Question Echols on Bandit Visit County Officers
County and state officials questioned Charles Pretty Bay Floyd at his home near Stonewall after a Tuesday evening visit. State Superintendent of Criminal Identification Ray and county officers led the inquiry to determine Floyd's involvement and future cooperation with authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Charles
Pretty Bay
Floyd
Tienday
Kelis
Ponte
Stonewall
Toray
Marriage Record No 19 Near End From County Archives
A fragmentary note describes the approaching end of Marriage Record No 19 and its removal to county offices for archival processing. It references historical changes since statehood and hints at public record transfer to the archives after a period of use, with ongoing questions about the record’s final disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaee
Marrhise
Adi
Bontatac
Monty
Oklahoma Delegates Top O P Convention
Oklahoma delegates lead at the O P convention with lists of district delegates and alternates. Names include Patrick Harley, A. Mesander, Oilthoma City, and many others across districts, with cities such as Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Altus, and Norman represented. The fragmentary OCR shows numerous names and district allocations, highlighting delegate positions and alternates.
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Publicat Hathonak Convemntion
Oklahentas Delaites
Patrick A. Harley
Tula
W. Kellowgh
Tulway
Darky Muskoweas
Perewon
Joh i. Nichols
Uhick
Gere
James B. Cullinan
Hold
Barren
Hiane
Lockwood Denes
Cordell
O. L. Yarden
Distelet
Divtriet Nu
Tulma
Lesherts
Viirbta
Dintriet
S.A
Stigler
A. de Cochran
Okrudher
Telatetet No
Franti
Ancre
Keoken
Ada
S. 8
Orwls
Weak
Diatrict
Dasnex
Twyfont
Oklahoma City
Higsil He McGuire
Guthrie
Diatrich New
Mrs. A
Dillard
Waurika
Sid A. Lacer
Anadarko
Mountain Views and Woodward: Local Names Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR notes list Dhitriet Ne and Stinson linked to Mountain Views 23, with Thorn, Vie Dintriet Ne and SW H Schelle wart connected to Woodward AL WW bhatone, WRonstertn. Names appear out of context in a damaged page segment.
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Ten Stinson
Thorn
Vie Dintriet
SW. H. Schellewart
Woodward
Bhatone
Wronstertn
Hoover Asked to Name Economic Cuts in Message
A damaged, OCR heavy text reports Hoover urged by Senator Hatisen and others to propose a specific package of federal economies. It notes the president’s prerogative to outline needed reductions and submit them to Congress for the new year, with independent offices urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inengberkot
Recaptured convict spins odd jailbreak tale in Oklahoma City
A recaptured convict, Williams, told authorities in Oklahoma City a bizarre story about kidnapping and a $25,000 ransom near Port Sinter. County Attorney Morris declined further investigation, noting little corroboration. Williams, jailed 16 days remain for a 1923 bank robbery, returned to Anadarko after the confession.
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Oklahoma City
Duce
Todd
Waaltig
State Penitentiary
Whiame
Ted
Pricon
Oreep
Port Sinter
NoMa
Willains
Lewis
WitHamen
Lotovin
S.O
Vacatien
Western Oklahoma
Alert
Oan
Tin
Willians
Anadarko
Okla
Wiliams
Biigeport State Bank
Morris
Contict
Convention Plans for Three Day GOP Session
Chicago dispatch outlines a three day Republican national convention plan starting at 10 am each day. Tuesday to order chaired by Simeon D. Fess with gospel prelate and other officials. Wednesday sessions cover permanent organization and rites. Thursday includes presidential and vice presidential nominations and national committee elections. Also reports a June 4 Ada wedding of Miss Virgle Boren and Mr Nickle with attendants and local peace officer officiating.
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Chicago
Buskivsa
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Janina AB
Freeman
Washington, Bb
Georgy Helommeyke Kein
New Jerery
Sleetian
Charkesmia Addrosa
Eliadre Twiaths Elpetlon
Steeras
Ferdinand M. Ixserman
Temply Tarael
St. Louk
Muasle
United States
Virgle Boren
C. Nickle
Ada
Sherwood
Hii
Sustica
Florence Harvey
Oklahoma City
Carl LeFiere
Croom
Mrs. Bickle
Tallhina
Hickle
Niehway
Jammer
Dedication of City Park Attracts Large Crowd
Formal dedication of Frances Wintersmith park drew about 2000 people to Ada. A pageant titled My Home Town preceded the ceremony. Robert S. Kerr spoke of pioneer spirit and community support while praising Wintersmith and Norris. The park board and performers, including East Central mule band, staged a colorful program with multiple dance episodes and a featured Indian dancer Blue Eagle.
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Sardar
Frances Wintersmith
Asuick
A. L Peard
J. E. McKee
Taurilard
Ada
Wanevra
Kerr
Wintersmith
Abe
A. L. Fenlem
Guy A. Dickerson
Ethel James Lord
Oli Seawell
Nell Exell
Helen Meaders
Katherine Flaher
Wanda Winn
Una Mary Stiff
Gelene Johnson
Catherine Jackson
Donna Stricklandy
groin—Pally Goddard
Elate Patton
Lucille Lester
Mary Frances Chaney
Tpawtine Mackey
Uirdgroupe
A. M. Wallace
Phyllis Russel
Helen Frances Culling
Lavon Trown
Chloe Norris
Mary Janes Mrattf
Netty Dauhblitts
Mary Lee Keltner
Marjorie Dotd
Sao Nell Thompson
Nina
Frances Storey
Helen Crabtree
Gloria Williams
Margaret Ann Moore
Frances Elizabeth Moore
Sammy Jean Reeves
Patricia Towers
Blue Eagle
Blue Bate
Frances Crown
Alica Nemnes
Bunnie
Jo Dickerson
Ruth Frances Mitchell
Mary Judy
Monta Bush
Margaret
The Eighty-Niners Lead Old-Time Community Program
A lively afternoon program featured Bush Nadine and others with soloists Cleo Sumter and Frances Brown. The episode directed by Mra Alice Fleet included tom toms for Blue Eagle dances and a rollicking wrapper about miners. The Eighty miners, with LC A Uraley and Mrs Care among others, prepared corn pone over the fire as Mrs Wintersmith presided and a grateful crowd dispersed after a perfect weather evening and a unique program.
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Charley Shockley
St. J. Fahrney
A. Grant
Etshty
LC. A. Uraley
di Rector
B.S. Care
F. Johnson
Hugh Norris
J. A. Grant
Catherine Drydia
Dickinson of Iowa Delivers Keynote Speech at Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago Senator L J Dickinson of Iowa delivered the keynote praising President Hoover’s leadership and condemning Democrats. He defended the farm board and Smoot Hawley tariff, credited Hoover with stabilizing markets and avoiding deeper depression, and urged unity to restore normalcy. The speech touched on federal actions against the Depression and criticized Democratic aims while highlighting farm co operatives and stabilization measures.
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Chicago
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Hoover
Tacimuet
Dickinson
Dickinsyon
Yhiong
National Credit Association
Fuance
Jax
Yelowa
Dielk Indon
Hover
Jth
Garner
None
Farm Board
Guy DB. Dickerson
Glenwood
Etta Henry
City approves water ration increases for summer period
The board announces a summer water program from June 18 to September 15 offering 4,000 rations per month at $1 and a flat rate for higher usage. An extra 1,000 gallons over the standard allowance reduces the per thousand gallon cost, with 3,000 rations at $1.50 for those on Morris.
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Morris
Car Located Believed Used by Bandits After Shootout
Stonewall city marshal Pete Anterson found a recent model Plymouth sedan southeast of Franks in Pontotoc county, suspected to be the vehicle used by Charles Pretty Ray Floyd and George Birdwell in Tuesday night gun battle near Stonewall. The car bore Kansas and Oklahoma tags and showed bullet damage, with investigators tracing movements of Floyd and Birdwell while pursuing further leads on accomplices and possible routes toward Tara, Wewoka, and Wad.
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Pete Anterson
Stonewall
Charles
Pretty Ray" Floyd
George Birdwell
Nilesing
Tara
Thesday
Floyd
Birdwell
Pontotog County
Murdwel
Wewoka
Wad
Hantey Marthware
Water rates reduced in June action by city officials
A June 18 effective rate change lowers the minimum monthly water charge to adjust billing. City finance officials announce the ordinance resolution aims to reduce costs for residents by decreasing the base fee while adjusting consumption charges accordingly.
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Lee Davys
Beardony Heads Oklahoma Delegation to National Convention
The Oklahoma delegation to the American national convention selected Patrice J. Juriey as war secretary and backed wartime planks. Wirt Frankin was nominated independently by Ardmore figures, then withdrawn. Hurley was elected rules committee vice chair, with Print Unama as vice committeeman. The group favored renominating Vice President Charley Qurthy and kept the prohibition issue off the agenda.
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Leon
Durst
Petes
Culeago
Dune
Oklahoma
Ita
Patrice J. Juriey
Wir
Lyr Sais de Ta Amaimber
Resolutions Committee
Phirley
Alt We Duar
Waurika
Jamon & Twyford
Okham
Wirt Frankitin
Olf
Ardutore
Hurley Wa
Ag i Weis
Tulaan
Nk Franklin
Play
Curtis Henaintion
Washington
Fooler
J.P. Darby
Mushoges
Heleganthay
Owas Wiinlmons
Mrnn
Sayre
Ardmore
Erik T. Ware ‘En
Holdenville
Elurbrmant Hoa Pehla Biymen
Diviard
Orwix
Wewoka
Oreden Halas
Enue
Stoy St. Lewis
United States
Plt
City official returns to chamber after ovation
A government attorney entered the chamber to applause, receiving an ovation as he took his seat, reflecting a ceremonial moment marked by public support.
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Hoa
Man Convicted By Accomplice Fred
Oklahoma City June. The criminal court of appeals reversed Raymond Rider's conviction for sealing a calf. Carter, an accomplice, and others faced related charges. The court affirmed five year sentences for participants in the Bank of Paden robbery including Johnnie Gee and Dol Payne.
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Oklahoma City
Criminal Court “of Appeala
Raymond Rider
Texan
Mider
Ito
Tess
Itoh Carter
Wer Ranvict
Lanne Garrott
Johnnie Ge
Bank of
Paden
Gee
Dol. Payne
Slight Rise in May Labor Earnings Across States
May earnings and payroll data show a small uptick in wages across Oklahoma and adjacent regions. The State Labor Commission reports average weekly earnings near 22.90, down from 23.13, with a slight overall payroll increase despite employment shifts and price changes noted for April.
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Oklahoma City
Lev
Murphy
Atute
Gortadd
J R Blocker Seeks Sheriff Post in County Race
Candidate Jess Blocker claims 30 year county residency and farming background with a decade in moving business. He pledges strict law enforcement, no cases in county courts, monthly public expense reports, and adherence to liquor disposal laws, backed by county leaders.
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Hyden
Pontitoc County
Pontotoc County
Stritford
Hacker
Ann Eon Milnde
Aberktr
Thin Samty
Thin County
Locker
Auch
Staten Uiatzbo
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