Muskogee High School Boys Build House Under Negro Labor Plan
A Muskogee initiative uses black students from ages fourteen to work on a new house in a public apprenticeship. Sharpe funds and directs supervision while the project aims to improve industrial education and provide hands on training. The plan faces controversy over race and funding but proceeds with students building the structure from foundation to shingling under Perdue and supervisory guidance.
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Vawter
Paani
Sharpe
Amin
Collres
Muskegee
Coiniess Hanes
Monroe
Tela
Manni
Conerapetine
Madeale
Prt
Fees Dietihake
Linet Bill
Pipa
Poe
Perdie
Wwearl
Tagaany
Eve
Lahow
Lipale
Chirley
Oles
Perdue
Eastern Star Officers Elected At Annual Fete Meeting
Members of the Eastern Star elected officers for the coming year during the fete day event. The gathering noted the choral performances and community service goals, with emphasis on fellowship and continued charitable work. The minutes reflect approval of the slate and commitments for next year’s projects.
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Bandinese
Coe Welles
Eustemn
Arar
Mrs Kelley Pursues Missionary Work for Helpers
Mrs. Kelley is delegated by the M. Church to lead charitable work aiding needy children and elderly in the city. The article notes support from local residents and a plan to organize a home for those unable to care for themselves while praising her dedication and community backing.
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Frank
Mr. Welles
Elise
City Purchases Block Between Boston and Cincinnati
The city bought a full block between Boston and Cincinnati south of Brady and north of Avcher. While no firm plan is admitted, the city hall and other municipal buildings may be built on this ground, making surrounding north and east properties more valuable. Real estate men have likely anticipated the district’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mincinnat
Brady
FE. Avcher
Nore
Local Visitors Highlight Weekend City Tour
Minx Eithel Walker and her father A W Walker of the ural were visitors in the city Saturday. Also noted are local business mentions and a prominent physician from Haskell en route to Kansas City on business.
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Minx Eithel Walker
A.W. Walker
The
Ural
A. B. Beary
Haskell
Kansas City
The School Question Debate Divides City Teachers
A long debated issue on education reforms faces the city as tensions rise over teacher methods and school examinations. Advocates press for renewal based on pupil wellbeing while opponents warn of politicized schooling and the risks to intellectual standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Owen Eliidyon
Alis
A Clumsy Rant on Hypocrisy and Self Righteousness
A rambling critique of deceitful talk and moral poseurs. It warns against trusting a person who promotes others faults while hiding his own, and suggests action over mere words. The piece explores misused wit and the danger of social posturing.
Advertising Drives Support for Weekly Paper Short on News
The paper asks readers to submit advertising and notices to fill pages despite news shortages. It promotes the value of ads for sustaining circulation and invites readers to participate through purchases and notices, stressing mutual benefit and community support in this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Snir
Towulia
Howe
My Life’s Story presented by Billy McClain at local club
Billy McClain performed his life story on stage after being handed a last minute song. The show featured audience laughter and notable remarks from rival comedian Raby Kelly, with McClain delivering a closing act before leaving the stage. A church lecture followed at First Baptist Chapel drawing a large crowd and mixed reception.
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Zane
Raby Kelly
Moe
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Muskogee
SMP
Morte
Dbs
Antenne Wise
Tolentia
Eastern Star
Mrs. Kelley
Euvelwin
Mis Tea
Lees
Pat Jrils
Christine
M.C Jones
Sanday
Nelichtern
Heliewe
Soniter
Alwate
Billy McClain
Iminy
Brelance
Cipmnd
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