DePriest Defends Rights in Race and Prohibition Debate
Congress member Oscar DePriest of Illinois attacks southern legislators over Hoover's White House reception for Mrs. De Priest. He cites civil rights for blacks, calls for enforcing the 13th to 15th Amendments, and vows to appoint negroes to West Point and Annapolis, while maintaining his stance on equity for all in Congress. The remainder of the report notes community happenings, obituaries, and local social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Oscar DePriést
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
DePriest
White House
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Illinois
Congress
Congressional
Ali’s. Hoover
South
West Point
Annapolis
Jim
Isaac Rains Dies at 70 in Konawa
Isaac Rains aged 70 died Tuesday at Konawa. The body was taken to Francis where it was interred today.
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Isaac Rains
Konawa
Francis
Mrs Maggie Johnson Dies At 39 Near Steed Man
Mrs Maggie Johnson 39 wife of LL V Johnson of near Steed Man died this morning at 12 30 in a local hospital Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 at Troy Criswell's funeral parlors by Rev W E Bowers Burial followed at Rosedale cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. Ve. Johnson
Maggie Johnson
Ll. V. Johnson
Steedman
Troy Criswell
W. E. Bowers
Rosedale Cemetery
Child Charles D Mayhue dies at home near Ada
Charles D Mayhue three years old, son of Mr and Mrs G C Mayhue, died Monday at 2 45 PM at the family home northeast of Ada. Funeral services were held at 3 PM from the home with Dr C C Morris pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial followed in Rosedale cemetery. Parents were prostrated by the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D
G. C. Mayhue
Ada
C. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
Rosedale
Aldridge Hotel Builds Union Bus Station on Broadway
The Aldridge hotel owners begin a brick building on a vacant S Broadway lot south of the hotel to serve as a union bus station. When finished it will replace the East Main location as headquarters for several Ada bus lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldridge Hotel
S. Broadway
East Main
Ada
Memento of Early Days Wrecked in Ada Shop Collapse
The Kayser blacksmith shop on West Twelfth Street in Ada, a 30 year landmark, collapsed at noon though no one was inside. Archduke Leopold of Austria plans an idea shop opening in New York with a notion counter hinted.
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Natum
Ada
Kayser
West Twelfth Street
Archduke Leopold of Austria
New York
Ici
Mgr. Herrin
Warm Weather Social Notes From Local Residents
Readers recall a warm spell as residents seek shaded spots. Lula and Beatrice Lee visited Hazle Jackson. Ardell Oberland stayed with Lena Owens. Loriie Walden visited Belle Walden. Grandmother Russell returned from Maysville with a granddaughter for a visit. Phil Clark and Bill Call went to Allen Saturday night, returning Sunday. Belle Walden hosted visits from Hugh Walsherd Ada Saturday, Hazle Jackson and Henry Stange Sunday evening. Bill Gordon visited Dan Jackson Monday morning. Gus Brinlee and Paoli visitors stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. Just a Lonesome Girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Beatrice Lee
Hazle Jackson
Ardell Oberland
Lena Owens
Bebee
Loriie Walden
Belle Walden
Bob Russell
Maysville
Phil Clark
Bill Call
Allen
Hugh Walsherd
Weather and Farm News From Blue Mound and Surroundings
Monday night showers aided corn and crops in the area though yields were mixed with light potato output and small fruit. Local residents recount visits, weddings, school plans, and community events as rain improves gardens and crops while families travel between Ada Antlers and Milburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Durbin
Atoka
Joe Lee
Joe Sallee
Antlers
Arkansas City
Eileen Rives
Stonewall
Marcia Durbin
W. A. Allen
Milburn
Caroline Woolly
Mrs. Wade
Pendergraft
Ada
Lillian Smith
Sidney Thompson
Sterling Worth
High Line To Bring Electric Rigs To Bebee Field
Oklahoma Gas & Electric crews work to complete a $25,000 high line into the Bebee oil field enabling five electrically powered rigs to operate. The project, expected to finish soon, signals field importance with only about 50 electric rigs statewide. A 4,800 foot test near Byars was completed in 30 days.
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Bebee Field
Bebee
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company
Bebee Oil Field
Byars
Fifth Sunday revival and community visitors noted
A rainy Monday aided crops and crab grass while a five Sunday revival ran strong from Friday to Sunday with communion and foot washing. Visitors included Mr and Mrs J S Moore and three children Tolbert Rev and Mrs J G Stone with R Magar and Mrs Magar, Brother M Hunt and daughters Edna and Effie, and T H Burch family, plus Billie Wood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Moore
Tolbert
Moore
Local Social Roundup From Roff and Ada Area
A series of Sunday visits and local calling among families in Roff Ada Sasakwa and surrounding towns. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Hennigan tending a sick relative and several kin visiting relatives and friends through the weekend with social gatherings and a bread and jelly making demonstration by Mrs Morgan at the Ladies Club.
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A. Hennigan
van Hennigan
Mr. Hennigan
Chearsie Rhodes
Mattie Patton
Wills
Arthur Coffey
Dunn
Rufus Evans
Shelby Standfield
Ellen Dunn
Irene Shock
Hennigan
Doris Pitts
Roff
F. R. Ray
Dan Ray
Foy Pendleton
Ada
Patton
Leon Smith
Sasakwa
H. G. Coffey
Cleo Coffey
Pampa
Texas
Willie Tipton
Kathryn Graves
Ray
Gladys Coffey
Baby
Jack Pendleton
E. T. Pendleton
Mark Solomon
Sunday Socials and Visits Highlight Local Notes
Lorene Lois and Lucille South spent Sunday with Louise and Perline Rice. Miss Ethel Palmer stayed with grandmother Mrs. W. W. Walker at 224 EB. Third. Mrs. Cleo Abbott visited her mother Mrs. Wil Carvin Sunday afternoon. A cream supper at Will Corvin's drew a large crowd. Singing drew good attendance. Lillian Palmer suppered with Lavern Floyd. Henry Maxwell visited Joe Stanley. Ethel and Lillian Pahner attended Ada church. Bruce Myres and Hiram Jones visited Pete Floyd. Blue Eyes.
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Mrs. Robinson
Texas
H. E. Smith
Loyd Watson
Hazel
Hazel Dearman
Lorene Robinson
Eva Williams
Merle Dickins
Clyde Simmons
James McKee
Trust
Orbin Young
Bonnie
Elizabeth Bulloch
Neva
Leonard Young
Jewell Lynn
Rosedale
Bonnie Bulloch
John Aday
Kansas
Ada
Wayne Odom
Little Son
Allen
Neva Young
Bennie
Roy Watson
McSwain Theater
Cole
Kathaine
Hensley
Lorene
Lois
Lucille South
Louise
Perline Rice
Ethel Palmer
W. W. Walker
Cleo Abbott
Wil Carvin
Will Corvin
Leonard Crow
Cal
Palmer
Lillian Palmer
Lavern Floyd
Henry Maxwell
Joe Stanley
Ethel
Lillian Pahner
Bruce Myres
Hiram Jones
Pete Floyd
Blue Eyes
Toll Cut Expected on Purcell Bridge in Oklahoma City
An Oklahoma City order would cut Lexington Purcell bridge tolls from 50 to 25 cents for autos. C C Childers and E J Hughes prepared the 25 cent order while Fred Capshaw was absent in Washington awaiting transcript. The move ends months of a toll reduction fight sparked by W B Murphy's 2 cent rate demand. The bridge owners may appeal to the supreme court from the commission decision.
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Oklahoma
City
Lexington-Purcell
Cc. C. Childers
Corporation Commission
E. Ji. Hughes
Commission
Childers
Fred Capshaw
Washington
W. B. Murphy
Murphy
Highway Commission
Supreme Court
Mrs C O Hammonds Plans Book On Johnston Impeachment
Oklahoma City July 1 Mrs C O Hammonds says she will publish a book presenting her version of the political war that led to the impeachment and removal of Governor Henry S Johnston. She complains the deposed governor’s secretary was not allowed to testify during the investigation or trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
C. O. Hammonds
Oklahoma
Henry S. Johnston
Johnston
Senate
Storms Displace Families and Damage Bridges in Kentucky
Storms in central and eastern Kentucky forced two score or more families from their homes and washed away several bridges. Lightning caused additional hazards as crews worked to assess the damage and restore services across the region.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Marriage Held Void In Seminole County Case
In Wewoka on July 1 Judge J E Simpson ruled that the marriage of Daniel Joshua to Florence De Ruele was void. Evidence showed Joshua’s earlier common law marriage to Kissie Hawkins was legal and that Joshua was intoxicated during De Ruele marriage. A baby claimed as the child of De Ruele was ruled not Joshua’s legal issue. An appeal was noted by Tom Payne of Okmulgee.
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Wewoka
Daniel Joshua
Florence de Ruele
Henryetta
J. E. Simpson
Joshua
Kissie Hawkins
Miss de Ruele
Seminole County
Simpson
Indiana
District Court
Tom Payne
Okmulgee
R. J. Roberts
Pryor
Stokes
Anglin and Stevenson
Holdenville
Shawnee Chiefs Lead Western Association First Half
Shawnee, Okla, the Shawnee Chiefs hold the pennant lead at the end of the first half in the Western Association with 46 wins and 32 losses. Fort Smith stands second with 42 wins, Independence trails by four games, and Joplin and Boerne have lower standings as reported by statistician Carlos E. Hobbs.
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Peka
Kan
Shawnee Chiefs
Shawnee
Okla
Fort Smith
Independence
Carlos E. Hobbs
Ww L
Legge and Teague Accept Posts on Federal Farm Board
Alexander Legge of Chicago will chair the federal farm board for the first year with James C. Stone of Kentucky as vice chair. C C Teague of California also accepted an appointment and the president praised their sacrifices, noting Legge’s salary reduction from 100000 to 12000 and Teague’s financial sacrifices.
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Washington
Alexander Legge
Chicago
C. C. Teague
California
Federal Farm Board
Legge
James C. Stone
Kentucky
Teague
Posse Goes After Inda Bank Robbers Near Tulsa
Sheriff Faulkner sends posse to pursue two bandits who robbed the First State Bank of Inva for 500 dollars yesterday. Tulsa police and sheriffs join the search as suspects fled south then west in a light roadster with a truck bed. Innis Koenig, bank president, and a customer were held briefly before release.
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Tulsa
First State Bank
Inva
Dave Faulkner
Innis Koenig
Koeniz
Lovelady Singing Convention Attracts Multitude At School House
Plans for a July 27-28 singing convention at Lovelady school house anticipate over 2000 attendees. Extensive parking will be provided in a nearby field with roads upgraded to handle crowds as land and other needs are arranged for the event.
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Lovelady
Lovelady School House
No Disarmament Conference Yet Promised
London reports and Premier MacDonald indicate no imminent naval disarmament conference. Dawes and Gibson conversations prompted hope, but Washington signals delay pending thorough preparation to avoid 1927 failures. MacDonald emphasizes risks of peace and comprehensive prep to secure national and international security.
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London
Dawes
Ramsay MacDonald
Hugh S. Gibson
Washington
MacDonald
United States
Appellate Court Affirms Three Cases in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City June 29 The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upholds 15 year sentence for Ted Elliott in Stephens County case taken from Jefferson County on change of venue Elliott aided Harry Sledge in the offense Sledge found guilty and modified to 25 years on appeal Bill Brown is sentenced to 15 years for conspiracy Dewey Cooper larceny of an automobile five years Sid Bone assault with a dangerous weapon three years in Love County.
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Oklahoma City
Harry Sledge
Stephens County
Ted Elliott
Criminal Court of Appeals
Elliott
Jefferson County
Sledge
Bill Brown
Dewey Cooper
Nowata County
Sid Bone
Love County
Guardianship sale hearing for Tyson minors in Ada
Emma Tyson as guardian seeks court approval to sell real estate of wards Elma Pauline Fay and Ray Tyson. Hearing set for August 1 1929 at 2 PM in County Court Ada with notice to next of kin. Publication ordered in Ada Weekly News for two weeks.
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Oklahoma
Elma Tyson
Pauline Tyson
Fay Tyson
Ray Tyson
Emma Tyson
Ada Weekly News
Ada
Tal Crawford
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H. C. Linsley
Ray Woodman’s
G. A. Pitt
Round Prairie
Julia Whetstone
Kansas City
George Pitt
Devil's den
Tishomingo
Rainbolt
Lovett
Odom
Ruby
Miss Rucker
Laxton
Nora, Owens
Hallie Hayes
Lillian Freeman
Blue Mound
Minnie Lovelady
Pleasant Hill
Hugh Williams
Walter Lovelady
Ahloso
G. M. Pitt
Tinsley
Watson Jones
R. F. Jones
Audell Nabors
Zelma Tallan
Jametta Lysén
Ada Hospital
Jules’ Ell
Ellis
Jossie Galy
Charles DP. Mayhue
Union
Worstell
Frisco
Fitzhugh
Ashley
Arlene
Ardell Clayton
Bob Driver
Bill Belt
Joe Belt
Bob Ashley
Carma Jean
Betty Therman
Cochran
Trnce
Crisp
Juanita
Conner
T. J
Wilson
Jewel
Charles Odell
Clarence Fay
Tallent
Zelma
Myrtle Lambert
Durant
Harmon Underhill
Alvin Minor
Newte Driver
Lawrence
Lillian Taylor
Walter Ashley
Floyd Taylor
James Simington
Byrd
Mil
Ora Crowell
Floyd
Aubrey
Clary
Hawkins Underhill
Elmer Hallman
Bee Lambert
J. T. Boatright
Earnest Cochran
Ruby Taylor
Marvin Wade
Lilian Taylor
Boatright
Norman
Leonard Etchieson
Zella Ashley
Lucille Cochran
Monk Riley
Minor
Taylor
Bowl
Kate Taylor
Jeff Hunt
Elmo Minor
Mrs. Taylor
Lillian
Madie
Zella
Ora Lee Ashley
Harvey Wilson
Vance Minor
Roy May
Peck Lumpkins
Harp Odell
J. Q. Boatright
Ernest Cochran
Jesse
Zella R. Ashley
Mrs. Tinsley
Cochran and Family
Wattson Jones
Ruff Jones
Mr. Snyder
Sunshine Booster
Happyland
General Green
Guy Binkley
Mr. Rain
I. C. Lindsey
Denny
J. M. Ingram
Myrna Strickland
Homer
Bertha Head
Ava Binkley
Addie Solomon
Vaness
J. D. Lamb
John Tharp
Mr. Vaughn
Mr. Ingram
Jack
Carlisle Bushy Fork
Benjamin Powers
Dexter Lindelle
Owingsville
Bath County
Licking River
Egypt
Purcell Bridge
Hammonds
Ian
Posse
Inda
Stes
Star
Sear
Star Brand
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