Bulk Milk Tank Handling Arrives at Three Pontotoc Farms
Three Pontotoc County dairy operators led by Gene Malny C T Hogue and Warren Hogue switched from traditional milk cans to bulk tank handling a few months ago. The move removes backbreaking chores and washing tanks but requires thousands for new equipment. Initial costs are offset by easier operations faster milking and improved milk quality.
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Pontotoc County
Gene Malny
C. T. Hogue
Warren Hogun
Days of Wrest
Hogues and
Maloy
Sleedman
December dangers rise as Oklahoma urges safer driving
Oklahoma Public Safety Commissioner Jim Lookabaugh urges a nationwide December drive to reduce traffic fatalities. He cites holiday distractions and winter conditions as risks and offers nine concrete rules for motorists to cut crashes and fatalities this month.
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Oklahoma
Jim Lookabaugh
Lookabaugh
Acreage Reserve Payments Rise for Most 58 Crops
Henry Little, head of the county ASC, announced that the 1958 Acreage Reserve payments for upland cotton, corn, wheat, rice, and tobacco will be higher on average than 1957. Rates depend on county averages and land productivity. signups run January 13 to March 7 with early visits urged.
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Sail Bank
Henry Little
Whirnan
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Soil Bank
Lite
Lille
County
ASC
He's Got a Son He's All Shook Up
Joe Daniel of Frise became a first time grandfather of a son named Mickey Low after his wife’s birth. The event prompted Daniel to buy a new automatic washer, which required rewiring in his home. While working on it he fell through the ceiling, leaving mother and baby fine, father bruised and shaken.
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Joe Daniel
Frise
Daniel
Mickey Low
Father
Hailey Offers 1938 Farmer Tax Guide Free at County Office
Hailey releases the 1938 edition of the Farmer Tax Guide by the Internal Revenue Service. County agent C. H. Bailey invites farmers to pick up copies explaining non technical income tax concepts, with examples, sample records, a tax return form, and a farm income and expenses checklist to aid 1937 calendar year and 1958 fiscal year tax preparation.
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Joe A
Internal Revenue Service
C. H. Bailey
Pos Rounix
Pecans Harvest Record Reported in Gaur Corner
Gaur Corner reports J. C. James harvested 718 pounds of pecans from a single tree this year. The community asks if anyone can beat the tally.
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Gaur Corner
J. C. James
County HD Council Installs New Officers
Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Council held its annual Achievement Day in the First Methodist Church fellowship hall. officers elected for 1958 and certificates for perfect attendance were awarded to many members from multiple communities.
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Pontotoc County
Colbert
Carl Wheeler
Francis
R. J. Bruhin
Byng
Roff FFA Leaders Attend Southeast Oklahoma Training Meet
Roff Future Farmers of America officers participated in the Southeastern Oklahoma FFA Leadership training conferences in Sulphur on Tuesday. Participants included Thurman Stephens president Jerry Pipes vice president Charles Griffith secretary Bobby Stanford treasurer Johnnie Fennell reporter and Eddie Cartwright sentinel with adviser Bud Graves leading the activity.
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Roff Future Farmers of America
Southeastern Oklahoma Ffa
Thurman Stephens
Jerry Pipes
Charles Griffith
Bobby Stanford
Johnnie Fennell
Eddie Cartwright
Ad Vo Ag
Roflls
Bud Graves
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T. Hogue
Hope
Warren Hose
Mrs. Hogue
Gene Maley
Steedman Dairyman
Col. N
Beans
Prentis West
Stephen
Ahloso Home Demonstration Club
Hailey
County HD Council
Bruhin
J. M. Fortner
Roy Johnson
Buck Sweat
Lula
B. L. Legate
Gerald Newell
Midway
Elvin Jaquess
H. C Wright
Pickett
Velma Carney
Mae
Ruby Lilly
Agnes Tharp
Floretta
Hammond
Homer
W. A. Bingham
J. L. Ryan
Booth Downs
Pleasant Hill
Mabel Rucker
W. Laceman
Leonard Etchieson
Margaret. McDaniel
Mirs
W. A. Evans
Roff
C. W. Kendall
Summers Chapel
Charles Floyd Jr
Marelyin Briggs
A. J. McCullar
V. T. Gasaway
J. Ha Eee
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