McKendree Named Ada’s Oldest Merchant in Point of Service
Ada’s longtime hardware merchant McKendree, born in Alabama and later a Forney, Texas native, is recognized as Ada’s oldest operating merchant since 1902. He built McKendree Broadfoot in Ada with partner Broadfoot, then ran the business alone after 1910, contributed to local projects like East Central State College, the Oklahoma Portland Cement plant, and Buckhorn Hotel, and remains a fixture in Ada's civic and business life with four children and a stubborn work ethic.
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Tien
MeKerehre
Aata
Alabama
Rockwall
Texas
Forney
W. G. Broadfrot
McKondres
Ruut
Broadkind
Oriy
McNendree
Broadfoot
Angociata
Woodware
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BA Weara
Tia
MicKantree
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Akuiniouart
Oklahoma
Portland
Neal Bee
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Myx Tam Grant
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Ada Figerton
McKeendree
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Army Seeks To Improve German War Methods
Washington reports a War Department program to study German assault tactics and weapons from World War I. A panel at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, trains officers in new methods and engineers, with about 30 officers in regulars and 200 noncommissioned officers to be graduated. A replacement center at Fort Belvoir and Rolla, Missouri, will report next month.
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Washington
Amy
Mainte
France
Arb
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Trix
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Krieg
Normin
Fort Belvoir Engineers
Secoet
Agimen
Schonl
Selor
HUE
Peerurks
Pore Belvvir
Rolle
High Winds Cut Rio Grande Valley Citrus Crops
Harlingen Texas reports severe winds devastate unharvested fruit and orange crops across the Rio Grande Valley. Widespread losses are estimated at 25 to 50 percent, with some firms noting 26 box drops per tree. Officials warn further wind events could worsen the damage. Local orphaned children aftermath noted in unrelated item.
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Dee
Rio Grande Valley
W. HL Friend
Weslaen
Aim
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Otley
Texas oil regulators praise industry despite cuts in drilling
In Austin on December 28, Chairman Bencet O Thompson of the Texas Railroad Commission said state oil and gas production remains open to opportunity. He cited 2,838 independent operators and 7,040 wells, compared with 6,340 operators and 97,052 wells at year end. He warned no thaw in regulations, noting there are more independent producers than in 1962 and stressing limited well spacing rules.
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Fers
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O. Thompsen
Texas Wrtivedd Commission
Thompson
Wells
Los
Wewell
Thaeres Aaid
Bart
Poe
Fort Sill Holiday Parade and Hospital Notes
The piece describes a Fort Sill holiday parade with a ceremonial march through the camp. It notes soldiers and officers in good spirits, a band playing, and Christmastime celebrations. It mentions a soldier named Ade and hospital stay, with hopes for his swift recovery and return.
Stonewall Chub Entertained at Christmas Gathering
The Stonewall Chub met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. 2.0 Fax's home for a Christmas decorations event. Attendees included Mrs. Peaoee, Mrs. Ethel Fae, Jackson, Mrs. Scrusner, Mrs. Harry Hamels, Mrs. Olin Colbert, Mrs. McDion, and Mrs. Oscar Wrenart. Refreshments were served as gifts and greetings were exchanged.
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Brodiock
Peaoee
S. John Spier
Ethel Fae
Jackson
Mes
Scrusner
Harry
Hamels
Olin
Colbert
McDion
Aid
Oscar Wrenart
Misa Broddock
Kaltenborn To Talk At Oklahoma City
Kaltenborn, a radio speaker, was announced for a talk in Oklahoma City during the celebration of the president's birthday. The event is sponsored by Bee, 33, and the committee for the celebration, with reception will be shared between the two organizations.
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Oklahoma City
Bee
Kalterborn
PF A. Council
Cormaitiee
Oklahome
Health Upbeat in Pontotoc County Marks 1940 Record Year
The Pontotoc County health unit reports a markedly healthier year with communicable diseases down to about one third of 1939 levels. Diptheria scarlet fever measles typhoid deaths dropped to one in 1940 from four in 1939, as education and prevention efforts expand. Nurses visit schools and communities delivering inoculations tests and health talks, with a continued drive into 1941.
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Pontyrec County
W. R. Cheatwood
Pontotoc
Tso
Tsbewatroms
Public Health Department
Ater
Labor Strikes and War Emergency Rights Clash
Labor leaders and Navy officials urge immediate government action to secure wartime labor rights, while President Roosevelt weighs limits on strikes and hours. The national defense program expands rapidly, with production plans described as unmatched in Europe.
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Europe
Preparedness Ahead Shapes U S War Readiness
The article notes that in the next two to three months America could advance on the road to preparedness, potentially becoming a formidable opponent at war. It argues that material aid to England would mirror this growing strength and resolve.
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America
England
Aluminum Supply Adequate for Defense Program Says Stettinius
Washington December reports quote defense commissioner Stettinius asserting ample aluminum for the defense program. He notes this week’s aircraft plant curtailment was necessary and dismisses rumors of shortages as unfounded and dangerous for public debate.
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Kidoaret
Stettinius, Jr
Stettinius
Marshall Perof Honored For Kindness And Service
Marshall Perof is praised for steady kindness and service across school and church circles. The tribute notes his leadership in the Hirst Methodist group, scouting roles, classroom dependability, and willingness to help, with colleagues emphasizing his steady, quiet contributions and thoughtful acts.
Death for Hoarding Under New Law
A Rome report notes a 28a statute enforcing death penalties for food hoarding and related hoarded goods. The case involves agricultural products and prime materials. The offender faces a term of penal confinement under the reforms.
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Four WPA Projects in Pettotoc County Starting Soon
Four WPA projects in Pettotoc County totaling about 60 000 will begin soon, announced Friday by County Superintendent C. Dy. Jokstsom. Projects include Redkey Creek Bridge near Latta, a Homer School road from Homer to Francia, Cedar Grove improvements, and Ada street and alley reshaping. Work starts January 3 with crews ranging from 2 to 34 men, funded by county and state, with the brick plant work advancing as weather allows.
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Ada
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Soil Fed By Oklahoma Farmers In Slack Winter Season
Agricultural expert Horace D. Harper notes Oklahoma farmers apply lime and phosphate fertilizers during slack winter months to boost land productivity. Finely ground limestone improves calcium levels and reduces acidity, especially in eastern and northeastern soils, with recommended rates from one to three tons per acre depending on acidity. Superphosphate is advised in eastern areas, with about 150 to 200 pounds of 20 percent phosphate per acre after seeding, aiding phosphorus-limited yields.
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Urgent Call for Extra Red Cross Nurses to Army Posts
Dallas dispatch reports Miss Virginia Parsons announcing a Red Cross nursing reserve call to supply 960 nurses to U S army posts in Texas Arizona and Oklahoma due to rising influenza and expanded posts. Nurses must be single U S citizens and physically fit with $78 per month and a year’s service plus one month vacation with pay. Posts include Fort Sill Camp Bove Camp Huron Camp Abilene Camp Hirak Camp Fhachuca and Camp Wootters among others in the southwest.
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Local elections saw delegates defeated in county race
Garland Converse Tom Askew and Arther Lowry lost in the county county committee delegate elections. Charley Moses and family faced a cross state move before a golden anniversary reunion, while Oscar Smith retained as county committee chair for the Agricultural Conservation Association. Frank New reported Colgate water tests confirm safe drinking water. Cottonwood Christmas program hosted by Bennie Lester and district group performed in Coalgate.
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Garland Converse
Tom Askew
Arther Lowry
Charley Moses
Derek
Undian
Boonte County
Texas
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Osca Smith
Agricultural Conservation Association
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Frank New
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Colgate
State Health Department
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Ada Chamber Pushes Cash to Attract Wickham Plant
Ada citizens and Chamber of Commerce group led by S. C. Bonwell and others seek funding to attract the Wickham Packing Company of Sapulpa Oklahoma. The committee visited Sapulpa to evaluate operations and reported strong local backing, noting Wickham’s capital, payroll around 10 000 annually, and a rice of 40 to 50 workers with night shifts and packing tasks.
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Sapulpa
Okla
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Cised Corporation
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