Inquest Narrowly Clears Janice French Case
Mary Franklin, Todorings and police gather in the morgue for an informal inquest into Janice Frenchs death. Witnesses include Dr Morvis, Mrs Draper, Duke Martin, and Miss Franklin. The examiner rules death by drowning, ending the hearing, with Mary noting possible hidden details to be explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frankin
Tuckie Thompson
Mary
Tueie
Thomas Robinson
Tuckie
Fenelon
Jim Chase
Mike
Martin
Lse
Garner Neats His Home at Uvalde
Vice President Garner, in good humor and robust health, rode toward Uvalde and home today. He said he plans a front porch campaign and will fish on the river, delaying public statements while awaiting the next phase of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Garner
Uvalde
Gacrer
Washington
Prisoner Welcomed Voice Needed in Jail Quartet
In Norman Oklahoma a 33 year old prisoner joined the Cleveland county jail quartet, bringing a rich baritone to replace a missing fourth. The group now rehearses about three hours daily and holds a Sunday hymn session for the inmates, aided by songbooks left by visitors. The tenor is a 65 year old counterfeiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
Aug
Cleveland County
New Orders Slash WPA Old-Timers Exempt Veterans
State WPA administrators received orders to remove from relief rolls all workers who have been on them continuously for more than 18 months. War veterans are exempt. The dismissals were required to reduce the ranks on the relief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WPA
Small-Town Doc Is Dubbed Hero
SOMERSET Pa Aug 7 A small town surgeon hailed as a hero after risking his life in a vain effort to save William Leach 33 crushed by a 120 ton rock fall in a highway tunnel. Dr John D Spencer cut away the man from his pinioned arm on a ladder despite no anesthetic. Leach died minutes later. Hardened tunnel workers called him gutsy but he said he was scared yet knew it was the only chance to save a life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
John D. Spencer
William. Leach
Leach
Spencer
Tulsa First Post Office Site Sold in City Subdivision
Tulsa Oklahoma July 7 The site of Tulsa s first post office and the 40 acre tract where the lean to post office stood was sold today for 32500 The tract lies at the southeastern edge of the present city and will be subdivided into a real estate development purchaser Wade P Owen announced The sale reduces the once vast holdings to forty acres
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Alig
Tulsey Town
Wade P. Owen
Auction of Perryman Creek Indian Estate Property
Joe Brown probate attorney of Muskogee auctioned the Perryman Creek Indian estate property. The action involves the Indian department probate process and the estate's assets being offered for sale through legal proceedings.
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Perryman Creek
Joe Brown
Indian Department
Muskogee
Berlin reports no evidence of Mrs Lem in Dachau camp
The American consulate in Berlin says there is no American citizen named Mrs Franz Lem interned at Dachau. A German man Franz Lem, claiming escape from Dachau, sought aid from the Paris embassy for his American wife identified as the former Lili Harrison of New Orleans. The consulate notes Dachau is a men’s camp and provides no proof of Mrs Lem’s citizenship.
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Berlin
Aug
Franz Lem
Dachau
Germany
Paris
Lili Harrison
New Orleans
Alliance Protests Claremore Ruling in Tulsa
The Workers Alliance petitioned federal court for an injunction to block Claremore officials from enforcing a city ordinance banning public meetings on Main Street without a permit. Signed by Oklahoma organizer William Hixson, the filing names Mayor George Davis Police Chief John Thurman Tom Kight Jr and city council members. No hearing date set. Hixson had been jailed weeks earlier for violating the ordinance and released on a $40 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Workers Alliance
Federal District Court
Claremore
William Hixson
Oklahoma
Alliance
George Davis
John Thurman
Tom Kight, Jr
Hixson
Vanoss FFA Farm Work Highlighted by Kiwanis Program
Vanoss F F A members presented an agricultural work report during a Kiwanis program. Supt. J C Vernon, the FFA instructor, and two students described hands on farm tasks teaching best practices. The event, organized by the agriculture committee led by Dr. R H Gump, followed by a McAlester school instruction session for state officers and local chairs of women clubs hosted by Mrs Lela Mae Gibson of Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanoss
Future Farmers of America Club
J. C. Vernon
F.F.A
Agriculture Committee
R. H. Gump
Mcalester
Lake McAlester
Lela Mae Gib
Muskogee
Fall Gardeners Guide to Greens and Turnips
The article outlines fall gardening with mustards spinach and turnips. It covers planting times from August to September, spacing, thinning for greens, and row methods, plus varieties like Giant Southern Curl and Milan globe turnips. recommends manure and straw mulch for soil health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Ardmore merchant Charles W Herd dies on golf course
Ardmore August 7 Charles W Herd a wholesale hardware company executive and long time southern Oklahoma merchant died suddenly yesterday while playing golf at Corrick Hills golf club Funeral arrangements were not completed at press time Herd was a past president of the Ardmore Rotary Club a director of the Chamber of Commerce and president of the board of stewards at the First Methodist Church He is survived by his widow and one son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Charles W
Wholesale Hardware Company
Oklahoma
Corrick Hills
Herd
Farms Get Unfair Attention Charge Across Nation
Evaston Illinois August 7 UP A Harvard professor said farm interests have disproportionate political influence and that agriculture, not big business, is the nation’s largest special interest. Prof Arthur Holcombe of Harvard and Northwestern guest educator asserted only about 20 percent directly work in agriculture yet receive most handouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
Harvard
Arthur 4. Holcombe
Harvard Department of Government
Northwestern University
Scrub Oak Price Dispute Delays Tulsa Barline
District Judge Halley named three appraisers to judge if Rev. ELL Short’s price of 250 dollars for trimming a scrub oak near the Bethel Fundamentalist Church is excessive for Public Service Co. The dispute delays a Tulsa to Bartlesville line project as workers began trimming last month amid the Rev. Short’s claim that 240 dollars is “the Lord’s price.” Federal employees hit a record 925 960 in June, Civil Service officials say, reflecting seasonal increases. Oklahoma Gov. Phillips discusses a response from War Secretary to possible Denison Red River dam remedies, with plans for an injunction if compensation for land and tax losses isn’t provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Springs
Harry Halley
Ell. Short
Public Service Co
Church of Jesus’ Christ
Tulsa
Bartlesville
Short
District Court
Rev. Short
Washington
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Oklahoma City
Phillips
Denison Red River
Secretary of War Weoorting
Italy
Jailer's Wife Fights Prisoner Escape at Courthouse
Pryor Oklahoma August 3 AP Mrs Claude McCracken wife of Mays county jailer shot a fleeing prisoner wounding Jake Cooke 24 in the leg. Willie Murphy 26 surrendered after she fired over his head as he fled the courthouse. George Casey 22 was recaptured by Shelby Wilson and Gus Totny who aided in the chase. The trio seized hinges, bound McCracken with neckties, pressed a knife to his stomach, and escaped toward the jail office before Mrs McCracken unlocked the door and intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCracken
Casey
New Cotton Crop Forecast Lowers Earlier Estimate
The agriculture department issued a first estimate for the coming cotton crop of 11, 412,000 bales based on conditions as of August 1 and July 1 cultivation. Area harvested totals 24,424,000 acres, with yields projected at 223.7 pounds per acre. State figures show varied conditions and production across Missouri to New Mexico, with overall yield below last year’s level.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Census Bureau
Missouri
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
States
California
Old Mexico
United States
Delaney Named Chairman of IPA Committee
VP W A Delaney Jr Ada Ok named chairman of the tax policy and advisory committee of the Independent Petroleum Association of America. A A Seeligson of San Antonio named vice president. Committee includes E H Moore Tulsa R E Parr Batesville Okla J G Puterbaugh McAlester F A Calvert Saginay Mich Lloyd Williamson Fellows Calif W M Fulton Shelby Ment Hollis Watson Artesia NM My P Watson Los Angeles S A Yarnell Wichita Kas Gerald M Smith Wichita Kas E H Baleh Tulsa Okla Sam J Brill Bredford Pa The panel will study taxes and taxation trends affecting the sector and present findings to the EPAA convention this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
W. A. Delaney Jr
Ada
Okla
Independent Petroleum Association, of America Today
A. A. Seeligson
San Antonio
E. H. Moore
Tulsa
R. E. Parr
Batesville
J. G. Puterbaugh
McAlester
F. A Calvert
Saginay
Mich
Lloyd Williamson
Fellows
Calif
Shelby
Ment
Hollis Watson
Artesia
My. P. Watson
Los Angeles
A. Yarnell
Wichita
Gerald M. Smith
EPAA
Ada News
How Old Age Assistance Is Affected By New Amendments
Washington report outlines changes in the old age assistance program as Congress revises the Social Security Act. The federal contribution for assistance rises from $15 to $20 monthly per recipient, allowing up to $40 total per person. Eligibility varies by state, with payments from $6.02 to $32.45 monthly and an average June payment of $19.42. The plan also adds dollar-for-dollar matching for dependent children aid, up to $18 for the first child and $12 for each additional child, effective January 1, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsssay
Congress
Col
F. C. Harrington
Works Projects
Parsons
Harrington
Washington
UPI
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Tate
House
Senate
Arkansas
California
Obituary notices for Fussell Murty and Davis with services scheduled
Obituary notices report Paul Fussell age 35 of Ada died August 6 in Houston. Murry a V Murty 73 of Calvin died August 6. services were August 7 at Calvin Methodist Church with Criswell Funeral Home handling arrangements. Bill Davis, formerly of Ada, who died in Edinburgh Texas last week, will have funeral services Tuesday at Haileyville Oklahoma.
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Paul Fussell
East
Ada
Houston
Texas
Criswell Funeral Home
J. E. Fussell
Frances Robinson
George Collins
Oklahoma City
Charles Fussell
Hoisington
Kansas
Walter Fussell
Raleigh
N. Carolina
Murry
A. V. Murty
Calvin
Idva
Bill Davis
Edinburgh
Haileyvills
Okla
Mountain Climber Dies Of Exposure At Longs Peak
Estes Park Aug 6 W A Denver photographer Gerald Clark 30 died after 20 days exposed on Longs Peak east face in a rain snow storm. He was lowering 1500 feet when struck by a rock. His companions Eddie Watson 23 and Edmund Coover 32 failed to reach him as rescuers battled rain and snow.
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Estes Park
Cale
Denver
Gerald Clark
Rady Mountain Rational Park
John Fuller
Ames
Town
Heweskirkwood Inn
Usted
Clark
Eddie Watson
Edmund Coover
Ernest Field
Bob Boyd
Bob Lewis
Rescue Ends After Five Hour Descent From Glacier Ledge
Clark was reached after a long ascent and rescued from a high ledge on a glacier. Fire units spent hours lowering him to a rock field where artificial respiration attempts failed. The incident ended with his death.
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Clark
School Land Sale Opens to Strong Bidding in Rogers County
In Claremore the state school land sale opened with about 450 people bidding on 54 foreclosed tracts at the Rogers county courthouse. In the first hour and a half 22 tracts sold, generating roughly $10,000 above appraised value. Charles B. Steele called the sale going better than expected while auctioning the first two tracts to R. T Wade Jr of Tulsa and Adolph Wagner of Cordell. Woody Hunt presided as auctioneer. buyers must pay five percent cash and have 25 years at three percent to pay the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremore
Tstate
Rogers County
Charles B. Steele
Joe C. Scott
State Board of Agriculture
School Land Commission
R. T Wade, Jr
Tulsa
Adolph Wagner
Cordell
Woody Hunt
Aucare
Beer Seized In Raid Here Monday
An Internal Revenue Act charge was filed against Joe Daniels after a Monday raid in which 84 bottles of beer were seized. Daniels, of 215 South Stockton, was arrested and held in county jail awaiting arraignment before United States Commissioner Thomas P. Holt on Wednesday morning. Police, sheriff's office, and deputy Tarshai Stanfield participated in the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viala Hon
Joe
Daniels
South
Stockton
Thomas P. Holt
United States
Sheriff's Office
Allen Stanfield
London guest fined for prank hiding groom's honeymoon bike
John Hillery, wedding guest, hid the motorcycle planned for the couple’s honeymoon. He faced four charges including driving under the influence, taking the machine without owner consent, lacking insurance, and no driver’s license. the bride being his sister led to a $9 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Hillery
Hillary
Fair Skies Return as Oklahoma Receives Rain and Warmer Temps
Oklahoma saw scattered rain over past two days with central counties most drenched. Guthrie 2.67 inches, Lindsay 2.32, El Reno 1.83, Oklahoma City 2.66, Shawnee 1.10. western towns also reported meaningful totals. Lawton’s street dance was rained out. Ada logged just over half an inch and a 70 degree low, with a 76 degree high. Clouds rolled back for fair skies promised midweek as rains eased drought in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Oklahoma
Treasete Tudsdey
Wahlgren
Federal
Guthrie
Lindsay
el Reno
Oklahoma City
Shawnee
Clinton
Carnegis
Altus
Frederick
Alva
Geary
Elk City
Enid
Waynoka
Ponca City
Pauls Valley
Hollis
Harmon County
Still Possession Charge Is Filed in Coalgate Case
George Bohannon was arraigned on a possession of a still charge before United States commissioner Thomas P. Holt. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $1,500 bond in the county jail. Bohannon was arrested at his residence east of Coalgate after deputies seized 100 gallons of whiskey mash and a half gallon of whiskey. another man who escaped is also charged. A marriage license was issued to Edgar Morricon and Lela Selph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bohannon
Thomas P. Holt
United States
Bohannon
Allen Stanfield
United States Marshes
Coalgate
Stanfield
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Nck
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Nick
Morris
Helen Worden
Irae
Doc
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D. C. Mooring
A. & M. Horticulturist
Charles W. Herd
Delaney
IPA
Eleanore de Forest
Hugh C.bream
Dr. de Forest
Bullreuth
Lawton
Lake Lawtonka
Newkirk
Vinila
Boise City
Edgar Morricon
Lela Selph
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