Ada Weekly News long history and community notes
Ada Weekly News details consolidation with Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star-Democrat over years. It reports on local government matters Iowa health unit expansion war alignment in Europe and a Peru Eden radio request. It includes Sunday School Lesson notes from Job 2 1 13 and reflections on faith amidst suffering.
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States restrict private fireworks as Fourth nears
The Council of State Governments reports eight states ban private firework use while most regulate. Six states lack statewide rules. Public displays remain allowed under safeguards. The piece notes the 1500 injuries in New York last year and calls for safer celebrations. Also comments on Wendell Willkie’s nomination and tax plans. Rain boosts corn prospects. storage needs may rise.
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Council of State
New York State
NEA
Candidates Deserve Consideration in Elections
A public appeal argues voters should evaluate all candidates, noting that money and time constrain campaigns. It says ability and character do not always align with vote totals, and sincere, service-minded hopefuls may be overlooked due to finances or lack of promotion.
Woeful French Collapse Told By U S Reporter
Taylor Henry, AP correspondent, details the French army's final weeks amid German blitzkrieg from San Sebastian. He cites depleted equipment and manpower as the core causes, with Petain and Weygand figures noting the threefold failure and retreat to the Spanish border.
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Mineola
Texas
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Associated Press
San Sebastian
Spain
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Adolf Hitler
France
Weygand
Tours
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Aisne
Henri Petain
Modern Pioneering Versus 50 Years Ago in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Extension Service discussion contrasts pioneer's hardships with today’s comforts. On the west, 50 years ago turnips and barter economy dominated. east, Indian country restrictions, scarce schools, and buffalo hides. Today’s advances focus on soil fertility and five to ten year farm plans enabling secure, independent farmers. An autogiro note explains how vanes disengage from the engine before takeoff.
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John M. White
A. and
M. College
Oklahoma
Kansas City
St. Louis
Oklahoma A. and
Moody Accuses State of Campaign Brass in Garvin County
Carroll J. Moody, fifth district Democratic chairman, alleges state officials operatives in Garvin County are aiding Homer Paul of Pauls Valley seeking reelection. He claims highway commission added maintenance workers to boost the campaign and that boys training school staff told friends it risks their jobs if Paul loses. Paul faces Sam Goodwin and S. D. Williams.
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Oklahoma City
Carroll J. Moody
Garvin County
Homer Paul
Pauls Valley
Highway Commission
Paul
Sam Goodwin
Garvin
S. D. Williams
Wynnewood
Moody
Death Calls For Mrs. C. M. Chauncey
Mrs. C. M. Chauncey 77 died at her Ada home after weeks of illness. Funeral at Criswell Chapel at 2:30 pm with Rev. W. L. Blackburn officiating. Burial in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. W. S. Blevins Tulsa. three sons John Oscar Chauncey Ada and Major Charles Chauncey Langley Field Va. three sisters Mrs. W. W. Sledge Ada Mrs. J. B. Waltrys Wichita Falls Tex and Mrs. Minnie Brogdon Haggens Texas. Born Ellis County Texas to John W. Burgess. Chauncey family lived in Ada since turn of the century.
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C. M. Chauncey
East Thirteenth
Chauncey
Criswell Funeral Home
W. L. Blackburn
Rosedale Cemetery
W. S. Blevins
Tulsa
John
Oscar Chauncey
Ada
Charles Chauncey
Langley Field
W. W. Sledge
J. B. Waltrys
Wichita Falls
Tex
Minnie Brogdon
Haggens
Texas
John W. Burgess
Ellis County
Mrs. Chauncey
Farm Prices Decline in Month Ending June 15
Prices of farm products fell across wheat oats barley and corn in the month ended June 15 according to the U S Department of Agriculture. Wheat dropped 17 cents per bushel to 62 cents oats 12 cents to 31 cents barley 16 cents to 39 cents and corn 1 cent to 70 cents.
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Oklahoma City
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hazel Atlas Glass Donates Jars to Berean Home for Children
Hazel Atlas Glass Co donors 240 one half gallon jars for canning at the Berean Home for Children. Ten children have found places, with plans to house 25 initially and expand as endowment grows. Community items such as vegetables, fruits, sheets, quilts are welcomed. workers will collect from gardens or deliver to Holland and Van Gilder.
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Hazel Atlas Glass Co
Berean
Holland
van Gilder
Edd Holland
Roland C. King
Woman Charged With Murder For Slaying Husband
Theresa Cochran, described as a negro woman, was charged with murder for fatally wounding her estranged husband Curtis Cochran Sunday night. He died Monday afternoon after receiving treatment for a bullet wound at an Ada hospital. police say five shots were fired but only one struck him. She was not arraigned yet and reportedly sustained knife wounds to her leg chest and neck at her home where the shooting occurred.
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Theresa Cochran
Curtis Cochran
Cochran
Ada
G. W. Vandiver
A. W. Oliver
Oklahoma Shipping Out Many Carloads Of Potatoes Now
Oklahoma reports shipping 516 carloads of Irish potatoes by rail this season through June 26 with daily shipments of 20 to 50 cars. Rail moves originate near Muskogee Poteau Spiro Hugo Idabel Broken Bow Maysville Tuttle Calvin with some truck tonnage. Prices range 90 cents to $1.05 per hundred pounds and top destinations include Omaha Minneapolis and Peoria as crop quality improves after late freezes and rains.
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Oklahoma
Muskogee
Poteau
Spiro
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Idabel
Broken Bow
Maysville
Tuttle
Calvin
U. S
Omaha
Minneapolis
Peoria
Illinois
Othe
Mid-West
Valliant
Weleetka
Hartshorne
McLoud
Pottawatomie County
Shipman Bullard Undergoes Appendix Operation
Shipman Bullard son of Mr and Mrs Jim Bullard of Ada underwent an operation at Shawnee Monday for a ruptured appendix surgeons found the condition after he had been feeling unwell for several days He is a member of the state highway patrol stationed at Shawnee and is recovering at City hospital Shawnee.
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Shipman Bullard
Jim Bullard
Ada
Shawnee
Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada
A brief classified ad notes that investors receive higher returns on vested Ada funds. The notice highlights improved yields and improved liquidity for holders seeking to maximize gains from staking and staking rewards. It cautions readers to review terms before committing.
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Ada News
Candidates Named for County Offices in Democratic Primary
The News lists candidates for county offices in the upcoming Democratic primary on July 9, 1940. For County Attorney: Si Freeman James O. Braly Carloss Wadlington. for County Treasurer none listed. for Sheriff Mose Henry Buck Taylor Clyde Kaiser Charles N. Johnson. for County Superintendent of Public Instruction Ray Stegall. for County Commissioner Dist. 1 Grady Miller W. M. Pegg Elmer Chandler Millard Ford. for Dist. 3 Coleman C. Lea Virgili Collins. for County Assessor Charles Rushing Bill Bevers. for Representative No. 2 Fred McCabe Thomas T. Goodman J. B. Gilbreath. for County Commissioner Dist. George R. Collins. for County Judge Franklin Bourland. for Congress District Lyle H. Bor. for County Surveyor George G. Toler.
Northeast Oklahoma Backs Federal Arsenal Bid
Vinita jeweler M ke Silva leads a regional push for a 45 million dollar federal arsenal in the Grand River area. From a lone advocate three years ago, Silva now heads the Northeast Oklahoma Arsenal association as fourteen counties back the project amid economic hopes for the state.
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Vinita
Okla
Oklahoma
Federal
Grand River Area
M.ke Silva
Grandomain
Grand River Country
Northeast Oklahoma Arsenal Association
Silva
Grand River Dam
Arsenal
Arsenal Association
Chamber of Commerce
Pryor
Tulsa
Okmulgee
Bible Reading Urged for Public Schools in Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Board of Education recommends that every teacher principal and superintendent read a scripture passage aloud without comment before each school day citing the desperate world situation and belief that biblical reading will strengthen faith among children. The board also postponed August hearings for two Pontotoc county schoolmen charged with padding attendance rolls.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
W. B. Harvey
Pontotoc County
Woman’s Slow Pace In Putting On 30 Little Items
A curious oddity notes how long it takes a woman to don 30 small articles. The piece observes the time, effort, and potential humor in assembling multiple tiny garments and accessories.
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