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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Buddy Sims Mr and Mrs W B Evert and son Mike were house guests of Mr and Mrs Paxton Sims in Stuart Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. RB. E. Malone and Mrs. Julia Malone of Wewoka spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid, enjoying a family gathering in the community.
Mrs Roy Jarrett returns to California after visiting relatives in Pismo Beach Vallejo Richmond and Fresno.
Mr and Mrs M L Rowe traveled to Oklahoma City on Sunday and Monday to visit their daughter and her husband J and Mrs Bill Gibson.
Mrs. Willard Wright and her father C. M. Redman spent Sunday afternoon as guests of Mrs. C. B. Richmond and family in McAlester.
Gladston Kidwell and Mrs. T Kidwell and Mrs. Roy Saffarrans with Mr and Mrs Cook visited George Kidwell in Will Rogers hospital in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Harold Lee White of Purcell and their son visited the home of Harold Whitehead’s father for the weekend, joining extended family.
Roy Pence is reported in critical condition at Will Rogers hospital in Oklahoma City. Sunday guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ed Easter included their son Paul and family from Tulsa and Rev. J. S. Prewitt from Cleveland Tennessee.
Mrs A K Kimbrough Mrs Ern est Hodges Mrs Hal Merchant Mrs Harley Hays Mrs Leafy Durham and Mrs Leon Jones were in Oklahoma City Monday where they attended the showing of South Pacific.
Mrs. Beatrice Harbin left Monday for Holdenville after a weekend visit with her sister Mrs. Hi Whitehead and family.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson of Grand Rapids Minnesota announce the birth of a son named Fred Eugene on November 12. The baby weighed 8 pounds 10 and a fraction ounces at birth. Mrs Wilson is formerly Miss Bertha Lou Jarrett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rex Jarrett.
Mr and Mrs W T Hooper and daughter Clarice Faye and Miss Phebe Brians were guests of Mrs Bertha Bird and family in Ada Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Buddy Yount and their daughter departed Monday for Texarkana Texas where he will be employed.
Mr. and Mrs. Claud Sluder of Muskogee spent the weekend with the former's sister Mrs. Fred Woffard and family in the area, sharing time with relatives.
Mrs Georgia Brown and her father in law Lee Brown were in Holdenville on Monday for business. The brief stop involved local errands and meetings with area contacts.
Mrs. Mina Lindley Mrs. Devila Crain and Gail Crain arrived Monday to visit Mrs. Crain's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ad Thompson in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Thompson accompanied them home Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Ellis visited their home in Independence Kansas on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Carter return to Perryville Arkansas after visiting Mrs Tillery the Carter's mother in law.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Nickell and Mrs. John Nickell entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Vinson on Sunday. Mrs. Nickell, who had been at Valley View hospital, will stay with her daughter for some time and then make her home there.
Claud Vinson, a Commancher, is reported to be very ill prompting concern among team members and supporters. No further medical details are provided in the note.
Mrs Lucille Marco and her children departed Sunday for Houston after attending the funeral of her brother Allie Tilery on Friday.
Pvt Clyde Woffard of Camp Chaf fee Arkansas dined with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Woffard at his first home visit since joining the armed forces on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Georgia Brown and their children stayed in Tulsa from Wednesday to Saturday as guests of Mrs Brown’s parents Mr and Mrs Roger Smith and their family.
Mr and Mrs Bill Elmore departed Monday for Robestown Texas after visiting relatives in the area.
James Liken comes back to his Rio Grande Valley Texas home after an extended visit with his parents Reverend W. A. and Mrs. en.
In Los Angeles a stalled auto blocked eight Broadway cars as police questioned the scene. The only occupant was a blonde cocker spaniel behind the wheel. Owner Charles Schmitz claimed he went to summon a tow truck and called the dog Trouble.
The earliest records show polo developing in Persia, with ancient sources noting its roots in Persian culture and horse riding games long before modern spreads.
The Portland Cement Association received an industrial safety honor at its Chicago meeting on November 12. Ned H. Dearborn of the National Safety Council praised PCA for its voluntary safety program while John W. Mather accepted the award in the name of operating supervisors and workers. The council cited the cement industry as the safest heavy industry in 1951, with further declines in 1952. PCA safety efforts reduced injuries by 87 percent over 28 years, saving thousands of lives and preventing tens of thousands of injuries.
Ada residents are urged to donate to the Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce fund for 23 boys and girls at the Baptist Village near Byng. A $105 goal would supply each child with $5 to spend at Christmas. Monte Bell chairs the effort and pickups are arranged via radio station KADA.
President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower and his party crossed the International Dateline aboard the USS Helena to discuss Far East issues. The ship set back its clock to Monday and was due at Pearl Harbor later. The group held extended discussions and skeet shooting with Lucius Clay and George M. Humphrey shining in shooting honors.
Protestant leaders urged that churches mobilize their millions of members into active service to sustain Christianity in American life. At the Second General Assembly of the National Council of Churches of Christ, they called for full lay integration in council work, grassroots promotion, and stronger participation by both clergy and laity.
Sheikh Mohamed el Khedr Hussen, rector of Al Azhar University, rejects communism as unsuited to Islam in a Cairo interview. He says Islam is the best system for free living and defends private ownership as a core human trait within reasonable limits.
Crown Prince Akihito of Japan will travel to London for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Officials plan a voyage by President Wilson to Hawaii, San Francisco, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Detroit, and New York, then board Queen Elizabeth on April 22 for arrival in Southampton on April 27.
Two landlords and their tenants share a $1,000 prize in the Northeast Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association seedling contest. Entries credited to A Hays of Wellston and Mrs Madie Mullen of Clay Center Kansas and Floyd Patrick of Claremore with landlord Earl Briggs of Claremore.
Wesley Hardenbergh, president of the American Meat Institute, said packers pay less for beef by the hoof because by-products yield lower returns. He noted a 1,000-pound steer is worth $14.20 less to the packer today than 18 months ago in a talk prepared for the National Wool Growers Association in Chicago.
Mound Valley Kansas with 608 residents will begin daily shipments of water in two railroad tank cars from Parsons sixteen miles away late this week. Drought dried Pumpkin Creek the normal water source. Hose was bought in October to drain the creek debris and daily use fell from about 70 000 gallons to 10 000 gallons.
Pontotoc county Schoolmasters held their December meeting in Byng with a meal by the Home Demonstration club. Dr C F Spencer East Central college president spoke on certainty in spiritual life and the role of schools in shaping future citizens. Local students provided music directed by Mrs. Ouida Stokes and featured solos by Lawana Dove and Billie Price. The program included a sextet with Retha Cantrell Wynotha Cantrell Carol Wall Trena Pevehouse Billie Price and Alene Meeks.
President elect Dwight Eisenhower will arrive in Honolulu and lead a hour long parade to Waikiki Beach. He will lay a wreath at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery then proceed to Kaneohe Marine Air Station for a two or three day stay. The Navy will organize arrival ceremonies with Adm. Radford Gen Bradley and Charles E Wilson among the officials present.
Mr and Mrs Arby Bagwel and son Harold of Byars spent Sunday visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs E O English.
Pvt Bill Austell of Camp Roberts California spends his furlough with his mother Mrs Clara Austell. He is to report back to Camp Roberts December 15.
Mrs. W J Rodgers spent the past three weeks in Maryland and Texas and returned to her Stratford home Saturday. Word came Monday of the death of Mrs. Moilie Darnell who suffered a stroke in Heber Springs Arkansas and died there Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Louie Mode of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E T Risner.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Arthur spent the weekend with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shirley, in Oklahoma City and returned Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Moore visited her father, Mr. J. H. Covel, in Lindsay Sunday afternoon.
Sgt. J R Collins who has served in Korea for several months arrived in Oklahoma City Friday. He was met there by his wife Mrs. Collins who had lived with her parents Mr and Mrs L D Biles east of the city while he was abroad.
Mr and Mrs Collins arrived in Stratford on Monday to visit relatives. Sgt Collins has 30 days before returning to Ft Sill for further assignment.
Word came from Stratford this week of the marriage plans between Miss Mary Bryan daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Bryan former Stratford residents and Joe Mounds of Ravia. Miss Bryan attended Murray A and M college at Tishomingo and will continue her studies there.
Mr and Mrs Alger Lunsford and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Melvin Lunsford and her parents Mr and Mrs D W Heath. Heaths return home with them for a short visit.
Mr and Mrs Omhar Fullbright spent Sunday afternoon visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Gene Wright of Ada.
A 2-A Oklahoma Legislature joint committee will convene Thursday to review the highway program for two years. Sen. Raymond Gary urges a fresh look at rural roads spending to ensure funds to counties are used wisely. Sen. Joe Bailey Cobb called the meeting. In Kansas a special Federal Court refused to end school segregation, citing facilities equality but noting segregation implies inferiority. In South Carolina the Charleston court found officials strive to equalize facilities, opposing immediate abolition. In Virginia a federal court upheld segregation as a way of life, not based on prejudice or caprice.
Evangelist Billy Graham arrived in Tokyo en route to Korea to conduct revival meetings. He spoke to reporters about asking President-elect Eisenhower for a day of prayer for Korea and said there is no easy solution to the Korean War, but prayer and faith can create a path forward.
Bill Beasley of Scullin paid 13 dollars in fine and costs after appearing before Peace Justice C Floyd to answer charges of improper passing. Beasley was stopped November 26 about 2.6 miles north of Roff on SH 61 by highway patrolman Aubrey A. Mitchell, driving a 1950 Chevrolet truck.
Jerry Milne paid $10 and costs assessed by Peace Justice C Floyd on account of Passing on a curve. Allenman was perceived south of Ada on SH Highway. Trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell observed a 1950 Chevrolet sedan involved in the violation.
Miss Mayer of Coalgate presented three turkey toms for the FFA banquet. The Coalgate team picked three from her flock weighing 87 pounds in total. She credited their advisor Gus David Martin for good poultry judging guidance.
James M. Boggess 25 pleaded innocent to charges he shot his wife Wanda Lee to death in front of the Chickasha Courthouse on November 15. He was ordered held without bond.
John Cordray’s sentencing for assault with intent to kill was moved from December 8 to 15 after a district court trial by a jury found him guilty as a second or subsequent offender and sentenced him to 18 years in state prison for shooting Garland Hair north of the city. Charles A. Jamison’s sentencing for burglary in the second degree was also continued.
Foreign he announced a farewell luncheon for former U S Ambassador William O Dwyer by express orders of President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines. The event will be at the Foreign Relations Building Thursday with Foreign Minister Luis Padilla Nervo as host. O Dwyer resigned last Saturday.
The report notes that U S bituminous coal mines are capable of producing at a rate of more than 1,000 tons each minute, reflecting high efficiency in the industry.
CHICAGO W E Jackson a CTA streetcar motorman for four months quit his job with a flourish after a 10 mile express rush run. He drove nonstop struck a kayoed panic then walked into the superintendent's office declaring I am through. A relief driver took over with 50 passengers to their destinations.
A B 29 aircraft from Castle Air Force Base struck a Bakersfield home, entering through a bedroom and causing damage while a family of five was upstairs dining. No injuries were reported as authorities cited security concerns and the incident remains under investigation.
New York reports joint gamma globulin projects by the American Red Cross and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The Red Cross will expand blood collection to supply serum and allocate globulin through the Office of Defense Mobilization. Basil O’Connor says the foundation aims to reach 1.5 million children next year for measles, hepatitis and infantile paralysis cases.
Milburn Lodge No. 330 A F and A M plans a public installation Monday night December 15 at 6 pm Families and friends are invited J Gard Duncan of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma will be installing officer Officers for coming year include Allen Hart Worshipful Master W D Thompson Senior Warden Robert L Rhea Junior Warden Grover Ford Treasurer H E Darrow Secretary Glenn Keeling W E Olivo and E L McCreary trustees Appointive officers are Fred Willard Senior Deacon Herman Ford Junior Deacon Blufford mon Grey Junior Steward Morton Fillmore Tyler
O. B. Smith charged with drunken driving appeared before County Judge Tal Crawford and changed to a guilty plea. The judge imposed a $25 fine plus costs and allowed until January 1, 1953 to pay. Smith was arrested May 10 one half mile north of Ada by Highway Trooper Aubrey Mitch.
Fifty-eight of 128 Indian Jews who returned from Israel last August after hunger strikes seek permission to resettle in Israel. They charge racial discrimination and petition Prime Minister Ben Gurion for aid to make a second attempt at moving to the Jewish homeland.
Mr and Mrs Howard Jared and their family visited Mr Jareds sister Mrs Ivan Price and family near Ada Monday night.
Mr and Mrs Neville Reeves and Mrs Vera Taylor visited Mrs Taylor's son who is very ill in a Pauls Valley hospital Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Leon Kidwell and their daughter visited the home of Mrs Kidwell's parents Mr and Mrs Hughie Horn in Francis. Pfc Alfred Horn accompanied them home and stayed until Monday.
Mr and Mrs Ray Cummings travel to Ada to be with Ray Cummings Sr at Valley View hospital where his surgery is slated for 8 a m. Local family attends the bedside as the operation approaches.
Mr and Mrs Will Spain and Mr and Mrs Jess Patrick with children Betty Lou and Bobbie traveled to Hitchita Sunday to visit Mrs Spain's brother, sharing a family outing in a small town.
Miss Helen Hemingway of Holdenville spent Sunday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hemingway.
Mrs Ben L. Taylor of Los Angeles and Chic Sales of Odessa are guests in the home of Mrs Minnie Sales and the Russell and Clyde Sales households. Before returning home Mrs Taylor will visit relatives in McAlester and McLoud Oklahoma.
Mrs Neville Reeves visited her sister Mrs Vera Taylor in Weavoka last week.
In London a Commons scene unfolded as Prime Minister Churchill answered softly to a Labor question drawing protests from MPs. Harold Davies pressed to hear the reply, the speaker sought order, Morrison questioned propriety, and Rankin accused defiance before the chair.
Johnson City Tennessee Mrs Ben Taylor juv court judge says she kept two abandoned pre school boys in jail 48 days because their condition prevented admission to the citys new juvenile home earlier. She explains the children were kept warm clean and well fed in juvenile quarters in the jail basement for isolation. The jail matron had said the boys were dirty with a contagious skin disease which cleared up in about a week.
Poland declared Aryeh Kubovy, Israeli minister to Prague and Warsaw, unwelcome and asked for recall after Prague purge trials. The Polish note followed similar Czech actions and Israel rejected the Czech recall demand. Kubovy remains in Israel reporting on the trials.
The Senate Committee on Committees will meet December 18 to select chairmanships with Herbert Hope of Maysville named for Appropriations replacing Raymond Gary of Madill. James A. Rinehart of El Reno is expected to head Revenue and Taxation. Four former committee heads are slated to retain posts: Byron Dacus, Frank Mahan, Joe Bailey Cobb, and Everett Collins.
Kenneth Brecheen twenty seven of Oklahoma City died in a local hospital after a two car collision six miles southeast of Ada on SH 3 Monday evening. The crash occurred in fog while Ruth Webb returning to Oklahoma City was attempting to pass another vehicle. Brecheen suffered severe injuries and was identified as Pontotoc county's fifth highway fatality of the year. Webb, 908 North Laird, Oklahoma City, was reported in good condition.
Gov Ivy Duggan of the Administration warns Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association that farm debt should be cautious as agricultural prosperity declines. He notes falling prices and incomes despite defense spending, rising production costs, and a widening debt real estate gap.
A May afternoon at Union alley Sawmill Bill Sadler acted quickly to save himself from a dangerous saw injury. He blocked the blade with his left arm and escaped to safety losing two deep gashes. He is listed in good condition at Valley View hospital.
Billy Cook, alias William Edward Cook Jr., condemned kidnap slayer and murder suspect, will be buried in Peace Cemetery in Missouri. He faces execution in San Quentin for the murder of Robert Dewey after a federal 300 year sentence for the Atwood Illinois family kidnapping. Funeral services planned in Comanche Oklahoma and Lone Elm Missouri, with Glen Boydston handling arrangements.
An article notes that the cottonwood is a type of poplar tree. It explains its relation to poplars and clarifies botanical classification.
A note states that the final milk drawn during milking is the richest portion. This claim highlights the value of late milking milk as potentially superior in richness and quality.
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