Ada Trade Day boosts interest across southeastern Oklahoma
Trade booster trips to Center Vanoss Stratford Wynnewood Pauls Valley Byars Asher Konawa spurred strong interest in Ada. Merchants expect 7000 to 14000 visitors for the upcoming trades day alongside a track meet and local entertainment.
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Oklahoma
Ada
Atwood
Calvin
Gerty
Non
Coalgate
Tishomingo
Davis
Sulphur
Ravia
Wynnewood
Pauls Valley
Byars
C. Wilson
Paoli
Wilson
Center
Vaness
Stratford
Asher
M. QO. Matthews
Hugh Norris
Warrant Officer Seeks All Ada Guard Band unity
Fred Schrieber of the Oklahoma National Guard appeals for an all Ada band unit to improve practice and unity. He argues the band serves as an educational venture drawing stipends, with about $3,000 yearly government funding in Ada. The plan envisions a city band linked to a fair park, funded by sponsors, sharing proceeds with the youths.
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Fred Schrieber
Oklahoma National Guard
Ada
Schrieber
Schieber
America
Dempsey Signs to Fight Around September 16
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey signed an agreement with Tex Rickard in Fort Worth to fight the next world title bout around September 16 at a venue to be chosen. The contract mentions no amount but implies a roughly $450,000 share for Dempsey from the expected million dollar gate.
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Fort Worth
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Amon G. Carter
Star-Telegram
Dempsey
Kenneth Grant
Oklahoma City Celebrates 37th Opening Anniversary
Oklahoma City marks the 37th anniversary of statehood with a three day commemoration featuring a reenactment of the 89 run. Delegations of Indians cowboys and officials join residents for rodeos parades and a historic race at land near the capitol.
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Oklahoma City
United States
State Fair Grounds
Capitol
Ramson Payne
U. S
Baptists Begin Razing Old Church for New Auditorium
The Baptist congregation plans to tear down the old church building after decades of use and start work on a larger worship space costing about 100000 dollars. Two weeks will be spent demolishing before excavation for the new auditorium begins, with services held in the new Sunday school unit during construction. Rev. C. C. Morris leads the project and financing arrangements are in place.
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First Christian
E. O. Whitwell
C. C. Morris
H. W. Wallace
Earnest C. Mobley
First Christian Church
Oklahoma City
Masonic Grand Lodge
Claude E. Sturgeon
South Broadway
First Baptist Church
Adam
New Baptist Church
Wrath Loosed on Mayor's Head
Mayor Somer Jones faced a morning rush of callers after a Saturday night of rampant double parking on Main street. Police arrested violators, leading to a public reprimand for over a score of motorists, with several fined for drunkenness fighting possession of dime beer and speeding.
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Somer Jones
Main Street
Jones
Kelloggs settlement plan for Tacna Arica dispute publicized
Secretary Kellogg as mediator proposes alternatives to Chile and Peru for neutralization of Tacna and Arica or transfer to a South American state with equitable compensation. State Department statement says no party will cede territory and division proposals are rejected, leaving suggested solutions as remaining options.
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Washington
Kellogg
Tacna Arica
Chile
Peru
State Department
Fas
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan Ada Wil dey celebration Monday
The Odd Fellows of Pontotoc county schedule their Wil dey celebration in Ada on Monday April 26 with delegate registration in the morning and an open meeting at 1 30 in the convention hall. A. J. Paine of Francis presides. C E Cunning of Ada gives the welcome, with readings by Wanda Ross Edna Gray Sean Bedford and Lucile Webster and music by the Allen high school band and college quartet. A parade follows at 3 30 led by Ada De Molay.
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Odd Fellows
Pontotoc County
Ada
A. J. Paine
Francis
Association
C. E. Cunning
Wanda Ross
Edna Gray
Rebekahs
News item from AG on results and eating data
A concise report notes AG's work on results and data about consumption. The piece mentions Somites on Nahn and references a study or briefing with emphasis on findings and potential implications.
Mauna Loa Eruption Destroys Hoopuloa and Surges to Sea
Lava from Mauna Loa continues to erupt, engulfing the Hoopuloa village under 50 feet of molten rock. Fifteen buildings are destroyed as the fiery flow reaches the sea, boiling the water and sending steam plumes high above the coast. Airplanes report intense heat and ash as the eruption creates a new peninsula along Hawaii's southeastern coast.
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Hilo
T. H
Mauna Loa
Hoopuloa
Pele
Hawaiian National Park
Pacific
Hawaii
Capital Kerr Leads Oklahoma Legion Visit to Washington
Rob ert S. Kerr state commander of the American Legion led a delegation of Oklahoma officers to Washington to push three goals. They sought to buy Muskogee city hospital for a Veterans hospital, secure two vocational therapy aides for Norman institution inmates, and obtain lease or purchase of the Sulphur tubercular hospital. Director Hines pledged to aid leasing the Sulphur hospital while the president approved the Muskogee hospital measure. The Oklahoma delegation was joined by national leaders and Congress members, with Kerr returning to Oklahoma and continuing speaking tours.
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Robert S. Kerr
American Legion
Washington
Kerr
Ada
Muskogee
Norman
Sulphur
Hines
Veterans Bureau
Oklahoma
Congress
Legionnaires
McQuigg
Ponca City
Bartlesville
Legion
Cushing
High Church Leaders Press For Prohibition Enforcement
Washington reports church leaders from multiple denominations urged Congress to uphold the Volstead act alleging conditions improved under prohibition and that any easing would revive saloons. Advocates from the Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America and groups including the anti saloon league and the WCTU called for continued enforcement.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Prohibition Committee
Federal Council of the Church of Christ In America
Wayne Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of House Bill No. 4
Oklahoma City April 19 The case questions whether gas and electric firms may surrender municipal franchises for revocable permits from the corporation commission The Ada city appeal challenges permits granted to Oklahoma Gas and Electric and MacThwaite Oil and Gas The commission says the Supreme Court must decide the constitutionality The bill known as House Bill No 4 sparked fierce opposition and a statewide campaign debate with charges of undue influence and political pressure by utility firms.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
City of
Ada
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Mac-Thwaite Oil and Gas Company
Ada City
Senate
State Corporation Commission
House of
W. P. Hill
McAlester
House
Oklahoma Municipal League
Jed Johnson
Anadarko
Earl Brown
Marietta
Municipal League
Hoard Is Silent But Williams Knows Fate
San Diego April 20 Colonel Alexander S Williams faces possible dismissal from the marine corps or demotion after a court martial found him intoxicated at a dinner honoring Brig Gen Smedley D Butler. The court adjourned without a verdict, signaling a tough decision in the coming week or two. The shoe industry note follows.
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San Diego
Alexander S. Williams
Marine Corps
Smedley D. Butler
Gen. Butler
Col. Williams
Wind Storm Ravages Texas Leaving Three Dead
A violent wind and rain swept western and southwestern Texas killing three people and flooding San Antonio. Bridges were wrecked near Snyder and floodwaters forced hundreds to higher ground as the Rio Grande rose three feet in minutes. Cattle and hog prices and market notes follow amid storm damage.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
San Antonio
Snyder
Rio Grande
Klan Leader at Herrin Deserts After Many Rows
John Smith former Ku Klux Klan leader has left Herrin after three years as the central figure in Klan and anti Klan clashes. His garage, riddled by bullets, was sold to two Herrin dealers who split the stock. The coroner's inquest into the sixth slaying continued as a joint funeral for three slain Klansmen was planned.
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Herrin
John Smith
Ku Klux Klan
Florida
Kentucky
Smith
Herrin Automobile and
Christian Church
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Lee W. Beatty
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