Sels Up Hay Program For County
County farmers and ranchers hit by the drought gain relief as the government roughage program becomes available. The FHA pays 7.50 per ton on hay and related feeds. 75 roughage applications processed by Thursday. grain program has about 500 applicants. Applications for roughage accepted to December 1 for period ending December 31. current grain feeding deadline October 1 for period ending October 31. Restrictions match grain program. program applies to foundation herds only as emergency relief, not for market stock.
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Farmer's Home Administration
Richard I. Walker
FHA
Stonewall Fire at Cotton Gin Causes Little Damage
Stonewall Fire Department responded to a Friday afternoon blaze at a cotton gin. Fire damaged the wooden flume that feeds berries to the burn pit but caused little damage overall. Wanda Sue Stacy reported the fire.
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Stonewall
Wanda Sue Stacy
School Bus Driver Carries Big Load Of Responsibilities
Wilson, a Francis school bus driver for 13 years since 1943, oversees 38 children daily with no major incidents. He logs about 90 miles a day across two morning and two evening routes, plus extra mileage for events, and recently surpassed 18,000 miles on a fourth bus.
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Bob Wilson
Francis
Ott i
Wilson
Tate
Sheep Goes To Town Leads Pedersen Boys A Chase
A ram belonging to the Pedersen boys disappeared from their Midland area last Sunday. The boys searched farms and nearby properties, found the ram near the Ada sale bare, then learned the sheep had moved toward Wilson before returning to town. He had simply decided to go to town.
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Midland
Pedersen
Chris Pedersen
Wilson
Pedersens
Ada’ Sale
FHA Chapters Split Honors In County Fair Contests Tuesday
County FFA chapters contested four events at the county fair on Tuesday. Roff's tractor driving sweep gave first and second places. Vanessa led judging with wins in poultry and field crops, Latta took livestock judging first, and Allen won top in daily judging.
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FHA
FFA
Roff
Vaness
Latta
Allen
Miss Southerland Named Vanoss FFA Sweetheart
Brenda Southerland was chosen as Vanoss FFA chapter sweetheart at the regular meeting. She will compete at the State Fair in Oklahoma City for district and state titles. Sammy Houser was elected chapter treasurer. Two more street lights were installed in Francis last week, at the northeast corner of the school ground and near the railroad spur.
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Vanoss
Brenda Southerland
FFA
Miss Southerland
Oklahoma City
Sammy Houser
Francis
Jon
Nat
Four Day Pontotoc County Fair Winds Up With Notable Exhibits
The Pontotoc County Free Fair closed its 1996 edition after a four day run. Judges wrapped up the quarter horse class as county agriculture and handicrafts impressed, especially the HD club women and 4Hers. Attendance remained strong with nights busiest at the administration building. A three night four team baseball tournament culminated in a Wednesday thriller where Byng led Stonewall 140 to capture the trophy. Exhibitors arrived Monday afternoon, some early, and several students stayed with their stock. The event featured active 4H setups and a big day for the Future Farmers of America with crop and livestock judging and FFA tractor activities.
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Pontotoc County
County HD Club
Byng
Stonewall
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Pickup Found Up Coal Creek Without A Paddle
A stolen pickup found left in Coal Creek, about a mile and a half south of Jesse, was recovered Tuesday by deputies Er nest Miers and Crawford John ston. The truck had been reported stolen from the Firestone store in Ada last week. Lloyd Lynch spotted it during a squirrel hunting trip and alerted the sheriff. Investigators found no thief identity or reason for the truck ending up in the creek. Miers noted the area was rough terrain with no roads. The Pontotoc County Textbook Committee for 1956-57 is named, led by Norman C. Mitchell with deputies and several local appointees.
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Jesse
Ernest Miers
Crawford Johnston
Firestone
Ada
Lloyd Lynch
Miers
Donkey Ball Game Sponsored by Vaness FFA Chapter
The Vaness FFA chapter will sponsor a donkey softball game on October 5 with admission charged. Ralph Dunhars trained donkeys from Crescent, Oklahoma will be present to showcase their talents. The event is set to start at 12:30 p.m.
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Vaness Ffa
Ralph Dunhars
Crescent
Okla
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