Farm program notes on club work and terracing drive
The Editors Own Column reviews county farm club efforts over ten years, notes successful school and home projects led by Miss Ruth Mitchell and a Northwest youth, and details a terracing demonstration in Cedar Grove with Elmer Chandler, Fred Bean, G M Crooks, and J H Ingram. It lists Better Farming contest entries and emphasizes opportunity and encouragement for youth.
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Galey
James Waters
Vaness
Ruth Mitchell
Pecan Grove
Morgan
Agent Hill
Cedar Grove
Francis
Elmer Chandler
Fred Bean
G. M. Crooks
Mr. Hill
George Surginer
Allen
J. H. Ingram
Ingram
Alfalfa First Cutting Promises Fine Quality
Agent Hill reports the first alfalfa cutting of the year looks very fine and notes that young alfalfa has suffered little damage from recent freezes.
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Hill
Radios in Ponto toc county farms tune in for market reports
Agent Hill notes farm homes rely on radios for information beyond entertainment including cotton contest updates. Radios reportedly provide better service away from motors and wires, with regular tuning for market reports and other items of interest.
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Agent Hill
Pontotoc County
Texas
Pauls Valley Wins Baseball Cup in Narrow Final Victory
Pauls Valley high school defeated Purcell 8 to 4 in the finals to capture the baseball cup amid upsets in the early rounds. Ada high school, Henryetta, and Purcell were among semi finalists, with Henryetta upsetting Ada and Pauls Valley earning byes before the title game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Henryetta
Pauls Valley High School
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Stratford
Holdenville
Ada High School
Roff
Weleetka
East Central College
Adam High School
Rofs
Wewoka
Okemah
Clarita
Wayne
Seminole
Wetumka
Body of Missing Man Found Near Calumet
Rufus Blair aged 25 who disappeared in a March 29 snow storm was found dead near Calumet about seven miles from the abandoned car. Authorities halted violence theories but pursued a case under review as Albert Whitley, his companion, testified they became separated in the blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Reno
Rufus Blair
Calumet
Blair
Albert Whitley
Durant Wins Class A in Southeastern Track Meet
Durant High School topped the Class A division with 56 points at the Southeastern track meet. McAlester finished second with 32, Hugo third with 12, Ardmore 10, and Broken Bow ahead. Crider of Durant led individuals with 20 points. In Class B Kingston won with 20 and Poteau followed with 18.
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Durant
Durant High School
McAlester
Hugo
Ardmore
Crider
Kingston
Poteau
Stonewall Man Held in Assault Case
Clinton Franks of Stonewall was brought to the county jail this morning on a charge of assault alleged to have occurred yesterday in Stonewall. Franks awaits preliminary hearing. He is alleged to have used a tie as a weapon, stabbing one victim seven times and the other twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Franks
Stonewall
Franks
Vicie
Classic of Many Thrills at Ada District Track Meet
Frank Norman led Dan Haysfield athletes at the Ada district meet on Saturday as he set a 1926 mark in one event while Pernell scored 18 for top honors. Tishomingo Burris finished second with 16, Ada third with 15 led by Lambert the weight man. Lancaster and Dock of Seminole tied with 15 points in Class B for Pontotoc county.
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Frank Norman
Ada
Norman
Dan Haysfield
Pernell
Tishomingo
Burris
Lambert
Pontotoc County
Lancaster
Washington
Dock of Seminole
Pernell Wins Classic Meet In Ada With Record Milestones
Norman and Burris highlight the Ada meet with records. Burris of Tishomingo clocks 9.9 seconds for 100 yards, Lambert Ada tops shot put at 46 feet 4.5 inches, and Timmons Shawnee sets a 151 foot javelin mark. Pernell tops team scoring with 18 points, followed by Tishomingo 16 and Ada 15.
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Burris
Tishomingo
Roan
Chancey
Weleetka
Williamson
Wanette
C. Chancey
Montin
Ada
Dushane
Shawnee
Overstreet
Johnson
Seminole
McEllinger
Byars
Stevens
Pauls Valley
Norman
Pernell
Fields
Morris
Cunningham
Mill Creek
Jennings
Wooten
Griffith
Purcell
Lambert
Mitchell
Henryetta
Odom
Timmons
Huddleston
Vansickle
Norman of Pernell
Albert Hacker
Hugh Norris
Haysfield
Roy Stegall
Cargill
Okemah
Max Evans
Maud
Thomas
Ada High
Gladys Whittet Announces Candidacy For Congress
Gladys Whittet of McLoud Oklahoma announces her Democratic bid for Congress. A former educator and state legislator she emphasizes education and fiscal restraint advocating federal aid to weak schools and tax relief while supporting veterans and hospital facilities.
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Gladys Whittet
McLoud
Pottawatomie County
Shawnee
East Central State Teachers College
Oklahoma Educational Association
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Miss Whittet
Miss Whitter
United States
Bureau of Education
Roberts denounces centralization though Oklahoma campaign
Former Governor J B A Roberts spoke in Ada on his bid for another term. He touted economy and tax relief under his administration, criticized Klan influence and the Campbell Russell oil tax plan, and urged limiting funding bonds and centralization while supporting education reforms. Senator Rexroat and Kirby Fitzpatrick followed.
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Democratic Party of
Oklahoma
J. B. A. Roberts
Ada
Federal Reserve Banks
State Banking Board
Fred Dennis
State Bankers’ Association
Dennis
Ku Klux Klan
Okmulgee
Campbell Russell
Corporation Commission
Robertson
A. T. Rexroat
Kirby Fitzpatrick
Ardomre
Pleasant Hill teacher to aid in annual poppy sale
Glen Booker a Pleas ant Hill school teacher told State Commander Robt Kerr of the American Legion he will lead a Memorial Day poppy sale. Booker with a 25 student class plans to sell 100 poppies in his community with County Superintendent Heflin cooperating in the county effort. Sorghum hay for sale 30 cents per bale Rollow Hardware Co. 4-15-3tw
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Glen Booker
Pleasant Hill
Robt. S. Kerr
American Legion
Booker
Heflin
Rollow Hardware Co
Oklahoma Strawberries to Have Late Arrival
Oklahoma City April 15 Detained by winter the strawberry crop will reach markets later this spring Ed C Dustin secretary of the state market commission says first carload shipments will be made about May 5 The commission will help growers find markets and expand shipments.
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Oklahoma City
King Winter
Oklahoma
Ed C. Dustin
State Market Commission
Vinita
Dustin
Commission
New Garvin County Commissioners Named After Suspensions
Governor M E Trapp named successors to three Garvin county commissioners suspended after a jury conviction. The new appointees are W P Mays of Maysville E L Keys of Wynnewood and Pred Merriman of Elmore City all Republicans replacing the convicted officials.
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Oklahoma City
Garvin County
M. E. Trapp
W. P. Mays
Maysville
E. L. Keys
Wynnewood
Pred
Buy it rent it sell it find it with a News Want Ad
Local readers are invited to use the News Want Ad column to buy rent and sell items. The service connects buyers sellers and renters across the community with quick affordable notices.
Ada High School Repeats North Central Honor
Ada city schools officials announce Ada High School has again been elected to the North Central Association for the fourth straight year. The school carries a rating of 39 1 2 credits in the state.
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Ada City
Ada High School
North Central Association
Oklahoma Real Estate Tax Sale Law Declared Void
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a 1921 law authorizing the sale of real estate to satisfy delinquent ad valorem taxes and assessments for state improvements in cities and towns void and unconstitutional.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
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Snead
J. B. Hill
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Better Farming
H. W. Hyde
John Davis
Steedman
Paul Middleton
Os TB
L W. Breet
Bree
W. M. Gove
Bacio
Floyd Ingram
Arthur Hill
D. R. Cannaday
Buck Colbert
J. F. Brannon
Gilbert Creech
Stone
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Truman Young
Fitzhugh
Marvin Wilson
H. A. Wilson
W. Carroll Timmons
B. B. Cramp
BGR
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O. A. Holloway
H. B. Williams
Henderson Alien
W. M. Massey
M. BR. Wood
Centér
Jack. Jones
P. Roberta
J. Tallent
Weieh
Ads
Theodore Scates
Weiel
Ccacundaein
Albert Cassady
Ckwoicue
Bizie Cooper
Robbins
Adg
Orville Simmons
Jack R. Summers
Pg Cooper
AGS Us
J Oie. Hooten
Scott
J. Cantrell
Tom A. Brown
J. E. Maddox
L. L. Wilson
J. H. Turner
Mile Pennington
T. Pannen
Holida Myers
Mrs. E. M. Glover
Ada W. F. Lindsay
R. E. Milins
J. R. Holland
W. B. Billingsley
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Asso
Pontotoc
Davenport
Pottawatomie
Dock
Maryfield
Cope
Kingsley
Johnston
Rigsby
Stewart
Bailey
Cape Pontotoc
Miso Gladys Whittet
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