Ada Schools Vote On Millage Increase For 1923
A proclamation sets April 4 for a school election in Ada to decide increasing the regular five mills by ten to 15 mills for the next fiscal year. The vote funds Ada ward and high schools, with $12,083 shortfall projected from this year to next. Superintendent J. E. Hickman notes Ada ranks high among big towns in extra millage usage and has low teacher salaries relative to students per teacher. Ardmore leads in student per teacher ratio with 33.
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Ada
J. E. Hickman
Ardmore
Unyielding Traditions Preserve Manchu Imperial Tombs
Despite the Ching dynasty's fall in 1911 and the emperor’s confinement in Peking, New Year rites honor the Manchu emperors at the Eastern Tombs. Retained officials kowtow and offerings are made, though funding shortages and poverty among the once-wealthy Manchus threaten upkeep as forests are cut and tombs decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Forbidden City
Judge Doyle Overrules Giddings Case After Hearing Slap
Oklahoma City March 28 Judge Thomas H Doyle of the criminal court of appeals dismissed the commitment against attorney E J Giddings to the Oklahoma county jail and ordered Sheriff Dancy to void the attorney’s bail He criticized Judge A C Brewster for acting without a hearing noting Giddings sole witness testified and a third request for a hearing carried a $60 fine
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Oklahoma City
Mer
A. C. Brewster
E. J. Giddings
Oklahoma Co
Thomas H. Doyle
Criminal Court of Appeals
Giddings
Dancy
Donia l
Brewster
Doyle
Registered Russian Letter Arrives in Newark With Stamps
A registered letter from Russia reached Newark bearing 500 or more stamps affixed to the back by metal fasteners. The stamps, valued above $1,000 at the standard exchange rate, drew attention to the unusual postage arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Newark
Born Friday to Mr and Mrs Norman Hatcher seven pound girl
In the city Friday a seven pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs Norman Hatcher of 901 East Ninth Street. Other items note Gus Delaney visiting with Allen baseball squad and Mrs J L Barringer improving after illness. A memorial obituary mentions Copeland pioneers of Texas and Oklahoma with nine children born, four living, plus survivors A J Slocum Ft Smith George Slocum Ada and Mrs E F West. Roland McWilliams of Teachers College left for Coalgate due to illness.
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Daily
Norman Hatcher
901
East Ninth Street
Gus Delaney
Fien
Allen
Harrison County
West Virginia
Methodist Church
Copeland
Texas
Oklahoma
A. J. Slocum
Ft. Smith
George Slocum
Ada
E. F. West
Roland McWilliams
Teachers College
Coalgate
Misses Channell and McCury Enroll at Wapanucka High
Gladys and Ruby Channell and Venice McCury of Wapanucka arrived Thursday to enroll in the high school. They are light housekeeping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J H Harper, 530 East Eighth street.
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Gladys
Ruby Channell
Venice
McCury
Wapanucka
J.H. Harper
East Eighth Street
Mrs Dan Newton Improves After Illness on East Tenth
Mrs Dan Newton of East Tenth street has been very sick for a week but is reported improving today.
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Dan Newton
East Tenth Street
Sheriff Returns with Wanted Man Arthur Curry
Sheriff Bob Duncan came back from Sulphur last night with Arthur Curry, a man described as a negro, who is wanted on charges in the county.
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Bob Duncan
Arthur Curry
Mrs Hargis Recovered At Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Sam Hargis, who had been in the local hospital for several days following an operation, was moved to her home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hargis
Morton arraigned on grand larceny charge in local court
Cecil Morton appeared before Justice of the Peace H J Brown with bond set at 1000 dollars for grand larceny but he could not post bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Morton
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Mrs Jeter Reported Improving After Illness at Home
Mrs M A Jeter, brought home from Stonewall several days ago due to illness, is reported to be improving. She has several children living here.
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J. L. Barringer
M. A. Jeter
Stonewall
Miss Nina May Britt Visits Parents in El Reno
Miss Nina May Britt, a public school teacher in El Reno, has arrived in the city to spend the weekend with her parents at their home on East Tenth street.
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Nina May Britt
el Reno
City
East Tenth Street
L. N. Walker Arrested In Box Car Break-In
L N Walker was arrested by sheriff's force last night and charged with breaking in to a Santa Fe box car here. He remained in the county jail today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Walker
Sheriff's Force
Dowell of Tecumseh Visits Teachers College
G S Dowell secretary of the East Central Teachers association was in the city yesterday meeting friends at the Teachers college and handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Dowell
Tecumseh
East Central Teachers Association
Teachers College
Commissioner Brents Reports Rain Benefits After Freeze Losses
Commissioner W H Brents from near Blue Mound notes rain will aid crops for now. He says oats in his community were badly damaged by the freeze and he personally lost forty acres.
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W.H. Brents
Blue Mound
Purcell Couple Attends Vawter Meeting in Ada
Mr and Mrs R W White and their daughter Josephine from Purcell arrived in Ada to attend the Vawter meeting and visit Mrs White’s parents Mr and Mrs F H Gatlin of West Fifteenth street.
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R. W. White
Josephine
Purcell
Ada
Vawter
Death notice of T. R. Watson in Ada Oklahoma area
Word reached Ada this morning of the death of T. R. Watson at 78 in Nashville Arkansas. He was a Pontotoc county pioneer who had lived in Ada for about 20 years and spent his final years with his son J. T. Watson. Other relatives include Charles Watson of Ada Dave Watson of Francis and Mrs R M Crawford of Stratford.
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J. T. Watson
East Tenth Street
T. R. Watson
Nashville
Ark
T.R. Watson
Pontotoc County
3. T. Watson
Ada
Charles Watson
Dave Watson
Francis
R. M. Crawford
Stratford
Death of Mrs. Luceta Copeland Near Duncan Oklahoma
Mrs Luceta Copeland wife of B F Copeland died ten miles east of Duncan Oklahoma in a local obituary notice. The brief item records a rural death and notes the surviving spouse.
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Luceta Copeland
B. F. Copeland
Duncan, Okla
Misses Bentley and Crumley Enroll After Absence
Miss Sammie Bentley and Miss Jewell Crumley have enrolled in the college after being out a few days.
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Sammie Bentley
Jewell Crumley
Eddie Miller Visits Konawa Relatives Over Weekend
Eddie Miller spent the weekend with relatives in Konawa. He is a student at the Teachers College.
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Eddie Miller
Konawa
Teachers College
Miss Fay Edsall Improves After Illness at Home
Miss Fay Edsall, who had been ill at her West Fourteenth home for two weeks, is slowly improving.
Edwards Visit Delights Ada Relatives in Texas trip
Mr and Mrs J T Edwards of Breckenridge Texas arrived in Ada Sunday for a short visit with relatives.
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J. T. Edwards
Breckenridge
Texas
Ada
Graveling finishes on South Broad Way curb pavement
Another block of graveling work has been completed on South Broad way. A concrete curb is being put in with the gravel on this street.
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South Broadway
Mrs William Byrd Returns To Tupelo School
Mrs William Byrd, a teacher in Tupelo, has returned to her school after spending the weekend here with relatives and friends.
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William Byrd
Tupelo
Woodward Family Visits Parents in Okmulgee
Guy H. Woodward and his family of Okmulgee spent the weekend with Guy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Woodward, at 230 East Thirteenth. The visit provided a family reunion atmosphere with lighthearted talks and plans for future gatherings.
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Guy H. Woodward
Okmulgee
Guy’s
L. H. Woodward
East Thirteenth Street
Teacher returns to duty after attending McAlester trip
A teachers college member resumes duties following a weekend trip to McAlester where he participated as a candidate in the Demolay from the Coalgate delegation.
Cook Family Returns From Greenville Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs J W Cook and daughter Pearl have returned home after visiting Dr S P Cook and other relatives in Greenville Texas The party had been staying with relatives during the trip and has now resumed normal activities at home.
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J. W. Cook
Pearl
S. P. Cook
Greenville
Texas
Lingle Granted Divorce With Custody and Alimony
Mrs. L. H. Lingle received a divorce custody of three children alimony of 25 dollars monthly and a cost decree in a morning hearing before District Judge J. W. Bolen. Lingle said her husband is in Stratford.
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L. H. Lingle
J. W. Bolen
Lingle
Stratford
Local DeMolay Unit Plans Chapter Here After McAlester Trip
George Bowman George Carr Burgess Steed Terence Manville Harvey Faust Don Evans Verne Walters Oscar Parker Charles Cuningham Clyde Newton Robert Dickeron Vester Willoughby Claud Smith Clifton Parker Jom Fieet Guy Meaders and J W Whipple returned from McAlester where they attended the initiatory service of the Demolay. They will immediately begin plans to establish a chapter locally.
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George Bowman
George Carr
Burgess Steed
Terence Manville
Harvey Faust
Don Evans
Verne ‘Walters
Oscar Parker
Charles Cunining
Clyde Newton
Robert Dickeron
Vester Willoughby
Claud Smith
Clifton Parker
Jom Fieet
Guy ‘Meaders
J. W. Whipple
McAlester
Mrs Charlie Sink Dies at Katy Rooming House near Lula
Mrs Charlie Sink of near Lula died at the Katy rooming house at 4 o clock Sunday morning aged 51 after a period of failing health while returning home from Stonewall. Funeral services were held at Lula yesterday.
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Charlie Sink
Lula
Katy
Mr and Mrs H B Self Return From Fort Smith Visit
Mr and Mrs H B Self returned from Fort Smith Arkansas where Mr Self's mother had been in the hospital.
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H. B. Self
Fort Smith, Ark
Mr. Self
Mrs Bill Swain Visits in Shawnee Home
Mrs Bill Swain of Shawnee is visiting in the home of Dennis Davis on North Mississippi.
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Bill Swain
Shawnee
Dennis Davis
Mississippi
Miss Pearl Currie Ada resident and teacher
Miss Pearl Currie, who resided in Ada for two years, taught at the local school. Her tenure and influence as an educator were noted in community notices.
Death of Brother-in-Law Harry Anderson Reported
Mrs. E. C. Todd, receiving news Tuesday, learned her brother-in-law Harry Anderson died Tuesday morning in Kansas City. Sisters of the deceased, Mmes. Hettie McBroom and Harvey Gay, left for Kansas City at once. Mrs. Anderson, before her marriage, was Miss Lillie Slagle and resided in Ada.
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E. C. Todd
Harry Anderson
Kansas City
Mmes
Hettie McBroom
Harvey Gay
Mrs. Anderson
Lillie Slagle
Ada
Simpkins Runs For County Weigher In Ada
A. H. Simpkins of Union Hill seeks the county weigher post in the Democratic primary on August 1. Endorsed by the Farmer-Labor Reconstruction League, he is a progressive farmer northwest of Ada with a focus on honest service and courtesy for cotton growers. Simpkins, born in Arkansas and long a county resident, emphasizes education and community development and pledges full accountability.
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A. H. Simpkins
Union Hill
Mr. Simpkins
Farmer-Labor Reconstruction League
Ada
Simpkins
Arkansas
Old Indian Territory
Grafters Feast On Injured Vet
Washington March 23 Post Office department inspectors call attention to agencies advertising rapid action on veterans claims. They say such offices promise favorable settlement after receiving 10 to 50 dollars and plan investigations to determine if orders should be issued against these fraudulent agencies. Thousands may have paid into these mushroom firms. prosecutions possible with sufficient evidence.
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Washington
Postal Department
Veterans Bureau
Post Office Department
Mrs. Houston Mount Returns Home From Weleetka Visit
Mrs. Houston Mount, in the city visiting relatives and friends this week, has returned to her home at Weleetka. Mrs. Sam Hargis Jr., recovering from an operation, is reported to be making slow progress toward recovery.
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Houston Mount
Weleetka
Sam Hargis Jr
Early Clary Enrolls at Normal for Spring Summer Terms
Early Clary, brother of Mrs Harmon Ebey, arrived yesterday from Shreveport Louisiana to enroll at the Normal for the spring and summer terms.
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Early Clary
Harmon Ebey
Shrevepot
Knight Templars of Ada Schedule Easter Service at First Baptist
Knight Templars of Ada plan Easter services at First Baptist Church on Sunday morning April 16 at 11 o'clock in full uniform. The decision, reached Monday afternoon, marks one of the few calendar observances publicly conducted by the Commandery.
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Knight Templars of
Ada
First Baptist Church
College Baseball Opens Season In 12-7 Win Over Wetumka
A free-for-all slugging match at Teachers College Tuesday afternoon saw the college nine beat Wetumka High School 12 to 7 to open the season. Wetumka hit three homers and had two other multi-base hits, while the college exploded for eight runs in one inning.
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Teachers College
College Baseball Nine
Wetumka High School
Wetumka
Morgan Appointed Latta School Superintendent
The Latta consolidated school district hires A. Morgan as superintendent for the coming year. Morgan previously held the post at Luta Union High School.
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Morgan
Latta
A. Morgan
Luta Union High School
Allen High Defeats East Central Teachers In Tight Game
Allen High School met East Central Teachers Friday afternoon in a close baseball clash here. Final score 5 to 4 in favor of the college. A fifth inning homer by N Jones highlighted the match as Allen’s fielding kept the pedal team within reach. White pitched in relief during the decisive moments.
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Allen High School
East Central
Allen
N. Jones
White
Pecan Grove Reader Keeps News Going Across Moves
T J McCurdy, longtime News reader from Pecan Grove, visited Tuesday to renew his subscription. He has relocated several times since starting the paper but has ensured it follows him each time.
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T. J. McCurdy
Pecan Grove
13 year old girl preacher delivers first sermon here
Miss Orietta Stoddard aged 13 preached her first sermon before a packed house here. She did not falter in her talk.
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Okmulgee
Orietta Stoddard
Security State Bank Becomes Security National Bank
Monday update notes the change from Security State Bank to Security National Bank with sign rewrites while staff remains the same. Founded in 1920 the bank highlights long serving leaders H. W. Wells president and W. M. Pegg vice president along with cashier Leslie Prince and assistant cashier E. A. Poe. Directors include W. M. H. Well Orel Busby C. V. Gowing EB. H. McKendree I. iarig Norman and W. B. Pitt.
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Security Bank
Security State Bank
Security National Bank
H. W. Wells
W. M. Pegg
Aller
Leslie Prince
E. A. Poe
W. M. H. W. Well
Orel Busby
C. V. Gowing
EB. H. McKendree
I. Iarig
W. B. Pitt
Unusual Olive and Pecan Salad Recipe Featured
A dietitian’s novel salad blends large Spanish green olives with pecans and cottage cheese. Cut olives, halve pecans, mix with cheese, dress lightly, and serve on lettuce with paprika and parsley. Celery may replace the cheese.
Legion Jobs Drive Opens Boldly as Veterans Find Work
More than 200000 veterans placed on first day as Gov Hart defies rivals to secure jobs nationwide. Louisiana reports 190 percent employment while Lemuel Bolles extends campaign. Oklahoma posts create permanent employment groups. Texas posts set 15 day limit. Cumberland Md and Port Angeles Wash report early success. Pawhuska leads with 167 new members in five days. Talahina follows with over 50. Ex service men fill questionnaires listing disabilities and preferred compensation.
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Louis Hart
Washington
Louisiana
American Legion
Legion
Lemuel Bolles
State Capitol
Pawhuska
Talahina
National groups join to raise 2 million for veteran retreat
National women’s organizations and the American Legion unite to raise two million dollars to establish a retreat for disabled service members at Tupper Lake New York. The effort aims to provide a dedicated facility and supportive programs for veterans.
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National Women’s Organizations
The
American Legion
Tupper Lake
N. Y
Cumberland Reaches 100 Percent in Legion Jobs Drive
Cumberland Maryland becomes first city to hit the 100 percent target in the American Legion jobs campaign. Four hundred service men were placed under the drive, marking a strong start and showing local support for veteran employment initiatives.
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Cumberland
American Legion
Chicago man jailed for fake veteran display claim
A Chicago man received six months in jail after an American Legion exposure revealed he posed as a veteran. He admitted buying a Croix de Guerry marksmanship medal and overseas service chevrons from a pawn shop to appear authentic.
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Chicago
American Legion
Ohio ex servicemen save state bonus in banks poll shows
A survey of American Legion members in Canton reveals that forty three percent of Ohio veterans are depositing their state bonus money in banks. The finding highlights financial habits among veterans and the role of banking in managing military benefits.
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Ohio
American Legion
Canton
Battlefield veterans turn firefighters at Peelton Tennessee
Soldiers from a local army post joined an American Legion bucket brigade at Peelton to halt a blaze that could have caused $75,000 in damage. The improvised crew kept the fire contained until fire department apparatus arrived.
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Peelton
Tenn
American Legion
American Legion to run Seattle program for Marshal Joffre
The Seattle program for the entertainment of Marshal Joffre of France will be in charge of the American Legion. The hero of the Marne will arrive from Japan in the spring.
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Seattle
Wash
Marshal Joffre
France
American Legion
Marne
Japan
Wisconsin Legion buys Racine cemetery plot for veterans
The Wisconsin American Legion has purchased a cemetery plot at Racine to ensure no ex soldier who served in the world war will have to sleep in Potter's field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter’s Field
The
Wisconsin American Legion
Racine
Legion seeks ex servicemen to farm Yakima leases
The American Legion of Seattle Washington is seeking ex service men to take over leases on Yakima Indian reservation farms. The leases had been refused to former Japanese tenants, and the Legion aims to place qualified veterans on the parcels to manage and cultivate the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of
Seattle
Wash
Yakima
Spring clean-up days aid ex soldiers under Legion drive
Preference is given disabled and maimed soldiers as Spring clean-up days are observed nationwide as part of the American Legion campaign to provide jobs for unemployed ex service men. Have an ex soldier do it prompts old time kitchen police with barrack cleaning know-how.
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American Legion
Mexican Legion Hopes To Admit All War Veterans
An applicant in Mexico City seeks American Legion membership and asserts the organization accepts veterans from all theaters. He notes his background as an honorably discharged German soldier who earned the Iron Cross and believes the Legion should admit soldiers regardless of where they fought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Cross
American Legion
Mexico City
Mexico
Legion to broadcast on employment aid and Americanism
Facts about wounded ex service men and the work to relieve unemployment and teach Americanism will be broadcasted to wireless telephone operators March 31 by the American Legion of New York. Weather conditions permitting the Legion expects to reach the Middle Western Atlantic and Southern states and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of
New York
Legion
Middle Western
Atlantic
Cuba
Masked Party Tarred Ex-Service Man in Oklahoma City
Guthrie report says a masked man in two cars seized Davie Povince, 24, an ex serviceman, tarred and feathered him in the country then returned him to the business district and released him after admonishing him to treat his widowed mother better. Province had been convicted of robbery and awaits sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie, Mar
Davie Povince
Army Appropriation Bill Passes House
Washington March 29 The House without a roll call passed the army appropriation bill carrying about 288 million dollars to meet military and war department expenses for the coming year. The measure sent to the Senate requires regular army enlisted strength to drop to 115000 by July 1 except 7000 Philippine scouts and officers to 11000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
War Department
Senate
Lewis Offers 10 Meet Dempsey at 101 Ranch
Ed Lewis the world wrestling champion proposes to meet Dempsey at 101 Ranch near Ponca City for a side bet of 50000 with the winner to receive gate receipts Col Joy C Miller bids 200000 guaranty and a split on receipts but no word has come from Dempsey Miller initiated the bid for the proposed match
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Strangler) Lewis
Joy C. Miller
Dempsey-Lewis
Dempsey
And So They Were Married
A forgetful New Hampshire squire ferries a marriage ceremony by memory until he realizes the formula is at home. At the county fair he improvises with a humorous exchange and declares the couple married according to the memorandum he misplaced in his other pants pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Fire marshal condemns three Sulphur buildings
Sulphur March 24 John Connally state fire marshal has condemned the Murray county court house the Vinita Avenue Methodist church and a moving picture theater damaged by the tornado of March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Connally
Murray County Court House
Vinita Avenue Methodist Church
California Defeats Oklahoma Debaters In Court of Industrial Relations Debate
In Norman on Monday night USC defeated Oklahoma by a two to one judges’ decision. The question was whether a court of industrial relations for judicial settlement of industrial disputes should be adopted by the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Mar
University of Southern California
University of Oklahoma
Court of Industrial Relations
Thornless blackberry touted by Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank introduces a new thornless black berry variety with cane that bears larger fruit and is described as more delicious than the ordinary blackberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
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Appelate Court
AH Sinpkins
Holcomb Seed and Feed
Moser’s Department Store
E. Main
Lewis
California
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