Coal County Free Fair Opens September 14 at Community Building
Coal County's Free Fair for 195 will open officially at the Community Building Sept 14 with a special program. Entries accepted Sept 14 from 6 am, exhibits in place by 1 pm for judging, and releases at 3 pm Sept 15. Highlights include a Cinderella Sack show, 4-H club demonstrations, and cotton marketing exhibits. Judges include Juanita Floyd, Mabel Walker, and Cecil Dowell. Premiums offered for first through third places as 64 entries expected in youth divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate Record-Register
Coal County
Clarita
Olney
Chamber of Commerce
Juanita Floyd
Oktuskee
Mabel Walker
Cecil Dowell
Atoka
Twe
Oklahoma City
Fifth in Fair Contest Janet Taylor at Enid dairy show
Janet Taylor placed fifth in the individual demonstration at the Oklahoma state dairy show in Enid on September 4. About 13 entries contested. Betty Bettis and Frankie Wells represented the county in the tea? demonstration, placing seventh among 15 teams. All three girls belong to Latta 4-H club, coached by Miss Vivian Campbell, accompanied by Miss Martha Mote and Miss Minnie Leu MecDanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Taylor
Enid
Martha Mote
Pontotoc County
Mist Taylor
Tear
Betty Bettis
Frankie Wells
Latta
Vivian Campbell
Mote
Minnie Leu MecDanis
Cowan to Lead Tulsa World State Capital Bureau
Howard S. Cowan, former Associated Press war correspondent, will join the Tulsa World as State capital bureau manager in Oklahoma City on Oct. 1. A native Oklahoman, Cowan 37, currently edits the McAlester News-Capital and has covered Missouri legislative sessions, Ottawa parliament, and D-Day paratroopers during his AP career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Ohio
Tulsa Daily World
Howard S. Cowan
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Cowan
McAlester
Okla
News-Capital
Missouri
Ottawa
Canada
London
United States
New York
Toronto
Kanzas
New Suspect in Daugherty Case
Tulsa police report a new suspect arrested for the rape beating of Geneva Daugherty. The 89 pound janitress was forced into a car, struck, and raped on the east side. a Bristow soldier on furlough was released after the victim could not identify him. A sister-in-law offered $100 for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Geneva Daugherty
Bristow
Daugherty
Hillcrest Memorial Hospital
County fair opens with seven judges and new divisions
Seven judges will adjudicate the open class for adult men and dogs at the county fair with experts named for crops, handicraft, tractor operation, milking Shorthorns, Jerseys, poultry and livestock. Judging closes Sept. 14 except quarter horses and tractor operation on Sept. 15. Poultry department features extended space in barn seven and a new broiler class to boost local production. Randicraft adds 4-H division for farm and home crafts with sections for high school and rural students and multiple craft categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester F. Smith
Fair News
Wesley Chat
Stillwater
C. V. Chagan
Forrest Burns
Oklahoma City
al Zuerkink
Aremore
Jerseys
Jerseys and Suernseys
Frank Griswold
Wewoka
dJeff Connally
Stratford
Car Drake
Pontotoc County
Pontotec
Superintendent Departments at the Tree Fair Preview
The executive committee announced exhibitors by department for the tree fair. Open Class lists cattle and crop superintendents including Robert Minton, Bill James, Lester Blair, Carlton Corbin, and others across dairy cattle, farm crops, horticulture, and 4 H roles with names such as Harold Krannig, Edjana Pitt, Guy Binkley, Carrel Bryant, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree Fair Board
Robert Minton
Bill James
Lester Blair
Carlton Corbin
Herbert Cooper
Harold Krannig
Jana G. M. Pitt
Guy H. Binkley
A. C. Griffith
George Bain
Kitchen Decor Can Be Varied To Any Taste In Color
Extensive article outlines kitchen redesign options from cabinet placement to movable storage and upgraded appliances. Highlights include height adjustable cabinets, lazy Susan corner units, movable broilers, well cookers, larger ovens, built in toasters, and advanced refrigerators with defrosters and moisture controls. Also notes dishwashers, washers, and broad range of decorative and durable surfaces for walls, floors, and countertops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Features Corp
Tulsa to prosecute more in municipal fund embezzlement case
County Attorney Lewis J. Bicking said seven or more people will be criminally charged over the $24,868 municipal court fund shortage. He and City Attorney A. M. Widdows agreed to prosecut e rather than settle without a hearing. C. B. McAllister, a bondsman, and an attorney in Hamilton have already been indicted with embezzlement and will face separate trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Lewis J. Bicking
A. M. Widdows
C. B. McAllister
Hamilton
Cotton Estimate Shows 17 Million Bale Crop This Year
The agriculture department projected the year cotton crop at 17 201 000 bales gross weight, up 25 000 bales from last month’s forecast and higher than last year’s 16 012 000. Yield per acre was put at 200.8 pounds, with 28 544 000 acres planted and 3.3 percent to be abandoned. The forecast accompanies a government push for more cotton to stave off shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Cpl Howell Back Wins Commendation Ribbon for Korea Service
Cpl Donald D Howell, former Ada resident, returned from Korea and received a commendation ribbon with medal pendant for his actions in dangerous situations with an anti tank and mine platoon of the 23rd Infantry Regiment. He spent three years in Japan and 11 months in Korea before a 30 day leave and reassignment at Camp Hood Texas. His sibling M/Sgt Jack Howell also served in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Donald D. Howell
Ada
Korea
Howell
Faye Howell
Tulsa
Ada Fromm
Japan
23Rd Int
U.S
Camp Hood
Tex
M/Set
Jack Howell
States
Ralph Howell
National Guard
45Th Division
Hokkaido
Horace Mann Elections Go On at Horace Mann
Horace Mann Junior High held student elections Friday. In the ninth grade, Sue Blakley was president with James Shockle as VP, Caroliee Cottingham as secretary treasurer, Teddy Marsh as student council rep, and Ruth Blakley as sponsor. Eighth grade chose Derrall Johnson president, Bonnie Tracy VP, Patsy Vandegriff secretary treasurer, Marquis Murdock as student council rep, sponsor C Raymond Cox. Seventh grade elected James Steed president, Conda Driver VP, Jerry Mac Martin secretary treasurer, Donald Peery as student council rep, sponsor Mary Klos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann School
Sue Blakley
James Shockle
Caroliee Cottingham
Teddy Marsh
Ruth Blakley
Derrall Johnson
Bonnie Tracy
Patsy Vandegriff
Marquis Murdock
C. Raymond Cox
James Steed
Conda Driver
Jerry Mac Martin
Donald Peery
24Ixs
Mary Klos
Stratford News social visits span Oklahoma City and region
Mr. Brady Martin and daughter Sherry Beth of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs W A Robinson. George Eyler of Pampa visited his mother Mrs Sirs and Ms Br Burnett. Albert Jones and son Dale spent days in Oklahoma City with brother Gerald Jackson. Jacksons brought them home then visited Mrs J A Light and Mrs Milton Blackburn healing after surgery. Frank Barber and wife traveled to visit Laura Phillip's relatives in Centre California. Mrs Aubrey Robertson visited Shawnee relatives and sister Mrs W R Griggs returned home with her. Elmo Hicks hosted Mr and Mrs C D Rose Terry and four children from San Bernardino the Gallops, long in the U S, plan to stay here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brddy Martin
Sherry Beth
Oklahoma City
W. A. Robinson
George Eyler
Pampa, Fla
Sirs
Br. Burnett
Albert Jones
Dale
Gerald Jackson
Jacksons
Andy Brown
Asher
J. A. Light
Aubrey Robertson
Shawnee
W. OR. Griggs
Pontotoc County Fair Demonstration Schedule Opens
Home Demonstration agent Martha Mote announces Pontotoc County Fair events starting Thursday September 13 with exhibits due by 10 p.m. and release Saturday September 15. Judging for 4-H club girls and women’s departments set for Friday September 4 with judges Leta Moore Herminia Dohogne Juanita Stevens Elnise Colvin Lucille Clark Marietta McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Moore
Misa Herminia Dohogne
AGM College
Stillwater
Juanita Stevens
Elnise Colvin
Shawnee
Lucille Clark
Marietta McGuire
Wewoka
Ada Home Demonstration Club Plans County Fair Display
Ada home demonstration club schedules a county fair display featuring foods entries from 4 H and Home Demonstration. Members may exhibit muffins made from whole wheat or corn meal or chestnut, with clubs sharing budgets and items like clothing and curtains. The meeting to organize is set for Wednesday after the fair, chaired by Mrs Henk Shamice at 724 West First St. The Fontaine county home demonstration council will sponsor a food booth at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Mamial TV
Ada
Henk Shamice
West First St
Fontaine County Home Demonstration Council
County Airy
International Gerontology Congress Opens in St Louis
Amid global interest leading and trailing countries, delegates from nearly 11 foreign nations Vatican United Nations and U S universities gather for a week long International Gerontological Congress in St Louis. Officials say some nations will not attend though observers expect a wide cross section of medical psychiatric social economic and insurance experts to discuss aging and ways science can improve longevity and quality of life for people 60 and over. Dr E L Cowdery of Washington University School of Medicine chairs a meeting presenting aging as a major comprehensive survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Louis
Russia
Vatican
United Nations
United States
E. ¥. Cowdery
Washington University School of Medicine
Congress
Lt Andrews Arrives at Pepperrell Air Force Base
Lt Charles Andrews, son of Mr and Mrs Guy Andrews of Stratford Ontario, has reported to Pepperrell Air Force Base near St John’s Newfoundland as a doctor in the Base hospital. The 26 year old officer, a Brattleford graduate, earned his Doctor of Medicines from Boston University and completed the Aviation Medical Examiners course at Randolph AFB Texas. His wife and 4 year old daughter Evelyn Blaine will join him soon in St John’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepperrell Air Force Base
Mid
Charles &. Andrews
Guy Andrews
Stratford
Oxfa
St. Joan’s
Newfoundland
Sent
Andrews
T Base Hospital
J.G. Pratt
Briatford
Senate Finance Committee Advances Wide Tax Increases
The Senate Finance Committee approved a 2.94 million tax increase on personal income, bigger than the House plan, plus a 1.299 billion boost in excise taxes on liquor tobacco gasoline automobiles and appliances. It also set corporate tax hikes at 2.1 billion, trimming 15 million from the House. Deadline aims to finalize by Monday with possible farmhouse cooperative tax discussion ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Grubaugh and Hunt Open G H Motor in Tishomingo
Grubaugh Jack Grubaugh and Dale Hunt, residents of Aca, now own and operate G H Motor in Tishomingo at the site of Sandy's Service on Third Street. They offer full auto service with gas, air, and an expert mechanic on duty, inviting friends and area residents to visit and become acquainted with their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grubaugh
Dale Hunt
Rars
Aca
G&h Motor Company
Tishomingo
Ry Sandy
Igaway 99
Third Street
Grubaugh
Ada
Spec Young
Major
Garden Club Leaders To Attend Sulphur Meeting
Mrs. W. L. Newland district treasurer and Mrs. C. S. Wooten council president of Ada Garden clubs will attend a South Central District garden club executive meeting in Sulphur Wednesday noon. After lunch officers and district chairmen will outline plans for the coming year. The district has 1,425 members in 89 clubs in 17 towns and 14 counties. Ada has eight garden clubs with 198 members in its council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Newland
C. 5. Wooten
Ada Garden Clubs
Red armored buildup fuels Korea war offensive talks
Reports from U S Eighth Army indicate three Red armored divisions massing in western Korea with anti aircraft batteries along the Pyongyang to Kaesong highway and near Panmunjom. Officers say one division in reserve northward as engineers widen roads southward while action remains quiet on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Pyongyang
Kaesong
Panmunjom
Father North
Alll
Drama Festival Tickets On Sale In Ada
tickets for the civic drama festival sponsored by the Ada Kiwanis Club go on sale this week through Kiwanis members and wives. Plays include Voice of the Turtle Heaven Can Wait and Darkness at Noon to be staged in the Junior High auditorium. Season tickets cost 6 for the three performances with booths at Bryan's Corner Drug and a reserved seat board for seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Bryan’s Corner Drug
Bryan's
Phos
Ranis
Sen
Ray Northrip
Rothell Demands Jury Trial in Child Support Case
T. D. Rothell was jailed by County Judge Joyce Boyce Me keel for contempt of court and released on a $509 bond after being ordered to purge himself by paying $109 toward back child support and costs. The contempt charge brought by Virgie Rothell was heard on Sept. 5 in the non-jury term of district court. a jury trial is demanded for the next district court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Rothell
Joyce Boyce Me
Keel
Rothell
Virgie Rothell
Ministers greet Sulphur pupils in school program
Calvary Baptist pastor Elmer Gray and visiting ministers spoke at the combined junior and senior high school year opener in the auditorium. Principal George Duke announced flags and notices as poet George Portman introduced the program and the ministers, noting many church leaders could not attend. Portman has long invited area churches to start the school year with this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duke
George Portman
Elmer Gray
Calvary Baptist Paulor
Portman
Plan to offer West German postwar settlement
Big Three officials finalized a plan to offer West Germany a postwar settlement similar to the Japanese peace treaty. Differences among the United States Britain and France will be settled by foreign ministers next week. The draft envisions sovereignty for West Germany a council of ambassadors replacing the three power high commission and the occupation forces becoming defense forces aligned with the western allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Germany
United States
Britain
France
Ben
Acheson
Herbert Morrison
Foree
Robert Schuman
Germany
High Commission
Japan
Latta News Notes Extend Family Trips And Local Events
Latta community items report Rey Lovelace returning to McKenzie after three weeks with his parents before a Kentucky revival. Mary Tigner returns to Seminole after visiting daughter in Oklahoma City. Aubrey Eaton attends Wilburton rodeo. Shumard family welcomes Joyce Kay. CP church women host house warming for Mrs. Monroe Bettis with gifts. Phyllis Brantley turns four with party. guests listed. Local residents travel to Enid for state fair, Tulsa for hospital visit, and McAlester for OPS rodeo. FFA notes fishing trip with J C Pruitt and boys. Calf scramble at Tulsa fair. exhibits planned in Pontotoc, OKC, and Bluskogee fairs. Charles Maxey to represent club. pigs and stock updates from several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburton
Harvey Ray Shumard
Joyce Kay
Shumard
Imogene Stevens
CP Church
Monroe Bettis
Sem Skaggs
Dub George
Westley Brantley
Jess Bettis
Renzo Cooper
Orville Maxey
Hersbect Cooper
Gus Graham
Sidney Green
Leroy Battle
John Lovelace
M. L. Stegall
Judy Cooper
David
John Graham
Calvin Grace
Nina Bettis
Rey
F.H. LaFallette
Phyllis Brantley
Wayne and
Carol Brown
Rickey Eaton
Doug Green
Nancy Mayberry
Donna Graves
Janel] Thompson
Tony Eaton
Larry
Garry
Becky Lovelace
Betty Bettis
Frankie Wells
Janet Taylor
Enid
John
Tulsa
Austell
Clyde Casady
McAlester
Clarence Mayberry
Citbank
Mont
Ralph Mayberry
FFA
J.C. Pruitt
Kiamichi
Clayton
Sylvester Gipson
Joe Parker
Billy Hooser
Donnie Williams
Wendell Stewart
Garald Price
Royee Fulton
Wayne Biggs
Wilford Lee
Corky Hudson
Bill
Bob Bivins
Charley Maxey
Pontoote
Oklahoma City
Bluskogee
Charles Maxey
Charles Price
Approval for Two Oil Pipelines Reaches Continental Co
Government approval for construction of two crude petroleum pipelines costing 7.9 million dollars has been received by Continental Pipeline Co. One project is a 12 inch line 225 miles from Wichita Falls Texas to Ponca City Oklahoma. The other is an eight inch line 100 miles from Starr County Texas to the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Okla
Continental Pipe Line Co
Wichita Falls
Tex
Starr County
Rio Grande
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coal County Free Fair
Tulsa World
State Bureau Post
Johannes Gutenberg
H. Hailey
T. P. Daniel
Jerry Lee Murphy
Carre! Bryant
Bobby Reed
Jerry Kellogg
Charles Moshier
Elbert Kellogg
Clyde Wooly
Charles Blankenship
Orie Lee
Dean Young
Garvin Glover
Jimmy Watson
Vernon Morgan
Ray Young
Jackie Creel
Calvin Krannig
Phillip Briggs
Levon Chilcoat
Herbert Sherrell
Duroes
Wayne Gray
Poland
China
Jerry Creel
Gerald Barton
Chester White
Billy Alford
George Welch
Barrow
Clastes
Dewayne Sherrelli Sneap
Richard Pedersen
Jerry Balthrop
Sur Gardner
Howell Back
Horace Mann
Stratford News
Billy Joe Blackburn
Gary Little
AL. Anderson
Tom Glass
Milton Blackburn
Frank Barber
Centre
Calif
Laura Phillip
Mex. Elmo Hicks
Mrs. C. D. Roseterry
San Bernadino
Gilbert Gallcp
Air Force
Camera Stevens
Minnie Lot McDontelamira
And
Lt. Andrews
al Pepperrell Afb
Stratford Man
Senate
Ade
Skiatook
Jennie Rozll
Drama Festival
Alvan Evans
Evelyn Evans
Latta News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!