Rural Communities News From Pontotoc County
Saturday and Sunday greetings mark visits by Carl Furlong and grandparents, legions of locals attend literaryMeet in Allen, and many share notes on church, school awards, births, car purchases, and daily farming life across Vanoss, Stonewall, Maxwell, and surrounding areas.
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Pontotoc County
Weekend Visits and Local Social Roundup in Ada
Mrs Hill and Mrs Glover called on Mrs Kidwell Sunday. Dolly Curran and Miss Manus weekend in Ada. Al Nabors business trip to Ada Saturday. George Reidel Cleo Roach Autrey Jones Curtis Reeves attended singing at Pleasant Hill Sunday night. Nora Jackson weekend with home folks. Emma Ethel Driver Cleo Roach dined with Ethel Stewart Sunday. Si Wardlow and wife visiting Mrs Dotson and children. Cleo Ed Nabors Sunday with Lee Nabors of Laxton. Mrs Driver called on Mrs Timmons Sunday. Dolly Curran called on Fannie Legg Saturday. Mr Armstrong business trip to Ada Saturday. Mrs Dotson called on Mrs Halger Saturday morning. Margaret Ready with Pearl Dobson Friday morning. Emma Ethel Driver Willie Reidel Lewis Timmons Bonita Miller attended singing at Pleasant Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
W. T. Ready
Oklahoma City
Ethel Stewart
Leola Bats
Willie Riedel
Mr. Armstrong
Dail Curran
Ada
Mrs. Fink
Everett Turner
Dotson
Mildred
Jessie
Noah Dotson
Roberta
Lorene
Clarence Hagler
Margaret
Cora
Bethel
Bill Ready
Jess Jackson
Roff
Pearl Dobson
Lorene Hagler
W. H. Leteer
Madil
O. F. Nallin
Nallin
Margarite McKay
Ethel Bryan
Mike Young
Norman Clark
Francis
Charlotte
Stonewall
B. F
Pritchett
Dean
Prichett
S. F. Pritchett
Earnest Austell
Buddie
Shirley
Austell
George Young
Lorene Young
A. B. Fox
Gene Birge
Mr. Birge
Willie England
Center
Arthur Austell
R. H. Austell
California
Mary Ellen Hatcher
Okmulgee
Ben
Elma Rives
Josephine King
Effie Harper
Clarene Stratton
Aillene Rives
Mary
Francis King
Pearl Harper
Edna Earl Brown
Pauline Stratton
Majorie Gibson
Illa Mae Pigg
Margaret Gibson
Cobra Dean Pigg
Nance King
John Gibson
T. J. Reaves
Leonard
James N. King
Roy Whitlock
Ora Morris
Elmer Marshall
George McKay
Max
Margarite Burnett
Doris Sanders
Ruth Pritchett
Alta Murphy
Lowe
T. R. Holloway
Tommy
Sapulpa
Charlie Sharrock
Coalgate
Wesley Chaddick
Zeb McKoy
Zebaline
John McKoy
George McKoy
Vanoss
Daisy Norville
J. E. Kensey
Mollie Bohannon
G. W. Bohannon
Temperan Home
R. M. Bradley
Chas. Nelson
Violet Nelson
Essie MccDonald
Rogers
McCarty
C. L. Berger
Hellen Burris
Hellen Patterson
Emberson
Adella Jones
C. C. Wilson
Henry Eaves
St. Louis
Bena Beckham
Bobbie Joe
Stratford
J. J. Shaw
Don Baird
Joe Shaw
Murray County
Boy Scouts
Vaness
McAlester
Eld. Johnson
Mr. Hickey
Hey
A. A. Austell
Dorothy Duane
R. H. Patterson
Earnest Jones
H. B. Williams
Morgan
Lois Williams
eJffress
J. L. Tilly
Celethia
Carl Tilly
Kim Downing
Woodie Templeman
Lisle
Chas. Welch
Hugo
Donnie Shaw
Johnny McNair
Willard Owens
Omer Jamar
Amsden Bradley
Leroy Hunt
Archie Solomon
Sweetest Mother
Delethia Tilly
Paul Corbin
Cochran
Charlie Odell
Ray May
Juanita
Willie Cochran
Franks
R. H. Trivitt
Joyce
Escerll Ward
Bob Ashley
Zella Ashley
Ashley
Zella
Ora Lee
Arlene
Ordell Clayton
Ready
C. C. Collins
Robin Trivitt
Bill Belt
Jim Simington
Lillian
Madie Taylor
Chuck Baker
Harold
Johnny Jones
W. C. Cochran
Tom Whitchett
Hickory
Lorene Brooks
Pearl Byrd
Maudie Pitt
Mae Tinsley
Ruby Taylor
J. T. Boatright
Herbert Snyder
Wattson Jones
Ruf Jones
Bolen Lambert
Taylor
Jimmie Rutledge
Clive Kirkes
Belle Pitt
Louise
D. M. Hudson
Joe Belt
Ela
Sucy Minor
Frank Green
Zelia Ashley
Lucile Cochran
Bob Wright
Seminole
Joe Nabors
Oscar Bela
Rainbow
Levett
Dutch Taylor
Florence Lambert
Carma Jean
Adam
Stewart
Mrs. Hill
Ethel Driver
Cleo Roach
Lewis Lea
Leola Batson
R. C. Jackson
Alfred Vaden
Miller
al Nabors
Cleo
Eula Kilcrease
Patton
Fris
Bill McGrew
Walter Ford
Tal Crawford
Pete Anderson
Nabors
Columbus Stewart
Baby
Jones
James Chambers
Reives
Gloveer
Ira Kidwell
Cecil Jones
Dale Curran
Alice Maness
Mrs. Driver
Reidel
Staney Kilcrease
Mildred Dotson
Leola
Emma
Bonita Miller
John Jourdon
Mrs. Cole
Mrs. Rowlett
Mrs. Stewart
Cotton Plant Readiness Report From Local Farmers
Maxwell notes most farmers have land prepared for cotton planting Singers performed on Sunday night to lift community spirits and mark an ordinary rural gathering amid preparations for harvest season.
Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits Reported
Sunday school drew a large crowd with new officers elected. Residents and visitors from Creager, Burrows, Bebee, Crisp, Bass, Owens, Snipes, and Walker households shared calls across Creager and Joe Crisp homes. School progress noted with Fitzhugh students excelling in Allen meet and a girls glee club winning a silver cup.
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Fitzhugh School
Allen Friday
Zera Oliphant
Jewel Lynp
Farming Progress and Community Notes from Owl Creek
Farm activity shows cotton planting limited and corn and potatoes thriving while garden plots mature. Local residents, visitors, and students are mentioned along with illnesses, doctor notes, fishing luck, a home talent play, and community events. A political remark recalls Hoover era wheat price policies.
Bebee Oilers Defeat Vanoss 5 4 In Bebee Game
Bebee Oilers beat Vanoss 5 to 4 at Bebee with a rematch planned next Sunday in Vanoss. Ralph Rush and Bill Anthony, oil field workers, made a Shawnee trip Saturday night. Social visits and family guestings fill the weekend.
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Vanoss
Bebee Oilers
Bebee
Ralph Rush
Bill Anthony
Shawnee
Iva
Edith Roddy
Zella Webb
Thelma Duncan
Worstell
Nola Burk
Virginia Webb
Juanita Long
Hazel Jackson
Hightower
John Jones
Okemah
Henry Jones
The Sunset Glow
A reflective poem praising the fading sunset as the day ends. The speaker marvels at the sinking sun’s beauty and its influence on the world, offering a farewell prayer and noting the brief linger of daylight before night. The verse emphasizes peace, happiness, and the passage of time as dusk descends.
Senate marks first farm relief talk in extra session
The session saw Republican and Democratic members applaud as farm relief and tariff plans dominated the brief Senate debate. Senator Watson asked if a farm measure would be ready by Thursday, and McNary promised a bill introduction and a report by Monday.
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Senate
Watson
Indiana
McNary
Agriculture Committee
Robinson
Arkansas
Oregon
House
Managers Predict Mixed Prospects for 16 Big League Clubs
An Associated Press survey quotes American League leaders Miller Huggins Connie Mack Dan Howley Walter Johnson Lena Blackburne Bucky Harris Roger Peckinpaugh Bill Carrigan and others alongside National League chiefs Billy Southworth John McGraw Joe McCarthy Donie Bush Jack Hendricks Wilbert Robinson Emil Fuchs Burt Shotton. Managers express cautious optimism and noted potential surprises for the coming season.
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Associated Press
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Connie Mack
Athletics
Lena Blackburne
Bucky Harris
Tigers
Roger Peckinpaugh
Indians
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Billy Seouthworth
Cardinal
Cardinals
John McGraw
Giants
Joe McCarthy
Cubs
Chicago
Donie Bush
Pirates
Prates
Jack Hendricks
Reds
Wilbert Robinson
Dodgers
Emil Fuchs
Braves
Senator Brookhart Criticizes Hoover on Agricultural Tariff
Senator Brookhart of Iowa declared Hoover has an entirely inconsistent position on surplus agricultural products. He said the message opposes a government organization buying at production cost and selling at any price, arguing for a tariff on all such agricultural products.
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Hoover
Wheat Corporation
Washington
Senator Brookhart
Iowa
Congress
Brookhart
Figure Wizard Is Dead
William Strong, famed for computing figures instantly without understanding how, died at 50 in Bartonville Illinois. He could tally freight car numbers, calculate bricks needed for walls, cube roof figures, and determine ages the moment birth dates were given. He often worked beside rail tracks and vendors used him during inventory time.
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Peoria
Ill
William Strong
Strong
Bartonville
Ada High Orchestra at Francis High School
The Francis auditorium was filled for Ada High School orchestra night directed by Prof. Wyatt Freeman. A flute solo by Jeff Laird and cornet solo by Irene Seales drew praise and an extra selection. Proceeds totaling $18.30 benefited the Francis Parent Teachers Association and the Francis scouts for their Pensacola trip.
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Francis School
Ada High School
Wyatt Freeman
Jeff Laird
Irene Seales
Cynthia
Parent- Teachers Association of
Francis
Francis Scouts
H. L. Cloud
Pensacola
Florida
Henry Reich
Lee Higginbotham
Lois Welborne
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Carl Furlong
Joe Furlong
I. C. Pigg
Allen
W. S. Furlong
God
Sister Hunt
Layton Wood
Billie Joe
Ferl Hayes
Ray Lamb
J. W. Evans
L. D. Haskins
Rance Tucker
Ode Frank
T. H. Burch
Old McGee
Yeager
Summers Chapel
Doris Townsend
Elsie Glover
Mrs. Turner
Tootle Austen
Bill Pittman
Troy
R. C
J. W. Jackson
Irvin Loman
Tulsa
Wallers
Doris Bell Nollen
Madill
W. H. Letcer
Bill Ray
Bobbie Jean
Tishomingo
Ray
Roswell
N. M
R. F. Mundy
George Ann
Clifton
John Brazelton
Brazelton
Seite
Sunshine
Ford
Rev. Templeman
Mr. Ashley
Walter
Harvey Wilson
Boe Lambert
Ora Lee Ashley
Mack Fleming
Thelma Davidson
Maxwell
Rebee
Crowley
Edd Cotton
Evans
W. T. Odell
Price Mc
Maudine Adams
Maudine
Bobbie
Ott Newby
John Herd
Bertrude Herd
Marion Powell
C. l. Bailes
Lee Roy
Louis Cheat
Tom Ellis
Bill Odell
Edward Evans
Melvin Newby
Jim Powell
Jess Mackey
Jim Boucher
Jim Brecheen
S. E. Evans
Myrtle Brecheen
Thelma Odell
Maxwell School House
Elmer
Arthur Evans
Joe Roberts
Jewell Tyree
Harve Tyree
Konawa
Kel Barnett
Mable Odell
Billie
Marjorie
Lacey Brecheen
Cal Barnett
Pauline
Kreiger
Cotton
Sue
Hazel Dearman
Jessie Gordon
Dero Harold
Hazel Magarr
Estelle Morgan
Lara Oliphant
Schuster
Charlie Williams
Bro. Taylor
Ross
Mr. Lynn
Jewel
Lightning Ridge
Grandma Hattox
Will Hattox
Mr. Williams
Louis Emmers
Mrs. McFarrin
W. T. Simpson
Beryl Simpson
C. N. Simpson
Brashears
Lea
Kile
McKinney
George
Willie Reidel
Jackson
Lovelady
Mr. Burrows
Charlie
Luther
Creager
Willie Walker
J. H. Crisp
Trice Crisp
Nathan Edgin
Onwards
Joe Crisp
Jessie Creager
Agnes Bass
Ian
Luther Burrows
Ray Bebee
Marie
Nora
Grover Owens
John Snipes
Lucille Smith
Robert
Fitzhugh
Frisco
L. L. McClain
Opal Dennis
Brother Jewel
W. R. Dennis
E. C. Roberts
H. K. Baggett
Edd Harkings
Milburn
S. E. Patton
Edith Stuart
Tupelo
Ben Whitehead
Roberts
Alice Morper
J. W. Mobley
Glen
Miss Kidd
OWL
Owl Creek
C. F. Hill
Henry Odom
Azelia
Jessie Daniels
Esther Parker
Ruby Ashburn
Hazel Bushers
Lillian Davis
Viola Stewart
Griffith
W. A. Ashburn
Dan Howley
Browns
Walter Johnson
Senators
Burt Shotton
Phillies
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