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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

2

Horses and cattle show winners at local fair event

The list records numerous prize results including T.H. George spring colt first, Mrs. George E. Smith aged mare first, M. D. Roseberry aged stallion second, Moss Webb Keirsey mare second, Leona Mayer first Champion Stallion, R. Robbins champion mare, and many more. Highlights include Champion Stallion and Champion Mare, first place in mule and harness events, and various cat tle recognitions led by L. P. Carpenter and W. E. Harvey with senior and junior calf and cow awards.

T. H. George George E. Smith M. D. Roseberry Moss Webb Keirsey Leona Mayer Charles T. Bates IL. Cummings L. Brandon Harnness Mose Webb Keirsey Ham Conlesh Joe A. Farks J.L. Tiley Jack L. P. Carpenter L. FP. Carpenter W. E. Harvey Heifer Keifer Feet of Hampton Garrett Guernsey Louis Watson W. H. Barton R. F. Robbins Hisaw Glen Smith

Owl Creek Delivers Top Honors in 4-H Exhibit

The exhibit features numerous awards across livestock and poultry divisions. Winners include James Simpkins and Euell Bumpers in hog categories, Glenn Smith and Z. K. McKay clinching multiple hog and cattle titles, and Carlton Corbin among Angus cattle champions. Sheep, poultry, and produce divisions also show strong showings with many firsts and seconds across breeds and classes.

Soil Conservation Booth At Fair Draws Much Attention

A crowded exhibit at the fair highlights soil conservation efforts with numerous prize entries. Winners include Mrs. Nervell and Mrs. Troutman for garments, Delia Solomon for a collection, and many participants across home arts, canning, honey, and floor sack work. Awards note firsts and seconds by numerous Ada area clubs and individuals.

Pickett Club Colbert Club Fitzhugh Club Homet Friendly Club Vaross Club W. H. Patterson Ada H. Troutman Dena Solomon Canning Budget S.J. Richmond Fi Friendly Club Union Valley Club Homer Club Vaness Club Jesse Vail Fitzhugh Bradley Vanosa V. E. Norvell I. A. Bradley Jantha Rainbolt Pat Holder Delia. Solomon

FFA members claim multiple top spots in county contests

The Ada and Allen areas lead with numerous events as learners vie in swine grain sorghum corn and poultry. Leroy Bain Glen Tilley Raybert Solomon and Harvey Roberson Jr win in swine honey corn and poultry earlier. Barford Huff Bill Walker Neville Pennington Edmond Cavener Joe Watson and others place in potatoes cotton oats and sheep across Stratford Ada Roff Allen areas.

Leroy Bain Alen Club Dele Hurt Vaness Club Charles Brown Ada Johnnie Kirby Glen Tilley Raybert Solomon Claddie Edwards Allen Barford Huff Atwood Bill Walker Gilman Richmond Edmon Perkins Bueford Smith Harry Watson Owen Aldridge Harvey Roberson Jr Cam Neville Pennington Stratford Edmond Cavener Joe Watson Roff Gr. Sorg Bill McKeel Glen Smith Leronde McDonald Clyde Qualls

Women's Clubs Union Valley Union Exhibit Dress Work

A club competition features an exhibit by the women’s clubs of Union Valley with entries focused on work dress and related crafts. The event showcases personal attire and showcase pieces from local members.

Union Valley Club

Potato Club and Livestock Winners Page

The list records first and second place finishes across multiple divisions from the Potato Club and related livestock events. Names like Carlos Scroggins, Doyle Green, Helen Bryant, J. D. Floers, Billie Wayne Scott, and Joe Daniels appear among champions and runners-up, with locations including Francis, Stonewall, Ada, Frisco, and Roff.

Potato Club Carlos Scroggins Francis Wayne Scott Stonewall Rt. 1 Joe Daniels Frisco Doyle Green Helen Bryant Billie Jean Norvell Aca Lewis Wall Ada Thelma Tourirman Oliver Taylor Life Conservation J. D. Floers Stonewall Nowells Cartwright Corn—Doyle Green J. C. Pederson Adam Billie Wayne Scott J. D. Flowers Maize—Lloyd Harris Gr. Sorg

Stonewall Ada 3 4H winners feature broad list of names

A long OCR listing details 4H club winners across Ada Stonewall Roff Stratford and Francis with many firsts seconds and thirds in divisions such as canning cooking and food prep. Names include Josephine Barton Louise Hokett Virgina Barton Melvin Chilcoat Earl Taylor Raymond Martin Thelma Troutman Virgie West and others across multiple 4H club years and locations.

Poultry Calvin Pennington Stratford Melvin Chilcoat Ada Earl Taylor Raymond Martin Roff Thelma Troutman Virgie M. West Floyd Jarrett Ren Paul Heatly Fitzhugh LaVaughn Sanders Stonewall Boys Oliver Taylor Navell Cartwright Leonard Brandon Billie W. Scott C. Scroggins Francis J. D. Flowers E. Scroggins Girls Jewell Hokett Edna Faye Cartwright Helen Bryant Anna Lou Murphy Lucille Scott Marietta Scott Edna Tinsley Hickory Trene Thomas Lula Mildred Gerleff Adam Laura Welker Thelma West Opal’ Harris Sith Gladys Faber Retha Ellison Francis Stuart Ida Jean Scott Drusilla Scott Doris Benton Ith Dorothy Farmer Hird Curis Harris Ima. Price Pauline Price Billie Jeane Norvell Omege Leach Louise Hokett Ollie Machimes Louise Welch Kathering Bond Edna Fay Cartwright Virgie Marie West Khira Canning Edna Tinsley Virginia Barton Francis Stout Drucilla Scott Ouida Harris Thelma Trautman Billie Jean Norvell Louis Hokett Winnie Jean Smith Nell Dean Johnson Jantha Ramnbolt Sylvia Lamb Juanita West

Cotton price adjustment work progress in county

A county AAA check reveals one third of cotton price adjustment payments have been completed and sent to the state office. About 7 percent of landowners and tenants on 2500 allotments have supplied for payments. Payments expected to arrive late this fall as a full office force works three weeks to process applications. Approximately 96 out of every 100 car buyers prefer closed cars.

State Office AAA J. W. Herren

Vanoss FFA Boys Collect Honors At County Fair

Vanoss FFA members under Darwin H. Set Off won many honors at Pontotoc county fair in both FFA and open classes. Raybert Solomon topped corn grain sorghums honey and dairy. Joe Watson placed in sheep and poultry. Neville Pennington excelled in sheep poultry and peanuts. Olen Tilly led hogs. Edmond Cavener and Charles Brown won in small grains and grain sorghum. Open class saw James Simpkins second in Poland sows and first in sweet potatoes. Pennington earned top rambouillet ewe placements. Hampton Garrett won champion Holstein. Jace Watson and Raybert Solomon earned ribbons in bourbon red varieties. Kirby and Watson also placed in Polan China tasks.

Vanoss FFA Club Darwin H Pontotoc County Olen Tilly Charles Brown Edmond Cavener Leronde McDonald James Simpkins Poland Ching Neville Pennington Hampton Garrett Cosmpion Holstein Jace Watson Hampton Ewe Lamb Raybert Solomon Johnny Kirby China

Cofton Ginning Season Nears Shortest Record

The 1539 cotton ginning season in Pontotoc county nears completion with a reported 427 bales ginned at Pontotoc Custom since August 30, far below last year’s pace. Choctaw gin has 260 bales since August 26, while Ada-area crops suggest under 1,000 bales. County total may reach about 3,500, well under 1937 and 1938 levels.

Pontotoc County Pontotoc C. Lea Fontetoc J. E. Boswell Boswell Ada F. G. Reynolds Choctaw Cotton Oil Company

Soil Conservation Exhibit At Fontatec Fair Draws Interest

At Fontatec county free fair, the soil conservation district booth drew attention. Managed by W. M. McMurtry and G. W. Stokes, it showed Soil Conservation Service work in the South Canadian drainage basin, including contour farming, pasture and crop rotation, with charts detailing current and potential efforts and cooperators.

Fontatec County Soil Conservation District Office W. M. McMurtry Soil Conservation District G. W. Stokes South Canadian Soil Conservation Service Booth

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Owl Creek Glenn Smith Hampshire Hunt Shorthorn Castle Z. K. McKoy McKoy Z. K. McKay Euell Bumpers Carlton Corbin I. L. Cummings C. T. Bates A. Floyd Troyr L. Cummings Ben Sullivan Dr. Heifr T. L. Cummins Jersey Ed Granger Granger Bull Jr A. M. Files WH. Barton Cow W. H. Farton George Gain Lester W. King Olen Tilley Euell Jr. Yeerling Cordale Rambouillet T. L. Walker Ewe Guy Walker Southdown Ben Reed Bantam Poultry Carlotta Solomon Charles Harber Kenneth Coventon Young American Poultry Underhill R. L. Wyandotte Pullet A. D. Coon W. G Pullet Glenn Phillips W. Wyandotte G. M. Pitt R. 1Hen R. I. Pullet Orel Clampitt W. Wyandotte Ekl Jaevilie Pennington Alfred Pennington R.B. Moore Rock F. Robbins L. Wyandotte Cock Reece Scott A. Bailey Brah Ima L. Eppler W. L.ck Harley West B. Minorca B. A. Pullet Roy Bradley W. Becock H. L. Troutman W. D. Hen Paul Heatley S. C. Pullet McDonald Mat Ancona Sussex D. Cornish R. B. Moore B. Orp Tom Archie Solomon Joe Henry Cope Narragansetts Carl Solomon Besh Penall ER. L. Troutman Grover Marr Ond Roseberry A. C. Griffith Jack Griffith A. €. Griffith Popcorn Calvin Pennington Wooster Walker Grain Sorghums J. L. Eppler G. Marr Kafir James J. Hackworth Glen Brown Feterita Aubert Solomoan T. A. Shattuck D. Flowers Earl McDaniel J. Brecheen F. E. Hickey Oral Clampitt Harald Gene Wingard Clovis Wilson J.B. Cales A. Pennington E. D. Wakely FE Hickey Tirst Okra E. L. Lackey Jackie Troutman Ker Shaw Kenneth Lane Jesse Duvall Cora Walker Graham W Mary Newland Ruth Norris Troutman H. B. Darrough John Woods Delia Solomon E. C. Poe A. R. Selph 5. A. Richmond Arno Griffith Dev Bherries Troubman Ri Pel Vi E. Norvell Imogene Allison Lulu Brice C. H. Hammond Datraugh R. E. Cox J. F. Woods Mary Nevwland Milo Watkins Dora Pennington A. Griffith W. E. Norvell Ima Allizon S. A. Richmond H. Darrough Y. E. Norvell Pic C. W. Ballard C. BE. Cox Virgie Chandler A., Griffith Vernice Johnson Childrens I. Bradley H. Troutinin W. B. Hokett V. Nervell Weasor Ridess Marvin Briggs Delia Solomron Collee Afousehold Goods C.E. Couck Applic R. F. Wilborn Casper Duffer W. J. Loman R. Vaughn P. S. Karr Oworvell L. B. Alexander Ceol Lough C. N. Love Evelie ‘Azelton Walter Pearl Leach Alarice Montgomery Leonard Salomon Cedar Grove Laxton Oklahoma Resources Maps of Oklahoma Poultry House Indian Life Project Oklahoma Pioneers Oakman Penn McCall’s Chapel Egypt H. m Arith T. D. Snider Soil Conservation Office Konawa L. T. Mitchell FFA Willis Young B. G. Wingard O.D. Wingard Tommy Smith Floyd Robbins Hogs Jim Barton Henry Barton Josephine Barton Benny Reed Doris Reed J. C. Pedersen Guy Welker Dairy Cait Delbert Gerloff Virginia_ Barton Kim Bartin Josephine Bartin Vanoss Ffa Cofton
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