I’m responding to the above post as a nephew of my Uncle Percy H. James to clarify some of the statements in the above posts. My uncle remained married to his second wife Arvella Gamble up until his death in November, 1965. The family moved to a new home in 1960 from N.E. 9th however, the bottling plant remained in the same location until it was demolished by Urban Renewal. The site is presently occupied by the Oklahoma Heath Science Center.
No members of the immediate family are alive today. The last son from my Uncle first marriage to Hattie died in July, 2009. The only child from my Uncle second marriage died in 2005.
The Jewel Theater is the only building standing on the block and remains boarded. To my knowledge the building is not being maintained which is amazing that the Jewel Theater marque still remains still vibrant.
The Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City houses several artifacts from the Theater which includes the project. There are are also bottles from Jay-Cola Bottling. The Museum has also offered so really beautiful t-shirts with the Jay-Cola logo.
I’m responding to the above post as a nephew of my Uncle Percy H. James to clarify some of the statements in the above posts. My uncle remained married to his second wife Arvella Gamble up until his death in November, 1965. The family moved to a new home in 1960 from N.E. 9th however, the bottling plant remained in the same location until it was demolished by Urban Renewal. The site is presently occupied by the Oklahoma Heath Science Center.
No members of the immediate family are alive today. The last son from my Uncle first marriage to Hattie died in July, 2009. The only child from my Uncle second marriage died in 2005.
The Jewel Theater is the only building standing on the block and remains boarded. To my knowledge the building is not being maintained which is amazing that the Jewel Theater marque still remains still vibrant.
The Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City houses several artifacts from the Theater which includes the project. There are are also bottles from Jay-Cola Bottling. The Museum has also offered so really beautiful t-shirts with the Jay-Cola logo.