State highway commission powers and gubernatorial race hinted
The piece discusses the state highway commission authority and its potential impact on future governance, noting past funding limits and the need to test current laws. It mentions April as a historically eventful month, inventions aiding housewives, and upcoming state editor association events, with commentary on candidate Franklin and enforcement hypocrisy. It also cites Rube Geers’ gubernatorial survey and Tulsa Tribune’s inquiry to constitutional convention members about Gov Trappith’s eligibility.
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State Highway Commission
Commission Commission
Tulsa Tribune
Trappith
A Bad Sign in North Carolina Youth Crime Pattern
The county court record shows a shift from prosecuting Black youths to White youths under 23, suggesting a widening crime wave among the young. The decline in moral training linked to education sparks concern about whether secular schooling and Biblical grounding have diverged, prompting questions about societal change and work ethics.
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North Carolina
South Prosperity Across The South And Democratic Unity
Regional gains across Florida Louisiana Texas and the broader South are highlighted by doubled population growth surging property values and large increases in coal oil and cotton outputs. The piece credits Panama Canal trade and urges Democratic unity to avoid factional splits and maintain harmony for the future.
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Florida
South
Chesapeake Bay
Louisiana
New Orleans
Texas
Panama Canal
Chickasha , Express
Scout Troops Attend Services and Meetings
Troop 2 boys played games on the lawn at Victor Hynds after the Baptist church was torn down. Erving Bonner led a group to the Methodist church for a service. Troop 4, under Roy Meek, attended region services at the Methodist church and plan a fishing trip Saturday night. Troop 7 under Clyde Alletag met early.
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Harry Miller
Beng
Victor Hynds
Erving Bonner
Roy Meek
Troop 7
Statuty
Renearly
Clyde Alletag
Spaggs Infant and Fletcher Obituaries in Ada
Obituary notices report the death of Spaggs infant son of Mr and Mrs J H Stages at their Ada home. Funeral services and interment to be at Haseday cemetery. W H Fletcher dies at 4 am in Brinkman Oklahoma aged 92. survived by one son and four daughters. funeral and interment likely in Hart. McKeown named delegate to National Scout Council meeting. marriages listed for Joss M and Ante Stegall. Win Carter and Lucy Conyers. Preston Andrews and Susie King. Orel Claippitt and Irlugh Ingram. Sunyan Riley and Carmen Baldride.
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Spaggs
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Ada
Puneral
Hasedaly
W. OH. Fletcher
Brinkman
Okla
le Mangum
Fletcher
Wand
George Grimes
The
Baptist Church
Vicenses Joss M
Ada Aml Ante Stegall
H. Carter
Lucy Conyers
Preston Andrews
Susie King
Orel Claipitt
Itzlugh Ane
Time
Ingram
Stonewall
Sunyan Riley
Carmen Baldridee
Home Demonstration Shows Profitable Facts At Ada
A large Ada gathering witnessed a productive dressmaking and craft demonstration led by Vera Jones Martha M Pheeters and Helen Shelby from A and M college. Speakers announced a May 38 county federation meeting with J W Baher on dairy products. Local attendees from Ada Pecan Grove North Ada Pickett Center and surrounding areas joined, along with visits by regional residents and students. A union church service raised funds for Russian and Polish orphans and a golf match saw the Ro team defeat Oak Hill Elm 16 to 6. A play titled Old TR. PD. at the Civil Service was staged by the Werhodis church group. Plans include a new Pawhuska Branch line and a Clinton Gag pipeline project.
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Teday
County Federation
J. W. Baher
North Ada
W. A. Peck
Sam’ F. Dew
Pecan Grove
A. EB. Newton
Pecan’ Grove
Claudie Oliver
L. ©. Cooper
Ella Chester
Center
J. Z. Laugulin
J. R. Gilmore
Pickett
Fh. J. Ross
W. ¥. Burteshew
W. S. Smith
C. N. Hammond
J. L. Boring
Pecan
John Davis
Sis
Mesdames T. H. Smith
Joe Ricbnett
Ada
Ben King
Daughter Pay
Ada Pridey
Guia King
the Normal
W.O. Willians
Tommie Irick
Miss Callarick
Ivery Twemes
Bowen
Okla
Bowes
Week
Donald Bradford
Winnawood
Mabte Rucker
Vinnie Jeffress
John Aven
Martha Jane
Ples
Las
Russia
Poland
Dy, Linscheid
Harry Schienbers
Harry Miller
Oak Hill
Adas
Werhodis Sehurch
Civil Service
Guditorium
N. Bowen Fast
Fragmented Hopefuls as Democrats Eye Governor Seat
The editorial comments on Democratic candidates for governor, noting factional divides and a lack of enthusiasm among voters. It mentions Ada’s Tom McKeown as a proposed fit but predicts impossible consensus, and suggests withdrawals could spark an old fashioned win. The piece also covers cotton exports, farm relief doubts, and Persia’s newly crowned monarch who rose from humble beginnings.
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Will Franklin
Ada
Tom McKeown
We Must Unite To Wind Up Our Affairs Choctaw and Chickasaw
A speaker urges Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians to act now rather than rely on government workers. He warns that delays will erase chances to settle affairs and emphasizes selecting trusted leaders, funding a fighting advocate, and engaging in the governor's race to advance tribal interests.
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Interior Department
Dakota
Indian Affairs
Tim
Charlie Carter
Lease
Depew on Another Leg of Journey and Birthday Eve
The article notes Chauncey M. Depew turning 28? birthday eve remarks while chairman of the New York Central board. He predicts reaching the century mark and shares simple life guidance urging cheer, moderation, and not brooding. He condemns easy divorces and advises marriage when capable of supporting a wife.
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Depew
New York
Channeey M. Depew
Bask J
Hfe J
United States
New York Central Railroad
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