Pen Swing Band Seeks Big Date With Police Ball
A prison swing band, led by lifer Woodruff, has booked an outside date with the Miami police department for their annual charity dance Friday night. The group plans cap music and a turkey dinner, with guards counted after intermission. The warden and Police Chief Ellis tout the event as a fun, safe night, despite the players’ outfits and lighthearted bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Curtis McAlester
Woodruff
Miami Police Department
Jess Dunn
Witt Ellis Atami
Oil Well Drilling Reports Across Allen Area and Surrounding Counties
The report notes several oil and gas wells in progress with depths reaching over two thousand feet. Drilling activity includes Allen area sites such as Drilling Co No. 1 Scroggins Cromwell and Summers No. 3, along with Gypsy Oil No. 1 Tucker and Porter No. 2, showing varied depths from 1,180 to 2,045 feet as crews push toward their targets. In Cleveland County, W A Delaney No. 1 Fortman reported drilling at 7,280 feet, indicating continued exploration and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Gypsy Oil Co
Tucker
Yaga
Omer
Delaney and
Sandbach
G. H. Massey
Senase
Cleveland County
W. A. Delaney
Fortman
Garner Clarifies Picture on Democratic Nomination
Oklahoma Governor Phillips calls Vice President Garner’s offer to accept the Democratic presidential nomination “clarifying.” Phillips says he is not backing anyone and wants a full field survey. He notes Oklahoma’s best interest lies with support for a candidate who recognizes the state’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Garner
Phillips
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Philips
French Ordering More Fast Planes
French government ordered about 150 more Curtiss pursuit planes, raising total American aircraft contracted for by foreign powers to about 3,800 in the last 18 months. The New York Times estimated the value of orders for planes, propellers, and aviation gear at roughly 350 million dollars. A separate Tulsa item notes perfume ink in a two color page ad, with about 250 dollars worth of perfume used to scent ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pals
New York Times
Times
Tulsa
Okla
Dee
Tulsa Sunday Tribune
Southwest
Garner Signals Willingness to Be President
Vice-President John Nance Garner told reporters in Uvalde Texas that he will accept the nomination for president. He read a 44 word statement saying delegates should be chosen by primaries and conventions by law and urged all Democrats to participate. He then left for a four day hunting trip with longtime companion Ross Brumfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Webb County
Ross Brumfield
Texas
Brumfield
Uvalde
Street Paving Scheduled on Ada Tenth Street
Ada contractor ELS Moore announced agreements with property owners for a hard surface street from Broadway to Mississippi Avenue. paving expected to finish by late January, with a two inch asphalt layer over a six inch rock base and concrete curb gutters on both sides. Earlier, crews completed the Rennie Avenue to OC.A.A. railroad block and began the block west of Mississippi.
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Tenth Street
Broadway
Mississippi Avenue
ELS
Moore
Ada
Igte
Rennie Avenue
Oc.a.a
Mississippi
Ninth Street
Cromwell Test May Reach Sand Today
Oilmen watch a Cromwell sand test near Allen with No. 1 Scroggins drilling at 2,650 feet and expected to reach 2,800 feet Sunday. Other wells in the area include Summers in 36-5n-de, Porter in 35-5n-4c, Tucker in 24-5n-4a, and Delaney No. 1 in 25-4ne, with depths listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
C .and R. Drilling Company
Scroggins
Bebee
Superior Oil Co
Summers
Senora Oil Co
Porter
Gypsy Oil Co
Tucker
Homer
Delaney
C. H. Massey
Senate
Solons
Mangum
Sam Massin- Bal
Chicago
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Hel
Obituaries of William W Jones Walter A Gorman Mollie Hess
Obituary notices for William W Jones 47 of Francis who died December 15 with services December 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Francis and Cedar Grove cemetery burial. Survived by wife and three sons Lloyd Kenneth Paul two sisters Elizabeth Jones and Ray Bardwell and mother Armeda Moore. Walter A Gorman 53 of Ada died December 16 with services December 17 at 4 p.m. from Criswell Funeral Home chapel and burial at Rosedale cemetery. Survived by wife and five children Jimmie Patricia Elizabeth Mildred Helen. Mollie Hess 8 of Stratford died December 17 with funeral December 13 at Stratford Baptist church and burial at McGee cemetery. Survived by husband RC Hess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Jones
Francis
Yakima
Washington
Armeda Moore
Henryetta
Oklahoma
Walter A. Gorman
Ada
Konawa
Criswell Funeral Home
Roland C., King
Rosedale Cemetery
Jimmie
Patricia
Elizabeth
Mildred
Helen Gorman
Mollie Hess
Stratford
Oklahoma City
Baptist Church
McGee Cemetery
Criswell
RC. Hess
Mexicans police move to defend siesta tradition
Mexico City reports government workers rally to quash a bid to end the three hour midday nap. A federation committee vows to exhaust all legal recourse to enforce the siesta in government offices. Public health staff have already pursued court action to keep the 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 6:30pm hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Federation For Unions of
Atoka gas piping from 1908 building checked by Civic Gas
Mrs G E Whitcraft owner of the old American National bank building in Atoka had the building's thirty year old gas piping inspected by Civic Gas workers. Survey suggested the piping remained adequate for its original purpose since the 1908 construction supervised by William Trammell of Ross Construction. The scene recalls early Tulsa and Muskogee gas growth and the long delay before connecting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
G. E. Whitcraft
American National Bank
Civic Gas
William Trammell
Ross Construction Company
Tulsa
Muskogee
Indian-Democrat
Births and deaths listed in Pontotes county records
Vital statistics from the City-County Health unit report births and deaths in Pontotes county for November. The list includes numerous Ada and Stonewall addresses with dozens of newborns and multiple deaths across towns such as Ada, Stonewall, Davis, Allen, Roff, Wewoka, Seminole, and Frisco. A closing note cites traffic experts blaming night accidents on poor visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotes County
Big Son
W. H. Eustis
Harden City
Dillard Johnson
Stonewall
L. A. . Williams
Olney
D. C. Headrick
Tupelo
Walter Knight
C. G. Harrell
Scott Lea
M. G. Pool
Ada
J. W. Crawford
M. A. Hughes
L. P. Kunz
L. G
Henry
Louie Redman
C. H. Good
Route
Davis
W. J. Russell
Allen
E. L. Nickell
J. H. Rakerson
R. Sanders
Fred Ramsey
Lem Blevins
Tommie Johnson
Royal Nickell
Boyd Nickell
Lee Simpson
B. A. Howard
Claud Killion
J. F. Kite
Mill
Creek
C. T. Canada
Francis
Glen A. Price
Seminole
D. Langalin
E. C. Nelson
E. K. Elmore
Ahloso
A. M. Henry
Lloyd Thurman
A. R. Morris
Frisca
Leon Hudspeth
Bailey
Woodrow White
B. DB
Green
Route 2
Fittstown
Louie Rednan
W. R. Warren
Wewoka
National Award Given To County Agent J B Hill
County agent J B Hill of Pontotoc received a certificate of distinction at the national 4 H club congress in Chicago for long and efficient service to the agricultural industry. He is the longest serving Oklahoma county agent with 23 years in one county and was featured in the pioneer edition of the 4 H club magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hill
Pontotoc
Chicago
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
D. Z. McCormick
Hill
Oklahoma
Thomas E. Wilson
Republicans Talk Candidates Yet Seek Party Unity
Salt Lake City dispatch reports the weekend Republican conference discussed organizing western forces to oppose the New Deal, while amid decorum speculation rose on possible presidential nominees. A veteran leader said delegates found none of the named men fully satisfactory, with Dewey, Hoover, and Vandenberg among those mentioned by various state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Chandler
Salt Lake City
Turkey
Ony
Thomas K. Dewey
New York
Herbert Hoover
Allen Mustangs Banquet Hails Team Prospects
The Allen Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted a banquet for Allen high school's football team last Tuesday. Despite a tough season with one loss and one tie, optimism grows for 1940 as only three seniors Ethredge Perkins Maples graduate. Miller is named captain for next year with Ethredge as co captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Junior Chamber of Commerce
Allen High School
Mustangs
S. M. Ethredge
Edmon
Perkins
Maples
J. T. Miller
Ee Ethredge
Cocaptain
French auto makers shrink from 45 to 15 by Bereted
The record notes a drastic decline in French automobile manufacturers from 45 in 1927 to 15 by a later date. The source highlights factory closures and market consolidation driving the consolidation of the French auto sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
White House Christmas preparations under Roosevelt rule
Washington report details White House holiday load with four generation Roosevelts, including 86-year-old Mrs. Sarah Delano Roosevelt, gift storerooms, special rooms for infants John Boettiger and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., and staff parties for executives and security personnel as Christmas approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Campbell
Washington
White House
John Roosevelt Boettiger
Seattle
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sissie
Buzzie” Dall
John Boettiger
Sistie
Buzzie
Roosevelt
Commerce Hopkins
Diana
Secret Service
Keep Children In Country England
Prime Minister Chamberlain urged London parents not to bring their children home for Christmas. He said the longing for peaceful family unity will be echoed in many homes across belligerent nations. The message of Christmas is a reminder we defend the principles that have inspired minds and lifted hearts for 2,000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Deco
Chamberlain
Phillips to let court decide on state finances plan
Oklahoma City dec 16 government moves toward a pause in leadership as Gov Leon Phillips asks State Auditor Frank Carter and the state supreme court to choose the next step to pay overdue bills. Tax, budget cuts and new notes are urged while tax anticipations and warrants linger. October 1939 car registrations show sharp rise from 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest M. Hill
Oklahoma City
Leon Phillips
Frank C. Carter
State Supreme Court
Phillips
Tax Commission
Carl Sebring
Hubert Rosen
Marlend
Rapid Progress On Home For Underprivileged Boys
Ada Oklahoma reports rapid construction of a new home for underprivileged boys two weeks into the project. Foundations and concrete work advance as volunteer workers and local firms donate water wells cement tile and trucking services. Completion aimed for February 19, 1940 with ongoing cash gifts and material support from community sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Concrete Tile Company
Ada
Dixie Oil Company
Mark Lunsford
Skelly Oil
Pontotoc
Ed Holland
Roland C. King
New Wildcat Test To Be Drilled In Cumberland Area
Crews for Pure Oil No 1 Quinton Little-A near Cumberland prepare to drill a 9000 foot test in sections 28 5s 78. The site lies seven miles from Nest Godfrey No 1 and on a 60 section block across Marshall Johnston and Bryan counties. No deep test has been drilled nearby. water will be from the Washita river and about a mile of road is being graveled to handle traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madit
Pure Oil Company
Quinton Little-A
Cumberland
Noble Drilling Company
Washita
Nest
Godfrey No. 1
Aylesworth
Quinton, Little
Marshall
Johnston
Bryan
Magnolia
Vanoss Girls and Boys Triumph Over Francis
Vanoss cagers won 48 to 26 and the Vanoss girls prevailed 22 to 14 Thursday night. Pilley led Francis but the Vanoss squad dominated the game, performing without trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Harrell
Vanoss
Francis
Pilley
Vanoss Club
Trou
Barnett
Vanors
Autes
Williams
Cobh
Querton
Martin
Marjer
Vanosa
Tiner
C. Tiner
Sliger
Neighbors
ySon
Atker
Golden
D. Sliger
Rogers
Thomas
Isaacs
Prairie Dogs and Rabbits Ravage Oklahoma Pastures
A rancher warns of dense grass hindering horses in old prairie dog towns and notes grass loss from rabbits and prairie dogs. County agents advocate pasture management and rabbit drives. Bounties and poison baits are used to reduce prairie dogs, with drives seen as sport and beneficial for county economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Durham
Sam
Charles Gardner
Dewey County
Oklahoma
P A Opposed To Core Bill Measure 1
Oklahoma City December 16 The Independent Petroleum Association of America will do everything in its power to prevent federal control of the oil industry President Frank Buttram said at a chamber luncheon In his remarks he argued against a bill to appoint a commissioner to supervise promotion He contended the United States should have more business in government and warned of constitutional issues and reliance on outside supplies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Congress
United States
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Iti
Miami
Cromwell
Gov
Uvalde, Tex
John Nance Garner
Alis
Gamer
Philadelphia
Detroit
Blossom Prairie
Ray Miller
Corpus Christi
William Ray
Lula
Charles Henry Graham
J. P. Bailey
J. W. Caldwell
Havia
Phillip Edward Boswell
Mary Jane Billy
William Bruce Story
Ada Rural Northwest
Ben F. Murry
Awrence
Kuth Lamb
John Paul Covey
Darnell Williams
W. J. Harston
Charles Theathcio Ciristien Wilburn
Laura Caperton
Millard Bronaugh
William Jess Hicks
Hickory
G. H. Weinkauf
Oker
J. R. Ford
Steedman
Chris C.walker
Tural Southwest
Marvin Owens
Sasakwa
Fredie Willara
Burkhart
Toute
J.B. Hill
England
Carter
Court
Taylor Thomas
Drexel Sales
Ed Owens
Walter Cheete
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
M. C. Matthews
Neff- Godfrey Well
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