Ada Evening News History and Publishing Details
A brief record lists the Ada Evening News history from 1901 to 1919, noting consolidations with The Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada-Star-Democrat. It lists publication schedule Thursday and subscription rates by mail and year. It also records postal classifications and office contact lines.
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Ada
Wm. D. Little
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
Norway’s Free Government Drives War Effort Abroad
An article by Johan Nygaardsvold in the Christian Science Monitor praises the Norwegian government in exile. It notes a growing free navy, air force, and expeditionary force, with funds and resources raised from Norway’s merchant fleet and a London-based National Bank. The piece highlights active patrols, raids, and cooperation with the RAF, emphasizing democratic continuity and fiscal self-reliance.
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Europe
Christian Science Monitor
Johan Nygaardsvold
Free Norway
London
Oslo
Elverum
Norway
Great Britain
Lofoten
England
Royal Norwegian Navy
North Sea
Atlantic
RAF
Germany’s War Reports Questioned on Russian Front
The piece notes Germany’s claimed military successes in 1941 and earlier reports from Belgium France and Greece as possibly optimistic or unconfirmed. It argues the Russian front may differ with Russia halting invaders on all fronts, while German reports of destroying a large Russian army and capturing 35 000 men lack corroboration from Moscow or London.
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Germany
Greece
Belgium
France
Russia
Moscow
London
America
Wickard
Henry C. Sherman
Labor Department
New Orleans
Eternal verities cited by Nash for East Central seniors
M A Nash told East Central seniors that fundamental truths endure in international relations and personal conduct. He urged honesty thrift energy imagination and the triumph of right over evil, the Golden Rule, and daily work as timeless guides for a civilized life.
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M. A. Nash
East Central
Republic
Town Embraces Rodeo as Citywide Support Grows
Rodeo styles appear on streets as the town backs the event and helps Mrs organize the best show in the country. Citywide enthusiasm boosts preparations and community effort.
Campaign Outlook for Oklahoma Governor Race Emerging
The piece outlines the slow start of Oklahoma gubernatorial campaigns with early talk of candidacy giving way to more active activity after winter. It notes many will drop out or delay until spring or summer, leaving two to four leading contenders and possibly only one strong candidate by primary day.
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Ada
Oklahoma
County Commissioner Faces Tough Job Amid Demands
The county commissioner endures constant pressure from constituents seeking jobs and relief, balancing arduous duties and competing interests. Despite the heavy load, most commissioners perform well under demanding circumstances.
Public figures seek art funded by officials
A fragmented report notes discussions between officials and individuals about public art funding. The piece hints at broader civic involvement and training in civic roles, with reference to identifying key participants and a drive to feature gold in political contexts.
Archie Brandon claims record hay bale total this summer
Archie Brandon reports baling 25 000 bales of hay this summer without moisture loss. The claim suggests excellent haying weather and implies a potential regional record.
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Archie Brandon
Food and nutrition plan avoids enforcing a single diet
Washington officials state the government will not dictate a universal diet. It aims to educate Americans to raise nutrition standards while honoring regional tastes and personal preferences.
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America
County 4-H Interest Grows Ahead of Fall Fair
Catalogues for the 1941 township and county fairs show rising county youth interest in the agricultural competition. Farm agents report success in meetings across Union Valley Owl Creek Cedar Grove Oakman Pickett Laxton Happyland and Lovelady and aim to visit all clubs in August. The county fair runs September 10 to 13 with booth judging and displays from 4-H clubs as a highlight.
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Union Valley
Owl Creek
Cedar Grove
Oakman
Pickett
Laxton
Happyland
Lovelady
Allen Township
Allen
Fitzhugh Township
Rofs
Francis Township
Francis
Maxwell
Midland
Vaness
Stonewall Township
Stonewall
Ada
Girls Replace Boys As Bank Runners
New York August fifth report that National City Bank has hired 60 young women aged 16 to 18 to be runners and messengers. The bank cites a shortage of suitable boy graduates due to draft defense work and college enrollment. Six months in, the program is deemed a success.
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New York
National City Bank
Gold Standard of Nutrition Daily Meal Guide
Guidance lists daily portions for different groups and general tips. For children and mothers it specifies quart portions. everyone else should aim at least one pint. Emphasizes leafy greens, vitamin C rich fruits, potatoes and other vegetables, eggs, lean protein, cereals, fats, and ample water.
Ada Proposes Municipal Airport With 329000 Tentative CAA Allocation
Ada officials received a letter from CAA regional manager L C Elliott stating a tentative 329000 grant for the airport project. The plan includes grading drainage fencing lighting and paving runways and taxiways with a required fee simple sponsorship by the city. City bonds 100000 and land purchases already made may be joined by WPA and Army funds potentially exceeding the request.
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Bill Craword
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
Ada Municipal
L. C. Elliott
Fort Worth
CAA
Elliott
Crawford
United States
Ada
Civil Aeronautics Authority
WPA
Army
Washington
Cherokee Tribe To Hold Assembly
Cherokee tribesmen will assemble at the shrine of Sequoyah near Sallisaw August 8 9 with Chief Redcloud Fleetwood hosting. The event includes stomp e corn stalk shooting and barbecues as midwest tribes gather at the shrine nine miles northeast of Sallisaw. Tulsa death report notes John J. Horan 92 died from injuries after a car struck a curb and pinned him against a building.
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Sallisaw
Sequoyah
Redcloud Fleetwood
Middle West
Here
Tulsa
John J. Horan
Mutual suicide ends Nebraska lovers romance in Little Rock
Coroner's verdict of suicide by mutual agreement closes the case of Kenneth B Schroeder 22 Hooper Neb and Virginia Schneider 22 Fremont Neb who hanged themselves in a downtown hotel room. A note and hotel staff statements indicated Schroeder tried to persuade marriage. Virginia Schneider was with two Nebraska friends at the time.
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Little Rock
Ark
Finis
Howard A. Dishough
Kenneth B Schroeder
Hooper
Neb
Virginia Schneider
Fremont
Nebraska
Miss Schneider
Mystery Unfolds After Ring Found In Hotel Room
Police probe reveals a girl reported missing as officers locate an engagement ring and a harness like straps in a hotel room. Investigators interview staff and analyze surveillance to determine if a crime occurred and what happened to the girl.
Eleanor Roosevelt to visit London by bomber this autumn
The Sunday Chronicle reports Eleanor Roosevelt may travel to London this autumn to discuss child evacuation. A Behind the News columnist said she wants to come by bomber to London for the talks.
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London
Sunday Chronicle
Eleanor Roosevelt
Burglar Steals Ticket, Bonds Remain Unopened
ST. LOUIS August 2 UP a burglar took a strong box containing a season ticket to symphony concerts and $400 in government bonds. The box was recovered with the bonds intact but the concert ticket missing. Richard Strauss noted composer is quoted in a humorous aside.
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ST. Louis
Sam
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