Geologists Tour Pontotoc County Points of Interest
A geology party and students traveled a three day survey through Pontotoc, Coal, and Atoka counties starting from Ada. They visited a cement plant, Lawrence shale exposures, a stone quarry, a glass sand pit at Roff, and various outcrops including Byrd's Mill spring, with lecturer Dr. C N Gould praising Pontotoc's geological wealth.
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Pontotoc County
Coal
Atoka
Ada
East Main
Lawrence
Luther H. White
Hu!! Oj
Sylvan
Hunton and
Viola Limes
Roff
Wilcox and Simpson
Ponca City
Byrd's Mill
J. A. Abbotts
Union Valley
Othr
C. N. Gould
Optimism Builds Around Lugert Dam Project Near Altus
Altus Oklahoma February 23 supporters envision a Lugert dam that will supply water to Altus and irrigate about 17000 acres with a capacity that can be doubled later. Bonds worth 690000 were approved and construction is hoped to begin by April with a three year completion deadline and surplus water to boost irrigation and provide a local recreation site.
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Altus
Okla
Lugert
North Fork
Red River
State Drainage and Irrigation Commission
Wichita Range
Greer
Kiowa
Mears Dog Solves the Mystery of The News
A. B. Mears claims his dog tracked the missing pet by following the Evening News delivery, returning with the newspaper containing his ad. The dog appeared on church steps after Sunday school, suggesting the pet read the paper and sought the reward.
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A. B. Mears
Mr. Mears
Times
Oklahoma Democrats pick Waters for vice chairman
Oklahoma City report: Mrs. George A. Waters widow of Uranite reformatory warden was chosen by the women of the state central committee as vice president. Mrs. Bess Stubblefield withdrew after a 25 to 1% vote. A second caucus prepared the final endorsement amid harmony efforts and talks of party unity led by Geo. D. Key for president candidate.
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Waters
Women Caucus
Oklahoma City
George A. Waters
Oklahoma State Reformatory
Uranite
Democratic State Central Committee
Bess Stubblefield
Vinita
Stubblefield
R. L. Davidson
Davidson
Oklaoma Democrats
State Central Committee
A. L. Davidson
Tulsa
C. H. Casky
Forgan
Cash
Harmony Caucus
Beth Stubblefield
John G. Catlett
Key
Geo. D. Key
John P. Logan
Logan
Gov. Trapper
M. L. Misenheimer
Cleveland County
Misenheimer
Lexington
Geology outing yields field notes and a river of facts
A Greenhorn from Ada joins a party of rock hounds across Pontotoc County in a daylong geologic trek. They study Hunton and Viola limestones, Chimney Hill formations, Wilcox sand and oil prospects near Ponca City, with Dr. Gould and John Fitts guiding the group. The tale ends with the crew returning home as security officers report a Stokes County bank robbery later that day.
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Greenhorn
Lawrence
Hunton
Viola
Chimney Hill
Johan Fitts
Pontotoc
Seminole County
E. C. Larsh
Glenn Clark
East Central
Ponca City
Dr. Gould
John Fitts
J. A. Abbott
Rocky Chapel
Rock Hounds
Harry Morris
Union Valley
Jack Liovd
Lions
Kiwanis
Gould
Pontotoc County
Caldwells' bank case clears five counts in federal action
In Oklahoma City two Caldwells former National Bank of Commerce officers face five counts now dismissed on demurrer. Four counts remain in the indictment over a $120000 false entry on the books with testimony to follow. A mix of legal technicalities and evidence described the case. Then Washington reports show Mrs Coolidge misses dinner due to cold and President Coolidge seeks a partner with social precedents guiding attendance.
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Oklahoma City
Jesse M
Russell Caldwell
National Bank of Commerce
Shawnee
Caldwells
First National Bank of
Shawnee Bank
Washington
McKinley
Oklahoma Grand Jury Indicts Hicks in State Building Conspiracy
Oklahoma City Feb 18 Jewel Hicks state architect named in an indictment by the Oklahoma county grand jury as part of a larger set of 24 indictments. Hicks faces conspiracy charges tied to bids on a Ada state building project involving Humbolt Dunning and other firms. Also indicted were T D Taylor former legislator and several others for various offenses. New rail line authorized in LeFlore county will join Kansas City Southern at Page and St Louis San Francisco at Talahina.
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Oklahoma City
Jewel Hicks
Oklahoma County Grand Jury
George W. Clark
Hicks
T. D. Taylor
McAlester
Blake-Tipton
J. W. Wright
Taylor
T. B. Williams
East Sixth Street
T. G. Chambers
Raymond Oliver
Newt Cliff
J. M. Baker
W. C. Garrett
Oklahoma
Ada
Campbell
Price
Reinhart and Donovan Company
Washington
Oklahoma and Rich Mountain Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
LeFlore County
Okla
Kansas City Southern
Page
St. Louis San Francisco
Talahina
Geologists honored at Ada joint Lions Kiwanis banquet
Ada hosts a joint Lions and Kiwanis dinner honoring visiting geologists. Charles E Decker spoke on Pontotoc county rock formations and cement materials while Charles N Gould touted Pontotoc geology wealth and Oklahoma oil wealth balance. The program included poems readings by local students and a patriotic address on George Washington.
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Ethel James Byrd
Edna Grey
M. O. Matthews
Ada Portland Cement Company
George Washington
America
Washington
Tom Holt
Grassy
East Central
Gould
Charles N. Gould
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Department of Geology
The
State University
Pontotoc County
United States
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report
Oklahoma City market notes cattle for February 24 with 1400 head active demand. 900 to 1000 pound steers top 8.25, bulk 7.50 to 8.10, butcher cattle scarce and steady, cows and heifers mixed. calves steady with good light weights 9.00 to 10.00, heavies 6.50 to 8.00. Hogs 700 head 10 to 15 cents lower, top 12.10, bulk 11.80 up.
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Oklahoma City
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Lawrence Pits
Rolf Glass
Byrds Mill
Lugert Dam
Offing
Mears
George Key
Democrat
Irish Free States
Winston,salem
Bank of
Stokes County
King, N. C
Utah
Bingham
Salt Lake City
Ohawnee
Norris
VonDer Gracht
Chang
Hugh Norris
Kiwanian
Guaker Wit
Will Rogers
Orel Busby
Board of Regents
Oklahoma University
Busby
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