River Levees Break Leaves New Shoreline Widespread Flood
Flood waters from the White River flood 40000 acres in Arkansas driving 800 valley residents to improvised camps. The Stephens levee breach forced quick evacuations after a 24 hour warning, while Kennett Missouri faces a similar breach with hundreds displaced and a rising threat as crews bolster dyke lines. Local life continues with notices of attendance and visits amid ongoing flood danger and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Ark
White River
Jackson County
Stephens
L. B. Washburn
U. S. Engineers
Memphis
Cache River
Woodruff County
Clarendon
Black River
Carnival fortune teller romance ends in elopement plan
Sally the fortune teller and David Nash flee a carnival after a staged theft and a confrontation with matron Mrs. Stone. They vow to marry that night while walking east toward a county seat, facing an uncertain future but certain love and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taton
Sally
Lalla
Gus
Jus
Mrs. Stone
Betsy
Amelia Pond
Capital City
Sal
Barker
Law
Schiller
Eddie Cobb
David
Winfield Bybee
Rosie O’grady
Lally
Goodby
Carnival
Pop Bybee
Mrs. Bybee
Jan
Boffo
Babe
Ziegfield
Pitty
Betty
Darling
Clem Carson
David Nash
Arthur van Horne
Honeychild
Canfield
East Central college to start heating plant after July first
Preliminary survey by state board engineers favors site for East Central heating plant with work set to begin immediately after July 1, aiming for completion before winter. Lions quartet to perform at East Central color auditorium June 21 at 8 15 for students and public. Several East Central staff changes and visits noted, including resignations and Columbia university summer sessions. Women take more executive roles in district education with three women county superintendents named among rural conference attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Affairs
East Central
Thei
Lions
East Central Color
the Col
H. G. Faust
East Central College
Harry Simmons
Seminole
Simmons
Columbia University
Department of Education
E. C. Wilson
Oscar Parker
New York
Wilson
Parker
Alice Means
Holdenville
Celeste Robinette
Tecumseh
Rulah Clark
Mason Hart
Pauls Valley
Calvin Vance
Wewoka
M. K. Stokes
Tishomingo
E. R. Lancaster
Purcell
M. M. Morris
Okemah
C. E. Harris
Payne
Okmulgee
E. L. Garrett
O’neal
Coalgate
S. G. Heflin
Pontotoc County
Supreme Court Sends Case Back for Trial in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court directs Okmulgee County District Court to overrule dismissal in a suit by county commissioners against William Campbell former county clerk and his surety Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland seeking 4069 dollars. First trial ended in mistrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Hefner
Ardmore
Okmulgee
Campbell
Former Oklahoma City Mayor Joseph Messenbaugh Dies at 55
Oklahoma City reports the death of Dr. Joseph Messenbaugh aged 55 at his home. The former mayor passed away in the city on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Joseph Messenbaugh
Sheriff Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Public auction to sell real estate in Ada Oklahoma on July 23 1928 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door. Property includes multiple described parcels in sections 16 and 17 township 2 north range 6 east for school building with debts totaling 121.50 plus 150 attorney fees and 24.75 costs, subject to taxes and a prior mortgage. Proceeds to pay costs then foreclosure judgment in favor of Walter G. Causey against F Foster and others. Sheriff W B Walker undersheriff P H Deal McKeown Green attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Said County
District Court
Walter G. Causey
F. R. Foster
Lela Foster
W. T. Price
W.T. Price
Charlotte Harlan
Ada
W. B. Walker
P. H. Deal
McKeown & Green
Correction to Center item on Miss Blanche Wood marriage
The News corrects last week's Center notice claiming Miss Blanche Wood was married. Miss Wood states she is not married, and the newspaper hastens to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Wood
Miss Wood
Pie supper to support piano payment planned for June 27
Community residents share visits on Sunday including Floyds Bur nets Robins and Cantrell families. A pie supper is announced for next Wednesday night June 27 with Mr Childress and Mr White providing an entertaining program to aid the piano fund.
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Bollweevil
Marvin Floyd
Vaness
Henry Maxwell
Raymond Robins
Pickett
Frank Robins
Anderson
Rebee
Andrew Ray
Walter Ray
Roland
Fannie Turner
Ruth Myers
Union Hill
Leona
Leola Myers
Mr. Childress
Mr. White
Local Notes Highlight Sunday Visits and Appointments
Brother Odom filled his appointment here Sunday and Sunday night. Ed Cushman and family hosted visitors including Mrs. Mark Solomon. Alma Dunn Bernice Patton and Leon Smith visited the Coffey home. Mr Dunn and son John were in town.
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Mr. Ashley
Bob
Charlie Hough
Ada
Minor
Elmo
Bob Ashley
Carma Jean
Ora Lee Ashley
Vance Minor
Roff
Lillian
Madie Taylor
Oscar Belt
Pleas Sanders
Jimmie McDonald
Ardell Clayton
Virgie Wilson
Carrah McDonald
Leroy White
Florence Crisp
Maudie Pitt
Tinsly
Charlie Odell
Bessie Cochran
Zella Ashley
Everett Loman
J. W. Jackson
Onward
Collins
George Minor
Mr. Gaye
Clarence Hagler
Alvin Minor
Ashley
C. C. Collins
Charles
Ross
Mr. Underhill
J. D
James Monahan
Fort Sill
Madie
Ruby Taylor
Vernon Eager
James
Lightning Ridge
Odom
Ed Cushman
Mark Solomon
Alma Dunn
Bernice Patton
Leon Smith
Coffey
Mr. Dunn
John
Social Roundup Notices From Roff Area
Professional Column Roff Wednesday on business. Willie Tipton visited Helen and Mildred Bunyard Sunday. A well attended party at Cleo Coffey's Wednesday night. Ethel Bradley spent Sunday with Charlie Rhodes. Shook and Wright families hosted relatives and church visits filled the weekend. G Coffey on the sick list and not much improved.
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Roff
Willie Tipton
Helen
Mildred Bunyard
Cleo Coffey
Ethel Bradley
Charlie Rhodes
Shook
Doris
Irene
Eleis Wright
Pitzhugh
Dunn
Shelby Standfield
Near Hart
Tracy
Near Rofs
Willie Abies
W. L. Wright
Elois
Opal Young
Fay McCraw
Wells
Arthur Coffey
H. G. Coffey
Family
G. Coffey
Charlie Nail
Ada
Mr. Wright
Mattie Patton
Eilen Dunn
Mr. Ray
NEW BETHEL FARMERS GEAR UP AS COTTON GROWS
rural notes from New Bethel describe farmers clearing grass and weeds while cotton remains small. Social visits include Bud Walker and family with J D Walker of Colbert, and Santa Farrell Sales with John Covent. Several townspeople travel to Ada and Sulphur for shopping and healing waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bethel
Bud Walker
J. D. Walker
Colbert
Farrell Sales
John Covent
R. E. Gillock
Steedman
Clara Ford
Ada
A. W. Elred
M. P. Barnes
Ollie Walker
Alpha Baily
Erilee Cape
Verna
Novella Foster
Vada
Allene Foster
J. M. Sales
Sales
Community Notes on Rains and Local Events
Big rains prompt crop cleanup and a few boll weevils found nearby. Pie supper on June 7 raised 61 dollars and 48 cents thanks to auctioneer Judge P L Gassoway of Coalgate. Revival starts first Sunday in July led by Rev Pendergraft of Ada and Rev C E Fairies of Stonewall.
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P. L. Gassoway
Coalgate
Pendergraft
Ada
C. E. Fairies
Stonewall
Tilley
Odie Ramsy
Pearlee Stone
Mrs. Bennett
Ohio
F. L. Sellers
Daisy
Pauline Backus
Winnie Whipple
Ina Jackson
Crossen
Lovelady
Ruby Cowan
Kate Myrick
Susie Cooper
Daisy Animal
T. T. Akers
Leona Bivins
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St. Francis River
Here
Cravassee
National
Ryanne
Austin -Santane
Asin
Rev. Hudson
Seondi Gus
Bofto
Williamstown
Nell Hunt
Dale
Supreme Court
Egypt
Union Hell
Announcements County
Ernest
Col. W . DO Srley
J. M
Rush
Etchieson
W. A. Peck
I. R. Gilmore
John M. Thompson
George R. Collins, JR
Bill) Summers
J. W. Bohannon
Gopeland
Uncle Jim
Stanfield
A. Floyd
Ethel Watson
J. W. Dean
E. J. Walker
John R. J. Keahey
Judi Tal Craw RD
Claude V. Thompson
L. E. Franklin
Presenta
LM. Thompson
Strickland
Congress
TOM PD
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