Terracing Is State History in Oklahoma
The piece describes early terracing in Oklahoma starting before formal soil erosion programs. Farmers from the old south brought terracing as erosion control, with examples from 1907 1908 including Joe Mulebacker's farm near Cheyenne. Early county agents aided with government bulletins until agricultural engineers were hired in 1918 1921 to initiate demonstrations and educate farmers.
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Oklahoma
Old South
Joe Mulebacker
Cheyenne
Oklahoma Extension
Extension
Factors Shaping Cotton Profits and a Bomber Crash Tale
A 1931 USDA study finds shorter cotton 13/16 inch or less priced 45 cents below 7/8 inch and no premiums for longer staple, penalizing better crops. Separately, witnesses describe a bomber crash near an airport after a steep climb and stall, with a survivor and a later action to repurpose a leg for defense scrap.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Hitler
Walker
20 4-H Members from Pontotoc to State Contest
Four Pontotoc county 4-H clubs carload 20 youths and luggage depart Ada Monday at 1 p m for Stillwater. Ten boys and ten girls will compete June 2 to 6 on Oklahoma A and M College campus, selected from the county rally winners. Accompanying them are C. H. Hailey Mrs Jessie Organ and J Link Haws.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Stillwater
Oklahoma A. and M. College
C. H. Hailey
Jessiergan
J. Link Haws
Bomber Crashes and Sinks in San Diego Bay
A $250000 four motor Consolidated bomber crashed and sank in San Diego Bay shortly after takeoff from Lindbergh Field. Four crew members are believed dead, with chief test pilot William B. Wheatley at the controls. Navy rescue efforts continue as details and names are sought.
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San Diego
Calif
Consolidated
San Diego Bay
Lindbergh Field
Consolidated Aircraft Corp
Britain
William B. Wheatley
Chester
N. Y
Navy
1942 Cars to be Smaller and Better Under Uncle Sam
The national defense program will trim 1942 car designs for economy and lighter weight. Expect less chrome and zinc, more plastic panels, and renewed emphasis on practical transportation. Ford and other makers plan thinner trims, possible smaller engines, and continued strong demand in 1942.
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Uncle Sam
eTfort
National Defense Program
National Defense
Ford
Fords
Chevrolet
Civil Service opens examined posts in four states
The Civil Service Commission announces new examinations for multiple engineering and clerical posts in Arkansas Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with salaries from 1260 to 2600 annually. It also notes revised requirements for Ordnance Inspector exams removing experience with testing instruments and high school education as a minimum. Applications should be filed with the Ninth U S Civil Service District Manager at 627 New Federal Building St Louis Missouri.
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Civil Service Commission
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ninth
U. S. Civil Service
Dis
Federal
St. Louis
West Point Graduate Mills C. Hatfield to Commission
Mills C Hatfield son of Mr and Mrs C H Hatfield of Ada will graduate from the United States Military Academy this June He was appointed by Rep Lyle H Boren and is a Horace Mann High School and East Central State College alumnus He earned cadet corporal then lieutenant in the cadet corps and played tennis Dialectic society and chapel choir He will receive a commission in the infantry and may begin duty in Hawaii.
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United States Milita Academy
Mills C. Hatfield
C. H. Hatfield
West Main Street
Ada
United States Military Academy
Lyle H. Boren
Oklahoma
Hatfield
Horace Mann High School
East Central State College
Dialectic Society
Infantry
Hawaii
Army Day Pay Day At Camp Barkeley Abilene
Abilene marked Army Day as Camp Barkeley distributed a total of about $700,000 in pay to some 20 000 soldiers and 6 000 selectees completing basic training. Officers of the 45th division and eighth corps area command received a share as well.
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Abilene
Tex
Camp Barkeley
Saer
45Th Division
Eighth Corps
Scouts Perform Civic Duty in Pontotoc Area
Pontotoc Area council scouts ready for calls of service distributed posters urging defense bond purchases. They helped with Memorial Day graves decoration overseen by the American Legion with participants including Illy Keisker Roy Lee Hanson Billy Hensley Glen McGinnis Bobb Scott Bobby Pulliam Walter Gifford Sidney McCollum Duron Stubblefield Lester Nichols Woyd Smith Joe Philpot Mackey Johnson Ruell Hopper Ray Farrell. Ewing Fidler and Billy now blew taps at Memorial services. Ushers at the Postal Clerks convention were Sidney McCollum Roy Lee Hanson Walter Gifford and Duron Stubblefield. Scout office work was done by J C Holden Billy Chambers Glen McGinnis Billy Hensley James Skinner Wallace Blair Sidney McCollum Manson Hawkins John Emmons James Coppedge and Leonard Dorsey.
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Pontotoc
Manson Hawkins
John Emmons
James Coppedge
Leonard Dorsey
Oil Prospects Brightest Since Roaring Twenties In Oklahoma
Tulsa reports prospects for wildcat oil drilling the brightest since the 1920s. Although production is high in Oklahoma fields, supply lags demand prompting state actions to ease restrictions, while experts caution against aggressive increases. The Corporation Commission raises June production limits slightly and tightens limits in several pools, as new wells come online and prices rise.
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Tulsa
Wildcat
Oklahoma
Wildcatters
Corporation Commission
Federal Bureau of Mines
Joe J. O’laughlin
Pottawatomie County
Tecumseh Lake
Romulus
North St. Louis
Edmond
Moore
Grayson
Hazel
Fish
East Little River
North Searight
St. Louis
St. Louis Wilcox
Gray
West Little River
Logan Coun
Okfuskee
Conan Okm
Seminole
Carter
Jackson
Kiowa
Stephens
Brandt Sees Oklahoma as New Frontier in Civilization
Norman May 31 Joseph A Brandt President elect of the University of Oklahoma sees Oklahoma as a possible latest frontier of American civilization. He envisions a $1 000 000 research institute to attract industry and scholars and predicts a shift back of talent from eastern schools. He noted Oklahoma's progress and spoke on budgets athletics and student welfare while preparing to assume leadership August 1.
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Norman
Oklahoma
Joseph A. Brandt
University of Oklahoma
Union Building
Southwest
Brandt
Eastern Seaboard
O. U
De Pauw _ university
Indiana
Greyhound racing begins in America with first mechanical hare
The record notes that American greyhound racing started in 1917 when the first mechanical hare appeared in Oklahoma prompting a new form of dog racing.
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America
Mechanic Hare
Oklaoma
Barber license applications open for 1941 42 tests
Dr W R Cheatwood head of county health department says applications for barber licenses and renewals are ready. Examinations will be given soon with a July 1 deadline. He urges all concerned to complete license work promptly.
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W. R. Cheatwood
Diplomas Awarded at Oklahoma Military Academy Commencement
Claremore Oklahoma May 31 40 graduates received diplomas from the junior college class and 75 from the high school department at the Oklahoma Military Academy. John Holliman Bartlesville chaired the aviation committee and gave the commencement address. Rupert Welch Independence Kansas to enter the army as second lieutenant. Eleven cadets earned certificates for commissions in the reserve corps at age 21.
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Claremore
Okla
Oklahoma Military Academy
John Holliman
Bartlesville
State House of Representatives
OMA
Rupert Welch
Independence
Kas
AAA Compliance Is Being Checked
County reporters are checking farm performances to determine adherence to the federal program. J. W. Herron says thirty reporters are engaged in the check-up to verify compliance.
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J. W. Herron
AAA
WPA records project in Pontotoc County progresses
A WPA records project at the Pontotoc county courthouse continues to unfold as workers sort and file marriage licenses from early county days. Delbert R. Kimery, district supervisor, praised the work and a new team member John Paul Fowler joined to speed progress.
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WPA
Pontotoc County
Delbert R. Kimery
Ada
Pontctoc
John Paul Fowler
Courtroom Is Popular Place
A district court session draws a wide audience of all ages and classes. Spectators debate outcomes as testimony unfolds and many imagine themselves on the jury, while a bailiff reminds attendees to remove hats before entering.
Marriage Licenses Issued by Ada Court Clerks Office
The Ada court clerks issued marriage licenses to Fannie W. Crane and Forest C. Fields both of Carmi Ill to wed. Robert F. Hall and Dorothy Lovat Steph both of Carmi Ill. Fred Hightower and Dorothy Lee Brown of Ada and Oklahoma City respectively.
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Fannie W. Crane
Ada
Forest C. Fields
Belleville
Ill
Robert F. Hall
Dorothy Lovat Steph
Carmi, Ill
Fred Hightower
Dorothy Lee Brown
Oklahoma City
Kiwanis Provide Reading Service for Two Hospitals
A Kiwanis driven program began October 1939 delivers magazines to Valley View and Breco Memorial hospital patients. Fred Barringer and Scout Fred Matthews lead the effort, distributing 3600+ magazines via wagon rounds and hospital staff lists.
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Kiwanis Club
Fred Barringer
Kiwanian
Fred Matthews
Harry W. Miller
Miller
Valley View
Breco
Kiwanis
Scout Matthews
Ada News
Ann McBride
Barringer
Fletcher Breco
Breco Memorial Hospital
Alfred R. Surg
J. H. Shaw
Rex. O. Morrison
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Little Dies
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Nerin
Tu'eq University
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Kenesaw Mountain
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Jefferson
Hughes
Creek
Lake Tecumseh
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Whitehead
Discovery
Wilcox
Cleveland County
W. A. Delaney
Montgomery
H. H. Herbert
Bismarck
London
New York
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The
National Maritime Union
Congress of Trade Unions and Peoples’ Groups
F. H. LaGuardia
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Havana
Carol of Romania
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Cuba
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