Lovers A Weigh A Serial Tale of Navy Wives and Loss
In Chapter XXI Judy Alcott and Diane Bell await news after a crash at sea. As reporters stalk the hospital, Judy clings to hope Jack is alive while grappling with Bill’s death and Diane’s crushing grief. The hospital ship’s approach promises answers and a fragile path forward amid tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Judy Alcott
Diane Bell
Judy
Lakehurst
Jack
Diane
Bill
Naval Hospital
Sloane
Goody
New London
Hospital Return Brings Joy and Confession
Judy Alcott visits Commander Sloane in Sick Officers Quarters after a shipwreck. Jack Sloane awakens to Judy’s tears and vows to recover, while the nurse notes his tough hours in a cast and X rays. Judy declares love and pledges to change.
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Diane
Miss Alcott
Sloane
Judy
Jack
Tack
Hanley
Commander Sloane
Henson Named Defendant in Two Damage Suits
Two damage suits totaling 3123 123 filed in district court Friday name Tom Henson as defendant in a highway collision case near Byars January 30. J L and J M Tilly sue for extensive injuries, lost work, medical bills and damages to a pickup and its value after a wreck at 50 miles per hour on Highway 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tienson
J. L
J. M. Tilly
Highway 59
Byars
J. L. Tilly
Henson
Tillys
Eight Drown In Peace River Flood Near Victoria
Eight members of the Warren family drowned when floods on the Peace River in British Columbia swept through the region near Police Coupe. A woman reported the disaster to police just before communications were cut, as the East Pine River overflowed its banks and left numerous families homeless.
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Victoria
B. C
Peace River District
British Columbia
Police Coupe
East Pine River
Warren
Avalanche Kills 20 in French Pyrenees Tragedy
A deadly avalanche in the Pyrenees foothills near Lake Isour trapped 50 workers last Friday, with 20 confirmed dead and rescuers saying little hope remained for the others. The incident occurred near Toulouse as authorities reported the grim toll.
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Toulouse
France
Pyrenees
Lake Isour
Langston Colored College Placed Under Investigation
Oklahoma City March 25 A joint house senate appropriations committee ordered an inquiry into Langston University after President J W Sanford urged more faculty and facilities to raise the college to accredited status He cited a $300000 bill to build equal facilities for black students and whites amid a report calling the campus deplorable with unsafe buildings and a dormitory deemed unfit for a barn The governor warned of board action and recalled past road changes linking Langston and neighboring towns with Model T era travel context
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Oklahoma City
MM. University
Langston
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
J. W.sanford
Sanford
Creekmore Wallace
Oklahoma County
United State Supreme Court
House Education Committee
John Holliman
House Appropriations Committee
Phillips
Board of Control
Road Mileage Shows How Times Change
In 1922 road travel was new and full of curves as officials pushed road building. Distances to Stratford illustrate a drop from 21 to 16 miles. The piece notes roundabout routing and early highway progress, with changes in travel effort and infrastructure over time.
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State Capitol
Stratford
Gardens Progress Despite Dryness in Pontotoc County
Jessie Morgan, home demonstration agent, reports garden progress despite dry weather as moisture boosts vegetables. She outlines a schedule of club meetings through Pleasant Hill, Pickett, Steedman, and McAlester for 4-H clothing contests, noting illness caused some meetings to be missed and others rescheduled.
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Pontotoc County
Jessie Morgan
Highway Claim Appeal Is Filed
A group of county highway fund claim holders appealed a district court Saturday after the board of county commissioners disallowed their claims. A transcript of the February 13 proceedings was filed, with notice to appeal served March 3 on the theory the commissioners acted as a judicial body. The appeal lists zero dollars in claims and was prepared by local attorney J. L. Emerick, while county attorney Carloss Wadlington moved to dismiss the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Highway Fund
Board of County Commissioners
J. L. Emerick
Carloss Wadlington
Bebee Field Sees New Extension Spark Oil Interest
In 1921 Bebee field activity climbs as Superior No 1 Summers in 36-5-4 drills into Viola lime, spraying oil after a break in a connection. Nearby wells like Ross No 2 Bray and Senora No 2 Cox await tests or continue production, while Patsy Oil Co reports a Hunton lime find at Bates No 1 and starts Bates No 2.
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Ross
Bray
Senora
Cox
Norman Flemming
Patsy Oil Company
Hunton
Bates
Ramsey Pool Emerges With Strong Oil Output Prospect
In Payne county, the 22nd air producer in Ramsey pool is the Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp No 9 Ramsey 18-18-2E. It shows potential of 14 908 barrels daily, ranking third in the field. First hour after wash yielded 641 barrels and 6 806000 cubic feet gas, second hour 592 barrels and 6 750000 feet. Completion at 4 832 feet in Wilcox sand. Large producers include No 2 Ramsey at 15 240 barrels and No 6 Ramsey at 14 692. Today’s completion was in a 640 acre block. Other nearby wells include Stanolind No 1 Walters and Simpson No 1 sw sw 7-18-2E. Completion anticipated in days.
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Stillwater
Payne County
Ramsey Pool
Mid- Continent Petroleum Corp
Ramsey
Hie
Wilcox
Mid-Continent
Simpson
Maybe Lad's Prayer Had Part in This
In Pittsburgh on March 25 a tale unfolds of Wiggles the dog left behind when the D C Reidel family moved from Erie to Pittsburgh on Oct 1 1938. Four year old Donald Rie del prayed for the dog’s return. Mrs Rie del found Wiggles recently on a back porch, worn from wandering after being given to an Erie resident who reported the dog’s disappearance two days later.
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Pittsburgh
Wiggles
D.C
K O and G Agent Af Allen Dies Here
James Oliver Henderson, agent and telegrapher for the K O and G railroad at Allen, died at a local hospital Saturday afternoon from a heart attack. He was 57, arrived at 12 15 p m after reaching the hospital at 13 30 p m. Born in Jackson's Gap Alabama, he is survived by his widow Mrs Ella Henderson.
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James Oliver Henderson
Allen
Calvin
Mr. Henderson
Jackson’s Gap
Alabama
Ella Henderson
McKeel Granted Continuance Until Legislature Adjourns
State Senator John Boyce McKeel was granted two continuances until 30 days after legislative adjournment for hearings on two bribery charges. Judge Hoyt Driskill granted the motions, noting McKeel’s senate duties and right to a delay during and after the session. Prosecutors had filed charges March 17 alleging $300 bribe promises to two whiskey case defendants.
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John Boyce McKeel
Hoyt Driskill
Driski
McKeel
State Senate
Carlossadington
Si Herion
Herion
Jim Richards
Marsh
County Boys Cash In At Stock Show
Pontotoc county 4-H club members had four animals in the state livestock show at Oklahoma City last week and all placed in the money. Prices ranged from 122 to 164 cents per pound with profits, yields, and sales totaling several figures for several youths including Willis Young and Hendrickson. Plans for next year include more feed, more Herefords, and additional entries across multiple counties.
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Pontotoc County 4-H Club
Oklahoma City
E. W. Cinnamon
Willis Young
Fitzhugh
Oklahoma
Young
Hendrickson
Elmo Hendrickson
Allen
Poland
China
Tommy ‘Smith
Cinnamon
Hris Young
Harold
Gene
Wingard
Laxton
Man Confesses to Wife's Murder and Burial in Sewer
Roger Cunningham confessed after hours of questioning that on Monday night, March 6, he strangled his wife Eudora and buried her in a partly filled sewer between Eleventh Street and Park Place in the 3600 block. He spoke from jail about his fevered temper, remorse, and desire to tell the truth.
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Roger Cunningham
Eudora
Eleventh Street
Park Place
Cunningham
San Francisco
West Coast
Man admits murder of wife and hid body in ditch
Roger Cunningham, indicted on murder, admits strangling his wife Edora Cunningham after domestic strife. He sketches a map to the burial site in a northwest housing addition as authorities dig for the body in a rain-soaked grave. The case moves toward a grand jury as defense cites insanity.
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Ben Funk
Oklahoma City
Roger Cunningham
Eudora
Herbert K. Hyde
Charles Urschel
Cunningham
K. D. Mitchell
Lewis FR. Morris
Fvert Crismore
Crismore
Bond
Mortis
George Gott
BE. W. Brown
Pastors Laymen Meet In Ada At First Baptist Church
Nearly 150 men attended a Ada Oklahoma gathering at First Baptist Church. Dr C C Martis introduced speakers Rev Rupert Naney of Olivet Baptist Oklahoma City and Andrew Potter executive secretary of the Oklahoma Baptist convention. Potter outlined a new pastor retirement plan aiding aging ministers and training new leaders. The plan’s details and questions drew enthusiastic response from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
C. C. Martis
Rupert Naney
Olivet Baptist Church
Oklahoma City
Nancy
Andrew Potter
Oklahoma Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists
Potter
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Lady Alcott
Detycenu
Dwight Campbell
Jack Hanldy
Marvel
Indy
Betty Wallace
Sofyright, Tee Nea Semnes
Ave
Akron
Ward
Tom Henson
J.M
Fight
Peace River
Availanche
Langston Colored College
Holliman
Shell
Stonewall
Centrahoma
Coalgate
Ada
Bebee Field
Limelight
Bebee Oil
Pontator
Lad
Af Allen
J. O. Henderson
Ben Arnold
Oklahoma City Livestock Exchange
John B
Eudora Cunningham
Haggard
Brown
Joel P. Stokes
Stokeses
FHA
Roger
Mrs. Stokes
Washington
England
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