The Healdton Herald
Healdton, Carter Co., Oklahoma

January 6, 1933

Death
HENRY S. REEVES
Funeral services were held this afternoon for HENRY S. REEVES at the home of his son, J. E. REEVES, in south Healdton. Interment was at Hewitt Cemetery directed by Collier Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Reeves had been ill two weeks with leakage of the heart and other ailments. HENRY S. REEVES was born January 19 1856 in Hunt County, Texas. He was married to Miss MARTHA CHRONISTER February 15, 1885 at Wynnewood, Oklahoma. To this union were born four children, two boys and two girls, all of whom survive. Mr. Reeves became a member of the Church of Christ in earlier years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. MARTHA REEVES, four children, MONROE REEVES of Durant, Mrs. RACHAEL AARON of Stratford, Mrs. JAMIE FULLER of Ada, and J. E. REEVES of Healdton.

Death
The friends of BILL RUSSEL / RUSSELL of Wilson, insurance man, will regret to know of his death which occurred at the family home in Wilson early Monday, it is understood from pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Russel was an employee of the American National Insurance Co. He came to Healdton each week as collector for the company for the past two years.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon for V. L. AULD, aged man, who died from pneumonia at the home one mile south and a half mile east of Woodworth Sunday night. The pastor of the Wilson Holiness church conducted the services. Interment was at Dixie cemetery. Mr. Auld was the father-in-law of the late Mrs. H. J. AULD. Mrs. AULD preceded Mr. Auld in death by only five days.

Mr. and Mrs. LOUIS BOX of Kilgore, Texas have a baby daughter, born December 9. Mrs. Box is the former VERDA WHITWORTH.

Marriage Licenses
J. S. HOLT 30 and Mrs. REBECCA WALKER 21, of Breckenridge, Texas.
W. L. MARTIN 32 and Miss MILDRED CROUCH 20, of Weatherford, Texas
A.H. STEED 29 and Miss EDITH MARNEY 10, of Dallas, Texas.
R. L. HARMON 45 and Miss EDITH WHITAKER 39 of Dallas, Texas.
PAUL NAUGHTON 28 and Miss MARY SALSMAN 24 of Gainesville, Texas.
OSCAR PENDLETON 53 and Mss LEOLA MORGAN 30, OF Ardmore.
EUGENE LEROY NORTHCUTT 24 and Miss VESTA MAUD SHUOT 18 of Marietta.
ERNEST WILKES 22 and ODELLA SIMMONS 22 of Ardmore.
ELMER ASHTOMN 24 and Miss BEULAH FORD 21 of Admore.
H. LEE JOHNSON 43 of Fort Worth and Miss ELVA LOU CUNVUS 36 of Long View, Texas.
ERBY TURNBOW 24 and Miss MARGARET MCNELLIS 19 of Ardmore.
OTTIE E. THOMAS 24 and Miss ANNIE MAE SMITH 21 of Fort Worth.
LESSEE L. JOHNSON 24 and Miss MINNIE HAYES 33 of Dallas, Texas.
ODUS LOCKWOOD 23 and Miss MARIE MEEK 18 of Ringling.
HAROLD JACKSON STAFFORD 25 of Waco and Miss BARTLETTE BROWN 20 of Groesbeck.
OTTIS WARREN ROUNDS 22 of Ringling and Miss LORA ELAINE CLARK 20 of Dundee.
RUSSELL LYNCH 21 and Miss MILDRED WOMACK 18 of Wilson.
BENNIE HORN 21 and Miss LIZZIE RUTH BROWN, 20, of Wilson.
CHARLES ROBBINS 22 and Miss ELSIE REED 21 of Blair.
LEONARD WALKER 24 and Miss IMOGENE JONES 18 of Wilson.
T. W. SUTHERLAND 62 and Miss ANNA C. PITTENSBURGER 48 of Dallas.
T. M. CRISP 25 and Miss LILLIAN DAILEY 23 of Ardmore.
SIMON GLEN BLAKE 24 and Mrs. KATIE M. GATELY 24 of Dallas.
W. A. BRYCE 71 of Berwyn and Mrs. JENNIE RAGSDALE 59 of Mannsville.

Death
Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning for Mrs. ROB STOWE at the family home at Claypool by Rev. HELM of the Assembly of God church at Ringling. Mrs. Stowe had been ill with pneumonia. Interment was at Bomar Point cemetery south of Wilson. Mrs. Stowe is a sister of ED HAMILTON of Healdton. Mr. and Mrs. HAMILTON, Mrs. ROY MORGAN and Miss DORIS WAMBLE attended the funeral. ROB STOWE, husband of the deceased, is critically ill with pneumonia and unable to attend the funeral.

Mr. and Mrs. DAN HUDDLETON were called to Elk City Tuesday by the death of her mother, Mrs. ROY CROSS, who died Monday evening from double pneumonia. Funeral services were Wednesday at Perry. Mrs. Cross formerly lived in Healdton and will be remembered as the wife of ROY CROSS, a Carter Oil core driller. Mr. and Mrs. HUDDLESTON were accompanied by Miss LOUISE ALMOND to Elk City.

Thursday, January 12, 1933

Fox Store Hi-jacked
The JESS PHIPPS store at Fox (Pike City), six miles north of Healdton, was robbed of $500 in cash and several thousand cigarettes. JESS PHIPPS, owner, and OLLIE PHIPPS and CHESTER CUNNINGHAM, clerks, were preparing to close for the day when a man entered, brandished a gun and demanded the money…

Healdton Pioneer Passes
SAM CAUDILL died suddenly Sunday morning. He had been up and about as usual Saturday, talked and joked with the neighbors at the Canary camp. He and son TOMMIE went to the woods north of town to cut wood. That afternoon he became ill and fell…stroke of paralysis… Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Monday morning with Rev. W. E. BOWERS preaching the sermon, and Rev. O. HAMBLEN of the First Baptist Church in charge of services…. Pallbearers were A. B. MCCLENDON, GEORGE PARSON, W. H. MCCLENDON, D. W. BRAY, W. A. TURNER and JOHN NOBLE of the Masons. SAMUEL PATTON CAUDILL was born Dec. 29, 1880 at Whitesburg, Kentucky. He served his country during the Spanish-American War and was discharged at the close of the conflict. He was married to Miss DORA CORNETT at Cumberland, Kentucky in 1905. To this union were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. He is survived by his wife and six children, HORACE and WOODROW of Ardmore, Mrs. LEE SCOTT and Mrs. AUDREY ROBERTS of Oklahoma city, ELMER and TOMMY at home, and one small granddaughter, VIRGINIA GAYLE CAUDILL of Ardmore. There are eight brothers and six sisters in eastern states. Relatives from Tennessee who attended the funeral were Mrs. JOHN COLLINS and two children, WILLIE CAUDILL, Mrs. CLARA DYE and Mrs. EVELYN HAWKINS. Mr. Caudill came to Healdton in 1917. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masons. He was formerly connected with the BROOKE-OWENS wholesale house as sales in north Healdton until a few months ago.

Death
Mrs. C. P. BROOKS who was seriously ill at the family home in north Healdton received a message Tuesday telling of the death of nine months old baby boy of her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. AUSTIN FLATT at San Angelo, Texas. The baby was buried at Collinsville, Texas Wednesday afternoon.

Wirt News by Mrs. NILA JONES
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning January 10 for Mrs. MARY ANN FARRAR at the Wirt Baptist Church with Rev. O. HAMBLEN of the Healdton Baptist Church officiating. Collier Bros. had charge of arrangements. Interment was at Wichita Falls, Texas cemetery. Mrs. MARY ANN FARRAR was born December 17, 1861 at Tollietogia, Mississippi and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. N. COLLINS near Wirt on January 3, 1933, age 71 years. Mrs. Farrar grew to womanhood in the state of her birth where she married and lived until 1906 at which time she moved to Oklahoma. She lived at Waurika, Devol, and Healdton in Oklahoma and New Boston in Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1914. She was the mother of nine children, tow of whom passed away in early life. All but two of the seven children were present at the time of death.

Marriage Licenses
ONEY C. RAINES Jr. and miss ANNIE LAURIE AIRKSEY 19 of Dallas, Texas.
AUSTIN C. BRADY 30 and Miss THELMA PETTIGREW 36 of Dallas.
WILLIAM BROGLEN 70 and LIZZIE MOSS 68 of Ardmore
J. E. DONAHO 28 and Miss ZADIE HOLLINGSWORTH 21 of Pauls Valley
ED FETTE of Muenster, Texas and Miss CATHERINE NOBLE 18 of Muenster
NEWMAN CRADDOCK 25 and Miss MARGARET WINIFRED 20 of Ardmore
EDWARD THORNTON 21 and Miss RACHEL DAVIS 18 of Wilson
EWELL B. LACY 30 of Seminole and Miss CATHERINE DOLMAN 25 of Ardmore
ROY L. MCANALLY 24 and Miss MARIE JENNINGS 19 of Ardmore
EMZIE JOY 28 and RUTH RICHARDSON 20 of Cheek.

January 19, 1933

Marriage Licenses
SYDNEY E. EDWARD 31 of Denver and Miss ALBERTA BURNETT 28 of Marble Falls, Texas
W. D. MILBURN 24 of Lawton and Miss PEARL WELCH 29 of Durwood
J. L. CLIFTON 72 and M. A. MORG 58 of Ardmore
L. B. BROWN 36 and Mrs. CARMENTA ELLIS 36 of Dallas, Texas.
LAWRENCE A. PERDUE 26 and Miss FRANCES J. GARRETT 27 of County Line
JIM PICKENS 24 of Newport and Miss DOLLIS JACK 21 of Milo
CLIFFORD HALL SHYRLEY 32 to Miss LUCILLE POWELL 25 of Fort Worth
LOYD PEARSON 21 of Hennepin and Miss ARGEREE SADLER 29 of Homer
CECIL RAMSEY 26 of Denton and miss MAGGIE HARP 20 of Baird, Texas.
NICHOLAS HANNAN 26 of Henrietta, Texas and Miss JUANITA ROBERTS 18 of Berwyn
EARL W. CLEMENS 31 of Fort Worth, Texas and Miss LAURA HAMMACK 26 of Hamilton.

County Court
Probate for estate of L. A. GOODNIGHT by MARJORIE M. GOODNIGHT.
Guardianship of RICHARD BEE, minor by guardian C. W. YOUNG.
Guardianship of ANDREW BERRY, minor.
FLOSSIE BUCKLEW vs JESS BUCKLEW, divorce
Estate of JOHN O. BOSTWICK…. Mrs. W. K. HEDGES as a heir, Mrs. JONNIE BOSTWICK as heir
Estate of W. L. SMITH.
Estate of A. A. FERGUSON.
ALTON JESSIE ETHERIDGE vs MARIE ETHERIDGE for divorce granted 19484.
JOHN RASHA vs NANNIE RASHA for divorce.
Estate of EDITH GIBBS.
NORMA SIMPSON vs M. C. SIMPSON, proof of publication on notice.
VEDA AYRES vs FRANK NED, quiet title on property
MITCHELL MORRIS vs CHRISTIAN MORRIS, divorce and custody of minor child ROY MORRIS.
M. E. TRAPP vs L. MCLENNAN
Decree of divorce 19430 for RANNIE REEL vs M. L. REEL, restored to maiden name FANNIE DOWEL.
Decree of divorce 19401 to ANNIE GARRISON vs ERNEST GARRISON, she has custody of children J. R. GARRISON, age 16, PAUL GARRISON age 13, ERNEST GARRISON age 9.

Married
Miss SUSIE MARTIN and FRED OWENS were married at Waurika Monday night by Rev. JOHNSON of the Methodist Church. Miss VIOLET GRABOWSKY and W. L. CONNER witnessed the ceremony. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. MARTIN who live in northeast Healdton, a student in Healdton school. His home is at Fort Worth, Texas where he is an electrician for the Stanolind Oil Co. They will live in Healdton.

Mrs. RUTH MITCHELL was called to Wayne Friday by the death of her sister Mrs. DOLLIE TATE who died of pneumonia Friday noon.

Pioneer St. Jo Citizen Passes
Written for the benefit of relatives and friends of L. K. Geurin by W. A. N. Brown of Healdton
Thursday, January 19, 1933 Healdton Herald

It is with sadness that I am reporting the death of my good old friend, L. K. Geurin of St. Jo, Texas, whom I have known for 42 years. We laid him to rest in the little old cemetery at Mountain Creek five miles north of St. Jo where my mother sleeps in her tomb of 42 years ago, and where my wife’s father had been sleeping for 45 years.

L. K. (or Ken) as he was commonly called was born in Cleveland, Tennessee, Mary 14, 1854. His father died while he was in his infancy. His mother with her children moved to Parker County, Texas in 1856. In 1860 she married the Rev. Mr. Tyler (John Tyler), a Primitive Baptist minister, and in 1863, they moved four miles northeast of St. Jo, Texas to the place which is so commonly known as Tyler Bluff (also called Tyler Ridge), in fact, the place derived its name from Mr. Tyler on this place, on this place Ken grew to manhood.

At the age of 25, he was married to Miss Anna Morgan, of another pioneer family, who lived in the same community, near the head of Burcham branch.

To this union was born 10 children, all of whom seven are living, and were all blessed with the privilege of being at the burial of their father. They are: Mrs. Ida Vaughn, Memphis, Tx., George of Nocona, Tx., Bill of Healdton, Lester of St. Jo, Mrs. Nina Grover of Bonita, Tx., Mrs. Augusta Youngblood of Okmulgee, Okla., Mrs. Bethena Rayner of St. Jo. The children who preceded their father and mother in death are: Andrew, the oldest of the children who died 7 or 8 years ago, James and Frank who died while in childhood (their mother died in November, 1930). Two brothers and one sister: the Rev. George Geurin who lives near Oil City, Okla., James of Berwyn, Okla., and Mrs. Lavina Wright, widow of the late George Wright, of the Creel community and is a twin sister to the deceased. Only one brother was able to be at the funeral on account of illness and other infirmatives which usually accompany people when they get old.

Uncle George, though very weak and blind made the trip and stood the ordeal remarkably well and at the grave, he sang a song by himself. It was “Shall We Gather at the River.” It is an old song that has been sung many a time at Mountain Creek by loved ones who now lie sleeping in the cold, cold clay.

A brother-in-law, who lived near County Line (Oklahoma), Mr. Garnce Morgan, and his family were privileged to be at the funeral to pay their last respects together with a host of grandchildren. A great throng of friends were gathered together to pay their last respects to the man who had lived a clean, upright, Christian life in his community for 70 years.

He professed Christianity more than 50 years ago and was a member of the Protestant Methodist Church.

January 26, 1933

CLAUD BARNWELL Accidentally Killed
CLAUD BARNWELL was killed accidentally by the discharge of a revolver Friday evening. Mr. Barnwell had the gun in his pocket, and in some manner it was discharged while he was leaning against the side of his Texaco service station at County Line. The public funeral was held at the Baptist Church at Graham Sunday afternoon. Rev. O. HAMBLEN of the Healdton Baptist Church conducted the services, assisted by Rev. ORVIL REED of the Baptist Church at County Line and Rev. W.E. BOWERS of the Methodist Church at Healdton. Interment was at the Graham cemetery. Services by the Odd Fellows and Masons were conducted, finally the American Legion service was given. CLAUDE L. BARNWELL was born January 18, 1900. He married Miss LORENCE CHORN of Healdton March 17, 1930. He died January 20, 1933. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, a 32nd degree Mason, the consistory at McAlester, and the Charles Mix Post 203 of the Healdton American Legion. He is survived by his wife; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. T BARNWELL of Graham, and a brother TOM BARNWELL of Graham. Among the relatives from other places who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. WATSON and baby from Miami, Okla.

February 2, 1933

Four Dead, Fifth Wounded Early Sunday
A jealous husband armed with shotguns ran amuck at Pike City early Sunday. JESSE BUCKLEW, 29, unemployed oil field worker, ex-husband of FLOSSIE BUCKLEW, 25, Pike City telephone exchange operator, was the man with the gun. His victims were his wife, shot and beaten to death on her bed at home; RICA WEBB, 22, her sister, trailed and shot to death; GLENN FITZGERALD, 41, friend of Flossie and Rica, called to his door and shot dead, and PERRY OWEN, probably permanently blinded in both eyes by the discharge of the gun…

Death
DAVID HAM, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. HAM, was killed by a falling tree while at work north of town. The Ham family had only recently moved on a farm near Dixie, having lived here for years. David had only been married six weeks. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the First Methodist Church by Rev. BROCK of Dixie, assisted by Rev. W. E. BOWERS. A mixed quartet provided music; they were Mrs. R. E. DALE, Mrs. JAMES DULANEY, GROVER HOWE and Mrs. FREW STRELOW. Interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery. David Ham was born at Ardmore December 27, 1909. He married Miss OPAL HURST Dec. 17, 1932 at Loco. He died Jan. 27, 1933.

Death
Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Methodist Church for C. E. WHITE, former superintendent of the Coline Oil Co. in the Bulcher oil field. Since coming back here the last time, Mr. White has resided on the Coline lease west of town for the past six months. He suffered from paralysis and died from an operation for the malady at Scott-White hospital at Temple, Texas Monday. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Elk. Mr. White is survived by his wife and adopted son CARL WHITE.

Death
Mrs. ROME FREEMAN attended the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. VERNON PORTER, which was held at the Baptist church at Wilson Friday afternoon. Mrs. Porter died at a hospital at Clinton where she had been for three months. Mrs. Porter was a graduate of the 1929 class of Zaneis high school.

Wirt News by Mrs. NILA JONES
Death
MELBA MAE RIDDLE, five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CLARENCE RIDDLE, passed away in Thursday in the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ROY RIDDLE, following a short illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the Wirt Baptist Church conducted by Rev. BIGBIE of Ringling, assisted by Rev. O. HAMBLEN of the Healdton Baptist Church. Interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery arranged by Colliers Brothers. Melva Mae Riddle was born Aug. 20, 1932 and passed away Jan. 26. Among the out-of-town people attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DODSON, ALFRED DODSON, CLARENCE DODSON, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. DODSON, MARSHALL DODSON and DOROTHY DODSON, all of Courtney Flat, Mr. and Mrs. SAVAGE of McMann, and J. C. DODSON family of Fox.

February 9, 1933

Infant Dies
JERRY MURIE BENSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. BENSON, was born June 11, 1932 and did February 6, 1933. Funeral services were held at the family residence in south Healdton Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. E. BOWERS. Music was provided by Mrs. D. E. DALE and Mrs. JAMES DULANEY. Interment was in Mt. Olive cemetery arranged by Collier Brothers. The baby girl is survived by her parents, a sister INEZ, a brother ORIEN HUGH. Relatives at the funeral included Mrs. Benson’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. HERMAN BONNER of Seminole.

JAMES CHARLIE HATHCOCK
Funeral services were conducted for JAMES CHARLIE HATHCOCK at the family residence in south Healdton Saturday afternoon, conduced by Rev. O. HAMBLEN of the Healdton Baptist Church. Interment was at Hewitt arranged by Collier Bros. JAMES CHARLIE HATHCOCK was born in Hardin County, Tennessee February 4, 1914 and died from lung trouble at the family home Saturday morning. He had been ill since early December.

W. J. WEBB was called to Vinita Saturday by the serious illness of his sister Mrs. S. Y. COBB. After arriving at Vinita, he found his sister had died a short time before he arrived. Funeral services were conducted at Vinita Monday.

CLEVE GORDON authorizes the Herald to announce his name as a candidate for street commissioner of Healdton. Mr. Gordon, an employee of Teel & Son Grocery, has been a resident of this community all his life, where he is well and favorably known.

From the series “Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory” by W. F. MCKNIGHT:
SAMUEL P. SHIRLEY was prominent in Masonry and talking on the Bible.
C. T. ‘LUM’ BARRINGER was a cattle man and the business made him money. His contemporaries JIM ORME and Dr. GORDON and others did not make money. JIM ORME sold enough merchandise to have been a millionaire if he had received payment for all he sold. Dr. GORDON did enough professional work to have made him rich had he received the money for all of it. Barringer was the best financier in the country as well as the best ‘cow man.’ He was president of the Security State Bank, then the bank failed. Mr. Barringer lives in Ardmore.
Another good citizen was JACK SHRADER, a farmer. CLAY SHRADER, at one time street commissioner of Healdton, is one of his sons. CHARLEY, GEORGE, BOB, and MARVIN, all of whom live near town, are his sons. His widow is one of the best women in the country and married JIM WOMBLE; they now live north of Healdton on a farm. When Mrs. Shrader married Womble, she married a good man and both lived here in pioneer days. She is a sister to BILL MURTISHAW.
Among the early ministers was Rev. COX, a Christian preacher and a good one. He now lives north of town on a small farm.
DAVE WEST also appeared early on the scene and stood near the top as a citizen. He farmed at first and was a good one. Later he entered the mercantile business and was a good merchant. He reared a large family. Nearly all his children attended Healdton school. Like a majority of old timers several years ago, he passed from this to a better existence. He was a member of the Baptist Church. His two sons, HOBART and LEONARD, live near this town now, and both are good citizens. They are pumpers and hold their jobs well. Soon after the beginning of new Healdton, Dave West made an addition to the town, which is known as the West Addition, lies east of the railroad and includes part of Mt. Olive cemetery. Mrs. West (nee EMMA AGNESS NORDMAN) still lives in the West addition. One of her daughters married ED MOORE and lives with her mother. JOE WEST, who lives north of town, is also a son of Dave West. Joe is a good farmer and a good citizen, and is noted for the high grade sorghum molasses that he makes.

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. HURT attended the funeral of her niece, Miss EDITH FRANCES BURGESS, which was held at Mannsville Sunday afternoon. Miss Burgess died Saturday from an extended illness. Other relatives at the funeral were Mrs. MATTIE GLASCO and Mr. and Mrs. CHARLIE MICHESON and son JOE of Lindsay. Interment was at the Mannsville cemetery.

W. S. T. COLEY
Funeral services were held at the Pentecostal Holiness church Friday for W. G. T. COLEY, who had resided in Healdton for ten years. Mr. Coley died at the family home in southeast Healdton Friday morning. He had been confined to his home a wekk. Rev. J. P. PINKSTON conducted the services. Collier Bros. had charge of burial arrangements at the Mt. Olive cemetery. W. G. T. COLEY was born at Rush Springs, Mississippi Oct. 30, 1881. He was married to Miss SALLIE PRICE October 26, 1904. To this union were born four children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. B. F. PRATER of Bowie, Texas, W. G. COLEY, AUBREY and AUDREY of the home. Mr. Coley is also survived by his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. MACK COLEY of Sentinel. Out of town relatives at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. MACK COLEY and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. PRATER.

February 23, 1933

Hi-jackers Terrorize Two Families
County officers headed by sheriff ELMER BYRD have three men in jail at Ardmore charged with a series of hi-jacking escapades. They are ORVILLE ‘BUB’ CHAMBERS, 26, WALDO SMITH of Milo-Newport, and JOE DARR of Milo…. Saturday night the C. E. MCMILLAN family with three children were returning to their home west of Fox after trading in Healdton. They were stopped by three men who took them to Wild Horse bottoms and searched the family… while stopped aside the road, Mr. and Mrs. WILL RALEY of Fox passed by in their car and the three men took after them, forcing the Raley car into a ditch. They accompanied the Raleys home, robbed the home and drained the gas from the car, returned to the first scene where one man had kept the McMillans prisoners… finally went to Foster in Garvin County, set the McMillan afoot…

Aged Citizen Passes Away
JAMES HARVEY HICKMAN, age 72 years, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at Wilson by the pastor Rev. W. D. THOMPSON, followed by interment at Hewitt cemetery arranged by Collier Bros. Mr. Hickman was born in Harrison County, Indiana on Nov. 8, 1859 and in early life moved with his family to Texas where he grew to manhood and lived until moving to Oklahoma about 8 years ago. He married Miss TENNESSEE PERRY on Oct. 8, 1879 and to this union seven children were born, four of whom survive. He is survived by his wife, children, T. G. HICKMAN of Healdton, H. S. HICKMAN of Healdton, Mrs. DAN WEAVER of Wilson, and Mrs. WILL HAND of Headrick; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brothers, GEORGE HICKMAN of Yale and WILLIE HICKMAN of Electra, Texas; sisters Mrs. MARTHA SANDERS of Port Lavaca, Texas, Mrs. EMMA LUTTRELL of Karval, Colorado, and Mrs. IRENE HICKMAN of Electra, Texas.

Rock Springs Gleanings
Birthday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. THOMASON entertained with a happy birthday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. JOHN SAVAGE who had the unusual pleasure of celebrating their double birthdays, Mr. Savage Feb. 12 and Mrs. Savage Feb. 13, both being 49 eras old. Two large birthday cakes centered the table with turkey and all the other good eats that go with it. Their guests were their children, Mrs. ALPHA SMITH and her son ERNEST, JOE, HAZEL, LOUVINE, and WESLEY SAVAGE. A sister and brother of Mrs. Savage’s, Mrs. WEBB of Clemscott and BABE COCKEREL of Healdton. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. BUD WATSON, Mr. and Mrs. JOHN ARD, Mr. and Mrs. CON PRUITT and family, Mr. and Mrs. EDD PHILLIPS, ORVAL WATSON, Miss OPAL SMITH and HENRY OGLETREE. Mr. and Mrs. SAVAGE have lived in Carter County 44 years, coming here from Montague County, Texas. They own their home.

March 2, 1933

One Dead, Three Injured in Collision
In a bad auto accident near Wirt Sunday afternoon, PAUL LOWREY, age 20, Healdton garage employee, was killed instantly and Mrs. WALTER GREER, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DEARMAND, all of Wirt, were badly injured. …Funeral services for Lowery were held at the Church of Christ on West Main Tuesday with the pastor B. D. SHILLING in charge, assisted by O. K. ALEXANDER of the Wilson Church of Christ, followed by interment at Mt. Olive cemetery. PAUL LOWERY, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. LOWREY of Holister, Oklahoma, was born at Gustine, Comanche Co., Texas Dec. 12, 1911… He attended Healdton schools and for the past two years made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. SMITH of Healdton, his parents having moved to Holister some time ago. He is also survived by five brothers and sisters who live with the parents, VIOLET, RAY, VELMA, CLEIGHTON, and MARIE, all attended the funeral. Other relatives at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. FLOYD SMITH of Gladewater, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. FRANK LOREY of Wewoka.

Funeral Services for Wilson Baby
Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon for MAX LYNN WILSON, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. VIVAN WILSON, at the home of the grandmother, Mrs. WILL BURCH of Marietta. Rev. R. M. HOLLAND of the First Methodist church conducted the services, arranged by L. T. BURTON funeral home at Marietta. The child suffered from pneumonia. Burial was at the Lake View cemetery. The parents are well known in Marietta, having moved from there to Healdton in September where the father is a coach in the Healdton school. Mrs. GEORGE MILLER and children of Allen, Oklahoma attended the funeral. Mrs. Miller is a sister of Mrs. WILSON. GRAYDON BIGHAM and JACK WILSON were pallbearers.

Mr. and Mrs. JOHN NANCE and Mr. and Mrs. H.A. PLEMMONS were called to Mead, Oklahoma Saturday by the death of J. NANCE, father of JOHN NANCE. Mr. Nance died of pneumonia. He was 70 years old. Interment was in Colbert cemetery.

March 9, 1933

Mrs. QUINN
Mrs. SERENA E. QUINN, age 77 years, died at the family home at Alma Tuesday, March 7, following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held at the family home this afternoon, interment at the Alma cemetery. Mrs. Quinn was born in Waco, Texas and was twice married, her first husband was Rev. REID, a Baptist minister who was killed in a cyclone about 1900, the second husband was Mr. Quinn who died in 1917. She was the mother of ten children, seven girls and three boys, those surviving are T. L. REID of Alma, JESSE REID of Loco, POOL REID of Alma, Mrs. LELA BERRY of Oklahoma City, Mrs. RUTH PALMER of Pernell, Mrs. WALTER PARKS of Ravia, Mrs. TEM CALLOWAY of Duncan, Mrs. TAL MILLER of Alma and Mrs. AARON CARTER of Wirt. She had been a resident of Alma for 4- years, coming here from Texas.

H. L. WALKER
H. L. WALKER, “Uncle Pat, died Friday from pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. TEMPLETON, pastor of the Methodist Church at Loco, with interment at the Dixie cemetery. H. L.WALKER was born in Sevier County, Arkansas March 21, 1859. He was reared to manhood in Sevier County and married MARTHA JANE RITTER at Benlomand, Arkansas Nov. 9, 1993. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. A.M. RANDOLPH of Healdton. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He had resided in the Dixie community 30 years.

Charged Filed
LOE B.MOOREHEAD, Ardmore filling station operator, was charged with driving a car while intoxicated. Moorehead was driving a car in which GUY MCVEIGH and three others were riding. McVeigh was thrown out and killed at the car wreck north of Healdton Thursday night.

March 16, 1933

From the column Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory by W. F. McKnight:
Another interesting pioneer is D. W. BRAY, uncle of WALTER BRAY. ..He had held every office in the Healdton Masons except that of senior deacon. He was elected treasurer fourteen times in succession. D. W. BRAY is also one of the successful farmers and poultry raisers of this section. All elections of precinct #8 are held in his house. JOE BRAY, another brother of D. W., is another pioneer. Joe is noted for three things, his absolute honesty, industry and the fact that he has lived as a tenant farmer at the same place for 14 years. He is located a few miles east of Healdton. Joe has farmed all his life and knows how it is done. He was located last year in the path of a severe hail storm which visited his section last spring and destroyed all his crops as well as those of his neighbors.

One of the early merchants of the community was R. COOK. He was a successful financier and successful business man, influential, moved from Healdton to Tecumseh.

MOSES HARRIS is the superintendent of the Cornish Orphan’s Home at Ringling…Harris began this work in Indian Territory days…

T. A GORDON was one of earliest pioneers. He was a farmer and stockman and a financial success. He died over a year ago and now sleeps in Mt. Olive. He left to his wife and children a good farm of nearly 600 acres north of Healdton besides a large sum of cash. His widow and several children now live on the old homestead. His son CLEVE GORDON (a son of his first marriage) lives here in Healdton and is employed by Teel & Son and is a candidate for street commissioner of this town.

Birthday
On March 10, “Grandmother” N. H. PUTMAN celebrated her 84th birthday at her home six miles north of Healdton. She enjoyed a good dinner and received several gifts. Mrs. Putman came to Carter County in January 1896 and has lived here since. She enjoys good health; she is the mother of 13 children, five surviving, and the grandmother of 28 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. H. M. PUTMAN and children with whom she lives; Mr. and Mrs. DEB GRAHAM and daughter of Oklahoma City; Mr. and Mrs. CARL HEART / HART of Blackwell; Mrs. ROYCE RYCE / RICE of Blackwell; Mrs. JOE WAY / WRAY of Waurika; Miss YUTON GRAHAM of Asher; and the following friends, W. J. MURTISHAW and daughter Mrs. JOE WEST, PAUL BAILEY and Mrs. LONA MAE PATRICK, all of Healdton.

March 23, 1933

From the column Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory by W. F. McKnight:
S. M. BROWNLEE was a Baptist preacher and one of the early arrivals. He lives on a farm southwest of the postoffice, a good earnest man, but did not long remain.
JOE BISHOP was one of the hardest working men that ever lived. He was one of the best citizens, a farmer, and married a sister of Mrs. J. W. ORME and a brother-in-law to JIM ORME and Dr. H. O’KELLEY.
Dr. J. H. SMITH was one of the pioneer physicians… a good mixer, made friends by the score…never refused a call because the patient could not pay…the doctor sleeps in an unmarked grave at Mt. Olive. His epitaph is written in the heart of the people whom he so generously befriended in his lifetime and is better than any that could be written in marble or granite.
LEE BLEVINS joined the community early. He was a good farmer and citizen. He came from Montague Co, Texas. Lee would not run an inch from the devil himself and no man ever imposed on him without having a fight right away afterwards. Lee still lives north of Healdton.
CHARLES CULBERSON was among the early pioneers, a good farmer and a splendid citizen. Nearly all of Charley’s family once had typhoid fever and were treated by Doctors GORDON and TEAGUE. Charley bought enough medicine during that unfortunate siege to start a good drug store… love of Freemasonary.. now lives near Woodford.
B. G. MARTIN was one of the most substantial citizens of the pioneer group. He was a good farmer… prominent in Masons, Grand Lodge… has a son who lives north of Healdton.
AS the country developed and the population increased other post offices were established within the jurisdiction of the Healdton postoffice. One was named Chagris, located about six miles northwest of the Healdton postoffice. Before the establishment of Chagris, RICHARD CREEL and GEORGE TYSON had built a store and gin at that point and the post office was installed in their store. One was the postmaster and the other the assistant. For several years they did a good business but when the Ringling RR was build into Healdton, the post office was extinct and Dick Creel moved to Ringling. There were several of the Creels. SAM CREEL, brother of Richard/Dick, now owns a good farm, a filling station and a beautiful home on State Highway 76 north of Healdton (Sam bought an old boarding house at the Empire Oil camp then tore it down and recycled the lumber to build a two story house now at the Healdton Y. The young Emberlin brothers helped to tear down the house and the youngest removed the nails from the boards before it was used for the ‘new’ Creel house.)
JESS EWING came early and farmed at first, then established the first hotel in Healdton, was very successful. He engaged in the mercantile business then the building caught fire and burned, total loss. This was the only fire Old Healdton ever had in the business section. There was never a dwelling destroyed by fire in the old town. The gin burned once. Two buildings burned at same time the Ewing store burned; the wood door and window casings burned in the incomplete O’Kelley stone building causing it to collapse. The fire destroyed the drug store and the post office. Ewing moved to Ardmore where he died.
One of the best pioneers was W.L. ‘WILL’ ALLEN, a farmer and Mason and member of the Missionary Baptist Church. After spending several years here, he moved to the Choctaw Nation where he died. Several of his relatives live here now.

Married
ROBERT TOLLIVER and Miss LORINE RUSHING of Healdton were united in marriage by Rev. J. W. TERRELL at his residence on Monday, March 20. He is the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. WALTER SALTHOUSE and she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BERYL RUSHING of Healdton.

W. L. WEAVER, who lives here, brought to the Herald office a copy of the paper at Nashville, Tennessee, with pictures of the devastating tornado that hit the city on March 14. Mr. Weaver formerly lived there before moving to Oklahoma a few years ago.

Birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. TERRELL of McClean, Illinois, has been announced by Mrs. J. R ROWLAND and son, Dr. J. W. TERRELL of Healdton. The baby is a great-grandchild of Mrs. Rowland and a great grand niece of Dr. Terrell. The father of the baby, who was christened WARREN WAYNE, formerly lived in Healdton, where he attended school and was a member of the first football squad.

Pioneer Citizen Passes
M. N. GIBSON died from a heart attack at his home in west Healdton Sunday. He had been in declining health for years. Mr. and Mrs. GIBSON have lived in Healdton for 15 years and he will be missed. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Monday afternoon with interment in the Mt. Olive cemetery. Christian Science Workers from Ardmore conducted the funeral service arranged by Collier Brothers. MOSES NEWTON GIBSON was born December 22, 1847 in Russelville, Kentucky. He was married to Miss ELIZABETH BERRY in 1877. To this union were born nine children, all of who survive. They are C. E. GIBSON, C.N. GIBSON and W. P. GIBSON, all of Healdton; Mrs. MOLLIE KISTLER of Ravia, Mrs. LORA DUKE of Oklahoma City, Mrs. STELLA FRY of Ardmore, and Mrs. NINA PARR of Hobart. All, except Mrs. Parr, attended the funeral. Mrs. Gibson survives her husband.

March 30, 1933

Aged Man Dies
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Olive cemetery for JAMES E. BEARD, age Union soldier. He succumbed to a heart attack early Monday evening…Rev. J. P. PINKSTON conducted a brief service at the grave. Collier Brothers had charge of burial arrangements. JAMES EPHRIAM BEARD was born at Little Rock, Arkansas Dec. 11, 1849. He was married to Miss MARY KATHERINE STRATTON in 1868. To this union were born six children, three of who survive. They are Mrs. JANE BOWEN of Healdton, who lived with her father; SAM BEARD of Clemscott and Mrs. ELLEN COLLIE of Brownsivlle, Texas. Mr. Beard was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Dies at Anadarko
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. THROWER, ALFA THROWER, and Mr. and Mrs. LEON BLAIR were called to Anadarko Friday by the death of HENRY SHAWNEGO, who is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Thrower. Mr. Shawnego died from double pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Holdenville Sunday with interment there, Masons in charge of services. He once lived here and his friends regret to know of his death.

Mr. and Mrs. J.R. HIERONYMUS had as guests an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. MONROE JOPLIN of Sedalia, Missouri, who were returning from an extended trip to California.

April 6, 1933

Wirt Man Dies
Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at Ravia cemetery for A. D. SIZEMORE, 75, well known Healdton man who died at the home of his son, RILEY SIZEMORE, near Wirt Wednesday morning. Mr. Sizemore had been in ill health for the past years and confined to his bed part of the time. Mr. Sizemore lived in east Healdton for some years and reared a splendid family. He was a member of the East Healdton Church of Christ.

D. E. COPENHAVER returned from New Mexico where he was called by the serious illness of his brother JAP COPENHAVER and the death of a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jap Copenhaver at an El Paso hospital. The brother recovered sufficiently to accompany D. E. back here for a visit.

E.A. THREADGILL of Pawkhuska en route to Houston stopped to visit his wife and children who are residing at the LOWRANCE home. The Threadgills are planning on making Houston their future home.

Mr. and Mrs. MCGEHEE and Mr. and Mrs. WALTER PRICKETT, all of Seminole, were guests of friends at Wirt.

From the column Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory by W. F. McKnight:
L. KECK lived on the prairie west of the postoffice. He was a farmer and a good citizen. Keck was fortunate to be in the center of the Healdton oil field when oil was discovered. He became a rich man overnight. Then he bought a farm and a ranch on the banks of Red River in Montague County, Texas and moved there with his family. Lil’s brother, OL KECK, who is another good citizen lives on the old homestead.
GEORGE LOWERY lived east of the post office a few miles. He was an Indian by blood and owned and cultivated several hundred acres of land. He was very religious and sometimes preached. The late state senator TOM REXROAT married a daughter of George Lowery.
JIM LOFTON was one of the early pioneers, a farmer and a good and honest man. VAN LOFTON, who now lives in Healdton and a pumper for an oil company, is a son of Jim Lofton. Van is a most respected citizen. Van has two brothers, ED and DOLL, who live near here and both good men.
After the town got its start, JOE WHALEY from St. Jo, Montague Co., Texas, came and entered into partnership with JIM ORME. The new firm was ORME &WHALEY. Joe was a good man and the firm did a rushing business. After a few years Joe sold out to his partner and returned to Texas.
WILL PAGE, a pioneer, now lives east of Healdton a mile or two near JOE BRAY. They are good neighbors. Will is one of the best farmers and citizens.
T. J. POLLOCK lived east of the postoffice several miles where state senator TOM REXROAT once lived. They were good friends and neighbors and they attended together debates and entertainments in the old Iron Top school house where Rexroat taught school. T. J. Pollock was prominent in the Farmers Union, farmed and raised livestock, later elected to state legislature, on the side of the working man…
HENRY QUINN arrived early and contributed his share to the community. Henry was a good farmer and stockman, good at both. He became owner of a valley farm north of Healdton, member of the Masons. He was a brother-in-law of GROVER E. CHASE.

April 13, 1933

From the column Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory by W. F. McKnight:
One of the early physicians was Dr. RAGSDALE. He was an aged man when the Healdton postoffice was founded. He was the grandfather of JIM RAGSDALE. Jim has been selling music for E. B. LUKE at Ardmore since the building of the Arbuckle mountains. PETE RAGSDALE was Jim’s uncle and lived near where Graham is now located. He was one of the early patrons of the Healdton postoffice. Pete with many others used to assemble on Saturday before the full moon in each month at the postoffice for Mason meetings, to which members came from as far as away as Duncan. Dr. Long, now at Duncan, lived at Velma and attended the meetings.
Away down on Simon Creek halfway between the Healdton postoffice and Red River lived JOHN PRICE. He was a man long remembered by the early pioneers. John possessed some distinguishing traits…his disposition to argue. If John saw a sign post on the roadside stating the distance to a certain town, he would stop and dispute with it. John’s house was the only habitation to be seen on the road from Red River to Healdton and hundreds of people have been recipients of the hospitality of that lonely road, no wayfarer was ever turned away…
J. M. SPARKS lived north of the post office. His son SCOTT SPARKS is now at Ardmore…Scott owns a good farm and ranch in the north part of the county besides his splendid home in Ardmore.
Near the J. M. SPARKS farm lived Rev. C. W. STAMPER. He was a Baptist preacher and farmer, but did not stay long in the community.
JOE TRENTHAM lived south of the postoffice a few miles. He was a farmer, very energetic and positive speaker, strictly honest, good man and citizen.
Dr. P. R. DAVIS was a pioneer physician. He was a young man when he came to this community and was here at the same time with Dr. TEAGUE, Dr. OXFORD and Dr. SMITH. He was a son of Dr. A. B. DAVIS who now lives at Wilson and who lived near the Healdton postoffice for 30 to 40 years.

C. W. HENSON was called to Shawnee Friday by the death of his uncle S. M. JOHNSON. Mr. Henson was accompanied by his sisters and husbands, Mr. and Mrs. FRED GOODMAN and Mr. and Mrs. L.E. SHAW of Ringling.

Wirt News by Mrs. NILA JONES
A.D. SIZEMORE passed away quietly Wednesday morning, April 5, 1933 at the home of a son, G. R. SIZEMORE, with whom eh made his home for the last four years. Mr. Sizemore was born at Lexington, Kentucky Jan. 18, 1857, age 76 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Healdton of which he was a charter member. The funeral and burial were conducted at Ravia cemetery Friday, April 7. Bro. JOHN STANBAUGH of Tishomingo officiated, it had been agreed between them in pioneer days that he would perform the funeral ceremony for Mr. Sizemore, if possible. Pallbearers were Shell employees: W. D. SIMMONS, F. M. ANESS, R. O. ROBERTS, C. F. REAMS, C. H. IRWIN, WILLIAM WHITING, J. L. BRYANT and ROY WITHERS.

April 29, 1933

From the column Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory by W. F. McKnight:
Among the early ministers was Dr. STRANGE. OSCAR STRANGE, general manager of Chickasaw Lumber Co. now at Wilson, is a son. Oscar did one thing that people of Healdton did not like. Miss CALLIE BARRINGTON was a teacher in the early Healdton school. Oscar married her and they moved to Wilson she has been one of the best teachers in Wilson.
Another doctor was Dr. CAMPBELL, a good physician and citizen. After the Wilson was established, he moved there.
Dr. L. G. OXFORD, a pioneer physician, was one of the best physicians in the community. When the Healdton oil field opened, he moved to Wirt, then to Texas where he died.
E. P. HENRY was one of the best early pioneers, a farmer and lived northwest of the postoffice. GROVER CHASE married his daughter ROXIE. Mrs. Roxie Chase now lives on the homestead northwest of town.
Dr. C. WILLIAMS came early, a good doctor and upright man. He was the Mark Twain of the community, one of the wittiest men who lived. He was a brother-in-law of JIM ORME, having married ORME’S sister. Since the family left here, Mrs. Williams died and Dr. Williams now lives with one of his children.
W. M. PEARSON was an early arrival and is still here. He is a good farmer and lives north of town.
Dr. LOGAN came early but did not stay long. He made friends and did a good practice.
W.C. HOGGARD was one of the earliest to join the pioneer group. He was a good farmer and one of the best of the pioneers. Mr. Hoggard now lives in Old Healdton. Mrs. WALTER DRAKE, who has the Drake Beauty parlor, is a daughter of Mr. Hoggard.
TOM MAXWELL joined the pioneer group as a farmer then in the mercantile business…moved from Healdton to Sulphur where he was elected sheriff of Murray County.

Mrs. J. R. ALLEN
Mrs. IDA MAY ALLEN, wife of J. R. ALLEN, passed away at the family home northeast of town early Wednesday morning, April 13. Mrs. Allen had been ill three weeks, thought to be improving when she suffered a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Allen was one of the best loved pioneer mothers of the Healdton community. Christian Science funeral services were conducted at the family residence Friday afternoon with interment in Mt. Olive cemetery, arranged by Collier Bros. IDA MAY HELTON was born at Nashville, Tennessee May 18, 1871. She married JAMES R. ALLEN march 30, 1887. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Healdton. Mrs. Allen was the mother of ten children, two of whom died. She is survived by her husband, J. R. Allen, children, CLARENCE, HUBERT, BILL, Mrs. VERA A. FORE, Mrs. TOMMIE LEWIS, Mrs. OTIS RATCLIFFE, all of Healdton, Mrs. M. E. EDWARDS of San Francisco, California, and Mrs. VIRGIL TAYLOR of Okmulgee. Relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. BRUMBELOW and family of Jacksboro, Texas; Mrs. R. A. SAMPLEY of Graham, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. OSCAR MILLIHOLLAND and BERT MILLIHOLLAND of Electra, Texas; and Mrs. LAURA HICKS of Tulsa, Mrs. ALICE BAKER, family friend from Cyril, attended the funeral.

Ringling Man Dies
JAMES M. DANIEL died Friday, April 14, at an Ardmore sanitarium. Mr. Daniels was a brother of W. A. DANIEL who lives a short distance south of Healdton. He had lived in this section all his life, member of the Masons and Odd Fellows. Funeral services were conducted at Atlee cemetery Saturday afternoon by Rev. O. HAMBLEN of the Healdton First Baptist Church. The Grady Mason lodge had charge of services, arranged by Collier Bros. JAMES MADISON DANIELS was born in Love County, Oklahoma April 22, 1880, died April 14, 1933, being 52 years old. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, eight children and four brothers.

Mr. and Mrs. M. F. BAILEY of Graham entertained at their home Sunday with a turkey dinner followed by an Easter egg hunt. Relatives and friends present were: the W. E. BAILEY family, DEBS BAILEY family, JOHN BAILEY family, MARGIE and VIRGINIA BAILEY, ED and GUY BAILEY, the LOUIS BYRD family, DOW BYRD family, J. B. CLARK family, WILLIS CLARK family, J. C. BOONE, C. D. KNUTSON, Mrs. ALLIE KNIGHT and son, LOLA LYLES, Mrs. ANNIE LYLES and baby, KATE WEBB, RUTH WEBB, RUTH CHANCE, RUBY HARRIS, JACK BRISCOE and Mr. CARRUTHERS.

April 27, 1933

Former Healdton Man Dies at Whitney, Texas
SAM JONES, former Healdton man, did at the family home at Whitney, Texas Friday, April 21. Mr. Jones had been in failing health for some time. He resided at Healdton many years and is remembered as a Pentecostal evangelist here. SAMUEL ENOCH JONES was born in Missouri April 11, 1860. He was married to Miss BELLE THOMPSON in November 1885. To this union were born ten children, eight of whom survive. Mr. Jones preached for 35 years. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, five brothers, J. L. JONES of Healdton, T. H. JONES of Wilson, GEORGE JONES of Dozier, Texas, JOHN JONES of Durant and REESE JONES of Ardmore; five sisters, Mrs. MARY ANDERSON of Lawton, Mrs. KATE SMITH of Wilson, Mrs. JANIE TIMS of Wilson, Mrs. SUSIE BARRETT of Vernon, Texas, and Mrs. EMMA PRUITT of Longview, Texas.

Former Healdton Man Dies
Mr. and Mrs. D. PERKINS received news of the death of their foster son, CLIFFORD SMITH, which occurred Friday in Oklahoma City. Mr. Smith died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Mr. Smith formerly resided in Healdton and attended school here before moving to Oklahoma City. At the time of his death, he was operating a filling station there. Interment was in Oklahoma City. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, three sisters and four brothers.

FRED THOMPSON came in from Monrovia, California to visit relatives here.

May 4, 1933
From the column Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory by W. F. McKnight:

The building of the Santa Fe RR across Indian Territory, establishing Ardmore, soon the JIM ORME store did not have to depend on hauling supplies from Gainesville, Texas. The Healdton postoffice got mail from Ardmore instead of Spanish Fort, Texas. The first automobile to carry the mail was propelled by steam like a locomotive, creating trouble with horse and mule teams. Post offices were established at Lone Grove, Cornish, Dixie, Velma, Chagris, Loco, Graham and Fox. Postmasters at Healdton in the order of their service were: E. S. MASON, J. W. ORME, Dr. J. A. GORDON, W. F. MCKNIGHT, C. H. HEALD, B. C. HEALD, and the present one J. H. SPARKS.
The first schools were subscription schools. A teacher would visit a neighborhood where there was a schoolhouse and solicit parents to pay tuition per month. One of the first subscription schools was two miles east of Healdton on Walnut Creek, covered with corrugated iron, called the Iron Top school. The first teacher was old CAPTAIN CHAMBERS, with a peculiar trait. He was a lover of hounds and a pack followed him to school each day, where they stayed on the school grounds, then after school, they followed him home. There were two things that rendered Iron Top famous, one was that U. T. REXROAD was a teacher and Rev. BRAD HAYS preached there.

Mrs. DRURY
Mrs. EMORY DRURY died at a hospital at Borger, Texas Thursday following an appendicitis operation. Mrs. Drury was reared in Healdton and a member of the graduating class of 1925, the former Miss BEATRICE TOMPKINS. Interment was at Borger, Texas. Attending the funeral from Healdton were Mr. and Mrs. JOHN A. DRURY, Mrs. LILLIE DRURY, and Mrs. SAIDE RIVAIST and daughter WILMA RUTH. BEATRICE TOMPKINS was born near Brady, Oklahoma October 21, 1906. She married EMORY DRURY in 1926. To this union were born three children. She became a member of the Assembly of God church in 1938. She is survived by her husband, and three children, GLENNA JEAN, LOUISE and EMORY DALE.

Mr. and Mrs. FRANK HOCKSULSER, north of town, announce the birth of a daughter April 22.

Mr. and Mrs. F. T. PHILLIPS of Fox announce the birth of twins, a daughter and a son on April 2y.

Mrs. C. E. WHITE, who resides on the Coline lease west of town, will soon move to her old home at Knoxville, Tennessee.

Mr. and Mrs. JIM EMBERLING and children VONCILLE and GLEN were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. HAGAN Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. WILLIAMS of Fox announce the birth of their daughter REBA JEANE March 22.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. SHELTON of County Line have a baby son born April 2.

May 11, 1933

Former Wirt Woman Passes
Mrs. SARAH SAVAGE died at Oklahoma City Monday. She was the efficient matron of the dormitory at Dundee for ten years. The remains were brought to Ardmore for interment at Rose Hill. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in Ardmore Tuesday afternoon. SARAH WILSON was born near Calico Rock, Arkansas Nov. 26, 1873. She was married there to WILLIAM MCMAHON in 1887. To this union were born two children, both of whom survive. She then married R. L. SAVAGE in 1931. Mrs. Savage became a member of the Baptist Church in 1903. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. G. W. DEGROAT of Healdton and Mrs. TOM MOSSMAN of Wirt.

Graham Woman Succumbs
Mrs. ELAM BAILEY died at the Von Keller hospital at Ardmore Monday. She has been ill ten days. Funeral services were conducted at the Graham auditorium Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband and three children, HELEN, WINFRED and RAYMOND; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WALTON CHANCE; three brothers, ROY, HERMAN and RAY, and six sisters, Mrs. RAYMOND KILCREASE, Mrs. INEZ SMITH, Mrs. ALBERT BAILEY, MARIE, RUTH and BILLY DEAN CHANCE. EUNICE MAY CHANCE was born Nov. 23, 1903 (daughter of WALTON CHANCE and ZEILA PONDER CHANCE). She married W. E. BAILEY Dec. 6, 1919. She was a member of the Graham Church of Christ.

Clemscott Couple Wed
Miss LUCILLE CARSON and ROY CANNON of Clemscott were married Saturday night at the home of the bride’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. AMBROSE CARSON of Clemscott. Rev. FRANK SUTTON performed the ceremony. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CARSON of Hot Springs, Arkansas. She has been making her home with her brother and his wife the past year. Mr. Cannon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. WILL CANNON of Clemscott, a graduate of Graham high school, attended Cameron Junior College at Lawton, and is now employed by MCMILLAN Cleaners at Clemscott.

From the column Reminiscences of Early Days in Indian Territory by W. F. McKnight:
Tom Rexroat and the Iron Top school continued.
About the time that the Iron Top school was built, the Healdton community built a two story wooden structure of native lumber sawed at the saw mill of Rev. J. T. RAY. The upper floor belonged to the Masons and the lower to the Baptist denomination, and also used as a school. The early preachers, BRAD JAYS, J.T. RAY and JESSE RAY preached here.
One of the earliest teachers was Miss PEARL PRICE. She taught several terms until ALLEN ROBERRSON of Dixie came and married her. She did not teach anymore. Then came Miss MABEL MURPHY, another good teacher. She taught several terms then married BEN HEALD, but she continued teaching. A few years ago, she and Ben and their two boys moved to Colorado where she is a successful teacher.
School books and supplies were furnished by the merchants of the town. Slates were used. There was one school book from which the pupil never graduated, it was Webster’s Blue Back Speller. Arithmetic was another subject. Sometimes baseball was played, not football or basketball.

Mrs. Greer
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Mt. Olive cemetery for Mrs. AB GREER, who resided 2 miles west of town. Mrs. Greer died from acute indigestion, ill only four days. Rev. G. W. HANKS conducted the services, arranged by Collier Bros. Mrs. Greer is survived by her husband and one daughter. Mrs. Greer was born July 8, 1877 in Mississippi and married AB GREER. One daughter was born to this union. She became a member of the Baptist Church in 1920 at Staunton. She died May 9, 1933.

Fox Community News by REBECCA WILLIAMS
Rev. and Mrs. J. C. DODSON of Fox attended the funeral of her nephew at Comanche May 4. The child’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES DUNN.

May 13, 1933

CLARENCE ALLEN is now the manager and operator of the Red Front Café. AARON DANIELS had owned and operated it.

Mr. and Mrs. B. C. MURPHY and son PAT attended the funeral of his father, J. E. MURPHY, which was held at the First Methodist Church at Ardmore Monday with Dr. HARRY DEVORE conducting the service. Mr. Murphy died at Hardy sanitarium from an infection of his arm and hand. He was a pioneer citizen of Love County, residing in Marietta many years. C. H. EVERETT, part owner of Jones Everett Machine Shop here, was an active pallbearer.

TOM CHANEY
TOM CHANEY, pioneer resident, passed away at the family home in east Healdton Thursday. He had been in declining health the past year and had been bedridden for three months. He had resided in and near town for 16 years. He reared his splendid family here. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Pentecostal Holiness church with Rev. J. P. PINKSTON officiating. Interment was in Mt. Olive cemetery. TOM N. CHANEY was born March 14, 1864. he married Miss HATTIE HAMMOND Dec. 22, 1884. To this union were born eleven children, five of who survive. They are WES, DREWERY, OMER, CLIFFORD and Mrs. CLAUD MARTIN, all of whom attended the funeral.

Married
ROY CLARK and Miss EMMA BUTLER of Moody, Texas were married at the home of Elder W. BRAY Monday morning. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. N. BUTLER of Moody, Texas and he is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. CLARK north of town.

Wilson Garage Owner Passes
WILLIAM S ‘SLIM’ DONALDSON, owner of the Donaldson garage at Wilson, died of cerebral hemorrhage Monday afternoon. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church with Rev. WALTER D. THOMPSON officiating. Interment was at Hewitt cemetery. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. W.F. DONALDSON; one daughter MARIE; three brothers, BOB, HOMER and ALBERT; a sister Mrs. NAN PYLER, all of Wilson. He was born at Greenville, Texas May 22, 1888(?) and lived in Wilson nearly all his life, owner of the garage for 14 years.

May 25, 1933

Pioneer Citizen Passes Away
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. W. HANKS at Keller cemetery Saturday for CALVIN BEAVERS, a resident of Keller for 45 years. Mr. Beavers died at the home of his son, CHARLES BEAVERS, at Addington Thursday. He was 89 years old. The Wilson Mason lodge had charge of services at the grave. Mr. Beavers was a member of the Methodist Church at Keller 35 years. He is survived by eight children, six of whom were present at the funeral, by 50 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Attending the funeral from Healdton were W. F. MCKNIGHT, BILL RATLIFF, Mr. and Mrs. W. A GARR, Mr. and Mrs. JOHN ARNOLD and GEORGE ROWLEY.

Local Man Passes
Funeral services were conducted at the Hewitt cemetery Tuesday for FLOYD HOLDER, who resided in west part of town. He succumbed to a heart attack, being ill for several months. Elder CHARLES HARRIS conducted the service. Floyd Holder was born in Milan County, Texas June 14, 1903. He died May 22, 1933. He is survived by his father and three brothers.

Mrs. Brown
Funeral services are being conducted this afternoon at the First Baptist Church for Mrs. ZACK BROWN who resided three miles northwest of town. Mrs. Brown died at the home of a daughter Mrs. OREN BARBOUR Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. O. HAMBLEN, assisted by Rev. T. J. KNIGHT of Dixie. Mrs. Brown had been ill ten days.

June 1, 1933

Former Hotel Man
JAMES MARTIN died at Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mrs. Martin and daughter JEWEL were here on business and left immediately for home after receiving the news. Mr. Martin was a pioneer hotel man here, operated the Windsor Hotel for 15 years and only left here a few months ago for New Mexico, in hope of regaining his health. He was bedfast for the past five months. He also was connected with the bus line from Ardmore to Vernon, Texas.

Pioneer Staunton Citizen Passes
Mrs. LILLIE VICTORIA BROWN passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. HENRY BARBOUR near Healdton Thursday, May 25, following a short illness. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon by Rev. T. J. KNIGHT, assisted by Rev. G. W. HANKS. Interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery. Mrs. LILLIE VICTORIA VIOLA BROWN was born April 1, 1872 at Schulerville, Indian Territory and departed this life May 25, 1933, age 60 years. In early life she united with the Missionary Baptist church. The last 26 years of her life has been spent at the Staunton community where she was active in church work and a member of the “Live at Home” Club. She leaves to mourn her passing, three sons, WYLIE, HENRY and ARHTUR BROWN of Healdton; and three daughters, Mrs. A. A. LEWIS of Apache, Mrs. LONNIE SIMMONS and Mrs. HENRY BARBOUR of Healdton…She is also survived by a brother, JOHN H. JONES of Madill; two nieces and three nephews, and one nephew JACK KELLY.

THOMA H. VICK and Miss LORENE BUSBY were united in marriage by justice JOE RATCLIFFE at the Vick residence here Monday afternoon. He is a practicing attorney with a law office in the Thompson Theatre building.

Miss JEFFIE PICKENS of Healdton and F. E. YOHNER of Littlefield, Texas were united in marriage at Portales, New Mexico on Monday, May 22. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. PICKENS of Healdton. He is the son of Mrs. MARY YOHNER of Littlefield, Texas and is employed by the Tremain Implement Co.

Miss IONA HARTMAN and O. MITCHELL, both of Wilson, were married Wednesday by Joe Ratcliffe, justice of the peace.

June 15, 1933

County Line Man Passes
Funeral services were conducted at the County Line Baptist church recently for AL MARSEY, well known employee of the Merrick Oil co., who died June 2, from injuries sustained in an explosion in a storm celler at his home. Mr. Marsey went into the cellar which was filled with gas leaking from a gas line, struck a match and was blown out of the cellar. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. DODSON of the Fox Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. ORVILLE REID of the County Line church. Interment was at Sulphur. He is survived by his wife, his parents, and four sisters. He formerly lived at Clemscott. Attending from Healdton were Mr. and Mrs. BIRCHAM and son and Mrs. JAMES DULANEY.

Child Dies at Wetumka
Funeral services were conducted at Wetumka Monday for the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. BUD SANDERS, who formerly lived here. Interment was at Ardmore. The child died from a mastoid operation. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders lived on the Coline lease west of town for several years. Attending from Healdton were Mr. and Mrs. W. T. BEAN and Mr. and Mrs. ZIP JORDAN.

Well Known Man Passes
CHARLES BRYANT died at the home of his brother, J. C. BRYANT of Rush Springs Friday. Mr. Bryant had made his home here the past three years with his sister Mrs. G. W. GANDY and was a familiar figure in town. He had been in declining health for several years. Funeral services were held at the home of J.C. BRYANT at Rush Spring Saturday with interment there. Mr. Bryant was born in Tennessee December 1894. Rev. Weaver of the First Methodist Church at Rush Springs conducted the service. Mr. Bryant is survived by three sisters Mrs. G. W. GANDY of Healdton, Mrs. VICK GAMBLE of DeQueen, Arkansas, and Mrs. A. JENKINS of Kilgore, Texas, and other brothers, ED BRYANT of Wirt and AB BRYANT of Corsicana, Texas.

Wirt News by Mrs. Nila Jones
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. BURRIS are the parents of a daughter born June 15, named JOY GALE.

Murtishaw Loses Life in Red River
W. J. MURTISHAW drowned in Red River last Wednesday. He was a resident of Healdton for 35 years. The remains were brought to Healdton and interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. E. BOWERS of the First Methodist Church conducted the service. WILLIAM JEFFERSON MURTISHAW was born near Clifton, Tennessee Sept. 29, 1955. At the age of ten years, he moved with his family to Arkansas. He later moved to what is now Oklahoma and lived near Healdton for 35 years. In 1887 he married Miss ZILLAH SEE, and to this union were born 13 children, eight of whom survive, two daughters and three sons departed this life. His companion passed away in 1910. On August 1, 1915, Mr. Murtishaw married Miss ANNIE PARKER. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, joining in 1885. On Aug. 14, 1922 he joined the First Methodist Church of Healdton. He leaves his wife, eight children, Mrs. BERTHA WEST of Healdton, Mrs. ALICE BAILEY of Turkey, Texas; Mrs. VIVIAN PATMAN of Healdton; Mrs. GLADYS HARMAN of Oklahoma City; sons CHARLES of Oklahoma City, RAYMOND of San Antonio, Texas; HENRY and EUGENE of Healdton; three sisters Mrs. ANNIE MOORE of Apache, Mrs. BELL WAMBLE of Healdton, and Mrs. MOLLIE WARREN of Regina, New Mexico; two brothers, J. I. MURTISHAW of Robert Lee, Texas and T. B. MURTISHAW of San Antonio, Texas, several stepchildren and grandchildren.

June 29, 1933

Clemscott Man Passes
Funeral services were held at the Clemscott Baptist Church Sunday for JOHN BURK, well known, by Rev. MAYNARD assisted by Rev. CARTER. Mr. Burk had resided at Clemscott for several years. He was born in Denton County, Texas and 58 years, 7 months, 7 days old at his death. Interment was at Long Branch cemetery near Nocona, Texas Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Mrs. HUDDLESTON
Mrs. ROY HUDDLESTON died at an Ardmore hospital following an operation Wednesday. She had been in ill health for two months…Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Friday with B. D. SHILLING of the church officiating. EDNA JONES was born June 9, 1904 at Ryan, Oklahoma. When she was seven months old, her parents moved to Healdton. She was a member of the 1925 graduating class of Healdton high school. She married ROY HUDDLESTON August 1, 1928. Mrs. Huddleston united with the Church of Christ four years ago. She leaves her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. JONES of this town; five sisters Miss PEARL JONES, Mrs. BERYL MOORE and Mrs. COLLIE HENSON of Healdton, Mrs. JEWEL HENSON of Wirt, and Mrs. ONIE COOK of Graham; two brothers, J. Y. JONES of Corpus Christi, Texas and CLYDE JONES of Overton, Texas. Some relatives at the funeral were: TOM JONES of Wilson, Mrs. MARY ANDERSON of Lawton, Mr. and Mrs. SAM SMITH and family of Waurika, Mr. and Mrs. DAN HUDDLESTON of Healdton, and the BERT HUDDLESTON family of Oklahoma City.

June 29, 1933

Pioneer Woman Passes
Mrs. VINIE A. JONES, Grandma Jones, of Oil City died at the home of her son, GEORGE JONES, Sunday morning, June 25. She had been in declining health for many years. She was a pioneer of southern Oklahoma, having lived here 40 years…Funeral services were held at the East Healdton Church of Christ Monday by Elder WALTER W. BRAY. Interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery. VINIE A. JONES was born in Wise County, Texas December 5, 1851 and departed this life June 25, 1933, being 82 years old. She married in 1855(65? 75?) to A. W. JONES and to this union were born seven children, four of whom survive. Mr. Jones died in 1918. She became a member of the Church of Christ 40 years ago. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. HATTIE DUNN of Wewoka and three sons, GEORGE, JOHN and PRESTON of the Oil City community, 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Fox Community News by REBECCA WILLIAMS
Mrs. Conner, who moved from Fox to Rock Springs, received word last week that her grandson BILLY GENE CONNER of Daughtery drowned in a swimming pool near his home. Mrs. Conner attended the funeral Thursday.

East Fox News by CAREL FROST
Miss HILDRED MCANT of Woodford is visiting Mrs. FLOYD CROWELL of Pruitt. Miss McCants taught the seventh grade at Fox two terms ago.

Graham Community News by ESTHER LEE WARNICK
Mr. BERK, an old employee of the Schmerhorn Oil Co. at Clemscott, passed away Friday evening. He left his wife Mrs. ORA BERKS and three stepchildren, EVA, IMOGENE and NONA LUE LAMPKIN.
Mrs. SUE YARKEM of Los Angeles, California visited her sister and family at Clemscott, Mrs. NOAH MARTIN.
Miss ORENE MILLER of Oklahoma City visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. KAT IRWIN of Clemscott.

July 13, 1933

Zaneis Man Killed in East Texas Explosion
JOYCE ROWE died in the East Texas oil fields Tuesday. He and two other men were burned to death from an explosion at a gas pipe where they were at work on the lease. Mr. Rowe is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. ROWE of Zaneis. His mother was matron of the dormitory at Zaneis for several years. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Wilson with interment at Hewitt cemetery. He is survived by his wife, two children, his parents and one brother.

July 20, 1933

Pooleville Man Passes
W. H. HARRIS, 84, retired farmer and justice of the peace at Pooleville for many years, died Wednesday from a paralytic stroke. He had lived in this section nearly 40 years. Harris was the father of CLARENCE HARRIS, former county commissioner, and VIRGIL HARRIS. He is survived by his wife, and following sons and daughters, GUS of Celeste, Texas, WALTER of Commerce, Texas; SAM of Wewoka, BUD of Pooleville, Mrs. CARL BYRD of Chickasha, Mrs. CHARLES MARLOW of Beaumont, California, and a brother MARSHALL HARRIS of Wapanucka.

Miss HAZEL SHRADER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. SHRADER, well known family of this section, and BUD SCHOFIELD, employee of the Rockland Lease, son of JOHN SCHOFIELD of Montague, Texas, were married July 14 by Rev. JEFF KNIGHT of the Baptist Church. They will live on the Rockland lease one mile south of Pike City.

July 27, 1933

Dr. F. O. KEIFER
DR. F. O. KEIFER, age 55 years, passed away at a hospital at Gainesville, Texas early Sunday morning, July 23, following an illness of two weeks. The funeral services were held at the Dale-Richeson Funeral Chapel Monday afternoon by Rev. B. A. NORRIS of the First Christian Church, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery at Ardmore…FOREST OKEY KEIFER was born in Paden City, West Virginia Sept. 25, 1877. He was united in marriage with Miss MYRTLE BARKER on Aug. 10, 1903 and to this union three children were born, the oldest, GEORGIA, is now Mrs. J. G. BROOKS of Mission, Texas; ERLINE KEIFER of the home, and Dr. H. L. KEIFER, who has been associated with his father in the dentist practice since his graduation three years ago. Following their marriage, Dr. and Mrs. Keifer moved to Oklahoma, locating at Chickasha, then Guymon, to Elk City to Cushing, then to Ringling about 18 years ago. Dr. Keifer was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Christian Church. Active pallbearers were Dr. J. H. CAMERON, Dr. E. R. BARKER, CHARLES LANGSTON, J. A. DRAKE, TRAVIS HOFFMAN, Dr. D. E. CANTREL, CLAUD BENSON and Dr. TIDMORE of Wilson.

County Line Woman Passes
Funeral services were held at the County Line Baptist church Friday afternoon for Mrs. ELIZABETH SMITH, well known woman. A beautiful tribute was paid to her memory by Rev. J.A. DODSON of Fox, assisted by her pastor Rev. ORVIL REED. Interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery arranged by Collier Bros. ELIZABETH JANE BIRDWELL was born at Decatur, Texas December 31, 1861. She married BAILEY P. SMITH in 1880. To this union were born fourteen children, ten of whom survive. The are: PLEAS SMITH of Lynnwood, California; Mrs. VIRGIE HOOVER of Watonga, Mrs. MILLIE DUCKWORTH of Breckenridge, Texas; CHARLES SMITH of County Line, SAM SMITH of Pauls Valley, BAILEY SMITH of Healdton, JOE SMITH of Longview, Texas, JIMSMITH of Lynnwood, California, JOHN SMITH of Graham and JESSE SMITH of Clemscott. She joined the Baptist Church in early life. Born Dec. 31, 1861 and passed away July 20, 1933, Mrs. Smith was 71 years old.

Graham Pioneer
Funeral services were held at the Graham Baptist Church for EDWARD L. GRUMBLES, well known pioneer of Graham, Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. DODSON of Fox Baptist church, with interment in Graham cemetery, Collier Bros. had charge of arrangements. Mr. Grumbles was stricken Wednesday and died Saturday, July 22. EDWARD LEWIS GRUMBLES was born near Shreveport, Louisiana Feb. 22, 1860. He moved to Texas when he was 12 years old. He was married to Miss MOLLIE PRICE in 1881. To this union were born five children, three of whom survive. J. L. GRUMBLES of Clemscott, R.J. GRUMBLES of Sudan, Texas and J. F. GRUMBLES of Shafeir, California. Mr. Grumbles was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. His first wife died in 1888. He married a second time to Miss NAOMI SHRINER. To this union were born seven children, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. MARY SHORE of Sudan, Texas; ED GRUMBLES of Clemscott, DAN GRUMBLES of Dill City, and WILLIAM and B. L. GRUMBLES of Lindsay. He leaves his wife, 8 children, 45 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Graham Community News by ESTHER LEE WARNICK
The Graham community was saddened by the death of Daddy Grumbles who lived at Clemscott. He was ill for three days with a sunstroke. …
Funeral services were held last Monday, July 17, for CHARLIE CROUCH, who lived near Cannon. He passed away with heart trouble.
Mrs. D. WATKINS of Graham was taken to the hospital at Ardmroe.
Mr. and Mrs. MELVIN HIGGINS and EARNEST returned from Oklahoma City where Earnest has been taking treatments for his arm. They will return for more treatments.
Mrs. RAY MANNING returned from Oklahoma City where Mr. Manning is in the hospital. He is still there with his hand that was injured in the oil field while working for the Noble Oil Do.

Eaves City News by Mrs. W. E. WARNICK
Miss ALINE WARNICK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. WANRICK, well known family of Eaves City, and WILLIAM GIBSON of Eaves City, were married at Duncan, July 22 by a justice of the peace. He is the son of Mr GIBSON of Sterling.
WILLIE WOOD’S sister at Houston, Texas is seriously ill. He will leave with his sister Mrs. BRUCE KENNY and his brother at Ardmore for Houston.

Marriage Licenses
ARTHUR LEE PARROTT 21 of Milo and Miss RUBY JO BALLEW 18 of Clemscott.
PAUL HATHAWAY 22 of Lone Grove and Miss EDITH WATSON of Oil City.
RAYMOND WRIGHT 21 of Ardmore and Miss GLADYS PRICE 20 of Lone Groe.
EARL E. SHOEMAKER 27 and Miss MARY E. ROBERTSON 26 of Marietta
Dr. JUDD A. KNIGHT 34 and Miss HELEN HENDRIX 22 of Fort Worth, Texas.
JAMES CHRISTIAN 28 and Miss R. D. ENGLISH 28 of Dallas, Texas.
LEWIS H. TIMBES 28 and Miss ADDIE WARDEN 21 of Dallas, Texas.
H. D. GROUND 27 of Durant and Miss BONNIE LEE CARTER 21 of Wapanucka.
H. C. INGRAM 25 and Miss ELSIE LOUISE PAULSON 23 of Waco, Texas.
J. D. BEVERLEY 24 of Plano and Miss LA NEVA FAY DAY 21 of Addison, Texas.
JESS CALLAWAY 19 and Miss LENA ELMORE 19 of Springer.
LAURENCE ALEXANDER 26 and Miss JEWEL WARD 19 of Bonham, Texas.
CHARELS R. BARITE 56 and Mrs. VELMA BLACKBURN 28 of Dallas, Texas.
CLYDE MAGGARD 21 of Stroud and Miss SABLE WILLIAMS 19 of Davis.
SID LOVE 21 and Miss LELA NAE BERY 17 of Ardmore.
MORRIS DAY 22 and Mrs. MARY A. BARNES 20 of Itasca, Texas.


Oil City Pioneer Passes
Funeral services were held at the Mt. Olive cemetery Wednesday for JOHN WESLEY AYCOX, pioneer citizen of Oil City. Rev. O. HAMBLEN of the First Baptist church at Healdton conducted the services. Collier Bros. had charge of arrangements. Mr. Aycox was born in Cuilman(?) County, Alabama in 1855, being 77 years old. He became a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Leodocia, Alabama. He had resided at Oil City 23 years. He was the father of eight children, five boys and three girls. Seven of the children survive their father.

Mr. and Mrs. T. NORTHCUTT attended a family reunion in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. HAYNES at Dallas, Texas. The occasion was doubly enjoyable as a group of her relatives were present, whom she had never seen. Part of the relatives were from North Carolina.

August 3, 1933

Mrs. Rushing Passes
Funeral services were held at Mt. Olive cemetery Friday afternoon for Mrs. NANCY JANE RUSHING, pioneer Healdton woman. The services were conducted by Rev. LON WILSON of Yukon. Mrs. Rushing had been confined to her home for the past years. Mrs. NANCY JANE RUSHING was born in Alabama April 26, 1859 and died July 27, 1933. She united with a Baptist Church in early life. She is survived by seven sons and one daughter and 30 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter.

Miss MAYBELLE MORRIS and LOIS JOHNSON were married by Dr. J. W. TERREL late Thursday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CLAY MORRIS of Healdton and a member of the 1932 graduating Healdton class. He is son of Mrs. ABBIE JOHNSON of Healdton.

Mrs. Cook’s Mother Passes at Chickasha
Mr. and Mrs. MARVIN COOK and daughter BETTY RUTH were called to Oklahoma City Friday by the death of her mother, Mrs. PUCKETT who was a pioneer of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Puckett died at the home of her daughter, Miss SADIE PUCKETT at Chickasha. Interment was in the Fairlawn cemetery at Oklahoma City.

Dr. and Mrs. T. J. WATKINS and daughters RUBYE and TOMMYE were called to Cooperton, Texas Sunday by the death of her niece, Mrs. H. C. DANIELS who died following an appendicitis operation.

Marriage Licenses
LUTHER N. HAMILTON 50 of Dallas, and Miss ROSA MILLS 36 of Terrell, Texas.
LOWELL BLAIR 21 and Miss NELL RUTH HOPKINS 18 of Graham.
G. O.HALL 46 and Mrs. FAYE HAWKINS 38 of Dallas.
MARSHALL M. JOHNSTON 22 and Miss MARY F. TUCKER of Ardmore.
RUFUS BOND 22 of Marietta and Miss ORA COBB 18 of Thackerville.
HERBERT H. DUKES 33 of Ardmore and Mrs. CAROL TOWNSEND of Denison, Texas.
W. A. KING 50 and Mrs. MYRTLE DAVIS 41 of Madill.
EUGENE PORTERFIELD 32 and Miss ANNA DYE 22 of Oklahoma City.
ELMER SCHRADER /SHRADER 22 of Harrington, Kansas and Miss SAIDE L. HUGHES 20 of Fort Worth.
FRANK G. ELLIS 2 and Miss GLADYS GRIFFITHS 18 of Fort Worth.
ELMER DOAKE 26 and Miss TAVA FLAWESSE 20 of Lone Grove/
FRED S. VITTITON 28 and Miss NAOMI SHARP 21 of Fort Worth.
ROYS JOHNSON 21 and Miss MAYBELLE MORRIS 19 of Healdton.