Weleetka American (Weleetka, Okla.), Vol. 56, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 1, 1959 Page: 1 of 8
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VOLUME 56
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Lee's
The Noble Experiment in
Oklahoma state government will
start January 12 Let's all hope
It works out for the best for all
of Oklahoma I fear a battle
is shaping up between idealistic
youth and the more seasoned
veterans who have guided the
affairs of state many years
Our hope is that each can take
the virtues of the other to make
the Noble Experiment one of
progress And like any experi-
ment the cooperation of every-
one is necessary both for con-
structive criticism and a pat on
the back once in awhile
An important survey was
made by the house journal of
Lloyds Rank in London on the
fate of 100000 paper clips
It showed that 14163 were
twisted or broken during phone
calls 17200 were used as a
makeshift bra and suspender
hooks 5434 became tooth picks
5308 were used as nail cleaners
3196 became pipe cleaners 19-
143 served as chips for card
games thousands were swept
away and only 20000 were used
to clip papers together
Many resolutions will be made
today—and about as many will
be broken tomorrow Why not
make this one and stick to it
It'll be fun
Why not resolve to go be-
yond the expected and do a few
extra things for people you
know and maybe for a strang-
er or two And this may sound
like double talk bta: do others
a favor by letting them do
something for you
Chinese proverb: "The man
who removes a mountain begins
by carrying away small stones"
Uncle Clifford who is a
smarter voter than we were
says it's no accident that Ed-
mondson was elected govern-
or and some of these politi-
cians who are trying to put
Edmondson in a hole may find
in the next election thi the
hole is in their heads"
Tag Money Helps
Finance Schools
Buy your car tag in Weleetka
That's the plea of local school
officials who point out that the
biggest part of the cost of ve-
hicle tags go to the schools of
the county in which they are
purchased
During fiscal year 1957-58 a
total of $7238634 was returnei
to the county for school use and
is an important part of school
finance
The tag agent's office is lo-
cated three doors west of the
Trottmann clinic
County Road Put on
Highway System
Placement of the Okemah-Wetumka
road on the state high-
way system has been announced
Word of the designation came to
State Rep Harlon S Avey and
State Senator Hugh Sand lin
The announcement was made
by S M Wilcoxen district four
highway commissioner
The action spelled success for
groups from Okemah Wetumka
and Bristow who have urged the
designation for the road which
they hope will be hard surfaced
The next step is to secure the
right of way
VOLUME 56 $204 a Year in Trade Area
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Weleetka stores will close
for the New Years holiday
one of the legal holidays se-
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Tom Steed Back in
Capital After Tour
After traveling some 5000
miles this fall within the Fourth
congressional district Congress-
man Tom Steed has wound up
his annual district tour and re-
turned to Washington for the
new session Steed closed his
office for the year after spending
three and one-half months in his
regular series of visits to home
communities In addition he filled
45 speaking engagements 40 of
them in the Fourth district Aud-
iences included civic farm bus-
iness labor school political and
conversation groups
The congressman journeyed
out of the state to address nat-
ional conventions of conservation
and independent dairy groups
lie NVill be a member of the
Appropriations and Small Bus-
ines: Committees in the new
Congress opening January 7
Rotenone Suggested
To Control Grubs -
During Winter
Rotenone is still the best insec-
ticide to use against cattle grubs
appearing in animals' backs
during the winter months county
agent Cecil L Dowell advises
Okfuskee county cattlemen but
he does recommend a new sys-
temic material for use from June
to October
"The systemic materials re-
leased for use in Oklahoma early
last spring are designed to kill
cattle grugs as they work their
way through the animals body
They have only reduced value
during the season grubs are in
the cattle's backs" he explained
The rotenone applications
should be used at a rate of seven
and a half pounds of five percent
rotenone per 100 gallons of
water
The systemic materials when
properly applied will get from
75 to 95 percent grub control in
one application according to the
agent They are also valuable in
reducing fly tick lice and screw-
worm infestations
Recommended in this area are
Dow ET 57 and a phospate mat-
erial called Co-ral The ET 57
material is used as a bolus ad-
ministered at the rate of one
bolus for each 300 pounds of
body weight The Co-ral mater-
ial is used as a 05 spray Sys-
temics are not recommended for
dairy cattle in production
Carroll Elected
Head of Masons
The Weleetka Masonic lodge
recently elected new officers
Bob Carroll was chosen wor-
shipful master Arnold Lang-
ston senior warden Paul Trunk
junior warden J W Gregory
secretary and John N Under-
wood treasurer
Watsons Operating
Service Station Here
Two former Weleetkans Mr
and Mrs Alfred Watson are
now operating the Phillips 66
station in Weleetka He was a
former mail carrier here and
she was a nurse for Dr Byer
They moved to Wewoka in 1943
where a son Jim and his three
children
She is a past matron of the
0EA and both are members
of the First Baptist church They
are looking for a home to pur-
chase here
Weleetka Okfuskee
Sand lin to Serve on
County Government
Committee for State
State Sen Hugh M Sand lin
has been appointed chairman of
the senate committee on county
government He will also serve
as vice-chairman of the committee
on banks and banking
Sand lin who represents Oklus-
kee and Hughes counties headed
the sub-committee that reported
to the legislative council on the
county commissioner system
Mrs Bird's Services
Are Held Monday
Services for Mrs Louise Bird
Watson 81 who died Friday in
a Henryetta hospital were Mon-
day at the Fields' home south
of IIenryetta with the Rev G
B Looney officiating
Interment was in the family
plot at the home
Mrs Watson lived all her lifa
in this area and was a member
of the Arbeka Baptist church
She is survived by two daugh-
ters Mrs S Wesley and Mrs
Barney Fields Weleetka route
1 one son John Watson route
1 a nephew nine grandchildren
and 14 great grandchildren
Mitchell Arrives in
Saigon Vietnam
Capt Clyde Mitchell left De-
cember 20 from California for
Saigon Vietnam and arrived
there on Christmas day
He is the son of Mrs Pauline
Mitchell and brother of Mrs
Don Wade Capt Mitchell's wife
and son will join him later if
living quarters are available
They are now living in Ft
Smith Ark
Marriage License Issued
James Gressett 22 Weleetka
and Mary Farley 18 route one
Henryetta
Money in the
Oklahomans have seen streams and rivers flood good
fa-rn land and then see the same streams run dry the
following summer The thick brown water was a sicken-
ing sight representing the best land in Oklahoma which
was made worthless
Weleetkans can remember a few years ago when
streams were clear and fish swam aimlessly thrdugh cry-
stal clear waters which furnished many a refreshing
drink These people whether farmer business man or
housewife are the victims also as well as the man whose
field was covered by sand or whose fertile ground no
longer produced alfalfa corn peanuts or watermelon
The farmer and his family realized the loss in re-
duced income The business man felt it when his prosper-
ous farmers now broke had to move away The house-
wife feels the results in reduced money to spend for gro-
:Tries and in higher prices and lower quality foods
Now comes the bright spot In the past few years
the sins of the previcius decades are being modified by
thinking people with the help of many neighbors hun-
dreds of miles away and in many different professions
The vast undertaking of water control is being pro-
moted by the district Soil Conservation Districts which
are composed of non-paid interested persons who use
the help of professional men to recommend needed steps
The first results are being seen by those who look
Those who refuse to learn and act are like a farmer who
plows with a forked stick while a modern tractor and
plow ar) sitting in the barn
Those who have tried Conservation say iL's actually
money in their hands when the free services offered by
the local Soil Conservation Districts are carried out They
will give expensive aid free in planning a program which
can take worthless land and change it into money-making
property will make our muddy streams fresh again—
and Nvill protect your life and mine by making floods a
thing of the past
Does it sound like a dream come true? It already is
for thousands who asked for help from the local districts
and carried out the program
There's easier living for town and country folk alike
each time a land owner begins to protect his land And
the Soil Conservation District can guide you This year
let them help you—and encourage others to do the same
County Oklahoma
Look
Veleetka
White World With
Snow Balls Flying
To Greet New Year
A white world greeted the
year 1959 this morning as about
eight inches of snow fell while
the first of the flakes melted
Roads were slick but vehicles
were having surprisingly little
trouble getting around although
their pace was slow
The snow began to the de-
light of most chilren Tuesday
and was still falling Wednesday
afternoon lightly
Graham school were dismissed
Wednesday for the rest of the
week Weleetka schools are still
out for vacation
Temperatures were only a lit-
tle below freezing and there
was little wind to make the lat
est weather escapade enjoyable
to the youngsters and many not
so young
Travel on the highways was
considered dangerous by patrol-
men who predict roads will ha
dangerous in case of
a freeze as is expected
Rites Held for Wife
Of Former Minister
Graveside services were held
at 10 a m Friday in the Okmul-
gee cemetery for Mrs Ina Al-
len who died at her home in
Pilot Grove Mo Monday morn-
ing Mrs Allen 48 was born in
Spiro and was the wife of a
former pastor of the Weleetka
Baptist church Rev Pittman Al-
len was pastor here about 15
years ago
Hand
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Thursday January 1 1959
Back: This Was
During 1958
Weleetkans may not have set the world on fire dur-
ing 1958 but there were happenings on the good and bad
sides of the ledger which indicate that many people were
active We'll not try to tell you it was successful or un-
successful—here's a recount of the top news stories that
affected the area during the year as it comes to a close
rate the year as you like: tist church
The first issue of The Amen-
can for 1958 carried an impress-
ive list of accomplishments for
the year 1957 Perhaps the most
important news story was the
Weleetka to Dustin road state
highway 84 1957 saw the North
Canadian bridge under construc-
tion and the contract let to
build the new road Both pro-
jects were completed in 1958
The bridge opened in April the
paving completed in December
Another story given lots of
attention was the Community
Center and Teen Town both of
which are no longer existing
The organization of Camp Fire
girls in Weleetka was listed as
Rne of 1957's accomplishments
During 1953 new groups were
organized nnd Blue Birds Camp
Fire girls and leaders have com-
pleted a successful year
The organization of a Boy
Scout troop was underway at the
close of 1957 and Fencame a re-
ality in 1953 with Ken Escott
as Scoutmaster
Under the heading of catas-
trophies for 1957 was the fire
which destroyed the First 'Bap-
tist church January 28 1957
1958 saw a new church erected
with dedication ceremonies held
November 9 1958
1958 News Stories:
The Free Will Baptist church
sanctuary was dedicated on Jan-
uary 19 with an all-day service
The Rev and Mrs James
Shope and family moved to We-
leetka in January and began
work as pastor of the First Bap
Baptists Plan Series
The First Baptist 'church of
Weleetka along with all other
Baptist churches and conven
tions on the North American
continent wish to invite you to
see and hear "Televangelism"
on KVIDO-TV channel 2 each
Sunday at 12:30 p m beginning
January 4
These films each having to
do with a spiritual problem
were produces in Hollywood by
Family Films Inc by the radio
and television commission of the
Southeln Baptist convention
The 13-week series is in pre
paration fir the Mar7h and April
revivals sponsored simultanfous-
ly by these six Baptist conven-
1 inn 4 Knrth AmPrira
paration fir the INIar7h and April
revivals sponsored simultanfous-
ly by these six Baptist conven-
flow of North America
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SKYLINES — Governors Island NY — Against a background
of the Manhattan skyscrapers tt will defend an Army Nike-lierczles
Mis-Ale adds a futuristic touch to autos and a slow-moving ferry'oat
as it rests on Governors Island NY With atomic warheads capa:J-la
of stnITng whole formations of planes the new weapons are alIng
their knockout punch to the defense of the New York area
Number 45
During January the city clerk
moved her office from the City
Hall to the old bank building
County Demos Fight
County politics made the head-
lines in January when The Am-
erican carried a report of the
split in the county Democratic
party as they argued over cre-
dentials of delegates to the coun-
ty Democratic meeting At the
district meeting at Shawnee the
next week both factions were
seated each given a half vote
Eventually new precinct elec-
tions were called and held with
the "old guard" retaining con-
trol The February 12 issue of The
American carried a story of
great intE rest — the announce-
ment of the decision to intitd a
w post office building
2-Way Radio Installed
Weleetka's police department
eceivcd an important aid during
March with the installation of
a 2-way short wave radio It
was installed in the police car
purchased by the city in Feb-
ruary Howard Burden suffered ser-
ious injurics in a fall at Public
Servi:'e Co falling from the
top of a cooling tower He was
hospitalized for several weeks
A summer softball program
was planned in April by the
Weleetka Ministerial Alliance
Twirlers Win
Weleetka twirlers and soloists
were rated high in the annual
Pawnee parade in April Jane
Trottmann was awarded a baton
for being the "best twirler" the
second successive year Janie Pat
Briggs and Donna Briggs were
given "superior plus" ratings
and inlividual medals Helene
Rasberry also received the top
rating
The summer softball games
started in May with six church
teams entered
Roddy Deen Jimmy Hamby
and Stanley Chadic caught the
largest fish at the Weleetka
Sportsmen's club fishing derby
in June
The June 16 issue carried the
report of the approval for final
given --superior plus faung
and inlividual medals Helene
Rasberry also received the top
rating
The summer softball games
started in May with six church
teams entered
Roddy Deen Jimmy Hamby
and Stanley Chadic caught the
largest fish at the Weleetka
Sportsmen's club fishing derby
in June
The June 16 issue carried the
report of the approval for final
work in the Dustin road Bridge
and highway construction bids
4getber came to $85247867 not
inclu&ng engineering costs and
right Of way
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