New York Portrait of Mrs Davies Highlights Charity Amid Privilege
The piece profiles Mrs Marjorie Post Hutton Davies wife of Joseph Davies new ambassador to Soviet Russia as an immensely rich social figure who funds a Salvation Army canteen in Hell's Kitchen feeding 250 children daily while planning a gala for the kids. It contrasts lavish era excess with lingering charity and notes potential absence as the Davies relocate.
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Jan
Marjorie Post
Hutton Davies
New Yorker
Davies
Salvation Army
Hell’s Kitchen
Moscow
Prewett Pleads Guilty on Fraud Charge in Allen
J. D. Prewett of Allen appeared before Justice A. W. Oliver and pled guilty to obtaining money under false pretense. The case was transcribed to the district court for action on the plea. He allegedly obtained funds by mortgaging property he did not own.
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J. D. Prewett
Allen
A. W. Oliver
District Court
Prewett
Great Mr. Vines Loses to Fred Perry at MSG
Frederick John Perry of England defeated Ellsworth Vines in a professional debut at Madison Square Garden in a five set upset 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4. Perry faced new arena conditions and delivered one of tennis history’s more stunning upsets before a capacity crowd.
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New York
Frederick John Perry
England
Madison Square Garden
Ellsworth Vines
Perry
Ramsey Terracer Winner At Dallas Watson Farm Demonstration
J B Hill county agent led a terracing demonstration at Dallas Watson’s farm north of McCall’s Chapel. About 20 spectators watched an 18 by 600 foot terrace built with a McPheeters terracer. W W Ramsey won the contest by answering the fewest questions about the machine’s make up and use. A second demonstration was planned for Fitzhugh but delayed by weather.
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Dallas Watson
McCall’s Chapel
McPheeters
W. E. Grisso
Seminole
W. W. Ramsey
Fitzhugh
Flood Threat Pressures Southern States Amid Widespread Rain
Dozens of streams along Gulf and Atlantic watersheds remain in flood danger after a week of ceaseless rain. The Cahaba River in Alabama floods thousands of acres while Selma and Uniontown face evacuations. Rivers in North Carolina and Tennessee rise slowly, with scattered rain forecast for the Southeast.
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Gulf
Atlantic
Alabama
Cahaba
Selma-Uniontown
Roanoke
North Carolina
South Carolina
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Big Tennessee
Cumberland River
Middle Tennessee
Ficod
J. R. McCollum Shot at Ada Filling Station
J R McCollum 65 a resident near Ada died after being wounded by two of six shots fired through a filling station door early Wednesday morning. Investigators say an argument preceded the shooting and the assailant fled in a car. Funeral services will be announced by Criswell Funeral Home. He leaves a widow and several siblings.
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Valley View
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Criswell Funeral Home
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Bertha Martin
Sallie Tipton
Lula Yates
Centrahoma
Bill McCollum
Gerty
MoeCollum
Jury Deliberates Fate in Gandy Death Case
District court jury debated the murder charge against EK M Brown 65 a pool hall operator in Oklahoma City over the fatal October 24 altercation with Harry Gandy 23 University of Oklahoma golf star.
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EK. M. Brown
Harry Gandy
University of Oklahoma
Gandy
Brown
Hitler Sends Wedding Wish to Princess on Eve
A cordial telegram from Chancellor Hitler to Queen Wilhelmina was read as easing fears of German Dutch tensions on the eve of the wedding of Crown Princeess Juliana to Prince Bernhard. Hitler wished the couple happiness.
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Princess
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Wilhelmina
Juliana
Prince Bernhard Zu Lippe-Liesterfeld
Boswell Re elected Ada Chamber Leader for 1937
C Boswell will head the Ada Chamber of Commerce again in 1937, the third year in charge. He was unanimously elected at the first board meeting held Wednesday at noon. Also elected were T G Kelly first vice president Harry Lundgaard second vice president H J Huddleston treasurer and Milton Keating secretary. A budget of 10000 was adopted with plans for the annual dinner January 13 and membership drive January 14 and 15.
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Chamber of Commerce
S. C. Boswell
Ada Chamber of Commerce
T. G. Kelly
Harry Lundgaard
H. J. Huddleston
Milton Keating
Queen Comes to Bridesmaids Rescue in Hague Wedding
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland funded the German bridesmaids for Crown Princess Juliana's wedding. Passport snags due to Nazi symbols were resolved and the group left with only 10 marks each, as the queen covered dresses costumes and pin money for Elizabeth Zu Lippe Biesterfeld Sieglinde Zu Lippe and Sophie of Saxe-Weimar Eisenach.
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Wilhelmina of
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Sophie
Saxe-Weimareisenach
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Pope Pius XI Faces Imminent Death At Vatican
Vatican reports Pope Pius XI, aware for three weeks death is near, rests more comfortably but doctors warn any shock could trigger immediate death. His physicians monitor a jumpy heart and swollen leg as Vatican projects await completion.
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United Press
Assessors to Receive Instructions on Tax Exemption Law
Oklahoma City January meeting plan aims to activate the $1000 home stead exemption by staging nine county assessor sessions. Lawton hosts the kickoff this Thursday, followed by a gathering next Wednesday at Holdenville with Pontotoc County Assessor Bill Bevers among attendees.
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State Tax Commission
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Holdenville
Pontotoc County
Bill Bevers
Roosevelt urges enlightened view of constitution by Supreme Court
President Roosevelt tells the 75th Congress to adopt a liberal interpretation of the constitution and empower legitimately implied powers for the common good. He calls for extending neutrality laws to cover Spain and for quicker action on new funding and relief measures, while noting court interpretations shape administrative aims.
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British Warships on Patrol Duty in Mediterranean
London reports Britain orders a mass movement of 172,000 tons of warships in the Mediterranean after seeking answers from Germany and Italy on a volunteer ban for the Spanish Civil War. Key vessels include Queen Elizabeth, Barham, Hood, Repulse, Devonshire, and Arethusa with flotillas shifting between Malta, Gibraltar, Palma and Valencia.
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Germany reports higher 1936 income despite taxes
Berlin, Jan. 6. Germany claims an income rise to 61,000,000,000 marks in 1936 from 35,000,000,000 in 1932 per the Reichs Kreditgesellschaft. One fourth of this income was absorbed by taxes. The report omits details on compulsory government loan contributions and other surcharges.
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Reichs-Kreditgesellschaft
Cruising speed interpretation in airline power use
The note states cruising speed is interpreted as speed at 60 percent of available power, reflecting how airlines gauge efficiency. It hints at standard operating practice for balancing performance and fuel use.
Blizzard S sweeps far West with freezing surge
A winter blizzard swept the far west on Jan 6 bringing bitter cold to the plains and rain along the Pacific coast, Arizona, and Utah. Eight camps were marooned and at least one death reported as more cold weather was forecast. In Europe France and Britain discuss aid and possible naval action to enforce Spanish neutrality amid the Civil War.
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Utah
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Dakotas
Minnesota
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes nine district map
Oklahoma Senator H. M. Curnutt introduces a bill to dissolve the congressman at large seat and redraw the state into nine districts. Districts span from Tulsa and Creek counties to Osage and Ottawa, with detailed county lists for each district. The piece also notes the era’s auto per capita figure of one car per 187 people.
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Jan
Oklahoma
Senate
H. M. Curnutt
Barnsdall
Creek
Tulsa
Adair
Sequoyah
Haskell
McIntosh
Okfuskee
Okmulgee
Muskogee
Wagoner
Cherokee
France Masses Troops on Spanish Border Amid Threats
International Situation At A Glance reports Paris ready to begin mass troop movements to the Spanish border to deter Nazi volunteer threats. London seeks a show down from Italy and Germany on aid to the Spanish insurgents. Berlin orders Paris to close the incident by Friday regardless of Spain's reply. A three day truce holds between German and Basque fleets in the Bay of Biscay pending final Nazi ultimatum.
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Convict on Trial for Guard Murder in Oklahoma Riot
Victor Conn, a McAlester penitentiary guard, testified in the murder trial of Archie Herring, one of six convicts charged in the death of C. D. Powell during a May prison break. The state claims Powell died from a blow to the head. the defense argues bullets from tower guards caused the death.
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Victor Conn
Archie Herring
Herring
C. D. Powell
Owen J. Watts
Powell
Sub Zero Weather Grips Rocky Mountain States
The winter cold snap hit the Rocky Mountain area with Montana bearing the brunt. Sub zero temperatures were reported across Montana Wyoming and Colorado with Yellow stone park at 26 below. Helena 23 below Cheyenne Sheridan and Lander 14 below. Laramie at minus 15. Light snow covered the region as temperatures continued to fall.
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Laramie
Boren loses race for Baby Congressman title to O Connell
Oklahoma Democrat Lyle H. Boren, age 27, is edged out by Jerry J. O Connell of Montana for the title Baby Congressman. O Connell, born June 14, 1909, defeats Boren who was born May 1.
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Lyle H. Boren
Oklahoma
Jerry J. O'Connell
Butte
Mont
O’connell
Boren
Legislative recess urged after visiting John Owens bound to district court
John Owens was bound over to district court under a 2000 appearance bond in two cases after a preliminary hearing before Justice A W Oliver. He faced charges of attempting to burglarize two Ada business houses McBrooms barber shop and the Duncan Clower Drug store with possible enhanced penalties for second offenses.
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A. W. Oliver
Owens
Ada
McBroom
West Main
Duncan-Clower
All Roads Open For Return Of Kidnaped Boy
Tacoma reports a dramatic easing of tension as Charles Mattson remains missing after a four hour unexplained absence. Dr. William W. Mattson requests press surveillance end while ransom talks and the boy’s fate remain unresolved. Authorities and media attention shift amid the kidnapping case and a broader Oklahoma legislative session opens with multiple measures under consideration.
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William W. Mattson
Charles
Mattson
Charles Mattson
Dr. Mattson
Denver Swept by Epidemic of Flu
A mass meeting was held for prayers to abate the flu pneumonia outbreak in Denver where city health official Carl Ph Schwab estimated at least 20 000 cases. The death toll rose to 78 in Denver and 168 in the Rocky Mountain west with two more influenza or pneumonia deaths reported. Doctors at Denver General Hospital described the illness as fatigue flu with extreme exhaustion preceding respiratory infection.
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Carl Ph. Schwab
Rocky Mountain West
Denver General Hospital
Fascists Seize Russian Vessel in Straits of Gibraltar
The Russian steamer Belomo canal en route from Rotterdam to Alba was halted today by an armed Spanish insurgent trawler in the Straits of Gibraltar and conducted to Ceuta, Spanish Morocco. Lloyds in London confirmed the report.
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Belomo
Rotterdam
Island of
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Ceuta
Spanish Morocco
Lloyd’s
London
Tax official outlines plan to implement laws
B. D. Crane, chief of the ad valorem tax division, will discuss with the assessors plans for making the laws immediately operative.
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B. D. Crane
Ad Valorem Tax Division
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