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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

6

Ada Elks Rodeo Looms In Ada August

Ada prepares for the giant Elks Rodeo from August 12 to 16 as ticket office reports strong sales grandstand seats 3000 boxes still available. Inquiries arrive from Kentucky Illinois Arkansas Colorado and Oklahoma fans who plan to attend the midwest’s greatest outdoor rodeo. The Seminole Roundup club pledges full support and preparations enter their rush period.

Ada Kentucky George Lowe Alcomond T. T. Pendergrass Bud Parkerson Hot Springs Ark W. T. Dorough al Leach Tulsa Tommy Dorough Denver Colo W. E. Amling Pana Cheyenne Bonnie Allen Aldridge Hotel Seminole Roundup Club

Lutheran Leader Blames U S and Russia for World Tension

Hannover, Germany. Dr. O Frederick Nolde of Philadelphia told the World Lutheran Federation that the United States and Russia bear major blame for a situation he warned is near a new world catastrophe. He urged recognition of differing political systems and outlined a peace program advocating stronger Western defense and action against poverty homelessness and discrimination.

Hannover Germany O. Frederick Nolde Philadelphia World Lutheran Federation United States Russia Commission of Churches For International Affairs Nolde America Soviet Union Commission

Two Deaths Boost State Polio Toll

Two more polio deaths raise the year to 12 in the state as of Saturday. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis logged 11 new cases in the prior 24 hours, bringing total cases to 332 for the year. Victims include Donald Lee Fretz and Donald Achemire along with several children in Enid Tulsa Elk City and other towns.

Associated Press Donald Lee Fretz Enidman Donald Achemire Award Woods County National Foundation For Crippled Children’s Hospital Oklahoma City Community Hospital Elk City St. Mary’s Enid Hillcrest Memorial Tulsa St. John’s Tulsa Garvin McCurtain County St. John’s Jimmy Forrest Prue Osage County Terry van Shirley

Double Tragedy Strikes Couple in Iola

Mr and Mrs G A Michael of Goodman Missouri face a double tragedy in Iola. Their cousin John W Ridgeway of Sutphen Springs Arkansas drowned in the Neosho River while wading on a fishing trip. Their 3 year old son Steven Michael died in a Chanute hospital after being struck by a car in Iola.

Iola

Nance Credits Kerr Move On Barkley Third Ballot

Oklahoma Democratic leaders described the third ballot for Barkley at the Democratic National Convention as a tribute to Barkley and Senator Kerr. They spoke on KRMG Tulsa amid debate over unit rules and Stevenson’s draft status.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Alben W. Barkley Barkley Robert S. Kerr James C. Nance Purcell Nance KRMG W. C. Doenges Bartlesville Joe Jarboe Thority Charles Plummer Doenges Plummer Adlai Stevenson Illinois Jarboe Roy J. Turner Truman Stevenson Kefauver Frank McKiney Johnston Murray Murray Richard Russell D-Ga Kerr Carl Rice Kansas Barkley-Kerr Russell McKinney

Fish Fry Boosts Auditorium Air Cooling Project

A benefit fish fry in Konawa sponsored by the Young Adult class raised funds for installing an air conditioning and heating system at the First Methodist church. Dale Martin led the 100-pound meal served 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Walter Wise Hut.

First Methodist Walter Wise Dale Martin Seminole County Methodist Tahlequah Les Nordean Voyt Gladden Carl Hutchins Nordean Oda Terry Bert Harris, Jr Orville Parham Vernon L. Cone Robert Neria J. W. Gladden E. A. Rutherford W. Austerman

Road Inspector Seriously Hurt in Stratford

Oma Richardson, a State Highway Department inspector from near Byars, was seriously injured when his car ran off the road near his Stratford area farm. He lay trapped overnight after the vehicle overturned and he suffered cuts, broken bones, and insect stings. He was found by passersby and taken to the Ada hospital. his condition remained serious.

Stratford Oma Richardson near _ Byars State Highway Department Ada Richardson

Fitzhugh School Dates Announced

Loyd R. Watson announces Fitzhugh school enrollment for Aug. 29 with buses on routes that day. Classes start Sept. 1 after a summer of repairs. The faculty includes Supt. Watson and principal teachers George S. Calvert Mrs. Marie Morgan Mrs. Denilla Harris Mrs. Edythe Clarke Mrs. Theda Calvert and Mrs. Myrtle Duffer.

Fitzhugh Loyd R. Watson Watson Supt. Watson W. F. Mitchusson George S. Calvert Marie Morgan Denilla Harris Edythe Clarke Theda Calvert Myrtle Duffer

Reclamation Work Program Listed

The federal Bureau of Reclamation unveiled a $240 million construction program for the next fiscal year. It plans irrigation for 267000 more acres and 346000 additional kilowatts of hydroelectric capacity, extending water coverage to about 4600000 kilowatts. The plan funds 73 projects under construction and ten new projects at $14.95 million, with Missouri River Basin totals around $69.202 million and four new units in SD, MT, and KS. Commissioner Michael W. Straus announced tentative allocations for various divisions including Kansas-Nebraska, Cheyenne SD, Frenchman Cambridge NE, Solomon KS, and Missouri-Souris MT-ND.

Cody Wyo Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner of Reclamation Michael W. Straus Missouri River Basin Rapid Valley South Dakota Lower Marins Montana Missouri Diversion North Dakota Webster Kansas Straus Bostwick Division Kansas-Nebraska Cheyenne Division Frenchman- Cambridge Nebraska Solomon Division Missouri-Souris Montana-North Dakota

Robbery Hits Bayless Drug Store on Main Street

Bayless Drug company at 116 East Main reports a Friday night robbery. About $15 in cash and $100 in merchandise were taken. The thief pried open a rear transom and exited the same way. The owner, M. F. Bayless, had recently added a time lock but small change was taken from outside the safe while lighters and small items vanished.

Bayless Drug Company East Main M. F. Bayless

Hangs Self From Highway Bridge

Wellington August 2 The body of Earl H. Smith 38 a Santa Fe section laborer living at Perth Kas was found Friday hanging from a bridge over Prairie Creek. Found by his wife who had filed for divorce last Tuesday. Sheriff Earl Merryman and coroner J A Phillipson said death by own action. Survived by seven children.

Wellington Earl H. Smith Santa Fe Section Perth Kas Prairie Creek Earl Merryman J. A. Phillipson Smith

Divider in foe pressure saucepan for multi veg cooking

Using a divider in a pressure saucepan allows two or three vegetables to cook simultaneously without flavor mingling. It suggests practical use of separators to preserve distinct tastes while saving time.

President Urges United Defense Fund Support Across Armed Forces

President Truman urged total backing for the 1952 United Defense Fund drive to raise 19 million 451 thousand 340 dollars. He cited ongoing USO work, health and recreation programs for defense communities, clothing drives for Korea's suffering, and overseas facilities for ships carrying defense materiel. The fund aims to receive about 15.2 million dollars locally as campaigns extend from New York City to other regions.

Kansas City Truman United Defense Fund USO Korea E. A. Roberts USC Camp Shows, Inc Europe North Africa Northeast Air Command Alaska Aleutians Japan American Relief For American Social Hygiene Association Roberts

Oklahoma GOP Candidates Rally for Fall Elections

Oklahoma City Aug 2 GOP nomi nees gathered for a pep rally as Floyd Carrier state party chairman led 70 plus candidates. Speakers predicted a Republican landslide and attributed optimism to Dwight Eisenhower's popularity. Carrier forecast 45 Republicans in the State House and 10 to 12 GOP senators, urging a statewide drive to realign registered Democrats back to the GOP.

Oklahoma City Floyd Carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower Okla Carrier House of Representatives GOP House Senate

New Plan Offered Reserve Officers

The army and air force plan to offer indefinite length commissions to reserve officers under the Armed Forces Reserve Act. The plan, already in effect for navy and marine reserves, ends commission renewal, treats reservists like regular officers, and allows 60 days for decision. Those who decline may be discharged at the end of their current term or extended term.

Washington Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps

Blue Cross Paying Large Sums Now

Tulsa August 2 Oklahoma Blue Cross paid 2,040,762 dollars to hospitals in the first six months of 1952 for members hospital care. Director N D Helland said it was the largest payment in the 12 year history of the organization. Oklahoma Blue Shield paid nearly a million dollars to doctors for surgical medical care in the same period.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Blue Cross N. D. Helland Helland Oklahoma Blue Shield

Stratford News Highlights Local Sunday Visits and Travel

Mrs Aubrey Robertson led children to Sulphur Sunday with Freddie Connie Staff Newt Joe Fred Watts Raydean Adams and Edith Kay Robertson Visiting Wynnewood Earnest Ellington and Minnie Mercer visited son Virgil Mercer north of Ada Sunday Kenneth Williams left for Fort Knox Kentucky to start residence W H Bullock spent last week at Sulphur Illness prompted a Sulphur bath Their son Lee, from near Stratford, joined them Sunday morning.

Aubrey Robertson Freddie Connie Newt Joe Fred Watts Raydean Adams Edith Kay Robertson Earnest Ellington Wynnewood Minnie Mercer Virgil Mercer Ada Kenneth Williams Fort Knox, Ky W. H. Bullock

Ada Woman Visits Sister as Claudene Lovelace Treks Tulsa

Mrs. Jessie Morris of Ada visits her sister Lillie Mercer at home Sunday. Claudene Lovelace spends two weeks in Tulsa with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Watts. Barbara Watts returns to Tulsa with Claudene after visiting Stratford for two weeks.

Jessie Morris Ada Lillie Mercer Claudene Lovelace Tulsa Herbert Watts Barbara Watts Stratford Claudene

Mrs Drake in Critical Condition in Oklahoma City

The condition of Mrs. L. L. Drake, in her son Bills home in Oklahoma City for several weeks, is critical. Mr. Drake has been at her bedside in Oklahoma City for several days as Mr. and Mrs. Norman Drake left Friday for Oklahoma City.

L. L. Drake Bill Oklahoma City Mr. Drake Norman Drake

Forrest Family Receives News From Son Towned Troop

Mr and Mrs A A Forrest learn their son W E Townsend has returned to camp after being sent to Korea on August 9. The brief notice confirms Townsend’s deployment and indicates his safe return to camp location.

A. A. Forrest W. E. Townsend Sine Seine Korea

Camp meeting visitors from Ada visit Rigney home

Leonard Rigney and Carl Hamilton of Oklahoma City attended the Pentecostal Holiness camp meeting in Ada and visited in the E. A. Rigney home Thursday.

Leonard Rigney Carl Hamilton Oklahoma City Ada E. A. Rigney

Michigan City Guests Spend Weekend in Tishomingo

Rev. Raymond Brown his wife and two nieces Peggy and Ann of Michigan City Indiana are guests of Rev. and Mrs E A Rigney and family. The hosts and guests plan a weekend stay in Tishomingo.

Raymond Brown Peggy Ann Michigan City Indiana E. A. Rigney Tishomingo

Visitors arrive at the Smith home from nearby towns

Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smith included Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Conder and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Later Smith with son Louis of South Coffeyville, and Mrs. Alice Carter with daughter from Tulsa, visiting Monday night.

Alvin Smith Rufus Conder Later Smith Louis South Coffeyville Alice Carter Tulsa

Antonson Family Plans Texas Visit Amid Illness

Rev. and Mrs. N N Antonson and their son left Monday for Waco Texas to visit Mrs Lee Cox and her son Thomas Cox on leave from duty in Panama City Florida. They will visit Toby Antonson and his parents in early August. Toby Antonson is seriously ill at present.

N. N. Antonson Waco Texas Lee Cox Thomas Cox Panama City Fla Toby Antonson Rev

Electra Family Weekend Visit To Burleson Kin

Mr and Mrs Oscar Phillips with sons Jack Ronnie and Leonard from Electra Texas spent the weekend with their uncle Mr Frank Burleson and family.

Oscar Phillips Jack Ronnie Leonard Electra Texas Frank Burleson

Oklahoma City Family Visits Grandmother over Holiday

Mrs. Pauline Hawk and her children Kaye June and Jerry visited Mrs. Kate Chandler in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Hawk returned home Monday while the children remained for a ten day vacation with their grandmother and other relatives.

Pauline Hawk Oklahoma City Kate Chandler

Margaret Ann Smith Graduates from Oklahoma A and M College

Margaret Ann Smith of Stratford graduated from Oklahoma A and M College on July 26 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics.

Margaret Ann Smith Stratford Oklahoma A. and M. College

Mrs Harris Visits Ada Kin During Sister's Illness

Mrs F O Harris of Ada visits her mother Mrs C J Burris while sister Maude lies ill in Valley View hospital. Maude had been in the Burris home caring for her mother before falling sick.

F. O. Harris Ada C. J. Burris Maude Valley View Hospital

Family Reunion Ties Patrick Witt Family Visit

Mrs L P Patrick and children Patty Jimmie and Robbin visited her parents Mr and Mrs J M Witt in Cleveland for a family reunion last week then traveled to Drumright to see Mr and Mrs S Patrick before returning home Tuesday.

Reverend and Mrs Alvin Smith Visit Tulsa Family

Reverend and Mrs Alvin Smith visited in Tulsa with Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs C H Lewis. Rev Smith visited his parents Mr and Mrs J A Smith of Coffeyville Kansas. Dewain stayed in Tulsa for a two week vacation with his grandparents.

Alvin Smith Tulsa

Ada visit by Mrs. Jimmy Ray Glance and children

Mrs. Jimmy Ray Glance and her children of Ada visited Wednesday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Williams.

Jimmy Ray Glance Ada F. W. Williams

Mrs Gardner and family visit Oklahoma City

Mrs. Mary Gardner spent the last part of the week visiting with her daughter and Mr and Mrs B H Shiel in Oklahoma City marking a family gathering with relatives in the city.

Mary Gardner B. H. Shiel Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Couple Visits Hensley Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs J E John and son of Oklahoma City visited her father C P Hensley and sister and family Mr and Mrs Dale Melton and Cheryl Sunday.

J. E. John Oklahoma City C. P. Hensley Dale Melton Cheryl Sunday

Local families visit in Lindsay and Sayre

Mrs Edd Harris and Chester Harris visit the George Harris family in Lindsay. C W Lairson and D E Lairson of Sayre spend weekend with their father F W Lairson and sister A M Benge. Sunday guests include Lem Lairson and daughter Helen Joyce of Oklahoma City. Mrs A M Benge and D E Lairson visit ill sister E O Jones at Wynnewood.

Edd Harris Chester Harris of Lindsay George Harris C. W. Lairson D. E. Lairson Sayre F. W. Lairson A. M. Benge Lem Lairson Helen Joyce Oklahoma City Wynnewood E. O. Jones

Moved Farm Family Buys New Home in Ada

W. A. Peck and his daughter Glenna relocate from Route 2 Stratford to Ada. C. P. Horsley purchases the former Peck farm.

W. A. Peck Glenna Stratford Ada C. P. Horsley

Shalan Family Visit Mentioned in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs G N Shalan of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with a daughter and family. The brief notice notes the social visit among relatives in the local community.

G. N. Shalan Oklahoma City

College Taking GI Benefit Applications

East Central State college is accepting applications for Korean GI benefits. Veterans can file informal forms now with Muriel Lawrance, Veterans Clerk, to access August 20 Public Law 550 benefits as they prepare for fall registration on September 8.

East Central State College Muriel Lawrance Lawrance East Central

Clergyman and wife in Dallas for fall school plans

Rev. Bill Williams and Mrs Williams traveled to Dallas this week to arrange his entrance into a local school this fall.

Bill Williams

Mrs Ruth Horner Visitation in Ada and Stratford

Mrs Ruth Horner of San Benito Texas is visiting relatives in Ada and staying at the Wayne Wadlington home near Stratford. Miss Horner teaches at San Benito. Mr and Mrs Tucker Fullbright and Mr and Mrs Ambros Woods traveled to Heber Springs Arkansas for a sister in law's funeral and returned this week.

Ruth Horner San Benito Texas Ada Wayne Wadlington Stratford Miss Horner Tucker Fullbright

Stephens Home Welcomes Irving Visitors

Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stephens last weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Stephens and son J. F. along with daughters Linda and Rebecca of Irving Texas.

E. L. Stephens Maurice Stephens J. F Linda Rebecca Irving, Texas

Mrs Watts and Mrs Welch Visit Patient at Pool Hospital

Mrs Roy Watts and Mrs John Welch visited Mrs F P Staff on Monday. Mrs Staff is a patient at the Pool Hospital in Lindsay.

Roy Watts John Welch F. P Staff the Pool Hospital Lindsay

Mrs. Laury Eoff Visites Parents in Warren Home

Mrs. Laury Eoff and her children are staying several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Everett Warren. Mrs Eoff resides in Shawnee.

Laury Eoff Everett Warren Mrs. Eoff Shawnee

Willis and Lunsford Moore Family Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs Thearon Willis and her son Charles spent last week visiting Mr and Mrs Alger Lunsford and Mr and Mrs Galen Moore in Oklahoma City.

Thearon Willis Charles Alger Lunsford Galen Moore Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City guest to visit Byars and Rosedale

Mrs Dessie Boatright from Oklahoma City visited Mrs Ellen Hoggard and Mrs Thompson this past week. She plans to visit relatives at Byars and Rosedale before returning home at week’s end. Mr Arch Thompson hosted lunch for Mrs Boatright with Mr and Mrs Hoggard and Mrs Thompson. The Thompsons later drove Mrs Boatright to Byars.

Ellen Hoggard Mrs. Thompson Dessie Boatright Oklahoma City

Orba Smith Visits Parents After Army Discharge

Orba Lee Smith, recently discharged from the army, is visiting a few days at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Smith in Dumas Texas.

Orba Lee Smith Dumas Exas Mrs. O. L. Smith

Tom Glass Makes Christmas Buying Trip to Oklahoma City

Tom Glass journeyed to Oklahoma City on Tuesday for Christmas purchasing for the drug store. He aimed to stock seasonal items and secure holiday selections for customers.

Tom Glass Oklahoma City

Ada woman visits Bowie family as longtime relative

Mrs. E. G. Walker of Ada stayed at the home of Mrs. Juanita Bowie on Wednesday. She is the grandmother of Tommy and Linda.

E. G. Walker Ada Juanita Bowie Tommy and Linda

Okfuskee County Attorney Won’t File Food Theft Charges

Okfuskee County attorney Hugh Coleman Nolen said he is not inclined to file charges over a theft of foods for state school hot lunches. The case involves 6,350 pounds of dried milk and eggs sold to a local bakery, with payments by check and cooperation from the bakery operator. Shortages were reported from the Oklahoma City warehouse of the Emergency Relief Board.

Okemah Okla Hugh Coleman Nolen Okfuskee Nolen George Howard Wilson State Crime Bureau Oklahoma Pittsburg Homer W. Neece Oklahoma County Granville Scanland Okfuskee County Okla Emergency Relief Board Oklahoma City

OSD Classes to Start September 1

SULPHUR Special The Oklahoma School for the Deaf will begin classwork on Monday September 1 Joy Hall will serve as superintendent for the coming year. eats T Youngers will be principal.

Oklahoma School For the Deaf Joy Hall Eats T. Youngers Princi

Eisenhower Seeks Southern Edge in 1952 Election

An Associated Press survey indicates Eisenhower could win significant Southern electoral votes in November, with Texas and South Carolina as pivotal. If Texas oil politics and Governor Shivers tilt against Stevenson, Ike’s path strengthens, though a 500000 vote gap in 1948 looms as a cautionary factor.

Atlanta Dwight D. Eisenhower Herbert Hoover Solid South Adlai Stevenson Dixie Associated Press Oklahoma Texas South Carolina Eisenhower Strom Thurmond Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Ike South Hoover al Smith Tidelands Allan Shivers Shivers Stevenson Truman Dewey

Somethings Seen Over Ada Lights Move Northwest

Early last night objects were seen moving over Ada high in the sky. They appeared as lights or lighted objects, some resembling stars moving slowly then vanishing as they headed northwestward.

Ada

Miniature glacier found in northeastern New Mexico

A small glacier measuring 30 feet thick, 24 feet wide, and 200 feet long was discovered in northeastern New Mexico. Scientists note its unusual size for the region and plan further study.

New Mexico

Iran Parliament Defies Foreign Advisers in New Powers Grant

In Tehran the senate approved a six month expansion of Prime Minister Mossadegh's powers while lawmakers attacked American and Russian advisers. Debates in the Majlis demanded expulsion of U S missions as Mossadegh's government defends Point Four aid and Iran’s oil policy amid ties to Britain.

Tehran Iran Senate Mohammed Mossadegh U. S Issa Sedigh Point Four Sedigh Iran-America Society Sen Abolfazl Lesani Europe Bacher Kazemi Lesani Anglo- Iranian Oil Company Mr. Kazemi Britain Matin Daftari Mossadegh

Oil and Fines Paid After Service Station Larceny

Oklahoma City men Harold J. Milsap and Joe M. Willman sped from Rob Son service station on West Main without paying $1.40 for four quarts of oil. Deputy Elmer Young said larceny by fraud was charged. Both pleaded guilty before Justice C. W. Floyd and were fined $10 each plus costs.

Oklahoma City Harold J. Milsap Joe M. Willman Rob-Son West Main Street Lloyd Griffin Elmer Young C. W. Floyd Peace Justice

Mail Delivery to Be Extended Here

Daily mail delivery will extend east of Valley View hospital for a scatter of homes. Route 4 carrier Homer Burkhart will start August 16, turning off Highway 12 through Hillcrest Drive. Residents need rural boxes and should contact Burkhart or the post office to learn requirements.

Valley View Hospital Mary West Homer Burkhart Hillcrest Drive Burkhart

National junior chamber meet to draw leaders in Tulsa

More than 175 national international and state leaders of the Junior Chamber of Commerce are expected to attend a four day meet in Tulsa beginning next Thursday.

Tulsa Junior Chamber of Commerce

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