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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
8
Delaney Test in Bromide with A Delaney and associates enters a critical phase as the No 1 O Smith well in Bromide reports depth and progress toward the Oil Creek sand. Nearby, Ryan Oil Co pushes No 1 Alexander west of Styron well area while Coacil and Gas No 1 Styron continues through initial drilling with one test already producing oil and another planned.
Notice lists multiple admissions and dismissals in Ada and surrounding towns including Cora Lee Wallis and baby at 616 West sth Ada, Carolyn Eaves at Bentley Tulsa, and Pauline Dew at 420 West 14th. Names and partial addresses indicate a local hospital or community records update.
The notice lists numerous birth announcements in Ada and nearby towns for May 28 1951. Names include Sylvia Semmons and baby boy Ada 514 West 7th, Imogene Rusch and baby boy Ada 701 West 19th, Mildred Madden and baby boy Stonewall Route 1, and Helen Helms and baby boy Coalgate among others. Also shown are mothers and residences such as Anna Bedsworth Ada 225 South Stockton and Jessie Arnold Ada 906 North Broadway, with several other newborn listings across Allen, Konawa, and surrounding communities.
A local note recalls a 50 year old postmaster sequence mix up at Steffens plant. It clarifies James Young as the manager and traces the line of postmasters Jeff Reed Cahill Castleberry Thomas Ross Ada Vaughter and others with accuracy restored.
Oklahoma citizens learn of a project by the Enid State School Parent-Guardian Association to raise funds for television sets and recreational equipment. The goal is a TV for each cottage and for the infirmary ward. Contributions are invited to W. E. Burkett in Tusla and Anna T. Scruggs in Enid.
Ada leaders and regional towns gathered in Drumright to urge the Oklahoma Highway Commission to designate State Highway 99 as a U S route. The slate of counties and cities backing the move cites heavy current traffic, direct north south routing from Canada to the Gulf, and improved maps and safety. Dr W E Grisso chaired the organizing group and listed eight supporting reasons, from oil and cattle traffic to connections with Pawhuska and Madill and to Lake Texoma.
A million-gallon ethyl alcohol tank at a carbide and carbon storage facility near Charleston was struck by lightning, catching fire. A funeral home reported a request for ambulances though no casualties were confirmed. Traffic clogged roads to the blaze as a rubber plant nearby was also mentioned. The tank reportedly held about 1,000,900 gallons of ethyl alcohol.
New potatoes on the market are ideal for boiling and creaming and for hot weather salads. They retain texture, do not break up when cooked, and hold their shape when sliced or diced.
Mrs. Buel Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Earnest Austin of Ada and her husband were killed instantly in a head on collision five miles south of Albuquerque at 1 pm Thursday. Marilyn Hill was severely injured and hospitalized in Albuquerque. A soldier driver lost control or fell asleep. The highway patrol cleared Mr Hill of responsibility.
Harry L Nelson received a bachelor of architecture degree Saturday in the graduation program at Oklahoma A and M college Stillwater He is son of Mrs A J Nelson and resides at 316 East Fourteenth He attended Ada high school and was involved with Beaux Arts and the American Institute of Architects serving as treasurer for two years on the A M campus He lived in Cordell Hall throughout his time at A M and worked summers with architect Robert J Ferguson in Ardmore He spent time in the U S Navy before returning to complete his studies at A M
McCormick Machinery Co Ada branch began pouring concrete foundations for a new building on North Broadway in the 2100 block. The 160 by 20 foot office area and 80 by 10 foot shop and parts space will be masonry at the front with quarry construction behind, on a 115 by 350 foot lot. A company cat motor grader graded the grounds and completion is expected in 60 to 90 days.
Ticket sales for the Ada Rodeo moved into block sales with orders of blocks up to 50 tickets. Fans chose seats in the Aldridge Hotel lobby as the big outdoor show approaches. The rodeo opens next week with a grand parade and five night shows starting August 7.
Ada city council decided to meter Latta water users to relieve a distressed supply. A two inch main will be installed, the old line checked for leaks, and meters placed at each of the 60 plus residences and the Latta School. The plan shifts from flat rate to metered use to promote conservation and prepare for a larger future line with fire protection.
Secretary of Defense Marshall renewed his statement to a congressional committee that American armed forces in Europe will total about 420000 in 1952 under current plans. He said roughly 400000 are ground troops with about 60000 air force personnel, including combat, support, logistics, plus forces in Austria and Trieste.
About 41 students completed a Konawa Municipal pool course taught by James Taylor. A second class begins Monday July 28 after the first session ran June 18 to July 6, with 22 reaching basic proficiency and 19 advancing beyond beginner level. Named graduates include Vil in is Barker Kathleen Enis Jonda Galden Janice Reed Delores Paxton and many others.
Latta Baptist Brotherhood meets Monday at 7 30 PM at the church with Elmo Gipson presiding and an Indian quartet from Stonewall. Community visitors include Mr. and Mrs. A S Beeson and others from Yuma and Arlington. A car accident injury and a gasoline explosion incident are noted among local families. missionary rally at Tecumseh and various visits to Latta are listed.
Oklahoma City July 28. About 300 members of the 45th Division will be discharged between September 1 and December 31 and may return home from Japan. Brigadier General Roy W. Kenny, state adjutant general, estimated 300 to 350 are eligible for release from the federalized National Guard unit now in training in Hokkaido. He noted guardsmen who reenlisted in 1847 and had their enlistments extended a year while with the unit at Camp Polk, Louisiana, would be discharged.
Ormulg ee Oklahoma July 22 Bakers at Oklahoma A and M technical training school will test new recipes using cottonseed flour in experiments conducted with the U S department of agriculture southern regions research laboratory New Orleans. The lab has already shown cottonseed meals rich in food value can be produced commercially.
Pontotoc County will join with Pottawatohie and Seminole counties to hire an executive secretary and health education worker for tuberculosis association work. Directors of the Pontotose county TB association approved the plan Friday night in Shawnee with a 4 3 3 cost split, Christmas Seal funds funding the effort. Nell Cromer, attending Oklahoma University School of Public Health, will start Sept 1 as executive, with duties including rehabilitation of recovered TB patients and school based health education. Expenditures last year mainly funded chest X ray clinics and follow up for discharged sanatorium patients. last Seals sale totaled $2 06219.
A staff writer advises organizing a woman's handbag by assigning each item a protective case. Keep lipstick, compact, pillbox, and perfume vial in soft cases to prevent scratches and tangling with keys and pens. Bind mirror edges with tape if no pocket exists to protect contents and maintain neatness.
Hosiery expert Willys of Hollywood explains denier gauge and sizing to help buyers pick stockings. Notes include weight by denier, gauge per inch, reinforced points, heel and toe, and proper leg length. Advice emphasizes sticking to a comfortable brand after finding a correct size and avoiding too long or short stockings.
Ada city council awarded bids Friday night for sewer system work. McCormick Machinery Co Ada bid $3547.80 for a compressor and $374.15 for a 3 inch centrifugal pump. Atlas Mineral Products will supply joint compound at 2.705 cents per pound in 40000 pound lots. Atla Brick Co. won 200000 brick at $26.75 per thousand. Well Machinery and Supply will furnish jute at $23.75 per 100 pounds.
Kansas City officials announced all water use restrictions are lifted, enabling residents to use water as needed. City manager L P Cookingham urged careful use until all pumps are back in service, warning restrictions could be reinstated if supply shortfalls recur.
Ada city crews begin upgrading the sewer system with 12 to 24 inch pipe on Rennie avenue near the disposal plant. O M Whaley says the old trunk is undersized and deteriorating in places. Work will extend along Stockton from Rennie, through Cherry and Fifteenth, to Johnston and High. Carloads of clay pipe arrived to support the project.
Assistant County Attorney Margaret Lamm said Forrest ing King had a hair trigger temper. In Ton ton Pleas court he faced assault with a dangerous weapon charge for beating his wife over her new hairdo with a clothes hanger. The report ties the incident to Mrs. King's hair style.
Five members of one family all ministers will hold a five day Church of Christ meeting in Sulphur Oklahoma starting Monday. Will B L Thompson of Atoka a minister for over forty years will lead with his sons Wallace of Silver City Den ton LeRoy and Mill from various Texas towns joining the revival and preaching during the event.
New England fishing is Americas oldest industry. It represents an asset of 100000000 ennui and provides 700000000 pounds of edible fish each year for the Nations food stocks. Some cooks rinse away tuna oil before adding to salads or sauces, while others use the oil in salad dressings or as shortening in cream sauces.
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