Locomotive in Glennville Backyard Serves Town Rail
Glennyville Georgia May 10 A local engineer Percy J Maund keeps a two locomotive rail line alive by parking engines in his back yard He patches steam systems conducts maintenance and even operates a passenger car on the 23 mile route daily. The line’s roundhouse is Maund’s yard and repairs extend to a small staff and executives listed by name.
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Glennville
Ypren
Percy J. Maund
Collins and
Glennville Ry
Maund
Atlantic Coast Line
Georgia Coast and Piedmont Railroad
Collins
Reidsville
Gack Yard
Mercer
Mendes
Bradleys
Tootle
Huzh jIsnd
Maunds
I. D. Bradley
W. A. Dubberly
D. J. Bradley,Jr
W. H. le Grande
Dr. A.C. Branch
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Final accounts in Oklahoma estates heard in county court
In Cor Pontotoc County Oklahoma the administrator of the George W Quaile estate presents final accounts and reports for settlement. Also in Ada a hearing is set for May 8 against objections to the final accounting and petition for discharge. The Grigsby estate in Pontotoc County is scheduled for final distribution and discharge on May 24.
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Okishorma
Pot Pontotoc
Sarah J. Skirvin
Hack V. Parker
Alt
Sara J. Sxirvin
J . Mekeel
Ada
Oklahoma
Earl
Parker
McKeel
Atty
Portator Counci
State of Oklahoma
David & Walton Jr
Apri
Perdons
Hoyt Driskill
Counte
Ponseter
Otomo
Sadek
Sad Cor Pontotoc
Okahoma
George W. Quale
Hernby
Powil
PF. J. Richardson
Manuel Shumard
Wis
Poritator County
State of
Miles C. Grigsby
Alma G. Grigsby
Grigaby
Milea
C. Grisaby
Thia Court
Arid Court
Boxy’ Driskill
Hunger Striker Murphy Taken to Garfield Court
A F Roey Murphy, jailed hunger striker charged with murder in the deaths of his brother and sister in law, was carried to Garfield County District Court on a stretcher. Sheriff and deputies guarded the route as photographers and onlookers watched. Dr. Gregg accompanied him, noting a strong pulse despite days without food.
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Enid
Roey Murphy
Harry Murphy
Sarah Mae
Garfield County District
James Mathers
Dudley Branom
Murphy
J. W. Reed
O. R. Gregg
Drunkenness Tops Highway Arrests in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City report shows drinking related arrests lead all categories in the first quarter. Out of 1264 total arrests, 236 for public intoxication and 291 for drunk driving accounted for 45.5 percent. January through March details include 97, 72, and 117 public drunkenness arrests and 90, 225, and 75 drunk driving arrests. Public intoxication and drunk driving dominated the figures with combined sharp increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Patrol
J. M. Gentry
Commissioner of Public Safety
Theie
Drumks
Forecast Winter Wheat Is Low in May Estimate
Washington reports May 1 conditions foreseeing a winter wheat crop of 543.9 million bushels, down from 549.2 million earlier. Officials consider quotas if total supplies exceed 1.05 billion, with a referendum for farmers by June 10. Rye output seen at 46.7 million, below last year’s 55.0 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Chandler Ready To Get Mines Worked
Governor A B Chandler warned that if eastern Kentucky coal mines were not operating by Monday he would deploy national guard troops to protect workers. He said wage, hours, and conditions were not disputed, but concerns over closed shops and penalty clauses aim to bar miners and were pushed by John L Lewis and the CIO leadership.
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Frankfort
A. B. Chandler
Kentucky
National Guard
Chandler
American Federation
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
CIO
Lewis
Konawa FFA Banquet Planned By Local Chapter
The Konawa high school Future Farmers of America chapter will host a father son banquet tonight at 8 o'clock. The chapter, recognized as one of the best FFA groups in the state, ends the school year with this event featuring J B F of Pontotoc County and Eugene Berry as president assisting Gunn, the chapter instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa High School
Future Farmers of America
Konawa
Pontotoc County
Sean
E. W. Cinnamon
Gunn
Eugene Berry
Britain Seeks Soviet Aid as Yugoslavia Draws Closer to Axis
The Randated Press reports Britain hopes Soviet support can preserve the European status quo while Mussolini pushes Yugoslavia toward Rome Berlin alignments. Prince Paul and the Yugoslav foreign minister visit Rome amid talk of an anti comintern pact and a Yugoslav Hungary non aggression treaty. Potemkin meets Bevk in Warsaw as Sweden Denmark Norway hover aloof from pacts with Germany and Hitler seeks non aggression pledges from 31 states.
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Britain
Russia
Mussolini
Yugoslavia
London
Prince Paul
Rome
Italy
Germany
Japan
Hungary
Manchoukuo
Vladimir Potemkin
Warsaw
Turkey
Beck
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Hitler
Berlin
Stockholm
Roosevelt
Plan Underway For REA Work Plan Underway For REA
Registration for work on the latest REA powerline project has been started by E N Jones of the Farmers and Stockholders association. The plan allows paid up members and their sons to wire their own houses. Construction of 200 miles of line extending Ada Interstate Cooperative Power and Light is expected to begin soon. Registration is free and open to paid up members and their sons in Hughes Coal Johnston Garvin and Pontotoc counties. Registration books will close May 33.
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E. N. Jones
Farmers and Stockholders Association
Ada Interstate Cooperative Power and Light
Hughes, Coal
Johnston
Garvin
Pontotocs
Jones
Porcupine Pulp Porcupine and Bulldog Tale Near Tulsa
In Tulsa on May 10 Porky the porcupine and Andy the brindle bulldog reportedly met after two weeks of Porky's disappearance. Porky returned with tail quills missing and stomach bites while Andy, nose full of quills, remains uncaught and missing.
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Tulsa
Porky
Andy
Sen George Fights Export Subsidy in Senate Debate
Washington May 10 Sen George D urged defeat of the cotton export subsidy plan backed by President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace saying the nation should not lead a trade war in cotton. The discussion stalled action on a 1 218 000 000 funds bill. A Bankhead move to attach the subsidy to the appropriations bill was opposed. A second item notes an 111-year old girl from South Africa sent a 10 cent piece to a grocer in apology for stealing candy, explaining she lived opposite the fruit market and is now in Africa with no money to send. Benton Rural Electric reports meter reader free system cut errors and payments by money order. collections up 50 percent.
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Washington
George D
Senate
Roosevelt
Wallace
Irge
Sen. Bankhead
Omaha
Neb
South Africa
James Pros
Africa
How Government Would Help Farmers With Subsidies Under New Bill
Washington reports details of the agriculture department appropriation bill before the senate. It explains how about 8773 million in farm subsidies would be distributed among cooperators in crop control and soil conservation programs, with acreage allotments and idle lands set aside for soil-building crops to prevent overproduction and price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Senate
Congress
Young Criminal On The Loose In Southwest Oklahoma
Police watch for a 20 year old lone thief who has stolen two cars, staged four holdups, and taken two license plates in four days across Durant Antlers Hugo Coalgate and nearby areas. A woman accomplice was captured. he remains at large after officers closed in near Sulphur.
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Durant
Antlers
Hugo
Coalgate
Sulphur
Beaumont Star Is Out Ankle Hurt
Beaumont third baseman Murray Franklin will miss at least 15 days with a sprained ankle after injuring himself sliding home on a failed double steal against Dallas. Manager Al Vincent shifts positions to cover the loss, moving Franklin to the injured list and reassigning Connie Flippen to third and Jack Tighe to right field.
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Dallas
Murray Franklin
Beaumont
Beckley
al Vincent
Franklin
Connie Flippen
Jack Tighe
Group Of Recovered Insane Starts Employment Drive
A Chicago driven re-employment campaign by former patients restored to sanity by modern methods aims to place recovered individuals in jobs and educate employers to overcome stigma. The Illinois group showcased recovery at an American Psychiatric association meeting as advocates argued cures extend to violent disorders and lifelong employability.
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Stephen J. McDonough
Associated Press
Chicago
Tl- Nois
American Psychiatric Association
Slattery Eyes Comeback Amid Doubts at 34
Jimmy Slattery, once hailed as boxing’s greatest since Corbett, seeks a comeback after over five years inactive. A renewed license from the state athletic commission allows a test bout later, with Slattery acknowledging uncertain legs and a cautious path back. He recalls earning around 400000 in the ring and hopes to prove himself again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Slattery
Jim Corbett
State Athletic Commission
Immy
Jim
Jimmy
Spring Travel Call To Drivers Lifts Oil Industry Hopes
In Tulsa on May 10 the spring travel call to motorists brought cheer to oil leaders. Mid-Continent gasoline prices edged up and demand grew as travel began. Bureau of Mines reports show a 3.8 percent weekly drop in crude output and slightly lower gasoline stocks, while refiners note brisk demand may lift future prices. Natural gasoline producers forecast a small price rise amid strong fuel oil markets and a soft coal strike affecting 26 states. Illinois leads crude output, new wells show activity in Ramsey pool Oklahoma, a wildcat near Liberty Missouri finds oil, and expansion includes Prusa pool in Kansas and a new field near Springfield Texas.
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Tulsa
Mid-Continent
Bureau of Mines
Mid- Continent
Stiller
Ilinois
United States
Oi and Gas Journal
Ramsey Pool
Payne County
Liberty
Mississippi
I . Ilinois
Kansas
Prusa
Barton County
Jim Wells
Springfield
Texas
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NEA
San Marees
Tcf
Percy Maund
Ter
Roy Murphy
Konawa Ffa
Duce
Pulp
Sen
George
Benton City
Wash
Benton Rural Electric Association
J. B. Whitehead
Narchang
Wanchang
Chita
Kiongsi Province
Federal Weather Bureau
Julia Clark
R. C. Clark
Quincy
Mass
Roy G. Lundin
Bob Broderick
Calif
Robert Schwab
Cleveland
Ray Tucker
Tucker
Spring
DR. Linscheid’s
Loyal Bible Class
Aldridge Hotel
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