106 Year Old Strip Dispute Officially Ends in 1948
Washington reports the long standing border dispute over a 540 foot wide strip of Tang along the Texas-Oklahoma line is resolved by a land bureau action. Occupants may file to buy holdings for $1.25 per acre if they show 20 years of occupancy by August 9, 1948. The issue traces to 1836 and a 36 degree 3 minute north latitude boundary, with maps and surveys by Clark, Scurry, Chaney, and Strath shaping the final decision.
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Washington
Sitrerary Keug
Keug
Bureau of Land
Krug
Texas
Lone Star
Sorgiess
Uhm H. Clark
William R. Scurry
RO. Chaney
W. W. Srath
Ulwtarteny Base
King
Oklahoma
Clars
Sunray Employees Picnic Draws Sunray Area Group
Sunray production department staged a large Saturday night picnic for Semingle stistraph workers and their families at the Sunray Zagng west of Aller. Attendees enjoyed fried chicken bread pudding ice cream and salads as a dancing platform was set up. Officials from Sunvay at Tul were present along with workers and families from Allen Semiote Kon awa Rebee and nearby Okig ham City.
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Sunray Production Department
Semingle Stistraph
Sunray
Allen, Semiote
Konawa
Rebee
Okigham City
Three Killed in Crash Near Sayre Oklahoma
Three persons died in a midnight Friday head on collision near Sayre involving a station wagon and a sedan. Victims include Floyd E. Smith of Shawnee and Joseph E. Lancing of Missouri. two others were critically injured. Arthur F. Keeling of Santa Rosa, father of one passenger, also suffered critical injuries.
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SAYRE
Okla
Floyd E. Smith
Shawnee
Gel
Joreph E. Lancing
Swifiveg
Senith
Keeling
Santa. Rosa
Arthur F. Keeling
Santa
Rusa
Valley View Admissions Report ListingNames
Admission listings from Valley View include individuals such as Taylor Maysville Joe Guy Taylor Ada Eunice Henley Route I Ada and Melyina Macses Shawnes along with Pauline Donen Francis and Ethel Herring 337 Bast Bit Ada. The fragmentary list shows names and locations but lacks clear event or outcome details.
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Bopinyon
Francs
George Baytess
West
Ler
Grocery Expert Promotes Wise Buying To Save 10 Percent
New York scene features Wanda Siri De We of Lakeview seeking price relief from Mayor O Dwyer. Retail leaders debate causes, blaming price rises on cost of living and wage scales. Aiming to help households, experts advocate thrift via careful purchasing rather than rationing, urging grocers to push savings messages.
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New York
Wanda Siri
Lake- M
Uea
Wileliany O' Dingee
Wanda
City Hall
Elit
Lakeview Parents-Teachers Association
NEA Servies
Fifth Avenue
Ran
To Ay
D'Agostine
Anc
Row
Palkins
O Dwry- Ex
Baylset
D'Agosting
O Dwyer
Novet
LaGuere
Two Killed In Roadside Shooting In Oklahoma
A roadside shooting near Shady Point left Goforth 39, his passenger Miss Brigance 27, and her mother dead. Goforth and Brigance’s mother were killed following an argument in Goforth’s car, with Brigance later saying a gun was used on the road. The sheriff reported the victims at the scene and a passing motorist helped transport Brigance to Poteau.
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Pate
Goforth
Eaves
Cora Brigonee
Ralph Kell
Kelly
Wirdie Brigance
Miss Brigance
Potega
Pigs Raise Pride at Halse Boys 4-H Club Barnyard
Reports from the Halse boys foundation of Diaroc Jersey and Poland China pigs show notable progress. The 4-H group lists members and pig counts, noting strong litter sizes and growing interest as spring shows approach.
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GH Club
Halse Boys Foundation
Diaroc
Jersey
Poland
China Pigs
Po‘rand
China
Melson
Leo James Jr
Charles Stutte
Bilky Tow Woods
Jarris Edward Wourds
Ada Woman’s Kin Named in Home on the Range Link
A long report traces authorship of the great ballad Home on the Range to Dr. Higley and outlines his family, descendants in Ada Oklahoma, and the Brumley connections. It notes Higley’s Ohio birth, midwestern life, and alleged discovery of true authorship in 1833, with relatives including Mrs. Brumley and B Higley.
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Brewster Rigley
Dr. Highey
Giklahoma
Beste Higley
Tee
Birdie Hraratey
Sii East
Ads
Mira
Brumley
Ada
Tfe
Br. Hisley
Fairview
Rigter
Doctor Bigley
Homey
Bromley
E. D. Brumley
Tempe
Smith, Center
Kansas
Dy. Bigley
Highy
Ohio
Indiana
Dr. Higten
Barbara Morgan Back at Home After Polio Treatment
Barbara Morgan age 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morgan, returned with her parents Thursday from Warm Springs where she had ongoing polio treatment. She uses crutches and leg braces but remains cheerful. she has kept up with school work under a private tutor while undergoing care in Georgia and Oklahoma City. Friends have visited and more are invited.
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Barbara Morgan
Mea
Bob Morgan
Warm Springs
Patin
Barbare
Oklahoma City
Georgie
Acta
Recovery program surveys shape survival for France and Italy
The discussion frames a survey-driven recovery plan aimed at helping France and Italy endure a harsh winter. It underscores independent nations seeking resilience through coordinated aid and fiscal measures amid ongoing global strain.
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France
Italy
Bring Back Our Loved and Brave
Poem lament for fallen soldiers awaiting return home from war. A funeral tribute calling ministers to prayer and a shared longing for peace. Mentions young men who died serving, and bodies expected for burial in coming months.
Kiwanis 4 H Corn Show Set At Ada Alabama County
County Agent announces the annual Kiwanis club sponsored 2 H Club corn show at the Aldridge hotel. Reid's Yellow Dent and hybrid seeds issued to 50 boys who must plant tend harvest and return 20 ears. Prizes total 340 with $20 for Yellow Dent and $20 for hybrids. Show judged by Wesley Chaffin. Best sample from county to state fair in Oklahoma City previously placed second in 1946.
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Lester
Annott
Aldridge Hotel
Ada Kiwan Club
Kiwanis
Reid
Kiwanis Club
Chishama
Wesley Chaffin
Granomist
Corn Wish
Oklahoma City
Max
Griffith
Kiwaniseleh
Biivisi
P. Rigden
Extension Farm
Forrester
Oklahoma Jores
J. G. Lovelace
Pontotoc County
J. CG
Bethell Gollene
McNenziz
A. G
Home County
Joys
Gary Keifer
Settosh
Clut
Phillips Co Men Of Ares Meet Here
About 35 Philips Petroleum dealers and wholesale men gathered Friday in Ada for the Phillips group meeting. They discussed new stemminin dis men, the guarantee restored after the war, and postwar prospects. Walter Vinson and D. Peter led discussions while in Tulsa.
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Ada
Philips Petroleum Company
Mrom
Philps
Peru
Wr. D. Peter
Walter Vincon
Tulsa
Pecan Growers Plan State Show in Ada Oklahoma
A group of Pontotor county pecan growers met Friday to plan the twentieth annual Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association show to be held in Ada. Ada Chamber of Commerce sponsors with area growers. Noted pecan authorities from Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma and the agriculture department will attend. Cash prizes will be awarded for best 22 pecan varieties and for largest pecan variety collection.
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Pontotor
Amu
Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association
Oitador
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Muskogee
Ada
C. H. Hailey
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
A Department Ee Agriculture
Patti Jo Johnson Crowned City Speech Winner
Patti Jo Johnson, a high school senior, won the citywide I Speak for Democracy contest sponsored by the Jaycees. Charles Lane from Horace Mann High School placed second. Patti Jo advances to the state contest with national scholarships possible.
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Patti Jao Johnson
Ads High School
Pasty Ja
She Am? Charies
Newman Jean English
Drew Lyng Lance
Bettye ‘Sytem
Ada High Ane
Martha Bullard
Hilde Jo Mastin
Herece
Patti Ja Amet Chartes
Bay Boy Dies After Hunting Accident Near Clinton
Greahoma City October 25 Billy Mitchell 32 died in hospital today from a hunting accident near Clinton. He was accidentally shot in the head by a 14 year old boy. The youth was cleaning a rifle when the bullet struck Mitchell. Mitchell was the son of Mr and Mrs G Mitchell of near Clinton. He underwent a four hour operation for removal of a 27 rifle bullet. Fireflies are members of the large beetle family.
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Greahoma City
Billy Metchell i
Hesgtat
Sceiden
Clinton
Remima
G. Mitchell
Bride to Be Aids Him In Building Threshold For Wedding
Michel 26 and Evelyn Vat Dam assist Jim Bailey in constructing a threshold to carry her over at their soon to be home a garage they are building themselves in Grand Rapids. They plan a practical setup with a bath, utility room and heat while a contractor guides cement work. The couple aims to finish before their wedding next month despite options like septic and plumbing work still underway.
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Grand Rapids
Michel
NEAS
Phil
Whitbeck
Evelyn
Jim
Andy
Evelyn de
Baer
Konawa News Births Visits and Local Notes
Konawa news items note the October 22 birth of a girl at Valley View Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Droser. Local visits include Mrs. Kid Holland staying with her mother, Mrs. Sophie Smith, and other relatives. Harvey Lowery recovers from blood poisoning in a foot while Pvt. Jack Myrick of Texas spends a week with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. JC Huffman of Shawnee visit Konawa midweek. Doug Hil, three years Navy discharge, visits friends in Konawa after serving in China, Japan, New Zealand and the Panama Canal. Mrs. MM Powell continues extended illness. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bote and children visit Hot Springs. W. H. Lowe, former Konawan, buys City Barker Shop. Roy Woods announce birth of William Roy Khoury Woods at Valley View Hospital. Mrs. H. Nickolson of Hebden visits daughter Mrs. Frank Morrow. Mrs. Jor Robinette returns to Oklahoma City after a Konawa stay.
Sign Protecthin: African Natives Sell Curious Animal Parts
A local notice describes a belief that wearing specific animal scales on the neck provides protection against lions. The article notes the practice involves native peoples and is tied to traditional beliefs about safety in the region.
Standards Study by County Teachers of Small Schools
Twenty two of thirty four teachers met in Powt Inte county to review state accreditation standards for small schools. Mitchell led the afternoon session and discussed self evaluation sheets used to determine if schools meet the state board of education criteria. Community involvement was highlighted as a new element in the accreditation scoring, with emphasis on shared resources and cooperative enterprise among teachers and pupils.
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Amt
I Pcban
Tntec
Pitorese
Saisa
Coumur
Taos
Mitchel
Benaan Shen
Heisma Peachertenia
Iday
State Board of Education
Funeral Held For Mollie Willigmas Of Tishomingo
Services for Mollie Willigmas, 68, of Tishomingo were held at Nazarene church with Black Worthy officiating. She died October 17 from heart illness. Survived by five sons Douglas, Edger, Tey, Debs, Arlie, Warren. a sister Birxy Kelley. five brothers Ed Glover, Frank Glover, and 25 grandchildren. Born in Parker County Texas in 1870, she moved to Tishomingo from Alms in 1916. Husband George Willigmas died in August 1931.
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Mollie Willigmas
Tishomingo
Sines
Nazarene Choreh
Black Worthy
Gentey
Opal Duzingtos
Debs
Denton
Tex
Arlie
Houston
Warren
California
Birxy B. Kelley
Adtus
Fiva Bothers
Ed Glover
Aledo
Frank Glover
Wichita Falls
Yeu
Williams
Parker County
Alm
George Wilhisens
Fakes Flood U S Market as Corot Paintings Proliferate
Despite Corot painting about 800 canvases, around 6000 alleged Corots circulate in the United States. The bulk are counterfeit or misattributed works, inflating the market with false provenance and deceiving buyers.
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Corot
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