Coalgate Rodeo Awards Prize to Prize Honey Well Spread
Coalgate Rodeo drew a large crowd Saturday night as Sr nev Folsom earned a pair of cowboy boots and a hat for top acclaims. Crowds cheered the arena show with strong performances noted by officials. Other notable entrants include J Gordon Grants of Toms and Shoat Hargo of Fee with W. TE Shutin of Me among finalists.
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Coalgate
Srnev
Folsom
Paneed
Coalgate Rodeo
Saturgas
Gevard Sia
Steck
J Gordon Grants
Toms
Tishaminga
Hargo
Fee
W. TE
Calante
Paris
Tex
Funeral Friday for Pfe Jim Flanagan
Funeral services are planned for Jim Flanagan, a nephew of [family] of Ad [location], with mentions of siblings Pat and Nole and other relatives. The notice suggests a Friday service date and notes he is survived by remaining family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Jim Flanagan
Flanagan
Dew Flenapan
Pat
Erandfarber
Day Camp Starts with Seventy Seven Enrolled
A local day camp opens with 77 children enrolled including girls and boys. Activities begin Monday at the college tennis courts at 9 30 with focus on games, crafts, and outdoor events under staff supervision.
Mrs Zena Holland Dies Here Sunday
Obituary note reports the death of Zena Holland in the local area on Sunday. The fragment mentions age 72 and a possible spouse or relation and refers to burial arrangements and survivors, but the text is severely garbled and incomplete leaving many details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zena Holland
William Als Waskingson obituary notice notes death
Local notice reports the death of William Als Waskingson due to natural causes. The brief obituary provides only essential biographical detail and a date reference for the deceased.
Soldiers From Ada Centrahoma and Antlers Near Home
The article notes bodies of soldiers from Ada, Centrahoma, and Antlers are nearing home. It details OPS price controls on nickel-a-bottle soda pop, with ceilings and wholesale allowances amid wartime shortages, and mentions Coca-Cola staying at current prices while others plan increases.
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Ada
Centrahoma and
Antlers
GTON
Tody
Colt
Coca-Cola
OPS
Senate
Germates
Oklahoma casualties list from Baylor Victory return
The Defense Department announced the return of war dead aboard the Baylor Victory after a July 2 embarkation. Next of kin have been notified and the bodies will be escorted to designated points. Names include Corporal Olen J Sikes Ada and many other Oklahoma service members from towns such as Ada Pauls Valley Enid Lawton and Britton.
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Morea
United States
Baylor
Department of Defense
San Frenr Sebarkation
Oklahom Army
Elam
Praxter
Sarah Mae Frazier
Antlers
LC. Holmes
Jesse Ls
Mes Besse Oh
Salitia
M.curiain
Marrey
Moore
Carl €. Moore
Centrahoma
Glens K. Sheely
Susan Sheely
D Street
Lawton
Olen J. Sikes
Catherine Sikes
Ada
Carl 5. Smith
Mes
Edita L Smith
Pauls Valley
Jack H. Thomas
Albert Gerera
Marines
E Buxton
Arch Buston
Enid
Forst Cas John L. Ca
Lee
Gu Fae
Warren
Otes F. Warren
Tulse
Farmer Labor Pact Seen By Oklahoma Leaders
A new farmer labor pact faced aims to unite former labor factions in Oklahoma under a reform program. Sun Haran Bell was elected president by speakers including Homer Duprant of Oklahoma Farmers, with state compensation laws and gradual reform on the agenda. The group stresses nonpartisan, fact guided policy ahead of the next legislature.
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Oklahoma
Sun Haran Bell
Brotherhood of Railroad
Tra
Homer Dupr Dent
Oklahoma Farmers China
Jaber
Mes
A. Rinehart
el Rens
Stinert
Bell
Metal Piece In Heart He Survived After Near Death
In Burbank California on July 2 a man named Tifion Spierling will return home to Bakerfield carrying a metal fragment that pierced his heart while working at a cutting machine in a Bakersfield yard. He was near death for six weeks and treated at St Joseph Hospital after being airlifted from the scene. A skilled thoracic probe removed the object. his recovery continues.
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Burbank
Calif
Tifion Spierling
Bakerfeld
Wale Kill Hine
Bakerstal
St. Jozephitel
Destruction of Property Charged in Local Court
A destruction of property charge was filed Monday in the Charlie Floyd court against Jalla Seals. The complaint signed by Cecil Seals states that one screen door and one glass panel were maliciously destroyed, property of Cecil Seals, with damage estimated at ten dollars. A hearing is set for Monday evening.
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Ned Monday
Chariey Floyd
Novela Seals
Cecil Seals
Jalla Seals
Caesar’s Assassination Referenced Amid Ancient Rome Tale
A garbled historical note describes Julius Caesar’s murder in the Roman Senate in 44 B C and offers a quirky tip about arranging a wash is machine care routine. It mentions protecting surfaces with plastic linoleum or washable shelf paper to keep the shelf clean despite soap spills.
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Ceesar
Rome
B.C
Wives Question Roles in 45th National Guard Service
The item questions why wives of the 45th National Guard unit seek answers about mobilization. It asks why guardsmen were sent overseas before regular army troops, and why national guard service terms and extensions occurred. The piece notes concerns over reser vense discharge timing and balance between guard and regular forces.
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Nativia & Froze
National Guardemen
Fedey Cg
Natenal
Binns Returns Home After Valley View Hospital Stay
Oklahoma rancher H D Binns was treated at Valley View hospital for contusions to his left shoulder and spine after a ride at Andare. The doctor reported no broken bones and said he would be out of class for two weeks. A separate report notes a masked bandit stole over 800 dollars at gunpoint from Land Bellies.
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Oklahoma
Valley View Hospital
Andare
Binns
Rerabey
Reuden
Ser
Potes
Peak of Flood I Now Rolling South of St. Louis
Flood conditions stretch south of St. Louis as storms bring heavy rains and winds. Rivers Missouri and Mississippi are not predicted to return to record levels soon, with smaller streams overrunning banks and no major levee breaches reported. Local officials warn travel remains difficult but major levees should hold for now.
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St. Louis
St Lou Totay
Jiasure
Ted Ano
Alesinifall
St. Louia
Missouri
Mississippi
Mussouri
Minots
Canon
Peoria
Bursa
Arry
Levens
Four Oklahomans Die in Sunday Traffic Crashes
Four Oklahomans were killed in traffic accidents Sunday. The dead include Sherman Mtn Cit 34, Ok zhoma nr 42, Dearant Me ragor and Fintey Lemmon. Ten passengers were injured in one crash as a car collided with a truck near City en. Emergency crews responded with several injured treated at the scene.
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Sherman Mtn Cit
Ok Zhomanr
Dearant Me Ragor
City
Fintey Lemmon
Dai
Bid Week Prepares City for Sewer Work
Fragment shows the city scheduling sewer maintenance during Bid Week with details about manhole rings bricks and proposed work. The text mentions the truck and equipment to be used and notes an upcoming stage of the sewer project with emphasis on preparations and turnout.
Disaster Area Aid to Oklahoma Disaster Area Help Pledged
Fragmentary OCR text notes aid to Oklahoma labeled disaster area relief. Mentions relief effort pledges by Congress, Mr Truman, and weekly fund goals. Unclear specifics on dates, amounts, and organizations.
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Oklahoma
Shington
Congress
Truman
Ing
Distinction Bat Traits and Habits Noted
A fragmented note describes bats as aquatic with sensory traits and notable adaptations. The text mentions general abilities like flight and navigation, but details are unclear due to garbled wording. No specific events, dates, or named entities are identifiable.
Summer Reading Club draws growing interest as deadline nears
With two weeks left in the program, community members and students from multiple schools show strong participation. The reading drive ends Friday August 3 at 7 p.m, with librarians selecting prize winners and certificates distributed Monday August 6 for nonmembers.
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ON Irving
Leath MeClure
Mary Ann” Carter
Don Paul Cepter
Ann
Larry Walker
Charlene Leonard
Anita
Isnes Baller
Carel Pate
Pat Gill
Derry Gibbons
Jonny de Onza
Joe Veach
Sam Sawyer
Larry Rogers
Joe Gurley
Judy Fowler
Washington
John Lucas
Don Scott
Zinia
Marian ‘Couch
Janette Dean
Jane Davis
Mary Leach
George Smith
Charles Bingrem
Gary Smith
Tommy
Ralph Howenstine
Dee la Elkins
Deanna Karsehni
Sandra Kay Wyatt
Don Johnson
Janet Easlay
Mary Blanks
Tom McCoriick
Carole Jon Holmes
Judy Envy
Rickey Eller
Sheryue Able
Dan Collier
Bob McCorma
Shrum
Jerry Miller
Judy Nabors
Smith
Troy Fugene
Cla
Ara Lee Cannon
Joe Kelley
Ronnie Platt
Bryan
la Heron
Deane Smith
Beeper
Calbert
Eldara
Jo Antve
Nancy Jones
Abi- Tore
Te Jan
Julie Butler
Hugh
Nedra Price
Oklahoma
Amber
Walking Blood Bank to Be Used Here for Hospital
In a plan to ease emergency blood shortages a walking blood bank is proposed. Donors from volunteers are to be tested and called only when needed, with local laboratory technicians coordinating the process to provide rapid blood supplies during crises.
Distress Signals Reported from Missing Pacific Plane
Distress signals heard from Anchorage Alaska and Cranbrook British Columbia, possibly from the missing Cana dian Pacific Airlines plane with 1 aboard. Authorities say there is no proof the signals are test transmissions, but investigators pursue the leads as a potential emergency situation.
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Vancouver
B.C
Canadien Pacific Airlines
Anchorage
Alaska
Cransreak
CPLA
Cranbronk
Bebee Field Surprises Grow Oil Activity in County
The Bebee oil field in the northwest of the county expands as new producers rise. Since a 1930s discovery near section 32-5-5, development has spread north and west toward the Canadian river, with 15 producers in section 20 and several more in 21. Operators Yingling Braly and Jones Shelbourne push, using improved detection to place perforations.
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Bebee
Adz
Hunton
Viola
Great Fitts
Mack Braly
Konawa
S. C. Yingling
Jones and Shelbourne
Yingling
Braly
Mnesé
Three Cases One Local of Polio in Hospital Here
Three polio patients from this area receive treatment at Valley View hospital. By Saturday the condition of all three was reported satisfactory. Charlene Austin 10, Billy Joe Pevehouse 12, and Gary Wayne Shillings 13 months were among the cases. Dr J C Canada urged parents to keep children from overexertion and chilling to prevent further spread.
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Valley View Hospital
Charlene Austin
Charley Austin
Stratford
Billy Joe Pevehouse
Route 1
Allen
Valley View
Gary Wayne
South Johnston
Ada
F. Shirling
Wapanucka News Highlights Local Happenings
Miles Faulkenberry of Public Service Co. receives a 25 year diamond pin at a McAlester dinner after 21 years in Wapanucka and civic leadership. The column lists local visits, family travels, and community events including military moves, trips to Philadelphia and New Jersey, a hospital checkup, and summer work in Texas.
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Miles Faulkenberry
Public Service Co
McAlester
PSC
Atoka
Wapanucka
Tractor Rodeo Is New Competition at State Fair
Fayette Missouri reports plans for a tractor rodeo at the Missouri state fair in Sedalia next month. The piece notes the event mirrors the horse rodeo as a farm skill contest, praising 4-H members and farm boys for showcasing finesse rather than showy drama.
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Fayette, Mo
Sedalia
Youth Killed in Fighting in Mountain View Oklahoma
In Mountain View Oklahoma on Sunday a 19-year-old Kiowa County youth died after a clash with night watchman Zeke Robinson 63. The city marshal Jim Williams said the youth was shot following an attack by a group of boys who allegedly threatened to run the watchman out of town. Robinson told authorities the group assaulted him before the shooting. The youth died at Clinton hospital a few hours later.
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Mountain View
Oklo
Kiowa County
Jim Williams
Jim Presley
Gotebo
Clinton
Zeke Robinson
Robinson
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Josh W. Bird
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Wilme Cook
Charles G Ferguson
Ernest L. Ferguson
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Charlie E. Fiten
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H. D. Binns
Antlers Redes
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Jerry Rickerson, Jr
USN
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Boston
Air Corps
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Horton
Wyoming
Frances Spears
Cline Horton
Lake Charles
A. Montgomery
Wanda
Susan Hrom
Philadelphia
East
Ora Peters
A. J. Mathis
Snomac
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Platt Park, Sulphur
Dorothy Rose Campbell
Rose Ann
Isabel
Dorothy Rose
Bill Alexander
Odus O'Neal
Oklahoma City
B. J. But- Iar
Wichita
G. W. O'Neal
el Reno
Ralph. Faulkenberry
Mrs. M. Faulkenberry
Helen
Guy Berry
Arizona
Mrs. Whig Castiloe
Berry
John Surrell
Thetas Smith
Ann Ladell
Base
Charles Edward
Thetus Smith
Robert
Bob Hamer
Vatley View Hospital
Ben Owens
Sullivan
New Jersey
Date Sullivan
Dale
Air Services
San Antonio
Sullivans
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Mr. Sullivan
Lloyd Marks
Reneater
Southwestern Bell Tel. Co
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Lievd, Jr
Steffen's Ice Cream Co
Mary Lou Lusier
New Braunfels, Tex
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