Lonely Admiring Ann Plans Meeting at Library
Ann Smith, newly confident, plots a Saturday rendezvous with a mysterious man labeled K295 after receiving a formal letter. She worries over his tone yet prepares her wardrobe and a gardenia for identification, then falters before finally entering the public library to wait.
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Ann
Miss Smith
K295
Blashfield
Ann Smith
State Street
Randolph
Wabash
Ward
Lonely meeting ends in mistaken gardenia chase
Ann dresses to meet loneliness in a city library and connects with a young man who shares a bench and a painting. A stranger with a white gardenia reveals Ann’s error as she discovers the gardenias everywhere and realizes she misread the situation. The encounter ends with embarrassment and a retreat into reality.
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Ann
Blashfield
Roosevelt Urges New Deal for Farmers During War
President Roosevelt declared war abroad made strong government support for farmers essential with concrete policies. Speaking with Wallace and Farley at farm state dinners, he marked the seventh anniversary of the New Deal farm program and vowed continued progress toward economic and social justice for farmers.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Wallace
Farley
White House
United States
Wells On Pump And Drilling In Bebee Area Oil Field
W B Pine No 1 Randall in 35-5N-4E swabbed 375 barrels oil in 24 hours at 2 515 feet to put on pump. W B Pine No 2 Randall was beneath 1 000 feet. Troup Hall and Moore No 1 Summers acidizing at 2 520 feet in Viola lime with good oil showing. Senora Oil Co No 5 Tucker drilling at 2 400 feet. Superior Oil Co No 6 Summers drilling below 2 400 feet. Byars Pool Simpson Roadhouse No 3 James at 9-5N-3E drilling at 3 145 feet. Gray Pool Russell Patterson No 2 Mann topped Earlsboro sand at 2 805 feet with oil show at 2 939 feet and running pipe.
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Bebee
Randall
Troup
Hall and Moore
Viola
Senora Oil Co
Tucker
Superior Oil Co
Summers
Byars Pool
Simpson Roadhouse
James
Gray Pool
Russell Patterson
Mann
Earlsboro
Man Jailed After East Fifth Street Shooting In Ada
Ada police jailed a Black man after an all night search for a Saturday night shooting on East Fifth Street. Floyd Doll was wounded in the head and remained in a local hospital. The incident followed a quarrel between the two men.
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Lefty Clark
Floyd Doll
Clark
Ada
East Fifth Street
Doll
New Mileage Meter Aids Technicians In Car Testing
A new automotive tech gadget measures miles per gallon with adjustments for temperature wind timing speed road conditions. It provides a practical tool for technicians to gauge efficiency under varied driving factors.
Purple Ribbon To Champion Hereford
The purple ribbon for the champion Hereford steer at the 1940 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show was awarded to Oliver Grote, Mason county 4 H club boy. His steer weighed 900 to 1 025 pounds. Oklahoma A and M college took second in this class, and also third in the 900 pound steer class. The blue ribbon went to Texas Tech entry for steers over 1 150 pounds, with Oklahoma A and M college taking third and the white ribbon.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Oliver Grote
Mason County
Grote
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Oklahoma A. & M
Texas Tech
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Curtiss Hawks Now Used By France With Four Guns
The Curtiss Hawks now used by France are equipped with four guns and an 1100 horsepower engine capable of 320 miles per hour.
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France
Many Trees Being Planted In State This Season
Oklahoma reports show a large Arbor Day drive with schools clubs and private citizens planting trees in March. Officials urge disease free stock bought from licensed dealers and emphasize trees as windbreak soil protection and beauty. Funeral services and burial for the late Fossett: details follow in local notices.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Forestry Division
State Department of Agriculture
Thomas B. Gorden
Orchard and Nursery
Konawa Ice Carnival and community notices highlight lives
Konawa events feature guests from Ada Graham and Shawnee visiting families, FFA team wins at Magic Empire Junior Livestock Show led by Eldon Gunn with third place team and first in individuals Sam Gunn. Attendance at many church, lodge, and social gatherings. Tommy Geisen celebrates eleventh birthday with party and family photos.
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Aron Frey
Tulsa
R. L. Wham
Graham
Tommy
A. F. Geisen
Mary Jo Lurber
Billie Marie Lurber
Helen Lee
Wendell Scroggins
Delbert Julian
Paul Lynn
Barry Lee Roach
Jack
Gene Douthit, Jr
G. B. Westbrook
Bob White Cotton
Odell Jenkins
Styron Douthit
John Means
Teddy Gene Dye
Billy Walker
Stephen Reeder
Carl Lee Hinchey
Robert la Munyon
Tony Ed Moore
Claude Klapp
Bill Fossett of Early Fame Dead
William A. Fossett former U S Marshal and famed marksman died of old age at his Kingfisher Oklahoma home. He was a feared peace officer in the era before statehood and was credited with breaking up several gangs and criminal rings.
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Southwest
Alva McDonald
U. S
Fossett
Oklahoma
Caldwell
Kas
U. S. Marchal
Theodore Roosevelt
Kingfisher
Okla
William A
Bill” Fossett
Reavises Prove Good Fishing Here
Fishing at the city lake yields notable catches as G. R. Reavis and his father g. R. Reavis land a 13 pound blue channel catfish taken on a minnow. The capture required careful landing in shallow water near the dam.
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G. R. Reavis
Reavis
G. R
Keisker and Traylor Named to Oklahoma Exchange Committees
H W Keisker of Anderson Claytons appointed to the membership committee of the Oklahoma State Cotton Exchange. Idris Traylor of M Hohenberg and Company serves on the legislative committee.
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H. W. Keisker
Anderson- Clayton Cotton Company
Oklahoma State Cotton Exchange
Idris Traylor
M. Hohenberg and Company
Gold Imports Fall in February to 197 Million
U S commerce department reports February gold imports at 197,482,410 dollars a drop from January by about 40 million and down about 26 million from February 1939.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Greater returns for amount in vested
Classified ad notes that vested Ada investments offer improved returns for larger contributions. The listing highlights higher yields tied to longer commitment and greater principal, encouraging readers to consider upgrading their stake for better earnings.
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Ada News
Byng Girls Win District Title in Close Shawnee Victory
Ada High and Norman advance to district final after Ada’s 53 39 semifinal win over Shawnee. Norman earlier beat Pauls Valley 32 27 to reach the final stage. Byng girls clinched their division with a 44 40 victory over Dale. Tournament results highlight the weekend games.
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Ada High
Norman
Ada
Shawnee
Pauls Valley
Byng
Dale
Ada Dominates Shawnee in Wide Victory Margin
Ada 53 Shawnee 39. Ada maintained clear lead through the game as Shawnee edged Seminole 36 33 earlier. Ada's sustained control and the Pack's resurgence raised concerns for the Adans.
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Ada
Cougars
Quietus
Wolves
Shawnee
Seminole
Adans
Norman Tigers Triumph to Class A Final Berth
Norman 32 Pauls Valley 27 in a tense semi final as Norman battles back to secure a place in Saturday night’s Class A championship. Panthers fight hard but Norman's late surge seals the win.
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Tigers
Norman
Pauls Valley
Byng Girls Triumph In Close Final With Dale
Byng girls beat Dale 44 to 40 in a hard fought final. Casey starred at center for Byng delivering a whirlwind offense and sealing the win.
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Byng
Dale Lassies
Casey
Pauls Valley tops Holdenville in opener 22 19
The Pauls Valley Panthers defeated Holdenville Wolverines 22 to 19 in the tournament opener. Pauls Valley led 9 to 8 at halftime and held on as Holdenville’s Stone scored eight points, six from the line.
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Pauls Valley
Shawnee Nips Seminole 36 33 in tense contest
Shawnee Wolves edge Seminole Chieftains 36 to 33 after a tight game. Seminole’s Fred Ellison heated up in the second half before Shawnee's starters returned in the third quarter to regain and hold the lead.
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Shawnee Wolves
Seminole Chieftains
Seminole
Fred Ellison
Heston Heald
Dale Girls Defeat Pleasant Hill 40 28
The Dale girls overpowered Pleasant Hill 40 to 28 after a tight first half. Forward Rogers and forward Martin sparked a burst in the second half to pull away.
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Dale Girls
Byng Girls
Pontotoc County
Pleasant Hill
Rogers
Martin
Norman Tigers Cruise Past Henryetta 40 22
Norman dominates Henryetta 40 22 as Boyd leads with 12 points. Tigers pull away after a 24 14 first half and maintain control through the final two quarters.
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Norman
Henryetta
Norman Tigers
Boyd
Panthers
Byng Defeats Bearden in Tournament Opener
Evelyn Casey scored 32 points to lead Byng past Bearden 44 to 26 in the tournament opener. Smith and Berryman fed her the ball as Byng advances to the finals Friday against Dale.
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Bearden
Evelyn Casey
Byng
Smith
Berryman
Dale
Pure Oil well in Oklahoma eyes big daily output near Red River dam
MADIIL Okla March 8 A Pure Oil Co discovery near the Washita river two counties from Marshall county is reported to potentially produce 3000 to 5000 barrels daily. The No 1 Quinton Little A drill tested at 4902 61 feet, flowing oil briefly before shut in with 2225 psi pressure. Officials plan reconditioning to decide on completion while ownership spans 800 900 acres on state school lands across Marshall Johnston and Bryan counties.
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Madiil
Okla
Red River
Phillips
The
Pure Oil Co
Quinton- Little-A
Marshall County
Tulip Creek
Washita River
Washita
Red Rivers
Marshall
Johnston
Bryan Counties
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Chicago
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NEA Service. Inc
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Hereford
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Fidelis
Beile Bennett
Methodist Missionary Society
Bert Harris
Wes Gladden
T. F. Love
Addie Griffis
Isabella Thornburn
E. B. Wilbourn
C. R. LaMunyon
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H. W. Courtney
Konawa Rebekah Lodge
Four Square Council
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Sasakwa
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Holdenville
Cromwell
Yeager
Calvin
Maud
Wewoka Wetumka
Asher
St. Louis
Konawa
Legion
Gilbert Lackey
American Legion
Walter Wise
Organization of the American Legion
Earnest Moore
C. R. Neal
Harley E. Moore
Don Moore
Robbie Ruth
Earline Watts
J. L. Akin
Frank Streetman
Akin
Jack Sparks
U. S. Naval Training Station
San Diego
California
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Dan Stepleton
Don Stoltz
James Harris
Oklahoma City University
Bert Harris, Jr
Wewoka
Geisen Birthday
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Hill
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Long
Johnson
Grey
Gibson
Reynolds
Lewis
Keisery
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Westerle
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Berry
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Scott
F Lamb
F Lantz
Bagley
Morgan
Bowman
Sellers
West
Anderson
I Anderson
Chambers
Day
Dunson
Moore
Secrest
Evans
Danson
Hanna
Bill Fossett
City Lake
Keisker, Traylor
Vultee
Vanguard
Pure
May
Denison Dam
Manley
Sachse
Henderson
Sullivan
Blackwell
Marker
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Bacon
E. E. Sullins
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Baige
Oane
Whitaker
Jackson
Berger
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Ellison
Chestner
Schreiner
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Bille
Nix
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McGee
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F Tr. Wilson
Ellis
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