Cupid Busy The Wily Little God Plays Havoc With Checotah Hearts
Lawrence Snelson married Miss Carrie Inge in Coalgate Oklahoma on April 7. The groom, a graduating class member, kept the wedding secret until school closed and he received his diploma. The bride, Checotah girl, lived with her sister Mrs. G W Stout. the groom is son of Dr. and Mrs. A J Snelson and worked as a Majestic picture show operator.
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Lawrence Snelson
Carrie Inge
Snelson
Miss Inge
Coalgate
Okla
Snelgen
Lawrence
Checotah
G. W. Stout
A. J. Snelson
Majestic Picture Show
Stidham and Taylor wed in Muskogee ceremony
Albert Leonard Stidham and Miss Anna Nell Taylor married Monday at 2 PM in Muskogee by Rev. Thompson of the Methodist church. Bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor of Augusta Kentucky attended. Miss Taylor taught foreign language at Checotah high school. The couple will reside in Checotah after their return.
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Albert Leonard Stidham
Anna Nell Taylor
Muskogee
Thompson
Methodist Church
Henry Taylor
Augusta
Taylor
Checotah
Stidham
G. W. Stidham
Checotah High School
U. S. Smelter Company
Cole Younger Weds Myrtle Jenkins in Muskogee
On May 5 Cole Younger and Miss Myrtle Jenkins married in Muskogee. The union was announced after schools closed since Miss Jenkins taught in the Lowell building. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Runnels. Jenkins has become popular here socially and educationally. Younger works at the smelter and is well liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Younger
Myrtle Jenkins
Muskogee
Miss Jenkins
Lowell
Chas. S. Runnels
Younger
Crew Kendall wed at Methodist parsonage in Checotah
Charles Crew and Florence Kendall married Saturday morning with Rev. W L Blackburn officiating. Florence, daughter of J F Kendall, attended Checotah high School. Charles is a Dunlaps store clerk. A new home is under construction in town for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crew
Florence Kendall
W. Ll. Blackburn
Lucy Kendall
Jesse Kendall
J. F. Kendall
Checotah High School
Dunlap
Crew
Snelson and Baskin Wed in May Wedding
Grover Snelson of Checotah, recently moved to Kusa to open a cleaning and pressing shop, married Miss Robbie Baskin of Clarksville Arkansas last Tuesday May 1st at the bride’s home. Snelson remains a well known Checotah young man.
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Grover Snelson
Kusa
Robbie Baskin
Clarksville
Ark
Snelson
A Fine Array of Summer Materials at Moderate Prices
A store advertises a large summer fabric collection including Lawns Voiles Organ dies White Goods for dresses and skirts Sport Stripes Silk Suitings Wash Silks Crepe De Chine Georgette Crepes Satin Stripe materials plus new laces embroideries and trims and a full range of notions for women at modest prices.
Snelsons to Move Residence From City to Kusa
The text notes that they have lived in the city since boyhood and Mr and Mrs Snelson will reside in Kusa moving their home location from the city to the town of Kusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Snelson
Kusa
Eufaula Couple Weds in Secret Ceremony
Late Monday Rev T F Brewer joined John Wilson and June Utzman in matrimony at his home library. Wilson, formerly of Eufaula, now manages the Princess theater. The Times extends best wishes to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Brewer
Eufaula
John Wilson
June Utzman
Indian Journal
Wilson
Princess Theater
the Times
Carnival Next Week in Checotah With Wild West Show
The Lachman Lewis Wild West Trained Wild Animal and Carnival Attractions come to Checotah starting Monday May 21 under City Park fund auspices. The troupe features 20 outlaw horses in a big wild west act led by Crazy Snake, Montana Red, and Preacher Dunn with a $50 premium for any challenger. Ten other first class shows plus a Ferris Wheel and Merry-go-round are listed.
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Checotah
City Park Fund
Big Wild West
Crazy Snake
Montana Red
Preacher Dunn
Change in City Offices as New Mayor Forms Team
At an adjourned meeting last Thursday Mayor-Elect E. M. Hill and eight aldermen were sworn in and began leading city affairs. Bonds issue delays oath for Waldo E McIntosh and Geo W Stidham Jr. at next regular meeting. Hill appoints J E Harding water superintendent, Dick West police chief, M Blair street commissioner, with appointments confirmed. Standing committees named: Finance Mann, Plummer, Gowan. Street and Alley Plummer, McKinney, Young. Waterworks Brumley, Mann, Gowan. Sanitary McKinney, Young, Sanders. Cemetery Sanders, Russell, McKinney. Ordinance Russell, Brumley, Sanders. Meeting adjourned to Thursday for bonds approval of clerk elect and treasurer elect.
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E. M. Hill
Waldo E. MclIntosh
Geo. W. Stidham, Jr
Mayor Hill
J. E. Harding
Dick West
M. Blair
Finance Mann
Plummer
Gow
McKinney
Young
Rbrumley
Mann
Gowan
Sanders
Russell
Brumley
Checotah Bays Meet Ferrell Trapp in Park Showcase
Next Sunday afternoon at the local park the Checotah bays face their old pitcher Ferrell Trapp as Knusa club arrives for a four game set. Cap Rinnert seeks revenge on last season’s losses while Smoky Joé starts for the locals. Promises a battle royal with a 3:30 p.m. game time.
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Checotah Bays
Ferrell Trapp
Knusa
Cap” Rinnert
Smoky
Joé
English Teacher Mies Nell Bird Returns Home
Mies Nell Bird, who taught English at Checotah High this year, went back to her Waldron Arkansas home on Sunday.
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Mies Nell. Bird
Checotah High
Waldron
Arkansas
W C Canterbury Visited Bufee on Monday
W C Canterbury was an in visitor to Bufee on Monday with no additional details.
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W. C. Canterbury
Checotah Beats Warner 5 to 1 in Suspension of Doubt
Checotah surprised Warner with fast play and tough hitting as Smoky Joe Williams arrived Saturday and pitched well for Checotah. Warner pitcher held to four hits while Checotah poked nine singles. A fair crowd, including Warner fans, witnessed the interstate game.
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Smoky
Joe Williams
Checotah
Hiée
Warner Boys
Checotah Boys
Warner
Defeated by Richardsville at Local Park
Richardsville ball tossers defeated the home team 7 to 2 yesterday afternoon at the local park. Muskogee’s Weber Big Joe Likowski Sweeney of Eufaula and Davis of Morris starred for the visitors. Smoky Joe Williams pitched eight hits allowed while Likowski held the locals to six hits.
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Richardsville
Weber
Muskogee
Big Joe Likowski
Sweeney
Eufaula
Davis
Morris
Smoky
Joe Williams
Likowski
Cozy Opens In Checotah With Border Girls Show
Cozy theater in Checotah debuts with the U S Border Girls Musical Comedy Company presenting September Morn. The 700 seat venue offers excellent sightlines and promises top pictures and shows nightly with a Triangle or Wim Fox feature preceding the program.
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Cheeotah
U.S. Border Girls Musical Comedy Company
Checotah
U. S
Hinshaw of Milborn Visits Brother en Route to Muskogee Meet
E B Hinshaw of Milborn Oklahoma was guest of his brother I B Hinshaw. He stopped here Wednesday on his way to the bankers association held in Muskogee last week.
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E. B. Hinshaw
Milborn
Hinshaw
Bankers’. Association
Muskogee
Graduation Exercises Mark Checotah High Eventful Week
The senior class of 17 staged Professor Pepp with all cast from grads, directed by Miss Bernice Paris. Friday's exercises featured a 15 member graduating class in caps and gowns, with salutatorian Charles Duffy and address by Dr M A Beeson of A M College at Stillwater, plus diplomas and state certificates from the normal training department.
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Pepp
Bernice
Paris
Checotah
Charles Duffy
M. A. Beesson
A. & M. College
Stillwater
Rennie Wilson
H. D. Kniseley
Normal Training Department
W. C. Canterbury
Decoration Day at Texanna Observed at Trippler Cemetery
Decoration Day services were held May 13 at Trippler Cemetery with a large crowd. Program included songs Among the Dead, A Heir of God, The Home Over There, prayer by Bro. Fairchild, address by Bro. Fairchild, songs, Mrs. B. J. Lindsey written address, recitation Abide With Me by Bessie Bias, Jesus Paid It All, Nearer My God to Thee, God Be With You Till We Meet Again. The Democrat will print Mrs. Lindsey's annual address next week due to late receipt.
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Bro. Fairchild
B. J. Lindsey
Bessie Bias
Jesus
the Democrat
Lindsey
Club Socials and Gatherings Highlight Local Activities
Mrs. Martin Davis hosted the Christian Circle on Friday afternoon with Miss Belle Moody of Onapa assisting. The Study club met with Mrs. Rutherford on Wednesday afternoon, leader Mrs. Keeney, followed by a luncheon. Upcoming meetings were planned with Mrs. Young and leader Mrs. Cook. Various families hosted events including a Sunday school class gathering, a high school bonfire in the woods, an all day picnic at Sonda Springs, and visits from Muskogee and Waxahachie guests. A senior class river picnic and dinner parties for Mrs. Settle’s family and others were noted, along with a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Villers before their Muskogee move.
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Martin Davis
Belle Moody
Onapa
R. P. Rutherford
E. V. Keeney
J. H. Young
W. I. Cook
Sonda Springs
Medora Saddler
Waxahatchie, Texas
W. B. Allen
Muskogee
E. G. Villers
Delighted luncheon hosted by Mrs Milos Lawrance
Mrs Milos E Lawrance gave a delightfully appointed luncheon Wednesday evening complimentary to Mrs Justin T Crane.
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Milos E. Lawrance
Justin T. Crane
New Store Opens Yesterday on Broadway
The Plain Price Store opened yesterday just north of J. O. Price Hardware on Broadway. A crowd attended the formal opening and the store plans to offer a general line of variety and nation goods. Proprietors A. M. Morrison and J. E. Reed are energetic young men aiming to make an impact in Checotah business.
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Plain Price
J. O. Price Hardware
Broadway
A. M. Morrison
J. E. Reed
Checotah
Local Odd Fellows Delegates Attend Oklahoma Encampment
H. D. Kingeley and W. H. A. Harrison departed Sunday to Guthrie Oklahoma to represent the local lodge in the annual session of the Oklahoma Odd Fellows Encampment.
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H. D., Kingeley
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Odd: Fellows
Baptist Church Services Announced
Fragmentary notice states regular services will be held with morning and night preaching at an unspecified Baptist church.
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Snelson-Inge
Stidham-Taylor
Kendall
Snelson-Baskin
Wilson Utzman
Tanlac
H. D. Kinseley Drugs
Chenault’s Store
New City
Texanna
Trippler Cemetery
A. O. Wilson
J. O.compton
the Woods
Pierce
Lydia
W. M. Duffy
Justin Crane
Purcell
UW. A. Pin
Frank Settle
Stigler
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