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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

7

Legal Notice and District Court Notices in Pontotoc Ada Area

A montage of legal notices from Pontotoc County Oklahoma announces public actions in Ada and North Pontotoc. Notices include estate actions for multiple heirs, administration petitions, and divorce proceedings, naming plaintiffs Jack H Smoot Marl Basso Shoots and others, with court dates and property descriptions in Pontotoc and surrounding counties.

Oereby Tat Im Jack H. Smoot Marl District Court Poraine Oklahoma Pontotoc County

Quiet title suit targets lands in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Ella M. Martin sues State of Oklahoma heirs and personal representatives of L F Loman and Mary Newton Loman to quiet title to the south half of the northwest quarter of section 37 township 3 north range 6 east. The suit seeks to determine heirs, bar defendants from any claim, and have a final judgment declaring Martin owner in fee simple, with dates set for answer by August 31, 1951.

Township Range Bichwicana ‘Crovatt Aaron Brown James Newton Gator Ieath Pontotoc County Oklahoma William L Hopper Mitte Hopper Josie Hopper Ferns Holloway Oklahome State of Oklahoma L F. Loman Mary Newten Ehene L. P Loman Mary Newton Man L. F. Lemar Mary Newton Nea Loman Asta L. Laman Mary Newton Laman

Educator Workshop At Coalgate Soon

A one day workshop for teachers is announced for Coalgate on August 31. Emerson, superintendent of Coalgate schools, says the workshop will include teachers and administrators from Pontotoc, Coal and Atoka counties. Details on agendas and discussion leaders will be announced soon as invitations go out to educators.

Coalgate E. E. Emerson Emerson Pontotoc Coal Atoka

Christmas Tree Waiting for Him in July

Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Pack of McLeSTER Oklahoma trim a Christmas tree and decorate their home in mid summer. Their son Judson, a hospital mate second class, is returning home and they plan a big Christmas celebration. Judson spent last Christmas with the First Marine Division near the Changjin reservoir in Korea.

Lester Okla J. F. Pack Judson Changin Reservoir Kores

Top DHIA Cows Leaders From Pontotoc DHIA List

Pontotoc DHIA owners lead with July results featuring Herbert and Renzo Cooper tied for first at 88 pounds butterfat in Milk ing Shorthorn. Sam Dew appears multiple times with Jersey totals 81 and 66 pounds. Marvin Creel and Howard Smith share 77 pounds Holstein, Lambert and Kerr 73 pounds Milking Shorthorn, Joe Engel 75 pounds Holstein, Herbert and Renzo Cooper 69 pounds Milking Shorthorn, Howard Smith 57 pounds Guernsey, plus Jackie Creel and Claude V Thompson cited above 50 pounds.

Pontotoc Dhia Iowa Herbert Renzo Cooper Sam Dew Jersey Marvin Creel Howard Smith Guernsey Joe Engel

Praise to county equalization boards for tax value reform

The column thanks county axewors and county equalization boards for advancing a state wide equalization of ad valorem values. It notes a seven percent rise in total tax valuation to about 136 million, with 76 of 77 counties up and no protests filed. The author urges continued, nonpolitical progress and extends heartfelt gratitude to citizens involved.

Turgent Ad State of Oklahoma Chagra State Capitol Oaly Oklahoma Tax Commission State Equalization Board

State Fair Bargain Tickets Go On Sale Early

Oklahoma State fair bargain tickets for September 22 and 23 go on sale across the state. Tickets, 40 cents, cover one regular 60 cent admission, with two tickets granting adult or child grandstand access. Fair officials note several new features including three days of horse racing and a Chicago produced fair follies show by Barnes Carruthers.

Co. R. Anthony C. G. Baker Barnes& Carruthers Chicago Baker

Latta community notices and travel lists

Latta residents and guests are noted visiting relatives traveling to Arlington Denison Shreveport and Tulsa for family church and leisure events. People include Clara Anson L C Cales Mildred English Carl Gann families Foster Eaton Aubrey Eaton Irene Anderson Roy Graves Marvin Laughlin and others with activities from VBS enrollments to rodeo parades and picnics.

Clara Anson Arvin Acter L. C. Cales Mildred English Arlington Tex Luther Cales Carl Gann Long Beach Calif Gann Latta Foster Eaton Rickey Aubrey Eaton David Tony Denison Clarence Marcuder Irene Anderson Shreveport Roy Graves Westley Brantley Farm Home Stillwater Dub Georga Otho Smith O. R Laughlin Harrah Marvin Laughlin Charles Orton Oklahoma City B. C. Rogers P. L. Grace Tulsa Calvin Graces Frank Wells Valley View Hospital Monroe Bettis Calvin Grace George Graves Roy W. M. Nelson Berwin Nelson Platt National Park Dub George T. H George Ada Clyde Wyant Judy Clyde, Jr Gini

Allen Man Cultivates Giant Oxheart Tomatoes

John Wallace of Allen grows exceptionally large Oxheart tomatoes without irrigation. Dozen fruits reportedly weigh 14 to 14 pounds, averaging well over a pound each. Wallace, described as advanced in years, pursues horticulture as a passion and notes the crop’s quality.

Allen John Wallace Mr. Wallace

County Choral Group Attends Farm and Home Conference

Members of the county chorus, including Mrs. Joe Bunch and Mrs. Vernon, left Thursday morning to attend the Farm and Home Conference in Stillwater. The group was on the program at 10:00 Thursday morning.

County Chors Stillwater Joe Bunch Troy Lafevers Mack Stegall Clifford Anson Vernon Morgan Goodpasture

East Central to Attend North Central Workshop at Minnesota

Dr. Hicks of East Central State College leads a three year participation in the North Central Association cooperative project for teacher education. The annual workshop at the University of Minnesota runs July 30 to August 24 with 34 member colleges and four one month sessions focusing on professional and general education improvement of instruction and personnel services. Renowned consultants include Dr. Amastattd of Texas, Dr. Mahan of Pittsburg Kansas, Dr. Heninger of Iowa, Dr. Hill of Ohio, Dr. Grimm and Dr. Potthoit of Minnesota, and Dr. Jacobs of Emporia Kansas.

East Central State College North Central Association Victor H. Hicks Horace Mannathool East Central University of Minnesota J. C. Amastattd University of Texas Ernest Mahan Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg Kas H. W. Heninger Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa George W. Hill Ohio U Athens Ohio Paul Grimm Minnesota U Minneapolis Minn Edward F. Potthoit Minois U Cirbana Jenna Jacobs Emporia

Italian Police Do Not Want Luciano Back in Italy

Rome sources report Italian police nodding at a suggestion that Charles Lucky Luciano be returned to the United States to finish his jail term. A top officer questioned why he was released and noted an Italian government-initiated parole and deportation in 1945 after a nine and a half year pandering sentence. The claim ties Luciano to an international narcotics ring with about 20 U.S. deportees aiding narcotics smuggling networks. Luciano, living in Naples and Capri, dismissed the accusations as baloney.

Rome Charles Lucky) Luciano New York United States Sing Sing Luciana U.S. Senate W. Kingsland Macy CRNY Ord Wan Italy Luciano Naples Capri

Trade pacts face lengthy cancellations with gaps

Notices of intent to end trade compacts have been issued by the United States to Russia and several satellite countries. Each agreement specifies its own termination period, delaying immediate effect and potentially denying trade benefits once termination occurs.

United States Russia Bulgaria Hungary Poland

Six Bond Issues Receive Approval

Oklahoma City August 2 The state attorney general approved six bond issues totaling 376700 the largest 275000 for dormitory extension at Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha Also approved were 4700 for building furnishings 15000 for Valeene building Pavenee county district 6 40000 for Kay county district 29 71900 for transportation bonds in Washington county independent district 18 and 13000 for a building in Oklahoma county dependent district 6

Oklahoma City Okahoma College For Women Chickasha Coil County Independent School Distret Yileene Pavenee County Inderden Kay County Weahington County Oxlahome County

Oklahoma Oct draft share estimated at 125 men

Oklahoma City August 2 Col. Clive Murray state selective service director reports Oklahoma's share of the 41,000 national draft quota for October will be about 125 men. Murray bases the figure on the September quota 34 percent of a national call of 34,000. The August quota stands at 111 men.

Oklahoma City Clive Murray Selective Service Oklahoma Murray

Fort Sill softball champs claim company title in finals

Divorces: Pe Lea Wood from Joel rred C Lowery from Wiley J Lowrey. Fort Sill Oklahoma August 21 Battery A of the 187th FA Observation Battalion won the Fort Sill company level softball championship. They defeated the 424th Ordnance Game Company 5 to 1 in the finals.

Pe Lea Wood Joel C. Lowery Wiley J. Lowrey Lorrain W. C. Skipper Fort Sill

Traffic Accidents In State Cost $2,872,086 in Year

Oklahoma traffic accidents in the first six months of 1950 cost 2.872 million in personal injury and property damage. Medical expenses totaled 1.359 million while property damage reached 2. - 412 thousand. Fifty people died on Oklahoma highways in July, led by Tulsa and Ottawa counties with four deaths each. U.S. Highway 66 remained the deadliest with seven deaths.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Dixie Gilmer Safety Department Tulsa Ottawa U.S. Highway 66

Hobart Kiowa County Prepare for 50th Anniversary

Hobart Oklahoma hosts a five day celebration marking Kiowa County and Hobart’s 50th anniversary. Events include a historical parade open air dinner for residents, a nightly shortgrass sage pageant in the football stadium featuring 400 cast members, and remarks by Attorney General Mae Williamson. A religious service and daily activities such as parades baseball games and musical events round out the program.

Whch Mae Q. Williamson Oklahoma City Owr Fathers

Connerville Girl Admitted To Valley View Polio Ward

Octavia Heffington, one year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Heffington of Connerville, was admitted to the Valley View hospital polio ward Tuesday afternoon. Her condition was reported satisfactory Wednesday morning after about 18 hours of observation. The admission raised the ward total to four patients.

Octavia Heffington Charles Heffington Connerville Valley View Hospital Valley View Patio

Burt's Studio set to open Saturday in city shop

Mrs Lucille Burt announces Burt's Studio will open Saturday in the City News Stand building at 528 East Main. The studio offers smile-a-minute photography with same day delivery and also painting enlarging and baby retouching. Burt has operated in Orford Neb for three years and will run the business with her daughter Jeannette 14 at 00 East Ninth while another daughter and her husband reside in Dupant.

Lucille Burt City News East Main Burt Irs Burt Orfalk Neb Jeannette

Boy Injured Jumping From Moving Truck

Janes Heidlage, 12, of 1315 South Spruce Ptuls Valley, is hospitalized at Walier View after jumping from a moving buck near Stone wall Tuesday afternoon. He has a compound fracture of the left arm and was admitted about 2 p.m. His condition was described as good Wednesday morning.

Janes Heidlage South Spruce Ptuls Valley Walier View Hospital Stonewall Weidlage

Thunderbirds and US Japanese games in Sapporo and Honshu

United States 45th Division passes between August 9 and 11 may lead to major sports events in Sapporo. A U S track team will face a Hokkaido University team on August 11. Central Honshu pro baseball teams schedule seven games August 9 and 10. Maj. Gen. Styron inspects 120th Combat Engineers bridge project and questions a Yale graduate about buffalo meat. Engineering detachment moves headquarters from Camp Sendai to Camp Chitose, overseeing construction and Japanese labor on northern command camps.

Hokkaido Japan Thunderbirds Oklahoma Sapporo United States Hokkaido University Honshu James C. Styron 120Th Combat Engineers Cpl. Louis Yale Okio 8092Nd Army Camp Sendai Honshu Island Chitose Bulding Abaew

Simple Device Defector of Germs Revealed for Water

Washington reports a new compact device for detecting certain germs in water supplies. Officials say it has potential as a defense against germ warfare and could aid sanitary bacteriology, especially in rural areas lacking lab facilities. The portable disk filter traps bacteria while viruses may pass. trapped germs are then identified using a material in a second disk.

Washington U.S. Public Health Service Health Service Mark D. Hobhs

Truce Talks Deadlock in Korea Armistice Talks Continue

The stalled meeting between Red and United Nations negotiators resumes at 11 a m with Brig Gen Nuckols reporting Admiral Joy defended the armistice while avoiding commitment to undefensible positions Nam Il pressed questions about security of forces and peace aims as Nam sought a direct answer A West-Central Oklahoma note mentions a late August 16 midget softball tournament for state AAU teams in Gemulgee.

William P. Nuckols N.N Admiral Joy Kaesong United Nations Command U. N Nuckala Joy Nam Nuckols Sam Jay Gemulgee Okla AAU

Heart Attack Faker Scams Hospitals Across Nation

Reno VA center reports an old man calling himself Lt. John N Boyer ages 104 staged a collapse to gain hospital care. Through VA records he is identified as Walter Engle Arwhler with about 40 aliases, able to feign heart failure via a fluttering diaphragm and a 300 beat per minute heart rate. He vanished after treatment and a second 104 year old impostor appeared in Susanville, California. The AMA has noted his cases since 1936.

Reno Nev Veterans Administration Edward F. Heed Reno V. A. Center John N. Boyer V. A Washington Boyer Walter Engle Arwhler San Diego Pennsylvania Robert Larson Chicago Susanville Calif Susanville Hospital Arwhler American Medical Association

Medal of Honor To Marine Officer Henry Commiskey

Lt. Henry Alfred Commiskey, 24, became the first Marine awarded the congressional Medal of Honor for heroism in Korea. President Truman personally pinned the medal at a White House ceremony after Commiskey led a charge up a hill, killing seven enemy soldiers. He is a post supply officer at the Marine Barracks and Naval Air Rocket Test Station in Dover, New Jersey.

Washington Henry Alfred Commiskey Korea Truman White House Camrpinkey Commiskey Fentagon Marine Corps Navy Stalin Marine Barracks U. S. Naval Air Rocket Test Station Lake Denmark Dover N. J

Lightning Kills Five Camp Hikers in Idaho Canyon

DRIGGS Idaho Aug 2 A bolt of lightning killed five hikers and wounded eight others seeking cover under trees during a thunderstorm near the Teton Peaks about 12 miles east of Driggs The group of 37 included four teenage girls and a woman camp counselor identified as Betty Kearney Carol Engstrom Mary Levierson Berniece Malone and Mrs Ora Holst The lone man Fred Miller aided victims with artificial respiration before help arrived and bodies were airlifted from the site The Driggs Stake of the Latter Day Saints runs the camp

Idaho Teton Peaks Here Fred Miller Miller Driggs Latter Day Saints Church Betty Kearney Carol Engstrom Mary Levierson Berniece Malone Ora Holst Ako Colorado Springs Colo Oklahoma John Warren Newkirk Pikes Peak Don Hill Wichita Kas

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