Federal Farm Act payments advance in Oklahoma County
J. B. Hill and Lester Lillard discussed the federal farm program in Oklahoma City focusing on wheat cotton and range plans. 22 supervisors began checking 1939 performance to verify allotments for marketing cards while payments totaling 10139.99 were issued this week and 115041.59 since January to farmers and landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hill
Lester Lillard
Federal Farm Programs
Oklahoma City
Envernment
Lillard
Ilness
Fred Ingram
Ingram
Altus
WW. B. Johnson
Waller Named Candidate for Northwestern State College Presidency
Oklahoma City report says Dewitt Waller, Bic superintendent of schools, is slated to become president of Northwestern State College at Alva, succeeding E L Brown who was removed. Regent board will meet to confirm. Waller previously Enid superintendent and Epworth University alumnus.
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Oklahoma‘city
Dewitt Waller
Bic
Capital
Northwestern State College
Alva
E. EL .Brown
Board of Regents
Oklahore Colleges
Emorron
Waller
Brown
Enid
Old Epworth University
Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Phillips
Epworth University
University, of Oklahoma Law School
W. C. Kite
Regents
Gacant
Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College
Miami
S. Co. Poereetul
Alva College
E. L. Smith
Mismi Bost
State Department of
Three Surfacing Options Debated for Ada Street Project
Ada considers three road surfacing types for 400 blocks of unpaved streets with two options already in use. A push for permanent concrete surfaces targets property owners to cover costs in a WPA paving program. Concrete would cost up to 1.63 dollars per front foot with curb and gutter, while asphalt choices run to about 75 cents per front foot. Local officials cite concrete’s added value and loan support from banks, and signups continue as homeowners decide who pays.
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Ada
H. S. Moore
First National Bank
Roosevelt
Ing
Mrs. H. C. Thompson Dies at 77 in Ada Oklahoma
Mrs. H. C. Thompson, 77, died at her home 119 East Seventeenth in Ada on Saturday at 4 30 a m Funeral services are set for Monday at 4 p m at the home with Rev Mitchell S Epper son pastor of the Presbyterian church presiding Burial will be at Rosedale cemetery The family moved to Ada from Texas in the town's early days and she was survived by daughters Mrs J A Napier of California and Mrs B H Witherspoon of Buffalo West Virginia two sons Phil A Thompson and B F Thompson of Oklahoma City two sisters Mrs J M Bass and Mrs C E Bosham of Longview Texas and two brothers J G Pegues and P T Pegues of Corpus Christi Texas P T Pegues is noted as an early Ada resident and first wholesale grocer and owner of the first automobile in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Thompson
East Seventeenth
Mitchell S. Epper
Presbyterian Church
Rosedale Cemetery
Thompson
Ada
Texas
Faliha
P.T. Pegues
Corpus Christi
Lewis and Gallahar to West Point for Military Academy
Herbert S. Lewis, stationed at Fort Sill, plans a Monday visit to relatives, then Tuesday travels with John Lee Gallahar of Roff to Ohio to visit Herbert's relatives before proceeding to West Point. Both seek entrance to the Military Academy, following East Central College training. Herbert's brother James L. Lewis, a 1938 West Point graduate, is now stationed in Colorado.
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Herbert S. Lewis
Fort Sill
John Lee Gallahar
Roff
Ohio
Herbert
West Point
Military Academy
East Central
James L
Colorado
Girl Climbs Tree in Pauls Valley Storm Fight for Independence
In Pauls Valley on June 23 0 a 7 year old girl Jimmie Leu Harmon endured eight days aloft in a tree after vowing to stay until July 4. Strong winds and a sunstorm forced her rescue as father Jim Harmon provided meals and comfort while authorities monitored conditions and safety.
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Pauls Valley
Jimmie Leu Harmon
Perea
Jim Harmon
Harmon
WPA Library Growth in Use
WPA library in Northwest Ada reports rising checkouts and donations. Located at 60% West Ninth, the recently opened facility serves residents seeking convenient reading material. Open daily 12 to 5 p.m. with Friday Story Hour 3 to 4. Send requests to reach shut-ins. Visitors welcome anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEA
Ada
West Ninth
Coalgate Teacher List Is Approved
The Coalgate school board approved most of next year's faculty at a special meeting. Remaining teachers to be named later. Confirmed staff include E. L. Garrett as Superintendent, Ledie Holland as Principal, plus lists for high, Lee, and Grant schools with several grade teachers and named janitors Ed Bones Ernest Mos and John Hall.
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Coalgate
Jime
E. L. Garrett
Ledie Holland
Lowell Green
Mildred Wood
Margaret Schneider
Adah Wilson
Joy Snow
Lee Schagl
Emma_ Baumert
Sadie Holland
Lydia Dawson
Helen Hall
Mardelle Jones
Ina Samuels
Florence Fowler
Grant School
Margaret Burns
Mary Farriond
May Parry
Ed Bones
Ernest: Mos
Lee School
John Hall
Negro Home Target of Blast in Oklahoma City
A dynamite blast damaged a Negro home on the east side of Oklahoma City. It was the fourth such bombing in recent months. No injuries were reported as the two story frame house sustained a wall hole. Fred Daugherty, chairman of a city citizens committee, said he would call a meeting next week to discuss a new plan to provide low rent dwellings for Negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
CPLA
Fred Daugherty
Ada News
Medberry Guilty In Hitchhiking Murder
A district court jury in Akron Wisconsin convicted Ellsworth E. Medberry of first degree murder for the hitchhiking shooting of John T. Gray. The jury recommended life imprisonment. Judge Arlington Taylor granted 20 days for a new trial. Medberry said he would be free by midnight after packing his belongings from jail.
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Akron
Cola
UMA District Court
Ellsworth E. Medberry
John T. Gray
Fond du Zac
Wis
Minnie Blouser
Arlington Taylor
Medberry
Show Herd Burns Near Ardmore
Ardmore June 24 Twenty four fine cattle once among the outstanding show herds of the country perished in a 16000 fire that destroyed a deed barn on the Primrose farm of Mort Woods four miles northwest of here The animals had won hundreds of awards in many shows and died within the building Woods dairy herd was not affected He, a prominent stockman and former U S Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee member, said the fire likely started by spontaneous combustion in hay and that the loss was partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Primrose
Mort Woods
Here
Woods
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Universit of
Wisconsin
Brazil to house 3000 German Catholic refugees
Rio de Janeiro reports the Brazilian government says it will provide homes in Brazil for 3000 German Catholic refugees of Jewish origin, acting at the request of Pope Pius XII. The announcement comes as authorities coordinate a resettlement plan and assess no detailed timelines were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE. Janeiro
Pius XII
Brazil
Johnston County A H Clubbers In Pig Feed Contest
Johnston county 42 club boys and girls entered fifty three pigs for the ninety gay feet contest with $100 in cash prizes. Pigs weighed in June 2 and contest closes September 9 per County Agent W W Bonham. Cash premiums go to owners with greatest gain during the period. Seven members each from Pontator and Russet clubs led entry with others from Connerville Coleman Folsom and Mill Creek.
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Tishomingo
Johnston County
W. W. Bonham
Pontator
Russet
Connerville
Coleman
Folsom
Mill Creek
Hospital Adds Garage at Valley View
Valley View hospital completed a new brick garage between the nurses' home and the main building, capable of housing four cars. New tile flooring has been installed in basement areas including the dining rooms the x ray room and the out patient department.
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Valley View Hospital
Aoe
Sulfanilamide Boosts Newborn Eye Care Milestone
Milwaukee June 24 The American Association for the Advancement of Science heard a report that sulfanilamide given in milk to newborn babies clears signs of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum within two to three days. Doctors noted nationwide success, with risks discussed by Assistant Surgeon General R Von derlehr about potential asymptomatic carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Milwaukee
American Association For the Advancement of Science
States
Contract Signed Marks Hurdle For Local Building Project
Delaney from Ada enters the Beck district near Calvin to push a new well as part of the area’s pool discovery effort. He announces No 1 Foster for 15-15-10 southeast of the local discovery well, which has produced modestly from the Viola lime. The well was about 200 feet down and facing surface pipe installation, with Becker No 1 and Shemwell No 1 nearby drilling toward deeper Viola lime depths.
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Gus” Delaney
Ada
Calvin
Pool Discovery
Foster
Faillips
Discovery
Viola
Becker
Shemwell
Phillips
Earl Long Steps Up Job Tomorrow
Baton Rouge reports Earl K Long will be sworn in Monday as Louisiana governor on the capitol lawn near Huey Long’s grave marker. Long aims to serve until May 1940 and seeks election to the next four year term, while Leche contemplates issuing a proclamation.
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Baton Rouge
Earl K Long
Louisiana
Huey
Richard W. Leche
Tong
Leche
Homer Club Holds Regular Meeting
Eleven members attended the Homer farm women’s club meeting as routine business was reviewed and reports from the annual farm women’s club camp at Platt National Park in Sulphur were shared. A varied program involving all clubs from the camp was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Farm Women’s Club
Farm Women's Club
Nast -Weel
Platt National Park
Sulphur
Rainfall Of June Mounting Steadily
June rainfall accumulates 4.19 inches through the past week with cooler days and mid nineteen thirties heat. Earlier in the month 7.20 inches fell, and five days of rain added 2.08 inches. Stock water shortfall is a concern though crops and pastures show rapid growth after the showers.
Authorities Move To Curb Gambling in This Area
Ada County records show sheriff's deputies raiding two gambling dens, with ten men charged for gambling and two men charged for operating a pool hall outside city limits. Six men arrested at the Green Lantern last Saturday include Asa Hutchinson and Warren Davis, while Walter P. Bull Smith and Barton Cox face separate pool hall operation charges. One defendant, Bull Smith, was arraigned with a not guilty plea and bonded at 200 dollars. conviction carries fines up to 100 dollars. Four more men—Arnold Davenport, Cradle Wheeler, Foster Ansley, and Sid Hagar— faced gambling charges in a second court proceeding this week.
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Ada
Justice Courts
Carloss Wadlington
Clyde Kaiser
Green Lantern
Asa Hutchinson
Charley Bolen
Crable Wheeler
Bull Smith
Morrison Whitt
Warren Davis
Justice Court of
W. L. Reed
Smith
Wadlington
Walter P
Bull” Smith
Barton Cox
Gera
3 Smith
Justice Court
A. W. Oliver
Arnold Davenport
Cradle Wheeler
Foster Ansley
Sid Hagar
CCC Gives Rules For Reappointment
Washington June 23 The Civilian Conservation Corps announced that reserve officers on duty may apply for reappointment as civilians under the new economy program. Between now and December 1 some 5 009 officers will be given preference for their old jobs. those who do not apply will be replaced by ten farm reserve officers who must apply too. Fechner said the new rules would save about 1 million annually. Reappointed camp captains will be paid about 216 a month, replacing prior pay and allowances. CCC plans to enroll 64 267 men in July to fill vacancies, including youths 17 to 23 and war veterans. total enrollment will reach 300 900.
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Washington
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Farm Reserve Army
Robert Fecaner
COC
Fechner
CCS
Bre
Phantom Not Seen Yet This Summer in Creek County
Creek county town reports no sightings of the “Phantom of the River Bottoms” this summer. In prior years an unkempt bearded man appeared at fence gates, signaling with wands, prompting wives to alert husbands and families to stay indoors. Men kept shotguns ready and women kept dogs to protect children, but locals believe the phantom has departed the area this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creek County
Time Element On Contract Enters As New Problem
City and county officials resolved a contract dispute for a new office building on West Main Street, with a tentative $5,000 end-of-fiscal-year timing risk. The county gains two thirds of utility costs and a half-interest land donation. the city will fund water and one-third of gas and electric bills. Architect Bob Ferguson has funds tied up. Oklahoma City WPA approval looms as the next step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linsky
Bill Crawford
Albert Chamberlain
Dick Elam
George Collins
Bob Ferguson
WPA
Oklahoma City
Ada
West Main Street
Glenwood Park
World War Doctor Taken By Death
OKLAHOMA CITY June 22. Dr Floyd Jackson Boland 62 retired physician who served as chief surgeon for the thirty sixth division in World War and devised influenza control methods used by the army died at his home. Decorated by both American and Italian governments the Legion of Honor and Purple Heart recognized his service. He taught anesthesia at the University of Oklahoma from 1911 until retirement and is survived by his widow and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
City
Floyd Jackson Boland
Boland
Italy
University of Oklahoma
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Pontotoc County
Charles ©. Ellis
R. K. Hutchison
J. R. Waldby
Mary Coventon
May Madden
Alta Madden
Ethel McAnally
Pearl Walker
Mary Rushing
Viola Eamnest
Carrie Bush
Ola Sales
Emma Dodd
Telford Coventon
Ona Madden
Lillian Lowe
Myrtle McCurry
Eunice McAnally
Bertha Starkman
Gertie Earnest
Ethel McCurry
Bettie Nordmyer
Jennings McAnally
Philip Richmond
Northwestern
Perceful
N. E. Junior College Post
Lewis, Gallahar
Northwest
Primrose Farm
Tish Leaders
Valley View
R. Vonderlehr
Vonderhehr
Raelli
Episcopal Church
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Seventeenth Street
Broadway Avenue
Victor Hatfield
Delaney
Earl Long
Homer Club
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