Ada and Pontotoc county census tally shows mixed results
Ada city grows to 15 929 people while Pontotoc county falls from 39 792 to 30 3 00. Rural areas shrink as farm units consolidate. Ada’s population gains offset by migration and smaller family sizes. Census supervisor Paul Henderson urged broad participation and local leaders remain hopeful for future counts.
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Pontotoc
Tne
Pontotec County
Roff
Stonewall
Iast
Ada'y
Allen
Hughes County
Paul Henderson
Fourth Congressional District
School Transport Workshop Planned for Ada Oklahoma
Ada to host first state school transportation workshop in July arranged by East Central Oklahoma A and M College and the state board of education. Norman C. Mitchell requests Wes ley L Camp to coordinate inviting Pontotoc county school bus drivers to participate in a five day training and contribute to safety discussions.
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Ada
Oklahoma
Norman C. Mitchell
Pontcote County
Wesley L. Camp
State Board of Educatior
East Central
Oklahoma A
Camp
Pontotoc County
Dis
Mitchell
Pioneer
Pantatec County
Smell That Still Haunts Hickory Valley Feature
A Memphis Press feature column describes a still operation in a rural community, its aroma detectable far away, and the involvement of local banks and farmers. It notes a semi- American worker and a claim of easy money, with references to safrole and sasafras use in illicit production.
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Hickory Valley
Sassafras Lan Reark
Memphis Press
Aueersan
Death Benefits Measure on Oklahoma Ballot
Oklahoma voters will decide on State Question 345 at the July 4 primary. The proposed constitutional amendment would let the legislature set death benefit amounts under workmen's compensation for industrial deaths, aiming to provide timely, more equal benefits while protecting employers from large awards.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Steve Stzhl
Public Expendituries Council
Aoman
Stahl
White Collar Pay Check Costs Rise Amid Living Costs
The Controllership Foundation reports on pay policy for white collar workers in 500 firms. It notes middle managers face the sharpest squeeze from higher living costs, stockholders and public finance pressures, and uneven pay by geography.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Controllership Foundation, Inc
Manape
Advan
Truck Of Missing Texan Is Located
Tulsa dispatch reports the truck of missing Texan C. Mitchkell found at the farmer's market after two youths described as about 25 worked the stall Friday. Mitchkell feared dead. police note foul play suspected. Authorities await further details as investigators pursue possible leads.
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Tulsa
Oklz
Ter
C. Mitckell
Nutehell
Oklahoma
Scouts at Jamboree Could Show U N a Thing or Two
Valley Forge Pa June 29 United Nations could learn from the Boy Scouts at the national jamboree. About 35,000 scouts and shouters camped with 47,000 expected to attend as President Truman prepared to speak. Sections include New England lighthouse North Carolina mountain scene and Texas cowboy encampments reflecting diverse origins and shared spirit.
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Maine
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George Washington
Truman
Washington
New
Texas
Interest Booming In Area Oil Play
An Ada oil man reports strong activity in Pontotoc and Coal county fields with royalty talks around Coalgate as J. A Robinson No. 1 Joe Pope drives excitement. Core tests reached 5,000 feet before loosening. unofficial depth around 7,162 feet. Several other wells in Bebee and nearby areas show varied production and ongoing drilling.
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Pontotoc
Coal County
Haing
Uae
J. A Robinson
Joe Pope
Coalgate
Robinson
Bebee
L. O. Tarrant No
Lake Oil Company
Bebre
Delaney
Sarkeysidassey
Brand-Whitney
Allen
Norman Criswell
Vadin Stith
L. Drilling Company Et al
Rosedale Cemetery
J. T. Swink
Massey
West Bebee
Rose
Texas- Pacific
New Absorbent For Gas Masks
Jenkins Hammer of Arkansas State College disclosed a silver oxide with a valence of two as a possible gas mask absorbent. The discovery, detailed in a paper accepted for publication, credits Dr. Jacob Kleinberg of the University of Kansas. Hammer, a Kansas native, led the project with aid from Kleinberg.
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Hammer
Kansas
Jacob Kleinberg
University of Kansas
Simple Outdoor Snacks for Holiday Weekenders
Holiday menus shift to Monday breaks with Fourth of July partly on Tuesday. Plan ahead for markets open Monday and outdoor cookouts. Beef or lamb roasts suit both hot dinners and cold lunches. steak rolls and minute steaks fit picnic use with toast or frankfurter rolls. Ground beef steaks baked on toaster, onions browned in butter, and mustard finish complete a toasty, hand held meal with skewered pickle twists.
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Weiliet
District Is Loser in 50 Head Counting
The elongated Fourth district running northeast through east central Oklahoma fell in the 1950 census from 324 641 in 1940 to 236 494 in 1950 a loss of 88 167. Coal and Johnston counties also declined with towns such as Coalgate and surrounding communities showing reduced counts while Tishomingo gained.
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Oklahoma
Paul Henderson
Coal
Johnston
Tishomingo
Lake
Texoma
Coalgate
Coal County
Tupelo
Bromide
Coal Counties
Lehigh
Mill Creek
Ravia
Wapanuska
Navy Assembles Second Pacific Task Force to Enforce Policy
Navy rushes to form a second Pacific task force to back Truman's push against aggression in the Far East. The 27,000 ton carrier Valley Forge leads Seventh Fleet units, with Philippine Sea as nucleus for the new force at Pearl Harbor, aiming for Formosan waters and Grumman Panther jets aboard.
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Truman
Formosa
Valley Forge
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Far East
Hong Kong
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Pacific Feet
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Pacific
Walter F. Boone
Seventh Fleet
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Moore
Maddock
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Wantuck
Russians Not in N Korea Planes Denied by Stratemeyer
Tokyo June 26 Lt Gen George FE Stratemeyer commander of the Far East air forces said no North Korean planes were being flown by Russians, rebutting reports in the United States that many northern planes had Russian pilots. The Associated Press did not carry the reports.
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George FE. Stratemeyer
Far East
Four Railroads Cancel Trains On Eve Of Switchmen's Strike
In Chicago on June 24, four western railroads ordered freight and passenger train cancellations ahead of a switchmen's strike set to begin at 1 am local time. The Great Northern planned to operate, while the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Western Pacific Chicago Great Western Denver and Rio Grande Western would shut down. Strike disruptions threaten major transportation from Chicago to the Pacific.
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Western
Sanane
Great Northern
Arthur J. Glover
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Francis A. O'Neill
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Glover
Pacific Ocean
Rock Island
Many Mirrors for Decoration Change Room Feel
The article surveys mirror styles for homes, noting ornate to modern trends. Simple pine frames suit American furniture, while Chinese decorated frames offer an Oriental touch. 18th century rooms favor carved mahogany or gilt frames, with wide etched expanses and tall mirror walls growing in popularity for modern interiors.
Coalgate Church to Screen Dust or Destiny Film
The Coalgate Presbyterian church will show a technicolor motion picture dust or destiny Friday night at 8. Admission is free with a free will offering. Rev. Harry W. Miller, pastor, announces the program. The note on paradise defines it as a Persian word meaning walled park per the Britannica.
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Coalgate
Coalgate Presbyterian Church
Harry W. Miller
Laying of Asphalt Ahead of Schedule, Halted by Rain
State highway workers reported progress on West Main and South Mississippi streets before a rain interruption Tuesday morning. West Main nears finish with under one block left. South Mississippi received a binder coat with asphalt stacked in mid blocks. Work to resume once surfaces dry per local officials.
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West Main
South Mississippi
State Highway Department
Heavy Duty Road To Be Built From Stonewall South
A heavy duty road along State Highway 61 from Stonewall to five miles south, costing about 261200 dollars, will include two bridges and several culverts. Bids open July 13. The project uses 35500 tons of aggregate, with bridge costs around 81188 and culvert work totaling about 22000.
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Stonewall
Highway Commission
H. E Bailey
Irector Bailey
Pecan Creek
Clear Boggy
Cleer Borny Creek
Copter to Ship Service Approved at Port of Long Beach
Harbor commission approves helicopter service between inland California ports and ships at Matson Navigation Co marine terminal in Wilmington. Arthur Eldridge says it will be the first helicopter to shipside service in the world. Passengers will be flown from air ports rail and bus stations to a landing area at Wilmington.
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Long Beach
Calif
Harbor Commission
Inland
California
Nnts
Matson Navigation Co
Arthur Eldridge
Harbor Department
Wilmington
Mears of Jones Seeks Lt Governor Run
Bea H Mears of Oklahoma County Oklahoma campaigns for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. The ad outlines his experience and qualifications and urges readers to vote at the polls next Tuesday in the July 4 election.
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NEWS
Bea 'H, Mears
Jones
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma
Mears
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