East Central State College buys 32 acres for expansion
East Central State College announced approval to acquire 32 acres adjoining existing property from the Norris Estate as part of a long range master plan. The land lies behind the stadium and along Scenic Drive, with plans for married student housing, smaller dorm units, street realignments, and potential new facilities including a gym and relocated tennis courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gurley
East Central State College
Charles F. Spencer
Board of Regents For
Oklahoma Colleges
Norris
East Central
Stadium
Wintersmith Park
College
Scenic Drive
Stadium Drive
Spencer
Tenth Street
Close Street
Allen Band Wins State Fair Prize
Allen High School bandsmen under Tom Allen won the Class D trophy at the state fair contest in the capital, outdistancing 69 bands. Norman took overall and Class A honors as opening day drew a big crowd for parades, exhibits, and racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Band
Allen High School
Pontotoc County
Mustang
Tom Allen
Norman
Hattie Cooper
Tecumseh
Gordon Cooper
Cooper
Byng Students Hatch Poisonous Asp Moth
Byng High School biology students under Karl Tilley hatched a moth from a dangerous puss caterpillar in Pontotoc County. The insect, brown tan, about 0.6 inches, has spines like the caterpillar and was destroyed after inspection. Local sightings and a sting report have raised concern over poisonous pests entering Oklahoma communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng High School
Pontotoc County
Karl Tilley
Tilley
Mexico
Texas
State Board of Health
Northrip Attends Oklahoma Mental Health Planning Session
Dr. Ray A. Northrip, county health director, joined the Oklahoma Mental Health Planning Committee at the University of Oklahoma. Gov. Bellmon welcomed attendees as the group organized twelve committees, with Northrip on the legal aspects panel. The session adjourned at 4 p.m. after reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray A. Northrip
Oklahoma Mental Health Planning Committee
University of Oklahoma
Henry Bellman
Bellmon
Daniel Blain
American Psychiatric Association
Philadelphia
Northrip
O.U
Water From Ada Considered By Homer Byng And Pickett
Homer Byng and Pickett communities seek Ada water to solve well and water table problems blamed on oil field activity. Officials discuss loan options under the Farmers Home Administration with steps including surveys association formation customer signups and formal financing applications. Estimated costs range from about 85 000 to 203 000 for Homer and Byng and about 108 000 and 127 000 for Pickett with loans up to 40 years.
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Homer
Byng
Pickett
Ada
Farmers’ Home Administration
Carl Steele
Norman
Home Plate
C. Arthur Ray
Imate
Cus
Guard States Surprise Alert During October
Oklahoma National Guard’s 45th Infantry Division will conduct Operation Minuteman IV in October to test rapid mobilization. The exercise involves 8,200 soldiers across 99 units in 77 towns, starting from Oklahoma City under Maj. Gen. Fred A. Daugherty. Thunderbirds assemble at local armories, load gear, and move to a simulated disaster area, then return and demobilize.
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Oklahoma National Guard
45Th Infantry Division
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Fred A. Daugherty
Daugherty
Col
John McCaslaend
Thunderbirds
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Atta Boy
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Zachary
Route 4
Blue
Jerry Richert
Forest Lake
Minn
By Bob Heaton
Ada Water
Ray
Ted Savage
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Carl E. Steele
Oil Center
Guard States
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