County Fair Highlights Strength Despite Drought
The Southeastern Oklahoma Exposition and Jaycee Industrial Show drew record attendance with over 800 exhibitors. 4-H entries improved in crafts and livestock while beef cattle suffered slightly from dry conditions. County agents Cy Hailey and Martha Mote praised improvements in dairy cattle quality and clothing and food entries. A new payment system for premiums is planned with checks to be distributed soon.
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Hailey
Martha Mote
County fair entrants head to state meet in Oklahoma City
County sends large group to the state competition in Oklahoma City September 25 to October 2. Home demonstration and 4-H exhibits will be transported by the county office, while individual exhibitors arrange their own travel. Ada club members leave early Friday morning for the fair.
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Oklahoma City
Ada
Correspondents urged to pick up new News envelopes
Due to a postal regulation ADA WEEKLY NEWS asks all correspondents to visit the office and discontinue using old envelopes. Pick up the new standard envelopes as soon as possible.
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ADA Weekly News
News
County Rooster Triumphs at Fair Despite Near Dinner
In March 1953 Bernice Morrison recalls visiting neighbor Mrs. Mose Lee and receiving a hand raised rooster. The rooster later helped Jimmy Lee’s FFA team win Grand Champion in Hampshire Red and place first again this year. The speaker jokes about not wanting to eat him and considers future plans.
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Bernice Morrison
Mose Lee
FFA
Jimmy
Hampshire
Pedersens Lose Fine Shorthorn To Prussic Acid
Midland reports the Pedersen family lost Bobbaye a top Milk Shorthorn cow to prussic acid poisoning. The animal died after failing to appear at milking and being found in a field where recently harvested peanuts and Johnston grass may have caused the fatal intake.
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Midland
Chris Pedersen
Wagering Prussic Acid Dangers Hit Oklahoma Herds
A southern Oklahoma rancher lost 40 cattle in one herd to prussic acid poisoning from stunt ed feed crops. Drought droughty fields boost nitrate and prussic acid formation, with Johnson grass flax tree leaves and sorghums as prime sources. Strong plant signs warn growers that dry wilted leaves may be unsafe for livestock feed.
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Oklahoma
Ten Delegates Named To Fair School In Oklahoma City
Ten outstanding 4 H club members from the county have been selected to attend the 4 H State Fair School in Oklahoma City from September 27 to 29. Delegates will study exhibits, attend judging contests, and develop leadership skills while exploring fair departments. They will depart the county agent’s office at 9 30 a m Monday.
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Oklahoma City
Darrel Bryant
Byng
David Calvert
Vernon Young
Fitzhugh
Curtis Canada
Cedar Grove
Charles Maloy
Allen
Nancy Elliott
Frankye Sullivan
Helen Clifford
Lula
Louise Dew
Latta
Janice Bradley
Vanoss
Union Hill Baptist Church Social Set Next Monday
Union Hill Baptist Church schedules a Monday social with homemade cakes baked by church ladies. A musical program provides most of the evening’s entertainment and invites all to attend.
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Union Hill
Union Hill Baptist Church
Mrs Chaddick Disputes Detail Of Rural Mail Story
Mrs. Wesley Chaddick challenges a Sept 16 feature about her husband Wesley Chaddick a rural carrier out of Stonewall. She notes 34 years delivering the route and that she has served as a bonded substitute for 24 years never needing his help to move her car from a mudhole during rain.
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Wesley Chaddick
Stonewall
Judging State At State Fair Has Wide Field
Oklahoma City state fair draws county residents for livestock judging with a packed schedule across September 26 to 28 covering crops, poultry, cattle breeds, swine, and farm products in multiple time slots and events.
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Oklahoma City
Aberdeen
Guernsey
Jersey
Poland
China
Drought aid rules stir Ada County feed buyers
Ada News reports on federal drought relief for stockmen detailing eligibility rules and grain content credits. Farmers may claim aid if they can maintain their herd, with credits from 60 to 100 percent grain in feed and a one cent per pound maximum credit, as officials explain.
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Ada
Bennett Sherrer
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Office
PMA
AAA
Leonard Downing
Farmer’s Home Administration Office
Bossy
Gaar Corner Unit Schedules Meeting
GAAR Corner Unit calls a Monday 7 30 p m meeting at the Gaar Corner Community Building for Farmers Union Local 123 to discuss farm problems. Herb Shoup from the head office will discuss insurance and farm issues with local officers and other speakers. Jack Jones chair and Henry Little secretary treasurer announce. Refreshments will be served.
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Gaar Corner
Farmers Union
Herb Shoup
Jack Jones
Henry Little
Oakman Homecoming Plans Sharpen for Third Year
Oakman announces third annual Homecoming set for October 3 at the community church. All residents and former residents are urged to attend.
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Oakman
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Ing
Faye
Wade Shackelford
Troy Shackelford
Glen
Lynn Wood
L. L. Wood
Gailen
Giles Terry
C. Terry
Cy Hailey
Bill Bevers
Clinton Dame
Vaness Ffa
Hereford
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Fair
Jerald Barton
James
McDaniel
James Lucas
Berkshire
Barrow
Michael Lucas
Bill Corbin
McLish
Angus
Leroy Wigley
Larry Large
Eldon Flynn
Gary Wright
Kenneth Horton
Ronnie Rowe
James Morrow
Downing
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