Cattlemen Eye Pre conditioned Calves Sale Plan
Area ranchers gathered at the Pontotoc County Agricultural Center to study a series of pre conditioned calf sales this summer. The Ada Livestock Auction could host the events with potential sales of 500 to 2000 calves, supported by veterinary certification and immunization programs. Local contact names were given for ranchers seeking details.
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Pontotoc County Fairgrounds
Pontotoc County
Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
Ada
Don Williams
W. C. Wigley
Association
Frank Bates
Dr. Williams
Don Taylor
Ada Area
Farm Issues Battling in 1968 Campaign
President Johnson and aides push continuation of price supports and controls as Republicans signal opposition. Critics cite an 11 percent drop in farm income in 1967 and uncertain prospects, while administration backers defend current aid exceeding $3 billion annually to support income and compliance.
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Washington
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Orville L. Freeman
National Farmers Union
Humphrey
Freeman
Farmers Union
Convention
Congress
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Milton R. Young
North Dakota
Oklahoma extends cotton allotment date to April five
The Oklahoma ASC State Committee extended the deadline for requesting reallocated cotton acreage to April 5, 1968. Farmers seeking extra cotton allotment may file during the extension period using forms available at local ASCS County Offices. requests must be received by April 5.
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Oklahoma
ASC State Committee
ASCS
County Cleanup Begins Saturday in Pontotoc County
A dual cleanup campaign starts Saturday in Pontotoc County. The Chamber of Commerce runs April 6 to 13 focusing on city streets and county roads, while Ada's city effort begins April 8 under the Sanitation Department. Homer Reed urges residents to place debris at regular pick up points. oversized items will not be hauled.
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Pontotoc County
Chamber of Commerce
Sanitation Department
Ada
Homer Reed
Ada High School
East Cen
Stonewall 4 H Club Holds Model Meeting
Stonewall Junior 4 H Club met March 26 at Stonewall School. Dorcas Sandy presided with Marietta Hall as secretary. Members heard reports from captains, discussed heat lamps, table etiquette, and doggedly electing a reporter and game leader. The club earned an excellent rating for its model meet and has 26 members.
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Marietta Hall
Stonewall
Stonewall School
Dorcas Sandy
Lavonda Langley
America
Terri Grueber
Rae Nell Langley
Pecan Short Course Planned in Ada This April
Three weekly sessions begin April 8 15 and 22 at the Agricultural Center Fairgrounds Ada. All meetings start at 7 30 p m with no charge and pre enrollment required Extension Service sponsors the first pecan short course. Eddie Whitehead OSU will lead first session on varieties native selections and propagation wood.
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Ada
Agricultural Center
Fairgrounds
Extension Service
John Netherton
Eddie Whitehead
OSU
Verde Hooker
Frank Bates
Netherton
Clothing And Dress Revue Winners Listed
The 4 H Girls Dress Revue and Boys Appropriate Clothing Contest at Pontotoc County Fairgrounds listed blue ribbon winners. Champions include Grand Champion Senior Division Janice LaCrone McLish and Reserve Champion Senior Division Margie Hunter Mc, Grand Champion Junior Division Vicky Stanford Mc, Reserve Grand Champion Junior Division Kathy Morgan Latta.
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Pontotoc County Fairgrounds
Janice LaCrone
Mc- Lish
Margie Hunter
Vicky Stanford
Kathy Morgan
Latta
Writers Sought for Ada Weekly News Community Pages
Ada Weekly News seeks new correspondents to cover Fran cis Homer Pickett Ahlo so Union Valley Lula Fitzhugh Fittstown Jesse Sunshine Harden City Galey McCalls Chapel and Happyland. Contact editor Don Cook to join, help represent the county.
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Francis
Homer
Pickett
Ahloso
Union Valley
Lula
Fitzhugh
Fittstown
Jesse
Sunshine
Harden City
Galey
McCalls Chapel
Happyland
Don Cook
Ada Weekly News
Arbuckle Lake Fishing Supplies Clarified By Sportsman Store
A corrected notice clarifies that boats, motors, live bait and accessories are available to Arbuckle Lake fishermen. The Arbuckle Sportsman shop, five miles from the lake on the main road to the point, stocks fishing paraphernalia. A second concession is planned between Rock Creek and Gay Sandy.
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Arbuckle Lake
Arbuckle Sportsman
Rock Creek
Gay Sandy
Bell Announces New Expansion of Ada Building
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company announces a $234,000 expansion for its Ada dial building at 110 W. 14th. The 4,500 square foot addition brings total floor space to 23,850 with a basement and ground floor. Beaty Construction Co. of Oklahoma City will build the reinforced concrete addition, remodeling the business office, and installing extra switching equipment. Construction starts immediately and should finish this fall.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Today
Dial
W. 14Th
Ada
E. L. Roberts
Bell
Beaty Construction Co
Oklahoma City
Roberts
Ada Chamber To Move Into Frisco Depot Lease Signed
Ada City Council signed a 40 year lease for the Frisco Depot with the railroad to sublease to the Ada Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Badgett and Chamber President James Thompson signed the agreement. The chamber plans fundraising to modernize the building and grounds.
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Chamber
Ross Badgett
James Thompson
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Frisco
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Stonewall 4
Seco Bars
California
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
Missouri
States
John Skinner
Preston Collins
Dennetta Sutton
Vickie Capps
Linda Greenwood
Joyce White
Luanne Derryberry
Jody Simpson
Wanda Scott
la- Donna Hayes
Donna Carter
Kathy Brewster
Karen Soutee
Sherry Lane
Sherry Stiles
Sharon Exel
Claudette Golden
Louise Dew
Shannie Caneda
Johnie Cravens
Mariane Evans
Sheila Macy
Debbie Abbott
Tanny Hester
Kelley Hughey
Linda Aday
Shellie Stephens
Teressa Epperson
Sherri Garret
Toni Hoosier
Pamela Webb
Jeanette Lewis
Tawanna Hargo
Debra Cameron
Cheryl Raper
Debra Welch
Darla Brashier
Jeanie Meeks
Vickie Palmer
Becky Penrod
Kaye Slaughter
Rosenelle Langley
Annette Sliger
Teresa Thomas
Jody Wood
Judy Sutton
Jahree Greenwood
Sherry Stephens
Crystal Blankenship
Charlene Copeland
Lynda Wingard
Cynthia Sweatt
Carol Reeves
Carla Warthow
Tony Tucker
Sandra Wingard
Dor
Arbuckle
George Gurley
Ada City Council
Ted Savage
Vernon Roberts
Floyd Haynes
J. B. Davidson
Savage
Badgett
Davidson
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