Oklahoma Reconstruction League faces upheaval over funds
John Williamson former United Mine Workers district president demands a March inspection of Oklahoma Reconstruction League finances. He alleges two league officials confiscated about six thousand dollars without accounting. Williamson predicts upheaval and a move to oust George Wilson and Luther Langston from leadership.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Reconstruction League
John Williamson
United Mine Workers District
Williamson
George Wilson
Luther Langston
Mrs. J. H. Ledbetter Dies After Mayo Visit
Mrs. Julia Bell Diekman Ledbetter died Friday morning after ill health for two years. She and her husband James H. Ledbetter lived in Newkirk Bliss Perry and worked at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Her son James Ledbetter was by her side at the Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota. Funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Thomas and Rev. Sanders assisting. She was born August 1876 in Sullivan Illinois and had lived in several towns before settling in Perry.
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J. H. Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Mayo Brothers Sanitarium
Rochester
Minn
James Ledbetter
Isabel
James
Presbyterian Church
Thomas
Sanders
Christian Church
Julia Bell Diekman
Sullivan
Ilinois
Sedan
Kansas
Newkirk
Oklo
James H. Ledbetter
Bliss
Marland
Perry
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Mayo Brothers
Minnesota
Bible School and Worship Call to Noble County
The Christian Church seeks to increase its attendance with 7:45 a.m. Bible school highlighting the primary and Big Men's classes and two Sunday worship services. Pastor G Frank Sanders urges spiritual growth, urging citizens to attend morning and evening sermons on The Responsibility of Talent and Cheating Yourself, emphasizing personal spiritual responsibility.
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Bible School
Noble County
G. Frank Sanders
Two Men Taken In From Wewoka On Rock Bit Cone Theft
Joe Black and John Ellis were brought in from Wewoka by Sheriff Ricker on Wednesday evening. They are charged with stealing five sets of rock bit cones from drilling contractors R. KE, Allison and B. E. Clevington in the north oil fields. The missing tools are valued at $675. The men face probable arraignment Friday afternoon.
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Joe Black
John Ellis
Wewoka
Ricker
R. Ke, Allison
B. E. Clevington
Mr. Allison
High School Wrestling Meet At Local Gym Tomorrow
Tomorrow night Perry High invites Edmond High to a wrestling tournament at the city gym. Local wrestlers have shown steady improvement after defeats at Stillwater and Cushing and hope to win. officials urge community support for the school sports program and its broader activities.
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Igh School
Edmond Hi
Stillwater
Cushing
Perry Hi
Perry
Red Star Flour Dominates Kansas Food Show Honors
Red Star Flour swept the Wichita Food Show in Kansas, winning first through fifth prizes in loaf baking with Red Star loaves, plus first and third in biscuits and first and second in cookies and pies. The event, held Nov 12 18 14, showcased Kansas flour entries from Wichita mills and others, judged by state and college experts. Red Star, long a Kansas leader, highlighted its superior baking qualities and prominence in the market.
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Wichita, Kansas
Red Star
Wichita Mills
Kansas
Prof. Sampson
Wichita
Wichita Daily Reason
State Agricultural School
Wichita Colleges
Anl
Man Arrested in Oil Field on Hijacking Charge
Sheriff Ricker and Deputy Delaney brought in Chas Spencer from the north air field on a charge of hijacking. He was wanted for highway robbery at Bonham Texas, the crime occurred six months ago and a search has been ongoing. Bonham officers took him back this afternoon.
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Ricker
Delaney
Chas. Spencer
North Air Field
Spencer
Bonham
Tex
Noble County Education Association Meeting Notes
The Noble County Education Association met at the Perry Methodist Church on Saturday January 26. The program opened with first aid demonstrations and class showcases from Perry and Central School teachers. Lectures covered reading devices and teaching by type studies with Prof. Pred McCarrel and Mrs. Merrell providing accompaniment. Walter Smith visits to settle business matters and notes his permanent relocation to Lawton.
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Methodist Church
Perry
Pearlie Acheson
G. D. Merrell
Pred McCarrel
Central State Teachers College
Club Girl's Chicago Trip Narrated by Velma Cottle
A detailed journal of a Oklahoma girls clubs excursion by Rock Island Railway to Chicago. The trip includes Kansas City depot description, meetings with agriculture officials, visits to YMCAs, livestock show highlights with Oklahoma winners, Armour meat packing plant tours, Field Museum wonders, Board of Trade, Chicago Orchestra, Art Institute, Lincoln Park, and a large railway banquet. The author thanks Farm Women's clubs and local chambers for supporting the trip.
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Rock Island Railway
Chicago
Kansas City
Union Depot
Song
Board of Agriculture
General Hull
Fourth Presbyterian Church
United States
Oklahoma
Nelson Davis
Patl Adams
Phil Rogers
Jet
Trivoli Theatre
Perry
Madison
Armour Meat Packing Plant
New York
South
Fields Museum
Lake Front
Capitol
Washington
Board of Trade of
Salvation Army
Montgomery Ward and Co
Cheir
Chicago Orchestra
Perry High School
Mountain Stream
Art Institute
Fit
Marshall Field Department Store
Finest
Burgest
Ward
Lincoln Park
Lake Michigan
Oldahonmat
Idaho
Maryland
Oklaw
Okla
Oklahom
Dellaware
New Jersey
New
Chiispo
Enid
Chamber of Comerce of
Merry
Rock Izland Railway Company
Weather Forecast Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight and Friday cloudy and colder with no significant precipitation indicated. Temperatures should dip modestly, bringing cooler conditions across the region.
Merchants organize for home trade in Excelsior Springs
In Excelsior Springs Missouri merchants form a Merchants' Association at a dinner to curb out of town solicitors and push for a city ordinance taxing traveling vendors. They note bread shipment from Kansas City and urge support for home baked goods to protect local families and businesses.
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Excelsior Springs
Daily Call
Merchants’ Association
Marietta Uate
Xcelsior
Boyer General Merchandise
Morrison, Olla
Betty Anne Bakery
Perry
Okla
Patromying
Morrison
BOYER
China
Bhpty Anni Bakery
Tanks May Investigate Storage Of Oil In State
Oklahoma City January 24 A concerted investigation of grade oil storage in the state loomed today as several legislators conferred with the state equalization board and State Auditor Childers who said some companies hold large oil stocks to keep prices above the supply and demand law.
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Oklahoma City
State Equalization Board
Childers
Brother of Perry man dead in Nash Texas quarrel
A. J. Hall learned his brother J P Hall died January 6 in Nash Texas after a street quarrel on January 4. The 65 year old brother reportedly struck a head blow in the clash and died from injuries. A J Hall and a Kansas City doctor brother attended the funeral and extended thanks for local courtesy.
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A. J. Hall
Perry
J. P. Hall
Denver
Cor A Shart
Lime
TL. M. Marsh
Hatl
Nash
Texas
Tall
Kansas City
Hall
A. Jd. Hall
Bodies of crew of Tacoma found
Washington January 24 The navy department advised that the bodies of Captain Sparrow Polen and Trolman Ivan radio operator were recovered from the cruiser Tacoma wrecked off Vera Cruz. Two other radio men are still missing. six crewmen were injured.
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Washington
Sparrow
Polen
Trolman Ivan
Taccoma
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Heavens
Rail trip unforgettable memories and essential ticket
The speaker thanks the railroad for a ticket and notes that travel requires more than just a ticket. Without those extras the journey would have been impossible, and the sights and experiences will be lifelong remembrances.
Old Santa Fe employee dies at his desk
Arkansas City Kansas March 24 James Moffatt 67 longtime chief despatcher for the Santa Fe railroad and employe of that road for thirty five years fell dead at his desk this morning reportedly from heart failure at the Santa Fe office in Arkansas City
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Arkansas City
Dan
James Moffatt
Santa Fe
Wheat Growers Meeting Notice Jan 28 at Court House
A meeting of Wheat Growers is set for the evening of January 28 at the court house. All Perry district members are urged to be present. TARRY W. WATSON, Secy.
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Court House
Perry District
Tarry W. Watson
Secy
Dissolution Notice and Local Business Poaching Concerns
Dissolution notice declares the ownership of Jacob Winger and 1k Winger terminated with Hot. Winger to take over the business. Jacob Winger of 20-St. ih. A. Montgomery was in Tulsa on business. The note laments poaching by out-of-town salesmen and urges Perry merchants to rely on local wholesale channels to restore community prosperity.
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Perry
Lohereby
Jacob Winger
Winger
Ih. A. Montgomery
Tulsa
StuiUsness
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Reconstruction League
Noble County . Education Association
Walter Smith
Lavwten
Velma Cottle
Tavo
Existance
Latve
Nash, Texas
Tacoma
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