Jury Finds Minister Guilty in Abduction Case
A Nowata district court jury took 15 minutes to convict Joseph E. Yeats, unfrocked minister, of abducting 15-year-old Georgia Fields. The panel set a five year penitentiary sentence with sentencing to occur December 6, while Yeats planned an appeal.
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Novata
Joseph E. Yeats
Allane
Georgia Fields
Yeats
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Charles H. Baskin
A. T. Anglin
C. F. Gowdy
A. M. Cobb
A. W. Fields
Georgia
Forman
Church District Conference
Winters
Gowdy
E. J. Giddings
Oklahoma City
J A. F. Cobb
Nowata
Fear and Courage Across Childhood in a Family Talk
The Home Education feature records a crowded tea table discussion on fear as Grace Maitland and Thelma Thorsen recall childhood terrors. The talk links fear to parenting, with Maitland praising a fearless mother and Thelma detailing long lasting anxiety from dark memories.
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National Kindergarten Association
40Th Street
New York City
Grace Maitland
Miss Maitland
Thelma Thorsen
Thelma
Manthei Howe
War Time Loans May Be Refunded In New Dealings
The American debt commission meets in Washington to study refunding the war time loan to France and to consider refunds of other war debts. French obligation now totals over four billion dollars, including principal and interest, with discussions reflecting progress praised by Secretary Mellon and Ambassador Jusserand.
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Washington
France
United States
Mellon
Jusserand
Indian Bride Found Dead in Hotel Room
The body of Mrs. Alice H. Corley a 21 year old Creek Indian bride of Huet T Corley a refinery worker here was found dead in her bed Saturday night from asphyxiation and was sent to Sapulpa Oklahoma today for burial.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Alice H. Corley
Syrian Bread Rituals and Roasting Techniques in Home Oven
A vivid digressive piece contrasts Syrian front-door bread baking with American bakery methods, including home stove cooking guidance and detailed roast timings. It covers beef, pork, veal, lamb, and mutton roasts, plus canning steps for various container sizes, and notes on pressure cooking and packing gravy.
Ada Couple United in Friday Evening Ceremony
Miss Fredda Menasco of Okmulgee and Mr Ed Ueltschey of Ada wed Friday night at Rev McCain’s home with Rev McCain officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs R W Fowler Miss Armitta Little and Mr Bud Duncan. The couple plans to reside in Healdton after brief visits to Okmulgee Beggs.
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Fredda Menasco
Okmulsee
Ed Ueltschey
Ada
McCain
R. W. Fowler
Armitta Little
Bud Duncan
Menaseco
Beggs
Ueltschey
E. E. Ueltschey
East Thirteenth Street
Liberty Cafe
Okmulgee
Healdton
Jammed Rudder Believed Cause Of Plane Crash
In Oklahoma City on November 28 avia tors concluded a jammed control made the rudder useless, sending a 2500 foot tail spin that crashed behind the capitol. M. J. Morrow died at the scene and H. P. Morrow died about five hours later. both were brothers of Walter Morrow, a former McAlester and Oklahoma City newsperson.
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Oklahoma City
M. J
Dick’’ Morrow
H. P. “Pat’’ Morrow
Capitol
M. J. Morrow
Ada High Romps Over Atoka For 47 0 Final Win
Ada High School closed the 1924 football season with a 47 to 0 victory over Atoka at Park Field. Burkhart and Baker led yardage gains as Ada’s line dominated, holding Atoka at their one yard line for four plays. A large season ending crowd watched the decisive win.
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Ada’s High School
Atoka High School
Park Field
Ada
Burkhart
Baker
Tance
Mrs Roy Weddle to Lead Auxiliary to Legion for Season
Mrs Roy Weddle will guide the Ada American Legion Auxiliary for the next fiscal year after a regular meeting at Convention Hall last Monday evening. Officers named include Mrs A M Bailey as vice president Mrs George Overturff secretary Mrs Virgil Auld treasurer Mrs Clarence West sergeant at arms and Mr C C Ray chaplain.
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Roy Weddle
Ada American Legion Auxiliary
A. M. Bailey
George Overturff
Virgil Auld
Clarence West
C. C. Ray
Sam A. McKeel
Auxiliary
Oklahoma Aggies Win in Annual Livestock Show
In Chicago on December 1 the Oklahoma A and M college dominated the first livestock competition of the twenty fifth International Livestock Exposition. The college won the champion Duroc Jersey boar and the champion pen in the pig and lamb show, reflecting its scientifically reared herds. In Blackwell on November 29 Otto Walcher, 21, was found dead in a bathtub from heart failure at a cousin’s home.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Chicago
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Blackwell
Otto Walcher
R. Q. Walcher
F. A. Walcher
Officers Silent But Husband Held, Friends Land Him
Birmingham officials investigate the murder of Mrs. G T Edwards and injury to Dr Edwards. Police say details are withheld as the case stalls awaiting further developments. The slaying occurred when her body was found by her husband with a crushed skull and room fumes from a powerful anesthetic. Dr Edwards says he was awakened during an attempted drugging and was shot in the scuffle. Friends say the couple were devoted and notes about his conduct are clean. Western association, Joplin Missouri seeks franchise bids and potential readmission if Bartlesville fails to meet finances with members including Okmulgee, Fort Smith, Ardmore, Topeka, Hutchinson and Springfield.
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Birmingham
Ala
G. T. Edwards
Western Association
Joplin
Ihe Association
Bartlesville Faiil
Okmulgee
Fort Smith
Ardmore
Topeka
Hutchinson
Springfield
Bartlesville Seeks to Retain Franchise in Western Association
Bartlesville will strive to keep its Western Association franchise, as stated by J Warren Stabough of Springfield Missouri who serves as its president.
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Bartlesville
Ohio
Western Association
J. Warren Stabough
Springfield
Gore Resigns as Assistant Attorney General
N. W. Gore announced his resignation effective December 10 from the Oklahoma office. He cited medical advice and planned to seek health care in Stafford Arizona, with George Short announcing the move and noting the need for Gore to leave soon.
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Oklahoma
N. W. Gore
George Short
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Byron Norrell
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Prof. Watson
Jones Chapel
Prof. Howard
Polly
Pickett
Watson
Latta
Ronald Kennon
Hubert Cope
Fred Hill
Loyd Tipton
Loyd
Ed Gwin
Harrison Meaders
Syria
Baking Company
Menasco-Ueltschey
Mt Ag
East Main
Legion
Gwin & Mays
Ned Wong Fuk
New York
Glendora
U. S
Bae
Castile
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