Murder mystery opens with a publisher hiring a criminologist
The Blade reporter Charles Morden is found dead and publisher Dan Blepker hires famed criminologist Sidney Griff to solve the case. Cathay, a wealthy imposter with a young woman, Mary Briggs, figures in the suspect chain. Fancher, a Millvale inventor, recalls Cathay’s failed appointment and details a hotel encounter, while Griff questions whether Cathay died from a real arrest or misidentification.
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Charles Morden
The
Blade
Dan Blepker
Sidney Griff
Morden
Frank B. Cathay
Cathay
Mary Briggs
Jiff
Alice Louton
Esther Ordway
Rif
Alice
Athay
Harry Fancher
Ace Fancher
Griff
Fancher
Mr. Cathay
Millvale
Hillcrest
Ban Blecker Delivers Urgent News by Phone
Ban Blecker telephones Griff with important news in the forthcoming installment, signaling a pivotal development. Griff awaits the message as tension rises over the disclosed information.
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Ban Blecker
Griff
Pontotoc County Oil Field Happenings
In Pontotoc County oil fields, eight producers joined the John Fitts pool in recent completions, with more planned as the week’s drilling continues. Tests include Fleetborn No. 1 Oliver in 21-45 northeast of northwest of southeast, while several wells progress toward deeper targets such as the McLish and possible productive oil sands near 2,000 feet.
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John Fitts
Bebee
Fleetborn No. 1
Oliver
Ed Moore
Smith
Miller-Manahan No. 1
Ward
Fitts pool oil push seen with multiple wells near produce
Weekend activity in the John Fitts pool southeast Pontotoc County shows Magnolia Shaffer No. 1 and several Moore and Carter wells moving to completion. If the Akers No. 2 and Shaffer No. 2 come in, production will extend west and south, increasing field output and expansion toward Bromide sand.
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John Fitts
Pontotoc County
Magnolia
Shaffer
Carter
Richards
Moore
Smith-B
Akers
Viola
Phillips expands drilling near Ada with eight wells in progress
In the John Fitts pool area southeast of Ada Phillips reports eight wells under drilling in the southwest quarter of the section. No. 2 Norris nears a 4,020 foot completion while No. 1 Norris remains stuck at 3,211 feet. Magnolia advances Shaffer well Nos. 1 and 2 as production widens westward. Moore No. 2 Akers begins washing in and Manahan No. 3 Reynolds Wagner is bailed for plug drilling after shallow McAlester sand encounter.
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Moore
Harden
Highway 48
Smith
Nese SE
Manahan No
Reynolds-Wagner
Fitts Pool
McAlester
Prom
John Fitts
Pontotoc County
Phillips Petroleum Corporation
Shaffer
Magnolia
Carter
Carter Oil Company
Richards
Akers
Phillips
Ed Moore
36-2-6
Fitts Field
John Fitts Pool
A. J. Harden
Ada
No. & Norris
Norris
Moore No
Manahan
Black-Draught laxative praised for decades of use
Mr. C. E. Ratliff from Hinton West Virginia touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a reliable vegetable laxative used for 35 years to relieve constipation tiredness and headaches. He says nothing better exists after all those years. Sold in 25 cent packages. Children like the syrup.
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Thedford
C. E. Ratliff
Hinton
W. Va
Allen Visitors and Dates in Ada
Fred Douglas of Allen visited Ada on Wednesday to attend to business. Floyd Keylor of Allen spent Wednesday in Ada with his parents Mr and Mrs C J Keylor at 312 East Twelfth. B A LaSelle left Wednesday for Oklahoma City to attend to business before returning to his home in San Diego California.
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Floyd Keylor
Allen
Ada
C. J. Keylor
B. A. LaSelle
Oklahoma City
San Diego
Cal
Attorney Bruno Mayer Returns From Coalgate Visit
Local attorney Bruno Mayer returned from Coalgate after several days tending to legal work and visiting his parents.
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Bruno Mayer
Coalgate
Miss Van Buskirk and Braly Visit Oklahoma City
Miss Josephine Van Buskirk and Miss Geneva Braly will spend the weekend in Oklahoma City as guests in the home of Miss Van Buskirk's parents.
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Josephine van Buskirk
Geneva Braly
Oklahoma City
Miss van Buskirk
Leach Family Visiting Ada and Stonewall for Several Days
Mr and Mrs W L Leach and their son Brotey of Wichita Falls Texas visit Ada and Stonewall for a few days of business and social calls. Miss Cora Lucille Driver of Francis is reported doing well after an operation at a local hospital Saturday.
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W. L. Leach
Son Brotey
Wichita Falls
Texas
Ada
Stonewall
Cora Lucille Driver
Francis
Grigsby Couple Relocates to Ada Residence
Mr and Mrs W B Grigsby move from Norman to Ada and establish home at 523 North Hope Attorney Mr Grigsby will join local attorney Miss Fred Andrews in practice.
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W. B. Grigsby
Norman
Ada
North Hope
Grigsby
Fred Andrews
Gilmore Guests Visit Ada Friends In Allen
Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore of Allen visited Ada on Thursday as guests of local friends.
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John Gilmore
Allen
Ada
Miss Hazel Rose Recuperating at Mother's Oklahoma City Home
Miss Hazel Rose, who underwent an operation in an Oklahoma City hospital recently, is reported recuperating at the home of her mother, Mrs. Maud C. Rose, 116 West Sixteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Rose
Oklahoma City
Maud C. Rose
West Sixteenth
Northwestern State Teachers College President Visits Ada
Dr. E. Hatcher president of Northwestern State Teachers college Alva is spending the weekend in Ada with relatives.
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E. Hatcher
Northwestern State Teachers College
Alva
Ada
Ada Weekend Visit for Mrs. Clifford Davis
Mrs. Clifford Davis, a teacher near Sulphur, spends the weekend in Ada with her husband and relatives as she visits in the city.
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Clifford Davis
Sulphur
Ada
Miss Per Kilpatrick Visits Ada As Guest
Miss Per Kilpatrick of Stratford visited Ada Saturday as a guest of friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Warren of 701 East Eighteenth left Friday for Hot Springs Arkansas where they will spend the next ten days.
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H. W. Warren
East Eighteenth
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Ada Visit Highlights Local Hospital Surgery
Mrs. Eddie Cook and Mrs. M. E. Taylor of Coalgate visited Ada on Saturday to see their sister Mrs. Tom Lankford who recently underwent an operation at a local hospital.
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Eddie Cook
M. E. Taylor
Coalgate
Ada
Tom Lankford
Ada Saturday visitors from Tupelo Allen and Francis
Miss Clara Payte and Miss Jennie Hall Fowler of Tupelo shopped and visited relatives in Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kytle of Allen shopped and visited friends in Ada. Mr. Arlie Wilson of Francis was a guest of friends in Ada Saturday.
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Clara Payte
Jennie Hall Fowler
Tupelo
Ada
Bob Kytle
Allen
Arlie Wilson
Francis
Ada Native Rinard Returns from California to Attend Local Matters
John D P Rinard arrived Friday night from Tustin California to look after Ada business interests. He was an early Ada resident who moved to California years ago where he owns an orange grove. Mr and Mrs Gafe Statler returned from New Orleans after a week with friends and Mardi Gras.
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John DP. Rinard
Tustin
California
Mr. Rinard
Ada
Gafe Statler
New Orleans
Ada Notables Visit Vinita as Mayes Plans Rochester Operation
Mr and Mrs Dr A Kemerer depart Ada for Vinita to visit John Randolph who soon heads to Rochester Minnesota to undergo an operation at Mayes hospital. Randolph is a well known Ada resident.
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A. Kemerer
Vinita
John Randolph
Rochester
Minn
Mayes
Mr. Randolph
Ada
Miss Brandell Bynum Spends Weekend in Ada
Miss Brandell Bynum of Seminole spent the weekend in Ada with friends, enjoying time away from home. She visited local spots and shared photos with acquaintances during the trip.
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Brandell Bynum
Seminole
Ada
Ada Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Miss Vera Young of Roff spent Saturday in Ada visiting relatives and friends. Miss Clara Fish returned to Stonewall after a short Ada visit with friends. Miss Pauline Austelle of Stonewall shopped and visited friends. Miss Jean Floyd of Egypt visited relatives and friends in Ada Saturday. Loren Freeman of Stratford visited friends in Ada Saturday. Miss Margaret Lindsey visited in Allen Saturday as a guest of friends.
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Vera Young of
Roff
Ada
Clara Fish
Stonewall
Pauline Austelle
Jean Floyd
Egypt
Loren Freeman
Stratford
Margaret Lindsey
Allen
Stratford matron visits friends and family. Wichita trip noted
Mrs Nash Wood of Stratford shopped and visited friends here Monday. Mrs Parley Duke returned from Wichita Kansas where she has been visiting her daughter Mrs Jack Elliston who is ill in a Wichita hospital. Mrs Elliston is reported much improved.
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Nash Wood
Stratford
Parley Duke
Wichita
Kan
Jack Elliston
Elliston
Allen visitors Mrs. Stafford and Doris shop here
Mrs. N. M. Stafford and her daughter Doris of Allen visited and shopped here as guests of local friends today.
Yateses Return Home From Ada Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Yates depart Ada after several days with Mrs Ruth King and Mrs J M Taylor and other relatives at 401 S Townsend en route to Nacogdoches Texas.
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Earl Yates
Nacogdoches
Texas
Ada
Yates
Ruth King
J. M. Taylor
S. Townsend
Mrs Brumley Visits Ada With Sister Mrs Lowrey
Mrs Virgil Brumley of Colbert visited Ada today along with her sister Mrs O L Lowrey.
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Virgil Brumley of
Colbert
Ada
O. L. Lowrey
Education Sparks in Student Life and Classes
An educational rallying cry urges self discipline to overcome ignorance, urging a strong resolution to pursue learning. Reports on music drama, English themes, speeches, and extensive department notes show student activities from basketball memories to algebra, biology, home economics, and grade-level achievements.
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Helen S. Currie
Song of the Viking
Jack
Girls Glee Club
Angels
Boys Glee Club
Norma Lea Kitchens
Evelyn Mitchell
Naomi Bradley
Bill Kitchens
Dale Hunt
Harvee Haynes
Boy
Mr. Miller
R. T. Garrett
Alegbra
Vernice Boyd
Wanda Walls
Levi Muncy
Christine Berger
Joleeta Little
Eunice Tiffin
Ray Parker
Frances Files
Carl Christian
W. H. Hughey
Local residents visit Ada for business and gatherings
Drew Patterson of Allen visited friends and handled business in Ada on Wednesday. Mrs. H. Wilcox of Rebee visited relatives and shopped here on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon of Allen visited friends and attended to business in Ada on Tuesday. Leon Simpson of Fitzhugh attended to business and visited here today.
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Drew Patterson
Allen
Ada
Bill Weldon
Leon Simpson
Fitzhugh
Nabors Family From Stratford Visits Ada
O A Nabors and sons of Stratford were in Ada today shopping and visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Nabors and Sons of
Stratford
Ada
Mrs Eddie Cook Visits Sister After Hospital Operation
Mrs Eddie Cook of Coalgate visits her sister Mrs Tom Lankford who recently underwent an operation in a local hospital.
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Eddie Cook
Coalgate
Tom Lankford
Fire destroys main block in Atoka
Fire destroyed a large portion of Atoka’s main business block before dawn. Firemen from Atoka Coalgate and Durant contained the blaze. Damage was estimated at 100000 dollars. The fire started in a hardware store and spread to two dry goods stores three cafes a market and the Atoka State bank.
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Atoka
Coalgate
Durant
Crisin
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