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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

3

Charges Filed Against Halford In Car Hop Case

Joe C Halford Jr was removed from Valley View hospital to Big 6 in the county jail and charged with assault and battery with intent to kill after a shooting at the Car Hop Drive Inn last Friday. Victim Mrs Pat Myers was treated for a bullet wound and released from Valley View hospital. Myers told county attorney I Jake Blevins she went to Halford’s car and he demanded to know about Kenneth Hendrix, then fired after she refused. Halford, who is injured, refused to speak until he can meet an attorney. The case was filed in C W Floyd justice of the peace court shortly before noon Tuesday.

Joe C. Halford Valley View Hospital Myers Yaley View Hospital I. Jake Blevins Valley View Halford Kenneth Hendrix Dirs C. W. Floyd Justice of the Peace Court

Runaway Still Held One Returned Home

Two 16 year old girls from Oklahoma City were found on a Stonewall resident’s porch Saturday night. One, Marie Clair, was released to her parents Monday. the other, Mary Hudson, remains in custody awaiting her parents. A Tuesday call asks the sheriff not to release her before Wednesday arrival.

Stonewall Oklahoma City Marie Clair Mary Hudson

Ardmore Polio Ward Sees Third Local Admission

A 13 year old Ardmore boy, Charles BE Stewart of Ardmore, entered the polio ward at Valley View Hospital Monday. Doctors continued to evaluate the case Tuesday morning as not yet definite polio. Stewart’s condition was reported good by Tuesday. He is the third Ardmore youth admitted in the past 10 days. Joe Gurley, in the ward for several days, was transferred Tuesday to Fort Sill Station Hospital since he is in the army and stationed overseas. officials termed Gurley’s condition as fair.

Charles BE. Stewart Ardmore Valley View Hospital Stewart Joe Gurley Fort

U. S. Job Rolls Rise Above 2.5 Million

U S civilian federal payroll reached 2,505,400 on August 1, up 18,900 since July 1. Defense agencies grew but slower, non defense cut about 700 workers. Largest agencies: Army 528,200 Post Office 503,800 Navy 453,200 Air Force 265,200 Veterans Admin 182,309. In North Carolina bogs, insectivorous plants trap insects.

Washington Civil Service Commission Army Post Office Navy Air Force Veterans Administration

Weekend Visits and News From Clarita Church Notes

Clarita residents share weekend visits with relatives across Eunice Fort Head and Ada. Dickie Martsfield underwent an appendectomy last Saturday and is recovering well at Valley View Hospital. Howard Hefley and Hugh Hefley visited family as Hugh prepares for navy sea duty in San Francisco. Dwight Horton returns to Borger after vacation visits in Clarita and Wapanucka. Oren Utley of Southwest Church of Christ in Ada will lead ten nights of sermons starting September 3 at the Clarita Church of Christ with Brother Matthews directing the song service.

Dickie Martsfield Alice Allen Valley View Hospital Howard Hefley Wichita Kansas Jep Hefley Howard Hugh Navy San Francisco Calif Oren Utley Southwest Church of Christ Ada Wil Clarita Church of Christ Brother Matthews

Clarita Weekend Visitors Attend VFW Fish Fry

Bruce Scott of Stonewall visited friends in Clarita Sunday. Numerous locals and guests attended the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary annual fish fry at Ballards Park last Sunday night with swimming skating and fish.

Bruce Scott Stonewall Clarita VFW Ballards Park George Hartsfield Obie Hudson John Edwin Grigsby Buddy Nelson Guz Rush Vernon Cauthron Agron Bridges Coalgate Lloyd Daniels Clint Henninger J. R. Perry Edgar Rush Palmer Bracheen Olney Ray Ridley E. C. Arnold Buck Denson Alfred Darras Charlie Eddie Jones Pamela Harold Dene Stubblefield Billy Ray Anders John Moore John Grigsby Ralph Stubblefield Bruce Carter Sam Steele Durant Bud Schultz Calvin Means Eulus Schultz Epperson William Jackson Junior Henninger Homer Parks Tiny Woods Dennie Angel Wapanucka Ester Anglin Lennis Stone Lavern Fisher Fred Koch Platt National Park

Countians Share Vinita Rodeo Cash

Ken Roberts of Olathe Kansas won top prize money of 400 in the Will Rogers Memorial rodeo at Vinita Oklahoma. Attendance reached about 15 000 across five performances. Final results include calf roping leaders Clark McIntire Payhurst Kiowa and others. steer roping leaders Clark McIntire and Hugh Posey. bulldogging winner Shoate Webster Nowata with 21.1 seconds.

Vinita Okla Ken Roberts Olathe Kas Clark McIntire Kiowa Jim Snively Payhuske Lefty Wilkins Ysleta Tex Buddy May Lenapah Hugh Posey Okay Okla Everett Shaw Stonewall John McIntire

Okmulgee Woman Sues Policeman Over Fatal Shooting

Mrs. Vannie Allen, mother of 19 year old Robert D. Allen, files a district court suit for 20000 against officer Arthur W. Lawrence over the July shooting in the Allen yard as he attempted an arrest. Justice of the Peace H D Reed had ruled the death a justified homicide and dismissed manslaughter charges.

Okmulgee Okla Vannie Allen Arthur W. Lawrence Robert D. Allen Young Allen Lawrence Justice of the Peace H. D. Reed

Korean Amputee to Marry in Joliet Romance From War

Pvt. Hubert Reeves a 19 year old quadruple amputee from the Korean War will wed Beverly Joan Hall an 18 year old from Wilmington Illinois. They announced their engagement and plan a September 9 ceremony at the First Baptist church Joliet with a reception at the Cantigny Post VFW. Reeves met Hall while recovering at Valley Forge hospital Phoenixville Pennsylvania last spring and reunited after his return home. Reeves was wounded during a Chinese Red breakthrough and spent less than a month in combat before capture and loss of limbs.

Joliet Hubert Reeves Beverly Joan Hall David W. Hall Wilmington Ill First Baptist Church Cantigny Veterans of Foreign Wars Jolint Hall Valley Forge Hospital Phoenixville

Tishomingo Officer Now in Florida Studying Meteorology

Second Lt Arthur N. Askew of Tishomingo Oklahoma studies meteorology at Florida State University in Tallahassee. He is a Tulsa University graduate with a BS earned this year. His father is from Tishomingo and his wife Ada is the daughter of Ples Ferrs from Tishomingo.

Wright-Patterson Air Porce Base Ohin Arthur N. Askew Arthur Askew Tishomingo Oklahoma Florida State Universe Leutenant Tulsa_university Tulsa Murray State College St. Askew Signal and Transportation Corps Ada Ples Ferrs

Mother of Former Ada Resident Dies

Mrs J. Storm Sr mother Howard Rice died Saturday night at her Norton home. The Rices are former Ref and Ada residents, he serves with the 454 Division in Japan. Mrs Rice and children live in Norman while he is away. Services were held Monday at McFarlane Memorial Methodist Church Norman with burial at Rest Haven Oklahoma City. Surviving include Mr Storm daughters Rice and Mrs J L Farmer of Norman, son J Storm Jr of Oklahoma City, brothers C L Bailey Norman and W C Bailey Fort Worth.

J. Storm Howard Rice Norton Rices Ref Ada Japan Oklahoma City C. L. Bailey Norman W. C. Bailey FL Worth

Drunkenness Charged to Ada Man at Percy Arm

Public drunkenness charges were filed Monday against Tom Unih Kidwell in Percy Arm Strong's justice of peace court. Kidwell was apprehended early Monday by highway trooper Audrey A Mitchell, 42 miles south of Ada on SH 9.

Tom Unih Kidwell Percy Arm Strong Kidwell Audrey A Mitchell Ada SH 9

Kidwell Fined For Drunkenness

Tom Urich Kidweek charged with public drunkenness was fined $29 and costs when arraigned before Peace Justice Percy Armstrong late Monday. Kidwell was picked up early Monday by Aubrey A Mitchell, highway patrolman, 44 miles

Tom Urich Kidweek Percy Armstrong Kidwell Aubrey A. Mitchell Ada SH 9

Latta Baptist mission visitors and local gatherings

The Latta community reports a busy period with members visiting at the Latta Baptist mission and attending a Bighem family reunion in Sulphur. Several local families, including Laughlins, Campbell, Lovelace, and Cart ers, hosted or visited relatives from Ada, Byng, Homer, and Snyder. Recoveries noted include Wilbur Hoosier and Frank Wells returning home after Valley View treatment.

Meeting to Honor Song Director at Vinita Avenue Church

A special fellowship meeting on the church lawn after evening services will honor Ralph Dodson, longtime song director for the Vinita Avenue Church of Christ. HV Crumley, minister, announces a reception with refreshments and an old fashioned fellowship, plus a gift presentation from the church.

Ralph Dundson Vinita Avenue Church of Christ HV. Crumsey Announ Dodsean Crumley Dodson

Robber Subverts Liquor Store in California Assault

In Long Beach California on August 27 a robber entered a liquor store and demanded whiskey. He forced clerk William H. Roberts 64 to lie on the floor then emptied about 50 dollars from the cash register before a customer arriving to pay for newspapers interrupted him. The gunman accepted the change and left.

Long Beach Calif iPi Wlliam H. Roberts Roberts

Marriages listed in Sulphur and nearby towns

Marriage notices show William L. Sampson of Sulphur wed Iris Gresham Thomas. R L Ellison of Ada married June Brown of Stonewall. Earnest B Kelly of Seminole wed Doris Stephens of Seminole. Jack Vaughn of Canute married Edith Smith of Cordell. Harley H Harrison of Re to Mildred Walker of Vanow. Donald Joe Logan of Stonewall wed Oneta Sherrett of Fuss Lawn. Alvis Carroll Jr of Ada wed Ronnie Jean Dale of Tistomingo.

William L. Sampson Iris Gresham Thomas R. LL Ellison Ada June Brown Stonewall Earnest BE Kelly Seminole Doris Stephens Jack Vaughn Canute Edith ¥. Smith Cordell Harley H. Harrison Mildred Walker Vanows Donald Joe Logan Oneta Sherrett Fuss- Lawn Alvis Carroll, Jr Ronnie Jean Dale Tistomingo

Divorces Filed For Several Local Couples

Marie Hemmers splits from Charley Hammons and Lee Agnes Curry ends marriage with Charles Luther Curry. Lloyd Tullington divorces Iva Muriel Tullington, J.B. Fublingim parts from Jo Ann Fulhnaim, and Aline Stovall separates from James Stovall.

Marie Hemmers Charley Hammons Lee Agnes Curry Charles Luther Curry Lloyd Tullington Iva Muriel (Allen) Tullington J.B. Fublingim Jo Ann (Tollison Fulhnaim Aline Stovall Jame &R Stovall

Draft Boards Review Deferments In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City August 22 local draft boards ordered to review records of men deferred as students or classified under other exemptions. Murray state director of selective service said boards should verify with colleges before term starts. He noted results from summer college qualification tests and that higher draft calls are likely, with boards seeking to fill quotas. Over 3,000 state college students took tests though exact exemptions remain unannounced.

Oklahoma City Murray Atste Selective Service

City Records Weekend Fines Totaling 133 Dollars

Police records show fines totaling 193 dollars assessed against 16 law violators arrested over the weekend. Drunkenness leads with nine bookings, followed by drunken driving, reckless driving, no license, two peace disturbances, and three fighting incidents.

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American Company Treats Japanese Orphans To Party

A 43th Division Infantry company from Bristow Oklahoma hosted a party for Hiroshima orphans near Hokkaido. Soldiers contributed about 250 dollars for ice cream presents and candy. Twelve girls performed pantomimes and dances as four toy boxes, three tricycles, and 125 dollars in cash were distributed to the children aged three to nine.

Hokkaido Japan Bristow Oklo George W. Morton Tulsa Oxla Hiroshima

Meat Production Slightly Higher in Latest Week

Washington reports total American meat production reached 21,000,000 pounds for the last week, up one percent from the prior week and three percent above the year ago period. Beet, pork, lamb and mutton output rose from the previous week though all but pork trailed the 1950 comparable week. Yearly production lagged the prior week and the 1950 week. Beets under federal inspection totaled 124,000,000 pounds, up 1,400,000 from the week before but 16,000,000 under last year.

Washington Agriculture Department

Wilson Seeks Court Reversal in Ada Murder Case

Charles C. Wilson of Ada petitions the state criminal court of appeals to reverse his seven year sentence for the January 1, 1951 knife slaying of James Myers during a beer tavern dispute over money. Wilson claims self defense.

Oklahoma City Charles C. “Wilson Ada State Criminal Court of

Harrison Fined for Reckless Driving Incident

Richard Harrison, known as Rott, was fined twenty one dollars plus costs after arraignment before Peace C W Floyd on reckless driving charges. He was arrested by BH Hudson within Rott city limits on Saturday. Also noted is Miss Sara Jane Ledretter, Heavener Okla, elected recording secretary of a Methodist Youth conference meeting in Lafayette Ind on August 29.

Richard Harrison Rott Suatie C W. Floyd Harrigon BH. Hudson Lafayette Ind Sara Jane Ledretter Heavener Oklm National Conference of Methodist Youth Meeting Hare

Friday Final At Swim Pool Ends Summer

Glenwood pool will close for the season Friday night August 3 as city manager J. D. Cheek announces the final day of the summer session. Swimmers are urged to use the pool before 10 p.m. The pool operates daily 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. It has been busy and more than broken even financially.

Glenwood J. D. Cheek Cheek

New Pastor Takes Over At Sulphur

Sulphur church welcomes 25 year old Dan Rainbolt as new pastor of First Baptist, after serving as student pastor in Texas. He and his wife Dean Gooch Rainbolt, a Stratford native, will reside at the church parsonage. A church supper will be held on the lawn after prayer service Wednesday. The former pastor, Charles Myers, left for McKinney, Texas.

Dan Rainbolt First Baptist Church Reno Rainbolt Baylor University Southwestern Baptist Seminary At Fort Worth Texas I Dean Gooch Stratford OBU Baptist Seminary At Rainolts First Baptist Parsonage Muskogee Amos Dunn Fe Church Charles Myers McKinney Texas

Textbook Shop Open at Sulphur High School

Sulphur Special reports the Sulphur school district opens a textbook shop in Room 13 of the high school. It will operate daily Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. Teachers will distribute free texts to students, and only district pupils may purchase. The store saves parents time by avoiding trips to out of town bookshops.

Sulphur George Portman Portman

Boat Of Adventurers Search For Nova Espero Vessell

A vast air and sea hunt is under way for the 20 foot British yawl Nova Espero missing since August 7 en route from Shelburne Nova Scotia to New York. The US coast guard defuses the Canadian air force and police in pursuing the vessel last sighted 13 days ago by a police cutter. Two young English adventurers Stanley Smith and Charles Violet sailed the craft across the North Atlantic in 86 days, then headed for New York after a rest.

Ifax N.S Shelburne New York U.S. Coast Guard Stanley Smith Charles Violet North Atlantic Shen

Patrol Plane to Spot Traffic Violations

Oklahoma City reports that the highway patrol will use an airplane to spot traffic violations on highways during Labor Day weekend. Patrol pilot Art Hamilton will fly Saturday Sunday and Monday with a radio equipped plane coordinating with newspapers to halt violators. Thirteen fatalities occurred on state highways the week before Labor Day last year.

Ahoma City Highway Patrol Dixie Gilmer Art Hamilton

Spartan School Leaves Oklahoma Higher Education System

Tulsa's Spartan School of Aeronautical Engineering withdraws from the state system due to a lack of students. Dr. M A Nash, chancellor, says the school requested withdrawal while other regents approve continued graduate education and a $500 appropriation to support five Oklahoma students in the Southern Council on rental education.

Oklahoma City Spartan School of Aeronautical Engineering Tulsa M. A. Nash Ofithe Rezents Southernin Council

Roff News Briefs Descend With Funerals and Visits

Charles Simons travels to Kansas City to attend his brother Frank Simons's funeral after he died Sunday in a California hospital. Numerous Ada residents visit family in Roff and area. members attend Hickory reunion at Sulphur. several families relocate or purchase homes in nearby towns. Lt. Col. Jackson F. Morehead funeral held in Purcell with Army ties noted.

Charles Simons Kansas City Frank Simons Pallo Alto Calif Carson Independence Kas

Pettigrew Held in Purse Snatching Case Near Ada

Oscar Pettigrew a 23 year old Indian youth is held in connection with a purse snatching Sunday night southeast of Ada. A hat found in the scuffle is offered as evidence and Pettigrew denies owning a hat. He has prior federal and state prison terms for car theft and faces a separate car theft charge with Ralph Walker pending in district court. The vehicle involved belonged to J F Lance and was taken from in front of Collins Lumber company on April 24 and found wrecked.

Oscar Pettigrew Ada J. J. Blevins Church Pettigrew Blevins Ieee Walker Hisle Texarkana McAlester Ralph Walker Walker J. F. Lance Collins Lumber Company

Lt Watson Busy In Forecast Work In Korea And After

First Lieutenant Albert T. Watson of Ada has served as a forecaster with the 2060th Mobile Weather Squadron during Exercise Southern Fine in the Carolinas. He joined the service in 1943 after Oklahoma University, served in New Guinea and the Philippines, was recalled in 1947, then served in Guam and Japan before Korea where he operated two weather stations on the Pusan perimeter.

Washington, D. C Albert T. Watson Ada Carolinas Watson 2060Th Joint Operation Center University of Oklahoma New Guinea Philippines Lieut Guam Japan Korea Pusan 3Rd Mb Wing

Kidnaped Woman Found Shot Near Dairy Farm

The body of Lewana Newman age 23 a night clerk abducted five days earlier from the Gould hotel near Miami Beach was found under brush on a dairy farm. She had been shot through the head. Angus Tindall son of a farmer located the body on land owned by his father. The $925 from the hotel cash drawer is noted by officials as part of the case.

Miami Fiz Lewana Newman Gold Coast Angus Tindall Tindall Gould Hotel Ocean Front Miami Beach D. Henderson Mra Newman

Starrett Faces Traffic Charge

Starrett, ordered to appear before Justice Percy Armstrong Monday, faces charges of failure to yield the right of way. He was apprehended Sunday two miles south of Ada on SH 12 by Highway Patrolman Aubrey Mitchell.

Tyan Oliver Starrett Percy Armstrong Justice of Peace Mons Starrett Aubrey AL Mitchell Ada

Col Dandridge’s Step Son Dies in Texas

Denny, stepson of Lt Col Shelton Dandridge, died Friday at his Wichita Falls home from a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs T O Dandridge flew to Dallas for funeral services set for 10 am Monday.

Denny Shelton Dandridge Wichita Falls Tex T. O. Dandridge Dallas

Die Home Residents Buy Dock Home in North Roff

Mrs. T. E. Howell and family, former residents, purchased the Dock home in north Roff. The Social club met at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robnett’s home for a Friday picnic supper on the lawn. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wile, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Washington, Mr. and Mrs. L. Fairchild, Mr. and Mrs. Weston Mehargh, Mary Joyce, John Lee, Mrs. W. A. Balch, and others.

T. E. Howell Die North Roff Joe Robnett Paul Wileson Monroe Washington L. ©. Fairchild Weston Meharg Mary Joyce John Lee W. A. Balch Boe

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