Highway Projects Set for Oklahoma Road Contract Funding
State officials announced about 9 million dollars in federal relief funds will finance extensive road construction in Western Oklahoma next year. Work on highway 51 from Stilwell through Hulbert and 73, new bridges and drainage, and a Grand River crossing are planned pending federal approval. A convict labor camp near Bunch will begin within two weeks for a Sallisaw Stilwell route, with Wilburton inmates relocated late July or early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Ed McDonald
State Highway Commission
Thra Stilwell
McDonald
Wasington
Fort Worth
Federal Bureau of Roads
Wavoner-Mulbert
Hulbert
Grand River
Sallisaw
Stilwell
Buneh
Wilburton
Sinclair Wins Navy Lubricants Contract For 1983 84
The United States Government awarded Sinclair Refining Company a major lubricants contract for the 1983 84 fiscal year. The award covers oils for battleships destroyers submarines naval aircraft and all Navy equipment at Atlantic ports and also supplies for the Army and government equipment across 36 states. R L Reese of Adair county distributor notes the slogan may shift to Uncle Sam in his final decision cant be wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, I
United States
Sinclair Refining Company
Navy
Sinclair
U.S. Navy
Atlantic
District of Columbia
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
West Virginia
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Texans
Oklahoma
New Mexico
R. L. Reese
Adair County
Sinclair Products
Uncle Sam
Family Re Union At Jay Wright Home
For the first time in 21 years all Wright children gathered at their Jay Wright home east Sunday June 18. Present were Caleb P. Wright and wife John D. Wright and wife both of San Diego Earl and two daughters Julia and Gertrude Wright of Tulsa It was a very happy event being the first time in a score of years that family was all at home at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Wright
Caleb P. Wright
John D. Wright
San Diego
Calif
Earl
Julia
Gertrude Wright
Tulsa
Mrs Tony Winn and Blondel Leave for Stillwater
Mrs Tony Winn and her daughter Blondel departed last week to join My Winn in Stillwater, with little detail provided on the trip or circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Winn
Blondel
Stillwater
Winn
Cotton Growers Meeting Set in Stilwell
All cotton plan participants are urged to attend a county agent led meeting at Stilwell office on Friday June 36 at ten o'clock a.m. This session explains the U S Government acreage reduction plan from 25 to 40 percent and outlines farmer eligibility and steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Stilwell
Pugh-Bishop Chevrolet Expands Used Car Dept
The Pugh-Bishop Chevrolet Co. Inc. opens a new Used Car department in the Carson Johnson building on First Street, previously A. Melson. The move aims to better display used cars and free main-location space for an expanding service shop handling growing repair orders and car reconditioning. A. J. Bishop, parts and service foreman, has supplied equipment and workmanship to meet demand in the local trade area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh-Bishop Chevrolet Co. Inc
Carson- Johnson
First Street
A. Melson
A. J. Bishop
First Profit Sharing Prize Awarded At Bradley Co
J L Bradley Co held the first profit sharing prize drawing after a 30 day plan drew a large crowd. Garve Briggs of Stilwell won a kitchen cabinet as the capitol prize, with an 18 quart Dixie pressure cooker to follow. Bradley praised May sales gains and thanked attendees for orderly conduct at the prize event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bradley
J. L. Bradley Co
J. H. Bradley
Garve Briggs
Stilwell
Bradley
Obituary of James Henry Neff 1869 64 in Stilwell OK
James Henry Neff age 64 died at his Maryetta home Saturday night after a brief illness. Funeral at 2 pm Monday at the family home conducted by Rev J E Mack. Burial in New Hope cemetery. Survived by wife May Greer Neff and children Joe Gree Eugene Barney Betty Wendell Irene Clara. brother George Neff. sister in Kansas City. Pallbearers named Bill Barker W C Lee John Ferguson R B Worsham Sr C K Wells Herbert Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Neff
Maryetta
J. E. Mack
First Methodist Church
Stilwell
New Hope
Mr.Neff
Saline County
Evansville
Ark
May Greer
Arkansas
Methodist Church
Adair
Okahoma
Death of Miss Edna Harlan in New Mexico
Miss Edna Harlan cousin of Mrs. A. W. Sanders died Tuesday night after a brief illness at her New Mexico home. A wire to Mrs. Sanders from Cherry Loyd reported the death. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at press time.
Walnut Thresher Proves Successful In Test Here
A portable walnut thresher built by Warner Industries of Ottawa Kansas operated under Len Warner during a two week test. It cracks kernels from hulls with 80 pounds per hour capacity and 90 to 95 percent efficiency. Heat affected rubber rollers causing trouble. improvements planned for southern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Warner
Warner Industries
Ottawa
Kans
Warner
Farmers Produce and Gann
South
Mr. Warner
Anti-Beer Forces Form County Campaign for July 11 Vote
About fifty people met at a Methodist church to organize a county anti Beverage Bill movement. Officers named include A. V. Dawson as County Chairman and Rev. J. E. Mack as County Organizer. Volunteers urged to serve as precinct chairmen and to provide funds, vehicles, and speaking support. The group calls for factual, nonpersonal talks, uniting all political faiths to defeat the beverage measure on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. V. Dawson
J. E. Mack
T. A. Gilbert
J. M. Haygood
D. P. Chambers
F. E. Mack
Legion Post to Hold Regular Meeting at Courthouse
Dennis-Butler Post No. American Legion Stilwell schedules its regular meeting Monday evening at 7 40 p m at the courthouse. The Legion Auxiliary also meets at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis-Butler Post No.qu
American Legion
Stilwell
The
Legion Auxiliary
Rave Bean Dies of Heart Failure at 33
Raven Bean, 33, Cherokee farmer of England Hollow, died suddenly after midnight Tuesday June 27. Survived by daughter Geneva Bean, son Ned Bean, and wife. Predeceased by first wife Liz a Bean and daughter. Baptist church member since 15 years. Funeral services held at 2:30 PM with burial in Peavine cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven Bean
England Hollow
Geneva Bean
Sequoyah
Peavine Cemetery
Parachute Jumper Comes to Eagle Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks stars in Parachute Jumper a Warner Bros romantic comedy with air stunts. The cast features Bette Davis Leo Carrillo and Frank McHugh as pilots and supporting players. Alfred E Green directs with John Francis Larkin adapting the screenplay as the tale moves from Nicaragua to New York amid smuggling intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Fairbanks
Warner Bros
Eagle Theatre
New York
Kian James
Robert “Robbie” Robinson
Nicaragua
U. 92 Marine Corps
New York City
Canada
Soldiers of Fortune
Fairbanks
States
Sceen Beauty
Bette Davis
Leo Carrillo
Frank McHugh
Claire Todd
Sheila Terry
Harold Huber
Thos. K E. Jackson
George Pat Collins
Harold Healy
Frederick Munier
Alfred E. Green
Marriages Recorded in Stilwell on Various Dates
June 21 through June 27 yields multiple Stilwell pairings. Alfred Inman 22 and Ruby Kimsey 22 of Stilwell wed June 21. Vernon Helms 20 and Maude Whitaker 18 married June 21. Deemie Sheppard 22 and Margie Stevens 20 wedded June 24. Euther Chapman 21 of Westville married Dollie Parris 18 of Westville in Stilwell. Woodrow Green 21 and Oma Watkins 18 of Stilwell tied the knot June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Inman
Ruby Kimsey
Stilwell
Vernon W. Helms
Baby Girl Dies in North Stilwell Home
Vera Mae Bruner aged 13 months, child of Mr and Mrs Mayes Bruner, died after a short illness at home in North Stilwell on June 28. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev J M Haygood with interment at New Hope Cemetery under Roberts Funeral Home direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mae
Bruner
Mayes
North Stilwell
First Baptist Church
J. M. Haygood
iNew‘Hope Cemetery
Roberts Funeral Home
Movements and Visits Mark Small Town Changes
Andrew Melson Grocery moved yesterday to a new location inside the building formerly occupied by Farmers Store now called Farmers Cash Store. Cleberon Hill and Allen Bigby return from California to join Wah Fields visiting Westville and Mose Waters's family this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Melson Grocery
Farmers Store
Farmers: Cash Store
B. F. White
Wah
Westville
Mose ‘Waters
Piney farmer J P Frazier visits on business
J P Frazier, a prominent farmer from the Piney neighborhood, was in town on Thursday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Frazier
Piney Neighborhood
Home Demonstration Clubs Meet Across Arkansas Events
Missa Rockwell, Adair county agent, led gatherings at Addielee June 26, Arkoma June 27, Stilwell June 28, and Miss Rockwell and the Geneva and Lyons communities will spend today. She plans Friday training for outstanding 4-H members preparing for the Stillwater Roundup Contests July 25 26 and 27. Mrs Bennett visited by her son Mra E B Mattox and children of Sallisaw Tuesday.
County Officers Change At Court House July 3
A new county school superintendent and board of commissioners take over county government in Adair. Perry Etheridge replaces John Patterson in District 1 while Tiny Hill replaces Ray Blakemore in District 2 and Jack Swicegood replaces Chas. Waters in District 3. Prof. W.S. Mayes will replace R. J. Baker as superintendent. Langley and Woods have previous office arrangements with Woods serving as treasurer and Langley as assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair County
Board of Commissioners
Perry Etheridge
John Patterson
Tiny Hill
Ray Blakemore
Demo
Jack Swicegood
Chas. Waters
Commission
W.S. Mayes
R. J. Baker
W. O H. Langley
Ed Woods
Eye Specialist Opens Stilwell Office and Lab
Everett G. Reed, noted eye specialist and optometrist, will relocate to Stilwell, opening permanent offices in the Masonic building. He will run a testing laboratory and stock optical merchandise including glasses for all ages, promising relief for various eye sight issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G. Reed
Peoper
Mletcher Hardware Co
Stilwell
Masonic Building
New City Bakery Begins Operation in Stilwell
Tuesday noon the first batch of Stilwell baked bread was offered from the ovens of the New City Bakery. The bread was of fine quality in taste and appearance. The bakery will offer cookies buns rolls and cakes with interior redecorations completed. Manager F. Scantlen said the home baked bread will not be named yet. A large shipment of baking supplies from Chicago will arrive this week and the bakery will enter a full daily baking schedule to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
New City
F. ¥. Scantlen
Chicago
First Roasting Ears of Season Appear on Local Market
The 1933 crop of home grown green corn appeared at local markets last weekend with roasting ears on sale. The Niles Market bought the largest quantity and offered them as a special to weekend shoppers, signaling the season's early arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Former Stilwell Boy Is Detroit's Brightest Child
A Detroit front page features Hender, former Stilwell boy, standing with his mother as he helps dry dishes. The photo caption positions him as the brightest child, underscoring his notable recognition in the feature reprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Detroit
Hender
Perfectly at Home in the Kitchen
Hender Toms, 16, the top high school senior in Detroit, scored 333 of 382 on intelligence tests. He plans to graduate from Southeastern High School this month, studied about three hours nightly, and downplays hobbies, dubbing himself a grind. He received honors at a banquet and a Harvard trophy for conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hender Toms
Southeastern High School
Hender
Detroit
Young Toms
Harvard University
Demonstration Club Meeting at Stilwell Home
The Stilwell home demonstration club met with Mrs. Holt on Wednesday afternoon in a turnout of 380 women. Roll call featured a nursery rhyme. Program covered infant care, devotional by Mrs. White, and a prayer by Mrs. Goss. Treasurers reports and cooker instructions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell Home Demonstration Club
Holt
Miss .Rockwell
Wasps Imported to Fight Mealy Bug in Monterey County
In Monterey County California H A Hunt the county agricultural commissioner released 10 000 wasps to combat a mealy bug outbreak harming flowers vegetables and shrubs He estimated the wasps could multiply to 50 000 000 within 80 days The insects are described as inexpensive soldiers that will not bother humans if left alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey County
California
H. A. Hunt
Conty Agricultural Commissioner
Hunt
Lye and Horsehair Drive Birds and Rats Away in Elna Farm
Arthur Coach of Elna Washington battles crows by placing horsehair in corn silk patches to irritate the birds and uses lye on chicken runways to kill rats. He claims the method works with two or three hairs per field and prefers no cats on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Coach
Elna
Wash
Coach
Ex-Soldiers Picnic At Stilwell July Fourth In Adair County
Ex-Service men families and friends urged to attend the Adair County Ex-Service Men's Picnic at Stilwell Fair Grounds on July 4 hosted by Dennis- Butler Post No. 102 American Legion. Mayor Worsham city officials merchants back event with prizes for races contests and beauty and cracker eating contests. preregistration advised and lunch options available. fireworks display removed to fund legion aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Stilwell Fair Grounds
Dennis- Butler Post
American Legion
Stilwell
Worsham
Army
Navy
The
Legion
Adair County
Darr-Gray Company Pleased Idabel Visitors
The Darr-Gray Stock Company drew strong praise in Idabel during a week in the old cotton yard tent. The McCurtain County Democrat lauded high quality acting and the Robinson act by Eddie and Kitty Robinson as a standout, noting broad audience applause and respectful conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Idabel
McCurtain County ‘Democrat
Aing
Ces
Robinson
Portra
Eddi Kittie Robinson
Alway
Okfuskee Coin Pay Noted in Fragmented Report
Fragmented OCR notes a payment of about forty dollars in a tax collection scene. Mentions of carrying small sacks and unity are unclear. No clear persons, organizations, or dates are discernible to confirm a defined event or outcome.
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Hobart
Wagoner
Cotton Growers’ Meeting
J. & Knox County
Bulletin
Attention Legionnaires
Rave Bean
EAGLE
Cleberon Hill
Allen Bigby
E.B. Mattox
Court House
Ofice
LYE Specialist
NEW City Bakery
Stilwell School
Mig
Milo Ritervand
Dennis Butler Post
County Fair Grounds
Darr-Gray Company
Carr-Gray
Peopl
Polk County
Regal Company
Ndm
Gray’s
Okfuskee
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