Ada Post Office Receipts Rise 82 Percent Over Six Years
Ada post office reports show a net receipts increase of 4,057.26 or 5.15 percent with six year growth in gross receipts and savings bonds sales. The annual statement, compiled by assistant postmaster Wilbur Lee, notes stamp sales lead income at 73,157.84 and postal savings activity, money orders, insured and COD mail, all contributing to the year’s total of 82,904.47.
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United States Savings
Ada
Wilbur Lee
Mary H. West
Walker Claims Non-Existent Kay Office
PONCA CITY July 16. Kay county commissioners heard the latest move by G H Walker who seeks to create a nonexisting office of superior judge. Walker, Shawnee resident until last spring, registered as a Ponca City voter and ran unopposed for the position. He requests a $4000 salary, $41600 for a court reporter, and $22 for a sheriff bond, plus journals and dockets. He argues statutes allow Kay county to create the judgeship if desired with Ponca City as the court site.
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Ponca City
Kay County
G. H. Walker
Walker
Shawnee
Key County
Ofice
Superior Court
Thomas Sure State For FDR Third Term
US Senator Thomas of Oklahoma predicts President Roosevelt would win about 75 percent of Oklahoma Democratic ballots if he seeks a third term. He notes the strong state welcome during Roosevelt’s transcontinental tour and calls Roosevelt “my old friend” a boost to his renomination bid.
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Washington
Thomas
D-Okla
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Fire Probe Continues On Lovelady School Blaze
Investigation into the Lovelady school house fire near Ada continues after deputy Jim Rogers reported a cigarette tossed into shavings may have sparked the blaze. Carpenters had worked on the building last week as detectives review Sunday night meeting attendees.
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Lovelady
Ada
Jim Rogers
Arland Rogers
East Central College
Rogers
Coleman van Curzen
U S crude output up in past week
Tulsa report shows national crude oil production rose by 30 259 barrels per day for the week ending July 16 to an average of 3 326 928 bpd. Oklahoma fell 800 bpd to 442 475. Texas rose 525 bpd to 438 523. California up 10 050 to 670 300. Kansas up 11 775 to 153 675. Louisiana down 4 730 to 243 863. Michigan up 1 207 to 196 091. Rocky Mountain west down 10 860 to 63 120.
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Tulsa
Okla
the Oil and Gag Journal
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
California
Kansas
Michigan
Rocky Mountain West
Paterson Teller Confesses to $100000 Bank Theft
Angelo Oliva a 31 year old teller in Paterson New Jersey confessed to stealing $100,000 over seven years. He said he falsified slips and took $300 to $400 weekly for gambling while insisting he was not crazy. Detective Captain James Smith and bank officials voiced disbelief at the admission.
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Paterson
N. J
P-Police
James Smith
Angelo V. Olva
Smith
Oliva
Ernest E. Blauvelt
Work on Effective Control Methods Continues at Geter Taine
Work progresses on developing effective control methods at Geter Taine. The project focuses on improving management, safety, and efficiency under existing protocols. Details remain limited as researchers finalize testing phases and implement interim procedures.
Gasoline Blamed For Allen Fire Tragedy
A deadly Allen blaze that killed three children and injured the mother was blamed on using gasoline to fuel a kerosene lantern. W. K. Wells, 16, died trying to rescue his mother and siblings as the old hotel collapsed, while Mrs. Wells and another child escaped. Fire officials described three families living in the structure and noted the mother had not yet learned of the children’s deaths.
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Allen
Otto Wells
V. K
Harold
Pawsay
Ada
W. K. Wells
Wells
Coate Withdraws Recount Petition in OK County
Oklahoma City July 19 Coate the runner up in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma County commissioner in the first district withdrew his recount petition. The county election board ordered all evidence in his possession turned over to the forthcoming grand jury. Ben Fitzgerald trailed George Goff in the sheriff primary and said he would push his recount to completion.
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Oklahoma City
D. Coate
Oklahoma County
R. Q. Blakeney
County Election Board
Ben Fitzgerald
George Goff
State Crop Pests 1 2 3 Are Named
Oklahoma’s top crop pests are chinch bug at No 1 boll weevil No 2 and grasshopper No 3 Dr F A Fenton head of entomology at Oklahoma A and M college says chinch bugs devastate small grains sorghum and corn while boll weevil harms cotton yield and grasshoppers especially since 1936 attack foliage Oklahoma Experiment Station directs concentrated control efforts against these pests with intensive experiments ongoing.
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Stillwater
Oklahoma
F. A. Fenton
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Fenton
Panhandle
Oklahoma Agricultural “Experiment Station
Lake to be named for Blackwell near Stillwater
The 200 acre Big Lake near Stillwater will be christened in honor of Carl Blackwell late dean of Oklahoma A and M college school of agriculture. The dedication August 3 will be attended by Henry Wallace and other Washington officials during Farmers week with about 2000 farmers present. The lake is part of a PSA project west of Stillwater and water impoundment is underway. Five years are expected to fill the reservoir to its spillway. The project has long been referred to as Blackwell Lake.
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Stillwater
Farm Security Administration
Carl Blackwell
Oklahoma A. & M. College School of Agriculture
Blackwell
PSA
Henry Wallace
Washington
A. & M. College
Washington Fsa
Blackwell Lake
Costs Vary For Mining Of Coal
Washington July 15 UPI The highest figure submitted to the bituminous coal commission in hearings on production costs came from coal producers in district 14 Arkansas and part of Oklahoma. They reported weighted average production cost at 3.6296 dollars per ton with some assessments below two dollars. The commission gathers figures to establish a minimum price basis and plans a trip to Arkansas to investigate.
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Washington
UPI
Bituminous Coal Commission
District 14
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Investi
Cost figures hinge on seasonal mining factors and distant markets
Gate the cost was made by by U Tryon, research and statistical director for the board. He asserted the high figure was due in large measure to the seasonal character of the industry and selling factors due to greater distances to markets. He cited local difficulties in minings. Earl Cobb supported the data as secretary treasurer of the district board. The commission's figure for 1938 was $3,1866. Cobb said adjustments followed to meet changing wages, supplies, and taxes. He noted many mines were closed from April to July with increased costs.
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U. Tryon
Earl Cobb
Cobb
Official Time For Hughes Set
John P V Heinmuller chief timer of the National Aeronautical Association announced the official elapsed time for Howard Hughes round the world flight as 91 hours 3 minutes 10 seconds The start time was noted at Floyd Bennett airport 5 26 p m CST last Sunday and the finish at 12 35 10 p m CST yesterday The actual airborne time could not be computed until Federation timers records from Moscow Omsk and Yakutsk are received
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John P. V. Heinmuller
National Aeronautical Association
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Floyd Bennett Airport
Floyd Bennett Aviation Field
Heinmuller
International Federation of Aviation
France
NAA
International Federation
Moscow
Omsk
Yakutsk
Wounded Belfer Boy Shot Near Stratford
Hershel Ridling fourteen year old boy wounded Wednesday while hunting near his home two and a half miles north of Stratford, Garvin county. He was hospitalized Friday afternoon with a through lower right chest wound. Authorities investigate whether accidental self harm, stray bullet, or other shooter caused the injury. The boy told officers a another boy fired at him but he did not know who.
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Hershel Ridling
Garvin County
Stratford
J. 5
Ridjing
Date Announced For 4-H Camp
The county 4-H club camp will be at Byrd's Mill spring next Friday and Saturday. Mrs Jessie Morgan and E Cinnamon announced the event inviting every club coach member and those interested in 4-H work to attend. Registration ends by 1 pm Friday. Activities include recreation Friday afternoon and evening Saturday morning plus a camp fire program with clubs performing musical numbers songs stunts and plays. A district softball tournament will award prizes to winners.
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Byrd's Mill
Jessie Morgan
E. Cinnamon
Lovelady School Blaze Probed Under Investigation
An investigation was opened Monday into the Lovelady school blaze that destroyed the building early that morning. Investigators are examining the cause as fire marshals assess damage and search for potential evidence at the scene.
Dust Bowl area shrinks but remains at risk in critical year
Washington reports that rains and soil conservation cut the dust bowl area sharply, though officials warn the region faces a critical year testing whether rains and government programs can keep soil in place. Only about 5 percent of 1,000,000 acres under demonstration show noticeable erosion. abandonment of farms has largely ceased, but idle land and ongoing decay concern states.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Northwest
Dalthart
Tex
Boise City
Oklo
Texas Panhandle
Baca
Cola
Cimarroz
Texas
Okla
Kansas
Roosevelt Highlights Navy Power on Yosemite Train Route
President Roosevelt toured Treasure Island and the Houston in a San Francisco Bay fleet review, hailing the Navy as a potent defense. He then headed to Yosemite, promising world peace steps and highlighting upcoming New York and San Francisco fairs as paths to better understanding among nations.
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Yosemite
Calif
Navy
Treasure Island
San Francisco Bay
Houston
Yosemite National Park
Oakland
San Francisco
el Portal
Park
Los Angeles
Merriam
Mr. Roosevelt
Crescent Hall
New York
McAdoo
Senate
Crockett
Bath Fight Is Costly To Race Driver
Dee Toran, a New York racing driver, paid fines and costs totaling 57 dollars after an incident on Main street. He took a shower at a service station and then made an improper gesture toward Sheriff Walter Clark, leading to charges after racing events in Coalgate.
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Coalgate
Dee Toran
New York
Main Street
Walter Clark
Clack
Toran
Salina Millers Stun Angles In Doubleheader Losses
In a Western Association twin bill, Salina Millers toppled the league leading Ponca City Angels twice, denting their lead and highlighting the upset trend as Ponca City slipped three games ahead after the losses.
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Salina Millers
Ponca City Angels
Angels
Millers
Murray campaign spent 1738 dollars in race for governor
Former Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray reported to the state election board that his gubernatorial bid cost 1738 dollars and was unsuccessful. Auditor C. C. Childers said he spent 1430 dollars to win the secretary of state nomination, Patrick Benry spent 111, and Robert Burns reported 91 for lieutenant governor efforts.
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Oklahoma City
William H. Murray
State Election Board
C. C. Childers
Patrick Benry
Robert Burns
James E. Berry
Ada News
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