Local Murder Suspect Bound Over For Trial
Michael David O Neal, accused of the June 26 rape and murder of Eunice Jane Lucas, waived his preliminary hearing in district court and was bound over for trial on the next felony jury docket starting Sept 22. The defense indicated intent to enter a plea later, amid questions of potential capital punishment after the U S Supreme Court ruled Oklahoma's death penalty unconstitutional.
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Michael David O’neal
Eunice Anne
Johnnie’ Lucas
O’neal
Melson
U. S. Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Changes in Four Polling Places for August Primary
County election clerk Sara McDaniel announced four polling places will move for the August 24 primary. Country Club precinct voters will use the East Wing of Wintersmith Lodge, Ward 4 Precinct 2 polling moves to the Middle School cafeteria, North Allen precinct voters shift to First United Methodist Church, and South Allen voters relocate to Allen's First Baptist Church. The report also notes ongoing criminal case developments in O Neal's court matter with no retroactive penalty, a state Supreme Court review, and a 10 am arraignment before Judge Ron Jones.
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Pontotoc County
Sara McDaniel
Country Club
Wintersmith Lodge
North Allen
City Hall
First United Methodist Church
South Allen
Raney
Allen
First Baptist Church
Local Poodle Still Missing Near Ada Rancher Clarks Hopeful
Local rancher Jack Clark 15 miles northwest of Ada searches for his missing blond miniature poodle Harry. After the dog bit Clark last week he offered a reward to regain the pet but calls so far failed to locate Harry. Mrs. Clark says the rabies shots have begun and may be stopped if Harry is found.
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Jack Clark
Harry
Clark
Ada
Jack
Oklahoma towns named for people and legends
The article notes Stillwater Bug Tus Sle and Slapout named from legend, and Gene Autry and Geronimo named for famous men. It observes places like Rubottom and Slick honor persons who may be known only as names for Oklahoma towns.
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Stillwater
Gene Autry
Geronimo
Rubottom
Slick
Oklahoma
Ada resident joins American Hereford Association group
Ada's Margaret A. Sandman has been accepted for membership in the American Hereford Association, based in Kansas City, noted as the world's largest beef breed registry. The article also highlights OSU geographer George O. Carney and his work on Oklahoma place names and cultural geography.
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Margaret A. Sandman
Ada
American Hereford Association
The
Kansas City
George O. Carney
Oklahoma State University
Sooner State
Carney
Osu
College of Arts and Sciences
Oklahoma
Oklahoma place names reflect tribes French roots and quirky tales
Historical analysis notes most Oklahoma toponyms derive from Anglo and Indian origins with a French minority. Names memorialize tribes chiefs and figures like Lone Wolf and Geronimo, while towns such as Pawhuska and Talihina reflect Osage and iron road meanings. Folk tales spawn Antlers Frogville and Bug Tussle, the latter tied to Carl Albert’s boyhood farm district.
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Oklahoma
Carney
Lone Wolf
Bushyhead
Cloud Chief
Gozebo
Bowlegs
Geronimo
Tecumseh
Pocahontas
Carmargo
Pawhuska
Talihina
Prof. Carney
Slapout
Beaver County
Pushmataha
Frogville
Choctaw County
Pittsburg
U.S
Carl Albert
Flowery Mound
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O'Neal
State Supreme Court
DA Roy Powell
Molly Shi
Ron Jones
Shi
Powell
Central State Hospital
Norman
Western AuTo
Okla
Tishomingo
Ardmore, Okla
Western Auto Associate
R. T. Renfro
Grand Ave
Oklahoma Rich
Adan
Hereford
Miami
Peoria
Quapaw
Seminole
Fox
Wyandotte
Prof
George Carney
Lincoln County
Molly
First National
First National Bank
Broadway
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