• Attorney A.L. Beckett, his family and a group of Bacone Indian College students returned from Dallas after a series of well‑received musical programs and lectures. The girls’ glee club and four male singers performed at churches, schools and the opening of the Adolphus Hotel’s new addition, while Judge Beckett delivered talks on Indian history and culture. The group was hosted by the hotel and drew enthusiastic crowds throughout their visit.

• Oil field supply dealer W.M. Roades filed suit seeking a $1,000 commission he said was owed by John L. and Mary J. Peacock. Roades claimed he arranged the sale of an oil and gas lease to producer Samuel L. Bright for $20,000 under an oral agreement, but the Peacocks refused to pay the agreed five‑percent fee after the deal was completed.

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• The Okmulgee Lions Club prepared to recognize seventy‑eight Okmulgee High School students for academic excellence at its annual Honor Luncheon on May 4. University of Arkansas President Dr. Charles E. Bishop was scheduled as the keynote speaker, continuing the tradition of inviting prominent education leaders. The event also included musical performances by the Key Notes and the formal presentation of students ranking in the top ten percent of their classes.

• A Tulsa man, Ralph Edward Ewing, was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle after allegedly stealing a city‑owned car near the Henryetta warehouse. Ewing, who had suffered a serious arm injury in a prior accident, repeatedly refused medical treatment before posting bond and being released. Authorities continued reviewing the case while determining whether his refusal of care required further legal guidance.

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