Pontotoc County Pecan Show Names Champions and Winners
The Pontotoc County Pecan and Pecan Food Show crowned LeMoine Crabtree Grand Champion for the native sample and Opal Brents Grand Champion in the adult food division. Junior winner was Vicky Stanford. Full results list numerous exhibitors across pecans, pies, candies, breads, and cookies, with many participants earning top honors and the winning entries advancing to the State Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMoine Crabtree
Opal Brents
Vicky Stanford
Burkett
T. P. Daniels
Hisaw
Davis Scott
Oscar Parker
Stuart
Vascon White
Ronnie Lawson
L. W. Cheek
Nolan Dyer
Dorsey Myers
Aut McCullar
Velma Chandler
On McCullar
Vascon
Thomas Granger
Jim Herndon
Roy Kendrick
H. C. Phari
John Netherton
Tate County
Young man with gun holds up quick stop
A young man about 20 brandished a pistol at the Adam quick-stop Quick Shop at 1000 E. 5th and demanded cash. Virginia Phillips reported the attempted robbery ended when three customers entered the store about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, and the suspect fled.
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Adam
Virginia Phillips
Oklahoma youth earns national 4-H scholarship
An Oklahoma youth who grew 538 acres of crops and raised 47 head of beef and dairy cattle has been named one of six national winners in the 4-H agricultural program. Mike Steward 18 of Shawnee received a 1700 scholarship from International Harvester during the 50th National 4-H Congress in Chicago.
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Oklahoma
Mike Steward
Rt. 1
Shawnee
International Harvester Company
Chicago
Cooperative Extension Service
Congress
International Harvester
Steward
Ernest Steward
Oklahoma State University
Okla
Hog production gains abroad driven by efficiency
The Agriculture Department reports Western European hog farmers expand production as prices rise. Dutch farms boost headcounts and output, while the UK moves to more contract farming and heavy hogs. Germany and Denmark show slower gains amid structural shifts. France remains consolidation-focused.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Foreign Agriculture Service Review
Netherlands
United Kingdom
West Germany
France
Germany
Denmark
Committeemen Elected In Community Committee Election
In the Community Committee Election held Dec 1, the following persons were elected to the indicated positions. Marion Willoughby is chairman in Galey Oil Center. M C Cox Jr is vice chairman with O A Alcom as member. Albert Pierce is first alternate and Vernon Scaff second alternate. A C Griffith chairman and K S Stanfield vice chairman in Roff Lightning Ridge. Steve Kirk member with A L Griffith first alternate and W E Carter second alternate. Herbert Cooper chairman and W Guest vice chairman in Ada Latta Ahioso. Char Richards member with Ron Newen first alternate and B L Harden second alternate. R O Frederick chairman and Truman Borders vice chairman in Allen Steedman with Ken Mitchell member and R D Stokes first alternate.
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Galey
OIL Center
Marion Willoughby
M. C. Cox, Jr
O. A. Alcom
Albert Pierce
Vernon Scaff
Roff
Lightning Ridge
A. C. Griffith
K. S. Stanfield
Steve Kirk
A. L. Griffith
W. E. Carter
Ada, Latta
Ahloso
Herbert Cooper
W.guest
Char Richards
Ron Newen
B. L. Harden
Allen Steedman
R. O. Frederick
Truman Borders
Ken Mitchell
R. D. Stokes
W. M
Nations top young farmer is a Sooner
Sam Countiss of Waurika Oklahoma, 28, was named the national outstanding young farmer at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Chicago. He runs 1,000 steers, 230 cows, and a sow operation on 3,200 acres, funded by his father’s credit. He crossbreeds Charolais with Brown Swiss and Angus to boost calf weights, while expanding pasture and soil improvement. Countiss has led Jefferson County Farm Bureau as president for three years.
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Homa City
Pottawatomie
Steward
Oklahoma
Pottawatomie County
Chicago
Illinois
Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
Sam Countiss
Waurika Oklahoma
Jefferson County
John Countiss
Sam
Glenda
Tinue
Charlie Pfile
Countiss
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Oklahoma deer harvest climbs past five thousand in nine days
Oklahoma City reports the first nine days of the deer gun season yielded 5 629 deer with several counties and check stations not yet reported. Big Game Supervisor Cy Curtis expects the total to approach last year’s 6 882 record as weekend hunts add to the tally.
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Oklahoma City
Game Division
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Cy Curtis
Curtis
McAlester Naval Ammunition Depot
Oklahoma
Bartlesville
Washington County
Alfalfa County
Vanoss FFA Meeting Highlights December Plans
The Vanoss Future Homemakers of America November meeting in the Home Economics Room featured Rhonda Holland as president and Carma Gray leading the club. Dan Marker spoke on Pride Prejudice and You. a Mother-Daughter Banquet set for December 20 was discussed with menu and price decided. Deretta Lane elected Co-ed Correspondent. gifts were drawn and the session adjourned.
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Future Homemakers of America
Vanoss
Home Economics
Rhonda Holland
Carma Gray
FHA
Byng
Dan Marker
East Central State College
Deretta Lane
Electric contest winners announced at Latta School
Pontotoc County 4H Electric Contest held November 29 with talks demonstrations and posters across grades. Winners in senior and junior high and grade divisions received cash prizes and ribbons, with plaques for champion demonstrations at the 1971 72 Achievement Banquet. Sponsors include Southern Builder's Supply and People's Electric Cooperative.
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Oklhoma State University
Farmers Home Administration
Pontotoc County
Latta School
Jamae Hunter
Sherry Hatch
Cassie Duffer
Greg Nanney
Ken Morehouse
Gary LaCrone
Southern Builder’s Supply Company
Whittles Hi-Way Furniture
Morelock’s
OK Furniture
Grimes Hardware
Shiplet Tire & Appliance
Perry McGee Furniture
Luton Electric
Evans Hardware
Wheeler Supply Company
Karschnick Electric
Ada Coca Cola Bottling Company
People’s Electric Cooperative
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Go Lewis Reed
C. E. Henry
Becky Robertson, and
Duane Madron
Mickey Daniel
Linda Golden
J. L. Delaplain
Mickey Daniel LaVonda Langley
Earl Eddings
Nina _ Tiffin
Ralph Taylor
Virgil Brumley
Jerry Walker
Mary Langley
A. J. McCullar
Pat Bolin
Max Skelton
Mary E. Chandler
Bill Hart
Charles Marrow
Wesley Brantley
Irene Tucker
Wesley One Tucker
Bobby Cravens
A. J. Mea
Wesley Brantey
Ben Resnir
Ella Mae Todd
Julie Netherton
Judy Smith
Raenell Langley
Karla Brady
Jan Chiles
Carol Tollison
Tammy Robertson
Julie Hall
Sharon Cantwell
Cassy Duffer
Rodney Crabtree
Cinday Farrow
Latin Future Farmers of America
Administrator-Veterinary Service
Animal and Plant Health Service
USDA
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
Alfalfa
Atoka
Caddo
Comarche
Grant, McCurtain
Muskogee
Pittsburg
Washington Counties
Fred Sanford
Barnsdall
Frank Stone
Guthrie
Dale Pinney
Okemah
Tahlequah
Cherokee County
Salina
Mayes County
Vanoss Ffa
Vicki Stanford
Susan Roberts
Doretta Lane
Jo Lynn Simpson
Jackie Lippert
John Bishop
Pat White
Angela Quinton
Karen Myers
Lori Skelton
Julie Henderson
Susan McElroy
Linda Hooper
James Whelchel
Alan Jones
Keith Morgan
Cindy Yahola
Debra Madron
Tim Hall
Alan Cowley
Jane Whelchel
Joyce White
Debbie Davis
Cuba Heard
Kathy Stewart
Mike Casady
Larry Ellison
Perry Faulkner
LaVonda Langley
Kathy Hudson
David Summers
Marietta Hall
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