American Legion Head Dies In Car Crash In Indianapolis
National commander F. W. Gailbraith was instantly killed when his car went over a twenty foot embankment in Indianapolis. Henry Ryan the driver and two passengers were seriously injured. coroner cites broken steering components as a possible defect.
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American Legion
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
F. W. Gailbraith
Gailbraith
National American Legion
Henry Ryan
Sutlisse
Foreman
Country Club
Ryan
Robinson
Union Station
Will Sutlisse
National Committee of the American Legion
Shawnee Boosters Visit Ada in Friendly Town Exchange
Eight Shawnee boosters toured Ada on Thursday afternoon and met with local Chamber of Commerce and business leaders for two hours. They traveled from Shawnee through Asher and other towns, reporting mud and rising river water on the route and praising Ada as a wonder city while expressing a desire to cooperate on future projects. Names of several participants from auto, drug, department store, insurance, banking, and other firms were listed.
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Shawnee
Ada
Chamber of Commerce
Asher
Byars
Wanett
Wynnewood
Sulphur
Stratford
Charley Hawk
Owen Marmaduke
Josh Reeves
W. I. Johnson
Fred Carey
Rob Robinson
E. Dahlinger
A. E. Martin
Ivan Robb
J. Floyd Ford
Tolman
Charles Bishop
Ed Slaughter
Oscar Wills
G. ?. Carr
Charles Graff
Perry Wood
Joe Ellis
Wade Willard
Mr. Craven
The
American Laundry
Mr. Holley
Holley Laundry
W. L. McCullum
Dr. Walker
Little damage from rains yet farmers hold back harvest
J. B. Hill county agricultural agent says oats and most wheat are ready for harvest but rain has kept farmers out of fields. If rain continues a few days small grain may be badly injured yet with sun and steady work grain can be saved. Corn, cotton and hay seem unaffected.
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J. B. Hill
Hill
Mr. Hill
Kansas Supreme Court Validates Industrial Court Law
The Kansas Supreme Court upholds the Industrial Court law and confirms Alexander Howat’s one year sentence for contempt. The ruling, written by Justice Robert Burch, declares the act a valid exercise of state police power over mining and not a violation of federal liberties. Brennan indicates plans to seek re hearing within twenty days.
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Topeka
Kan
Iin
Kansas Industrial Court
State Supreme Court
Alexander Howat
Industrial Court
Court of Industrial Relations
United States
Robert Burch
Supreme Court
Howat
Kansas Miner’s Union
Pitsburgh
United States Supreme Court
Hopkins
Kansas City
Redmond Brennan
Kansas Supreme Court
Death Notice of Minnie Ridgeway Ridgeway
Mrs Minnie Ridgeway died Friday June 10 at 2 oclock in Phoenix Arizona after a two year tuberculosis illness. She was 21, reared in New Bethel, joined the Baptist church at ten, and leaves her parents G W Walker and wife seven brothers two sisters and a three year old son and her husband. Her funeral and the full obituary details are not provided.
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Minnie Ridgeway
G. W. Walker
New Bethel
Phoenix
Arizona
Minnie Ridge Way
Minnie
Scouts Gather to Organize Company for Stamp Drive
All city Boy Scouts are requested to meet the scout executive at the scout headquarters at 8:30 Saturday morning to assist in selling stamps for the Chinese relief fund. Every available Scout is needed to meet the large city quota, and cooperation is hoped to make the drive successful.
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Scout Executive
College Track Men to Run American Olympics Meet
Chicago June 15 The leading college track stars will gather at Stage Field on June 18 for the American Olympics the first NCAA national meet with broad representation. About 100 colleges and 500 athletes will compete headlined by Earl Thompson of Dartmouth holder of the world record in the 122 yard high hurdles. The event aims to become an annual national championship with top performers from Yale Rochester Amherst Wesleyan Bates and other schools contesting across regions.
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Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Earl Thompson
Dartmouth
Baker Twins
Bates
Pacific Coast
South
Central West
Yale
Rochester
Amherst
Wesleyan
Connecticu
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Posts in Controversy Over Wire to Fighter
Controversy erupted at a Wichita Falls American Legion post meeting over extending wishes to Georges Carpentier. The resolution was approved then reconsidered and defeated by a small margin. It will be revisited at the next meeting.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
American Legion
Georges Carpentier
Sims Sails for Home from Southampton
Rear Admiral William S. Sims and Mrs. Sims sailed this afternoon from Southampton for New York.
Industrial act sustained in essential features in Howat case
TOPEKA June 11 It is now safe to say today that the Kansas Industrial act has been sustained in its most essential features said William Huckins presiding judge of the industrial court in discussing the supreme court decision in the Howat case He added that only one matter of prime importance remains undecided the question of whether the industrial court may fix in the state a minimum wage higher than the market price
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Topeka
William Huckins
Supreme Court
Howat
Locals Return from Breckenridge Visit
Mrs. Ed Grubs returned to Breckenridge Texas Friday after a three week visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Doris Jones is visiting at the home of her parents Judge and Mrs A L Bullock.
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Ed Grubs
Breckenridge
Texas
Doris Jones
Judge
A. L. Bullock
Mrs. C. H Johnston and family visit Ada area
Mrs. C. H Johnston and her children from Ada visited nearby on Tuesday. Ben King plans to move his family to Oklahoma City where they will reside.
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Ben King
Oklahoma City
Judge Bullock Visited Ada on Tuesday on Business
Ada reports Judge A. L. Bullock was in the city on business Tuesday. Mrs. R. M. Hood is listed as sick this week.
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A. L. Bullock
Ada
R. M. Hood
Hughes Family Visit Spurs Local Hospitality
Mrs. Mattie Hughes and her daughter Helen from Coalgate spent Friday and Saturday visiting the homes of J. T. J. Hughes and H. Hughes, sharing a warm weekend in the community.
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Mattie Hughes
Helen
Coalgate
J. T. J. and
H. Hughes
Harberts Visit Ada Family During Weekend
Mr and Mrs B C Harbert and granddaughter Bonita W Harbert of Ada visited in the home of H Hughes Friday and Saturday.
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B. C. Harbert
Bonita W Harbert
Ada
H. Hughes
Ruth Thomas Returns From Missouri School Term
Miss Ruth Thomas returns from Missouri where she attended school during the past term.
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Ruth Thomas
Missouri
Petrolia visitors visit Ada relatives this week
From Petrolia Texas Mr and Mrs J P Williams and their little son Jack Chester visited Jack Heathman and other relatives here the past week. They left Wednesday for Ada accompanied by Mrs C C Cooper and Miss Chester Heathman to visit further relatives.
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Rolf Payte
J. P. Williams
Jack Chester
Petrolia
Texas
Jack
B. O. Heathman
Ada
C. C. Cooper
Chester Heathman
Mrs. Chatt Visits Sister Then Returns Home
Mrs. Orville Chatt spent time in the home of her sister Mrs. H. Hughes. She departed Sunday for Ada and returned Monday to her Tekamah Nebraska home.
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Orville Chatt
H. Hughes
Ada
Tekamah
Nebraska
Will Suddath Returns From Dallas School Term
Will Suddath has come back from Dallas after attending school the past term.
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Will Suddath
Dallas
Maybe He Did Horrified Old Lady Cartoon Caption
A cartoon caption portrays an old woman questioning a crippled beggar about his disability. The beggar replies he ran his legs off looking for an apartment, presented in a sympathetic, good natured tone.
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Cartoons Magazine
Senate Finance Committee Defers Soldier Bonus Action
Washington June 14 The senate finance committee postponed action on the soldier bonus bill until Monday.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Pan Pacific Press Conference Planned in Journalism Week
University of Missouri officials and American journalists discussed forming a Pan Pacific Press Conference to meet annually for better news relations among Pacific-bordering nations. The plan awaits World Press Congress discussion in Honolulu and would hold yearly meetings if organized.
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Associated Press
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
University of Missouri
Walter Williams
School of Journalism
World Press Congress
Honolulu
United States
Japan
Nations May Join 10 Keep Memorial Rites
St Paul reports support from Cabot Ward vice commander of the Inter Allied Federation of Veterans for an international Memorial Day on May 30 to honor World War dead. Letters from European leaders and Stephane Suzanne editor of Matin Paris back the plan. Hamilton seeks Southern senator backing to nationalize Memorial Day in Northern states with a five minute noon silent tribute.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Cabot Ward
Inter-Allied Federation of Veterans
J. W. Hamilton
Ward
Crosfield
British Legion
Charles Bertrand
Inter- Allied Veterans
Stockholm
Interparliamentary Union
Mr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Congress
Oklahoma Posts Honor National Commander Galbraith in Death
American Legion posts across Oklahoma paid tribute to Frederick W. Galbraith Jr., national commander, killed in an Indianapolis auto crash returning from a Legion meeting. A giant gold and blue floral emblem was sent to Cincinnati for the funeral, with tributes and resolutions flowing from Shawnee and state headquarters.
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American Legion of Oklahoma
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
State Department
Department
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Galbraith
National Executive Committee
Linscheid Reappointed Head of East Central Normal
Oklahoma City June 15 The state board of education elected faculties for the coming year at three normal schools. A Linscheid and W T Ford were reappointed heads of East Central and Northeastern schools. A H Burris was chosen president of the Southwestern normal to replace J B Erskine who moves to A and M college next year. No major faculty changes were made.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
East Central
Northeastern
Southwestern State Normal
A. L. Linscheid
W. T. Ford
A. H. Burris
Holdenville
J. B. Eskridge
A. & M. College
Courts uphold Sunday moving picture shows in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City June 15. The state criminal court of appeals ruled seven decisions upholding Sunday operation of moving picture shows. Judge Bessey led the rulings stating such theaters do not constitute servile labor and do not obstruct religious liberty or community repose.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Bessey
Legion and auxiliary plan July 4 member drive at Shawnee
A conference of post commanders at Shawnee laid June 27 to July 4 as a whirlwind campaign opening by American Legion posts against Women's Auxiliary units. Ada D. Pearce of Ardmore challenges the auxiliary to enroll more members in seven days as most posts back a state wide Fourth of July celebration. The drive runs with preparations for the on Short Skirts.
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Shawnee
American Legion
Women’s Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Ada D. Pearce
Ardmore
Legion
Legion Seeks 10000 New Members in Week Long Drive
Officials aim to enroll war veterans across seven days in a statewide campaign ending on Independence Day. The goal is to push department membership past rival Southern and Southwestern states, targeting 10,000 new members.
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Nual
Legion
Department
Oklahoma Legion seeks victory medal applications
Oklahoma men seeking victory medals with service bars must apply by June 30. The state victory medal office at 304 Post Office Building in Oklahoma City will close on that date and all applications must be received before then, per state adjutant Earle M. Simon.
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Oklahoma
Earle M. Simon
The
American Legion
Post Office
Oklahoma City
Legion posts urged to canvas for state relief funds
State Soldiers Relief Fund lapses June 30 and H. E Fell urges all posts to canvas communities and report needy cases to state headquarters. Oklahoma veterans who have resided in the state may apply for relief via local American Legion posts or by writing to the state capitol headquarters.
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H. E Fell
Ardmore
Oklahoma
American Legion
State
Hot Weather Warning Makes People Seek Relief
Cartoonish verse notes men and youths cooling themselves by pouring icy water down the throat to beat heat, reflecting a humorous take on summer discomfort and the urge to find quick relief from the heat.
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Sone
Cartoons Magazine
Stewart New Member on Normal Faculty
Prof. F. L. Stewart, formerly principal at Okmulgee junior high, joins East Central normal as a special faculty member. He will oversee overflow classes prompting new room allocations while Ada Lions club hosts the summer faculty dinner in the Normal cafeteria. Physical training for women led by Miss Anna Weaver Jones attracts many attendees, with classes offered daily and making the department a leading feature of the summer term.
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F. L. Stewart
Okmulgee
East Central Normal
Ada Lions Club
Anna Weaver Jones
Harvest Delayed By Rains In Oklahoma State
Oklahoma City June 15 The weekly crop and weather report notes harvest for the week ending June 14 was slowed by frequent rains and wet soil. All crops show rapid growth with corn in excellent condition. In the southwest cotton advances lagged due to moisture, while rains aided other areas. Much cultivation has been delayed.
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Bureau
Oklahoma City
Weather Bureau
Henderson Funeral Arranged in Ada
The body of J. P. Henderson found dead in his Y M C A room in Oklahoma City yesterday morning arrived in Ada this morning and was taken to the C A Cummins undertaking parlor. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of J E England 615 W Fifth Street with Rev Wood and Rev Taylor in charge.
Cotton Consumption In May Reaches High Levels
Washington reports May cotton use totaling 439,884 bales of lint and 47,395 bales of linters. May figures show strong demand for textile materials with lint and linters combined.
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Washington
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