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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1952

Page

7

Public Notice of Foreclosure Suit in Pontotoc County

The court warns John T Harris that a foreclosure suit was filed July 11 1952 for a lien of 100 dollars plus fees and interest on a leasehold land described as SE quarter NE quarter SE quarter section 2 township 4 north range 6 east Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Respond by September 18 1952 or judgment will be entered.

State OF Oklahoma John T. Harris Range Pontotoc County

Lien Foreclosure Suit Over Baird Well No 1 in Pontotoc OK

Plaintiffs J M Vincent and Stella Vincent sue H Chowning et al in Pontotoc County District Court seeking to foreclose a labor and material lien for 3428.76 plus fees and interest filed July 11 1952 with August 6 1952 notice. Attorneys Abe Holloway represent the plaintiff.

State OF Oklahoma John T Harris Harry Yukon Ira Lipshutz Robert V. Harrison District Court Pontotoc County Baird

State of Oklahoma to H Chowning heirs notice of quiet title action

Plaintiffs filed August 8 1952 in Pontotoc County District Court seeking to quiet title to multiple parcels in Section 19 20 and 29 Township 1 North Range 7 East totaling about 60 acres. The case names Josie Leader now deceased and a list of Chowning heirs and others as defendants. The action asks mortgage satisfaction cancellation and reform of deeds to perfect title and permanently bar defendants from any claim. The notice requires an answer by October 1 1952 or the petition will be taken as true.

State OF Oklahoma H. Chowning Chat Chowning R. H. Chowning Lucy Chowning S. L. Chowning Katherine H. Chowning F. W. Yarnall Effie M. Balls Irena L. Heard W.W. L Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Josie Leader Lee Collins Clifton Perry Lillian D. Perry W. L. Mullins W. H. Stevens Emeline Cole Tubbee Timothy Ray Cole Ray Cole Virginia Velma Cole Velma Cole Allen Cole Elijah Cole Melton Cole Melvin Cole Barney Cockburn E. A. Paton Pontotoc Coun Ada Oklama J. Tal Crawford

Aly Khan Visits Rita Hayworth Noted In Saratoga

Aly Khan arrived in Saratoga Springs to sell 20 horses from his father the Aga Khan and said his main purpose in the United States was to see his estranged wife film actress Rita Hayworth. He planned to return to New York after the sale and then go to California to visit Miss Hayworth.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Aly Khan United States Rita Hayworth Prince Aly New York California Miss Hayworth

Tunnels Across Isthmus Proposed To Bypass Panama Canal

Dr. William H. Hobbs an 88 year old University of Michigan geologist proposed twin ship canals tunneling under mountains in Honduras to relieve traffic and create a bomb proof Atlantic Pacific waterway at the 17th Congress of the International Geographical Union. He said the plan is not yet before Congress and gave no cost estimate but argued it could be completed in a fraction of the time required to widen the existing Panama Canal.

Washington Honduras Panama Canal William H. Hobbs University of Michigan International Geographical Union U. S. Congress Hobbs

Greater returns for amount in NEWS Want Ads

A compact analysis notes improved value from NEWS Want Ads with higher returns per dollar. Advertisers report clearer exposure, targeted reach, and better response rates compared with prior placements.

U S advances self sufficiency with rubber from guayule

The Agriculture Department announced a process that yields high quality natural rubber from California grown guayule. Heavy truck tires using the rubber reportedly rival those made with imported material, as chemists engineers and technicians received a superior service award for the work.

Albany Calif U. S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department East Indies Brazil

Medical bill for 51 reaches 123 billion dollars

Washington reports 12 percent of the 1951 medical bill was paid by government. The President's Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation notes government and local support cover military care and federal health programs, with local and state payments also included.

Washington President

Bogus Check Charges Filed Against Jack Green Alias James Green

Jack Green also known as James Green faces charges in Peace Justice court of C W Floyd for passing a $435 check drawn on the Oklahoma State Bank to pay for barbecue meat. The complaint was signed by Bob Smith.

Jack Green James Green Peace Justice Court C. W. Floyd Green Oklahoma State Bank Bob Smith

Troy Cope Waives Preliminary Hearing on Abandonment

Troy Cope waived a preliminary hearing before Peace Justice C. W. Floyd on Friday and answered charges of child abandonment. The case was transferred to district court for further proceedings.

Troy Cope C. W. Floyd Friday District Court

Peron Takes Over Wife's Duties After Elaborate Burial

Argentine President Juan D. Peron assumed the labor and social welfare duties his wife Eva managed before her death. Eva Peron was buried with full presidential pomp after a national period of mourning, and her body will be housed in the CGT Hall for a year before a monument is planned in Buenos Aires.

Stanford Bradshaw Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Eva Peron General Confederation of Labor CGT Air Force

Sulphur Store Cash Stolen. Youth Sentenced

The West Twelfth Street Mrs J A Eng Grocery drawer was robbed of 20 dollars last Monday. Sheriff John Henry Samples arrested a 15 year old Sulphur boy who confessed to the theft and other store robberies. In court he testified and received a five year sentence barred on good behavior, with the sheriff joining in the recommendation. This marks the sixth arrest in 60 days with full confessions in each case.

J. A. Eng West Twelfth John Henry Samples Ood Samples

Eden Weds Boss’s Niece In Civil Ceremony At Caxton Hall

British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden married Claris, the niece of his boss and daughter of a late family member, in a brief civil service at London’s Caxton Hall. Prime Minister Churchill witnessed the ceremony, with 2,000 cheering onlookers and Randolph Churchill accompanying the bride.

London Anthony Eden Clarissa Churchill Winston Churchill Appar Pa Om Caxton Hall Eden Beatrice Beckett New York City Sir Timothy Eden Randolph Churchill Churchill

Frank Costello Must Go to Jail

Gambler Frank Costello must surrender tomorrow to serve a 18 month sentence for contempt of the U S Senate. U S Atty Myles J Lane said this after Justice Robert Jackson rejected in Washington a defense plea to allow continued bail pending appeal.

New York Frank Costello U. S. Senate U. S

Marines Fight Short Skirmish Near Bunker Hill

Marines and enemy forces clashed in a brief four minute engagement at 2 25 a m as Marine lines withstood a raid. Maj Louis Breault of Dallas Texas said the attackers called off when Marines proved ready and noted an estimated 3000 more Reds may be assigned to retake Bunker Hill with ongoing heavy activity expected.

Maj Louis Breault Dallas Tex Bunker Hill

Communist scheme to infiltrate Boy Scouts exposed in testimony

Senate investigators released sworn testimony outlining a Moscow inspired plan to infil trate youth groups including the Boy Scouts in schools churches and unions. Harvey Matusow described efforts to seed secret Red agents among Scouts and to form rival youth organizations.

Commie Boy Scout Movement G. Milton Kelly Washington Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Moscow Kremlin Sen. McCarran Dnev Subcommittee McCarran Reno Nev Harvey M. Matusow Dayton Ohio Commission On Un-American Activities Matusew Boy Scouts Donald D. Connors

Old Maid's Day drives aid to Girlstown in Texas

Denton hosts Aug. 15 celebration for Old Maids to aid Girlstown U S A. Miss Dorothy Babb founder and Miss Amelia Anthony of Girlstown plan a party with free shows and gifts while donors consider a large fund drive to build a dining hall named for old maids, aiming for community gifts across Oklahoma City and beyond.

Martha Cole Denton Tex Denton Texas Dorothy Babb North Texas State College Amelia Anthony Girlstown West Texas Prairies Anthony Miss Babb Oklango City Louisville Durham

Old Rodeo Hand Morris Reflects On Early Oklahoma Rodeo Life

Omas Morris of Stroud now 67, a Sac and Fox Indian and former bronco and steer roper, recalled early Oklahoma rodeos from Indian Territory days. He spoke of Prince the roping horse, bulldogging at 101 Ranch, and the crowd appeal, lamenting space shortages in modern events while remaining a keen spectator.

Stroud Omas Morris Morris Indian Territory Sam Morris First Indian Baptist Church Ada Shawnee Lish Oklahoma City 101 Ranch Ponca City Will Pickett Pickett

Ada teacher Miss Britt proposed for Ford Foundation fellowship

The Ada city schools candidate Miss Britt, with 28 years' teaching, seeks enrichment through travel and study. Her plan includes three months with Writers Market and editors, plus travel across New England and Europe and visits to Oxford and universities abroad. The local committee unanimously endorses her proposal for Ford Foundation review.

Britt Ada City Columbia University South America Europe Miss Britt Writers Market Thomas Uzzell United States New England Oxford Ndon University Italy Greece Israel Egypt Britts Ford Foundaon O. Morrison

State Commercial Truck Crops Down in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports sharp declines in truck crop production for 1952. Watermelon yield estimated at 2,470,000 melons from 13,000 acres, down from 2,520,000 and 12,000 acres last year. Cantaloupe 55,000 crates vs 72,000. tomato 400 tons vs 1,000. snap bean 700 tons vs 4,500 in 1951.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Fireman Attempts English Channel Swim From Cap Gris Nez

French coast swimmer Bob Paysour, 24, from Gastonia North Carolina, dives into the Channel hoping to cross to England in about 15 hours. Experts believe he has a good chance though currents may extend the distance beyond the 21 miles straight line.

Cap Gris Nez France Bob Paysour Gastonia N. C Paysour England

State Dairy Show Entries Lagging in Enid

Entries for the Sooner State Dairy Show in Enid from August 31 to September 4 are behind schedule with the August 15 deadline. Show secretary George Crouse said 250 to 300 cattle should be listed now, not fewer than 100, as catalogs and entry blanks are requested and county plans indicate over 600 cattle. Stall assignments depend on prompt filings to finalize August preparations.

Enid State Board of Agriculture Capitol George Crouse

Chinese nationalist case leads to arrest in Cuernavaca

Secretaries Chinaman Iscan secretary Agenes Kelley and others, Oliver Kissich and Pedro Casar Acha, were jailed in Cuernavaca after a U S citizen Mow and Kelley left the United States. Atty General Canudas said Mow faces charges of document theft and defrauding the government tied to a five million dollar robbery. Mow calls the arrest a political row and says he is innocent. Emilio Portes Gil represents the Chinese Nationalist Embassy in Mexico. Extradition in Mexico can take a year, with appeals extending to four or five years.

Agenes Kelley Oliver M. Kissich Pedro Casar Acha Cuernavaca Mow U. S Luis Felipe Canudas Canudas Miss Kelley Mexico Emilio Portes Gil

Ada Rodeo Night Brings Fast Times and Big Picks

Cowboys race through calf roping steer roping and bronc with Clark Mdnfireup clocking 16.9 in calf event while Clark McIntire leads steer roping at 17.5. Clowns entertain as Clinton Hill suffers chest injury and ambulance transport marks the night.

Dorsey Wood Pontotoc Clinton Hill Tex Plaughter Lee Hendricks Hendricks Fred Wofford McAlester Tater Decker Ann Byron Hendricks

Style Shop to Open in Sulphur This Friday

Style of Sulphur, newly owned by Mrs. James Howe, plans a grand opening Friday August 15 at the former Youngs Smart Fashions. The Style Shop will feature nationally known brands of wearables and fashion creations along with a fine stock of women and children's apparel and a line of infant wear.

James Howe Young’s

June Sets Record for Pontotoc Weddings in 1952

June led Pontotoc County in marriage licenses with 43 certificates issued to date in 1952. May followed with 35, July 33, April 32, March 30, January 23, and February 21, while August has counted 19 licenses so far.

Pontotoc County

Oklahoma Faces About 500 Teacher Shortage Next Month

Oklahoma expects a shortage of about 500 public school teachers when the new term opens. State OEA manager Ferman Phillips says the shortage will hit high schools hardest, with elementary schools affected too. He cites partial responses from 739 superintendents and notes some districts have unfilled vacancies while many teachers lack qualifications. The figures aim to bolster the OEA push for higher pay in the upcoming legislative session.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ferman Phillips Oklahoma Education Association Phillips OEA

Life Insurance Claims From Korean War Deaths Top 16 Million

The Institute of Life Insurance reported that life companies paid over 16 million dollars in Korean War death claims. More than 13,000 claims were filed, representing about one tenth of one percent of total death benefits over a two year period ending June 25.

New York Institute of Life Insurance

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