Farm Women Club Advisory Council Meeting and Cotton Dress Revue
The advisory council of county home demonstration clubs held a Friday afternoon meeting with a cotton dress revue featuring Colbert Hemen Union Valley Pleasant Hill and Vanoss clubs. First place in cotton house dress went to Mrs Willie Kuykendall and first in street dress to Mrs Gladys Thompson, earning a trip to Stillwater for a state contest.
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Lemna Maloney
Bhawnee
Colbert
Hemen Union Valley
Pleasant Hill
Vanass
Willie Kuykendall
Homer Club
Gladys Thompson
Union Valley Club
Stillwater
Oklahoma A
M. College
Jessie Morgan
Bromide
Ady Chamber of Commerce
Walnut datana threat to Oklahoma walnut and pecan trees
Entomologist Ephraim Hixson of Oklahoma A and M College warns the walnut datana will become a serious problem within ten days as larvae emerge since May 25. He notes leaves turn white as clusters appear, recommends removing clusters or burning them, and suggests lead arsenate spray or cele arsenate dust for large-scale control to save tree stock.
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Ephiam Hixson
Oklahoma A
M. College
Hixson
Floods surround town of Lindsborg in worst rise in 35 years
Lindsborg Kan June 3 floodwaters circle the town with the Smoky Hill river at 32.50 feet at 1 55 am far below the 94.5 ft 1903 crest. Rural areas face heavy damage as all bottom lands flood and Missouri Pacific reports 112 miles of track under water toward Bridgeport. Water seeps into west end basements and the city disposal plant is submerged as the crest moves toward Bridgeport and Salina.
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Lindsborg
Kan
Smoky Hill
Missouri Pacific
Bridgeport
Salina
Rostow
Wintersmith Park to host July 4 program and concessions
Wintersmith Park may become the entertainment center for the Fourth of July with a two day program planned. City Commissioner J F Pryor said plans discussed for entertainment concessions and a fireworks demonstration organized by civic groups to be held this holiday.
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Wintersmith Park
J. FL Pryor
Holiday Ag
REA Line Construction Nears Start in Rural Area
Project to complete 100 miles of lines in Pontotoc Hughes and Coal counties with 1350000 loan approved and a new board of directors named. Crews will use Black Diamond 30 foot poles and three phase four wire main lines from Fittstown to Atwood. Labor to be recruited through Federal Employment Agency as bids await REA approval.
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Interstate Cooperative Power and Electric Company
Rural Electrification Administration
Fittstown
Atwood
Ateral
Pontotoc
Hughes
Coal
O. A. Gray
Ada
J. W. Wilkergon
Stonewall
J. D. King
Coalgste
J. E. Maddox
Gaar Corner
Guy H. Binkley
Sun Ray Oilers Edge Hazel-Atlas In Softball Thriller
The Sun Ray Oilers of Allen defeated Hazel-Atlas 14 to 13 at Bowman field before about 750 fans. Sun Ray piled 14 runs on 16 hits with 6 errors while Hazel-Atlas had 20 hits and 6 errors. Morrison and Carruth starred with 20 chances error free, as Jones led Sun Ray with three hits.
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Sun Ray Oilers
Allen
Hazel-Atlas
Bowman
Sun Ray
Morrison
Carruth
FDR's son to attend Sulphur water carnival
Oklahoma City June 3 (UP) Governor Marland said he will introduce Elliott Roosevelt, son of the president, at a Sulphur water carnival. Marland aims to show loyalty to Roosevelt amid Elmer Thomas visits, with the event expected to be non political. Roosevelt’s visit to Oklahoma to dedicate Grand River dam may follow, per Thomas.
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Oklahoma City
E. W. Marland
Elmer Thomas
Marland
Eliott Roosevelt
Okla
Roosevelt
Thomas
White House
Oklahoma
Reg. Williams
Marlands
Fort Worth
Texas
Grand River
Works Progress Administration
Ira Finley
Red Oak
Wilburton
McAlester
A. Key
Ardmore
Tuskahoma
A. Murray
Tishominga
Konawa
Leone
Phillips
Valliant
Huge
Atoka
Durant
U. 5. Senate Race: Governor Marland, Sulphur, 2:30 P. m., Durant
P.m
Lomnrrow
Gomer Smith
Checotah
Henryetta
Harvest Of Wheat Moving Northward In Oklahoma
ENID June 3 Wheat harvest spreads north from the southern rim of the northwest Oklahoma belt toward Kingfisher and Grant counties. Binders reap wheat while combines work mainly on barley near Enid. most harvesting should start around June 10. Grain dealers forecast above normal yield despite local damage from hail and floods, with opinions split on overall crop prospects. Travelers in Greece buy souvlaki meat skewers in railway stations.
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Enid
Northwest
Oklahoma
Kingfisher County
Grant County
Petition Seeks Grand Jury in Pontotoc County
A petition requesting a grand jury to probe courthouse conditions was filed with District Judge Tal Crawford, bearing 305 signatures. County officials plan swift action. Judge Crawford will decide if 100 bona fide taxpayers are present and a grand jury may be summoned next week. District Attorney W W Stanfield considers enlisting a state prosecutor and says 20 to 25 witnesses may be subpoenaed. Mrs H D Garner faces district court trial Monday for neglect of duty and misuse of lands.
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Tal Crawford
Crawford
Stanfield
Pontotoc County
Arand
H. D. Garner
Contour Farming Cuts Fuel Costs in Oklahoma Fields
In Stillwater Oklahoma farmers using contour farming report fuel savings of 20 to 30 percent versus traditional straight row planting on slopes. Soil Conservation Service notes growing adoption across counties and in erosion control projects, with five car cooperative agreements urging contour planting for all crops on sloping fields to protect machinery and reduce fuel use.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Soil Conservation Service
Soi
Body Found in Tulsa Hobo Jungle
Unidentified man about 50 found by Guy Johnson in a Tulsa hobo jungle near the railroad tracks. No violence marks observed. autopsy ordered to determine cause of death per County Investigator HH Cullison.
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Tulsa
Here
HH Cullison
Guy Johnson
Burbank
Okla
Tornado Ravages Tillman County Texas Oklahoma Border
A tornado struck the Texas Oklahoma border town of Grandfield demolishing business blocks and homes. One man, Hubert Arlen Thomas, was electrocuted near Lawton, while two women suffered injuries from flying glass. Power lines were down and the area dark, with one outside telephone circuit remaining. Farmland homes and brick buildings suffered extensive damage along Highway 36 and surrounding farms amid rain and hail.
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Grandfield
Okls
Texas-Oklahoma
Hubert Arlen Thomas
Lawton
Here
Tillman County
Woter
Hudson Carpenter Case Returns To Court In Damage Clash
Hudson, 46, filed a 10000 suit in district court against Carpenter over an early year altercation tied to a peace justice judgment. Hudson seeks 5000 actual and 5000 exemplary damages for a knife wound, while Carpenter claims Hudson struck his son with a rock. Both men face assault charges and remain bound over on bond pending trial.
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Smith Hudson
Carpenter
Hudson
Peace Justice Court
Jury Declares Mistrial In Welch Pollution Suit
A district court jury in a pollution case brought by Louise and Howard Welch against Moore Incorporated could not reach a verdict after deliberating several hours. Judge Tal Crawford declared a mistrial amid the second week of the term. The Welchs accused salt water from Moore wells of polluting a freshwater spring serving their service station, grocery, and tourist camp in Fittfield.
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Louise
Howard Welch
Moore Incorporated
Chwil
District Court
Tal Crawford
Crawford
Welchs
Moore Wells
the Fittfeld
Ada Milling Co Seeks Damages Over Prints Use
The Ada Milling company of Ada sues the Morrison Milling company of Denton in district court at Denton Texas for 50000 dollars. Ada alleges Morrison infringed Ada’s preferred rights in the use of prints for sacking jute.
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Ada Milling Co
Ada Milling Company
Ada
Denton
Texas
Morrison Milling Company
Ford says U.S. must return to farming movement
Detroit June 3 Henry Ford in a farm camp interview urged a back-to-the-land shift as part of America's prosperity. He criticized financial interests he says drive war and price control, praised World War veterans as future leaders, and signaled volume production of his low-cost tractor.
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Detroit
Washington
White House
Henry Ford
Ford
Dearborn
Wall Street
P. Morgan
House of Morgan
Morgan
Thomas
Edison
Taney
Congress
County race withdrawals trim county slate in Texas
Last week saw two more withdrawals from county races leaving 73 candidates, with A T Watson and Willie Webb bowing out while others like Della Bedford and Ray Stegall remained unopposed for major offices. In Buffalo Texas a motel robber demanded 10000 at a Liberty Bank, claiming dynamite threats and prompting FBI questioning of Reno De Elbe.
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J. G. Abney
A. T. Watson
Bill Bayer
Willie Webb
W. H. Summers
County Neigher
John Boyce McKeel
Ada
al .G. Nichols
Senate
Summers
Bevers
Della Bedford
Ray Stegall
Buffalo
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Reno
de Elbe
Tyler
John
J. Whalen
Liberty Bank
Richard H. Dentinger
Ag Wintery
Demonstration Club Is Formed At Steedman
A new home demonstration club was formed in Steedman last week. Mrs. Jessie Morgen, home demonstration agent, announced the organization on Saturday. Mrs. Jim L. Phelps was elected president, with 15 members at launch. Mrs. Volney Blackburn as vice president and Mrs. N. W. Wells as secretary. The Steedman group was sponsored by Mrs. Stinson of the Frisca home economics department. After the meeting, refreshments were served.
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Steedman
Jessie, Morgen
Jim L. Phelps
Volney Blackburn
N. W. Wells
Stinson
Frisca Home Economics
Highway Contracts Let June 21 for Oklahoma City District
Oklahoma City June 3 The state highway commission will hold a 1,456,997 dollar construction letting June 21. Major work funds U S highway 270 route northwest from Oklahoma City with 18.12 miles in Canadian county and 11 bridges. Other projects include sections from the Oklahoma county line to US 64 near Tulsa, 5,620 feet of jetties at Arkansas river bridge on US 64, and 10.26 miles of concrete paving on US 270 in Dewey county near Oakwood.
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Oklahoma ‘City
State Highway Commission
Oklahoma’ City
Canadian County
Oklahoma County
Okatchevy
Tulsa County
Bixsby
Dewey County
Oakwood
Ada News
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Greece
U.S
Pacific Coast
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Nancy Hanks
Gilbert van Camp
Lopphoto
van Camp Sea Food Company
Montgomery
TWO— Co. Atty
W. W. Stanfield
Attorney General
Grand Jury
Court House
Tilghman
Boy
Hudson-Carpenter
Watson
Webb
New York
Detingers
New Guinea
The
Eco
First National Bank
A Norris
G. 3. Mortgn
S. R. Grant
F. ©. Norris
J. A. Leverett
J. E. Martin
Ore Busby
Simpson
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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