Coalgate FFA Boys Excel At Tulsa Fat Stock Show
Coalgate FFA members excelled at the 1950 Tulsa Fat Stock Show with Jack Gaddis earning an Arysnire calf and placing second in the scramble, while Jimmy Lawson showed fat Duroc barrows placing high in the event. The FFA dairy team and livestock team posted strong scores, near the top in several categories, as they aim to improve at the Oklahoma City Fair and surpass last year’s winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Jack Gaddis
F. Fla
Tulsa
Jimmy Lawson
FFA
Bobby Carl Whiteley
Barrows
Oklahoma City
Darrel Cody
Fair Wood
Bobby Holt
Norman Thomas
Jimmy Blue
Community Notes from Ada and Surrounding Areas
Local residents from Ventura Ada and surrounding towns visited in Ada and Roff for family events travel to Tulsa Arkansas and Oklahoma City. Attendees include Hattie Davis Jones O Neal Lunsford Coffey Hill Nowlin Wilson and many others as funeral services and anniversaries mark the week with relatives and servicemen returning home from Japan and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Davis
Ventura
California
J. M. Etchieson
Etchieron
Jones
W. W. O'Neal
Ada
Head Stops Clock Tulsa Man Hit By Wife
Leo Goodwins, 46, was struck on the head by his wife Mrs. Goodwin in Tulsa Oklahoma after she said he stayed out late. He was hospitalized for treatment. An unrelated note mentions electronic tests determining the sex of oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Leo Goodwins
Goodwin
Pontotoc County 4-H Girls to State Fair School Delegation
Mary Ann Griffith Bonita Bradley Vanessa Thaddeus Keeling Patsy Langley Latta and Phyllis Sullivan Fitzhugh were selected as Pontotoc county delegates to the state fair school. Led by Minnie Lou McDaniel the group leaves Monday at 12 30 and returns Wednesday with Oxlahoma A and M college extension staff supervising. They will learn judging exhibits and other contests at the state fair with 4-H club placings guiding the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lou McDoniel
Pontotoc County
Mary Ann Griffith
Bonita Bradley
Vaness
Thaddeus Keeling
Patsy Langley
Latta
Phyllis Sullivan
Fitzhugh
Minnie Tou McDaniel
Oxlahome A. and
M. College
Home Demonstration and 4-H Club Parade Recap
The Home Demonstration and 4-H Club Parade covered judging entries all but complete. Donna Stephenson Melish placed third in third year clothing with a cotton dress. Barbara Ann Myers Fitzhugh earned fourth year manual with a cotton dress. Mary Ann Griffith Varioss, sixth year manual, placed fifth on wash dress. Joann Myrick Vanoss first year manual finished tenth in home improvement on dish cloth. Patsy Price second year manual placed eighth on dish towel. Patsy Langley Latta fourth year manual, took eighth on pillow case. Loretta Hester Fitzhugh sixth year manual, second on table cloth. An Educational Trip to the State Fair is planned Wednesday. members will depart by bus at 7 a.m. from the courthouse and return about 9 p.m. Contact the home demonstration agent's office by Monday to arrange transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Stephenson
Melish
Barbara Ann Myers
Fitzhugh
Mary Ann Griffith
Joann Myrick
Vanoss
Patsy Price
Hap Wland
Patsy Langley
Latta
Loretta Hester
Bietth
Krannig Brothers Enter Guernseys At State Fair
Harold and Calvin Krannig of Roff exhibit four Guernsey cattle at the Oklahoma State fair. Sponsored by Ada Chamber of Commerce dairy program with support from Oklahoma Transportation Copeland Baking W E Hansen and Julia Mae Smith. They boast district show wins including grand and junior champion Guernsey bulls, and plan to challenge at the fair with senior bull calf, age bull, senior yearling heifer and heifer calf. Cattle moved to fair Saturday. judging set for Monday September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Calvin Krannig
Roff
Guernsey
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Transportation Company
Copeland Baking Company
W. E. Hansen
Julia Mae Smith
Krannig Brothers
Oklahoma
Tom Cooper
Ardmore
America
Enid
District English teachers to meet at college Saturday
English teachers in East Central district gather at the Memorial Student Union Saturday at 10 for English course alignment between high school and college. Edwin Baker and Josie Washicex will keynote. Dr. Charles F. Spencer gives the welcome. Five discussion groups led by college and high school staff will cover communications literature and articulation.
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East Central
Eneglisa
Memorial Student Union
Edwin Beker
Josie Washicex
Shawnee
Charles F. Spencer
East Central Education Association
Kathryn Beichner
Seminole County
Delores Wahl
Purcell
Johnnie Chisholm
Tishomingo
Carmen Turley
Vaness
Lurila Cheek
St Louis
Ruth Hudson
Coalgate
Ottie Lou Spraddlin
Maysville
Florence Nelson
Seminole
Recorder
J. D. Risenhoover
Okemah
Derwood A. Clay
Kenryetta
Mary E. Hall
Thel School
Pottawatamie Cay Ty
J. B. Best
Lorene Rich
Weturaka
Beatrice Suppert
Wapanucka
Fletcher Watson
Fite
Hugh
Oklahoma Council of English Teachers
Aggie Boyett
Durant
Aca
Edwin Baker
Carrington C. Ramsay
Stewart Feinscheid
M. B. Moiloy
Loyd Jeffrey
Dixie Gilmer Urges Oklahoma Action Against Texas Gambling Move
Oklahoma safety chief Dixie Gilmer called for an open season on Texans shipping punch boards and dice to Oklahoma under a new Texas law. Authorities seized 300 machines at Durant last week and a carload of punch boards labeled waste paper at Hennessey. Gilmer warned Oklahoma would not sanctuary these devices and urged tips to the bureau of investigation to seize hidden caches and return them across the Red River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Dixie Gilmer
Oklahoma
Texas
Durant
Hennessey
Gilmer
Bureau of Investigation
Red River
Central Railway of Peru Built Across Two Decades
The Central Railway of Peru was constructed from 1871 to 1891, boasting 132 tunnels and bridges along its route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railway of
Peru
Roff Home Demonstration Club September Meeting
The Roff Home Demonstration club met Friday afternoon in the club room with 15 members and visitors. Mrs AL Hathaway spoke on The Family Life and the Community, using a display board to emphasize points. Board discussions covered Family Need and Family Responsibility. Mrs Rucker gave the devotional. The roll call asked What the Family Can Do for Community Improvement. Mrs Frank Hill presided. plans for a parcel sale were discussed. Next meeting hosts named as Mrs Anne Bryant and Mrs Everett Bryant. afternoon hosts were Mrs C L Smith and Mrs Ethel Smith.
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AL. Hathaway
Weing
Rucker
Frank Hill
Anne
Airs
Everett Bryant
C. 22
Smith
Ethel Smith
Raymond Laseman
J. D. Nichols
Letha Nichols
Gover
Ann Sheffield
Mabel Rucker
Ode Laseman
Joe McDaniels
A. L. Hathaway
Leonard, Atchieson
Stanley Chastain
Pate Clifton
Antlers doctors to receive Golden I certificate event
Dr E Patterson of Antlers and Dr Jonn Lawson of Clay along with nine other physicians celebrate forty years of practice with a Golden I certificate at Tennessee University Memphis exercises on Monday evening September 24. The Antlers contingent includes Mrs Lawson and Dr T Witherspoon who depart for Memphis Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Antlers
Jonn
Lawson
Clay
Pushmattaha
University Tennessee
Memphis
T. Witherspoon
Witherspoon
Dental College
Church Revival Campaign Opens at First Christian
Dr Wells, former East Alas Christian pastor, launches a revival at First Christian Dallas urging nightly attendance prayer and personal outreach. He spoke on radio Sunday morning as large choirs and Rev James Michael invite Ada citizens to hear him nightly. Music directed by A New Clink reales, two weeks of meetings offered with strong community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Christ
Dr Wells
James
Michael
Ada
Dr. Wells
Iranian Deputy Takes Refuge During Oil Nationalization Crisis
In Tehran on Sept 22 Deputy Mohammed Al Shushta fi sought safety inside the parliament building after declaring opposition to Iran's oil nationalization. Premier Mossadegh faced calls for oil talks reopening as U.S. Ambassador Lay Henderson arrived amid economic distress and fears of Tudeh influence following Anglo Iranian Oil shutdown.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed al Shushtafi
Mohammed Mossadegh
Shushtari
United States
Lay Henderson
Tudeh Communist Party
Anglo- Iranian Oil Company
Mossadegh
Francis Shepherd
Medical Auxiliary Continues Support in Ada Area
The Pontatec Murray Johnston County Medical Auxiliary resumes monthly luncheons and hospital work days at Valley View hospital. Members plan gifts to the State Nurses Loan Fund and support for Miss Marion Morrow’s nursing training, with donations from Ada merchants and the Newcomers’ club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontatec - Murray - Johnston County
Valley View Hospital
I. J. Haughen
J. L. Green
Frank Martin
S. P. Harrison
Oklahoma Medical Auxiliary
Oklahoma City
J. J. Hauren
John Wren
H. B. Yagel
David Remsay
Ollie McBride
B.D. Parberg
O. H. Miller
State Nurses’ Loan Fund
Marion Morrow
Ineal
Physicians’ Wives
Newcomers’ Club
Ada
Muskogee General Hospital
Open Handle In New Iron Avoids Strain
A new electric iron features a front opening handle to reduce muscle strain. Research shows the design keeps the hand and wrist relaxed, allows easy pivoting, and avoids heat transfer to the grip. The iron weighs four pounds, operates on AC, and offers seven fabric settings plus a control knob for intermediate positions.
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Reeve
Tne Iron
General Ventures Carp
Sheriff Climbs Ladder To Harvest Prolific Tomato Plant
In Poteau Oklahoma on September 14 12 Sheriff Jack Craig of LeFlore County used a ladder to pick tomatoes from a climbing plant that grew unexpectedly tall. The plant reached 25 feet providing abundant fruit for several meals and snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poteau
Okla
Jack Craig
LeFlore County
Winter cover crops boost erosion control and pasture
Assistant County Agent Lester F Smith outlines winter cover crops especially vetch for Pontotoc county farms facing high livestock numbers and hay shortages. He gives seeding rates for vetch with rye or oats, drilling as preferred, timing from Sept 1 to Oct 15, and notes soil fertility and mineral needs via soil analysis to maximize growth and reduce winter feed costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
4-H Delegates to State Fair School in Oklahoma City
Delegates chosen for 4-H state fair school will travel from the county via courthouse office at 12 30 noon to Oklahoma City for a three day program ending noon Wednesday September 26. State 4-H staff will run the school with judging and exhibits study in the state fair halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Dewayne Sherrell
Latta
Ray Young
Charles Marrow
Fitzhugh
Jimmy Watson
Byng
Arvis Griffith
Roft
Ada Woman Reunites With Brother After 22 Years
Ada resident Mrs. Luther Green finally met her brother Clarence Hale after 22 years apart. The siblings, separated when Mrs. Green was sent to St. Louis in the 1920s, learned of each other again through family leads in Seneca, Missouri, and Angels Camp, California. Clarence traveled from Angels Camp to Ada for a visit, with plans for further reunions next spring after school. Two other brothers, Chester and Bill Hale, visited Ada during the reunion.
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California
Luther Green
Ada
St. Louis
Missouri
Thenly
Etta Mae Hale
Seneca
Clarence Hale
Yover Prochers
Lou Hale
Larry
Jed
Clarence
Fred
Oakland
Calif
McCormick Sentenced in Dual Larceny Cases to Prison
John McCormick began two concurrent two year terms for larceny of farm machinery and grand larceny. Taken to Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester by sheriff's deputies after pleading guilty. The truck charge, reduced on county attorney’s recommendation, involved a Dodge truck owned by Dr. Thomas Forsythe of Allen.
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John McCormick
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
McAlester
McCormick
John Royce McKeel
Thomas C. Forsythe
Allen
Forsythe
Buck Gilmore
Floyd Nunnelley
Beef Situation Tightening Up
The beef situation tightens as costs rise and supplies shrink. Packers cite higher beef costs offset by a small price boost, with wholesale prices climbing and ranchers withholding cattle. Meat availability dwindle risks higher consumer prices and lower quality, with veal pork lamb and eggs also affected. Dun and Bradstreet index drops to 36.67, a yearly low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Stabilization
E Dun
Bradstreet
Pancakes Take Ocean Liner Breakfast Spotlight
The S. S. Independence showcases a breakfast feast with hot pancakes, cornmeal griddle cakes, blueberry muffins, fried apple rings, and coffee.Chef notes pancakes are the menu’s top item, kept hot in air conditioned galley and dining room. The feature highlights American breakfast traditions and guest enjoyment aboard the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Gilbreth
Entertainer to visit Roff schools in National Assembly series
Roff schools host Franklin K. Bisery, Hammond organist, Tuesday afternoon at 1 in the high school gym. His program Music in the Modern Mood runs about an hour with popular and classical pieces. Admission 10 cents for grade pupils, 20 cents for high school pupils and adults. Supt Swink notes a performer about every six weeks. A note on race mixes follows the program description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
National Assembly
Franklin K. Bisery
Hammond
Richard Swink
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