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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1952
Page
5
County agents Hailey and Smith discuss crop selection and preparation strategies. They outline factors like soil type, moisture, and pest management to optimize yields. Practical tips target farmers planning seasonal planting and management decisions.
Instructions outline exhibit preparation for the Pontotoc County Free Fair with guidance on bolls corn sorghum legumes forage crops and cotton. It lists top DHIA butterfat winners for August including Joe Engle H R Cooper and Son Sam Dew and J Kent Smith with various butterfat figures.
Miss Elmalene Gipson left Wednesday to resume student nurse training at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital in Tulsa after spending vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gibson and family.
Mrs M L Stegall returned Saturday from a two week visit in Midland Texas where she saw her brother and family Mr and Mrs Marion Lovelace. She arrived in time to greet a new niece Virginia Lynn and Mrs Lovelace on their hospital arrival.
Mrs Mildred Lie sustained serious burns to her head and arms on Friday morning as she attempted to light the oven in her kitchen. The blast occurred as she prepared the fire, details indicate a gas explosion caused the injuries.
Emalene Sylvester Carmel and Fern Gipson spent Sunday afternoon visiting the Dilbeck children in Scullin.
Latta Baptists host nightly gatherings this week to prepare for the revival starting September 7. Dr. T. P. Haskins state evangelist for the Oklahoma Baptist convention leads the prayers and will visit his son Rev. Trusett Haskins Latta Baptist church pastor.
Mr and Mrs C E Brady and children Linda and Charles attended the wedding of Clarice Pratt and Tommy Almond at We-woka Friday evening at 7 p m.
Mrs. Leroy Shirley of Wewoka is much improved after entering Valley View hospital with polio on Tuesday. The former Tresea Ann Stephens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stephens of Portland Park, had just married a month earlier when she fell ill.
Bob Bivens a 1952 Latta high school graduate arrived home Saturday night on furlough from the San Diego naval base where he has completed recruit training.
Rev. and Mrs. John Lovelace and their son David Neal traveled to McKenzie Tennessee to spend vacation time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lovelace. They are joined by brother Joe Lovelace and sisters Mrs. M. L. Stegall and Mrs. Herbert Cooper.
A large group of parents attended Latta high school’s Tuesday business meeting led by Harold Graham and band instructor Sam Neal. Band enrollment has climbed to about 83 students.
Sen McCarthy will not press charges against three college youths who tampered with his office door. He accepted their explanation that it was a prank and said he would duplicate nameplates for the youths. The trio Arnold Rubin Donald Aronson both 18 Harvard Newton Center Mass and Robert Hammmerman 24 Dartmouth Baltimore were questioned by police and released.
Pontotoc County conducted soil testing on 38 samples last week analyzing organic matter calcium potash and phosphorus. Recommendations list specific forage crops per farmer including vetch rye alfalfa clover and garden plants for locations such as Stratford Gaar Corner Colbert Allen Roff Fitzhugh Union Valley Ada Latta and Fittstown with farmers Gus Gray L A McDonald Earl Fleming and others.
W J Guest of Oakman fills a 75 ton trench silo this week using power machinery at a cost of 1 dollar per ton capacity. The 75 by 8 by 12 foot silo will store cane for about 20 cows at 3 tons per cow for wintering with neighbors pooling equipment for the harvest and filling the silo.
The 1952 Oklahoma certified seed directory is now available. Call or visit the county agent’s office to obtain a copy before fall planting. Certified seed are comparable to pure bred livestock for quality crop yields.
Yale psychologists used a food rewarding slot machine to measure hunger in rats. They showed that stomach distention reduces hunger and that direct milk injections further lessen hunger, indicating chemical action of food aids hunger suppression before digestion.
In parts of South America large mantises prey on small frogs lizards and birds. The text notes Java as a main island of Indonesia and contrasts regional wildlife.
The airborne magnetometer, a 1940s anti submarine tool, enables aerial exploration for oil and minerals over challenging terrain. It detects underground deposits by measuring magnetic signatures from a trailing instrument, offering faster coverage and revealing where oil is unlikely.
The National Garden Institute annually honors rural homemakers for achievements in food preservation. The program covers canned frozen or cured foods and welcomes entries from any rural homemaker. Rules and forms are available through the home demonstration agent.
Actor Millard Mitchell avoids star billing preferring to remain an underdog. He notes the box office burden falls on stars while reviewers focus on featured players. Mitchell turned down MGM’s star billing for The Naked Spur to keep his status steady over a long career.
The article notes that "Mac" is a prefix found in many Scottish and Irish names and explains it derives from a Gaelic word meaning son. It highlights cultural linguistic roots of the surname convention.
Lawton Oklahoma city officials authorize surveys for a large water system upgrade to satisfy growing civic demands and Fort Sill needs. Proposed work includes a 30 inch line from Medicine Park to Lawton, another 30 inch line to Lake Lawtonka, 50 percent filter plant expansion, and raising Lawtonka dam by five to ten feet.
William Gardner a 24 year old machinist in Fond du Lac Wisconsin admitted in a signed statement that he struck Agnes Jaeger 24 with an automobile lug wrench in the pre dawn of August 16. He pleaded innocent to first degree murder and said the act was not first degree murder and he can prove it at trial. The statement offered no motive for the slaying and noted he had previously claimed to have given Jaeger and a companion a ride from a tavern.
The National Association of Mutual Casualty Companies reports industrial accidents cost 2.6 billion annually. Two thirds occur in small plants with 100 or fewer workers, causing 16,000 deaths and injuries to 2,000,000 people.
In 1950 North Carolina produced 409 pounds of milk per person reflecting regional dairy output during mid-century agriculture trends.
Konawa marked 47 years of telephone service with a 10 a.m. program featuring the Konawa high school band and a children’s stunt show. James C. Nance spoke as a future House speaker while Roy C. Echols of Southwestern Bell outlined rural expansion and investment highlights since 1945.
Miss Lois Curtis 32 recovering at Norwalk Hospital after alleged attempted murder of her 72-year-old father by releasing illuminating gas in their home. She was unconscious alongside him when found. a murder warrant was served and a note indicated intent to kill her father and herself.
Home demonstration clubs with state council and Oklahoma A and M College sponsor nine $100 scholarships this year. All recipients are boys. the list includes Glen Eugene Anson Byng. Vernon Arter Latta. John Arthur Burchett Homer. Alfred Harvie Horn Francis. Freelin M Howell Fitts Town. Everett Eugene Meeks Byng. Kenneth Ray McElory Harden City. Robert L Reed Francis. Dean Young Fitzhugh.
A practical guide describes removing grease stains from wallpaper. It suggests placing clean blotter over the spot and pressing with a hot iron, then repeating with fresh blotter until the stain lightens.
The HD Club lists Monday September 1 Bebee club meeting at the school. Tuesday September 2 Latta club at the school. Wednesday September 3 Ada club meets with Mrs Geneva Gregory at 610 West 3rd Street. Friday September 5 Colbert club with Mrs Ted Ebriie and Francis with Mrs Mary Flowers.
In Pittsburgh 1000 Fisher Scientific Co employees work among priceless paintings daily. Founder Chester G. Fisher displays a vast on-site collection of 300 originals and engravings from the 16th century to today. The exhibit centers on the scientist at work spanning 300 years of art, history, and science.
Statewide agricultural brief from Oklahoma A and M farm economists outlines a rebound in poultry and hog prices, lower beef prices, and record land values. Resumption of steel operations by late September is linked to the poultry outlook for 1952 and early 1953, with higher egg prices anticipated later in the year. The report notes fluctuations in beef slaughter, pork supplies, and 1952 crops, plus county wildlife work by the Okfuskee County Sportsmens Club at Lake Okemah led by Haydon Mayo.
The three day International Aviation Exposition at Wayne Major Airport ended in a severe storm with 50 mph winds and hail. About 75 000 spectators were drenched as exhibits and planes were damaged in the downpour. A spectator, Harry Withers, 32, was killed by lightning as the event concluded. Pilot Steve Wittman, 48, won the sixth Continental Trophy Race for Midget airplanes before the weather turned deadly.
Charley Stiles former extension entomologist identified the pest in three counties along the Arkansas and North Canadian River bottoms. Unsure of control measures, he consulted Louisiana specialists who recommended five per cent DDT dust at 10 to 15 pounds per acre for sprayable beans and cryolite at 15 to 20 pounds per acre if the beans are to be used for hay.
A B. F. Goodrich Co. invention uses a large rubber suction hose to pump fish from nets into carrier boats. The system moves up to 65 tons of fish per hour and transfers stock from carrier boats to canneries in collaboration with commercial fishermen.
New York report says the National Association of Letter Carriers postponed their Fifth Avenue parade due to rain and snow. The event, tied to the AFL union carriers annual convention, may be rescheduled later in the week.
Two young men from Texas and Oklahoma were caught after attempting to cash money orders stolen in a Mono lith, California post office raid. Recovered items included stamps and war bonds. the pair spent winnings on cars and clothes while traveling to Reno. Mrs. Kennedy, unrelated to Jim, was arrested at their hotel.
The Agriculture Department says global meat production is rising but not as fast as population growth. Traditional exporters have less to ship, and European output has fallen sharply. Per capita consumption in 1951 roughly matches 1950 and remains below prewar levels in most countries. Uruguay topped the list with 235 pounds per person while Greece was the lowest.
The Association of Letter Carriers at its 38th biannual convention urges Congress to restore more than one daily residential delivery. The AFL union condemns Postmaster General Donlddson for curtailment policy blamed for harming carriers’ health and calls for a new postmaster general, regardless of party control.
Turkish Prime Minister Adnan Menderes told a Democratic rally that Turkey could remain self sufficient without American economic or military assistance. He noted Turkey has received about 351 million dollars in economic aid and 537 million in military aid from the United States.
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