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Cherokee Indians
Two brochures from Cherokee, North Carolina. Oconaluftee Indian Village, at Cherokee, North Carolina, and "Unto These Hills" drama performed there are described in these brochures. 2 pamphlets, 1 page each
Doll Collection to Be Dedicated
Report on plans for dedication of the collection and museum to be held Dec. 17 at the Ardmore Public Library. A room to house the dolls would be dedicated at the same time. The 300 dolls, valued at over $50,000, were given to the library by Eliza Cruce Hall. Photos of Mrs. Hall and some of her dolls included. newspaper article, 2 pages
Third Annual Celebration Over, But Not Forgotten
Report of the celebration held in Marietta. Photos of some of the participants are included with the article. Newspaper article, 3 pieces.
Sulphur Sets Sight On Industrial Development
Brief history of the town with coverage of the industrial and recreational development to date. 2 pages, original
Shrine Rodeo Dates Listed
Report of plans for the 1966 rodeo to be held in March. Bub Harvey and Jean Neustadt are reported as co-chairmen. A new feature for 1966 was to be a dual queen contest, junior and senior contestants. Newspaper article, original 2 pages, handwritten ntoes by Mac McGalliard
Have You Seen Anthony City?
Story of miniature town built by Hurmon Anthony. Photos of some of the buildings and Mr. Anthony are with the article. Newspaper article, original
The Ardmore Disaster
Pages from the booklet published after the explosion in 1915. Photocopied by mac McGalliard. 4 pages, photocopied
Historical Society Planned
Column announces formation of the Chickasaw Historical Society and names the temporary board of trustees and officers. Outline of plans for the organizations is reported. Newspaper article, original (photocopied copy mounted on paper)
Sales Tax and Streets
Column includes report of improvements to Ardmore streets due to the added revenue from the additional one-cent sales tax and visit to the sanitation department. Newspaper article, original
Pecan Bonanza
Column concerns the projected record pecan crop in Carter County for this season. Mentioned are pecan crops on farms of S. S. Dudley, Walter Gant, O. F. Kramer, Marvin Douglas and Fred A. Chapman. Photo of helicopter treshing trees is with the article. newspaper article, original, 2 pieces
City Industrial Man
Column concerns proposals Ardmore city commissioners to employ a full-time industrial representative to promote the city in regard to industrial and economic projects. Outline of the job possibilities and expected expenses to obtain this position are reported. newspaper article, original
Duncan is 75 Years Old
Column reports on the 75th Birthday of the town of Duncan, Oklahoma. Mentioned are the store on Cow Creek owned by William Duncan, relocation of this of city of Duncan, spread of oil industry to the area and world headquarters of the Haliburton Company. newspaper article, original
Loco Gas Field, Stephens & Jefferson Counties, Okla.
Brief history of the field mentioning; first gas well struck in spring of 1913; history of development; location of the field with reference to the Healdton oil field; topography; stratigraphy; interpretation of structure contours; structure; origin of the oil & gas; and analyses of gas from the field. 8 pages, photocopied
Drag Racing
Column includes: Visit to the drag strip north of Ardmore run by the Ardmore Timing Association. J. R. Shaw, Joe Carroll and Dennis Lavers were in charge of the group. Outline of regulations and events at the drag strip is given. Visit to the Gourmet Restaurant owned by Mazola McKerson. Her devotion to cooking with fresh ingredients is reported. newspaper article, original
Meeting of Lawmen
Column includes: Meeting at Hardy Murphy Coliseum by local and visiting law enforcement officers. Photo shows P. G. McGaghren, Buck Houchin, D. W. Cranford, Walter Wood, B. L. Cantrell and A. Shaffer. Operations by American Flyers and visit with Phleat Boyd, captain with the airlines. American Flyers president Reed Pigman, Jim Hamilton, Jan Fielder, Ernestine Burns and R. W. "Tiny" Welsh are also mentioned in connection with Am. Flyers. newspaper article, original - mounted on paper
Ardmore Doctor Pleased With Post
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Shrine Rodeo, 1972
Advertisement for the rodeo. Queen candidates Wanda Crumb, Linda Brooks and Brenda Wells are pictured along with Connie Smith, rodeo entertainer. Newspaper article, original
A Lesson On Carter County
Daily Ardmoreite, June 7, 1962, by Joanne Steward. Article concerning the historical talk given by Mrs. Julia Sparger at Lake Murray Lodge. Thorough historical background of Ardmore and Carter County is included. Some mentioned are: Charles Carter, Daubes, Nobles, Frensleys, Dr. Hardy, Lee Cruce, John Dexter and others. Early ranches, such as Washington, HOX-Bar, Three I's, and the 0 Cross 0, are also included. newspaper article
Glamorous Flyers
Column concerns American Flyers, Inc., an air charter company with its center of operations at Ardmore Industrial Airpark. Outline of the operations of the company and listing of officers is included in the article. Newspaper article, original, photo of officials
Morrell Discusses New Role in Interior
Article in which Mr. Morrell, Director of the U. S. Office of Oil and Gas of the Department of the Interior, outlines the role of his office in petroleum production. 4 pages, magazine article, original
Berryhill, Myrtle V.
Obituary. Notice of death of Myrtle V. Berryhill, wife of Jenks Berryhill, born Oct. 21, 1898 at Waxahachie, Tex. Photo of same is with the article. Newspaper article, original
Rodeo Ticket Office To Open
Report that headquarters for tickets will be the Chamber of Commerce office. Notes on opening parade and queen candiates included. Newspaper article, original
He's Hardy Perennial In Ardmore Progress
Story of current work by Hardy Murphy and account of his career as an entertainer. Photos included show graves of "Buck" and " Silver Cloud" and Hardy Murphy. Nespaper article, full page
History of Murray County Is Presented to Davis Study Club
Story of program given by Mrs. Hubert Oakley at meeting of Tuesday Study Club in Davis. Mentioned: archeological finds near Arbuckle Lake, "Cross Timbers" area, Choctaw & Chickasaw tribes in area, Scott Hawkins, William Nathan Price's Falls, Mazzepa Turner, a Mr. Hunt, William Lorrance, Ft. Arbuckle and Nelson Chigley's Indian school. newspaper article
Roundup Club Races Planned
Story reporting that area roundup clubs would compete in relay races during the rodeo in 1970. Photo with article shows Hollis Callender, Jaycee presidend, and Tim Berryhill with Pat Terry, Shriners. Newspaper article, original
Wirt
Photo of the town of Wirt, published in the Healdton Herald, Dec 1963. Cars are seen on the main street in Wirt c1916. newspaper
"The Pioneer Woman"
poem by Dorothy McFarlane, published in the Daily Oklahoman, no date.
Where Was First Oil Well?
Column concerning search for location of the first well in the Healdton field drilled Aug. 4, 1913. Disagreement on location is reported along with information from John T.Spears. Visit to suspected site by Spears at the site. Driving of first spike for Ringling Railroad on Aug. 4, 1913 by Jake Hamon & Gov. Lee Cruce included. newspaper article Healdton discovery well...
Agriculture Not Oklahoma's Top Industry, OSU Man Insists
Story reporting that agriculture ranks 8th in terms of income in Oklahoma, with wholesale and retail trade as first and second place. Newspaper article, original
Our Times
Two colums concerning the orgin origin of the 'Sholem (sp.) Alechem oil field in Southern Oklahoma. Mentioned are facts that the phrase is Jewish for "peace be with you" and that it was thought to be an Indian name. Mr. Lauren Clegg reported that Bill Krohn, of Ardmore, had named the field. newspaper articles, 2 pieces 'Sholom Alechem' Society
Visit To A Ranch
Fitzgerald "Triangle Bar" Ranch. Report of current status of this ranch south of Springer, Ok., and improvements to the grassland made by owner D.C. Fitzgerald, Jr. Photo of Fitzgerald and foreman Trig Meek is with the article. Newspaper article, original 1 photocopy
Contestants Win Berths In Finals
Report of the cowboys expected at the Finals in Oklahoma City on Nov. 30-Dec. 8, 1968. Championship standings at the time are listed. Newspaper article, original
Me and The Post Office
Column concerns unhappiness with the United States Postal Service and new regulations regarding Zip Codes. Newspaper article, original
Will Made Cowboys The Good Guys
Story of life of Will Rogers on his fathers ranch near Claremore and his start as an entertainer. Will left Okla. For Argentina, worked on a cattle boat to Africa, went to work for "Texas Jack" wild west show, toured Australia and then returned to begin his career in the U.S. newspaper article, 2 pages, original
Youth Power-USA
Column concerns report on recent conference held at O.U. by Oklahoma Federation B&PW, as reported by Mrs. Juanita Powers and Mrs. Grace Reasoner. "Youth Power-USA" was the topic studied. Problems of youth and plans to contribute help are outlined. newspaper article, original
"The Booming Economy (or something) Spurs Chuck-Wagon Demand"
Wall Street Journal, May 9, 1973, by David P. Garing. Story of former Oklahoman, Thomas E. Jones, builder of chuck-wagons in Silver Dollar City, Mo. Exact demensions and materials used for authentic wagons are given. newspaper article
Long Campaign Necessary to Secure Veterans Hospital Here in Sulphur
Story of constuction of this hospital, begun in 1921, after work done by committee members named. Land was obtained from R. J. Carter, contract for construction went to W. S. Bellows of Okla. City, large celebration held at dedication. Speech made by Hon. Murray Gibbons included. newspaper article, 2 pages, photocopie
Shrine Club Rodeo Plans Near Windup
Report of finalization of plans for this years rode. Newspaper article, original, 2 copies
Designer of Bridge Due Honor
Johnson, E. J., Article reporting ceremony at Lake Murray in honor of Edwin J. Johnson, project superintendent at Lake Murray State Park from 1935-1942. newspaper article, with photo of bridge
Tennessee-Oklahoma Move Big Change
Story of pioneer life in Love County by family of Mrs. Clark. Every day life eighteen miles from Marietta, crossing the Red River southwest of Leon, and Post Office at Jimtown are part of the story. Newspaper article, original
Ardmore Has Furnished Many Top Leaders for Oil Industry
Story of people involved in oil production and oil organizations from Ardmore. Mentioned are: Wirt Franklin, Russell Brown, Frank M. Porter, Jake L. Hamon, Edwin B. Cox, C. M. Hapgood, C. M. "Dad"Joiner and John R. Bunn. Drilling of the first well in the "Oklahoma City" field and cementing device patented by Erle Halliburton are also mentioned. newspaper article
Davis Riders, Tishomingo Band Winners
Story of winning entry by Tishomingo High School in the band competition, and Davis Range Riders in the roundup club copetition, during the 1969 Shrine Rodeo. Photos of Bob Stoddard, Tishomingo, Tim Berryhill, Ardmore, and the Davis High School Band are with the article. newspaper article, original
Historical Society Members
Column concerns additions to the list of charter members of the Chickasaw Historical Society of Southern Oklahoma. Names included in the article. Newspaper article, original, 2 copies
Tip Knows Wolves
Pruitt, James Hogg "Tip" Story of longtime wolf hunter Tip Pruitt, a resident of the Newport community. Pruitt was born near Graham on Dec. 28, 1891. newspaper article with photo, original
Fischl, Louis A.
"Rites Friday for Attorney Louis Fischl", Daily Ardmoreite, no date. Biography of longtime Ardmore attorney and list of his civic activities.
Good Book Owen Needed
Biographical story of the first U. S. Senator from Oklahoma. Born Feb. 3, 1856, at lynchburg, Va., Owen was a teacher, lawyer and senator. His work for Indian claims and the Federal Reserve Act are part of the story. Newspaper article, with photo
"Oklahoman Plans Air Passenger Service With Ten Steam Driven Planes"
Fort Worth Star Telegram, May 20, 1923. Story of the proposed airline service, between Ardmore, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Kansas City, planned by Dr. E. M. Evans, of Ardmore. Ardmore businessmen and Victor Swanson, of Oklahoma City, are stated to be backers of the venture. 4 pages, photocopied
Jim Eskew to Expo '67
Column includes: Story that Jim Eskew will perform at the World's Fair Expo in Toronto, Canada, in Oct. 1967. Background on Jim and wife Mary Louise included. Story of visit to Mountain Lake and fishing with grandson Joey Chapman and nephew Lyndall Lawrence (by McGalliard). newspaper article, original, photo of Eskew
Lake Texoma
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Sulpher Springs
Bicentennial edition covering Sulphur including: Artesian Hotel , history of "Sulphur Springs", Noah Lael ranch, Nowlin clothing store, "Vienna Bakery", fire in 1918, School for the Deaf, moving of town to new site, Veterans Hospital, Platt Nat. Park history, newspaper career of Paul John, modern industrail development and many photos of the area. newspaper section 28 pages
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