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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

3

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across States

Vamposa News notes that Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Criner of Countyline Oklahoma visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Page of Seminole and Mr. and Mrs. C. Botkin vacationing in Missouri and Arkansas. Jimmy Atkinson and Jimmy Roller of Woodward stayed with Tommy Wilson on Monday night. Mrs. Roscoe Berry and baby of Seminole visited her mother Mrs. Edd Sharber on Wednesday.

R. B. Criner Countyline Okla J. W. Atkinson Jimmy Atkinson Jimmy Roller Woodward Tommy Wilson Roscoe Berry Baby Seminole Edd Sharber

Visits Highlight Social Ties Across Towns

Jimmy Roller of Woodward visited Tommy Wilson this week. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wood of Konawa visited Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Botkin Thursday night.

Raymond Wood Konawa M. C. Botkin

Ada Residents Travel to California to Visit Friends

Mr and Mrs Jim Pamplin and Vaughn of Ada accompanied by Mrs Edd Shar ber and Mrs Maxine Consert left Friday for California to visit friends and relatives.

Jim Pamplin Vaughn Ada Edd Sharber Maxine Consert California

Harbours and Bowles Return Home to Eunice NM

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harbour and Hugh Bowles Jr. have returned to their home in Eunice New Mexico after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bowles.

Bill Harbour Hugh Bowles Jr Eunice, New Mexico Hugh Bowles

Seminole Visit By Local Figures Spurs Attention

Jimmy Atkinson Tommy Wilson and Jimmy Roller visited Seminole on Thursday drawing local interest and curiosity about their appearance and activities in the city.

Dinner guests from Hot Springs and Rodden visit Lima

Mr. and Mrs. William Travis and children and Victor Travis of Hot Springs Arkansas, and Alice Mae Rodden were dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Archer and Lima South Tuesday.

William Travis Victor Travis Hot Springs Arkansas Alice Mae Rodden Alice Archer Lima South

Memphis couple visits Evans. Shawnee hosts family

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Flowers of Memphis Tennessee visited Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edd Sharber and Linda and Donna Sharber visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharber of Shawnee on Tuesday.

Jack Flowers Memphis, Tenn E. J. Evans Joe Edd Sharber Linda Donna Sharber Jack Sharber Shawnee

Mrs. D H Travis and Donald Visit Arkansas Friends

Mrs. D H Travis and Donald, joined by Mrs. Wilburn Pennington of Hot Springs Arkansas, spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Travis.

D. H. Travis Donald Wilburn Pennington Hot Springs Arkansas Bill Travis

Oklahoma City Couples Visit Konawa Residents

Mr and Mrs Ode Mathis and Mr and Mrs Bernie Mathis of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Orville Huckleberry Saturday evening. The Mathises plan to move from California to Konawa.

Ode Mathis Bernie Mathis Oklahoma City Orville Huckleberry California Konawa

Shawnee Family Weekend Visit With Manns

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharber and their children from Shawnee spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mann.

Jack Sharber Shawnee Oscar Mann

Travis Wedding Attended by Pennington and Travis Family

Mrs Wilburn Pennington and Mr and Mrs Bill Travis with children attended the wedding of Robert Travis at Chickasha Friday night. Bill Travis brother of the groom served as best man.

D. H. Travis Donald Wilburn Pennington Bill Travis Robert Travis Chickasha

Visit Highlights Franklin County Social Gathering

Mrs. R. D. Russell and Dixie visited Mr. and Mrs. Brownie Welch and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Raulston in Oklahoma City on Friday. Frankie and Ronnie joined the trip.

R. D. Russell Dixie Ronnie Frankie Brownie Welch Louie Raulston Oklahoma City

Mosleys Visit Parents During Camp San Luis Obispo Furlough

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mosley visit his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Mosley while Mr Mosley enjoys a 23 day furlough from Camp San Luis Obispo California.

Lloyd Mosley Clarence Mosley Mr. Mosley Camp San Louis Obispo California

Hirn Family Plans Wyandotte Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs George Hirn and Frankie with Mrs Margaret Williams and Mr Ernie Bowling and Le Roy depart Monday for Wyandotte Oklahoma to spend a few days fishing.

George Hirn Frankie Margaret Williams Ernie Bowling Leroy Wyandotte, Okla

Robertson Family Vacation Plans Across Scenic Arkansas

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Robertson and children Becky and Timmie depart Sunday for a vacation visiting Mt. Sequoah Robbers Cave Roaring River Arkansas Cedar Lake and Grand River.

H. H. Robertson Becky Timmie Mt. Sequoah Robbers Cave Roaring River Arkansas Cedar Lake Grand River

Evans Family Visit Noted At Shawnee Gathering

Mr and Mrs E J Evans and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Glen Evans of Shawnee Saturday night joining Mr and Mrs J Evans for a social gathering with family and friends.

E. J. Evans J. Evans Glen Evans Shawnee

Oklahoma City Trio Visits Evans and Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Branscum of Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Dio Branscum over the weekend. Memphis visitors included Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Evans on Tuesday night. Lieut. Flowers returns from Korea and will be stationed at Fort Bliss Texas. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hopson and Sharon and Phillips of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Evans.

J. D. Branscum Oklahoma City Mrs Dio Branscum Jack Flowers Memphis Tennessee R. B. Evans Lieut. Flowers Korea Fort Bliss Texas W. J. Hopson Sharon and Phillips

Oklahoma City shopping trip with Branscum and Seay

Mrs. Dio Branscum and Joan Seay spent Thursday in Oklahoma City shopping and visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Branscum. Mrs. J. I. Evans and Mrs. Bob Evans transacted business in Shawnee Thursday.

Dio Branscum Joan Seay Oklahoma City Mrs J. D. Branscum J. I. Evans Bob Evans Shawnee

Local Goss and Robertson Families Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs J E Goss of Konawa Mr and Mrs Claude Goss of Maud and Mr and Mrs Herman Robertson with children were guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Robertson Friday night.

J. E. Goss Konawa Claude Goss Maud Herman Robertson Alfred Robertson

Oklahoma City Visitors Spend Weekend With Neighbors

Mr and Mrs Floyd Downey and Homer from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Homer Brewer and Mr and Mrs David Mullins over the weekend.

Floyd Downey Homer Oklahoma City Homer Brewer David Mullins

Mrs Alfred Robertson and Dickie Visit Wall Family in Oklahoma

Mrs Alfred Robertson and Dickie returned home after spending a week with Mr James Wall of Oklahoma City.

Alfred Robertson Dickie and James Wall Oklahomaity

Becky and Lucy Ellen Travis Return From Arkansas Visit

Becky and Lucy Ellen Travis have returned home after spending a month in Arkansas with their grandparents.

Becky Lucy Ellen Travis Arkansas

Fort Worth Couple Visited Evans Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gordon of Fort Worth Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. J S Evans on Sunday and Monday.

Cecil Gordon Fort Worth Texas J. S. Evans

Holdenville Social Notices Mention Atkinson Dunn Pair

Mr and Mrs Jim Dunn are listed with Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson in a Holdenville Sunday social item noting their presence or attendance.

Tuk J. W. Atkinson Jim Dunnn Holdenville

Sunday Guests Arrive at Stonewall Home

Mrs. E. J. Evans and Kay visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eisert and Elaine in Stonewall on Sunday. Donna Kay stayed to spend a few days with them.

E. J. Evans Kay Paul Eisert Elaine Stonewall Donna Kay

Margaret Williams and Leroy Bowling Visit Grandmother

Friday after spending a few days with his grandmother Mrs Margaret Williams and Leroy Bowling of Seminole.

Margaret Williams Leroy Bowling Seminole

Evanses Headed East For Arkansas Visit

Mr and Mrs J L Evans left Fort Worth Texas on Monday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs F W Satchell in Siloam Springs Arkansas.

Cecil Gordon Fort Worth Texas J. L. Evans F. W. Satchell Siloam Springs Arkansas

Bowling of Seminole Weekend with Frankie Irn

Seminole action features bowling event over the weekend led by Frankie Irn. Local players and fans gather for matches at the bowling lanes with expected skill displays and community support.

Seminole Frankie Irn

Suttons and McMeans Visit in Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Arnom Sutton and children visited Mr and Mrs a McMeans of Stonewall Sunday.

Arnom Sutton A McMeans Stonewall Sunny

Mrs Melvin Franks and Betty Sue Visit Mrs John Franks

Mrs Melvin Franks and Betty Sue visited Mrs John Franks in Seminole on Friday, sharing time and conversation with the family.

Melvin Franks Betty Sue John Franks Seminole

Craven Family Weekend Visit From Seminole

Mr and Mrs Marvin Craven and their children visited over the weekend with Mr Jimil son Betty and Tommy in Seminole Ontario.

Marvin Craven Seminole Jimilson Betty Tommy

Springfield couple visits Botkin relatives Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pete of Springfield Missouri spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. M C Botkin. Mr Pete is Mrs Botkins nephew.

Joe Pete Springfield, Mo M. C. Botkin Mr. Pete Mrs. Botkins

Mrs Ruby Doolin Stays With Lea Stafford Family

Mrs Ruby Doolin and Janice are spending the week with her daughter Mrs Lea Stafford and family of Seminole.

Ruby Doolin Janice Lea Stafford

Botkins Visit Dodd Family in Wewoka on Sunday

Mr and Mrs M C Botkin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J P Dodd of Wewoka.

M. C. Botkin J. P. Dodd Wewoka

Social round of Latta residents and guests

Latta residents hosted visitors from Stratford and Stillwater including Sam Turner and Lloyd Martin. Oklahoma City traveler Mrs. Dayton Scott conducted business. The Worsham Green family from Corpus Christi visited Ada and Ralph Taylor. Kinsfolk and friends gathered for an ice cream social at Hobart Orton’s. Bob Mayberry hospitalized with a dislocated knee. The Latin Baptist WMU held a social and Mrs Miles received a handkerchief shower before moving to California. Audie Oliver and family plus Tulsa and Peggo visitors stayed with Ada residents J W Hagler and Verbal Oliver for the weekend.

Jimmie Trench Barney Hall Stratford Sam Turner A. Lloyd Martin Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater Jess Martin Dayton Scott Oklahoma City Latin Baptist Church WMU Charles Miles California Audie Oliver Ada Verbal Oliver

Bomb Laden B-29 Crashes After Takeoff From Tokyo Area

A bomb laden B-29 bound for North Korea crashed four minutes after takeoff from Yo koto Air Base west of Tokyo. Nine crewmen parachuted to safety while three crew members were missing and reportedly died. The pilot released the bombs with fuses inactivated before impact. Firefighters sustained minor burns amid the wreckage.

Tokyo North Korea Yokota Far East Air Forces Headquarters Kyodo Air Force

Hiccupper Takes Turn for Worse

In Los Angeles Jack O Leary a 26 year old former market manager who began hiccuping on June 13 1948 after a ruptured appendix has worsened. He now hiccups about 70 times a minute and has dropped from 135 to 78 pounds while on a restricted diet and retaining food for only 20 minutes.

Los Angeles Jack O’leary Margaret O'Leary Jack

Monkeys Hit by Steel Strike Delays Utica Park Cage

The steel strike disrupts Roscoe Conklin Park’s new monkey cage project in Utica New York delaying completion beyond planned date due to steel deliveries.

Utica N. Y Roscoe Conklin Park

George Reddington Sets Early Alligator Farm in Florida

George Reddington started the first alligator farm on Anastas ia Island Florida in 1892 establishing a pioneering venture in reptile farming and natural resources.

George Reddington Anastasia Island Fla

Radar blips puzzle capital as jets find nothing

Radar screens over Washington showed slow moving unidentified blips amid a thunderstorm. Officials called it a mysterious phenomenon, with jet fighters unable to confirm any intruders. Andrews Field radar later traced one image to a normal aircraft.

Washington Washington Post Air Force Pentagon Newcastle Del Andrews Field Mount Vernon George Washington Civil Aeronautics Administration Washington National Airport Andrews

Dynamiting Deemed Amateurish in Kentucky Union Drive

Central City mayor called the blast on a frame storage building near a merchant’s home an amateurish act. David Cohen, owner, resisted the United Mine Workers drive to organize white collar workers. Two men, Melvin Donovan and Hildred Hundley, were arrested then released on bond. Hundley is District 50 and Donovan District 23.

Central City Albert Harding David Cohen District 50 United Mine Workers Kentucky District 30 Melvin Chick’”’ Donovan Hildred Hundley Hundley Donovan UMW

Carbondale Residents Seek Roller Coaster Road to Slow Speed

A group in Carbondale Illinois proposed grading a street to resemble a roller coaster to curb speeding. The petition was taken under advisement by the city council. Mayor John Wright suggested allowing ruts to form could also deter fast driving.

Carbondale John Wright

County Farmers Get FHA Water Loans

Oklahoma farmers receive Farmers Home Administration loans to install water systems. Leonard L. Downing notes 30 loans in Pontotoc County and over 1700 statewide. Loans cover wells cisterns electric pressure systems irrigation lines and more at 3 percent interest repayable over 20 years with collateral including livestock equipment or real estate.

Oklahoma Farmers Home Administration Leonard L. Downing Downing Pontotoc County

Local Family Visits Ill Father in Stratford

Mrs. Alice Jones of Tujunga and Mrs. Effie Couch with their children from Sunland, California, came Sunday to be with their father Charles Perry who is ill. Perry recently has been sent home from Valley View hospital in Ada.

Alice Jones Tujunga Calif Effie Couch Sunland Charles Perry Peery Valley View Hospital Ada

Cook Daughters Visit Grandmother in Shawnee

Rowena Linda and Judy Daughters of Mr and Mrs Bud Cook Shawnee spend the week with their grandmother Mrs John Cook.

Rowena Linda Judy Bud Cook Shawnee John Cook

Mayo couple welcome son at Stratford Maternity Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Mayo are proud parents of a son born August 2 at Stratford Maternity Home. The newborn weighed 9 pounds and something ounces and has been named Joe Allas.

Henry Mayo Stratford Maternity Home Joe Allas

Velma residents host guests from Velma Oklahoma

Mrs. Cordia Martin post master of Velma Oklahoma and her cousin Mrs. Minney Long of Velma visit Mayme Field on Monday as guests.

Mayme Field Cordia Martin Velma Okla Minney Long

Mrs Primrose family visits before European voyage

Mrs Eva Primrose and her daughter Mrs Inez Evans of Elmore City visited Mrs Edna Primrose Saturday. Edna Primrose plans to sail for Europe this month to join her husband serving in Germany.

Eva Primrose Inez Evans Elmore City Edna Primrose Europe Germany

Weekend Visit Ties Families Across Texas and Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Lois McGeehee and their Amarillo son spent the weekend with Delia McGeehee. Mrs Lorene Johnson and her son Terry from Lawton were guests, and Berthelene went home with Mrs Johnson for an indefinite stay.

Lois McGeehee Amarillo Tex Delia McGeehee Lorene Johnson Terry Lawton McGeehee Berthelene Johnson

James Family Visits Sister Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs W B James and their son Johnie Dale of Moore visited Mrs J D English and Mr English over the weekend reflecting family gathering in local Moore community.

Oklahoma City shoppers aid trip to Arcadia for a visit

Mrs Dess Millsap and Alma James shopped and transacted business in Oklahoma City on Monday. They were accompanied by Mrs Bess Evans of Pauls Valley. They went to Arcadia to pick up Miss Evelyn Millas who had been visiting Ruben Wilson during the past week.

Dess Millsap Alma James Oklahoma City Bess Evans Pauls Valley Arcadia Evelyn Millas Ruben Wilson

Mrs L P Shi Visits Lindsay Family at Elbert Ranch

Mrs L P Shi accompanies her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Lalu Lindsay to their ranch in Elbert Colorado for a two weeks stay.

Martins to Transfer From Columbia to Monroe

Mrs. Sam Boatright hosts guests including Ted Martin grandson, Paula Kay, and Mrs. Martin with J C Story sister of Mr. Martin from Stonewall. The Martins are moving from Columbia Missouri to Monroe.

Sam Boatright Ted Martin Martin Paula Kay Martins Columbia, Mo Monroea J. C. Story Mr. Martin Stonewall

Nichols Party Plans Amarillo Visit With McNutt Family

Guests over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Lowell McNutt of Amarillo Texas, a Nichols daughter, and the Nichols family. The Nichols plan a two week vacation in Amarillo with the McNutts and will visit Gene Hall and family there.

Lewis Nichols Lowell McNutt Amarillo Tex McNutt Nichols the McNutts Mr. Nichols Gene Hall

Sunday Guests Visit Lairson and Benge Family

Sunday guests of Mr. F. W. Lairson and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Benge included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lairson and family of Shawnee and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Menick of Seminole.

F. W. Lairson A. M. Benge W. H. Lairson Shawnee Clyde Menick Seminole

Borger Couple Visiting Thurman Davidsons and Walls Family

Mr and Mrs James Wall of Borger Texas are visiting the Thurman Davidsons and the Jim Walls family this week.

James Wall Borger, Tex Thurman Davidsons Jim Walls

Salado Family Visit Noted in Local Brief

Mrs. Elda Lee Vaden and her children of Salado Texas are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. C. W. Posey.

Elda Lee Vaden Salado, Tex C. W. Posey

Visits Stir Oklahoma Families In Anadarko

Richard McClure visits grandmother Mrs Emma Metz in Anadarko. Mr and Mrs F M McClure plan a two week visit to Anadarko starting Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dale Sallee and daughter from Oklahoma City visit his parents Mr and Mrs O M Sallee over the weekend.

Richard McClure Emma Metz Anadarko F. M. McClure Dale Sallee Oklahoma City Mrs O. M. Sallee

Stratford shoppers in Ada include three Stratford women

Mrs. Ona Ellis Mrs. W. O. Reed and Mrs. Albert Jones and son visited Ada on Monday to shop.

Stratford Ada Ona Ellis W. O. Reed Albert Jones

Local Women Visit Wynne Wood on Monday

Mrs L B Milligan and Mrs E Ligeen traveled to Wynne Wood on business Monday. Silas Collins is spending a few days in Pitcher visiting his sister and family, Mr and Mrs Burel Mullins, and daughters.

Silas Collins Pitcher Burel Mullins

Mr and Mrs G T Files Visit Ada for Week

Mr and Mrs G T Files are spending the week in Ada visiting relatives and friends.

Mrs. G. T. Files Ada

Polio Case Reported in Stratford Area

A Stratford area polio case is confirmed in a visiting Oklahoma City family. Daugher Ramona Kelly showed polio symptoms during summer visit. she was evaluated by Dr. F. P. Staff and admitted to Crippled Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City. No paralysis at this time.

Stratford J. W. Kelly Oklahoma City Kelleys Ramona F. P. Staff

Mississippians pledge support for Eisenhower in 1952

Former Lt. Gov. Sam Lumpkin leads about 500 Mississippi States Rights Democrats in forming a campaign group. They adopt a resolution pledging to back Republican Dwight Eisenhower over Adlai Stevenson for the November election.

Jackson, Miss Sam Lumpkin Mississippi Dwight Eisenhower

How Yank Airmen Go to School in England

Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base hosts U S Strategic Air Command training as 97th Bomb Wing crews rotate from the United States to the British base. The multi-squadron exercise simulates real missions with 31 B-50s taking off in staggered timings as ground crews manage faults and standby planes. Debriefs and intelligence briefings follow, showcasing how SAC hones air power for national defense with RAF cooperation and remote-target bombing practice.

Lakenheath England English Channel Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base Stars and Stripes Strategic Air Command John D. Ryan 97Th Clifford Macomber C. O Colonel Macomber Macomber United States Caribbean Labrador Alaska Toto SAC Tower Mike Harold E. Humfeld America

Flying Saucer Story Has Ancient Origin

A report traces the flying saucer fascination to Charles Fort and early 20th century newspaper accounts. It notes Fort cited sources from around the world and discusses his teleportation ideas and his stance as a skeptic of mainstream science.

New York Charles Fort Fort North Carolina Bermuda England British Isle U. S Roger M. Ramey Earth

Crash Kills Four at Miami International Airport

A C-46 twin engine plane plunged 200 feet and exploded at Miami International Airport killing four people. Victims include Captain Robert E. Smith 29 and co pilot John Norman Goodman 26 of Vincennes Indiana as well as Thomas Slaughter 15 and his brother Glenn 13 of Orlando Florida. Both pilots worked for Resort Air Lines Inc of Miami. The two teen victims were sons of Resort pilot Dixie Walker. A rough mix up briefly claimed Goodman was Benny Goodman’s brother.

Miami Fla Miami International Airport Robert E. Smith John Norman Goodman Vincennes Ind Thomas Slaughter Glenn Orlando Smith Goodman Resort Air Lines, Inc Resort Air Lines Dixie Walker Benny Goodman

17 Year Old Crowns In Farm Pond Swimming

James Bray aged 17 drowned in a farm pond near Skiatook Oklahoma while swimming with four companions. He dived to the bottom, surfaced choking, and sank. rescue efforts failed.

Skiatook Okla James Bray

Choctaws Favor Permanent Chief in Referendum

Secretary Chapman reports Choctaw Indians of Oklahoma voted 2496 to 1563 to retain a principal chief. The referendum preferred a full time chief paid from tribal funds, though Chapman has authority to appoint the chief and will decide soon on the appointment and related questions.

Washington Oklahoma Secretary of the Interior Chapman Indian Bureau Harry J. W. Belvin

Uranium Rush Grips Northern Saskatchewan Prospectors

In Prince Albert Saskatchewan a major rush for uranium claims sweeps the north west corner. Hundreds of prospectors stake claims around Beaver Lodge field on Lake Athabasca, with 500 plus stakes expected in two days. Syndicates held 30 three year concessions, now open to public staking on remaining tracts.

Prince Albert Saskatchewan Canada Beaver Lodge Lake Athabaska

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Possible disclosure that visitors from other plants live undercover on Earth and send routine reports to home headquarters.

Earth

Southern Solid for Eisenhower, Predicts Two Democratic Senators

Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana and Sen. Theodore Green of Rhode Island forecast the South will stay solid for Democrats in November. They doubt Ike can win a southern state, despite Dixie dissatisfaction with the Democratic platform. Both dismissed the chance of gains in states resisting civil rights declarations.

Washington South Russell Long Louisiana Theodore F. Green Rhode Island Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower

Stone 77 Dies at Stratford Home

James Gilbert Stone 77 died at his Stratford home Monday afternoon. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 o’clock at Lightning Ridge church with Rev. Fred Hooper and Rev. Earlin Hukins officiating. Burial at Lightning Ridge cemetery. Survived by wife Fannie and 8 children, 5 sons and 3 daughters, plus sisters and brothers. Smith Funeral Home of Ada in charge.

Stratford James Gilbert Stone LightningRidg Fred Hooper Earlin Hukins Lightning Ridge Smith Ada Stone Free Will Baptist Church Fannie Stone Blanche Davidson Checotah Mamie Dilbeck Lake View Tex Iva McDonald Hobbs N. M Floyd Everett Quitaque Wilburn Palestine Virgil Sentinel Dewey Lou Bittle Lila Ramer Kittaker Stone Foss Floyd Stone

Lightning Is Summertime Killer

New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Co cautions that summertime brings the highest lightning danger, causing about 300 deaths yearly. One in four victims are under or near trees seeking shelter, with bolts sometimes traveling sideways or along the ground to strike nearby people.

New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Metropolitan Statisticians

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