East Central State Teachers College Prepares for Record Fall Term
The college plans September 2 registration and September 6 classes as it anticipates record enrollment. Last year enrolled 1,856 students from September to May with 1,415 on average daily. Factors boosting turnout include low costs, improved roads improving access, and a strong academic reputation. The campus will use all space including repairs to the gym, and the faculty will include two new members Dr Richard O Meents and Prof E E Heimann.
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East Central State Teachers’ College
Farge
East Central
Thoroudh
Richard O. Meents
E. E. Heimann
McKeel Returns From Washington Trip On State Business
Judge J F McKeel member of the state highway commission returned Monday from Washington where he acted as special representative of Governor Murray with governmental departments. Chief Engineer Charles Wilson accompanied him. both men will report to Governor Murray after voting in the city charter election.
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W.H. Murray
J. F. McKeel
State Highway Commission
Charles Wilson
Highway Department
Judge MceKeel
Oklahoma City
Judge McKeel
Muhrray
Teachers Seized and Freed by Kidnappers at Woodall
Two teachers Mrs. Leola Durham and Lawrence Pannell were abducted from Woodall Oklahoma classrooms by three hoodlums who released them unharmed. The captors fled in a woman’s car toward Arkansas after the school alarm spread.
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Muskogee
Woodall
Okla
Leola Durham
Lawrence Pannell
Webbers Falls
Arkansas River Bridge
Sallisaw
Arkansas
James Cole
Powell
Warner
Durham
Porum
Tubbs leads Shortridge in California GOP Senate race
San Francisco August 31 Dem and GOP primary returns show Tal lant Tubbs leading Senator Samuel Shortridge for the Republican nomination with precinct results narrowing the gap as late reports suggest. McAdoo leads Wardell among Democrats with Shuler and others trailing in a multiway field.
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San Francisco
Tubbs
Shortridge
Crail
Shuler
Youngworth
McAdoo
Wardell
McCarthy
Abbott
Hale
Tallant Tubbs
Samuel Shortridge
Joe Crail
Robert P. Shuler
Leo V. Youngworth
William G. McAdoo
Jesus S. Wardell
Maurice M. McCarthy
P. M. Abbott
Andie Riley Hale
Los Angeles
Tubbs-Shortridge
Three arraigned in assault case before justice of the peace
John Burnett Thelma Jones and Mrs John Wilburn were arraigned on assault with a dangerous weapon charges. Each pleaded not guilty with $500 bond and a preliminary hearing date set for September 15. The complaint by A M Scott notes hospital recovery from wounds believed inflicted with a sharp weapon July 29. E E B Porterfield arraigned on grand larceny with $500 bond. Elmer Helleman charged with grand larceny for alleged turkey theft in C 8 Deal jurisdiction.
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John Burnett
Thelma Jones
John Wilburn
VW. Hill
Justice of the Peace
Hill
A M. Scott
E. E B. Porterfield
Elmer Helleman
Justice Court
Turke
Byng hurlers shine in no hit game for Byng Oilers
Byng Oilers manager Ray praised Arthur Matthews for a no hit no run performance as Byng defeated Farley 7 to 0 on Sunday. Earlier, Bowers delivered a two hit game against Francis, with Byng winning 13 to 1. Next Friday Byng hosts Tupelo and Francis.
Death May Change Line Up In Senate
The death of Senator Waterman shifts Senate balance to a 47 47 tie with Democrats and Republicans and one Farmer Labor member Shipstead. Shipstead could tilt either way affecting organization. Vice President Curtis would cast the deciding vote. If Shipstead sides with Democrats Colorado result could give Democrats 49 to 47. Also a note on Jimmie Hairlip, speed king, who can sing well.
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Washington
Senator Waterman
Senate
Waterman
Shipstead
Minnesota
Colorado
Senator Shipstead
Curtis
Cleveland
Ohio
Jimmie Hairlip
Ferguson Leads Sterling In Texas Democratic Nomination
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson led Gov R S Sterling by 2 289 votes in a Texas election bureau tabulation at 2 p m counting finished in 249 of 254 counties. Ferguson 476 031 votes Sterling 473 742 total 949 775 Trinity county reported 1309 for Ferguson and 670 for Sterling.
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Dallas
Texas
Miriam A
Me) Ferguson
R. S. Sterling
Texas Election Bureau
Ferguson
Sterling
Trinity
Ferzeuson
AOA Boy Wins High Honors At AL and WM
Ray Chamberlain of A. and M. College Stillwater has the top grade in architecture last term with 1.8378. He earns a $100 scholarship from Mr. Ingham to aid expenses next term.
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AOA
AL & WM
Ray Chamberlain
A. and M. College
Stillwater
Ingham
Murray's tax bill under fire in Oklahoma City
The Murray income tax initiative proposal is being finalized by the Citizens League staff after long hours. League president John Carlock of Ardmore will attend a Wednesday conference to decide next steps to keep the measure off the ballot. W. D. French, supreme court referee, completed petition signature checks, which the league contends lack sufficient valid signatures.
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Okla City
Citizens League
Ned Looney
John Carlock
Ardmore
W. D. French
Supreme Court
League
Stonewall Plans Community Day in September
Stonewall announces a Community Day on Friday September 2 featuring a morning open house for elementary schools and afternoon festivities. Dr A Linscheid and Dr H G Bennett will address attendees, with races, rodeo, baseball, group singing, and district events from Owl Creek to Lula. A prize for the largest family will be awarded.
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A. Linscheid
East Central Teachers College
Wil
H. G. Bennett
Prsident
Oklahoma A
KM. College
Stillwater
Linscheid
Sidhewall Glee Club
Bennett
OwlCreek
Ahloso
Union Valley
Pleasant Hill
Frisco
Franks
Onward
Jesse
Burrow
Lula
Stonewall
Murray Draws 3000 In Pontotoc At Allen Rally
Governor William H. Murray spoke for about ninety minutes to roughly 3000 citizens in Pontotoc and Hughes counties at Allen. Congressman Tom D. McKeown urged support for the Democratic ticket and reforms for farmers. Otto Strickland served as master of ceremonies and Murray backed Jack Walton for corporation commissioner and the national Democratic ticket. He urged support for the income tax initiative before returning to Oklahoma City.
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Pontotoc
Hughes
William H. Murray
Allen
Tom D. McKeown
Congress
Otto Strickland
Murray
Jack Walton
Oklahoma City
Pepper Martin Tried at Third in St Louis Experiments
Pepper Martin, famed for his world series batting, was moved from center field to third base by Gabby Street as part of experiments to bolster the Cardinals defense. Sparky Adams has retired with a knee injury, leaving a gap at third. Martin showed limited opportunities for third in the doubleheader with the Brooklyn Dodgers, recording two chances.
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ST. Louis
Pepper’” Martin
Gabby Street
St. Louis Cardinals
Martin
Sparky Adams
Brooklyn Dodgers
Death by own action note cited in Berrie murder case
In Muskogee Oklahoma Rev. S A Berrie a 52 year old pastor faces habeas corpus proceedings on murder charges in the death of his first wife Fannie Berrie. A note stating I am tired of life appeared in a family Bible and is proposed as evidence. Attorneys plan handwriting comparison with samples from Mrs Berrie and other documents to test authenticity.
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Muskogee
Berrie
Greatest results for the amount invested
A classified ad notes that smart spending yields notable returns, urging readers to compare values and seek bargains. It highlights efficient purchases and lasting quality, signaling strong savings potential for home goods and everyday essentials.
Ada Voters Reject Amended Charter Amid Strong Opposition
Ada residents rejected the proposed charter revision 2068 to 90. Only two wards supported the amendment, Ward one at Hays School 186 to 109 and Ward two at Willard School 150 to 144. The old 1912 charter remains in effect after a brisk campaign against modernization.
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Ada
Hays School
Ward
Willard School
Board of Freeholders
Pioneer rag rug maker claims world’s largest piece
Mrs O W Meacham of Henryetta says her 9 by 12 foot rag rug is the world’s largest. It is her 26th rug, to be exhibited next year at the Century of Progress in Chicago. She will send the first rug to Mrs L H Powell of Wichita Kansas.
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Henryetta
O. W. Meacham
Henryyetta
Richard Barthelmess
Oklahoma County Farmers to Organize Holiday Unit
Ed Reger of Bethany announced a plan to form a county unit of the farmers holiday association in Oklahoma county. R L Richard of Kiowa county is Oklahoma president and E C White of Durant is secretary treasurer. Each county will hold meetings and send five delegates to a September 8 gathering.
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Oklahoma City
Aus
Oklahoma
Farmer's Holiday Association
Ed Reger
Bethany
Reger
Farmers’ Union
R. L. Richard
Kiowa
Oklahoma Association
E. C. White
Durant
Bids Sought for Ada Federal Building and Courthouse
Advertisements publish calls for bids on the United States post office and courthouse in Ada. Bids open in Washington on September 27, with prevailing wage requirements for all laborers and mechanics. Plans and specifications available from James A. Wetmore for a $25 deposit, for the Twelfth and Rennie site on land once owned by John W. Beard.
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United States Post Office
Court House
Ada
Washington
Jas. A. Wetmore
Washington, D. C
Twelfth and
Rennie
John W. Beard
Leclionnaires Seek Cash Payment for War Certificates
Norman Howard post of the American Legion adopted two resolutions urging a congressional investigation into District of Columbia officials over the deaths tied to the Bonus Expeditionary Force and the handling of the Washington crackdown. The resolutions demand full cash payment of adjusted service certificates, cancellation of interest, and note that veterans were treated differently from contractors and federal workers at war end.
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Norman Howard Post
Washington
Tom D. McKeown
Elmer Thomas
T. P. Gore
District of Columbia
Patrick J. Hurley
General McArthur
United States
Army
Fourteen Farm Strike Picket Wounded in Cherokee Clash
In Cherokee Iowa on August 31 a gun attack wounded fourteen farm strike pickets after tear gas bombs were tossed from an unidentified car. Deputies opened an investigation as officials denied militia deployment amid rumors of National Guard involvement and continued protests over higher farm prices.
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Cherokee
Spi
Towa National
Towa National Euard
Dan Turner
Arthur N. Tilton
R. G. Rodman
Highway
Oklahoma interurban car kills 77 year old Parker in city crash
An Oklahoma City Norman interurban car struck a automobile late yesterday killing George M. Parker 77 a pioneer city contractor and his companion Isaac Curry.
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Okla. City
Oklahoma City-Norman
George M. Parker
Pioneer City
Isaac Curry
Spiro Officers Seek King in Arkansas Man Described as Suspect
Spiro Oklahoma officers on August 31 sought E. E. King, 23, of Spiro for involvement in the fatal dice game shooting of Ben Hunt, 37, of Des Arc Arkansas. Hunt died near the heart after being shot in a physician’s office yesterday.
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Spiro
Okla
U?lefiore
E. E. King
Ben Hunt
Des Are
Ark. Hunt
Senator Waterman of Colorado Dies at 71
Washington reports United States Senator Charles Winfield Waterman of Colorado died after a long illness. A Republican, he had just begun a new six year term on March 4, 1927, and served on five Senate committees including Judicial and Naval Affairs.
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Washington
Charles Winfield Waterman
United States
Colorado
Wardman Park
Senate
Waterman
Great Western Sugar Company
Roads to Omaha Opens as Douglas County Pickets Depart
Sheriff Charles McDonald said no farmers picketed Douglas County highways this morning after orders from Governor Charles Bryan and Mayor R. I. Metcalfe. Last night picket camps were broken up without violence aided by rain and cold. The movement shifted to Saunders County where Sheriff I. D. Mengel helped push trucks through two crowds of more than 200 men, with special deputies urged to keep roads clear.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles McDonald
Douglas County
Charles Bryan
R. I. Metcalfe
Saunders County
Nebraska
I. D. Mengel
Yutan
M. L. Endres
Mengel
Sasakwa Crash Kills Two Men Near Wewoka Oklahoma
Two Sasakwa men died in a late night collision eight miles south of Wewoka when an automobile crashed into the rear of a northbound truck. The victims were O. E. Harber, 41, and Jack Reeves, 38. Injured are Mrs. Harber and her two sons Jewel 14 and Truby 12.
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Sasakwa
Okla
Wewoka
O. E. Harber
Oil Company
Jack Reeves
Funeral services set for Judge Phil D Brewer
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Judge Phil D Brewer 71 former presiding judge of the Oklahoma Supreme Court Commission and former Arkansas legislator He died at his home in Oklahoma City yesterday Brewer was elected to the Arkansas legislature in 1891 and later moved to McAlester where he served as Superior Court Judge
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Okla City
Phil D. Brewer
Oklahoma Supreme Court Commission
Arkansas
Brewer
McAlester
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