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Meeting of Lawmen

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Shrine Rodeo, 1972

Description: Advertisement for the rodeo. Queen candidates Wanda Crumb, Linda Brooks and Brenda Wells are pictured along with Connie Smith, rodeo entertainer. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

A Lesson On Carter County

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: Steward, Joanne
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Glamorous Flyers

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Berryhill, Myrtle V.

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

History of Murray County Is Presented to Davis Study Club

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Roundup Club Races Planned

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Wirt

Description: Photo of the town of Wirt, published in the Healdton Herald, Dec 1963. Cars are seen on the main street in Wirt c1916. newspaper
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Where Was First Oil Well?

Description: 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...
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Our Times

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: Mackey, Wayne
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Visit To A Ranch

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Me and The Post Office

Description: Column concerns unhappiness with the United States Postal Service and new regulations regarding Zip Codes. Newspaper article, original
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Will Made Cowboys The Good Guys

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: McCullough, Vivian
Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Youth Power-USA

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
Partner: Ardmore Public Library
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