World War Veterans to Meet With Old Soldiers
Ex-service men statewide invited to a World War veterans reunion August 28 to September 2 at Bridgeport. Blue and Gray Union turnover, American Legion leadership, bands, speakers, and candy attractions planned. Airplane display from Fort Sill. free tents for disabled veterans. European battlefield tour info and reservations via state American Legion HQ.
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Bridgeport
Blue and Gray
American Legion
Hinton
Ralph Howell
J. W. McPherson
McPherson
Fort Sill
National Park
Aerican Legion
State Capitol
Oklahoma City
New York
Montreal
Legion
Belgium
England
France
Marshall Foch
Lloyd George
Haig
Poincare
Beaty
Pavement Dance Raises 270 For Creek County Playground
Mangum Legion Post No 121 held a pavement dance in Mannum clearing 270 to equip a children's playground financed by the Legion. Funds from the club's two year program supported Powers Park improvements and a club house. Legionnaires have adopted every child in Creek County and will provide a playground supervisor.
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Paul Garrett
Mangum
Legion
Ost
Powers Park
Mangum Legionnaires
Creek County
Collinsville Legion Post hosts banquet after initiation
John Daniels Post No. 3 of Collinsville entertained the Tulsa county Voiture of 40 mines and 8 Cheveux with a banquet after initiation led by C. H. Janeway commander. Collinsville high school students staged a benefit play for the Legion. The post recently built a community park and athletic field and controls concession rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daniels
Collinsville
Tulsa County
C. H. Janeway
Legion
Legion posts to convene in Stillwater next week
American Legion posts of Rogers County plan a county convention in Stillwater next week, announced by adjutant WW A West of Cushing. The Cushing band will accompany the group to Stillwater.
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American Legion
Rogers County
Stillwater
Ww. A. West
Adjutant
Cushing
Legion to Build War Veterans Orphans Home in Pa
The Pennsylvania American Legion plans a home for children of World War veterans. A survey is being conducted to determine how many children require accommodations.
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Pennsylvania American Legion
Germans display republic fiat at Washington on Independence Day
For the first time since the United States entered the war, the German Embassy in Washington displayed the fiat of the German Republic on July 4, signaling a diplomatic gesture amid wartime proceedings.
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United States
Washington
Veterans honored at York Legion convention
Forty Nebraska World War II veterans decorated by American and allied governments for extraordinary heroism will be guests of honor at the state American Legion posts convention in York Nebraska from September 18 to 20.
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Nebraska
American Legion
York, Neb
Veterans refuse battle name plots on 3500 acre Homestead
Disabled World War veterans on a 3500 acre Minne sota tract reject the government suggestion to name plots after world war battles. They say their wounds and ailments remind them of their experiences.
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Minnesota
Disabled veterans dependents eligible for $15 monthly relief
Under a modification of the New York Veteran's Relief Act dependents of disabled ex service men in hospitals may receive a $15 monthly benefit if the veteran is maintained in the hospital by the government.
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New York
Klan foes trailing in Texas primary results
In late returns from Dallas on July 25 the race shows Charles A. Culberson leading former governor J. E. Ferguson by about 16 000 votes in the Democratic primary runoff set for August 26. Earl Mayfield leads the senatorial contest by roughly 6 000 votes amid his past as state missioner for four years. The Klux Klan issue divides the campaign with Culberson opposing the Klan.
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Dallas
Charles A. Culberson
Parerguson
Earl Mayfield
Mayfield Railroad
Klux Klan
Campass Culberson
Shipman Bullard Joins Mill Creek Visit For Three Day Picnic
Shipman Bullard left last night for Mill Creek to visit friends and attend a three day picnic beginning today. Remodeling work on the M C Taylor Co store started Wednesday with office fixtures moved back and a complete shoe department installed.
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Shipman Bullard
Mill Creek
M. C. Taylor & Co
Dr. F R Laird and Family End Texas Overland Trip
Dr. F R Laird and family returned Wednesday afternoon from a two weeks overland journey through Texas. They visited Galveston Houston Humble and Livingston spending several days at the last named place as guests of Dr Laird's brother.
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F. R. Laird
Texas
Galveston
Houston
Humble
Livingston
Dr. Laird
Ada Merchants Plan County Fair Cow and Gifts Giveaway
Ada retail merchants announce a County Fair giveaway including a Jersey cow two registered bred gifts and a coop of tickeys and chickens. Trade tickets start August first with drawing September sixteenth. Complete plans to be announced within a few days.
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Ada
Infant daughter of W W Searbarry dies at home
The infant daughter of W W Searbarry died at his home at 619 West Seventh Street yesterday at 5 p m. Interment was at Rosendale this morning at 10 30.
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W. W.searbarry
West Seventh Street
Rosedale
Sister of Mrs Kitty Childers Dies in Amarillo
Mrs J W Horn was notified today of the death of her sister Mrs Kitty Childers in Amarillo Texas last night. Mrs Horns mother Mrs M E Potter is in Amarillo at present.
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J. W. Horn
Kitty Childers
Amarillo
Texas
Mrs. Horn
M. E. Potter
Parker Family and Guests Return from Sulphur Visit
A. W. Parker and family with sister Mrs Myrtle Owens and Dr Lewis, joined by Mr and Mrs Tom Roft, Mrs Blaine Gilbreath, and Mr and Mrs O A Bayless, concluded a short trip yesterday to Sulphur.
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A. W.” Parker
Myrtle Owens
Lewis
Tom” Roft
Blaine Gilbreath
O. A. Bayless
Insanity rulings set two locals for treatment
Mus.2ala Cantrell was adjudged insane by the county sanity board and sent to the Oklahoma State Hospital at Norman. Wallace Herry, recently moved to Ada from Foster, Okla, ten days ago, was examined by the board and recommended for Dr. Duke's sanitarium at Guthrie.
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Cantrell
County
Oklahoma State “Hospital
Norman
Wallace Herry
Ada
Foster
Okla
Duke
Guthrie
Sid Jones and Wife Welcome Twin Boys at Local Hospital
From Saturday's Daily, Sid Jones and his wife of East Ninth Street are the proud parents of two fine boys born last night at the local hospital.
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Sid Jones
East Ninth Street
Ada native visiting from Healdton on oil field stop
Joe Harrington, an early Ada resident, returns from Healdton to visit friends. He settled in Healdton three years ago and works as a tool dresser in local oil fields.
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Joe Harrington
Ada
Healdton
Headton
Denver couple visits McAlister family in South Rennie
Mr and Mrs J C Driver of Denver Colorado visit Mrs Driver's parents Mr and Mrs N T McAlister on South Rennie. Mrs Driver was formerly Vivian McAlister.
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J. C. Driver
Denver, Colo
Louisburg visitor praises Oklahoma visit
B W Collins of Louisburg Mississippi is in the city visiting his brother Henry Collins and family. This is Mr Collins first trip to Oklahoma and he is delighted with the people climate and general conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Collins
Louisburg, Miss
Henry Collins
Mr. Collins
Oklahoma
J W Bird Shows Slight Improvement After Stroke
J W Bird of 513 East Main Street is slightly improved from a partial stroke of paralysis. The brief note reports a small recovery in health and mentions his residential address as part of the update.
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J. W. Bird
East Main Street
Miss Ardesa Shackleford Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis
Miss Ardesa Shackleford was operated on for appendicitis several days ago and was able to leave the hospital today.
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Ardesa Shackleford
Paul Combs Convicted in City Court Liquor Charge
Paul Combs was found guilty in city court this morning of possessing intoxicating liquor and fined $19.75.
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Paul Combs
Deputy Chapman Bonds Out After Assault Charge
Deputy Sheriff J. B. Chapman faced assault and battery charges for an incident with J. H. Lowery and posted bond before Justice H. J. Brown on Saturday.
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J. B. Chapman
J. H. Lowery
H. J. Brown
Cotton reports rain needed for Maxwell and strong boll weevils control
Ed Cotton says rain is needed for Maxwell while farmers keep boll weevils down and cotton shows promise. L. W. Courtney, former English professor at O. B. U. Shawnee, plans to go to Baylor University after the summer term, visiting Miles C. Grigsby with Mrs. Courtney and their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cotton
Maxwell
L. W. Courtney
Shawnee
Baylor University
Twin Boy Dies Shortly After Birth in East Tenth Street Family
One of the twin boys born Saturday to Sid Jones and his wife on East Tenth Street died this morning at 4 o clock. The child was buried today at 11 o'clock at Rosedale Cemetery.
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Sid Jones
East Tenth Street
Rosedale
Bond Set For Francis Man On Weapon Charge
Frank Readus of Francis posted a 150 bond before Justice of the Peace H J Brown Saturday on a charge of carrying a weapon. His hearing was scheduled for August 10.
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Frank Readus
Francis
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Judge Turner Reports Boll Weevil Fight Success
Judge Turner of Vaness visits and says local farmers are achieving strong success in combating the boll weevil in their community.
Pierce Family Week End Visit From Dallas
Mr and Mrs John W Pierce Mrs John Peck and their son Glen and Cecil Allen of Dallas Texas spent the week end with Mrs L J McCain and returned this morning accompanied by Mrs McCain who will visit relatives for several weeks.
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John W. Pierce
John Peck
Glen
Cecil Allen
Dallas
Texas
L. J. McCain
McCain
Mrs H Lundgard Visits Atoka Parents
Mrs H Lundgard of Atoka arrived Monday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W T Miller of South Broadway.
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H. Lundgard
Atoka
W. T. Miller
South Broadway
Miller brings watermelons to town in weevil battle
R A Miller, a leading farmer from the Rofs country, visited the city with a load of watermelons. He said he is fighting the weevil hard and believes he will secure a good cotton crop this season.
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R. A. Miller
Mrs Beard Heads Abroad For Vacation To London And Shelbyville
Mrs John Beard head clerk at Moser's Department Store left this week for London and Shelbyville Indiana on vacation to visit her mother Mrs A M Bailey and sister Mrs Ruby Hord. She expects to be away until mid August.
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John Beard
Moser’s Department Store
London
Shelbyville
Ind
A. M. Bailey
Ruby Hord
Towry Purchases Property in Henryetta
Friends of J. W. Towry and his wife have bought the property of C. G. Dobbs at 217 South Stockton and will reside there. Towry, former minister at the First Christian Church of Henryetta, is described as a solid citizen and successful business man with banking experience in Gore, Oklahoma.
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J. W. Towry
Henryetta
C. G. Dobbs
South
Stockton
Towery
First Christian Church
Hendyetta
Gore
Oklahoma
Mrs Seaman Injured in Fall at Glenwood Pool
Mrs E P Seaman of Prescott Arizona visiting her parents in West Sixteenth street was reported slightly injured in a fall at Glenwood pool Tuesday evening.
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E. P. Seaman
Prescott, Ariz
J. W. Moore
West Sixteenth Street
Glenwood Pool
Birth Announced for Duncan Family Barnett Daughter
Announcement from Duncan reports the birth of a daughter at 6 o'clock this morning to Mr and Mrs Chisholm Barnett of Duncan. The father is son of Lula Barnett of Ada and has long resided here. He works as bookkeeper for M C Wilson dry goods in Duncan.
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Chisholm Barnett
Duncan
Barnett
Lula Barnett
Ada
M. C. Wilson Dry Goods
Dickens wrote life of Christ for children with publication ban
Charles Dickens authored a life of Christ intended for his children and left explicit instructions that the work should not be published.
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Charles Dickens
Christ
Physician Links Soft Food to Adenoid Surge in Nation
A physician argues that soft foods, particularly puddings, contribute to a rising number of adenoid cases across the country. He warns that diet choices may be linked to nasal and throat issues in children and urges dietary changes to curb the trend.
Operators Take Harding's Plan
Oklahoma City July 25 Gov J B A Robertson was telegraphed that the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association had adopted a resolution endorsing President Harding's plan to operate the mines and named a five member committee to confer with the governor. The committee includes J G Putterbaugh chair A M Jones D C McAlpine James McGennis and K C Reid. The telegram says further proposals will be mailed and Robertson will meet the committee.
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Oklahoma City
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association
Kansas City
Harding
J. G. Putterbaugh
McAlester
A. M. Jones
Hartshorne
D. C. McAlpine
Haileyville
James McGennis
Henryetta
K. C. Reid
H. M. Taylor
Robertson
Local Ada Nine Wins Eleven Of Fifteen Scraps
Records show the Ada baseball team has played fifteen games this season, with eleven wins, three losses and one tie for a .785 percentage. Batting leaders include Thussen 426 and Paul Waner 385. The season so far lists scores against multiple teams, totaling Ada 67 to opponents 28, with July 16 included. A fishing party returned with six catfish weighing 24 pounds.
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Ada
Thussen
Paul Waner
Harrison
Morrison
Rutledge
Ralph Waner
Young
West
Vernon
Fain
Norman
Kaiser
Waner
Ferner
Cee Aso
Wilson and Co
Sulphur
Chickasha
Muskogee
Pauls Valley
Brown’s Indians
Healdton
Bryantie
Chimney Sway in High Winds Explained
An old note asserts a sturdy one hundred foot chimney may bend three to four inches in strong winds without risk of collapse, suggesting structural resilience under severe weather.
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Sam
Southwestern
LOGAL
W. T. Shelton
A. B. Mears
A. W. Parker
S. H. Mount
M. C. Taylor
Vern Clapton
Henry Reich
Roy Rains
Harry Wilenzick
Blue
Huffar Rally
Pontotoc County
Glenwood Park
Huffar
Assi Selby Shoe
U.S. Pat
Oxfords
Stevens - Wilson Co
Campbell Russell
Russell
State Supreme Court
Federal Court
Wilson
United Democracy
Democratic Party
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