New Officers Of Legion Post Are Installed Here
Norman Howard Post of the American Legion installs its new officers led by Oscar Hatener as commander and Oliver Vernon as first vice commander. Seminole and Oklahoma City visitors attend as the post plans a county meeting at Wewoka on September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Howard
Themerican Legion
Seminole
Oklahoma City
Val Crawford
Oscar Hatener
Oliver Vernon
Luke Dodds
Gene Gulick
Riley Nolan
Sam E. Lamb
Chester Roux
Harold Constant
Emmett Jones
Joe Roper
Fritz Hatcher
Claude McMillan
Street Davis
W. D. Feiner
Henry Dew
Dixie Pike
George Overturf
Joe Neal
Ada
James T. Jackson
Kenneth Williams
Jonah Porter
Frank Tate
Wewoka
C. A. Smith
Churchill vows united fight to crush Nazi tyranny and rebuild Europe
Churchill warns that Hitler’s attack will trigger a lasting fire to extinguish Nazi tyranny. He compares the peril to Napoleon and the Armada, urges all citizens to fulfill their duty. He praises Britain's powerful fleet and fortified shores and notes London’s resilience during air raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Churchill
Hitler
British Isles
Adolf Hitler
London
National and Gubernatorial Races Highlight 1934 NH and WA News
In New Hampshire Lauren Dickson leads in the Republican gubernatorial race with a photo finish expected. Senate President Robert Blood appears to win over James Farmer for the nomination, while a recount is likely. In Washington Governor Clarence Martin trails Dill for the Democratic nomination as efforts for a third term continue. Congressional races show Wallgren leading on the Democratic ticket and Chadwick leading Republican contenders. Schwellenbach will vacate his Senate seat due to a federal judgeship appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren D. Dickson
Big City
New Hampshire
Senate
Robert O. Blood
National Grange
James C. Farmer
Washington
Clarence D. Martin
U.S
Clarence Cs Dill
U. S
Rep
Wallgren
Stephens. Chadwick
American Legion
Schwelenbach
Bombing of Berlin Roars On in Fourth Night Air Raids
A special bulletin reports heavy Allied air raids on Berlin with bombs striking near museums in Regent Oxford and Bond streets. The Potsdam station suffered many incendiaries as Luftwaffe defenses claimed several slide attacks and fires began at key rail facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.m. Cst
Berlin
Regent
Oxford
Bond Streets
Empire
Potsdam
Nightly citywide raid yields lighter casualties
An official communique reports that while many cities faced a large nocturnal visit and heavy punishment, preliminary reports indicate this night caused lighter casualties than the preceding nights with some incidents lasting about two hours in multiple locations.
McFarland Bests Ashurst For Democratic Senate Nomination
Ernest William McFarland, a small town jurist from Oklahoma with a career as assistant state attorney general and county attorney plus six years on the Arizona superior court bench, conceded victory over U S Senator Henry F Ashurst for the Democratic senatorial nomination. He described his route from Oklahoma homestead to Stanford and University of Oklahoma education, Navy service in 1917, and a later move to Arizona after World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Ernest William McFarland
U.S
Henry F. Ashurst
U. Oklahoma
McFarland
Arizona
W. T
Keziah McFarland
Tennessee
Pottawatomie Strip
East Central State Teacher College
University of Oklahoma
Navy
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Calif
Farm Land Goes On Auction Block in Vinita Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Sept 11 Many farmers displaced by the Grand river dam flood basin will seek new homesteads Sept 17 at a state land sale in Vinita The auction includes 17819 acres across Craig county in 153 tracts with state loans and foreclosures. The sale is expected to exceed 500000 dollars with tenant purchases approved for 35 tracts. Earlier in Waurika Oklahoma five Jefferson county farms sold for 13025 dollars from appraised 11538.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Grand River Dam
Vinita
B. Steele
School Land Commission
Craig County
Steele
Farm Security Administration
Waurika
Jefferson County
Life in the Army: Recreation and Chaplains for Soldiers
An FAQ on camp life outlines ample recreation after duty with sports cinema clubs and dances. Soldiers may see visitors during free time, marry if desired, attend chaplain services, and join lodge activities. Politics are discouraged. leaves are possible for emergencies or holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hitler
Army of Occupation
Catton
Masons
Knights of Columbus
Army
Oil stocks rise as July totals reach near record
The Bureau of Mines reports a July increase of 7,147,000 barrels in all oils, lifting July 31 stocks to 973,557,900 barrels and a 151 day supply. Domestic demand slipped from 108,416,000 to 105,878,000 barrels, while crude exports declined and refined product exports fell to 6,219,009 barrels. July crude production totaled 113,244,000 barrels. Stocks of motor fuel stood at 89,000,000-plus barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Tyne
Motor fuel demand rises while exports fall in July
July domestic motor fuel demand reached 93,855,000 barrels, about 7 percent higher than a year earlier but near 1,000,000 barrels below expectations. Aviation gasoline stocks rose to 4,099,000 barrels, while exports dropped to 210,000 barrels. Total crude and product stocks showed large June to July changes, with exports at 1,686,000 barrels, the lowest since March 1936.
Oklahoma National Guard Planned to Train at Fort Sill
Oklahoma national guard units await definite orders to depart for Fort Sill for a year of training. Adjt Gen Louis Ledbetter says mobilization Sept 16 will last about ten days for medical exams inoculations and final preparations. A service company of the 120th quartermasters at Antlers is federally recognized and Woodward's Battery A of the 158th Field Artillery faces federal inspection Sept 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma National Guard
U. S. Army
Fort Sill
Adjt
Louis A. Ledbetter
Ledbetter
120Th Quartermasters’ Regiment
Antlers
Woodward
158Th Field Artillery
Oil Industry Shines in Oklahoma and Kansas
Oklahoma and Kansas emerge as bright spots in the oil industry as Illinois production declines. Northern Texas shows brisk crude demand while the gulf coast steadies. The piece notes shifts in imports, storage, and weekly completions, citing O G Journal data and new wells in Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Michigan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Kansas
Illinois
Texas
Gulf Coast
Mexico
Venezuela
Netherlands West Indies
U. S
Beaverton
Cladwin County
Missaukee County
Ogburn
Harris County
Elf
Grain Crop Surges in Oklahoma State Outlook for 1940
Oklahoma’s soil is projected to yield 15 percent more grain crop in 1940 than 1939, with wheat corn oats barley and grain sorghums up 20 percent above the 1929-38 average. Total production estimated at 143,457,000 bushels, from 119,843,000 in the ten-year span. corn at 37,540,000 bushels. grain sorghums at 16,560,000. peanut output nearly doubles to 28,200,000 pounds. pecans rise to 16,650,000 pounds. Peach and pear crops down. grapes up. Pasture generally improved though western ranges need rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Federal Agricultural Marketing Service
U. S. Plans Rapid Aircraft Expansion Before 1942 Ends
Aviation leaders announce production targets of about 11 000 combat airplanes for the army and navy within a month. Knudson says the United States is building the best airplanes and will produce the most. Engines and plant expansion push capacity upward, with inland plants planned and 24 hour training for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon Francis
Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Army
Navy
William S. Knudsen
National Defense Commission
Arnold
Army Air Corps
Knudsen
United States
Great Britain
Armed Services
Defense Commission
Burdette S. Wright
Curtiss Aeroplane Division
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
North America Aviation Inc
Los Angeles
Dallas
Tex
Oklahoma Revises Federal Road Aid Plan for 1941
Oklahoma submits a revised 1941 federal road aid program totaling 5 057 918 dollars. The plan drops a Canadian river bridge at Norman and adds projects to finish U S 69 grades from Muskogee to Wagoner and south of Tushka and Kiowa. Governor Phillips notes changes are bookkeeping and state money would cover any rejections. A separate note reports Ethel Gaff, 19, found a changed lunch check reward of 46 dollars after Ford party incident. Ford Motor Company official says he left the money deliberately for her good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Norman
U. S. 69
Muskogee
Wagoner
Tushka
Kiowa
Phillips
Bureau
U. S. 62
Castle
Boley
Okfuskee County
Crowder
Ethel Gaff
Ford
Harry Bennett
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Wartime Dining Service With Henry Ford Mention
A Fort Wayne story notes a waitress in a hotel dining room delivering good service while keeping curiosity seekers away from Henry Ford. The item cites Sept 11 context and links service quality to Ford's presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry Ford
It's Up to Dad To Do Spanking
Tulsa court session features a 22 year old woman questioned by Judge Walter Kimmel about spanking. After a misbehaving night she says her traveling salesman father will spank her on his return next month. The judge dismisses the case with that promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Walter Kimmel
Kimmel
Son of Missionary Dies in Memphis
Eugene Benton Bill Jr., 22 months, son of American missionaries in China and former McAlester residents, died after a three story fall from a Memphis hotel window. The infant unhooked a screen and fell to the sidewalk as parents slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Eugene Benton Bill, Jr
China
McAlester
Oklo
New Dean C C Bush Jr Named Dean of Men at Oklahoma
New Dean C C Bush Jr was appointed dean of men at the University of Oklahoma to succeed Dr James F Findlay. AP Photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bush, Jr
University of Oklahoma
James F., Findlay
Doubling gasoline mileage eyed by 1930s research
American Chemical Society heard that next major auto change may double miles per gallon. General Motors scientist T A Boyd cited lab tests showing higher octane fuels, like 100 octane, could boost mileage by up to 95 percent at 20 mph and 70 percent at 20 mph, with costs offset by fuel savings. Dr Gustav Egloff noted four billion untested fuel structures exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
Detroit
American Chemical Society
T. A. Boyd
General Motors Corporation
Boyd
Gustav Egloff
Universal Oil Products Co
Chicago
P. M. van Arsdell
Sinnetts Win Car on Chrysler Dealers Trip
Mr and Mrs Guy Sinnett returned from Detroit where they attended a national Chrysler dealers meeting for 1941 models. About 900 dealers and wives toured Georgian Bay to Mackinac Island on a five day boat trip. Mrs Sinnett won a new 1941 Windsor Chrysler sedan as the top prize and they drove it home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Sinnett
Detroit
Chrysler
Chrysler Corporation
Georgian Bay
Mackenac Island
Sinnett
Sinnets
Harvey exhibits first calf Ninety First wins Tulsa State Fair Hereford title
W. E. Harvey of Ada shows his senior Hereford calf Ninety First to capture the grand championship at the Tulsa State Fair. He then announces the sale of the animal to Mrs. A. W. Bierseth of Hope Arkansas for $1,250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
W. E. Harvey
Ada
Harevey
A. W. Bierseth
Hope
Ark
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Legion
Oscar Hatcher
Veterans’ Organization
Ashurst
Grand River Dam Basin
OF Riley
Ft. Sill
Ada News
Knudson
Air Corps
Curtiss-Wright
Columbus
St. Louis
Dad
Willkie Democratic Club
Malcolm Rosser
C. C. Brown
Ponca City
Gordon Rierer
Guthrie
Neil Johnson
C. S. Gilkerson
Elk City
John Ellinghausen
Mary Delia Hurt
Braniff
Sinnetts
U. S. Marine Corps
el Morro
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Uncle Sam
Gibraltar
Caribbean
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