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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
7
The State of Oklahoma to Bell Henergar WA Webb and W T Elser or their unknown heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns. Lot Four in Block Three of Original Townsite of Allen Oklahoma per the official plat and survey.
Oklahoma pecan growers will meet in Waurika December 11 and 12 to discuss disease and insect control and variety improvements. Specialists from Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma will speak on current disease and insect control. A December 11 panel titled Is the Native Grove Profitable will feature W M Dimery E E Mount Grover Haydon Doc Smith Leslie Newman and C W McFerron. Entries due December 11 with prizes for 11 varieties and a seedling contest offering 10 to first, 2 to each superior, and 1 to each worthy exhibit.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma plans to issue 500000 additional common shares at par $10. The Corporation Commission approved the issue yesterday. final approval awaits the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tulsa utility to issue 200000 shares as a stock dividend to Central and Southwest Corp. and sell 300000 shares to the holding company to raise $3 million.
Albert Warren Williams aged 30 of Allen wed Charlene M. Boyd 20 of Stonewall. L. L. Lyon 57 and Hazel Ann Otterson 43 of Oklahoma City listed. Jesse Pevehouse 33 of Ada married Naomi Powell 29 of Ada. Eugene D. Simpson 21 of Oklahoma City wed Mary Ann Payne 10 of Oklahoma City.
Readers from Stilwell Anadarko Chickasha urge drastic safety steps to cut Oklahoma road fatalities. Proposals include universal 30 mph limits more patrols and reduced reckless driving, with debate over highway funding and physical and mental driver disabilities underpinning the argument.
Sulphur Chapter No. 90 of the Order of Eastern Star will host a reception Sunday December 9 at 2 30 p m in the high school auditorium to honor Mrs Eneth Stockton Grand Conductress and various Grand Chapter appointments. About 19 state officers will attend including Worthy Grand Matron E Glen and Worthy Grand Patron Harold Cook. Dorine and Iran Stephens will lead the program and arrangements.
Scoop wedge-shaped pieces from the tops of chocolate cupcakes. Fill hollows with ice cream and cap with the cake pieces cut from the tops. Arrange flat side down and serve with hot chocolate sauce.
Washington reports that American Christmas tree farming grows into a profitable industry. Arthur Sawder says over 28.5 million trees will meet 1951 demand, mainly from the Midwest New England New York Pennsylvania and Northwest regions. Growth moves from wild lands to seedlings and plantations, with women increasingly active in sorting grading and bundling.
Tommy Mills, Seminole FFA, won top junior bird with a Langshan cock as breeders from 42 states attend the Oklahoma Poultry show opening in Oklahoma City. Roy Ferguson Jr. of Shawnee led entries with six wins in eight open class sections plus reserve and grand championship.
Mrs Albert Power is discharged and feeling much better. Miss Reba Lovelace remains ill but shows some improvement after a week.
Mrs Telle McMillan and daughter Jeannine of Tyler Texas visited relatives in Clarita this weekend. Mrs Ennis Woods Jr of Clarita visited sister Mattie Belle Brown in Kansas. Mr and Mrs Jim Collins of Tulsa visited in Clarita. Mr and Mrs Kenton Robinson and Kenny Lynn of Dallas visited Clarita Saturday and Sunday. Keith Robinson of Bartlesville spent weekend with parents. Juanice Collins of Clarita wed Calvin McCurry of Wapanucka at Atoka at 10 am December 1. The couple will reside in Clarita with McCurry continuing schooling after a Arkansas wedding trip.
Coarse grains come from poor creaming or excess baking powder and a slow oven. Avoid over-baking to prevent dryness and keep the cake moist and tender.
Mr and Mrs Denver Swindell visited his mother Mrs Major and Mr Major in Lindsay Sunday. They joined her parents Mr and Mrs George Harris who visited Ed Harris. Mr and Mrs H L Murray and children of Perry spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Leck Carpenter. They visited Pauls Valley Monday night to see his parents before returning home. Cherry Pyron is in St Anthony hospital in Oklahoma City for an intestinal ailment treatment likely ten days or more.
Mrs N F McAlister and Mrs R M Brown recently had surgery and are active in daily tasks. Mrs A C Thompson and daughter in law Mrs Judge Thompson of Mayesville visit Fort Worth for indefinite stay at son Eulys Thompson’s home during wife’s surgery. Mrs Helm Beverly Roffeener and family from Oklahoma City visit town with grandmother Mrs Mason of Prairie View.
Mrs. Opal Watts arrives with her mother Mrs. Ruth Duke and son Riley to spend the Christmas holidays in the area.
Mrs. Lessie Butler has returned home Monday after surgery at Valley View hospital. Mrs. Granville Lobaugh, who had surgery Friday, is recovering rapidly. Mrs. W. L. Standridge hosted three daughters in Ada on Sunday Mrs. Sadie Sherman Mrs. Ruby Howard and her daughter Sammie and Mrs. Virgie Phillips.
Dr. Sydney J. Hawley of Seattle told a Radiological Society of North America convention that X ray treatment can remove corns and warts. He noted corns are a major source of misery second only to the common cold and that irradiation provides relief by removing them.
The record of hearings was ordered sent to the Justice Department for possible perjury probes after contradicting testimony. Nathan Sale and Loring Black attended the session with Yaakov Teitelbaum’s account supported by Mi ami woman named Shyri Menkin. Charles Oliphant resigned as chief IRS official amid accusations of baseless linked charges and King cited possible perjury by witnesses.
A local classified note reports higher value returns for investors in vested Ada News Want Ads. The brief notes improved efficiency in ad placements and stronger audience reach for sellers seeking better exposure.
Oklahoma City report says worn highway systems raise road deaths and living costs. Ray Atherton of the American Trucking Association argues roads were not rebuilt after WWII, causing more trucks and cars on inadequate lanes and higher transport costs. He calls for a comprehensive highway survey to assess needs and costs.
Mr and Mrs Joe Parker and their Ada son spent Sunday with L B Alexander family. The McLish PTA met at the school Thursday with fifth and sixth graders singing and the speech class performing two plays. Maynard Jackson on a 15 day Wisconsin furlough returned to visit his parents. Rudell Marker and children from Duncan visited his in laws Sam and Mrs Cole and son over the weekend.
Charley Holden is listed as a patient at Valley View hospital. The brief notice notes his admission status without detailing diagnosis or treatment.
Mr and Mrs R H Simmons of Cabool Missouri are visiting their daughter Mrs Holt Sodeman and family for several days. J E Cole left Monday for his home in Fairfax after a several days visit with his son Sam Cole and family here.
Robert Whitwell of Longview Texas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Whitwell.
Pontotoc county farms bureau and associated women held their December board meeting with Mr and Mrs Hart in Fitzhugh. All board members attended except Mrs C C Seamans. E A Kissick spoke on farmer membership growth. Mrs W C Story and Miss Hester shared state convention notes. Mrs Joe Morrow was elected fifth district chairman. Next gathering set for January 7 at Stonewall school gym.
Sulphur reports two senior band members Allie Putkamer and Barbara Sekavec will travel with band mother and director Harrel Scott to Stillwater for the all state band and clinic on December 7 and 8. They will join one of two 132 piece ensembles and practice with Baylor University instructors before combining with the college band on Saturday.
Individual states designate limited trapping periods when beaver may be taken for an oversupply.
One man died instantly and three others were seriously hurt nine miles north of Ada in a late Tuesday crash. E T Buddy Roberts 29 and three passengers were returning from a VFW event when their car collided with a wrecker. Local officials questioned speed and driving as factors.
Five area churches plan a December training school at Davis First Church, running December 5 to 7 nightly at 7 30. Courses include Teaching the Bible by Dr William H Wallace and Working for Youth by Bob Templeton, with other sessions by James Hawk and Mrs Marvin Schilling. Participants from Sulphur expected. churches involved include St Paul Sulphur and First Church Davis Wynnewood Stratford.
Coalgate High School hosts its annual FFA banquet in the community building Friday at seven. Dr M L Wardell of the University of Oklahoma will deliver the principal address, with Frank Streetman known as the Mayor of Sasakwa serving as toastmaster.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will take several weeks or about a month to finalize results of the grass roots survey on farm programs. A summary of 48 state reports and 3,000 county reports is being prepared for a subcommittee of non department farm and church leaders.
Konawa public schools join the state wide Save The Children Bundle Week to gather serviceable clothing December 3 through 8. J A Davis superintendent notes the event is part of the tenth National Children’s Clothing Crusade aiding isolated rural areas Indian Reservations and Western Europe and the Far East.
Altus registered the biggest gain in Oklahoma retail sales for October, up 33.4 percent from September. The survey by the University of Oklahoma Bureau of Business Research also notes a 40.3 percent drop in building permits among 37 cities, with gains in freight car loadings, bank debits, and postal receipts.
Allen family of five, living in a leaky, improvised one room home, receives help from neighbors and community. Donations include clothing, a quilt, dishes, and some unplaned lumber for a roof as father Chester Eatherly seeks work to provide decent housing before cold weather.
A faithful collie named Judy guided Mrs. O. E. Jackson to a three year old wandering in a hog lot. The dog guarded the boy from hogs, then led to safety and family contact after a late night search near Ada with the boy fed and soothed in a chair.
Allen Holdenville area theft incident as Mr Callis and his family travel to Holdenville for a funeral. Thieves took Mr Callis suit, the baby's snow suit, and Mrs Callis coat and dress. The family stayed in Seminole overnight with relatives before reporting the loss.
An electric roaster cooks meats vegetables and puddings together. When vegetables accompany a roast they should be added about an hour before the toast is served.
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