District Supervisors Stage July Meeting in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County Soil and Water Conservation District held its regular June meeting at the local soil conservation office. Chairman B. M. Stephens reported approved conservation plans for farms on J. E. Quinton Route 1 Stonewall Dean Bhan Route 4 Atlas Clyde Wofford Route 1 Allen Ralph Wofford 730 East Roth Ada and others. Planting of land to grasses rose to over 3,000 acres including hermudagrass native grass King Ranch bluestem and weeping lovegrass. Fertilizers and vetch big yellow hop clover and black medic use increased. Cattle prices and moisture boosted farmer income prompting grass as a main crop. Chemical sprays on weeds and brush noted as effective, with mowing to follow. Highlighted Escal Myers seed harvest from Midland lidagrass showing 20,000 pounds seed and 100 pounds per acre yield valued around $18,000 plus 70 bales of hay per acre.
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Pontotoc County
Atlas
Clyde Wofford
Allen
Wofford
Ralph
E. ‘Roth St. Aday_s. Taylor
Rott
Charles Tod
Ada
Clint Stewart
Aday
Lewis Fentem
Townsend
Pontotoc
King Ranch
van Reed
Chester
Timmons
Jim Little
Midland
Escal Myers
Escal
Guthrie
Wayne Pennington
Junior Rollow
Ronnie Dennis
Jarl Knighten
Jack Harden
Truman Borders
Herbert “Griffith
Roy Doty
Tishomingo All Night Singing at Fair Grounds
Tishomingo will hold an all night singing at the fair grounds Saturday night starting at 7 30 p m Master of ceremonies will be Nashville's Blackwood Singers The piece mentions grass farming and local agricultural notes from Pontotoc County including land values and pond projects by local farmers and technicians
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Stishomingo
Blackwood Singers
Nashville
Fire Damages Reed Home In Park Town Fire
Fire largely destroyed the Reed residence at 2207 East 1th as flames gutted the roof and ceiling joists. Firefighters battled for three hours, using a shuttle water system. cause undetermined though fireworks nearby may have started the blaze. Reed was away on duty, family watched fireworks at Wintersmith Park.
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Franz Reed
Reed
Reed_ plate
Reed House
Landrith
Carl Morris
Mississippi
Sandy Creek Drive
Farm Safety Week slated by Pontotoc SWCD in July
Pontotoc County soil and water conservation district announces Farm Safety Week for July 2026. Chair Mel Stephens warns drowning deaths this spring in Oklahoma highlight water safety around farm ponds. The observance urges choosing pond sites carefully, clearing debris, marking safe swimming areas, and placing warning signs.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma Patrol reminds 1949 tag drivers to complete inspection
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urged motorists with license tags ending in 7 and dated 1949 to have their vehicles inspected by month end. The reminder highlights enforcement action and deadline for compliance.
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Bombs in overturned Coalgate truck prompt unload plan
A semi laden with 30 1 900 pound bombs overturned at dawn on Main Street in Coalgate. No injuries reported as fire crews washed diesel and officials arranged transfer to other carriers. The driver Doyle Easter and second driver Charles Robinette, both from Oklahoma City, were not seriously hurt. Bombs destined for California and overseas use, owner Osborn and Son Trucking Co.
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Coalgate
Roy Ott
Main St
Oklahoma City
City Hall
Doyle Clinton Easter
E. Groiund
Charles
Philip Silas Brawn
Liquor Petition Nears Signature Goal in Oklahoma
Oklahoma petition drive for liquor by the drink reports more than 85 percent of required signatures. Co chair Charles Thannhausen says they aim to reach 180000 by Sept 2, noting most drives hit targets near deadlines. Only 142600 valid signatures needed to call a statewide election.
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Oklahoma Cpty
Charles Thannhausen
Little Leaguers Sell Soda for Kiwanis Fund Drive
Kiwanis Club boys and girls fund drive set for Saturday with about 275 ballplayers selling soft drinks in six-packs or by the case. Carl Thompson leads the finance committee as coaches and sponsors participate, each team with a club member escort. Start is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Little Leange
Kiwanis Club
Carl Thompson
Grass Fire Contained Near Nabors Drive
Firemen Wednesday afternoon put out a grass fire reported near Buck Garrett on Nabors Drive. The blaze, described as burning trash, was contained with no injuries or further damage noted.
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Buck Garrett
Nabors’ Drive
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