Ada Oklahoma election proclamation for water franchise vote
The city of Ada Oklahoma schedules a special election for August 20 1988 to decide if a franchise will be granted to Southwest Natural Gas Company for delivering gas and related services within Ada. The notice lists polling places ward by ward with judges clerks and began voting hours from 8 AM to 7 PM.
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Oklahoma
Ada
Okloma
Ordingnon
Ordinanes
Ads Herody
Lowit
Southweat Xnatural Gan Company
Ny Corporation
Aurcessore and
Hasigia
Add
Atla
Aaid Corporation
Ortinanne
Conynt Sioners
Okla
Eelack P.m
Ward No
Peesingt No
County Court House
Claude Bobbitt
Mra
T. J. Chambless
Frank Robinson
Mattress Bactery
Wi ‘Stron SD
Galbraith
BNO
IM East 4Th
RB. Crouch
Yarey Swilburn
Robert Randolph
Shirley Whisenaunt
Willard Seingel
W. &. Jones
Charles Drummond
A. W. S White
W. E. Rucker
Trecinst
Garate
North Miaskampi
Tete Laaiter
EB. Jackson
Dan Lanier
Rove
Grrtin Lou Crok
West Tech
Wf. Norman
E Scott
Lucille Scott
den Graver
Denwood School
FP. Stafford
Oren Augnes
Clare
Seal Elfridge
Irving School
W. AM. Heard
Singhan
E. L. Edwards
George Oliver
J. A
Edith Fuller
Convention Hall
W. A Alexander
Eli Vertreca
Cleriss
J. M. Ednstston
Emma_Bursetl
Hish
Mia
Aarie Goforth
Alvo
Wid
County Llaction Board
Witners
Las
Iseal
Bil Crawford
Albert Ghounbertain
Dewva House
Seminole Legion endorses Guthrie man for state commander
In Seminole on July 27 Raymond Fields of Guthrie received the endorsement of the Seminole post of the American Legion for commander of the state department. The report notes a botanical observation about the blackwood acacia, explaining that its leaves are formed by expanded leaf stalks rather than true leaves.
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Seminole
U — Raymond Fields
Guthrie
Seminole Post
The
American Legion Today
Department of the Legion
Obituary of Adeline Pippen in Roff funeral rites
Mrs. Adeline Pippen born January 21 1881 died at her home in Roff on Sunday July 24 funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m Rev Holland of Ada and Roombs of Roff officiating burial in Roff cemetery Dunn Funeral Home of Sulphur in charge Survived by husband Leonard Pippen a son Aubrey Pippen of Reds four sisters Mrs Ivanita Geiger Mrs Ada Ailey of Ada Mrs Alma Penland of Lawton and Mrs Jen Lancaster of Beggs three brothers W H Morrison and E P Morrison of Lubbock Texas and L D Morrison of Longview Texas
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Adeline Pippen
Roff
Holland
Ada
Dunn
Ada Ailey
Alma Penland
Lawton
Fen Lancaster
Beggs
W. H. Morrison
P. Morrison
Lubbock
Tex
Morrison
Longview
Death of Ada child Don Penrod July 25 1 15 p m
Don Richard Penrod the young son of Mr and Mrs J L Penrod of Ada route died at his home on July 25 at 1 15 PM Funeral services were held July 26 at 10 30 AM from the home with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge He is survived by his parents
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Don Richard Penrod
J. L. Penrod
Ada
Memorial Park Cemetery
Criswell Funeral Home
Fenro
QO. M.sallee
Thirteenth ‘Street
Mortimer Faulkner
Glen Woolley
Nowata
Shakley Named President of Frick-Reid Supply
Pittsburgh dated notice reports J L Shakley elected president of the Frick-Reid Supply corporation district subsidiary, with Tulsa HQ. He succeeds William Patterson as VP of the eastern district based in Pittsburgh. Robert McCoy becomes western division VP in Tulsa.
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Pittsburgh
P— Tones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
J. L. Shakley
Frick-Reid Supply Corporation
J. Shakley
Tulsa
Okla
West
William M. Patterson
Supply Corporation
Robert McCoy
R. T. Frick
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
W. H. Weis
The
W. H. H. Wilson
Plane Crash Kills Crew in Kenya Colony
A freight plane crashed and burned near KISUMU Kenya Colony killing the crew. The event occurred in July, with initial reports noting the aircraft wreckage over a stretch of land six miles wide.
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Kisumu
Kenya
Notice of Sale of Partnership Property in Oklahoma County
In the matter of the estate of Lola A Griggs deceased the county court of Oklahoma County Oklahoma will hold a public sale to the highest cash bidder subject to court confirmation. The sale includes undivided interests in mineral rights real property and personal property of the Alter & Griggs partnership and the estate of Louis A Griggs deceased. The sale date and exact terms are stated in the notice.
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Distriet Court
Fontaine County
Oklahoma
L. Dourings
Florence J. Douglas
J. T. Barnesy
Pontotoc County
Oklahorms
Anid
Epic
Mnell Peld
Auguas
Enid
Hotsa
Ada
Pontotoc
Ginude Stupdvant
Andersweritt
Hatcher & Uatcher
Biningitfa
Sherires Sale
Ais Cor Pontotoe
Akiaheama
Lew Re. Moore
W. T. Moore
Wick Adair
Wile
Adair
Xintil
Sorthwent
Tangy
Enat
Ibem
Fontetoc
Honan
State of Oklahoma
Lola
Ney
Rex
Pontotes Count
Mast
Pontotec County
Bart
Ranke
Corn County
Oklahom
Rughes County
Choctaw Oil & Gas
Stool Sea
Oat County
Daniels Lease
Alin Oi Company
NHSW
Pontatec Mounts
Oklahoantail” Bower
Bidi Shule Syakerstink Ber
Cvith Wleatiic
Storm Traers
Lixdiné Worthington
Wilson
Spe
Martin Decker
Dresser Stee Ang
Yue
Hndlewood
Hig Goth
Cynthia Clariece
Stoh
Ole
Jahren City
Enbry
Jonson
Crowe
Calvin Boxles
Loree Flrst National Building
O City
Social notes from Chandler Ada and surrounding area
Miss Virginia Denvur and Blouise Corley of Chandler visit Mrs. Garvin Atkins and family. Mozelle returns to Chandler with Emylie Gibson and Olive Turner. Ruth Faye visits Ina Marie Freeman Marilyn Harvis and Betty Sue Graham. Maurine visits grandparents A R Eakes at Sulphur. Mr George Hatfield of Sneedville and family return home after trip through Old Mexico. Marvin Hodges dies in Wewoka with funeral at Cushing. B E Ratliff elected state Ladies Auxiliary president and named first delegate to Washington convention. Linscheids host relatives from Las Animas and Erie. Henry Scott and son Hayrn visit Houston. Ada attendees at Linda Jane Stewart funeral in Allen. Belva Glass from Oklahoma City leaves for Sulphur. W G Brown and family ...
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Virginia Denvur
Blouise Corley
Chandler
Garvin Atkins
George Hatfield
Sneedville
Tennessee
GH. Hatfield
Old Mexico
Southwest
Hatfield
B. EB. Ratliff
Stillwater
State Rural Carriers Association
Cotton Staples Longer, Farmer Gets More Cash
Oklahoma's 1937 cotton saw improved staple length boosting market value by $566,281 despite grade declines from 1936. Davis cites seed type and harvesting methods as key quality factors, with fewer bales under 7 eighths inch meeting futures standards, yielding a $337,441 value increase.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
K. C. Davis
Oklahoma A
M. College
Davis
Secretary of Agriculture
Okahoma
United States
Ollahoma
Fewer State Farmers Have To Sell Lands
Fewer Oklahoma farmers were forced into sales or transfers of their lands in 1997 than in 1992 and more were able to make voluntary consignments. Cash farm incomes rose 58 percent, while farm real estate values increased and taxes declined. The report, based on USDA data, notes rising income and improving conditions for landowners in Oklahoma.
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Stillwater
Oklahoma
UW. S. Department of Agriculture
Ernest E. Sholl
Eextension
Oklahoma A. and
M.) College
Okllahoma
Oklahoma Farm Real Estate Tax Shifts 1930s Trends
Oklahoma farm real estate value rose about 20 percent in early 1937 versus 1933, while bankruptcies fell 50 percent from 1932 to 1937. Taxes on farm real estate peaked in 1932 at about $1.60 per $100 value and dropped to $1.02 by 1938, with 1936 taxes at 24 cents per acre. Farm wages and incomes rose from 1923 to 1927, from $13.50 to $19 per month with board.
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Oklahoma
United States
Scholl
Seaplane Sinks British Steamer Dellwyn at Gandia
Madrid reports the British cargo ship Dellwyn was sunk by a seaplane while unloading coal at Gandia. It marks the second attack in three days. two bombs earlier did not explode. No casualties reported. The attacker, nicknamed Zapatones, is part of a pair familiar to Mediterranean shipping.
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Madrid
Dellwyn
Park of
Gandia
Farmham
Alicante
Mediterranean
London
Ange! and Son Company
Cardiff
Dies In Midst Of Compensation Case
Ottawa Illinois July 27 Mrs Catherine Donahue a 35 year old mother of two died today amid a long fight for workers compensation from Redium Dial company where she alleges exposure to a fatal malady while painting luminous watch dials. The Illinois Industrial Commission had awarded her $3,200 in medical expenses and about $4,000 in compensation from 1934 to 1938 plus weekly sums and a pension.
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Ottawa
Catherine
Wolf Gonahue
Donahue
Redium Dial Company
Ilinois Industrial Commissions
Donohue
Indian Dancers to Advertise Oklahoma at Legion Convention
Oklahoma City reports the highway commission approved a 49700 budget for the travel and tourist division including 2700 to send Indian dancers to the Los Angeles American Legion national convention, with costumes for the delegation and funds for artwork engraving postage ads films photography salaries and travel expenses.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
American Legion National
Los Angeles
State Highway Commission
Oklahoma Legion
Two Steps Toward Czech Settlement and World War News
Reports say a new minorities statute in Czechoslovakia would favor the 3,500,000 Sudeten Germans with school, jobs, and language concessions but not autonomous rule. Viscount Runciman named advisor in Prague hailed as a German victory. In Spain, government forces near Gandesa and advances near Madrid mark a mixed Catalonia front. Japanese moves along the Yangtze toward Hankow and fresh Sino-Japanese border clashes prompt Manchoukuo protests. A British cargo ship Dellwyn sunk at Gandia by a seaplane. a large money total tied to a "Flour Not Pork" campaign remains noted.
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Czechoslovakia
Prahe
Republic
Runciman
Berlin
Germany
Spain
Gandesa
Ebro
Estremadura
Madrid
China
Yangtze
Hankow
Kijukiang
Foreign Ministry
Chuneking
Tokyo
Siberian
Aout
Ussuri
Manchoukuo
Khabarovs
Manchoukan T
Dellwyn
Gandia
Dr Herty Noted Chemist Dies at 71 in Savannah
Dr Charles N Herty a 71 year old chemist who pioneered newsprint from southern pine trees died today in Savannah. He helped develop cost effective newsprint from southern forests and previously devised a turpentine cup for the naval stores industry in 1906.
O'Daniel's Texas Governor Campaign Profit Revealed
W Lee O'Daniel's bid for Texas governor yielded a profit of 798.72 after spending 95,790.87 on the race as disclosed in a filed statement. The disclosure details campaign expenditures and net gain for the candidate.
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Austin
Tex
W. Lee
O'Daniel
Texas
Wild West Siege Ends in Cabin Fire Tragedy
Jonesboro Arkansas July 27 William A Buddy Patton a 1 year old avid reader of wild western tales held a posse at bay for 24 hours firing more than 1000 shots. He then set his five room cabin ablaze and died as officers and citizens watched. He earlier threatened storekeeper Jack Craft near Bono prompting sheriff deputies to siege the cabin.
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Jonesboro
Ark
William A
Buddy) Patton
Farreer
Here
Bono
Jack Craft
Craft
Patton
Tomane
Phillips Gifts $100000 to Scouts in Oklahoma Region
Phillips as chairman authorized a $100,000 gift to the Boy Scouts following a conference with Jim Fitch of Dallas ninth area director and Clay Smoot treasurer of the Frank Phillips Foundation Inc The fund supports each Oklahoma council based on needs expansion potential and achievement records Pontotoc Area council may receive land endowment rural extension and camp improvements to boost local council work.
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Bartlesville
Jim Fitch
Dallas
Boy Scouts
Clay Smoot
Frank Phillips Foundation, Inc
Phillips
Smitt
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Boy Scout Organization
Oklahom
Pontotoc
Ares Council
Petition backs Laura Barnett claim to estate share
A 200000 signature petition to the U S Attorney General asks federal recognition of Laura Barnett as wife of the late Oklahoma Indian Jack Barnett and to grant her a share of the estate. Sponsored by civic leader L S Wharton the effort seeks Mrs Barnett’s eviction from the Barnett residence, despite interior secretary Ickes stating records show no legal marriage.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Cummings
Anna
Laura’ Barnett
Jack
Barnett
Piapanitae
L. S. Wharton
Pleaides Club
Siege Apy
Trainees to honor Solomon at Fort Sill burial
At Fort Sill Oklahoma youths in the Citizens Military Training Corps prepare to accompany the body of Edward C Solomon twenty year old trainee from Mount Vernon Texas killed by a bolt of lightning. The group will march to Duncan where the coffin will be shipped to Mount Vernon. Twenty two others from the camp will join in the procession. Post hospital officials say others treated for shock have been released.
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Fort Sill
Texas
Oklahoma
Citizens Military Training Corps
Lita
Edward C. Solomon
Mount Vernon
Tex
Duncayg
Post Hospital
Television Phone Patented by Alexander Nicolson
Alexander M Nicolson of New York received a patent for a television telephone intended for inter office communication and long range radio television use. The device centers on a bell shaped horn with television sending and receiving devices, microphone, loudspeaker, and viewing capability for real time video during a call.
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Washington
Alexander M Nicolson
New York
Nicolson
Huge Pier Destroyed In Vancouver Fire
Vancouver July 27 The Canadian Pacific Steamship pier B the citys longest dock burned with damage officially estimated at 2 000 000 Four firemen were injured four others fell into the water as part of the pier collapsed Two were rescued by tugs while two clung to a smoldering log before rescue The pier housed Canadian and U S customs offices and documents were saved
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Vancouver
B. C
Tte
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Vancouverswater
U. S.custom
Escaped Florida convict threatens suicide after escape
Philadelphia July 27 a Florida convict escaped from a police station cell and said he would kill himself rather than return to the Everglades to serve a life sentence for killing a policeman. Police believe the fugitive Leonard Zelutsky 24 of Allentown stole a saw from a repair man’s kit.
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Philadelphia
Florida
Everglades
Oak
J Leonard Zelutsky
Allene Town
Periodic Pains Relief Ad Claims Women Testify
A vintage drug ad promotes Periodic Pains relief with testimonials from thousands of women. It urges consulting a physician if pain persists and claims Cardulus builds up the system by aiding nutrition. Cardus is marketed as a gentle home remedy available at drug stores.
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Us States Air Corps
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Marvin_ “Pop” Hodges
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Cushing
Mr. Hodges
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C. &, McLaughlin
Las Arimas
Colorado
Marjorie McLaughlin
Erie
Henry Scott
Hayryn
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M. A. “Bone” Hardin
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Stewart Bently
Allen Friday
Aliyn Rease
Jack McCaskell
S. M. Jones
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Jack Dixon
Rex Bently
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W. G. Brown
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