Oil field fears threaten Ada spring and city water
A column notes possible danger to Byrds Mill spring from Pontotoc county oil field development. Gas pressure could affect water flow, prompting Ada residents to call for checks. Warnings contrast oil profits with the region’s vital water source. The piece also covers social manners, Canadian quintuplets in Chicago, France riots warnings, and the 1930 census surge to 141 million.
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Pontotoc County
Byrds Mill Spring
Ada
Mrs. Fannie Alford Reaches 100 Birthday Milestone
In Fort Worth Texas Mrs Fannie Alford turned 100 yesterday reflecting on a long life. Despite age she stays lively and well with good eyesight and hearing and often sits up until midnight playing bridge with friends.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Fannie Alford
Texas
Two Hour Parking Enforced Downtown With Signage
City officials introduce two hour parking limits in downtown blocks with bright yellow signs to curb long term parking by merchants and employees. Out of town customers may receive courtesy stickers. red tags will impose fines for violators. Enforced on Main from Stockton to the O C A and A rails, Broadway from Tenth to Twelfth, and Townsend from Main to Twelfth.
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Willoughby
Main Street
Stockton Avenue
0. C. A. & A. Railroad
Broadway
Tenth Street
Twelfth Street
Townsend Avenue
Bolen Picked as Oklahoma State Treasurer to Replace Harrell
Governor Marland designated Hubert L. Bolen of Oklahoma City as state treasurer to succeed Hugh L. Harrell, who will become president of the Federal Land Bank at Wichita. Harrell must assume the new post by February 15, returning the Wichita bank presidency to an Oklahoman, L. E. Call, temporarily serving prior.
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Oklahoma City
Marland
Hubert L. Bolen
Hugh L. Harrell
Federal Land Bank
Wichita
Harrell
Bank
Calvin
L. E. Call
Land Bank
Wichita Bank
Call
John Fields
Division of Agriculture
Kansas State College
Marland Considering Legion Help for Pauls Valley School
Governor Marland may ask the Oklahoma American Legion to resume its big brother program at the Pauls Valley State Training School for Boys. Former Legion leaders praise the program, which aided released boys with work or schooling and entrusted Legion posts with their futures. The Legion previously ran the school after a fatal beating incident, but activity ended under superintendent J J Quarels amid criticism of the penal system.
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Oklahoma City
Marland
American Legion
Pauls Valley
Legion
B. G. Patton
Patton
Cecil Harbeson
Bartlesville
Big Brother
J. J. Quarels
Quarels
Corn Hugs Contracts In County 1935 Production Controls
County administrator Phil McLachlan says signing of corn production control contracts for 1935 is progressing slowly but many farmers are attending meetings. Signers are expected to rise, with more than 800 contracts likely vs 635 last year. A county canvass will ensure all farmers participate, and processing of benefits should be faster due to prior experience and trained staff.
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France
Paris
Phil McLachlan
County Court House
McLachlan
Oklahoma legislature clears bills to fund deficit
Oklahoma City February 6. Legislative action speeds funding of the state deficit with a plan to continue the 49 percent gasoline tax diversion to support new funding bonds. Gov Marland and a steering committee prepare recovery measures for spring voters. Proposals include old age pensions and school land commission reforms.
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Oklahoma City
General Revenue Fund
Jim Nance
Senate
Marland
Senate Appropriations Committee
Housing Commission
School Land Commission
Nance
Cotton Control Meeting Plans for 1935 Program in Pontotoc
County agents travel to Stillwater to confer with state and federal officials on administering the 1935 federal cotton control program and corn hog program. Local committees are named from Maxwell Stonewall Fitzhugh Ada Vaness Francis and Allen township yet to report. Most incumbents from last year remain to ensure a faster smoother administration.
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J. B. Hill
W. B. Johnson
Phil McLaughlin
Stillwater
Hill
Pontotoc County
Allen Township
Death sentence given for Coyner murder case in Mississippi
James Coyner, a black man, was convicted of the murder and mutilation of Mrs. Aurelius B. Turner and sentenced to death by hanging. Judge W. W. Alcorn set March 5 for execution after a one day trial. National guardsmen protected the courthouse as Coyner was jailed for safekeeping.
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Cleveland
Miss
James Coyner
Aurelius B. Turner
W. W. Alcorn
National Guardsmen
Bollivar County
Coyner
Jackson, Miss
Greek L. Rice
First National Bank Gets FHA Approval for Ada Loan
Oklahoma City February 4 The First National Bank of Ada and the Second National Bank of Enid received approval to make insured loans under the FHA home construction program. State Director John Carlock said he was notified from Washington. Ada bank loan of 9000 for construction of a home in Ada was the largest yet cleared through the state office.
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Oklahoma City
First National Bank of Ada
Second National Bank of
Enid
Federal Housing Administration
John Carlock
Washington
Ada Bank
Tigers edge Southwestern in close conference clash
The East Central Tigers defeated the Southwestern Bulldogs 28 to 27 on Thursday night at Weatherford to stay in the Oklahoma Collegiate conference title race. They will host the Northeastern Redmen on Saturday.
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East Central Tigers
Southwestern Bulldogs
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Tigers
Northeastern Redmen
Bound Over In Second Degree Robbery Case
Finis Shilling and Marvin Hensley were arraigned on second degree burglary charges before Justice of the Peace A. W. Oliver. They pleaded not guilty and set Jan 4 for preliminary hearing. Bond was $1,000 each. They are accused of breaking into Mrs. A. G. Antle’s home and taking riding boots lash light and military set.
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Finis Shilling
Marvin Hensley
A. W. Oliver
A. G. Antle
State wing sues fraternal insurers in Oklahoma case
Two district judges in Oklahoma City ruled for the state in a first of 52 suits against fraternal insurance groups. The decision could force nearly 2 million dollars lump sum plus 70 000 to 100 000 dollars annually into the state. The suits, prompted by Gov. Murray, contend the fraternals operate as regular insurers and owe the 2 percent tax.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
John M. Wheeler
Tulsa
Creekmore Wallace
W. H. Murray
R. P. Hill
Lucius Babcock
Murray
Two Plead Guilty To Padding Payrolls In Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City on February 1, two Cushing timekeepers George Orr and Clinton Orr and George F. Bollinger pleaded nolo contendere to falsifying federal payrolls and forgery in the CWA program. They face six months in prison and a $100 fine each. sentence delayed until March 2 by Judge Edgar S. Vaught after the pleas.
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Oklahoma City
CWA
Cushing
George and
Clinton Orr
George F. Bollinger
Nolo
Edgar S. Vaught
Landman Endorsed By Creek Council Clash Over Transfer
Okmulgee Feb 1 Two hundred Creek Nation Council members oppose transferring Supt A N Landman of the Five Civilized Tribes to Washington and prefer Gabe Parker as successor The council plans to take the resolution to Washington led by Rory Canard John V Davis Konake Lowe and Wash DeComps The meeting was in the House of Warriors historic Creek assembly hall dating to 1878 The bells rang to honor Rev Martin L Checote whose body lay in state and who will be buried Sunday at Newton Indian Cemetery after services at Newton Indian Church.
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Okmulgeer
Creek
Indian Nation Council
A. N. Landman
Five Civilized Tribes
Washington
W. C. Smith
Landman
Gabe Parker
Rory Canard
John V. Davis
Konake Lowe
Wash DeComps
House of Warriors
Creek Assembly Hall
Martin L. Checote
Newton Indian Cemetery
Newton Indian Church
Marland Stays Two Executions in Oklahoma
Governor Marland granted three month stays of execution for two Oklahoma convicts to pursue appeals. Robert H. Denton Jr. 22, a printer apprentice, and Sam Gradington 54, a Black man, were spared until May 31 and May 24 respectively. Burl McClure also received extended leave until March 2 due to family illness.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Marland
Repieves
Robert H. Denton, Jr
Sam Gradington
Denton
John O. Peters
Gradington
Burl McClure
Payne County
McClure
NRS Reports 165 Jobs Last Month
The National Reemployment Service office shows 165 placements in January with a weekly high of 71 in six days. This is 47 more than December and January is expected to rise further due to the Irving school project labor and increased use of the free service by businesses and homeowners. The agency operates with no charge to employers or job seekers and has no link to relief.
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National Reemployment Service
Irving
Bonus Not Only Legion Objective Said By Melton
Quimby Melton Georg ia editor and Legion national vice commander told the Fourth Oklahoma District convention last night that the Legion pursues disabled veterans widows and orphans and true Americanism as core aims alongside the veterans bonus. He urged defense and universal draft measures to mobilize wartime resources.
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American Legion
Legion
Quimby Melton
Georgia
Oklahoma
United States
Vinson
Congress
Melton
Miami
Raymond Fields
Guthrie
National Executive
Sud W
Sonar” Rodgers
Durant
Maud
Fittstown Parents Organize PTA Meeting Set for Feb 5
In Franks school area, Patrons discuss forming a CFTTA to secure funds for school equipment. Ray Stegall, county superintendent, urges organization and notes leadership experience among attending women. Franks School serves growing pupil numbers due to east oil development and district budget added two teachers via state and federal aid.
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Fittstown
Franks School
Ray Stegall
Franks
Highway 48
Sherrill Prelim Set February 14
Preliminary hearing for Ed gar Sherrill charged with murder in the death of Lester Sweeney will begin at 9 a m Thursday February 14 Justice of the Peace Sherwood W Hill announced. Sherrill arraigned earlier and pleaded not guilty with a venue change request. He was arrested Saturday after Sweeney died reportedly from blows in a nearby fight.
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Edgar Sherrill
Lester Sweeney
Justice of the Peace
Sherwood W. Hill
Sherrill
A. W. Oliver
Court of Justice
Hill
Sweeney
Grandfather of Ada Residents D M Gentry Dies at 104
The Ada area laments D M Gentry of Atlanta Ga aged 104 years and 5 months who died Monday. He was grandfather to several Ada residents including Mrs. Roy Sneed Mrs. B Kilpatrick Mrs A A Baker and A M Cassidy and to S B Cassidy of Platoka Florida former Ada residents. The obituary notes a long life and ties to local families.
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D. M. Gentry
Atlanta
Mr. Gentry
Roy Sneed
B. Kilpatrick
A. A. Baker
A. M. Cassidy
Ada
P. E. Parker
Ardmore
S. B. Cassidy
Platoka
Florida
Convention Adopts Resolutions Amid Afternoon Session
During the afternoon session the convention adopted the following resolutions. Congressman P. L. Gassaway Continued on Page 8, No. 3.
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P. L. Gassaway
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John Fitts
Byrd Mill
Fitts
John Reilly
New York
Mama
Papa Dionne
Chicago
Dafoe
Canadian Woods
Census Bureau
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Wichita Federal Land Bank
J. B. Fil
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Earlin Haskins
G. C. Holloway
Claud Pennington
Stonewall
Roy Glover
J. T. Rowlett
Andohn
W. Scrybner
W. B. Byrd
Fitzhugh
Lewis Emerson
Herbert Griffith
Leslie Hewitt
Dave L. Davis
Cather Floyd
J. R. Gilmore
Omer Laughlin
Glen Smith
Vaness
J. S. Stanfield
Joss Cummins
Frank Sturdevant
Johnnie McNair
Francis
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J. C. Chandler
Clarence Baulch
Alfred W. Patterson
Negro Chou
First National Bank
Southwestern
Greek Council
NRS
Huntsville
Carl Dobbins
State Prison
Edna Enderly
Goose Creek
Roosevelt
J. R. Brackett
Associated Press
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A. F. of L
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NRA
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