Airspeed trailer trap on a dangerous California road
Martha Brittain and Bet Haynes escort a hitchhiker Gerry Neal toward San Francisco while Betty Haynes vanishes in Long Beach. Martha suspects Neal is dangerous as he coerces trust, plans to turn him over to police after a perilous chase along Oakland Berkeley Vallejo Eureka toward a remote service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Brittain
Bethaynes
Gerry Neal
Neal
Jack Sped- Don
Long Beach
Speddon
Betty
Martha
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Vallejo
Eureka
Betty Haynes
California
Sowards Fire Back At Highway Job Charges In Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senator Willard Sowards and his brother Fred faced misdemeanor extortion charges tied to Lincoln County highway work. Sowards filed about 80 affidavits refuting earlier claims while a commission hearing was abandoned after Sowards did not appear. Both brothers posted $1,500 bonds. trial slated for late September or early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Willard Sowards
Davenport
Lincoln County
Sewards
A. L. Commons
Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Sowards
Fred Sowards
Lincoln-Payne County
Chandler
W. E. Gillaspy
Bill Vassar
Capitol
Grisso
Sowards Brothers
Lincoln
H. E. Bailey
Tom Waldrop
Shawnee
Department
Walter Miller
Miller
H. N. Arnold
Vassar
Commission
Clyde Andrews
Highway Department
Bailey
Sewards Brothers
Petition Filed To Legalize Cooperative Hospitals In Oklahoma
Tom Cheek and Ira Finley filed an initiative petition with the Oklahoma secretary of state to legalize cooperative hospitals. Proponents must gather 62,000 signatures within 90 days. Finley cited large weekly VIA meetings while Cheek boasted 28,000 members. A related Elk City case on cooperative hospital licensing is before the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Tom Cheek
Farmer’s Union
Ira Finley
Veterans of Industry
Finley
VIA
Cheek
Supreme Court
M. Shadid
Elk City Cooperative Hospital
WPA Workers Hurt in Woj0 County Accident
Hershell Harris of Tishomingo and Jack Ballard of Milburn were injured in an accident involving WPA workers in Woj0 County. Details on cause and extent of injuries were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Hershell Harris
Tishomingo
Jack Ballard
Milburn
Truck Crash Injures WPA Workers Near Tishomingo
Eleven men rode in a truck that overturned near Pontotoc twelve miles north of Tishomingo. Hershell Harris 35 suffered a basal skull fracture and cerebral hemorrhage and was in critical condition. Jack Ballard 30 had a fractured pelvis and was in fair but painful condition. Other occupants had minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershell Harris
Tishomingo
WPA
Jack Ballard
Milburn
Pontotoc
Harris
Ballard
Sol Stallin
Johnston County
Condemned Man Wins Reprieve from Governor Marland
Leland J. Lakes the last man on Oklahoma death row won a 30 day reprieve from Governor Marland two days before his scheduled execution for the slaying of Arthur Heenan. Lakes a Norfolk Virginia native claimed the shooting was accidental after Heenan shot him in the shoulder during a robbery. His sisters from Pittsburgh and Norfolk urged clemency after visiting him on death row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Leland J. Lakes
Oklahoma Penitentiary
Marland
Arthur Heenan
Ardmore
Lakes
Norfolk
McAlester
Leon Siler
Charlie Sands
Chickasha
Heenan
Park Hill
Pittsburgh
George Brett
Toler Successful Bidder On Two Highway Jobs
The state highway commission let contracts for projects in ten counties. In Creek county the award to George G. Toler of Ada covers 0.438 mile grade drainage concrete paving and Frisco overpass near Mounds for 87 374 41 dollars. A second award to Toler covers 0.422 mile grade drainage paving and bridge on U S 75 north of Mounds for 16 302 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
Creek County
Frisco Railway
Mounds
George G. Toler
Ada
U. S. 75
Geo. G. Toler
Gravey Wells Pleads Guilty in Stonewall Knife Wounding
T. W. Gravey Wells was arraigned before Justice S. W. Hill on assault and battery charges from a knife wound to Will Ingram at Stonewall Saturday night. Wells pleaded guilty and paid fines totaling 18 dollars 50 cents. Ingram declined to prosecute. both men reside in Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. “Gravey
Wells
S. W. Hill
Will Ingram
Stonewall
Ingram
Auto thefts in the United States reach 350000 yearly
About 350000 vehicles are stolen annually in the United States as law enforcement and insurance sources note persistent theft trends and safety concerns across multiple states. Authorities emphasize prevention and reporting to curb losses and protect owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oil registers slight increase in national crude output
Tulsa report notes a 1 439 barrel daily drop to 3 519 558 for the week ending June 19. Oklahoma declines 8 625 barrels to 632 200 daily. East Texas up 946 to 469 947. Texas total up 5 598 to 1 401 390.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
East Texas
Texas
Oklahoma City
West Texas
Texas Panhandle
Gulf Coast
Texases
Southwest
Louisiana
North Louisiana
California
Arkansas
Michigan
New Mexico
Rocky Mountain Area
United States
Oil drilling activity and bids at guardianship sale noted
Friday reports show Roadhouse No. 1 Booth wildcat halted at 4822 feet with Viola lime at 4530 feet. Carter No. 1 Thompson in Centrahoma producing from Viola lime. Hamilton well swabbing after acidization. No bids at public lease royalty sale. private sale planned for Mayhue holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roadhouse No
Booth
Wildcat
Centrahoma
Carter No
Thompson
Citra
Hamilton
Garrett
Muse
Jesse
Woodford
Hunton
Halliburton
Steedman
Boettcher
Getty
John B. Mee- Keel
G. C. Mayhue, Jr
Pauline
Mary Jo Mayhue
Cromwell pool expands as several wells report oil gains
In the Fitts field, north and east activity slows while the interior Cromwell development continues. E H Moore No 6 B Harper completed at 26.80 barrels per hour and 144.4 barrels in seven hours. Stahl No 1 C Dennis flowed 42 barrels first hour and 36 second hour. Magnolia No 21 R W Simpson reached 2 505 feet with pipe set to 2 525 feet. Moore 7 B Schaurer lo cation and Moore 11 A Schau rer Hunton locations noted. Magnolia 1 Reeves drills below 2 850 feet as Fleetborn No 2 A Lewis sets pipe to Hunton lime. More wells listed in the southeast and southwest corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steedman
Ada
Richardson
Caneyshale
G. J. Lynch
Simpson
Thompson
Centrahoma
Hamilton
Citra
McLish
Booth
Viola
Getty No
Masters
Fitts Field
Hunton
Moore No
Harper
Cromwell
Crosbie
Burris
E. H. Moore
Stahl
Dennis
Magnolia
R. W. Simpson
Union Valley
Moore
Richborn
Norman
Obituary for 17 year old Robert Smith
Robert Smith age 17 died at a local hospital on June 18. Funeral services were held at Frisco at 2 p.m. Saturday June 19. Interment followed in Frisco cemetery Criswell Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Frisco
Criswell Funeral Home
Obituary for C. C. Roberts of Ada
C. C. Roberts aged 52 died at his home north of Ada on Friday June 18. Funeral services under Dr. C. C. Morris and Rev. Stringer at First Baptist Church Sunday at 3 30 p m. Interment at Rosedale cemetery with Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow four daughters Ruby Lena Iva Leta Juanita Roberts and five sons J C E A Van Curtis and Lloyd Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Roberts
Ada
First Baptist Church
C. C. Morris
Rev. Stringer
Rosedale Cemetery
Criswell Funeral Home
Mr. Roberts
Ruby
Lena
Iva Leta
Juanita Roberts
J. C
E. A
van, Curtis
Lloyd Roberts
The Death of Shirley Delle Dobson
Shirley Delle Dobson of Ada dies June 20 at 1 30 a m at home age a small daughter of Mr and Mrs G G Dobson Survived by her parents funeral services were held June 21 from the home with interment in New Bethel cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Delle Dobson
G. G. Dobson
Ada
New Bethel Cemetery
Criswell Funeral Home
Mrs Mary Hix 75 Dies At Ada Home
Mrs. Mary Frances Hix, 75, died at the home of E A Guinn route 5 Ada. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at 9 a m Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating. Burial at Sterling Oklahoma Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Surviving are six daughters Cora Osborne Tsington China Effie Guinn Ada Edna Smith Minnie Stillwell Ajo Arizona Goldie Welch Leon Kansas Lucy Shroyer Kansas City Missouri a son C P Hix Walters 13 grandchildren eight grand children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Hix
E. A. Guinn
Route 5
Ada
Milo Arbuckle
Sterling
Okla
Keith
Cora Osborne
Tsington
China
Effie Guinn
Edna Smith
Minnie Stillwell
Ajo
Ariz
Goldie Welch
Levi Self Rites Set After Belo Funeral Service
Levi Jasper Self 70 died Sunday at Dennis Davis home. Monday 4 30 p m chapel of Keith Funeral Home. Rev C C Morris officiates. Burial in Rosdale. Survived by widow Mrs Maryland Self of Wister and son H B Self of Ontario California. Masonic services by Ada lodge A F A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Levi Jasper Self
Dennis Davis
C. C. Morris
Rosedale
Maryland Self
Wister
H. B. Self
Ontario
Calif
Ada Lodge
A. F
A. M
Mrs Cordia Wood 75 Dies At Ada Home
Mrs Cordia Wood 75 died at her Ada home Sunday at 812 East Fifth Funeral services set for Tuesday at 4 p m in Keith Funeral Home chapel with Rev J C Curry officiating Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery Survived by husband M D Wood of Ada and son O B Wood of McAlester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordia Wood
East Fifth
Keith Funeral Home
J. C. Curry
Memorial Park Cemetery
M. D. Wood
Ada
O. B. Wood
McAlester
Mrs. Katherine House of this city named as Mrs. Richard Kidd
Mrs. Richard Kidd of Pauls Valley remains unimproved after a major operation Monday. She is the former Miss Katherine House of this city. Mrs. T. W. Byrne of Sherman, Texas, visits relatives and friends for a few days, accompanied by Beverly Byrne who has been visiting Sherman for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kidd
Pauls Valley
Kidd
Katherine House
T. W. Byrne
Sherman
Texas
Beverly Byrne
Mrs Goetter and Mrs Hardberger Plan Southern Visit
Mrs A Goetter of Francis and Mrs Vesta Hardberger of Ada leave Thursday for Pensacola Florida to visit friends for two weeks. They will also visit New Orleans Louisiana and other southern points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Goetter
Francis
Vesta Hardberger
Ada
Pensacola
Fla
New Orleans
South
Miss Josephine King Returns from Paris Texas Visit
Miss Josephine King has returned from Paris Texas where she visited her sister Mary Frances King. Mary Frances King has been seriously ill in a hospital there but is reported to be somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine King
Paris
Tex
Mary Frances
Mary Frances King
Western trip highlights for Mrs Norman family
Mrs Earl Norman and her sons Earl Jr and John and daughter Jane returned from a West Coast trip to Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon. They visited Mrs Norman’s sisters Mrs Wesley Frye and Mrs Arthur Hodges and also toured Boulder Dam and other sites. Mrs W A Delaney Jr left for Wellesley Mass for graduation exercises at Wellesley College where Miss Jean Delaney completes her work this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Norman
Earl Jr
John
Jane
Los Angeles
Calif
Norman
Wesley Frye
Arthur Hodges
Grand Canyon
Boulder Dam
West
W. A. Delaney Jr
Wellesley
Mass
Wellesley College
Jean Delaney
Military guest notices at Long Beach hosts
Lieut and Mrs Paul L Dudley of Long Beach California are guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Lambert at 306 West Eighteenth street this week. Lieutenant Dudley a brother of Mrs Lambert with Mrs Dudley is en route to Norfolk Virginia for duty with the naval flying service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Dudley
Long Beach
Calif
Harvey Lambert
West Eighteenth Street
Dudley
Lambert
Norfolk
Naval Flying Service
Allen resident conducts business and shopping in city
N A Lamb of Allen transacted business and shopped in the city on Thursday, reflecting typical local commerce activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Lamb
Allen
Lindsay Comes to Stay in San Angelo Home
Mrs. C. R. Lindsay of San Angelo Texas arrived Friday to spend the summer with her sister Mrs. P. T. Drummond at 600 East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Lindsay
San Angelo
Tex
P. T. Drummond
East Main Street
Lambkes Return After Oklahoma City Visit
Dr and Mrs Phil Lambke and their young son Frank Philip return to Oklahoma City after a stay with Mrs Lambkes parents Mr and Mrs F W Meaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Lambke
Frank Philip
Oklahoma City
Lambke
F. W. Meaders
McKays Plan Weeklong Carlsbad Vacation
Mr and Mrs Z K McKay and daughter Zebalene departed Thursday for Carlsbad New Mexico to spend a weeklong vacation.
Mrs Belle Medlock Dies in Boulder After Ada Ties
Mrs Belle Medlock daughter of the late P B Wilson and sister of A L Wilson died Thursday in Boulder Colorado Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in Independence Missouri The Wilson family were early Ada residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Medlock
P. B. Wilson
A. L. Wilson
Boulder
Colo
Independence
Wilsons
Ada
Illness Report Highlights Little Eldora Smith
Little Eldora Smith of 809 West Thirteenth Street is described as seriously ill at home but showing signs of improvement. Her parents Mr and Mrs Homer S Smith are named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Neal
Eldora Smith
Homer S. Smith
West Thirteenth Street
Allen Gilmores Visit Ada Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs Joe Gilmore and Mr and Mrs Gilmore of Allen were visitors in Ada Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gilmore
Mrs. Gilmore of
Allen
Ada
Teacher Miss Elizabeth Pickens Heads to Northwestern
Miss Elizabeth Ann Pickens of the Tulsa public schools left Friday for Evanston Illinois to attend the summer term at Northwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Pickens
Tulsa Public Schools
Evanston, Ill
Northwestern University
Betty Bailey Returns From California Visit
Miss Betty Bailey of 706 East Fourteenth Street has just returned from a two week trip visiting several California cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bailey
East Fourteenth Street
California
Miss Jettie Steckleberg Visits Ada Friends
Miss Jettie Steckleberg of Henryetta spent the past weekend visiting friends in Ada, enjoying time away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jettie Steckleberg
Henryetta
Ada
Cohen visitors from Chicago visit Pauls Valley and Ada
Mr and Mrs W Cohen of Chicago visit relatives in Pauls Valley and Ada. Mrs Cohen will be remembered as Miss Rosalie Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cohen
Chicago
Pauls Valley
Ada
Knotts Couple Expected Home From Iowa Visit
Mr and Mrs A E Knotts were due back Monday after visiting relatives and friends in Des Moines Knoxville and other Iowa points for the past ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Knotts
Des Moines
Knoxville
Iowa
Geologist Homer Smith Heads to New York for Two Week Vacation
Magnolia company geologist Homer Smith travels to New York City for a two week vacation. The trip marks a planned break from field duties and exploration work with the Magnolia firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Smith
The
Magnolia Company
New York City
Westbrooks Return From Texas Trips
Max W. Westbrook of Oklahoma City and his mother Mrs J W Westbrook of Ada spent several days visiting and on business in Fort Worth Austin and San Antonio Texas. They continued to Oklahoma City on their return from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max W. Westbrook
Oklahoma City
J. W. Westbrook
Ada
Fort Worth
Austin
San Antonio
Texas
Westbrook
Mrs Frank Johnston Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs Frank Johnston of 817 West Seventh Street underwent a major operation at a local hospital Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnston
West Seventh Street
Kerrs Return Home From Hillsdale Estates Visit
Mr and Mrs Richard Kerr have returned to their Fort Worth Texas home after visiting Mrs Kerrs aunt and uncle Roy Meek and Mrs Meek at Hillsdale Estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Richard Kerr
Fort Worth
Texas
Mrs. Kerr
Roy Meek
Mrs. Meek
Hillsdale Estates
Mr and Mrs H D Amos Vacationing in Mineral Wells
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Amos of 1323 South Stockton are spending a brief vacation in Mineral Wells Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Amos
South
Stockton
Mineral Wells
Texas
Eppler Family Visiting Kin in Mansfield Ark
Mrs B C Eppler and her son Byron Jr travel from 1318 South Cherry to visit Mrs Eppler’s parents in Mansfield Arkansas for a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Eppler
Byron Jr
South Cherry
Mrs. Eppler
Mansfield, Ark
Mrs Barringer Returns From Two Months Travel
Mrs. E. P. Barringer, of 227 West Fifth Street, has returned from a two month visit with relatives and friends in Washington District of Columbia, North and South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Barringer
West Fifth Street
Washington, D. C
North and
South Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
Visitors of McBrides Stay With Oklahoma Hosts
Dr and Mrs Ollie McBride of Oklahoma City visit the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J W McBride at 1015 East Ninth street staying with the family during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie McBride
Oklahoma City
J. W. McBride
East Ninth Street
Gray sisters visit Hillhouse home in Washington
Misses Julia and Fannie Gray of Washington D C are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs W P Hillhouse 931 East Fifteenth Street. Julia Gray works in the treasury department and Fannie Gray in the agricultural department at the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Fannie Gray
Washington, D. C
W. P. Hillhouse
East Fifteenth Street
Julia Gray
Treasury Department
Capitol
Oil Companies Sign Working Agreements in Oklahoma
Tulsa June 22. The International Association of Oil Field Gas Well and Refinery Workers reports 42 Oklahoma oil firms have signed working agreements. Maurice Daly says 16 more are under consideration. The pact includes a 30 day notice for peaceful arbitration and the union remains autonomous. The union would not join a CSO general strike unless voted by its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
International Association of Oil Field
Maurice Daly
Oil Workers
C.so
Body found after wife’s disappearance near Anadarko
The body of Barbara Pearl Crosby, 22, disappeared last Wednesday from her home northeast of Anadarko, was found today on driftwood in the Washita River. Local authorities investigate circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anadarko
Barbara Pearl Crosby
Here
Washita River
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NEA Service, Inc
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Ada News
Toler
Gravey
Holland
Spankenburg
Pontotoc County
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Maxwell
Ramsey
Johnson
Lovelady
Southern Oil Co
Young
Union Dev. Co
Abbott
Peters No
Kennedy
Fitzhugh
Oakman
Gilcrease
Raemer Drilling Company
Robert Wimbish
Mayes
McClure
L. J. Self
Elaine
Barrymore Pride
Dauntless
Elaine Barrie
Barrymore
Barrymores
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