Vanoss School Reports Multiple Academic and Activity Highlights
The Vanoss school year features strong student achievements across grades from first through eighth. Highlighted are high honor roll members, English and literature studies, FFA and 4 H activities, and the senior class profile with Wallace McWhirter noted as top student and future leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe
LaVern Roper
Bill Kitchens
Leonard Solomon
Billie Ruth Riggins
Wallace McWhirter
Wallace
Vanoss
Hart
Oklahoma Honor Society
Glee Club
William Shakespeare
Vaness High
Ancient History class exams on Friday
The six weeks exam was given in the Ancient History class Friday. For the past week the class studied Alexander the Great and drew maps of his empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Carmichagel
Florence Pevehouse
Thelma Cummins
Wallace McWhirter
Pope
Wilma Jewell Berger
Martha Amos Old
Anna Sales
O. F. Snipes
Melzania Solomon
Alexander the Great
Virginia Dale Meeks
Lucille Ingram
Coleman Pennington
Carlene Fletcher
Thelma Joyce Woods
Carlos and
Lynwood Ingram
Calvin Pennington
Harlen
Alpha
C. L. McCause
Christmas Spirit Brightens School Parade
The spirit of Christmas fills the school as each grade room decorates with wreaths posters borders and a Christmas tree.
Lines to the Immortale Shakespeare Poem Excerpt
A poem fragment praises Shakespeare as a mighty writer and teacher of thought. The speaker, Wallace McWhirter, extols Shakespeare as the source of wisdom for nations and ages and honors him with reverent, enduring memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace McWhirter
New Jersey Pardons Court Split on Hauptmann Clemency
The New York Evening Journal reports six of eight New Jersey Pardons Court members oppose clemency for Bruno Richard Hauptmann based on current evidence. A clemency grant would require a confession or new substantive information, with commutation to life possible only if Hauptmann cooperates.
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New York
The
New York Evening Journal
New Jersey Court of Pardons
Bru
Richard Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Journal
Charles A. Lindbergh Jr
Hauptman
Hoffman Says Lindbergh Case Not Fully Solved
Governor Harold G Hoffman stated he does not claim the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case is completely solved while affirming Bruno Hauptmann’s guilt. He noted no state official should declare the books closed and offered to consult with Col Schwarzkopf or Col Lindbergh if they bring new angles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Ledbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Col
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Sperintendent
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pioneer Of Oil Industry Dies At Tulsa Home
Charles Grant Tibbens, 67, a veteran in oil from 1888 and longtime Tulsa operator, died Monday night at his Tulsa home after months of illness. Born in Pennsylvania, he began in oil fields at 12 and worked as an independent operator with interests across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Wyoming and Oklahoma. He arrived in Tulsa in 1909 and lived there most of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Charles Grant Tibbens
Snce
Pennsylvania
Tibbens
Ohio
Illinois
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Creek
Texas Slayer to Ret New Trial
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the conviction of O. D. Stevens, sentenced to death for the murder of Harry Rutherford, part of a triple murder case with wire-trussed bodies found in the Trinity River. Co-defendant W. D. May had been electrocuted in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
O. D. Stevens
Tarrant County
Harry Rutherford
Rutherford
Trinity
Jack Sturdivant
Handley
W. D. May
Sturdivant
Huntsville
Greater returns for the amount invested
A classified ad promotes investments promising higher returns for money spent. It highlights opportunities to grow capital with minimal effort and outlines where to send inquiries and payment.
Rural Communities of Pontotoc County Notes
Local column reports a canceled Sunday school due to weather, a successful pie supper raising 27.85 for school needs, social calls and visits among residents, moving notices, and community gatherings. Several residents named with kin and neighbors are listed, plus ongoing singing events and prayer meetings.
Infant Eva Lou Loman Dies in Illness
The death of infant Eva Lou Loman occurred Saturday morning at five o'clock from bronchial pneumonia. The brief notice expresses family sorrow and includes a memorial poem. Other local items note a school program and social visits with names and places mentioned.
Weather and local social notes from the area
The report notes settled weather and harvest progress. It mentions crops being gathered and lists visits by Mrs. Hughie Assletine and daughter Kathryn with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Aaron, plus Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Akers and their outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughie Assletine
Kathryn
Jeff Aaron
T. T. Akers
Christmas program and church news at Be bee school house
Christmas program announced for Friday night at the Be bee school house with invites to attendees. Community notes cover visits, births, travel, Sunday school plans, pie sale proceeds, honors, and local acknowledgments across Union Valley and nearby towns.
Christmas program at this place Friday night
Community members invite all to a program and Christmas tree event on Friday night with refreshments and joy for the children. Attendees urged to bring guests and expect a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The notice also lists local social visits and condolences after the death of W. M. Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Oliver
Byars
Selma Hunt
Gertrude Oliver
James Home
Nettie Standridge
Marie, Aritta
Kathryn
Sanford Ayres
Marvin Welker
Gladys McFadden
Bobby Jean
H. S. Hudson
Ted Larry
Shawnee
Li. Eboniler
Shirley Massey
Jean Berryman
Helen Berryman
Elmer Lee
Warne Putman
Euell Eppler
Claud Petree
Francis
Neal McDonald
Rubie Mae
Thelma
Roosevelt Houtehens
Winefred Berryman
Grace
Warren Bryant
Eulah Simpson
Rubie Eppler
Mae McCurry
Colbert
W. M. Carter
Oakman
Weekend Visits And Sunday School Noted In Local Notes
Mr and Mrs Bill Beckham of Lindsay spent Saturday night with J J Shaw. Pet Jones visited his mother Adella Jones Sunday. Beatrice Collins weekend with friends in Ada. Christene Berger Mary and Sibyl Troutman Sunday with Phillip Naomi and Ray Bradley. Mrs Viola Marten Sunday afternoon with Mattie Roundtree. Mr G M Pitt Sunday with his parents G A Pitt of Sunshine. Sunday school was well attended Sunday. Everybody wel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Beckham
Lindsay
J. J. Shaw
Pet Jones
Adella Jones
Beatrice Collins
Ada
Christene Berger
Mary
Sibyl Troutman
Phillip
Naomi
Ray Bradley
Viola Marten
Mattie Roundtree
G. M. Pitt
G. A. Pitt
Sunshine
Lorance
J. B. Abney
Huckaby
Aubrey Rutherford
Ned Marcum
Rutledge
Eddie
Joe Robertson
Conway Oberlin
Warren Cunningham
Ola Deen Griffith
Everett Pannell
J. A. Pannell
Deveraux Rutledge
Ela Vern Kent
Juanita Collins
Edna Pannell
Hughey
Marie Bray
T. H. Bure
Sadie Mae Mobley
John Reed
E. H. Hudson
Edna Parnell
Bill Haggard
J. A. Burs
Wynonia Roberts
Alva Evans
Little Conway Oberlin
Breco Hospital
Henry Arnold
James
Alfred
Henryetta
Okmulgee
Mildred Hudson
John Bennett
Bennett
Community Pie Supper and Local News Notes
A well attended pie supper raised 26.73 for a Christmas tree. Wedding bells rang for Lorene Towns ley and Lloyd Mellroy. Reed of Ada, visits, moves, and illness update many area families. A Christmas theme and school notes cap a busy Stratford Ada community update.
Charivari Honoring Townsleys and Lior McIlroy Well Attended
A Saturday night charivari at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Townsley in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lior McIlroy drew a large crowd. Bro. Stone of Knox led services Saturday night and Bro. Truman Huddleston of Farcell preached Sunday at eleven, with all enjoying the sermons. We extend an invitation to Bro. Stone to become pastor and welcome him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Henry
Bertha Dollahan
Hayes
Pearl Horton
Ruby Sellers
Hazel Buskirk
Stratford
Edith Sutton
Evelyn
Wanda
Charles
Arene Sutton
Alice Mae
Hart Tuecdiy
Jimmie Sutton
Lester M'boy
Egypt
Lee Bennett
Ada
Robert Bennett
A. J. Deaton
Myrtle Irwin
Gaar
Hughes
Jackson Hughes
Yaley
Stokes Bray
Gale
Glenn Peek
Wanda Gene
Alpha Gale
S. A. Peck
Daushier Mayme
Lorene Townsley
Lloyd Mellroy
Ted Cox
Bro
Stone
Knox
Bill Huddleston
Gaar Corner
Truman Huddleston
Purcell
William Miller
Sam Pevehouse
Lora Eddings
Floy Mae
Tom Hughes
Birdie Esque
Clara Pev
Frank Townsley
Lior. Mcllroy
Bro. Stone of
Farcell
Bro. Stone
Local Social Roster Notes Sunday and Friday Visits
Sunday and Friday visits fill the weekend roster with neighbors and friends visiting from LaVern Gideon to J. W. Isaacs. Farmers and families share dinners pie suppers and gatherings around Cliffton Thompson Frank Dryden Mozelle Cavener and others across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Gideon
Geneva Isaacs
Inetta
London
Ralph
Ray Brendle
Monnie Kirby
Berch Mitchell
Berch
John Lewis
J. W. Law
Cliffton Thompson
Frank Dryden
Ruby
Ray Dryden
Lavern
Jewel Dean
Gene Gideon
Virgil Farmer
Sidney Isaacs
J. W. Isaacs
Jewel Dean Gideon
Mozelle Cavener
Alfred Pennington
Lorrine Riley
Frank
Ray
Ruby Dryden
Den
George
Genie Gideon
E. C. Cavener
Mozelle
Edmond
Vaness
Lyman Pennington
Alvin Pennington
George Gideon
March Mitchell
G. W. Lamb
Bruce Little
Mrs. Lamb
E. E. Clark
Shawnee
Ruby Jewel Mitchell
Owl Creek pie supper a Friday hit and co op note
The 135th Owl Creek pie supper drew praise with Georgene McKay and Tip Jackson as top personnels and the proceeds of 26.61. Multiple local residents visited family, attended services, and shared meals with neighbors including the Melvilles. A dance by Mr. and Mrs. Horton concluded the evening as editor notes sign your name next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgene McKay
Tip Jackson
Dub Scott
Richard Mullins
Blue Mound
J. A. Williamson
Jim Odom
Adrian Nichols
Jack Atkins
Debs
S. C. Melville
Claude Loman
Agnes Brown
Hoover
J. A. Williams
Ernest Townsend
J. C. Odom
Jennie Mae Williamson
Eddie
Vada Melville
Horton
Flora Burpo
Edith Townsend
Ada
Martha Odom
Newton J. Melville
Arkansas City
Kansas
Sam Fisher
Texas
Eddie Melville
James
Jennie Mae
Alice Williamson
Mary
Vada Vickers
Clara Bushers
J. W. Hayes
S .C. Melville
Lee
Roosevelt backs national safety drive plan
President Roosevelt pledged support for a safety program at the national safety conference. Secretary Roper urged leadership to cut the annual toll of about 100000 lives lost on land sea and air as the conference opened with Roosevelt greeting the subcommittee chairmen.
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Washington
National Safety Conference
Roosevelt
Roper
Stanford to skip contact scrimmage before Rose Bowl
Stanford coach Claude E. Thornhill said the team will have no scrimmage on contact work before the Rose Bowl against Southern Methodist. The Indians will drill signals and defensive formations and use sand bags and tackling dummies to stay sharp while avoiding injuries.
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Stanford University
Calif
Claude E
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Mildred McWhirter
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Joe Hunt
Benton McCauley
Anna Lea Roberts
Fern Johnson
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Walt Whitman
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Rocky Chapel
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Almearene Hobbs
H. B. Creed
Bud Oglesby
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Frank Voyles
Dow Sliger
Tennessee
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Oklahoma City
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M. L. Stegall
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Pendergrass
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Opal
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Floyd Fuller
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A. W. Gooch
John Sparks
Bruce Myers
Earnest Payne
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Oil Center
Edna Simpkins
Vaness School
Annie Keeling
Ida Stone
Alma Williams
Ola Montgomery
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Mary Edith Ferguson
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Worley Estes
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Jim Hickey
E. J. Farley
Billie Garrett
Center
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Bing
Christine Berger
Brices
Willie Berger
Union Valley
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Eva Lou
Eva Lou Loman
Inez Moore
Arthur Grisso
Union Hill
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Virgil Meek
Wolf City
W. H. Hightower
Floy Hayes
Elva Jones
Jack Humphreys
Charlie Crane
Casper Kendrick
Roy Briggs
Lorene Crow
Jack Bell
Emery Welker
Gilmore Oliver
Huistead Wanda Lou
Allen McAlister
Arizona
Bud Crumley
Cordell
Frank James
Alletn Bare
Marie Sandridge
Thomas Smith
Wilson
Press McGehee
Herbert
Ayres
Lorene Ross
Eugene Sanders
de Santa
Amos Brandon
Sam van Duren
Matthews
Ruth Taylor
Tim Taylor
Ray Lamb
John Sanders
H. B. West
Hinskell West
G. W. Thogmartin
J. S. Brannon
J. T
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Ausby Timmons
Commodore Wiles
Lena
Silas
James Taylor
Clarence Denton
George Price
Jack Caperton
Earl Taylor
Henry
James Barton
Mort Cline
Tenny Edgemann
Norman
T. W. Wiles
Maggie Walton
Gladys Ellison
Reba Wiles
Offie Brannon
Alvis Ross
Timothy Taylor
Betty Taylor
Happyland
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Everett Esque
William Huddleston
Jesse Ward
Liza Hughes
Clara Pevehouse
Etta Sutton
Mee McDaniel
Sutton
Andrew and
Allen
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Bill Buskirk
OLL Center
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Worstell
Edmond Cavener
L. T
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