Scout Night at Byng Promotes First Class Pup Tent Awarded
Scout master Nolan Wade presided at Byng Consolidated School as Troop 19 celebrated a Court of Honor. Calvin Dulin became the first in the area council to win a pup tent with first class rank and recruitment. Lt. Col. Earl Taylor spoke of his Italy war experiences as badges were awarded to numerous Scouts and merit badges presented by Howard Pickett. Approximately 130 attended with refreshments served.
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Board of Review
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Ernest Carrol
Glen Thomas Smith
Big Court
Byng
Byng Consolidated School
Nolan Wade
J. E. Teague
Edd Little
Calvin Dulin
Earl Taylor
Konawa
Italy
Salerno
Gore Gaines
Teddy Ebriie
Andrew Cargill
Paul Little
D. R. Pike
Norman Howardan
Pike
Col
Paul
Randa Chandler
John Meredith Balthrop
Oscar Brown
George Dunnegan
Bob Nance
Howard Pickett
Francis
Bobby Kitchens
Thurnus York
Bobby Nance
Weskel Johnson
Thursnus York
Marvin Stokes
Lions Told Vets Face Hard Task After War Return
W. H. Mundy of the Norman Howard Post of the American Legion urged the Ada Lions club to back local employment plans for returning servicemen. He warned that public works are planned in many areas without tax considerations, potentially making veterans a public burden if celebrations ignore those who may not return.
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Mundy
America
American Legion
Legion
W. H. Mundy
Norman Howard
Ada Lions Club
West Edmond Oil Field Extends Northwest in Oklahoma
The West Edmond Oil Field in Kingfisher County expands two miles northwest with Anderson-Prichard No. 1 Collett near 25-15N-5W producing 150 barrels daily at low water cut. Testers aim to locate salt water level while Hunton Lime remains the main producing zone. Kingfisher becomes the 46th county to produce oil in the state.
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Oklahoma City
West Edmond
Kingfisher County
Anderson-Prichard Oil No
Collett
Cse
Kingfisher
Canadian County
Hunton Arch
Oklahoma County
Hunton
Bartlesvile
Cotton Crop For County Shows Gain In 1944 Figures
Pontotoc county reports a higher cotton ginning total for the 1944 crop than 1943. Through December 1, 3,264 bales were ginned in Pontotoc versus 2,020 bales by the same date in 1943, according to the department of commerce.
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Pontotoc County
Department of Commerce
Gold and molten glass create ruby tinted glass
The text states that mixing gold with molten glass yields a premier tinted glass described as a rich royal ruby. It highlights the material as superior among colored glasses.
St Joseph Aspirin Ad Claims Pure Quality at Low Price
An old advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as purer than rival brands and offers 100 tablets for 35 cents. It urges consumers to choose the product for value and reliability, highlighting price as a key advantage.
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St. Large Family
St. Joseph
Still Time To Mail War Fund Donations
The National War Fund drive in Pontotoc County shows some business contributions but few total gifts from individuals. Chairman J A Richardson says small donations are lacking and employee participation is weak. Mail contributions remain open at Richardson Belt Motor Co Constant at Tenth or via in person drop at headquarters.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
National War Fund
Pontotoc County
J.A. Richardson
Richardson
Richardson-Belt Motor Co
Massive Chinese Famine Toll From 1877 78 Recorded
More than 1800 famines documented in China since 180 B C. The famine of 1877 78 killed about 9 500 000 people.
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China
B. C
Wells Attracting Attentive Crowds at First Christian Church
Charles A. Wells, journalist and lecturer, draws large nightly crowds at the First Christian church with up-to-the-minute discussions on world and national issues. He spoke on Russia as a new world master and urged church involvement in guiding organized labor's actions amid AF and CIO activity.
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Charles A. Wells
First Christian Church
United States
Russia
Wells
Organized Labor
CIO
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Zach
Fred
Hal
Hurley
Boo
Ned
Saat Kae Vcs
Shev
Slobe
McSwain Theatre
Ada
Ives
Army Fort
Parchesi
Wren House
Box of Books
Spell-it Board
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