Christmas reflections on Steedman and local schools
Byron Norrell writes from Ada about visits to Steedman and Black Rock schools with Supt. Floyd, noting 100 and 60 pupils respectively, praise for teaching and facilities, and plans for oil development and barley pasture. He recalls Oklahoma’s better school buildings, praises Floyd’s guidance, and ends with Christmas wishes and a call to live by the Golden Rule.
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Supt. Floyd
Steedman
Black Rock
Oklahoma
Floyd
Steachers
John Edwards
R. A. Reynolds
J. W. Martin
L. M. Hilton
A. B. B. Brandon
Ada
Reynolds
J. A. Williams
Andy Fox
Cream Buying Expands At Ada Station
Otis Floyd notes rising cream purchases at the Ada station with ten cans shipped last week. Increasing patronage follows a butter surplus as locals sell cream rather than churn. The plan ensures a steady market, encourages efficient returns from cows, and allows easy terms on separators to spread ownership.
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Otis Floyd
Ada
Pontotoc Dairy Outlook Encouraged by Bankship Supply
The First National Bank of Ada shipped 100 milch cows and F. M. National Bank of Roff a car load, sold to local customers on easy terms. The plan aims to ease family feeding, provide extra cash from butter or cream, and boost Pontotoc County toward dairy prominence while maintaining diversification from cotton.
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First National Bank of
Ada
F. & M. National Bank of
Roff
Pontotoc County
America
Hog business expansion near Stonewall farm project grows
The writer visits a Stonewall area farm four miles from town to inspect the hog venture started with six sows by E. H. Simpson and himself. Pig numbers rose to 24, seen as a solid start, with plans for a larger herd by spring pending luck. Shelters were built from spoiled baled hay, furnishing each sow with pigs.
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Stonewall
E. H. Simpson
Shall I Vaccinate My Hogs
Dr C F Harrington explains hog vaccination from the U S Bureau of Animal Industry. The bulletin advises vaccinating pigs 1 to 8 weeks old with serum and virus, cost about 40 to 60 cents, and stresses clean instruments, proper feeding of sows, and trained veterinarians. Records cite 95 percent hog cholera losses preventable by early immunization.
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C. F. Harrington
U. S S
U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Continental Building
Oklahoma City
Oil Field Prospects of Bebee Ada Pipeline Rumors
Rumors say a Bebee field to Ada pipeline may be built soon, with oil men predicting increased Bebee activity if marketed. Two wells are pumping while a third nears pump, and Maxwell well work resumes after a brief shutdown, signaling growing county oil prospects.
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Bebee
Ada
Maxwell
Barbers See Trade Decline When Times Worsen
Barbers say their trade reflects overall commerce. They note that during downturns men let hair grow longer as economic conditions worsen.
Thirteen Held in Ardmore Pasture Killings Case
James H. Mathers releases a statement tying 13 men charged with murder to a band of about 150 who gathered at a death pasture after Joe Carroll was killed in Wilson. The pasture saw tar and feathering, with Car ter county widows and orphans noted. The investigation targets 16 principals amid wider claims of law-enforcement failures and public outrage in Carter County.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Joe Carroll
Wilson
Carroll
James H. Mathers
Carter County
J. A. Gilliam
C. G. Simms
Attorney General’s Department
John Smith
Mathers
Guardsmen plan united effort to secure armory
National guardsmen discuss uniting to obtain an armory for two artillery companies Battery F and the Headquarters Detachment. They consider renting a building on East Main street and furnishing it with amusements and reading tables to cover expenses. Supporters expect decisive action within days.
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Amon National
Roland Finds Fishing Good at Winter Home Ada
A letter from R C Roland, local attorney, says he and Mrs Roland are thriving in their Edinburg Texas home for her health. He notes her improvement, reports good fishing and deer hunting, and mentions plans to return to Ada next May.
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R. C. Roland
Ada
Utah girl defeats brother for mayor in Salina
Miss Steen Scorup, a Salina high school English teacher, defeated her brother P GC Scorup by fourteen votes to become mayor. She plans to work for better roads and a improved water system, saying she did not seek the office but accepted the nomination as a citizen’s duty.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Steen Scorup
P. GC. Scorup
Salina
Scorup
Miss Secorup
Miss Scorup
Mining Fields Quiet in Pittsburg Dispatch
Pittsburg Kansas reports a quiet mining field after nightfall. At nine this morning Sheriff Milt Gould said no calls were received at headquarters regarding disorder of any kind.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas
Milt Gould
Indian man faces trial over $5 fake check
Hank Jones, an Indian from near Purcell, may pay at least $50 in costs after writing a bogus $5 check. He will be tried before Justice W. H. Fisher. The check, cashed in Ada after Jones sought help from County Attorney Wayne Wadlington, proved worthless the next day. Jones is in the county jail as costs near $30 and rising.
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Hank Jones
Purcell
Jones
Justice of the Peace
W. H. Fisher
Hawk
Ada
Wayne Wadlington
Justice Court
Obituary for Mrs W A Wingo 75 in local residence death
Mrs Laura Wingo aged 75 died at the family home 800 East 10th Street Monday at 5 30 after weeks long illness Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 30 Rev C C Mor burial in Rosedale cemetery Native of South Carolina she joined the Baptist church at age 11 was a devout Christian Married in South Carolina to William A Wingo who died about twelve years ago Eight children seven survivors include three sons and five daughters
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W. A. Wingo
Laura Wingo
East 10Th — Street
C. C. Mor
Suyepujo
Rosedale
South Carolina
The
Baptist Church
Wm. A. Wingo
Dr E R Banks Dies Sudden in Ada Home
Dr E R Banks died suddenly this morning around 8 at the Ada residence of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs I McNair where he had been living. Death attributed to hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. He appeared in usual health when rising but was stricken while dressing and died within minutes.
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E. R. Banks
Alva Cotner Dies at Eight in Funeral Held
Alva Cotner eight year old son of Cleve Cotner and wife Steedman died Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Sunday and burial followed at Black Rock cemetery.
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Alva Cotner
Alva
Cleve Cotner
Steedman
Black Rock Cemetery
Ada Music Company Fire Prompts Adjuster Visit
An insurance adjustor surveyed the Ada Music store ruins today after a fire caused more than 30 000 in damage over a week ago. Store owners announced plans to begin preparations to reopen as soon as possible.
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Ada Music Company
Allies Demand Payment Dates
Paris Dec 17 The Allied reparations commission refused to consider Germanys request for an extension of January and February payments until Berlin states when it can pay in installments and what guarantees it will offer Meanwhile the commission notes Germany failed to specify usable foreign exchange delays and proposals The German government is blamed for not replying to prior queries on actions regarding currency measures to obtain foreign exchange
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Paris
Allied
Germany
Cates
Oklahoma Veterans Fight U S Order to Move Injured Vets
In Oklahoma City a veterans order moving all disabled soldiers from Oklahoma hospitals to Texas provokes a strong response from the American Legion led by Hughes B. Davis of Duncan. The plan would move non emergencies to Texas hospitals while Oklahoma facilities like University hospital and Sulphur tubercular sanatorium would be disrupted. Davis says bed space will be needed and appeals to federal officials and Oklahoma lawmakers are underway to revoke the order.
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Oklahoma City
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Oklahoma
Texas
American Legion
Hughes B. Davis
Duncan
University Hospital
Houston
Harry B. Gilstrap
The
Legion
Washington
Ardmore Mystery Trials See New Developments After Arrests
Ardmore reports rapid new actions in the Wilson trials murder mystery as county and state authorities return from Oklahoma City with progress. Gilliam, other suspects released on bond or freed, and a threatening letter to Rev Werth surge discussions while National Guard patrols guard the armory amid fears of disorders and prisoner escapes.
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Ardmore
Wilson “Trials
James H. Mathers
Oklahoma City
J. A. Gillam
C. G. Simms
Wilson
Gilliam
Carter County
Werth
Cere
Rev. Weith
Weith
National Guard
Col. Hutchinson
State Adjutant General
Ada Endeavorers Visit Center Endevor Society
Thirty members of the Christian Endeavor societies from the Christian and Presbyterian churches accompanied by Dr. N. P. Patterson and Robert Wimbish visited the Center Endeavor Society Sunday. Center recently formed a union Christian Endeavor group inviting Ada societies to aid its start. A model society program was led by Ada groups and pledges and duties of officers and committees were discussed.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian and Presbyterian
N. P. Patterson
Robert Wimbish
Center
Endeavor Society
Union Christian Endeavor Society
Ada
Christian Endeavor Pledge
Adam Societies
De Valera and Griffith to Clash Over Treaty Vote
Dublin December 20 Arthur Griffith head of the Sinn Fein delegation that signed the Anglo Irish treaty will move in the Dail for a vote on approval of the treaty Eamonn de Valera the republican president will move its disapproval. De Valera told the Dail there could be no question of ratification by the Dail which he said could only approve or disapprove not ratify a legal instrument.
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Dublin
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Eamonn de Valera
de Valera
Dail
Dall
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Byron Norrell
Roland
Brother
ADA Endeavorers
Devalera
Griffith
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