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Gerome Riley – How it WasPart 3

Claremore Daily Progress June 8, 2018 Rick Heaton Progress Correspondent Fourteen years before Texas Western College made history, the Lincoln School boy's basketball team in Claremore was making history of its own. Lincoln School, Claremore's school for the black community before desegregation, put quite a team on the…

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Gerome Riley – How it WasPart 2

Claremore Daily Progress June 7, 2018 Rick Heaton Progress Correspondent About the time Jackie Robinson was breaking the color barrier, the Claremore Clowns were starting their semi-pro baseball team. At least in baseball circles, Robinson’s entry into the Major Leagues was a huge deal. It was hopefully the…

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Gerome Riley – How it WasPart 1

Claremore Daily Progress June 6, 2018 Rick Heaton Progress Correspondent Claremore is a city with a rich history — a history which includes favorite son Will Rogers, the famous Route 66, playwright Lynn Riggs and astronaut Stuart Roosa. There is also a history of athletics in the town.…

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Charles Journeycake

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time This story was published in The Ranchman magazine July 1952. Written by Myron A. Hurd.  This is a story about a good Indian Chief and a good Christian, peace-loving man.  He was Charles Journeycake, last chief…

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CHARLIE ALLTON

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time CHARLIE ALLTON In 1896, Charlie Allton was born to Joseph and Susan Ramsey Allton in Cooweescoowee District, Indian Territory.  Sue Ramsey was born near Panther Creek in 1866, the first Cherokee baby born in the Cooweescoowee…

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Cadet Grill

      Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time CADET GRILL This article appeared in the Claremore Progress, August 12, 2007. Written by Larry Larkin.  An advertising sign hanging outside a business is a common sight. All types of businesses usually will have one or…

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BOB CHAMBERS AND CHEROKEE HISTORY

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time BOB CHAMBERS HAS DEVOTED LIFE TO CHEROKEE HISTORY BY:  Ken Willhoite This article was published in the Claremore Progress June 27, 1993   The influence of the American Indian is an undeniable part of the life and landscape…

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Bluford Starr – Pioneer of Claremore, Part One

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Published in the May 1957 Ranchman Magazine, by Myron A. Hurd. Bluford Starr – Pioneer of Claremore, Part One Bluford Starr was one of the outstanding pioneer cowmen in the vicinity of Claremore and Inola for 40…

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DR. RACHEL CAROLINE EATON 

Telling Claremore’s History…one day at a time As Published in the Explore Claremore History by Christa Rice “Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.” ~Hebrew Proverb Though undeniably different from years gone by, despite a pandemic of epic proportions,…

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DR. JESSE BUSHYHEAD – BELOVED PHYSICIAN

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time  Published in the September 1949 Ranchman magazine by Myron A. Hurd. “I don’t like Doctor Bushyhead.”  Young Viv Ross blurted out one day to his mother, Mrs. Nellie Ross of Claremore.  Mrs. Ross was astonished. …

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D.M. Faulkner Family

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time D.M. FAULKNER This was published in the Claremore Progress, Centennial Edition, June 27, 1993 by Ken Willhoite. It sits hidden from view at the edge of the Dog Creek Valley. With its massive size, broad wraparound…

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