The Ada Weekly News Publication History
A compact notice outlines the Ada newspapers consolidation history and pricing terms for subscriptions including paid in advance annual rates and editorial offices. It lists mergers with The Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star Democrat and notes publication details and mailing status.
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Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc County Enterprise
Ada- Star-Democrat
Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly News
Profits From Forests Spread Through the South
The southern states including Oklahoma reveal 216,732,000 acres of commercial forests with growth potential. Lumber use may shift toward paper and wood based fibers as demand expands for homes and business finishing. Synthetic silks and paper from southern mills rise, alongside sustained cotton with trees supplying fibres and products.
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Oklahoma
Kentucky
Missouri
West Virginia
Southern Paper Mills
Southern Mills
Oklahoma New
Canada
Five Oklahoma Constitutional Amendments Seen On Ballot
The Oklahoma voters will face five constitutional amendments on the July 11 primary ballot. Proposals include directing surplus general revenue to debt reduction, creating regents boards for A&M Oklahoma, Langston, and visiting OU, establishing a Pardon and Parole Board, and restoring run-off primaries. Non-votes count against amendments. Inside Washington, Roosevelt faces CIO influence concerns.
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A. & M. College
Junior Agricultural Colleges
Langston University
O. U
Supreme Court
Criminal Court of Appeals
Oklahoma
Chickasha Express
Each Dishonest Act Slows America's March to Prosperity
A column mirrors Joshua and the Promised Land, arguing that national greatness rests on character. It condemns selfish acts that hinder democracy and calls for unity, justice, and the right to full liberty for Jews and all peoples. The piece links modern America to ancient Israel, urging courage in pursuing a true commonwealth.
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Promised Land
Zion
Israel
Palestine
Europe
Joshua
America
Disturbed Money Systems and World War II Finances
The piece notes three new booklets from the United States Chamber of Commerce on International Monetary Developments, World Currency Stabilization Proposals, and a Proposed United Nations Bank. It discusses wartime money, the shift away from the gold standard, and the need for a stable postwar currency to support international trade. It mentions Finland’s wartime stance, De Gaulle as related to France, andU.S. casualties approaching a quarter of a million with expectations of further increases before a lasting peace.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
United Nations Bank
China
Japan
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Italy
State Land Office Boosts Pontotoc War Bond Drive
Pontotoc county’s Fifth War Loan drive reports a $23,000 boost led by the state land office and local contributions. The commissioner’s letter notes a $2,000,000 purchase of war bonds credited to other issues, with Continental Oil contributing $2,500 and McLellan stores $300. Auctions Tonight at Center and Union Hill, Happyland Tuesday, Laxton Wednesday as progress nears the halfway mark toward $1,272,100. local committees push to raise totals.
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Pontotoc County
State Land Office
Continental Oil Company
McLellan
Center
Union Hill
Happyland
Laxton
Heat Waves Peak With 99 Degree Reading In Ada
The Ada official high reached 99 degrees on Sunday the hottest day this year while Saturday posted 95 and 75. A trace of rain occurred and Sunday’s low dropped to 73. Harvesters work amid heat as Oklahoma towns report highs near the century mark with Waynoka at 101 McAlester 98 and Oklahoma City 96 Guymon cooler at 70. No rain was reported yesterday or last night.
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Ada
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Waynoka
McAlester
Oklahoma City
Guymon
Fifteen Oklahoma Soldiers Wounded in Mediterranean Action
Washington report says fifteen Oklahoma servicemen were wounded in Mediterranean fighting. The list includes Lt. Arthur S. Erickson of Lawton, S/Sgt. Edward J. Halka of Muskogee, Cant. Robert K. Carlstone of Tahlequah, and others. families are noted for eachNome. The names cover various towns including Drumright Vinita Holdenville Sapulpa Wynona Chelsea Norman Canton Tulsa and Wagener.
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Washington
Mediterranean
Arthur S. Erickson
Lawton
Edward J. Halka
Muskogee
Robert K. Carlstone
Tahlequah
Fred H. Counts
T. J. Langley
Drumright
Edward Hildebrand
Nettie N. Hildebrand
Vinita
Lorenza W. Kilgore
Mary Kilgore
Hartshorne
Pfc
Elmer Lucas
Milford Lucas
Holdenville
Paul E. McMahon
Della A. McMahon
Sapulpa
Ed M. McLaughlin
Mary L. McLaughlin
Wynona
Osage County
Delaware
W. A. Trapp
George Trapp
Wagener
Delaney to Drill Wilcox Test in Allen Pool
Wilcox drilling announced for W A Delaney No 1 Milner in SW SE NE 17 5N 8E with tools moved in. Sunray Oil No 1 Jonas in SW NE SW 17 5N 8E pumping 450 barrels daily. deeper drilling to about 4103 feet. swab lost. Delaney No 1 Cissie Kalany in Fish pool 32 7N 8E drilling 1190 feet. Denaley No 1 Russell near Davis in 13 1N 1N Garvin drilling. Helmeric and Payne of Tulsa report discoveries yielding 210 and 140 barrels per day. C W Roadhouse No 1 W J Harris in NWC SW 23 IN LE drilling below 3290 feet.
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Allen Pool
W. A. Delaney
Milner
Sunray Oil Company
Jonas
Wilcox
Delaney
Cissie Kalaney
Hughes County
Denaley
Russell
Davis
Garvin County
Davis-Wynnewood
Helmeric and Payne
Tulsa
C. W. Roadhouse No
W. J. Harris
Nwc
23-In-Le
Hereford Tour Draws Tulsans
Oklahoma farmers invite Hereford enthusiasts to a June 29 to July 1 tour visiting Pontotoc county ranches and the Turner farm for a major 4 H and FFA judging event. Tulsa leaders and sponsors from the Tulsa Fair Live Stock show back the effort with committees and badges.
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Pontotoc County
Turner Ranch
Tulsa World
Tulsa
Osage County
W. A
Gus) Delaney
W. E. Harvey
Roy Turner
Vern N. Vandever
Guy H. Landis
Hereford Group
Jay P. Walker
O. J. Moyer
Sheep
Roy Lundy
C. C. Brann
W. B. Way
C. A. Border
W. G. Skelly
Chicago
Photographer Captures Near Hit German Flying Bombs
London June 26 AP photographer Mike Nash waited three days in southern England for images of the Germans flying bombs in action. His shots show the bomb’s fire spout and a vertical dive just before impact and were displayed at the AP office in London before being transmitted to New York.
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London
Associated Press
Mike Nash
England
Hitler
Nash
Nasr
Associated Press, Ltd
New York
Air Today
Combine Crew To Aid Distant Parts Of County
R R Gibson plans to move his combine to other sections of Pontotoc county this week to ease labor shortages. The crew, already finished with small grain around Allen, will operate elsewhere while other farmers delay binding their wheat and oats due to rising workloads and ripe crops.
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R. R. Gibson
Allen
Mr. Gibson
Pontotoc County
Farmers Pivot to Combines and Pickup Balers
Farmers face labor shortages as grain harvests advance. To save bales they rely on combines and pickup balers. Hundreds of acres of row crops need clearing while workers are scarce, pushing adjustments across farms.
Big Fire at McAlester Tourist Camp Hurts Three
Three men were seriously burned when butane fumes ignited during transfer from a truck to an underground tank at a McAlester tourist park. E Grigsby of Oklahoma City was in critical condition. his brother A J Grigsby and E P Jones also suffered burns. Fire destroyed gas truck, two autos, a trailer and cabins, with losses over 20000 dollars.
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Mcalester
Here
E. Grigsby
Oklahoma City
A. J. Grigsby
E. P. Jones
U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot
Green Gables
Wounded Airman F C Bill Weems Confirmed Wounded
Flight Officer Wilford Weems of Ada is wounded in action likely during the invasion of France. His wife, Rita Drell, and child, both of Fort Worth, were notified by phone from his mother. Weems, 29, a glider pilot, had lived in Fort Worth before joining Consolidated Aircraft and later Don San Diego. He trained in Kansas and Kentucky and sailed to England in February.
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Wilford
Bill) Weems
Ada
France
Ira Weems
Fort Worth
Weems
Bill Ballard
North Broadway
Rita Derrell
Aircraft Corporation
Don San Diego
Goodland
Kans
Bowman Field
Camp Mackall
N. C
Maxton
England
Thirteen Arrests Made Here Sunday
Thirteen arrests were made Sunday, bringing the city police total to 62 for June. Two officers arrested four African American and five white men for gambling in the colored section. One person received a ticket along with two drunkenness arrests.
Roy Summers Shot During Hold-Up
Roy Summers thirty three is in critical condition at Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth Texas after an attempted robbery of a Yellow Cab office where he worked. He was shot through the shoulder by one bullet and a man was killed in the holdup. Summers is the son of Mr and Mrs W H Summers and a former Ada resident.
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Roy Summers
Methodist Hospital
Ft. Worth
Tex
Summers
W. H. Summers
Ada
Five Adans Finish D A Degree At Oklahoma
Ninety four cities and towns in 24 states and three foreign countries are represented in the University of Oklahoma spring commencement class of 326 graduates. Degrees include B S in Education for Betty Ellen Baublits Arlene Morris Chloe Norris Verla Jean Plummer and Sara McLain Pritchett plus B A for Sara McLain Pritchett and B S in Home Economics for Macxine Marie Harney.
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Norman
University of Oklahoma
Ada—Betty Ellen Baublits
Arlene Morris
Chloe Norris
Verla Jean Plummer
Sara McLain Pritchett
Dorothy Frances Crumley
Stratford—Macxine Marie Harney
eruption created Crater Lake and volcanic ash cloud
Scientists note Mount Mazama unleashed a massive explosion less than 4 000 years ago that formed Crater Lake Oregon. They found Indian sandals nearby scorched by the eruption dating to under 40 centuries ago.
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Mount Mazama
Oregon
Crater Lake
Hengyang Battles Rage as Japan Presses Rail Line
The Chinese high command reports severe fighting for Hengyang on the Canton Hankow rail line with heavy casualties on both sides. Japanese columns are preparing for a coordinated assault on the besieged stronghold, threatening to cut eastern China if a stronger Chinese defense fails.
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Chunking
Canton-Hankow
Hengyang
China
Army Drops WASP Training Program
Washington June 27 The Army announced abandonment of the Women’s Air Service Pilot training program effective when current students complete courses. WASP has 721 pilots on active ferrying duty and training will raise the total to 1,019 by September. General Henry H. Arnold cited the House rejection of a bill to grant WASP members Army ratings as the reason.
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Washington
Air Service
Army
WASP
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
House
Sergeant Herman Kennedy Awarded Silver Star Medal
The War Department announces the Silver Star award for Sergeant Herman Kennedy of Whitesboro Leflore County Oklahoma for conspicuous gallantry. Kennedy earned recognition during wartime service, with the award officially announced from Washington on June 27.
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Washington
The
War Department
Herman Kennedy
Whitesboro
Leflore County
Oklahoma
Soldier notes mule saved life in Italy
Infantry Sgt. Evan J. Thompson of Stillwater Minnesota says the mule saved his life by stepping between him and a German machine gun bullet in Italy.
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Washington
Evan J. Thompson
Stillwater, Minn
Italy
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Wm. D. Little
Okla
al Dept
Roosevelt
CIO
Sidney Hillman
William E. Gilroy
D. D
Finland
de- Gaulle
Continental Allocetes County
McLellans
Stanley Roff
Roff
New Guinea
Southwest Pacific
Stanley Roff Jr
Stanley Jr
Sunray
Hereford
R. P. Matthews
Sapulpa Herald
Auld Erin
Hereford Heaven
Ada News
AP Man
F. C. Bill Weems
Adan
Minturno
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