Mystery of Tracy King Haunts Tremont Police
In 1935 Tremont, journalist David Bannister probes the murder of orchestra leader Tracy King and an apparent fatal accident. Suspects include Juliet France, Herman Scurlach, Joe Parrott, Melvina Hollis, and Denise Lang. Bannister suggests undercover monitoring of Juliet France at Aunt Kate’s to unlock the case amid police pressure.
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Tracy King
Bannister
Gainey
Star
the Post
JUL
France
Blend
Pretty
King
Herman Scurlach
Joe Parrott
Ise
Melvina Hollister
Denise Lang
Matthew Hollister
Metwina
Parker Coleman
al Drugan
Dregan
McNeal
Detective Bureau
Drugan
Parrott
Chief Henley
David
Henley
Tremont
Hiep Henley
Juliet France
Kate
Pontotot County Bonds Show School Building Focus
Oklahoma bond analysis by Dr. J. M. Ashton notes Pontotoc County issued 2.96 million in bonds with 410 728 for schools at 123.8 percent of total. State totals include 5 592 629 for school buildings and roads two year spend 58 967 286 exceeding all school bonds since statehood.
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Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
J. M. Ashton
State Chamber of Commerce
Ford C. Harper
Court House
Doctor Ashton
Greater News Classified Ads Invested Returns
Classified notices in the Greater News outline investment amounts and returns. The brief item highlights ad purchases, budget allocations, and expected revenue impacts for the publication cycle.
Oklahoma City Market Summary Cattle Hogs and Sheep Reported
Oklahoma City cattle calves 1300 head mixed quality, prices steady to weak with fat cows 3.25 3.50 and best bulls 2.50 2.75. Hogs 1700 head fully steady with top packer 3.40 and shipper 3.50. Sheep 600 head lambs 25 lower with springers 9.50 10.50 and ewes 3.50 4.35. Quotations based on ewes and wethers.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas City Market Report May 9 Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
U S Department of Agriculture market note from Kansas City shows hogs at 5 low to 3.30 top for choice 180-270 lbs, 140-160 lbs 2.60-3.15, 250-350 lbs 3.15-3.30. sows 2.25-2.75. Cattle and calves: feeders and steers mixed, some high grades at 8.50 for a short load heavy steers, calves soft. Sheep 9,000 with little done, spring lambs around 10.75 down, quotations on a shorn basis with various weight bands.
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Kansas City
U.S. Dept
Chicago dairy and egg market report May 9
Butter 11 512 unsettled creamery specials 23 1 4 to 3 4 cents per lb. Extras 92 22 3 4. Firsts 90 91 22 to 22 1 4. Seconds 86 87 21. Standards 90 centraliz ed car lots 22 1 2. Eggs 23 287 steady prices unchanged. Butter sales 3 cars standards 22 61 3. Eggs 289 cases current receipts 15.
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Chicago
Poultry Market Report From Chicago Trade Desk
Chicago market notes poultry prices with live birds and car lots. Tables show hens over five pounds 13.5, leghorn hens 12, rock fryers 26.5, colored 24.5, broilers 23-25, turkeys 11-15, ducks 12-14, geese and other items listed.
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Chicago
Rock Springs
Potatoes Steady as New Stock Arrives in U S Trade
U S Dept of Agriculture notes steady prices for old stock with moderate supplies and slow demand. Idaho russets fetch 1.50 to 1.55 per unit, Washington russets around 1.15 to 1.30, Minnesota Red River Ohios 1.10, cobblers 1.20, and Louisiana triumphs 2.25 to 2.60 for U S No 1. New stock shows similar balance with moderate demand.
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U. S. Dept
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Idaho
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Red River
Ohios
Louisiana
Wheat Market Sags Under Profit Taking Amid Crop Reports
Chicago wheat prices rose to near last week’s levels but faced heavy selling to take profits and posted fractional losses. Veteran observers noted an unusual flood of crop reports for this time of year as drought affected prospects.
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Chicago
Cotton futures ease on selling amid weather and mill curtailment talk
New York May 9 reports moderate reactions after sharp gains. July contracts fell from 11.49 to 11.34 as the market gathered momentum from softer technical posture and favorable weather views. Futures closed steady yet 9 to 13 points lower on the day.
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New Orleans
Brain trusters work on silver in Washington area
Secretary Morgenthau's two man brain trust guides silver policy with Jacob Viner and Herman Oliphant shaping the bill. Viner provides data and inflation analysis while Oliphant translates decisions into legal form. White House talks signal possible legislation this session with nationalization aim and large gold reserve shifts.
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Staff Writers Lead Local Sports Section
The Sports Editor H L Watters and Feature Editor Dorothy Summers guide coverage of local games and athletic news shaping the season.
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Dorothy Summers
Oil Field Workers to Meet at Oil Center
If weather permits the meeting of the oil field employes of Pontotoc county will be held at Oil Center Friday night. J. C. Mitchell, secretary of the Allen local, states this meeting was scheduled for last Friday night but rain prevented it.
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Vaness High School
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Vaness
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Allen
Rain Lifts Cotton Prospects In Local Area
Farmers praised last Friday rain aiding cotton growth while social notes report Ada visitors and weekend gatherings. Several local residents and family members were mentioned visiting kin in nearby towns and sharing meals.
Roff Star Honors Mrs. Robnett With Remembrances
Visiting officers Mrs. Stanfield and companions Mrs. Neal and Mrs. Bickel conducted remembrances. After the program, refreshments followed during a pleasant social hour.
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