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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

6

Pecan Growers to Exhibit at State Show in Ada

County Agent C. H. Hailey and Assistant Lester F. Smith announce Pontotoc county pecan growers will exhibit December 8 through 10. John V. Crabtree and E. L. Patterson from Ada present Mahan, Wilson Wonder English walnuts, Stuart variety, and Mrs. Byron Norrell also shows Stuarts. Last year’s drought reduced local pecan yields but pecans remain a valuable crop for area farms.

Pontotoc County John V. Crabtree Ada Mahan Wilson E. L. Patterson Stuart Byron Norrell

Hereford and Angus Cattle Auction in Pontotoc County

Pontotoc County hosts two December cattle sales with Carlton Corbin’s Stoneybroke Ranch offering 60 plus Angus on December 11 and K P Larsh selling 300 plus Herefords on December 16. 4-H beef project members will have extensive stock and guidelines for foundation cattle amid county fair trials and health requirements. Oklahoma 4-H Club Congress report by Charles Morrow details the event held November 27–29 in Oklahoma City with state leaders, tours, and plans for future 4-H participation.

Carlton Corbin Stoneybroke Ranch K. P. Larsh Pontotoc County Pontotoc Oklahoma State Charles Morrow Fitzhugh Oklahoma City Agriculture Department Oklahoma Club State Capitol Murray Capitol Oklahoma Hall of Fame Skirvin Hotel Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma Chicago YWCA

Club Meeting Schedule for December

The note lists daily club gatherings: McLish on Monday at 10 a.m. Latta Tuesday at 9 a.m. Byng Wednesday at 9 a.m. Colbert 10 30 a.m. Homer 1 p.m. Thursday Frances 9 a.m. Cedar Grove 10 45 a.m. Friday Rebee 9 a.m. Union Hill 10 45 a.m.

McLish Club Latta Byng Club Colbert Homer Francis Cedar Grove Rebee Union Hill Hart Club A. L. Griffith Vaness Thelma Perryman Mable Cobern Pickett

Russell Couple Travel to Kilgore and Visits

Mr and Mrs Jess Russell made a business trip to Kilgore Texas on Friday They will visit Mr and Mrs Joe Rodden and Mrs Betty Winfrey Mrs Ruby Mann is ill with pneumonia this weekend Mr and Mrs Claude Price Dun can visited the home of Mr and Mrs Emmit Price Thursday

Jess Russell Kilgore Tex Joe Rodden Betty Winfrey Ruby Mann Claude Price Duncan Emmit Price

Mrs W H Travis Hosts Wednesday Supper Party

Mrs. W H Travis was hostess to a supper party at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Attending were Mrs. Larkin Scroggins Mrs. Jess Russell Mrs. Sam Anders Mrs. Ed Zweincher Mrs. Alice Archer Miss Lemna South Mrs Oscar Merrell and Mrs A F Bowles.

W. H. Travis Larkin Scroggins Jess Russell Sam Anders Ed Zweincher Alice Archer Lemna South Oscar Merrell A. F. Bowles

Mrs Zweincher and Friends Visit Rodden Home Friday

Mrs Ed Zweincher and Mikie and Mrs Sam Anders with child ren visited Mr and Mrs A V Rodden Friday in a friendly social gathering.

Ed Zweincher Mikie Sam Anders A. v. Rodden

Ida Merrell Visits Hucklebury Family Friday

Mrs. Ida Merrell and her children visited Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hucklebury on Friday for a family gathering.

Ida Merrell Orville Huckleberry

Shornick Family Visit With Parents Thursday

Mr and Mrs Mack Shornick and their children Duncan visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Shornick on Thursday.

Mack Shornick Duncan Mrs Lester Shornick

Fleming and Bryant Visit Friends in Vamoosa

Ernest Fleming and Dick Bryant of Oklahoma City traveled to the town of Vamoosa on Tuesday to visit friends.

Ernest Fleming Dick Bryant Oklahoma City Vamoosa

Jess Russell Spends Night with Atkinson Couple in Oklahoma City

Mrs. and Mr. H. H. Atkinson hosted Jess Russell on Wednesday night in Atkinson Oklahoma City.

Jess Russell Mrs. H. H. Atkinson Oklahoma City

Mrs Roscoe Berry and Ada Visit Sharbers on Thursday

Mrs Roscoe Berry and her son Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Sharber on Thursday. E J Evans made a business trip to Wewoka Thursday.

Roscoe Berry Ada Ed Sharber

Heard and Rodden Families Share Thursday Visits

Mr and Mrs Doc Heard of Semi Nole visited Mr and Mrs Tell Heard Thursday. Mrs A C Rodden and Mrs Ed Zweiacher made a business trip to Wewoka Thursday.

A. C. Rodden Ed Zweiacher Wewoka

Travis Family Visits Atkinson Home Thursday Night

Mr and Mrs W H Travis and their children visited the home of Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson Thursday night in a social gathering with mutual acquaintances.

W. H. Travis J. W. Atkinson

Sharber Family Visit Across Shawnee

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharber and their children from Shawnee visit Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sharber and Mr. and Mrs. Escar Mann, sharing time with extended family members.

Jack Sharber Shawnee Ed Sharber Escar Mann

Mrs M L Franks Guests Visit In Bowlegs Home

Betty Sue and Dean visited Mrs M L Franks in her Bowlegs home Friday. Dean left Saturday for Lackland Air Base in San Antonio Texas, where he will be stationed.

M. L. Franks Betty Sue Dean Mie A. Cruel Bowlegs Lackland Air Base San Antonio Tex

Davis Family Visits With Mrs Hudson in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs J D Davis and Billy of Oklahoma City visited Friday night with Mrs Alice Hudson.

Local Social Notes Mix Nearby Visits and a Wedding

The column reports weekend visits by Bill Cox and Julia Chadd relatives in Talihina and Ada, a Far West trip by Mrs. Leighton to Ada, and Maynard Jackson's wedding announced by his California based mother. It also notes Bible class at Harden City Church of Christ and updates on Mrs. Trammell's improving health.

Ladies Bible The Church of Christ of Harden City Kathryn Legate

Weekend visit and church meeting in Guthrie

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lee spent the weekend with sister Mary Lee Riley of Guthrie. They returned from a trip to Vernal Utah to visit niece and family Mr. and Mrs Johnny Heller. The WSCS of the Methodist church met Tuesday and completed the study book.

Mrs. C. H. Lee Mary Lee Riley Guthrie C. H. Lee Vernal Utah Johnny Heller WSCS The Methodist Church

Funeral for Harry McSwain Attended by Fittstown Residents

Several people from Fittstown attended the funeral of Harry McSwain, brother of Mrs. Dewey Scott etstown, of Fi.

Fittstown Harry McSwain Dewey Scottetstown

Mrs Thelma Whitwell and others shop ped in Ada

Mrs Thelma Whitwell, Susan Whitwell and Elien Hudson were shopping in Ada on Thursday, marking a routine local retail outing.

Thelma Whitwell Susan Whitwell Elien Hudson Ada

Scrap drives modern steel production using half ton

Scrap steel provides roughly half of each ton of new steels in modern production plants. The statement highlights the major role of recycled material in meeting steel output.

Eight and a half pound boy for Stratford couple Clay

Stratford Mr and Mrs Ray Clay welcomed an eight and a half pound boy born at the Lindsay Clinic. The couple reside in Oklahoma City and the mother is the daughter of Mrs Jessie Maxie of Stratford.

Ray Clay Lindsay Clinic Clay Oklahoma City Jessie Maxie Stratord

Eaves Family Weekend Visit Runs To Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs B H Eaves and their daughter Ann spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Ann's grandparents and taking in local sights and family time.

B. H. Eaves Ann Oklahoma City

Latta seniors stage Poor Hubert play by class sponsors

The Senior class sponsored by Mrs. Alice Pyron and Clyde Knight attended a performance of Poor Hubert at Latta Thursday night. Attendees included Jackie Corley Marguerite Watts Sue Morris Robbie Pyron Joyce Jones Eva Betts Jo Ann Williams Madonna Jervis Betty Knight Tommy Weast Dixie Summer Gary Little John Ballard Jimmy Ballard Jimmy Dale Ingram and Jesse Ray Spurlock. Stratford seniors plan the same production on Dec 11.

Alice Pyron Clyde Knight Hubert Latta Jackie Corley Marguerite Watts Sue Morris Robbie Pyron Joyce Jones Eva Betts Jo Ann Williams Madonna Jervis Betty Knight Tommy Weast Dixie Summer Gary Little John Ballard Jimmy Ballard Jimmy Dale Ingram Jesse Ray Spurlock Stratford

Mrs J W Law on Visit to San Francisco

Mrs J W Law of Route 2 left Saturday for San Francisco to visit her sons J C and Don and their families. She plans to return about December 20.

J. W. Law San Francisco J. C Don

Corleys Visit Selbys in Shawnee to Meet New Baby

Mr and Mrs Jack Corley and daughters Lela and Beverly visited their daughter Mrs Dean Selby and her baby in Shawnee on Sunday.

Jack Corley Lela Beverly Dean Selby Baby Shawnee

Transfer Move for Hal and Jones Family

Mr and Mrs Hal Jones long time Big Lake Texas residents will relocate to Dallas Texas. They have been visiting Mrs Sam Craig in town during their vacation. Also visiting were Mrs Craig’s other daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Jimmy Field of Gossett Arkansas.

Hal Jones Big Lake Texas Dallas Tex Sam Craig Craig Jimmy Field Gossett, Ark

Brewingtons Visit Parents In Harding Mont

Mr and Mrs J W Brewington of Harding Montana are visiting two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs John Bittle.

J. W. Brewington Harding, Mont John Bittle

Austin couple visits Donna Texas and crosses into Mexico

Mr and Mrs Albert D Austin returned from a trip to Donna Texas to visit Mrs G P Payne and Mr Payne. They also crossed into Mexico during the absence.

Albert D. Austin Donna Texas Mr. Austin G. P. Payne Mr. Payne Mexico

Rakestraws Return Home From Jackson Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rakestraw have moved back to their Stratford farm after staying with their daughter Mrs. J. K. Murray in Jackson Mississippi since February. Mrs. Murray was ill and in hospital most of the time away from home, but is now able to be cared for at home.

Perry Rakestraw J. K. Murray Jackson Stratford Murray

Andrews FamilyWeekend Visit in Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Karl Andrews spent the last weekend in Fort Worth Texas as guests of their son and family Mr and Mrs Guy Andrews

Karl Andrews Fort Worth, Texas Mrs Guy Andrews

La Madre Club Holds December Meeting at Audrey Austin Home

The La Madre club met December 3 at Mrs Audrey Austin's home. Roll call answered with Home Remedies. Lesson by Mary Low Welch on Discipline in Public Places. A lively discussion followed. Refreshments served to nine members and the hostess.

la Madre Club Audrey Austin Mary Low Welch Lou Sheppard Wols Jenkins Helen Turner Bonita Ballard Dorothy Stuckey Floydell Blackburn Pauline Skaggs Lessie Buttler

Murray College Senior Day Air Show Attracts Families

Mr and Mrs Jack Blackburn Mr and Mrs Claude Freeman Mrs Velma Jones and Mrs Luther Ashley attended Senior Day at Murray College to see their boys and enjoy the ROTC Air Show.

Jack Blackburn Claude Freeman Velma Jones Luther Ashley Murray College ROTC

Bullocks Visit Son in Davis During Early Week

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bullock spent several days at the start of the week visiting their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bullock, in Davis.

W. H. Bullock Arthur Bullock Davis

Kathleen Jones to wed Master S William Parker at Fort Sille

Mr and Mrs Tip Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Kathleen to Master S William Parker at Fort Sille in late November. Mrs Parker is a nurse at Midwest ern hospital in Lawton and the couple will reside in Lawton.

Tip Jones Kathleen S . William Parker Fort Sille

Ruth Jones Stars In Dallas Basketball Tour

Ruth Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Tip Jones played basketball in Dallas Saturday night. Her team is on a two weeks tour through Louisiana Georgia Florida North and South Carolina.

Ruth Jones Tip Jones Dallas Tex Louisiana Georgia Florida North South Carolina

Rigney Family Weekend Visit Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Ray Rigney of Tulsa spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Velace and his parents Mr and Mrs E A Rigney.

Ray Rigney Tulsa C. Avelace Rs. E. A. Rigney

Unclear Theory on Dry Land and Deep Ocean Formation

The article questions whether dry land can become elevated to form landmasses and whether deep oceans ever rise to create land, noting the lack of strong evidence for such geological processes.

Allen Christmas Party Planned for Children

Allen merchants plan a Christmas Party for local children on December 20 at 7 in Main Street. Santa will help distribute gifts from the tree in the street as decorations rise this weekend. Parents are urged to have children ready for the event.

ALLEN Santa Clause

Panama Canal Runs North and South Through Its Length

The canal system traverses the isthmus along a north south axis, defining its geographic scope and navigation corridor. It highlights the canal's central role in maritime routes and regional geography.

Panama Canal

Oklahoma Home Demonstration Report Shows Club Activity

1952 projects report 23 clubs with 468 members in Pontotoc county cover Foods Clothing and Home Management. Totals include canned vegetables 11 002 quarts fruits 6890 pints jams 3625 cured meat 17413 soap 6649 and more. Oklahoma 4 H Club Congress in Oklahoma City November 28 29 30 featured Pontotoc representatives Phyllis Hart and Charles Morrow.

Martha Mote Minnie Lou McDoniel Home Oklahoma State Oklahoma City Extension Service Oklahoma A. and M. College Agricultural Committee of Oklahoma City Chamber of

Pond Creek Pastor Becomes Detective in Fire Arson Case

Rev Charles Bretz pastor of the Christian church in Pond Creek Oklahoma helped authorities trap a 13 year old girl who confessed to burning the church and vandalism at Tonkawa After receiving a threatening letter Bretz set a bait plan and caught the girl as she attempted to burn the parsonage She faced arson charges and a court petition with the judge to appear next Monday.

Pond Creek Okla Tonkawa Charles Bretz The Christian Church Newkirk Grant County John L. Pollard Bretz

Optional Refrigerated Air Conditioning To Be Major Car Feature

Industry notes refrigerated air conditioning will be an optional feature for 1953 cars, with Chrysler and GM planning models around $600 extra. The feature follows earlier advances like power steering, which remains in high demand. Chrome plated wire wheels and even cheaper simulated inserts also boost options in 1953 lines.

Detroit Chrysler General Motors Pontiac

Allies Opposed to Enlarging of War

A dispatch reports that American allies oppose any military action that would widen the Korean conflict, even within Korea. The stance is tied to upcoming talks between President-elect Eisenhower and John Foster Dulles, with Dulles expected to join the Helena at Wake Island on Monday.

Washington America Korea Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Helena

Beaty Brother Convicted on Tax Evasion Counts

In Charlotte on December 6 Keith Beaty collapsed in court as his brother E M Beaty was found guilty on three counts of federal income tax evasion. Keith Beaty faces later trial on charges of evading more than 300000 dollars in taxes. The case ties to ousted Assistant Attorney General T Lamar Caudle and his testimony before a House committee. Judge Wilson Warlick delayed sentencing for E M Beaty until December 17.

Charlotte N. C Keith Beaty T. Lamar Caudle E. M. Beaty Caudle House Ways and Means Committee Beaty Wilson Warlick

Wild Ostriches Gather in Social Hen Nest Group

Observers note ostriches moving in flocks led by several hens with a single male. Hens lay eggs in a shared nest. the cock guards the nest at night while hens take turns to sit during the day.

Latta Notes Visitors and School Support

James Danley of Davenport arrived Friday for an overnight visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brady. Mrs. Danley and their baby daughter joined him Saturday morning. Elmo Gipson and daughter Elmalene traveled to Tulsa for nursing training. Latta Superintendent M. L. Stegall praised the faculty for support during the Save the Children Federation Week clothing drive, which collected seven sacks. The Junior class Play, Poor Hubert, earned $103.65 Thursday night.

James Danley Davenport C. E. Brady Elmo Gipson Tulsa Elmalene Hillcrest Hospital M. L. Stegall Latta Hubert

Latta Glee Club Recital At Latta School Auditorium

The Latta Glee club directed by Mrs. Hazel Bunch and piano pupils of Mrs. Vandiver present a recital Monday at 7 30 PM in the Latta school auditorium. The public is invited.

Latta

Duncan Couple Shares Holidays with Brother’s Family

Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Duncan spent the holidays with his brother and family Mr and Mrs Walter Smith.

Harry Smith of Duncan Walter Smith

Mr and Mrs Battle Visit Pauls Valley Relatives

Mr and Mrs Leroy Battle and Lanny spent Sunday in Pauls Valley visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C L Battle. Mr and Mrs Ralph Taylor Janet and Darrell spent Sunday visiting relatives in Tishomingo. The Doners Glen Doner and his wife of Walsh Colorado stopped Tuesday for a visit with Ralph and Mrs Taylor and family during their wedding trip.

Leroy Battle Lanny Pauls Valley C. L. Battle Ralph Taylor Janet and Darrell Tishomingo Glen Doner Walsh Colorado Ralph Mrs. Taylor Doners

Anniversary Surprise for Mrs Luther Thompson

Friends surprised Mrs Luther Thompson Wednesday morning with a small party honoring her 22nd wedding anniversary at Mrs Herbert Cooper's home. Coffee and doughnuts were served to guests including Mrs M L Stegall Mrs Robert Kerr Mrs Jim Gibbons Mrs Walter Smith Mrs Leroy Battle, the hostess Mrs Cooper, and the honoree.

Luther Thompson Herbert Cooper M. L. Stegall Robert Kerr Jim Gibbons Walter Smith Leroy Battle Cooper

Family gathers for Oklahoma City man Harry McSwain Sr funeral

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Scott and daughter and Mrs Harry McSwain of Oklahoma City spent Monday night with Mrs Mary Scott and sister Mrs Roy Walker. Tuesday Mr and Mrs Harry McSwain of Brownsville Texas and several relatives here for the funeral of Harry McSwain Sr of Oklahoma City joined the group at the Walker home.

Woodrow Scott Harry McSwain Oklahoma City Mary Scott Roy Walker Brownsville Texas Harry McSwain Sr Walker

Visitors of the Cummings Household During Holidays

Guests included L D Reynolds and spouse from Monahans Texas Burk Reynolds and daughter of Wickett Texas C D Gee and family of Burkburnett Texas John Morgan and family Leroy West and family of Wichita Kansas Vernon West of Wanette Glen West of Konawa and Miss Gladys McMillan of Tecumseh.

Cummings L. D. Reynolds Monahanas Texas Burk Reynolds Wickett C. D. Gee Burkburnett John Morgan Leroy West Wichita Kan Vernon West Wanette Glen West Konawa Gladys McMillian Tecumseh

Illnesses Sweep Through Local Community

The notice lists multiple residents including Laughlin and Arterberry among those affected by strep throat influenza sinusitis and colds. It notes Mrs Stewart Rice among the ill with various ailments prevalent this week in the area.

Stewart Rice Laughlin

Redbird School Board Resigns Amid Financial Troubles

The Redbird School board in Oklahoma quit amid financial difficulties. The State Department of Education had withheld 18 000 in aid from Wagoner County schools due to irregularities.

Redbird Okla State Department of Education Wagoner County

It Is Believed That Plants and an

The readable text fragments suggest a discussion about plants and related topics, though details are incomplete. The phrasing hints at a botanical note or observation, possibly detailing plant growth or characteristics within a broader article.

Christmas celebration draws Clarita families to Ada and Coalgate

Clarita school dismissed last Monday to allow children and parents to take part in the Christmas celebration in Coalgate. The weather was challenging but families from Clarita joined the Christmas religious march in Ada Monday evening and reported a fine time.

Clarita Coalgate Ada

Community Notes From Clarita and Wapanucka

Obituary notes say Mrs. Artie Robinson’s father died at his Colbert home. Wapanucka teams visit Clarita for basketball next Monday. A school gym pie supper drew a good crowd. Judge Lavern Fisher’s auction raised 231 dollars for Clarita’s Christmas tree fund. Wapanucka A F and A M Lodge elected Harvey Carter W M Lloyd Daniel Sr W Jr F E O’Neal Jr W Buddy Nelson Sr D. Other panel members include Orval Payne Jr and J Gard Duncan from Wapanucka.

Artie Robinson Colbert Lavern Fisher Clarita Wapanucka A. F A. M. Lodges Harvey Carter W. M Lloyd Daniel Sr F. E. O’neal Jr W. Buddy Nelson Sr Orval Payne Jr J. Gard Duncan Wapanucka

Wapanuckan Eastern Star Elects Officers for Clarita

The Wapanuckan Eastern Star held its election Thursday night naming Gladys Cauthron as W M and F E O Neal as W P both of Clarita. Also chosen were Lena McMillan A M Delores Hartsfield conductress Douglas A P Jane Sherril conductress Mary Hunt secretary and Maud Robinson treasurer. John G Grigsby and wife left for California and a joint installation is set for December 9 at an open meeting.

Wapanuckan Eastern Star Gladys Cauthron W. M F. E. O’neal W. P Lena McMillan A. M Delores Hartsfield Clarita Douglas A. P Jane Sherril Mary Hunt Maud Robinson John G. Grigsby California

Hussey Named Louisiana Conservation Commissioner

John B. Hussey of Shreveport is appointed state commissioner of conservation by Governor Kennon. An oil and gas attorney and Georgetown graduate born in Jefferson, Texas, Hussey will take office December 10 and has ties to Ada through his aunt Mrs. Tal Crawford.

Baton Rouge John B. Hussey Shreveport Hussey Tal Crawford Ada J. M. Hussey Atoka Oklahoma City Louisiana Kennon Georgetown U Washington, D. C Jefferson Tex State Bar Association Shreveport Petroleum Club Hussey and Smith

Screams Draw Help To Mishap Victims

A wreck on U S Highway 62 nine miles southwest of Anadarko claimed the life of Ft Sill Corporal Love Thompson 28 of New Orleans and left two others injured Robert Render 28 suffered a broken leg and other injuries while Frederick B Jackson was slightly hurt Render was pinned beneath the wreckage his screams drawing bystanders and highway patrolmen said Thompson lost control on a curve the car overturned Oklahoma reported 532 highway fatalities for 1952 up from 528 a year earlier.

Associated Press U. S. Highway 62 Anadarko Ft. Sill Cpl Love Thompson New Orleans Robert Render Frederick B. Jackson Render Thompson Oklahoma

Thief Could Feel Some Easier Now

H. D. Harbeson Jr. of Ada, employed at the Sunray refinery in Allen, reported car trouble on Monday and found motorcycle parts missing from his back seat when he returned Tuesday. On Thursday the parts reappeared along the road several miles closer to Ada, indicating an attempted deception.

Allen H. D. Harbeson Jr Ada Sunray

Tishomingo Chamber Names Four New Directors

The Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce elected four new board members: Ray Roberts Dale Rogers Reid Hutchens Jr. and George B. Sherritt. They replace outgoing directors Clarence Burch Roger Baker Wilbur White and Earl Newton. Holdovers are Jimmy Raines Homer Sherman and W A Mason.

Tishomingo Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce Ray Roberts Dale Rogers Reid Hutchens Jr George B. Sherritt Clarence Burch Roger Baker Wilbur White Earl Newton Jimmy Raines Homer Sherman W. A. Mason

New Crop of Farm Problems to Greet Benson

Ezra Taft Benson will face fresh farm price challenges on arriving in Washington for his pre inauguration briefing as secretary designates. Prices below parity for corn and other crops test parity goals while the department’s price support investment climbs above two billion dollars again.

Ezra Taft Benson Ovid A. Martin Washington Eisenhower Benson Charles F. Brannan Korea Defense Department

Job Opportunities In Ada Area Down Some in November

Ada and Pontotoc County area saw fewer job orders and openings in November than October per A O Pence Ada local office manager. A total of 128 orders for 202 openings. 171 placements across sectors including Manufacturing Public Utilities and Retail Trade.

Ada Pontotoc County A. O. Pence

Pontotoc County Medical Society Elects New Officers

Dr. George K. Stephens became the new president replacing Dr. Rowe Bisbee. Dr. Carl D. Osborn was named vice president and Dr. E. M. Gullatt secretary treasurer. They succeed Dr. Orange Welborn and Dr. S. P. Harrison respectively.

George K. Stephens Pontotoc County Medical Society Rowe Bisbee Physicians’ Group Carl D. Osborn E. M. Gullatt Orange Welborn S. P. Harrison

Old Car Still Perkin Shubenacadie's Retired Buggy

W G Nelson keeps his 1900 Pope Tri bune Model I out of retirement each year. The one cylinder engine delivers six horsepower and a top speed of 30 mph. The water cooled head powers two seats with minimal comforts. Pictures of the car with tourists are widely circulated in Canada and the United States.

Perkin Shubenacadie Canada W.G. Nelson United States

Clinton Barkeep Charged With Murder In Clinton Bar

A Clinton bar proprietor was charged with murder after a plumber, Lee Pittman age 60, died from a chest wound. Pittman’s estranged wife Pat Bradford, 50, was seriously wounded in a Clinton beer parlor where the shooting occurred. The suspect is held without bail ahead of a preliminary hearing December 17.

Arapaho Okio Clinton Lee Pittman Ter Pat Bradford Pittman Inez

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