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1931 – “Pebblestone” was the winning turtle in the Terrapin Derby at the 101 Ranch. He won $3501 for his owner, Thomas F. Boettcher of Hollis. Boettcher’s sister, Katherine of Ponca City, collected the money and was also awarded a large silver loving cup. The Post Office Department determined that the derby constituted a lottery and banned any advertisement of the event, so this was the last year for the event.

This year also marked the last great show to carry the 101 Ranch banner across the U.S.
The Miller Brothers closed their Wild West Show due to financial difficulties.

Clifford Wetzel opened the Wetzel Insurance Agency. Their first office was on East Grand, on the second floor, with its neighbor being the Murray Theater.

Herman Smith purchased the Hammon Clothing Store at 119 East Grand, and it became Smitty’s Boys and Mens Wear with the slogan, “Where the Boy is King.”

Monsour’s Super Market opened at Third Street and Central.

Oklahomans observed their 25th anniversary of statehood on November 16. It was a fairly subdued celebration because of the Great Depression. The all-day celebration began with a parade led by Gov. William “Alfalfa Bill” Murray through downtown Oklahoma City and ended with a banquet and dance that evening.

Marland was not able to pay the mortgage on his mansion, so the mortgage company foreclosed. A sheriff’s sale was held in August, and W.H. McFadden, Marland’s good friend and former business associate, made the high bid. He then transferred the deed to Marland.

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