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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
13
County agents outline 4 H handicraft plans for farm and home use. Members keep hours and material costs, enter one item per class, and present brief cost and hour reports. Exhibits judged at Pontotoc County Fair in September 1953 with two divisions and four classes. Also lists DHIA cow leaders for November 1952.
Dick Turrell a British farmer from St Mary England will travel to Oklahoma next spring to teach American farmers the English method of growing wheat. He and his brothers produced over three and a half tons per acre on their farm last year, a crop praised by British papers as a world record.
An 18 year old Royal Armored Corps trooper T. E. Dewick will appear before a court martial on December 2 charged with offering information that might aid the enemy. Dewick, a clerk to the technical adjutant at a driving and maintenance school, allegedly offered the information to an unauthorized organization of which he was said to be a member.
Pope Pius XII named 24 new cardinals from 12 nations, restoring the college to 70. Notables include Archbishop James Francis McIntyre of Los Angeles, Alojzije Stepinac of Zagreb, and Stefan Wyszynski of Warsaw. Consistory set for Jan 12. Italians receive 11 picks, Western Hemisphere gains five.
Senate staff experts say President Truman's order on information security may let officials hide errors if not limited to national security. They caution proper use could bar press access. Moody leads censorship committee. watchdog group urged to monitor agencies.
Tokyo and Korea scene as Mrs. Allen Dulles arrives by air to Yokuska Naval Hospital to visit Marine 2nd Lt. Allen M. Dulles grievously wounded. He remains on the critical list after ten days with head and right arm injuries as Navy officials say he has not been told his mother is there.
A Tulsa English woman Mrs Hideo Stephenson and her 18 year old daughter Adrienne fell for a west coast deal after meeting an unidentified man. They withdrew savings to invest but wound up in Reno Nevada with debts and a hotel bill paid by the sister in Tulsa. They were defrauded of about 800 to 900 dollars.
Winston Churchill returned to work today after a family birthday dinner. A 40 pound cake shaped like his square black hat marked the occasion. The London report notes the veteran leader resumed duties despite the celebratory event.
Irrigating pastures in Tennessee raised net returns by 37 percent after deducting $2.45 per acre inch for water. From April to November, 24 inches of artificial rain cost $59.67 per acre. Watered pastures supported 47 percent more cow-days than check land, with 48 percent more milk and 52 percent more butterfat. Milk value on irrigated land rose 55 percent, and overall gross milk value increased accordingly.
The 4-H Club sets morning and early afternoon sessions from December 1 to December 5. Each day lists two or three participants, their start times, and venues such as Galey Egypt Center Vaness Stonewall Jesse Roff Fitzhugh Allen Lula Kalihoma.
Evangelist Billy Graham left Albuquerque for Los Angeles and faced a possible denial of his Korea visit. Executive secretary Jerry Beaven will meet Defense Department officials in Washington to resolve sponsorship and clearance issues. Graham previously stated he was denied sponsorship due to prior commitments but hinted he might travel without chaplains’ sponsorship if military clearance is granted.
Mrs. Anne Bowring, 66, of Barkingside, England, had a habit of visiting her husband’s grave. After four days missing, her daughter found her in an open grave at the cemetery. She appeared asleep, as if seeking to hide from troubles, having pushed a plank aside and waited.
Former Princess Fathia of Egypt, now Mrs. Riad Ghali, 21, has a son born at St. Vincent's Hospital weighing seven pounds five ounces. The birth occurred Saturday night with Fathia noted as mother, following her family's exile.
The Vamoosa community and Home Demonstration club hosted a dinner honoring County Commissioner W. E. Huddleston and county road employees for building the new blacktop road to the cemetery. Attendees included extended local families and residents, with a postmeal talk by Huddleston and E Evans.
The annual event occurs Friday December 5 at First Christian church Thirteenth and Broadway Ade with a 1 30 p m start. All club members and friends welcome. Recognitions include perfect attendance outstanding project work best club record and new county officers and chairmen will be installed. Mrs R L Hale and Miss A L Griffith will share highlights from the National Home Demonstration Council meeting in Raleigh NC.
Moisture draws oil from leather and loosens fibers, so care is vital during snowy and rainy weather. Rub with castor oil, let dry in a cool room for 12 to 24 hours, and use oil dressings to resist moisture. Use shoe trees sparingly to preserve shape, and repair crooked heels promptly to prevent distortion.
Instructions for making dough, shaping into four loaves or 4 to 6 dozen rolls. Shape, rise in warm place, bake times 275 F for rolls or 1 hour 15 minutes for bread, then cool and store. Variations include butterhorn, clover leaf, cinnamon rolls, Parkerhouse.
HD Demonstration Club schedule lists meetings from December 1 to December 4. December 1 Rebee club meets at the school. December 2 Latta meets with Mrs Herbert Cooper. December 3 Ada meets with Mrs Milton Arnold at 812 East 15th Street. December 4 Fitz Hugh club meets with Mrs J O Stark.
A family friendly 4-H nut bread recipe uses 3 cups sifted enriched flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup milk 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup chopped nut meats 4 tablespoons melted butter or shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg well beaten. Sift dry ingredients then combine wet and dry without beating. Bake in a greased leaf pan at 350 degrees F for about one hour. Let cool several hours before serving.
Bobie Jean Ledbetter of Holdenville route 3 faced charges Friday in Hughes County peace justice court of C. W. Lord for negotiating a left turn without signaling. Highway trooper A. A. Mitchell signed the complaint.
A practical recipe for yeast rolls, outlining steps to prepare a rich dough. It details soaking yeast in warm water with sugar, cooling milk with salt and sugar, then mixing in 10 cups of flour and melted shortening. The dough is kneaded until smooth before rising in a greased bowl.
The Oklahoma Academy of Science will hold its 41st annual meeting at Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater Friday and Saturday. Over 200 Oklahoma scientists expected. about 100 papers to be presented across biology, chemistry, geology, physics, geography, psychology and science education. Officers include W. Brown Monnett of Stillwater as president and M. P. Hatchett of Ada as vice president. Local members Hatchett, Doyle McCoy, East Central State College faculty will present, with Gordon M. Harrell, Thomas J. McKnight, Jack Smith and Joe T. Stevens among others.
Ozark Alabama dispatch reports 11 men named Smith in Battery C of the 125th Field Artillery at Camp Rucker. To simplify drill the CO formed a Smith squad. during close order practice Sgt. Smith commanded All right Smith get in step. In a dustup ten men changed step while the offender remained out of step.
Bernard Rosen, 21, Los Angeles, visiting a Moravia friend after Army discharge, faced an auto accident, hospital bills, a skid into another car, layoff in a factory, and a boarding house fire. He saved discharge papers and will return home for a long rest and Christmas with family.
Clarita News reports Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Rice hosted dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Lynn of Madill, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rice of Tulsa, Thomas Rice of Clarita, and Major W. P. Rice and wife of Fort Worth. Major Rice is stationed at the air base near Fort Worth, Texas.
Mr and Mrs Billy Clay Keener of Oklahoma City visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Bud Keener and Mr and Mrs H T Rice during a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs F E O Neal hosted guests including Mr and Mrs F E O Neal Jr and their boys from Bishop Texas during a family gathering at their home.
Ada man Mr. Cassell and his wife, a teacher at Clarita High School, visited the campus to observe classes and discuss education programs.
Stanley Walkup and his wife shared dinner with his father Roy Walkup, describing a family gathering at a local residence.
Mr and Mrs J D Anders hosted Mrs W D Underwood of Coalgate, Mr and Mrs Clint Morrison of Stonewall, and Mr and Mrs Billy Anders of Coleman as visitors or guests in a social gathering referenced in a regional notice from the era.
Mr and Mrs O B Wright of Oklahoma City spent the day visiting Mr and Mrs Earl Woods in a social gathering highlighting local family ties and neighborhood hospitality.
Mr. Stevens of Wapanucka missed the bridge on highway 48 at the L. M. Ridley farm Wednesday night and his car turned bottom side up in the creek bed. He was not injured. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Steele of Stringtown visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patton for the day.
Mr Paul Ray and Mrs Ray of Washington DC shared a turkey dinner in Ada with his mother Mrs H L Ray of Clarita, reflecting a family gathering in the area.
Mrs. Bobby Walkup is reported to be in a hospital in Oklahoma City for medical treatment. The brief note confirms her admission status and location, with no further details on diagnosis or prognosis.
Mr and Mrs Claud Wyvick of Muskogee visited Clarita on Thursday. Wyvick recalled childhood in Oconee where he and the O NEals attended school. He noted Oconee was once larger than Clarita by comparison.
Mr and Mrs S D Nelson hosted guests Mr and Mrs John Williams from Sulphur for a social visit at their home.
Mrs. Cora McCormick entertained her son Claud McCormick of Oklahoma City as a guest, highlighting family visit from the city.
Mr and Mrs Bolen of Dallas Texas visited with her father and mother Mr and Mrs Joe Power.
Mr and Mrs George Harts field hosted Thanksgiving dinner with guest Walter Harts field and Mr and Mrs Loyd Daniel, all residents of Clarita.
Mr and Mrs W J Burns hosted Thanksgiving dinner on Friday their guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Townsend of Garret Bluff Texas Mrs Marcus Slakey from Durant Mr Robert Burns of Tulsa and Mrs Bertha Corzine also of Tulsa origi nating a family gathering with relatives from multiple cities in Oklahoma and Texas.
Hugh Frank Hefley of which is attending the A M college at Stillwater spends the weekend with his father and mother Mr and Mrs Hugh Hefley.
Jimmy Fanning Floyd Nelson and Charles Stutte of Murray College are listed as home for the weekend, joining fellow students as the campus notes a period of quiet in the town.
Mr and Mrs W B Robinson spent Thanksgiving in Bartlesville with their son Keith who is attending college there.
Jimmy Jones, a student at Murray College in Tishomingo, is back home for the weekend to spend time with family and friends. He plans to return to campus Sunday evening.
The Egypt community will hold a pie supper at the school Friday night December 5 at 7 30. Principal H V Hartgraves says Ada quartet may perform and proceeds will fund the annual Christmas program for the community.
Food serves two main roles: providing energy for the body's activities and building tissues during growth or recovery from exercise. The energy comes from carbohydrates fats and proteins, while proteins minerals and vitamins support repair and growth processes.
Stratford special report: Farmers Union gathers at McGee school house at 7 30 Monday night December 1 to elect 1953 officers and delegates to Oklahoma City in January. W C Stamper of Pauls Valley will present pictures and refreshments will be served. Last meeting of the year.
Miss Billy Drew Reeves and ill Terry spend Thanksgiving with Ar and Mrs E C Reeves in their home. Both are students at A and M College. Mr and Mrs Walt Calhoun and daughters celebrate in Wichita Falls with Mrs Calhoun's sister Mrs K L Ulrich and Mr Ulrich. Mr and Mrs Jerry Young of Ardmore and Mrs Lelia Woolard visit Mr and Mrs Graham Carr in Idabel Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Gerrals Alloway and Sammy spend Thanksgiving weekend with Mr Allo Way’s parents in Drumright.
Mr and Mrs Jack Gilliam and Puddin of Oklahoma City spent Thanksgiving in Tishomingo visiting relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Henry Glenn and Ann travel to Poteau for Thanksgiving weekend to visit Mrs Glenns sister and her husband Dr and Mrs Hermon Thomas.
Mrs Reena Roff of Albuquerque New Mexico is spending the holiday season with her sister Mrs Sara Wigington.
Rev and Mrs Howard Plowman and Dondee joined Rev and Mrs Don Forsman for a Thanksgiving meal in Atoka.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Williams of Arp Texas spent Thanksgiving with their daughter Rev. and Mrs. Johnny R. Stuckey and Rickey, continuing a family gathering over the holiday period.
Mr and Mrs William L Fry hosted Thanksgiving with Bill’s parents Mr and Mrs W L Fry of Durant.
Mr and Mrs Hearn Chisholm spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Hearn Chisholm Jr and family in Norman.
Miss Marietta Byerly is spending the weekend with relatives in Alahoma City, returning home after the visit.
J. N. Bott of Guthrie spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs. Bott and Keith.
Mr and Mrs Roger Baker Elaine and Roger Bill spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs Baker s parents Mr and Mrs William Moore in Lynn Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs V L Auld of Norman spend Thanksgiving holidays in Tishomingo visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs Virgil Auld and her sister Mrs Walter Owens of Duncan visit their brother and family Mr and Mrs Homer Dodds in Laneville Texas. Mr Dodds has been bedfast for some time now.
Jerry Lester of Lafayette, Louisiana, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong last week, sharing a family social moment and a brief glimpse of local ties.
Mr and Mrs Robert Armstorng and family spent Thursday in Mill Creek as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Lester. Other visitors included Jerry Lester of Louisiana and Mr and Mrs Jack Watson and daughter of McAlester.
Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Bryant included Mr and Mrs Marcus Nelson and their children from Albuquerque New Mexico and Mrs J T Bryant from Pottsboro all visiting together.
Mr and Mrs J O Swartz of Davenport visited at the home of their son and family Mr and Mrs J B Swartz for Thanksgiving.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant and their children spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Craven.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Cunning ham and Stan spent Thanksgiving Day at the Hugh Dillingham home in Kingston Oklo There was a reunion on Thanksgiving Lloyd Dillingham of McAlester visits his sister and family Mrs Stanley Cunningham Dr and Mrs David Bates of Mexia Texas will also spend the weekend in the Cunningham home
Weekend guests in the home of J and Mrs A T Evans are their daughter and family Mr and Mrs H A Wilkinson of La Mesa Texas.
East Central student Miss Dana Duty visits her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Duty over Thanksgiving holidays.
Mrs. Lloyd Niblett hosted Thanksgiving with her daughter and family in Temple Texas. Mrs Studdard and Rita joined for several days of visiting and remained for an extended stay.
Mrs. Helen Ames and her family from Troy visited her parents Mr and Mrs John T Lightfoot for Thanksgiving Day, sharing meals and holiday cheer in a warm family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Rawls of Ada spent Thanksgiving visiting friends in Tishomingo, sharing a brief holiday moment with local acquaintances and adding a note of regional social connection.
Mr and Mrs Stacey Howell along with Joe and Ferrell of Ardmore visited in the home of their daughter for a family gathering. The brief notice notes a multigenerational family get together with Ardmore ties and kinship.
Minnie Lou Ottinger of Hydro Oklahoma, 21, becomes first woman to win high individual honors in collegiate judging at the International Live Stock Exposition. She scored 901 of 1000, atop 200 men, as Aggie team places second to Cornell with 4344 points. Ottinger aims to write about livestock or run a ranch after graduation.
Vanoss high school juniors will present a play Ah Feudin Over Yonder in the school auditorium on December 4. Matinee at 1 45 and an evening performance follow. Admission 35 cents for adults 20 cents for children. Director Dutch Herald. Cast includes Yelta Johnson Patsy Perriman Mary Ann Griffith Kenneth Hurley Buddy Perry Rosie Van Schuyver Sabra Landreth Bonita Bradley Lynwood Cantwell Kenneth Choate James Galey Farrel Jones Velma Lea Voyles Charlotte Moore Willa Duckworth.
The Evans home welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Gene Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Stacey Howell Jr. of Duncan as part of a social visit.
Mr and Mrs M M Tubbs Larry and Eddie of Purcell spent the day with the John Reynolds family, sharing time and hospitality in a friendly community visit.
Mr and Mrs Roger Umphers and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Pat Fra zier in Ada on Thanksgiving Day. Capt and Mrs Audie Umph ers of San Antonio were also visitors of the Fraziers.
Mrs M C Whitlock of Lehigh arrives to spend the winter with her son Roy Whitlock and Mrs Whitlock, expected to reside with them during the season.
Miss Beulah Zimmerman is visiting at the home of her parents in La Monte Oklahoma, staying for a time with family.
Thursday guests in the Floyd channels home included Mrs. Lowell Goodman, Randy and Mahala of Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Lovett and children of Bullard Chapel, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sherman and twins.
Dr and Mrs William Parrish and Sue visited relatives and friends in Still over the weekend enjoying gatherings and meals with nearby family.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley and their children of Ada spent Thanksgiving in the Morgan Walker home.
Mrs Maude Arnspiger and Zuleika traveled to Checotah to visit relatives during Thanksgiving observing family gatherings and seasonal cheer in Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Ed J Coyle and their children are spending the holiday weekend visiting their parents in Pawnee.
Mrs. Charlie Dry spent Friday visiting in Durant, engaging with local residents and sharing time at a social gathering. The trip highlights community ties and Mrs Dry’s ongoing familiar visits in the region.
Mr and Mrs Bob Martin and Patricia spent Thursday visiting Mrs Martin s sister and family Mr and Mrs Onie Dykeman in Pauls Valley.
Mrs Ida Yandell is spending the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Sherman in Dallas. Mrs Carl Garland returned Thursday from Dallas where she had been in the Medical Arts hospital for over a week.
Mr and Mrs Ray Lokey of Merchason Texas are visiting this week in the home of their son Mr and Mrs John Lokey and family Rex Lokey plans to go home with the Lokeys Sunday for a two weeks visit.
Mrs Lena Thomas hosted Thanksgiving with guests Mr and Mrs Harold Flood and Pat of Ardmore, and Mr and Mrs Durward Thomas together with Linda K and Keith.
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