Hauling Equipment for Stock Water Pond Construction

Photograph of a stockwater pond under construction on a large drainage area. Photo shows hauling equipment used to move dirt. Ten-inch drawdown pipe serves as principal spillway. Flood storage provided for 5-year frequency, 6 hour storm. Total cubic yards 8,740. Contractor Art Manderscheid.
Date: 1960-11-XX
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Observing Pipe Discharge After Rain

Photograph of Total height of fill from back of dam is 30 feet. SCS Technician Dan Hamill observed effects of pipe discharge after rain.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show

Photograph of a demonstration of the use of a reaching assist which was part of the equipment of the Rescue Stations. Kenny Adams, Water Safety Aide, rescuer. Jane Kendall, Junior Life Saver, victim. These two young people were trained through the City of Weatherford Recreation Program by Dr. L.J. Van Horn and Mrs. Glen Wright, directors.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Saddle-Back Demonstration

Photograph of a demonstration by ARC trained students of City of Weatherford Recreation Swim Program and Southwestern State College. Junion and Senior Life Saving groups demonstrated approached, releases, and carries (trained by Dr. L.J. Van Horn and Mrs. Glen Wright, and staff of Southwestern State College. This photo shows a running and front header plunge into the water from shore. NOTE: Life Guard on innertube-one was placed near each rescue
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show

Photograph of Photograph of a demonstration by ARC trained students of City of Weatherford Recreation Swim Program and Southwestern State College. Junion and Senior Life Saving groups demonstrated approached, releases, and carries (trained by Dr. L.J. Van Horn and Mrs. Glen Wright, and staff of Southwestern State College). This photo shows a saddle-back carry after front head hold release, turn around, level off, and cross chest to waist-deep water.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Proposed Erosion Control Dam

Photograph of owner and Vernon Chittended, Operator, looking downstream on proposed erosion control dam with 8" pipe for principal spillway. Pyropse to control active gully
Date: November 2, 1960
Creator: Hamill, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show Performers Junior Group

Photograph of Junior Group of performers in Water Show. (front row seated L to R) Bruce Kerr, JLS; Charles Wilson, JLS; Perry Roof, JLS; Miller Richert, JLS; Tom Van Horn, JLS; Jimmy Lee, JLS. (Second row kneeling L to R). Beverly Kaiser, WSA; Gary Winters, JLS; Tommy Steiner, JLS; Randy Ratcliffe, JLS; Jie Hamill, JLS; Gary Van Dyne, JLS; (Third row standing L to R). Kenny Adams, WSA; Judy Hamilton, WSA; Gayle Kroeker, JLS; Carolyn Smith, JLS; Linda Kaiser, WSA; Sue Hamilton, WSA; Janis Gard, WSI; SWSC Student and instructor of Junior group (back row standing L to R). Ronnie Folks, WSA; Jane Kendall, JLS; Jim Dickison, WSA; Don Davis, JLS; Ron Shotts, WSA: Terry Tippens, WSA. Stufents are fromn City of Weatherford Recreation Swim Program. WSA-Water Safety Aid Certificate. JLS-Junior Life Saving Certificate.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stockwater Pond

Photograph of John D. Eyster viewing stockwater pond. A 6" pipe is used for principal spillway.
Date: November 2, 1960
Creator: Hamill, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Piping in Undisturbed Area

Photograph of piping in undisturbed area in dispersed soils. SCS Technician Dan Hamill in picture.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Throwing Buoy Demonstration

Photograph of a demonstration of the use of a throwing buoy which was part of the equipment on each of the 6 Rescue Stations. Participants in the City of Weatherford Recreation Program demonstrating. Program directed by Dr. L.J. Van Horn, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, and Mrs. Glen Wright, Water Safety Instructor, members of the Southwestern State College faculty. Glen Hardin, rescuer, and Sam Rawdon, victim.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show-SCUBA

Photograph of Patrolman Dan Combs, member of Okla. State Highway Patrol Rescue Squad, is inspected by young admirer before demonstration of SCUBA equipment. The demonstration was narrated from shore by Charlel Hartshorne, A.R.C. Water Safety Services Director, Okla. County, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Show Performers

Photograph of a senior group of performers in Wate Show (front row seated L to R). Mrs. Glen Wright, WSI, SWCS, Co-director of the show; Janis WSI; Jean Carman, WSI; Mary McCoy, WSI; Jeraldine Cross, WSI; Frances Chittendon, WSI, Sharon Good, WSI. (Second row kneeling L to R): Charles Hartshorne, Director WS Service, Okla Co., ARC; Winston Humphries, SLS; Donnie Black, WSI; John Rainbolt, WSI; Don Darling, WSI; Dr. L.J. Van Horn, WSIT and technical director of show. (Third row standing L to R) Patrolman Dan Combs, Okla. Hwy Patrol Rescue Sqd.; David Drinkwater, WSI; John Brown, WSI; Skip Martz, WSI; Forrest McElroy, WSI; John Jennings, WSI; Nance Campbell, SIS. (Back row standing L to R). St. Sid Barry, Okla. Hwy Res. Sqd.; L.B. Wyley, WSI; Ed Peterson, WSI; Glen Hardin, SLS; Larry Squires, WSI; Gene Lucero, WSI; Students are from Southwestern State College and City of Weatherford Recreation Swin Program. WSI-Water Safety Instructor Certificate. SLS-Senior Life Saving Certificate. WSIT-Water Safety Instructor Trainer.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Red Cross Rescue Stations

Photograph of one of 6 American National Red Cross Rescue Stations installed at the water front and presented by the Deer Creek Soil Conservation District to users of this site. The group was representative of Red Cross trained personnel who demonstrated equipment at each station and personal rescue skills. Junior Life Savers: Miller Richert and Jane Kendall. Water Safety Aids: Kenny Adams. Senior Life Savers: Sam Rowdon, Wilma Jean Carman, Nance Campbell. Water Safety Instructors: Ed Anderson and Mrs. Glen Wright. Mrs. Wright is also co-director of the show.
Date: July 10, 1960
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sorghum Cover Crop

Photograph of cover crop of sorghum. To be used for residue cover. Area to be seeded to mixed native grasses in spring of 1961 under GPCP contract.
Date: November 2, 1960
Creator: Hamill, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stockwater Pond Construction on Large Drainage Area

Photograph of the construction of a stockwater pond on a large drainage area. Hauling equipment used to move dirt. 10" drawdown pipe serves as principal spillway. Flood storage provided for year frequency, 6 hour storms. Total cubic yards 8,740. Contractor Art Manderscheid.
Date: 1960-11-XX
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hauling Equipment for Pond Construction

Photograph of hauling equipment used to move dirt in the construction of a stockwater pond. Ten-inch drawdown pipe serves as principal spillway. Flood storage provided for 5-year frequency, 6 hour storm. Total cubic yards 8,740. Contractor Art Manderscheid.
Date: 1960-11-XX
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Using a Spring Tooth Harrow

Photograph of Melvin Eyster using a spring tooth harrow on the terrace constructed in the summer of 1960. The harrow is used to seed wheat.
Date: November 2, 1960
Creator: Hamill, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sprinkler Irrigation System

Photograph of a sprinkler irrigation system on alfalfa on Mr. Hammon farm. Photo was submitted for possible use in the Water for America Exhibit.
Date: May 23, 1960
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History