GI's to Get That Traditional Meal On Christmas Day
American GIs in Korea and across commands will receive a hot traditional Christmas dinner with a turkey meal and trims. menus set by the Quartermaster Corps outline breakfast dinner and supper across ZI Eastern and European Commands with regional variations and a spicy turkey stuffing recipe for 100 men.
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Jane Eads
Washington
Korea
Quartermaster Corps
Interior
United States
Parker House
Japan
Tagging Snails Abalone Study Sets Deep Sea Survey
A cooperative Abalone Tagging Program by the California Fish and Game Department surveys abalone north of the Golden Gate. Capt. Thomas Reveia leads Broadbill dives tagging shells with plastic discs to track population in 50 to 100 foot depths, aiding researchers from USC UCSB UC and other scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodega Bay
Calif
California Fish and Game Department
Bureau of Marine Fisheries
Fish and Game Department
California
Crescent City
Pacific
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
the Gate
North
Richard Croker
Broadbill
Thomas Reveia
Revesa
Lee O. Miles
Reveia
Tom
Col
Miles
Rivera
Irene McCulloch
University of Southern California
Illness Calls Families to Ida Jarrett’s Side
Mrs. Herman Phillips Everett Jarrett and J. W. Jarrett of Richmond Calif Mrs. Charles Pate of Calipatria Calif Mrs Charley Phillips of Western Grove Ark and Rex Jarrett of Valley Springs Ark have been called here by the serious illness of their mother Mrs Ida Jarrett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Phillips
Everett Jarrett
J. W. Jarrett
Richmond
Calif
Charles Pate
Calipatria
Charley Phillips
Western Grove
Ark
Rex Jarrett
Valley Springs
Ida Jarrett
Family Visits After Thirteen-Year Gap in Dallas Area
Mrs. George Lee and daughter Becky along with Mrs. J L Taylor and her sons Milburn and Bruce of Ft Worth Texas recently visited Mrs. Bill Pegg and family. It marked the first reunion for Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Pegg in 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lee
Becky
J. L. Taylor
Milburn
Bruce
Ft. Worth
Texas
the Conn
Bill Pegg
Taylor
Mrs. Pegg
Mrs H H Pegg Visiting Sister in Fort Worth
Mrs. H. H. Pegg is in Fort Worth, Texas, visiting her sister Mrs. George B. Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Pegg
Ft. Worth, Texas
George B. Alexander
Hoopers and guests visit J B Oliver at Valliant
Mr and Mrs W T Hooper and their daughter Clarice Faye with Miss Phebe Brians recently visited the Hoopers' step father J B Oliver in Valliant.
Charley Crabtree Returns Home After Major Surgery
Charley Crabtree, recently released from Valley View hospital following major surgery, has recovered and is resting at his home west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Crabtree
Valley View Hospital
Harrell Pegg Family in Biloxi for Janet's Medical Care
Mr and Mrs Harrell Pegg visit Biloxi Mississippi where their daughter Janet is receiving medical attention. Tommy accompanies them and the family awaits updates on Janet's condition.
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Harrell Pegg
Tommy
Janet
Biloxi
Miss
Couple from Holdenville Teach at Fairview In Collision
Mr and Mrs Clarence Singleton of Holdenville who teach at Fairview near Yeager were involved in a car collision at Tecumseh Saturday.
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Clarence Singleton
Holdenville
Fairview
Yeager
Tecumseh
Nor man Special Saturday Classes At UV Offered
Readable fragments indicate plans for special Saturday classes at the university, with routes and venue implied but details incomplete. The note references normal class activities and a schedule shift to accommodate extra sessions.
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Norman
Pickup Hits Stop Sign Injures Singleton Relative
A pickup ran through a stop sign striking Mrs. Singleton who sustained seven lost teeth and a severe ankle sprain. She was taken to Holdenville hospital for treatment. Singleton is a brother of Cleo Singleton, an Allen resident.
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Singleton
Seven Violators Arrested Over Weekend by City Police
City police report seven law violators captured over the weekend on multiple charges. Offenses include drunkenness reckless driving fighting speeding disturbance and no driver's license with total fines of 80 dollars.
Three Diseases Rise in Oklahoma Health Report
The Oklahoma State Health Department reports increases in influenza polio and whooping cough last week. For the week ending December 1 there were 83 influenza cases up from 49 the prior week and 11 whooping cough cases were recorded.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Health Department
Teach More About Far East Plea
Washington state department official A Alexis Johnson urged adding more Far East history and culture to American school curricula. He noted U S frontiers on two oceans and the Far East's importance equal to Europe, following his appointment as deputy assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern Affairs.
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Washington
State Department
Far East
A. Alexis Johnson
Europe
United States
Oceans
Johnson
Thetate
Young Infantryman Earns Top Medal
Sgt 1st Class Joseph C. Rodriguez 23 of San Bernardino Calif earned the Medal of Honor for personal actions during May 21 near Munye ri Korea He knocked out five enemy gun emplacements killed 13 and was wounded eight days later The Army called his actions incredible valor He is en route to the United States for the presentation ceremony the 29th Army Medal of Honor recipient in the Korean war with eight still alive or whereabouts known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph C. Rodriguez
San Bernardino
Calif
Munye-ri
Rodriguez
United States
Britain to Ask For 600 Million In U S Aid
Washington reports Britain sought about 600 million dollars in American economic aid for the next six months to avert a financial crisis. Officials said the U S may grant at most 300 million. A British delegation led by Prime Minister Churchill’s government discussed needs with the Economic Cooperation Administration. No promises were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
U. S
Churchill
Economic Co- Operation Administration
ECA
Divorces and Annulment Decree Report
Pearl Jones seeks divorce from Odell Jones. Margie Lee Joyner seeks divorce from James Douglas Joyner. An annulment decree is cited. William H. Barton sues Dorothy L. Barton in a divorce proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Jones
Odell Jones
Margie Lee Joyner
James Douglas Joyner
William H. Barton
Dorothy L. Barton
Christmas Plans Formed by Fittstown Baptist Officers
The department officers of the Baptist church met Sunday evening to arrange plans for their Christmas program. Walter Graper made a business trip to Holdenville on Thursday. Miss Martha Stone of Ada visited Mrs. Finis Logan on Thursday.
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the Baptist Church
Walter Graper
Holdenville
Martha Stone
Ada
Finis Logan
Mrs. Berta Loman Visits Dooney Family This Weekend
Mrs. Berta Loman of Byng spent the weekend with Mrs. W. L. Dooney and family.
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Berta Loman of
Byng
W. L. Dooney
McLish Speech Class Presents Two One-Act Plays
The speech class at McLish presented two one-act plays on Thursday. Students showcased acting and staging skills, delivering varied performances for peers and instructors.
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McLish
Thursday guests of Mrs. Mattie McKinney announced
Mrs. Pat McGraw Mrs. Gladys Cooper Joy Sue Allison and Ja nette Townsend were Thursday guests of Mrs. Mattie McKinney in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McGraw
Gladys Cooper
Joy Sue Allison
Janette Townsend
Mattie McKinney
Weeklong Baptist Church Prayer Week Ends With Luncheon
A week of prayer at the Baptist church climaxed Friday with a study hour and a covered dish luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Brotherhood of Baptist Church Meeting Led by Floyd Cooper
The Brotherhood of the Baptist church met Friday night with Floyd Cooper of Stonewall in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Baptist Church
Floyd Cooper
Stonewall
Boone Family Weekend Visit in Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boone visited Oklahoma City relatives over the weekend, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Hookie Timmons and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Boone
Oklahoma City
Mrs
Hookie Timmons
Mrs Susan Whitwell Visits Grandson in Longview
Mrs. Susan Whitwell is visiting her grandson Lewis Whitwell and wife in Longview Texas for several days.
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Susan Whitwell
Lewis Whitwell
Longview
Tex
Harmon Couple Visits Trammells Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Alfred Harmon of Duncan visited Mr and Mrs Russell Trammell over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Harmon
Duncan
Russell Trammell
Williams Family Mourns Loss of Mrs. Sarah Williams
Mr and Mrs Wesley Williams travel to El Reno on Saturday after the death of Mrs Sarah Williams, mother of Mr Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Williams
el Reno
Mr. Williams
Sarah Williams
Bighams Attend Funeral of Sulphur Aunt
Mr and Mrs Charley Bigham attended the funeral services for his aunt Mrs R L Taylor in Sulphur on Sunday confirming family ties and local observer notes.
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Charley Bigham
R. L. Taylor
Mr and Mrs Ed Tash Visit Conleys Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ed Tash of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Julius Conley on Sunday in a local social gathering reported from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tash
Oklahoma City
Julius Conley
Friends of Charley Holden Improve Report
Friends of Charley Holden note his slow recovery at Valley View hospital as his condition gradually improves.
Chronister Family Visiting Mrs Bell Artor in Stonewall
Bill Chronister and his family visited Mrs. Bell Artor in Stonewall on Sunday.
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Bill Chronister
Fire Alarm Mishap Sparks Shaker Heights Blaze
A motorist in Shaker Heights dropped a nickel into a fire alarm box thinking it was a parking meter. Minutes later a fire at Howard Pim, Inc. furniture store caused about 10000 dollars in damage before 17 firefighters contained the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Shaker Heights
Howard Pim, Inc
Chickasha Oil Man and Rancher Paul Spining Dies
Paul Garth Spining 73, a wealthy Chickasha oil man and rancher, died yesterday in a local hospital after several months illness from a blood ailment. Since 1906 he was active in lumber auto business oil and cattle ventures.
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Chickasha
Okla
Paul Garth Spining
TV Engineers Bring TV to West Virginia Mountains
In Bluefield and surrounding towns engineers have brought television via coaxial cable and community antennas. About 20 towns now receive telecasts, with plans for Gary Princeton Lewisburg Ronceverte and Bluefield. Installation runs $125 to $200, plus monthly charges $3 to $5. total mile costs exceed $3000 including cable amplifiers and gear. The system uses poles leased from utility companies to string coaxial cable.
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John R. Morris
Bluefield
W. Va
West Virginia
Gary
Princeton
Lewisburg
Ronceverte
Rainelle
East Rainelle
Welch
Identical Twin Skin May Save Soldier Life
Identical twin Pfc Leo S Kijowski and Pfc Leonard Kijowski race to Brooke General Hospital for a skin graft from the brother to treat burns from a white phosphorus shell in Korea. Leo, burned over about 40 percent of his body, arrived Nov 25 after treatment in Korea and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Leo S. Kijowski
Leonard Kijowski
Leonard
Leo
Korea
Brooke Medical Center
Army Hospitals
Japan
John Kijowski
Ford City
Curfew Enforced in Central Luzon as Huk Violence Rises
Manila reports three more central Luzon provinces Pampanga Zambales and Pangasinan placed under dusk to dawn curfew from 10 p m to 6 a m after clashes with Communist Huk rebels. Seventeen Huks killed over the weekend by Army forces. Bataan already under similar curfew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
Pampanga
Zambales
Pangasinan
Bataan
Bay
Jenks Girl Seeks Heart Surgery to Play Like Others
Arlena Chappel a 7 year old from Jenks needs surgery for patent ductus arteriosus to save her heart. Doctors at Johns Hopkins plan February operation, but $1000 travel costs exceed her parents budget. Jenks Lions Club fundraiser box supper aims to raise at least $500 Tuesday night.
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Jenks
Okla
Arlena Chappel
Arlena
Arley Chappel
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Baltimore
Jenks Lions Club
Junior Vegetable Growers Convene in Cleveland
Young farm people aged 12 to 20 gathered in Cleveland for the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association convention. More than 20,000 members exist with 400 state winners competing for prizes as industries award 10,000 dollars in prizes, including 6,000 dollars to winners. Early arrival Marjorie Ann Ball of Yukon Oklahoma, 1950 association president, studies agriculture at Oklahoma A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Junior Vegetable Growers Association
Marjorie Ann Ball
Yukon
Okla
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Typhoon Rages Into Philippines
A tropical typhoon ripped through the central Philippines killing 12 people and leaving thousands homeless. The 125 mile per hour storm damaged crops and buildings as Cebu City bore the brunt. evacuations continued on Camiguin Island amid ongoing volcanic activity from Hibok Hibok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Sulu
Frank A. White
Cebu City
Cebu
White
Elizabeth Bornhofen
Camiguin Island
Schoolmasters to Meet At Byng High
Plans are complete for a Pontotoc County Schoolmasters club meeting at Byng high school at 7 p m tonight. Headlining speaker is Wewoka banker T E Tip Burch. Norman C Mitchell county superintendent notes the event with Byng high school music providing entertainment. Special guests include Calvin T Smith Wewoka superintendent Curtis C Christian Seminole county superintendent and Goney V Williams Oklahoma City state high school inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Byng High School
T. E
Tip” Burch
Wewoka
Norman C. Mitchell
Calvin T. Smith
Curtis C. Christian
Seminole County
Oklahoma Men Identified as Prisoners of China
SAN FRANCISCO reports the Peiping Radio identified two Americans as prisoners of the Chinese. Capt. Marvin Wreen of Lawton Oklahoma and Lt. Wadie J. Roundtree of Fort Smith Arkansas were named as captives.
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San Francisco
Fort Smith
Peiping Radio
Marvin Wreen
Arlington St
Lawton
Okla
Wadie J
Jiggs) Roundtree
37Th St
Shock absorbers stolen from 1951 car in Grand Junction
James E. Houchin complained of rough roads in Grand Junction Colorado after driving a 1951 model. A lubrication service revealed all four shock absorbers were stolen from the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo.p
James E. Houchin
Fish Study Reveals Smart Side Of Aquarium Species
Vienna diver Hans Haas, 32, relates his underwater research on fish personalities. He explains intelligent behavior, mating, rivalry, and curious reactions to music while recounting encounters with jacks, morays, trumpetfish, and trunkfish in the Red Sea and other waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Pett
Hal Boyle
New York
Errol Flynn
Vienna
Ems
Hans Haas
Red Sea
Mediterranean
Caribbean
Pacific
Sam Goldwyn
Haas
Caruso
Odd Accidents of Year Pass What Anyone Would Figure
The National Safety Council's annual roundup highlights bizarre mishaps. Incidents include a Fort Wayne couple where a driver’s chat led to a three car collision after the wife tossed keys, Gouverneur town clerk candidate Sterling Tait knocked by a dog and injuring himself, and a 15 story New York tumble resulting in a broken thigh for a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goldenstein
Chicago
National Safety Council
James Gibson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Gibson
Sterling Tait
Harold Murphy
Gouverneur
N. Y
Taft Endorses Truman, Citing Clarity on Key Issue
Senator Robert A Taft Republican expresses that if he could choose a candidate on the Democratic ticket he would select Mr Truman, arguing his selection would present the issue clearly. The statement reflects intra party commentary on presidential framing during the election cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Woodchoppers Swing Axes In Faster Pre-Christmas Pace
Forest service and private landowners accelerate Christmas tree harvest as two weeks remain before shipping to homes nationwide. Montana Idaho region leads production with about 612 841 trees, while federal lands supply roughly one third of cut trees. Prices vary from 10 to 15 cents per three to six foot Douglas firs to 30 40 dollars for Shasta firs called Silvertips.
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Washington
America
Canada
Montana
Idaho
Canadian
Glacier Park
Cuba
Montana-Idaho
U. S. Forest Service
Pennsylvania
Forest Service
U. S
Lake States
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
California
Rocky Mountain
February Draft Call Set At 55 000 For Army Marines
The Defense Department issued a February draft call for 55 000 men for the Army and 14 000 for the Marines, down 4 650 from January. Total drafted since September 1950 reaches 849 330, with 782 000 for the Army and 67 330 for the Marines.
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Washington
Army
Defense Department
Selective Service
Marriages of J D Branscom Amelia Henry Ted Clark and others
A list of marriages includes J D Branscom 19 of Konawa Route 3 wed Amelia Henry 19 Ada Route 3. Ted Clark 29 Byars wed Bette Ann Gwin 29 Ada. Billy Howard 22 Mill Creek wed Betty Slaughter 5 Mill Creek. Billy H Hobbs 21 Ada wed Betty Jane Robertson 20 Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Branscom
Konawa
Amelia Henry
Ada
Ted Clark
Byars
Bette Ann Gwin
Billy Howard
Mill Creek
Betty Slaughter
Billy H. Hobbs
Betty Jane Robertson
Former Stratford Resident James T. Cowley Dies in Los Angeles
James T. Cowley 60, longtime Stratford area resident, died Sunday in Los Angeles after a heart attack several years earlier. He moved from Texas to Oklahoma in 1916, lived near Stratford, then relocated to California with his wife Bernice. Surviving are his widow, two daughters and their husbands, two brothers, and several sisters. Funeral services slated in Los Angeles this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
James T. Cowley
Los Angeles
Calif
Cowley
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Bernice Cowley
East 62Nd
Rozilea Crawford
Bennie Lovett
Rivera
J. Lem
Will Cowley
Oklahoma City
Lily Gordon
New Mexico
Anna Rhea
Cleburne
Tex
Dithula Clark
Alexander
Cty
Okeene Teen Ager Dies In Wreck On County Road
A 16 year old Okeene High School sophomore Vincent Felder was killed when his car overturned four miles northeast of his home. He was crushed beneath the auto and found by a passing motorist. Trooper Vernon Butler said he appeared to have lost control and was ejected as the car overturn ed. Also, David Warren Chaney 82 of Blocker died in a McAlester hospital from injuries received Friday night while walking along State Highway 31. Oklahoma's 1951 highway toll rose to 530, 29 more than all of 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Okeene
Oklahoma
Murray Doubtful Truman Will Run
Oklahoma Governor Murray predicted President Truman will likely not seek re election at a dinner with governors from Arkansas Kansas Texas and New Mexico opening an Interstate Oil Compact Commission meeting. He said Oklahoma would stay Democratic if Truman runs and kept his comments cautious about Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
Truman
Murray
Arkansas
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Robbed But He Comes Out Ahead
Joseph Silverman, robbed in his Philadelphia check cashing office, explained to police that two men entered, one requested a learner permit and paid a $10 fee. As he turned, the second man held a pistol and demanded cash. Silverman pulled a burglar alarm lever and the pair fled, leaving him with their $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joseph Silverman
Silverman
Enid Girl Wins Rural Youth Speaking Prize
Marvella Hern of Enid Oklahoma won the American Farm Bureau rural youth extemporaneous speaking contest in Chicago. She advanced to the national tournament by capturing the southern regional title and spoke on international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marvella Hern
Enid
Okla
American Farm Bureaus
Holiday Package Price Rise Authorized
Oklahoma City processors and manufacturers of foods and beverages may raise prices for holiday packages. The District Office of Price Stabilization approves a five percent increase plus actual packaging costs above the ceiling price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
District Office of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Sponsor Blood Donor Day
Locust Grove Oklahoma reports a blood donor program sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars on December 18. A mobile blood bank will collect blood for the Veterans Hospital at Muscogee while the community joined in singing and the Blue Bird Wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Grove
Okla
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans’ Hospital
Muscocee
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Charley Holden
Virginia
National Association
Byng High
Trumper
Tait
Murphy
New York City
Tommy Paiva
James Swoetan
Cincinnati
Clayton Busch
Santa
U.S
John Kamps
John Q
Santa Claus
Jim Cowley
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