Date With Danger Yesterdays Macy Interviews the French fanilly
Tackie Thompson, a glamorous hostess, plans to impress at the Dove nightclub while weighing a cosmetics endorsement and alimony moves. The East Fiftiess tenement apartment shows her mix of luxury and need for cash as she flirts with Italian admirers and courts Duke Martin while arranging access to Clem and Jack Burden at a high society party.
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Yucky Thompson
Corinne
Tuckis
Tackie
Pete Thompson
The
Dove
van Zants
Clem
Janice
Jack Burden
Shirley
Duke Martin
Tuckie
Martin
Dove at the Dove Club Opens a Dangerous Encounter
In a smoky club scene in 1929, Tuckie introduces the owner Martin to Miss Shirley while Jack, an ex Harvard crewman, notes the venue’s fame. Rumors surface about Janice Frenth’s death, drawing attention to the Dove as discussions turn toward a funeral and a looming absence of questions.
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Harvard
Tuckie
Duke
Dove
Turkie
Jack
Mr. Martin
Marlin
Gazette
Martin
Tackie
Mary Franklin
Janice Frenth
Tim
Janice
van Zants
McGuire Admits Slaying Officer and Robberies
Earl McGuire, jailed with $2,500 bail, confessed to the shooting of undersheriff Ray Kumpf in Syracuse and six robberies in Oklahoma and Colorado. He claimed a poker meeting with two Alcatraz escapees before the crime, and was captured a mile from Syracuse after a pursuit by a posse.
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Lamar
Cole
Earl McGuire
Kansas
Alcatraz Island
McGuire
Garden City
Kas
Colorado
Ray Kumpfat
Syracuse
Pueb- In
Colo
Ralph Roe
Ted Cole
Shawnee
Cimarron
Okla
Oklahoma
Tax collections of state drop during last year
Oklahoma City July 7 State tax collections declined 3 466 809 during the fiscal year ending June 30 bringing total revenue to 856 252 182 as reported by the tax commission. Gasoline taxes rose 708 176 to 16 031 329 and the sales tax fell 469 713 to 10 237 624. Inheritance and estate tax rose 40.8 percent while income tax fell 1 394 944. Major sources and changes listed including oil gross production tax and various licenses.
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Oklahoma City
Tax Commission
General Revenue Fund
Farmers Apply For Cattle Tests In Five-County Program
Thirty county farmers have applied for government tests for Bangs disease in their cattle under a new five county program. County Agent J B Hill said Friday applications cover 714 cattle to be tested. Dr Z V Cook Holdenville is in charge of testing and began July 1. His territory includes Pontotoc Hughes Okfuskee Seminole and Pottawatomie counties.
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J. B. Hill
Z. V. Cook
Holdenville
Pontotoc
Hughes
Okfuskee
Seminole
Pottawatomie
Sam Dew Takes Office as Pontotoc County Treasurer
Sam Dew, elected county treasurer last fall, was sworn in before the board of county commissioners after a prolonged illness. His deputies include Nadine Vin ey Ina Alletag Janemy Hennigan and Oren Phillips, with staff carrying over from prior administrations. The board plans to move county securities to Dew's office in Oklahoma City after a routine transfer.
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Pontotoc County
Sam Dew
Dew
Board of County Commissioners
Oklahoma City
Nadine Viney
Ina Alletag
Janemy Hennigan
Oren Phillips
State Treasurer's
Dew’s
Phillips Hands Off At Northwestern State College
Oklahoma Governor Phillips announced he would not intervene in choosing a president for Northwestern State College at Alva after DeWitt Waller declined the post. He stated there are no nominations and that efforts will aim to hire a similar man, discussing school policy with regents G. E. Crooks and T. T. Eeson.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
Northwestern State College
Alva
DeWitt Waller
Enid
G. E. Crooks
T. T. Eeson
Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges
Navy orders motor-torpedo boats from Thornycroft firm
Southampton report: The government of Sire has ordered two motor-torpedo boats of the latest type from John Thornycroft and Company, Ltd. The move signals a new navy expansion. Ada News Classified Ads highlight greater returns for invested capital.
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Eixve
Southampton
Sire
Thornycroft and Company, Ltd
Ada News
Speedy house on large farm tenant plan gains pace in house
Washington July 7 Administration leaders in the house pressed to pass a 350,900,000 expansion of the federal farm tenancy program. Senate sponsors said the plan applies government mortgage insurance to farm purchases using private funds, extending tenant loans to buy farms with up to 40 years repayment at 3 percent.
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Washington
House
Senate
Jones
D-Tex
House Agriculture Committee
Bankhead
D-Ala
Tee
Lee
Taft
Ohio
Roosevelt
Congress
Potato Crop Up in Pontotoc County and Prices Rise
Pontotoc county reports a potato crop nearly 25 percent heavier than last year with prices 15 to 20 percent higher than in 1938. Trish cobbler and Red Triumph are favored varieties. Peach yields improve with Elberta expected July 15. Arkansas orchards to supply Oklahoma growers with a bumper crop. Grapes ripen in a few weeks as truckloads of fruit and tomatoes come on. Local buyers plan to import fruit from nearby states and markets.
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Pontotoc County
Trish
Elbertas
Arkansas
Oklahomens
Vanass Schools to Start Soon with New Faculty
Vanass Consolidated plans a summer term start on Monday July 24. Superintendent J O Vernon reports the building wired for electricity and repairs completed. D H Setliff replaces Oscar Holt as vocational agriculture instructor. the 1989 40 faculty includes Vernon Peters Harrell Lawrence Peters Jesson Dame Osbourne Lewis Vernon Setliff Crockett Hoggatt Allison Williams Tilley in various departments.
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Vanass Consolidated
J. O. Vernon
D. H. Setliff
Oscar Holt
Vaness
Bonnie’ Peters
Ray Harrell
Marie Lawrence
Jennie Peters
Minnie Jesson
Roy Dame
Gladys Osbourne
Ebbie Lewis Glasscock
Georgia Weems Vernon
Roff Pre School Clinic Held By Health Unit
Roff youngsters entering school next fall were examined at a Friday clinic held at the schoolhouse by Dr. Glenn McDonald director of the city county health unit. Thorough exams identified eye and tooth defects and referrals to private doctors were recommended with a health nurse assisting.
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Roff
Glenn McDonald
McDonald
New Producers in Bebee and South Fitts Fields
Reports show new wells added last week in Bebee and South Fitts fields. Notable wells include Superior No. 2 Summers NW of 36-5-4 testing oil after acidizing in Viola lime, and Lake No. Summers SW of 25-5-4 drilling in Viola lime.
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Bebee
South Fitts Fields
South Fitts
Viola
Lake No. Summers
G. Summers
Simpson-Roadhouse
Iwest
Jesse
Patsy Grennan
Stratford
Calvin
Phillips
Shemwell
Delaney
Foster
State Wheat Crop Estimate Tops 40 Million Bushels
Oklahoma wheat production for 1935 is estimated at 41,925,600 bushels with a state yield of about 10.87 bushels per acre. Extreme rains, hail, and winds affected harvests outside the north central district, while central districts saw moisture and sprouting damage. Corn prospects are strong with 1,850,400 acres. oats yield is among the state’s lowest on record at 21,761,300 bushels due to green bug damage. Cotton acreage is 2,023,980 with heavy replanting. sweet potatoes at 83 percent of normal and peanuts at 78.1 percent.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Department ‘of Agriculture
Will Pegg Named To Excise Board Completes Selection
Will Pegg was named to the excise board by District Judge Tal Crawford completing the two year selection. Judge Bob Howell approved the choice as required by state law. Don Evans, Ben Hatcher, and previous nominee S C Boswell were referenced in the process with Boswell declining another term. The first meeting is set for the first Monday of July.
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W. M. Pegg
Tal Crawford
Bob Howell
Holdenvile
Don Evans
State Tax Commission
J. H. Collins
Ben Hatcher
Pegg
S. C. Boswell
Boswell
Indian Held After Stabbing Released
In Duncan on July 6 a 45 year old Indian held after the stabbing of L. D. Williams a 40 year old bartender in a beer tavern Thursday was released after stating he suffered a broken arm in the fight. The county attorney said Williams may file charges and that the Indian did not report his injury to avoid bothering the jailer. Police reported the Indian had abused a woman and Williams intervened, resulting in the stabbing.
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Williams
Pawhuska Florists Elect State Association Officers
Pawhuska resident Harry Miller was named president of the Oklahoma Florists Association at the convention closing today in Ponca City. Ardmore’s Gus Woerz was elected vice president and E L Bartman of Oklahoma A and M was chosen secretary and treasurer. A decision on bids from Ada and Tulsa was postponed until the board’s winter meeting.
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Ponca City
Harry Miller
Pawhuska
Oklahoma Florists Association
Gus Woerz
Ardmore
E. L. Bartman
Oklahoma A
Emad
Tulsa
Calf Unclaimed After Calves Found With Suspects in Theft Case
Sheriff seeks owner of a young calf found with Otho and John Terrett, arrested Friday for theft of harness from W Moore. The father and son faced grand larceny charges, preliminary hearing July 14, bail set at 2000. Harness valued at 25 dollars returned. calf unclaimed. Both men admitted prior prison records. younger Terrett released in March from Huntsville.
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Otho
John Terrrett
W. Moore
Lula
A. W. Oliver
Huntsville
Texas
Moore
Terretts
Bullard Injured In Pistol Mishap
Ada Bullard of the state highway patrol sustained finger injuries last Monday in a pistol mishap at Duncan station 21 while being handed a revolver during a teaching session. The incident left Bullard recovering as officials described the discharge.
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Bullard
Shipman
Ada
State Highway Patrol
Station 21
Duncan
Indian Service Job Change Noted For Mrs Dodd
Mrs Ann Dodd deputy county treasurer under Lee Daggs has accepted a position with the Indian service headquartered in Muskogee. She will be a case investigator covering a five county area around Elgin Illinois and other notes include a rabbit deterrent garden tip and marriage licenses issued in Ada and Allen Oklahoma. Joe C Scott announced Forrest McIntyre of McAlester as board secretary at $200 monthly.
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Ann Dodd
Lee Daggs
The
Indian Service
Muskogee
Dodd
Oklahoma City
Joe C. Scott
State Board of Agriculture
Forrest McIntyre
McAlester
Havelock Ellis Dies at Eighty in England
London July 10 Henry Havelock Ellis 80 eminent scientist and sociologist renowned for Studies in the Psychology of Sex died Saturday at Hintlesham. A founder of the Fabian Society he devoted his life to sex psychology, heredity and crime, insisting on open scientific discussion of sexual relations.
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London
Havelock Ellis
Hintlesham
Ellis
Henry Havelock Ellis
Fabian Society
George Bernard Shaw
Henry L. Mencken
Boy Scout Dies After Truck Accident Near Creek Springs
Charles Row 14 of Pond Creek died when a camp truck ran over him during a four day outing at Camp Seline near Creo Springs. Scoutmaster Ron Williams reported the fall from the vehicle as it moved. Dr. J. L. Brady pronounced death for a skull fracture upon arrival at Fairview Hospital. He was survived by family members including three half brothers and three sisters.
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Enid
Charles Row
Pond Creek
Camp Seline
Creo Springs
E.R. Williams
Ron
J. L. Brady
Fairview
M. L. Row
Rush Row
Senate Foreign Relations considers Lending Bills this week
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to take up bills carrying out a $3.86 billion administration program tomorrow. The House approved Social Security amendments for Senate consideration and debate on political activity by government employees is expected soon. House to act on a bill bringing water carriers under the interstate commerce commission.
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House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Hatch
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fleetwood To Face Charges of Murder
SALLISAW July 160-Um- Rex Fleetwood a 26 year old Cherokee Indian was charged with murder in the slaying of Moffett cafe operator Lee Scott 27 who was shot outside his restaurant Fleetwood surrendered to authorities early Saturday County Attorney Ed Armstrong said Fleetwood would be arraigned in justice of the peace court once his lawyer arrives from Muskogee Armstrong noted three companions of Fleetwood are being held without bond witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the shooting with one saying Scott had drawn a gun first during an argument
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Sallisaw
Rex Fleetwood
Moffett Cafe
Fleetwood
Lee Scott
Ed Armstrong
Justice of the Peace Court
Muskogee
Armstrong
Sai
Seatt
Revival at Galey Ends After Strong Crowds and Conversions
A revival in the Galey community closed Sunday night after numerous conversions and five additions by letter and statement. Rev Roland King of Trinity Baptist Ada preached, with a new Missionary Baptist church building planned soon. Services were on the school lawn with lighting from the school plant.
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Galey
Roland €. King
Trinity Baptist Church
Ada
New Missionary Baptist Church
Chilean Plot Frustrated as Eight Arrests Made
In Santiago an alleged plan to seize government buildings was halted with the arrest of eight individuals. An interior ministry official said the Popular Front government under President Cerda had learned of plotting since December. The plot linked retired officers and Carabineros jailed over last September’s failed Nazi putsch.
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Santiago
Chile
Cousino Park
Interior Ministry
Popular Front
Cerda
Status of Major Legislation Now
Washington July 10 UPI reports the status of major legislation still before Congress. The neutrality modification administration measure was approved by the body, indicating progress on a key policy item.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Swiss "Little Fuehrer" hissed in courtroom
In Aurich Switzerland spectators hissed as imprisoned Dr Al ved Zander aged 34 appeared before five judges to face trial with four associates on charges of attempting to threaten Swiss federal security. Police say he led a Nazi party unit closely tied to Berlin with German aid and frequent trips to Germany.
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Aurich
Switzerland
Fuehrer
Alved Zander
Zander
Berlin
Germany
Man swims eight miles to settle a dispute
Lancaster reports J Paul Anderson a 62 year old one armed retiree swam eight miles in the Susquehanna River in eight and a half hours. He used a sidestroke and faced sandbars chop and currents while friends watched from a boat and observed normal breathing at the finish. Berlin sources say a reasonable solution to the Danzig problem may be possible following Chamberlain remarks on the matter.
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Lancaster
J. Paul Anderson
Berlin
Danzig
Chamberlain
Desperadoes Die After Bank Robbery Chase
Two Denver men Myron Howen and Kenneth Allen died following a $10,600 Ft Morgan bank robbery escape. Howen was shot by a patrolman in Garden City and Allen was killed in a street gun battle in Sidney. Oldenburg, a cab driver who carried the wounded Howen, aided the duo before police captured the scene.
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Kas
Denver
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Myron Earl Howen
Kenneth Allen
Sidney
Neb
Kansas Reformatory
Howen
Allen
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Oldenburg
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