Ada Man Backed By Pastor In Oil Riches Tale
Ada minister Nev J C Curry confronts a well dressed oil man who pressures him for a donor's collection. The unexpected confession reveals the layman’s wealth and desire to invest in oil while the pastor, undercover, discloses his own financial strain and reliance on charity. A concealed identity guards the layman.
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Nev. J. C. Curry
First Methodist Church
Aldridge Hotel
Bro. Curry
Fitts
Ada
FERA
United Charities
Bro
Curry
Hauptmann Man of Mystery to His Neighbors of New York
New York Sept 21 Bruno Richard Hauptmann seen as a man of mystery by Wakefield Bronx neighbors. A carpenter by trade and alien, he shows intelligence and hunting zeal. Detectives found a double barreled shotgun. neighbors recall his Wall Street boasting and a 10 month old child at home.
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Hauptmann
N. Y. Bronx
New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Wakefield
Bronx
Huptmann
Wall Street
Anna
A. B. McDonald's Long Career as Reporter Highlighted
Ada hosts A B McDonald veteran Kansas City Star feature writer famed for decades in journalism. He recalls anti prohibition work Leo Frank Payne murder case with Amarillo Bryan campaigns and Billy Sunday publicity.
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Ada
A. B. McDonald
The
Kansas City Star
Fitts
Star
Leo Frank
Georgia
Payne
Amarillo
Texas
William Jennings Bryan
Billy
McDonald
Cowboys Unleash Six-Shooter Law in Border Horse Heist
Seven Mexican vaqueros killed in what authorities call a six shooter raid by Texas cowboys retrieving stolen horses from a border ranch. Cowboys and range riders crossed into Mexico, where rustlers were captured and jailed, while survivors face long terms.
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Alpine
Tex
Texas
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Mexico
A. F. Robison
CCC
Here
Elmo Johnson
Brewster County
Johnson
The
County Democratic Meeting Seeks Clerk Vacancy Fill
Pontotoc county Democratic central committee sets a Saturday meeting in Ada to designate a candidate to fill the county clerk vacancy caused by Milton Garner’s death. The gathering is scheduled for September 29 at 2 PM in the district court room.
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Democraticc
Milton Garner
County Central Committee
Denver N. Davison
Democratic County Central Committee
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Ada
Pontotoccouu
Bankhead Act Support Grows For Cotton Controls
Secretary Wallace after a meeting with southern senators and representatives said the gathering was practically unanimous in favor of continuing the Bankhead act for compulsory cotton production controls. Some lawmakers argued for continued support only if inequities for small farmers are addressed. otherwise they favor abandoning the act. Wallace noted a constructive mood and potential faster action plus clearer publicity.
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Washington
Wallace
Dead Cow Causes Narrow Escape for Farmer
In Tampa Kansas a dead cow kicked farmer Jack Costello as he skinning the animal for meat. A knife in his hand nearly stabbed him in the face when a muscle contract caused the kick. The scare followed the cow’s death.
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Tampa
Kas
Jack Costello
Costello
Local Deputies Target Boarding House Bill Dodgers
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and deputies have spent time rounding up individuals allegedly failing to pay boarding house bills. At the justice office of Clay Jones inquiries revealed charges of bogus checks and more bogus checks, with Wood Sherwood Hill citing boarding house bills.
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Clyde Kaiser
Justice Office
Clay Jones
Sherwood Hill
1924 Chevrolet Sedan Stolen From Mrs Davis On Broadway
A 1924 Chevrolet sedan owned by Mrs. A. S. Davis was stolen Thursday night from its parked location on North Broadway. Police suspect professional thieves as the car had been locked prior to the departure. County officers faced a challenging night at the car nival until rain Friday night ended efforts.
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A. S. Davis
North Broadway
Ten Foot Sidewalk Planned Along Court Street
After a few days drivers parking along Court street north of the county courthouse will not wade through mud. A ten foot sidewalk is being built from the steps to the curb today to eliminate the travel around the soggy area.
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Court Street
County Court House
Court House
Zeb Colbert Charged in Second Degree Burglary
Charges filed in Clay Jones justice court accuse Zeb Colbert of breaking into the home of Simon Sealey three miles southeast of Byrds Mill and taking a rug boots lumberjack and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb Colbert
Justice Court
Clay Jones
Colbert
Simon Sealey
Byrds Mill
Tax billing notice for first quarter ad valorem taxes due October 1
Charley Floyd, tax assessor, says the first quarter ad valorem tax is due October 1 and becomes delinquent November 1. He expects the tax rolls to be ready for the treasurer by month end.
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Charley Floyd
Swarming at the Aldridge as trades heat up in Fitts area
Voices fill the Aldridge hotel lobby amid a surge of trade activity in the Fitts area with leases and royalties fueling the momentum and attracting busy exchanges among stakeholders.
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Aldridge
Native Oklahoma Governors Shown By Birthplaces And Careers
Oklahoma candidates E W Marland and W B Pine share non native birth origins with prior governors often born in Indiana Ohio and other states. Most Oklahoma governors are lawyers though Marland holds a law degree and Pine has diverse roles in farming banking and industry. A separate item reports John Palmer 18 of Unity township Greenburg Pa had a pipe blast from an unused cartridge while tobacco use.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
E. W. Marland
Pittsburgh
W. B. Pine
Bluffs
Indiana
Henry S. Johnston
J. C. Walton
Walton
Johnston
Evansville
Co. N. Haskell
Leipsic
Ohio
Lee Cruce
Crittenden County
Robert L. Williams
Alabama
J. B. A. Robertson
Keokuk
Iowa
M. E. Trapp
Robinson
Kan
W. J. Holloway
Arkadelphia
Ark
William H. Murray
Texas
Marland
Pine
Greensburg
John Palmer
Unity Township
Palmer
County Budget for 1934 35 Approved By Excise Authority
Pontotoc county's 1934 35 government budget, signed by the county excise board, meets the prior year's total with income from miscellaneous sources at 43 571 25 and ad valorem levy of 103 247 45. Levy rates include general fund 4.672 mills and sinking fund 3 702 mills, with detailed allocations for county offices and services, and 10 339 58 accrued toward long term bonds. Collection begins October 1. Snow melts in the Sierra as marooned parties are reported.
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Pontotoc County
County Excise Board
Excise Board
General Fund
Crippled Children Fund
Ad Valoreum
Murder mystery flares as Hollister gun is found
David Bannister and Parker Coleman search the Hollister apartment for a revolver linked to the Tracy King case. They discover a 32 caliber pistol in Melvina Hollister's bedroom, push for arrest, and Coleman is taken into custody while Bannister accuses Matthew Hollister's sister’s lover, not Hollister, of murder.
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David Bannister
Tracy King
Orchestra
Bannister
Gainey
Star
The
Post
Juliet France
King
Herman Scurlach
Joe Parrott
Melvina Hollister
AL Dragan
Juliet
Matthew
Parker Coleman
Matthew Hollister
Coleman
Hollister
Melvina
Marland proposes tax study committee if elected governor
Democratic nominee E W Marland said he would appoint the best committee to study Oklahoma tax structure after the November election. He outlined a program including natural resource development and subsistence homesteads and said the panel would guide tax policy.
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Duncan
E. W. Marland
Ardmore
Marland
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
W. W. Humphrey
King
Gore
Josh Lee
J. B. Moore
Pine
Moore
Lee
University of Oklahoma
Congress
Missing in Mountain Snow Strands Cars and Miners
In a wide western storm rescue crews worked to free about 50 trapped people as snow drifts delayed help. Henry Allen, a miner, was found dead near La Porte California, and Olga Mauger remained missing at Two Note Pass Wyoming amid fears she perished. A tree felled by wind near Priest Lake Idaho killed 22 year old William Coyne.
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San Francisco
Far West
Henry Allen
la Porte
Califocia
Olga Mauger
Twognotee Pass
Wyo
Priest Lake
Ida
William Coyne
Murder Suspect Held At Atoka
Atoka September 25 D J Henderson 21 is held in connection with the slaying of Hayden Norris 21 Atoka Indian. Henderson was captured after a two day search following Norris body found Sunday morning. A car belonging to Henderson was recovered. Norris body was found wrapped in the blood soaked seat covers from his car. Henderson refuses to discuss the case and has obtained a lawyer.
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Atoka
D. J. Henderson
Hayden Norris
Henderson
C. G. Maxwell
Norris
Maxwell
New Deal Woned by Senator Taylor Against Oklahoma High School Athletics
Senator Nat Taylor of Arnett called for creating a state office of athletics commissioner and disbanding the Oklahoma High School Athletics Association over alleged political activity and discrimination against smaller schools. He criticized Lee K. Anderson, the association secretary, and suggested Anderson has a political base, while Anderson noted Arnett’s suspension amid upheld eligibility charges.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma High School Athletics Association
Nat Taylor
Arnett
Taylor
Lee K. Anderson
High School Association
Greater returns for the amount invested
A concise classified ad notes improved value for investors, urging readers to compare options and seek better yields. It highlights the idea of growing capital efficiently through deliberate choices and informed planning.
Oklahoma hog corn payments total to farmers statewide
The farm administration mailed 399 711 05 to Oklahoma farmers in land rental checks under the ecorn hog contract program. National total is 86 220 880 with 918 692 farmers receiving checks. Kansas and Texas exceed Oklahoma in total payments with Arkansas close behind.
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Washington
Farm Administration
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Blaine
Cotton
Harmon
Johnston
Latimer
McIntosh
Mayes
Noble
Okmulgee
Methvin Pleads Not Guilty in Constable Murder
Henry Methvin, 23, arraigned in Miami Oklahoma on murder charges for the April 6 killing of Constable Cal Campbell during a pursuit involving Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. Preliminary trial set for November 3. Methvin held without bond as he returns to jail.
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Miami
Oklag
Henry Methuin
Clyde Barrow
Cal Campbell
Commerce
Methvin
Campbell
Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Louisiana
Last Civil War Veteran Asa Gere Celebrates Birthday Jig
Asa Gere of Stafford County Kansas the sole surviving Civil War veteran there marked his eighty ninth birthday with a lively jig at an old settlers picnic. Gere called himself not down and out and joined the celebration with neighbors and friends at the event.
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Stafford, Kas
Asa Gere
Stafford County
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