Four Bond Propositions Weigh Ada Election Outcomes
December 4 will decide four bond measures totaling 340000 with federal grants expected to raise the program value to about 458000. Proposals include 200000 for city hall and facilities, 65000 for traffic signals, 50000 for Ada Municipal Airport, and 25000 for a new pumper for the fire department. Voting requires registered taxpaying residents who have paid taxes in the prior year.
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Ee Penee
Water Department
Ada
Ana
Dozers Open New Dude Ranch On 30000 Acres In Pontotoc
Dozers carve 30 miles of roads through rough terrain in Pontotoc County as Bar-X and Wrinkled Sox ranches near Jesse prepare for dude ranch commercialization next summer. Ial Big Boy Rhynes leads the plan to invite visitors to explore limestone hills, Indian sites, and the famed Ant Hole while offering new attractions and preserved history.
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Pontotoc County
Jesse
Ial
Big Boy” Rhynes
Brydes
Aueguste
Rhynes
Big County
Sox
Carl Braun
Braun
Barsh
Walnut Springs
Bar-X
Texas
Kansas
Farmers May Convert Land To New Purp In Okla For 1963
A limited number of Oklahoma farmers may receive cost share for establishing pilot recreation enterprises on cropland in 1963. The program, announced by Louie Mashier, aims to adjust land use by converting part of farms to recreation uses while supporting irrigation conservation and crop production. Loans for capital facilities will be available through the Farmers Home Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Louie Mashier
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Congress
Moshler
USDA
Agti
Farmers, Home Administration
Hailey Advises Cash-Basis Farmers on Year-End Tax Moves
County agent Cy Hailey urges cash-basis farmers to act before Jan 1 to lower taxes. He notes Oklahoma’s 98 percent cash operation and recommends reviewing income and expenses now, estimating year-end results, and delaying sales or increasing deductible expenses to reduce taxable income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Hailey
Oklahoma
Hailey
East Central College to Complete New Administrative Building in April 1983
The East Central Date College campus will finish an administrative classroom building and a library extension by April 1, 1983. The two story administration block will house offices and 200 seats for classrooms and connect to the existing building. The Lin scheld Library will offer tailored reading rooms and teaching labs to support growing graduate enrollments. Architect is Albert S. Ross. construction by J. H. Todd and Sons Construction Co at an estimated $600,000.
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BR BN Mass
Central State College
East Central
Date College
Oscar Parker
Parker
Linscheld Library
J. H. Todd and Sons Construcdon i Co
Oklahoma Enters Stigler Girl As 63 Cotton Queen
Dana Reno of Stigler, 21, a chemistry major at Oklahoma State University and former Miss Oklahoma entrant, is a top candidate in the 1963 Maid of Cotton pageant. If named one of 21 finalists she will travel to Memphis for interviews and public appearances December 27–28.
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Oldghama
Dana Reno
Stigler
Oklahoma State University
Dania
Ramon Reno
Deauly
American Institute of Architects
Redskin
Dane
Tulsa
Chi-Omega Sorority
Fi Kappa Delta Hon Rary Forensic Fraternity
Orange & Black Quill
Dana
Stigler High School
Memphis
Tenn
Domino Tournament Opens In McLish School Hall
The Pontotoc County domino season kicks off with 90 players at McLish School, as W. A. McElroy and Gerald Don Stewart win top trophies. The event draws players from Ahioso Union Valley Ada Pontotoc and Connerville, with $40 raised for a spring trip and plans for two more tournaments this year.
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Pontotoc County
McLish’ School
Fittstown Domino
W. A. McElroy
Gerald Don Stewart
McLish
Ahioso
Union Valley
Ada
Pontotoc
Connerville
J. D. Enis
Enis
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Charlie Thomason
Bar-X Ranch
Bond
Iallalion el’ Seventh
Townsend
Ada M Muriciial
Byars
Stigler Girl
Domino
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