Library Parks Radio Approved For Pontotoc County
Civic improvements advance after the excise board approves budgets for Ada city and Pontotoc county. A police radio broadcasting system will link Ada and county law agencies, a public library is planned in the old City Hall, and funds go to Glenwood Frances Wintersmith and Byrds Mill parks.
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Excise Board
Ada
Sheriff's Office
Pontotoc County
Federal Communications Bureau
KADA
Court House
Convention Hall
City Hall
City Park Board
Glenwood Park
Frances Wintersmith Park
Byrds Mill Park
Oil field plan links Wilcox with Viola and Bromide sands in Pontotoc
Operators in the John Fits pool in southern Pontotoc county meet in Tulsa to favor a development plan. The proposal would produce Viola lime and Bromide sand together, like the Fitts pool, and separate Wilcox sand via its own string. Rules for Wilcox development to be set by engineers as producers push toward state commission approval Friday.
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Pontotoc County
Tulsa
State Corporation Commission
Fitts
Wilcox
Moore No. 1
McKay
Smith
King Et al No
Jesse
McCarthy
Viola
Centralioma
Thompson
Political Leaders Speculate on Probable Effect of Longs Death
Washington leaders debate how Huey P Longs death would have reshaped 1935 politics. Senators Noe Norris and Donahey offered varied views on third party moves and party unity, while Thomas argued Longs influence would be limited and unlikely to alter Roosevelt reelection prospects.
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Long
Washington
Roosevelt
Huey P. Long
Noe
R-Nd
Thomas
Utah
Norris
Neb
Democratic
Slump In New Car Sales Here During August
Pontotoc County tag agent Mrs. Eliza beth Johnston reports a drop in August vehicle registrations from July. August saw 35 new cars 19 trucks and one bus. July set a county record with 184 autos three buses and five trucks. Total August registrations reached 360 with 207 other vehicles and temporary out of state tags. Johnston forecasts September decline and October rebound. year to date registrations exceed 7 000.
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Elizabeth Johnston
Pontotoc County
Johnston
Oklahoma official rules fraud in old age pension petition
At a hearing on initiative old age pension petitions Oklahoma secretary of state Frank Carter invalidated 180 signatures after handwriting expert RB Hickman testified to duplications on nine pamphlets. The ruling follows an attorney general opinion that fraud on one name invalidates the entire pamphlet. George Astenshaw, representing petitioners, argued the fraud claim does not indict the other signatures.
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Frank Carter
RB. B. Hickman
Duncan
Carter
Hickman
George Astenshaw
Greatest returns for the amount I invested
Classified ad notes strong value for investors seeking high returns on principal. The notice promotes smart allocations, urging readers to compare options and seek trusted financial guidance.
Maxwell Plans Community Fair
Maxwell hosts a Friday community fair organized by 4-H and adults clubs with the school. Activities start around 1 pm including sack potato and pie eating races, a coat relay, and a softball game between 4-H and adult clubs overseen by county agent Mrs Jessie Morgan as umpire.
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Maxwell
Jessie Morgan
OUHUMLS SETTLE 10 WEW WORK OUHUMLS SETTLE 10 WEW WORK
East Central Teachers college Horace Mann Training school and Ada public schools settle into the new school year. Enrollment and rooming adjustments proceed, 135 FERA employed students, band practice under George Fentem, football opening set for September 27 amid daily practice.
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Horace Mann Training School
Ada Public Schools
Ada Ministerial Alliance
FERA
George Fentem
State Considers Refund of $10.5 Million Warrants
Oklahoma City September 11 Randalls S Cobb assistant attorney general appeared before the state supreme court to begin steps to refund the states 10 5 million outstanding indebtedness by exchanging warrants for refunding bonds. About 69 000 warrants totaling 7 210 000 are offered as exhibits showing validity but no funds in the general revenue to retire them. Absence of opposition suggests the state board of equalization will have little trouble with the exchange. The state school land commission has contracted for a second series of ponds in the permanent school fund.
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Oklahoma City
Randells S. Cobb
State Supreme Court
Cobb
State Board of Equalization
State School Land Commission
Permanent
Supreme Court
Bomb Plot Said To Have Targeted Denver Man
Denver authorities say Homer L. Freehofer was placed under police protection after officers reported he escaped death from a bomb planted in his car. The incident prompted heightened security and a probe into the blast.
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Denver
Colo
Homer L. Freehofer
Pioneer Texas cattleman dead in Gainesville Texas
Andy J. Davis a pioneer north Texas cattleman died at his home in Gainesville. He moved to Texas at 18, settled in Denison, worked early for the Katy railroad, and later sold his herd to Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey. He married Maggie Georgia in 1881 and had four sons. his first wife died in 1900. He remarried in 1992 to Georgia Bilbo.
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Gainesville
Tex
Andy J. Davis
North Texas
Boon
Tenessee
Texas
Denison
Katy
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Maggie Georgia
Warrensburg
Escape Foiled in Kay County Prison Break Surges
Three prisoners fled a Kay county jail by digging a wall hole and escaping in an elevator. Jimmie Stevens, Jimmie Huffman, and Lehr Girton were held on car theft and burglary related charges. At Bath Maine, a man resembling Alvin Karpis was found not to be him after a car crash, authorities said.
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Newkirk
Kay County
Jimmie Stevens
Jimmie Huffman
Lehr Girton
Bath
Alvin Karpis
Harry L. Thompson
National Guard’s Expanded Role and Ada Armory Plan
The piece traces the National Guard as a historical citizen defense force now a key peacetime preparation for war. It notes Ada hosting two proficient units with plans for a four unit armory, a large civic building serving guardsmen and local meetings, reflecting national mobilization aims.
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National Guard
United States
Uncle Sam
Ada
Goard
Oklahoma
Ethiopian women rally for front against Italians in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian women mobilize battalions for imminent departure to the front led by Madame Wayzaro Abe bath Charkoze and Wealthy Maname Oparkoze. The group For Love of Country counts thousands with branches across the empire as Americans in Addis Ababa consider departures.
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Adua
Haile Selassie
Wayzaro Abebath Charkoze
Associated Press
Maname Oparkoze
Empire
United States Department
Cornelius van Engert
United States
Election Board Prepares Ballots for Oklahoma Special Election
Oklahoma City report notes 1 127 009 ballots printed for 3 313 precincts for a September 24 special election. Secretary J William Cordell says ballots await confirmation of initiative old age pension proposal. Other measures include constitutional amendments on old age insurance up to 15 dollars monthly, homestead tax extension to 1500 dollars, state commission reorganization, and allowing women to hold major state offices.
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Oklahoma City
State Election Board
J. William Cordell
State and Commission
Mussolini calls 54000 for a one million man armament drive
Italy mobilizes 54000 more troops in decrees targeting classes born 1900 to 1913 seeking ready forces for a prolonged war. Mussolini has pledged to add 200000 this month and 500000 in reserve while 150000 were notified for September. Friends push a small levy to fund a permanent Pontotoc county free fair with a September 24 vote and aims for a 1936 fair site and expanded facilities.
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Il Duce
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Africa
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Bolzano
Friends of the
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Friends of the Fair
Huey Long Dies After Assassin’s Bullet in Baton Rouge
Senator Huey P. Long, famed Louisiana political power broker, was shot and died at 4 06 PM Central Standard Time in Baton Rouge. His widow was present. his children Rose Russell and Palmer Reid were summoned but could not be at his side in time. Last words recalled by aides and a niece describe his concern for family.
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Huey FF. Long
Louisiana
Senator Long
J. Christeberry
Rose
Russell
Paulmer Reid
Jack Decournan
Associated Press
Huey P. Long
C. A. Weiss Jr
Long
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Lenz
Statehouse
Washington
Assembly
Supreme Court
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Justice Fourne
Jane
Weiss
Public Service
James O'Connor
Jimmy
France Tightens Arms Trade Controls Decree Promotes Modernization
Paris reports a comprehensive decree tightening regulation of export of military, naval and aerial materiel. Authorization remains required for shipments, valid three months, with landing approval by foreign war navy and air ministries. Transit shipments may be exempted but exemptions can be suspended by official notice.
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Paris
Geneva
Foreign
War
Navy
Air
Admits Forgery But Now Faces Second Charge
Elmer Holloman also known as E C Mitchell and Sandy Holloman was in the county jail awaiting district court action on forgery he pleaded guilty. He faces arraignment on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing 29 squares of galvanized roofing valued at 735 dollars based on the accusations of Frank M Jones and Winnefred Hale.
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Elmer Holloman
E. C. Mitchell
Sandy Holloman
Sherwood W. Hill
Holloman
Negro Finds Jail At End Of Brief Tour
Ada resident Jesse Banks is jailed after an alleged automobile theft. Police traced the theft from Ada to Lawton, where Banks was captured and charged with larceny of an automobile. He faces arraignment after return to the county.
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Lawton
Jesse Banks
Ada
Banks
Dave
Sherwood W. Hill
Four Wins for Broker Day on Ocean Voyage
H Mason Day, a New York broker, won daily auctions on the Majestic’s crossing, totaling $2,000 over four days. He admitted the wins were embarrassing as fellow passengers believed he possessed some magical powers.
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New York
H. Mason Day
Day
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