Saving Money Aims and Oklahoma Industry Hopes
A writer urges saving with a definite goal such as a home or education, arguing thrift grows through clear objectives. Roger Babson notes Oklahoma’s industrial potential and possible migration of industries to Illinois Alabama and especially Oklahoma amid resource advantages and favorable climate.
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S. W. Straus
American Thrift Society
Roger Babson
Oklahoma
Illinois
Alabama
Babson
Massachusetts
Rowe Cleared Of Serious Charge In Court Verdict
Charles S. Rowe was acquitted of assault with intent to rape after a full day jury deliberation. The report notes other court activity including cases of Duckworth, Real, and several continuances and pleas in a busy docket. Oil company involvement mentioned as routing plans grow.
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Charles S. Rowe
Rowe
S. E. Duckworth
Duckworth
Whiting
J. E. Real
Frank Nordeen
Lawrence
Obie Robertson
German Blue
Homer Bryant
Peter Franklin
Alfred Blue
Bob
Helen Price
Dewey Eastman
East Central Band Arouses Interest Before Big Game
The College band gathered at the College Shop on Friday afternoon before the game with the Northwestern Rangers. They marched downtown to play at street intersections, then moved to Norris field where their snappy music aided the Tigers to victory and boosted cheer for the rest of the Ada season.
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Northwestern Rangers
Norris Field
Tigers
Ada
Hunters impatient for season opening
Hunting licenses rise as duck season opens October 16, fifteen days later than before. Ada area duck hunters target Canadian river and Wewoka Lake while Byars lakes attract many. Ammunition and Browning automatic sales surge ahead of the frontier season.
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Canadian River
Wewoka Lake
Blue
Bic
Byars
Absentee Owners Delay Easements for Bebee Highway
Non resident landowners near the proposed Bebee highway delay start up due to pending signatures and litigation. Secretary J C Hynds notes six easements remain with paths to Checotah Stillwater Antlers and Texas and 14 signatures from scattered residents. Local pledges rise and over 8000 dollars already paid. Bb A LaSelle and W E Har-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee Highway
J. C. Hynds
Chamber of Commerce
Theoute
Checotah
Texas
Antlers
Stillwater
Mr. Hynds
Bb. A. LaSelle
W. E. Har
Oil Prospects Dim as Rain Slows Production at Several Wells
Rain hindered oil output late this week while crews plot new locations. American Oil and Refining’s No. 1 Robertson in 1955 yields 400 barrels in three days, King and Delaney’s No. 1 Smith 200 barrels daily, with Nos. 2 and 3 planned in 24-5-8. Tidal Oil targets Gilmore farm in 28-5-8 as offset to King and Delany. Prairie Oil and Gas to drill deep test on Rawls farm in 28-5-8. Homackla’s No. 5 Ritchie in 1-4-7 produces 20 barrels. Louisiana Oil and Refining’s Wilcox on Reed farm in 18-5-8 tests below 3200 feet in Allen field near the river.
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Prom
American Oil and Refinins Company
Robertson
King and Delaney
Smith
Sene
Tidal Oil Company
Gilmore Farm
King and Delany
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Rawls
Homackla
Ritchie
Louisiana Oil and Refining Company
Wilcox
Reed Farm
Allen Field
Veterans Praise Hospitality of Muskogee Citizens
The Ada delegation to the Confederate reunion at Muskogee, led by Capt. S. H. Hargis, W. H. Fisher, J. C. Cates, Mrs. Tipton and Mrs. Roberts, reports a fine gathering of 54 veterans with many Sons and Daughters present. Muskogee residents entertained the group royally and the C. A. A. road held the train at Atoka on Thursday. Next reunion location not yet decided.
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Ada
Muskogee
S. H. Hargis
W. H. Fisher
J. C. Cates
Tipton
Roberts
Hargis
Driver of Death Car Held to Trial on Murder Charge
J E Snodgrass was held without bond for a jury trial after a preliminary hearing before Justice A C Kidd on murder charges in the death of 16 year old Harry Hannan near Bowlegs last Sunday. Witnesses testified Snodgrass was intoxicated and speeding when his car struck Hannan as he rode in a ditch roadside area en route to a Bowlegs picture show.
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Wewoka
J. E. Snodgrass
Harry Hannan
Bowlegs
A. C. Kidd
Snodgrass
Hannan
Tahlequah Loses to Northwestern 6 0 on Muddy Field
Northwestern Teachers college edged Tahlequah 6 to 0 in a hard fought game on a heavy mud covered field. The lone score came in the second quarter when Spoon caught a long pass from McGee and crossed the goal line. McGee starred for Northwestern.
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Tahlequah
Northwestern Teachers College
Northeastern
Spoon
McGee
Fort Worth Oil Promoter Sentenced to Three Years
Fred Strang oil promoter was found guilty of mail fraud by a federal court jury in Fort Worth Texas. He received a three year term in Leavenworth penitentiary on the first count and a five year suspended sentence on the other four counts. Bond set at 12000 pending appeal. Strang allegedly used mail fraud to attract investors in Oklahoma oil developments.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Fred Strang
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Bth
William B. Sheppard
Strang
Oklahoma
World Series Statistics Final Standings and Finances
Final standings list Philadelphia AL 41 .86 and Chicago NL . Attendance and receipts show Fifth Game with 29,921 attendees and $140,815 receipts. Commissioners' shares total $14,081.50 with clubs and leagues each $31,683.35. Five game totals include 190,496 attendance and $859,494 receipts with players $288,086.66 and each contending club $96,364.51.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Oil production declines across United States records weekly drop
Tulsa reports a national weekly oil production fall to 2,930,984 barrels. Oklahoma City pool lowers, Kansas shows the largest drop, while California gains slightly in light oil. Comprehensive field totals and regional shifts are listed for October 12 to October 15 comparisons.
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Tulsa
United States
California
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
West Texas
Gulf Coast
Southwest Texas
Kansas
St. Louis-Pearson
TNO
Texas Panhandle
East Central
Mid-Continent
Southwest
Texas
Elise
Flood Waters Around Wana Hit Southeast Florida
In Miami and surrounding areas heavy rains overwhelmed drainage ditches creating a vast inland lake. Hialeah faces possible evacuation as water rises threatening homes. City funds of 21000 and 1000 are allocated for drainage work and emergency relief.
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Miami
Fla
Hialeah
Florida
J. O. Frank
American Legion
Biscayne
Adams
Frank
Legion
Old County Stockade
Huge Dismissal Docket Set for Court October 30
A dismissal docket listing 400 cases is sent to parties who must appear October 30 to show cause why their differences justify trial. The docket covers divorce cases, many decades old, and suits for debt, foreclosure, and quiet titles. Many divorces likely to be dismissed as conflicts have resolved or separated.
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Lsting
Boundary dispute delays motion before Supreme Court
Oklahoma City October 15. The state attorney general prepares a motion to delay approval of the boundary commissioners report on the western Oklahoma line. Gov Holloway orders action, citing an impending transfer of about 23 000 acres to Texas. The report, filed yesterday, faces Supreme Court action next Monday.
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Oklahoma City
United States Supreme Court of the Boundary Commissioners
Oklahoma
Elmer Thomas
Texas
W. 3. Holloway
J. Berry King
Supreme Court
Congress
King
Boundary Commissioners
Decision Adds 57 Years to Pen Sentence Describes Fine Repayment Rule
Muskogee Oct 11 The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that felons who are fined and imprisoned must pay unpaid fines at one dollar a day. The decision would add 57 years to W T Maxey's sentence, though it does not include good time. Maxey, former Muskogee county tag agent, was fined 21000 twice for defalcation and jailed. He contends he cannot pay.
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Muskogee
Criminal Court of Appeals
W. T. Maxey
Muskogee County
Maxey
Umpire Charged After Fatal Blow in Paulding County Game
In Paulding Ohio an umpire Clyde Crone 45 struck 17 year old Jack Straley during an afternoon baseball championship game. Straley died from the blow and Crone is jailed pending an inquest as witnesses say Straley taunted the umpire behind first base.
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Paulding, CO
Paulding
County
Jack Straley
Clyde Crone
Straley
Crone
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