Wood chopping and war news in Ada Oklahoma weekly
The Ada weekly column praises wood chopping as a moral and practical warmth source, cites a Christian Science Monitor piece on the craft, and discusses local politics. It critiques Josh Lee and Adolf Hitler comments, and notes a tax reform proposal by Representative King of Tishomingo.
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Christian Science Monitor
Manning Dodges Bombs With Britain’s New Heroes Convoy Truck Drivers
Paul Manning profiles British convoy truck drivers who distribute vital food clothing and supplies after ships reach Britain. They face dangers from bombs yet continue daily operations to keep the island supplied and functioning.
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Britain
Paul Manning
Little Island
Antlers Methodists move into new building services
In Antlers crowds braved cold to attend morning services in the congregation's new building led by Rev. Fred A. Tucker. The group had been meeting in the district court room while awaiting moving day. A cannery project in Antlers by Dale Sawyer and others in Broken Bow awaits acreage contracts from Pushmataha County Production association members.
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Broken Bow
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Francis News Update Highlights Local Visits and Games
McAlester visitors include Mr and Mrs Clint Gladden and Mr and Mrs J E Avery. Kenneth Mitchell visits from Purcell CCC camp. Tulsa's Maggie Driver and children stopped by. Miss Geneva Auten from Muskogee visits. Oklahoma City duo Dalton Atteberry and daughters tour. Hub Canada visits Langston. Rev Martin visits Chism home. Mrs Cecil Canada with Mikey and Sue visit Weleetka. Rev Stephens preaches at Baptist church. Francis teams play Byng Wednesday and Vaness Friday as semester ends and exams loom.
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Tulsa
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Geneva Auten
Muskogee
Joe Auten
Dalton Atteberry
Baptist Church
Francis
Byng
Vaness
Rainfall in 1940 Close to 1938 39 Totals
Weatherman O. Clay Terry reports 1940 rainfall at 51.2 inches for the year, only six inches less than the combined total of 1938 and 1939. Including Dec 31 totals from 6 PM to midnight yields 51.3 inches.
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Tishomingo
O. Clay Terry
Tishomingo Sees Surge of Building Improvements in 1940
Tishomingo reports a wave of construction and remodeling from 1940 include College Pharmacy Chapman Furniture and Tishomingo Drug plus other projects. The town notes a peak period of growth in the past decade with multiple new structures and renovations.
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College Pharmacy
Chapman Furniture Company
Tishomingo Drug
Coal county extension report highlights 1940 soil and livestock gains
County Agent Curtis Floyd presents the official 1940 extension farm work report for Coal county. The 88 page review notes major soil conservation strides with over 4000 acres terraced and livestock program advances. Blue and Boggy Soil Conservation district supervisors signed service agreements for future technical support.
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Coalgate
Curtis Floyd
Coal County
Soil Conservation Service
New Coalgate post office nearing completion
The Coalgate post office building approaches completion with exterior finishing mostly done. Concrete sidewalks and drive are finished. interior plastering is complete and carpenters install wood fixtures.
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Coalgate
Masonic district school set for Pauls Valley
Beginning January 12 and continuing through January 16 the district Masonic school will be held at Pauls Valley under the direction of Brother J B Denton Earl LeValley D D G M says all Masons are urged to attend especially newly elected officers of the various lodges in the district
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Pauls Valley
J. B. Denton
Earl LeValley
Fellowship Supper Planned in Methodist Annex
Stratford reports a fellowship supper in the Methodist annex on Wednesday evening January 15 at 6 30. All members urged to attend and bring a covered dish. A large stove and an organ have been added to the annex.
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Stratford
Frank Norman Sees Ryan Team Click Against Waurika
Frank Norman, famed Oklahoma athlete, reports Ryan football and basketball squads clicking. Ryan beat Waurika 26 to 25 for second Southern Seven win as nephew J Norman nets 15 points. Walters coached by John Axton is a respected conference foe. Ryan previously lost opener to Shawnee.
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Francis Wins Close One From Vamoosa
Francis high cagers edged Vamoosa 27 to 25 after leading 16 to 11 at halftime. Lilley topped Francis with 11 points while Huckleberry led Vamoosa with 9. Junior high beat Vamoosa juniors 30 to 15 and Friday night gym events loom with Byng in league title contention.
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Byng Girls and Boys Down Sasakwa in Conference Action
The state champion Byng girls beat Sasakwa 31 to 25 while Byng boys won 39 to 18 in a Little River conference game at Sasakwa. Evelyn Casey topped the Byng girls with 22 points and Isaacs led the boys with 12 points amid substitutions and influenza challenges.
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Fittstown Teams Win Over Latta
The Fittstown high school cagers beat Latta in two Friday games. The girls won 26 to 17 with C. Hopper scoring four field goals and two free throws while Creek led Latta with seven points. In the boys game Hawkins led Fittstown with 15 points.
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Son of Local Pastor To Be Graduated From Oberlin College
Arnold Blackburn son of Rev W L Blackburn of Ada will graduate from Oberlin College in spring 1941 with a music degree majoring in the pipe organ He will give a graduation recital February 6 at Oberlin A Ada High School graduate he plans to teach pipe organ at a college or university and is also skilled on the piano He has an interest in aviation and took private flying lessons last summer during vacation with Ada ties to his local church parents.
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W. L. Blackburn
Ada
Oberlin College
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Free Mattress Project Revised and Extended in 1941
The free mattress program continues in Pontotoc County with expanded eligibility. A 75 cent deposit is required when applying at the county AAA and extension offices, with final approval by the Pontotoc County AAA committee. Applications run January 15 to February 15, 1941 in Ada and county offices.
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C. H. Hailey
Jessie Morgan
Pontotoc County
Ada
Fair Grounds
Colorado Governor Attacks AVA Plan in Inaugural Address
Governor Ralph L. Carr warned the Arkansas Valley Authority proposal would alter life in river basins and nullify constitutional rights. He urged Colorado lawmakers to defend western states and push Congress to face the facts.
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Opening Wedge Seen in Plan For River Basin Control
The executive calls the proposal the opening wedge toward placing every major river basin under federal authority. This framing suggests a broad national strategy to expand government control over water resources beyond current scope.
GRDA To Start Full Power At Grand River Plant
GRDA can begin full power production at its grand river hydro plant near Vinita once transmission lines are ready. Project Engineer Lester M. Marx said power production construction is complete and final inspection by Floyd E. Conway noted. Transmission work to Chelsea and Collinsville proceeds despite weather, with rights of way cleared and poles set. Lines will tie into northeast Oklahoma and Verdigris Valley co operatives and connect with Oklahoma Gas & Electric and Public Service Company contracts.
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Floyd E. Conway
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Glass Plant Group Aids Ophans Here
Hazel Atlas Glass factory workers formed a committee led by Charlie Welch to help Berean Home children. They bought clothing for 20 children including shirts pants socks coats and dresses plus underwear and groceries for the 15 residents and eight more expected soon.
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