Murray Keeps Plans Open After Term Ends
Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray, fading from national prominence, signals no definite post term plans. He may rest in Panama, pursue a lecture tour, or return to Bolivia to found an agrarian colony. He hints at possible Senate race but notes he would leave the state if he stays active in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Haslet
Oklahoma City
Ernor William H
Panama
Murray
United States
Bolivia
Senate
Marland
Anglin
Long accuses Huey Long of wrecking New Orleans in radio tirade
Huey Long defends action as war to the end and vows to purge vice, while Mayor Walmsley calls militia deployment unconstitutional. Long claims 24 500 illegal voters were removed from registration, with watchers discussed for registrar offices under martial law as the crisis drags on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmsley
Long
New Orleans
Jefferson and
St. Bernard Parishes
Senator Long
South
Huey Long
Alien
National Guardsmen
Lore
Damages Sought in Billions Suit Against Grain Firms
New York July 28 A damage suit seeks 1.12953 billion dollars plus 5 million restitution against the Grain Stabilization Corporation and 32 others led by Robert A. Gilchrist grain broker. The claim accuses chicanery and misappropriation by E F Creekmore James C Stone and affiliates with government losses cited at 564 766 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. District Court
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Robert A. Gilchrist
John N. Landberg
Philadelphia
David T. Rosen
Landberg
Gilchrist
Chicago
American Cotton Cooperative Association
Cotton Stabilization Corporation
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Farmers Warehouse Corporation
Continental Evyport Co
Continental Grain Co., of
Continental Grain Co. of New York
National Milling Co
Louis Dreyfus & Co
Rosenbaum Brothers, Inc
Bunge North American Grain Corp
George N. Gano
William Engel
Frank Jaquith
A. T. Sawyer
Walter I. Beam
Bert C. Lang
James A. Murray
Julius H. Barnes
Frank Crowell
E. F. Rosenbaum
I. Nairn
L. .T. Sayre
C. J. Batter
A. D. Fields
Delaware
Federal Farm Board
Balloon lands after 10 hour flight over Nebraska
A stratosphere balloon completed a 10 hour flight reaching about 60 000 feet then landed 12 miles northwest of Holdrege at 5 p m. All three balloonists parachuted to ground safely Captain William E Anderson jumped at 5 000 feet Major William Kepner at 3 000 feet and Captain Orvil A Stevens at 2 000 feet The balloon was wrecked and the landing occurred on the Solomon Johnson farm about four miles from Loomis Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William E. Kepner
Kepner
Holdrege
Neb
Here
William E. Anderson
William Kepner
Orvil A. Stevens
Solomon Johnson
Loomis
Futrell Joins Wedding Of Oklahoma Halfback and Texas Bride
Gov J M Futrell officiated a brief ceremony in Ark Delphia on Aug 1 uniting Leroy Robinson of Clarksville Texas, former Ouachita College student and Oklahoma halfback, to Elizabeth Jones former S M U student. Both reside in Clarksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkadelphia
Ark
J. M. Futrell
Cupid
Leroy Robinson
Texas
Elizabeth Jones
Clarksville
Robinson
Ouachita College
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Greater returns for the amount invested
Classified ad notes potential higher returns on investments with careful selection of opportunities. Mentions financial products and basic guidance for readers seeking better value from their money.
Water shortage hits county schools as heat continues
Water situations in several schools across the county worsen this session. Wells are drying up and water must be hauled for use. authorities say prolonged heat and lack of rain are to blame, with relief hoped only for rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Huff
Rural school budgets set by Ponto Toc County board
The county excise board has set tentative budgets for rural districts of Ponto Toc County. This marks a preliminary step toward final budget approval and tax levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Excise Board
Pontotoc County
Special examination on school law and Oklahoma history for teachers
The county superintendent still oversees a single special exam for teacher certification. It tests school law Oklahoma history and government and agriculture. Most candidates take the subjects at East Central State Teachers College for two hours of credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
State Board of
East Central State Teachers College
Large Part Bank Deposits Insured in Oklahoma
The FDIC protects more than 38 percent of deposits in 397 Oklahoma banks. Deposits totaling at least 109.5 million dollars are insured under the original plan for accounts under 2500 dollars, with later expansion up to 5000 dollars. About 710 thousand individual accounts are insured. 20 licensed banks remain uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Oklahoma
FDIC
Day by Day Happenings in Pontotoc County Oil Fields
Recent drilling activity in the Fitts field near Ada includes Delaney and others No. 1A Craddock and Delaney No. 2 Craddock. several wells reach depths around 3,900 feet. At Bebee, Deaner Moore No. 1 Burke and Moore Deaner No. 2 Lakes Gray progress, while Magnolia Petroleum readies No. 1 Craddock. Pioneer Petroleum No. 1 Bayne shows increased flow after acidizing and will be pumped briefly before reacidizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Wells Drill Through Viola Lime Reaches Toward Simpson
Friday report shows J. C. Shaffer No 1 A J Harden in 30-2-7 reaching 3 980 feet and casing to the Viola lime with plan to drill to the Simpson soon J E Crosbie No 2 Dawes Harden to start after cementing to Viola lime In Bebee field Roadhouse and Viersen No 1 Norman Fleming tops Woodford at 2 116 feet and casing to 2 135 feet drilling to resume in a few days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Shaffer
A. J. Harden
Simpson
J. E. Crosbie
Dawes Harden
Bebee
Roadhouse
Viersen
Norman Fleming
Woodford
Drilling Updates From Fitts Field Crews In Southeast Pontotoc
In the Fitts pool southeast Pontotoc county J E Crosbie Inc No 2 Dawes Harden resumed drilling after setting casing to Viola lime at 4025 feet J C Shaffer Inc No 2 A a Harden penetrated a sand at 4110 feet Ed Moore No 2 Which was drilling at 3568 feet Delaney No 1A Hardin has begun to flow off again after cleaning Delaney and others No 1A Craddock was setting surface pipe at 604 feet H Blackstock No 1 Lewis was drilling at 4832 feet An offset No 1 J E Craddock southeastern 24 2 6 north of Delaney No 2 Craddock is the newest producer in the field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitts
Ada
Spud
Delaney
H. L. Blackstock
Lewis
Ed Moore
Wirich
I. ©. Shaffer
Deaner- Moore
Pontotoc County
J. E. Crosbie Inc
Dawes-Harden
Viola
J. C. Shaffer Inc
Hardin
Craddock
H. Blackstock
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Dawes Harden
Cradduck
Wirick
Bebee
Lakes-Gray
Deaner-Moore
Burke
Manahan
Gray
Oil drillers push into Seminole-Wilcox sand in Pontototoc field
In southeast Pontototoc county Fitts field activity intensifies as J. S. Shaffer Inc. No 1 A A Shaffer moves toward completion at 4 210 feet with a potential Seminole Wilcox sand test. Other wells from Cradduck to Lakes Gray report drilling depths and oil shows as crews await cementing and results.
Oil tests spark activity in Fitts field realignment
Developments in the Fitts field near 30-27 include J C Shaffer Inc No A J Hardin well reaching upper Wilcox sand with oil shows and a planned test. Nearby J E Crosbie No 2 Dawes Harden in 30-2-7 reports oil shows at 4 240 feet while Magnolia No 1 Norris drills Cromwell test after Wilcox unproductive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitts
J. C. Shaffer Inc
A. J. Hardin
Shaffer
Wilcox
J. E. Crosbie
Dawes Harden
Magnolia No
Norris
Schermerhorn No. 1 Banks
H. L. Blackstock
Oklahoma City Market Report Aug 1 Hog cattle and sheep prices
Hogs 1,200. top 4.75. outsider 4.85. good butcher hogs 4.25. light lights 2.50-3.00. sows 3.30-3.70. stags 2.00. Cattle 1,700. steers 4.50-6.00. grassers 2.50-4.00. beef cows 2.50-2.75. veals 3.75-4.25. stockers steady to 25 higher. Sheep 300. lambs unchanged. natives 6.00. medium to good 4.75-5.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Livestock Market Report from Kansas City On Aug 1
Hogs 4 000 head with 240 direct, fairly active demand. Top 4.80 for 210 250 lbs. cattle 8 500 with drought cattle 6 000 and government processing 2 500 calves. Grass slaughter steers 15 25 lower, other killing classes mostly steady. Sheep 3 000 slow with best native lambs offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U. S. Dept
Poultry market report shows varied prices across live stock
Chicago buyers see 1 car and 22 trucks traded with poultry at multiple price points. Hens and roosters vary from 7 to 14 cents, leghorn hens 9, rock fryers 16 to 18, colored birds 14 to 17, spring ducks up to 10.5 cents, geese and turkeys listed with respective quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rock Springs
Dairy market briefs report Chicago prices and scores
Chicago dairy market data lists butter with 9,290 firm creamery specials at 25 1 2 to 26 while extras go 25 1 2, firsts 22 1 4 to 23, and standards 24 3 4. Eggs show 4,726 for firm extra firsts 16 3 4 to 17 3 4 and current receipts 14 1 2 to 16 with no egg sales recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Potatoes Mixed Prices in U S Shipments Nationwide
Chicago August 1 United States Department of Agriculture notes total shipments 480 with moderate demand and trading. Prices vary by state and potato type with Virginia cobblers 1 35 to 1 45 per unit, Idaho russets 1 75, Wisconsin 2 00 to 2 20, Maryland 1 45, North Carolina 2 10, and related figures for U S No 1 classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Dept
U. S
Virginia
Maryland
Idaho
Wisconsin
Idaho Russets
Virginia Cobblers
North Carolina
Chicago Grain Prices Jump on Drought Reports
Wheat rose about three cents and corn two cents as drought fears spread worldwide. Chicago deliveries topped season highs while wheat and corn futures set new local records in Liverpool and Buenos Aires. Unseasonable weather and crop notes from Australia and Canada were cited as not driving the rise. Wheat closed strong with new highs, corn also advancing decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Buenos Aires
Australia
Canada
Grain prices show small gains in oats and provisions
Market items indicate oats advancing from 58 to 34 and provisions climbing 7 to 10 cents. Other commodities show mixed moves as traders adjust prices and supply expectations.
Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices Report
Chicago spot prices for wheat and corn listed by grade and quality. Wheat ranges include No 1 red 1.02 to 1.03 and No 1 hard 1.06, with other grades from 0.99 to 1.04. Corn shows No 2 mixed at 0.71 and No 2 yellow around 0.70 to 0.71, white varieties at 0.72 and 0.74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Goen
Cotton Market Rebounds On Trade Buying And Covering
In New York on August 1 cotton futures recovered losses from the previous day as traders bought and covered. December contracts rose to about 13.27 in early trading and hovered near 13.24 mid afternoon, with gains of 5 to 10 points on active positions as weather in the southwest kept demand steady. Futures closed 5 to 9 points higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotton settles steady after gains with modest sales
Spot cotton in New Orleans closes steady with a five point rise. Sales reach 378 bales. low mid dling 12.43, middling 13.08, good middling 13.53. Receipts none. stock 599,372 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cotton futures close steady with small advances
New Orleans reports cotton futures closed steady with net gains of 3 to 5 points. The market reflected a quiet session as traders awaited cotton market cues and regional activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
4-H Roundup At A and M College Stillwater
Farm column notes the 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma A and M College, Stillwater. Pontotoc county sent seven adults and 22 youth. statewide 1,400 to 1,500 members attended. Pontotoc delegates wore cotton work and street dresses and enjoyed speakers from Washington and Oklahoma City. The writer praises the program, attendance, and overall success amid warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
A. and
M. College
Okla
Pontotoc County
Pearl Surgener
Francis
Leona Solomon
Vaness
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma City
D. C
Trent
Extension Division
Pontotoc County Shows Well at 4-H Round-Up
Pontotoc county 4-H delegates attend the Stillwater Oklahoma A and M college round up with 27 participants from 4-H and adult groups. The score totals include Achievement 156 of 200 and team demonstrations with boys and girls each at 9 of 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
A. & M. College
Stillwater
Lewis Johnson
Ada
4-H Round Up shows county progress in state contest
Merle Martin Fitzhugh and Helen Johnson Lawrence Okla led scores with 9.7 of 10 and 9.3 of 10 for dress, while 3.6 of 5 in songs and 3 of 5 in play. County placed 4th in state with 77 counties represented and 1500 to 1600 members. Weather improved after a shower and adults attended all short courses. Dillinger and Barrow items note law enforcement actions and trade outs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Martin
Fitzhugh
Helen Johnson
Lawrence
Okla
Pearl Surginier
Cedar Grove Club
Leana Soloman
Vaness Club
Jessie Morgan
Oklahoma 4-H Round-Up elects McVicker president
Edgar McVicker of Roger Mills county becomes president of Oklahoma's 4-H club federation during the State Round-Up at Oklahoma A and M College. New officers include William Kießl vice president Juliet Johnstone secretary and Cecil McGee song leader. Winners earn trips to Chicago for health and dress contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Edgar McVicker
Roger Mills
Henry Osborn
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A
M. College
William Kiessl
Mayes County
Juliet Johnstone
Lawton
Cecil McGee
Adair County
Davis
Arbuckle Mountains
Chicago
Mary Bounds
Kenneth Wilson
Alva
Frances Remulus
Creek County
Leroy Skouby
Garfield County
Rogers County
Howard Andrews
June Robins
Woods County
Richarde Long
Grady
Andrew Sproul
Major
Lewis Johnson
Pontotoc
Burden K. Kester
Washington
Glenn Boughton
Payne
William Oxley
Blaine
Bowen Kelly
Lincoln
Herbert Clinton
Murray
Dean Schug
Kay
Wilson Ball
Stephens County
Paul Davis
Beckham
Virgil Mathews
Sequoyah
Tillman County
Lewis Rice
Chester Hugh Rice
Payne County
Aubrey Palmer
Orville Palmer
Okfuskee County
Basil Jones
Wayne Land
Major County
Valor
Alvin Thiessen
Tulsa County
I. J. Sisson
James Davis
Pittsburg
Fred Smith
Wiley Johnson
Noble County
Clair Beman
Mer! Cornelius
Grady County
Wagoner
Reward Lure and Dillinger Capture Tale From Denison Herald
The Denison Herald notes the U S government offered a $10000 reward for John Dillinger. It argues criminals chase easy money and would betray friends for the reward, illustrating the crooks’ weakness in pursuit of fame and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Herald
John Dillinger
Post Office Introduces New Money Order Charge Schedule
Beginning August 1 the post office department will levy an extra charge for money orders paid at an office other than the office on which they are drawn. Postmaster James W. Lewis urges residents to clip the schedule for reference to ensure the new fee is deducted when paying orders drawn on other offices than the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
James W. Lewis
Government to Take More Cattle
Washington reports the government will double its cattle processing capacity within 30 days for drought relief. Lawrence Westbrook says the surplus relief corporation will use private canneries and build 100 small plants, with Texas cannings at 2,500 head daily now and rising. Freight rate reductions on livestock and feed continue until September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lawrence Westbrook
Federal
Surplus Relief Corporation
Westbrook
Texas
Drouth
Young Caraway in Critical Condition After Horse Fall
Bobbie Caraway an 18 year old son of Senator Hattie Caraway of Arkansas remained in critical condition in a Dyerburg hospital after a fall from a horse at Newbern Tennessee last night. He had been a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The horse balked and threw him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyerburg
Tenn
Bobbie Caraway
United States
Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
Newbern
United States Miilitary Academy
West Point
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New Yorker
Grain Board
E. F. Creekmore
James C. Stone
Sandberg
National Geographic Society
Nebraska
Futrell
Pioneer Petroleum Company No
Bayne
Dillinger
Clyde Barrow
Barrow
Hamilton
Palmer
Woods
Creek
Pfsae
M. D
Inter State Medical Clinic
East Main
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