Old-Age and Survivor Beneficiaries Rise in Pontotoc County
The number of old-age and survivors insurance beneficiaries in Pontotoc County rose 44 percent in six months after Social Security Act amendments took effect last September. Payments jumped 150 percent from 6766 to 18904 monthly, with 383 people receiving 6766 monthly as of August 31, 1959, and 96 men women and children receiving 16904 monthly as of February 28, 1962. The gains reflect broader eligibility and higher benefit levels, covering retirees and families including widows widowers and dependent parents.
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Pontatoc
Russell F. Daiker
Ardmore
Daiker
Electric Range Designed for Moderate Budgets
A 21 range and two new household refrigerators are set for the fall retail market. Raymond Loewy styled the range with a slanted front and single flowing top. It features wave porcelain finishes, a 16 by 19 by 20 inch twin unit oven, multiple radiant cooking units, automatic controls, and large storage drawers. One refrigerator offers 41 cubic feet of freezer space and ice cube trays, with features like meter-miser, adjustable shelves, and two hydrators. the second interior provides 21 square feet of shelf space, a vertical latch door, and a 29 pound freezer. Additional details include acid resistant porcelain interiors and a cold storage tray.
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Raymond Loewy
Seldom Seen Surrenders in Kansas City Slaying Case
Ivory Johnson known as Seldom Seen, 62, surrendered to police in Kansas City after involvement in the killing of circuit court witness Matt Jones, 48. Jones was beaten and cast into the Missouri River with a concrete block. two others, Caeser Smith and Ervin Curtis Jones, face murder charges and named Seldom Seen as leader. Osborne, a lawyer, denies involvement. Seldom Seen to be arraigned on first degree murder charge.
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Kansas City
Ivory Johnson
Circuit
Jones
Nieht
Circuit Cours
Alfred Hi. Osborne
Osborne
Chicago
Poyce
Thomas Paul Downs
Bordegran
Tor Caeser Smith
Ervin Curtis Jones
Matt Jones
Seldory
Missouri River
Cudahy Will Not Reopen Kansas City Plant
Cudahy Packing Company announced the flood damaged Kansas City plant will not reopen. President F W Hoffman said resuming operations would be uneconomical at a meeting in Omaha. The plant employed about 1800 people with a multimillion dollar payroll before the flood. The firm will seek reassignments at other plants for as many workers as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cudahy
F. W. Hoffman
Omaha
Hofman
Cooks Attend Short Course At Oklahoma A and M College
Mrs T J Spurgin and Mrs Elpha Mitchell cooks in charge of Ko rawa public schools will attend a short course at Oklahoma A and M college Stillwater. J A Davis superintendent advises.
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T. J. Spurgin
Elpha Mitchell
Korawa Public Schools
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Stillwater
J. A. Davis
Peacetime Military Budget Reaches Record High
Washington report shows a record peace time military budget of 46.082 billion dollars approved by the House Appropriations Committee. The measure omits 4.5 billion for public works and 4.5 billion for Korea financing, with defense funding covering the year ending next June 30. About 15 billion is devoted to aircraft and components to equip a 3.5 million strong force with weapons and hardware.
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Washington
House
Korea
Defense Department
Ada Heatwave Tops 105 As Oklahoma Enters 100 Degree Run
Record heat grips Oklahoma with Ada logging 105 degrees at 1 pm and forecast to reach 107 to 108. Saturday’s Ada Greenhouse station reported 105.72, while Waynoka hit 109 on Sunday. Multiple towns across the state posted 100 plus readings with 72 for Ada and Sallisaw overnight lows.
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Ada
Mercury
Ada Green Tree
Oklahoma
Waynoka
Pauls Valley
Hobart
Lawton
Gage
Woodward and
Chandler
Chickasha
Wavrixa
Cliaton
Elk City
Enid
Geary
Shawnee
Durant
Guthrie and MacAlester
Ponca City
Ardmore
Oklahoma City
Altus
Newkirk
Tulsa
Sallisaw
Women Prisoners Escape Oklahoma State Prison
Two female inmates Ruby Whitlock and Hazel Blansenship escaped from the Oklahoma state penitentiary near McAlester last night by sawing bars and climbing a fence. Patrols searched the area. no roadblocks yet. Whitlock, 34, blonde, 130 pounds, serving 2 years for second degree burglary. Blansenship, 30, brunette, 140 pounds, serving 18 months for passing a bogus check.
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Mcalester
Okie
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Ruby Whitlock
Hazel Blansenship
Dallas
Tulsa
Whitlock
Hazel Blankernship
T J Hudson Dies At Kansas City
T J Hudson aged 40 died Saturday morning in Houston Texas from a heart attack. Founder and active manager of Hudson Oil Company earlier organized in 1940 with M R Bob and Mary, he also worked in lumber ready mix concrete and real estate. Survived by wife Midge two daughters Sandra and Deborah father John T Hudson two brothers Murdock Re Bob Hudson sister Mrs Frank B Vandegrift and cousin Gus Hudson of Tulsa.
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T. J. Hudson
Kansas City
Kes
Houston
Tex
Mr. Hudson
Hudson’ Oil Company
Athens
Texas
Dorado
Okla
Flo
Sweeney Automotive
M. R
Bob and
Mary
Hudson Oil Company
Kansas City, Kansas
Murdock Re B
Bob) Hudson
Kanity
Frank Bvandegrift
Hudson
Gus Hudson
Tulsa
45th Loses Light Aviation Section in Japan Move
Oklahoma City Aug 1 The 5th Division now in Japan lost its light aviation section. Wayne Mackay says 15 of 18 pilots were sent back to the U S after transfer. Officers named include Tobert Sumter Ray Dennis Shurlew Townsend Kelly Dotson Balfour Innes Fulcher Berns Ryan Metcalf Boatright most are single engine pilots. Army officials cited military needs for the transfer. Thunderbirds to remain in combat unit as concerns rise over operations. In Havana Aug 6 Chibas wounded self after denouncing the Prno regime. bystander Rernandez struck by stray bullet during broadcast.
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Oklahoma City
A5th
Japan
Wayne Mackay
Oklahoman-Times Crr
Oklahoma
Army
George Tobert
Luther Sumter
Pawhuskay Lis
Jack Ray
Lenard Dennis
Wewoka
Hal Shurlew
Holdenville
Perry Townsend
Asher
Dale Kelly
University of Oklahoma
Raymond Dotson
Barstlesville
Robert Balfour
Che Okee
Gordon Innes
Chickastia
David Fulcher
University of
Thunderbirds
Ar East
Ridgway
Ada Iron and Metal burglary near North Broadway
Ada Iron and Metal Co office was burglarized over the weekend with $20 missing from the safe. Entry came through a roof vent and a homemade device lowered an intruder to the ground floor. Dale Edwards confessed to the burglary and several other break ins and received seven years. Police report few clues remain at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Iron and Metal Co
North Broadway
Ada Iron and Metal
Dale Edwards
Local Attorney Named State BPW Legislation Chairman
Miss Fred Andrews, a local attorney, has been named state legislation chairman of the Business and Professional Women's clubs. Dorothy Mae Purdy, Clinton, president, announces. Andreae attended the annual school of instruction and executive board meeting in Oklahoma City where plans for the coming club year were mapped. The theme for 1951-52 is Fell Partnership for the Fab Ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Andrews
Dorothy Mae Purdy
Clinton
Andreae
Oklahoma City
Navy Builds Up In Mediterranean
The Navy increases its presence in the Mediterranean with a 6th Fleet supply train of tankers cargo ships and repair craft. The pipeline of 1500 res must return to Atlantic ports, while operations align under Admiral Forrest in naval commands.
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Washington
Mediterranean
S. S
Spain
Uhe Naval
Ar Betes
6Th Fleet
Pacific
Aorms
United States
Forrest Eherof
Mediseranean
Niagara Falls attempt ends in tragedy for William Hill
Niagara Falls Ont Aug 4 William Red Hill died attempting to go over the Horseshoe Falls in a homemade rubber barrel. He aimed to become the fourth survivor but his craft failed and he was swept to his death. A search around Perry and Blackwell continued as officials investigated the wreckage and missing body.
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Niagara Falls
William
Red" Hill
Inshi
Sara
Mejer
Fats
Hills
Mildred Earhart Earns Master’s Degree at Oklahoma University
Mildred Earhart daughter of Mrs. H. C. Stephens of 416 East Eighth received a master’s degree in elementary administration from the University of Oklahoma in Norman during August exercises. A graduate of East Central State College, she has 18 years of teaching experience, nine in Pottawatomi county schools, and for five years has been principal at Will Rogers elementary in Oklahoma City.
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Mildred Earhart
H. C. Stephens
East East Eighth
University of Ox1
Norman
East Central State College
Authentic French Dressing for Salads with Herbs and Tips
A reader asks for a standard French dressing and the article urges using fine olive oil, wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like parsley chives and tarragon. It provides two methods, notes on garlic, optional sugar, mustard, paprika, and a method to store dressing, plus guidance on making vegetables crisp in the mix.
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Edith M. Barber
Genera Features Corp
Three Way Blows Hit Cotton Crop in Oklahoma
Stillswater Oklahoma August reports from the cooperative crop reporting service say Oklahoma's 1951 cotton crop suffers from persistent drought boll weevil and boll worm damage. Moisture is scarce many fields shed rapidly. Weevils spread with new infestation expected next week as 334 fields in 40 counties were examined leaving 287 infested in 36 counties led by Okmulgee Oxfaches Creek Pawnee Payne Stephens and Meintosh.
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Okla
Aug
Oklahoma
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Oxjaama
Niles
Okmulgee
Oxfaches
Creek
Pawnee
Payne, Stephens
Meintosh
East German sailor escapes USSR trawler to Sweden
A 57-year-old East German sailor leaped from a Soviet zone trawler and was rescued by Swedish pilots while swimming between Sweden and Denmark. He is among nearly 10,000 refugees who fled to Sweden since the war end. others were recaptured.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Denmark
Tim
Hoosiers adopt baby girl found in Colorado village
Elwood Indiana couple, on summer vacation, discover a six month old Cherokee girl abandoned under a pine tree in an Indian village near Colorado. After local officials verify abandonment, Gene Herkless secures a 24 hour pass to bring the child home, and the law later declares the baby legally adopted as Linda Mae Herkless. The Herklesses face a warm reception, christen the child at their church, and plan to visit Gene again.
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Elwood
Ind
Carl Herkiess
Herkiesses
Colorado
Gene
Herklesses
Indiana
Trey
Linda Mae Herkless
Herkless’ Church
Car
Herkles
Abe
Fittstown News Notes Local Visits and Events
Mrs Haught Ray and grandson Jimmie Sears visited in Oklahoma City over the weekend. Andy Cox summoned to West Texas by an uncle’s death. The Cass Baptist church met with Mrs Luther Wilson then played games and refreshments. 15 attended. Mr and Mrs Wally McCraw returned from Nebraska visit. Frelin Howell in Ada for Mrs Ada Halt birthday. Herden City Church of Christ revival Aug 5 to 15 at 8 each night. Charlie Edward McNeil visiting his father Steve McNeil until Aug 21 then sails for Japan. Emmett Blackburns of Arkansas visited brother Lee Blackburn. Jiggs Jackson of Seminole visited Z Jackson. Arlen Herrin, stationed in Nevada, returned home on furlough from Williams Durant district superintendent preached at Fittstone Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Charles Whitwell and children, Mrs Ellen Hudson and Mrs Susan Whitwell visited Rita Lewis family Sunday evening.
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Haught Ray
Jimmie Sears
H. L. Ray
Oklahoma City
Andy Cox
West Texas
Tex Cass
The
Baptist Church
Luther Wilson
Wally McCraw
Nebraska
Frelin Howell
Ada
Ada Halt
Herden City
Nevada
Wiliams
Durant
Fittstone Methodist Church
Charles Whitwell
Ellen Hudson
Susan Whitwell
Rita Lewis
Five Injured When Car Enters Crowd at Oklahoma Race
A stock car driven by Charles Wietelman of Enid plunged into a crowd at an Oklahoma City race. Four spectators were injured, plus the driver slightly hurt. Most serious injuries included Brice with a broken pelvis and Gilliland among the wounded.
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Oklahoma City
Charles Wietelman
Enid
J. R. Woods
H E, Brice
G. W. Gilliland
W. Robertson
Brice
Guiana
Red Youths Jam East Berlin in Anti US Festival
East Berlin hosted a world peace festival with a fiery rally led by President Wilhelm Pieck denouncing the United States and praising the Soviet Union. About 86,000 blue shirted youths attended in the Russian sector, while 2,900,000 youths were claimed to be participants across 38 countries.
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Red
East Berlin
U. S
Love Joe
Berlin
United States
Russia
Stalin
East Germany
Wilhelm Pieck
Justil
Soviet Union
Josef Vissarionovich Stalin
U. 8
Frances Damon
U. 5
Warmongers
America
Pieck
West Berlin
Traude Eisenhold
Traude
West
Bethany Survives Mock Atom Attack
Bethany survived its mock atomic raid as Civil Air Patrol and local agencies directed rescue work in a disaster scenario. Air Force observers and Red Cross joined city county and state officers in the drill, with a 4S square block area declared a disaster zone and planes overflying with geiger counters.
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Bethany
Ok A
Civil Air Patrol
Miami
Air Force
Red Cross
Bomb disaster rescue efforts logaed in early report
A rescue plan began when an area called lafe was designated for evacuation. CAP cadets with walkie talkies rushed in to aid the injured, and an American field hospital was established in Bethany Legion hut. Planes coordinated victim location with future grill events set for August 19 in Tonkawe, September 9 in Ardmore, and September 23 in Cardeil.
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Bethany Legion Hut
Tonkawe
Ardmore
Cardeil
Er Hpree
Hitler Mountain Retreat to be Destroyed in Bavaria
In Munich on August 7, government officials announced Hitler’s former Bavarian retreat atop Ober Salzberg will be razed to prevent it becoming a neo Nazi shrine. Iden Von Knoeringen of the Bavarian Social Democratic Party confirmed the cabinet’s decision after a tour of the bombed site. A separate note states Mars has an atmosphere but lacks sufficient oxygen for human life.
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Munich
Germany
Hitler
Neona
Idemar von Knoeringen
Socialist Democratic Party of Bavaria
Obersalzberg
Mars
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George Foote
Ada News
Hudson Oil Co
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Havana
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Sen
Eduardo
Chivas
Carlos Fr Sucarras
Prno
Rometio Rernandez
Chibas
Jose Pardo Mada
Caba
Ada 1&M
BPW
Navy
Moya
Perry
Blackwell
Ray Tedder, Jr
O. U
Vincent
Fittstown News
D. C
Planta
Uncle Sam
Hsieh Fang
Kaesong
CAP
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