Pioneer County Resident Dies at 55 in Pontotoc Area
Zollie Edmond Charlton pioneer resident of Pontotoc county and land owner died at Breco hospital at 8 40 from heart failure after a critical illness. He moved to Ada in infancy and worked with livestock and farms. Survived by two daughters Mrs A T Boggan Shawnee and Miss Maurine Charlton. two sisters Miss Ira Charlton Ada and Mrs Lacey Hill Mexia Texas. father and brother in Kentucky. Funeral arrangements to be announced Thursday morning.
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Zollie Edmond Charlton
Pontotoc County
Breco Hospital
Chariton
A. T. Boggan
Shawnee
Maurine Charlton
Ira Charlton
Ada
Lacey Hill
Mexia
Texas
Kentucky
Wingo
Former Francis editor burned in Cromwell gas explosion
According to Cromwell report M. J. Phillippe longtime editor of the Francis Herald was severely burned in a gas explosion at the newspaper office in Cromwell. The office sustained damage but flames were put out.
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Cromwell
M. J. Phillippe
Francis Herald
Hill Has Hobby Bees Picked as His Playmates
County Agent J. B. Hill, long a friend to Pontotoc county farmers, pursues one hobby bees. His industrious life and leadership have spurred local interest, turning Pontotoc into a noted center for beekeeping with boys in club work showing achievements at the county fair judged by A and M College officials.
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Hill
J. B. Hill
Pontotoc County
M. Col
City Lake Dam Repairs to Shield Ada From Floods
City water officials report urgent repairs at City Lake Dam amid heavy rains. Commissioner Walter Smith says the dam is stabilized for now, with extra crews planned to bolster defenses against further high water. The lake’s water supports the cement plant and Byrds Mill supply, reducing fire risk by ensuring private mains can feed Ada in emergencies.
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Ada
City Lake
City Water Department
Walter Smith
Smith
Oklahoma Portland Cement
Byrds
Hill's Yarn Boosts Pontotoc County At State Fair
Ada resident Hill, an active Kiwanian and Mason, promotes a tale of a bald barber stung by bees. Pontotoc county entries won more prizes than any other county, highlighting Hill's influence and the county's fair successes.
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Hill
Pontotoc County
Ada
Ada Kiwanis Club
Reading campaign praised by major publisher
East Central rural education department earns favorable comment from Bobbles Merrill on the Better Reading program. John R. Carr notes the data shows strong understanding of teaching reading and urges teachers to follow manuals for Oklahoma to lead in this important field. In London the hotel district endures hail sleet rain and thunder with no fog noted for the day.
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East Central Department of Rural Education
Bobbles-Merrill Company
John R. Carr
East Central
Jasper Sipes
Oklahoma
London
Cotton Picking New Science at Ada Hi Program
Ada High School introduces cotton picking as a new classroom activity to relieve county farming labor shortages. Classes will visit Pontotoc county cotton fields weekly, earning funds for student activities and offsetting school expenses. Principal J E Hickman notes demand for student labor and a campus motto shift to Have you picked your hundred.
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Ada High School
Pontotoc County
J. E. Hickman
Rumored Sale of Francis Refinery Reported
Rumor says Kroeger, Gillette and McFarland oil interests of Ada and Oklahoma City control the Francis Oil and Refining plant at Francis. No details on future plans, but operations may restart soon. Groeger-Gillette Oil drilling near C. M. Martin No. 1 shows favorable signs for a potential new well. If gas is found, it would be piped to Francis. G T Bllkenship of Oklahoma City linked to refinery ownership.
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Kroeger, Gillette and McFarland Oil
Ada
Oklahoma City
Francis Oil and Refining Company
Francis
Groeger-Gillette Oil Company
G. T. Blankenship
Allen Democrat
Cotton Fields Meet Needs of Unemployed in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc county's cotton fields offer work as harvest approaches urging able residents to seek labor. Mrs. Orville Snead, secretary of Ada Red Cross, notes abundance of unpicked cotton and a lull in aid while farming season continues. The only aid needed is for bedridden families in the city.
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Pontotoc County
Orville Snead
Red Cross
Okfuskee County approves new courthouse bond
Returns from 21 of 24 precincts show a strong yes vote for a $200,000 courthouse bond. With three precincts uncounted the ratio favors the new courthouse by about seven to one.
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Okemah
Okfuskee
Court House
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