Morden Case Deepens as Griff and Bleeker Probe Esther Ordway
Criminologist Griff and publisher Bleeker pursue clues in the Esther Ordway disappearance and the related Cathay/Morden deaths. They plan surveillance of apartments and mail forwarding to uncover the missing girl's connections, while weighing risks of postal rule breaches.
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Dan Bleeker
The
Blade
Charles Morden
Sidney Grifp
Morden
Frank &. Cathay
Cathay
Mary Bhigcgs
Alice Lorton
Esther Ordway
Griff
Bleeker
Mary Briggs
Frank Cathay
Lippman Realty
Blanche Malone
Racine
Robinson Street
Hagar and Wood Held for Trial in Ada Murder Case
Sid Hagar and Frank Woods were bound over without bond for district court trial on murder charges tied to the three year old death of William Turner west of Ada. Turner’s mangled body was found beside the highway after an auto struck him while returning home to his farm.
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Sid Hagar
Frank Woods
William Turner
Ada
Sherwood W. Hill
Turner
New 4 H Club In Jesse Stirs County Interest
A newly formed 4-H club at Jesse under teacher H B Williams and coach Isabelle Hughes shows high enthusiasm. Jesse with 40 members challenges Frisco’s 41 member club led by Eldo Whipple, in a county rivalry seen as good for the area.
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Jesse
H. B. Williams
Isabelle Hughes
Union Valley School
Isabelle
Eldo Whipple
Frisco
Pickett Club
Byng Girls Win Varnum Tourney Championship
Byng high school girls basketball team swept Seminole and Hughes county rivals to take the Varnum Invitational crown. The squad also claimed Pontotoc county girls title at the county tournament.
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Byng High School
Seminole
Hughes
Varnum
Byng
Pontotoc County
Stonewall Defeats Francis High in Tight Victory
The Stonewall high school basketball team defeated Francis High in a close game. Stonewall built a lead in the second half and maintained it to secure the win.
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Stonewall
Francis
Stonewall High School
Cattle Buying Campaign Ends After Massive Federal Purchases
The federal government reports emergency cattle purchases totaled 8,156,962 head at 108.3 million dollars, averaging 13.50 per head. Purchases reduced surplus and left the industry hopeful yet far from prosperity, with drought-hit states showing steep losses in farm inventories.
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Washington
Brouth
AAA
Chicago
H. J. Gramlich
Chester C. Davis
Card Of Thanks For Lloyd Isaacs
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and after the death of our dear boy Lloyd. Friends could have done no more and we shall hold these acts in sacred remembrance. J. W. Isaacs and Family.
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Lloyd
J. W. Isaacs
High School Debate Tourney Set for February 22 23
Entries are being accepted for an invitational high school debate tournament here on February 22 and 23 with about 30 teams expected. Schools nationwide may enter one or two teams debating both sides of a national issue on equal educational funding.
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East Central
Death of Burt Jones's Little Son at Oil Center
The community mourns the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Jones who passed away after a five day illness. The burial took place at McGee cemetery amid prayers for the grieving parents. Nearby residents and visitors are noted in a series of social mentions from Oil Center, Ada, and Portland Park.
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Burt Jones
McGee Cemetery
Loys Easley
Portland Park
J. D. Flowers
Jordon Nelson
Oil Center
Arthur Duncan
E. H. Hudson
Ada
Neal Hudson
Arthur
Sowing of Spring Oats Under Way in Pontotoc County
Sowing of spring oats is set to begin this week in Pontotoc county with main planting by February 15. Seed oats are already sold by local seed houses and farmers are preparing fields. Winter turf oats have performed well in this winter experiments and next winter is expected to see broader use. Winter wheat in the county is greening now.
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Pontotoc County
Tax refund notice for 1934 payments
County Clerk H. D. Garner announces a tax refund for 1934 taxes paid before January 1, 1935. Claims must be filed by August 5, 1955 with the County Treasurer by presenting tax receipts. Refunds require filing with the treasurer and clerk. vouchers when ready will be announced.
Cedar Grove News Roundup Notes Local People
Cedar Grove entries report Scott Jones filled his regular appointment over the weekend with a good Sunday school turnout. Ola Henson visited Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bryant Ridgeway appear in the notes along with Mrs. Sadie Keith visiting Mrs. Viola West Friday evening. Irene Williams and her Tulsa niece Abbie Williams stayed with Williams family in Francis Saturday.
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T. J. Bingham
Mary Bingham
Cal West
Carl West
Leo Chism
Melvin West
Ola Henson
Lindsay
Elmer Chandler
Cleo West
Junior Chandler
Helen Bryant
Iantha Rainbolt
Bob Wilson
John Lee
Troy West
Ely West
Orvil
Virgie
Marie West
Noma Bingham
Othalene Rainbolt
Henry Ridgeway
Shawnee
Clyde Baruch
Ada Hospital
Esther Williams
Cedar Grove
Scott Jones
Jewel Ree
Andrew Bryant
Ridgeway
Sadie Keith
Viola West
Irene Williams
Abbie Williams
Tulsa
J. F. Williams
Francis
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Clive Robertson
Pickett
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Mary Lou Fowler
Gertrude Penrod
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Louise Estes
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