Osage Hills Life Meets White Civilization in Pawhuska
In Pawhuska Osage country the wealthy tribe blends oil wealth with old customs as fashion and cars arrive. Cowboys ride fewer horses, the Osage keep braids and blankets, and lawyers gather for guardianship cases as the hills host crime stories and rural contrasts.
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Pawhuska
Osage Hills
Oklahoma
United States
Osage Country
New York
Akkansas
al Spencer
Pontotoc County Teachers Attend Byrd's Mill Picnic
Pontotoc County teachers from East Central College rode in several packed cars after noon Friday to Byrd's Mill. They swam in the Byrds Mill pool followed by an old fashioned spread at the springs. Superintendent Heflin kept spirits high as the Pontotoc County Teachers Association seeks continued activity and growth. Frank Spencer leads plans to place Pontotoc county first with strong support.
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Pontotoc County
East Central
Byrd's Mill
Byrds Mill
Heflin
Frank Spencer
Live Wire
Ada to host 1927 DeMolay Conclave in Oklahoma
The 1927 DeMolay conclave for Oklahoma chapters will meet in Ada after the Ada chapter secured the affair ahead of Oklahoma City and others. The event draws over a thousand young men to Ada, boosted by the renowned DeMolay band and Ada’s newly organized independent chapter.
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Oklahoma
Ada
Oklahoma City
Ada DeMolay Organization
Child Killed in Mother's Arms in Wreck
Bristow Oklahoma reports a fatal crash as 2 year old Daniel Yenzer Jr. died in his mother's arms after a collision caused by glare from an oncoming car. His mother Mrs. Yenzer and Harold a 3 year old sustained serious injuries in the wreck near Bristow. The touring car struck protruding timber from a wagon. six people were inside the car with three uninjured.
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Bristow, Okla
Daniel Yenzer, Jr
Daniel Yenzer
Yenzer
Quinn Nominated for U.S. Marshal in Western Oklahoma
President Coolidge nominated Richard B. Quinn of Guyman Ohio for U S marshal of the western district of Oklahoma. The post was vacated by the death of Marshal Ewers White.
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Washington
Richard B. Quinn
Guyman
Ohio
Coolidge
Oklahoma
Ewers White
Holdenville Bank Officer Convicted in Embezzlement Case
J. T. Crane former cashier of the Merchants and Planters bank in Holdenville was found guilty on three counts embezzlement and two larceny charges by a jury. He received a five year penitentiary sentence for an alleged $11,000 shortage. Crane was arrested last February. The bank covered the shortage and kept operating.
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Oklahoma City
J. T. Crane
Merchants and Planters Bank
Holdenville
W. T. McIntosh
State Banking Department
Crane
McIntosh
Watters Clark Nuptials Tie June Wedding at Clark Home
Georgia Lee Clark and James Watters wed in a two o’clock ceremony at the Clark residence with Reverend Templeman officiating. The orchid and white decor complemented lavender sweet peas and white roses as Dana Beth Rice Reba Walls Grace Brice and Theodore Watters participated. The couple plan to teach in Galey after a Sulphur honeymoon and will occupy their Galey home by August.
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Grace Brice
Theodore Watters
East Central Teachers College
Okmulgee County
Dave Watters
Ada
East Central
Galey School
Watters
Galey
Haynes and Hayes to Wed in Oklahoma City Home
At 9 tonight Marvin Floyd Haynes and Miss Helen Hays will marry at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs George A Henshaw, 331 West Eleventh Street, Oklahoma City.
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Marvin Floyd Haynes
Helen Hays
Oklahoma City
George A. Henshaw
West Eleventh Street
Payne and Love in Georgia A Look at Home Sweet Home Author
The article recalls John Howard Payne, author of Home Sweet Home, born 141 years ago and living much of his life in sorrow. It recounts his Georgia visit in 1836, imprisonment, and a love letter to Miss Mary Harden, daughter of General Harden, with little known about her reply.
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Atlanta
John Howard Payne
Sweet Home
Georgia
Payne
Oconee
Athens
Nework
trans-Mississippi
John Ross
Wayne
Edward Harden
General Harden
Old Harden
Mary Harden
Young Ladies Injured After Horseback Fall
Two young women, Miss Georgia Butler and Miss Gabrielle La Range, were riding the same horse when the saddle loosened. They were thrown to the pavement, suffering facial scrapes and body bruises. Both were admitted to Breco Hospital for several days of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Butler
Breco Hospital
Gabrielle la Range
Canada
J. G. Breco
Brees Hospital
Oil News: Hughes Rigging, Spud in Week at 28-4-7
Hughes rigs up at 28-4-7 and plans spud this week. Carter and Haney report locations in 18-3-4 and 11-4-7 respectively near Hart. LaSelle at 28-5-5 runs 5 inch casing at 1,840 feet. Ed Gillette and F J McFarland acquire control of & Royalty Oil and Refining to resume drilling at 25-5-6. Oklahoma Pipeline Co. shipped about 1,100 barrels from Francis, New Bethel and Lloyd wells.
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Hughes
Carter
Hart
Haney
LaSelle
Ed Gillette
F. J. McFarland
Royalty Oil and Refining
Gillette
Francis
Oklahoma Pipeline Company
New Bethel
Lloyd Field
Christian Church Building Nearing Completion in Ada
The First Christian church plans to occupy the first section of its new church on Broadway and Thirteenth streets as the Sunday school area nears completion. With a total cost near 60 000 dollars, the building shows rapid progress after weather delays.
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First Christian Church
Broadway
Christian Church
Ada
Cecil Morton Held on Felony Theft Charge Here
Cecil Morton is in the county jail facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing 30 to 40 chickens from Ada Hide and Produce company. No date set for preliminary hearing. Chickens have not been recovered. The nighttime nature of the act elevates the charge to a felony.
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Cecil Morton
Ada Hide and Produce Company
Morton
Morals Taught in Schools Says Columbia Expert
Dr. Briggs of Columbia University urged direct moral instruction in schools to shape youth attitudes. He warned films and screen portrayals distort values, and parents should guide choices, selecting appropriate plays and discussing literature to foster proper behavior. He cited role models from community leaders and institutions to reinforce ideals.
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Dr. Briggs
Columbia University
East Central
Briggs
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Fpworth League
West Point
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Hohenzollerns
Grass killing dominates Oakman community coverage
Local notes report widespread grass suppression efforts and a high incidence of whooping cough across Oakman. Several residents travel for visits and medical needs, with community events including a preacher visit, singing, and upcoming church services. A funeral for Ben B. Justice is noted and residents plan to attend church next Sunday.
Brazil resigns from League of Nations in Rio notification
June 14 Geneva Brazil has resigned from the League of Nations by cable notice from Foreign Minister Pacheco at Rio de Janeiro. The step follows Brazil’s earlier withdrawal from the League Council and leaves only three member states: Argentina, Brazil, and Costa Rica with Costa Rica set to withdraw next December.
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Geneva
Brazil
League of Nations
Pacheco
Rio Janeiro
Oes
League
League Council
Germany
Mello Franco
Council Re-Organization Commission
Rio
European Chancelleries
Costa Rica
Argentina
Ada area social notes mention teachers and visitors
Clark of Ada will teach again next year as Mr. Watters and wife return. Many local residents and relatives visited over the weekend including the Newby and Barnes families, Wortman, Ward, and Asbury gatherings, and Sunday trips to Hartshorne Corley and Ada.
Seminole Teachers Picnic at Reservoir Delights Many
Seminole county teachers from E C T C enjoyed a first season picnic at the reservoir yesterday afternoon. Most participants swam or boated before refreshments. Claude Brown led the event with sandwiches fruits lemonade and ice cream and a brief program. The quartet Emerson brothers Robison and O Neal performed readings by Mrs L B Clayton and Mrs Homer Cowart followed by a humorous talk.
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Seminole
Seminole County
Claude Brown
Emerson Brothers
Robison
O'Neal
L. B. Clayton
Homer Cowart
BR. C. Hisbee
Rose
Joe RB. Rives
H. O. McDonald
Bon
Rain Saints Farmers Enjoy Gentle Sunday Weather
The rain visited this community Sunday evening and was highly appreciated by the farmers. A. C. Bray and family of Sulphur spent the weekend with his father W. S. Bray. Miss Maggie Cole of Okemah visited her mother Mrs S A Cole. Jessie Newby stayed with Julius Ward Saturday night. Miss Bertha Bray at Ada Normal spent the weekend with home folks. Miss Ruby Cole of Shawnee spent the weekend at home. Grandmasts' brother of Lawton visiting this week. Mrs O T Danner, recently in Shawnee, returned home Sunday. Word came the marriage of school teacher James B Watters to Miss Georgie Lee.
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Edna Myrick
Fort Smith
Sloan
Beulah Collins
Sapulpa
Edna
Effie Hunt
Ada
Free Will Baptist Church
Ben B. Justice
Henryetta
Shipman
John Berryman
Fitzhugh
J. H. Crawford
Charlie Simpson
J. G. Stone
Franks
Viola Fuller
Katy Hill
Pleasant Hill
Perry Chambers
Oklahoma City
Chambers
Coley Nabors
Laxton
Berta Jones
Onward
Bernice Jones
Beulah James
Noma Stewart
Stanley Kilcrease
Jesse
Carl Chambers
O. S. Stewart
Stonewall
Willard Burkhart
Frisco
Grace Smith
Ethel Driver
Clifford Chambers
Horse Shoe Ranch
A. C. Bray
W. S. Bray
Maggie Cole
Okemah
S. A. Cole
Jessie Newby
Julius Ward
Bertha Bray
Bray
Ruby Cole
Shawnee
Grandmastes
Lawton
O. T. Danner
James B. Watters
Georgie Lee
Seminole County Teachers Attend Shawnee Picnic
Aylor and Seminole county teachers travel from nearby homes to Shawnee for the E C T C gathering. They join Seminole county teachers' association supporters for a cheerful picnic near the lake and at the library.
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Aylor
Seminole County Teachers Ar
Shawnee
Seminole County Teachers’ Association
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Order of de Molay
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Bristow
Guyman Man
Holdenville Bank
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Associated Press
A. Burg
University of Chicago
Collegiate Athletic Association
Chicago
Haynes-Hayes
Golumbia
NORML
Oakman
Lincoln
FORD
Rockies
I. McNair
Frisco Lines
Ada, Okla
J. N. Cornatzar
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