Pontotoc County Oil Field Happenings March Completion Push
Day by day reports from Pontotoc County oil fields show March closing with rising production in the John Fitts pool. Phillips No. 4 Norris prepares to wash in as a second southwest producer, while Magnolia and Delaney wells advance with tubing, washing in, and deeper drilling. Other rigs, including Moore, Harden and Bruce families, push to complete multiple wells, test new zones, and expand the pool’s eastern and western boundaries as proration and bottom hole pressures are measured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitts
Phillips No. 4
Norris
Phillips
Ed Moore
Schauers
Delaney
A. J. Harden
Magnolia
Smith
Manahan No
Miller-Manahan No
Scott
John Fitts
Pontotocc
Andrew J. Harden
Mag Harden
Magnolia No
D. Harden
Moore No. 1 Mitchell
Fitts Pool
Delaney No. 1
Shaffer
W. A. Delaney Jr. and Associates
Highway 48
Moore
Julia Smith
E. H. Moore
Steedman
Simpson
Center
Fleetborn
Oliver
Sunray No
Grayson
Paramount
Graham
Pontotoc County
Burke-Greis
J. E. Crosbie
Incc
Oil Pool Expands in Pontotoc County With Scores of Wells
Development of the John Fitts oil pool in southern Pontotoc county proceeds with nearly 50 wells at different stages from rig up to washing in. March is expected to add about two dozen producers, mainly in the Bromide sand, to the pool’s tally.
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Pontotoc County
Oil Field Progress and Local Social Notes in Pontotoc
Oil news from the Fitts pool details Stanolind No. 8 Andrew J. Harden yielding 488 barrels first hour and 394 second from Bromide sand, Magnolia No. 1 Simpson testing east, Delaney No. 1 George Smith drilling depth 1350 feet with gas shows. The Radial well swabbed 590 barrels water and 139 barrels oil in 24 hours. Social notes cover church visits, remembrances, household visits, community club meeting, and revival planned at Denny with Bro. Scott Jones.
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Burke-Greis Moore
Akers
Burke-Greis
Harden
Magnolia No
T. Norris
Phillips
Norris
E. H. Moore
Mitchell
Fitts Pool
Pontotoc County
Andrew J. Harden
Crilling
Magnolia
Simpson
George Smith
Grayson
Caneysdale
Paramount
Steedman
John Fitts pool gains large oil flow in Pon totoc county
Carter Oil brings in No 6 Andrew J Harden at 30-2-7 in the John Fitts pool as the well flows 593 barrels in hour one 536 in hour two and 462 in hour three from the Bromide sand. Nearby drills Sunray and Paramount wildcats resume after pump repairs as Radial No 1 Simpson completes cementing to shut off water produced with oil.
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Carter Oil Company
John Fitts
Pontotoc County
Andrew J. Harden
Smith
Fitts
Sunray
Senior Day in Ada and end of winter mood
Vacation days begin with Friday school closure and a Thursday program. Eighth grade diplomas were awarded after the program. Jim Eliott county superintendent gave a talk. Four seniors Dorothy Denslow Winnie Jinks Marvin Davis and Orvil Etchison with sponsor and husband enjoyed Senior Day in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Eliott
Paul Hewett
Dorothy Denslow
Winnie Jinks
Marvin Davis
Orvil Etchison
Allie Donaghe
Ada
Paul Gault
Devils den
Wilma Moore
Jewel Burk to Bill Thomas Wed at Friday March 29
Mr and Mrs C O Burk announce the marriage of their daughter Jewel to Bill Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Bryan Thomas on Friday March 29. Mr and Mrs Luman Rutledge are mentioned in the notice.
In Memory of J. W. Chapman
In memory of J. W. Chapman a father is mourned by a wife and two daughters. The poem speaks of his death, heavenly reward, and the family’s grief, hoping to meet him again in heaven.
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J. W. Chapman
Marguerite Rives Enrolls at Stonewall High School
Miss Marguerite Rives, a sophomore poet at Stonewall High School, has composed several poems including Two Graves. She wrote the work during her sophomore year under the supervision of Mrs. Marg.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Stonewall High School
Marguerite Rives
Marg
Obituary for Bobbie Jean Sweeney Eight months
Bobbie Jean Sweeney died at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Sweeney 615 North Broadway. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p m at the home with Rev Barney Sparks officiating. Burial in Rosedale cemetery Keith Funeral chapel in charge. Survived by two brothers and a sister.
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Bobbie Jean Sweeney
Dick Sweeney
North Broadway
Barney Sparks
Rosedale
Keith
Bobbie Jean
Death Notice for W. B. Carson of Allen
W. B. Carson 86 died at his Allen home at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist church with Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Hattie Jones and Mrs. Arley McElroy of Allen and two sons C. M. Carson and J. F. Carson of Allen.
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W. L. Carson
Allen
Methodist Church
Criswell Funeral Home
Mr. Carson
Hattie Jones
Arley McElroy
C. M
J. F. Carson
Mrs. Aldazary Irwin Dies at 385 in Ada Area
Mrs. Aldazary Irwin aged 385 died Sunday at the home of her son J. H. Irwin in McAlister New Mexico. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home Ada with Rev. W. H. Nettles officiating. Burial followed at Rosedale cemetery. She was a pioneer of Ada and survived by daughter Mrs. W. S. James of Ada and three sons Charles Nathan and J H Irwin of Ada.
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Eulah Simpson
Shirley Massey
Inez Standridge
Rubye Nelson
Clarita
Claude Smith
Neal McDonald
Herman Crawford
Byng
Thurman Wright
Conway
Clara Wells
Grace Bryant
Georgie Jones
Denny
Bernice Wilson
Verlie Wilson
Rachel Tharp
Charley Moberly
M. M. Massey
Gordon Keith
Windaughter Shirley
Jack Leeds
Jackie Wayne
Wayne Moberly
Johnnie
Obie Leeds
Herman Bandy
Scott Jones
Bill Huddleston
J. W
Junior
Lester Lillard
Therlo Clark
Winefred Berryman
Emmett Walling
Loyd Winters
Olaf Myricks
Ernest Williamson
Will Hoover
Gladys
W. L. Owens
Hobart
Pearl Simpson
Aldazary Irwin
J. H. Irwin
McAlister
New Mexico
Criswell Funeral Home
Ada
W. H. Nettles
Rosedale Cemetery
Irwin
W. S. James
Charles and
Nathan Irwin
James Darnell Williams dies at two months
James Darnell Williams aged two months died at his home 528 East Fifteenth Street at 1 30 a m Wednesday Interment preparations followed a 3 p m Wednesday service at the family residence with Rev R L Wilson officiating Criswell Funeral Home in charge Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs E W Williams a brother Edward and two sisters Marguerite and Barbara
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Darnell Williams
R. L. Wilson
Criswell Funeral Home
James
E. W. Williams
Edward
Marguerite
Barbara
Oklahoma City Markets Report Cattle Hog and Sheep Totals
Markets show cattle 1,200 head and calves 400 with steady tone. Top dry lot steers reach 10.00, good to choice cows 6.00 to 6.50, butcher grades 4.50 to 5.75, calves scarce to 8.00 to 8.50, hogs 1,000 head unchanged with top 8.65, sows 7.50, 180 pound plus 8.00. sheep 400 by none traded early.
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Oklahoma City
Live Stock Prices and Market Report from Kansas City
U S Dept of Agriculture notes hogs at 1,500 head with slow, uneven trade. Top 8.70 for select 210-280 lb hogs, 7.65-8.70 for 140-350 lb hogs. Packing sows 275-500 lb at 7.00-8.15. Cattle and calves total 3,700 with killing classes steady to strong and higher spot prices on heifers.
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Kansas City
U. S. Dept. Agr
Mixed cattle and sheep market results and prices
Yearlings, stockers and feeders steady. weaners steady to weak. Best weight steers up to 13.00. yearlings 11.85. steers 8.75 to 13.50 for good to choice 550 to 1500 lb. Heifers 5.50 to 11.25. cows 6.50 to 8.00. Vealers 4.50 to 7.50. Sheep active. lambs steady. Early top fed lambs 7.85. spring lambs 8.75 to 9.75. yearling wethers 4.75 to 6.50. Ewes 3.75 to 4.75.
Poultry market report from Chicago on April 3
Live poultry steady to firm with poultry items including hens at 18 to 19 1 2 cents per pound, leghorn hens 18, roasters 14 to 22 cents, turkeys 14 to 22, ducks 4 1 2, geese 14, capons 6 to 7 pounds at 24 cents per pound.
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Chicago
Creamery and egg price report from Chicago markets
Chicago April 3 report shows butter at 4,368 firm with 93 score creamery specials 34 1 4 to 3 4, extras 92 at 83 3 4, firsts 88 89 range 32 1 2 to 33, eggs at 26,197 unchanged with prices steady. Centralized carrots noted at 33 3 4.
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Chicago
Potatoes Update From U S Department Of Agriculture
Chicago April 3. U S Dept of Agriculture reports prices and movements for potatoes. U S shipments total 709, old stock steady, supplies moderate, trading moderate. Wisconsin round whites U S No 1 85 dollars per hundredweight, Idaho russets U S No 1 1.90 to 2.00, Florida blue crates Bliss triumphs U S No 1 washed 2.20 to 2.25.
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Chicago
U. S
U.S. No
Florida
Corn Futures Rally as May Delivery Tightens
Chicago April 3 corn rose about 2 1 2 cents to the highest since March 6 on expectations of a tight May delivery market. Buying ran strong amid favorable feeding ratios with hogs and corn, and consumer use holding up. May corn closed 83 1 4 to 3 8 cents. Wheat and oats also gained, provisions mixed.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain Prices Reported For April
Wheat quotes include No 2 red 96 No 3 hard 97 3 4 No 2 dark hard 1 03 Corn prices vary with old No 2 66 3 4 No 2 yellow 87 3 4 new No 3 mixed 83 1 2 to 84 3 4 No 3 yellow 86 No 2 oats No 2 white 52 1 2 to 53 per bushel
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Chicago
Cotton market recovers after early decline in New York
Trade buying lifted cotton after an initial drop as liquidation eased. Forenoon prices fell 5 to 10 points, midafternoon held steady with old crop unchanged to 4 points higher, later positions 4 to 10 points higher. Futures closed steady, spot mid dling 11.20.
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New York
Cotton Market Closes Quiet in New Orleans Spot
Spot cotton in New Orleans eased five points to end quiet, with sales of 25 bales. Prices moved from low middling 10.60 to good middling 11.70, receipts 2,192 and stock 570,069.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures close steady with mixed New York New Orleans quotes
In New York on April 3, cotton futures closed mixed with small gains and losses across contracts, May to Jan, while spot middling held at 11.20. New Orleans quotes showed slight declines and range shifts, with May and July trading between 10.87 and 11.04.
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New York
New Orleans
Lenders Urged to Attack Roosevelt
In Washington on April 3 a belief spreads among Republicans that they should use President Roosevelt's name in attacks on the New Deal. Some party members hope for a direct drive against the president at a Kansas City meeting of middle western Republicans next month.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Stegall's Yards Sells Various Vegetable Plants
Vegetable plants of all kinds now ready for sale at Stegall's yards located at 412 West 10th. Market items include a wide variety of vegetable starters. Sale notice dated April. Local shopper alert with yard location and product range.
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Stegall’s
West
Tom Shirley Leaves for Stuart After Grandfather's Death
Tom Shirley departed Wednesday morning for Stuart following the death of his grandfather.
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Tom Shirley
Stuart
Griffin announces birth of eight-pound boy
Mr and Mrs Irvin Manley Griffin Jr of San Antonio Texas announce the birth of an eight pound boy on Thursday morning March 28 Mrs Griffin formerly Miss Marvene Brydia daughter of Mr and Mrs F F Brydia of this city
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Irvin Manley Griffin Jr
San Antonio
Tex
Lowrey Family Arrives in Ada to Start New Home
Mr and Mrs J H Lowrey and son Clarence relocate from Sentinel Oklahoma to Ada to establish residence. Mr Lowrey will work at the Ritz Barber shop.
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J. H. Lowrey
Clarence
Sentinel
Okla
Ada
Lowery
Ritz
Local Girls Attend State Music Concert Plans
Miss Rebecca Sue Crain left Thursday for Ponca City to perform in the state federation music concert. Miss Clara Watson, a Francis teacher, spends the weekend in Ada as a guest of friends. Miss Edna Tipton, Spaulding teacher, also visits Ada with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tipton, 339 East Seventeenth.
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Rebecca Sue Crain
Ponca City
State Federation
Clara Watson
Francis
Ada
Edna Tipton
Spaulding
Ross Tipton
East Seventeenth
Miss Goldie Tierman Of Allen Visits Ada Friends
Miss Goldie Tierman of Allen shopped and visited friends in Ada Friday indicating social activities and local mobility.
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Goldie Tierman
Allen
Ada
Manesses Move to Turpin Oklahoma for New Jobs
Mr and Mrs George Maness relocate to Turpin Oklahoma where Mr Maness will be employed.
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George Maness
Turpin, Okla
Mr. Maness
Stratford Teachers Visit Friends and Shop in Ada
Mrs Minnie Poore and Miss Christine Trimmer, Stratford teachers, visited friends and shopped in Ada on Saturday.
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Minnie Poore
Christine Trimmer
Stratford
Ada
Ada Visitors Include Miss Mary Truitt and Miss Reba Smith
Miss Mary Truitt of Stonewall visited Ada on Saturday. Miss Reba Smith of Vaness was a shopping visitor in Ada Saturday.
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Mary Truitt of
Stonewall
Ada
Reba Smith
Vaness
Mrs Virgil Norvell and Norma Jean Visit Vanessa Friends
Mrs. Virgil Norvell and her daughter Norma Jean of Vanessa were guests of friends here on Saturday.
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Virgil Norvell
Norma Jean of
Vaness
Ada Weekend Guests and Visits Highlight Stratford and Lovelady
Miss Per Kilpatrick of Stratford visited Ada on Saturday to see friends and manage business. Miss Myrtle Smith of Lovelady is spending the weekend in Ada as a guest of friends.
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Paul Smith
Stratford
Ada
Per Kilpatrick
Myrtle Smith
Lovelady
Mrs Lowell Turner Visits Relatives Then Heads to Vanette
Mrs Lowell Turner of Allen departed Ada after a week with relatives to visit her mother in Vanette.
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Lowell Turner
Allen
Ada
Vanette
Mrs J A Bentley Shopping Visitor in Ada
Mrs J A Bentley of Allen visited Ada this Saturday as a shopping guest and spent time with local acquaintances.
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J. A. Bentley of
Allen
Ada
Harris hotel receivership ends with Les Prince appointed
A Saturday afternoon agreement closes the long case over the Harris hotel receivership with Les Prince named to run the business as court appointed receiver.
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Harris Hotel
Les Prince
Hardy Returns Home After Weekend Visit
C. A. Hardy returns to Seminole from Ada after a weekend visit, resuming usual activities at home.
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C. A. Hardy
Seminole
Ada
Miss Florence Cartwright and Shawnee Visit Ada Friends
Miss Florence Cartwright and her Shawnee visitors spent Sunday with friends, noting they are former Ada residents.
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Florence Cartwright
Ada
Miss Van Buskirk Returns from Oklahoma City Visit
Miss Josephine Van Buskirk arrived home today after visiting her parents in Oklahoma City for several days.
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Josephine van Buskirk
Oklahoma City
Miss Hlene Moore Leaves for Washington to Visit Relatives
Miss Hlene Moore from 925 East Ninth travels to Washington D C to visit her brother and sister in law Captain and Mrs Robert S Moore.
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Hlene Moore
East Ninth
Washington, D. C
Robert S. Moore
Emersons host weekend guests include Miss Felder and others
Mr and Mrs J C Emerson Jr and Miss Julia Felder of 1202 East Eighth entertained weekend visitors Miss Mildred Turner of Ardmore Mrs T W Davis of Henryetta and Fred Thompson of Okmulgee as their guests.
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J. C. Emerson, Jr
Julia Felder
East Eighth
Mildred Turner
Ardmore
T. W. Davis
Henryetta
Fred Thompson
Okmulgee
Allen man Joe Gilmore visits Ada on Tuesday
Allen resident Joe Gilmore traveled to Ada on Tuesday for a business visit, returning the same day.
Ada welcomes Navy submarine crewman on home visit
Jenks Feaster of the U S Navy submarine division arrives in Ada from Panama for a visit at the home of Mrs. C D Price. He formerly lived in Ada and attended the local Central State Teachers College.
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Jenks Feaster
Submarine Division
United States Navy
Ada
Panama
C. D. Price
Baat Central State Teachers College
Grigsby of Clarita Visits Ada for Friends and Business
R T Grigsby of Clarita visited Ada Tuesday to catch up with friends and handle business tasks. He spent time with local residents and conducted several errands in the city.
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R. T. Grigsby
Clarita
Ada
Lane couple from Vinita visit Ada for business and friends
Mr and Mrs F J Lane of Vinita are spending a few days in Ada to handle business matters and visit friends in the area.
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F. J. Lane
Vinita
Ada
Education official visits Washington guest home
Dr. W. Carson Ryan Jr director of education Indian Service Washington DC was a guest in the home of Mrs. Guy B. Dickerson Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carson Ryan, Jr
Indian Service
Washington, D. C
Guy B. Dickerson
Laval’s Pact Faith Mocked After Eiffel Tower Quip
French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval declares belief in pacts as the best peace safeguard. The remark draws mockery and speculation that someone has sold him the Eiffel Tower as a joke.
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Pierre Laval
Eiffel Tower
Thousands of Women Benefit From Cardui
A Mississippi Valley era testimonial notes Mrs. J L Norred of Lagrange Georgia says Cardui eased weakness nervousness back pain and nausea before and after pregnancy. The piece claims thousands of women testify Cardui’s benefits though it invites readers to consult a physician if it does not help.
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Cardui
J. L. Norred
Lagrange
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Rena Mosier
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Cedar Grove
Tom Hughes
Toga Murphy
Sam Pevehouse
William Miller
Knox
A. J. Deaton
Oliver Parker
Clarence Irwin
Gaar Corner
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Sutton
Gusta Reese
Oil Center
Ben Newcome
Joe Ann
Margie McDaniel
Bro
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Grady Jinks
Pauline Crage
Arlene Clary
M. A. O’neal
A. L. Clary
R. H. Bradley
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Cecil
Snookie Welch
Pete Welch
Hastin Hyden
Kilgore
Texas
Pete
Eddie Joe
James Pannell
Everett Pannell
Mary Lou
de Witt Bryan
Light
E. H. Light
Summers Chapel
A. V. Evans
R. S. Ruthercord
Tecumseh
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Luman Rutledge
Lula
Wilson
Elmo Davis
William Misenheimer
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Thula Rodger
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Glenn Miller
Ishmael Upton
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Clit Whisenhunt
Earnest Harbin
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J. G. Gore
J. L. Hill
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F. A. Brown
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W. J. Treas
H. W. Bird
A. P. Lillard
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Majorie Broks
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Sharley Reed
Merkle
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Ethel
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Jack Jones
Dale
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J. H. Bradley
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Alleta Bore
Odis Jones
Jim Shults
Ruby Dryden
LaVern
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James Gideon
Paris Chapel
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Father
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James D. Williams
Songanke
Joe Gilmore
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