Mascot of 45th Infantry Bears Trip to Washington D C
A six month old Japanese bear mascot of the 45th Infantry Division traveled from San Francisco toward Oklahoma City aboard the freighter Trade Wind. Pvt Heiner Ord Carey Balewin, San Francisco director 290, plans to keep the bear until transport to Oklahoma City is arranged. The bear, born in Hokkaido, joined the ordnance company in May and was adopted by the unit.
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San Francisco
45Th
Orient
Oklahoma
Japan
Pvt
Heiner Ord
Carey Balewin
Oklahoma Cin Hainer Ord
Bear
Hokokaido
Ordnance Company
45Th Division
Glen L. Heinfro
Sapporns
Sita
Hugh B. Sibert
Enid
Oklo
Ordnance
Heiner
Harame
Ord
Oklahoma National Gaard Division
Julian Frazier
Frazier
Charles W. Evans
Tokyo
Pacific Inc
United States
Far East
How to Brew Tea for Ice and Hot Servings
An elderly Salisbury Maryland reader shares tips on brewing tea for both cold and hot use. Emphasizes fresh boiling water, ample tea leaves, steep times, and proper chilling or serving in tall glasses with lemon. Includes recipes for iced tea and cookies to accompany, with notes on storage and flavor variations.
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Edith M. Barber
Salisbury
Meryland
Epith M. Barber
Aly
Postman Survives Record Fever in Hominy
Hominy Okla Aug 11 W L M Kirkendal a 71 year old postman survived two record fevers after heat stroke Monday. His fever hovered between 107.4 and 1068 degrees for three hours before easing. Personal physician Dr R O Smith said recovery appears likely.
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Hominy
Okla
W .L. M. Kirkendal
Fostman
R. O. Smith
MR FIX Sailmaker's Sewing Tricks Mend Torn Awnings
Awnings keep sun out in summer yet can tear mid season. Learn simple sewing tricks from a sailor to salvage torn canvas, showing that repairs are not just a woman's job and men can mend like sailors.
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MR. Fix
NEA
Ardmore Sees Real B-36 Bomber At Ardmore
Capt Lim Ediekson, Convair chief test pilot, describes the eight engine B 36 bomber to aviation enthusiasts in Ardmore Oklahoma Aug 11. Residents note the plane flies high over Ardmore on its way to Carswell base, and a witness asks to see it. the pilot promises a closer pass.
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Ardmore
Okla
Lim Ediekson
Convair Aircraft Company
Carswell
Tex
Air Force
Erickson
Palmer founded first U.S. advertising agency in 1846
Volney B. Palmer started the first American advertising agency in Philadelphia in 1846. He bought space in newspapers and sold at best prices, then helped clients prepare ads, a simple start that evolved into the modern agency model.
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United States
Volney B. Palmer
Philadelphia
Palmer
New Glassware and China Collections Feature Charming Patterns
New glassware and china collections showcase decorative patterns from American, French provincial, and sylvan influence. Plaids in varied colors and glazes sit with solid linens, while flowers range from garden blooms to modern leaf raindrop motifs. Solid color glassware and Concord grape stemware appear alongside traditional patterns, with mixed color sets and earthy tones in many lines.
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Endle
China
Syracuse
New York
Affend Fish Fry Sparks Community Meeting
A local event promoting a fish fry fundraiser drew residents to a community gathering. Organizers reported strong turnout and emphasized supporting local groups while discussing plans for future activities and involvement.
Bird sightings described in vague Washington dispatch
A fragmented Washington scene reports a new bird sighting and references a Java sparrow but provides few readable details. The note resembles a stray correspondence with garbled lines and partial quotes, offering little verifiable information.
McCarran Charges Red Embassies Bring in Spies
A McCarran led Senate committee accuses Soviet aligned embassies in Washington of funneling spies into the United States. The report calls for action by the State and Justice departments, urging removal or denial of entry for diplomats deemed a threat to public safety. The closed-door testimony underpins claims of subversive activity and lax security.
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McCarran
Washington
McCaran
D-Nev
Senate
Fae
New York City
United States
State and Justice Departments
Lime flavored meringue or chiffon pie recipe notes
Lime fruits boost flavor in meringue and chiffon pies. The article describes a Lime Chiffon Pie recipe with lime juice, egg yolks, sugar, gelatin, and a meringue topping, plus serving ideas with iced tea or fish. Yield: one pie.
Charge Passing in No Pass Zone Report
An unclear report describes a charge in a no pass zone near West of Ado on SHY ny Trooper Aubreya. It mentions a person named Big Mi yehet and a figure W. Floyd with reference to a justice matter. The readability is limited and several names appear corrupted.
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Harkes
R Zone
Aubreya
W. Floyd. Justice
Stratford News Social visits fill Stratford week
Stratford residents welcomed a long list of visitors and relatives from Oklahoma City Ardmore and Seminole among others. Gatherings included Dewey Eels and Maupin families hosting, a Feds reunion at the Dewey Eeds home, and tours to Sapulpa and Chanute with friends from Phoenixed Phoenix? No, Phoenix Arizona. Various locals shared meals and stories as kin and friends renewed acquaintance amid weekend trips and hospitality.
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Dewey Eels
Tom A. Maupin
Oklahoma City
Charles Hess
Olivia Maupin
Straford
H. C. Medrock
Delbert Jones
Maupin
Joan
Feds
Dewey Eeds
Archie Teds
Avery and
Baker
Durham
Charley Clay
California
Phillip Klutts
Clark Eeds
Milburn
Melvin Lunsford
Glenn
Tommie
Glen Jenkins
Glenda
Jack Beds
Donnie
Winsey Tuke
Robert
Willie Easton
Alvin Wayne
W. T. Nutt
Hobby Franklin
Franklin
Pamela Lea
Monehan
Tex
Betty Ales Jones
Ardmore
Barbara Nutt
la Vera Canaday
Vinson
Massey Bowie
Keith
Phillips
Susan
Jerry
Bowie
Ann
Carl
M. Benge
R. Wood
Phoeniix
Ariz
LeRoy Hunt
Raymond Garrett
Roff
Needham
Frankoma
Sapulpa
Frank
Stratford
Marilyn Hanley
Coral Rayburn
Chanute
Kas
John Hanteys
John Williamses
W. H. Bullock
Fogers
Ark
Piez Henry
W. B. Henry
C. U
Dee Austin
Blanchard
J. W. Lobaugh
Frederick
Fraining
Camp Polk
Reobers
Cave State Park
Bell
Ronald Riddle
Gilbert Patton
Curtis Rosson
Mimmy Saljee
Charles Sheppard
Florence Wren
Zona Arther
Mitsie Bowie
Stretford
Ira Cummins
Norman Cobalt Accident Victim In Muskogee
Norman Cobalt was fatally injured in a car wreck Friday while returning home from work in Muskogee. He was a longtime railroad man and served as local conductor on the KO&G out of Muskogee. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11 in Muskogee. He leaves a son Walter married to Jo Ann Hood, and Mrs. R. A. Hood of Rofl.
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Norman Cobalt
Muskogee
Ko&g
Walter
Jo Ann Hood, Dagster
R. AL Hood
Stratford Church News Highlights Local Auxiliaries
The Pentecostal Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday with Mrs. Jeff Daniels leading devotion. Baptist WMU leader Mrs. Evalyn Cushman was absent due to illness. present were several members including Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Cushman. Free Will Baptist Ladies Auxiliary reorganized naming officers for the year. Methodist WSCS visited Wesley Community House and Bethlehem Center in Oklahoma City, noting Bethlehem’s planned move to larger quarters. Stratford women lunched and shopped downtown before returning, with a list of attendees.
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Pentecostal Ladies Auxiliary
Jeff Daniels
Tom Sales
Fletcher Clinkenbeard
John Dansby
Daniels
Ishanie Brown
Everett Warren
E. Nichols
John Hottle
Amon Patton
the Baptist
WMU
Evalyn Cushman
Lewis Reed
Walton Lobaugh
J. M. Howell
A. Cushman
H. Lobaugh
John Horsley
Evalyn Bell
John Williams
Reed
Free Will Baptist Ladies Auxiliary
W. O. Leary
Mildred Allen
Helen Turner
Methodist
WSCS
Oklahoma City
Wesley Community House
Bethlehem Center
Wesley
Bethlehem
Stratford
H. K. Andrews
Elmo Hicks
Karl Andrews
Hoy Watts
Delbert Jones
Willie Watty
Frank Rannels
Laura Phillips
Tomyass
Three File Suits Totaling $600 000
Three railroad employees from Colorado and Oklahoma filed suits in St Louis circuit court seeking a total of 600000 for personal injuries. J J Yates of La Junta Colorado seeks 300000 against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe after a scaffolding fall while painting a bridge at Fowler Colorado. Andrew S Brandock of La Junta requests 130000 for injuries when a train collided near Newdale Colorado. Ted D Burner of El Reno Oklahoma seeks 150000 from Chicago Rock Island and Pacific for back injuries from handling a brake shoe in a diesel roundhouse.
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St. Louis
H— Three
Colorado
Gkianoma
J. J. Yates
la Junta
Colo
Topeka
Santa
Andrew S. Brandock
Newdale
Ted D. Burner
el Reno
Oklo
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Two Charged with Machinery Theft
Floyd Nunnelley and John McCormick face charges of larceny for allegedly stealing a pair of Case farm implements from Dr. Thomas C. Forsythe Allen. The case was filed in the justice court of C. W. Floyd and both men are held in the county jail per the county attorney.
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Floyd Nunnelley
John McCormick
Justice of Peace Court
C. W. Floyd
Thomas C. Forsythe
Allen
Troop Train Crew Blamed for Wreck in Which I Died
SIMMESPORT LA Aug 11 The death toll rose to 11 after a Marine troop train collided with a passenger train. Eight victims had been identified, with three more bodies found in the wreckage. State police later corrected a miscount. The 271 Marines who survived resumed their journey from Camp Lejeune to San Diego. Officials blamed the troop train crew for violating the timecard schedule and said responsibility lay with both the conductor and the engineer for safety on the track.
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Simmesport
Col. E. P. Roy
Baton Rouge
Carp Lejeune
N.C
San Diego
Calif
KCS
R. R. Sutter
Sutter
Red Cross Renews Flood Relief Appeal Across Four States
The American Red Cross reports flood relief contributions exceeding 2 million dollars as of August 9, with expenditures more than doubling since the 5 million dollar national appeal urged by President Truman. St Louis chapters report large local responses while Pontotoc County trails its quota. A Jefferson County farmer, whose home was flooded to the ceiling, received food, furniture and livestock aid and a 1265 grant for rehabilitation. Local groups in Ada encourage further contributions and benefit events to bolster funds.
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American Red Cross Emergency
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ilinois
National Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Truman
St. Louis
Pontotec County
Jefferson County
Pontotoc County Chapster
Oris Lee
Francis
Claude Hester
Howard Sheet Metal Company
E. R. Muntz
Whittle's Appliance
Oklahoma insurance board seeks auto liability records
The Oklahoma state insurance board asks auto liability insurers to produce records and books to substantiate rate increases. Board secretary Joe Beaver and insurance commissioner Donald Dickey said they will push to obtain the records. The National Board of Casualty Underwriters agreed to postpone the effective date from August 20 to September 20, with a hearing set for August 20 unless the board orders otherwise.
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Oklahoma City
State Insurance Board
Joe Beaver
Donald Dickey
National Board of Casualty Underwriters
Barbs by Hal Cochran on social quirks and jokes
The column jokes about urban life and households. It notes smaller auies easing pedestrian strain, a four party line when three parties are on vacation, and a New York baby born with four teeth ready to chew the rug. It also quips that two handed pinochle would appeal to golfers who misstate scores.
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Hal Cochran
New York
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