds who was stopped eight miles east of Ada on SH 12 driving a 1949 Plymouth with improper exhaust and muffler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ray Hammonds
Allen
C. W. Floyd
Aubrey A. Mitchell
Hammonds
Allen Man
Ada
SH 12
Oldest California palm bears musket ball clue
In San Diego a centuries old palm planted by Franciscan missionaries and named for Father Junipero Serra was found struck by a Spanish musket ball during a park maintenance project. A metal collar support was being installed when the ball was discovered in the trunk.
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San Diego
Calif
California
Park and Recreation Department
Junipero Serra
Day Nursery Hosts Surprise Halloween Party
Napier Day Nursery enjoyed a Halloween party hosted by home room mothers led by Mrs. June Davis, with Mrs. Dorothy Colbert and Mrs. Amanda Grove. Children played outside and enjoyed sandwiches, cocoa, and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier Day Nursery
Home Room
June Davis
Dorothy Colbert
Amanda Grove
Konawa FFA Pasture Show Scheduled October 29 30
Konawa Oklahoma will host the eighth annual Grass and Legume show by the FFA and Seminole Free Fair board. Entries span fifteen hay grass and legume classes with prizes of 1.50 1.00 and 50 cents. Judges include Neal Stidham Ada Soil Conservation.
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Konawa
Future Farmers of America
Seminole Free Fair Board
FFA
Miller Townships
Orgennis
Konawa High School
Neal Stidham
Ada
Dates Change for Lectures at East Central State College
The Contemporary American Problems lecture series at East Central State College has updated its schedule. The next talk Hamilton and the National Bank by Clarence Burgdorf shifts to November 6, with subsequent talks by Dr. Robert Amsler, William D. Little Jr., Dr. Lloyd Jeffrey, David Matthis, and Albert Trice continuing through December and January as part of a public information program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central State College
O. C. Ramsay
America
Louise Hornbeak
Charles F.pencer
Oklahoma City
Jackson
Biddle
United States
William D. Little Jr
Lloyd Jeffrey
David Matthis
South
Albert Trice
College
Slump In Mid Fifty-Three Widely Telegraphed
New York reports a forecast of a mid-1953 slump possibly the broadest economic warning yet. Economists split on next year’s pace with some predicting continued strength, others forecasting a downturn. Commerce officials study stimulus options as retailers prepare for potential slowdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Department of Commerce
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Commerce
Sawyer
West
Midwest
Bats Catch Fish At Mouth Of Amazon River
Fishermen report seeing bats at the mouth of the Amazon River catching fish in shallow waters. Local naturalists note this unusual behavior as part of riparian wildlife activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon River
Griffin Wins Trip to Chicago for 4-H Achievements
KONAWA Special R H Griffin Vamoosa named among 15 state 4 H club boys to receive Santa Fe Railway travel and education awards. Griffin will attend the national 4 H club convention in Chicago November 28 after earning a $200 Oklahoma A and M college scholarship for all around achievement in 4 H work.
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Konawa
R. H. Griffin
Vamoosa
Santa Fe Railway Company
Griffin
Chicago
Dick Griffin
Oklahoma
Stillwater
Kansas City Royal
Wilson
Bill Wilson Pursues Education While Leading at OBU
Bill Wilson former Ada native now chief accountant at Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee continues schooling while managing duties at OBU He earned a B S from OBU in 1949 taught there Later joined OU graduate work starting 1951 aimed at MBA in accounting with a business law minor He plans CPA exams after completion and resides with his wife Judy and three children Jeanette Billy and Marsha Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wilson
C. C. Bishop
West Seventeenth
Oklahoma Baptist U
Shawnee
Oklahoma U
OBU
Ada
Ada High
East Central College
First Baptist Church
O.B.U
O. U
Judy
Jeanette
Billy
Marsha Ann
All Federal Departments Up Spending Except One
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports most federal departments are spending faster this fiscal year. Treasury figures show non defense outlays for July to September at 4.2033 billion, a 75 percent rise from the same quarter last year. Labor and Agriculture lead with 60 percent increases, followed by State at 53 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Treasury
Chamber
Labor and Agriculture Departments
State Department
Plan Final Effort To Save DeWolf From Execution
Granite Oklahoma October 25 a final appeal will be made before the State Pardon and Pro Board to spare Carl Austin DeWolf from the electric chair for a 1946 Tulsa policeman killing. Attorney George Campbell will present three witnesses to dispute the slayer in question and seek clemency or a life sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Tulsa
Victor Everhart
Everhart
DeWolf
Criminal Court of Appeals
Parole Board
Johnston Murray
Ban on Women From Mt Fuji Lifts in 1868
The sacred Japanese mountain Mt Fuji was closed to women until 1868, reflecting historic gender restrictions. The ban, tied to religious and cultural beliefs, limited access for generations and shaped mountain rites and visitation.
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Mt. 1
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guy Shine
Seven Acres
Minnie Lou McDoniel
American Royal
Gram
Aree Harts
Leengley
H. J. Huddleston
Hart and Langley
Huddlestons
Gene Kinney
Adlai
Hollywood For Stevenson-Sparkman Committee
Mildred Carroll
Snorkel
International Soundphoto
C. H. Hailey
Lester F. Smith
Ray
Alfred Lee
Rayford Stroud
Jerry Dyer
Tony Ecton
Floyd Laxton
Lee George
Billy James
Gary Wright
Wesley Brantley, Jr
Forrest Simpson
Pete Brantley
Odell Deaton
Don Taylor
Oakman
Norman Farmer
Jerry Dale Gloman
Harold Anson
Roger Lancaster
Vernon Pevehouse
By Sam Dawson
Vamoosa 4-H
Adan
CPA
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