Pontotoc SWCD holds March meeting discusses new conservation plans
District supervisors met March 4 at the local soil conservation office with members including B M Stephens and Dr. Harvey Price. The group approved conservation plans for Vaughn Potter Carl F West Jim Eldred Charley W Dunn Ronnie Dennis and G H Scott and noted 1213 farmers in Pontotoc County hold such plans. Citizens described ongoing pond projects gullies and terraces on multiple farms and noted SCS engineers and ACP funds supporting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Yoakum
Pontotoc County
Virginia Noe
SWCD
Vaughn Potter
Carl F. West
Jim Eldred
Charley W. Dunn
Ronnie Dennis
G. H. Scott
Wilbur Hoosier
Ada
T. A. Hoosier
J. D. McElroy
Mose Lee
Soil Conservation Service
County Acp
Ed Menasco
Johnnie Boring
Bud Jones
Albion Ogee
Jim Miller
Homer
Andrew Bryant
Francis
Don Owens
Don
Tuss Bond
M. W. Whitmire Jr
EC Student Builds Cattle Herd Around Family Venture
East Central senior Gary Phillips, 22, began cattle interest in high school from a math teacher. He and his father, W. H. Phillips, bought the Progressive Polled Hereford Show grand champion for 1300 dollars, aiming for a top herd and long term investment. He plans to coach or work in physical education and currently runs 20 cows on 120 acres near Lightning Ridge after pasture cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Phillips
East Central
Don Cook
Gary
W. H. Phillips
Bill Osborn
Ada
Phillips
Freddie
Kenneth
Lightning Ridge
Deadline Near For 1968 Cotton and Grain Signup
Farmers rush to file applications by March 15 for the Wheat Feed Grain and Cotton Programs. Wayne Q. Winsett notes only signups qualify for benefits. The notice lists price supports and diversion payments across corn sorghum cotton and wheat with acreage and payment details. As of Feb 22 signups show 15 263 farms for feed grain 93 346 acres diverted in cotton and 2 342 593 acres enrolled in wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Q. Winsett
Altus
Oklahoma Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
Oklahoma Farmer-Rancher of the Month Named for February
Bill H. Thompson, a Stonewall rancher with 440 acres and 400 acres leased, was named Oklahoma Farmer-Rancher for February after appearing on WKY-TV. He runs cattle including 30 registered Angus cows, 75 commercial Angus cows, and about 100 steers, and leads conservation efforts and local agricultural groups. Barbara Thompson, a former 4-H girl, aids community work and teaches at Fittstown Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill H. Thompson
Stonewall
Oklahoma
Thompson
McLish
Oklahoma State University
Barabara Wigley
Pontotoc
63 Cattle Sell At Winrock's Saturday Sale
The Turner Ranch division of Winrock Farms sold 63 head of Herefords for 149 315 at their annual production sale. Bulls averaged 3806 dollars, 30 sold for 114 185 while 33 heifers brought 35 130 averaging 1064. Top bull 22500 to Blakeley Farms. About 1800 people from 22 states attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ranch
Winrock Farms
Blakeley Farms
Charleston
W. Va
E. W. Shover
Stellbar Ranch
Wichita
Kan
Mexico
Khor Farms
Philadelphia
Bob Beck
States
Sooner Receives National Conservation Award
Richard C. Longmire of Pauls Valley is named Soil Conservationist of the Year by the National Wildlife Federation. He helped found Oklahoma soil and water conservation district efforts since 1938. The award will be presented March 9 in Houston during the federation's 32nd annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Wildlife Federation
Richard C. Longmire
Pauls Valley
Houston
Tex
Longmire
Soil and Water Conservation District Program
Oklahoma
Federation
America
Beef Cattle Short Course Planned at Ada Fairgrounds
A two session Beef Cattle Short Course is scheduled at the New Agricultural Center at the Ada Fairgrounds on Thursday March 7 and Thursday March 14. Sessions start 7 30 p m and end by 9 p m. This week's lesson covers Parasite Control by Newt Flora and preconditioning cattle marketing by Frank Bates and Dr Don Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Fairgrounds
Frank Bates
Don Williams
Cattle Raisers Disband Feeder Division in Texas
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will end its cattle feeders division effective February as it shifts focus to core cattle producer matters. The decision, announced by President Ben H. Carpenter and Grady Shepard, follows growth of Texas to a leading position in cattle feeding and will keep feeder members as producers. Dudley Campbell is named administrative assistant for marketing and economic services to Don C. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas
Ben H. Carpenter
Grady Shepard
Dudley Campbell
Cattle Feeders Services
Association
Don C. King
Three-Way Race Set For Ward Two Council Seat
G O Philpot filed Monday as candidate for city councilman Ward 2. He joins incumbent Dale Hougas and T L Lester in a three way race. M Floyd Hayne is seeking Ward 4. Filing closed at 5 p.m. Monday. Election set for March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Philpot
Philpot
Dale Hougas
T. L. Lester
M. Floyd Hayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Thompson
Fairgrounds
Kent Thompson
Angus Keifer
Gary LaCrone
Burl Harris
Brian Blansett
Latta
Bill Britt
Byng
Winrock
Sooner
Cattlemen Drop Feeder Division
Harold Hanks
Doyle
Hanks
Hanks Bit and Supply
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!