Pottery Factory Sought for Sity
Ada chamber directors discuss establishing a pottery plant with W H Ebey land near Ada. Plan calls for a locally owned small corporation to build a starter factory and expand as demand grows. A committee will gather data and a second group seeks funds for highway signs ahead of Ada Day at the Tulsa Petroleum Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Ebey
Ada
Ceramic Department
University of Oklahoma
Thomas P. Holt
Wm. L. Whitaker
J. A. Smith
M. O. Matthews
Marshall Harris
Guardianship sale of Anna Cowart estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Private sale of 34 percent mineral rights in the north half of the northeast quarter of section 28 township 5 north range 5 east Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Bid in writing, cash on confirmation after October 6 1928. sale at County Court Room Ada Oklahoma. Guardian Anna Cowart estate seeks highest bid. terms set by court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Perkins
Elsie Perkins
Hammond
Lillian Perkins
Nellie Perkins
Ruby Perkins
Benjamin Perkins
County of Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
Ilsie Perkins
Ada
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
TJ. Perkins
Guardian
Harrell & Kerr
Uardian
Albert 8. Billings, Sr
Abbie A. Billings
S. Williams
County of
Pontotoc
Albert S. Billings, Sr
C. SS. Williams
Said County
Tal Crawford
Pohtotoe
H. V. Newton
W. A. Alexander
County Court
Lucile Perry
Lonzo Perry
State of
Wewoka
Seminole County
Oklaahoma
Range 7
G. W. Busby
District Court
Clement Mortgage Company
Wm. Mossey, Jr
Cora Lee Mosley
Guidesline Oil Corporation
Hakin Christy
E. R. Walker
L. Reece
Harriet F. Gilstrap
A. E. Patrick
Emiotoc County
Indian Base
Meridian
Lara Underwood
Okla
Porter
Anna Cowart
Mast
Oeklahoma
American Building
of Pontotoc
M. Langley
Agnes Frazier
L. E. Franklin
Byron Roberts
McKeown & Green
Court decision May Force Tax on Indian Oil on Land
Justice Fletcher Riley of the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that oil on Indian land becomes personal property when detached from the ground and is subject to the gross production tax. The decision upheld a lower court ruling and involved T. L. Carpenter and other Indian heirs challenging tax exemptions under the Atoka agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Fletcher Riley
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
District Court of
Oklahoma County
T. L. Carpenter
Justice Riley
Carpenter
Riley
Enrollment Gains Reported at East Central College
East Central college reaches 1,166 students in the third week of the current term, up from 952 at the same point last year. When Horace Mann high school students join, total campus enrollment may exceed 1,500, with further gains not anticipated until the close of the first nine weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central College
East Central
Horace Mann High School and Training Department
City Marshal of McLoud Robbed of Money and Gun
Three men kidnapped Lee Wilson city marshal of McLoud 15 miles northwest of Shawnee Oklahoma late last night robbed him of 65 dollars and his pistol and left him tied in a boxcar in railroad yards Wilson freed himself early today and said the robbers planned looting several McLoud stores but no entries were found later. A bill to fund a government run non reservation school for 1000 Indian children in northeastern Oklahoma is being prepared by E B Howard to be introduced in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Okla
Lee Wilson
McLoud
Here
Wilson
Tulsa
E. B. Howard
Congress
Oklahoma
Indian Affairs Congressional Committee
Howard
Pioneer Welfare Worker Manville Resigns From Red Cross Board
M F Manville long time Pontotoc County Red Cross and United Charities chairman resigns as board leader but stays on as director. The postmaster cited personal business duties. next week to fill the chair position. Osborn and Parker named new directors. Ada native obituary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Red Cross and Charities Organization
J. M. Wintersmith
Wintersmith
Manville
Red Cross launches storm relief for Porto Rico and Florida
President Coolidge appeals to the nation as the Red Cross races to aid hurricane victims in the West Indies and Florida. Military transports carry 1 250 tons of food supplies and 3 600 blankets 2 000 tents and 7 000 cots to San Juan. Red Cross nurses and army doctors join relief teams coordinating with Florida chapters for emergency and permanent rehabilitation.
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Washington
Coolidge
Red Cross
West Indies
Florida
National
Porto Rico
New York
San Juan
Virgin Islands
United States
WU. S.S
Army
St. Mihiel
Kenowis
Pansy Besom
Philippines
Gilmer
Henry M. Baker
Elizabeth G. Fox
Jacksonville
Fla
John Barton Fayne
League of Red Cross Societies
Paris
Judge Payne
American Red Cross
County Deputy Recaptures Fugitive in Murray Pontotoc Tie
Murray county officers arrested fugitive David son near Rofs after a dramatic escape from Ardmore. He had previously escaped from the Granite reformatory and burned a deputy’s pistol. The arrest ended a lengthy pursuit that included an airplane and a high powered rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Davidson
Murray County
Pontotoc County
Rofs
Walter Ford
State Reformatory
Granite
Shields
Ardmore
Ford
Obituary of Mrs. Juanita Thurman 27
Mrs. Juanita Thurman aged 27 wife of Joe Thurman died unexpectedly at 12 30 this morning at the family home 218 East Twelfth. The body was taken to Oklahoma City for burial. She is survived by her husband and two small children. The family recently moved here when Mr. Thurman worked as a plasterer in the Aldridge hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Thurman
Juanita Thurman
Oklahoma City
Thurman
Aldridge Hotel
Mrs Nannie Blinn Obituary Found Dead After Illness
Mrs Nannie Blinn died at 4 a.m. today at her home on South Broadway after an extended illness. She was noted as one of the area's pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Blinn
South Broadway
Politics at a Glance: Tariff, Immigration, and Campaign Tours
Newark declares a tariff to protect American labor and frames immigration as a threat to labor. Illinois Smith train leaders pledge a Smith majority and open a western tour with an Omaha speech. Curtis promises farm relief with Republican help, while Harrison touts Smith’s fitness for office in a radio address. Jardine outlines political radio plans, and Robinson resumes a speaking tour in Atlanta after a hurricane interruption.
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Newark
N. J
Hoover
Smith
Illinois
Omaha
Evansville
Ind
Curtis
Miami
Harrison
Mississippi
Smith Campaign
Hughes
Nicholas Murray Butler
Washington
Jardine
West Palm Beach
Fla
Robinson
Atlanta
Lions Plan Free Bridge and County Wide Road Project
Ada Oklahoma Lions Club outlines a county wide initiative to build a free bridge across the Canadian river between Francis and Sasanka and a roadway linking to West Main street. The plan involves multiple committees and seeks broad civic support plus cooperation with the Kiwanis and local officials. The Ada Day celebration at the Oil Exposition in Tulsa is also on the agenda with coordination led by Kerr Williamson and Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Items Club
Francis
Canadian River
Sasanka
Lions
Robert S. Kerr
Harry Lungaard
Kiwanis Club
West Main Street
J. C. Hynds
Paul Jones
F. R Laird
O. L. Parker
R. W. Cason
Harry E. Morris
Luther Edge
M. Z. Thompson
Dr. Dean
P. A. Norris
George Mayhue
J. F. McKeel
Sidney Katz
C. W. Fisher
Tulsa
R. T. Williamson
L. T. Walters
Ada
Lion Ben Epperson
Bill O'Connell
O’connell
The
More Evidence in Murder Farm Probe Near Riverside
Two more axes stained with blood were found on the Northcott farm near Riverside as diggers unearthed bones including a child's knee cap. District Attorney Ford said the victims need not be identified. proving a human being was killed suffices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Northcott
Riverside
Ford
Riverside County
Riverside Farm Murders Prompt Northcott Charges
Riverside California district attorney issued a murder complaint against Stuart G Northcott 20 after evidence deepened the case of four boys slain on the Northcott farm Alfred Ford district attorney filed a murder charge against Mrs Louisa Northcott mother of the farm owner The DA said warrants would be sent to Canadian authorities seeking the pair in western Canada
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Riverside
Cal
Stuart G. Northcott
Northcott
Alfred Ford
Louisa Northcott
Ford
Canada
Busby 15 Speaker At Program At College
East Central students observed Constitution Day listening to Judge Orel Busby in a brilliant discourse on the Constitution and a plea for greater respect for the Constitution and the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busby
East Central
Orel Busby
Riverside Farm Gruesome Boy Grave Discovery Reported
Sheriff's party digging on the Northcott farm near Riverside uncovered a boy’s hand clothing and a scout hat buried in quicklime. The search targets bodies of four youths believed tortured and slain, with authorities placing workers on the farm after a 15 year old alleged captivity claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Northcott
Riverside County
Riverside
California
East Central I O O F District Meeting at Center
The East Central district I O O F assembly met at Center with eight lodges represented and about 300 members. An afternoon business session followed by a Pauls Valley second degree in the evening. Officers elected include Velma Ray Ada president Orpha Cartmell Francis vice president and C B Newsome Francis secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central
I. O. O. F. Association
Center
Pauls Valley
Ada
Rofs
Velma Ray
Orpha Cartmell
Francis
C. B. Newsome
Democratic nominees listed for local offices
A slate of Democratic candidates appears including Representative contenders Otto Strickland and Robert J. Wimish. Court Clerk W B Summers. County Treasurer J M Uncle Jim Stanfield. County Attorney J W Dean. County Judge Tal Crawford. and County Commissioner District No 2 George R Collins Jr. Candidate names suggest a mid-century local election slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Collins, JR
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Said
Bessie Marie Hamilton
W. B. Hamilton
L. EB. Franklin
Wimbish & Wimbish
M. C. Taylor
Laura Belle Taylor
Dre
Laura Belle ‘Taylor
Iixecutrig
Executrix
Setember
Gale’ Statler
W. C
Duncan
Nerse
Seal
Pontotec County
McKeown & Green, Attorneys For
Ona da RB
Franklin
Clerk District Court
d*Ontotoe County
Della Bedford
Roscoe Arnold
Pottery Factory
SITY
Ada Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Walker
P. H. Deal
Liza Ann Fulsome
Wolfe
Alum Wolfe
Harrell &Kerr
Orville Sneed
Jessie Feltenberger
Earl Feltenberger
Francis Marie
Plaintif
Jessie Campbell
M. F. Manville
County Red Cross
Texas
Red River County
That
B. H. Epperson
Jefferson
Confederate Congress
Jeannie Epperson
Relief
President Coolidge
Judge Busby
W.S. Kerr
W. W. Strickland
Rt. 4
Katy
Iaomas
P. Holt
Big O
I. Nooner
Rt. 1
W. H. Miller
Stonewall
Cyrus George Northcott
Stewart
Young Northcott
Sanford Clark
Walter Collins
Louis Winslow
Nelson
Pomona
Young Clark
Clark
Central
Collins
Walter
Winslow Boys
UGH Claim
Fla Farm Death Arena
District Odn Fellows Ason
Tom ED. McKeown
Otto Strickland
Robert J. Wimbish
W. B
Bill) Summers
J. M
Jim
Stanfield
J. W. Dean
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