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Tradition Lives On
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WiIson, Glenn
"City .Administrator Earns Degree" by Ed Rush, Sun-Telegram, Feb. 6, 1972. Story on former Ardmoreite Glenn Wilson. newspaper article; gift-Foy Heron
Post, Wiley
Okahoma City Times, March 1, 1972. Reprint of the July 23, 1933 edition of this newspapers story. World record trip around the world by Wiley Post, in 7 days, 18 hours and 50 minutes, is reported in this newspaper. newspaper articles, full section, 4 pages
City's Lusty Past Recalled
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Brewer, Albert Lee
"Brewer Honored at Bank Reception", Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, Dec. 31, 1972. Story of the retirement of dedicated bank employee of the First State Bank in Elmore City. newspaper article, 2 pages
Johnson Escapades Top News Story in Ardmore During 1972
Johnson, James Kenneth. Account of the capture of James Kenneth Johnson in Ardmore in March of 1972. Other news stories of the year are included. Newspaper article.
Pickett, Bi11
"Black Bulldogger of the 101" by Darlene Baldwin, Orbit, Dec. 3, 1972. Story of life as a cowboy on the 101 Ranch in northern Oklahoma. Pickett is credited as the first man to bulldog a longhorn. Tale of meeting with a killer bull in Mexico City, 1908, is part of the article. When Pickett died, at the age of 71, he was still working at the 101 Ranch and was buried there. 2 pages
Daily Oklahoman, March 1972
Three articles concerning the committee investigation into Ardmore city government. Different sides of the issue are presented in the articles. 3 newspaper articles, March 8-10, 1972
Early Cherokee Capitol Stands
Story of the Cherokee capitol building in Talequah, completed in 1869. newspaper article with photo
Reaching Your Public
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Smoke Signals
newsletter from the Southern Oklahoma Indian Association, May 26 1972. Reports on Activities and profile of Lee Wallace, Outstanding Indian of the month included. 2 pages, duplicated
Seven Attorneys Honored
Daily Ardmoreite, Jan 16, 1972, by Charlene Kern. Story of seven Ardmore attorneys honored for 50 years of service by the Carter County Bar Association. Honored were: John M. Thompson, Marvin Shilling, George N. Otey, Sr. , Ezra Dyer, Earl A. Brown, Earl Q. Grey and William G. Davisson.
Evers, Kay
"Ardmoreites Tantalized by 'Dare to Be Great'", Daily Ardmoreite, Jan. 16, 1972. Story on the business venture by Glen W. Turner, who also owned Koscot, which involved a method to "get rich quick" by re-programing your business methods and attending 'Go Tours'. Report by then Attorney General Larry Derryberry on investigation of Turner and his companies is included. newspaper article
Heritage Homes Tour Set
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Baker, Minnie M.
Bryan County Star, Aug. 3, 1972. "Homemakers See New Mural", photograph of Minnie Baker and members of Homemakers Art group of Bryan County prior to trip to Dallas.
Cityan Gets Award
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Ardmoreite First in Community Service
Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 22, 1972. Article containing winning divisions of the State Fair Better Newspaper Contest. Daily Ardmoreite won first in "Community Service", second in "Presswork, typography & makeup", and third in "Editorial interpretation".
Frank, John N.
Story of the founder of Frankhoma Potter, Inc. begun in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938. Western Plains Library System newsletter, Dec. 1972. 1 page, original
Evers, Kay
Series of articles written concerning the vote on a 1? sales tax, Feb. 15, 1972. 3 newspaper articles, Daily Ardmoreite, Feb. 1972
Fort Washita
Oklahoma Historical Society Newsletter, Aug. 1972. Mentioned in the newsletter is the beginning of restoration work at Fort Washita. Funding from the National Park Service is said to have made the work possible.
Riddle, Andy
"City Attorney Resigns", Daily Ardmoreite, Feb. 23, 1972. Short history of the tenure of Andy Riddle as city attorney of Ardmore. newspaper article
Ardmore Man is Due Honor
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Seventh-Day Ardentist Church Dedication Set This Weekend
Story of the dedication ceremonies planned and the history of the work of the church in Ardmore.
Evers, Kay
"Citizen Involvment Top City News During Old Year", Daily Ardmoreite. Jan 2, 1972. List of important events in Ardmore during the previous year, 1971. Among the stories are: All-America City, Arbuckle water contract signed, school bond issue for new High School complex passed, and various criminal cases. newspaper article
Reporters Notebook
Love Cemetery & Brown Springs Cemetery. Story of visit to these areas by Ardmore Boy Scout Troop 112. Sign erected by the troop to honor Judge Overton Love is mentioned. Newspaper article with photo-attached to paper
View Is Great From Arbuckles
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Lindbergh, Charles
Oklahoma City Times, Feb. 23, 1972. Reprint of the May 22, 1927 edition of this newspaper. Stories of the trans-atlantic flight of Charles Lindburgh are reprinted in this newspaper section. newspaper articles, complete section-4 pages
Marker Recounts Governor's Life
Story of Cyrus Harris, first governor of the Chickasaw tribe and the placement of a marker in his memory by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Newspaper article with photos
Ardmore, City Departments
Daily Ardmoreite, June 21, 1972. Stories on the Animal Shelter, retirement of Ancel Graham as Court Clerk, and combination of city departments to form the Public Works Department are included in this page from the newspaper. newspaper articles
Historic Homes Tour Features Six Houses
Article concerning homes on the Ardmore Day Nursery tour of 1972. The six homes belong to: Larry Keith, 610 Douglas, Gladys Dulaney, 403 F. SW, Hobson Veazey, 305 D. SW, George Collierm 802 McLish, Errett Dunlap, 1303 Harris, and Garland Clay, 1321 Harris.
Old Log Capitol Survives
Story of the log structure that served as the first capitol of the Chickasaw nation in Tishomingo. In 1969 the Oklahoma Historical Society provided protection in the form of a covering building. Newspaper article with photo.
Ardmore Birthday Celebration, 1972
Story on preparations and expected events for the celebrations planned for the following day. Picture of the Community Band with the story. Newspaper article Daily Ardmoreite, July 28, 1972
The Bullets, the Pain, Agony and Blood Are All Real
Johnson, James Kenneth. Interviews with lawmen involved in the capture of escaped criminal James Kenneth Johnson near Ardmore. Newspaper article
McGallaird, Mac
"Earmarking Provided in Sales Tax Vote", Daily Ardmoreite, Feb._ 1972. Article concerning the vote on a 1? sales tax on Feb. 15, 1972. newspaper article
2 Historical Societies Win Service Honor
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Aerial pictures of city of Ardmore and surrounding land taken March, 1972.
Aerial pictures of city of Ardmore and surrounding land taken March, 1972.
Aerial pictures of city of Ardmore and surrounding land taken March, 1972.
Aerial pictures of city of Ardmore and surrounding land taken March, 1972.
Torrance Monument
Story of the company, purchased in 1919 by Vernon Torrance and continued by his family after his death in 1959. Picture of new building on the original site is seen with the article from Daily Ardmoreite, Dec. 17, 1972. newspaper article
Merrick Receives Award of Merit
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Aerial pictures of city of Ardmore and surrounding land taken March, 1972.
Aerial pictures of city of Ardmore and surrounding land taken March, 1972.
Johnson Is Captured Close To Truck Bypass
Johnson, James Kenneth. Accounts of the capture of escaped criminal near Ardmore. Johnson had shot a policeman in Dallas and abducted a car to take him to Ardmore. Newspaper article, full page
Tyler & Simpson Co.
Advertisement from the Daily Ardmoreite, July 30, 1972, advising that they will no longer ship merchandise from the Ardmore warehouse. The business began in 1898, with John L. Simpson and F. A. Tyler as owners. Short history. newspaper article (1 photocopy); 1 page-handwritten
Federal Marshals Are Guarding Johnson
Johnson, James Kenneth. Story of guards around captured criminal James Kenneth Johnson. Johnson had made many previous escapes from custody. Newspaper article.
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