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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
2
A wartime style gardening column from Oklahoma promotes home gardens as defense. It lists seed varieties, planting amounts, and tools for a year round vegetable supply, urging careful planning and seasonal storage to sustain families through lean periods. The guide emphasizes practical steps, from soil prep to seed selection, with specific crop names and quantities.
The 160th Field Artillery Band relocates to a new base, settles into daily routines, and reports on living quarters, kitchen improvements, and general accommodations. Soldiers adjust to the new setting, with notes on tents, heating, water, and shared spaces as the unit stabilizes.
A garbled report describes a cold spell with readings around 24 degrees. It references Ada Row and Oklahoma City, noting minimums near 2 degrees and a final temperature of 24 degrees as a notable low.
County officials led by County Attorney Robert Neptune asked taverns clubs and public dancing halls to close at 1 a.m on all nights except Saturday in an effort to curb disorders. The move aims to restrict late hours and curb disturbances while coordinating with adjacent counties. In other notes, local band rehearsals and community events filled the week with practice sessions and upcoming performances.
County farmers will join a supplementary cotton program announced by AAA chair David Gray. Eligible farmers receive stamps to buy finished cotton goods, with rates based on planted acreage and yields. Sharecroppers and tenants may earn up to $30 in stamps, while larger operations face limits. The plan, run by AAA and Extension Service, supplements existing aid programs and requires eligibility through the county committee.
A late 1930s report notes U S civilian gas mask production trails Europe. It cites War Department contracts, British distribution success during Munich crisis, and plans to mobilize manufacture via skilled workers across industries for potential civilian use.
Defense industries expand creating demand for skilled labor. Oklahoma Employment Service seeks available workers, their skills, and training needs. Officials urge workers to report readiness and prior experience to match openings with new defense work opportunities.
Friday evening a gathering honored Francis chapter member Francis Powell as Grand Master of the Masdale Ridge for Oklahoma. Powell and wife returned from a trip to Warmington and eastern states, with stops at Alexandria and the Robert E. Lee home. A program featured music and readings by local friends, and Mrs Powell hosted as Easter Star officials presented gifts and cake to the guest.
Local producers are urged to organize timely reporting on cotton yields. officials emphasize prompt gathering of gin ticket data to ensure accurate AAA payments, reduce transcription errors, and keep week’s supplies and market data current for Oklahoma and nearby counties.
Fire at bulk gasoline plant and warehouse owned by Balyer Ok company razed facilities. Exchange avenue block adjacent trees damaged and utilities disrupted. Damage estimated near 2000 dollars with several firemen injured. Fire chief cited undetermined cause and large gasoline tanks partially burned amid traffic hazards.
garbled report cites two people killed in weekend traffic in Oklahoma. Names Glen W. Carson, 6, and Clifton Leroy Duncan, 27, Oklahoma City, are listed amid a rough account of a vehicle crash described as a daytime collision with a tree or pole and unclear police remarks.
Lawton Oklahoma residents gather for public discussions on city improvement measures. The group aims to press the city administration for action, urging consideration of proposals and presenting recommended ordinances for review.
The State Board Of Equalization, under the budget balancing act, must estimate state revenues for the next 20 days. The current board is composed of veterans in state government including Gov. Leon Phillips, Secretary of State CL Childers, State Auditor Frank Carter, Attorney General Mack Williamson, and others. Their experience spans auditor’s office and corporation commission roles, with Curtis Carter and CL Childers noted for long service. Rogers and Oklena Senate ties appear in the text.
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