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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1937

Page

5

BeBee School Opens with Large Rural Attendance

Rural community notes report BEBEE School started Monday with strong turnout. Many locals visit relatives, including Grandma Hood hospitalized, and several families from Ada, Oklahoma City, Gerty and Allen seen visiting in Hightower, Hayes, and Phillips homes. Illnesses include mumps affecting multiple residents.

BEBEE Grandma Hood Lela Burnsed Oklahoma City L. O. Haskins Lois Meek Wortsell Hightower George Booth Clint Haskins Lorene Crow Virginia Sea Burk Roy Briggs W. H. Hightower Sni Hammonds Wallace Hayes Raymond Ada A. A. Hayes Glenn Coffee Snomac Charlie Crane J. A. Burk Virginia Lea Juanita Bowerman

Singing convention attendees and in-community visits noted

The Ada singing convention drew Edmond Cavener Mozelle Cavener Ruby Dryden Inetta London Leo Anglin Herbert Anglin Prentise Horton and Miss Coffman from Byars. Local gatherings included a J W Law home party with cake and a later birthday surprise for J W Law. Visitors included Louise and Ald Barnes of Toho ka Texas and Alta Ward Cledith Nease Seminole with families.

Ada Edmond and Mozelle Cavener Ruby Dryden Inetta London Leo Herbert Anglin Prentise Horton Miss Coffman Byars J. W. Law J. L. McCurtain Forrest Troye Shackleford Louise Ald Barnes Tohoka Texas Mrs. Barnes Galey Henry Standridge Snow Okla Gene Jewel Dene Gideon Alpha McCause Gene Galey E. C. Cavener Edmond Mozelle L. T. Mitchell Sterling Isaacs C.C.C Cache J. W. Isaacs Alta Ward Cledith Nease Seminole Law Ray Dryden Hattie Dryden Mollie Dryden E. C Frank and Rudy Milo Pennington C. A

Fire Ends Barn For Scott Lee Family

The Lee family reports the loss of their barn to a Sunday morning fire caused by lightning. Nearby residents and visitors are noted, with several mentions of social calls and visits around Ada, Oil Center, Stonewall, and Lightning Ridge. A newborn boy is recorded for the Lees this week.

Community Notes From Local Visits and Weekend Remains

Dortha Erwin spent last week with sister Nora Dllen in Ada then returned home Sunday. Mary Doris Wallace was with Charley Thompson at Brook Haven Saturday. Bernice King of Allen visited school Thursday. Geneva Wallace of Citra stayed Saturday night with Opal Horne. Many locals visited the Wade Phillips and Jin Erwin homes Sunday including multiple families and individuals. Lightning Ridge Sunday school was well attended with plans to return next Sunday. Several families from Ada, Waco, Frederick, Pickett, and Houston shared weekend visits with area residents.

Iha Ella Haskell Olten Opal Horne Emogene Phillips Martha Ella Bryson Horace Hunter Roy Horne Steedman Jessie Curlee Allen Butler Gray Gerty Dock Phillips Dortha Erwin Nora Dllen Ada Mary Doris Wallace Charley Thompson Brook Haven Bernice King of Geneva Wallace Citra Wade Phillips Oren Phillips Jewel Billie Jo W. R. Dean Floyd Scott Joe Teal Jessie Wafford J. B. Bryson Hubert Horn Marie Phillips Letha Gray Herman Phillips Jin. Erwin Lena Bryson Mar Rice Palmer Graves Waco Texas Ector McCollough Miss Freeman Miss Ferguson Mr. Freeman Union Hill Mrs. Palmer Grandpa Grandma Garrett Mrs. Tyler Miss McSpadden Fitzhugh Arthur Coffey Mrs. Wells Russell Henline Houston

Sunshine Community News Roundup of Visits and Gatherings

The meeting closed Tuesday night. Residents and visitors from multiple towns shared family visits and weekend gatherings including the Fussell and Brents families, Olene Cochran, Daisy Cagle, and others. A Fussell reunion drew twenty five attendees in Sulphur with singing upcoming Friday and Sunday.

Sunshine Brother Lovelady Arkansas Jack Brents A. C. Shahan Laxton Walter Minor Ora Crowell R. A. Fussell T. J. Fussell Olene Cochran Winnefred Jackson Daisy Cagle Dorothy Jean Charles Max Ray Roff Edna Jackson Guy Jackson Frank James Cushing Jack Lithia H. W. Herring Roberta White Winona Fussell

Cedar Grove Revival Opens With Yandell and Jones

A revival meeting led by Rev Yandell of Non and Brother Scott Jones of Denny is held at the Cedar Grove location with all welcome to attend. Nearby families share visits including Mollie Gaylor with grandson Sidney Gaylor and several gatherings among Chism, Wilson, and Weleetka residents.

Yandell Non Scott Jones Denny Mollie Gaylor Sidney Gaylor Leon Scroggins Tollie Chism Janet J. M. Chism Francis Alvin Chism Weleetka George Surgnier Herley Kelley L. N. Petty Robert Wilson Cora Lucille Weir Woodrow Phillips Ellen Rigeway Virgie Chandler James Effie Rainbolt Henry Rigeway Mattie Gaylor Mary Alice Yvonne Duel Chism Calvin West

Summers Chapel School Opens With Local Families Attending

Chapel students started Monday July 26 with teachers Mr and Mrs John Lewis and Miss E nora Haskins. Many Miss Ruth Abney and Eunice Galey relatives visited and callers including J O McIntyre Buel Stark and families. Revival starts July 28 with invited attendees and community interest noted.

John Lewis Nora Haskins David Galey Jocie Galey Oscar Johns Tulsa George Evans Ruth Abney Wetumka Eunice Galey Alfred Summers Ernest Summers Sylvia Evans Eunice Watts Maxwell Elsie Ball Arthur Duncan J. O. McIntyre Pearl Alpha Buel Stark Kenneth Reba Burk Daisie Mae Cantrell Carl Pinley Loretta Walden Alpha McIntyre Geo. Evans F. B. Haskins Ellen Kent Oil Center M. M. Kent

Revival meeting continues this week at High Hill

The revival meeting at High Hill will continue this week inviting all to attend and bring a guest. Mrs. T E Sweet spent Sunday with Mrs. Kate Gibbs. Wanda Lee Hopkins visited Joyce Kerr Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Albert Blevens and son of Hobbs New Mexico visited Mr and Mrs D M Kerr. Mr and Mrs Bill Moss of Latta, and Mr and Mrs Henry Ratliff were present.

High Hill T. E. Sweet Kate Gibbs Wanda Lee Hopkins Joyce Kerr Albert Blevens Hobbs New Mexico D. M. Kerr Bill Moss Latta Henry Ratliff

Attendance near perfection as pupils return

The district reports near full attendance with only one pupil missing. Norma Lamb Delpha Head Alyne Simpson and Richard Campbell are at Byng High School. The First Baptist church will keep Rev. Scott Jones as pastor for another year. Delegates for the Summers Chapel association include Mrs. Clyde Wilson Mrs. Scott Wilson Mrs. Arthur Lamb and Mrs. Scott Jones. A protracted meeting is planned to start the third Sunday in August. Virgin Wilson noted visits. caregivers arrange transport.

Norma Lamb Delpha Head Alyne Simpson Richard Campbell Byng Clyde Wilson Scott Wilson Arthur Lamb Scott Jones Virgil Wilson Old Friends

Fike family pleasure trip and small town visits

CENTER Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Fike took a pleasure trip to Sulphur on Tuesday. Mrs. Crossland's grandson Tess of Ada visited. Ice cream was served at Robert and Edith Bennett's Monday. Clyde Kindrick of Bebee stayed with aunt and uncle B. A. Horton. Aubry Eaton of Ada visited Doyle Horton. Mr. Farrar and family returned from Arkansas. Mrs. Bill Van Buskirk spent Sunday with Mrs. Luther Sullivan. Mary Jean Cummings called on Floy Hayes. Edgar Floyd and Leeroy Sullivan of Palls Valley called on Luther Sullivan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Crossland visited in Egypt. Had a real good Sunday school. everyone come next.

Bill van Buskirk Luther Sullivan Mary Jean Cummings Floy Hayes Edgar Floyd Leeroy Sullivan Palls Valley Byron Crossland

Weekend visits and community notes from Vanoss area

Sunday gatherings and family visits spread across Vanoss and neighboring towns. Residents include Mrs. M. M. Hagar and son in Tupelo, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tilley of Ripley, Mrs. Adella Jones and family, and many others visiting kin or attending services. Despite dry weather, several pretty flower yards brighten the community.

M. M. Hagar Theron Tupelo Bonnie Peters Carl Tilley Ripley Clint Clark Jack Jones Adella Jones Albert Sullivan Center Cuba Childers Clint Childres G. M. Pitt Ruth M. A. Woody East Central Teachers College Yetta Berger Holdenville Chas. L. Berger R. M. Bradley Tulsa Mrs. King Mrs. Hoover Hart Jack Ballard Huddleston Tom Phillips Ada Vaness Grace Agnes McCauley June Standridge Cleo Lewis Mrs. Parks Vanoss

Gasoline Inspector Jurisdiction Bill Suspended in Oklahoma City

A bill transferring gasoline inspector jurisdiction from the corporation commission to the tax commission was suspended today until a public vote approves it. The action occurred in Oklahoma City during the sixteenth legislature session.

Oklahoma City Corporation Commission Tax Commission

Floyd family visits Illinois and Iowa relatives

Mr and Mrs Herman Floyd and Mr and Mrs A Floyd with grandson Calvin returned Tuesday after visiting relatives in Illinois and Iowa. In Clinton Iowa they visited Otis Floyd and family. Otis Floyd is a son of Mr and Mrs A Floyd and manages a large ice cream plant in Clinton.

Herman Floyd A. Floyd Calvin Illinois Iowa Clinton Otis Floyd

Parker Family Visiting Ada Relatives This Week

Mr and Mrs Clifton Parker and their Tonkawa children visit Mr and Mrs O E Parker in Ada this week, along with other relatives and friends.

Clifton Parker Tonkawa Mr. Parker O. E. Parker Ada

Russell Family Return From Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Henry Russell and their daughter have returned to Miami Florida after visiting Mr and Mrs Albert M Russell at 1032 South Belmont and friends in Ada for two weeks.

Henry Russell Miami Florida Albert M. Russell South Belmont Ada

Local Couple Heads to California for Four-Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Bruce Casey and Mr and Mrs Holman departed Thursday for California to enjoy four weeks of vacation.

Bruce Casey Mrs. Holman California

Ada Faculty Members Head to University of Colorado

Mrs Wick Adair and Miss Mary White of the Ada high school faculty departed Wednesday for Boulder Colorado to attend the University of Colorado summer term.

Wick Adair Mary White Ada High School Boulder Colorado University of Colorado

Irving couple announce birth of son on July 14

Mr and Mrs John W Irving of 512 East Fifteenth Street announce the birth of a son July 14 at a local clinic. Allen Bowen of Tupelo was in the city Friday for business. Tal Crawford district judge was in Norman Friday on a special assignment. Harvey Lambert court reporter accompanied him.

John W. Irving East Fifteenth Street Tal Crawford Norman Harvey Lambert Mr. Crawford

Scroggins Enters Veterans Hospital for Medical Attention

R. L. Scroggins has entered the veterans hospital at Sulphur where he will receive medical attention.

R. L. Scroggins Veterans Hospital Sulphur

Fort Worth welcomes visiting McDuff family trio

Mr and Mrs Ned McDuff with their son Melton and grandson Edward completed a week long visit in the area and returned to Fort Worth. Mrs Martha Bowers and Mr and Mrs Jourdan Abbott accompanied the group to Fort Worth.

Ned McDuff Melton Edward Fort Worth Martha Bowers Jourdan Abbott

Ada Birth Announcement and Local News Briefs

Mr and Mrs Lewis Humpy Smith announce the birth of a daughter Delores Ann at 512 East Main. Frances St Clair of Los Angeles underwent an appendectomy at Morningside Hospital in Tulsa with her mother Mrs C L Stevens at her bedside. After recovery they will visit Ada at the home of Mrs Stevens parents Mr and Mrs A R Hadley and Mr and Mrs W S Dooley. C S Arms of Stonewall transacted business and visited friends in Ada Thursday.

Lewis “Humpy” Smith East Main Street Delores Ann Frances St. Clair Los Angeles California Morningside Hospital Tulsa C. L. Stevens Miss St. Clair Ada C. S. Arms of Stonewall

Mrs. Russell and Miss Cameron Visit Henryetta Family

Mrs Roy M Russell of London England and her sister Miss Callie Cameron of Henryetta arrived Friday for a weekend visit at the Claude McMillan home. Mrs Russell is visiting her parents in Henryetta. She is formerly Miss Inez Cameron a noted singer and alumna of East Central college.

Roy M. Russell London England Callie Cameron Henryetta Claude McMillan Russell Inez Cameron East Central College

Williams Is Accepted By Princeton Without Conditions

C S Williams Jr. received word from Princeton University that he passed the college entrance examination board exam held in Dallas in June and is eligible to enter the freshman class in September without conditions.

C. S. Williams, Jr Princeton University College Entrance Examination Board Dallas

Fathree Family Heads to Tuemado New Mexico

L W Fathree and family left Saturday for Tuemado New Mexico to visit Mr Fathree's parents. They plan to visit Carlsbad caverns during the trip. The elder Fathree moved to New Mexico from Coal county years ago.

L. W. Fathree Tuemado N. M Mr. Fathree Carlsbad Caverns Fathrees New Mexico Coal County

Attendees Arrive for Funeral of Arthur Wray

Among those arriving for Arthur Wray funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pressley Mrs. Ben Foyt Barney Wray and Mrs. Fred Williams of Temple Texas Mr. and Mrs FE F.

Arthur Wray Charles Pressley Ben Foyt Barney Wray Fred Williams Temple Texas FE. F

Social Notes From Burris City and Surrounding Towns

Carl Brunson returns from New Mexico while neighbors visit relatives in Stringtown and Burris City. Fayetteville visitor Miss Jeanne McLemore goes home after a two week stay. Local families host and travel, with notes on Dust Bowl conditions from Mrs Bond and church activities in Stonewall.

Carl Brunson New Mexico C. H. Cooper Stringtown G. A. Rankin Cecil Hunter Burris City Jeanne McLemore Fayetteville Ark Emmett Haer Herbert Haer R. F. Bond J. C. Woolley

Jackson Family Ties Noted in Teague and Rogers

Pressley of Rogers Texas and Mr and Mrs Joe F Jackson with sons Jimmie and John Teague Texas are connected by family ties Mrs Jackson sister of Mr Wray as reported.

Pressley Rogers Texas Joe F. Jackson Jimmie and John Teague Jackson Wray

Mrs Tom D McKeown Set to Return From Chicago

Mrs Tom D McKeown is expected to return today from Chicago where she recently underwent a major operation.

Tom D. McKeown Chicago

Bates Family Guests Visit Wichita relatives

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bates and their son Richard from Wichita Kansas are visiting relatives in this area staying with Mr and Mrs W P Chism and Mr and Mrs Charles T Bates.

Kenneth Bates Richard Wichita, Kan W. P. Chism Charles T. Bates

Miss Louie Backus Arrives for Month-Long Ada Visit

Miss Louie Backus of Chicago arrived in Ada Saturday for a month long visit at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Backus and Miss Lucille Backus east of the city. She was accompanied by little Miss Jean Wade.

Louie Backus Chicago Ada H. C. Backus Lucille Backus Jean Wade

Hardens Receive Word Of Scott Family Voyage

Word reached Mr and Mrs Bone Harden of 615 West Fourteenth street that their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harry A Scott and their son Harry Jr sailed from New York City for England today.

Bone Harden West Fourteenth Street Harry A. Scott Harry Jr New York City England

Floyds Headed to Albuquerque for Weeklong Vacation

Mr and Mrs Charles Floyd of 730 East Ninth depart Monday with their small grandson Joe Hill Floyd for Albuquerque New Mexico to spend the rest of the week on vacation.

Charles Floyd East Ninth Joe Hill Floyd Albuquerque New Mexico

Mrs VanBuskirk and Dick VanBuskirk Visit Ada Friends

Mrs. Josephine VanBuskirk and Dick VanBuskirk of Oklahoma City visited friends in Ada over the past weekend, sharing time with local acquaintances.

Josephine VanBuskirk Dick VanBuskirk Oklahoma City Ada

Oklahoma City Markets Report Cattle Hogs Sheep July

Markets show mixed activity. Cattle opening slow with feeders and calves varying. bulls down to 5.75 and cutters 3.00 to 4.25. Hogs slow, top 12.20 for killing, 11.90 to 12.20 typical. Sheep active on lambs, natives top 10.10 with throws 7.00 to 8.00.

Oklahoma City U. S

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago Notify Market Movements

LP Poultry live 49 trucks firm with mixed hen and fryers prices. Leghorn and Plymouth rock varieties show gains and declines across hens, roosters, turkeys, ducks, and geese. Butter and eggs also steady with sizable quantities traded.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock Plymouth Springs

Miss Charley Jean Johnston Named Assistant at Oshkosh Camp

Miss Charley Jean Johnston of 706 East Ninth street is attending the Oshkosh Campfire Girls camp near Lakesville Wisconsin. She has been made an assistant councilor at that place.

Charley Jean Johnston East Ninth Street Lakesville Wisconsin Miss Johnston

Black couple return from vacation to Centrahoma

Mr and Mrs G W Black of Centrahoma have returned home after a brief visit with relatives in Ada while vacationing in Sulphur.

G. W. Black Centrahoma Ada

Pemberton Boy Undergoes Tonsillectomy

Bill Pemberton, son of Mr and Mrs S W Pemberton of 726 East Twelfth Street, underwent a tonsillectomy Monday morning.

Bill S. W. Pemberton East Twelfth Street

Oma Jamar Visit to Friends in Blackwell and Ponca City

Mr and Mrs Oma Jamar visited friends in Blackwell and Ponca City on Sunday according to local social notes. The brief confirms their trip and the locations involved.

Oma Jamar Blackwell Ponca City

Potatoes Prices and Shipments Report from Chicago Market

U S Department of Agriculture notes potatoes at 74 on track 232 with total shipments 389. Western russet Burbanks and white rose slightly weaker. cobblers stronger. western triumphs steady. Prices listed for California Idaho Oregon Washington varieties and sacks, with U S No 1 and quality descriptors.

Chicago U. S Idaho Bliss Oregon Bliss Washington White Rose Russel Burbanks

Oklahoma City and Atlanta visitors stay with Hart family

Mrs. G. M. Glass of Oklahoma City and Miss Elizabeth Minter of Atlanta, Georgia, are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hart at 12412 East Fourteenth Street.

G. M. Glass Oklahoma City Elizabeth Minter Atlanta Georgia Mrs Roy Hart East Fourteenth Street

Stewart to Leave Local Store for Arkansas City Manager Post

W. R. Stewart, formerly with the Goodrich Silvertown store, departs Tuesday for Arkansas City Kansas where he has been appointed manager of a local store there.

W. R. Stewart Goodrich- Silvertown Arkansas City Kansas

Birth of son for Mr and Mrs T R Kivett

Mr and Mrs T R Kivett of 529 North Beard announce the birth of a son named Donald Yates born July 23 at a local hospital weighing eight and a half pounds.

T. R. Kivett North Beard Donald Yates

Miss Haney Improves After Camp Deerewood Polo Injury

Miss Tish Haney, a camper at Camp Deerewood in North Carolina, who recently suffered a broken leg during a polo game, is reported to be showing some improvement.

Tish Haney Camp Deerewood North Carolina

Meaders Visit Ada This Week

Mr and Mrs Bartley Meaders of Bubbock Texas visit the former's father F W Meaders and other relatives in Ada this week during a welcome trip.

Bartley Meaders Bubbock, Texas F. W. Meaders Ada

Withers Return From Colorado Springs Vacation With Daughter

Mr and Mrs J G Wither and daughter Dorothy and Annie Ruth Dunn have returned from Colorado Springs where they vacationed for the past two weeks.

J. G. Wither Dorothy Iss Annie Ruth Dunn Colorado Springs

Miss Leona Willis Visited Ada After Stratford Stop

Stratford resident Miss Leona Willis visited Ada on Tuesday to see friends and do some shopping, returning home afterward.

Leona Willis Stratford Ada

Allen resident Jack Willis shops in town Tuesday

Jack Willis of Allen transacted business and shopped in the city on Tuesday, reflecting a routine day for local residents amid weekday activity.

Jack Willis Allen

J C Wells Visits City. Albuquerque Family Returns

J C Wells of Roff shopped and attended to business in this city on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Cole Jobe and their daughter Joan have returned to Albuquerque New Mexico after visiting Jobe's sister Mrs Joe Choate and other relatives here for the past two weeks.

J. C. Wells Roff Cole Jobe Joan Albuquerque New Mexico Mr. Jobe Joe Choate

Deaton Couple Visit Ada for Business and Shopping

Mr and Mrs S A Deaton of Tupelo traveled to Ada on Wednesday for shopping and errands.

Stubbs Named Honorary Member At Stillwater College

B R Stubbs Ada Schools superintendent was among 17 educational students at Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater initiated into Kappa Delta Pi national honorary educational fraternity. Membership requires top 20 percent of juniors and seniors in education. The role promotes higher professional ideals in teacher training. Stubbs is finishing work on a master's degree.

B. R. Stubbs Ada Schools Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater Kappa Delta Pi School of Education Supt. Stubbs

Paroled Man’s Five Year Robbery Sentence Mentioned

Oklahoma City reports Governor Marland granted parole for P Bob German Jr who was imprisoned for robbery with firearms in Grady county. Paroles revoked include A J Bowers Tulsa county. Clarke Knox Creek county. and Joe Niles Pottawatomie county from prior burglary sentences.

Oklahoma City Bob German, Jr Grady County Marland A. J. Bowers Tulsa County Clarke Knox Creek County Joe Niles Pottawatomie County

Greater returns for amount in vested

Ada News classifieds report a deal promising higher returns on vested investments. Investors are urged to compare terms and seek guidance from financial advisors before committing funds. Authorities caution readers to verify legitimacy and beware of misleading promises.

Ada News

Wheat futures rise on war news despite weak export demand

Chicago grain prices surged late on war developments in the Far East with July wheat up 4 1 4 cents and most gains centered in the front month. Export business in North America remained light as Europeans did not follow the upturn, with closes showing July 1.24 to 1.26 3 4 and other months mixed, while corn and oats moved narrowly.

Chicago Far East

Spot Grain Prices at Chicago on July 28

Spot grain prices from Chicago report cash wheat with No 1 red at 1.24 1 2, No 1 hard at 1.26, No 3 mixed at 1.18 1 2 to 1 2, corn No 2 yellow at 1.02 1 4 to 1.04, No 3 white at 1.03, oats No 1 mixed 32 1 2 to 3 4, No 1 white 33 to 33 1 2.

Chicago

Cotton prices steady after early decline in New York trading

Foreign markets pressured cotton with early losses near $1 a bale, then some recovery as selling tapered and covering occurred. October futures moved from 10.94 to 11.09 and hovered near the day’s best, about 6 to 8 points lower in midafternoon trading amid showery eastern belt conditions.

New York

Cotton prices slip as New Orleans market closes quiet

Spot cotton in New Orleans on July 28 falls 12 points with modest activity. Sales reach 46 bales while quotes show low middling 9.88 cents per pound, middling 11.38, good middling 11.93. receipts 1,045 and stocks at 254,184 bales.

New Orleans

Noses and mental power linked by scientists claim

The article argues that a large nose is common among historical greats. It notes scientists contend mental power shapes long noses rather than the reverse effect.

Oklahoma Road Workers Gain Wages and Drought Projects

Oklahoma City reports boosts for federal aid highway workers from 40 to 40 cents an hour for common labor, 60 cents for intermediate, and $1 for skilled, affecting about 10 000 workers. The state also plans drought relief measures and soil conservation by building fences and ponds. Two salt treatment and oil base stabilization road projects are approved along with spot gravel and oil mat works on several state highways, totaling tens of thousands in costs.

Oklahoma City State Highway Commission van T. Moon Beneft Delaware County Rogers County Binger Caddo County Claremore U. S. 75 U. S. 60 Ponca City Osage County

Trimmer and Denton Refuse Offers Over Traxler Killing

Frank Trimmer and James Denton rejected six month stage and radio contracts to discuss the shooting of Oklahoma outlaw Pete Traxler and companion Fred Tindal. Both men, once abducted with Traxler and Tindal, explained they would rather not capitalize on misfortune as Traxler and Tindal were killed after seizing their guns. Denton cited his wife’s illness requiring an operation tomorrow.

Durant New York Pete Traxler Frank Trimmer Bryan County Traxler Fred Tindal Trimmer James E. Denton Asher Denton Tindel Huntsville Texas

Driver Burgess Saves Tourists From Bus Fire

Quick-thinking driver Paul C. Burgess of Kansas City steered a burning chartered bus into safety, saving 25 women passengers after fire broke out. He guided passengers to a rear exit while others escaped, aboard a bus operated by the University of Tours Kansas City for a group of midwestern teachers and students.

Los Angeles California Paul C. Burgess Kansas City Burgess Chanic University of Tours Kansas

Taxpayers Organize in Okfuskee County Oklahoma

An Okfuskee County chapter of the Oklahoma Vigilantes formed to curb state expenditures. Rev. Hale V. Davis outlined a plan to prevent a deficit exceeding 400000, the constitution’s assumed limit. Dr. C. M. Cochran became president with O. D. Bras as vice president and Clem H. Stephenson as secretary and treasurer. A new meeting was set for Monday night.

Okemah Okla Okfuskee Oklahoma Vigilantes Hale V. Davis Oklahoma City C. M. Cochran el i

Democrats In Red Despite Sale Of Convention Books

Records from the house clerk show the Democratic Party was 167800 in the red on May 31 despite selling 165905 worth of national convention books in the prior three months. Chrysler invested 12500 in the books with subscriptions from Joseph Schultz Brewing Milwaukee and Anheuser Busch St Louis. Bethlehem Steel took 5000. Sale drew criticism from House Republican Leader Snell. Hair will stretch one fourth of its length and retract nearly to its original length.

Washington House Democratic Party Chrysler Joseph Schultz Brewing Company Milwaukee Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Bethlehem Steel Company Ican Snell New St. York

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