John Brown Warns Students of Tough Scout Tasks Ahead
John Brown tells students of upcoming state penitentiary trip tied to Scout merit badges and class tests. Ada area groups plan multiple trips with tender foot and second class requirements, badge awards on May 30, and May 31 prison visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
State Penitentiary
State O'Is
Jones Chapel
Henry D. Johnson
K'Niy
Nolen
Vanesseow
F. J. Haskims
Frisco
W. trompSon
Stonewall
J L. Sarders
WS Purttas
J. H. McC
W. Garrett
Cr Ey
Pichurr
Ada
le Sion
United Commercial
James P. Fitch
Court of Honor
Chas. Drummond
Bernice
Holland
Octavis Bonifield
Gordon Copeland
Junior Russell
Mannford Robinson
John Norris
Charles Goddard
Bill Clark
Clifton Higginbotham
Victor Hynds
Reymond Dixson
Guy Thrash
Efton Emerson
John Dodson
Wyfill Alletag
Licis Cantrell
Bernard Herron
M. A. Waits Jr
Theron Simpson
Elsie Loman
Ames Macables
Join Wasson
Herman Lollar
Chas. Howard
Connor Logsdon
Lerner Young
Clifford Gey
Jerry Gwin
Travis Johnson
Woodrow Shanks
Elzie Reed
Frank Ease
Eula Black
Ross Mauldin
Daniel Burdeshaw
Albert Davidson
Don Burke
James Cathey
Billie Bonner
Buffar Howard
Edwin Drummond
Alfred Wadilimeton
J. C. Emerson
Phillip Wimbish
Daniel Heard
Frank W. Chambers
LaVerne Smith
Jack Granger
Graham Kitchel
Stanley McSwain
Inas
Chamber of Commerce
Shaw’s
Webb Book
Austin Kidwell
Allen
Austin
Two National Menaces Expose Youth Education Crisis
John E. Brown of Arkansas preached at Convention Hall on Sunday urging reform in American youth training. He blamed idle schooling and praised work ethic, urging half-time vocational training and stronger home life to curb crime and improve American industry. The Ada and East Central graduates heard emphasis on women’s roles and motherhood as vital to national strength.
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America
East Central
Ada High School
Convention Hall
John E. Brown
Arkansas
John Brown
East Central College
Horace Mann
Charles Warren Johnstone
First Christian Church
E. O. Whitwell
First Presbyterian Church
Setbs
Liebs
A. Linscheid
Taxpayers Settle Second Half Taxes for 1925
Taxpayers settle the second half of their 1926 taxes per Treasurer Albert Chamberlain. Business in his department is expected to pick up in the next two to three weeks as the June 15 deadline nears. Litigation from the Campbell Russell tax protest delayed first half collections two to three months, with no change to the second half final day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Chamberlain
Campbell Russell
Mrs Bettie Hayes Dies After Long Illness At Ada
Mrs Bettie Hayes widow of Amos Hayes died Friday evening at 10 30 at her South Mississippi avenue home after long illness. Funeral services were held today at 1 30 pm with Rev Mose Wesley. Burial took place in the family cemetery on the old Hayes homestead southeast of the city. Survived by three grandchildren Lillie Puller Iada Grayson and Billy Hayes McGee. She spent her life in the Ada vicinity.
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Bettie Hayes
Amos Hayes
South Mississippi Avenue
Mose Wesley
Rebuttal Ends in Bishop Murder Trial Oklahoma City May 17
The Oklahoma trial of Edith Bishop for the killing of her husband Luther Bishop wraps its rebuttal testimony. Defense plans sur-rebuttal with several witnesses while prosecutors mull perjury charges against two defense witnesses. Former officer Jack Cummings testified about a long standing hole in the bedroom screen and said the back door was locked when he arrived with Leo Bishop.
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Oklahoma City
Edith Bishop
Will
Luther Bishop
C. F E. Hall
J. Berry King
King
Ccrse
Jack Cummings
Bishop
Cummings
Leo Bishop
Hayes Family Highlighted in Chickasaw Community History
The Hayes family stood as one of the most prominent Chickasaw lineages. She belonged to the High Hill Baptist church, reflecting strong ties within both white and Indian communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
High Hill
Mrs Lizzie Alley Dies at 61 at Home
Mrs Lizzie Alley aged 61 died this morning at 7 30 at the family home 316 West Sixth street The body will be shipped to Caddo Tuesday and funeral services and interment will take place Wednesday She is survived by her husband and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Alley
West Sixth Street
Caddo
Bootleggers Must File Federal Tax Returns
The Supreme Court ruled that bootleggers and others with incomes from unlawful businesses must file federal income tax returns. The maker of the return may challenge the validity of the tax on such incomes.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Audit on Clerk W.A. Peck Reveals Shortage Over $300
Audit of county clerk W A Peck by deputy state examiner J N Davis found a shortage slightly over $300 due to undercharging and misapplied fees. Shortfalls stem from not charging for easement filings and game preserve leases, plus mispricing medicine and cigarette licenses and small affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Peck
J. N. Davis
Mr. Peck
Davis
Ada
Byrds Mill
Peck
Governor pushes two large auto tags with bold numerals
Oklahoma Governor Henry S. Johnston urges the highway commission to issue large front and rear license tags with five inch high numerals to improve readability and aid law enforcement. He cites traffic casualties and Oklahoma City losses as justification, while officials note plans for a possible rear tag and current 1928 plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Henry S. Johnston
State Highway Commission
United States
R. L. Seaman
The
Highway Commission
State Penitentiary
Seaman
Commissioner Burke Visits Muskogee On Indian Conditions Survey
Charles H. Burke, commissioner of Indian affairs, arrived in Muskogee from Washington for a survey of Indian conditions. He will tour the state and deny claims his mission was political, stating there is no vacancy at the Five Civilized Tribes agency after Shade E. Walton’s suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Charles H. Burke
Indian Affairs
Washington
Burke
Five Civilized Tribes Agency
Shade E. Walton
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R. T. Blackburn
Albert Hacker
DE Molay
J. N. Wilkinson
Dad” Wilkinson
James Norman
Eastern Star
Walter Wray
P. A. Norris
Goose Hill
Shrine Club
Mark Sexson
McAlester
Boys and Girls of
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Legion of Honor of DeMolay
Sexson
Legion of Honor
Wilkinson
Roy S. Dickerson
Kansas City
Grand Scribes Department of Programs and Activities
Leo
Husbard
Johnston
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
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