Rebels Press To Take Sixth Outlet In Norte
Rebel forces push to seize a sixth outlet in Norte as heavy fighting engulfs Spain. The Red Cross cites 35 000 killed and 100 000 wounded across the civil conflict while Madrid reports fresh government gains and rebel setbacks. France extends non intervention talks amid European tension. Madrid police round up hundreds of fascists as bombardment nears Ovarzun. Prince Juan of Asturias faces rebuff from Pamplona rebels at the border.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Greece
Red Cross
France
Ovarzun
Juan of Asturias
Pamplona
Paris
Great Britain
Tangier
North Africa
Bayonne
Spain
London
Saint Jean de Luz
Coast Guard
Cayuca
Claude G. Bowers
Guadarrama
Avila
Chamber of Deputies
John Metaxas
Athens
Spain civil war storms reach Tolosa and San Sebastian
Insurgents push toward San Sebastian with two columns from Tolosa and Renteria in a bid to cut seaborne supply lines as loyalist forces resist along the Biscay coast. Diplomatic friction rises as France seeks non intervention while Britain hopes for a seven power accord and Greece imposes martial law amid unrest.
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Spain
Madrid
Tolosa
Bay of Biscay
San Sebastian
Vijon
Renteria
France
Mussolini
Italy
Leon Blum
Fittstown Man Appeals Three Year Sentence
P Lee Walker a Fittstown concreting contractor appealed to the criminal court of appeals a three year sentence for grand larceny. He was convicted of stealing five frescoes and excavators used at the state fish hatchery in Tishomingo on April 1 1935 valued at 137.50. He said he purchased the frescoes from a man who claimed to be a coal miner.
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Oklahoma City
Lee Walker
Fittstown
Criminal Court of Appeals
Walker
Tishomingo
Rain expected to aid crops across central Midwest
Forecaster A. W. Cook predicted rains would reach central and northeastern states tonight and tomorrow, following heavy showers in Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois. The system should spread to Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and southern Michigan, while Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma are slated for fair weather.
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Chicago
North Central
A. W. Cook
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Michigan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Recount Under Way In Three Runoff Primaries
Ballots are being recounted in three contests. George Hutchinson of Enid seeks a recount after losing by 45 votes to T. J. Sargent of Newkirk for the eighth district congressional nomination. In Creek county Homer O'Dell holds a Democratic legislative lead. Drumright requests a re-check. M. L. Misenheimer of Pittsburg asks for a recount in Pittsburg county where W. B. McAlester, the incumbent, defeated him.
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Oklahoma City
George Hutchinson
Enid
T. J. Sargent
Newkirk
Leonard T. May
Drumright
Creek County
Homer O'Dell
M. L. Misenheimer
Pittsburg
W. B. McAlester
Hallow Field May Be Opened East of Hart
A test drill in the old Jellybean field by O P Dorsey of Wichita Falls Texas near Hart and Lightning Ridge shows promise for a new shallow oil field in Pontotoc county. The well reached a 972 foot sand, casing was set, washing began, and oil heavier than the county’s south part was recovered. Dorsey believes it may produce but will confirm after complete testing.
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Hart
Lightning Ridge
O. P. Dorsey
Wichita Falls
Tex
Pontctoc
Dorsey
Fitts Field Ponto toc Operator Seeks Higher Oil Rate
W. A. Delaney filed with the state corporation commission to raise the pet well allowable at Fitts field in Pontotoc county from 75 to 100 barrels daily. He cites increased salt water with oil production from the Upper Simpson and a hearing is set for August 12.
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W. A. Delaney
Fitts
Pontotoc County
State Corporation Commission
Simpson
New Hunton Field Wells Add to Production Roll
Producers from the Hunton lime district push the Fitts field output higher with newly traced wells. Sinclair Prairie No 7 Burris reports 219 barrels per hour, Blackstock No 4 A Harden 153 barrels, Moore No 2 Cashion 60 barrels, Magnolia No 5 Burris A 155 barrels, Magnolia No 11 Simpson 152 barrels all through tubing in one hour from Hunton.
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Hunton
Fitts
Sinclair Prairie No
Burris
Blackstock No
Moore No
Cashion
Magnolia No
Burris A
Simpson
Carter No 1 Moses James well shut after drilling
The Carter No 1 Moses James well in the SW NW SW of 35 18 8E reached 3 773 feet in the Wilcox sand before being shut down by orders Wednesday. A Schlumberger test was conducted Wednesday morning.
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Carter
Moses James
Wilcox
Gasoline tax for July runs high in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's July gasoline tax totaled 1 419 759.90 dollars, up 240 461.20 dollars or 20.39 percent from July 1935. Farmers received exemptions for 1 524 726 gallons as a new exemption system began, leaving no exact July 1935 comparison.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
H. L. McCracken
Tax Commission
Ada News Classified Ad Offers Best Returns on Vesting Plans
Ada News presents a classified listing highlighting investment returns for vested accounts. The ad emphasizes strong yields, quick access options, and local financial services guiding readers through plan choices and eligibility.
Four-vote recount names Beckham County attorney winner
A Beckham county recount shows Neville Gillum defeating Morris Flynn for county attorney by four votes. Gillum finished 3 764 to 2 760 after the recount. initial returns had Gillum ahead by 21 votes with 3 780 total ballots.
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Sayre
Okla
Beckham County Election Board
Neville Gillum
Erick
Morris F. Flynn
Gillum
Flynn
Kyser Ernest Kyser dies. funeral set at Criswell
Ernest H. Kyser, 41, died Wednesday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 PM from Criswell's Funeral Home, with interment in Memorial Park. He is survived by his widow, four children, his mother, four brothers, and five sisters. A Poentotoe county native from Center, Kyser spent most of his life in Ada and nearby areas, and founded and managed the Strand picture show.
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Ernest H. Kyser
Criswell
Memorial Park Cemetery
David
Geraldine
Marchita
Bob
Frank
Fred
Harold
J. C. Kyser
Mmes
Ray Reed
Wewoka
N. R
So-Day Leave Recommended for Shawnee Banker H T Douglas
The unofficial state pardon and parole board recommended a 90 day leave for H T Douglas a 69 year old Shawnee banker serving eight years in McAlester penitentiary for borrowing money illegally from a bank where he was an officer. The request to Governor Marland cites business affairs and includes supportive letters from state and local officials and bankers. Douglas headed a bank chain that closed in 1952 and was convicted after a Chandler trial with venue moved from Shawnee.
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Oklahoma City
State Pardon and Parole Board
H. T. Douglas
McAlester
Marland
Douglas
Pardon and Parole Office
Vernon L. Kiker
Seminole County
A. N. Leecraft
House
Bryan County
Charles F. Barrett
National Guard
Shawnee
Chandler
Criminal Court of Appeals
Hal Johnson
Man Sentenced to Death Caught in Oklahoma Prison
Enid Oklahoma Aug 5 UP Deputy Sheriff Ford Brakhage said a Garfield county jail prisoner claiming to be Frederick D Fair 36 condemned in the Atlanta Georgia patrolman murder was identified by fingerprints and signed a waiver of extradition. He was arrested July 22 as Roy W Wallace and faced assault with intent to kill charges after shooting a farmer Henry Heneke. Fair admitted his identity and said he was ready to die. He had lived in Enid three years and worked as a beauty parlor operator. He described his conscience as clear and hinted at family ties in Atlanta.
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Enid
Ford Brakhage
Garfield County
Frederick D. Fair
Atlanta, Ga
Dudley Branom
Department of Justice
Washington
Fair
Atlanta
Roy W. Wallace
Henry Heneke
Heneke
Branom
J. E. McDaniel
Oklahoma City
Brakhage
John McDaniel
Oklahoma
U. S
Allen Stanfield
F. H. “Shorty
Howard
W. C. Edwards
J. C. Russell
Milburn
Johnston County
Stanfield
Walter Land
Edwards
Land
Clyde Kaiser
Rofs
Garvin-Pontotoc County
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Warren Aycock
Keith Jones
Toledo Judge Sparks Honor For Honest Speeding By Kumpe
Judge Homer Ramey of Toledo municipal court spared Robert Kumpe a 20 fine after Kumpe admitted speeding. The judge praised honesty and joked about a monument to an honest speeder.
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Toledo
Tup
Homer Ramey
Robert Kumpe
Kumpe
Midwest Senator Struck by Lightning After Pledge
A Midwest senator was struck by lightning soon after promising to work heart and soul for his constituents. Reports describe the incident as highly unusual with no immediate severe injuries. The event has prompted questions about safety and political commitments in the region.
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Midwest
Hearing Postponed On Grouch Appeal
The restraining order hearing filed by Ada grocer R. H. Crouch to stop city officials from interfering with Sunday sale of meats bread milk and ice was postponed due to a disagreement between counsel and the city attorney. The hearing is rescheduled for August after summons for witnesses is issued.
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R. H. Crouch
Ada Grocer
Mack Braly
Padlocks Put On Two Out-of-City Liquor Venues
District Judge Tal Crawford issued a temporary injunction leading Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and deputies to padlock two Highway 48 establishments just outside the city limits. County Attorney Virgil Stanfield filed the petition Tuesday. Paul Herrion Si Herrion and Elbert Herrion were arrested recent for possession and sale of intoxicating liquor and are out on bond.
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Tal Crawford
Clyde Kaiser
Virgil Stanfield
Paul Herrion
Si Herrion
Elbert Herrion
Highway 48
Lawn Mower In Soak Case Plea Guilty in Sherwood Court
Virgil McPherson pled guilty in justice court to disposing of mortgaged property after buying a lawn mower on credit from G. W. Rea and placing it in soak without payment. He failed to redeem the mower and faces sentencing.
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Virgil McPherson
Justice Court of
Sherwood
Oklahoma appoints three new members to state board of education
Gov. Marland announced five years Muskogee superintendent Joe R. Holmes and Wewoka leader Harry Simmons and Antlers veteran E. L. Rodman join the Oklahoma state board. They replace Westfall, Mathews, and Mrs. Clark amid resignations and a political reform push. Vaughan says two practical school men with four years on the board are required.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Board of Education
FE. W. Marland
Joe R. Holmes
Muskogee
Superintendents and Principals Association of
Harry Simmons
Wewoka
Chester Westfall
Ponca City
John Joseph Mathews
Pawhinska
Dillard H. Clark
Westfall
Mathews
Clark
Marland
John Vaughan
Blatt declines Oklahoma welfare board appointment
Rabbi Joseph Blatt vacating Long Beach Calif telegraphed Governor Marland he cannot accept a seat on Oklahoma's nine member public welfare commission to administer the old age pension and social security fund. Mrs. George E Calvert also declined. The commission will meet Friday and select a salaried public welfare director. Father J A Garvey was invited to represent the absent bishop.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ray O. Weems
State Welfare Board
Public Welfare Commission
Old Welfare Board
Ithough Weems
Aue
Joseph Blatt
Long Beach
Calif
Marlard
Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission
Sstate
Gomer Smith
Townsend Plan
United States
George E. Calvert
Parent-Teacher Association
Marland
Blatt
Calvert
J. A. Garvey
Francis C. Kelly
Ada Passes Bond Election for Incinerator Project
Commissioners approve an election to issue bonds for Ada new incinerator project. No action on regional city planning board. draft ordinance being revised. Mayor Crawford says outreach districts await settled board matters. NYA licenses total about 400 with September 1 effective date.
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Ada
Mack Braly
Bill Crawford
Convention Hall
NYA
Fire Destroys Taubman Supply Warehouse on North Broadway
The Taubman Supply Corp at 215 North Broadway suffered a total loss by fire at 2 am. Fire officials say only valuable contents were spools of wire drilling cable. Origin of the blaze was not determined early this morning.
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Taubman Supply Corp
North Broadway
Frisco
Oklahoma lawmaker named field agent in tax division
Oklahoma City August 5 reports P. C. Johnson of Claremore was named a field agent in the sales tax division by the tax commission. Johnson formerly served in the state house representing Rogers county and had the backing of Senator Dennis Bushy of Claremore for the commission post.
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Oklahoma City
P. C. Johnson
Claremore
Tax Commission
Johnston
House of Representatives
Rogers County
Dennis Bushyhead
Mothers Told to Let Punishment Fit the Crime
A guidance note suggests parents should tailor discipline to the nature of mischief. It advises avoiding harsh or excessive punishment for minor dirt and misbehavior during children’s play.
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