Legionnaires Set to Work on Program
Committees are rounding up a full program for the state convention as Legionnaires prepare meetings, speakers, and events.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
3
State Auxiliary President in Ada to Assist in En tainment Plans
Ada prepares for the Oklahoma American Legion convention July 28 29 with plans for statewide entertainment. Auxiliary leaders and Mrs J B Barrett Ponca City outline programs for Biddies and visitors as committees meet to finalize entertainment and flag decor across Main Street and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Kerr
Main Street
Auxiliary
American Legion
State Auxiliary
State Legion
J. B. Barrett
Ponca City
History of the Confederate Flag in the Confederate era
S A Ashe of Raleigh writes to the Times recounting the flag’s evolution from the Stars and Bars to the battle flag used by Beauregard and Longstreet. He notes congressionally adopted designs, battlefield adoption, and final 1863 flag form with blue saltire and white border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Times
the Times
Confederate Congress
Davis
Confederacy
United States
Congress
Miles
Edward Hancock
Manassas
Beauregard
Hancock
Fairfax
Longstreet
Jackson
Kentucky
Missouri
Richardson
Union
Bearegard
Charleston
S. A. Ashe
Farmers benefit from federal land bank guidance in Columbia district
L I Guion acting president of the bank says rural communities gain from prompt loan payments and cooperative structure. He cites North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida loans totaling 73846374 with 16321130 canceled. He notes improved land values and school revenue from bank credit and better farmer education opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
Federal Land Bank
Columbia District
L. I. Guion
Guion
Special program planned at region meeting on compensation bill
Commander Robert S. Kerr announces a special program at the Tuesday night regular region meeting to explain the adjusted compensation bill. The thorough discussion aims to help local veterans secure government compensation and is listed as one of the most important items before the veterans, with ex service men from across the county urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Kerr
Kerr
Legion
Legion Picnic Promises Largest Fourth of July Event
Under Joe Aller guidance the Legion plans the biggest July Fourth picnic in history. Work is underway for a jolly occasion under the Norman Howard post management in the city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Aller
The
Legion
Norman Howard Post
The Girl From Out Yonder Play Set For Later This Month
The legion plans to stage The Girl From Out Yonder at a later date this month. The community theater event is expected to draw local residents and supporters to upcoming performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Court Reverses Life Sentences in Tulsa Shooting Case
The Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals remands for new trials the life sentences of T. W. Cook and Alvis Fearheart in the killing of Harry Aurandt in a December 18 1921 shooting, citing erroneous testimony introduced at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals
T. W. Cook
Alvis Fearheart
Tulsa County
Harry Aurandt
al Ie Aie
Oklahoma Christian Endeavor convention closes in Tulsa
The Twenty fourth annual Oklahoma Christian Endeavor Union convention ends in Tulsa with record attendance and calls for a membership drive. Ardmore will host next year and nearly 9000 members are projected to join the state unit before the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma Christian Endeavor Union
Ardmore
State Organization
World Union
H. T. Tumilty
Oklahoma City
Tumiity
Plans For Larger Number of Home Owners Under Way
Ardmore Farm Congress members, led by O. H. Wovertson, work out a plan to form a stock company, purchase land, and divide it into 40 to 80 acre tracts sold to tenant farmers who would pay over several years with a fair interest rate. Some large landowners reportedly back the scheme to furnish land and assist tenants toward ownership, aiming to expand farmer home ownership in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Ardmore Farm Congress
O. H. Wovertson
Congress
Farm Congress
Supreme Court Refuses Review of Walton Impeachment
The Supreme Court of the country rules the Oklahoma legislature impeachment of former Governor J C Walton is not subject to judicial review. Walton argued charges were ku klux klan driven and that many Oklahoma senators judging him were Klan members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Country
Walton
Washington
J. C. Walton
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Oklahoma Senate
Haid-12,000 bass from state hatchery at Medicine Park
A hatchery program moved twelve thousand bass from the state facility to Medicine Park. The restocking effort aimed to boost local fish populations at the lake near South Side Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haid
Medicine
South Side Country Club
Veterans ward dedication closes Oklahoma rehabilitation plan
Oklahoma City reports that the dedication of the Veterans ward at Norman State Hospital on June 14 completes the Legion backed rehabilitation program for veterans. Officials and Legion officers will attend as the ward serves neuropsychiatric cases and aims to move 83 patients from other hospitals to Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Hospital
Norman
Oklahoma
American Legion
J. William Cordell
State Relief Commission
Oklahoma Legion
Legion
Relief Commission
D. W. Griffin
State Hospital
The
Oklahoma Legion expands flag pledge across towns
Shawnee joins the honor flag division as Bernard Gill post sells over 200 American flags to merchants for store displays. H B Drake of POCa City notes growing uniform flag display and ceremony adoption across Oklahoma with more than 300 cities and towns using the legion program in schools and civic clubs. Cody Fowler, department commander, will travel to Florida for a month on business. A nationwide legion meeting will be held in Wewoka on June 15 with a program of business and entertainment for members and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Oklahoma Denes American Legion
Legion Post
Kerr
Main Street
Shawnee
Legion
Bernard Gill
Oklahoma
H. B. Drake
Americanism Committee
The
Cody Fowler
Florida
Wewoka
Veterans Bureau To Be Used In Insurance Branch
Oklahoma City June 7 The United States Veterans Bureau plans fullest use of its current organization in implementing the adjusted compensation act. A new section under Major O W Clark will issue adjusted service certificates and handle cash payments. General Hines advises veterans to stay in contact with local post offices and veterans groups to learn exact claims procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
United States Veterans Bureau
Frank T. Hines
L. Kibler
O. W. Clark
Kibler
Young Indian Kills Father Near Ardmore
Morris, a young Indian citizen, is jailed in the county jail on murder charges after shooting his father, Cole man Morris, near Hexbar early Sunday. The sheriff said both men were intoxicated and Morris offered no statement beyond this. The sheriff reported finding the father dead in the yard and filed murder information against the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armore
tTennis Morris
Coleman Morris
Hexbar
Ewing C. London
Young Morris
OU pharmacy graduate Hazel Deane Bryan passes state exam
Miss Hazel Deane Bryan daughter of Joe Bryan of the Corner Drug Store was among the pharmacy graduates at the University of Oklahoma commencement. She has passed the state examination and plans to pursue this field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Deane Bryan
Joe Bryan
Corner Drug Store
University of Oklahoma
Annual Reunion of Confederate Veterans Ends in Review
Memphis, June 6. The 64th annual reunion of Confederate veterans closes with a march past and farewell salutes to the commander in chief Gen. W. B. Haldeman. Gen. John P. Hickman of the Tennessee division is named grand marshal leading the parade near Jefferson Davis’s former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Forrest Cavalry Corps
Guard of Honor
W. B. Haldeman
Court Square
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
John P Hickman
Tennessee Division
Four Bandits Rob Bank Messengers In Kansas City Hold Up
Four armed bandits stopped a bank messenger and cashier of a Main Street bank in Kansas City. They robbed the pair of $26,000 as they returned from the First National. Motorcycle officer C. L Dicer was shot and will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
F. J. Lodde
Charles G. Haske
Main Street
First National Bank
C. L Dicer
Dicer
Lodde
Haske
Ada church begins excavation for new $40,000 building
Ground cleared at Thirteenth and Broadway for Ada First Christian church excavation. The three story Sunday school wing will run east and west with a 52 foot front. Main auditorium 66 by 40 feet with gallery for 660. Completion hoped for early July as $15,000 Okmulgee Baptist church plan announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada’ S Church
South Broadway
First Christian Church
Christian Church
Ourer Thirteenth
Broadway
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Maymie Ewing Heads to Hickory for Weekend
Miss Maymie Ewing of East Central College left Friday for Hickory to spend the weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maymie Ewing
East Central College
Hickory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legionnaires
Barrett
Coolidge
Hotel Cleveland
William P Butler Coolidge
Col Wattfeman
Massachusetts
the Confederate Flag
Federal
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Veterans Bureau
Okmulgee
Drs. Faust
Brydia
W. D. Faust, M. D
General Medicine and Surgery
Cathrine Brydia, M. D
Ana Pi
Denison
Dallas
Waco
Corsicana
Ford
Highland Park
Ford Motor Company
GEE
E.O. B
Detroit
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