Rural Pontotoc County notes hear Sunday School crowd
Sunday school crowds filled LAXTON as locals enjoyed singing. Several families including Brady, Lovett, Cantrell, Jeff, Fussell, Clayton, Lovett and Younts shared visits through the weekend with relatives and friends across Sunshine, Oakman, Seminole, and Happy Land communities. Local updates note births, operations, and travel as neighbors gather for church and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie McNiell
T. Connor
Leslie Hewett
Wess Prewitt
John Sutton
Sunshine
Tommie Burrows
Joe Younts
Fannie Sutton
Wess Smith
Avery
Otis Hagier
Velma Younts
Alford Sorrells
Jack Raymor
Donnie Rose
Will McNiell
Bill Jetton
Cecil Shahan
Oiellean Cantrell
Seminole
Summers Chapel Community Notes and Local Social Ties
In Summers Chapel Mrs FE H Light hosted guests and many neighbors visited across the week. Multiple families from local households shared meals and social calls, with church and school events noted. A new baby Kenneth Gean arrived to Mr and Mrs T Conner, and play plans for Deacon Dubb were announced by students.
Our Boarding House Column Recap
Sunday visits fill the Penley home as families gather around relatives including Burnetts Crowds Penleys and Hobbs relations. Local residents share meals and rides while Misses Summers Walton and Walton visit kin and friends across Latta Ada Jones and Whisnant households. Prayer meeting remains a weekly Sunday tradition.
Parole Denied in Embezzlement Case Involving Miss Lee
Attorneys for Miss Lee argued for parole but Judge Kelly refused noting no entitlement to special consideration. He cited concealment of office assets and a large embezzlement sum, as Miss Lee and her brothers Doss and James Lee appeared in court. Sheriff Joe Anderson prepared to transport her to Jefferson City penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lee
Kelly
Doss
James Lee
Joe Anderson
Jefferson City
Deer Kill Season Echoes Threats and Rules Across States
Western game wardens predict nearly 2 million deer chased by about 470,000 hunters by December 1 with up to 350,000 deer killed. Fatalities may reach 50 hunters and 100 or more wounded, alongside livestock losses. States adopt buck laws and bright apparel. Washington enacts branch antler law. Oregon bans guns for hunters who injure others. Wisconsin allows bows in two counties. Oklahoma restricts season to seven counties with bucks only and no shotguns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
America
New Mexico
Elliott Barker
Wyoming
Utah
Oklahoma
Missouri
Washington
The
Game Commission
Oregon
Wisconsin
Weekend Church Attendance and Local Social Roundup
Saturday and Sunday services drew strong attendance with Brother Bridge Williams delivering the message. The notes recount visits and calls among Ada and Pauls Valley residents, family gatherings, and local social visits, including births and caregiving updates, spanning multiple households in the community.
Local Socials Mention Jessie Lilley and Carmen Scroggins
Jessie Lilley and Carmen Scroggins hosted Sunday evening with Guy Binkley. Mr and Mrs Herman Bandy and daughter Wanda Georgia were noted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Jessie Lilley
Carmen Scroggins
Guy Binkley
Herman Bandy
Wanda
Georgia
Local residents host visitors on Sunday outings
Broad list of Sunday guests includes Mr. and Mrs. Dixon from Seminole, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Boring of Ada, and families of Green, Cooksey, Herring, Fussell, Kirkes, Conner, Underhill, Brents, Pitts, and Minor. The article notes regualr appointments, visits, and social gatherings across several homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ford
Dixon
Seminole
Glen Boring
Ada
Willie Cochran
Jesse Green
Roff
Whitstone
Henry Cooksey
Roberta Herring
Leticia Fussell
Naomi
Katherine Jackson
Horace Kirkes
M. Conner
M. K. Underhill
W. H. Brents
Homa Brents
Pauline Pitts
Pruitt
Laxton
Tiggs
W. W. Minor
Booth and Penley Family Visits Noted in Local News
Visitors to the Booth home on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Melvin Booth and children Alene and Caline and Dortha Duncan. Bobbie Nelson visited the Penley home Saturday night. Stafford Duke is progressing and back home. Those who visited in the Leon area were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Riley
Lula
Buck Riley
Ezra Hunt
Harrison Bratcher
Billey Richardson
Bill Clarence
Ruby Bratcher
Yeager
S. D. Lowe
Ardmore
Edd Powell
DeLora
Anna Mae
Billey
Selma Hunt
Vaness
Clarencee Bratcher
Virgil
Nathan
Alyne Broussard
Edward Clampitt
Emily Spears
Jewel Flanagan
Gouch
Nichols
J. J. Chamber
Bess
Lightning Ridge
Virginia Ross
Pecan Grove
Louise Foster
Ester Lollar
M. L. Stegall
Wright
Wewoka
H. N. Fuller
Roy James Foster
Dwight Akers
John Pendergrass
Lawrence Hice
J. S. Caperton
Floyd Fuller
I. H. McGalliard
J. J. Burris
Pendergrass
Sebolene Pendergrass
Ada
George Simpkins
Estal Simpkins
Robert Blankenship
John Flanagan and Son
Gooch
Olen Fulton
Allen
Deacon Dubb
McGallard
J. P. Glover
Timmons
Kaperton
Posey
Broussard
Fitzhugh
Madge Eslick
Isam Harris
Earnie Chism
Baby
Mollie Gaylor
Woodroe Phillips
Clelen Scroggins
Walter Eslick
Rutie Coffee
Pauls Valley
John Sheets
Harral Lee
Melvin West
Tulsa
J. M. Chism
Hazel
Lucille
Duel Chism
George Surgnier
Herley Kelley
Pat
Windell Baker
Bobby
Clenis Wilson
Edith Lee Gaylor
Edith Phillips
Juanita Chism
Ely West
Raymon Allen
Sid Gavlor
Mobhie Gavlor
Charley Turner
Lee Thomas
D. Chambers
Marion Cook
Arthur Miller
Ella Hodges
Turner
Re. T. L. Cook
W. W. Ponder
Earl Hodges
Earlene
Gaar Corner
T. L. Cook
N. E
Booth
In Memory of John L. Wilson
Obituary note for John L. Wilson who died September 27 1936 at age 78. Survived by widow Susie Wilson five relatives including daughters Bertie Shannon of Stonewall and Maude Hamette of Phoenix and sons Vergil Wilson of Oklahoma and Farmer Wilson of Ada. Poetic tribute by daughter Bertie Shannon from Stonewall Oklahoma Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Wilson
Wilson
Susie Wilson
Bertie Shannon
Stonewall
Maude Hamette
Phoenix
Arizona
Vergil Wilson
Oakman
Farmer Wilson
Ada
Jod
Belief in Long Range Forecasts Gains Support
Two eminent scientists argue long range weather prediction will reduce disasters. Dr. Charles G. Abbot cites a 23 year solar radiation cycle, while Sir Gilbert Walker relies on correlations in regional weather data. The Smithsonian proposes seven new solar observing stations to improve seasonal forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen J. McDonough
Washingtonton
Charles G. Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
Tilbert Walker
Dr. Abbot
Sir Gilbert
Swithsonian Institution
Abbot
Briish
Supreme Court Returns to Campaign Air Over Minimum Wage Issue
The Supreme Court again faces a rehearing on New York's minimum wage law for women and children, a move tied to the 5 to 4 summer decision. Reactions split along party lines, with Democrats arguing the court signals influence on policy and Republicans branding the justices conservative. The court’s exposure to photographers and remarks on potential vacancies frame a tense view of its role before the election.
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Supreme Court
Washington
United States Supreme Court
New York
Landon
Illinois
Adkins
Owen J. Roberts
Nebbia
Hughes Balks
NEA
Hughes
Justice van Devanter
Woman Official Sentenced to Prison Terms in Missouri
Miss Alice G. Lee former treasurer of Mississippi county was given three consecutive sentences totaling seven years by Judge Frank Kelly in Benton Missouri circuit court. She pleaded guilty to three grand jury indictments and received three year, two year, and two year terms respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, Mo
Alice G. Lee
Mississippi County
Frank Kelly
Miss Lee
Kelly
Williamson Attacks Marland Over Prohibition Plan
Oklahoma City October 13 J W Williamson secretary of the anti liquor group condemned Governor Mar lands proposal to deputize citizens to enforce liquor prohibition laws as grandstanding and aimed at pressuring voters. Williamson argues the plan shows pursuit of power and profit rather than enforcing laws and notes the push for criminal penalties for liquor buyers has been ruled unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Marland
United Days
Oklahoma
J. W. Williamson
Antiliquor Group
Williamson
Big Gain In Collection Of Oklahoma Taxes
Oklahoma City report shows tax collections for the first three months of fiscal year 1936 37 reach 14 178 988 91 dollars, up 3 077 667 28 from the prior year, a 27 72 percent rise. Chairman H L McCracken notes part of the increase results from the one per cent sales tax while nearly all tax divisions report gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
H. L. McCracken
State Tax Commission
McCracken
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Carl Tharp
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FE. H. Light
Arthur Hirley
Ruth Abney
Wetumka
David Galey
George Evans
Sylvia
Jean Magar
Lena
Lela Hughey
Ruth Abner
Alpha McIntyre
Jim Magee
E. H. Light
Alvin Summers
Earlin Haskins
Earlin
Clyde Haskins
Rebee
Earnest Summers
Letha Tucker
Veda
Jack Farmer
Alex Summers
Grant Isaacs
Wanda Joyce
J. O. Mclintyre
Versie Summers
Edgar
Mavis
James Isaacs
J. S. Isaacs
Maxwell
Buel Starks
Saturda
Wessex Farmer
L. D. Rutledge
EF. H. Light
Gordon Nelson
J. O. McIntyre
J.O. McIntyre
By Williams
Cora Riley
Preston Lovett
California
Jack Brents
Bro. Ford
Ollis
Maynard Price Jackson
Lowell
Lowell Hooks
Dan Hudson
T. Conner
Kenneth Gean
Novelle Minor
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Park
John Chambers
J. F. King
Brashears
Pleasant Hill
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Clawson
A Service. Inc
Swark One
CLYDE
Cedar Grove
Brother Bridge Williams
Jessie Morgain
Ethyl Chandler
Deloris Gene
la Wanda Joe Sheets
Herby Kelley
Ethyl Canada
Marie Harris
Edith Bolin
Hellen Scroggins
Louise Chandler
Edith Gaylor
Maud Baker
Mattie Gavgylor
Marvin
Bolin
Bebee
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Okla
Gilbert Walker
Rodney Dutcher
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