4-H Dress Revue Draws 362 Entries
Some 362 entries were tabulated for the Pontotoc County 4-H Girls Dress Revue, held at East Central State College. Judges from multiple counties evaluated headscarf to party dresses across grade school and high school divisions. winners to be announced Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Martha Mote
East Central State College
Juanita Floyd
Okfuskee County
Oma Enloe
Union Hill
Seminole County
Ener Duke
Stonewall
Juanita Stevens
Pottawatomie County
Stella Robinson
Platelets proposed to stop nosebleeds faster new remedy
Drs. Allen H. Minor and Lee Burnett described platelet transfusion from donor blood as a rapid treatment for persistent nosebleeds and bleeding gums. The platelets worked without matching blood type and showed few adverse reactions, with potential use in severe bleeding and during surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Federation of American Societies For
Allen H. Minor
Lee Burnett
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York City
Red Cross
Federation
United States
Jerome T. Syverton
R. G. Fisher
S. A. Smith
H. F. Schoof
University of Minnesota
U. S Public Health Service
Syverton
Ernest Geiger
University of Southern California
Taft invites Eisenhower to state campaign positions
Senator Taft of Ohio issued a cordial invitation asking General Dwight D. Eisenhower to present his definite views on the issues in the presidential campaign. Taft urged Eisenhower to campaign actively after June 1 when he plans to return home, so the Republicans can hear clear positions on all issues and the party’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Paris
Gen
Chinese Nationalist Officers Leave Formosa for 12 Weeks
A group of Chinese Nationalist naval officers departed Formosa today for a 12 week period as part of the U S military aid program for Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipeh
Formosa
U. S
Fuel Composition Overview
Nearly all fuels contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with nitrogen in varying proportions. The statement notes typical elemental makeup across fuel types and how composition affects properties.
Pontotoc County Farm Bureau Expands on Solid Basis
Pontotoc county Farm Bureau shows rapid growth with 330 members from 20, targeting 400 in 1952. Leadership includes C. C. Seaman, O. T. Maxey, and W. B. Johnson. meetings monthly at county homes and schools. The group advocates branding law changes, road safety, and Red Cross and fair activities with a 1,000 member goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Farm Bureau
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farmer
Phil McLachlan
W. B. Johnson
O. T. Maxey
McLachlan
C. C. Seaman
Roads Committee
Associated Women
W. C. Story
J. C. Wingard
Joe .Morrow
Red Cross
F. B
Seaman
Glenn McDaniel
Sam Dew
Guy Binkley
J. A. Morrow
Leonard Morgan
Raymond Robbins
Lee Elliott
Dorsey Myers
Knife Cache Found at McAlester Penitentiary
Prison officials uncover six homemade knives in the maintenance shop at McAlester state penitentiary. Deputy Warden H C McLeod notes a foot long blade among the haul and says it signals a potential escape risk. A crude key was found in death row inmate Carl De Wolf’s cell, but does not enable escape. A full investigation is underway.
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Mcalester
Okio
State Penitentiary
H. C. McLeod
Jack Carter
Roy Johnson
McLeod
Carl de Wolf
Tulsa
Executor to Be Named for Will in Pryor Banker's Estate
Mayes County Judge Thomas E Landrum was to name today an executor or co executors for the estate of the late W A Graham Pryor banker Graham's will admitted to probate amid controversy over administration C D Mitchell stepson of the financier and executive VP of Pryor's First National Bank petitioned for co executors Baylis Graham nephew of the banker Pryor Mayor Earl Ward and Graham favored sole executor estate valued between three and seven million dollars
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PRYOR
Okla
Mayes County
Thomas E. Landrum
W. A. Graham
Graham
Landrum
C. D. Mitchell
First National Bank
Baylis Graham
Earl Ward
Fair Weather for Most of Country
The Associated Press reports fair weather across most of the nation with near normal temperatures. Light showers affected the Central Atlantic states and the Plains, while the Midwest flood areas near 100,000 homeless face no heavy rain forecasts. Warmer conditions predicted for the central region. the Weather Bureau expects a cooler Eastern half and warmer Western half over the next 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Washington
Ada Community Chest Seeks 800 Delinquent Pledges
The Ada Community Chest board met in regular session to discuss securing about 800 in delinquent pledges. Funds are urgently needed to meet the needs of member agencies. K B Nowels presided over the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Community Chest Board of Directors
K. B. Nowels
Slayer of Mason Hangs Self In Cell
Sam Smithwick a 64 year old former Jim Wells County deputy sheriff serving a life sentence for the shooting of radio man W H Mason of Alice Texas was found dead by hanging in his Huntsville Texas cell last night a towel tied around his neck anchored to a bed frame. Mason 51 a veteran newspaper man and radio commentator was shot to death July 29 1949. Smithwick was convicted January 25 1950 and claimed self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Tex
Sam Smithwick
Jim Wells
W. H
Bill) Mason
Alice
Smithwick
Mason
The Spanish Seat Composed of 132 Ships
A fragment notes that the Spanish fleet called the seat comprised 132 ships. The line hints at a historical assembly of naval vessels but provides limited context or dates to verify the full event.
Russell Maintains Civil Rights Stance Amid Presidential Run
Senator Richard Russell denied any change in his civil rights position as he seeks the Democratic presidential nomination. He expressed hope that the Chicago convention can craft a civil rights plank acceptable to most Democrats while warning against extreme measures. Russell noted his long history as floor leader against anti-lynch and fair employment bills, saying he will compromise but not abandon core opposition to extremes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Richard
Georgia
Russell
Chicago
Murray County backs Kerr for U.S. Senate
Murray County Democrats met April 12 at the court house and elected twenty delegates to the State Democratic gathering in Oklahoma City April 28. They endorsed Robert S. Kerr as the Democratic nominee for president and named local officers. note mentions scurvy caused by vitamin C deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Norman
Murray County
Democrat
Murray County Court House
Municipal Auditorium
Oklahoma City
Gene Frier
Paul Reed
John Henry Samples
Robert Gowan
Ralph Morton
Oscar Smith
J. C. Hopkins
Mace Herndon
Dick Norwood
L. B. Peak
Oscar Lawrance
Jim Arms
Amos Arms
Paul John
Virginia Casteel
Hazel Coyle
Alice Lawrance
J. W. Parker
Fay Corsett
Oscar Huffines
Robert S. Kerr
United States
Oklahoma
Democratic Central Committee
Marie Dunn
E. F. Wiggins
Hill Billy Music Tops Popular Sound Says CAL TINNEY
CAL TINNEY argues hillbilly music outpaces pop due to its cheerful directness and lower production costs. He criticizes modern crooners for moaning and crowds, praising the guitar and frank, humorous storytelling of hillbilly songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Coalgate Plans Big Old Settlers Reunion
Coalgate Civic club sponsors a two day Old Settlers Reunion May 16 17 with a parade floats bands and Governor Johnson Murray as principal speaker. The event recalls town history from the No 1 slope at Southwestern Coal and Mining to early structures and first mayor Pete Hanraty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Coalgate Civic Club
Old Settlers
Johnson Murray
Harold Hudson
Coal County
Southwestern Coal and Mining Company
Parsons, Kan
Tom Scott
Durant
Donald McDonald
Bill Liddle
Liddle
Mayer
Perry
General Mercantile
Ed Perry
Oklahoma City
Frank Madden
Madden
Gene
Laura Boyles
Pete Hanraty
Joe Farrimond
Klondike
California
Marietta Man Is Collision Victim
A 77 year old Marietta man Lee Evans died in a two car crash four miles north of Marietta on U S Highway 177 as heavy rain made the road slick. Oklahoma's 1952 traffic fatalities rose to 151 with this accident. Other Friday deaths included Wesley Billy 65 Corinne Pushmataha County Mrs Ellen L Frankenfield 60 Ponca City Tom Stites 50 Sallisaw deputy sheriff and William L Foster 25 Durant from earlier injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marietta
Oklahoma
Lee Evans
U. S. Highway 177
Wesley Billy
Corinne
Pushmataha
Ellen L. Frankenfield
Ponca City
Tom Stites
Sallisaw
William L. Foster
Durant
Tokyo records surge in missing children during cherry blossom festival
Tokyo Police reported a new record for missing children as 380 youths went missing during the cherry blossom season. About 3.5 million residents visited parks and gardens, with police blaming alcohol from sake for many separations. Three truckloads of intoxicated parents were hauled away.
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Tokyo
O. C. U. Reports Fine Year's Work
Oklahoma City University president Dr. C. Q. Smith says last year was one of the best in the school's history. He credits the North Central Association accreditation as the main reason for improved standing with other nationally accredited universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City University
C. Q. Smith
Homecomings Begin As 45th Division Officers Land
Oklahoma City reports a staged homecoming as the first 45th Division officers arrive from Korea at Will Rogers Field. Wives and children rush to greet officers while more soldiers on a troop train head for Ft. Sill. Many will be discharged or placed on leave, with the full division due home by July after mobilization on Sept. 1, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Seattle
Ft. Sill
Oklahoma
Korea
Will Rogers Field
Thunderbird
Japan
45Th Division
Army
Amarillo
James W. Parrish
John H. Roberts
Altus
Tulsa
Francis Wolfe
Lee M. Brown
Jim Jackson
Kenneth G. Ogg
William T. Pigg Jr
WO Sublett H. Scott Jr
Olahoma City
Aston W. Billingsley
Wewoka
Thomas M. Brett
Norman
Hamilton
el Reno
Fred M. Hyde
Holdenville
Russell R. Lipe
Okemah
William E. Mayberry
Guthrie
F. E. McAnnally
Floyd R. Merrill
Stillwater
Alton M. Moore
Thomas J. O’dea Jr
Durant
Alfred M. Parsons
Shawnee
Vercil L. Patterson
Edward C. Wegener
Minco
George W. White
Elijah J. Williams
Democrats Rally to Kerr in Oklahoma Delegation Push
Oklahoma Democrats rallied behind Sen. Robert Kerr for the presidential nomination at county conventions statewide. Many endorsed instructing the 24 member delegation to vote for Kerr at the Chicago national convention, with state party leaders planning the April 28 Oklahoma City convention to set delegation instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Kerr
Garfield County
W. C. Doenges
Tulsa
Oklahoma County
Gov
Murray
Grady
Hughes
Tillman
Pottawatomie
Cleveland
Pontotoc
Dewey Pittsburg
Choctaw
Mc Curtain
Mrs Smith Visits Sister in Texas During Easter
Mrs W O Smith and children Beverly Ann and Oral returned home after Easter holidays with Mrs Smith’s sister Mrs Ed Clifton and Mr Clifton of Alameed Texas. Also visiting were Mrs Smith’s sister Mrs Roy Campbell and daughter Anita of Pauls Valley. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Southern Sr of Amarillo and Mr and Mrs Guy Southern and daughter Joann of Lubbock, plus nephews James Leo Southern Jr and Jimmy Southern of Amarillo and Dr Burwell Southern an optometrist at a Denver army base hospital. Mrs Smith teaches at Washington school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Smith
Beverly Ann
Oral
South Broadway
Smith
Ed Clifton
Clifton
Alameed
Texas
Roy Campbell
Anita
Pauls Valley
Clifton Ranch
Leo Southern
Amarillo
Tex
Guy Southern
Joann
Lubbock
James Leo Southern
Jimmy
Burwell Southern
Army Base Hospital
Denver
Colo
Washington School
Sunday Socials Round Up In Adz And Nearby Areas
Vamoosa News reports a weekend of visits and dinners across Adz Heavner and surrounding towns. Families including Walstons Reynolds Claytons Griffins Glover Turnbow Leech Hudson Ramsey Hoover Hudson Robertson joined gatherings at Floyd Clayton Gene Jackson Roy Hudson Glen Dale Hughes and others.
Weekend Visits From Ada Area Residents Hit The Headlines
Mr and Mrs George Hirn and Frankie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe Hogan of Shaw nee. Mr and Mrs W J Hopkins of Oklahoma City visited friends over the weekend. Mr and Mrs M C Botkins and Jackie Ray and R H Griffin II spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J P Dodd of Wewoka. Mr and Mrs Dutch Stockton of Healdton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marion Stockton. Miss Leola Sutton spending this week with Mrs Sacha Shaw of Shawnee. Mrs A W Starns and Mary Jo and Alta Jean Atkinson shopped in Ada Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hirn
Frankie
Joe Hogan
Shawnee
M. C. Botkins
Jackie Ray
R. H. Griffin, II
J. P. Dodd
Wewoka
Dutch Stockton
Healdton
Marion Stockton
Leola Sutton
Sacha Shaw
A. W. Starns
Mary Jo
Alta Jean Atkinson
Ada
E. J. Evans
Eorge Hinn
Dick Griffin
Glen Grimes
Oklahoma City
Frank Starns
Okemah
Washington family visits Oklahoma couple this weekend
Mrs Nathan Edwards and children from Washington Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs Don Lowery over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Edwards
Washington, Okla
Don Lowery
Local families visit Ada and Shawnee kin on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edd Sharber of Ada hosted relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharber and children of Shawnee and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Berry and son of Seminole, spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Sharber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Edd Sharber
Ada
Jack Sharber
Shawnee
Roscoe Berry
Seminole
Sammy Taylor
Edd Sharber
Soldier Russell Scroggins Visits Family in Texas
Russell Scroggins stationed at San Antonio Texas spent the weekend at home visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Buddy Scroggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Scroggins
San Antonio, Texas
Buddy Scroggins
Watters Couple Honored at Birthday Supper
Mrs. Estie Jones hosted a birthday supper honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Watters with family and friends in attendance.
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John Watters
Estie Jones
Mr and Mrs Berry Visit Holdenville Friends Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Les Berry traveled to Holdenville this Sunday to visit friends and relatives, outlining a short cordial trip with local greetings and social calls.
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Les Berry
Holdenville
Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes From April 11 1952
The Home Demonstration Club met on April 11 1952. Miss Lucille Clark led songs and Mrs W L Hailey gave the Good Thought of the Day. Minutes were read and approved, reports given, and plans laid to donate 5 to the Red Cross and 3 to Cancer Research.
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Lucille Clark
W. L. Hailey
Red Cross
National Farm
A. H. Kilpatrick
Orton and Mullins Family Visit Friends Over Weekend
Mrs Alma Lee Orton and children of Domar Texas and Mr and Mrs Louie Mullins of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Ben Mullins over the weekend.
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Alma Lee Orton
Domar
Texas
Louie Mullins
Oklahoma City
Ben Mullins
Ada Hosts Mills Family Visit From Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Davis and children of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Higdon visit Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mills of Ada Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Davis
Oklahoma City
Dave Higdon
J. W. Mills
Ada Sunday
Visits Bring Two Ada Couples Together Sunday
Mr and Mrs John Watters visited Mr and Mrs Jack Wat ters of Sasakwa Sunday night. Mr and Mrs A C Rodden visited Mr and Mrs H T Robertson of Ada Sunday evening.
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John Watters
Jack Watters
Sasakwa
A. C. Rodden
H. T. Robertson
Ada
County Court Opens Docket on Four Day Term
Four of seven cases heard on opening day were dismissed. State of Oklahoma v Sampson Johnson bastardy was first. charges dismissed. Leon Ryles unlawful possession case dismissed. Baker drunken driving plea guilty with sentence deferred. Sam Phillips fined and jailed. Daggs and Smith cases dismissed. Cornel drunken driving set for later date. Twenty eight cases listed this term with many unlawful possession and drunken driving charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Sampson Johnson
Johnson
Leon Ryles
Wesley David Baker
Sam Phillips
Homer Daggs
Louis “Humpy” Smith
Kathryn Thelma Cornell
Ryles
Teenagers held for eleven burglaries in city
Police report eight burglaries occurred in one night last week and three more in the series were cleared. A teenage boy confessed with a friend to eleven break ins taking cash from Richardson Buick Mistletoe Express and other sites. $48.25 recovered with hope of more. The duo used a crowbar, two youths not previously in trouble. One boy jailed pending county transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Smith
Richardson Buick Company
Mistletoe Express
Smith
Independent Produce House
S. Cherry
Rose Poultry House
South Cherry
Theimer Implement Company
West Twelfth
Pontotoc Lumber Company
Service Plumbing Company
Ken Braddy Motor Company
Conoco
Mays Lumber Company
West Court
West Main
Den Mothers to Meet Regularly in Church Basement
A Cub Scout den mothers roundtable at First Presbyterian church approved a regular monthly session for 1:30 p in. every third Tuesday. Woodrow Smith Pontotoc district scout executive spoke on opening and closing ceremonies. Mrs Tom Granger led games crafts and tricks with props and demonstrations. All registered den mothers urged to attend May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Woodrow Smith
Pontotoc
Tom Granger
Granger
D. C. Scott
Frank Dicus
Brannan Skips Oklahoma City Stop En route to Enid Speech
Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan will visit Oklahoma City briefly tomorrow en route to Enid for a speech to the Farmers Co-Operative Grain Dealers Association. He will arrive by air and be accompanied to Enid by former Governor Roy J. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Charles F. Brannan
Enid
Farmers Co-Operative Grain Dealers Association
Roy J. Turner
Chicken pickle cream cheese sandwich filling
A simple mix of finely chopped chicken with pickle relish and cream cheese creates a tasty sandwich filling. The combination yields a creamy tang with savory chicken for a quick lunch option.
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Flora Wingo
Pittsburg
Mary Laughlin
Homer
Fitzhugh Club
Chloe Ann Felkins
Phyllis Hart
Chressie Shipman
June Craig
McLish and
Galey
Imo Gray
Roff
Vivian Campbell
Latta
Sen. Taft
Penitentiary
Will
Central Atlantic States
Plains
Community Chest
Cal Tinney
Heller
Mrs. Smith
Vamoosa News
Bud Walston
Reynolds
Adz
Cora Clayton
Floyd Vann Clayton
Floyd Clayton
Hugh Griffin
Gene Jackson
Heavner
Bill Browder
Garland, Texas
Manual Glover
Henry Turnbow
Glen Dale Hughes
Neal Leech
Alvie Hudson
Kenneth Harrison
Glendon Wallace
Roy Hudson
Bill Ramsey
Lee Ramsey
Venette
Fred Hoover
Bethney
Jack Hudson
Arnold Robertson
Rube Robertson
Mrs. W. J. Hopkins
J. W. Poe
David Mullins
Will Amason
M. C. Botkin
A. J. Sutton
Jess Russell
Ed Gaines
J. S. Evans
Herman Robertson
Leah Blaylock
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