Duroc show expert West shares hog farming tricks
Francis West, longtime Duroc breeder from Stratford, has raised hogs since age 16 and wins blue ribbons at the county fair. He emphasizes stock quality, careful buying, and limited feeding for fattening, while using water spray to cool hogs in heat and arguing against cold-water shocks. He plans to keep showing hogs as long as able.
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West
Wurocs
Francisman
Stratford
Wes
Duroc
Ada schools offer bus rides for eligible students
Ada students living two miles or more from school may ride buses this year. Transportation director Craig McGroom urges parents to apply for bus tickets before school. Few have applied, mostly those unsure of eligibility. All riders must have tickets. parents must apply at the superintendent's office. Enrollment for 1967-68 starts Thursday. classes begin Sept 6.
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Ada
Craig McGroom
McBroom
20Th
Stockton
Pontotoc County Free Fair Moves to October Dates
Pontotoc County Free Fair will run October 19 through 21 this year due to fairgrounds construction. Bill Thompson, Fair Board chairman, notes the change is temporary and the event will return to September on a 1968 schedule.
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Pontotoc County
Change Sweeps Ada Schools Curriculum Plans
New Ada High era under Max Skelton promises not drastic changes but faster adoption of innovations. Curriculum shifts focus on language arts expansion, physical education space, and broader speech programs while a new high school constructs. Football, basketball, tennis, golf, and track stay. wrestling and baseball slated within two years. New teachers join senior and junior high, with Lucretia Chapman and Bill Brackett leading expanded speech and drama efforts.
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Max Skellen
Rex Morrison
Skelton
Adas
Norman
Oklahoma City
Ada
Ada High
Elton Stewart
Senor Ingh Ghd
Hig
Lucretia Chapman
Setan
University of Oklahoma
Betty Barton
Bill Brackett
Seminale
Cattlemen Push Quota Law Across Congress
H C Hitch Sr of Guymon heads Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association urging united cattlemen to lobby Congress for a protective import quota. He says major meat importers may curb lobbying once a bill is introduced and stresses active nationwide support. The statement came after a meeting of the American National Cattlemen’s Association advisory council.
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H. C. Hitch Sr
Guymon
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assdciation
Hitch
Deneve
American National Cattlepants Association
U.S
House of Representatives
Elm Leaf Beetle Stripping Trees
Elm Leaf Beetle is stripping leaves from many Oklahoma elm trees. Control requires thorough coverage with high pressure sprayers. homeowners should hire a licensed applicator. Multiple sprays are often needed due to three beetle generations per year. Adults fly and reinfest treated trees.
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Harley West
Francis
Farley West
China
Agai
Dan Cacki
Grunt
Hogs
John D. Netherton
Bradford
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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