Moving library plan extends state program in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Library Commission has completed orders for purchases to extend a traveling library program. It funds exchanges to bring books to rural families in far southwest to far northeast counties, aiming to place a public library presence in every county and town over a population threshold. The effort, under state supervision, seeks to build a comprehensive traveling library system serving diverse vocations and residents.
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Associated Freas
Oklahoma City
Orvers
Seermig
C. M. Howell State Tech
Phi
Gorars
Universit of Oklahoma
Norowh
Caine
Gadl
Perth
Mor
Oklahoma
Miny
Con
Southwest
Wilson Appears First Time At Law Office
Washington report notes former president Wilson making his first appearance at his law office with his partner Colby. office in brief confinement with clients as warm weather brings health concerns. An ad promotes Prickly Ash Bitters for digestion and immunity at $1.25 per bottle through Gwin & Mays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
LAW Office
Washington
Aux
Wainbridge Colby
Slaite
Excise Board Awaits State Reports on County Valuation
The county excise board adjourned to await action by the state board on valuation of county public service corporations and utilities, as set by County Assessor Nick Heard. The board expects reports by August 18 and will reconvene to set tax races and trim the city estimate to fit the six mill limit. Mayor Gary Kirehens and city officials face funding questions for city operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fter
Stow
County Excise Board
State Board
Nick
Estate Board
Bell
Public Service
Vxeise
Gary Kirehens
Phavreths
Oil Field Output and Drilling Updates In Mid-Continent
Estimated weekly production across North Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and Cushy Shamrock Healdton areas totals 4 even 871000 barrels with heavy gravity oil in Gull field at 101660 barrels daily. Drilling advances reported in Pontotoc Hatcher farm Nance test and Carter offset as crews work past setbacks. J A Hurt of Ada sends seven Gano apples weighing up to a pound, the trees yielding for the first time this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Continent
North Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahowa
Cushing
Shamrock
Healdton
Cushiny
Gullfield
Pontotoc Petroleum Trust’ Company
Hatcher Farm
J. A. Hurt
Ada
Hart
Former soldiers urged to bring papers for hospital aid
Marie M. Simon of the American Legion announces a cleanup squad to travel Oklahoma seeking to help former soldiers obtain hospitalization, compensation, or training. The tour starts at Woodward with Ada, and counties including Johnston, Coal, and Tecumseh to hear cases. applicants must bring discharges and medical or affidavits proving disability tied to service.
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Nupup
Oklahoma
Marie M. Simon
The
American Legion
Woodward
Aboout
Ada
Ontotec
Johnston
Coal
AYL
Simon
Ap. Pilount
Fitzhugh to Work Cotton Belt Highway
Citizens of Fitzhugh will spend part of next week working the Cotton Belt Highway stretch through Chimney hills using 10 or 20 teams. When finished the road will be in excellent condition. The new road around the Lawrence hills is opened and nearly completed, improving traffic in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh
Chimney Hills
Lawrence Hills
All in feeling blamed on liver bowel condition
An advertising note claims heat effects come from liver and gut issues not just weather. It promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a cleanser and regulator to prevent sickness, priced at $1.26 per bottle and sold by Gwin & Maya.
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Gwin & Maya
Town Roundup Notes Ada Region Visitors
Friday's daily roundup lists travelers and locals. Woodlington family toured Texas, Judge Busby and Crawford on a state auto tour, Clyde D. Jones heads Beau mont Shrine Arab Patrol and plans a Labor Day ball club appearance. Ruth and Taylor Mitchell visit Dr. Taylor in Woolford. watermelons and housing perms noted. Building activity rises. Merle Duncan wed. residence on East Fifteenth under construction.
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Wayne Woodlington
Texas
Minnie Cox
Roff
Orel Busby
Tal Crawford
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Sapulpa
Clyde D. Jones
el Mina Shrine Arab Patrol
Beaumont
Clyde
Ada
East Central Normal Nine
Heanmont High School
Two Ada couples hold nuptials and visits in city
Neny was performed in the absence of Rev R G Taylor as pastor of Plrat Methodist. Mr Green, a local law student, and his fiancée are well known in Ada and will live with his parents while he begins practice with his father. Frances Jane, first daughter of Ovid Pegg, arrives in Ada. J A Welden travels to Colmichie Oklahoma for a family reunion. Cecil Saunders and Judge Lane, Tulsa lawyers, visit Riverside parents. J T Burton of Kenewa visits Ada for shopping. Miss Margaret Bowles of Henryetta visits relatives in Ada over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Franklin
Lof!wis
Clifton Lowerr
Louisville
Texas
C.D. Price
Joseph Anderson
Henryetta
J. F. Jackson
Estelle
Glazemore
Jackson
Frank Taylor
Basakwa
Gale Staller
Ada
Colorado
W. T. Barney
Texa
Walter Goyne
Walter
J. RB. Hhl
Ghick Asaw
N. DB
Merle Duncan
Ed Tuncan
Famely
Twelfth Aire
Wichita Balls
Offici
Mra
Mollie Berry
Sure Mers
Koniwa
J. H. Kearns
Francis
Mra. Shackelford
Leota
FL McCauley
Harrah
Oklo
EL. B. Adams
Amons Allen
A. D. Coon
Medicine Park
Chickasha
East Ninth Street
Mamie Mims
Miss Mims
Memphis
Tenn
Lawrence Green
I. Green
East Main Street
Johnnie Anderson
W. F. Anderson
South Broadway
Roff
Cere Tta
South Stockton Avenue
South Townsend
Neny
R. GO. Taylor
Plrat Methodist
Green
Jie
Ovid Pegg
East Thirteenth Street
Frances Jane
W. M. Pete
J. A. Welden
Colminche
Oklahoma
Cecil Saunders
Judge Lane
Fivo
Tulsa
Cecil
Robert L. Saunders
J. T. Burton
Kenuwa
Ruins
Margaret Bowles
Red Cross To Help Vet Claims At Ada Hearings
Veterans in Pontotoc Johnson and Coal counties may file for compensation vocational training medical and hospital services and other war risk questions Sept in Ada Ohio A committee from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance will hear claims with Red Cross support to arrange hospital care and settlements Local Red Cross secretary Mrs Orville Snead urges all veterans to attend and voice any concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc. Johnson and
Coal Counties
Ada
Ohio
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Bureau of War Risk
Federal Board
American Legion
Red Cross
Orville Snead
The
Famous French Marshal Plans Stop in State
Oklahoma City Aug 12 In formal word received by Governor Robertson that Marshal Foche of France will likely stop in Oklahoma City during his U S tour this fall. He has been invited to halt in Oklahoma by Governor Robertson with the Oklahoma City chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. B
A. Robertson
Marshall Foche
France
United States
Oklahoma
Robertson J
Allen News Briefs Highlight Local Travels and Trips
Allen residents planned and completed several trips and outings including Roland and Mrs. Pitzer moving to Oklahoma City, a Ford Lake swim trip near Ada, fishing travels to Coal Creek and Tupelo, and a Boy Scouts camping outing at Boggy. Local residents also welcomed Holly as night watchman and noted others visiting family in Paris, McAlester, and Arkansas.
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Democrat
Roland Pitzer
Oklahoma City
Aarge
Allen
Ford Lake
Ada
H. F. Redwine
Miss Olive
Coal Creek
Calvin
Arkansas
Charlie Donaghey
Ike Turner
Jim Turner
Colorado
Wyoming
W. Y. Caruthers
Tupelo
Centrahoma
Safety Pin Not Safe With Money Near
A Grand Rapids man arrived in Los Angeles carrying 510,000 in currency and certified checks secured by a safety pin. Two days later he reported his pocket was cut and the money stolen while the pin stayed in place. He now offers the pin to an orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
R. Hines
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Fair board outlines Pontb roc County Fair improvements
The Pontb roc County Fairgrounds require extensive work to be ready for the upcoming exhibit. Officials promise a top event with more prizes than ever, as the fair catalogue is with printers and a lengthy list of board members and department heads is announced, including livestock, horse and mule stalls, cattle, sheep, farm products, home and girls clubs, poultry, and school exhibits, with state fair selections planned for Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontbroc County Free Fair
D. Crumley
W. M. Pegg
J. R- Floyd
Joe Rushing
Roy Harris
R. I. Pallock
R. F. Welborn
J. B. Self
B. W. Cotton
T. B. Bond
Doc McCauley
J. J. Copeland
S. B. Mayfield
J. W. Denton
Fair Board
E. W. Cotton
B. A. Pratt
R. J. Pollock
B. A. McCauley
Dee Mel Caney
5. B. Mayfield
J. R Floyd
Bruno Mayer
W. B. Johnson
J. B. Hill
Viva Duvall
James Walby
Curtin Floyd
Mia
Elva Duvall
Myrtle Curry
L. Huber
Wylie Blanks
Supt
A. Floyd
Supt. Hutt
J. H. HI
Oklhoma City
Eleven thousand free tickets for School Day at Oklahoma State Fair
Eleven thousand free tickets for School Day at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City Friday, September 30, delivered to Fontotec County through the state Free Fair Association for distribution to all school children. About 350 tickets sent for teachers, plus a free pass for each county superintendent. Many schools expected to dismiss for the day.
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Oklahoma City
A. Floyd
State Free Fair Association
Fontotec
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Excise Board
Transcontinental
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Taylor Mitchell
Taylor
Woolford
Wls. Cox
Byng
Paul Wial
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Mallory Fall
Stevens-Wilson CO
Kere Frex
Ada Evening News
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