The Talihinia American
LeFlore County, Oklahoma
May 4, 1933
4 pages
[Newspaper donated by: Lorene]

Tigers Defeat Clayton 5-4
Meeting In Progress At Local Church

Wortham-Box Wedding
W. A. Allen Elected Superintendent of Pine Valley Schools
Card of Thanks - Emmert
A Correction - Miss Opal Gann

Men's Bible Class
Revival Meeting At Presbyterian Church

Recruiting Underway For Roosevelt Forest Camps
Notice to Car Owners
City Officials Sworn In Tuesday Night

The Forgotten Man 
- Rev. S. L. Hobbs and his wife, Mary C.

W. L. Emmert, Pioneer Citizen

Tidbits and Society News

Tigers Defeat Clayton 5-4
Before Record Crowd

The Talihina Indians nosed out Clayton 5 to 4 before the largest crowd of the season, Sunday, at the American Legion Park in Talihina.

Delos Wade's sensational pitching was the bright spot of the game. He cut down 13 by the strike-out route, three in a row in the sixth and three in a row in the ninth. In the seventh Wade got out of a hole when he walked Hurd, Ray singled, Meadows struck out and then Drain singled scoring Hurd, but Ray was cut down by a nice throw by Gib Wade to the catcher, Anderson. Only one run out of a walk and three singles.

Quinlevin pitched a wild game hitting one batter and walking six in four innings. Bud Walling, Talihina's only consistant [sic] hitter, knocked out a two base hit to left field in the second inning scoring Rich Anderson who got on by an error and McWhorter who walked in. In the next inning Pike walked, Blue Anderson bunted, Delos Wade bunted and Pike and Anderson came in on an overthrow to first. Pike got his third walk in the next inning stole second and came around third and home on two overthrows.

Callahan of Clayton got three hits out of five times at bat and Drain and Roy Brown each connected with the ball for three base hits. Wade kept the hits well scattered however.

The Lineup

Talihina - Pike, B. Anderson, D. Wade, R. Anderson, McWhorter, G. Wade, B. Walling, P. Walling, Robinson

Clayton - Meadows, Callahan, Bob Brown, Williams, Drain, Sands, Roy Brown, Sisson, Stidham, Hurd, Quinlevin, Ray

Wortham - Box

Mr. Clayton S. Wortham of Oklahoma City and Miss Margaret (Lovie) Box of Tuskahoma, were married in the Methodist parsonaget (sic) in Talihina Saturday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. O. Bucy in the presence of a group of friends of the contracting parties.

Immediately after the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Wortham left for Oklahoma City where they visited for several days, returning to Tuskahoma Wednesday of this week. Miss Box is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. M. Box, well known family of Tuskahoma. She was a member of the school faculty at Tuskahoma this past term. Mr. Wortham is employed by the state highway department.

W. A. Allen Elected Superintendent of Pine Valley Schools

W. A. Allen, of this city, and former superintendent of the Talihina schools has been elected superintendent of the Pine Valley and Muse schools for the coming year. Mr. Allen is a high class gentleman and rates high as an educator over the state.

Card Of Thanks

We take this means of thanking our many friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral tribute and also for the many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved father. Words cannot express our sincere appreciation.

Mrs. W. L. Emmert and family.

A Correction

The item in last week's Talihina American, givng the names of the teachers employed here for the coming year, and also the names of those teachers who did not apply we failed to include the name of Miss Opal Gann. The paragraph in which the mistake was made should have read as follows:

"Teachers elected were: Supt. L. M. Doughty, Mrs. W. A. Allen, Mrs. Roy Ogden, in high school, Miss Smith, primary department; Miss Evelyn Howell and Miss Margaret Bollinger, grade department. Mrs. Bertha Pementer, Miss Opal Gann, Miss Elsie Schweining, members of the faculty this year, were not applicants."

Recruiting Underway For Roosevelt Forest Camps

Recruiting of Oklahoma's quota of 5,000 men for the federal reforestation army began Wednesday when G. H. Scroggins state relief director issued a call for a first section of 450 men. Other calls will follow soon, he said.

The first enlistments will be principally from wooded sections of southeastern Oklahoma. To qualify the recruit must be single, unemployed, between the ages of 18 and 25 and with needy dependents.

The recruits will be paid $30 a month and must sign an agreement to pay most of the amount probably $25 to the nearest destitute relative. 

All boys who are eligible for enlistment as a member of President Roosevelt's forest camps must go to Poteau for registration.

The work is being handled by J. B. Harper, county head of the unemployment relief projects and all questionnaires are being held at his office at the county seat. As we understand it the LeFlore county quota is seventy-one boys and there will probably be many more applicants than there are positions to be filled from this county.

Notice to Car Owners

Joe Epley local automobile tag agent says that the new auto license law, provides that all cars made prior to the year of 1928 will not have to pay license on back year. A car built not later than 1927, on which license was not paid last year or the last several years, can operate by paying only 1933 license.

Trucks and trailers, Mr. Epley states will have to be brought in and weighed before they can secure tags. May 15th is the dead line on securing tags without attaching all back penalties.

Men's Bible Class Now Has Membership of Ninety Five

Everyman's Bible Class of the Talihina Methodist Church is an organization that has grown from 9 to 95 members in ten weeks under the guidance of Rev. W. O. Bucy.

The plan of development of the class was unusual but its results has brought together a larger group of men than there ever has been in an organization connected with the local church since it was built 41 years ago. 

Interest in the class was lagging and the membership had dwindled in nine members when Rev. Bucy suggested that the class should move to the Ritz Theatre to take care of the increased membership that he anticipated. The members of the class decided to try a plan although they did not believe it was possible to obtain any real large increase.

There were twenty-five present the first Sunday and the Class organized with Rev. Bucy as teacher, L. M. Doughty as president and E. G. Foster, secretary and treasurer. A membership campaign was started according to states. Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee were the divisions and in four weeks Oklahoma had 21 members, and Arkansas and Tennessee 14 each.

The campaign was then changed to a contest between the reds and whites with a result of an increase of about nine members each week until the present membership of 95. Sunday, April 30, 77 members gathered to have a class picture taken and the class has voted to become a Wesleyan Bible Class.

Each Sunday at 9:45 am the men come off the streets and gather in the dimly lighted theater where they sign hymns to the accompaniment of a fiddle. They also sing pep and booster songs. They come in overalls or their Sunday best, according to how they happen to be dressed and then go home with a spiritual message from Rev. Bucy as well as a feeling of good fellowship towards men in general because of the cosmopolitan fraternization of the class.

Revival Meeting At Presbyterian Church

The revival meeting which commenced at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, is starting off nicely. Good attendance, good music and gospel sermons. Rev. R. R. Craig, of Durant, is doing the preaching, and is assisted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Bellot. Services are being held each evening at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.

Mrs. Lewis Jackson of Oklahoma City arrived Wednesday for a few days visit with her mother Mrs. H. Holland, west of town.

Mrs. W. E. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ward, Miss Jewel Davis and Miss Celeste Nicholson motored to Fort Smith Friday of last week.

Rev. J. H. Sutmiller, of Lutie, Oklahoma, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Talihina as the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Charley Brown.

Miss Vinnye McAnally, teacher in the public schools of Fort Smith spent Saturday and Sunday in Talihina with her father, Rev. J. M. McAnally.

Miss Melba Pementer visited her mother Mrs. F. W. Cates from Friday until Sunday. Miss Melba is attending the University of Oklahoma at Norman.

Frank Anderson left Wednesday of last week for a short stay in Norman with his brother, J. W., who is a student in the Oklahoma University in that city.

John T. Bailey, of Oklahoma City, member of the state tax commission, accompanied by his son, John M., were business visitors in Talihina from Sunday until Wednesday.

Eberly Thomas, of Ardmore, who has spent the past several weeks in Talihina with his mother Mrs. D. Thomas, left the first of this week for different points in Texas.

The Talihina Indians travel to Clayton Sunday for a return match with the Clayton ball club. The Indians 5 to four victory shows but a small margin of superiority so that Sunday's game looks like a toss up.

Miss Audry Ayers of Red Oak, spent the past week in Talihina with her sister, Mrs. Charley Brown.

Doyal Greer, Junior in the University of Oklahoma at Norman, spent the weekend in Talihina with homefolks.

Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Riggins and little daughter, Lillie Jeanne, of Dunbar, were the weekend guest of relatives and friends in Talihina.

Supt. and Mrs. M. V. Waterfield and son, of Whitesboro, returned home Tuesday after spending a few days visiting relatives in McAlester.

Meeting In Progress At Local Church

A revival meeting has been in progress at the Assembly of God Church in Talihina the past ten days. Rev. E. C. Mehagen, of Wewoka, is assisting the pastor, Rev. Charley Brown, in the services. The general public is invited to attend.

Mrs. Susan Prewett left last week end for an indefinate [sic] stay with her daughter, Mrs. Wilburn Cumpton in Muskogee.

B.Y.P.U. Will Have A Rally Sunday

Mother's Progam To Be Given By G.A.s
The G.A.s will give a Mother's program Tuesday evening in the Baptist Church. The program will be sponsored by Mrs. Bertha Evans and Mrs. Bill Haynes.

Sorosis Club Has Meeting

A talk by Mrs. J. E. Jornan, leader of the afternoon's program, and Mrs. L. M. Doughty, on the book, Walls of Gold, featured the regular meeting of the Sorosis Club which was held at Hotel Main Tuesday, May 2nd.

Members of the club present were: Mrs. L. D. Jones, Mrs. J. B. Harper, Mrs. F. W. Cates, Mrs. Jno. J. Thomas, Mrs. E. S. Goodson, Mrs. T. H. DuBois, Mrs. A. Bringleson, Mrs. L. L. Gann, Mrs. Frank Ozment, Mrs. J. E. Jordan, and Mrs. L. M. Doughty.

Hamberger (sic) Fry Enjoyed By Epworth Leaguers

Members of the Epworth League of the Methodist Church enjoyed a Hamberger Fry Wednesday evening of this week.

Joe Ward made a business trip to Wewoka Wednesday.

C. L. Bowman of Albion was a Talihina visitor Tuesday.

Miss Opal Gann was in Tuskahoma Wednesday.

Dr. and Mrs. W. E. VanCleave motored to Fort Smith Tuesday of this week.

Mrs. W.S. Butler and Miss Margaret Beth Devine of Tuskahoma were in Talihina Tuesday.

Mrs. Clifton Prewett of Drumright, Okla. arrived last week for a short stay with relatives in Talihina.

Miss Sue Elizabeth DuBois visited her sister, Miss Mary Christine DuBois in McAlester, Wednesday.

Miss Thelma Wagnon visited friends in Fort Smith and Poteau from Saturday until Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Dona Trotman returned to her home in Fort Smith Wednesday after an extended stay with friends in Talihina.

H. N. Pollock and C. C. Clinton of Fort Smith were in Talihina Friday of last week looking after business interest.

Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Bucy left early Wednesday morning for Oklahoma City for an indefinate (sic) stay with their son, Milo, who is seriously ill.

Mrs. Pete Little and daughter returned to their home in Heavener after a weeks stay in Talihina with her mother, Mrs. Will Emmert.

Mrs. E. P. Baker Entertains Sunday School Class

Mrs. F. P. Baker entertained her Sunday School Class of senior boys and girls with a picnic and swimming party at Dry Creek Tuesday afternoon.

Those present were: Misses Martha Baker, Kathleen Stubbs, Carolyn DuBois, Mary Francis Anderson, Marie Gann, Mary Ellen Cabbage, Lu Ellen Gann, Elizabeth Wagnon, Messrs. Raymond Gann, Johnnie Cabbage, Jerre Anderson, Tommy Duncan, Hubert Holland, Herbert Gann, John Beam, Jack and Earl Goodson.

Ladies Bible Class Has Picnic

Members of the Ladies Bible Class of the Methodist Church and husbands enjoyed a picnic supper on Winding Stair Mountain Tuesday evening.

Those present were: Mrs. and Mrs. W. A. Allen, Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Whiz Dobbins, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gann, Mr. and Mrs. Maxey Camp, Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Bucy, Mrs. and Mrs. L. J. Bollinger, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Mccoy Mesdames, Ida McGowan, Avada Howell, Ruth Reed, Ed Cooper, Jim Gann, Mrs. J. B. Williams and Mrs. H. Holland and Percy McGowan.

Assembly of God Church

Evangelistic services three times a week, every Sunday, Saturday and Wednesday nights, beginning at 8:00 o'clock. New church house located on highway in south edge of town.

Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 am.

Preaching services at 11:00 am every first and third Sundays.

You are welcome to attend all these services.

Charley Brown, Pastor

Mrs. Dona Trotman visited friends in Muskogee over the weekend.

Miss Essie Wagnon spend Saturday and Sunday in Poteau with friends.

Mrs. and Mrs. John J. Thomas were business visitors in Fort Smith Friday of last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Boyers and two children, of Oklahoma City, spent several days this week as guest of Mrs. Boyer's aunt, Mrs. W. C. Dunning, southeast of Talihina.

Mrs. E.S. Goodson and children, Miss Mary Evelyn and Earl, Mrs. F. P. Baker and daughter, Miss Martha will spend from Friday until Sunday in Stillwater.

H. L. Gilmore, merchant at Laura, was in Talihina Monday.

Leo Brown, 28 year old, son of E. J. Brown...

Farmer's Exchange

...Walker Stone, Route 1, Talihina
...Mrs. L. C. Roberson, Driggs station, 1-2 mile east of Talihina
...Hubert Kight, Talihina, RFD No. 2
...Bill Peel, RFD No. 2
...Mrs. P. K. Beam, RR 2, Talihina
...Jess Longacre, 3 miles east of Talihina on 271
...Mrs. W. A. Brooks, Route 2, Talihina
...Carl Treat, RFD, Talihina
...W. M. Severe
...Ike Rose, RR 2, Talihina
...W. A. Baker, Talihina
...R. C. Abernathy, Talihina
...Eugene McMinn, Talihina
...D. J. Mayo
...Carl Bollinger, Talihina
...Mrs. Chas. Fields, RR2, Talihina
...C. P. Hines, RFD No. 1, Talihina

The children of Mrs. and Mrs. R. Mansour are spending the week with their grandmother, Mrs. Mummy of Fort Smith.

Wibur Cumpton, of Muskogee, spent Wednesday evening in Talihina with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Cumpton.

Misses Ruth and Bessie Searcy and Mr. Jim Sprowel, of Iola, kansas, spent from Sunday until Tuesday visiting the former's parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. Searcy, of the Falfa vicinity. Lloyd Searcy accompanied them home for an extended stay. Thursday May 4, 1933.

Mrs. Edward G. Foster, who is visiting her mother Mrs. Anne G. Wickens in Quincy, Mass., will probably not be able to return to Talihina because of her mother's condition until about July first. Mrs. Wickens underwent a serious operation in April and has just been released from the hospital. The doctors say that she will be an invalid for the next month although the operation was a success and Mrs. Wilken's condition is improving daily.

E. G. Jones prominent citizen of the Whitesboro community, is quite ill in the University Hospital at Oklahoma City. It is expected that he will undergo a major surgical operation in a few days.

Mrs. W. E. Ward left Sunday for an indefinate (sic) stay with relatives in San Antonia, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Metcalf and little son, of Tulsa, are spending the week in Talihina as guest of friends.

Miss Mary Elizabeth Taylor, of Clayton, was the weekend guest of her grandfather, Rev. J. M. McAnally.

Deputy Sheriff Carl Wagnon and daughters, Misses Essie and Elizabeth, transacted business in McAlester Monday.

Notice is hereby given that the petition of Jefferson Bacon and Melvina Bacon for the approval of their conveyance of the fee simple title to J. S. White of the following described real estate located in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, to-wit:

NW quarter of SE quarter; and S.W. quarter of SW quarter of NE quarter of Sec. 21, Twp. 3 North, Range 22 East.

...will be heard at the county court room at Talihina Oklahoma, on Wednesday May 19th at 10 o'clock, am.

Grover Flanagan
County Judge

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