01 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
1
Last Thursday the Pontotoc County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored a field day and barbecue to honor Leonard Solomon, a Vanessa native and executive director of the Oklahoma Soil and Water Conservation Commission. The event began at the Ada Livestock Auction with an address by Gov. David Hall. The group then visited area watershed and conservation sites.
Federal and state animal health officials confirm a screw worm case on a farm near Hooks in Bowie County Texas, four and a half miles north of the county line with Oklahoma. Samples from a newborn calf’s navel tested positive, prompting authorities to urge vigilance and report any suspected cases to local agents.
A new 4H Photo Fun Club opens Saturday for 9 to 12 year olds in Pontotoc County. Nolan Rulers says enrollment materials are available from the OSU Extension Center. The club features three series of six episodes teaching basic camera use and storytelling with photos, to air on KWIV Channel 9 in Oklahoma City starting July 10. Enrollment by postcard or mail provides a membership card and club manual, with weekly meetings to follow.
Gary W. LeCrane a 15 year old from Store walls has been granted a junior membership in the American Angus Association at St Joseph Missouri announced Lloyd Dry Miller exclusive secretary This junior status allows registered purebred Angus at regular rates and privileges until age 21 Junior members may convert to life time membership in the association There were 142 youths in the United States receiving junior memberships last month.
A false report of a midnight Oklahoma Legislature session to ratify the 26th Amendment spurred the Ohio House into swift action Wednesday night. A high school friend of Oklahoma Governor David Hall was a key mover in Ohio representatives’ rapid move.
Tahlequah nightclub owner Rex Brinlee Jr remains jailed in Tulsa County after bond denial. A 3 Creek County jailmate testified Brinlee tried to escape with help from his wife, who was charged later. defense argued insufficient evidence and questioned arrest warrants.
In the early 60s Oklahoma's deer restoration program, begun in the 1940s, aimed to rebuild the White tailed herd. Led by J Lawrence Temple and later Cy Curtis, the effort included trapping and transplanting deer, refuge creation with federal support, and expanding archery seasons. By 1960 the state had growing hunter participation and improving harvests, though challenges near refuges persisted.
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