Ada Ranks In Top Ten Oklahoma Cities In 1939 Business Census
The 1940 census shows Ada among Oklahoma's top ten in four retail categories and second in per capita sales. Ada's 1939 total retail sales reached 8.104 million dollars with a sixth place overall, while per capita sales total 535 dollars, second in the state. Ada also posted strong automotive sales and steady population growth, signaling ongoing economic expansion.
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Ardmore
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Norman
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Tulsa
Canal
John Garner Bids Farewell at Inauguration
Washington January 20 John Nance Garner closed a 38 year congressional career and administered the oath to Henry A Wallace as vice president amid cheers. He planned to return to Uvalde Texas to fish, enjoy retirement and said he would not accept offers for private business.
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Barber Frank Arnett Dies Suddenly at 51 in Ada
Frank Arnett a longtime Ada barber died Sunday afternoon at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 30 p m from Criswell Funeral Home with Dr C C Morris officiating. He was born in Russellville Arkansas served in the U S Army through 1913. Survived by wife Loretta a daughter and her son Morris a son three sisters and a brother. He collapsed after telling his wife he was sick.
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Tony
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R. J. Roach
Dallas
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Lee Bean
Arizona
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Chicago
Two Fatalities On Highways Of State
Two weekend Oklahoma traffic deaths reported by the Associated Press. William Cochrane, 36, Claremore, died in a Nowata hospital after his car struck by a passenger train south of Nowata. A L Bohmer, 28, Fort Smith Ark., died when his car hit a bridge abutment near Sallisaw and overturned. Clyde S Ferguson, 32, Muskogee, treated for brain concussion.
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Fort Smith Hospital
New Adult Reading Selections Unveiled at Ada Library
Ada Library adds extensive adult fiction and non fiction titles. Notable authors include Hemingway Christie London Grey Curwood Norris and Rinehart among many others. The list features classic adventures mysteries biographies travel and poetry across many publishers and eras.
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the Priory
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Bride of A Thousand Cedars
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Dame Margaret Lloyd George Dies in Wales at Criccieth
Dame Margaret Lloyd George, wife of Britain's World War era prime minister, passed away today in Criccieth Wales. The death marks the loss of a prominent figure tied to the wartime leadership and public life.
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Oklahoma House considers graduated land tax plan HJR4
Provisions tax landowners with excess acreage beyond 640 acres. The measure adds millage increases on excess land over time, with annual steps expanding from 5 to 40 50 mills. Owners may exempt first 640 acres, and refunds apply if land is sold within five years. Taxpayers may appeal via a tax commission hearing or district court.
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Jaycees Launch Ada Junior Chamber Membership Drive
The Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce began its annual membership drive with a Monday kick off breakfast at the Aldridge hotel. President Rigby Owen reported encouraging results including many old members rejoining and about 25 new members added by Monday afternoon.
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Boren seeks quick reply on Rock Island shops for defense use
Representative Boren says national defense officials will investigate using the abandoned Shawnee Rock Island shops for a defense plant but gave no definite answer on feasibility. In Muskogee, George Cochran, 44, Wagoner County clerk, died at the Veterans Hospital after a brief illness.
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Laval and Petain Set to Reconcile in France
Vichy, Jan 20. German French talks paused since Dec 13 amid Laval ouster may resume as Laval and Marshal Petain reconcile after a train coach conference. Officials say domestic and foreign policy will not change and Petain remains France's chief leader. A ministers meeting was announced for later today.
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Oklahoma Wholesale Grocery Sales Decline 1935 to 1939
Wholesale grocery sales in Oklahoma fell from 44.55 million dollars in 1935 to 42.673 million in 1939, the Census Bureau reported. State figures for other areas showed a 10 percent national rise, while current military aircraft production excluding trainers and commercial units runs about 600 monthly.
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Cooperative Planning Seen As An Answer To The Dictators
The report explains cooperative land use planning as a means to expand democratic participation in policy making. It notes its application from land use to highways, taxation, health, and social facilities, aiding soil conservation, production adjustment, and defense mobilization. It emphasizes unity, rapid decisions, and engaging rural people in defense readiness.
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New Vice President Wallace From Midwestern Farmlands
Henry A. Wallace, newly named vice president, rises from farming roots to lead at the Capitol. With no prior legislative experience, he studies rules and aims to expand vice presidential duties. He pursues hemispheric cooperation and helps Latin America shift to noncompetitive farm goods to boost intra Americas trade.
Earthquakes Reach Palestine in Two Tremor Series
Two strong tremors struck Palestine early today with a northern shock at 6:30 and a southern one at 7:20. The quakes centered near Turkey, reported to be felt across the region. The piece also notes the Boeing Flying Fortress has a 4000 mile range and speeds above 300 mph.
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