Flood Threat Looms as Atchafalaya Encroaches on Louisiana
The Associated Press reports Louisiana faces widespread flooding with one seventh of the state underwater. Two thousand workers battle the Atchafalaya near McCrea to halt the river as rain slows progress and engineers weigh the possibility of a Mississippi diversion toward the gulf. Refugees flee Pointe Coupee while officials assess the river’s potential new course and the protective stone sills built in 1896. Local notes mention whooping cough cases, residents returning home, and nearby baseball results.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafafalya
McCrea
Atchafalaya
Sugar Bowl
Mississippi River
Atchafalga
John Gotwall
Melville
George Schoenberger
John Klover
D. C. Waddill
Gulf
Pointe Coupee Parish
Local Movements and Visits Reported Across Towns
Individuals relocate residence or visit relatives in multiple towns including Loco Holdenville Okmulgee Stratford and Stonewall. Notable moves include Fred Isham to Loco Jim Huckins to Holdenville and Mr and Mrs Bob Heatley to Oklahoma City. A booster train visit drew a large crowd. Local social calls and illness updates round out the snippet.
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Fred Isham
Loco
Mr. Woods
Jim Huckins
Ivy Neal
Okmulgee
Bob Heatley
Oklahoma City
Misses Bethel
Gladys Reed
J. E. Farley
Oris
Iris Craddock
Pearl Craddock
Holdenville
Co. C. Craddock
Konawa
Mary Holt
Charley Baker
Tom Rushing
Bee Inspector Eyes Final Battle to Save Pontotoc Bees
State bee inspector H. H. Berry tours Pontotoc County to stamp out foul brood. He warns disease could wipe out local bees and threaten the entire area's livelihood. The inspector has power to burn hives but prefers to eradicate the outbreak without extreme measures. Berry will cover the county's north area this week.
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H. H. Berry
Pontotoc
Berry
Tax Notice to Ada Property Owners
Tax notice for property owners in Ada Oklahoma who have not rendered property for 1927. Official to assess properties at the courthouse from May 26 to June 14 1927 with assessment rolls closing June 9 1927, and delinquency declared for noncompliant owners.
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Court House
Ada
Oklahoma
Beekeeping Help Offered Through County Agent
Free services available for beekeepers. Anyone needing assistance should notify at once. Record addressed to him in care of J. B. Hill, county agent, will bring him to your home.
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R Ecord
J. B. Hill
Ada School Levy Passes With 9 Mills Support
The Ada school district levy of 9 mills for operation and support was approved Tuesday by a vote of 505 to 21. The measure funds district education and services as part of local budgeting.
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Ada
Treasury to Begin Medicinal Whiskey Manufacture
Assistant Secretary Andrews announced that the treasury will authorize medicinal whiskey production under supervision by private corporations, potentially five firms, to ensure competition and stable pricing. Output is set at about 3,000 gallons annually for bourbon and rye, with possible future scope for gin or brandy if demand appears.
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Washington
Treasury
Andrews
General Andrews
James M. Doran
Seminole Indian seeks annulment in Osage marriage case
Daniel Joshua a 67 year old Seminole of Wewoka has filed for annulment from Florence Deroul 23 of Henryetta after a April 22 ceremony. Deroul says she loves him and married for love. Joshua courted her ardently and claims he acted of his own free will. The case was announced by attorney Tom Payne of Okmulgee. Mrs Joshua has not yet answered in court.
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Muskogee
Daniel Joshua
Wewoka
Florence Deroul
Henryetta
Tom Payne
Okmulgee
Joshua
Morris
Lindbergh's Mother Returns to Teaching Duties
Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh resumes her job as an instructor at Cass Technical High School in Detroit after the trans oceanic flight by her son Charles. She felt overwhelmed by publicity but spoke briefly to reporters, saying she did not want to take credit from him.
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Detroit
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
Cass Technical High School
Charles
Lindbergh
Hail Assessments State Increases Rail Road Values
Oklahoma City May 24 The state board of equalization increased railroad assessments at a meeting last week. Sites renaming to 51 645 000 Katy to 30 000 000 Rock Island to 40 500 000 Santa Fe to 47 000 000. State Auditor A S J Shaw pushed each rise while Governor Johnston and state examiner backed the changes.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Equalization
Katy
Rock Island
Santa Fe
J. Shaw
Johnston
John Rogers
Dabney
Board of Agriculture
Cordell
State officials back rail tax hike in Pontotoc county
Col Leeper and Col Sneed vote for increases affecting Frisco Katy Rock Island and Santa Fe lines. The board action adds 61875 to Pontotoc county's assessment, increasing local public charges.
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Col. Leeper
Stat
Frisco
Katy
Col. Sneed
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Pontotoc County
Ada's Main Street resurfacing makes progress
Ada's re surfacing project advances down Main street from Frisco tracks to Main and Townsend avenue. The north side will be paved first then the opposite side as traffic navigates the congested artery and parking difficulties persist Saturday night.
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Ada
Main Street
Main and
Townsend Avenue
Bandit Gang Escapes After Double Bank Robberies
Tulsa dispatch reports led by Ray Terrell and Matthew Kimes, a nine man band robbed two Beggs banks. They killed Chief W. J. McAnally and wounded Mrs. Charles Campbell before escaping. Authorities and posses scoured towns from Bristow to Shamrock in pursuit with no arrests.
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Okmulgee
Matthew Kimes
Beggs
W. J. McAnally
Quay
Pawnee County
BE. W. Jones
Yale
Jones
Bristow
Shamrock
Cushing
Osage County
Tulsa
Southwest
Ray Terrell
Charles Campbell
Egg grading knowledge seen benefit of egg shows
Oklahoma officials say National Egg Week programs boosted farmer understanding of egg value. County and state shows spread across 48 counties aiding education on selection and consumption. A silver cup award spurred entries as officials push for improved infertile egg production and state and federal inspection. Nearby note mentions unique Hawaiian plant varieties.
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Oklahoma City
J. L. Landrum
State Market Commission
Capitol
Oklahoma
National Poultry Council
Oklahoma A. and M. College
State Poultry Federation
State Poultry Association
Bad News for Ford Owners
Oklahoma City May 20 Owners of low priced motor cars must push them to the limit to avoid speeding over 45 miles an hour as a new state highway law takes effect June 29. The bill, passed by the legislature, adds rules prohibiting minifiler cut outs and spot lights and tightens penalties.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston
Tulsa Attorney Fined 1000 For Contempt of Regular Supreme Court
Oklahoma City May 21 A special state supreme court found Tulsa attorney H Bart Martin guilty of contempt of the regular court and fined him 1000 He paid the fine with a check and was released from custody He had accused members of the regular court over a Riverside Oil receivership case involving O Owens vice president and general manager Other lawyers face disbarment actions connected to the matter
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
H. Bart Martin
Tulsa
Supreme Court
Martin
Special Court
Bart Martin
Johnston
O. O. Owens
Oklahoma
Fegfilar
Owens
Riverside Oil and Gas Company
M. B. Breckenridge
H. A. Ledbetter
Ardmore
Scott Thompson
Miami
Carter Oil Tops Oklahoma Gross Production Tax Payers
Oklahoma City May 20 The Carter Oil Company paid the largest gross production tax to the state for the quarter ending March 31 totaling 228 152 91 dollars. Sinclair followed with 182 687 45 dollars and Barnsdale paid the least among the top dozen with 76 382 55 dollars. Other major payers include Gypsy 174 365 47 Prairie 161 393 11 Magnolia 243 572 61 Amerada 120 484 88 Comar 114 485 21 Mid-Continent 106 275 37 Tidal Osage 89 930 25 T B Slick 85 623 25 Indian Territory Illuminating 78 054 51. Haynes left government service and James M. Doran was named prohibition commissioner by Secretary Mellon to take over duties. He ordered Major Herbert H White as assistant prohibition commissioner and planned talks with Assistant Secretary Andrews who resigns August 1.
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Oklahoma City
Carter Oil Company
A. S. J. Shaw
Shaw
Sinclair Oil Company
Barnsdale Oil Company
Indian Territory
Illuminating Company
Mountcastle Only Candidate In State For Legion Honors
Oklahoma City. With the Oklahoma department convention of the American Legion set for August 8 and 9 in Guthrie, only one candidate has appeared for department commander to succeed General Roy Hoffman. R. M. Mountcastle, former secretary to Governor Henry S. Johnston, will be in the race. Delegates expect several more candidates to enter before the meeting, though no heated battles are anticipated unless contests arise near the convention.
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Crane
Oklahoma City
J. T. Crane
Johnston
Marshall County
Holdenville
John Q. Newell
John Rogers
Ernest Burkhart
Oklahoma Department
American Legion
Roy Hoffman
Fred Hunter
Friends
R. M. Mountcastle
United States
Muskogee
Henry S. Johnston
Mountcastle
Guthrie
Legion
Doran Appointed Commissioner of Prohibition Force
Roy A. Doran was named commissioner of the Prohibition Force in a Washington announcement dated May 21. The appointment places Doran in charge of enforcing national Prohibition laws and overseeing federal enforcement activities across jurisdictions.
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Doran
Prohibition
Lindbergh to be welcomed in Brussels by American Embassy
Brussels May 24 The American embassy will receive Captain Lindbergh on his arrival Saturday night from Paris. James C Dunn the American charge d affaires prepared arrangements for the visit and the American club planned a large banquet in his honor.
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Brussels
Paris
Lindbergh
James C. Dunn
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