Turkey Slang Shifts as Thanksgiving Tale Evolves
In Southwest Oklahoma and beyond, the term turkey reflects a changing view of the bird and its use. The piece traces historical names and modern perceptions linking the gobbler to both a valued meat source and a jokey insult. It notes high protein, low calories, and broad consumption estimates for Thanksgiving.
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Oklahoma
Lawton
National Geographic Society
Midwest
Beltsville
Turkey
New World
India
Indies
Far East
Calicut
Kozhikode
France
Indyk
Poland
Kalkun
Norway
Indianischer Hahn
Germany
Holland
Gallo d'India
Italy
Russia
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club and Dance Events
Senior Citizens' Club meets at Centenary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1193 and Auxiliary host games at the VFW Hall 926 S. 2nd at 7 15 p.m. Beta Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets with Mrs. Mark Bryant at 4212 Camden Way at 7 30 p.m. Star Promenaders Square Dance Club hosts a dance at Comanche County Fair Grounds Building at 8 p.m. The Magnolia is Mississippi's state flower
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Senior Citizens’ Club
Centenary United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
VFW
S. 2Nd
Beta Sigma Phi
Mark Bryant
Camden Way
Star
Promenaders Square
Comanche County Fairgrounds
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Carol Colliver
Magnolia
Mississippi
Ventura’s
Ventura
Lawson
Eener
13Th and Gore Blvd
Sears Center
Fabric Center
Wila
Bor
Teer Purchase
Oental
Holiday Inn
Cash Road
Lakehurst
Dolph Planche
Burnett
Texas
Tae