Oklahoma crops suffer dry heat with mixed yields
Bristow Oklahoma August weather brought heat and scarce rainfall through August. Cotton in the south and west withered in high temperatures while corn remains generally good though late crops need rain. Broomcorn harvesting continues in Carnegie and Lindsay districts as grain sorghums stay healthy. Extension data flags peach and melon shipments and rising onion totals versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Oklahoma
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
KVOO
Idabel
Chandler
Carnegie
Lindsay
Lewis Wins Republican Nomination for State Senator
Official county returns from Pontotoc and Seminole show James W. Lewis winning the Republican nomination with 219 votes, over Jennings 205 and Morris 141. He will face Lester E. Smith of Wewka, the Democratic nominee, in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Pontotoc
Seminole
James W. Lewis
Jennings
Morris
Lester E. Smith
Wewka
Horse Theft Charge Arraigns Two Men in Ada Case
Bill Bishop and Tom Poplin were arraigned Saturday afternoon before Justice H. J. Brown on a charge of stealing a mount. The judge took the case under advisement to be decided Monday morning. The horse was reportedly ridden toward Pauls Valley, then left near a wagon yard in Ada where officers found and arrested them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bishop
Tom Poplin
H. J. Brown
Justice of Peace
Judge Brown
Pauls Valley
Ada
Horse Theft Charges Shake Ada County Inmates
In Ada and Pontotoc counties horse theft remains a live issue. Bill Bishop and Tom Joplin are jailed on horse theft charges after arrest yesterday and without bond set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Pontotoc County
Bill Bishop
Tom Joplin
Wright Denies Secretary Role Ties to McKeown
Stillwater dispatches link Clarence O. Wright to former congressman Tom D. McKeown as his supposed secretary in school transaction charges. McKeown denies Wright ever held the position, though Wright was a vocal Ada congressman supporter. A Los Angeles report also says Kenneth G. Ormiston, a key witness in the Aimee Semple McPherson case, has been located to testify before the county grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence O. Wright
McKeown
Stillwater
Keifer
Tom D. McKeown
Wright
Ada
Los Angeles
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
X.’’ Ormiston
Carmel
Ocean Beach
Pontotoc County native recalls early life and moves
In a letter from Knowles Oklahoma dated August 7 a former Pontotoc County resident recalls being born in Hart and named after father J J Hart. He describes growing up near Fitzhugh Ada and later living in Beaver County for four years after stints in Texas and New Mexico and a stint in a girls canning club where he won a second prize.
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Texas
New Mexico
Beaver County
Local Happenings Mixed With News From Pontotec
Community notes report a big meeting on Wednesday night and various social visits. Weather brought needed rain aiding crops and feed shortages as broom corn and cotton discuss improved conditions. A lengthy public notice from Oklahoma National Bank details a contract suit against R Scott and Randolph Scott.
Dear Old Pontotoc pedido letter from Grace Hart Peters
Grace Hart Peters from Rt. 4 Knowles Oklahoma writes requesting news from Pontotoc relatives. She recalls early marriage to Elzie Woodruff, travels to Texas and New Mexico, and loss of her mother and grandmother. Peters asks for letters, mentions an uncle John Hall in Pontotoc county, and notes recent rains and their farming of wheat rather than cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lunsford
Lindsey
Ponstotec
John
New Hope
Pontotoc
Elzie Woodruff
Texas
New Mexico
John Hall
Pontotoc County
Grace Hart Peters
Knowles
Okla
Impeachment Talk Grows Over Gov Ferguson Charges
State lawmakers in Dallas discuss possible impeachment of Governor Miriam A Ferguson as special session nears in September. Senator John Davis expects charges, while Representative True Strong worries about the current legislature’s willingness to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
John Davis
Miriam A. Ferguson
Austin
Ferguson
Davis
Senate
Strong
Dan Moody
Wheeler Claims Days Hold Safe Lead in U S Congress
Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League says primary results from the first twenty five states show no reaction against prohibition. He states over 75 percent of congressmen and 80 percent of senators nominated favor maintenance and enforcement of prohibition signaling strong pro dry sentiment before the November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Auti-Saloon League of America
Voter Memories Shape Liquor Vote In Dry Era
The piece notes veterans boosting a political group with more funds and propaganda, while average voters recall times when liquor ruled and still elect dry policies. It highlights a clash between organized effort and historical sentiment influencing a dry ballot outcome.
Rainfall Boosts Oklahoma Cotton Through Heavy Downpours
Oklahoma rainfall Saturday night and Sunday morning boosted cotton output in Jackson, Caddo, Tillman and Grady counties, with Jackson noted as a leading cotton producer and forecasts of a new county record. Altus water supply extended, Chandler roads nearly impassable, Ardmore and Hugo regions largely dry, Avard and Okeene reporting varied showers.
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Oklahoma City
Jackson
Caddo
Third County
United States
Caddo County
Tillman County
Jackson County
Altus
Grady County
Custer County
Northwest
Greer County
Chandler
Newkirk
Ardmore
Hugo
McAlester
Avard
Okeen
Blain County
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Judge Probes Corporate Campaign Contribution
The Anti Saloon League of Oklahoma is investigated for possible corporate campaign funding to Bruce L. Keenan Tahigquah Republican nominee for the state criminal court of appeals. Judge E S Bessey presiding says illegal for a corporation to contribute and may contest the nomination if evidence supports the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nungom
Oklahoma
Bessey
Keenan
County Assessor Blaylock Injured In Office Accident
Itughes County official Sam Blaylock sustained a deep cut to the artery in his right arm after falling against a glass door while in the district courtroom. He was not seriously injured and returned to work in a short time, with medical aid promptly stopping the bleeding.
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Sam Blaylock
Blaylock
Mr. Blaylock
Tom Fancher
Fancher
Hugo Aims to Make Oklahoma Peanut Capital
Hugo hopes to become the state peanut capital as a Tyler Texas plant operator Alexander Wolder t acquires a Hugo peanut butter factory. He plans to install modern machinery and expand operations. Local farmers will be urged to grow more goobers to supply raw material and hulls will be used in stock foods. RE C Dustin says Oklahoma currently falls short of peanut production to meet demand.
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Hugo
Oklahoma
Alexander Woldert
Tyler
Texas
Hus
RE. C. Dustin
The
State Market Commission
Golfers Thrown Into Daze With Perfect Score
Controversy erupted at Oak Hills as R W Simpson’s 18 hole score was questioned after a foresome allegedly reported a 77. The actual score was 94, and the match was won by Marshall W Harris’s team by one point. Obituary note honors W J Sloan of Oakman Pontotoc county for 25 years of service and faith.
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Oak Hills
R. W. Simpson
Rodkins
Simpson
Marshall W. Harris
W. J. Sloan
Oakman
Pontotee County
Law
Pontotoc County
Sloan
Baptist Church
Oakman Cemetery
Rain brings farmers joy as week opens
The article notes rain Monday afternoon delighting farmers. Social visits include Eddie and Vada Melville with Mrs. Flowers, and several locals visited Fannie Thomas and Mrs. Griffith. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson. Boy Scouts from the Hoot Owl patrol plan a Big Blue camping trip led by Scoutmaster G. C. Griffith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennet
Ada
Mrs. McKinney
Miss. Strickland
Homer
Miss Bolen
Lon Puckett
Hazel May
Baptist Association
Burrow
Vernie
Dovie Craddock
John Mobley
Tilly
Vaness
Garland Babb
Odal
Frisco
Abner Atkins
Hickory Hill
Eddie
Vada Melville
Claude Johnson
G. C. Griffith
Theo, Scribner
Haskell Halsey
Clarence Perry
Ellis Parker
Cecil Amburg
Carl Amburg
Delbert Ashburn
W J Sloan Dies. Wewoka Couple Wed In District Court
Thanks pour from family for kindness during illness and death of W J Sloan. In district court clerk offices Tuesday at 7 pm Dr C C Morris officiated a wedding uniting Clark C Carson and Miss Ethel Arnold of Wewoka. Groom a successful local businessman and bride a former East Central student. they will reside in Wewoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark C. Carson
Ethel Arnold
Wewoka
C. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
East Central
Municipal light plant sale vote nears unanimity in Stonewall
The Tuesday election on selling the municipal light plant and granting a franchise to Martin & Muller drew a light turnout of 173 votes with 107 for sale and franchise, two mutilated ballots, and one for one proposition. The result signals near universal support for 24 hour light and power service in Stonewall. Notice for hearing petition for appointment of administrator in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. In the matter of the estate of M. S. Cope and Sarah I. Cope deceased, M S Cope applies for Letters of Administration to be granted on August 18, 1926 with hearing set for September 2, 1926 at 10 am in Ada city court.
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R. Scott & Randolph. Scott Company
State of Oklahoma
R. C. Jones Cotton Company
Oklahoma National Bank
A. D
L. E. Franklin
Higgins & Berton
Wimbish & Duncan
Martin & Muller
Stonewall
Stonewall News
Pontotoc County
M. S. Cope
Sarah I. Cope
Sarah I Cope
M. L. Cope
Ada
Missing Suitcase Left at News Office Found
A lost straw suitcase bound with a blue string containing clothing was left at the News office on August 19, 2011. The notice requests identification by the finder for return.
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Aea
Met Hill
Loyd Williams
J.¢. Campbell
Orel Griffith
Homer Sliver
Robert Ashburn
Tiny Murphy
Joe Henry
American Zinc and Fluorspar Company
Salem
Freeman Cobb
Gov. Ferguson Heare
Wheeler
U.S. Congress
ART
Sklamme
Itughes
OWL
J. T. Sloan
Nathan
Carson Arnold
Tal Crawford
McKeown & Green, Attys
C. A. Cummings
L. G. Brannon
Norris-Haney
C. Alsbach Relieow
L. A. Braly
Sec.Treas
Ramage Battery and Electric Co
Ada, Oklahoma
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