Black couple jailed for shoplifting in Checotah
A Black man and woman, claiming Muskogee as home, shoplifted in Checotah on Tuesday. They fled to a taxi, stole clothing including three shirts and two pairs of trousers, were caught in the act at Brumley and Sharpe, and later sentenced by Judge Duffy to 60 days in the county jail plus a $100 fine each. Deputy Sheriff R H Russell secured them in jail within an hour.
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Muskogee
Checotah
Eufaula
Brumley & Sharpe
Girl Swallows Needle at Oklahoma College Incident
Elizabeth Nelson, daughter of Mrs Roy F Edwards, 405 North N Street Muskogee, who attended Oklahoma Presbyterian College at Durant, swallowed a needle while mending clothes in her room. She was brought home after a week and now undergoes X rays. doctors expect surgery once a precise image is obtained.
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Nelson
Broken Chains lands top prize at Goldwyn contest
The feature Broken Chains at Cozy Monday and Tuesday nights won the ten thousand dollar first prize in a serene contest by Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and the Chicago Daily News. Malcolm McGregor leads as Peter Wyndham, Colleen Moore shines as Mercy Boone, and Ernest Torrence delivers superb villainy in a stark western tale.
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Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Chicago Daily News
Malcolm McGregor
Peter Wyndham
Colleen Moore
Mercy Boone
Ernest Torrence
Checotah Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs L B Courtney longtime Checotah residents marked their 55th wedding anniversary on Wednesday in a quiet observance They were wed in Missouri where they lived many years before moving to Oklahoma about 30 years ago The couple's Checotah friends offer hearty congratulations and best wishes for many more anniversaries
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L. B. Courtney
Checotah
Missouri
Oklahoma
Recital by Mrs. Jessie Duke Richardson Delights Audience
Mrs. Jessie Duke Richardson, head of Muskogee School of Fine Arts, presented J. M. Barrie’s The Twelve Pound Look at the high school auditorium last Friday under Camp Fire Girls auspices. The solo recital drew a large crowd and praised her vivid portrayal of all characters.
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Jessie Duke
Richardson
Camp Fire
J. M. Barrie
School of Fine Arts of
Muskogee
Cupid Invades Hospital and Marries Soldier
In Muskogee at Soldiers Memorial hospital Cupid did not halt the romance as Harvey Carnet a 24 year old patient married Miss Gertrude Richardson 19 daughter of Mrs W H Croner of Checotah. The ceremony took place Friday night at Mrs Ella Pratt s home. Carnet a world war veteran later navy sailor met the bride during his Boston hospital discharge and will reside in Fox Ark with his bride after discharge from the hospital.
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Dan Cupid
Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
Muskogee
Harvey Carnet
Carnet
Ella Pratt
Gertrude Richardson
W. H. Croner
Checotah
Algo
Miss Richardson
Boston
Navy
Croom
Fox, Ark
Second Team Loses First Team Wins at Wainwright Court
On Friday night the Checotah second team lost to a fast local squad 19 to 7 at Wainwright court. Saturday the first team traveled to Muskogee to face St Joe college in a hard fought game, and Checotah won 23 to 19.
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Wainwright Court
Checotah
Waterloo
Muskogee
St. Joe College
Welcome to Checotah From D Winn and Family
The Winn family thanks Checotah and McIntosh County residents for a royal reception on arrival. They plan Checotah as their future home and invite the community to visit them, expressing gratitude and hope for ongoing ties.
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Checotah
McIntosh County
Oklahoma
D. Winn
Pfaff and wife leave Checotah for Coalgate with Katy promotion
W E B Pfaff who has led the third trick at the Katy station for about a year departed Tuesday noon for Coalgate where he is given a fine promotion as station agent. Mrs Pfaff accompanied him and they expect to make their future home there. In Checotab they have made many friends who regret their departure.
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W. EB
Pfaff
Katy
Coalgate
That
Small Lad Suffers Terrible Death from Hydrophobia
Roy Millsaps, a 3 year old boy from seven miles northwest of Cheleotah, died Friday after hydrophobia following a stray dog bite on December 13. The dog was killed by his father, and Pasteur treatment was not given. He fell ill January 14 after escalating agony and funeral services were held at the family home Saturday afternoon.
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Roy
William M. Millsaps
Cheleotah
Millsaps
Warning on stray dogs and dog safety around homes
A plea urges parents to keep stray dogs away from children and to dispose of dangerous animals. It also warns dog owners to confine valuable dogs to prevent contact with other animals to spare families from tragedy.
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Little Roy
Checotah State Bank Receives Charter
The state banking board granted a charter this morning for The Checotah State Bank. Following the reorganization of Guaranty State Bank, officers applied for the new name and with receipt today The Guaranty will operate under The Checotah State Bank name.
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State Banking Board
Checotah State Bank
Guaranty State Bank
Guaranty
Cathay News Briefs Include Appointments and Promoted Pupils
Local items note Master Tollie Kieth on sick list and Miss Edna Hooten visiting Fayetteville. Reverend J D Allen failed to fill a Cathay school house appointment. Road to the school house being improved. J H Hooten reports more white children in the district. Miss Linda Coughran teaching for her sister Mrs Laura Shores. Pupils promoted to junior high at Eufaula: Susie Wilson, Dale Hooten, Jimmie Haggard. Florence Newton reported ill recently. 6th grade basketball team nearing readiness. Mrs 8 Chapman improving on the Gentry farm.
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Tollie Kieth
Edna Hooten
George
Fayetteville
Ark
J. D. Allen
Checotah
Cathay School House
J. H. Hooten
Linda Coughran
Laura Shores
Eufaula
Susie’ Wilson
Dale| Hooten
Jimmie ‘Haggard
Florence ‘Newton
Reo Newton
de ‘Chapman
Cozy Week of Film at Feature Pictures
The Cozy presents a weekly lineup January 24 to 31 with Richard Talmadge in Watch Him Step and Paul Parrott in Dot Your Stuff. The Third Alarm continues with Ralph Lewis and co stars. A Wandering Boy comedy, Broken Chaing, Haunted Valley episode, and Poor Men's Wives offer drama and entertainment through January 31.
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Richard Talmadge
Paul Parrott
Ralph Lewis
Johnnie Walker
Ella Hall
Virginia Free Boardman
Richard Morris
Josephine Adair
Frankie Lee
Ben Turpin
Ailan Holubar
Colleen Moore
Clair Windsor
Malcom McGregor
Ernest Torrence
Harnest Torrence
Villian
Tomable David
Social club gatherings fill busy morning at Long home
Mr and Mrs A C Long hosted a morning with guests Mr and Mrs W B Pfust and several club members attending. Various bridge and dinner events followed through the day with plans for upcoming meetings at Asa Warrigon home and multiple hostesses arranging their weekly club sessions.
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R. B. ‘Huffman
Two Farms for Rent Sealed in Northwest and Southwest Quarters
Notice lists two good rental farms for the coming year. One 160 acre tract in NW 14 of Section 6 Township 12 Range 18. The other 40 acre tract in SW 14 of SW 14 of Section 38 Township 11 Range 18. Interested parties may contact Mrs. W. M. Duffy or call 139.
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Gana
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W. B. Pfast
Maxie ‘Murray
Cleo. Stidham
Beulah ‘Chenault
Margaret Caswell
Marion Rankin
Ruth Mann
Edna Keeney
Ralph Looney
W. B. Griffen
Geo. “Stidham
Clara. Harrison
Asa Warrigon
R. P. Rutherford
Harold’ Reed
Chicago
A.K. Sharpe
Tom Stidham
Cecil Lynn
McIntosh
Roy Morgan
Ed Allen
Neva Lee
Margaret Randall
J. P. Powers
Bridge Club
Smart Set
J. B. Lucas, Jr
Mise Bahnsen
W. E. Scott
Edmond
Robert Patrick Mann
L . Hinshaw
Everet Johnson
Mrs. BR. J. Koch
Rock Club
Budge Lee
Ralph, Looney
Murray Newman
J. E. Bahnsen
Mis. Mathilda Bahnsen
Hy. Young
Met
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The
Baptist Missionary Society
Elbert Watkins
Lesson
E. A. Spiller
Billie ‘Martin Lesson
Welch
Joe Jett
Delphian
M. A. Kenny
B. H. Tabor
Tabor
Byron
Mra M.A
Kenny
Chillon
Mire
Arm & Hammer Soda
California
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Eupion
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