Roff Young Man Enters Race for State Representative
F H McKeel of Roff announces candidacy for state representative in the next Legislature subject to the Democratic primary on August 1. He moved from Cleburne eight years ago, has run a business and studied law, works in A L Bullock’s office, and is taking a correspondence course aiming to be admitted to the bar soon. He has no defined platform yet but promises to outline goals if elected.
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F. H. McKeel
Roff
McKeel
Rofs
Cleburne
Texas
A. L. Bullock
Memorial Hall Bond Election Set For Ada June 6
Ada voters will decide on a proposed 1100000 bond issue to buy land and construct a memorial convention hall serving as a community house and memorial to World War service. The plan, backed by civic groups, would fund site purchase, building, and fit for the Chamber of Commerce American Legion Red Cross Boy Scouts and National Guard. bonds would bear 5 12 percent interest and mature within 25 years.
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Ada
W. H. Fisher
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Boy Scouts
National Guards
Red Cross
Community Notices From Wilson Weekend Guests
A series of social visits are recorded in Wilson with many residents hosting guests. Among those mentioned are Chloe Fussell with Ruby Stewart, Lillie Beger with Esther Vandergriff, Ina Brandon with Willie Beller, Laura and Mexico Stewart with Eula Morrison, and Jewell Arnett with Fannie Hillard. A pie supper is announced for Wednesday night and a singing event by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lynn Sunday at 3:30.
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Chloe Fussell
Ruby Stewart
Lillie Beger
Esther Vandergriff
Ina Brandon
Willie Beller
Laura
Mexico Stewart
Eula Morrison
Jewell Arnett
Fannie Hillard
Jewell Fussell
Lois Hudson
Johnnie Taylor
Will Tidwell
Margie Price
Man Fights Weeds in Lanham Neighborhood
L. F. Tully from Lanham neighborhood said he had been going the limit since the weather cleared and was making a showing in his fight with the weeds Saturday.
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L. F. Tully
Lanham
Singing crowd fills Saturday night gathering
Miss Ethel Hopper spent Saturday and Sunday at Colbert. Ida Ellis and Francis Rains were guests of Elizabeth Walker. Harlton Jones attended singing Sunday evening. Lottie Stringer visited her sister Theodora Sparkman. Theodora Sparkman spent Saturday night with the Stringer family. A good rain fell Sunday night. Robert Rains and Ralph Hopper were visitors in the Colbert vicinity Sunday.
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Ethel Hopper
Colbert
Ida Ellis
Francis Rains
Elizbeth Walker
Harlton Jones
Lottie Stringer
Theodora Sparkman
Stringer
Robert Rains
Ralph Hopper
Curley
Eperson Announces Candidacy for County Judge
B H Eperson appears as a Democratic candidate for County Judge in the News announcement column. Father mention will be made of his candidacy next week.
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B. H. Eperson
the News
Crop of Eight Graders Expected Certificate Batch
County Superintendent A Floyd says over two hundred eighth grade certificates will be awarded this spring to non independent schools in Pontotoc County. The list includes Frisco, Burrow, Maxwell, Center, Irene Butler, and many more with late additions.
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Pontotoc County
A. Floyd
Lula
Jesse
Frisco
Leonard L. Morin
Verner V. Voyles
Clara Belcher
Clorance Cleo Jones
Buster Danels
Phelix Brown
Sam Burrow
John Butler
Gladys Daniel
Mattie Hopkins
Warren Wiley
Sidney Wiley
Karlin Haskins
Delia Myers
Escal Myers
Lena Manley
Novela Manley
Lora South
Tyrola
Arthur Brandon
Robert Erwin
Dale Fishbeck
Herbert Cooper
Mary Green
Juanita Smith
Cameron Hill
Dewey Stone
Milton Stone
Jack Summers
Herman Jackson
Dovie Agee
Charley Tilley
Orpheline
Raimoland
Odus Wilfong
Ted Rollins
Orville Parker
John Tisdale
Golden Lunsford
Thelma Vaden
Dorothy Armstrong
Ida Walker
Winnie Basemore
Bertha Rushing
Robert Ross
Fitzhugh
Perry Donald
Maggie Cartwright
Esther Jones
Letitia Land
Ruth Moore
Neema Moore
Beryl Simpson
Jewell Thompson
Roma Wesson
Arthur Brown
Cecil Ethridge
Garland Ethridge
Aulden Lackey
Conner Webb
Knaubie Cole
Minnie Prewett
Minnie Glasgow
Willie Cruch
Earl Eppler
Speights Eppler
J. D. Sheppard
Willie High
Edna Mae Stephens
Leone Ratcliffe
Burk's Big Uncle Tom's Cabin Co to Exhibit at Ada
Burk's Big Uncle Tom's Cabin Co assembles a grand dramatic tour with own train and cast to perform the New Version of Uncle Tom's Cabin in Ada at 8:30 p.m. The company touts scenic effects, singers, dancers, and a large organization on the road.
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Burk
Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
Ada
Uncle Tom
Eliza
Little Eva
Marks
Local Couples Tie the Knot in Pair of Rural Marriages
Charles G. Murray of Hominy aged 40 wed Lois Conlee of Ada aged 20 this Saturday in a ceremony performed by Justice H. J. Brown. Sterling K. Ballard, 27 of Fitzhugh, married Anna Mae Williams, 18, of Fitzhugh, and Walter Smith, 23 of Byng, wed Lovell Wilson, 18, also of Byng.
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Charles G. Murray
Hominy
Lois Conlee
Ada
Sterling K. Ballard
Fitzhugh
Anna Mae Williams
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Walter Smith
Byng
Lovell Wilson
Let a News Want Ad Get It
A brief want ad urges readers to place classified notices through the newspaper office. It highlights quick insertion and broad reach for jobs, services, and items for sale.
East Central College to Open Largest Summer Term
May 29 marks the start of the biggest summer session in East Central College history. Officials expect heavier enrollment than last summer's 1,100 as regular classes begin after May 29 with registration through that week. Extra instructors arrive next week to tackle a demanding summer schedule and rooms for students are nearly fully booked.
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East Central College
Pioneer Doctor Dr. F. S. Sturdevant Dies in Vanoss
Dr. F. S. Sturdevant, 60, a longtime Pontotoc County physician and former Roff merchant, died at his Vanoss home after a year of ill health. Survived by widow and seven children, funeral at Ress, Rev. H. M. Woods officiating. entombment in a steel vault.
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Vanoss
Okla
F. S. Sturdevant
Pontotoc County
Illinois
Ress
H. M. Woods
Ada
Jim
Frank
Paul Clint
Myrtle
Ethel
Bertha
Ruby
Sturdevant
Vaness
Roff
Hog Quotations at Oklahoma City Market
Live pork values declined with receipts near 90,000 head on Tuesday and a heavy supply. Top hogs brought $10, with bulk sellers at $9.85 to $10.00, stockers $8.00 to $8.50, and sows $8.50 while stag prices ranged from $6.00 to $6.50.
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Oklahoma City
Seven Western
Bridesmaids’ Powder Blue Frocks Adorned With Pink Roses
The bridesmaids wore powder blue georgette gowns trimmed with girdles and sprays of pale pink roses, with hair styled to match.
Ada Honors Grads Amid Busy School Year Finale
Ada cap and gown exercises closed a successful school year. Rev H M Woods urged graduates to value money brains and education as world progress hinges on it. Music by senior glee club orchestra chorus and Burgess Steed cornet accompanied diplomas. K E C Wilson spoke briefly after diplomas. Families filled First Methodist for the ceremony.
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Ada
H. M. Woods
First Christian Church
Burgess Steed
K E. C. Wilson
First Methodist Church
East Central College Wins State Championship in Baseball
East Central College earned the state collegiate baseball title at a meeting in Oklahoma City. Coach M. Z. Thompson relayed the result by telephone. the victory caps a strong athletic year, with hopes to repeat as conference champions.
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Thompson
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma A & M College
Ada
Katy
East Central
East Central Teachers College
Oklahoma City
M. Z. Thompson
Weatherford
University of Tulsa
Edmond
Oklahoma City College
Martin
Adam
Brumley Calls at News Office Near Oakman
Ss. B. Brumley of Oakman area visited the News office Saturday afternoon. Brumley has lived in the county for ten years.
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Ss. B. Brumley
Oakman
Mr. Brumley
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