Dairy interest grows in Pontotoe area as farmers diversify
County Agent Hill notes rising farmer enthusiasm for dairy, poultry and diversified crops around Pontotoe and Roft. Local demonstrations report Jersey and Holstein cows yielding high richness. 58 cows tested, with Lee Bunyard’s cows among top results. Officials praise dairy expansion and note shipments to Oklahoma City.
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Toe
Edo Johnson
Det Williams
W. M. Dugsat
Leonard Tawin
Eq Crascun
Roft
Rolf
The
Eagle
Doll
Lee Bunyard
Oklahoma
Clyner
Death of Lawrence Parker in Texas after pecan tree accident
Lawrence Parker, 19, son of Mary Walker, died at Sherman hospital after a pecan tree fall near Madill on November 21. Funeral services were held in Sherman with burial there. He was injured when the tree collapsed while he threshing pecans, breaking his spine and injuring legs and shoulders.
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Lawrence Parger
Mary Walker
Madill
Sherman Hospital
Tee
Sherman
Parker
Landru Amused At Death Verdict In France
In Versailles Henry Landru known as the Bluebeard of Ganthias faces death after a verdict in a sensational murder case. He greets the judge with a mocking gesture and tells his counsel he seeks justice not mercy. He predicts a public display at the end of February or early March.
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Versailles
Dee
Henry Landru
Bluebeard
Ganthias
Gilbert
Henry Landen
Ton Waliset
Special Session Sought To Consider Banking Law Strengthening
Oklahoma City reports a special session may be called to consider amendments to strengthen the state banking board and extend temporary support to the state treasury. A committee of ten at the Oklahoma Bankers Association annual convention adopted a resolution urging the legislative commission to draft a tentative plan for banking law changes for lawmakers and the governor to review. Also noted is a building permit for Robert Bennett for a $3000 Sunrise addition residence and Miss Hattie Rogers visiting from Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
Del
Embezzlement charges filed against Ada city official
W B Jones Ada city commissioner of accounting and finance was charged yesterday with embezzling about 10600 from city funds. Bond set at 6000 for a December 20 preliminary hearing before Justice H J Brown. Mayor Kitchens alleges November 6 1921 theft from city books during his ex officio treasurer tenure.
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Prom Widnesday
Justice Court
W. B. Jones
Ace Counting and Finance
Gary Kitcheens
Wayor
Jones
Justice of the Pance
H. J. Brown
Mayer
Kitchens
Commissioner of Finance
Ada
Amit
Robert Wimbish
Wimbish & Duncan
J. M. King
Crawford & King
City Books
Arthur Jones
Riggins, Geek & Jones
Oklahoma City
Ada Men Serve On U S Court Jurors At Chickasha
Two Ada men P S Case and U D Brandon serve as jurors at Chickasha during a federal court criminal session opened Tuesday with Judge RH Williams presiding. The term runs to Thursday. About 35 cases docketed for trial focus on alleged violations of the national prohibition act. Notable cases include Bill Martin Iddo Sparkman and Tom Jones charged with prohibition violations and others including J C Foster and U liquor charges. L W Patterson and Leo Raina face larceny of interstate shipment charges.
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P.S. Case
U. D. Brandon
Chickasha
RH. D. Wiliams
Pontotec County
Bill Martin
Iddo Sparkman
Tom Jones
Bernice Catron Dies After Typhoid at Ada Home
Miss Bernice Catron college student daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Catron of Byers Oklahoma died at 9 30 this morning at the Ada home of Mr and Mrs M L Hronaugh after more than two weeks of typhoid fever She studied at Hast Central State Teachers College and planned to enter the University of Oklahoma after Christmas She was active in college affairs Prof C J Moore noted his Debberg school will open in January as one of the county s oldest teachers.
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Bernice Catron
C. B. Catron
University of Oklahoma
C. J. Moore
Ada
Debberg
Moore
Two Deaths Mark Thanksgiving and Last Week in Bott
The Roft Eagle reports the death of George T. Clark, aged 82, on Thanksgiving day and RK. T. Sperry, aged 95, on Wednesday of last week, noting their ages and dates.
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Bott
Roft Eagle
George T. Clark
RK. T. Sperry
Modern Klan Floral Tribute At Pioneer Meaders Funeral
Members of the Ku Klux Klan tribute pioneer J. W. Meaders at his funeral in McAlester. An easel display near the casket bore white flowers and red K K L letters. Ada Klan No 27 sent the floral offering. Funeral held at 521 South Broadway with Rev. J. H. Ball conducting.
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Ku Kix Klin Soone
J. W. Meaders
Frank W. Meaders
South Broadway
Gonc
Ada Klan
Jocal Ku Klux
Four Power Pacific Consultation Proposed
Washington reports a four power accord among the United States Japan France and Great Britain would govern joint consultation on Pacific Island matters rather than an alliance or entente. It would exclude Yap fortifications and China topics, cover only Pacific islands, and be drafted as a treaty for senate submission. A separate treaty would handle Yap cable facilities and related issues. President Harding hailed the conference’s aim to avoid war by dialogue. The delegation praised progress and pledged support for U S government policies.
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United States
Japan
France
Great Britain
Pacific Islands
Yap
China
Lae
Pacific
Whch
Islands
Harding
National Board of Farm Organizations
Mmbers
Congress
Hughes
Butcher Strike Assumes Graver Aspects Today
Chicago on December 7 reports that the union packing house strike in south side centers has intensified on its third day. Disturbances have injured a few workers and authorities prepare for potential flare ups. Union traders claim 100 percent effectiveness while packers acknowledge some hampered work but only slight production impact.
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Chicago
South Side
Pobituarch of Francis Man Dies at 80 in Francis
B F Primm aged 80 of Francis died at his home Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Second Advent church with Hitler Cromwell in charge. Interment will be in Cedar Grove cemetery.
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B. F. Primm
Francis
Second Advent Church
Hitler Cromwell
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Court Adjourns Over Funding For District Court
Court session in county district court adjourned abruptly due to lack of funds to pay costs including juror fees. Judge overruled a change of venue in the Reuben M. Roddie murder case, but adjournment halts further actions as county commissioners assess finances.
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District Court
Howard D. Glidfield
Reuben M. Roddie
Court House
Reuben M. Hoddie
Emmett Bales
Lula
Roddie
Althhough
Oldfield
R. M. Roddie
Oakman School and Community News Roundup
Oakman patrons labored on school grounds despite rain while a Thursday spelling bee drew decent attendance. Oakman Highs split a double header at Latu, with one win and one loss. Sunday school and singing drew visitors. Ada residents visited and joined activities.
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Oakman
Oakman High School
Latu
Albert Eppler
Ada
Mies Ete Lillard
Lee Eppler
Oakman Hi
City Attorney J W Dean resigns duties today
City Attorney J W Dean tendered his resignation to the city commissioners this morning asking immediate release. Mayor Gary Kitchens was absent from the city. Dean left the statement with street commissioner W S Smith. Action is expected soon after the mayor’s return. He reserved the right to speak later if needed. Marriage licenses listed Ada residents and others. China adopts airplane mail service between Pekin and Thinanfu ie.
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J. W. Dean
Gary Kitchens
Dean
W. S. Smith
War Insurance Reinstatement Opens Soon in Oklahoma
Oklahoma veterans in good health may reinstate lapsed World War I term policies under a 4 month window ending December 31. Reinstatement costs two months’ premiums and a medical statement, with longer terms allowed for six months past lapse if accompanied by a physician’s report. Extended provisions apply to disabled veterans via the Sweet bill with proof of service-connected disability.
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Oklahoma City
The
American Legion
Oklahoma
American Legion Post
State Legion
State Capitol
Veterans’ Bureau
Patitle Ave
Dallas
Sweet Bil
Legion
U. S
Washington, D. C
Road Bonds Voted Down in Pon Totoc County
The proposed $440,060 road and bridge bonds for Pon totoc county were defeated at Tuesday's election by about 3 to 1, with 909 votes for and 2853 against. Maxwell township approved a $30,000 road and bridge issue, while other townships rejected bonds by similar margins. Notables include Maxwell precinct backing the bonds. Lawrence vote was unanimous against in other towns. A. L. Nettles of Garvin, a longtime Ada hardware businessman, was in the city.
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Maxwell Township
Maxwell
Genter
Homer
Lawrence
Steedman
Maxwell Precinet
Rebee
A. L. Nettles
Garvin
McCurtain County
Mr. Netles
Ada
Conway County
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Wilson
Bo Dages-Price
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Vanoss
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An Steedman
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