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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

7

Oklahoma Public Law Notice of School Bond Elections

Legal notice details an August 23 1951 board action for Panototoc County Oklahoma school district bonds. Propositions 1 and 2 issue sums 25000 and 28500 with interest up to 3.5 percent, establish sinking funds, and set election procedures with polling at Homer School Building. The document also includes district court notice to heirs regarding land titled in the Wright et al. case, requiring response by October 10 to prevent default judgment.

Pantotee County Oklahoma Banda Schoal Pontatoc Coun’s Oxlanoma Seagal Cnvert Beer Interem

Ada county records list Clemons firm partnership in grocery and frozen foods

Public notice records the firm Clemons and Campary as partners in a Ada Oklahoma retail grocery and frozen foods locker operation under the name Clemons and Campary. The instrument dates from July 30 1951 with signatures of W D Clemons and FH Morrow acknowledged before a notary. District court filing in Pontotoc County Oklahoma seeks to quiet title to all of Lot 3 in Crilee Addition Ada described as property of J B Hill deceased with unknown heirs and administrators named as defendants. Plaintiff Fay Austin Hill alleges ownership and peaceful possession and asks to quiet title against heirs executors and unknown successors with judgment and permanent injunction. Court clerk Abe Holloway signs the notice dated August 15 1957 with attorney Claude Thompson.

Okjahoma Walter S. Wright Rennives Wright Annie Wright P_ KING Ei Ee King Arthur E. King VICTOR C_ PHILLIPS Deceasi Cemne Temoze Plains W D. Clemons F H Murrow Ads Portotec County Oklahoma Clemons and Campary Ada WD Clemons Austin District Court Pontotoc County B. Hill Alluati Pontotar Oklanoma Bers Execu Tves O. B. Bill Plaintitt J B Hill J. B Hill Fay Austin Hill

Citywide Spraying With DDT Is Begun

Citywide spraying with DDT began last Friday in Ada under city manager J. D. Check. The program fogs alleys and trash cans in late afternoon and night, starting in the northwest part and moving south. Equipment from the U.S. Public Health Service is used until coverage is complete, with trucks/garbage cans sprayed where alleys are absent, and extra spray applied upon individual requests if material remains.

J. D Pari Ada U.S. Public Health Service Rand

Peiping Radio Claims 43 U S Planes In Kaesong Zone

The Peiping radio accused American aircraft of flying over the Kaesong neutral zone in a single day and attacked General Ridgway while urging delay on Korea talks until the San Francisco peace conference. It cited a Red rejection of Ridgway’s note and claimed a daylight probe was refused. More than 2,000 earthquakes have been recorded in Japan since 746 A D.

Peiping Kaesong Ridgway Red

Abandonment Charge Leads to Extradition Hearing

County attorney Coy A Mowdy announced a crackdown on men who abandon their children. Robert Kennedy, living in Colorado, was extradited to Pontotoc County after four days of arrangements and appeared before Justice Floyd entering a not guilty plea. He is bound over to district court with a $1000 bond.

Coy A. Mowdy Folloprine Robert Kennedy Kennedy Colorado Ponstotoc County Ince Moody Mavis Ada Figarre Meanedy Mowry Walker Hisle Floyd

Graff Heads Oklahoma Marine Recruiting Tour In Ada Stop

Capt Graff Goodwin C Graff recently named to head Marine recruiting in Oklahoma makes his first official tour of recruiting stations in Oklahoma Ada was his first stop. He served with the first Machine regiment before assignment here and has been back in the States about six weeks after 11 months overseas. His report urges recruiters to attract more recruits.

Goodwin C. Graff Oklahoma Oklahama Ada Morday Ade Graff States

Can't Understand Alfalfa Seed Ban

Oklahoma officials puzzled by a reported Kansas ban on alfalfa seed from southwestern Oklahoma. The Kansas agency cited cold-weather resistance concerns while Oklahoma notes seed testing extends to New York and Canada. State leaders defend seed quality and the volume traded with Nebraska and other states.

Oklahoma City Kansas Oklahoma Kansas Production and Marketing Administration Harold Hutton State Board of Agriculture New York Canada Nebraska Buford Jones

Break-ins Under Investigation by Local Police

Police Chief Cecil Smith heads a probe into three weekend burglaries with several more persons to be questioned. Fingerprints on a safe are checked against state file records while Oscar Pettigrew, 21, says he knows nothing of the crimes. The report notes a separate 1880s note on nickel steel armor plate adopted by the United States government after Annapolis competition.

Cecil Smith Smith Oscar Pettigrew United States Annapolis

Why We Say For Old Buddies

A fragmentary note discusses the origin of a term of endearment once used for children and later adopted by soldiers in World War I. It traces the phrase from early roots to its spread in Europe among American cadets and other troops before returning to its use at home.

Ube Beolch Childrem

Stratford News social rounds in Stratford region

Local residents report visits and travels with family and friends across Oklahoma Texas and Florida. Dale Sallee and Sharon join Dale's parents in Stratford while Sallees vacation in California. Other families travel between Oklahoma City Wichita Falls Perry Sasakwa and Tulsa as they visit kin attend gatherings and expositions and arrange long distance communications.

Urges Agriculture Bureau Reduction

The U S Chamber of Commerce urged consolidating the agriculture departments many bureaus into a streamlined system. D Howard Doane urged combining research extension and regulatory work under single units and said farm credit should be centralized but not under one official. He proposed soil conservation partnerships with clear purposes and selective operation of agricultural adjustment programs.

Washington U. S. Chamber of Commerce Congress D. Howard Deane St. Louis Agriculture Department Senate Hoover Doane Products Credit Administration Bank For Co-Ops

Industry Appeals To Far East

San Francisco reports show Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas just arrived from the Orient. He told reporters that to the people of the Far East America represents industrial might, not social justice, contrasting with Russia where social justice is emphasized. He planned to visit a daughter in Yaroma, Washington, before returning to Washington. He described his Himalayan trek during a several week tour and noted a first mention of Rotin Head in a 1377 encyclopedia entry.

San Francisco Aug UPI William O. Douglas Supreme Court Orient Far East America Soviets Russia Douglas Yaroma Washbene Washingt Himalayas Tibet

U S Copper Use Foreseen Outpacing Supply For Years

New York report notes long term copper shortfall as demand climbs for defense and civilian goods. President Fuman creates an agency to boost exploration and acquisition. mines now produce about 900,000 tons with potential additions of 250,000 tons yearly, but development takes five to eight years. Prewar usage was 600,000 tons. last year rose to 1,438,000 tons.

New York United States America Fruman Tuesday National Defense Foe James Boyd

Ada Rounduppers Ride to Seminole for Rodeo Parade

Ada Rounduppers club members plan a Thursday night trip to Seminole for the annual parade and teden event. Livestock load at 3:30 p.m. and the Seminole parade begins at 6 p.m. Quadrille under Ernie Tiffin will perform in the Seminole rodeo parade and grand entry in Wilburton on September 3 and 4. A regular Ada Roundups meeting is set for Friday at the Elks club with all members urged to attend.

Ada Ateur Escar Myers Seminole Ernie Tiffin Myers Elks Club Wilburton

Long Distance Jet Plane Is Claimed

London reports British researchers have solved long distance jet flying without refueling using a Napur Nomad engine. The Daily Graphic notes a forthcoming 12,000 mile non stop flight from Britain to Australia to demonstrate the innovation. The dual engine claims include up to 6,000 horse power with fuel use comparable to smaller engines.

London Daily Graphic Britain Australa Stctet Jc the Graphic

Reverend Jones Returns From Arkansas Revival Tour

Reverend Jones finished a revival circuit in Arkansas including Unity church near Waldron and Freedom Free Will Baptist Church between Waldron and Fi Smith. He preached to large crowds after services in Mera Pine Ridge and Fort Smith while visiting relatives.

Scott W. Jones Arkansan. L Unity Church Waldron Reperia Freedom Free Will Baptist Church

Social gathering and birthday notices at area churches

The Truett church hosted a Friday night pounding for the pastor with a watermelon feed on the lawn. Out-of-town guests joined. many neighbors attended including the Millsap and Adams families. Birth announcements followed with multiple families welcoming new children at Stratford and Purcell clinics. A large family reunion of the Millsaps in Prague was noted as the first ever.

Truett Anion The Baptist Church Jack Black Lewis Reed Walton Lobrugh Marion W. BR Mare Wynnewood Frank Reed Marily Cecil Burkhart Tom Horsley John T. Williams Trnce Cushman Waiton Labaugh R. C. Adams Dixie Laverne Vernon Key Oklahoma City Charley Smiths Smith Home Jos] Watts C. A Nava Baugh Alvin Vester Millsap J. D Freddy Edwin Pauls Valley Hermon Mink Rebecca Conrad Mervil E.W. Millsap Evelyone Stratford Birs Laya Riddling Sulphur O. T. Evans David Mes Millsap of Prague

Russian swindlers on yacht target Tulsa widow

Mrs Marie Blackwell testified in the grand theft trial of Henry Bellows and Patricia Royale that a Russian nobleman and his companion swindled her Tulsa oil operator widow out of 12000 by promising easy money in a private investment pool aboard a yacht. Royale explained the pool would yield large sums and Bellows was described as a Russian nobleman who escaped Bolsheviks and a Hollywood studio advisor earning 159000 annually.

Los Angeles Tulsa, Okla Marie Blackwell Tulsa Henry Bellows Patricia Royale Chey Cewt

Mystery Cleared For Police Chief Kell of Chickasha

CHICKASHA Okla Aug 30 17PL Police Chief Ernest Kell named by Mission Texas Chamber of Commerce as outstanding Oklahoma man for traffic safety. He received engraved scroll and citation for city’s 1980 plus days without a traffic fatality. A congratulatory telegram arrived but details were unclear.

Chickasha Okla Ernest Kell Mission, Texas Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Tsar Chidwasha Kell Mission

Tracy Faces Trial After Bond Set in Abandonment Case

Gladis Tracy, held on child abandonment charges, was bound over to district court for trial after a Monday appearance before Justice C. W. Floyd. Bond set at $0, with trial slated for the next district court term. Complaint sworn by Bessie Tracy, alleging neglect and failure to provide for 14 year old Botby Gene Tracy.

Gladis Tracy Juste C. W. Floyd Bessie Tracy Botby Gene Tracy

Farm seed varieties and local meetings in Coal county tag

A county seed list highlights oats barley wheat rye vetch grasses and clovers with emphasis on fall sowing and winter hardiness. The P M A committee will assist with grass and clover purchases while Farm Family Review meetings occur in Olney Clarita Tupelo and Coalgate with a central gathering on Sept 22. Farmers urged to attend and contribute suggestions to improve family farming efforts.

Oklahoma Traveler Stanton Texas Ratcliff John O'Neal Oney Coal County Olney Clarita Tupelo Coalgate U. S. Department of Agriculture

Confederates Flags Will Still Fly at VFW Camp

In New York on August 30 a clash arose between northern and southern factions at a VFW encampment over Confederate flags in formations. Mass resident Yankee and Dixie advocates argued, with Alabama commander Warren Reese defending the flag as southern pride. The dispute was tabled with both sides calming down.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Louis A. Salmon Lynn Mass Warren S. Reese, Jr Alabama South

Flying Farmers Honor Sooner Flying Farmers Award

In Fort Worth Oklahoma Aug 39 the National Flying Farmers association awarded Edward Farrell Mountain View Oklahoma a 200 prize for the individual farmer who through the use of an airplane contributed the most to soil conservation. Secretary-treasurer William H Jansen McPherson Kansas received a plaque from the national organization. Gifts were given to Robert Granam Stillwater Oklahoma founder and his wife.

Fort Worth Tex National Flying Farmers Association Edward Farrell Mountain View Okio William H. Jansen McPherson Kus National Organization National Flying, Farmers Magazine Rerbert Granam Stillwater Okle

Guards Foil Escape Plot At Kilby Prison Cotton Mill

Guards at Kilby prison in Montgomery Alabama halted an attempted escape when they detected digging near the cotton mill. Investigators found a long tunnel leading toward the prison walls equipped with electric lights and a fan for the diggers. Warden A C Warming disclosed the discovery and details of the plan.

Montgomery Als Kilby A. c Warming

Delaney Attacks Welfare In Ada Speech

W A Delaney Jr, head of several air firms in Ada, called Oklahoma welfare costs stag gering and damaging. Speaking before the Ada Lions club he urged family responsibility and criticized social programs while citing 1950 welfare outlays of 80.1 million and a per capita cost of 14.94. He contrasted with Missouri and Texas figures and attacked social security and Truman policy, raising questions about socialized medicine Bren nan plan and housing.

W. A Delaney, Jr Oklahoma Ada Lions Club Delaney Missouri Texas Virginia New Jersey Dole Truman Ada

Millionaire Doswell Will Probate After Dallas Shooting

In Dallas on August 28, the will of 55 year old oilman Thomas W Doswell filed for probate naming his brother Houston J Doswell of Weatherford as main beneficiary. Mrs Rebecca Doswell 52 is charged with murder after claiming the pistol fired accidentally while in a Cadillac with her husband outside a fashionable Dallas hotel. The couple had been married about three years. Mrs Doswell was previously the widow of Parren M Morgan who died in 1942. The will provides cash bequests and large prospects from holdings in the San Juan basin in New Mexico.

Dallas Thomas W. Doswell Houston J. Doswell Weatherford Tex Rebecca Doswell Doswell San Juan Basin New Mexico Christina Schmuck Doswell Nellie Grandsden Doswell

Halford Taken to County Jail After Drive-In Shooting

Joe C. Halford, accused of shooting Mrs. Pat Myers at the Car Hop Drive-In on North Broadway, was moved from hospital to the county jail Monday. Deputies struggled to transport him as the drive-in was briefly closed. plans to reopen were reported. The incident followed a dispute over beer or credit.

Joe C. Halford Pat Myers North Broadway Halford

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