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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

7

Publication Notice in Pontotoc OK Court Case 1952

Legal notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma court names Everett Reeves as plaintiff against Robert C Marsh and others. It states answer due by May 30 1952 and seeks to quiet title to surface and half mineral interests in land described as Section 11 Township 2 North Range 6 East. Also addresses mortgage on V D Sliger estate and parties entitled to inheritance.

State OF Oklahoma Robert C. Marsh C. J Shafer V. D Sliger District Court Pontotoc ‘County Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma North Range V. D. Sliger W. D Sliger Gertrude Sliger C. J. Shafer Holloway Court W. D. Abbott Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts J. . Henderson Emma Henderson Towit J. W. Henderson FMNMA M. L. Rich Mintie Aaron Nee Rich Elton A. Stewart Bonnie Stewart J. A. Rich Abe Holloway F. Robinson Ada Roff Oklahoma Roff First State Bank Tishomingo J. M. Etchieson Nora Etchieson Roger T. Clouse Rose Marie Clouse

Oklahoma Schools Allow Bible Reading and Temperance Teaching

Oklahoma schools may include Bible readings at teachers discretion with no sectarian instruction. A line is drawn against denominational interpretation while temperance teaching remains normal in curriculums. Title 70 11-1 permits scripture reading and 11-3 requires health and safety education including effects of alcohol and narcotics.

Oklahoma

Tax exemptions spark debate on gasoline taxes

A speaker argues exemptions complicate tax policy and opposes raising aviation or farm gasoline taxes. He endorses preserving farm and aviation exemptions and warns that removing exemptions while others stay would be unjust, urging broad removal of all tax exemptions only if equal for all.

Oklahoma

Holidaze in Oklahoma Political Holiday Notes

A column notes Oklahoma officially recognizes seven holidays and lists observances such as New Year s Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas and Will Rogers Day. Optional holidays include Washington s Birthday Jefferson Day Oklahoma Day and more with Indian Day set for the first Saturday after the September full moon. The piece jokes about extra holidays and mentions presidential or gubernatorial discretionary holidays.

Oklahoma

Sulphur Schools Out on Friday

Sulphur authorities announce all city schools will dismiss Friday. George Duke, principal of Sulphur High School, says teachers will attend a district teacher meeting Thursday night and Friday.

George Duke, Agerng Om Sulphur High School

Salvation Army Drive Underway in Sulphur and Stillwater Honors

Sulphur launches its Salvation Army drive with Major James I. Klass speaking at the kickoff breakfast and new Sulphur committee members named. Stillwater's Livestock Feeders Day will honor Carlton Corbin Ada Dr L E Hawkins Stillwater and W R Felton hydro activist with Hall of Fame additions for outstanding degree programs and service to Oklahoma agriculture.

Oklahoma A.&m James I. Klass Oklahoma Salvation Army Oklahoma City C. M. Mays C. M. Jackson Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company M. E. Riley Oscar Huffines C. H. Jameson Klaris Mulder Beryl Rogers George W. Duke J. F. Stibal G. P. Landers O. A. Bridgeman Tom Steen Paul John Davis Committee Davis Stillwater Oklahoma A. & M. College Carlton Corbin Ada L. E. Hawkins W. R Hall of Fame A. E. Darlow Animal Husbandry Department Feeders Day Corbin Stoneybroke Pontotoc County Washington State College Loomer State Hawkins Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station Caddo County Pauls Valley Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Experiment Station Felton Oklahoma Vocational Agriculture Oklahoma Hereford Breeders Association Oklahoma Swine Breeders Association American Hereford Association Salina Kansas

Lawson Address Stimulates Ada Lions Club Talk

Miss Will ie Lawson former Woman of the Year in Arkansas and Arkansas Education Association executive addressed the Ada Lions Club Tuesday. She warned America risks decadence like ancient empires while praising public education funded by all. She urged focus on character morality and education beyond vocations and how to do programs.

Willie Lawson Arkansas Arkansas Education Association Ada Lions Club Miss Lawson The Lions Club America Egypt Greece Rome Persia Lawson Southwest

Platt Park Head Kiwanis Speaker Details Park History

Perry Brown Platt National Park superintendent was principal speaker at the Kiwanis club Tuesday noon session. He related the park’s growth and development and provided early history of the playground. Guests included Granville Griffitts Arthur Flower Howard Northcutt.

Perry Brown Platt National Park Kiwanis Club Granville Griffitts Arthur Flower Howard Northcutt Brown

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads

Ada News reports higher returns on ad investments as more readers seize space in want ads. Local businesses note improved visibility and steadier inquiries from customers seeking services and goods.

Ada News

Two Names Added To Highway Toll

The 1952 traffic toll rose with two more Oklahoma deaths, bringing total fatalities to 155, up from 143 in 1950. The latest victims are Mrs. Della Davis, 50, of India and Sam Shaver, 64, of Cushing. Davis died from injuries suffered Sunday on State Highway 33 west of India. Shaver crashed on the same highway west of Cush ing and died shortly after being hospitalized.

Associated Press Della Davis India Sam Shaver Cushing Davis Shaver

County Court Disposes Cases In Thursday Session

The county court disposed six cases with two guilty pleas and three dismissals. Nathan Dale Turner faced drunken driving charges and paid a $50 fine and costs after pleading guilty. Chester Hice pleaded guilty to unlawful possession and received $100 fine and 30 days in jail.

Tal Crawford State of Oklahoma Nathan Dale Turner Turner Robert Clinton Levi Ackley Claude Moore Moore Ackley George Garland Collins Gordon Lewis Mardis Leon Ryles Chester Hice

Tax Agents Strike In Pittsburg Co

Eleven federal alcohol tax agents struck Pittsburg County liquor outlets and made five arrests. They seized a large quantity of whisky and three automobiles. The men arrested were Mack Hamilton Chester Powell Leo Compton John Redman all of McAlester and Roy Wheeler of Kiowa. Hamilton was charged with failure to keep proper records and transcripts of liquor sales. The others were charged with failure to possess federal revenue liquor stamps and failure to keep records. all pleaded innocent and were released on bond or bail.

Mcalester Okio Pittsburg Mack Hamilton Chester Powell Leo Compton John Redman Roy Wheeler Kiowa Hamilton

Americans Taught Red Rough Stuff in Moscow Training

Leonard Patterson testified at the California Communist leaders trial that Americans sent to Moscow in 1932 were trained in small arms and machine guns and how to build barricades and overturn vehicles. He named Loretta S Stack as a recruit who won rifle prizes and was taught bayonet use by Red Army instructors.

Los Angeles Moscow Leonard Patterson New York Young Communist League California Loretta S. Stack Red Army

4 H Winners and Blue Ribbon Groups Reach State Fair

A long list of 4 H winners and Blue Ribbon Group entrants from Latta, Stonewall, Byng, Roff, Fitzhugh, Vaness, and other towns. Names include Truitt Jesse Kerr Mary Ruth and Sher rill Biggs with multiple participants in dress categories and group exhibits.

Byng Katie Irene Owens Jo Ann Varnadore Vaness Blue Ribbon Group Nancy Gross Pickett Collene Casady Latta Eva Lois Matthews Cedar Grove Ann Myers Hazel Marie Biggs Oleta Stimson Roff Helen Clifford Lula Jane Burchett Red Ribbon Group Joan Brannon Mary Michael Phyllis Stewart Lolita Nelson Roberta Escue Center Bonita Goodwin Francis Manual VI Mary Ann Griffith Anita Douglas Allen Marcine Clifford Maxine Casper Robby Young Fitzhugh Sharon Reynolds Barbara Wigley McLish Judy Thomas Patsy Langley Lela Roddy Anita Deaton Wanda Keeling Donna Jill Cummins Phyllis Jared Pat Davis Patsy Aldridge Mary Lou McKeel Frances Davis Geneva Teague Patricia Smith Phyllis Sullivan Chloe Ann Felkins June Farr Billie LaFollette Francis Davis Loretta Jones Frankie Wills Shirley Seaman Phyllis Hart Oleta Chambers Margaret Webb Mooniene Perry

Brain cancer sponges eyed as atomic remedy

Scientists from Chicago report on radioactive sponges placed in the brain to target residual cancer after surgery. Trials in humans were under way and results expected later. Animal tests used absorbable gelatin sponges with gold or phosphorus to limit radiation damage to surrounding brain tissue.

Frank Carey American Surgical Association

Crest Due Ai- Water Rising Strands Towns Across Plains

Floods driven by rapid snowmelt in the Dakotas push a colossal Missouri River surge downstream. Towns like Elwood Kansas of about 1200 residents fight rising waters as the river hits Bismarck North Dakota Pierre South Dakota and Sioux City Iowa in a widening crisis.

Elwood Kan Missouri Dakotas Bismarck N. D Pierre S. D Sioux City

Plane Crash at Resort Near Lawton Kills Couple

A plane in a steep bank encountered an updraft near Lawton 19 miles away, breaking apart and bursting into flames. The upside down craft trapped a couple inside a house, with heat hampering rescue attempts. Mrs. Davis, German war bride of MSgt Dennis Davis, resided at Camp Polk Louisiana. Both aircraft and dwelling destroyed as firemen fought the blaze.

Harmon Davis Dennis Davis Camp Polk Lawton

Luncheon Programs Set at 12:15 Friday at Memorial Union

E C District hour discusses visual practices with three lunch programs led by Classroom Teachers in the Ball room of the Student Memorial Union with Dr W B Ragan O U speaker. Alumni Association speaker Gerald A Porter O A at education meeting and Dale Boren Wewoka at alumni gathering. All departmental meetings begin 2 p.m. Friday.

Student Memorial Union

Pie Supper At Colbert Friday

Colbert school hosts a pie supper Friday at 7 30 p m with Charley Rushing as auctioneer and the Rushing quartet to sing The Colbert Home Demonstration club sponsors the event to raise funds for the cancer drive.

Colbert Charley Rushing Rushing

Marriages Notice for Pauline Higam Ada

A brief marriage notice records the union of Pauline Higam of Ada with a listed spouse in a local registry, noting the names and location involved and marking the civil record of the event.

Scout Camporee Comes on Weekend

The Pontotoc District Boy Scout Camporee will be held Friday night and Saturday at Wintersmith Park Ada. Scouts compete in camping and skills such as compass work signaling artificial respiration fire building and rope work with a Campfire program Friday at 8.

Pontotoc District Wintersmith Park Ada Burk Standridge Leon Landrith Dixie Pike Sam Lowe Renfro Herndon Chester Sneed Newel Horn F. W .Hoipkemier

Sulphur Senior Class Play Me Myself and I April 29

Sulphur High presents the senior class play Me, Myself and I in the high school auditorium on April 29 at 8 p.m. directed by J. B. Best and Miss Florence Pevehouse with Marilyn Gentry and Don Whelchel in leading roles.

Myself B. Best Florence Pevehouse Marilyn Gentry Don Whelchel Lowell Montgomery Charlsie Mobley Judith Webb Beth Ward Wyatt Stephens Dixie Stumpff Nolan Cummings Sue Webb Mildred Dea Patsy Dunn Betty Ann Stibol Kenneth Holbrook Barry Griffing Betty Jean Neal Jerry Ballinger Arlene Malloy James Roe Howe Tom Purvis Margie Allen

Czech Army Band Plays Border Concert Near Hohenberg

A Czech army band performed across the border near Hohenberg Germany drawing hundreds of German civilians. The musicians played marches and folk songs promising to return May 1 for another concert and expressing hopes for peace with Germany.

Hof Germany Hohenberg

Divorce granted Jimmie Dunlap from Kenneth Dunlap

Former name of Johnson restored for the plaintiff. Mary Sellers legally tied to Jimmie Sel ers. Custody of the minor child awarded to the plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay fifty dollars per month as child support and toward attorney fees.

Jimmie Dunlap Kenneth Dunlap Johnson Mary Sellers Jimmie Selers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Everett Reeves Et al B. H Henderson Flossie Henderson Dock Poe Dock Polly Busby, Harrell & Trice American Building Ada Oklahoma Anna Poley Anes Louis Burk Adams Hiland Ella Adams Pontotoc John Gann M. A. Gann Said Rsons Kerr, Lambert, Conn and Roberts Kerr. Lart Conn & Roberts Bonnie K Stewart the Atlantic Refining Company, A Corporation, Et al J D Gaar Pontotee County J. O. Abney McArthur & Orton Claude V. Thompson Plaintiff S. H Mount S. H. Mount H. B. Mount Velma Lee Crowell Eva Bishop Berry Bishop Berry Claude Marcum Ned Marcum Delton D. Marcum Gordon G. Marcum Marvin A. Moats Marcum Drilling Company Claud Marcum Ada Myers Rt. 3 McArthur and Orton Cummings Ellis Myers United States Johnston Murray Darlow Hydro Roosevelt, Panhandle Goodwell, Sayre Sul Ross Alpine Texas Vocational Agriculture State Platt Park Kiwanis Pittsburg Co Barbara Alexander Betty Moss Sharon Smith Beverly Cravatt E. C Pauline Higam
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