War Department Plans Defense for Any Attack on U.S.
Washington report describes a complete defense plan against any attack, with two main aims: keep the Panama Canal unblocked for fleet movement and deny foreign bases in the hemisphere. It notes ongoing drills, base build‑ups in Alaska and the Aleutians, and joint army navy readiness to protect Atlantic, Pacific, and Central American fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
United States
Army War College
War Plans Division
Panama Canal
United States Army
Pacific
Atlantic
South America
Central America
Wake
Midway
Guam
Hawaiian
Philippine Islands
Orient
Japan
Hawaii
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Army
Navy
Aleutians
Caribbean
Great Britain
Atlantic Coast
Boll weevil grinder showcased at Louisiana state fair
Henry Bowlin of near Tenaha Texas demonstrated a horse drawn boll weevil grinder at the Louisiana state fair. The device uses brushes to shake weevils from cotton plants and crushes them in a metal pan between rubber rollers. Bowlin claimed the invention outperforms poison and boosted his yield this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Texas
Henry Bowlin
Tenaha
Bowlin
Armistice Day Plans In Ada Include Parade
Ada American Legion posts tentative Armistice Day plans for November 11 include a 9 30 morning parade starting on East Main with floats and bands meeting at 9 and a 11 oclock program at the McSwain Theater. Major Lee Owens of Oklahoma City University will give the Armistice Day address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Legion Post
Ada
Oscar Hatcher
Hatcher
East Main
McSwain
Lee Owens
History and Government Department of
Oklahoma City University
Pioneer physician Dr A G Austell dies at Center at 81
Dr Albert G Austell longtime Center resident and pioneer physician in Pontotoc county died Monday morning at about 5 o clock after a stroke. Funeral plans were not announced. Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs Lois Pickett Center and Mrs Belva Chilcoat of Chicago two sons Louis Austell Little Rock and Clifford Austell Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Austell
Center
Smith Funeral Home
Dr. Austell
Tennessee
Texas
Indian Territory
Pontotoc County
Lois Pickett
Belva Chilcoat
Chicago
Louis Austell
Little Rock
Clifford Austell
Oklahoma City
American Legion Chairmen Named
Post Commander Oscar Hatcher announces the completed list of American Legion post committee chairmen led by H. E. Johnson who will direct the annual Christmas program for Pontotoc county underprivileged children. The slate includes officers such as Hatcher Vernon Dodds Gulick Nolan Lamb Roux Constant and many more with parade marshals C H Auten V A Manahan Joe Roper George Collins and D V Thomas. All members serve on the Un American Activities committee per Hatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adta American Legion
Oscar Hatcher
H. E. Johnson
Pontotoc County
Hatcher
Oliver Vernon
Luke Dodds
Gene Gulick
Riley Nolan
Sam E
Leon McKay
Harry Lundgaard
Lowrey Harrell
National Defense
Sam Lamb
Memorial
Roy Chrisman
D. R. Pike
Boys State
C. H. Auten
V. A. Manahan
Joe Roper
George Collins
D. V. Thomas
The
Legion
Un-American Activities Committee
Greek Forces Are Not Very Large
Washington reports available estimates placing Greek army strength at about 601 200 including reserves but active land forces at 140 000 in spring 1940. Air force about 100 planes, with 1 660 air personnel and 4 500 trained reserves. Navy minimal with one armored cruiser, one cruiser mine layer, 12 destroyers, six submarines and several torpedo boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guardsmen Ball Raises Funds for Departing Troops
The American Legion sponsored the Guardsmen Ball to support Pon totoc county guardsmen bound for Fort Sill. Reported totals show over $94 collected, $56.67 spent on expenses, and $37.40 added to the guardsmen mess fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Pontotoc County
Fort Sill
Legion Post
Guardsmen’s Mess
Moon Temperature Plunges 400 Degrees at Sunset
Report notes extreme lunar cooling as sunset causes a dramatic temperature drop of 400 degrees, contrasting with a 20 degree winter cold wave on Earth. Scientists monitor lunar surface conditions and thermal properties during transition periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Moon
Junior Poultry Show Set for Tishomingo November 21 23
The second annual Southern Oklahoma Junior Poultry Show will run November 21 23 in Tishomingo. 4 H clubbers and Future Farmers from nine surrounding counties may compete for about 300 in premiums. Local sponsors provide cash prizes and donors supply baby chicks and poultry equipment. All school children may enter the junior division. adults may enter exhibits for ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Goodfellow
Tishomingo
Pecan Producers Market Large Crop Of Quality Pecans
State pecan producers plan to market a large crop of quality pecans totaling about 18.5 million pounds, up from 13 million in 1939, likely yielding roughly 1.5 million dollars. Expert A W Jacob advises marketing by grade, avoiding share-based picker payments, and storing pecans cool and dry, with cold storage at 40 degrees F preferred for long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jacob
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Jacob
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Enid
Sisters Stopped After Throwing at Roosevelt Rally
Two Brooklyn sisters Italia D Arbre 21 and Mary D Arbre 17 were arrested for disorderly conduct after hurling an onion an egg and a lemon toward President Roosevelt as his car passed a no third term banner on Atlantic avenue The sisters claimed no egg was thrown and questioned why offenders against Willkie faced no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Italia D’arbe
Mary D’arbe
Atlantic Avenue
Italia
Willkie
Okfuskee WPA Men Now Pick Cotton
Tulsa reports 420 WPA male workers in Okfuskee County reassigned to cotton fields in the Okemah vicinity. They will be re employed when private work ends. WPA school jobs along with road and steel repair programs are suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
WPA
Okfuskee County
Okemah
R. W. Stinson
Japanese inspection halts two Haiphong freighters
Reliable reports say Japan forced a halt to sailing of two freighters chartered by American interests from Haiphong in French Indo China. The suspensions result from Japan demanding inspection and approval before any removal of idle American goods for re export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans
Hongkong
Haiphong
Indo-China
Indoane
Via
Katherine Ann McBride to Head Valley View Hospital
Miss Katherine Ann McBride, former superintendent of The Community Hospital at Beloit Kansas, will become superintendent of Valley View Hospital Ada on November 7. Her background includes nursing training at Washington University, hospital administration courses in Chicago, and leadership roles in the Beloit hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Ann McBride
Valley View Hospital
Beloit
Kansas
Ada
Miss McBride
Texas
Missouri
John S. Morrell
Beloit City
Beloit Community Hospital
Chicago
Washington University School of Nursing
Institute of Hospital Administrators
Chicago University
Community Hospital
American Hospital Association
Kansas State Hospital Association
Dist. 5
McBride
B.P W. Club
Women’s Civic Club
Beloit Garden Club
Euterpe Club
Commonwealth Hospital
Seedlings for Planting Available from Forestry Service
Seedlings for tree planting are now available from the forestry service per county farm officials. Apply at the county agent’s Ada office. The forestry division notes ample stock of quality trees and urges early planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Service
Ada
Division of Forestry
What Is a Successful Farm and How Is It Measured
The article defines a successful farm as one that provides a good living with minimal waste while adapting to local conditions. It notes size, investment, and area type influence success, with examples from Oklahoma wheat regions and emphasis on efficient labor and machinery use, good management, and alignment with regional farming patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Vinita
North Central
North Central Wheat Area
County Oil Work Steps Up To Bif Livelier Pace
Oil work in Pontotoc county shows a renewed upswing with scattered field activity. Notable tests include Simpson Road house No. 1 Montpelier S B T west of West Fitts field and Criswell No. 1 Harwell in Bebee area showing gas and oil. other wells in Jones, Neal, Yates, White, Julius, Wolff and related sites report progress and testing notes across Viola lime and Calvin sand targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Simpson Roadhouse
Montpelier
Bebee
Criswell
Harwell
John Catlett
Jones
Bray & Berry
Neal Et al
Francis
Glen S. Norville
Yates
Kerlyn
Chism Gasser
W. A. Manahan Et al
Blankenship
Allen
Ada
Cowley
White
H. Z. Moore
Julius
Carl Wolff
Wolff
Goober Appetite Aids Peanut Price Trend in Oklahoma
Oklahoma growers see peanut acreage rise over a decade and 1940 output projected near 30 million pounds. A. W. Jacob of Oklahoma A and M college notes that peanuts become a key cash crop as demand grows beyond the nickel bag stereotype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Oklahoma
A. W. Jacob
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Jacob
Southwestern Peanut Growers Association
United Department of Agriculture
October Building Permits Reach Second High This Year
Ada building permits in October totalled 14 500 dollars with residences accounting for 14 450 and business permits 500. The month marks the second highest figure in the past year, following July’s 44 450. Readings list several individual permits and provide totals by month for residences and business structures. The record shows a steady year with varied monthly activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Albert Chamberlain
Albert and
Nell Eppler
C. Grindstaff
W. Haskell Rogers
J. P. Hart
Finley and Lollar
Chamberlain
Salvation Army Nears Fund Goal in Local Drive
Salvation Army fund drive for local relief services nears its $4,000 goal. Captain W W Pryor announced the effort and T G Kelly, the chairman, is confident the target will be reached with follow-up work remaining. The campaign benefited from many volunteers who contributed time and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
W. W. Pryor
T. G. Kelly
Pryor
Salation Army
Farmers to Create Marketing Square in Ada
Pontotoc county farmers may soon have a market square on Tenth street in Ada to display and sell produce raised on their farms. Aubrey Kerr, chairman of a chamber committee, reported that property is being sought for the project and that use would be limited to county farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada
Aubrey Kerr
Chamber of Commerce
Tenth Street
Ox Warble Control Demonstration to Begin in November
An ox warble control demonstration will start in November at the Corbin and Horse Shoe ranches. About 800 head of cattle will be treated using 12 ounces derris and other ingredients per application, with three monthly treatments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
Horse Shoe
C. F. Stiles
Myron Maxwell
Stillwater
Oil Output Drops Across Oklahoma and Kansas
Oklahoma crude oil production fell by 5 850 barrels daily last week to 392 900 barrels. Kansas output declined by the same amount to 189 600 barrels per day, per the Tulsa World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa World
Kansas
Re Appoints Rev Blackburn To Ada First Methodist
The Rev. W. L. Blackburn, pastor of the First Methodist church of Ada for three years, was re appointed for a fourth year by the East Oklahoma Methodist Conference at McAlester. Ada celebrates continued growth with new members and church repairs funded from the reports. Blackburn says he is happy to remain Ada’s pastor and friends welcome his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Blackburn
First Methodist Church
Ada
East Oklahoma
McAlester
Blackburn
State B T U Meet At Ada In 1941
Norman reports the Oklahoma Baptist Student Union convention elected officers for the coming year and chose Ada for the next gathering. Represented campuses include Oklahoma University medical school, O U, O B U, Oklahoma A and M, East Central State college, and Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Oklahoma Baptist Student Union Convention
Ada
Harvey Roys
O. U. Medical School
Frances Cherry
Emil Ray
O.B.U
Laverne Walton
O. U
Victor Cooper
Brotherhood
Vanoss School Reopens November 4
Vanoss schools delay opening due to late crop harvest. J N McKee, superintendent, says classes will resume Monday November 4 instead of the planned start. The notice appears in a broader report about the National Republican Congressional Committee receiving 40382 dollars and spending 43679 dollars between September 1 and October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
J. N. McKee
Vanoss School
Washington
National Republican Congressional Committee
House
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
A local ad summarizes investment offers highlighting higher returns on vested funds. The notice outlines eligibility and steps to enroll, aiming to attract readers seeking better yields in a tightening market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Pontotoc County 4-H Announces Enrollment and Prize Winner
1941 Pontotoc County 4-H enrollment starts November 1, 1940 as schools return to regular schedules. Willis Young of Fitzhugh wins a Chamber of Commerce prize trip to the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City November 9 to 16 for his 4-H livestock production record, and will serve as official 4-H delegate for Pontotoc County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Link Haws
Pontotoc County
Willis Young
Fitzhugh
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Missouri
Willis
4 H Club Members Calves On Feed For Spring Shows
The list names 16 4 H club members and their calves on feed for spring livestock shows. Notable names include Charles Auten Francis Glent Goodwin Sunshine Billy Kirkes Sunshine Willis Young Fitz Hugh Paul Heatley Fitzhugh Roy Peterson Galey Joe Roberts Sunshine Harold Gene Wingard Fitzhugh Oral Dean Wingard Fitzhugh Nowell Cartwright Owl Creek Floyd Robbins Pecan Grove James Lee Wingard Rocky Chapel Rose Mary Sander Hickory and Jewel Hockett Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Auten
Francis
Glent Goodwin
Sunshine
Billy Kirkes
Willis Young
Fitzhugh
Paul Heatley
Roy Peterson
Galéy
Joe Roberts
Harold Gene Wingard
Oral Dean Wingard
Nowell Cartwright
Owl Creek
Floyd Robbins
Pecan Grove
James Lee Wingard
Rocky Chapel
Rose Mary Sander
Hickory
Jewel Hockett
Stonewall
Week's Work Of a Trapper: Wolf Quartet
Government trapper Joe Bell moved onto Doc Cone's ranch three miles south of Maud to confront wolves threatening whiteface calves. Over about a week he trapped four wolves including a nearly white headed old one. Bell operates mainly in the Ada hill country and southern Seminole County, hoping his Cone ranch work benefits the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bell
Doc Cone
Maud
Salt Creek
Cone
Bell
Ada
Seminole County
Cone Ranch
Farm group meeting in Pontotoc county
A Pontotoc county farm adjustment committee session is set for Friday November 8 at 10 a.m. in Ada. Ernest O. Back, Farm Security Administration supervisor, announced the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County Farm Adjustment Committee
Ada
Ernest O. Back
Farm Security Administration
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U.S
A. G. Austell
Air Force
Southern Oklahoma
Car
Okfuskee
Beloit, Kan
Fouipment and
LABOR
E. O. White
Bryan County
Durant
Hugo
Bristow
Denian
Lex
C. of
Big County
Methodist
Ada First Methodist Church
B.T.U
Wolf Quartet
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