Immensity of Dust Storms and Shifting Global Tensions
A. F. Turner of Kansas State College estimates the western dust storm moved 46,500,000 truckloads of dirt to the east, illustrating vast land ruin. The piece also discusses Republican strategy for 1936, the Roosevelt administration’s stance, and the push for a constructive platform. It notes a growing security pact among nations around Germany, Hitler’s aim to reclaim Polish territory, and advances in oil drilling reaching depths beyond two miles, signaling continued technological progress.
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A. F. Turner
Kansas State College
Turner
Kansas
William Allen White
Emporia
Germany
Europe
Hitler
Poland
The Supreme Quest of the Ages and Civil Life Reflections
The article blends a Sunday school sermon on Johns 14 about Jesus revealing the Father with social notes on Pontotoc county farmers facing variable crops. It contrasts ancient fear of gods with Jesus teaching a loving God and ends with remarks on dust storms, road safety, and cautious driving amid uncertain times.
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Philip
Jesus
God
Zeus
The Weekly News Marks 35 Years In Ada Oklahoma
The Weekly News celebrates thirty five years as Ada’s oldest paper in Pontotoc county. Editor has served over 26 years, subscribers remain loyal, and plans call for at least twenty more years on the job. The issue includes school notes, department news, plays, and student achievements from Ada High and East Central State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada
Democrat
News
Edna Mentzer Gaar
Dessie Hammond
Juanita Black
Clyte Coleman
Hawthorne
Larah Pendleton
F. A
Lorena Walker
Tima Rae Garrett
Aumatine Norvell
Joleeta Little
East Central State Teachers College
Marvin Stokes
East Central
Vernice Boyd
Wanda Walls
Eunice Tiffen
Ray Parker
Flossie B. Roberts
Dorothy Scarberry
R. T. Garret
Boy Scouts Pow Wow and Rural Roundups at Oakman and Ahloso
The Boy Scouts of America plan a Pow Wow at Oakman Friday night at 7 30 with about 60 scouts and parents. Tuesday night a larger rural roundup near Ahloso drew around 75 scouts and leaders, featuring badges and stunts as Malcom Stegall and Edward Patterson addressed the group.
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Byng
Colbert
Francis
Oakman
Orel Busby
Frank Lovelady
Ahloso
Edward Patterson
Mr. Lovelady
Oscar Cantwell
Rodney Hurst
Boris Moore
Jack Ledbetter
Jack Bailey
Paul Shipman
Oliver Patterson
Oscar Wardlow
Leon Duke
Leo Martin
Stonewall
Raymond Hutchings
Sam McCall
Franks
Bass Fulton
John Staggs
Erin Staggs
Clarence Atwood
John Boring
Malcom Stegall
Pembertson Bakery
Troop 4
Stanley Jones
County Superintendent Observes Long Recess at Negro School
County official Ray Ste gall visited a local negro school and noted a long recess. He learned students delayed activities until they finished an inning of a baseball game, delaying the end of the school day until both boys and girls completed their innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stegall
Bob Shannon Named NRS Director in Ada
Bob Shannon has been appointed director of the local National Re employment Service office in Ada effective this morning. He succeeds Charles Hottenstein who moves to the district office in McAlester. The NRS director will oversee labor for the Irving school project aided by a $17 000 PWA grant and two county highway projects. The office remains in Room 229 of the Federal Building.
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Robert S
Bob’’ Shannon
National Reemployment Service
Shannon
Charles Hottenstein
McAlester
NRS
Irving School
PWA
Albert S. Ross
Irving
Federal Building
Ada
Becoming the Father of a Proud Daughter
A reflective note on misreading a family announcement as a long awaited moment. The writer recalls realizing decades later that the press notice should have proclaimed the fatherhood of a beloved daughter rather than an incorrect achievement.
Taxicab Talks on Boots, Tips, and Bad Bets
A taxi operator discusses business patterns with spring weather, noting night rides, multiple passengers, and frequent tipping from travelers rather than drunks who ride to spend money. He recalls collecting security for unpaid fares, including holding an overcoat for a $3 fare.
Public officials urged to consult an oculist
A sharp critique suggests officials who do their duty narrowly should seek eye medical advice. The remark frames governance as lacking vision and urges broader sight and accountability.
A Plan To Age Based Privilege And Office Handoffs
The speaker proposes a universal monthly income for all citizens over 60 as a fix. Those aged 50 to 60 would assume office, while 35 to 50 receive bonuses and younger people move in with the elderly. The concept aims to cover everyone through tiered payments and roles.
Borrowing Trouble Versus Money?
A friend notes it is easier to borrow trouble than money and adds that borrowing money often brings trouble for free. The remark contrasts the ease of inviting problems with the costs of a loan.
Local reflections mix humor and memory in Cavilla reminiscence
A local man comments on youth ambition in a joke about cars and models. A Johns town flood survivor recalls experiences, while Noah is humorously identified as one of the heavenly hosts. A Muskogee county farmer who shot himself over soil erosion work contrasts terracing views. Evangelist Lovick P. Law meets editor Byron Norrell from Cavilla, Milam County, in a long-ago school memory and revival chat.
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Johnstown
Noah
Muskogee County
Lovick P. Law
Byron Norrell
News
Cavilla
Milam County
Tex
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Micah
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Melvin Solomon
Rayburn Corvin
Charlie Wilson
Noble
Dean Roberts
Earl McKeel
Oklahoma City
Etude Music Club
Naomi Bradley
Guyman Roberts
Bill Kitchens
Norma Lee Kitchens
Hattie Childers
Currie
Alldredge
Norvelle
Eula Belle Bennett
Marjorie Solomon
James Ray Hunt
Lena Grace Turner
Bernice
Mrs. Allsup
Mildred McWhirter
Benton, McCauley
Joe Hunt
Katherine Denham
Anna Lee Roberts
Murial Arnold
Maurine Berger
Samuel Currie
Marie Hunt
Notoma Muncy
Raybert Solomon
Jessie Mary Tilley
Camaro Zumbro
Nina Marie Hunt
Emily Speares
Natoma Muncy
Muriel Ar
Robert Moore
Pauline Painter
Jewel Dean Gideon
Melba Northam
Pat O’doyle
Jack Flannigan
Dale Hunt
Miss Darling
Geneal Horton
Mr. Darling
Mrs. Wade
Juanita Zumbro
Mollie
Mary Troutman
Clum
Carrinne Bennett
Ray Roberts
Leonard Solomon
Carrinne
John Greenleaf
BOY Scouts OF America
Vanoss School Journal
Ca Ey Eet
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Ferdie Deering
Bob Shannon
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