Colonel Rice Visits Here With Friends
Lt Col Howard P Rice formerly with Atas public schools and East Central State College returned from Korea where he served with the 45th Division He will soon go to Abilene Texas to teach ROTC at Hardin Simmons University Mrs Rice and the children will join him later His son Howard is a high school senior and Virginia a eighth grader The Rice family maintains ties in Roff Ada and with parents Mr and Mrs D L Rice Col Rice is an East Central graduate with a masters from Oklahoma University He previously led Glenwood grade school Ada and served in WWII North Africa Sicily Italy France and Germany After the war he worked at East Central Horace Mann laborato ry school Ada and later rejoined the 45th at Camp Barkley Camp Polk Hokkaido and Korea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard P. Rice
Atas Public Schools
East Central State College
Korea
Rice
Abilene
Tex
Hardin- Simmons University
Col. Rice
Roff
Ada
D. L. Rice
East Central College
Oklahoma University
Glenwood
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
France
Germany
Horace Mann Laboratory School
East Central
45Th
Camp Polk
Hokkaido
Japan
Forea
Rices
Camp Barkley
Mrs Bertha Loman Visits Byng Couple
Mrs Bertha Loman of Byng visited Mr and Mrs W L Dooley the past week in Fittstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Loman of
Byng
W. L. Dooley
Branson Family Visits Fittstown Friends
Mr and Mrs J D Branson and family formerly of Fittstown now in Corpus Christi Texas visited friends in Fittstown Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Branson
Fittstown
Corpus Christi
Texas
Fittstown Friay
Springhill Couple Visits In Louisiana Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Boone of Springhill Louisiana visited her parents Mr and Mrs Hookie Tim mons over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Boone
Springhill, la
Hookie Timmons
Miller Family Visits Wesley Williams North of Ada
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller and their children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Williams, located north of Ada, in a family gathering здрав.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Wesley Williams
Ada
Local Families Visit Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Cham bers and daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. George Driver Sunday, joining Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Chambers of Oklahoma City for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Chambers
W. B. Chambers
Oklahoma City
George Driver
Mrs Chambers Stewart Visits Son at Scott Field Illinois
Mrs Chambers Stewart visits her son Gerald Stewart and his family stationed at Scott Field in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers Stewart
Gerald Stewart
Scott Field
Illinois
Nixon Visitors From Oklahoma City and Ada
Stanley Nixon of Oklahoma City and Orville Nixon of Ada visited friends in Fittstown on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Nixon
Oklahoma City
Orville Nixon
Ada
Fittstown
Finis Logans Visit Don Logan Family in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Finis Logan traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Don Logan and their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis Logan
Oklahoma City
Don Logan
Whitwell Sunday Guests Include Lamar and Tulsa Visitor
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitwell included Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Whitfield of Lamar, Mr. and Mrs. Don Eldridge and daughter of Tulsa, and Mrs. Susan Whitwell of Fittstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitwell
R. E. Whitfield
Lamar
Don Eldridge
Tulsa
Susan Whitwell
Fittstown
Califor nia visitors join Ab Davis family visit
Mr and Mrs Vernon White and daughter Betty from California arrived Sunday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ab Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon White
Betty
California
Ab Davis
Timmons Family Vacation at Platt National Park
Hookie Timmons and family with Mr and Mrs Lee Timmons and their sons visited Platt National Park in Sulphur over Saturday and Sunday, joined by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Boone from Springhill Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hookie Timmons
Lee Timmons
Ada
Kenneth Boone
Springhill
Platt Nationa Park
Cherry Family Visits Yale With Longview Guests
Mr and Mrs Oren Cherry and Debra visited Yale Saturday to see Mrs Cherry's father Mr Tiner. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Luther Fur and children of Longview ex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Oren Cherry
Debra
Yale
Mrs. Tiner
Mrs. Cherry
Luther Fur
Longview
Ellen Hudson Heads to Poteau for Visit with Sister
Mrs. Ellen Hudson left Monday for Poteau to visit her sister for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Hudson
Poteau
Deer and pheasant hearings set in Oklahoma
Oklahoma public hearings will determine dates for deer and pheasant hunts. The Game and Fish Department ordered pheasant hearings at Hooker and Boise City, while Broken Bow and Talihina will host deer discussions. No prairie chicken season this year due to limited birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Game and Fish Department
Hooker
Boise City
Broken Bow
Talihina
Housing Improvement Under Way In Batista Cuba
The Batista government has formed a rural housing inspection commission to upgrade bohios to minimum standards. Bohios must have concrete floors clean water and proper toilets or the state will undertake repairs at the owner’s expense. An army check shows only 6,000 of 80,000 homes meet requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Batista
Cuba
Oklahoma summer drought cuts corn hay and pasture yields
State Extension Agronomist Wesley Chaffin reports corn production down one half to two thirds and alfalfa hay output over half normal. Pasture yield will be very low due to dry weather, prompting warnings of a critical feed shortage for more than 4 million livestock. Extension officials urge immediate planning for fall and winter pasture and soil improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Wesley Chaffin
Chaffin
Boom Develops In Time Payments Boom
Washington reports the lifting of controls on installment buying last May 7 has spurred a new credit surge led by autos. June installment buying rose 593 million after May’s 447 million gain, bringing total indebtedness to 13.767 billion, near December’s peak. Overall consumer credit reached 20.258 billion, just shy of December’s record 20.644 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Threatened Rail Strike Is Off
NEW YORK Aug 2 A threatened strike on the New York Central lines east of Buffalo is off at least temporarily and a company union conference aimed at settling the dispute is set for Monday Railroad and union officials reached agreement on the conference after union officials had called the strike off at least until Monday The unions scheduled a meeting of their own for the same day in Cleveland The dispute covers working rules and grievances dating back to 1950 involving more than 300 issues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Buffalo
Cleveland
Ballingers Host Reunion Dinner At Home
Mr and Mrs H C Ballinger and family hosted a reunion dinner at their home Sunday with relatives attending from Beaver Pennsylvania Gaines ville Texas Dallas Texas Wilson and Wilson including Halan Thomas J P Tinsley Lewis Pilcher J C Sluder Luther Sluder Clyde Riddle Jim Parker W C Wall Monroe Baker and Ralph Pilcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Ballinger
Halan Thomas
Beaver
J. P. Tinsley
Lewis Pilcher
J. C. Sluder
Luther Sluder
Clyde Riddle
Gainesville
Texas
Jim Parker
Dallas
W. C. Wall
Monroe Baker
Wilson
Ralph Pilcher
Paris Parks Chief Says Parisians Do Not Love Gardens
Robert Joffett, head of Paris parks, laments disdain for flowers and green spaces among locals. He argues schools should teach appreciation and offers material for classrooms. Tourists admire Paris trees, but locals struggle to name species, as Paris maintains about one tree per ten residents and expands plantings yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Anya
Robert Joffett
Joffet
Poultry Experts Contest Infra Red Brooding Claims
Dr. George Godfrey of Aggie poultry work rejects infrared lamps as the cause of high chick losses. Six month test shows 5.93 percent losses for infrared chicks vs 5.33 percent for gas brooded chicks. Of 8,954 total chicks, 223 losses came from 2,767 infrared and 335 from 6,287 gas brooders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Godfrey
Aggie Poultryman
Entomologist Calls Fly Swatter Vital In Housefly War
Dr. D. E. Howell, Aggie entomologist, says the fly swatter remains one of the most important weapons against houseflies. No miracle spray exists for perennial pests, though sanitation and available sprays can reduce numbers. survivors can be eliminated with the trusty swatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Howell
Aggie
Resistant TB Germs and Emerging Drugs
Editorial notes that the TB germ may become resistant to streptomycin and PAS when used together but anti TB effect improves overall. Neomycin is too toxic for general use. European drugs and isonicotinic acid hydrazides offer promise. further discussion planned. A reader question on hair washing during menses is deemed unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Dean
M. D
New York City
Shannon of Chain of Feed Stores Dies at 82
STILLWATER Okla P L Shannon co founder of the Shannon Feed Stores of Oklahoma died yesterday at age 82. He and his son L D Shannon built and later sold the chain of feed stores six mills before selling it. He also ran a bank and an ice plant at Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Chain of Feed Stores
Stillwater
Okla
L. D. Shannon
Shannon Feed Stores
Oklahoma
L. D
Tulsa
Perkins
Re Survey of Men Deferred for Their Dependents
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Hershey advocates a re survey of men deferred because of dependents to keep the armed forces at current levels. About 1.2 million men are in the July draft pool, with 900,000 deferred as fathers. policy on this group is deemed crucial for future manpower. He notes the U S favors fatherhood in deferment historically, but warns it could be used to evade service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Selective Service
United States
Sgt Kenneth Head to Europe on re assignment
KONAWA Special M Sgt Kenneth Head has been ordered to report to Camp Brunswick New Jersey August 20 for reassignment to the European theater. He has reenlisted for 42 months and already has over six years of service with prior postings in the Far East. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lee Head of Konawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Kenneth Head
Camp Brunswick
New Jersey
Head
Far East
Lee Head
Accidental Shot Fatal to 18YearOld Boy in Tulsa Suburb
An 18 year old Tulsa boy named Bob died after a pistol he asked to buy from storekeeper W D Osborne fired while he handled it. Undersheriff W F Lucas said Osborne warned him the gun was loaded and the youth shot himself in the left temple. Authorities consider the discharge accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahlequah
Okla
Tulsa
Here
Bobby Edward Thomas
W. F. Lucas
Thomas
Lucas
W. D. Osborne
Stratford Round-Up Club Plans Roping
Stratford's Roundup club spon sors an important calf roping tonight at the rodeo grounds. Officers for the coming year will be elected Thursday. The club will plan for Ada Rodeo parade Aug. 12 and grand entries during the five day show. Billy Halverson and Pete Runyon led a recent jackpot roping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Billy Halverson
Byars
Pete Runyon
Ada Airport Visitors Highlight Week and Rodeo Plans
Visitors include E. P. Tringle Lufkin Don Pray Monett Anadarko Jerry Miller Lindsay Wayne Alexander Phillips Harry Horton Tretolite Co Jack Chapman Tulsa and T L Coley. The week marked a 55th wedding anniversary for the writer’s parents and a buffalo barbecue at Theo Cash ranch. Hangar space room rentals offered. CAB examiner approves Central Airlines routes in several states and aims for Dun can Lawton and Memphis. Fruit and berry stain removal tips follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Tringle
Lufkin
Tex
Don Pray
Monett
Marshall Settle
Anadarko
Jerry Miller
Lindsay
Ideal Cement Co
Denver
Mobile
Ala
Wayne Alexander
Hutchinson Drilling Co
Phillips
Harry Horton
The
Tretolite Co
Jack Chapman
Oklahoma City
Guy Popper
Tulsa
T. L. Coley
Buffalo
Theo Cash
CAB Examiner
Central Airlines
McAlester
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Duncan
Lawton
Memphis
Tennessee
State Extension Seeks Data to Combat Looming Feed Shortage
The State Extension Service launches a campaign to map drought impacts on pasture, water and hay supplies. Shawnee Brown says county data will guide specialists in helping ranchers anticipate fall and winter feed shortages. Regional notes report varying shortages and planned pasture crops like rye and winter wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
State Extension Service
Shawnee Brown
Wesley Chaffin
Extension Garonomist
Oklahoma
Chaffin
Extension Service
Shacks and Cabins Rise Along Future Ft Gibson Shoreline
Along the future shore of Ft Gibson Reservoir north of Muskogee Oklahoma officials report rapid development. Leased include 112 cottage sites and 22 resort sites plus club and organization plots. Funds exceed 630000 in shore development with more private investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Ft. Gibson
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
University of Tulsa
Robert F. Hunter
The
Corps of Engineers
Francis Schools Open August 25 for 1952 53 Term
Francis schools will begin the 1952 53 term August 25 under superintendent Clifton Hardy with bus routes unchanged. The lunch program starts August 26 for all eligible children and transfers or district residents under 21 or turning six by November 1 may attend. Faculty report August 18 and Bill Wilson named janitor. Board members are W E Coborn president Roy Wilcoxson clerk and Murl Wilson member. Hardy arrives from Clarita in Coal county to lead the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wilson
Board of Education
W. E. Coborn
Roy Wilcoxson
Murl Wilson
Hardy
Francis
Clarita
Coal County
Divorce Granted Yvonne Ray from Jack Ray
Divorce granted to plaintiff Yvonne Ray from Jack Ray. Maiden name restored as Yvonne Cravens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Ray
Jack Ray
Yvonne Cravens
Coalgate Park Dedication Set For Tuesday
The Calgate civic club sponsors a playground dedication in southwest Coalgate with a 7 30 barbecue and program to follow. Plans began two years ago with picnic tables completed and ball diamonds in use this summer. Harold Hudson notes the area is now lighted as part of a major town improvement covering 64 lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic Club
Harold Hudson
Vacation Rules Vary for U S Firms Abroad Workers
A New York report surveys 31 American companies with overseas branches to map how foreign service vacations are handled. From four weeks to six months off, with travel time often included, rules differ by company and location. Some allow annual holidays abroad while others restrict return trips to every two or three years. Family limits also apply, with extra dependents costing more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Industrial Conference Board
U. S
Foreign Service
United States
Tropics
New Hope Seen For Epileptics
The Child with Epilepsy pamphlet from the Children's Bureau urges better understanding and treatment. It notes 300000 to 400000 affected children, reports medicines can control seizures in about 50 percent and reduce impact for 30 percent, and promotes normal activity and inclusion in regular schools when seizures are controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Bureau
U. S
Federal Security Agency
Bureau
The
North Wells Street
Chicago
Ost
State Departments of Education
Owl Creek School Properties Sold
School properties at Owl Creek were sold to the highest bidder Tuesday. Norman C. Mitchell, county superintendent, served as auctioneer. Included were the teacherage a church building school district property several outbuildings and other items. Owl Creek lies three and a half miles north of Stonewall and four miles east of Union Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Creek
Norman C. Mitchell
Stonewall
Union Valley
301st Auto Death Recorded Monday
The Associated Press reports Oklahoma's 301st traffic fatality of 1952. Dr. James Augustus Turner, 71, died in a head on crash on State Highway 33 west of Cushing, bringing the year's toll to within 23 of the previous year's count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pawnee
Oklahoma
James Augustus Turner
Cushing
Oklahoma County Commissioner Appeals Conviction
Oklahoma County commissioner Charles A. Litton has appealed his conviction on illegal road materials purchases. Fellow commissioner Edd L. Hisel was fined $100 and suspended, and has not posted appeal bond and has until August 28 to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Charles A. Litton
Oklahoma County
Criminal Court of Appeals
Edd L. Hisel
Litton
Giants' Umbrella Broken as Schnellbacher Retires
Otto Schnellbacher, one of pro football's top defensive backs, retires to devote himself to an insurance business in Topeka Kansas. He formed part of the Giants' famed umbrella defense the past two seasons. Harmon Roe Tom Landry and Emlen Tunnell will return for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Umbrella Broken
NEW York
Otto Schnellbacher
Topeka
Kan
Schnellbacher
Harmon Roe
Tom Landry
Emlen Tunnell
Tulsa Man Drowns On Grand Lake Weekend
A 31 year old Tulsa tire salesman, James Arthur Gates, disappeared after falling from a dock while on a weekend fishing trip near Grand Lake, near Bernice Oklahoma. His body was recovered shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lake
Wefkend Bernice
Okla
Here
James Arthur Gates
GI to Visit Irish Girl He Hasn't Met
NEW YORK A former GI will fly to Ireland tonight to meet Breda O Sullivan of Listole County Kerry whom he has never met. Frank Hayestax 27 of Johnstown Pa and O Sullivan have exchanged letters since 1945 after a bottle letter reached the Irish shore. Hayostak has sold his car and bonds to finance the trip and hopes God wills the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
Frank Hayestax
Johnstown
Breda O’sullivan
Listole
County Kerry
Hagostak
Europe
Havostak
Brooklyn Army Base
O’sullivan
Dingle Bay
God
Hayostak
Stevenson Sees Southerners and Truman Appointees
Springfield reports Gov. Adlai E Stevenson set up White House intimates today and planned a conference with Sen. Richard Russell. Clark Clifford and Bran nan were due at the executive mansion for campaign talks as Stevenson touts Southern fidelity and questions Ike’s appeal. He cites communications from Southern leaders as heartening evidence and says Negro support should not abandon the Democratic banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Adlai E. Stevenson
White House
Richard Russell
Georgia
Brannan
Clark Clifford
Truman
Executive Mansion
South
Russell
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Stevenson
Illinois
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sulaitis, Oldest Giant, Plans Ninth Giants Season
The New York Giants will count guard Joe Sulaitis as the oldest serving player. The 31 year old veteran from Rutherford New Jersey will begin his ninth season with the Giants this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulaitis
NEW York
New York Football Giants
Joe Sulaitis
Rutherford
N. J
Giants
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Coalgate Park
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Oklahoma County Commissioner Appeal
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