Busby Ranch Sets Ambitious Growth and Modern Upgrades
Philip Busby manages the 4,600 acre 4-B Ranch near Ada Pontotoc County expanding in 1941 with an office on the lakeside, a ranch telephone, dipping vats for hogs cattle and goats, three corrals, and new trench silos. The venture boosts hogs cattle and hay with 18,000 bales stored and plans to 1,000 cattle 500 hogs 30,000 bales hay and 1,000 ewe sheep, aided by brothers John and David and future leaders.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
K. O. and
G. Railroad
Philip Busby
John
David
Turner, Harvey
Horseshoe
Aggie’s Tone
Lodestone Star
Horseshoe Ranch
Charles T. Bates
Bates Farm
Busby
Philip
Oklahoma A
M. College
Culver
Orel Busby
County 4-H Members Attend Bromide Wildlife Camp
Pontotoc county 4-H club members will join youth from Johnston Coal Pontotoc Murray Love Carter Atoka Payne Jefferson Steph ens Pushmataha and Choctaw at the Bromide conservation camp August 17 to 19. Six county boys Jim Barton Lovelady Jack Mackey Kenneth Lane Fitzhugh Hoye Byrd J C Gouge Union Valley James Lee Wingard will attend the wildlife conferences. Camp activity focuses on wildlife and nature studies with swimming hiking and a program of lectures demonstrations and motion pictures by state farm leaders. Pontotoc officials C H Hailey Hulin A Lane and Mrs Jessie Morgan will also attend.
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Pontotoc County
4-H Club
Bromide
Johnston
Coal
Pontotoc
Murray
Love
Carter
Atoka
Payne
Jefferson
Stephens
Pushmataha
Choctaw
Jim Barton
Lovelady
Jack Mackey
Kenneth Lane
Fitzhugh
Hoye Byrd
J. C. Gouge
Union Valley
James Lee Wingard
C. H. Hailey
Hulin A. Lane
Jessie Morgan
City and country land use shape flood control demands
An article argues flood control hinges on land treatment in source areas. Protecting forest cover and soil, controlling grazing, contour plowing, and responsible farming reduce runoff and downstream floods, requiring coordination between cities and rural districts. It notes how upstream land use alters river capacity and reservoir sedimentation.
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Great
Ents
Pope Arenes
Secretary of Agriculture
Rains Boost Jar Swap Run In County
Mrs. Jessie Morgan the county home demonstration agent says recent rains sped up the jar swap program begun in 1940. Farm women trade three jars for one filled with a preferred vegetable, gaining two jars to one. Crowds grow as canning winds down and both farm and city women join in arranging trades.
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Jessie Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Cars Study In Geography From Rodeo Traffic
Observers counted arrivals near North Broadway noting cars from Oklahoma New Mexico Texas Georgia California and Kansas. The sample covered twenty four Oklahoma counties and suggests broader geographic turnout for the rodeo crowds. Brig Gen Harry E Wilkins 80 longtime Pershing era staff member died last night in Des Moines Iowa.
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North Broadway
Oklaoma
New Mexico
Texas
Georgia
California
Kansas
Oklahoma
Rodeo Grounds
Des Moines
Iowa
Harry E. Wilkins
N. John J. Pershing
France
Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada News Classified Ads
Classified ad feature notes higher yields per dollar for invested amounts in Ada News. Readers are urged to compare rates and term lengths, with emphasis on secure deposits and prompt renewal options across local listings.
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Ada News
Pamphlet On Air Raid Defense Is Distributed Here
The American Legion here distributed pamphlet number four in its air raid defense series. It explains report and control centers rescue parties first aid fire and police aid demolition and repairs and aims to prepare civilians for attacks on defense areas in modern war under Henry H. Dudley guidance.
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National Defense Division
American Legion
4-H Camp Set to Open in Sulphur Next Tuesday
The Pontotoc county summer 4-H camp will be at Platt ae Park in Sulphur on August 19 and 20. About 300 youths from the county are expected to attend along with coaches and parents. Nature study dominates with a naturalist guide, park tours, and various recreational and social activities. Each club camps independently and provides its own supplies. An educational motion picture will be shown and state 4-H leaders will attend.
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Pontotoc County
Platt Ae Park
Sulphur
Proper Handling of Silage Pays Farmer Good Dividend
Farmers learn silage prospers when corn is mature and harvest follows early frost. Use a silage cutter or harvester to chop into half to three quarter inch pieces and lift into a rack. Pack silage tightly with water added and cover with straw and soil to keep feed quality for dairy production.
Legion Publishes Air Raid Precautions Pamphlet Four
The American Legion releases pamphlet four on civil defense basics outlining air raid wardens and coordinated shelter procedures under local, state, and federal authorities. With 11,791 posts and 1,080,379 members, the Legion can mobilize quickly for local emergencies.
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Legion
Continental
United States
Texas Wells Planned to Give Oil to Britain
Ninety seven thousand Texas oil wells were slated to donate a day’s crude production for Great Britain as a patriotic gesture led by John F. Camp. Some operators objected citing impracticalities, while Texas Railroad Commission members condemned actions to block donations. Officials canceled a ceremony to present warrants and worked on deed transfer to President Roosevelt for Britain.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Great Britain
John F. Camp
San Antonio
Jerry Sadler
Olin Culberson
Texas Railroad Commission
State Oil Regulatory Agency
Commission
Sadler
Roosevelt
Britain
McNeill Wins Newport Championship in Straight Sets
National champion Don McNeill of Oklahoma City retained the Newport Casino invitational title with a 6-4 victory over seventh-seeded Frederick R. Schroeder of Glendale, Calif. Heavy rain hampered McNeill and Schroeder in the doubles, where Schroeder and Jack Cramer defeated McNeill and Frankie Parke 4-6 6-4 6-1 in Altadena, California.
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Newport, R. I
Don McNeill
Oklahoma City
Frederick R. Schroeveri
Glendale
Calif
Bob McNeill
Schroeder
Jack Cramer
Los Angeles
McNeill
Frankie Parke
Altadena
Pittsburgh City Population Figures
The city of Pittsburgh reports a population of 665 384 nationwide today. Of the 669 million dollars in the United States total 80 are men.
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Pittsburgurgh
Uni
United States
Four-Man Mission Studying Civilian War Defense
A four man mission examined civilian defense activities during wartime. Led by National Commander Milo J. Warner, the delegation conducted the study in the past winter.
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Milo J. Warner
Short Milking Period Serious Loss To Oklahoma Dairymen
Oklahoma dairymen face a four month average lactation due to spring freshening and summer dry periods. The article advises feeding grass or silage, 6-8 pounds grain daily, and high protein supplements to sustain milk production. It notes crossbreeding limits and highlights Jersey sires and dairy herd bulls as profitable, with oats as a key grain, aiming for longer lactation and higher profits.
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Oklahoma
Dairies
Jersey
Milk Gradings Of Ada Dairies Announced
Burley Walker of the county health department announced the Ada dairy milk grades based on six months of tests. Two Grade A pasteurization plants, Coody's Dairy and Steffen's Dairy, and five Grade A retail dairies—Choate's Cowden's Vaney Vee, Oates, Watsons—are listed.
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Burley Walker
County Health Department
Ada Dairies
Walker
Coody’s Dairy
Steffen’s Dairy
Choate
Cowden't
Vaney Vee, Oate’s, En’s, Ew, and
Watsons
State Revenue Leads to September 15 Tax Deadline
Officials report 1,611,032.79 in income taxes due by September 15 for taxpayers in the 1940 class. The second and final installment on 1940 incomes, explained by commission member Joe Dunn, is required by the date. Of 135,126 filings, 54,837 owe the tax in full, while a remainder has no liability. Elsewhere, the highest railroad point east of the Rockies is Belson station in North Carolina at 3348 feet.
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Joe Dunn
Saaabar
Commission
T m. Mainder
Rockies
Belsam
N. C
Demonstrations by Oklahoma A and M Engineer Planned
W H McPheters extension engineer from Oklahoma A and M college will visit Pontotoc County on August 29 for two farm demonstrations. The first covers miniature septic tanks for farms and the second shows sub irrigation tiles for gardens. Times and locations will be announced later.
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W. H. McPheters
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Pontotoc County
McPheters
Birthday celebration honors Mrs. W M Davis in Roff
Roff residents marked the 79th birthday of Mrs. W M Davis with a Sunday family dinner at Roy Davis home. About 25 relatives attended, including children grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The event followed by local notes on births and employments.
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W. M. Davis
Roy Davis
Jewel Davis hosts bridge party at Mrs Kile home
Mrs Jewel Davis entertained the Wednesday Bridge club at her mother Mrs Ola Kile's home and all reported a lovely party. Roff community attended the Ada Fireman's Rodeo en masse and praised it as one of the best shows.
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Jewel Davis
Ola Kile
Ada
Local Visits Highlight Ties Across Richards and Roff Regions
Fayrene Dupree niece of Mrs Thurmen Smith visits with friends in Crossei rk. Ted Smith of Sulphur spends part of the week with Mr and Mrs P J Miller as Mr Miller assists him in railroad studies. Ted is the son of Mr and Mrs Charlie S Smith formerly of Roff.
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Fayrene Dupree
Ted Smith
Ts. P. J. Miller
Mr. Miller
Ted
Charlie S. Smith
Roff
Thurman Smith Family Reunion Picnic Reported Joyful
The family of Thurman Smith held a reunion and picnic at Sulphur Park one evening this week. Attendees described the event as a most joyful and pleasant gathering in a peaceful park setting.
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Thurman Smith
Sulphur Park
French Authorities Fight Sabotage Wave in Occupied Paris Rail Lines
Paris police offered one million francs for information leading to the wreckers arrest. The police warned the public must cooperate as sabotage on railway lines threatening the capital's food supply escalated. Marshal Petain warned of an ill wind rising in France as Germany warned of collective punishment.
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Vichy
France
Paris
Petain
Henrich von Steulpnagel
Ordinance Prohibits Partaking of Refreshments at City Cemetery
An ordinance in Fort Collins prohibits partaking of refreshments in the city cemetery. The measure outlines restricted areas and penalties for noncompliance, reflecting strict conduct rules for visitors and employees within the cemetery grounds.
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Cityee
Fort Collins
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