Century-old chimes chime on at First Presbyterian Church
Automatic 18 chimes in the First Presbyterian Church tower weigh over 10,000 pounds. Gifted by P H Landeringin to honor Mrs Landering and John Landergin, the Deagon chimes run on an electric keyboard and require occasional tuning checks. They chime 7 to 9 daily and mark hours at the top of each hour with a two-octave range and a damper to prevent discord.
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First Presbyterian Church
P. H. Lander
P. H. Landergin
John Landergin
J. Co. Deagon
Farmers Guide Early Coast to Coast Air Flights with Bon Fires
During early coast to coast air mail days farmers along the route were enlisted to build bonfires to illuminate landing areas for pilots on their first night flights. The practice helped pilots navigate and safely approach fields used as informal airstrips.
Taxes offer escalating discounts for early payment
Potter County taxpayers have four days from today to pay full state and county taxes for a 3 percent discount. In November a 2 percent discount applies with full payment, and in December a 1 percent discount. After that no discount applies for split payments. The state requires county discounts. city and school district do not. County tax assessor Frank Hoyt notes higher county tax payments this month than ever before.
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Potter County
Frank Hoyt
Three Navy Pilots Arrive for Navy Day Observation
Three officers from Norman Oklahoma naval air station visit English Field for Navy Day observance. They will land in three Navy planes at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The pilots include Capt. K. B. Nelson, U S Marine Corps Reserve, and Roy O. Greenhill hosts the event.
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Naval Air Station
Norman
Oklo
Roy O. Greenhill
Navy Day
Navy
English Field
K. B. Nelson
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
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