Time for New Club The 1930s election outcomes described
The article reports party seat changes in the House and Senate following an election. Democrats gain seats in both chambers while Republicans lose ground. Norris shifts to Independent, with discussion of electoral reform and political commentary on legislative performance and local Oklahoma topics.
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House
Senate
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Norris
Chickasha Express
Vermont
Tense standoff in Europe tests alliances and nerves
The piece compares Russia and Germany’s wary postures as they prepare for possible conflict. It notes Italy and Germany have avoided a direct clash so far, but warns that a real showdown could differ, recalling Germany’s failed 1914 attempt to conquer France.
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Russia
Germany
Europe
Italy
France
Southwest Gas Plans Modern Office Shop Building
Southwest Gas Company announces a new modern Spanish design office and shop building to rise in the 100 block West Thirteenth Street facing the Pontotoc county courthouse. Construction starts soon, with air conditioning and gas systems for year round use.
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Southwest Gas Company
Thirteenth Street
Gas Company
Pontotoc County Court House
Time For Rural Housewives To Start On Fruit Cakes
Santa Claus endorses early Christmas prep with advice from Pontotoc county home demonstration agent Mrs. Jesse Morgan. The article outlines methods for plum pudding and fruit cake, emphasizing preparation ahead of time, ingredients, mixing technique, baking in slow ovens, and proper storage for best aging and flavor.
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Santa Claus
Pontotoc County
Jesse Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Allen High Claims Canadian Valley Title With Shutout Victory
Allen High School completed its best football season in years by defeating Roff 19-0 to win the Canadian Valley conference title without conceding a point in league play. Coalgate also fell 19-0 in a title match as Leroy Matthews led Allen’s squad to a 6-4-1 record with key contributions from Bill Case and Hoyt Isaacs among others.
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Allen High School
Roff
Allen
Coalgate
Leroy
Bony) Matthews
Francis
Bill Case
Arthur Roy Scroggins
Doyal Triplett
Newell Stevens
Ben Carruth
Warren Earl Butler
Hoyt Isaacs
Allen Fell
Tyra Talley
Bo Bo) Moore
Lonnie Short
Howard Page
Frank McCall
Joe Qualls
Don Vinson
J. D. Vinson
Convicts Shot in Break Attempt at Oklahoma Prison
LP Rich Owen who executed 54 men was hacked and stabbed during a break attempt at the Oklahoma state penitentiary. Guards opened fire, killing two assailants Harland Wells and Roy Glasby. Warden Jess Dunn reported Owen remained at work despite injuries. Pittsburg county attorney W Counts reviewed the incident and approved the response.
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Okla
Rich Owen
State Penitentiary
Jess Dunn
Owen
Harland Wells
Marshal County
Roy Glasby
Garfield
O. K
Pat Wilkins
Dunn
W. J. Counts
Pittsburg
Early timekeeping candles used by King Alfred
Among the earliest timepieces in the world were candles of hourly intervals. King Alfred of England, ruling in the ninth century, regulated his night work by candle marks.
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Alfred
England
John Leader Charged With Auto Larceny
Charges of larceny of an automobile were filed Monday against John Leader. The complaint notes a second offense allegation that increases penalties if convicted. Leader allegedly stole a car on August 1, 1936, and previously pleaded guilty to second degree burglary in September 1932 resulting in a penitentiary sentence.
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John Leader
Leader
Negro Woman in Court for Wielding Knife
Edna Walker, colored, charged with assault with a deadly weapon for slashing Gladys Carr, colored, on the night of Thursday November 26. Through her attorney she waived arraignment before Justice Sherwood W. Hill. Justice Hill set December 7 for preliminary hearing.
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Edna Walker
Gladys Carr
Sherwood W. Hill
Justice Hill
Stove Blast Kills Mother and Child at Farm Home
A gasoline stove exploded at a farm home near Adamson, fatally burning Mrs. Oma Cooper 23 and her three year old son Gene. Her brother Newt Stovall rushed to help and suffered burns to hands and feet.
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Mcalester
Okla
Oma Cooper
Gene
Adamson
Two Bee Feeding Methods Cited by Oklahoma Expert
Oklahoma A and M entomologist G A Bieberdorf outlines two practical sugar syrup feeding options for bees during winter. The preferred 5 or 10 pound friction top pail feeder is simple, fast, and economical, while an entrance feeder and tin pan variant offer alternatives with specific handling steps to prevent bee loss and robbing.
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G. A. Bieberdorf
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Bieberdorf
Three Injured in Riving Affrays
Ada residents in the colored section endured two knife fights Friday night. Edna Walker was arrested for injuring Gladys Carr in the temple and neck. Buddy Hall and Walter Black were treated for wounds from a ham burger dispute. County authorities held Walker. Black’s condition faced action.
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Ada
Edna Walker
Gladys Carr
Gladys
Buddy Hall
Walter Black
Hall
Black
Death of 4 year old Charles Ward announced
Charles Donald Ward died Sunday at 4 p m. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Reece Ward of 604 West Fourth. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at the Oak Avenue Baptist Church with Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating. He leaves his parents and two brothers Junior and Terry. Announcement by Criswell's.
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Reece Ward
West Fourth
Oak Avenue Baptist Church
Milo Arbuckle
Charles
Junior
Terry
Criswell’s
Ada Woman Dies. Burial at New Bethel
Mrs Mertie Dobson aged 43 of Ada Route 3 died Saturday at 4 p m in a local hospital. Funeral services were Sunday at 3 p m at the home north of Ada with Rev Charley Stringer officiating. Burial followed at New Bethel cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by mother Vennie Beene a son Garnie Dobson and three daughters Elva Beene Mrs Doris Williams and Mrs Sybil Knight all of Ada.
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Ada
Route 3
Charley Stringer
New Bethel Cemetery
Criswell Funeral Home
Vennie Beene
Garnie Dobson
Elva Beene
Doris Williams
Sybil Knight
Fire crews battle trio of blazes at Strack home
Indianapolis firefighters responded to three roof fires at J A Strack's house within an hour. Sparks caused each blaze. Goat’s milk noted for higher fat content than cow’s milk. Silkworms can be raised in the U S but unwinding cocoons is a slow, unprofitable task for American laborers.
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Pontotoc County
Pontote County
Oklahoma
Seminole
Indianapolis
J. A. Strack
Strack
United States
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