Francis 4 H Club Holds Model Meeting During National Week
Francis 4 H Club stages a model meeting during National 4 H Week with county agents judging demonstrations by members Richard Bailey Dewayne Nickerson Jimmy Sampson and others. The event at Francis School showcased parliamentary procedure business sessions and share the fun activities highlighting youth learning leadership and public speaking.
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Francis 4-H Club
Francis School
Ada
Francis 42
Pontotoc
Emerson Black
Jean Norton
Andreanetea
Richard Bailey
Dewayne Nickerson
Jimey Sampson
David Wilson
Ronnie Canida
Terry West
Richard
Broiler
Dewayne
Jimmy Sampson
Jimmy
Sharer Shape
Linda Nickerson
Lana Wilson
Peggy Lee
Lloyd Marshal
Danny Kelly
Jimmy Canida
Jerry West
Charles Wilson
Francis Club
Lona Wilson
Jane Norton
Deadline Set for Homestead Exemptions in Ada County
County Assessor Frank Javed warns Ada residents that the March 15 deadline for filing homestead exemptions is firm with no late submissions accepted. About 500 Ada residents had not filed yet. The personal property filing also due March 15, with penalties of 13 percent until April 15 and 20 percent thereafter. Ada’s 1961 personal property tax was $78.05 per 1000 valuation.
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Frank Javed
Javed
Ada
Dared
4 H horse project expands for Oklahoma youths
Emerson Black announces a new 4 Hy horse project in Oklahoma created through state extension and the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. The program emphasizes ownership, safety, and achievement over shows, with state and county awards and a $50 state prize plus up to four medals per county. Enrollment opens in April with books and leader handbooks ready by April first.
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Black
State Extension Service
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association
Quarter Horse Association
LawNabs Pair of Rustlers in Central Oklahoma
Cooperation of sheriff departments in Canadian, Grady, and Oklahoma counties led to the capture of two former Chickasha residents charged with stealing cattle from Katie Barbour Ranch. Both men pleaded guilty and received three and four year sentences at McAlester State Penitentiary.
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Oklahoma
Chickasha
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
McAlester
Katie Barbour
L. D. Watson
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association
Pal
Canadian
Grady
Parsons
Oklahoma Catilomea
Watson
Garvin
Barbour Ranch
Yukon
Mustang
Dwight Silers
Reno
Silers
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
Bob Tarher
County Agent's Office Honors 4-H Week
County Agent's Office highlights 4-H work as March 2 to 10 marks 4-H Week. President Kennedy praises 4-H youth for cooperative living and citizenship in action beyond livestock and crafts, emphasizing service, sportsmanship, and future careers.
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Kennedy
Cattle Thrive After Sprayed Timberland Wintering
Davis, foreman for Biffle Ranch near Allen, reports 56 cows wintered on sprayed timberland with no feed beyond a small cake during icy days. The project sprayed 24-5T mix under Soil Conservation dictates, showing trees and pasture regrowth. 34 cattle later moved to fresh area, fat and healthy. Hundreds of acres sprayed in 1960-61 under ASC cost sharing sparked broad local interest.
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Biffle
Allen
Davis
Joe Davis
Liec
Wei
ASC
Bennett Sherrer
Soil Conservation People
Ned Biffle
Allan
City Council Hears Report on Paving
Oklahoma City officials discussed paving district work at Monday night council meeting. Engineer Harry Hulett Jr. blamed Doerfler-Krapff Corp for poor performance and public relations on districts 27 68 and 73. Several councilmen noted cracks and asked Hulett to reassess the jobs.
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Harry Hulett Jr
Oklahoma City
Hulett
Doerfler-Krapff Corporation
Doerfler-Krapff
New Pipeline Boosts Area with 500 Mile Gas Line
Arkla announces a 500 mile natural gas pipeline from Coal County into Arkansas, rated at 41 million dollars and set for 1963 completion. W R Thomas says it will spur industrial growth and drilling, creating a new gas market and potential regional benefits for the Arkla system. A junction near Coalgate will connect with the recent 8 inch line to Ada, first gas Feb 21.
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Coal County
Arkansas
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co
W. R. Thomas
Thomas
Hits
Coalgate
Port Smith
Arkla Board
W. Er.’ Stephens
Arkla
Stephens
Ada
Group Seeks Support For Amendment Rally In Ada
A 10 county area meeting to back a proposed constitutional amendment will be held in Ada on March 20. State Representative Bob Ford and Tom Brett announced at the Aldridge Hotel that civic clubs will be organized to inform members about the Emergency Interim Succession Amendment.
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Ada
Aldridge
Bob Ford
Tom Brett
Brett
Ford
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McKinney
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la Habra
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la Marida
Odell
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California
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Dallas
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Bellgardens
Stella Somers
Norwalk
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Lourly Aluing
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Tasiie
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Sharlet Shope
Lona Williams
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Lona
Sampson
Francis
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Francis 4-H
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