Ada GIMP ONEE LARGE William Byrd Camp charter list 1924
The GIMP ONEE LARGE William L. Byrd Camp U C V organized in Ada on January 17 1924 with about 100 charter members. The article lists deceased members and recalls current camp members including J C Cates Wyatt Webb W H Fisher A M Crow C L Neal SHH Hargis J C Combs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Byrd
Ada
J. P. Wood
Sam H. Hargis
M. J
Wyatt Webb
W. H. Fisher
A. M. Crow
C. L. Neal
Shh Hargis
F. C. Lee
J. C. Combs
W. B. Cantwell
W. T. Cox
W. F. McKaskle
Frank Jones
William Brinlee
R. Bess
C. K. Davenport
J. H. Fuller
L. Jones
D. C. Hart
M. A. Selle
J. W. Wooten
F. M. Martin
C. M. Henry
Enrollment figures unsettled at East Central College
The registrar’s office continues filing new entries and reports 15 enrollments yesterday. Officials expect official totals to take several days. Southeastern College at Durant is listed at 2,500 students, but East Central is expected to lead once figures are released.
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East Central
Pifce
Oklahoma
Southeastern College
Durant
Ada candidate Robert Wimbish seeks seat on State Supreme Court
The News announces Ada lawyer Robert Wimbish as a Democratic primary candidate for Justice of the State Supreme Court. He cites his record as Pontotoc county attorney, legislator, and citizen and vows to interpret the law fearlessly and fairly.
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Robert Wimbish
Ada
State Supreme Court
Pontotoco County
Wimbish
Pontotoc County
Notable U D C Delegate Hester of Muskogee
Mrs. G Hester of Muskogee, a long time eastern Oklahoma resident and former Indian school teacher, is highlighted as a delegate at the U D C convention. She has contributed to religious work, temperance and the Confederate cause and is the mother of Mrs. Robert L. Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hester
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Robert L. Owen
Warm Weather Boosts Crop Prospects Amid Busy Season
The region experiences warm weather and heavy weed work with hopes for a strong crop. Local reports note steady farm activity and a healthy outlook for corn and oats while trades and carpentry lag. Water supervisor Lee Rains has spent three days working on the water plant as Ada News continues to publish timely items.
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Lee Rains
Ada
Lions Club Dinner At Byrds Mill Springs A Happy Civic Night
The Lions club hosted a picnic dinner for regular and special faculty at Byrds Mill Springs Tuesday evening. About 250 to 300 attendees enjoyed a cafeteria style feast with multiple dishes and desserts. Ada city officials and college leaders spoke on civic bonds and growth, with performances by the Lions quartet and vaudeville artist Fred Fauntleroy.
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Lions Club
Byrds Mill Springs
Lions
Lions Committee
Lion L. A. Ellison
Ada
Charley Fair
McAlester
Fred Fauntleroy
Fred
Hard Life Now On Prisoners
Mayor Somer Jones runs a city convict camp at Byrds Mill to force six prisoners to clear underbrush and beautify Kiwanian park. Foreman Joe Petty oversees daily work as inmates are driven to the park each morning and returned at night.
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Somer Jones
Brds Mill
Byrds Mill
Brother kills father and brother wounded in Wynnewood shooting
In Wynnewood on June 4 Walter Banderslice, 28, shot and killed his father Robert Banderslice, wounded his 12 year old brother Pete, and then killed himself. The brother from the barn returned fire wounding Walter in the chest. The mother alerted officers and found Walter dead with a gun in his hand.
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Walter
Interpretation of Constitution Sought In Eligibility Case
Oklahoma City case seeks legal reading of two Oklahoma constitution sections. Plaintiffs Kirby Fitzpatrick and J B Robertson argue these provisions bar M E Trapp from seeking Democratic nomination for Governor. Judge William H Zwick presides as arguments open the proceeding.
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Oklahoma City
Kirby Fitzpatrick
J. B.A. Robertson
M. E. Trapp
William H. Zwick
Mavericks Band at College Now
The Mavericks announce a self styled pull toward organization outside the district with meetings in room 215 on Thursdays at 7 30 pm. Twenty six Oklahoma counties plus Arkansas Texas and Nebraska attended the initial gathering with seventy seven names on the roll. Earl Armstrong elected president Vance secretary treasurer Emerson vice president Lois Spence reporter and committees named for athletics entertainment and literary duties. The group invites unrepresented counties to join and affiliate.
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Nebraska
Earl Armstrong
Cameron State School of Agriculture
Lawton
Comanche County
Vance
Ponca City
True B. Emerson
Tulsa
Lois Spence
Hollis
Harmon County
Story
J. G. Ryan
J. G. Simmons
Bryan Smith
Scott
Miria Massingale
Forum Literary Society
Maverick
Sarah Littlejohn Sawyer
Dimple Hudson
B. C
Crime News in Early Greenfield Gazette Revealed
Original copies of the Greenfield Gazette from 128 years ago are owned by Wallace Cruger of the city. The paper, printed in Greenfield Massachusetts, appeared every Monday and proclaimed itself an impartial register of the times. It covered crime, church questions national congress and foreign affairs under one heading.
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Indianapolis
Greenfield Gazette
Greenfield
Mass
Wallace Cruger
Times
National Congress
Oklahoma city forecasts second largest wheat crop in state history
The Oklahoma state board of agriculture projected the June crop report shows an 89 percent normal condition and a probable 55 830 000 bushel wheat yield, about double last year's output. Oats rye corn barley cotton and livestock conditions are updated, with rainfall and heat impacting growth. apple peach and pear prospects are also noted. In PAULS VALLEY Er nest Kimberlin Sam Muse and Charlies Rotenverry were acquitted on neglect of duty charges, reinstating the county commissioners after a prior trial.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
State Board of Agriculture
Barrett
W. H. Zwick
Oklahoma County
Four Die In Houston Suburb Rampage By Tartar
Police say Bob Tarter killed four people and wounded two others in a Houston area shooting spree before taking his own life. Victims include Mrs Edna Milan A J Landais Johnny Cumming and Bill Sonnier who was critically wounded. A black woman was also shot in the leg.
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Houston
Tex
Bob Tarter
Port Arthur
Tartar
Beckama
Milan
Cumming
Sonnier
Bob
Edna
Alex Landais
Tarter
Ship Channel
Obituary for Funn Ashley Two Year Old Hickory Child
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Ashley of Hickory died Wednesday afternoon about 4 o'clock at relatives home on North Bluff where she had been brought for medical attention. The body was taken to Pontotoc for burial.
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Funn
R. B. Ashley
Hickory
North Bluff
Pontotoc
Death of T. J. Webb Pioneer of Fitzhugh Community
T. J. Webb aged 63 died Sunday afternoon at 4 after being brought to a local hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 this afternoon at the Free Will Baptist church with interment in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by his widow four sons and two daughters.
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T. J. Webb
Freewill Baptist Church
Rosedale
Fitzhugh
Infant of W H Horton Died Near Ada
Three weeks old son of Mr and Mrs W H Horton of seven miles northeast of Ada died Saturday. Funeral services and interment were held Sunday afternoon at New Bethel cemetery.
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W. H. Horton
Ada
New Bethel Cemetery
Mrs Della Mae Stewart dies at 24 in Ada area
Mrs Della Mae Stewart wife of Delbert Stewart died Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock in a local hospital She was 24 and daughter of L F Lamb The family lived near Pecans Grove five miles south of Ada Funeral services by Rev J W McCully at Rosedale cemetery today at 3 o'clock.
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Della Mae Stewart
Delbert Stewart
J. W. McCully
Rosedale Cemetery
L. F. Lamb
Pecan Grove
Ada
Mrs. Alice Hennigan 61 Dies. Rites Held
Mrs. Alice Hennigan aged 61 wife of Van Hennigan died Monday at 2 40 pm Funeral services were led by Rev H W Wallace pastor of the First Christian church Burial was in Rosedale cemetery The Hennigans long time pioneer family lived southwest of the city She is survived by her husband and son Bunyan
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Alice Hennigan
van Hennigan
H. W. Wallace
First Christian Church
Iterment
Rosedale Cemeery
Hennigans
Port and flash of a pistol shot led officers to nearby body
Port and flash of a pistol shot brought officers to the scene where Tarter lay dead with a pistol at his side, marking the discovery of the body.
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Tarter
Ink Well Fight at Capitol Tussle in Rankin Fenning Hearing
At the capitol a brief scuffle broke out before the House judiciary committee as Representative Rankin of Mississippi clashed with Commissioner Fenning of the District of Columbia and his counsel Frank J. Hogan. Hogan was cut by a blow, Rankin admitted tossing ink, Fenning sprinted to strike but missed. Rankin blamed an unknown striker amid interruptions during questioning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
Rankin
Mississippi
Frederick A. Fenning
District of Columbia
Frank J. Hogan
House Judiciary Committee
Fenning
Hogan
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