Bandit Visit Question Probed in Pontotoc County
County and state officers intensified their inquiry into the presence of Pretty Boy Ova and George Birdwell in Pontotoc County after a Tuesday confrontation at E. W. Echols home north of Stonewall. Echols, who knew Birdwell from four years in the Earlacoro oil fields, said the duo arrived about 4:00 a.m. to rest and planned a short stay before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles “Pretty Boy” Ova
George Birdwell
Pontotoc County
E. W. Echols
Stonewall
Co. P. Ray
State Bureau of Criminal Identification
Viet Echols
Echols
Birdwell
Earlacoro
Floyd
McKeown Presses Public Work and Currency Plan
TOM D McKEOWN defends his policies in a statement urging a large public works program to create jobs, stabilize farm prices, and expand currency via silver coinage. He touts the Garner Rainey bill, argues for labor intensive employment, and criticizes critics while confirming support from farm groups. The note also mentions marriage records changes in Ada and Pontotoc County and the upcoming No 14 record book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Garner-Rainey Public Works
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Oklahoma Delegates to the Republican National Convention
The Associated Press lists Oklahoma delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention. Delegates span at large and district levels with names including Hurley Tulsa Kellough Darby Muskogee Ferecon Watonga Warren Holdenville Adams Crescent Nichols Chickasha Davidson Arnett Cullison Enid. Alternates at large include Alexander Oklahoma City Hall Tulsa Hopkins Okmulgee Gloyd Dolan Ragland Oklahoma City Blane Cordell Hayden Alps. District delegates cover districts 1 through 8 with named representatives and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Patrick J. Hurley
Tulsa
Fk. Ww. Kellough
J. F. Darby
Muskogee
Tom B. Fereucon
Watonga
Frank L. Warren
Holdenville
Ernestine Adams
Crescent
John Hh. Nichols
Chickasha
George Davidson
Arnett
James B. Cullison
Enid
A. C. Alexander
Oklahoma City
Amos T. Hall
N. C. Hopkins
Okmulgee
I. M. Gloyd
H. A. Dolan
Okemah
George Ragland
T. R. Blane
Lockwood Jones
Cordell
J. A. Jones
Stigler
A. D. Cochran
Okmaulgee
Wirt Franklin
Ardmore
W. A. Farmer
Broken Bow
John W Beard Ada
S. Orwig
Wewoka
James S. Twyford
Lloyd H. McGuire
Guthrie
Mrs. and
Hoover Asked to Name Economies
A resolution introduced by Senator Robinson of Arkansas requests President Hoover to submit to Congress specific suggestions for reducing government costs by about two hundred million dollars. It urges the president to confer with cabinet members and heads of independent offices to identify departments and items for cuts and to present concrete proposals for the FY 1932 appropriation beginning July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Robinson
Arkansas
Recaptured Convict Relates Odd Tale of Buried Loot
Oklahoma City police hear C. R. Williams recount a plan to dig up 25,000 he buried near Fort Sumter New Mexico. He says an Oklahoma City couple robbed him of the cash. officials doubt the tale. Williams, awaiting return to the state penitentiary, had earlier claimed hoaxes and kidnappings tied to prior escapes. He received five years for the Bridgeport Bank robbery in 1923. He was arrested with 15 days left to serve to support his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Penitentiary
C. R. Williams
Fort Sumter
N. M
Williams
Lewis R. Morris
Clovis
Oklahoma
Anadarko, Okla
Bridgeport State Bank
Morris
Ada Parks Dedication Scene Draws 3000 For Frances Wintersmith Park
A formal dedication of Frances Wintersmith Park in Ada drew up to 3000 people Friday night on the lake shore. A pageant titled My Home Town preceded the ceremony, and Robert S Kerr, a Ada native, praised local pioneers and the Wintersmiths, noting Norris generosity. The Republican convention program was outlined for three days in Chicago with a potential extra day if debate lengthens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Lake
Frances Wintersmith
S. A. J. Peard
J. F. McKeel
J. M. Wintersmith
Ada
Kerr
Wintersmith
P. A. Norris
Chicago
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
James E. Freeman
Episcopal
Washington, D. C
George DeBemmeville Keim
New Jersey
Park Board
Park Boacd
Ethel James Byrd
Ola Seawell
Nell Ezell
Helen Meaders
Katherine Fisher
Wanda Winn
Una Mary Stiff
Gelene Johnson
Catherine Jackson
Donna Strickland
Polly Goddard
Elsie Patton
Lucille Lester
Mary Frances Chaney
Pauline Mackey
Pauline Mackey; Third group——Hewitt Aldridge
Jane Rutledge
Willie Mae Farmer
Lila French
Beth Norris
Edith Clifton
Eleanor Kearns
Norma Rotenberry
Lady Vera Young
Bertha Mae Meaders
Fay Wheeler
Ovis Carpenter
Nadine Strickland
Tommy Nettles
Charley Shockley
R. J. Fahrney
L. A. Grant
L. A. Braley
P. S. Case
F. Johnson
A. &. Sugg
Hugh Norris
A. Grant
Catherine Brydin
Car believed tied to Floyd and Birdwell escape
Stonewall city marshal Pete Anderson found and brought a recently made Plymouth sedan to town. The car bears Kansas plates and shows damage consistent with the Tuesday gun battle near Stonewall. Investigators seek the owner while tracing Floyd and Birdwell’s southeastern Pontotoc county movements toward Lula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Anderson
Stonewall
Charles
Pretty Boy
Floyd
George Birdwell
Anderson
Franks
Hill Country
Kansas
Oklahoma
Lula
Birdwell
Pontotoc County
Wewoka
Dickinson Iowa Senator Delivers Hoover Backing At Convention
Senator L J Dickinson of Iowa urged re election of Herbert Hoover as a dependable path to normalcy at the Republican national convention in Chicago. He praised Hoover measures to calm low mood, defended the farm board, lauded Smoot Hawley tariff and national defense policy, and attacked Democrats for opposition and what he called a subservient press. He cited steps against economic distress, including the National Credit Association, reconstruction finance corporation, and a balanced budget. The Iowa keynote warned against Democratic plans, claimed relief measures were effective, and highlighted farmer cooperatives and stabilization efforts raising farm incomes by billions.
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Chicago
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Farm Board
Dickinson
Hoover
Federal Reserve Board
National Credit Association
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House
Garner
Wading Pool Opens at Glenwood Park Today
Glenwood park opens its wading pool at 1 PM this afternoon. Supervisor Mrs. Etta Henry oversees the pool with daily water changes and a morning cleaning. hours are 11 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 1 PM to 7 PM on Sundays. The site attracts families as warmer weather brings more visitors. Water rates also shift for summer, with higher allocations and lower per thousand gallon charges to encourage lawn and garden use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Park
Guy B. Dickerson
Glenwood
Etta Henry
Oklahoma Delegation Names Hurley on Rules Committee
Oklahoma's Republican delegation chose Patrick J. Hurley secretary of war as its rules committee member and named Franklin as vice committeeman. The group avoided the prohibition issue, backed Curtis renomination, and appointed J F Darby as delegation chair. Other selections included Rizley secretary, War ren vice chair, and Beard on rules.
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Leon H. Durst
Associated Press
Chicago
Oklahoma
Patrick J. Hurley
Resolutions Committee
Hurley
Platform Committee
Ann W. Dillard
Wgurika
James S. Twyford
Oklahoma City
Wirt Franklin
Ardmore
Franklin
The
Tulsan
Twyford
Curtis
Washington
Southwest
Middlewest
Eastern Seaboard
Charles Curtis
Sooners
J. F. Darby
Muskogee
Slight Rise in Labor Demand Across Key Industries
Oklahoma City June 13. State Labor Commissioner W A Murphy reports slight May increases in oil refinery ice cream and dairy employment. Average weekly earnings fell to 22.90 from 29.43 despite a larger total payroll. Federal state agencies placed 2607 workers vs 2393 in May 1931 and retail food prices have dropped about 16 percent since April 15 1931.
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Oklahoma City
W. A. Murphy
District No 7 Ben Stinson and Others Listed
District No 7 Ben Stinson Mountain View H S Thomas Vicl District No 7 W H Scheli hart Woodward M W Wilmont Rosston gathered in a list of local districts and officials for the area.
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Ben Stinson
Mountain View
H. S. Thomas
Vicl
W. H. Schelihart
Woodward
M. W.wilmont
Rosston
Greatest results for the amount invested News Classified As
A compact note on the value received from a prudent investment approach. It highlights efficient use of funds, notable returns, and the emphasis on maximizing investor value through careful asset selection and timely decisions.
Lower water rate in effect June 15 ordinance change
Summer water rates become effective June 15 per Finance Commissioner Lee Daggs. The ordinance resolves to adjust minimum monthly charge from the prior level and to lower the overall water consumption fees for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Commissioners
Lee Daggs
Commissioner of Finance
Attorney General’s Ovation in Washington Chamber
In Washington, the attorney general entered the chamber to an enthusiastic ovation. The scene reflected strong support as the official addressed attendees and acknowledged the chamber’s proceedings.
Man convicted eight accomplice freed in Oklahoma City case
The Oklahoma criminal court of appeals reversed the Texas county district court’s finding against Raymond Rider in a calf theft case. Rider, who received two years, relied on testimony from accomplice Bob Carter and Lonnie Garrett. The court also upheld five year terms for Johnnie Gee in a $2,630 Bank of Paden robbery as JL B. Payne drew twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals
Raymond Rider
Texas County District Court
Rider
Bob Carter
Lonnie Garrett
Johnnie Gee
Bank of
Paden
Gee
JL B. Payne
Blocker Seeks Sheriff Post With 30 Year County Ties
J R Jess Blocker announces his candidacy for sheriff pledging decades of county residence farm and house moving work. He promises strict law enforcement filing only in state courts monthly public accounting of sheriff expenditures tax savings and lawful liquor disposition with court orders. He cites endorsements from leading citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R
Jess) Blocker
Blocker
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Union
Mill
Great Farm Organizations of America
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Fourth District
Tom D. McKeown
Tom D. McKrown
Fred L. Corgan
Sayre
Raymond H Fox
Altus
Ross Risley
Guymon
Carl B. Haun
Blackwell
E. Stewart
Chelsea
M. B. Kirk
Bartlesville
Roy Frye
Sallisaw
D. G. Albright
H. A. Babb
Hugo
John B. Herd
Durant
Mark McCallister
Shawnee
Daisy II. Love
Bristow
R. E. Ellinger
Noble
Nadine Rkollow
Wynnewood
Lyman Hobbs
Hennessey
Charles O. Fry
Thomas P. Bona
P. R
St. Mary of Perpetual Help
Rabb Ferdinand M. Isserman
Temple Israel
St. Louis
United States
Virgie Boren
C. C. Bickle
Sherwood Hill
Florence Harvey
Carl LeFlore
Mrs. Bickle
Talihina
Mr. Bickle
Highway Department
A. M. Wallace
Phyllis Russel
Helen Frances Cullins
Lavon Brown
Kloe Norris
Mary Janes Ratliff
Betty Bayblitts
Mary Lee Ke
Frances Brown
Alice Bernes
Bonnie Jo Dickerson
Ruth Frances Mitchell
Mary Judy
Monta Bush
Margaret
Taritt
Dickerson
Methodist Daily Vacation Bible School
Senate
John Beard
Hurley For Resolutions Committee
Mrs. Davie
Hyden
Stratford
Homa City
Torney
Jess
Jess Blocker
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