Eugene Purdy Acquitted At Tulsa Trial
Eugene Purdy, 20, a Tulsa oil company clerk, was acquitted by a district court jury in Tulsa on a January 18 shooting of Ernest Hatchison. The verdict came after a dramatic trial revealing the couple’s troubled marriage, Purdy’s divorced wife Helen Purdy’s testimony, and witnesses detailing the lifelong conflict. Purdy embraced the judge and jurors, then planned to see his mother.
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Pula
Eugene Purdy
Young
Church Geneon
Wit
E. S. Antehlson
Tulsa
Cass
Puniy
Puray
Emervat Purdy
Wo. Williams
Purdy
T. Stuart
Helen Paul Purdy
Courge
Triah Purdy
TV Okla
Ensene Yurdy
Tulsa Oil Company
Ernest
Hutehlaon
Number Company
Bugens Purdy
Ettiet
Ghllland Ol Company
Helen Vaut Purdy
S. Hatchison
Ar Ie Hatchison Lumber Company
Andy Hatehison
Billings
al Wand
Helen Paul
Trobert Eugene
Charles
Galt
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Cunningham to Face Murder Charge in Sons’ Deaths
Crown Point April 15 County Prosecutor August Bremer said based on a Chicago coroner chemist report Mrs Mya Anna Cunningham of Gary would be formally charged with murder today. He will skip a sanity hearing after two prior death investigations linked to the deaths of her sons Harry and Walter whose bodies were exhumed near Valparaiso Indiana.
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Crown Point
Tad
August Bremer
Lake County
Chicago
Anna Cunningham
Gary
Cunningham
Tremer
Harry
Waller
Tell Valparaiso
Ind
TAFE PROPRIETOR TAKES OWN SITE
Dutle' WH Dunman a 60 year old café proprietor at Cozy G t East Man Street shot himself this afternoon in the cafe kitchen. Police investigate possible suicide with coroner to hold inquest. wife and patrons witnessed the scene. Dunman had moved from Paris Texas to Ada recently and managed the Cory ente Hotas daughter families in nearby cities.
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cFeom
Dunman
East Man Stries
Wuthar
Sulene
Ste
Dunn
Ada
Paris
Texas
Coryente
Hotas Daushters
Muskogee
Tulsa
J. Wy Duan
Ballards Enter Plea Of Guilty In County Case
In a county court session Thursday afternoon Ballards pled guilty after the case was presented to a jury. Two other defendants, Mr and Mrs Bill Naltard, pleaded guilty to refusing medicine and were fined 25. The court recessed until Monday for further pleas including Henry Franklin for possession of whiskey. The docket will resume with civil matters after criminal actions.
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Thuaday
Hailes
Fred Elan
Fetth
Wetl
Bill Naltard
Aeekhie
Henry Franklin
Tal Crawford
Railroad Man Killed by Haileyville Marshal
April 13, Martin Trails a bridge worker traveling from Coalgate to Enid was shot and killed by Town Marshal Chester Nations of Haileyville. The marshal encountered Ralis near 0:45 as he dismounted from a freight car. When ordered to halt, Ralis allegedly reached for papers, the marshal fired five shots. two bullets struck the victim. Officials in Pittsburgh County investigate the shooting.
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McAlesten
Martin Trails
Coalgate
Enid
Chester Nations
Haileyville
Ralis
Marchal
Ratla
Tittsburgy Saunty
Oldest native of old Oklahoma sought for anniversary
Oklahoma City society seeks the oldest living native of the old Oklahoma country for a planned anniversary honoring the opening of Oklahoma territory on April 22, 1889. Joseph B Thaburn asks births dates and parentage from those born near the opening, plus addresses and photos if possible.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Territory
Oklahoma Historical Society
Joseph B. Thobarn
Oklahoma Country
Mississippi River
Indian Territory
Thaburn
Honor Students Highlight High School Commencement
The high school plans an old fashioned commencement with top honors going to Geraldine Hauser for a four year average of 2.4. J N K McKeel is runner up with 0.4. Molly McKay posted the highest four year average of 9. She lacks 1 credit for valedictory honors. McKay will join the commencement by earning extra credits through summer work. Ralph Morrow chosen class historian and Dixie Le Russell class prophet. Miss Nellie Hensley is class poet. Reverend I G Morris to deliver baccalaureate on Sunday May 17. Commencement set for Friday May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko W. Harris
Geraldine
Hauser
Ingwie
J. NK. McKeel
Molly McKay
Aliss McKay
Svinger
Ralph Morrow
Dixie le Russell
Nellie Hensley
Antonagements
L. G. Morris
Trapp Signs to Pay Textbook Firms for Books
Oklahoma City April 10. Governor Trapp signed a supplementary appropriation of 450000 to complete payments for books supplied to the state under the old textbook law. The bill allows the return of unused funds to the state superintendent and repositories. Books in the hands of districts become property of those districts under the bill, repeating the free textbook law.
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Oklahoma City
Jackson Barnett Truant Again Before Court in OKMULGEER
Jackson Barnett, wealthy Creek Indian, failed to appear in county court this morning before Judge W. A. Barnett. Petition seeks removing guardianship from the county court. matter continued to April 22 as attorneys doubt Barnett and wife are in the state. The Barnetts have lived in Los Angeles over two years and Barnett never visited Oklahoma in that time.
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Barnett
Mercury poison ties to Willian Shepherd murder case
Chicago reports reveal mercury poisoning in Emma McClintock, linked to William D Shepherd case. Coroner Oscar Wolff says poisoning likely administered in small doses within close confidences, amid ongoing efforts to obtain habeas relief from Springfield court. Foster father Shepherd faces murder charges in Texas connection.
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Chicago
Willian D. Shepherd
William N. McClintock
Tilingis Supreme Court
Springfield
Matheus
Shepherd
Jack
Emma McClintock
Willian
N. McClintock
William D Shepherd
Oscar Wolf
McCintock
Shepherds
Texas
Kansas
Wolff
Ada Baseball Season In Doubt Without Local Club Funding
Ada fans face a loss of air time with no baseball club funding in the city. No responsible person or civic group has stepped forward to finance an Ada Independents team, leaving schedule and game plans unsettled. Despite ongoing workouts by Ada Independents, no season matches have been arranged as other strong teams seek games, hindered by lack of organization and support.
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Toxf
Ada
A. ©. Green
Wilson
Healdton
Winners Named in Local Advertising Contest
Winners announced for The News advertising contest with first prize to Lee TP. Smith of 419 West Fourteenth and others receiving second through fourth prizes. Entries came from across the area with many strong letters. winning pieces will be printed in an upcoming issue.
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Wideners
Lee TP. Smith
West
Olivia Teague
Enst Main
J. K. Huber
East
G. D. Payne
Puth Pride
H. J. Johnsey
Stonawall
Cotton grading now important in state
Oklahoma City reports that grading cotton by staple length is growing in importance. A J Ray, state cotton grader and federal inspector, assesses samples for value, with his reports guiding sales. His four week grading school at Oklahoma A&M aids growers buyers and gin operators.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
A J. Ray
Ray
State Department of Agriculture
State Senate
Blythe
W. M. Gulager
Muskogee
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Stillwater
Woman Slayer Held in Memo Memphis Escape from Jail
Mrs Winona Green convicted slayer of her husband's parents fled Pulaski county jail by sawing shutters, rode to Kensett and Memphis after a Missouri Pacific train stop. Police recaptured her in Memphis station days later and she confessed to killing Robert Green and Mrs Green during quarrels over money. She is returning to Little Rock for further proceedings.
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Memphis
Tean
Winona Green
Pulaski County
Little Rock
Ark
N. A
Union Station
Missouri-Pacific
Kensett
Pontotoc Custom Gin Stockholders Meet Annual Session
The Pontotoc Custom Gin stockholders held their annual meeting with over 60 attendees. The manager reported a prosperous season and solid finances. An amendment moved the meeting to the second Tuesday in March. Board personnel remained unchanged with I R Gilmore as president and J B Parker as secretary. Directors are I W Belthrop R Bess I R Gilmore W H Brumley J D Chandley J B Parker L D Brandon.
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Te Pontotoc’ Custom PLC
I. R. Gilmore
R. Bess
J. B. Parker
Lea
I. W. Belthrop
R- Bess
W. H. Brumley
J. D. Chandley
L. D. Brandon
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report April 15 Oklahoma City
Cattle in the market 2000 head generally steady best steers 9.09 to 10.00 butcher cattle steady to 15 cents lower calves 8.00 to 8.50 stockers steady. Hogs 1600 head 5 cents lower top 12.45 bulk 11.50 to 12.90 stockers 9.00 to 10.00.
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Oklahoma City
Ada musical program delights Rosedale audience
Crowded Rosedale school audience near Fithugh enjoys a program of music and readings by Ada performers Mies Hazel Chadd Mayme Christian and W A Hh Carl Browall Junius Ridling and Mrs W A Hi with comic songs by Carl Spangler. Twenty girls and boys earn Life of Christ study certificates from Pontotoc County Boy Beaut Council. Prof RR Robinson gives a short address to patrons. The event raises 6.10 to fund a summer camping trip to Turner Falls.
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Rosedale School
Fithugh Zave
Mies Hazel Chadd
Mayme Christian
Messers W. A. Hh
Carl Browall
Junius Ridling
W. A. Hi
Carl Spangler
Life of Christ
Pontotoc County
Inter-Club Meet Invites Solons At Ada Banquet
The Kiwanis and Lions clubs of Ada plan a joint inter-club banquet April 27 inviting the Oklahoma Legislature including Gov M B Trapp and state officials. The event honors passage of funds for a new East Central building, with speakers expected from Congress and state leaders.
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Oklahoma
M. EB. Trapp
M. A. Nash
State Board of Affairs
State Board of Education
Kiwanis and Lions Organization of
Ada
Kiwanis and Lions Club
Thomas P. Holt
Ada Ag
East Central
Yoe Looney
Otto Strickland
Clvic
E. C. Wilson
Lions Club
Hugh Norris
Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian
A. Linseheid
Lion Club
Secation
Tom D. McKeown
Senator Looney
Representative Strickland
Lion J. F. McKeet
W. L. Hobson
W.D. Little
E. ©. Wilson
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Meet in Pontotoc County
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Pontotoc County plan a large gathering on Thursday April 24 for the regular Pontotoc County O F association meeting and Wildey anniversary celebration. An open 1 30 PM session at the convention hall invites the public with a program including Rev Williams readings J F McKee welcome song Hazel Chadd and Judge S D Williams address. An 8 PM business session precedes the degree work with the second degree by Odd Fellows and a judging of unwritten work. A silver loving cup will be awarded to the team delivering the best second degree performance.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Pontotoc County
Action Filed in Court for Custody of Beall Cameron
J M Cameron filed habeas corpus action in district court to obtain custody of his ten year old son Beall Cameron. He says since his wife’s death the child has been in the custody of Isaac Douglas and his wife at Allen, and they have refused to surrender the boy.
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Roy
Cecil
J. M. Cameron
Beall Cameron
Cameron
Isaac Douglas
Allen
Plan for Third Building on Campus at Ada
East Central State Teachers College in Ada announces plans for a new two story 200 by 60 foot building south of the current administration structure. Construction to start about June 1 with completion likely by November 1. The facility will house business offices, classrooms, a biological museum, and training spaces, and will mirror the college’s long term 30 year development plan.
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M. E. Trapp
A. Linseheid
East Central State Teachers’ College
AEO
Ada
Trapp
Linseheid
Elays
Lingheld
College Brary
Buiding
Youths Blame Each Other in Deputy Sheriff Killing
CHICKASHA April 15 Attempts to fix the death of J A Sewell Tulsa County deputy sheriff were made by counsel for Howard Love and Ernest Hughes at their preliminary hearing in justice of the peace court. Sewell was shot March 24 twelve miles south of Chickasha while taking Love and Hughes to Granite to serve sentences. Both youths admitted plans to escape but each said the other drew Sewell's gun. It was noted Love sat on the left of Sewell and Hughes on the right, with a bullet lodging in the car top seemingly from the right.
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Chickasha
J. A. Sewell
Tulsa County
Howard Love
Ernest Hughes
Justice of the Peace Court
Sewell
Love
Hughes
Granite
Edmonson Pleads Guilty in Lula Arson Case
Ace Edmonson pleaded guilty before Judge J. W. Bolen to two arson counts tied to a Lula store fire last summer and was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. The sentence was reduced on an accessory arson charge after the facts, but Edmonson caused officers significant vexation by eluding capture for months.
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Ace Edmonson
Lula
J. W. Bolen
State
Edmonson
Oeai
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Jackson Barnett
Supreme Court
William Do. Shepherd
Tealer Cather
William McClintock
Miillionaire Orphan
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WHAE
Woman Slayer
Pontotoc Custom Gin
Ary
Renulta
Rosedale
Rebekahs
Twelfth Street
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