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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
2
Fourteen school clubs have entered 74 participants with 115 head of stock in Pontotoc County's farm to market program. Officials expect about 100 boys and 175 head once all clubs join. Entries include calves pigs lambs and multiple combinations.
A writer laments the unpredictability of neckties as manufacturers’ model shapes drift from too long to too short. He suggests dodges such as pinning short ties or knotting long ones, then contemplates drastic options like severing the tie or the neck to solve the sizing chaos.
Letters were sent to sheepmen in Pontotoc county announcing the eighth annual Pontotoc county sheep day set for May 30. County agent C. H. Hailey gathered leading growers Friday night to plan the event at the Charles Auten farm six miles south of Ada. Hundreds are expected for talks by agricultural leaders, a free barbecue, and demonstrations. A complete schedule will be announced later this week.
Oklahoma Baptist University won the state collegiate track and field meet with 72 points in Edmond Oklahoma. Oklahoma City University Central Oklahoma East Central Phillips Northwestern and Northeastern followed with lower scores. O B U stars Pittman Barnes Ellison Westbrook Mitchell and Mitchell set notable marks including a 49.2 second 440 yard dash and a meet record javelin of 199 feet 34 inches.
Washington May 10 The 1940 census shows ten states produced no tobacco while North Carolina Virginia and South Carolina led with multi millions of pounds. Total output across 38 states reached 1 699 727 914 pounds the largest crop in the nation's history. A century earlier the crop weighed 219 163 319 pounds.
A fragment from Juarez describes a quiet border area disturbed by a cocktail shaker’s clink and a street musician’s twang as tensions near the Rio Grande flare up at night.
The chest x ray exam for tuberculosis will be given to all recruits mobilized 1941 45 to find unknown untreated cases. Six million young military age adults will be surveyed and the plan aims to separate tuberculars rapidly. Navy officials endorse 35mm fluorography for mass chest surveys at training stations and quarantine upon arrival.
Three new oil wells reported by conservation officials in Kansas include Champlin Refining Co. D-10 Hadley pool in Ellis county producing 3,000 barrels daily from Arbuckle lime at 3,418 feet. Skelly Oil Co. No. 11 Colliver Hall pool in Russell county producing 3,000 barrels daily from Kansas City lime after acid at 2,965 feet. Continental Oil Co. No. 7 Meharg Coralena pool producing 3,000 barrels daily from Arbuckle after acid at 3,323 feet.
WPA officials announce a statewide drama tournament open to non professional groups in Oklahoma. Entries must reach 207 Municipal Auditorium, Oklahoma City, by May 31. Up to 30 minute one act plays only, no royalties, no duplicate titles, district eliminations may occur.
Tulsa oil official Clarel B. Mapes predicts rigid control under the national defense program. He says price administration could bring price control for services and supply within two to four weeks for major industries. Mapes notes Washington war psychology and that the Cole committee’s oil investigation extends to January 3 with a likely noncritical final report.
Tishomingo high school will confer diplomas on forty six seniors at commencement May 28. The class marks the largest graduation in the school's history and the county.
Calves fed by Tishomingo FFA members during the past year averaged about $40 net profit per boy. J. W. Goodfellow, vocational agriculture teacher at the high school, said profits from calves ranged from $19 to $69.
Novel gowns in red white and blue are worn at Fillmore baccalaureate and commencement. Graduates listed include Millard Fillmore Victor Scrivin Orelia Callen Hazel Sliger and Naomi Harkin.
Curtis Floyd announces Sam Durham ex extension specialist from Stillwater will lead a pasture tour around Coalgate Clarita and Olney on Tuesday May 13. The event splits into western and eastern county sections to discuss pasture problems with attendees.
The American Railway Express company will be represented by C. Lawley of Wewoka in Coalgate. He began duties last week. W. C. Lawrence will move to Anadarko for a week or two before taking his regular assignment at Wewoka. The Lawleys arrive with good recommendations and are welcomed by the community.
The Coal County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an old fashioned square dance each Saturday at the community building under the entertainment and conventions committee. Dances run from 9 p m to midnight with several committee members also in the American Legion. ATOKA May 10 atoka special a mass meeting with 750 attendees condemned strikes and urged sacrifice for democracy. Next Tuesday May 13 the Atoka Garden club will sponsor a festival of flowers inviting contributions from local flower lovers in the vacant Hudsons building two doors south of the post office.
McKINNEY May 10 Army camps will boost baseball with valuable material for the majors says Mrs Bessie Largent the only woman scout in the sport She directed mass play for the national semi pro baseball congress which opened last Sunday She predicts a large percentage of future material will come from the army camps this season with majors likely to draw players like Hank Greenberg from the service for baseball growth.
Miss Olea Brodball and Clayton H Maxwell announced their February 1 wedding in Coalgate with Rev J A Hamilton officiating. Bride is East Central senior daughter of Mrs Florence Bradball Lugert. groom Tulsa High School graduate, Frick Reid Oil Well Supply employee. They will reside at 225 West Fourteenth Hyde Park New York.
Lord Halifax enjoyed his first American baseball game at Comiskey Park in Chicago between the White Sox and Tigers. He balked at the hot dog offered in a box and asked what was inside it, then accepted the gesture with a smile as spectators applauded.
George J. Harris, 65, a founder of the border patrol and longtime immigration official, died at his San Antonio home after a long illness. He served 37 years in the service, holding roles from inspector to assistant commissioner general. Harris directed the patrol in 1932 with headquarters at El Paso. He is survived by his widow and daughter Mrs. Edwin Spiller. Funeral and burial in Mission cemetery planned Monday.
A Black couple's marriage in Oklahoma faced legal errors after a wrongly used license from Stringtown. The groom's May 7 1941 letter asks to discharge those licenses and remarry in Atoka county. Court staff seek closure on whether the case is fully resolved.
Oil is flowing from the Josephson No 1 well at 873 feet after a plug back and shot. Workmen worked to clear the outlet for production and a test, delayed by pipe damage, was to be conducted soon near Colbert school north of Ada. Other wells, Ramsey No 1 Harryman and Timer-Lucas No 1, reported progress with Cromwell sand tests anticipated.
Wynnewood high school's 27 member band returned from the national meet in Waco Texas loaded with honors. Three superiors and several excellents plus good ratings earned. Austin Kidwell now leads the band. The group was the only Oklahoma entry in Class C with Madill and Duncan in Class B.
Washington May 10 Japanese agents hunting strategic raw materials across 20 republics raise competition for U S defense buyers. Bids push rubber tungsten mercury and other goods up 30 to 40 percent but surveys show overall success limited. factors include domestic shortages and canal fears affecting access to Latin American sources.
District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey, campaign chairman for the United Service Organizations for National Defense, cited an urgent need for recreation facilities for military men and defense workers after inspections in Newport News, Virginia. He plans a 3,000 mile tour of camps in the south and New York to follow. He quoted draftees who said they need properly conducted dance halls and a nice place to go without undesirable crowds.
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