Stilwell Chamber Meet Eyes Cheese Factory Revival Plan
The Stilwell Chamber of Commerce held its regular noon meeting with a large turnout and lunch served by church ladies. Harry Haymen announced two A and M College men would visit Thursday to discuss cooperation on reopening the closed Cheese Factory, with a chamber committee to meet them. Visitors Dr. George W. Stiles of Denver and Prof. C. E. Sanders of Stillwater spoke on government work studying cattle diseases and tick carriers, noting tick examinations may include dogs game and possibly some Fox Hunters visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Harry Haymen
John Holt
Ben Fletcher
Jack Cline
J. & Atchley
Marshal Caloway
Agricultural Department
Chamber of Commerce
George W. Stiles
Denver
Colo
C. E. Sanders
A. and
M. College
Stillwater
Fox Hunters
Stiles
Jake Onionrunner votes, politics, and local shifts
Jake Onionrunner reports on Oklahoma elections with Democratic gains and Holloway resistance, noting party shifts and potential candidates. He mentions plans to vote for Frank Rambustiffen and hints at redrawn allegiances among neighbors. Also includes social notices of travels and visits by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jak Cline
Okla
Holloway
Jake
Hen Johnston
Govner
Lew Wentz
Washinton
W. B. Pine
Herb Hoover
Frank
New York passes hitchhiking law
Will Rogers notes New York State outlawing standing in the roadway to solicit rides. He jokes about Americans waving strangers along and questions the sanity of Judge Roberts, praising the senate’s unanimous approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Roberts
Supreme Court
Senate
Junior Epworth League Farewell Party Held at Doherty Home
The Junior Epworth League met at Mrs. Susie Doherty's home Tuesday for a farewell party honoring Elaine and Annie Bohannan who depart soon for Commerce Oklahoma for the summer. Games and readings by Iola Meadows and Annie Bohannan followed a supper of sandwiches and lemonade for Elaine and Annie Bohannan Richard B Corley Evelyn Doherty Virginia Fleetwood Ethel Holt Lou Nell Hudgins Geraldine Johnson Margaret Mitchell Susie Inola Meadows Lucile Fay Wood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Susie Doherty
Elaine
Annie Bohannan
Commerce
Okla
Iola Meadows
Richard B. Corley
Evelyn Doherty
Virginia Fleetwood
Ethel Holt
Lou Nell Hudgins
Geraldine Johnson
Margaret Mitchell
Susie
Inola Meadows
Lucile
Fay Wood
Mrs Fletcher Hosts Bridge Club At Home
Mrs C G C L Fletcher entertained her bridge club at her home last Friday evening. A salad course was served. Guests included Mrs W M McAnally Mrs O H Kilpatrick Mrs Geo W Wachtel of Westville and Misses Leola Patton Ruby and Euphemia Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgc
L. Fletcher
W. M. McAnally
O. H. Kilpatrick
Geo. W. Wachtel
Westville
Leola Patton
Ruby
Euphemia Lee
Goodall Seeks Lieutenant Governor Nomination
John A. Goodall of Stilwell announces for Lieutenant Governor on the Democratic ticket. He has served as county judge, Stilwell school board member, and post commander of the American Legion. A former State Senator, he backed measures aiding the masses and chaired commerce and labor, with a noted stance against several reforms. supporters cite his record and wide acquaintance as key to winning the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Goodall
Stilwell
Goodall
Adair County
American Legion
Democratic Central Committee
State Senate
Commerce and Labor
Sequoyah
Capitol
Phoenix, Tribune
Senate
Tulsa
Poison Ivy warning for Oklahoma campers and hikers
A bulletin warns outdoors enthusiasts to identify poison ivy, noted by three shiny leaflets and leaflets three, to avoid contact. It contrasts with Virginia creeper which has five leaves and blue berries. If exposed, wash with soap and water, use alcohol, salt water, or boric acid solution and bathe the area several times daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Woodbine
Virginia
East Oklahoma Fox and Wolf Hunt Attracts 1000 People
The East Oklahoma Fox and Wolf Hunter's Meeting near Stilwell drew about 1,000 attendees over three days. Spectators heard hound music as dogs chased a wolf or fox, with meat meals served at the camp and a closing vote to hold the meet annually in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Stilwell
E. B. Howard
Marine Band
Kentucky
Local Happenings Highlight Westville Muskogee Stilwell Visits
Mrs. Gene White of Muskogee visited her parents Mr and Mrs L K Whitaker last Thursday. Miss Margaret Ann Plumlee of poteau is visiting Stilwell with friends and relatives. Mrs Mark Jordon and her small son and Miss Zella Rhea of Westville spent Monday in Stilwell. Cleburne Woodruff and Ben Towns were in Muskogee Sunday. Charley Wilson G W Jones and W L Chase of Westville spent Thursday in Stilwell. Mr and Mrs Phil Dobbs, visiting at the Wood home, left for Texas accompanied as far as Muskogee by Bob Prock who spent the weekend with his parents. Dr and Mrs P V Humphrey and family left Friday for Seminole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark. Jordan
Zella Rhea
Westville
Gene White
Muskogee
Mrs. L. K. Whitaker
Margaret Ann Plumlee
Poteau
Stilwell
Mark Jordon
Cleburne Woodruff
Ben Towns
Charley Wilson
G. W. Jones
W. L. Chase
Phil Dobbs
Ed Wood
Texas
Bobby Prock
George Prock
Local social notes from Stilwell and neighboring guests
Mrs. Jonnie Smay and Mrs. Gene White of Muskogee spent Thursday and Friday in Stilwell. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wright hosted guests for the past week including Mr. and Mrs. John Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stafford, and Ben Towns of Hollandale Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonnie Smay
Mise Lela Fowler
Gene White
Muskogee
Stilwell
J. A. Wright
John Lee
Raymond Stafford
Ben Towns
Hollandale
Mississippi
Crescent Drug Store Installs Modern Sanitary Fountain
The Crescent Drug Store installs a new up to date fountain praised as the very latest in sanitation and a thing of beauty. The store commits to keeping pace with times offering a sanitary, modern fountain and service for the most fastidious customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Drug Store
Crescent
Weekend visitors and attendees in Stilwell and Oklahoma events
Mr George Smith and Mrs Russell Finch and baby from Tulsa spent the weekend in Stilwell with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs L P Kemper touring California were in Stilwell en route to Siloam Springs. Albert Carlson attended the Bankers Convention in Tulsa Tuesday. Ed Radicen of Texarkana spent the weekend in Stilwell. W W A Corley and Harve Redmond with Mrs Helen Carter and Miss Amy Walls represent Adair county at the Republican state convention in Oklahoma City this week. J H Jarman Supreme Court Commissioner of Oklahoma was in Stilwell Tuesday. Miss Maybell Dugan spent Sunday at her home in Poteau. Donald Carlson, formerly at Stilwell, left Sunday for Houston to join his parents. Mrs Russel Finch and daughter Wanda Jean of Tulsa were guests at Mr and Mrs Jason Finch Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Russell Finch and
Baby
Tulsa
Stilwell
L. P. Kemper
California
Siloam Springs
Albert Carlson
Bankers
Ed Radicen
Texarkanna
A. Corley
Harve Redmond
Helen Carter
Amy Walls
Adair County
Oklahoma City
Donald Carlson
Houston
Texas
Russel Finch
Wanda Jean
Jason Finch
Sulphur Springs Woman Visits Mother Over Weekend
Mrs Bill Stranahan of Sulphur Springs spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Nick Shaffer. J L Mathis and J T Worsham were in Fort Smith Friday night for unspecified events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stranahan
Sulphur Springs
Nick Shaffer
J. L. Mathis
J. ‘T. Worsham
Fort Smith
What is an Entomologist Dr Sanborn Explains Work
Dr Sanborn entomologist at A and M College described his work to readers. He identified a moth that bores into bean stalks and destroys plants after the county agent sent larvae eggs for study. The college aims to learn more and find eradication methods for farmers and home gardens.
Langley Denoted Democratic Candidate for Supreme Court
J Howard Langley named in this paper as Democratic candidate for Supreme Court Justice for the first district comprising Ottawa Craig Novata Rogers Mayes Delaware Adair Sequoyah Cherokee and Wagoner counties He was born in 1867 near Southwest City Mo and lived nearby until 1891 He studied in Missouri Cherokee Nation and at Scarrett College Neosho taught school moved to Adair in 1891 studied law admitted to the bar at Vinita in 1897 opened a Pryor Okla law office in 1898 and has argued cases in state federal and U S Supreme Court He married in 1894 to Octave Brock Stream Springs Ark they have a married daughter and an 18 year old son one child buried He served in the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention and has not sought office since He is described as a tireless civic worker honest capable energetic and a strong Democratic nominee for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Langley
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Craig
Novata
Rogers
Mayes
Delaware
Adair
Sequoyah
Cherokee
Wagoner
Southwest City
McDonald County
Missouri
Scarrett College
Neosho
Mayes County
Oklahoma
Vinita
Pryor
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Pol
Jas T Lowe for County Surveyor
Jas T Lowe announces his candidacy for a second term as County Surveyor. He was appointed three years ago and is making his first official run. A resident of Adair County for twenty years, his term has been satisfactory and he faces no opposition in the Democratic primary. The role is crucial to establish undisputed lines for future work, emphasizing competence and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas T. Lowe
Lowe
Adair County
Storm Strikes Vian Causes Property Damage
A strong Sunday night storm hit Vian with hail and high winds, smashing early bean crops and vegetables, toppling shade trees and breaking windows. Several house shingles were blown off, while crops in the bottoms remained unaffected, and damage stayed confined to the town’s vicinity.
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Vian
Bridg Party and Shower Honor Mrs Johnny Smay
Mrs. R L Reese entertained at her home Thursday afternoon with a bridge party and miscellaneous shower for Mrs Johnny Smay of Muskogee formerly Miss Lela Fowler.
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R. L. Reese
Johnny Smay
Muskogee
Smay
Lela Fowler
Younger Set Dances at Mathis Home for Pauline Humphrey
A younger set enjoyed a Wednesday evening dance at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Mathis in honor of Miss Pauline Humphrey who left Friday for Seminole to establish her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Mathis
Pauline Humphrey
Seminole
Mrs O J Lynch Visits Seminole Friends This Week
Mrs. O. J. Lynch is visiting friends in Seminole this week. The B. P. U. enjoyed a picnic at Barron Monday evening.
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O. J. Lynch
Seminole
Barron
E B Howard visits Stilwell as governor candidate
Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate E B Howard arrived in Stilwell on Monday and joined the Fox and Wolf Hunters camp. He spoke at the courthouse on Tuesday about his six year Congress record, tax and road policy, attacked Frank Buttram, and outlined plans to fund education for Cherokee and other Indian children. He pledged a Democratic highway chair and broad road development across Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Howard
Oklahoma
Stilwell
Hummingbird Flats
Westville
Frank Buttram
Buttram
Lew Wentz
Highway Commission
Si Avery
Howard
Hunters Meet Cherokee Companionship Amid Midnight Campfire Story
A narrative from Oklahoma describes ex Congressman Howard among hunters on a mountain campfire at midnight with five full blood Indians. He enjoyed the talk but lacked tobacco and joined in Cherokee chatter until friends arrived. The piece highlights camaraderie and friendliness during the big hunt.
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East
Howard
Daughter of Westville man leaves Poyner Hospital by ambulance
The daughter of T. C. Smith of Westville was a patient at Poyner Hospital for a week and was sent home Monday in a Roberts ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Smith
Westville
Poyner Hospital
Roberts
Rescue Home fund drive speaker campaigns in Stilwell churches
Flora G. Thame of the American Christian Association Rescue Home at Chickashe has spent the past week in Stilwell soliciting funds. She has led six years in the work, visiting five local churches Sunday to discuss rescuing young girls through the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora G. Thame
American Christian Association Rescue Home
Chickashe
Stilwell
Free cleaning offer from O K Cleaners ad
Velma Guthrie is invited to bring one suit or dress for free cleaning and pressing. The Democrat will announce who receives the next free service next week. Just bring the ad to O K Cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Guthrie
The
Democrat
Green ville Couple Guests of Wright Family in Mississippi
Mr and Mrs John V Lee of Greenville Mississippi visited last week as guests of Mrs Lee's brother J A Wright and Mrs Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Lee
Greenville
Miss
Wood announces birth of William Paul Wood in Muskogee
Mr and Mrs W H Wood of 1410 Baltimore Ave Muskogee announce the birth of a son William Paul Wood a nine pound boy born May 18 at Muskogee General Hospital in Muskogee Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wood
Baltimore Ave
Muskogee
William
Paul Wood
Muskogee General Hospital
Humphreys Move to Seminole for New Home
Dr and Mrs P V Humphrey and their children departed last week to establish a residence in Seminole.
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P. V. Humphrey
Seminole
Cooks Attend Alma Ark Graduation Exercises
Mr and Mrs J J Cook attended the graduating exercises in Alma Arkansas on Thursday noting their attendance and marking the occasion for local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cook
Alma
Ark
Elmer White of Stillwater Averts to Weekend Visit
Elmer White of Stillwater plans a weekend visit with his mother Mrs B A White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer White
Stillwater
Mra, B. A. White
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