Vanoss farmer's cow tops state calf production at fair
Pontotoc County agent C P Pederson reports Rachel the cow, eight years old, has produced nine calves including three sets of twins. He plans to exhibit Rachel and her offspring at the Vanoss fair September 11 and 12, and may rename the cow Old Faithful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hailey
Pontotoc
Chris Pederson
Vaness
Vanoss
Chris
Rachel
Pontotoc County
Vanoss Fair
Guernsey
Lester Lillard
Oakman
Lester
Fair Board
Pleasant Hill
John L. Wilmoth
Mary Ann George
Mary Ann
Traffic Accidents Rise in City After War Ends
City police report 19 traffic accidents in August plus 90 arrests and over 550 dollars in fines. The spike began the day after Japan's surrender and reflects more drivers on crowded streets, with most crashes involving newer cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Ada
Timeframe Set for Overseas Service Package Mailing
From September 15 to October 15 the post office will mail care packages to service members overseas. Do not mail if a soldier is due to return soon. Last year the mailing period worked well. this year sizes and weights must meet specifications and many packages will shift to the Pacific due to transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary West
Atlantic
Pacific
Oklahoma Cotton Outlook Brightens
Oklahoma forecast a 450000 bale cotton crop as of September 1, up 70000 from August estimate but well below 1944’s 634000 bales. Yield is set at 165 pounds per acre, 27 pounds higher than August. Prospects improved, though boll weevil pressure remains high in the southeast and moisture shortages slowed some southern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
K. D. Blood
Blood
Air Medal for Walker Arrives Back in the States
First Lieutenant Aaron E. Walker of Allen returns to the United States wearing the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and six campaign participation stars, signaling his combat service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron E. Walker
Allen
States
Cotton Picking Contest Attracts Many Entrants
Blytheville Arkansas hosts the sixth annual World Cotton Picking Championship with a $1000 prize and a new women division adding $500. The event features entrants from seven states seeking the title and attention from Governor Ben Laney and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythville
Ark
Truman
American Legion Fair
Caruthersville
Clinton P. Anderson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Arkansas
Ben Laney
Jennie Erle Cox
Maid of Cotton
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
Alabama
Louisiana
Blytheville
Mississippi County
Lady Luck
Senath
Ruleville
Miss
Elija Gordon
Harrisburg
Elija
Coast Guard
Navy
Wesley Buck
Hornerville
Virgo Mote
Black Oak
Chamber of Commerce
P. O
Coal County Well Tests Production
W. A. Delaney Jr.'s No. 1 Woods well in Coal County produced 110 barrels of oil in 24 hours through a 3-8 inch choke. The test extends the East Jesse pool eastward and shows McLish formation production. The Ashland No. 1 Haney in 11-4-7 also tested. Saturday depth below 2 769 feet. Test outcome expected in 10 days to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Delaney Jr
Woods
Coal County
Jesse Pool
McLish
Francis
Ashland
Haney
Kerrs Dog Eludes Capture Near Ada After Shipping Escape
Gov. Robert S. Kerr’s black dog slipped from a crate during a move from Pequot Lakes to Ada Oklahoma. The dog, seen on streets several times, remains uncaptured despite a $5 reward offered by the express company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Falls
Minn
Robert S. Kerr
Black Chew
Ada
Okla
Pequot Lakes
Kerr
Express Company
Mayor Takes Picks On Old Surfacing
Mayor Guy Thrash is seen at Broadway Avenue between Twelfth and the Frisco selecting the old surface with a pick. The paving is underway and the top blacktop layer has been removed on one block. Thrash arrived unannounced in his office attire and without proper overalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Thrash
Broadway Avenue
Twelfth
Thrash
Pennsylvania Leads In Highway System Extent
Pennsylvania leads all states with a highway network totaling 40,615 miles marking a record extent for the state. The figure reflects transportation planning and infrastructure development amid continued road projects across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Reed Found Work Making Use Of Tommy Gun Uneasy Task
Chief electrician’s mate David R Reed describes life on shipboard and in the campo during World War II. He recounts carrying tommy guns, fending off a Japanese parachute unit near Samar, and overseeing sawmills in Guadalanal Emerau and Samar that produced vast amounts of timber for navy construction. He enlisted in 1942 with the 61st Construction Battalion and served 27 months overseas. He is a former Oklahoma Gas and Electric employee and plans to return to his prewar job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
David R. Reed
South Johnston
Samar
Army
Navy Department
61St
Gua
Dalcanal
Emerau
Philippines
Guadee
Mary H. Reed
The
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Cpl Shelton Bowen Receives Combat Infantryman Badge
Cpl Shelton D Bowen, patient at Harmon General Hospital in Longview Texas, was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for valor in action. He served with Company 1 Ninth Infantry Regiment Second Division saw the Battle of the Bulge and actions in Northern France Rhine land Ardennes Forest. He wears three battle stars on the ETO ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He was hospitalized in Belgium December and later joined Eighth Air Force during March and April. His mother Mrs Willie M Bowen lives in Tupelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Shelton D. Bowen
Harmon General Hospital
Longview
Texas
Ada
Col. G. Emerson
Harmon
Cpl. Bowen
Ninth Infantry Regiment
France
Rhineland
Ardennes Forest
ETO
Belgium
Eighth Air Force
Tupelo
Willie M. Bowen
Church Receives Room at College for Enrollment Day
The First Christian church is assigned room 58 at the local college to host a reception for students on enrollment day. Miss Burris leads the effort with church women and youths assisting. All college students are welcome to visit room 58. some wording mentions room 8 for student access assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
The
Miss Burris
Youth Center Hikes Hours for School Season
With the new school year the Youth Center cuts to two weeknight openings Friday and Saturday from 7 30 to 11 00 and closes on Ada game nights. It will open in the afternoons 4 30 to 6 30 every weekday. A game on September 14 will keep it closed until after the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Major Crabtree Receives Fourteen Air Medals for Service
Major Jean E. Crabtree has completed a 17 month tour in the ETO and arrived at the San Antonio District office for processing and reassignment. He earned the Air Medal with 13 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Sir Kenneth E. Newburn, 18, of Ada, is serving aboard the USS North Carolina off Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETO
Jean E. Crabtree
East Fifteenth
San Antonio
Kenneth E. Newburn
Earl] E. Newburn
Ada
North Carolina
Japan
Greene serves aboard USS Alabama in early occupation of Japan
Kenneth E. Greene son of Mr and Mrs Earl Greene Route 1 Roff serves aboard the USS Alabama with a powerful fleet completing the first stages of the occupation of Japan. He is assigned as a crew member and participates in postwar duties aboard the vessel in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. Greene
Earl Greene
Alabama
Japan
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Ossible
Oct. S
Apristotle
United States
Jessie Morgan
Delaney
Gov. Kerr
Liberty
Little Rock
South
Stockton
Dad Lester
Tulsa
A. R. Pogue
Shelton Bowen
Church
St. Or R. F. D
Harold Mason
Morris Ware
Eligha Gordon
Hornersville
Virge Mote
P. O. Box
Blytheville, Arkansas
Major Crabtree
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