Oklahoma Future Farmers Build State Fair Headquarters
Oklahoma Future Farmers of America have completed a campaign to fund a new dormitory and exhibit headquarters at the state fair grounds in Oklahoma City. The $80,000 WPA project was approved by President Roosevelt, with Gov. Leon C. Phillips leading fundraising efforts that included gold brick sales and other events. The building will be 146 by 175 feet with a two story plan for 1,000 boys, modern facilities, and a large arena and exhibit hall.
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Konawa
Vaness
Stratford
Allen
Oklahoma
Future Farmers of America
United States
Ralph T. Hemphill
Oklahoma City
Roosevelt
FFA
Leon C. Phillips
Dan W. Hogan
FRA
Fairgrounds
Hughes County Leads Fourth District in Early Census Figures
Hughes County reports a 1940 population of 29,106, down from 30,334 in 1930, with Holdenville at 6,577 and other towns listed. Preliminary counts from Seminole central office show 2,756 farms with schedules, noting possible adjustments when Washington releases official totals. Citizens may report overlooked residents to Seminole for inclusion.
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Hughes County
Seminole
Holdenville
Washington
Oklahoma
Terracing School Planned in Pontotoc County
A two day terracing school with W H McPheters of Oklahoma A and M will be held in Pontotoc County on June 10 and 11. He will demonstrate terracing problems and advise on farm ponds trench silos and profile leveling. The program will be published on Ada News farm page next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Pontotoc County
W. H. McPheters
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Stillwater
McPheters
Ada News
Vet's Map Shows Familiar Regions Across War Map
Charles Diamond, a veteran, found a World War I map of France with 39 marked points he visited as an American doughboy. The locations align with places witnessing current war activity, linking past service to present events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Okla
Charles Diamond
France
Diamond
John E Lee Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
The newspaper announces John E Lee as a Democratic candidate for Pontotoc County Treasurer. A native of Whitesboro Texas, he relocated to Allen over twenty years ago, led local civic work as Allen Chamber of Commerce president, and gained varied financial management experience in oil and other ventures. He pledges independence from political pressure and a high standard of office conduct.
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John E. Lee
Mr. Lee
Allen
Pontotoc County
Whitesboro
Grayson County
Lee
Allen Chamber of Commerce
Rumania Names Ion Gigurtu Foreign Minister
Ion Gigurtu, long service in communications and a close ally of Germany, was appointed Romania’s foreign minister succeeding Grigore Gafencu. Gafencu cited ill health but diplomats suspect German pressure and a shift toward closer Berlin ties. Gigurtu aims to improve relations with Berlin and Moscow.
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Bucharest
Ion Gigurtu
Rumania
Grigore Gafencu
Gafencu
Gigurtu
Carol
Romania
Berlin
Andoscow
Many Applicants Apply for Free Mattresses in County Plan
The deadline for a mattress aid program has passed as applications exceed initial estimates. Sponsored by the county home demonstration agent, the A A A and the federal surplus commodities corporation, the plan aims to help farm families under 400 dollars yearly income and reduce cotton surpluses. More than 700 applications were approved, entitling the county to 70 bales of cotton. original estimates predicted 509 applications and 50 bales. Mattress making is set to begin mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Home Demonstration Agent
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Jessie Morgan
County Home Demonstration
The
Commodities Corporation
County Board Shows Possible Stability as Claims Trim
Pontotoc county three commissioners meet to review highway claim dispositions. District 1 and 2 expect to pay all claims this month, while District 3 holds $958.97 in past due claims not in the table. District 2 reports a $531.60 surplus and $1,350.40 in fund for new equipment, with potential transfers to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
District 2
Pontotoc Sheep Day Highlights Leadership and Education
Amid heavy rain about 400 attendees gathered at the Carlton Corbin ranch to celebrate Pontotoc county's prominence in sheep farming and to share expert talks on purebred versus grade stock, lamb grading and pasture needs. County agent C H Hailey praised the event's success and the county's sheep industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Carlton Corbin
Ada
Pontotoc
Fienimae
Saa ci
Wessssensay
Corbin Ranch
C. H. Hailey
Burl Winchester
Paul Adams
Floyd Sims
Wilson and Company
Oklahoma City
Dan Arnold
Midwest Wool Marketing Association of
Kansas City
R. H. Gump
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Ada Civic Club
Charley Auten
Franz Reed
Frank Harkrider
Walter Mayer
Alvis Tunnell
Wayne Cinnamon
Clarence West
R. I. Pollock
Hailey
Miss Fulkerson Wins Love Lady 4-H Scholarship
Heloise Fulkerson, 4-H coach at Lovelady, has been awarded a scholarship to Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater for the summer term. The honor cites her work with the Lovelady group which won county meets in 1939 and 1940. She will study home economics after leaving Monday. she previously attended East Central State college in Ada.
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Heloise Fulkerson
Lovelady
Oklahoma A
M. College
Stillwater
Fulkerson
Lovelady School
Keating Named Secretary of Ada County Fair
The Ada county fair board selects Milton Keating longtime Ada Chamber of Commerce secretary to fill the fair secretary post. Ross Montgomery steps back due to time demands. Keating, raised on a nearby Oklahoma farm, brings farming insight and clerical experience to expand the fair. The board studies ways to make the next exhibit bigger and better and will issue announcements as plans develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Board
Milton Keating
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Ross Montgomery
Keating
Washington
Oklahoma
Fair Board
Budget Officer Seeks to Save 1 656 000 In State Funds
John B. Owen Oklahoma City reports state budget officer requests saving 1 656 000 by preserving quarterly estimate law amid Supreme Court challenge. He says cooperation of departments could protect most funds, aiming to prevent unspent or redirected appropriation under the general revenue fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Owen
Oklahoma City
R. Owens
State Board of Affairs
State Supreme Court
Owens
General Revenue Fund
Governors Attend Arkansas Oklahoma Rodeo Parade
Arkansas and Oklahoma chief executives led a rodeo parade in Fort Smith as Governor Bailey and Governor Phillips joined 150 boosters and guests. The four day event continues with an afternoon show and the 1940 rodeo queen to be chosen from 22 communities. Prizes totaling 4000 dollars will be awarded to winners in the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Carl E. Bailey
Leon C. Phillips
Garrison Avenue
Phillips
Bailey
Little Ock
Jane Nichols
Bentonville
Ozark
Chamber
Son of Ada Couple Dies in Santa Fe
Mr and Mrs C P Lehr received word Friday night in Santa Fe New Mexico of the death of their only son A C Lehr 50 after a long illness He is survived by his wife and four daughters in Santa Fe and a sister Mrs H M McKee of Fitzhugh Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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C. P. Lehr
Santa Fe
New Mexico
A. C. Lehr
H. M .McKee
Fitzhugh
Four Killed In Transport Crash Near Los Angeles
A Douglas DC-5 air transport undergoing Navy tests crashed near Los Angeles airport killing four employees: pilot Harry E Bogen, flight engineer William Benson, crew chief Walter Mulvaney, and inspector James Jewart. Witnesses reported loss of control and the craft exploded on impact. El Segundo police reported a heart attack death of 12 year old John Robert McClary watching from 100 yards away.
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Los Angeles
U. Navy
Harry E
Bud) Bogen
West Los Angeles
William Benson
Santa Monica
Walter M. Mulvaney
Burbank
James Jewart
Inglewood
John Robert McClary
el Segundo
Douglas
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Salinas Leaders Urge US Guayule Rubber Program
Salinas valley business leaders propose the United States grow rubber from the Guayule plant to shield supply amid global warfare. Production began in 1922 and now spans San Joaquin and Santa Maria valleys with about 6,000 acres yielding 175 million pounds. Dr. W B McCallum notes improved yields, with 1,800 pounds per acre at four years and 2,500 at eight. harvest can occur as soon as two years in emergencies.
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Salinas
Cal
Salinas Valley
United States
Dutch East Indies
America
California
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
San Joaquin
Santa Maria
W. B. McCallum
Kenneth Gay Wins Four and a Half Pound Bass Prize
Kenneth Gay hauled a four and a half pound bass at Wintersmith Park City Lake to win the season fishing permit offered by Park Commissioner Wayne Wheelock. Park caretaker Bud Routh reported strong demand with 125 permits sold from the lake office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gay
City Lake
Wintersmith Park
Wayne Wheelock
Bud Routh
Charles N Johnson Enters Pon totoc County Sheriff Race
The News announces the candidacy of Charles N. Johnson for sheriff of Pon totoc County subject to the democratic primary. Johnson is well known in the county and will issue a statement of his platform at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Johnson
Pontotoc County
Johnson
Labor Peace Will Get Attention
Washington notes the CIO executive board discusses armament production while signaling that labor peace will receive special attention. Sidney Hillman, CIO adviser on national defense, may press for settlement talks with the AFL. The CIO board plans no stance on presidential candidacies as Lewis warns of defeat if Roosevelt runs.
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Washington
CIO
National Executive Board
Sidney Hillman
Clothing Workers Union
Advisory Commission On
National Defense
John L. Lewis
AFL
Hillman
Defense Commission
Lewis
Roosevelt
Hull Brother Dies Saturday in San Antonio
P S Hull 70 brother of Cordell Hull Secretary of State died Saturday after years of illness. He had been bedbound six months. Funeral set for 3 p m Sunday as Cordell Hull remains heavily occupied in Washington. Hull a Pickett County Tennessee native lived in San Antonio 20 years and served as field representative for the federal housing authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
S. S. Hull
Cordell Hull
Hull
Capitol
Pickett County
Tennessee
Federal Housing Authority
City wins $25,000 damage judgment in Seminole blast
In Seminole Oklahoma on June 1 a district court jury awarded the city $25,000 in damages against the Seminole Gas Co for the December 31 1934 explosion that wrecked the city hall. Three people were killed and two injured. The verdict includes interest for the past five and a half years after the blast.
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Seminole
Okla
Seminole Gas Co
District Court
Local Air Unit Seeks 15 To 20 More Applicants
Arch M. Wallace directs the East Central State College flying course as part of a Civil Aeronautics Authority pilot training program. About 20 applicants are still needed for the June 15 start. the course will accept 30 students and awards a private pilot license after completion.
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East Central State College
Arch M. Wallace
Wallace
Civil Aeronautics Authority
A. Linscheid
Atoka Ballot Field Wide With Primary July 9
Atoka county voters face a broad candidate field for the July 9 democratic primary. The filing period closed with 67 Democrats 2 Republicans and 1 Independent entering races for county and precinct offices, per election board secretary W F Rogers Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
Atoka County
Office of Election Board
W. F. Rogers, Jr
Atoka Sale Opens at New Arena South of Cemetery
The Atoka community sale opened Saturday at a new sales arena south of the cemetery near Highway 61. Owner Dick Deveny of Ada oversees the venture with Col. S. E. Keefe serving as auctioneer.
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Atoka
Highway 61
Dick Deveny
Ada
Col. S. E. Keefe
Superintendent Kirkland to join NEA program in Milwaukee
COALGATE Oklahoma June 1 Superintendent D D Kirkland of the local school system has been advised that he has been placed on the National Education association program at Milwaukee July 3 Kirkland accepted the invitation to appear on the program.
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Coalgate
D. D. Kirkland
National Education Association
Milwaukee
Kirkland
Stratford Baseball Joins Washita Valley League
Stratford teams join the Washita Valley League for the season, promising splendid games for local residents.
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Stratford
Tallest Man in World to Visit Tishomingo Monday
The 22-year-old Robert Wadlow, noted as the world’s tallest man at 8 feet 9 3/4 inches, will appear in Tishomingo between 10 and 11 o’clock Monday, wearing a size 37 shoe.
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Tishomind
Robert Wadlow
Tishomingo
Robert Towers
James Jones Dies in Sherman After Illness
James Jones died in Sherman Texas on May 26 after a prolonged illness. He served as district mine inspector for district one at his death and was a city director from 1914 to 1931. Earlier he worked in coal mining.
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Coalgate
James Jones
Jones
Sherman
Texas
Fire destroys home of Mr and Mrs Herman Phillips
A Sunday night blaze razed the residence of Mr and Mrs Herman Phillips. The house was not saved, portions were partially insured, and investigators have yet to determine the fire’s cause.
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Stratford
Herman Phillips
Hog cholera warning after heavy rains in Tishomingo
Farmers were warned to expect new hog cholera outbreaks following recent heavy rains. County Agent Eddie White said the disease has tracked creeks and streams in the county, and the surge in running water may spread it further.
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Tishomingo
Eddie Whitehead
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Future Farmers’ State Fair
Albion
English Channel
Wetumka
County Board
Carlton Corbin Ranch
Too F. W. Beall
Oklahoma A. and
Joe Walker
Tobe Wingard
Robert Freeney
National Commission Company
Alvis Tunnel
Joe Massey
Stribling Commission Company
Corbin
Hughes
Murray
Payne
McClain
Johnston
Leflore
Garfield
Marshall
Grady
Comanche
Okfuskee
Bryan
Cleveland
Garvin
Pottawatomie
Berry County
Missouri
Robert I. Pollock
Briggs
Agricultural College
Oral Dean Wingard
Alex McKenzie
Joe C. Scott
State Board of Agriculture
Fulkerson Gels
Fair Secretary
Montgomery
A. C. Lehr Was
Mrs. C. P. Lehr
Navy
Rubber Source Inc
Labor Peace
CIO National Board
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