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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1952

Page

11

Draft Legislation For Network Of Future Toll Roads

Oklahoma Gov. Johnston Murray announced a draft bill for a future toll road network across the Southwest. The plan envisions north south routes through central Oklahoma and an extension toward Tulsa, including a 1500 foot tunnel through the Arbuckle Mountains and routes near Ardmore, Purcell, Norman, Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Perry, and Blackwell. The measure aims to fix weaknesses in the current turnpike law while maintaining contracts already let.

Dayton Blair Oklahoma City Southwest Johnston Murray Murray Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas Tulsa Turner Turnpike Arbuckle Mountains Ardmore Purcell Norman Guthrie Perry Blackwell Edward F. Arn Wichita Interstate Oil Compact Commission Kansas Legislative Council Turnpike Authority

Moves In to Stop Fight Knifed at Kemp's Place

In a second recent incident a man was stabbed while trying to break up a fight at Al Kemps place 409 North Constant Jesse Pickens a Black resident was stabbed in the chest while intervening as Clayton Black fought Marie Colbert Black drew a knife from his pocket slashing Pickens and was arrested on fighting and carrying a concealed weapon Jewell Benton also suffered a knife wound Sunday night in front of the same address authorities said.

Valley View Hospital Jesse Pickens al Kemp North Constant Clayton Black Marie Colbert Pickens Black Jewell Benton Kemp’s

Jessup Resigns Ambassador Post

Washington reports Dr. Philip C. Jessup, a State Department troubleshooter and target of Sen. McCarthy, resigns as ambassador at large. The White House released his Oct. 16 letter effective Jan. 19, with Truman praising his service as Jessup returns to Columbia University faculty after leaving in 1948 for the United Nations role.

Washington Philip C. Jessup State Department Sen McCarthy R-Wis White House Jessup Truman Columbia University United Nations

Urges Air Power As Decisive Factor

General Curtis E. LeMay, head of the Strategic Air Command, argued air power offers the best chance for decisive action against the USSR in a potential world war. He warned the Russian Army could outnumber American land forces two to one in Europe and Asia, with about 228 divisions still available, and noted the United States must have the best air force even if it cannot have the largest.

Washington Strategic Air Command Russia Curtis E. LeMay Ussr Air Force Europe Asia U. S

Say Young Soldier Plotted With Reds

An 18 year old British soldier T. E. DeWick of the Royal Armored Corps faced court martial in Bovington England accused of plotting to pass secrets to a Communist organization. Prosecutor Capt. B A Odell said DeWick worked as a clerk to the technical adjutant and had access to secret Centurion tank details and other armored vehicle information.

Bovington England T. E. DeWick Royal Armored Corps B. A. Odell DeWick Young Communist League Odell Armored Corps Britain

Truitts of Selman City Guests of Arthur Family

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Truitt of Selman City Texas are guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Arthur this week in Stratford.

Roy Truitt Selman City Texas Mrs Floyd Arthur

Adams Family Birthday Celebration in Stratford

Mr and Mrs C B Adams returned from two weeks in Stuart and McAlester visiting relatives. A birthday dinner was held for Mr Adams aged 68 at the home of L L Adams in Stratford. Relatives from McAlester and Stuart attended. Gifts, a delicious meal, and a happy gathering followed. Attending from Stratford were a son and his family Ray Dean Sandra Burnadine and Dixie.

C. B. Adams Stuart and McAlester Adams L. L Adams St Rt Stuart Stratford Richard Adams Ray Dean Sandra Burnadine Dixie

Shi sisters visit parents in Oklahoma over weekend

Mary Josephine Shi, a student at Chickasha, and Bessie Jane Shi, employed in Oklahoma City, spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Shi, enjoying family time.

Mary Josephine Shi Chickasha Bessie Jane Shi Oklahoma City A. H. Shi

Jones Party Visits Sister in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs G F Jones and Mrs Kenneth Brooks with children of Pauls Valley spent the day with Mr Jones sister Mrs Kate Butler.

G. F. Jones Kenneth Brooks Pauls Valley Mr. Jones Kate Butler

Mrs Baker and Family Visit Medlocks This Weekend

Mrs Charles Baker and her children Charles William and Linda spent the weekend as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs H C Medlock.

Charles Baker Charles William Linda H. C. Medlock

Mrs Berry Ring and Mrs Leo Abney Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs Berry Ring and Mrs Leo Abney of Oklahoma City have spent several days as guests of their mother Mrs Hattie Rannals and Mr Rannals. Mrs Abney also visited Mr and Mrs Jess Abney and Mr and Mrs John D Skaggs.

Russian Orthodox Head Speaks At Moscow Meeting

In Moscow the All-Union Conference of Peace Partisans opened in the Kremlin. Patriarch Alexei, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, was a chief speaker. Most speakers attacked American imperialism.

Moscow Soviet Union All-Union Conference of Peace Kremlin Alexei

Rhee Calls for All-Out Offensive Against Chinese Reds

President Syngman Rhee urged an immediate all-out offensive to drive Chinese Communists from North Korea. He claimed no Japanese or Chinese Nationalist help is needed and said the Soviet Union would not enter a world war. He criticized Panmunjom talks and warned that failure to act means defeat or death.

Seoul Syngman Rhee North Korea Russia Soviet Union Rhee Yalu River Kremlin United States National Broadcasting Company U. N Yalu

Party for local youth at Fittstown club rooms

Miss Nola Barrick and Flora Ethel Dooley entertained the young people of the community in the club rooms on Wednesday evening. Mrs Kathryn Vincent, Mrs W L Dooley and Lilly Barrick served as chaperons.

Nola Barrick Flora Ethel Dooley Kathryn Vincent W. L. Dooley Lilly Barrick

Illness delay cited for Bishop's Moscow visit

Reports say Patriarch Alexei shows rapid recovery from a recent illness that delayed a planned Moscow visit by German Protestant Bishop Otto Dibelius. Dibelius had accused the Soviets in London of turning East Germany into a slave labor camp, and Western observers linked the remarks to the postponement.

Alexei Moscow Otto Dibelius Dibelius London East Germany

Dilton Families Share Thanksgiving Across Texas

Mr and Mrs Oren Cherry and Debra and a sister Mrs W E Todd and Mr Todd of Dilton spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs L W Furgeson of Longview Texas in a family gathering across the state.

Mrs. Mattie Thompson Visits Sister in Po teau

Mrs. Mattie Thompson of Po teau is visiting her sister Mrs. Ellen Hudson for several days.

Mattie Thompson of Poteau Mrs Ellen Hudson

Thursday Guests At The Browns With Davis Family

Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown included Mr and Mrs Charley Davis and their children and Mr and Mrs Ab Davis, visiting from nearby households.

Calvin Brown Charley Davis Ab Davis

Thanksgiving Visit With Grandmother In Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Finis Logan and their children spent Thanksgiving in Stonewall with Grandmother Bostick, sharing a family reunion and holiday meal.

Finis Logan Stonewall Bostick

Marker Family Visit With Cole Parents Sunday

Mr and Mrs Rudell Marker and their children from Duncan visited Mrs and Mrs Sam Cole, her parents, on Sunday, sharing time with the extended family.

Three Ukrainian officials sentenced to death by firing squad

In Kiev three former trade and light industry officials were convicted by a special military court of counter revolutionary sabotage in trade and turnover. They face death by firing squad for selling merchandise on the side and making illegal gold purchases with the profits.

Moscow Kiev Ukraine

Glover Family Guests With Denicks Sunday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Glover and their sons from Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. George Denick on Sunday evening, sharing a family get together.

Floyd Glover Ada George Denick

Stonewall Couple Visits Calvins Sunday

Mr and Mrs Rastus Davis of Stonewall visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Brown on Sunday.

Rastus Davis Stonewall Calvin Brown

John Braddock Discharged From Army Home With Parents

John Braddock, stationed at Camp Knox Kentucky, is discharged from the army and returns home to live with his parents.

John Braddock Camp Knox

First Known Death Penalties for Embezzlement in Soviet Ukraine

The Ukraine firing squad sentences are the first for embezzlement since the Soviet Union restored the death penalty in 1950. Disclosure of such sentences across the Soviet Union is rare, suggesting Ukrainian nationalism may be rising after suppression two years earlier. The region's nationalist sentiment is high, with intensified efforts to keep it in line due to its role as the Russian bread basket.

Ukraine Soviet Union

Shawnee Couple Visits Friends in Fittstown

Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Chambers of Shawnee visited in Fittstown Friday. Judy Holt of Seminole spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lackey.

Judy Holt Seminole Mrs. L. B. Lackey

Baptists Approve State Budget and Building Plans

Oklahoma City The Baptist General Convention board approves a record 1,400,000 budget for 1953 and contracts for four buildings totaling 369,219. Projects include Baptist student centers at the University of Oklahoma Norman and Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater and two cottages at the Oklahoma Baptist Orphans Home in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Baptist General Convention University of Oklahoma Norman Oklahoma A. & M. College Stillwater Oklahoma Baptist Orphans Home

Pleads Guilty to Drunken Driving

George Hamilton pleaded guilty to drunken driving at arraignment before County Judge Tal Crawford. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs, placed on own recognizance, and given five days to pay. Hamilton was arrested Saturday north of Ada on SH 99 in a 1950 Ford pickup by Patrolman Aubrey A. Mitchell. Charges were filed December 1.

George Hamilton Tal Crawford Hamilton Ada SH 99 Aubrey A. Mitchell

Memorial Rites Held At Ravia

Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon in Ravia high school for Claud Martin Sharp a lifelong Johnston county resident born in Russett in 1892. He died November 29 at an Ada hospital after a lingering illness and had moved to Ravia in 1900 where he lived until his death following a career in construction and farming. He was a lifetime Methodist and the service was led by Rev Howard Plowman of Tishomingo with Watt Funeral Home Madill in charge. He is survived by his widow Cora Sharp of Ravia a son Douglas Sharp of Brea California daughters Vandrine Lane of Rosedale Patsy Kite of Tishomingo Neta Johnson and Connie Sykes of California eight grandchildren a sister Nola Grant of Austin Texas brothers Orb of Ravia Fred and Conrad of ?

Tishomingo Ravia High School Claud Martin Sharp Johnston County Sharp Russett Ada Ravia Methodist Church Howard Plowman Watt Funeral Home Madill Cora Sharp

Cache of German securities found in OC office

Oklahoma City Justice of the Peace Paul Powers reported a musty store room cache of German securities worth millions of marks though now worthless. Bonds dated July 1, 1923 carried one million marks each. eight other certificates were for one million marks. He could not determine why the certificates were stored in the courtroom, suggesting possible past court litigation. The office has housed several justices.

Oklahoma City Paul Powers Powers

Cabinet approves grants for 3000 veterans over sixty

Tokyo reports the Cabinet has approved cash grants of 5.50 for each of 3000 former army and navy officers aged over 60 this year. The plan aims to support aging veterans in Japan's postwar framework.

Tokyo Army Navy

Miller Couple Returns from Texas and California Visits

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Miller returned from Sherman Texas after visiting relatives. Mrs. Ma Jones and Mrs. Maud Russell came back from an extended California trip to see their children and grandchildren.

E. L. Miller Sherman Texas Ma Jones Maud Russell California

Montgomerys Depart After Lynchburg Visit

Mr and Mrs E S Montgomery and their son Gary left for Lynchburg Virginia after a several days visit at the home of Mr Montgomerys mother Mrs E R Montgomery and his sister Mrs Bob Gilmore and family.

E. S. Montgomery Gary Lynchburg Virginia Mr. Montgomery E. R. Montgomery Bob Gilmore

Lola Dell Butler and Benita Beth Guest in Shawnee

Mrs. Lola Dell Butler and daughter Benita Beth stayed as houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. C H Butler in Shawnee during the past week.

Lola Dell Butler Benita Beth C.H. Butler Shawnee

Allen Visitor Harry Hardwick Spotted in Calvin

Former Allen merchant Harry Hardwick now residing in Calvin visited Allen on Sunday afternoon. A Stout, previously confined at Valley View Hospital for three weeks, was moved to his home here Sunday.

Harry Hardwick Allen Calvin A. Stout Valley View Hospital

Seminole Residents Visit Mrs. Montgomery in Local Gathering

Mr and Mrs M L Mitchell and daughter Janice of Seminole were recent guests in the home of Mrs E R Montgomery, enjoying a hospitality extended gathering.

Minister Changes Sermon Venue For Sunday Service

Rev. T. E. Webb will not preach at the Methodist church this coming Sunday. He will instead preach at the Atwood Methodist church. No schedule change for the A school. it will be held as usual.

T. E. Webb Methodist Church Atwood Methodist Church

Paris trio visits on Texas return trip

Mr. and Mrs. Stanford French and Mrs. Fannie Blackard of Paris Tennessee stopped for a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trivitt and family while en route home from Texas.

Stanford French Fannie Blackard Paris Tenn Ralph Trivitt Texas

Mr and Mrs Don Jordan Return to Tulsa After Visit

Mr and Mrs Don Jordan left Sunday night for their Tulsa home after spending several days with the former's parents Mr and Mrs Craig Jordan.

Don Jordan Tulsa Mrs Craig Jordan

Stockers of Lincoln Welcome A Son

Mr and Mrs A R Stocker of Lincoln Nebraska announce the birth of a son born November 15 Mrs Stocker is the former Miss Ida Mary Jordan

A. R. Stocker Lincoln Nebraska Stocker Ida Mary Jordan

Mrs Dee Kemp Returns Home After Valley View Hospital Stay

Mrs Dee Kemp was removed from Valley View hospital to her home on Sunday after recently undergoing surgery.

Dee Kemp Valley View Hospital Kemp

Trivitt Family Guests Visit Francis This Week

Mr and Mrs Ralph Trivitt and family stayed with Mrs Trivitt s parents Mr and Mrs L L Crockett in Francis during the past week visiting relatives and enjoying the area.

Ralph Trivitt

Allen Residents Attend Ballet Russe Concert in Ada

Mr and Mrs Jack Wright with their son Johnny and Karen Scoviall join Mr and Mrs George Adams Mrs H H Pegg Mrs Ford Stafford Mrs James Gilmore Mrs Bill Naylor and Miss Vivian Lapardus among attendees from Allen at the Ballet Russe performance in Ada on Monday night.

Jack Wright Johnny Karen Scoviall George Adams H. H. Pegg Ford Stafford James Gilmore Bill Naylor Vivian Lapardus Allen Ballet Russe Ada

Gilmore Family Outing Noted in Ada Saturday

Mr and Mrs R E Gilmore and daughter Roberta were seen shopping in Ada Saturday afternoon.

R. E. Gilmore Roberta Ada

Medford Family Guests Visit From Several Towns

Mr and Mrs Harry Medford of Stuart Mr and Mrs Hershel Medford of Sherman Texas Mr and Mrs Nobel Medford and four children from Noble were guests of Mr and Mrs H W Medford the past week.

Harry Medford Stuart Hershel] Medford Sherman Texas Nobel Medford Noble H. W. Medford

Weems Return Home After Tulsa Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Gerald Weems returned to their Tulsa home Tuesday after accompanying Mrs Weems parents Mr and Mrs Joe Williams home from Tulsa where they spent the holiday weekend.

Gerald Weems Tulsa

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Shatswell and Family

Mrs W J Shatswell hosted a birthday dinner at home on Sunday honoring her husband and daughter Mrs Bernie Griffin. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Shatswell and son T J of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Elmer Shatswell and children of Chickasha, Mr and Mrs Carrol Case of Oklahoma City, Mr and Mrs Berry Bishop of Ada, G D Smith and son Jimmie of Allen, plus the honoree and hostess.

W. J. Shatswell Bernie Griffin Joe Shatswell T. J Oklahoma City Elmer Shatswell Chickasha Carrol Case Berry Bishop Ada G. D. Smith Jimmie Allen

Santa Claus Visits Coalgate Amid Cold Crowds

A record crowd of about 3000 braved extreme cold and damp to welcome Santa Claus and his reindeer in Coalgate on Monday morning escorted by highway patrol. Paul Mayer Jr. visited to place an order and met Vance Roye, a former Army buddy from Lampasas Texas. Many local schools were represented at the event.

Coalgate Santa Claus Highway Patrol Paul Mayer Jr Santa Vance Roye Roye Lampasas Texas

Reds plan to drop Christmas bonus in East Germany

The East German Politburo proposed abolishing Christmas bonuses for 1.5 million workers in nationalized industry and paying year end bonuses only to "good workers." Neues Deutschland described bonuses as a capitalist remnant and degrading. Last year the government briefly kept the bonuses after protests.

Berlin East Germany Communist Politburo Neues Deutschland Communist East

Civil Service Commission cites 170382 patronage federal jobs

Washington reports the Civil Service Commission announced after a survey that Republicans will have about 170,382 federal jobs available for patronage, mostly small positions, as of yesterday.

Washington Civil Service Commission

State Highways Had 66 Deaths During November

Oklahoma City reports 66 people were killed on state highways last month according to Highway Patrol records. Sunday had the highest fatalities with 18, including 8 on November 9. The month matched November 1951, and U.S. Highways 64 and 62 were the deadliest routes with 10 and 7 deaths respectively. 44 fatal accidents occurred after dark, 22 by day, and 12 victims remained in critical condition.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Highway Patrol U.S

Council Rejects Lodge Repair Bids in Wintersmith Park

Ada City Council in a brief session rejected lodge repair bids for Wintersmith Park due to insufficient funds and plans to revise the project to fit available funds. The panel approved sewer lateral extension for East Gardenia and finalized paving estimates for Districts 59 and 60, plus an apron of claims.

Ada Wintersmith Park East Gardenia Mississippii

Oklahoma Korean War Vets Draw Jobless Pay

Oklahoma’s Korean War veterans have drawn about $26 000 in unemployment checks in five weeks under a federal program. More than 400 veterans in the state received weekly benefits of $26 for up to 26 weeks after serving at least 90 days since June 27 1950, with 750 filing and many finding jobs. The program requires weekly re filing and availability for work while offering aid only if no job fits.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Employment Security Commission Dave Vandivier The Commission Vandivier

Driver Accused of Passing On Curve

Jerry Milne of Allen faces charges of passing on a curve after being stopped about midnight Sunday south of Ada on SH 3 by trooper Aubrey Mitchell. Milne drove a 1950 Chevrolet sedan and was said to be passing on a curve 500 feet south of Ada.

Jerry Milne Allen Court of Justice of Peace C. W. Floyd Ada SH 3 Aubrey A. Mitchell

Postmasters to Meet At Allen

The Fourth District of the National Association of Postmasters gathers in Allen for a banquet meeting on December 6. The high school lunch room will host a meal prepared and served by the Home Demonstration club. Congressman Tom Steed is expected to attend. Postmaster Virgil Ramsey of Allen serves as district chairman from the spring meeting.

Allen National Association of Postmasters Home Demonstration Club Tom Steed Virgil Ramsey

Flogging at Dartmoor Prison Applies to Convict

At Dartmoor England a convict was flogged for attacking a prison officer. William Edward McGuire, 22, serving a 14 year term, received twelve lashes with the cat o nine tails and lost twelve months off his sentence for good conduct potential. He was strapped to the triangle with leather pads protecting his neck and kidneys as a medical officer watched.

Dartmoor England William Edward McGuire McGuire

Marriages Bill Price and Harriette Schroeder Wed

Ada couple Bill Eugene Price aged 29 and Harriette Louise Schroeder aged 29 announced their marriage. The ceremony occurred in Ada with both parties listed as resident spouses.

Bill Eugene Price Ada Harriette Louise Schroeder

Lodge to Lead U.S. at United Nations for Eisenhower

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is named by President-elect Eisenhower to head the U N mission, succeeding Warren Austin. Lodge, age 50, will be the permanent U S representative to the United Nations and a principal adviser on foreign policy. He must win Senate confirmation for the $25 000 a year post.

New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Henry Cabot Lodge U. S United Nations Lodge Warren R. Austin John Foster Dulles Eisenhower Senate U. N Security Council League of Nations League Massachusetts Africa Europe John Kennedy Beverly Mass Dulles Commodore Hotel Austin Edward Stettinius Emmet J. Hughes Life Magazine Hughes Korea Gen Aim

Red Gunners pound Sniper Ridge on Central Front

Chinese forces unleashed about 1,000 shells on Sniper Ridge and Pinpoint Hill amid infantry probes near Rocky Point, with U N artillery and fighter bombers responding. Allied air power and artillery reportedly forced Reds to retreat, while distant reports estimate 128 enemy killed near Kosong.

Seoul Eighth Army Pinpoint Hill Kumhwa Rocky Point U. N Kosong

Halley Likely to Head State Court

Oklahoma City reports strong expectations that Harry L. S. Halley of Tulsa will become chief justice of the State Supreme Court. Halley, on the court four years, previously served 13 years as a Tulsa district judge and was vice chief justice under Ben Arnold. New high court members include Ben Williams of Pauls Valley and W. H. Blackbird of Okmulgee, while Gov Johnston Murray names John C. Powell to lead the State Criminal Court of Appeals.

Oklahoma City State Capitol Harry L. S. Halley Tulsa State Supreme Court Halley Ben Arnold N. S. Corn Taloga High Court Ben T. Williams Pauls Valley George Bingaman Purcell W. H. Blackbird Okmulgee Thomas L. Gibson Muskogee Johnston Murray John C. Powell Sulphur State Criminal Court of Apen John Arett

Ada High Chorus Sings For Lions

The Ada High School choir performed Tuesday for the Lions club regular luncheon. The twenty minute program drew enthusiastic reception. The choir was directed by Allen Clinkscales.

Ada High Chorus Ada High School Lions Club Allen Clinkscales

Possession Charged to Adan Alee Orcea at Kemp Place

Police found a half gallon fruit jar of wildcat whiskey at Kemp's home. Adan Alee Orcea pled guilty and paid a $20 fine after Monday night incident.

Alee Orcea Tie Kemp's Place

OC Schools Pay Heavily to Keep Windows In

Oklahoma City school system spent between 25 000 and 30 000 dollars last year on broken windows from student pranks. Glass breaks cost 9 000 dollars for glass in 1950 with higher totals later. up to 125 panes could be broken in one building at night. Insurance cannot cover the widespread problem as repairs rise.

Oklahoma City Hugh Ginn Bill Foutz N. L. George J. Chester Swanson Chicago

Pickett School Plans Friday Pie Supper

Pickett school announces a box supper for Friday night December 5 beginning at 7. An enjoyable time is promised to all who come and all are invited. Proceeds go for the Christmas tree and program.

Pickett School

Incoming Commerce Secretary Brings Wide Experience

James Calogero reports Boston industrialist Sinclair Weeks named by President elect Eisenhower as secretary of commerce. Weeks vows to sever business ties, citing broad industry and political experience and a philosophy favoring a robust business climate over socialism. He chairs national GOP finance committee and holds multiple corporate directorships.

Boston Sinclair Weeks Eisenhower Beneft Weeks Republican National Finance Committee United Car Fastener Corp Cambridge Reed and Barton Corp Taunton Mass Atlas Plywood First National Bank of Boston Pacific Mills Gillette Safety Razor Company Wentworth Institute the Pullman Company Rand Avery-Gordon Taylor, Inc GOP Committee John W. Weeks Warren G. Harding Sen Robert A. Taft

Girl from Iowa Aims for Grand Champion Steer at Exposition

A 15 year old Iowa farm girl, Faye E Mugge of Cleghorn, leads her 1050 pound Aberdeen Angus calf Shorty toward the open class grand championship at the International Livestock Exposition. Shorty already won the junior division blue ribbon and must beat Hereford and Shorthorn summer yearlings to reach the Aberdeen Angus title. Canadian grain and hay growers dominated the day’s top awards as U S and Canada split five first places each.

Chicago Iowa Faye E. Mugge Cleghorn Shorty Faye Aberdeen Angus A. C. Stewart Greensburg Ind North America U.S

Ada Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for New Year

A. R. Dixon heads Ada Lodge No. 119 as Worshipful Master with Edward Bullard Senior Warden and J. A. Salter Junior Warden. E. C. Haley secures the secretary post, Horace Allard Senior Deacon, Olen Sneed Junior Deacon, Lee Andrews Senior Steward, J. C. Melton Junior Steward, J. W. Jumper chaplain, Hannibal Morrison Tyler. Trustees Chester Sneed three years, J. E. Thompson two, J. B. Denton one. annual election to rotate thereafter.

Ada Lodge No A. F A. M Earl McCrosky Asher Grand Lodge of Oklahoma A. R. Dixon Edward Bullard J. A. Salter W. P. Lee E. C. Haley Horace Allard Olen Sneed Lee Andrews J. C. Melton J. W. Jumper Hannibal Morrison Tyler Masonic Chester Sneed J.E. Thompson J B Denton

Pie Supper Friday Night At Center To Help Tree

Center hosts a pie supper Friday night starting at 7 30 to raise funds for the annual community Christmas tree program with a Christmas backdrop.

Parker Ranch Holds Second Annual Hereford Auction

Chelsea Oklahoma news notes the Parker Ranch sale of 65 head of top bred hereford cattle including 23 young bulls. Ranch Manager Sam Gurley expects 800 to 1,000 attendees at tomorrow's production auction.

Chelsea Okla Parker Ranch Sam Gurley

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