Bug Threatens Big Pecan Crops
Recent rains in Pontotoc County and surrounding areas bring pecan producers a new pest to control for a potential record crop. The pecan weevil, about 1 inch long, emerges after first rains in August. Check trees by shaking limbs onto a sheet. if three or more weevils drop, apply chemical control with 4 pounds of 0 per cent wettable DDT or 2 pounds of 0 per cent Sevin per 390 gallons of water. Follow label directions and precautions.
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Pontotoc County
Vanoss Man Wins Air Force Commendation Citation
Kenneth R. Sturdivan, son of Harold and the late Mrs. Sturdivan, Vanoss, received the Air Force Commendation for meritorious service as a breakdown clerk and dispatcher in Vietnam. He has returned to Hastings Neb and visited his parents over Labor Day.
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Kenneth R. Sturdivan
Harold Sturdivan, Vanoss
Air Force
Vietnam
United States
Hastings, Neb
United States Air Force
Jobs for Young Men At Ada SOS Office Urgently Seeks Applicants
The Ada Oklahoma State Employment Service office seeks male applicants aged 16 to 22 not in school for earn while you learn jobs. Interested individuals should contact the local office at 114 East 12th to apply.
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Ada
Oklahoma State Employment Service
East 12Th
May Johnson's Mother Dies in Roff Oklahoma
Mrs Grace C Johnson Route Roff died at her home about 3 45 Sunday following a lengthy illness Services were held Thursday at 10 30 p m in Lightning Ridge Union Church by Reverend Stanley Sayers pastor of the Church of Christ Roff Burial was in Lightning Ridge Cemetery Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements She was the mother of Hart correspondent May Johnson born in Arkansas January 8 1885 daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sales She came to Ross from Arkansas in 1842 Miss Grace Sales married Grant Johnson July 17 1905 in Ada Mr Johnson died in Ada May 4 1954 She was a member of the Church of Christ Survived by two daughters May Johnson and Christine Welker of Lodi California three sons Virgil Paramount California Melvin Galt California and Ray Long Beach California 16 grandchildren including Claude Johnson Gall California and 23 great grandchildren
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Grace C. Johnson
Roff
Lightning Ridge ‘Union Church
Stanley Sayers
Church of Christ
Lightning Ridge
Smith Funeral Home
Johnson
Hart
May Johnson
Arkansas
Joseph Sales
Ross
Grace Sales
Grant Johnson
Ada
Ray
iLong Beach
Calif
Claude Johnson
Gall
Election Board Hearing Delayed Over Clerk Pay Raise
A district court hearing on a mandamus action by the county election board against the excise board and county commissioners was postponed to allow further call. The board seeks to force approval of its 1967 63 budget including a $420 annual pay raise for the election board clerk, which the excise board blocked last month.
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County Election Board
Excise Board
County Commissioners
Lwag
Election Board
Election Approaching For County Committeemen
The approaching election for county committee members is announced by B. Ownbey chair man of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee. Elections occur in September across agricultural communities to raise voter awareness of farm program functions. Voting is by mail with ballots sent to eligible voters. contact the ASCS office at 830 E Main if a ballot is not received. Eligibility extends to farm owners tenants or sharecroppers involved in ASG programs. voting and office holding are not restricted by race color creed or national origin.
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ASE
Pontotcc County
3. B. Ownbey
Agricultural Stabilization
Conservation County
ASC County Committee
ASCS
ASCE
E. Main
ASG
Voting Ballots Mailed For ASC Community Elections
Farmers in Pontotoc County must return ASC ballots by Sept 19 1967. Two envelopes accompany ballots one plain and one with a signed certification on the back. Ballots must be marked sealed inside the plain envelope then placed inside the outer envelope signed and delivered to the ASCS county office to count.
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ASCS
Byng High Introduces Negro History Course
Byng High School launches a new Negro history course as part of its curriculum, a pioneering move for the district. Principal Marvin Stokes and teacher Mildred Payton describe the program as positive, aiming to build pride and self-image among students while addressing broader racial tensions reflected in recent riots. The class currently serves 23 students, mostly sophomores, with hopes of attracting a broader mix of learners.
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Byng High School
Byng
Oklahoma
E. H. McDonald
Oliver Hodge
Jake Smart
Marvin Stokes
Mildred Payton
Stokes
Newark
Detroit
Payton
Syne
Greensboro
N. C
North Caroline College
Durham
East Central State College
Teachers Corps
Peace Corps
Turkey
Middle East
Ministry of Education
Ada Social Security Branch Office Opens to Serve Local Counties
The Ada Social Security Branch Office at 306 East 2nd Street opened Friday to serve Pontotoc and Garvin counties. Officer in charge Sy J. Fittee transferred from Enid. staff includes Graydon Eckenrod Clyde McCreary and several other personnel. Office hours are Monday through Friday excluding holidays. residents are urged to contact for services or information.
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Ada Social Security
Ada
306 East 2Th
Pontotoc
Garvin
Offficer
Sy J. Fittee
Fitter
Enid
Graydon Eckenrod
Ardmore Social Security Office
Clyde McCreary
Medlester
Immunization Study To Be Held In Pontotoc County
A countywide effort will survey first grade immunizations in Pontotoc County schools during the first two weeks of school. A home questionnaire asks about protection against diphtheria whooping cough tetanus polio measles and smallpox. Results will reveal areas with low vaccination and guide corrective action. Parents are urged to complete the forms accurately and return them promptly.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma State Health Department
Health Department
Speed Zone Change Approved on Ada SH 993 Stretch
The State Highway Commission approved a new 50 mph speed zone on Ada SH 993 from 16th and Mississippi to the lane highway end about 7 miles southeast of 18th. The zone takes effect soon, guiding drivers through the area's revised traffic pace.
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Ada
State Highway Commission
16Th
Mississippi
18Th
Ada District Office Chosen For Oil and Gas Bureau
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission reorganized into four districts placing District 4 in Ada at 1124 North Broadway. Arthur Bowles leads the Ada office with assistant Clive Rigsby. the move brings services closer to producers in central oil and gas areas and will oversee pollution control, well plugging, and test operations.
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Ada
Oklahohoma Corporation Commission
Oil and Gas Conservation Department
Oklahoma City
Bristow
Kingfisher
Duncan
North Broadway
Arthur Bowles
East Orchard
Clive Rigsby
Route 1
Bowles
Commission
Rigsby
District 4
East Central
Kerr Lad
Eugene Ball
Holdenville
Bert Green
Tishomingo
Hoyt Ligon
Wewoka
James B. Olivo
Jack Akin
Madill
John Heep
Extension News and Exhibit Schedule for Fair Entries
Extension News lists exhibit entry times from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and judging at 2:30 p.m. Exhibits not chosen for the State Fair will be released. First place in each class may go to Pontotec County for Oklahoma City State Fair entries Sept 23 to Oct. Martha Mote notes a revised exhibit list with classes for painting ceramics wood and metal crafts leather and fabric works for Junior and Senior divisions. Club girls may bring clothing and home canning exhibits while boys and girls may exhibit crafts entomology electric home beautification and more. Continued on Page Two.
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Aim
Pontotec County
Oklahoma City
Martha Mote Barium
Wild Tire
Oklahoma State
Jersmith Park Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Cook
Vanoss Man
U.S. Air Force Award
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
B. B. Ownbey
Smart
Social Security
Chickasaw
Overton James
Tishamingo
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