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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
5
Lists of prizewinners across dairy cattle and foods at Pontotoc County Fair. Dairy categories name champions and placings for heifers and cows with exhibitors including Harvey Lambert Claude Thompson and Charles Morrow. Food divisions cover breads cakes preserves cookies and related items with numerous local entries and awards.
The report lists prize winners across classes including Holstein Bull Calf first and second by UCAS, Three Year Bull first by Jerry Creel, Heifer Calf first by Walter Lucas, Junior Yearling Heifer first by Bill Lucas, Four Year Cow first by Bill Lucas, Junior Champion and Grand Champion titles to Bill Lucas, and Senior Champion Bull to Jerry Creel with Grand Champion Bull and Champion Female honors also going to Bill Lucas.
Phyllis Hart wins senior champion and grand champion in the Guernsey three year and four year cow classes. Hart earns top honors as the show highlights dairy cattle entries and judging results.
The results list includes Heifer Calf first Pete Brantley second Farell Donaghey Junior Yearling Heifer Ist Wayne Mercer and Margaret Brantley Two Year Heifer Ist Farell Donaghey Four Year Cow Ist Wesley Brantley Group of Five Ist Wesley Junior Champion Female Mark Brantley Senior Champion Female Wesley Brantley Grand Champion Wesley Brantley.
Junior Yearline boar Walter Lucas is senior champion boar. Walter Lucas also wins grand champion boar. Pig entries Bill Lucenoe and Bill Lucas place 1st and 2nd or 3rd. Junior yearling sow first place Bill Lucas. senior champion sow Bill. junior sow and other entries Bill Lucas. Produce of dam Ist Bill Lucas. Get of sire Ist Walter Lucas.
Colleen Williams dominates the show with junior yearling sow, senior champion sow, junior sow pig list, and junior champion sow titles. Colleen also claims grand champion sow honors, with Colleen Williams repeatedly cited in top placements.
A garbled entry lists champion and grand champion boars and sows with handlers Billy Hooser Paul Peder Milton Biggs and Paul Edersen. Names appear alongside breed descriptors and titles but legible details are incomplete.
In a county fair dairy event, Vernon Morgan wins first place with the Shorthorn Bull Calf. Vernon Morgan secures Junior Champion Bull and Senior Champion Bull honors. Vernon Morgan also earns the Grand Champion Bull title. Heifer Calf victories go to Vernon Morgan and Michael Lucas places show second and third. Jerry Maloy takes second with a different entry, and Donald Price and Charles Senin Yeutian receive varied placements.
Garland Pennington third place and Wayne Pennington are noted among participants at the event. White Leghorn cockrel awarded first to Ronnie Potts.
Dark Brown Leghorn Hen 1st awarded to Fred Welch. Dark Cornish Cock 1st earned by Terry Welch. Hen 1st to Verna Lou McAnal. Cockrel 1st and 2nd to Harley West with 3rd also for Harley West. Leola Morgan takes pullet and pen 1st with second and third in pen to Leola Morgan and Harley West, while Mrs. Wanda Price secures pen 1st.
The event results list top placings for Bulls and Heifers across age groups. Dewayne Sherrell earned first in several Bull divisions including Junior Champion, with Donal Dyer and Jackie Creel placing in other spots. Linda Kay Mitchusson led in Grand and Senior Female categories alongside Lahonda Creel and Ray Young in related standings.
Junior Yearling Bull first place went to Phil lip Briggs. Senior Yearling Bull first place earned by Ocie Young. Junior Champion Bull and Grand Champion Bull both awarded to Ocie Vernon Young. Gerald Barton placed second in Vernon Junior Champion Female. Two Year Heifer first by Vernon Young with Donald Thurman second. Three Year Cow first by Bobby McElreath and Phyllis Hart second. Four Year Cow first listed Phyllis Senior Champion Female and Vernon Young. Grand Champion Female incomplete name listed as Ger
Broilers New Hampshires first went to Jerry Balthrop. White Plymouth Rock first to John Boyce Clifford. Heavy Cross Breeds first to Mrs. Clavis Balthrop with Jerry Balthrop second. Best Pen In Show awarded to Harley West with Mrs. Guy Binkley second and Garland Pennington third.
A clipped record lists individuals with relation indicators and order numbers. The entries include Tom Over One Year Ist and Tom Under One Year Ist with Inez Pennington, plus Hen Over One Year Ist and Hen Under One Year Ist referencing Inez Pennington and various others.
A brief item notes White Tom over a year with reference to Sam Owens.
The event lists winners across cattle classes including Bull Calf to Grand Champion, Heifer Calf to Senior Champion Female. Notable names include Richard Soutee, Clyde Woolly, Louise Dew, Lolita Laxton, Virginia Laxton, Scotty Cushman, John Ross, Wesley Brantley Jr., and David Calvert among others. Grand and senior titles go to Soutee and Brantley Jr. respectively.
Dolores Murphy won first place in the event with two birds, Garland Pennington took second. The brief notice records a division or match outcome with named handlers.
White Pekin Pair took first with Frances Barnes and Gerald McDonald second. Old Geese pair earned first for Wayne Pennnington and second for Jimmy Morrison with Eldon Lee third. Young Geese pair claimed first for M. P. Hatchett.
Pair of Old 1st place to Charles Webber and Steve Bailey. Pair of Young 1st place to Georgie Mansfield and Kenneth Gene Baker.
Grain sorghum Milo results listed with Ten Heads first place for Dickie Ray Clifford. Hegari Ten Heads eleventh place for James Farmer. second place to J W Kirkes.
Hereford Junior Heifer won by Auther Lee Justis with Doyle Moore second. Angus Senior Heifer first to D Wayne Selby and second to Linda Kay Mitchusson. Angus Junior Heifer top honors to Butch Wigley with Barbara Wigley Virginia Corbin and Bill Corbin in order. Champion Hereford Heifer and Champion Angus Heifer named for Auther Lee Justis and D Wayne Selby.
Eugene Summers takes first place in the event with Herbert Clay finishing second and John Boyce Clifford third in a compact standings rundown.
Small Grain and Seed Oats first James Farmer second Howard H. Smith. Cowpens first Edward Scroggin second Mrs. Gilbert Christian third Mrs. Guy Binkley. Peanuts first Pearl Tilley.
In the livestock show results Carlton Corbin earns multiple top places including Grand Champion Bull and Grand Champion Female. Junior Yearling Bull and Senior Bull Calf also place for Corbin, with several firsts and high finishes across Junior and Senior divisions. Carlton Corbin’s successes are balanced by a few second and third places for rivals Jack Shipe Carlton Orbin Boyce Jones and Virginia Corbin.
The record shows Forage Bundles with Legumes awarding 1st to John Boyce Clifford, 2nd to Charles Hisan, 3rd to R E Tilley. Forage Bundle 2nd placed to Wylie P Webster, with no 1st prize awarded in that category.
Apples Best Plateist Wayne Holland placed second Jim Rutherford also placed. Best Collection first won by Mrs R J Ritter second by Mrs Virgil Turner. Pears first Raymond Holland second Joe Bray. Peaches first Don Hammonds. Pecans first Mrs Pearl Tilley second Paul Cassady third Lonnie Cassady. Walnuts first Lonnie Cassady second Paul Cassady third Mrs Pearl Tilley.
Irish Potatoes Blish Triumph first place with Alva Pennington second. Irish Cobbler won by Mrs. Bessie Bradley with Mrs. D B Robinson second. Puerto Rican Sweet Potatoes judged with Hazel Biggs first and Georgia Martin second.
Valencia variety tops list with Mrs. Sam Dew taking first, White Bermuda with Mrs. W. M. Goyne placed second, and Eileen Biggs earning second in her division.
New Hampshire entrants dominate with top honors in dock hen cockrel pullet and pen divisions. Harley West awards multiple firsts, with Jerry Pennington and Garland Pennington placing in cockrel and pen events.
Lima Beans first prize won by Mrs. D. B. Robinson and second by Jim Rutherford. Carrots first by Mrs. Virgil Turner and a second by Mrs. C. L. McAnally. Cantaloupes first by Mrs. C. L. Mc Anally and second by Hazel Biggs. Okra first by Joe McDaniel and second by Mrs. Arno Griffith. Sweet Peppers first by Mrs. Virgil.
Turner takes first in tomatoes with 2nd to Mrs J N Fuller. Beets see Don Hammond 1st and Paul Cassady 2nd. Cassady also runner up in tomatoes and beets, highlighting a small horticultural contest.
In Comb-1st Nancy Floyd and in Extracted-1st Mary Floyd lead, with A. T. Watson and Denton Floyd also placing. Bees Wax Exhibit shows A. T. Watson first, Mary Floyd second, Denton Floyd third. Display in Glass lists Mary Floyd first and Nancy Floyd second with third place incomplete.
In the eggs competition White claiming first with Mrs Wesley Brant Ley second. Brown winner Curtis Canada with Lorene Pennington taking second.
Jellies took top honors with Apple first and Mrs. B O Iton second. Blackberry saw Mrs. W M Gayne first and Mrs. Virgil Turner second. Grape awarded to Mrs. C H Hammond first. Plum crowned Oma Enlowe first with Judy Enlowe second and Mrs. Virgil Turner third.
A list of prize results from the Farm Women Canning Budget shows Beet Pickles, Cucumber Sweet Pickles, Dill Pickles, Green Tomato Pickles, Mixed Pickles and more with top honors awarded to Mrs. Virgil Turner, Mrs. C. L. McAnally, Mrs. Harvey Luther and others across numerous categories. The table includes first through eighth places with names repeated for several specialties.
Dairy products results show Butter first to Mrs Ella Clark, second to Mrs Bessie Bradley, third to Mrs Harvey Luther. Cottage cheese awards go to Mrs Ella Clark first, Mrs Harvey Luther second, and Mrs Lon Cassady third.
The article lists winners in a fruit display including Apples Blacks beries Cherries Grapes Apricots Peaches Pears and Plums. Prize recipients include Mrs B B Robinson Mrs Virgil Turner Mrs Cora Bain and several others with multiple placements across categories.
Results show first second and third place awards across Lima Beans Green Beans Beets Carrots Cream Corn Kole Corn Kraut and Okra with multiple winners including Mrs C L Mond Mrs Virgil Turner Mrs Arthur McCurry and others in a community contest.
Field Peas first to Mrs. Harvey Luther with second Mrs. C H Hammond and third Mrs. C L McAnally. Tankeha Bay honors Patsy Langley and Billie Kidwell. Tomato Juice crowns Mrs. Harvey Luther second Mrs. C L McAnally. Vegetable Soup Mix sees first Mrs Cassady second Mrs Harvey Luther. Pumpkin awards go to Mrs C H Hammond with Dolly Morgan second.
Matalee Heimer took first place in Canned Meats with Verlin Berger’s wife securing second. A third place went to Mrs. unspecified in this fragment.
In a readable note the article lists prize results across multiple categories including Kitchen Apron Fancy Apron House Dress Sack and Cotton Street Dress and Skirt. Winners include Mrs. J N Fuller Mrs Agnes Patsy and Mrs. Luther Thompson with several second and third place finishers named.
Tailored Wool Suit awarded first to Bar Wigley with Mrs. Rit er second. Other Tailored Suit honors went to Beulah Elmore first, Janet Taylor second, and Mrs. C B Terry third. Pajamas awards listed Lois Clifford first, Mrs Ritter second, Mrs Agnes Patsy third.
In a children’s dress and suit competition, results listed are Girls Wash Dress: 1st Mrs. R J Ritter, 2nd Mrs. Joe Love lace, 3rd Lois Clifford. Boys Suit: 1st Mrs. R J Ritter, 2nd Geneva Gregory. Boys Tailored Coat: 1st Mrs. Joe Lovelace.
In a small community contest, Infant Clothing Sun Suit results crowned 1st Mrs Agnes Pat Sv, 2nd Lois Clifford, 3rd Mar cine Clifford. Dress winners were 1st Mrs C H Hammond, 2nd Lois Clifford, 3rd Mrs J N Fuller. Ensemble winners were 1st Mrs Walt Ferguson, 2nd Mrs Clennie Crow. Diaper Shirt winners were 1st Mrs Ce L McAnally, 2nd Lois Clifford, 3rd Mrs C H Hammond.
Bedspread awards go to 1st Mrs. Mable Etter 2nd Janet Taylor 3rd Mrs. M. L. Bethune. Centerpiece awards to 1st Mrs. Agnes Patsy 2nd Flossie Snyder 3rd Mrs. Mable Etier. Doilies awards to 1st Mrs. Agnes Patsy 2nd Mrs. J. N. Fuller 3rd Myrtle Robinson. Chair Sets awards to 1st Mrs. J. N. Fuller 2nd Myrtle Robinson 3rd Mrs. Ollie Laseman.
A local exhibition announced winners across several textile categories. First place recipients include Mrs. C H Hammond in multiple items such as Luncheon Cloth and Table Cloth Napkin, with other top placements for Mrs. J N Fuller and Mrs. Juanita Cales among embroidered linen and towel items.
Textile Painting Curtains first place for Mrs. C H Hammond and second for Mrs. Ruby Bryant. Household Linens top prize to Mrs. Pearl Surgnéer with Joe Bray second and Mrs. M P Hatchett third. Aprons list led by Mrs. C L McAn with third for Mrs. Bob Austell.
Braided first place goes to Mrs Ruby Anderson. Hooked first place to Mrs A H Neel. Second place to Mrs W W Quincy Jr. Other winners include Mrs Juanita Cales and Nan Forsee.
Appliqued first place went to Naw Forsee with second to Mrs Gertrude Herron and third to Myrtle Robinson. Pieced category saw Mrs Margie Mc Daniel take first, Mrs Gilbert Christian second, and Mrs Juanita Cales third. Others Ist went to Mrs B O Fulton.
The results show first place Flossie Snyder in Crafts and Household Equipment, second Mrs Conan Doyle, and third Mrs Agnes Patton. Ceramic Painting awards go to first Judy Enlowe and second Oma Enlowe. In Others, first Maxine Terry, second Betty Stout, and third Myrtle.
Home Demonstration Club Department reports budget standings with rankings from Union Valley to Latta. Winners include 1st Union Valley, 2nd Pickett, 3rd Frisco, 4th Colbert, tie Sth Hart, 6th Fitzhugh, 7th Byng, 8th Vaness, 9th Jesse, 10th Pecan Grove, 11th Pleasant Hill, 12th Cedar Grove, 13th Francis, 14th McLish, 15th Lawrente, 16th Center, 17th Latta.
The article lists awards across multiple dress categories including Hoodedress, Work Dress, Cotton Street Dress, Other Street Dress, Coat Suit, Made-Over Coat Suit, Boys Suit and Girls Dress. Winners feature Nadine Boren Jessie Norvill Hazel Glenn M P Hatchett and many others with first to fifth placements.
Hooked first place Mrs Sallie Robinson and second Mrs Howard Welch. Braided first Mrs A H Neel. Other types first Mrs Ester Canada second Mrs John Waring third Mrs Floretta Hammond fourth Nan Forsee fifth Zella Minor.
Results list top placers in Home Arts divisions with names and positions. First in Bedroom Linens Embroidery and Crochet goes to Mrs. Clifford Miller, followed by Mrs. Elvin Jacques, Minnie McKinney, Nan Forsee, and Mrs. Minnie Johnson. Textile Painting awards name Mrs. Pearl Surgnier as champion, Nettie Ownbey as runner up, with Mrs. Lucille Parker and Mrs. M. P. Clatchett placing third and fourth.
Dresser Set or Scarf Embroidery or Crochet awards go to Mrs Ollie Laseman first, Mrs Floretta Hammond second, Mrs Alvin Arter third, Mrs Wanda Robinson fourth, and Mrs Sarah Lou Hughey fifth. Textile painting and Made of Sacks awards listed with first place to Mrs Nadine Boren.
In the event notes, residents are named with several place standings. HD Curtains Living Room features Mrs Richard Soutee as first place with Mrs E N Jones in second. Kitchen entries show Luther Thompson first, Velma Chandler second, M P Hatchett third, J H Stephens fourth, Nadine Boren fifth.
The list shows placements across classes with Dolly Price placing second and Mrs John Woods third in Unlined. In Conservation Exhibits, Mrs R J Ritter earned first with Mrs Lucille Parker second and others including Lillie Barrack Mrs O Blake and Mrs Goldie Cornell placing in lower spots.
Records list top finishers by year in the 4-H Club Department with names for first to third places. Notable names include Wanda Bradley Patricia Tiffin Linda Second Year and others through Phyllis Hardatsey Langley in the Eighth Year.
The record lists top pupils by class year with names: First year Michael Lucas and John Boyce Clifford. Second year Darrel Bradley and Elbert Kelley. Third year Darrel Taylor. Fifth year Charles Morrow and Gerald Barton. Sixth year and above Dean Young Ray Young and Darrel Bryant.
The list shows top finishers across several categories including Head Scarf Handkerchief Aprons Cotton School Dress Pajamas Wash Dress Wool Dress and Silk or Rayon Dresses. Notable names include Linda Hicks Judy Enloe Glenda Wallis Lois Morrison Mary Corbin and others earning first to fifth places.
Group I awards 1st Marcine Clifford 2nd Phillis Sullivan. Group II 1st Marcine Clifford. Displays highlight 4-H wardrobe judging results.
In a 4-H show, Nelda Britt took 1st and Joyce Jones 2nd in cloth dish towels. Janis Sodeman placed 3rd, Patricia Tiffin 4th, and Linda Thompson 5th. In dish towels standard, Madeline Heimer 1st, Sue Voyles 2nd, Betty Kilcrease 3rd, Eula Mae Odom 4th, Earlyn Tisdell 5th. Hand towels saw Barbara Jones 1st, Janice Bradley 2nd, Wanda Hendrix 3rd, Patsey Clay 4th, Norma Joyce James 6th. Pillow cases awarded to Donna Stevenson 1st, Barbara Estes 2nd, Dana McFarland 3rd, Frankie Sullivan 4th, Nancy Elliott 5th. Shoe bag winners: Helen Clifford 1st, Eva Lois Matthews 2nd, Mary Michael 3rd. Dresser set: Marcine Clifford 1st, Mary Ann Griffith 2nd, Phillis Sullivan 3rd. Table cover earned 2nd place for Phyllis.
Special feature notes Mary Ann Griffith achieving first place in the 4-H Home Improvement Class I-1st. The article highlights her project focus and recognition within the fair or event context.
Phyllis Hart earns first place in Group I at the Special Home Furnishings Exhibit, as judges praise her design and craftmanship. The event showcases recent home decor innovations and local talent.
List of 4-H baking results with names and placements across categories. Three Cup Cakes show top finishers Janie McDonald to Betty Sue Woolly, while Other categories name winners such as Bar bara Estes Sugar Cookies and Betty Moss Loaf Bread.
The results name 4 H club members securing top places in fruit and tomato canning across years four through nine. Winners include Linda Kay Mitchusson second Louise Dew Judy Krause Eula Mac Odom Earlyn Tisdell Della Jean Miller Betty Davis Mary Frances Miller Barbara Jones Mary Sue Johnston Dana Mc Farland Frankie Sullivan Wanda Young Betty Kil crease Sue Canada Nancy Langley Eva Lois Matthews Virginia Cor bin Barbara Wigley Shirla Daniels Griffith Marcine Clifford Phillis Sullivan Phyllis Hart Loretta Jones.
The tally shows Mary Ann Griffith second place in Special Emergency Meal-St and Marcine Clifford in second. Vegetables category awards Mary Ann Griffith first place.
The report lists awards for Yard Improvement Class II with Helen Clifford placing first Marcine Clifford second Mary Ann Griffith third Gene Crookham south and Kay Tilley receiving other positions.
4 H Handicraft entries dominated the Farm Show with multiple classes awarding top places. Galey and Delane Stewart led Home Handicraft Large firsts while Don Blanken and Meredith Summers earned second places in various Home Handicraft divisions. MiCo Lucas and John Goforth topped Farm and Home Handicraft Small and Large categories respectively.
Results from a 4-H event include Home Electric Exhibit with a Homemade Study Lamp awarded 1st to Phyllis Hart, 2nd to Eileen Biggs, 3rd to Mrs. Earlyn Haskins, and 4th to Gene Crookham. Shop Made Study Lamp top honors went to wart with 3rd for Glen Love. 4-H Photography saw 1st to Bill Care ter and 2nd to Marcine Clifford.
In a district meet Vanessa wins first in High School division while Fitzhugh Lula Latta and McLish take second to fifth. Rural division sees Center Cedar Grove Union Hill Bebee and Galey placing first through sixth with Egypt also noted.
A list of 4 H home demonstration judging placements across clothing canning and home improvement. Names appear with year and rank, including Janice Bradley Dana McFarland Eldora Jones Barbara Jones Louise Dew Wanda Jeanie Mary Ann Griffith Hazel Biggs Helen Clifford Phillis Sullivan Nancy Elliott Wanda Hendrix Eileen Biggs Colleen Williams Wanda Jean Keeling Loretta Jones Patsy Langley Patents and other entries provide a snapshot of individual rankings across multiple projects.
Senior gilt Ist is listed to Robert Moore along with senior and champion male. Robert Gore appears as Champion Female and Tom my Morgan as junior boar first and second.
Junior Gilt list features Buddy Dame in Poland China competition with standout performances. Champion female Buddy Dame and champion male Buddy Dame highlight the event's top placings.
Colleen Williams secures Junior Gilt and Junior Boar titles along with Champion Female and Champion Male honors in the latest competition. The event highlights Williams' versatile show animal skills and top breed performance.
Champion Female Raleigh Metcalf earns top honor at a Hampshire meeting showing strong showmanship and breed quality. The event highlighted noted entries and the competition underscores a rising exhibitor in the cattle circuit.
Champion Female Jimmy leads the standings with top finish as the meet records a tight race. Pedersen earns runner up showing in a competitive event.
Betty Maxey won first place in the Duroc light weight event with the Betty Maxey name cited as champion. John Boyce Clifford finished second in the same division.
Paul Elliott wins the light weight division with a first place finish as Chester White competitor earns top honors in the event.
Betty Maxey earned the Champion title at the Barrow Show while John received Reserve Champion recognition. The event highlighted local exhibitors and judged livestock performances.
Bobby Gray takes first place in the 4-H sheep series with Elwes earning top honors and Buddy Dame finishing second establishing a tight podium at the county show.
White Leghorn won by Carrel Bryant with Arred Fly in first. Roberta Escue took second followed by bb y Byrd. White Rock top finish by Ray Young with Keron Simpson second and Barbara Jones third. White Wyandotte saw Keron Simpson first, Barbara Jones second, Meredith Summers third. Other Standard Breeds claimed first Marcine Clifford, second Shirley Capps, third Jessie Marie Woods, fourth Dolores Murphy with Eldon Flynn noted.
The listing shows top placements in the broiler contest with first place awarded to John Boyce Clifford followed by Jerry Balthrop as runner up, Elbert Kellogg in third, and James Mor in fourth.
4 H rabbits event awards 1st place to Clifford Crookham and 2nd to Charles Tilley in the old rabbits division.
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