Alabama Tornado Toll Rises Across West Central Counties
A West Central Alabama tornado killed at least 16 people and injured many more as Helena Demopolis Centerville Brent and Adamsville suffered heavy damage. Helena, population 700, faced the worst with eight dead and over 100 injured while Coalmont and nearby towns were reported wiped out. Rescue crews searched wreckage, and hospitals prepared as the storm moved through early today.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Helena
Demopolie
Centerville
Brent
Adamcaville
Union Grove
Coalmont
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Tallulah
Vine Bluff
Ark
Adamsville
Demopolis
Macrago County
Oak Mountains
How Auto Penalty Will Be Figured
Oklahoma City May 4 Delinquent auto tag buyers face two penalty methods after May 15 and a $2.25 charge from May 16 under the new law. M C Conners of the Oklahoma tax commission notes the deadline extension was by separate resolution and penalties start April 1, with a reduced daily fee of 5 cents. He says the law remains unchanged and past years taxes waived for cars made before 1928 may bring many vehicles back on the rolls.
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Oklahoma City
M. C. Conners
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Conners
Boy Scout Night At Oakman School Inspires Badge Work
Oakman school hosted extensive Boy Scout activity with W A Hills county band, a badge meaning quiz, first aid demonstrations, and a flag history dialogue. Court of honor awarded badges to several scouts. many were the first to reach first class.
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Oakman School
W. A. Hill
Cleborne Roper
Raymond Jonson
Arthur Bowles Jr
Afton Bradham
L. W. Winters
Robert Dunnegan
Troy Wright
Getty Dunnegan
Thurman Wright
Afton Braddam
L. D. Winters
J. E. Teague
Trice Broaderick
Jack Moore
Byng High School
W. F. Crawford
Raymond Johnson
LeRoy Fox
Thurman Wright Getty Dunnegan
Earl Rutz
Albert Smith
Oakman
Standride
Earnest
Hart
Lightning Ridge
Fitzhugh
Pickett
Center
Colbert
Homer
Cedar Grove
Edward Bok Newsboys’ Club
Roosevelt urges wage maintenance and industry cooperation
President Roosevelt in a Chamber of Commerce address asks industry to keep wages steady or raise them with price increases, and to curb unfair competition. He frames recovery for the nation, urges unity in wage levels with living costs, and notes recent disruptions in the industrial system.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
General Farm Strike Called May 13 Nationwide
In Des Moines Iowa the National Farmers Holiday Association declared a nation wide strike starting May 13 to force relief for farmers. They demand a guarantee of production costs and vow to withhold farm products from the U S dinner table until demands are met. This marks the second such nationwide strike plan in under a year.
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Congress
Holiday Association
Association
International Council
le Mars
Denison
Exservicemen
Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Milo Reno
Des Moines
National Farmers’ Holiday Association
Oklahoma to vote on 3.2 beer measure July 11
Oklahoma voters will decide on legalizing 3.2 beer July 11 if funding is approved by the legislature. Governor Murray vetoed a repeal referendum provision citing two constitutional flaws and said county convention timing is invalid without an emergency clause. The state election board's plan to remove counters is contested, with costs estimated at 84 000 to 90 000 dollars and unanimous board approval required.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
State Election Board
John W. Hayson
Summer Weather Brings Heat Spikes in Ada
Ada felt a foretaste of summer with temperatures reaching 93 on the government gauge. The night lingered near 70 degrees as a south wind roared through the city, easing briefly then returning to sweep open windows in a bid for relief from the unseasonable heat.
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Ada
End of Year School Closeouts in County
County superintendent J. W. Huff reports ongoing end of year closings across the county. Francis held eighth grade and high school commencements last Thursday with separate programs, A. L. Fentem delivered the high school commencement address, and Byng remains the only remaining full nine month school in session. Huff reviews results after a second state eighth grade exam.
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J. W. Huff
Francis
A. L Fentem
East Central College
Byng
Huff
Veterans Meet in Washington to Seek Bonus Payments
Representatives of veterans organizations announced a Washington convention for ex-service men from May 13 to May 18. The statement, approved by Louis Howe, said accredited delegates would receive housing. visitors without credentials must arrange their own lodging. The event aims for immediate cash payments of adjusted service certificates, restoration of disability compensation, and relief for unemployed veterans and farmers.
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Washington
White House
Louis Howe
Howe
Dun and Bradstreet reports broadening trade and industry
The Dun and Bradstreet review notes a nationwide revival in commercial and industrial activity with expanded trade, stronger retail distribution, and wholesale buying extending beyond normal seasonal patterns. Prices are seen as headed upward, prompting precautionary policies edging toward speculative activity in some sectors.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet Review
Wealthy executive targeted in $40,000 kidnap plot
William Trevillian, vice president of W. T. Rawleigh, was abducted by two Illinois men who planned to ransom him and later seize his boss. The LaSalle County sheriff and federal agents foiled the scheme at a Durand farm, arresting Stubbe and Moore who faced prosecution.
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Freeport
Iil
William Trevillian
W. T. Rawleigh Company
Jack
Red” Schultz
LaSalle
Ill
E. J. Welter
LaSalle County
William Stubbe
Rock Grove
LaeVrne Moore
Rawleigh
Schultz Brothers
Moore
Trevillian
le Salle
Welter
Chicago
Stubbe
Durand
W. T. Rawileish
Weller
Dan Anderson
United States Attorney's Office
Chcago
Lesion presents flag to Ada Rebekah Lodge at meeting
Norman Howard of the American Legion with the Auxiliary presented a United States flag to Ada Rebekah Lodge at the Rebekah hall Monday night. A varied program followed with solos, vocal selections, readings, and dancing, ending with the national anthem.
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Lesion
ADA Rebekah Lodge
Norman Howard Post
American Legson
Auxiliary
United States
Ada Rebekahs
Rebekah Hall
Rebekah
Legion and
Anuuxiliary
Rebekahs
Hall
Lewis Thomas
Logsdon
Tntil
Winy Keith
George Mayhue
Murray Lucas
Val Crawford
Crawford
George Washington
Betsy Ross
Great Britain
France
Lewis Parry
Noble Grand
Viola Peay
Wyly Keith
Marguer
Pruning Tomatoes Advocated By State Horticulturist
Oklahoma reports show farmers seeking higher returns as livestock prices stay weak. Pruning and training tomato plants are recommended to boost yield, size, and uniform ripening. Guidance covers staking, trellis, and stringing, with step by step tips to manage multiple stems.
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D. C
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Legumes Key to Oklahoma Soil Health and Cost Savings
Oklahoma agronomist N E Winters warns nitrogen loss from cropping costs about 150 dollars per acre if replaced with fertilizer. Legume crops like cowpeas, soybeans, and mung beans can restore nitrogen and organic matter, with inoculation and proper planting advised. about four million acres should be legume crops annually to sustain soils and cash yields.
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Stillwater
Oklahoma
N. E. Winters
Oklahoma A. and M. College Agronomy
Wheat Belt
United States
Oklahoma Legion backs growing junior baseball program
The American Legion of Oklahoma rejects reports of abandonment and confirms plans for a state and regional junior baseball tournament schedule. District events run July 24–29 with a state Legion tournament August 3–4 in McAlester and a regional event August 16–17 in Ada, as Ada works to select its team and build on a history of strong junior play.
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American Legion of Oklahoma
Charley Stone
Oklahoma Department of the Legion
Oklahoma Legion
Oklahoma
Stone
American Legion
Oklahoma Baseball Federation
Oklahoman Times
Oklahoma City Times
Legion
McAlester
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Ada
Herman Hamilton
Sasakwa
Seminole
Shawnee
Okemah
Chandler
Sapulpa
The
Murray Finds Sale For State Warrants
Oklahoma City May 9. A tentative agreement funds half of Oklahoma's 13000000 treasury note issue through Manufacturers Trust Co New York fiscal agent to liquidate the deficit. State Treasurer Ray O Weems announced after a conference with Gov Murray and Harry S Johnston vice president of the trust company renewal of the contract for two years.
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Oklahoma City
Up—Aa
Manufacturers’ Trust Co
New York
Oklahoma
Ray O. Weems
Murray Weems
Harrys. Johnston
Trust Company
Weems
Burglary Cases Arraigned in Ada Area Courts
John Drake and W E Drake pleaded not guilty to second degree burglary in a house robbery southeast of Ada and waived preliminary. bond set at 3000 for district court. Cub Blocker and Haskell Burns also pleaded not guilty to second degree burglary over theft of two jacks from a Santa Fe tool house, bond 1000 each. Otto Mahaney held for district court on burglary tied to a grocery store robbery with bond 1000.
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John Drake
W. E. Drake
Ada
J. D. Willoughby
Cub Blocker
Haskell Burns
Santa Fe
Willoughby
Otto Mahaney
Man injured by accidental pistol discharge
A. E. Bullard of Ada was treated at Ada hospital Friday night for wounds from an accidental pistol discharge. The weapon, valuable and elaborately decorated, lay under his head as he slept and discharged when he moved the cot. It struck his legs but did not fracture bones.
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A. E. Bullard
Ada Hospital
Murray appoints textbook commission in Oklahoma City
Governor Murray named the members of the new textbook commission and said they would confer soon on adopting new school books. State Supt. John S. Vaughan is secretary. Appointees include R. H. Stanley Hugo. Fred Tracey Beaver. E. Miller Creek County. W. N. Barry Oklahoma. Dr. Cantrell Heaiton. Charles Forbes of Thomas.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
New Textbook Commission
John S. Vaughan
R. H. Stanley
Hugo
Fred Tracey
Beaver
E. Miller
Creek County
W. N. Barry
Okemah
Cantrell
Heaihton
Charles Forbes
Thomas
Butter prices soar on Mercantile Exchange in May
On May 6 Chicago traders saw butter futures hit new yearly highs with November delivery at 24 1 4 cents per pound the top since 1931. Eggs moved firmer in sympathy with butter but the day ended with limited gains as October eggs closed at 18 18 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
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