Cattlemen Offer 1000 Reward for Poisoned Cattle
The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association announced a $1000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions in the poisoning of 60 head of cattle on the C F Mack and Son ranch near Altus. The incident, first authorized by the association's Executive Board, raised totals as additional poisoned cattle were reported and losses estimated at more than 15000.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association
Altus
H.C. Hutch Jr
Sai
C.F. Mack and Son
C.F. Mack
Ada Filing Opens for City Council Seats
The Ada filing period for city council offices runs until March 6. Incumbents include James Dantey Ward 1 Roy Sneed Ward 3 and Mayor Ross Badgett at large. A $50 filing fee is required and voting on urban renewal authority occurs March 21.
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Ada
Woodrow Gibson
County Election Board
James Dantey
Roy Sneed
Ross Badgett
Adans
Urban Renewal Authority
Stonewall Moves on Water Plant Amid FHA Bids
Stonewall Public Works Authority opened bids for a new water treatment plant and improved distribution system. Low bids total about 187,276 dollars, under a 220,000 dollar FHA loan. Contracts tentatively awarded to Nave Sylvester for plant and clear well and Dodson Construction for the distribution system, pending FHA approval. Nearby towns, including Allen, seek wells and grants as they upgrade water systems with FHA and EDA support.
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Stonewall
Stonewall Public Works Authority
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Nave Sylvester
Holdenville
Dodson Construction Co
Francis
Tupelo
Mill Creek
Wapanucka
Hanging Fire
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Wapaneck
Econemic Development Administration
Calvin
Roff
Dougherty
THA
EDA
Pontotoc County 4H and FFA Contest Draws 80 Entrants
The Pontotoc County Commercial Cattle Grading School and Contest was held last Thursday at Reeves Packing Plant west of Ada with 80 4H and FFA youth participating. Judge J Sid Ewing noted good turnout despite cold damp weather and listed winners in 4-H and FFA divisions.
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Everett Reeves
Reeve’s Packing Company
FFA
Don Cook
Guy Mitchell
Pontotoc County
Don Sook
Southern Bells Ring On The Old Plantation Grounds
In Natchez and along the Great River Road, plantation bells once silenced by the Civil War will rejoin spring celebrations on March 4, highlighting restored estates like Rosedown and the Natchez Pilgrimage. The bells once marked slave arrivals and daily duties, with the Betsy Ann ship bell among Natchez treasures, linking past community life to modern tourism.
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Rosedown Plantation
St. Francisville
Louisiana
Mississippi
Great River
Lowe
United States
Louisiana-Nalcez
New Orleans
Memphis
Natchez
Themsleves
Stanton
Natshez
Balfour Miller
Great River Road
America
Rosedown House
Rosedawn House
Asphodel
Jackson
San Francisco
Baton Rouge
Elmwood Plantation
Mississippi Valley
Jane Says Freeze Your Eggs For Fall
A reader urges spring freezing to save money and preserve eggs. Jane Warton advises selecting clean top quality eggs, choosing whole or separated freezing, and treating yolks with sugar syrup or salt to prevent gummy texture.
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Jane Warton
Extension Home
Buena Vista Cake How to bake a rich moist cake at home
Step by step homemaker guidance for baking Buena Vista Cake with eggs butter sugar and flour. Includes egg handling tips, ingredient prep, and folding technique, plus a 350 degree oven and 30 to 35 minute bake time.
Bermuda Grass Planting Notes From Ada Area Farms
Conservation notes report multiple Ada area farms planning Bermuda grass plantings this spring. Kenneth Fike and nearby growers such as Wesley Brantley, Toilie Fowler, Cm Stone, N W Rowe, Jim Ross, Tommy Johnzer, Dr Spencer, Burl Harris and others prepare lands across the region, with acres ranging from five to about 35, plus notes on flood pool improvements and water management.
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Kenneth Yoakum
Hisle Bros
Kenneth Fike
Ada
Cawary
Wesley Brantley
Bermuda
Toilie Fowler
Cm Stone
Vaness
N. W. Rowe
Wiley Webster
Jim Ross
Tommy Johnzer
Spencer
Spemest
Homer
Dave Gray
Leader Creek
Mr. Moody
Eric Kalmar
Dave
Louisiana
Burl Harris
Stratford
Burl
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Kenneth Maxwell
Don Reed
Lanny Murphy
Dean Wiles
Charles McClure
Lst
Jimmy Lancaster
Latts
Larry Wayne Wood
Ronald Dansley
Larry Young
Latte
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Latta
Bill Ward
Wayne Waloughby
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Don ‘McGalliard
Glen McGraw
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