Repeal the Red Worm Law Sparks Oklahoma Debate
In southeastern Oklahoma strong waves of protest erupt over a bill requiring licenses for worm fishing. Local anglers in Idabel and McCurtain County denounce it as regimentation, while opponents rail against fly fishers and elite anglers. Other topics touch highway expansion, poverty, and a warning on potential European war profits.
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Oklahoma
Idabel
McCurtain
Bill Loftin
John Craig
Kiameesh
John Abernathy
Frank Chandler
Gil Cary
Walt Mills
Irvin S. Cobb
John McDonald
Durant
Chickasha Express
United States
Jesus and the Samaritans Lead to Foreign Missions
The narrative recounts Jesus crossing into Samaria, speaking with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, and attracting villagers who believed after two days. It contrasts the responses of the sinful woman and Nicodemus, highlighting equal worth of souls and the start of a broader gospel outreach beyond Jewish circles.
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Jesus
Galilee
Judea
Samaria
Perea
Jordan
Ezra
Nehemiah
Jacob
Jerusalem
Mt. Gerizim
Sychar
God
Gerizim
Nicodemus
A Letter On Rural Teaching Life And School Backing
The editor recalls early teaching in Texas rural schools describing low pay, poor facilities, and harsh conditions. He argues teachers deserve fair pay, strong patron backing, and unity among teachers patrons and students to protect children’s interests. The narrative contrasts past hardships with today’s expectations. He also notes a courtroom scene with Day and witnesses during a hearing, with brief comments on McGaha.
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Texas
Day and McGaha Held on Property Charge in Pontotoc
Ray A. Day ex convict and Leon McGaha remain in Pontotoc county jail awaiting district court trial on an added charge of injuring public property. Judge A W Oliver bound them over under five thousand dollars bond. The men allegedly tore mattresses to make a rope and sawed through a jail cell bar during a December escape attempt as guards watched.
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Ray A. Day
O Straight
Leon MecGaha
Pontotoc County
Justice of the Peace
A. W. Oliver
Day
State
McGaha
Virgil Stanfield
Kenneth Randolph Croshaw Victim Of Asphyxiation
Kenneth Randolph Croshaw 23, a butcher at A. and P. Grocery, was found dead in his room at E. C. Peay Jr.’s home in Pontotoc County. Officials say fumes from an unvented gas stove in a closed room caused his death, likely 12 to 15 hours earlier. Funeral arrangements awaited his father’s arrival from Santa Fe.
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Kenneth Randolph Croshaw
Pontotoc County
E. C., Peay, Jr
South Oak
Criswell Funeral Home
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Croshaw
Peay
Ada
Deaton Tours Ada and Southeast Institutions
Austin R. Deaton, Oklahoma representative, visited Ada for a day between committee investigations. The group toured East Central and several state institutions, praising East Central and the Ardmore Confederate Home, and planning further inquiries at Norman, the State University, and Central Oklahoma Hospital. Deaton also clarified his Capitol boxing incident, saying it arose from provocation and threats rather than his brother’s discharge.
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Austin R. Deaton
Ada
East Central
Deaton
Ardmore
Capitol
Norman
State University
Central Oklahoma Hospital
Local Socials and Weekend Visits Reported
Shawnee residents Mr and Mrs Gay Pernell spent Monday night with Mrs Adella Jones. Eugene Hagar Montie Hagar and Raymond McCurdy from Stratford visited Bonnie Peters and son Charles Ray. G W Fugate spent the weekend with relatives at Guthrie. Huddleston visited Rachel Tilley Sunday afternoon. Eld R R Farris weekend with R M Bradley family. Clent Clark visited Roy Children Sunday evening. East Central Southwestern game attendance included Elvin Higgins Ben Page Bonnie Peters Eugene Hagar Montie Hagar Jim Roberts and Raymond McCurdy. Mrs Shaw hosted quilting Tuesday afternoon with friends.
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Gay Pernell
Shawnee
Adella Jones
Eugene Hagar
Montié Hagar
Raymond McCurdy
Stratford
Bonnie Peters
Charles Ray
G. W. Fugate
Guthrie
Huddleston
Rachel Tilley
Eld
R. R. Farris
R. M. Bradley
Clent Clark
Roy
Elvin Higgins
Ben Page
Montie Hagar
Jim Roberts
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