101 - Katherine R. Davis - Fairlawn Cemetery - Stillwater, OK
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Katherine Davis was born the same year that Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a U.S. patent for blue jeans with copper rivets. The price was $13.50 per dozen.
Waymark Code: WMJRAB
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2013
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The final resting place of Katherine Davis is at the east side of Fairlawn Cemetery, at the far north end of the section.
Text on marker:
Davis
Allen S.
Nov. 2, 1874
June 10, 1942
Katherine R.
Feb. 8, 1874
Nov. 17, 1975
Rev. Allen S. Davis D.d.
Pastor and Pastor Emeritus
First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater Okla.
August 1919 to June 1942
Some worldwide events and accomplishments that occurred during Katherine's time on earth:
1874: Philadelphia Zoo opens, the first public zoo in the U.S.
1884: The Washington Monument is completed in Washington, D.C., becoming the tallest structure in the world at this date.
1894: For the first time, Coca-Cola is sold in bottles.
1904: In New York City, the first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square
1914: Woodrow Wilson signs a Mother's Day proclamation.
1924: Astronomer Edwin Hubble announces that Andromeda, previously believed to be a nebula, is actually another galaxy, and that the Milky Way is only one of many such galaxies in the universe
1934: John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and their gang rob the First National Bank in Mason City, Iowa.
1944: The 16th Academy Awards ceremony is held, the first Oscar ceremony held at a large public venue, Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Casablanca (directed by Michael Curtiz), wins the Best Picture award.
1954: RCA manufactures the first color TV set (12-inch screen; price: $1,000)
1964: Twelve young men in New York City publicly burn their draft cards to protest the war; the first such act of war resistance
1975: In his final game on the sideline, John Wooden coaches UCLA to its 10th national championship in 12 seasons when the Bruins defeat Kentucky 92-85 in the title game at San Diego, California.
Location of Headstone: Fairlawn Cemetery
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