Byng and Stonewall Lose in State Basketball Finals
In Oklahoma City on March 3, Stonewall boys fell to Calera 65-54 and Byng girls lost 69-67 to Mooreland. Collier scored 42 for Mooreland, while Scroggins added 32 for Byng. Stonewall’s Hodges led with 23. Calera’s Groza had 19. Semi results: Byng 68-60 over Rush Springs. Stonewall 52-39 over Bixby.
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Byng
Mooreland
Stonewall
Celera
Oklahoma City
Calera
Colette Collier
Collier
Betty Scroggins
Longhorns
Monroe Hodges
Louis Groza
Rush Springs
Bixby
Turkeys Named Good Market Bet by Extension Service
A state extension service program with A&M college and industry partners offers better management practices for turkey growers. Leaflets are available locally. Breeding stock quality, disease control, and advance poult ordering aid profitable market timing ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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State Extension Service
A&m College
C. H. Hailey
Sewell Skelton
Oklahoma
Turkey
Teague and Hartgraves Tell What Makes 4 H Leaders Tick
Longtime Pontotoc County 4 H leaders J. E. Teague of Byng and H. B. Hartgraves of Egypt discuss what motivates volunteers in 4 H. Both have more than 30 years of service and plan to stay. Hartgraves recalls starting in 1915 with a Corn Club and prize winning records, while Teague notes results seen in the youth he guides in Byng.
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Egypt School
H. B. Hartgraves
W Hartgraves
Egypt Club
Lamar County
Texas
Teague
Hartgraves
Byng
J. E. Teague
4H Members Demonstrate Party Sandwiches on TV
Frankye Sullivan and Nancy Elliott of the Fitzhugh 4H club presented a demonstration on making and serving party sandwiches. The segment aired on a local television station Thursday morning, highlighting simple recipes and serving tips.
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Frankye Sullivan
Nancy Elliott
Fitzhugh 4H Club
Milk Intake Challenges Calcium and Riboflavin Intake
The statement notes difficulty obtaining sufficient calcium and riboflavin without consuming large amounts of milk. It implies dietary reliance on dairy to meet nutrient needs.
County 4-H Meat Judging Team Selected
Top four girls in Ada for the Pontotoc County 4-H Meat Judging and Identification Contest were Nancy Elliott Wanda Young Louise Dew and Norma Swink. They will represent Pontotoc at the state contest in Oklahoma City March 14.
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Ada
Nancy Elliott
Wanda Young
Louise Dew
Norma Swink
Petition for annexation links Maxwell and Vanoss districts
A petition seeks annexation of Maxwell Worstell district into Vanoss. March 15 is set for the vote to approve the merged district titled Maxwell. Previous votes shifted would be annexed with Maxwell Worstell, now meeting in Worstell due to Maxwell plant inadequacy.
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Maxwell
Vanoss
Maxwell-Worstell
Worstell
Stonewall Church Homecoming Sunday Planned
Stonewall Methodist church designates Homecoming Sunday March 18 to unite families and past members. Rev. Clifton McKay will speak at 11 am and a covered dish dinner will follow. Rev. Ronald Ritchie leads the church.
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Stonewall
Clifton McKay
Stonewall Church
Pruitt City Methodist Church
Ronald Ritchie
Singing Set Friday at Midway Assembly of God
Pontotoc County Singing Convention holds a monthly singing at Midway Assembly of God Church Friday at 7 30 p m George Sparkman will be in charge
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Pontotoc County
Midway Assembly of God Church
George Sparkman
Farm Safety Protects Animals and Humans Alike
A focus on farm safety emphasizes safeguarding valuable livestock and human workers, outlining practices to prevent injuries and protect animal welfare across agricultural settings.
Davis Carries County Views On Soil Bank to Washington
Harold Davis rancher from Pontotoc County will testify before the House Agriculture Committee on March 8 to present Farm Bureau views on the soil bank plan. He notes the bill covers only basic commodities and omits grazing lands, arguing livestock should be included in any soil bank legislation.
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Davis
Washington
Pontotoc
Congress
Harold Davis
Rofs
House Agriculture Committee
Pontotoc’ County
Wiretapper Operates on Frisco Phone
Mr and Mrs Loss Henry report telephone trouble with a tapping or pecking sound. A red headed woodpecker on the telephone pole was the source, tapping the line. They avoid harming the bird but it keeps returning, continuing the noisy intrusion.
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Frisco
Loss Henry
Hery
Wayne Truitt tops Pontotoc 4-H cattle grading contest
Wayne Truitt of Stonewall was the high man at the Pontotoc County 4 H Commercial Cattle Grading School and Contest held at Reeves Packing Plant Ada. Second place went to Bob Byrd, Stonewall, with Eldon Flinn, Mc Lish, George Lenial Love, Vanoss, and Joe McDaniel, Vanoss, following. About 120 4 H boys, coaches and parents attended under County Agent C. H. Hailey and Ellis Freeny. Everett Reeves led the school portion and plant tour. The top five win an expense paid trip to Oklahoma City March 14 to represent the county in the state contest.
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Wayne Truitt
Stonewall
Pontotoc County
Reeves Packing Plant
Ada
Bob Byrd
Eldon Flinn
McLish
George Lenial Love
Vanoss
Joe McDaniel
C. H. Hailey
Ellis Freeny
Everett Reeves
Oklahoma City
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Hailey
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Harold Nolen
Rockey Sanders
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David Calvert
Darrel Bryant
Richard Nolen
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W. F. Mitchusson
James Morrow
Glenn Johnston
G. W. Johnston
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Richard Webb
Eldon Flynn
Frank Patton
Jerry Brents
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Larry Large
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Jimmy Ross
George Allen King
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