Oakman and New Bethel Schools Share Community Update
Rural notes from Pontotoc County detail Oakman school events including a January 20 pie supper with performances by Horace Mann orchestra and a college talent show, plus a January 27 debate alongside a ciphering contest. Basketball results show Oakman girls 14 23 New Bethel and Center teams earning modest wins as teachers organize a Parent-Teacher Association. Community topics include church, Sunday school, 4 H clubs, local visits, and a planned union graded school discussion.
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Oakman School
Horace Mann
O'Connell
Mr. Norris
Colbert
Oakman Girls
New Bethel
Oakman
Qakman
Cheard
Barney Brice
Bob Maxwell
Pentecostal Church
God
Lee Eppler
Dessie B. Crawford
Bessie A. Crawford
J. W. Caton
John Payne
Ada
Jack Payne
Lena Johnson
St. Louis
Ivane Vaughan
Black Rock
Ark
J. W. Crawford
Earl Bryan
C. W. Simpson
Loretha Eppler
Leona Collins
Dorothy Lillard
Benton Crawford
Morelock
Hyden
Edd Crawford
George Carter
Mamie Carter
Ruthie Sanders
Lorene Bryan
Maggie Harris
Lera Dryden
E. M. Dunnagan
Joe Campbell
Herman
Elmer Crawford
Jimmie Dempeeas
Miss Clark
Gussie Lillard
Colbert Teams Defeat New Bethel and Oakman in Local Games
Colbert boys beat New Bethel 16 to 10 Tuesday night. In Oakman visits, Colbert boys won 8 to 0 while the girls fell 14 to 5. PTA program featured Ada talent. Colbert debating slated for Oakman next Friday. Tax notice urges Ada residents to assess 1928 personal property across precincts with deadlines and reminders.
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Ma Ridge
Mrs. Bean
Colbert
Arthur Walker
Pearl
Ida
Ollie
F. R. Foster
W. T. Sorrell
John Woods
Ada
Ora
Elmer Lee Jones
Foster Home
L. M. Sales
Stirling Ballard
Fitzhugh
R. E. Gillock
Steedman
Clara Ford
Oleta
M. P. Barnes
Mothers Club
Bethel
Oakman
P.T.A
Ruby Rice
Dana Beth Rice
Martha
Georgia Welsh
O’connel
Excise Board
Weather brightens plans for church and farming
The community enjoyed pleasant weather as farmers anticipate the next crop. A large crowd attended church events over the weekend with three sermons by Bro. Stone and full Sunday school attendance. A singing school starts Monday led by Mrs. Parnell of Summers Chapel, inviting broader participation.
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Union Graded School
Blue Mound
Dooley
Loman
John
Harve Owens
Ada
Campbell
Barrett
Mrs. Morgan
Frisco
Tom Jones
Mack
Baby
Ritcherson
Jim Snow
Emma Owens
Troy Sherrell
Jim Craddock
Bob Billingsley
George Smith
Price McKinney
Bill Dryden
Will Burch
George Farris
Monroe Richards
Elmer Davis
Stonewall
Zenoba Jervis
Bessie Palmer
F. B. Wilson
Esther
Elzora Drake
Davie Wren
Bro. Stone
Lusk
Oba Robertson
Pickett
Chism
Lois Skinner
Velma Skinner
Homer Herion
Seminole
Tim Taylor
W. M. Ross
Stella
Ahloso
J. L. Ross
Eulas Brannon
Robert Ross
Egypt
Idus
Luke Taylor
John Reed
Harmon Staggs
Homer
Stone
Old Yeager
Parnell
Summers Chapel
Markets and education fund distribution report
Livestock market notes from Oklahoma City and Kansas City show cattle and hog prices with modest declines and gains. Distribution of the weak school fund nears completion with about 1 million in warrants issued and remaining funds allocated to districts and counties.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Jan
State Board of Education
John Vaughan
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Ed Walker
Andy Dame
Dave Dame
Luther Sullivan
Ed Jones
Jack Armour
Johnnie Grindstaff
Near Vaness
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Cordie Sullivan
Jesse McKay
George Sullivan
Charley van Winkle
Center High
Galey
Center
Johnnie McCloud
Bertha Moncrief
Roxie Moncrief
Earl Moncrief
Vernon Smith
Ora Jones
Vada Foster
R. E. Balthrop
John Balthrop
Lyda Mae Stark
Floyd Ray
Milton Balthrop
John Bradly
Teachers College
J. B. Watters
Watters
H. G. Clark
Roberts
Clifton Denton
Curtis
van Roberts
Woodree
James Lambert
Okemah
Lottie McElmerry
Dixie Graves
Floyd Eldred
Carter Ray
C. E. Graves
Bob Graves, Jr
Mrs. Tarwater
Bray
Arlen
Otis Hagler
Clarence
John Higd
Bessie Parmer
Mrs. Horne
Alex
J. S. Parmer
Gentry Sanders
C. M. Sliger
T. J. Jared
L. B. Thompson
J. R. Sliger
Pendergrass
Sam Sliger
Ida Bolen
Judge Bolen
Vallie Sliger
Harold Ross
Loyd Estehrly
Boda Jared
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KNOX
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Capitol Hill
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