Ada election proclamation for gas franchise vote
Ada Oklahoma voters will decide August 20 1938 whether to grant Southwest Natural Gas a twenty five year franchise to lay pipes and distribute gas in the city for domestic and commercial use. The measure sets a two percent franchise tax on gross receipts with polling places and officials listed for each ward and precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athts
Oklahoma
Ada
Oklahome
Ade
Collowlne
Southwest Natural Gas Company
Maine
Treva
Ald Corporation
Arid Corporation
Board of Commissioners
Oieinhoma
Taly
Tass
Temain
Judes
Claude Bobbitt
Tom Hope
T. J. Chambless
Frank Tobiason
Mattress Factory
Sarah Monina
Rash
Chevrolet
Gary ‘Klechens
F. C. Harris
A. Gmibraith
Jarronz
Cullina Garasc
C. Ussling
B. Parker
Marjorie Braly
Sirs Ozelin Waner
Enat
R. H. Crouch
Harst Wilpurn
Robert Randolph
Shirley Whisenhunt
Willard Schoo
W. B. Donce
Chiuries Drummond
Cherks
White
Burker
North Mississinnimies
Tete Lasiter
B. Ky Jackson
Airs
Dan Ieinler
Nera
Roberta
Gertie Low Cook
Weatith
J. Hf
Nerman Werd
Lucille Scott
Sal Hughe
Jerka
Mea
C. Ray
Gecil Ethridie
Irving Schools
W. Mo Heard
TL D. Binsharts
Mire
Irving Bonner
Mra
John Hyder
B Edwards
Tut West Tilt
George Oliver
J. A. Ne Qlerke
EL. Edwards
Edith Buller
Convention Hall
W. A. Alexander
Eli Vertrees
Edmiston
Emma Russell
B. M. Gibson
Rex Waddle
Claude Pie
Carl TD
Og Schpalt
Fred Combs
Beulah Lowe
Rose Sarritt
Wiltie Webb
Oklahome Rig
Judzea
J. W. Cadwalder
D. W. Shilings
Jesse Rompe
Ani Marie Goforth
County Micetion Board
Tae
Ata
Atla
Thla
Lovn
Tl Crawford
Meyar
Albert Chamberlain
Minor Eddie Baird Seeks Majority via Court Petition
State of Oklahoma Pontotec County district court hears a written application by George A. Baird as next friend for Eddie Baird a minor to grant majority rights over contracts and transactional capacity as if aged. The petition dated August 1 1838 seeks court empowerment to transact business and legal acts for Eddie Baird through majority status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotec. An
Liddle Baird
Tix
George A. Baird
Pontotec County
Eddie Baird
Ada City Proclaims School Bond Election August 6 1938
The Mayor of Ada Oklahoma proclaims an election on August 6 1938 for the Ada City school district to consider a bond issue of 98600 dollars to build and equip a school, with tax levy to pay interest and principal. The notice lists polling places ward by ward with judges and clerks and sets open hours from 10 am to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Board of Education
Ada
Oklaoma
Issuin
Court House
Claude Bobbitt
T. J Chanigless
Jadzes
Apd
Frante Hobigon
Minnie G.hope
Trecingt
Mattress Factory
Johns
Dn Harriven
Dneges
Slade Norman
John Sadler
Precinet No
Atl Hays School
Gil Reeves
Adriana Vreeland
Mamie G Monroe
Dys
Guy Thrash
Chevrolet
Gary Witherang
O Barris
Betty Arisdde
A. Gnlbreath
Cullins
South Center
T. O. Callins
O._B. Parker
Merjorie Taly
Oxeila Wrnet
Shareh of God
Baseith
Fe Crouch
Harry Wilvern
Mra Tobert Randolph
Shirley Whitephasat
Willard School
Jon Wo White
Driamond
Ira
Walles McLendon
Gaenge
North Mississippi
Petr Lugater
Paul Jackson
Judes
Roberts
Dan Lanier
Took
Norman
Jadees
Toy Click
Hingham
Mes
W. Bonner
Joan Hyder
Tresvigt
Jurgen
Jon Edmiston
Ermima Russell
B. Tl
Glopon
Ta A. Crowder
Judzea
Glaude Pitt
J.B. Marah
Washington School
Fred Combs
Wille Webb
Rostretti
W. de Smith
Oklahoma Big Co
A. W. Cadwalder
Jessie Rauso
Marie Goforth
Anid City
Alno Ack Ag
Ip Isbal
Crawford
Novice of Shenips Sale Notice in Pontotoc County OK
Notice of sale under a Writ of Execution issued June 27 1938 in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy a $3000 judgment plus interest and costs. Lands described include surface rights to parts of Northwest and Southwest quarters in Station 14 township 4 north range 7 east. Sale set for August 9 1958 at 10 AM at the Ada County Courthouse with sheriff Clyde Walser and undersher Claude Sturdivant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontetoc County
Oklahoma
Leony Moore
W. R. Moore
Rouawest
Banke
Haat
B&m
Pontater
County
Oklahoma; and Wave Duty Caused Antd Landa
Alipuat
Gilock A
Ada
Okanor
Clyde Walser
Pontotoc County
Claude Sturdivant
Publication Notice in Oklahoma County Probate Case No 3005
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the Star of Oklahoma reports a public publication in the matter of the estate of William Harrison deceased. The unknown heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns are named defendants along with various Edwards and Elam heirs. The plaintiffs seek judicial determination of heirs and shares and require the defendants to answer by September 20 1938. The case alleges William Harrison died about December 25 1987 and describes land parcels including sections 19 and nearby tracts in Pontotoc County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutich
Ponteloc County
State of Oklahoma
W Lildam F. Harrison
Chickasaw
Deveered
Leura ‘Diam
Nes Harrison
Mamla Carpenter
Née Harrigan
Mary Harerison
Elia Baxter
Nea Harrison
Lilie Pate
New Harrison
Fannie Newitn Young
Nee Morrison
Arthur D. Harrison
Sarh Eugen Harrison
Mabel Miller
Francia
Bonnie Miller
Carmenlet Miller
Wise
Raymond Miller
Hermon Elam
Rarold Elam
Geraldine Elam
Elmor Miller
Curtis Elam
John Henry Elam
Lucille Elam
Minora
Peter Delchman
Anutwocenes
Ulilatratora
Devisees
Truglees
Swhather
Willian S
Morrizon
Drfenganta
Starme
Oklahoma
Willim Fy Harrison
Tainusia
William
Harrison
TY & O RR
Notice of Estate Administration in Ada Oklahoma
The notice for Byron Norrell deceased requests all persons asserting claims to present them with vouchers to the executrix Gertrude Norvell. The filing is at the American Building in Ada Oklahoma under J. B. McKevl’s office. A court-appointed executor is involved and a fees line appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars
Glens
Tonto
Byron Norrell
Gertrude
Nersuox
Haying
Mangutrig
J. B. McKevl
Ada
Oklahoma
Carroll Sets Out To Prove Innocence
In South Paris Maine on August 10 1950 Francis M Carroll a former deputy and sheriff took the stand seeking an alibi to prove his innocence in the murder of Dr James G Littlefield. Prosecutor and defense built their cases around witnesses and possible motives while Carroll testified about his employment and whereabouts after an American Legion supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Aris
Francis M. Carroll
James G. Littlefield
Paul WN. Dwyer
Carroll
Klyde R. Chapman
Barbara
Dwyer
Dr. Littlefield
Chapman
Paris
WPA Approvals For More Projects In State Washington
Oklahoma members of congress were advised the president had approved Works Progress Administration projects. Creek county to construct a school near Bristow for 4715 dollars. Muskogee to bind and repair books for 10200 dollars. Mayes county to build a bridge across Grand River near Locust Grove for 44007 dollars. Tulsa county to bind school books for 9649 dollars. Creek county road improvements for 200000 dollars. Osage county to establish library services for 23921 dollars. Olonulgee county to enlarge national guard rifle range for 6459 dollars. Muskogee to bind and repair books for 10200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Congress
Creek County
Bristow
Nuskogee County
Olonulgee
National Guard
Tulsa
Mayes County
Grand River
Locust Grove
Muskogee
China accuses Japan of using poison gas in Far East
China protested to the League of Nations against alleged poison gas use by Japan in the Far East conflict. The charge was backed by testimony from Dr H Talbot, surgeon at Nanchang hospital, who examined 19 wounded Chinese soldiers, in Hankow with U S military attache Captain Frank Dora present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
China
League of Nnions
H. Talbot
Nanchang
Frank Dora
United States
Hankow
Picture of cotton raiser Willie Myers and prize scene
Willie Myers brought details to The News about a 1925 cotton raising portrait published Monday. He won $200 for raising the most cotton on five acres and posed with hogs and milk cows. Betty Neal, a schoolteacher, photographed Myers at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Myers
Myers
Betty Neal
Pay Increase For NYA Youths In Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports a pay raise for 7000 NYA youth workers. Full time resident trainees at multiple colleges will receive 8 0 hours at $1 per month or $16 to the center and $10.06 to the youth, plus $2 more than former wages. Semi resident trainees earn 60 hours at 30 cents hourly totaling $18 with $10 to the individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Houston A. Wright
NYA
Conners Agriculture College
Warner
Cameron College
Ushton
Panhandle A
Goodwell
Colored A
M. University
Langston
Murray College
Tishomingo
Eastern Oklahoma College
Wilburton
Bristow
Weturmka
Shawnee
Newkirk
Cordell
Sapulpa
Pawhuska
Cherokee
Ardmore
Alva
Duncan
Elk City
Woodward
Frederick
Ada
Weatherford Wll
Angels Celebrate Heaven Colony Plan Near Hyde Park
Father Divine and 2,000 followers return from a Hudson River voyage praising a 500 acre tract called Krum Elbow for a self contained colony of 3,000 people across from Hyde Park. He says he could not have a better neighbor as reporters spot Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Promised Land
Father Divine
Harlem
Hudson
Krum
Rousevelt
Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Poughkeepsie
WN. C
Roosevelt cottage saga teased in Hyde Park debate
Mrs Roosevelt questions the sale of Kram Elbow across the river and recalls Father Divine and his followers. She notes she stays at the Hyde Park estate cottage when her husband is in Washington, explaining why TV footage misses the trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kram Elbow
Father Divine
Water Shows Weird Freezing Traits Scientists Find
Federal scientist Dr. N Ernest Dorsey describes water as a strange chemical mix that can stay liquid far below its normal freezing point or freeze above it. He notes varying freezing points in water from different lakes due to dissolved materials and chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen J. Donough
Scieice
Washington
N.ernest Dorsey
Bureau of Standards
Dorsey
Princeton
Rupert Wildt
Jupiter
PB. W. Bridgman
Harvard
E. J. Lager
St. Louis University
Monday Tops July Fatalities in State Traffic Report
A state traffic report by Oklahoma patrol detachment chief Howard R. Cress shows Mondays had the most fatalities in July, with 11 deaths. Fridays were lowest, and nights from 8 to 10 p m were the deadliest period with seven deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Cress
Oklahoma
Cress
Unusual Extortion Case Faces Preliminary Hearing
Reuben Houghton, 38, of El Cajon California, charged with extortion from his oil magnate uncle H. G. Barnard. He pleaded innocent in common pleas court and a $5,000 bond was set. Officers report nine sticks of dynamite and caps found. the suspect threatened to dynamite Barnard unless paid. Barnard, a cattle business figure, attended his attorney’s office during the arrest by Sheriff Garland Marrs and Deputy Rex King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Reuben Houghton
el Cajon
Calif
H. G. Barnard
Houghton
Common Pleas
Barnard
John Rogers
Garland Marrs
Rex King
Marrs
Rogers
Oklahoma Farm Income Up So Far
United States reports show farmers nationwide earned 12 percent less from principal product sales in the first half of the year versus 1937. Oklahoma, however, saw income rise by over 1.05 million dollars, with government benefits bringing total receipts to about 3.241 million, against 3.829 million for the same period last year. Potatoes yielded less than half, and income from wheat, cotton, and truck crops was significantly reduced. income from meat animals, except hogs, declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Bareay
Receipts From Chickens Eggs and Wool Show Decline
Receipts from chickens eggs and wool show a slight decline. State receipts including government benefit payments for the first six months of this year compared with January-June 1937 include Oklahoma 89 776 000 and 58 129 009.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklsherra
Need Two Parties Farley Opinion
Democratic Chairman James A. Farley warns in American that the collapse of the two party system would harm the country. He says no more than two major parties are desired, arguing a three party system would place the United States at risk from organized minorities and demagogues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Farley
Uncle Sam
Farley
United States
Rock Island Must Keep Its Agents
OKLAHOMA CITY Aug 10 The corporation commission denied the Rock Island and Pacific railroad request to discontinue regular station agents at Bridgeport Caddo County and Homestead Blaine County The commission noted the Homestead agency showed a net annual profit of 2440 dollars and Bridgeport 2286 dollars and rejected substitution of caretakers for the year except June and July wheat movement period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Chirsxo, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Bridgeport
Caddo County
Homestead
Blaine County
Corporation Commission
Noted Atlantan Near Death After Accidental Gunshot Wound
Tom Johnson prominent Atlanta businessman lies near death after an accidental discharge from the pistol he once used in a bank robbery. He was cleaning the weapon when it fired into his abdomen. Johnson previously shot Charlie Chapman in 1935 during the First National Bank robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Tex
Aus
Tom Johnson
Iife
Charlie Chapman
Notor
Johnson
Chapman
National Bank
Kennamer Gets One Of Best Pen Jobs In Tulsa Case
A report from the capitol notes Phil Kennamer, serving 23 years at McAlester penitentiary for the 1934 Tulsa society slaying of John Garrett, is in the prison treasurer’s office and praised as one of the best posts. The Rev. A R Garrett, prison chaplain, said Kennamer previously worked in the prison library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Kennamer
Oklahoma City
MrcAlester
John Gorrett
Tulsa
A. R. Garratt
Tony
Garrett
Capitol
Young Kennamers
Bond Set for Former Gang Leader and Wife
Baltimore August 10 Charles Bird, midwest gang member, held on 175000 bond on seven robbery counts. Barbara Bird, pregnant wife, held on 25000 bond on one robbery count. Magistrate Elmer H. Miliereid presided after a spree netting 1161. Barbara claimed innocence while Charles pleaded for contact with his wife amid gang history and Alcatraz ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles Bird
Barbara
Elmer H. Miliereid
Missouri
Cleveland County
Frank
James Widmer
Alcatraz
Barbara Bird
Fragments of a Rum Hunt and Oddities From 1940s Headlines
A fragmented, garbled wire service style clipping reports a federal liquor source probe in Camden New Jersey. Scattered items mention a street stamp test, illegal nine gallons found, and a chaotic mix of animal tales and crime notes with locations California Chicago and a hardware burglary summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Mine Mill and Smelter Workers nominate slate for board
In Butte Montana on August 10 the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers nominated Tony Metese and others for district 4 board seats covering Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Reid Robinson of Denver was renominated for president with Denver chosen for the 1939 convention. Mail ballots will decide nominations with final tallies in six weeks. Also reported is the Owosso Michigan outbreak of dysentery causing Franklin D Eldridge one year old death, the seventh victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter
Tony
Metese
Ane
Joplin
Pea Schasteen
Treece
Kas
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Reid Robinson
Denver
Sete
Ronange
Owosso
Mich
Franklin D. Eldridge
Shower Of Meteors Due These Nights
Philadelphia reports a public count request from Dr. Py Oliver of the American Meteor Society. Observers are asked to count meteors tonight tomorrow and Friday, mailing results to Dr. Oliver at the Flower Astronomical Observatory, Upper Darby, Pa. The Perseid shower peaks in the hours before midnight to dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Py Oliver
Americart Meteor Society
de. Oliver
Flower
Astronomical
Upper Darby
Perseus
Dollar A Day Mystery Dog In San Antonio
A dog that dug up a cache of money in San Antonio has fallen ill after a vet found meat possibly laced with ground glass in its meals. Owners fear the alleged culprits who cursed the dog may be near and plan to recover the $14 the animal unearthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Navy Seeks Recruits Describes Enlistment and Pay
The navy lists vacancies for apprentice seamen and mess attendants with pay ranges from 1 to 157.50 dollars monthly. Desirable white men aged 17 to 25 and colored men 18 to 26 may enlist. Ardmore recruiting officer will be at the post office from 2 16 pm to 6 pm Tuesday August 16 and 7 am to 12 noon Wednesday August 17 to interview and provide enlistment information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Ardmore
Ardmore Youth Is Fatally Burned At Camp Moonglis
A fire at Camp Moonglis New Hampshire trapped and fatally burned two staff members. Robert Blake 17 of Ardmore Pennsylvania and Richard Hooper 16 of Manchester Massachusetts died after being unable to escape as the two story wooden assembly hall burned. The cause of the blaze was not determined according to R H Inglehart public relations director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfound Lake
N. H
Camp Moonglis
Robert Blake
Ardmore
Richard Hooper
Manchester
Mass
R. H. Inglehart
Stowaway Denies Vibration On Queen Mary Return
Stilwell high school graduate Marjorie Robinson denied suffering vibration jitters after a stowaway visit to England aboard the Queen Mary. In a letter to her parents she said she and companions ate with first class guests occasionally while housed in a vibrating section and that she met film actress Sylvia Sidney. She planned to seek work in New York as relief map work for the San Francisco exposition could take nearly a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Okla
Marjorie Robinson
New York
England
O. L. Robinson
Marjorie
Sylvia Sidney
Cardutl for Women Relief of Weak Condition
Cardutl is a medicine for women to ease monthly periods and improve strength from food. It has been used and recommended by women for many years. Try self trial and seek medical advice if not benefited.
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Jeter
Ade Milling Company
Lexington
W.H. Fields
George Boarman
Boarman
Tulse
Phyllis Boyd Williams
Phil Williams
Memphis
Rock Island
Los Angeles
George Green
Green
Lambertville
Big Bond
Bird
Thomas Rose
Tanchy
Rose
Reilly
Chicago
LPI_ Army
Serg
William George Sergeant Reilly
Arw Rcrails
Root Brothers
Herman
Martin
Mystery Dog
U.S. Navy
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