Ada Livestock Auction Sells 3200 Head Amid Drought Fears
At Ada Oklahoma the Tuesday sale brought about 3,200 cattle to market for 274,979 dollars as cattlemen cite lack of rain and grass. Manager Sherwood ONeill and County Agent Cy Hailey warn local herds suffer with six inches below normal rainfall and August heat above 90 degrees. Ranchers like Jay Jackson report grass shortages and farmers expect more sales as parched pastures fail across the county.
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Ada
Sherwood O'Neal
Cy Hailey
Jay Jackson
Hailey
McAlester
Allen
Roff and Hart
Soil Conservation Service
Pace Two
Cattlemen Schedule Meeting In Lawton Oklahoma
More than 200 Oklahoma cattle producers are expected in Lawton September 12 and 13 for the third quarterly Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assn gathering. Fred Craddock of Pawhuska presides as the beef industry leaders discuss National Livestock and Meat Board work and state and national issues. The program opens with a Fort Sill tour, followed by a dinner and dance.
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Oklahoma
Lawton
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assn
Fred Craddock
Pawhuska
National Livestock and Meat Board
Meat Board
Fort Sill Military Reservation
McDaniel Seeks PRI Beef Sire Certification for Zato Heir Bull
Pontotoc County cattleman Glenn McDaniel nears PR I certified meat sire status with the T R Zato Heir bull. He maintains a 5 000 acre spread near Fittstown, oversees 400 Hereford head, and emphasizes beef over show appeal.
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T. R. Zato
Turner Ranch
McDaniel
Glenn McDaniel
Fittstown
Ada Pony Sales Sets Record Quarter Horse Sale
Ada Pony Sales completed the largest quarter horse sale in its history with 196 head bringing 280476 dollars at an average 1431 dollars. Buyers from across the country attended a 15 hour sale inside heat over 100 degrees. High bidder was Bill Moody of Brackerville Texas for a mare Pam W with colt teside from Alaskan Livestock Co for 7000 dollars.
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Ada Pony Sales
Pete Winters
Bill Moody
Brackerville
Tex
Pam W
L. F. McDaniel
Ponca City
Son of
Vandy
Jay Caponey
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Caponey
Robin Time
L. E. Shawver
Hamilton
Leo Robbins
Ada
Jud
Hancock
Jack Owens
Alma Center
Wisc
Ralph Shebester
Pauls Valley
Don Wilcox
Robert Lavender
Las Cruces
N. M
Jan Riker
Connecticut
Mike Hipps
Madill
Gilbert Sudderth
Lexington
Oklo
Lee West
Clark Wood
Staton
D. H. Crouch
W. R. Daniels
Don Wood
Alaskan Livestock Co
L. E. Shriver
John Logsden
Ralph Sebestan
Hodam
Peterson
Oklahoma City
L. M. Patterson
Tecumseh
Paul Smith
Wencka
R. B. Warren
Tulsa
Jon Riker
Sherwood Oneal
Winters
Bob Heaton
Stonewall Builds New High School Center in Summer Expansion
Stonewall completes a $70,250 high school building 202 by 60 feet with 11 rooms plus office space. Designed by Vern on Younts Jr and built by B H Todd Sons Co Ada, construction faced material delays but is slated to open September 3 with in service training for teachers and Friday enrollment.
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Stonewall School
Stonewall
D. D. Duke
B. H. Todd Sons’ Co
Ada
Stonewall Couple Injured in One-Car Crash West of Antlers
A Stonewall couple, Mr Richard Woodall and Mrs Woodall, were injured in a Monday night one car crash west of Antlers and taken to Valley View Hospital. Officials said both are in fair condition.
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Antlers
Richard Woodall
Valley View Hospital
Enrollment Totals Lag After Four Grades In Local Schools
After four grades this year, total enrollments reach 1527, down 63 from 1590. Irving School shows a small gain of 2, while four Elementary schools combine for a 72 drop. Ada High gains 29 as Juniors and Seniors enroll. Junior High 8th and 9th grades fall by 22 with 345 enrolled. Friday and Thursday enrollments target Fifth Seventh Sophomores and Napier School 1-6.
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Irving School
Ada High School
Napier
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Cattlemen
Carlton Corbin
Stonybroke Ranch
Performance Registry International
Pontotoc County
Oscar Dodson
Chilothe
Marvin Barnes
Quinn Hill
Konawa
A. F. McDaniels
Oscar Jeffries
Wagoner
Leon Keen
Buddy Henley
R. K. Miller
Purcell Consignor
A. B. Green
Harmon White
R. B. Ashley
Billy Barrett
McCloud
Howard Pitzer
Nebraska
Clarence Higdon
Bill Crawford
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Vernon Younts Jr
Stonewall Shop
Younts
Duke
Ray Hammock
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