Ada Kiwanis Model Airplane Derby Delights Hundreds
More than a thousand spectators watched Ada youths compete in the Kiwanis Club Model Airplane Derby at a temporary airfield. Gilbert Nichols won in Class A with Jabberwock, Neal Bates took second, and Billy Keisker was third as older boys and gas-powered divisions produced close contests and dramatic crashes.
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Ada
Kiwanis Club
Gilbert Nichols
Neal Bates
Billy Keisker
E. C. Perkins
Harford Sugg
Carter Gordon
McAlester Boys
Bill Whitler
Gene Kehr
Bill Newton
National Guard’s In Good Condition
Oklahoma City July 15 The forty fifth National Guard division is in pretty good shape for active duty officials said after a War Department conference in Washington The division includes troops from Oklahoma Arizona Colorado and New Mexico and could be stationed on the Mexican border or in southern Texas if called up Summer maneuvers are set for August 4 to 20 unless orders come for a year of duty Married men may resign if they refuse active duty Our standing in Washington is not accidental with the 45th among the first motorized guard units and the first equipped with Garand rifles Roosevelt plans to call up four divisions now and as facilities allow all 22 divisions are expected to be called up.
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Oklahoma City
Forty-Fifth National Guard
Louis A. Ledbetter
War Department
Washington
Ledbetter
Oklahoma
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Mexican
Texas
45Th
Roosevelt
Oklahoma Farm Income Rises in 1939 Despite Lower 1937 Total
The 1939 gross farm income in Oklahoma reached 225.6 million dollars, up 9.5 million from 1938 due mostly to higher government payments, though still 14 million below 1937. Crops brought 79.99 million, livestock and products 117.9 million, with cash incomes totaling 197.9 million, including 42.16 million from beef and veal, 11.83 million from hogs, and 21.75 million from dairy. Government payments in 1939 totaled 27.73 million.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Ponca City to Host Indian Pow Wow at Whiteagle Park
The Ponca Indian pow wow, a major American Indian spectacle, is scheduled for August 22 through 26 at Whiteagle Park in Ponca City. Strong cultural event featuring tribal dance, music, and community activities is announced for late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
America
Whiteagle Park
Murray To Speak At Ranch Reunion
Former Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray will deliver the memorial address August 4 at the opening of the fifth XIT Ranch Reunion in Dalhart Texas. The two day event begins August 5 and features a Coronado anniversary pageant recalling exploration across New Mexico Texas Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Dalhart
Texas
William H
Bill” Murray
Oklahoma
Coronado
New Mexico
Kansas
West Texas
Buffalo Springs
XIT
Ab Blocker
Four Adans Travel to Chicago for Democratic Convention
Four Ada delegation members Aubrey Kerr Bob Kerr and Ada attorney Claude Thompson ride the Governors Special to Chicago with Oklahoma officials Politicians on board discuss possible third term for FDR and Garner for president while Tom D McKeown recalls past conventions and reunion vibe during the trip.
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Chicago
United States
Ada
Aubrey Kerr
Roosevelt
Kerr
Bob Kerr
Oklahoma
Claude Thompson
Cactus Jack Garner
Texas
Garner
Thompson
Phillips
Tom D. McKeown
McKeown
Congress
Alton B. Parker
Teddy Roosevelt
Parker
Funerals Held Monday For Two Killed In Car Wreck
Two victims died in a late Saturday auto crash three miles southeast of Stonewall Coal County. James Ward 39 Burris City and Ruthie Robinson 23 Ada were honored in services Monday at Stonewall and Ada. A third occupant Opal Edwards survived with serious injuries and driver Orville Robison released after treatment.
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Stonewall
James T. Ward
Lucille Robinson
Opal Edwards
Orville Robison
Ada
Burris City
Baptist Church
Smith Funeral Home
Ruthie Lucille Robinson
Criswell Funeral
Coal County
Ward
Robinson
Valley View Hospital
Little Hart
Ada Passes Three Cities In Newest Population Count
Oklahoma City remains the top city in the 1940 census followed by Tulsa and Muskogee with Ada rising to eleventh place and Lawton jumping to sixth. Ardmore moves to seventh. Okmulgee drops to tenth. Chickasha falls to twelfth.
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Ada
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Muskogee
Enid
Shawnee
Lawton
Sapulpa
Chickasha
Okmulgee
Bartlesville
Ponca City
Ardmore
Eleven in Oklahoma toll of weekend deaths
At least 13 people died violently in Oklahoma over the weekend. A two year old Indian girl Natacha Lahoma Peek died saving her baby sister Sequoyah as a fire collapsed their Jenks home. Other fatalities included traffic crashes, a shooting, a drowning, and a gas-related death.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Natacha Lahoma Peek
Sequoyah
Jenks
Joel Peek
Emma Dickson
Barnsdall
Frank Herman Gessman
Meeker
James Thomas Ward
Stonewall
Ruth Lucille Robison
Ada
Samuel Reed
Pawnee
Dickson
Pawhuska
Gessman
Pontotoc County Wins 77000 Judgment in Bond Case
Pontotoc County earned a 77000 judgment against United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co as bonds of former county treasurer Tommy F Ford were ordered sold by Federal Judge Eugene Rice. Sale set for July 22 with expected proceeds near 60000 to apply to the judgment.
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Pontotoc County
Tommy F. Ford
Eugene Rice
Sam Dew
Ford
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Braly
Wadlington
Bonding
Rice
State Supreme Court
District Court
Testers Find Value Of Each Cow In Herd
The article notes dairy herd production records by cow testers show cows vary from low to high efficiency. It cites profits from feeding costs and a $1,000,000 annual testing program yielding $8,000,000 in added profits, with Oklahoma seeing rising farmer use. A long senior list of testers by county and names across several counties is provided.
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C. H. Hailey
United States
Oklahoma
Work Orders Issued For Grandstand and City Projects
WPA issues include Pontotoc County Grandstand at East Central State Teachers College Ada with 57,709 starting July 18. Norris field improvements for stadium and parking. Tulsa County Boston Avenue resurfacing 37,949 starting July 19. Washington County Bartlesville sanitary sewers 20,192 starting July 23. Noble County Perry school building 55,556 starting July 26. Caddo County Anadarko waterworks 7,809 starting July 7.
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Oklahoma City
WPA
Pontotoc County
East Central State Teachers College
Ada
Norris Field
College Stadium
Tulsa County
Boston Avenue
First
Tenth Streets
Tulsa
Washington County
Bartlesville
Noble County
Wildcat Drill Planned East of Tishomingo by Lone Wolf Oil
Materials are being moved in to drill a wildcat in miles due east of Tishomingo. Lone Wolf Oil is the operator with William Green of Duncan in charge. The well will be on Carl Wolff land in 4S-8E Johnston county, with drilling expected to start in a few days.
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Tishomingo
Lone Wolf Oil Company
William Green
Duncan
Carl Wolff
Johnston County
Creek Indian officers elected at Henryetta convention
Members of the Creek Indian tribe met today to elect officers for the convention.
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Henryetta
Pontotoc County Forms Chapter For Paralysis Campaign
Judge Orel Busby reports a $24.51 check from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis as part of the Pontotoc County National March of Dimes drive, bringing on hand $126.98. A local chapter committee is named to supervise funds and plan infantile paralysis activities for crippled children in the county.
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Orel Busby
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Incorporated
Pontotoc County
W. A. Delaney
Ada
E. A. Canada
Oklahoma
American College of Surgeons
Elizabeth I. Hansen
Valley View Hospital
Mary Thomas
Marjorie Norris Peterson
County's General Fund In Good Shape Says County Clerk
County Clerk Tom B. Grant reports Pontotoc county general fund in good condition for several years while the highway fund is near exhaustion. He notes funds were often appropriated after claims, delaying statements. The fiscal statement should be ready in about ten days with the budget soon after, followed by county and city reviews of debt and taxation.
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Tom B. Grant
Pontotoc County
Grant
Parrag Returns for Amount in Tec Ada Classifieds
A terse classified brief notes Parrag pays a specified amount in the Tec Ada section. The item lists a return or repayment action with an associated sum and identifies Tec Ada as the locality. No additional context is provided in the fragment.
Obituary Ray Lloyd Mullins 2 Months Old
Ray Lloyd Mullins died Saturday at 8 30 am at a local hospital. The infant was two months 15 days old. Funeral services were held at Criswell Funeral Chapel with Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating and burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Surviving are parents Mr and Mrs Jackie Ray Mullins of 1027 West Main.
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Ray Lloyd Mullins
Criswell Funeral Chapel
Milo Arbuckle
Rosedale Cemetery
Jackie Ray Mullins
West Main
Infant Dooley Jr. Dies at Ada Hospital
W S Dooley Jr died Sunday night at age three days in Ada. Funeral held Monday at 3 PM at Rosedale Cemetery with Dr C C Morris officiating Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survivors are parents Mr and Mrs William S Dooley and grandparents Mr and Mrs A R Hadley and Mr and Mrs R A Dooley of Ada.
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W. S. Dooley
William
Dooley
Rosedale Cemetery
C. C. Morris
Criswell Funeral Home
William S. Dooley
South Cherry
A. R. Hadley
R. A. Dooley
Ada
Calves Prep for March Junior Livestock Show Across County
Calves begin fattening as 4 H members plan entries for the March show. E W Cinnamon notes calves may appear at the county fair in September and at events in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Several handlers share prior strong placings while many first timers join the feeding rounds. Calf weights average 450 pounds now, expected to hit 800 to 900 by showtime.
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4-H
E. W. Cinnamon
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Harold Gene Wingard
Fitzhugh
Oral Dean Wingard
Billy Kirkes
Sunshine
Floyd Robins
Pecantrove
Angus
Glent Goodwin
Noel Cartwright
Owl Creek
Paul Heatly
Willis Young
James Lee Wingard
Laxton
Roy Peterson
Galey
Joe Roberts
Rosemary Lauder
Hickory
Charles Auten
Francis
Cinnamon
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Baker 89 dies at home in Francis
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Baker aged 89 died Saturday at 5 pm at her Francis home. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm from Criswell Funeral Home Ada with Rev Roy L Crawford officiating. burial in Palmer cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs M A Horn of Francis and three sons William Vanzant of Pauls Valley George L Vanzant of India and Jake Vanzant of Duncan. member of Eastern Star at Francis.
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Mary Elizabeth Baker
Francis
Criswell Funeral Home
Ada
Roy L. Crawford
Palmer Cemetery
Mrs Ruthie Lucille Robinson Dies After Auto Crash
Mrs Ruthie Lucille Robinson age 23 died Saturday at 11 30 PM at a local hospital from an automobile accident Funeral services were set for 4 PM Monday at Criswell Funeral Home chapel Rev Austin Deaton officiating burial in Rosedale Cemetery Surviving are parents Mr and Mrs Arlie Glover a son Verbie Robinson a sister Wynema Parker Ada two brothers Welbourn Glover Childress Tex and William Glover Maud
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Lucille Robinson
Ruthie Lucille Robinson
Criswell Funeral Home
Rev
Austin Deaton
Rosedale Cemetery
Arlie Glover
Verbie Robinson
Wynema Parker
Ada
Welbourn Glover
Childress
Tex
William Glover
Maud
County Free Fair Catalogue Due From County Agent Office
The 1940 Pontotoc county free fair catalogue will be printed soon. The fair runs September 11 to 14 at the Ada fairground. New changes include department directors to speed exhibitions and separate classes for grade and registered livestock.
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Pontotoc County
C. H. Hailey
Flies and Cows Don’t Mix Well in Dairy Farms
An article notes flies harm dairy quality and cow comfort. Screened barns and manure removal reduce breeding sites. Pyrethrum spray and lime on barn floors are suggested controls for a cooler summer milk supply.
Canadian River Drivers Claim Punkie Fly Penetrates Wool
The Canadian river drivers report that the tiny punkie fly can crawl through heavy woolen blankets, a claim noted by observers despite practicality doubts and practical safeguards.
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
A reading of Ada News classified ads shows improved values for investments tied to vested amounts. The notices advertise enhanced yields and clearer terms for savers and investors seeking longer term benefits through declared vested plans.
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Ada News
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