Fair time vision for Pontotoc County fair future
A column urges reviving rural fair traditions through a science driven entry system. It envisions a combined Pontotoc County fair with expert judging, photographs of fields, crop and pasture maps, and livestock weight gain metrics, separating irrigated from non irrigated plots, plus post contest advice returned to entrants. It frames a return to competition as a path to higher yields and better livestock, not just ceremonial displays.
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Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County Fair
Mrs Brooks Dies At Lula In Oklahoma Town
Mrs Hattie Brooks 88 died at home in Lula on Monday September 16 after an extended illness. Services were held Wednesday in the Lula gym with burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Bearers were Wayne Brooks BR D Brooks Donald Brooks Aaron Woolley Kenneth Fortner and Curtis Williams. Surviving are sons Walter and David Lula. daughter Georgia Woolley. Al Jon and Edna Walker Tucson Ariz. 21 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
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Lula
Hattie Brooks
Pleasant Grave Cemetery
Wayne Brooks
BR. D. Brooks
Donald Brooks
Aaron Woolley
Kenneth Fortner
Curtis
Williams
Walter
David
N. Velmay
Georgia Woolley
al Jon
Edna Walker
Tucson
Ariz
Two Teachers Eye Expanded Work For Local Farmers
Gallup and Hensley plan to add new tools this year and expand work with boys through doubled teaching staff. They stress field work, supervised farm projects, and practical knowledge for the home farm, with a future adult education program of night classes for local farmers across dairy, beer production, and welding, possibly with guest instructors from Oklahoma A&M and the Noble Foundation.
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Vaness
Gallup
Hensley
Yo Ag
Oklahoma A&m
Noble Foundation
Ardmore
Jand
Deer revival plan sparks ethical debate on propagation method
Scientists attempt to revive a deer using a nicotine derivative to stun it, then inject a reviver and transport the animal to the mainland for release. The approach draws criticism over safety and animal welfare implications.
Stonewall News Highlights Local Church Crusade and Community News
Stonewall Methodist Church organizes a fisherman's club to back the Tell Oklahoma About Christ crusade covering 60 square miles around Stonewall. Visitation teams plan doorstep calls, with family church choices recorded for pastors. Also notes Friday wedding plans in Eldorado Kansas and sanctuary redecorating funds. Reports of rising church attendance, surplus funds, and early school-year workshops for teachers, plus numerous local social and family updates throughout Stonewall and nearby towns.
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Stonewall Methodist Church
Stonewall
Methodist Entiren
Ritchie
Drunkenness Admits Guilty Plea in Public Case
George Graham pleaded guilty to public drunkenness before Justice Hert E Raitiff. Deputy Sheriff E Miers arrested him. Graham was fined $10 plus $4.75 court costs, total $14.75, and posted an appearance bond to return October 10.
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George Graham
Justice of the Peace
Hert
E. Raitiff
Graham
E. ‘Miers
Driver Fined after Plea in County Court
Aday entered a guilty plea to the August 21 charge of driving when he appeared in county court. He was fined 26.15 dollars including court costs or paid in full. The notice references the August case and urges reading the News Want Ads.
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Russell- Taylor Aday
Francis School Remodeling Marks Notable Upgrades
The Francis school district completed a broad remodeling across classrooms, halls, and facilities. Highlights include venetian blinds, five large evaporative coolers, new tile and linoleum floors, a revamped girls and boys dressing area, a plan for a visitor’s dressing room, upgraded typing and library spaces, fifteen new typewriters including an electric model, a dedicated pop room with a small stove, space heaters, an automatic program clock, and an auditorium with opaque shades, new screen, and film projectors. Work was mainly done by custodian Hill Wilson and carpenter/plumber Howard Pickett, with open house set for Thursday Sept 20 at 4:45 p.m. The community is proud of this achievement for a small school.
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Francis
Landreth
J Ton
Francis Ball
Home Demonstration Club
Hill Wilson
Howard Pickett
Indians fund build education on tax free land
A federal grant of 17 500 supports an Indian school serving 105 students with five teachers. The new building covers 5 by 96 feet, includes overhead heating, gas starters, and new furniture at a projected extra 2000. Plans drawn by Hudgins Thorp son Ball and Associates of Oklahoma City.
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Sam
Treas
Abbloso
Hudgins, Thorpson, Ball and
Oklahoma City
Tulsa State Fair Prepares For Seven Day Shindig
Tulsa State Fair officials announce a seven day event with a total prize pool of 83 216 dollars. Headlining is the National Magic Empire Hereford Show with open class prizes across beef breeds and a 12 000 dollar National Junior Contest for Tractor Operators. The fair features a junior auction sale expected to near 25 000 in premium income and a Women’s Day with contests for cornbread and quilting races.
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Tulsa
Oil Capiital
Santa Gertrudis
FFA
Ltop
Oklahoma
Tulsa Fair
Lula News From Ada Lula Lula Lula Neighborhood Notes
Ada neighbors host visitors and celebrate birthdays while Lula and Tupelo schools take an eight week cotton break. Many families, including Brooks Johnston and Clifford households, share visits, toasts, and gossip across Stonewall Velma and Union Valley with mentions of Mary Sue Johnston Grace Harbin and Phyllis Misenhimer.
Clear Boggy Dam Plan Presented To P TA Group
The Willard School P T A Council held a morning meeting to hear the Clear Boggy Dam proposal presented by David Ramsay of the Citizens Water Committee. Petitions were given to back the plan and signatures collected to forward to the Ada City Council. Willard P T A officers and hosts listed, with additional note on Margaret Mitchell novel sales reaching over a million copies in many languages.
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P-Ta
Sirs
David 5. Ramsay
Citizens Water Committee
PJA Council
Ada City Council
Willard Parent- Teachers Association Council
Hicks
Smith
Wiliam Wurtz
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