Golden welding anniversary celebrated in county
The News reports the golden welding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, esteemed county residents, praising long married life and mutual support. The editor notes marriage as a success story and joins friends in congratulating the couple while reflecting on extended community service. The column also salutes Mrs. Duvall's county home demonstration work and welcomes her successor Mrs. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves Kerr
Orks
Sud
Duvall
Yung
Waile
Investigation at Git Hall Hangeing
An ongoing inquiry into city finances led by Assistant Attorney General Morden and City Attorney A Winn neared completion with preliminary findings discussed. Municipal accountant John Bogers explained details to AG and city officials as the probe plans possible further action pending review.
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Charlie Beaver
Morden
A. Winn
Gordon
Ames
John Bogers
Davn
Ray
Attorney General
Clty
Guy
Oblahoms
Winn
Witien
Golbeck and gang court sentencing for armored car robbery
William Pal Golbeck and seven accomplices were found guilty on three counts of concealing loot and possession of mail sacks after an April 1988 armored car robbery in downtown St. Louis. They received five year terms on each count, totaling 15 years, while co-defendants, including four other gang members, were also sentenced. one member already serves 25 years in Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Fan
Wiliam Pal
Colbeck
Leavenworth Partutentiary
Recovery Doubtful For Elsenmiller And Lichtenberger
Kay Elsenmiller 20 daughter of a prominent Pekin county farmer and Freder ick Lichtenberger remained hospitalized after a double shooting. Elsenmiller unconscious with skull wound. Lichtenberger in serious but partly conscious condition. Police earlier conducted a country-wide search for the missing girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perin
St. Janet
Kay Eltenmiller
Tasewell County
Frederick Lichterberger
Pekin Hospital
Tachtenberger
Misa Elsenmiller
Lichtenberger
Limes
CG. PF. Grimmer
Physterior
Tiellenberger
Mise Filenmiller
Pekin
Eitenmiller
Sitios
Mars Duvall Bids Friends Farewell to Farm Club
Mrs Elvar Duvall, County Home Demonstrator, retires after ten years leading Pontotoc County Farm Women and Girls Clubs. She praises members for loyalty and shared work on gardening, canning, poultry care, and labor saving devices, urging continued support for the new leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Mfc
Stl Water College
Handa
Income Tax Dope Dope Whose Returns Needed Under Act 1924
The 1924 revenue act requires single persons with net income of 1000 or more or gross income of 5000 or more, and married couples with net income 2500 or gross income 5000 or more, to file returns. The filing period runs January 1 to March 16. Penalties apply for noncompliance, with estimates due by March 15, 1926.
Bill Wilson Bound Over On Assault Charge
Bill Wilson was bound over on an assault charge after a preliminary hearing before Justice of Peace Joseph Anderson. His $2,000 bond was posted and he remained released as the district court action awaits. A stabbing incident earlier this month left Romer Madlow of Francis injured and rushed to a local hospital. his condition was described as life threatening at one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dally Bi Wilson
Romer Madlow
Francis
District Court
Justice of Peace
Joseph Anderson
Hudson
Oklahoma business leaders to discuss state advertising plan
Oklahoma City hosts a January 22 meeting at 1 o'clock in the air room of the Oklahoma Club to form a statewide advertising group. The State Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event to unite civic, commercial, and professional leaders in promoting Oklahoma as a place to live and invest. Speakers include EB Wilson, national packer, with plans to organize a state-wide effort without soliciting funds at the meeting.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
State Chamber of Commerce
United States
California
Florida
Wisconsin
Uthels
Tima
Toca
Chambers of Commerce
Campton
Okahoma
Chamber of Commerce
EB. Wilson
National Packer
Ady Chamber of Commerce
Ecomimercial Club
Ada
Confederate Coinage At Philadelphia Mint Opens
The Philadelphia mint began coining Stone Mountain half dollars honoring the Confederacy. Designs by sculptor Gutzon Borglum were used for the 50 cent pieces, to be given to the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Association in exchange for face value. Congress authorized up to 5,000,000 coins, with Lee and Jackson depicted on the obverse.
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Philadelphia
Phildphia
Stone Mountain
Georgia Mountain
Gutzon Borglum
Stone Mountain Project
Stone Mountian Confederate Memorial, Association
Atlanta
Acto Congress
South
Mr. Borglum
Hollings N. Randolph
Edward Rivers
Joseph B. McCord
Memorial Association
Roland 2
Mahony
Washington, D. C
Robert HE. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Pontotoc couple celebrate 30th wedding anniversary
Uncle Charlie Kerr aged 69 and his wife aged 69 celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Wednesday January 7 in Pontotoc county Oklahoma. The couple came to Oklahoma 86 years ago and lived in Pontotoc County 34 years. They were the first to build a home on Five Mile Prairie near Ada. They have six sons and three daughters, with five sons, two daughters surviving, and about 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A large dinner followed with neighbors and relatives, music by Darneay Rutledge, and well wishes for many more happy years.
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Charlie Kerr
Gentry
Missionary Baptist
Grayhill
Texas
Holdenville
Charlie
Fannin County
Callin County
Pontotoc County
Tey
Oklahoma
Five Mile Prairie
Prairie
Ada
Lovelady
Red Sprivas
Steedmin
Allen
Lyasberry
Gon Byre
William Cochran
Truax
Jeff Reed
Dick Floyd
Purcell and Tay
Purcell
Ardmore
Wynneindead
Nickel Hill
Nerr
Dave
John
Will
Tuince
Rober Kerr
John Rutledge
Chickasta
Katie
Gina
Myra
J. H. Bonds
J. H
Readers weigh in on cross word puzzles demand
Editor invites reader opinion on the popularity of cross word puzzles. He asks for feedback next week to decide whether to continue with the feature or reallocate the space for other content.
Oklahoma Engineers Plan Weeklong Plant Inspection Tours
Two groups from the University of Oklahoma will tour 10 plants this week as part of engineering courses. Mechanical engineering students led by L. B. Holland visit Ada Portland Cement, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Cosden, Texas company in Tulsa, Empire Oil, and Marland at Ponca City, returning Feb 2. Electrical students under O W Walters will inspect Winds Belt Telephone, Commonwealth Edison, Armour by products, Western Electric, Sears Roebuck, and Chicago stations, plus Milwaukee factories, Gary steel works, and Keokuk power plant, leaving Jan 22 and returning Jan 31.
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Norman
University of Oklahoma
Il. B. Holland
O. W. Walters
Chicago
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Ada
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Cosden Company
Texas Company
Tulsa
Empire Oil Company
Bureau of Mines Experiment Station
Bartlesville
Marland’ Company
Ponca City
Winds Belt Telephone Company
Commonwealth Tedison Company
Armour and Company
Western Electric Company
Sears-Roebuck Company
Milwaukee
Gary
Ind
Keokuk
Iowa
Oklahoma legislator considers 10 day marriage license posting rule
Oklahoma City January 21 the senate discussed two bills requiring marriage license applications be posted publicly for 10 days before issuance. Senator Gulager of Muskogee introduced the measure, favorably reported and set for amendment. Horace Foster of Wagoner echoed concerns about hasty marriages. An appropriation of 5000 dollars for crime suppression was discussed in the same session.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Gulager
Muskogee
Horace
Foster
Wagoner County
Senate
Infant Dies From Scalding in Tub Accident
Warren McGuha infant son of Charlie McGubi of 716 South Hope died Sunday morning from burns after falling into a tub of boiling water at the family home Saturday noon. He was taken to Breco hospital where doctors could not save him. Funeral services were held at Co. A. Cummins undertaking parlor with Rev. F. E. Teague officiating and interment at Mosgedale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren McGuha
Charlie McGubi
South Hope
Breco Hospital
Co. A. Cummins
F. E. Teague
Mosgedale Cemetery
Blizzard Ends in Western Texas Snow Blanket Records
Western Texas was blanketed by heavy snow from five to 17 inches deep, setting a new weather record as the blizzard eased. Temperature rose, accumulations are melting, and train service is returning to normal after the storm. Joseph Conrad, native of Poland, is described as discovering his writing gift in middle age.
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Chicago
Jan
New Jersey
York Ship
Mississippi Valley
Tom Sroeter
Ut Pontlry
Uni
Dallas
Texas
Joseph Conrad
Poland
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