Five High Priority Roads in Custer County Planned
Hobart August 29 Five road projects were submitted to the State Highway Commission by Custer county citizens at a district meeting. The proposals seek improvements on SH 53 from Thomas to Custer City, SH 54 from Weatherford north to Thomas, SH 33 from Buker east to U S 183, an unnamed road from Thomas northwest to US 184, and an unnamed road from Cornworth to C 5 at Weatherford.
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Texas Names Rev. James V. Gray Canton Baptist Minister
The Rev. James V. Gray, long involved in Oklahoma mission work after resigning from Perry Baptist Church, has been appointed minister of the Canton Baptist Church in Texas, effective September 7. The announcement was made from Canton on April 25.
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Cousin Herald Goodman A Long Career In Radio And Stage
Cousin Herald Goodman a 19 year veteran of radio broadcasting stage shows and films is noted as a leading figure in Milbilly and western entertainment. He originated a Barn Dance on WSM Grand Ole Opry for KVOO Tulsa creating Saddle Mountain Roundup later filmed in Hollywood. He penned hits and became a familiar radio and film personality remembered for Vagabons Herald and other programs.
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Kable County Scouts Set Bird House Contest Date
Perry Aug 29. Although Noble county’s annual tree fair was canceled this year county Boy Scouts will proceed with a birdhouse building contest. The contest, originally for the fair, was moved to align with the Cheroker Strip cake variation on Sept 6.
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Directors Nominated in Henryetta Chamber Election
Forty-two men have been elected as prospective directors of the new chamber of commerce here, with 12 to be selected in an election by the 174 charter members. The organizational committee chose eight prospective directors for the upcoming ballot.
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Local Comic Iollee Headlines Ritz Show This Weekend
A well known comedian, beloved across the Southwest, headlines Ritz this weekend with a lively performance series. Regular admission applies and an all-star movie program follows the comedy set.
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Apache fair draws large crowds to Apache district event
Apache district free fair drew the largest first day crowd in years with exhibits in agriculture textiles and 4 H clubs. livestock showed quality while a baseball game pitted Apache against Anadarko and broader events included a parade a horse show and a Negro minstrel act. Former residents and local visitors attended as business houses closed for Apache Day and midway entertainment provided relaxation and socializing.
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Beckner Resigns As Chief Clerk Of Board Of Affairs
OKLAHOMA CITY August 2 Beckner chief clerk of the state board of affairs resigned effective September 15 to enter private business in Oklahoma City R A Hafer assistant chief clerk will succeed him temporarily W R Berg man chairman said Beckner was an ite plant operator in Guthrie before his appointment eight months ago He and associates reportedly have purchased an equipment company to operate
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Fearful boy pays for tractor with own money
Aug 29 report from Selman notes Jackie Short, age 13, proves thrift by selecting a tractor and paying with a $15 check drawn on his own Farm account. Since age ten he has partnered on Tachie Stitt’s farm, managing his share and purchasing equipment independently.
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Turner Plans Washington Trip This Fall
Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner intends to visit Washington in October for the first time since taking office. He may combine the trip with inspections of Maine, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut turnpikes. Turner noted no current conference and said he last went to Washington in 1945 for the third inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Freight Car Loses Wheels Delays Santa Fe Trains
Five Santa Fe trains were delayed after a freight car lost its front wheels in Norman Oklahoma. Railroad officials blamed a broken latch bar on a freight car loaded with canned fruit, and it took six hours to clear the tracks.
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Motorists Urged To Use Caution During Holiday
Oklahoma's State Safety Commission urged drivers to use caution during the Labor Day weekend. Reed said all patrol officers would work overtime to handle expected traffic overload, with troopers shifted to highways. He cited 1947 figures of 290 highway deaths this year versus 387 last year and warned fatalities could rise if motorists ignore safety.
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First 1947 cotton bale ginned at Atora by Joe Thompson
On August 29 Atora reports the first bale of the 1947 season was ginned. The cotton was grown by Joe Thompson and sold to the Choc taw gin for 18 cents a pound in the seed.
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Joe Thompson
Personal Tour patients return home after surgeries and travels
The notice lists patients from Southwestern hospital returning Thursday including R. W. Bates TJ Duckie and JG after minor surgery. Others cross paths through Meedign treatment and visits with families. Several residents and relatives from Oklahoma and nearby states are mentioned with travel to New York California Utah and Arkansas for conventions and family visits.
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