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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Designer of Bridge Due Honor

Description: 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
Date: 2013
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Tennessee-Oklahoma Move Big Change

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: Graffham, Beverly
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Ardmore Has Furnished Many Top Leaders for Oil Industry

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: Johnson, Roy
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Davis Riders, Tishomingo Band Winners

Description: 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
Date: 2013
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Historical Society Members

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
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Tip Knows Wolves

Description: 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
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
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