Ada's Solid Growth Backed by Fact and Vision
Ada and Pontotoc county show a decade of growth with rising population, strong industries, and expanding utilities. Key indicators include 10 major industries with payrolls over $676 thousand, growing electric and gas meters, and higher postal receipts. Future needs call for road surfacing, a modern airport, natural resource development, and a district fair to sustain momentum.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
Adn
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grounds
College
Keating
Movie Folk Tops In 1938 Salaries
Washington July 1 Here is a who s who of the ten highest salaried employes of American corporations as reported by the treasury for 1938. Louis B Mayer Francis A Countway Thomas J Watson Claudette Colbert Harry Lillis Bing Crosby Irene Dunne Eugene G Grace Charles Boyer Wallace Beery Cary Grant.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Louis B. Mayer
Santa Monica
Calif
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation
Francis A. Countway
Cambridge
Mass
Boston
Lever Brothers Company
Soap
Thomas J. Watson
New York
International Business Machines Corporation
Claudette Colbert
Los Angeles
Paramount
M-G-M
Harry Lillis
Bing” Crosby
Hollywood
Universal
Irene Dunne
RKO
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem
U. S. Steel
Charles Boyer
Walter Wanger
Wallace Beery
Beverly Hills
Cary Grant
Columbia
Mexico pays $1 million to U.S. citizens claims
Mexico transmitted a $1,000,000 payment to the United States for lands expropriated since August 30, 1927 under the Mexican Agrarian program. Ambassador Francisco Castillo Najera delivered the check to Secretary Hull, who said the move fulfills obligations and aims to settle pending issues. A joint commission will finalize totals within a month.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Francisco Castillo Najera
Hull
Navy Can Start On Fifty Ships
President Roosevelt signed speed-up legislation enabling immediate work on 50 new warships. The three year law allows longer yard hours and time and a half overtime during national emergencies, plus noncompetitive contracts to speed construction. The measure ties to a prior emergency declaration. The army also accelerates production as tax payments rise.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
Army
Navy
Congress
Willkie Prepares Last Office Visit Before Campaign Work
Wendell L. Willkie returns to the Commonwealth and Southern offices for a final work session before meeting Gov. Harold Stassen to discuss campaign organization. He plans a vacation after the Democratic convention and hints at his acceptance speech views while resigning as president of the utilities company.
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Max Hill
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern
Harold Stassen
Minnesta
Roy W. Howard
Chicago
Roosevelt
Willkie
John D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Washington
Sen
Norris
Federal Prisoners In County Jail
Sixteen federal prisoners have been arrested and placed in the Pontotoc county jail to serve their sentences. U S Deputy Marshall Allen Stanfield said Monday. Four others have been in jail for some time. The jail is noted as one of the district's federal depositories. Names include Jim Hodges Silas Johnson Pat Walker James Hamilton Ezra La Flore Charles Butler Billie Wilson John Thomas Bill Kelly Leonard Larabie Andy Birdine Marion Wiley James Stokes Cecil Graves Jolly Calvert Bob Hayes Bill Melton Jack McCarty and Roy Pennington.
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U. S
Marshall Allen Stanfield
Pontotoc County
Jim Hodges
Silas Johnson
Pat Walker
James Hamilton
Seminole
Ezra LaFlore
Charles Butler
Billie Wilson
John Thomas
Bill Kelly
Leonard Larabie
Andy Birdine
Marion Wiley
James Stokes
Cecil Graves
Jolly Calvert
Bob Hayes
Bill Melton
Jack McCarty
Roy Pennington
County Goes After Undistributed Tax
Tulsa and Oklahoma City law firm representing 30 of Oklahoma's counties filed a district court suit to recover 750000 in undistributed gasoline taxes. The action names T G Andrews as attorney for the board and targets the 1933 to 1939 distribution, citing improper application of the apportionment statute.
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Oklahoma City
Tulsa
T. G. Andrews
Tax Commission
Oklahoma City cops win state barbershop quartet title
Four Oklahoma City officers captured the state singing championship before about 3,000 fans in Tulsa. The Flat Foot Four will compete in New York at the national titles. The Ada Four from East Central State College finished second led by Merl Taff and Ralph Watson. Third place went to the Rice Brothers of Bartlesville, with Ray Berry. The Four Bar Flies, last year’s national champs, did not compete but will defend their title in New York.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Johnny Whalen
Britt Stegall
W. C
Red) Elliott
Sam Barnes
Ada
East Central State College
Merl Taff
Charles Mayer
Glenn Epperley
Ralph Watson
Ada Represented In Tourist Stamp Travel Plan
Oklahoma publicizes its attractions with 50 stamp images on sheets. Ada is highlighted by the Callixylon tree aged 350 million years, showcased to attract tourists. A stamp book plan offers awards for collecting all 50 stamps, aiming to boost stays and visitation statewide.
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New Mexico
Oklahoma Travel Association
Oklahoma
Ada
John Fitts
East Central College
Milton Keating
Chamber of Commerce
Aldridge Hotel
Ponca City
Oklahoma City
Phillips
Tulsa
Turner Falls
Oklahoma Trees With Some High Commercial Value
Norman Oklahoma native woods offer economic potential says Dr A C Shead University of Oklahoma in Sooner Magazine. Bois d arc mesquite sassafras and other species could provide flood control cattle feed dye gum arabic substitutes honey plant and volatile oil with wood distillation products.
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Norman
Oklahoma
Hitch-Hiker Beats and Robs State Woman
Mrs. F. E. Appleton of Kelleyville Oklahoma was beaten and robbed of 130 in express money orders by a hitch-hiker she picked up near Sapulpa. She was taken to Shawnee hospital with scalp and facial wounds described as fair. A 31-year-old suspect admitted being picked up but denied the robbery and was turned over to Sapulpa police after officers found 12 express money orders totaling 120 in his possession.
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Shawnee
F. E. Appleton
Kelleyville
Okla
Sapulpa Police
Oklahoma Reserve Officers Named Regular Army Lieutenants
Four Oklahoma reserve officers have been selected by the War Department for appointment as regular army second lieutenants. They are Robert E. Arn of McAlester in field artillery William D. Cavness of Stillwater in infantry Harold S Plete also listed.
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Washington
Oklahoma
War Department
Robert E. Arn
Field Artillery
McAlester
William D. Cavness
Infantry
Stillwater
Harold Splete
Regular Army
Free Mattress Program Kicks Off in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County launches a free mattress demonstration as county agents begin setting up mattress making centers and notifying farm families accepted for free mattresses. The national project targets low income households to use surplus cotton and ticking to produce 660 mattresses this season.
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Pontotoc County
Jessie Morgan
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Home Demonstration
Morgan
Teachers to Meet Gregory July 13 in Ada
Marshall Gregory director of research for the state department of education will visit Ada July 13 for a meeting with county school teachers. County Superintendent Ray Stegall said Monday morning that Gregory will explain the new register forms to the teachers. The meeting starts at 2 pm in the Ada high school auditorium.
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Marshall Gregory
State Department of Education
Ada
Ray Stegall
Frisco Train Fatality Near Catoosa Claims Raleigh
Frank Raleigh, 23, of Catoosa was crushed to death yesterday when he apparently slept on the Frisco tracks south of town. Sheriff Tom Dean said the tragedy occurred beneath a passing train.
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Catoosa
Frank Raleigh
Here
Tom Dean
Deep Rock Wins In Circuit Court
The federal circuit court of appeals in Denver affirmed the lower court ruling in a 9 million dollar suit between Deep Rock Oil Corporation and Standard Gas and Electric Company. Judge Walter A. Huxmann wrote the opinion as Deep Rock undergoes reorganization.
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Denver
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Deep Rock Oil Corporation
Standard Gas and Electric Company
Deep Rock
Oklahoma
Walter A. Huxmann
Topeka
Kas
Standard Company
Oil Corporation
United States Supreme Court
Standard Gas Attorneys
Supreme Court
Deep Rock Company
Tom Tom Wins First in Class A Publications
Norman Central high school Tulsa titled Tom Tom won first place in class A high school publications in the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association contest. Quill Enid placed first in class A for magazine and mimeographed copies.
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Norman
Central High School
Tulsa
Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association
Enid
Davenport Man Reports Green Tomatoes on Potato Vines
J. W. Pennington of Davenport reports finding green tomatoes about an inch in diameter growing from his potato vines. The odd growth was observed in his garden and noted for curiosity.
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Davenport
J. W. Pennington
Wadleys Rejoice As Missing Son-in-law Surfaces Alive
The Wadley family feared Bob Reid, 27, had drowned after disappearing Friday while fishing on the Illinois river near Gore. Guardsmen searched the river all night, but Reid turned up in Tahlequah—exhausted after swimming to shore and then walking to safety, calling home to reassure relatives.
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G. L. Wadley
Bob Reid
Wadley
National
Reid
Seminole
Wadleys
Boots Wadley
Bootsie
Boots
Bob
Illinois
Tahlequah
Golden Wada
New Federal Tax On Movie Tickets
American theatre goers face a new federal tax starting today on admissions of 21 cents or more. The tax is 1 cent per 10 cents of the price, plus state sales tax. For Ada theatre, 25 cent admission totals 28 cents with 5 mills state tax. 35 cent admission totals 39 cents with 7 mills.
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Uncle Sam
Air Corps
Army Air Corps
Tactical School
Maxwell Field
Ala
Oklahoma Debt Ends Year With Deficit On Deck
Oklahoma closes its fiscal year paying off 1.781 million in old debts and carrying a 23.841 million backlog. State Treasurer Carl Sebring reports 1.031 million on 1935 bonds and 750 thousand on 1939 bonds, with a projected total debt over 30 million amid a 7 million operating deficit. Governor Phillips vows no general fund deficit in the final two years, expects revenue-raising measures, and notes prior over-appropriations. The exact deficit will be known after July 10.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Carl Sebring
E. W. Marland
Phillips
Supreme Court
Army Promises To Keep Mexico Peace
Mexico City June 29 The war minister General Jesus Agustin Castro assured the public that the army will maintain peace and ensure orderly national elections on July 7. He dismissed rumors of an armed uprising and warned against elements seeking to create uncertainty.
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Mexico City
Jesus Agustin Castro
Mexico
Fitzhugh Girls Rally to 18 10 Win Over Bakerettes
Fitzhugh Girls softball routs Pemberton Bakerettes 18 to 10 for their second win. Earlier, Bakerettes upset Fitzhugh 14 to 7. Fitzhugh also defeated Wapanucka by one run. Manager Albert V. Horn says they travel to Wynnewood Tuesday and host the Bakerettes Friday.
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Fitzhugh Girls
Pemberton Bakerettes
Ada
Bakerettes
Fitzhugh
Wapanucka
Albert V. Horn
Wynnewood
Trades Courses Expand At East Central State College
Auto mechanics and engineering drafting courses are being added at East Central State College in cooperation with the state education department and the Washington bureau. Classes start at least one week later as arrangements are finalized. Local boards will include two employers, two employees, and a college representative. Registrations show 21 in auto mechanics and 11 in engineering drafting with cabinet making set for summer not offered. A meeting Tuesday aims to finalize training plans to supply skilled craftsmen for advancing jobs.
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East Central College
East Central State College
State Department of Education
Bureau of Education
Washington
State Department
Marine recruiter to visit El Reno Kingfisher Enid Fairview
Sargt. Jesse L. Kidd of the Marine Corps recruiting staff announced a ten day visit schedule visiting El Reno Kingfisher Enid Fairview and Watonga to meet potential enlistees.
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Oklahoma City
Jesse L. Kidd
Marine Corps
el Reno
Kingfisher
Enid
Fairview
Watonga
Greater Returns for Amount in Vested on Ada News
A classified ad note explains higher returns for funds vested on Ada News services. The item highlights pricing incentives and the potential benefits for advertisers investing larger sums. Local businesses are urged to consider long term placement to maximize exposure.
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Ada News
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Myrtle Wilson
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