Ada Welcomes Spanish War Veterans in City Celebration
John W. Beard writes Ada hosts a three day gathering for United Spanish American War Veterans. He praises the veterans for patriotism and service, recalls Ada’s early development, and credits local leaders and the Ada News for support. He notes city growth from 20 000 residents and lists key veterans and business figures who shaped Ada. He closes with a welcoming poem.
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Twenty- Five Thousand Club
E. H. Lucas
East Central State Teachers College
Ada
Chamber of Commerce
Milton Keating
United Spanish War Veterans
Grass as soil saver boosts erosion control on Oklahoma farms
Farm columnist notes grass on erosion projects across Oklahoma proves soil protection after heavy rains. J P Weston, state Soil Conservation Service coordinator, cites grassed lands near Elk City suffering little damage and reports grassing on contour ridges, gully banks, and alternate strips as key methods in 38 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Weston
Soil Conservation Service
Oklahoma
Elk City
Weston
Stillwater Ant Control Says Cut Food Supply First
June 22 1930s Stillwater report cites entomologist C F Styles from Oklahoma A and M extension service on controlling house ants. Eliminate accessible foods from pantry and kitchen, store foods in metal or tightly sealed containers, and use a sponge bait soaked in sugar solution to attract ants. Boiling water kills gathered ants but not the queen or brood.
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Stillwater
C. F. Styles
Oklahoma A
M. College Extension Service
Stiles
Time Now To Spray Bagworms On Evergreens
A notice urges residents with evergreens especially arbor vitae to spray for bagworms as they build cocoons. The worms feed late in the evening and can be seen during the day. Use arsenate of lead in water, one part to 30 parts, for effective control.
Garage Destroyed by Fire in Ada Saturday
A garage at Mr. Morris Ada insurance man in the 200 block West Twenty-third Street was destroyed by fire about 2:30 Saturday afternoon. The fire started from a burning trash pile across the alley as Morris tried to move his car. The blaze spread quickly, destroying the garage and a nearby chicken pen with about 20 frying chickens. Most damage occurred before firemen arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Ada Insurance
Twenty-third Street
Morris Garage
Correction Issued For Commissioner Candidate Name
The News fixes a misprint in the announcement column where Noah Tallent was shown as Fallent. The correction was made this week to reflect the proper spelling of the third district candidate.
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Noah Tallent
Fallent
Bee Expert Delayed As Bees Vanish From Sugg Driveway
Dr. A. KR. Sugg loses confidence in John Zimmer man after a swarm builds in an inaccessible shed on his driveway. The bees depart ten days before the reputed expert arrives. Mrs. Bill Crawford applauds her husband’s new police force while Horace Brame cheers remote radio control in Mike Mitchell’s case. Wyly Nicholas Keith Jr. looks to send his son to military school with bonus bond cash as crowds observe the basement excavation for a new Aldridge hotel addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KR. Sugg
John Zimmerman
Dr. Sugg
Zimmerman
Bill Crawford
Horace Brame
Mike Mitchell
Pontotoc County Area Compared to Rhode Island Size
Pontotoc County covers about 728 square miles, more than half the size of Rhode Island, highlighting its substantial geographic footprint relative to the small state.
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Pontotoc County
Rhode Island
Ada Auto Dealer Refuses Sale Amid Drunk Buyer
An Ada automobile salesman kept a wary distance Friday as a potential buyer, intoxicated, offered cash for a car and a water heater. The seller insisted on waiting until the man sobered before completing the purchase, highlighting ethical conduct over quick profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Election Heat Drives Voters as Candidates Hand Out Matches
A heated campaign sees candidates handing out books of matches to voters. The cheap gift appears to fire up enthusiasm or spark rivalries as the race intensifies across districts.
Richard L. Disney Named For Federal Tax Record Post
Richard L. Disney, nominated for an important federal tax record post, featured among key figures at a Lions convention held here. J W Shipp drives Cubs support with a witty dig at Deans. John W Beard pursues poetry in leisure. B Oliver returns from Sacramento hoping to keep creditors unaware.
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Richard L. Disney
J. W. Shipp
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
John W. Beard
B. Oliver
Sacramento
Calif
Lost political rally party sniffs out opponents
Ralph Fuller and a party at a Hart rally got lost on a side road while trying to find their bearings. A nearby ravine yielded a skunk and a quip about smelling the opponents, highlighting a humorous misadventure among local politicos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Fuller
Hart
Ralph
Queen Mary ship decor and badge details noted
A discussion on reporting difficulty notes that readers should recognize the Queen Mary ship by its red and black colors its flag at the stern and its heavy rudder and the involvement of 50 artists in interior decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Oklahoma City market reports cattle hogs and sheep prices
Cattle 2 000 head calves 700 activity fair in killing classes. Early sales steady to strong with declines. Yearling steers near 7.75 per cwt for 680 780 lb. fed grassers 6.50. averages 6.75. Heifers 7.85 with loads at 7.40. Fat cows 4.00-4.50, cutters 2.50-3.75, bulls 3.75-4.80. Hogs 1 500 head top 10.10, good 9.90-10.10, small killers 10.20. Sheep 1 000 head steady on spring lambs top 10.75.
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Oklahoma City
U. S
Cotton markets show steady close in New Orleans
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with a 15 point drop. Sales reached 7,463 as low middling stood at 11.02 and middling at 12.27 while good middling posted 12.87. Receipts were 1,935 with stock at 342,283.
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Spot
New Orleans
Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices at Kansas City
Hogs 2 000 head slow with 250 lb hogs desirable and 170 250 lb hogs mostly 10.15 10.30. sows around 9.10 to 9.25. stock pigs about 10.00 down. Cattle 3 590 and calves 500 steady to higher for slaughter steers and yearlings, cows steady. top steers about 8.50. medium weights 8.25, best heifers 8.15. sheep 4 000 opening sales steady for killing classes, spring lambs mostly sold, top native spring lambs 11.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U. S
South Texas
Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago June Market Report
The Chicago market lists live poultry by car and truck counts with price ranges for hens roosters and broilers across breeds. Turkeys ducks and geese show mixed prices while eggs arrive at 24 082 and graded fresh and storage items appear with varied per dozen and per unit values.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock Springs
Plymouth
White Rock
Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported in Chicago Update
Potatoes in Chicago on June 24 show 109 on track 244 and total U.S. shipments 541. Demand fair at lower prices with moderate supplies. Oklahoma Bliss U.S. No. 1 at 3.35 to 3.63 per cwt. California white rose U.S. No. 1 at 0.35 to 0.60. Texas No. 1 at 2.26. No. 2 at 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Dept
U. S
Oklahoma
California
Wheat prices oscillate on thin demand and exports
In Chicago on June 24 activity in wheat markets was cautious with uneven moves around the previous close. Bullish support from expanded domestic flour trade contrasted with bearish signals from steady Canadian purchases by American mills. July wheat at 95 1 4 to 3 8, September 96 1 8 to 1 4. Corn rose 1 4 to 7 8, Sep 65 3 8 to 1 2, oats up 1 to 8, and provisions steady to 190 cents.
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Chicago
Spot Grain Market Report from Chicago
Cash wheat had no reported sales. Corn prices ranged with No 2 mixed at 67 3 4 cents and No 1 white at 76 3 4 cents. Oats mixed prices showed No 3 white at 29 1 4 to 32 cents and samples at 27 1 2 to 30 1 4.
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Chicago
Cotton market mixed as July slips while new crop holds
New York June 24 reports cotton trading uneven with July futures easing under liquidation and trade buying near a steadier undertone for new crop months. Midday activity quiet and steady with July down about 9 percent and later deliveries nearly unchanged.
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New York
Aerial Trade Junket Replaces Old Time Train Excursion
Fresno reports a wine association sponsored four day air tour with thirty privately owned airplanes. The voyage targets Bakersfield Las Vegas Salt Lake City and Reno to boost trade and promote products.
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Fresno
Cal
Y A Wine Association
Bakersfield
Las Vegas
Nev
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reno
Revival At Oil Center Draws Large Local Crowd
A large turnout attended revival services at Oil Center Saturday and Sunday led by Rev. Ellis Roberts. The piece notes visiting families, new car purchases, extended visits, and community updates, highlighting local officials, neighbors, and postservice plans. A heart attack on Sunday affected L. D. Rutledge, with Mrs. Rutledge visiting in Temple.
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Ellis Roberts
Carter
Shady Grove
W. A. Oberlin
Mary Jo
Sadie Sparkman
Maud
Arbran Roberts
Bert Sparkman
Los Angeles
California
E. H. Hudson
Oklahoma City
Neal
John Bennett
J. W. Roberts
J. A. Pannell
Joe Robertson
Hansel Burk
Everett Paniil
F. H. Burch
Oren Gray
Barney Gray
George Gray
McGee
Henry Arnold
James
Alfred
East Texas
Arnold
E. H. Moore Oil Co
Oil Center
Geraldine Lockhart
Edd Summers
Alex Summers
Mavis
Edgar
Milton Hughey
Lela
Lena
Marcella
Robertson
Edna Pannell
Delmer Flowers
June
Stratford
C. O. Burk
Pannell
Pammel
L. D. Rutledge
Norman
Luman
Wolf Trapping tale and county game data span
A tale from Southern Pontotoc reports wolves captured in mouse and wolf traps, with Otto Cox delivering a wolf to Joe Bell. It notes six wolves caught recently and cites fishing license trends, hatchery output, and surging property valuations in Pontotoc and nearby Ada area for 1936.
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Pontotoc County
Joe Bell
Otto Cox
Corbin Ranch
Peccatotoc County
Bell
Cox
Oklahoma
Jack Finks
Hunton Field Wells Under Class D Rating Gather Pressure Data
Hunton wells in the Fitts field remain Class D wildcat status while bottom hole pressures are being compiled. More wells are being completed in the Hunton, many in areas early in the field’s history.
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Hunton
Fitts
Valuations Show Gain for Pontotoc County 1936
Pontotoc county assessment for ad valorem tax purposes rises to 15 523 766 a gain of 1 225 617 over 1935 figures 14 298 749 an increase of 8 556 percent The three divisions share in the gain real estate and public service The real estate division shows no raise on existing property except where improved while building activity last year contributed to higher values
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Bill Bevers
Pol
Stanolind
Oklahoma
Adeep
Magnolia
Ada
Pontotoc County
Public Service
Allen Sunray refinery hosts free barbecue at Lake Side
The Sunray refinery in Allen held a free community barbecue at Lake Side four miles southwest of Allen last Wednesday evening. Ice cream was served to a large crowd with a dancing platform and live music by local musicians. Co hosts Mrs. Sam Hedrick and Miss Elsa Mae Palmer led a musical in their home Thursday with Fay Klevinz Edgar Caton and Frank Palmer performing. Nearby visits include Dr. Thomas Forsythe in Oklahoma City and several relatives from Dustin Hogansville Visalia Wewoka Houston Ada and Davis Oklahoma. Warnings of births include James Atthrae on June 13 and Neon christened on June 14 weighing nine and eleven and a half pounds respectively.
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Sunray
Lake Side
Allen
Sam Hedrick
Elsa Mae Palmer
Fay Klevinz
Edgar Caton
Frank Palmer
C. C. Davis
Ida Hedrick
Minnie Price
Loretha
Evelyn Brewer
Cora
Lucille Price
Hazel Tillery
Tommy Watson Jr
Charles Russell
Farrell Smith
Fay Blevins
Thomas Forsythe
Oklahoma City
Ed Gunter
Dustin
J. A. Elmore
Mary Maline
Wanda Mae Miller
Hogansville
Mary Kathryn Lytton
R. M. Coffey
Vernon
Visalia
Cal
Leta Mae Dyson
Wewoka
J. A. Dyson
Hazel Burnett
Houston
Texas
J. A. Bentley
J. K. Malone
J. W. Reid
Ada
Jewel Lowery
Davis
Okla
S. L. Hedrick
P. Sanders
James Atthrae
Wesley Cross
Neon
NYA Girls Complete City Records Work on Cemetery and Ordinances
NYA girls have prepared a new city cemetery record and copied all city ordinances. They are on a two week vacation during a temporary shutdown. Unskilled workers quilt and rug while officials thank I G Killough for about 80 passes issued to the NYA girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
I. G. Killough
McSwain
NYA
Sunray Well in Jesse Townsite Attracts Attention
Continental Oil completes another Wilcox sand well in Jesse field and shifts focus to the Sunray test in the Jesse townsite No. 1 Shumard Heirs 2-1-7. The well swabbed 118 barrels of oil in 24 hours on Friday and began bailing Saturday. The test could yield Hunton production if the bromide shows, with strong second sand results.
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Continental Oil Company
Jesse Field
Jesse
Shumard Heirs
Hunton
Lynch
Continental
No. 1
Moores
Jesse Wilcox Pool
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