Lawton Pastor resigns from church and denomination
Rev. Thomas J. Irwin announces resignation as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lawton and will join another denomination. He says Lawton is his home and he will stay, despite a split over his support of Jake L. Hannon and recent church conflicts. The move follows a court of inquiry into an abduction and fires at the church, with resignation sent to his attorney for presentation to the Anadarko Presbytery.
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Lawton
First Presbyterian Church of
Presbyterian Church
Thomas J. Irwin
Associated Press
Irwin
Jake L. Hannon
Oklahoma
Fletcher Riley
Eugene Hamilton
Chickasha
Presbytery
Anadarko
Oklahoma City Bout Set for May 25 Legion Event
Earl Lane of Oklahoma City will face Arch Cooper of Ada in a middleweight bout on May 25 at the American Legion athletic night. Preliminary matches include Dutch K O Stone against Bailey of Holdenville, with Sailor Adair Johnnie Baker and Iron Jaw Sparks possible. Manager Dixon reports negotiations on ratings and other details with Vane's manager as local fighters prepare with cross country runs and indoor training.
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Earl Lane
Oklahoma City
Arch Cooper
American Legion
Dutch
K. O
Stone
Bailey
Holdenville
Vane
Dixon
Cooper
Acetylene Tank Explodes on Tulsa Streetcar Line
A Tulsa streetcar accident at East Seventh and Grand Avenue injured one unidentified woman fatally and two others seriously. Helen Moffit, daughter of Cosden vice president D. W. Moffit, was among the injured. The blast occurred at 10 30 this morning.
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Tulsa
Helen Moffit
D. W. Moffit
Cosden Company
East Seventh and
Grand Avenue
Murder suspect may face additional charges in Hughes county
T J Bassinger held in county jail without bond on murder charges in Allen. He may face incest charges in Hughes county where he lived before moving to Allen. Ethel Bassinger, 22, testified she bore his child. The case details alleged illicit relations starting in Atwood, Hughes county, over a year ago.
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T. J. Bassinger
Cline
Babe
Allen
Hughes County
Hugh F. Mathis
Bassinger
Ethel
Atwood
Mathis
Maxwell School Bonds Pass Quietly for Rebuilding
Maxwell voters approved about 5500 dollars in school bonds to rebuild and enlarge the damaged building. A four room brick structure will be built on the site using old materials. Galey district plans to add a year of high school work. Pontotoc county hires are nearly complete with salaries slightly reduced about five percent, while teacher quality is to improve.
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Maxwell
A. Floyd
Galey
Finch
Pontotoc County
Floyd
Pontotoc County District Court Filings
Recent filings include Bettie Newcomb vs L L Newcomb for divorce alimony and property division. Other cases: Buel Bradford et al vs H C Filmore et al injunction. A E Patrick vs G F Sullins et al abstract of judgment. Exchange Trust Co of Tulsa vs S C Yancey et al money foreclosure. Comfort Printing Specialty Co vs E A McIntyre recovery of money. First National Bank of Durant vs W C Hatcher abstract of judgment.
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Pontotoc County
Bettie Newcomb
L. L
First National Bank of Durant
W. C. Hatcher
Half of City's Grade Pupils Given Credit In Penmanship Test
City schools of Ada report half of pupils below the ninth grade earned penmanship credits, a rate higher than many schools. Oklahoma City papers show 3021 credits issued, improving writing to state standard. Willard 199, Washington 354, Glenwood 128, Hays 208, Irving 132, per Superintendent Hickman.
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City
Ada
Oklahoma City
Willard
Washington
Glenwood
Hays
Irving
Hickman
Local quadrangular meets open at East Central Courts
Three college teams Durant Oklahoma Baptist Ada and East Central opened the first annual quadrangular track and field meet on East Central College grounds. Durant led early track events with Ada strong in weight events and O B U in second place while Oklahoma City College trailed. Results posted include 100 yard dash won by Coll of Durant and 880 yard run by Neely of Ada with notable finishes from Balfour and Hays.
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East Central Teachers College
Durant
Oklahoma Baptist University
East Central
Ada
Teachers College
the Baptists
Albert Hacker
Oklahoma A
Southeastern Teachers College
Oklahoma City College
Bell
Shawnee Baptists
Coll
Parker
Stephens
Boyet
McGee
Helbach
Neely
Balfour
O. C
Hays
Wood Alcohol Explained By Fact And Warning
Bartlesville readers learn about methyl alcohol known as wood alcohol, its production from wood, formaldehyde, and its deadly dangers. It can cause blindness and death, with severe symptoms and slow hangovers, and doctors stress urgent treatment and prevention.
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Bartlesville
Watson
Taylor
United States
Ruthenia Declares Independence Drafted in Washington Hotel
The declaration of Ruthenia's independence was written in a Washington hotel and its first executive was a Pittsburgh lawyer.
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Ruthenia
Washington
D. C
Pittsburgh
Seniors Enjoy Annual Picnic at Big Sandy
Ada high school seniors spent a day at Big Sandy for a picnic with fishing, kodaking, swinging, and games. Two trucks carried students from the city hall at 10 a m. lunch was shared and chaperones included Mr and Mrs John Whipple and Mrs Charles Bobbitt.
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Ada High School
Big Sandy
Jeanette Bobbitt
Alice Gowing
Dolly Gay
Opal Deen
Oleta Montgomery
Edith Moore
Way Duncan
Jessie Cales
Irene Deering
Mildred Laughlin
Juanita Horn
Annie Murie Hill
Susanna Holeman
Verna Graham
Gladys Ryan
Anna Woodward
Harriet Roach
Maurine Evans
Velma Gatewood
Jannie Mae McCain
Geraldine Hale
Etta Mae Qualls
Louise Meaders
Messrs
George Bowman
George Carr
Charles Canning
Clarence Fischbeck
Terrence Manville
Robert Threlkeld
Harvey Faust
Charles Rushing
John Fleet
Renfro Herndon
Bennie Shipman
Burgis Steed
Manson Hawkins
Russell Bond
Frank van Eaton
Byron Roberts
Dean Spencer
John Whipple
Charles Bobbitt
Oscar Parker
Tuberculosis Death Rate Falls Half Since 1904
Dr. Charles J. Hatfield of the National Tuberculosis Association reports a 50 percent drop in U S tuberculosis deaths since 1904. For 1921 the death rate is expected near 100 per 100 000, saving about 100 600 lives. Framingham shows 40 per 100 000 in 1921 after early health demonstrations.
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Washington
United States
Charles J. Hatfield
National Tuberculosis Association
Hatfield
Framingham
Mass
Association
Storm toll rises to twelve after Austin tornado
The May 5 storm near Austin killed twelve, including Andrew McGrory of Port Arthur and an eight year old girl found south of the city. Ben Roberts died early today, bringing fatalities to ten, mostly at Oak Hill and Hanchaca. About 40 injured in several districts with major damage to Woodward Manufacturing, a plant at Tenfield, and St Edwards College. The central city escaped major harm.
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Austin
Andrew McGrory
Port Arthur
Steward College
Tex
Ben Roberts
Oak Hill
Roberts
Tenfield
Oakhill
Hanchaca
Bergeley
Manchaca
Padgetts
Post Road
Woodward Manufacturing Company
St. Edwards College
Negro Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution
New Frisco Schedule To Become Effective Sunday
Frisco time table changes take effect Sunday May 14 at 12:01 am as announced by the local agent. The new list shows departures and arrivals for southbound and northbound trains with times including 7 36 pm 12 45 pm 2 to 4 30 pm and early morning services.
Probate Attorneys Asked to Quit Indian Office
Dudley Buel of McAlester resigned as Indian probate attorney after an order from Indian Commissioner Charles Burk in Washington. The commission also announced that Bob Crockett of Durant was asked to resign as an Indian probate attorney.
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Indian Office
Muskogee
Dudley Buel
McAlester
Charles Burk
Washington
Bob Crockett
Durant
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