Justice Sutherland to retire from the Supreme Court
Washington reports Justice George Sutherland announces retirement effective January 18 1938. Roosevelt gains chance to tilt the court toward a liberal majority with five of nine members. Names like Reed Minton Bratton discussed as possible successors amid party and court politics.
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Washington
George Sutherland
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Stone
Brandeis
Cardozo
Black
Guess 92
Janley Reed
Sherman Minton
Ind
Sam G. Bratton
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
White House
Supreme Court of the United States
Sumners
Sutherland
Willis van Devanter
van Devanter
Hugo &. Black
Alabama
Ku Klux Klan
Riends
New York
Buckingham
England
Harding
Utah
William King
Hughes
Stonewall Boy Suffered Broken Leg After Horse Incident
Lawrence Drennan Jr., a 10 year old Stonewall youth, was taken to a local hospital Tuesday with a broken left ankle after a horse stepped on him. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Drennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Drennan, Jr
Stonewall
Lawrence Drennan
Ice Box And Car Defendants In New Cases
County attorney W. W. Stanfield filed two district court cases in Pontotoc County Oklahoma against a coolerator ice box and a Plymouth automobile. The sheriff seeks court orders to auction items confiscated for liquor violations. Proceeds would go to court funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stanfield
State of
Oklahoma
Coolerator
Theriff
Si Herion
Plymouth
Ada
W. N. Tucker
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County Schoolmasters to Meet Tuesday
Members of the Pontotoc County Schoolmasters association will hold their January meeting Tuesday January 11 at the Aldridge hotel. The luncheon begins at 645 pm with Ada High providing music led by Wyatt C Freeman. Dr A R Sugg will be principal speaker, renowned for entertaining talks. Luther Edge urges all members to attend for a pleasant and profitable program.
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Pontotoc County
Emmitt Miller Held for Trial on Hijacking Charge
Emmitt Miller charged with robbery with firearms was ordered held for trial in district court without bond after a preliminary hearing in justice court of A WwW. Olivera Miller allegedly took 5 cents from Frank Carter at Stone Wall. Police say Miller seized a gun from Bee Ginn, the constable, after being arrested in a restaurant.
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Emmitt Miller
Justice Court of A
Olivera Miller
Frank Carter
Stonewall
Bee Ginn
Miller
Ginn
Two Judges Work On Heavy Motion Docket In Ada Court
In district court Monday morning Judge H H Edwards from Wewoka assisted Judge Tal Crawford with a crowded motion demurrer and jury case docket described as quite some time. The Moscow dispatch notes Russians marking the 40th anniversary of veteran cyclist A F Fedorov Lebedey, age five decades, who still competes in contests.
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H. H. Edwards
Wewoka
Ada
Tal Crawford
Moscow
A. F. Fedorov- Lebedéy
Deaton Trial Set for January Seventeen in Purcell Slaying
Purcell January 3 Austin R. Deaton state legislator from Pontotoc county will go on trial January 17 in district court for murder in the shooting death of Ted Glasco 25 who was fatally shot near Purcell County Attorney E Smith Hester said the date was set by District Judge Tom Fate Deaton is free on $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell
Austin R. Deaton
Pontotoc County
Ted Glasco
E. Smith Hester
Tom Fate
Deaton
City Establishes Official To Receive Street Repair Complaints
City commissioners approved designating J. H. Pryor, commissioner of streets and water, to receive complaints about sidewalks bridges and other property. The resolution limits notices to Pryor and shields the city from liability if he is not notified. Laura Criswell previously won 750 for injuries from a defective foot bridge. Also noted was a Jan 4 report on Theodore Allard’s garroting death in Okmulgee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Braly
Braly
J. H. Pryor
Pryor
Laura Criswell
Road Note Bill May Be Initiated In Oklahoma
Oklahoma City officials report Sen Nichols plans a Jan 10 meeting with county commissioners to discuss initiating a road note measure. He cites a $35 million figure as enough, with possible gasoline tax allocations to cities and a farm to market road program. Ritzhaupt backs the idea but won’t lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
AT Nichols
Wewoka
Senate
Nichols
Mike Donnelly
County, Commissioners’ Association
Louis Ritzhaunt
Guthrie
Donnelly
Supreme Court
Ritzhaupt, Chai
Roads and Ways Committee
Marland Clemency Actions Reported in Oklahoma
Governor Marland granted 1613 pardons and paroles during nearly three years in office. Paroles totaled 1337 across McAlester inmates Granite reformatory and county jails with pardons reaching 216 from 1935 to 1937. The governor also issued 258 paroles extending leaves from former governor Murray and revoked 215 paroles, including 130 McAlester and 85 reformatory cases.
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Oklahoma City
Marland
Fred Cunningham
McAlester Penitentiary
Granite Reformatory
W. H. Murray
Th' Pessimist and Local Mobility View
A fragment describing high school students allowed to drive a fifty mile distance from a five block walk, reflecting on family rules and local mobility expectations. The text notes how constraints shape teen travel.
Aldridge Hotel Transfer to Oil Firm Officials
Ada historical notice outlines change of ownership for the Aldridge Hotel from the Great Southern Life Insurance Co of Houston to A C Nicholson and R M Henderson of the oil business. Nicholson, Ada visitor, is investment manager and Henderson a vice president. Mortgage totals 240000 with high filing and tax fees. hotel expanded since 1936 to include banquet hall and additional rooms.
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Aldridge
Ada
A. ¢. Nicholson
R. M. Henderson
Great Southern Life Insurance Company of
Houston
Nicholson
Henderson
G B. Sherritt
Walter Parker
Gene Aldridge
Wewosaw and Associates
Great Southern Company
Fitts
Possession Of Land Disputed In Pontotoc Court Case
G G Baver files suit in Pontotoc County District Court seeking a temporary restraining order against Amos Williamson over a farm property dispute. Baver, claiming a 1936 five year lease from S S Orwig, entered possession Jan 1 1987, alleges Williamson moved in Dec 31, seized household goods, and threatens him. court issues TRO pending injunction hearing.
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Pontotoc County
G. G. Baver
Amos Williamson
Tal Crawford
Baver
S. S. Orwig
WSW
WSE
Francis
Williamson
Oklahoma Democrats Meet to Resolve Differences Before Convention
Pi-John Shaw, president of the Oklahoma league of young democrats, summoned district chairmen and credentials committee members to meet in Oklahoma City to smooth divisions ahead of the annual convention on February 22. Bill Huddleston and Gordie Gray are mentioned as Shaw’s potential successors.
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Oklahoma City
John Shaw
Oklahoma League of Young Democrats
Bill Huddleston
State Insurance Fund
Gordie Gray
Stillwater
Shaw
WPA Drives Multiple Projects in Pontotee County Oklahoma
WPA programs in Pontotee County expand with added labor capacity and pending projects to keep workers busy. County roads 50 miles under construction employing about 315 men, a highway blacktop project on Highway 48, school building work at Francis, and sewer and water work planned for Ada and nearby areas. Latimer notes abundant gravel for road building and a spring start for a traveling project to surface seven miles of WPA roads.
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WPA
Oklahoma
Mark Latimer
Pontotee County
Smith Packing
Oklahoma City
Francis
Fillstown
Grambling
Latimer
Ada
Two Arrests After Year-Long Hideout Discovery
A concealed hideout beneath a Coal County home yielded two arrests after officers traced C. E. Hefley on a year-old internal revenue warrant and J. A. Hamilton on harboring a fugitive. Deputies spotted a wife’s casual glance toward a doorway, revealed a trapdoor, and uncovered Hefley wedged under the concealed opening.
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C. E. Hefley
J. A. Hamilton
Hamilton
Coalgate
Coal County
Hefley
Walter Clark
Coal’ County
Allen Stanfield
United States
Black Not Disappointed by Change In Highway Plan
Ada’s B Black, slated to become district highway engineer, remains in his current role as bituminous engineer. He says he is not disappointed, will stay in Ada, and continues his work on the highway program for 1988. He denies seeking political favors and emphasizes cooperation with the administration.
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Black
Highway Commission
B. Black
Ada
The
Clinton
Oklahoma
Copeland
D-N
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Roosevelt
Chingo
Norton
D-N.j
House Labor Committee
Austin
Tex
Jan
Texas
State Supreme Court
President to expand navy construction program
White House officials say President Roosevelt intends to authorize an expanded naval buildup including 18 ships in the regular budget for next year. A supplemental program could speed orders for two battleships and 16 smaller craft as leaders prepare to act with growing international concerns.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Charles Edison
Navy
William D. Leahy
Edison
Leahy
Taylor
D-Cola
House Appropriations Committee
Vinson
D-Ga
House Naval Committee
DNC
Naval
House Appropriations Group
United States
Elmer Boyd Bound Over For Larceny From Building
Elmer Boyd was bound over to district court for sale on a charge of larceny from a building after pleading guilty at a preliminary hearing in Justice Court W L Reed on Wednesday. A $1,000 bond was set. The complaint states Boyd took two boys coats and two boys sweaters from school buildings in Byng on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Boyd
District Court
W. L. Reed
Boyd
Byng
Roosevelt seeks Fort Sill construction funds 1939
President Roosevelt recommended to Congress an appropriation of 331000 dollars for Fort Sill Oklahoma during the 1939 fiscal year for building and other improvements. He also proposed 26750 dollars for instruction in the Field Artillery School, versus 48250 dollars in 1938.
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Wallington
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Congress
Roosevelt
Field
Resignation of Deputy Mrs J W Huff in Courthouse Post
Mrs J W Huff, deputy and county superintendent for more than ten years, resigned effective January 1. She cited weariness after long service but enjoyed contacts with county school people. Ray Stegall praised her thorough knowledge and valued assistance. Juanita Rains named as her successor.
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J. W. Huff
Juanita Rains
Huff
Ray Stegall
Poteau Doctor Charged In Fatal Operative Case
Dr. R G Gilson of Poteau osteopath faced murder and illegal operation charges after preliminary hearings in LeFlore county. The murder count stems from another alleged operation. he was bound over to county court and held on $1000 bond related to the alleged operation on Mrs Ernest Reed of Poteau. The death of Juanita Harrison, Tarby resident, prompted the case with information from J H Harrison.
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Poteau
Okla
R. G. Gilson
Poteau Osteopath
LeFlore
Grover Flanigan
Clyde Fallowell
J. H. Harrison
Tarby
Juanita Harrison
Gilson
Ernest Reed
Congressmen clash over FDA message in divided Congress
Washington observers report mixed reactions to President Roosevelt’s conciliatory tone on business, with Republicans and Democrats split on whether the speech signaled real cooperation. Supporters praise a constructive stance while skeptics call it unbending and wary of guaranteed business prosperity.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senator McNary
Oregon
Snell
New York
Ickes
Robert
H. Jackson
Uni
Vayis Vaustic
Davis
R-Pa
Jackson
Foodrutt 22
Rs Mich
Pittsburgh
Wallace
Colby M. Chester
National Association: O S Manufacturers
General Foods Corporation
Henry has a home as others seek to adopt him
Henry an eight year old orphan draws interest from five or six couples after Sunday News report. Child Welfare Service notes many families eager to welcome him while he remains on trial in a good home.
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Henry
Dorothy Dodd
Child Welfare Service
Fittstown
Nanded ote _ Henry
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Okmulgee
Theodore Allard
Allard
GL. A. Wallace
Aldridge Hotel
Oil Company
A. C. Nicholson
R.M. Henderson
Lever
Heffey
Jim*Rogers
Stanfield
Clark
Sher
Mag. Huff
Leaved
Courthouse Post
FDA
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