Diphtheria toxoid clinics planned as season nears
Dr. Jen W. McDonald cautions that the diphtheria season is approaching and urges mothers to vaccinate children. A severe case was reported in Homer. Clinics will be held in areas identified by surveys and school lists. babies six to nine months should start. At the Ada WPA nursery, children are being vaccinated against diphtheria and measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen W. McDonald
Homer
McDonald
WPA
Senoo
Ada
Progress on Pastures Over Oklahoma
Oklahoma farmers report unprecedented pasture progress amid good rains and rising seed sales. Rye grass, Korean lespedeza, clover and native-grass seed saving expand fall plantings and acreage. Sam Durham leads demonstrations showing value of new pasture plants and improved native pastures, with the adage that livestock require adequate pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Sam Durham
Sallust
Teacher Retirement Plan Gets Support
Pontotoc county teachers and school board members will meet Saturday afternoon, October 1, to launch a campaign for a constitutional amendment to pave the way for teacher retirement legislation. County Superintendent Ray Stegall announced plans for a county-wide meeting in the municipal auditorium at 2 o'clock with talks by local authorities and a University of Oklahoma faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ray Stegall
University of Oklahoma
Stegall
Nick Comfort
O. U
Schoolmasters Club
Any Summer Would Be Of Indian Kind
The Associated Cross reports autumn is nearly here with the autumnal equinox seven days away. The Weather Bureau forecasts tonight and tomorrow will stay well below 100 degrees, with 70s typical and western Oklahoma possibly warmer. Temperatures in the last 46 hours peaked at 82 in Kiowa, Frederick, Waurika and Altus, while Oklahoma City reached 74 the low for the period. Beaver and Woodward recorded 64 and Boise City 48, marking a cooler spell across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
Harry Wahlgren
Federal
Kiabel
Frederick
Waurika
Altus
Oklahoma City
Beaver
Woodward
Boise City- U
District Trustees Elected For Boggy Blue Soil District
Supervisors for the Boggy and Blue Soil Conservation district were elected from Pontotoc and Coal counties. E Nite Frank A Martin and Mickey won seats with Martin at 100 votes Kite 98 and McKay 65. Kite hails from Pontotoc County.
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Ponotoc
Nite
Frank A. Martin
Mickey
Martin
Kite
McKay
M. C. Lee
Pontotoc County
Salvation Army Campaign Planned for October 4
Salvation Army drive approved by local board with a $4,500 budget. Major Damon Nichols reports most aid goes to family relief and transient relief, with $2,500 and $500 allocated respectively. Supplementary funds from other sources to support religious and relief work. Minor note about French planes included but not essential to campaign.
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Salvation Army
Adg
Boars
Damon Nichols
Nichols
Major Nichols
Ada Milk Supply Seen Scoring High in City Review
Franklin A. Clark of the United States Public Health Service praised Ada milk producers after a thorough inspection with local officials. A 90 percent rating is expected, with Wyatt’s prior July findings cited. both agree Ada needs a larger Jaeger supply to meet official standards.
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Ada
Franklin A. Clark
United States Public Health Service
Clark
Burley Walker
Bill Wyatt
Wyatt
Public Health Service
Washington
Wyeth
Walker
The
United States
Bicycle Rider Hit By Automobile Here
A 16 year old Ada youth sustained minor injuries Saturday night when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Mrs Kay Chaney Hoff in the 660 block on West Main. He was taken to Cummings Clinic, treated for bruises, and dismissed. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C L Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancester
Ada
Cummings Clinde
C. L. Lancaster
Kay Chaney
Hoff
Westain
Judge Davenport in Auto Accident Near Depew Oklahoma
PI James S Davenport 73 a judge of the eastern district criminal court of appeals suffered a slight brain concussion and a contusion over the right eye in an auto collision west of Depew Oklahoma. A niece Chief Tronsides 24 Tulsa suffered a scalp laceration. Bertha Davenport 26 driver was unhurt. Lulu Belle Phillips Tulsa uninjured.
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Bristow
Okla
Pi—_James S. Davenport
Oklahoma City
Castern District Criminal Court of Appeals
Depew
BE. W. Reynolds
Bristow Hospital
Davenport
Tronsides
14Th Place
Tulsa
Bertha
Lulu Belle Phillips
Cheyenne
Judge Davenports
Bennie L Page Taken By Death
Bennie L Page a Walnut Grove teacher died suddenly at his Ada home on Friday night from a heart attack. Survived by widow Zella Page and his father B R Page, he was born in Bonham Texas in 1903 and moved to Ada at about 18. He taught at Walnut Grove now in his second term and excelled in baseball in school and college. Funeral arrangements were to be announced after his brother Drew Page arrived from Chicago.
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Bennie,l. Page
Walnut Grove
Keith
Drew Page
Chicago
Page
Zella Page
B. R. Page
West
Sixteenth
Ada
Bonham
Texas
Ada High School
Hast Central State Teachers College
Ada Independents
Jaycees Credited For Road Patrol In Oklahoma
In Muskogee on September 19 Tom Reid of St. Louis, executive secretary of the U S junior chamber of commerce, spoke at the Jaycees state convention banquet. He praised the group for community development and credited the Oklahoma Jaycees with legislation creating the state highway patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Tom Reid
St. Louis
U. S
Ex Officials Appear Demur to Accusation in County Case
Two former county commissioners J E B Hall and A A Caldwell waived arraignment as they and T H Wyatt challenged 13 indictments tied to county claim transactions. Judge Tal Crawford set September 20 to hear demurrers. four indictments were dropped as county court misdemeanors. Rockwell also waived arraignment on murder charges with a September 20 demurrer date.
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Tal Crawford
J. E B. Hall
A. A. Caldwell
Dune
T. H Wyatt
Hall
Caldwell
District Court
Wyatt
Rockwell
Thurman Rockwell
Homer Blankenship
Three-Cent Loan Forms Arrive for Cotton Growers
Pontotoc county farmers cleared for three cent payments under the federal plan for 1937 cotton. Eligible producers must sign forms starting Monday after white cards determine eligibility and 80 percent Bankhead allotment usage. County workers will visit townships to collect signatures at the county agent and office of J. B. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
W. 8. Jolson
Johnson
J. B. Hill
Fourth Fair At Maxwell Showcases Township Winners
Maxwell residents held the fourth township fair ahead of Pontotac County Free Fair in Ada. Farmers and children entered prizes for butter, pickles, peaches, jams and many farm products with winners listed, while farming clubs and 4-H participants earned ribbons. The article notes extensive exhibitor names and a closing line on prehistoric flying reptile wings supported by a single finger.
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Maxwell
Pontotac County
Ada
Vaness
Midland Township
Farrmers
Stonewall
Maxwell Township
C. A. Pennington
Virgie Pennington
Zella Minor
Froniy Pennington
James Krueger
Sadie Fleming
Calvin Pennington
John Fleming
Onida Harris
Mona Jane Carmichael
M. H. Gregory
B. F. Keirsey
James McManus
E. C. Minor
M.W. Jordan
Jack
W. H. Bowerman
O. E. Roberts
Norman Fleming
Hereford
J. W.mercer
Mrs. L. G. Harris
Jersey
E. E B. Sutton
Poland
China
Marvin Carmichael
J. W. Mercer
E. ©. Cavener
Katir
Bby Lee DeMoss
Kenneth Pennington
Alfred Pennington
Earl McDaniel
Nadine Minor
Milo
Edmond Cavener
E. C. Lavener
L. M. Pennington
Alfred Penington
Vasla Pennington
Jeanne Krueger
J. D. Isaacs
FFA
Calvin Carmichael
Leonard Summers
Simpler Laws On Farm Gas Tax Refund OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma City reports the state tax commission will seek legislative changes to simplify refunds of motor fuel taxes to farmers. Carl Sebring, Democratic candidate for state treasurer, says farmers can reclaim gas tax paid on farm machinery. Annual refunds total about 31.5 million dollars, with a streamlined system reducing office workload and personnel while boosting returns for invested funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Tax Commission
Carl Sebring
Sebring
Amotnt
Ara News
Ada Public Library to Move to Temporary quarters
The Ada public library will relocate to the American building’s rear first floor this week while the fire station is remodeled. Began Monday, patrons may borrow unlimited books until the move, with returns delayed. The library will close for a week during the move. Emma Keller resigns from the library board and R C Heard is appointed to fill her seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Public Library
Odoks
Verna. Benham
Gost
J. Pryor
Miss Keller
East’ Central
Library Board
Richards Faces Second Whiskey Charge in Fittstown Raid
Jim Richards was charged Saturday with unlawful possession of whiskey after county officers raided the Oasis Pig stand in Fittstown, arresting him with nine pints of whiskey found and a gas refrigerator confiscated. He pled not guilty and posted 750 dollars bond and was released.
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Jim Richards
Richards
John Boyce Mekeel
Oasis Pig Stand
Fittstown
Prichards
Publisher Dies in Joplin After Career in Zinc Journal
Frank Syerle, 78, longtime publisher of a zinc and lead journal, died Sunday of heart disease in Joplin. He previously worked on newspapers in Seattle and Omaha before settling in Joplin to publish the metal trade journal.
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Joplin
Frank Syerle
Seattle
Wash
Omaha
Neb
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