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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

7

Legal Notice in Portowwr County Court of Fialleneme

In Fatote of Saran Patte Garret executor R Sande filing a final account of the estate and requests court approval for distribution. The public notice calls all interested persons to appear and show cause why the executor should be allowed and discharges granted, dated April 19, 18). TOM 1 Q McKEOWN, County Judge.

Portowwr Fialeneme Saran Patte Garret R. Sande Sraninraten Raid Bag Puthe Badd Thusadev

Miss Ada Reynolds to Represent Ada at Lake Murray Fete

Joan Reynolds named Miss Ada for Lake Murray celebration at Lake Murray State Park lodge in Ardmore Oklahoma. She will compete in Queen for a Day May 2 and 3 against entrants from Southern Oklahoma and North Texas for a prize of a $100 savings bond. Governor Roy J Turner will crown the queen on May 2 during the dedication of the Lake Murray judge and cabins site featuring a fireworks display.

Ardmore Okla Ada Lake Murray State Park Lodge Aga Joan Reynolds South Stockton Miss Reynolds Oklahoma Texas Glenn McCarthy Houston Roy J. Turner Lake Murray

Not Much Birthday For Bill Johnson Not Much Birthday For Bill Johnson

Tulsa April 22 Bill Johns of Old Shoma Oy was 2 today yet in no position to celebrate. A gun battle with police near Sand Springs Road during an attempted grocery store holdup left Lehr son with head wounds and an 8-50 chance to test. Water laure EL Truax, 20, Oklahoma City, also wounded. Both suspects armed and masked. no charges filed today as county offices closed for Oklahoma Day.

Tulsa Okla Bill Johns Oldshoma Oy Fred Rater

Oklahoma Squirrel Hunt Rules Largely Unchanged

Oklahoma City April reports state the Game and Fish Commission says regulations for the coming squirrel hunt will be similar to last year. Hunters may use light during dawn to dusk hours and may use small game firearms. The article notes limits and season details but text is garbled in parts.

Esther Coonhes

Delta Kappa Gamma Chapters Hold Birthday Luncheon

Forty three members of Rho and Sigma chapters attended a birthday luncheon at the First Methodist church with lighting of candles on Sigma and Rho cakes. Miss Gladys Tingle led welcome, Miss Ethel Knox spoke on Delta Kappa Gamma aims, and Miss Lulu Johns honored with a silver tray gift for 50 years of service.

Rho Sigme Delta Kappa Gamma First Methodist Church I O'lock Neva Kensner Bonnie Allen Ruth Upton Lorene Graves Jessie Mae Ledford SIGMA Velma Lee Grimes Gladys Tingle Miss Tingle Christine Province Holdenville Mea Inez Richmond Lulu Johns Mary Ann McKeown Carroll Thompson Ethel Knox

Konawa Junior Senior banquet at Legion Hut with music

The Konawa high school banquet featured southern styled decor at the Legion Hut. Junior mothers prepared food and a quartet performed as students from junior and senior classes were named for band queen candidates with managers listed and the queen race council set to close April 28.

Legion Hut W.F. Elott Id. Goss Ross Badgett Marvin Ross Charles Ryle Wilma Mashburn Helen Douthit Barbara Berry Willard Berry Mary Biege Lois, Blackwood Bill Cantwell John So Roys ‘Douthit Nathan Broks Thelma ‘Ennis Kathleen Deavers Nub Wooten Pat Martin Norma Read Darlene Watts Kenneth Bess Morrison Little Mary Joe Spurlock Don McLeister Ruth Murray Joe Ray Thomas Freda Sadberry Frank Nunley John Ray Damron Eula Faye Phillips Harvey Wilson Jackie Hensley Gerry Lowry David Laury Charles Laury Horace Mann Tommy Sanders Geraldine Lehman Verlon Head Horace Sweat Billy Johson Bobby Johnson Billy Akerman Wiley Mann Marcene Pullin Pauline Fry Gwindle Cox Mary Bieze Earlene Watts Wanda Smith Maxine Finch Dean Lamron Beverly Boren Kenneth ‘Boss Norma Reed Margaret Collins Lucille ‘Payne Billie Lee David Good Sue Sweat Ruby Jack Fidler Annie Shaw Sandra Irby

Special Murray County Meetings

Sulphur hosts two open demonstrations with state specialists. Miss slermina Dehogne from Stillwater will run a frozen foods demo at the Martin Maytag showroom in Davis on Tuesday. Misa Janelle Allison from Stillwater will present a clothing demo at the First Christian church annex in Sulphur on Wednesday. Women may attend for the May 26 dress revue.

Slermina Dehogne Stillwater Martin Maytag Davis Misa Janelle Allison First Christian Church

Removing greenish wall stain from copper screened area

The article advises using a putty knife to lift surface, a soapy cloth to scrub, and 00 steel wool as a last resort while avoiding gasoline or solvents. It warns stains from copper screening may be permanent on certain paints and suggests a ammonia solution to wash away, followed by thorough rinsing.

Equipment Strike Begun Across Bell System

CIO division 6 ordered 10,000 workers in 43 states and DC off the job at 8 am EST. The protest centered on wages but sparked by a South Bend mud dispute, with some locals walking out and federal mediators failing to settle. Most Bell system staff continued working, keeping telephone service intact.

Ision 6 CIO Communications Workers of America District of Columbia Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Montana Bell System Western Electric Co American Telephone and Telegraph Co Truman Baltimore Syracuse South Bend Ind

Latta Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

The Latta news notes visits among residents including Hall and Bettis families in Oklahoma City and Ada. A series of Sunday visits involve Cooper Parker Haines Skages and Skaggs households. A Latta funeral for Mrs Sephroria Muse is reported with surviving relatives listed along with a sleepover party hosted by Janet Taylor at Floyd Poultry Farm. A Cape Hatteras lighthouse height is noted as 194 feet.

James A. Hall Oklahoma City Jess Bettis M. J. Stegall Frisco Sunny Ouie Mae Howard Sam Skaggs Sxapns Sephroria Muse Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Edd Stevenson J. G. Lovelace Theo Ikea Janet Taylor Floyd Poultry Farm Janet Mr. T Elmalene Giprom Frankie Wells Ica Neely Ross Lee Lawrender Betty June Jettiz Evelyn ‘Jackson Olety Dew Ralph Vigor Darrell x

Angry White Pastor Calls for Federal Help after Bombings

In Birmingham Alabama on April 24 an angry Baptist pastor Dr John H Buchanan urged mobilization of federal aid to catch criminals behind dynamite attacks on homes. City and county officers intensify the investigation of the second blast in 10 days as four detectives work full time. six bombings remain unsolved from the prior year. The pastor, head of Southside Baptist Church and official of the Citizens committee of 500, advocates state and federal assistance if local police cannot locate the violators. The FBI in Birmingham alerted Washington after a Saturday night dynamiting and awaits Attorney General approval.

Birmingham Ala Buchanan Southside Baptist Church Citizens Committee of FBI Bureau Washington North Smithfield George D. King

Pontotoc District Scouters Elect Roundtable Meet

Pontotoc District Boy Scouts elected new officers to take office July. Luke Dodd leads as committee chairman with Charles Thompson as vice district chairman Ival Spann second vice chairman Howard Elliott district commissioner and Lawrey Harrell Fred Car among at large members. Installation set for May 22 district meeting with a potluck. Leadership training announced starting July for six weeks ending with an overnight ramp. Roundtable programs emphasized and leadership stories shared from unit leaders.

Pontotoc Dister Boy Scouts Luke Dodd Charles Thompson Ival Spann Howard Elliott Lawrey Harrell Fred Car Julies Riding Hie Ward Eliott Leo Robbins Burgess Steed Puisht Bob Calver Cubs Mastrr Horace Marm der Emil Wyatt G. A. Latta P. D. Mareris G. W. Lee Pack 4 First Christian Church D.C. Scott D. C. Seott Cue Horace Mann Tom Granger R. Lb. Batley First Baptist Church Scoutmasters Round Table F.W. Hoipxemier Sidher T. H. Moor China Asbury Meth Orval Spann J. N. McKeon McLish J, R. First Baptist W. A. Dewlett T. B Nazarene Oak Avenue Baptist Iohn Hazlitt Dr. Dist. Org Exten Junius Idling Fine Leadership Tras

Vet Airman Is Burned To Death In Plane Crash

ARDMORE Oklahoma April 22 Hime Robart aged 25 a veteran surface flyer who flew in the Berlin airlift was burned to death when his light plane crashed on takeoff near Lala Murray. Charles McGee 36 a Healdton warage operator and Shraring's brother in law escaped with serious injuries after being pulled from the burning wreckage by passersby Shearing had returned from Europe six months ago and was visiting relatives at Healdton The plane nose-dived when the engine stopped on a attempted take-off from an airstrip near Lala Murray.

Ardmore Okla Hime Robart Nearing Surforce Rero Charles McGee Healdron Shraring Jurney Shearing Europe Healdton McGee Highway Patrol Lala Murray

Rapid Delivery News Slangs Hit London Stands

Publication teams push fresh editions to London readers using newsslang wording as they appear on stands. Publishers exploit Atlantic time difference of five hours for quicker dissemination.

Aliey London The Atlantic

Medical Exam Declared Best Way to Gauge Health

A medical examination is described as the sole accurate method to assess health, with Dr Edward J. Stieglitz noting adults aged 20 to 60 face significant risks that can show before symptoms appear. He warns against poor diets among older adults, stressing milk intake for protein and calcium, and highlights common nutritional deficiencies.

Eve Edward J. Stieglitz Washington Journal of the American Medical Associathon Dre. Stieglitz

Vinson seeks two year draft extension for 19 to 28

Chairman Vinson of the armed services committee said he will seek approval next week for a four two year extension of the draft law amid present world conditions. No one has been drafted since January 1949 but readers want it kept on the books for quick use if necessary. The law covers men ages 19 through 28.

Wnnamed Vinson D-Ga Armed Services Committee

Gordium Knot Reference in Central Turkey

A brief note references Gordium in west central Turkey, recalling Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian knot as a symbol of decisive action in ancient history.

Gordium Alexander West-Central Turkey

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