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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
6
Reports from the Nowaci Group 6th Grade at Irving School include a short business meeting for memory books and honors tracking. They prepared a December 17 carol list and were served cookies before adjournment, with Beverly Northcutt as scribe.
A junior high group met at the tennis courts at 10 a m on Saturday for a hike. Guardian Mrs Joyce Miller drove them to the Firefly cabin, where they built a fire and ate sack lunches. Miss Vance baked gingerbread for dessert.
The group met Wednesday at 3 30 planning a Christmas party and drawing names. Girls finished their mothers gifts and were served gravette and cookies by Linda Ann Graves and Mrs Paul Graves. Mrs Stalcup and Mrs Parry helped with sewing. Barbara Hillman.
Students at Washington School met with leaders Mrs Krause and Mrs Wilson on Tuesday afternoon. They sang songs exchanged names and made fans as gifts for their mothers. Shirley Corduay hosted the event with Sherrye Ables assisting.
Third grade students from Willard School gathered at Mrs Todd’s house to make Christmas stockings. They planned to embroider their names on the stockings and add a bell as a decorative touch.
The Kind Blue Birds met Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs. C B Oliver. Nine attended with two new members Shirley Shockley and Ruby Mae Hallam. Phyllis Oliver presided, minutes were read, and members worked on Blue Bird Wish sheets for scrapbooks while practicing songs. Carolyn Smith hosted with sandwiches pop and candy.
On Thursday afternoon at Glenwood School the Morning Glory fourth grade group gathered with all members present. They welcomed a new Leader, played games, sang, and took a quiz on the Blue Bird Wish.
The 2nd grade Peppy Blue Birds met on December 6 at Miss Lawson home 521 East 13th Street to plan a Christmas party on December 20 at 7 00 P M. Officers elected include Jeanie Bowman president Marion Roseberry vice president Gail Smythe secretary. Mrs Bethune absent Leader Mrs Lawson. thanks given to Mrs Freeman and Sue for cream puffs and orange pop refreshments.
The Happy Blue Birds at Willard School held a Thursday meeting to make tray favors for the children’s ward at Valley View Hospital. Doughnuts and cookies were served by Sharon and Shirley. Barbara Stilwell.
The Sweet Blue Birds of Willard school met Thursday afternoon with leaders Mrs Tate and Mrs Aday after roll was taken.
A 1951 meditation on the changing culture of athletics from a fans and players perspective. The author recalls rougher crowds, the old days of rivalries and brawls, and defends the enduring drive to win while critiquing modern restraint in sport. Commentary touches on college football Sugar Bowl and pay debates.
Susan Allen hosted an event described as a gathering for mothers with Linda Tate present in attendance. The brief mentions names but provides no further details on date, place, or outcome.
The 2nd grade Helpful Blue Birds gathered Tuesday in the Irving School room to make Christmas gifts for mothers. They planned a leaves and birds study and enjoyed leaf and bird cookies served by host Leath McClure, with thanks from all.
The Star Blue Birds group met Wednesday with leaders Mrs Colvard and Mrs Tisdale. Thirteen present with two new members Patricia Ross and Joy Fay Pease. They prepared Christmas gifts for mothers and enjoyed refreshments served by Carolyn, with Karen Castleberry assisting.
A Hayes School fourth grade group led by Betty Lowe Patsy Ely and Betty Law opened with prayer and a roll call. Students sang Rudolph and prepared to paint blue bird figurines as Mrs Mac provided figurines for the project. Phyllis Franklin helped.
Glenwood School third grade Busy Blue Birds met Tuesday at leader Laquita Baldwin's home. Charlotte Ann Phillips led roll call and readings, they planned Christmas gifts for mothers, drew gift names, and enjoyed refreshments. Next week host is Charlotte Ann Phillips.
Floridians shed jackets as Jacksonville sees 82 degrees, one degree below the December record from 1927. Meanwhile Los Angeles cools to around 25 with more freezing weather forecast.
Payne County records nine sections quarantined after four livestock fatalities from anthrax. State veterinarian Dr. Frank Knotts notes it is the first outbreak in the county since 1894. This marks the third Oklahoma anthrax report in two months, with earlier cases in Duncan and Guthrie.
During the session attendees discuss ideas for gifts to distribute this holiday season. Participants share potential items, budget ranges, and timelines for final selections. The group aims to finalize a plan before the next gathering.
A House investigating committee will hold a week long hearing into startling costs of parts bought by the Army's Tank-Automotive Center. Fourteen people are subpoenaed as the panel, led by Rep. Porter Hardy Jr. argues losses run into nine figures over three years due to indirect purchasing. Brig. Gen. David Crawford was relieved of command after violations linked to private use of government vehicles and accepting favors from contractors.
The Defense Department semiannual report notes six major guided missile projects and one new initiative by the Air Force. Officials say missiles could enable bombers to penetrate enemy interceptors to targets deep in Eurasia and support all weather tactical air operations. The report marks official consideration of guided missiles as defensive weapons for long range bombers.
Evanston police identified Mrs. John Brokus Larson, 24, as the wife accused of fleeing with her blind war veteran husband John Larson’s $4,000 savings. Larson, 35, from Phoenix, married her Nov. 15 and says he gave her $2,050 for a down payment on a $14,700 home in Phoenix before she vanished on Dec. 3. Her past includes a kidnapping term and two theft charges pending. She was found with $247 and a car bought for $2,050.
Irene Mays 57 of Oakland California and former Allen resident died Thursday at her Oakland home. Services set for 2 30 PM Monday at the Allen Civic Auditorium with Perry Blue officiating burial in Allen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Bourland Funeral Home bearers listed. Survived by five sons Rayphield Edgar Marvin Willis all in California and Thomas of Allen five daughters Mary Higdon Alene Bassett Ruth Mays Ruby Nobriga Edna Boren all in California. Born in 1894 in Non she lived in Non until 1919 then moved to Allen remaining until 1939 then relocated to California. Affiliated with Baptist Church.
Detroit report says Hudson will inform eastern area dealers in New York tomorrow that a new lightweight passenger car is under development and will be launched in the summer of 1952. The model follows several years of work and aims to expand Hudson's lineup.
Dr. Ralph W. Lockman argues work play and worship sustain life. He cites Cabot and Kant to show the need to keep working, finding purpose after retirement, and re creating through simple, noble pleasures to restore wasted powers. He urges grace of God to endure drudgery and preserve creative energy.
The State Highway Commission authorized field engineering on the SH 88 improvements in Rogers County 6.8 miles south of Tahlequah. The project will intersect SH 33 north of TInola and cost about 372000 dollars.
Cynthia Lowry notes Ray Milland faces pressure from the Empire Cat Club after remarks about hating cats. The piece sides with cat lovers, arguing against bigotry toward felines, while praising Milland’s past roles and cautioning him to keep opinions civil.
Washington dispatch notes potential friction between Prime Minister Churchill and President Truman on global policy. Churchill favors a Big Four meeting including Stalin to ease Russian tensions, but the relationship echoes World War II days and faces a newer, more cautious U.S. approach under Truman.
Washington investigator from the Federal Housing Administration is sent to Tulsa to review unverified complaints of unfair practices in the district office. Sen. Monroney says the matter is channeled to the main office for outside scrutiny. Tulsa district director Oras A. Shaw is not implicated in the reports.
Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray, in a radio address, urged people to abandon government handouts and pursue self support. He criticized “phony security” and inflation driven prosperity while calling for cities counties and states to move toward local self reliance.
The State Department reported 55 Americans in Communist China under arrest or detention, including 32 in prison, mostly missionaries. It cited efforts to free those held and noted many other foreigners are also detained, with Knowland naming the 32 imprisoned Americans. No Oklahomans were among the 32.
A quip notes that many husbands wonder why bachelors, though free, aren’t wealthier. the line plays on marital life and financial contrasts with a playful, observational tone.
The Ada Chamber of Commerce and Ada Retail Merchants Association decided that Adam stores will stay open late Wednesday through Saturday December 19 to 22 for Christmas shopping. They will close earlier on Monday December 24, Christmas Eve, to allow employee holiday plans. The cross street decorations were praised, and Armistice Day discussions reaffirmed the six‑day Thanksgiving holiday schedule.
Alabama voters face a constitutional amendment on voter eligibility tied to keepers of white supremacy. Proponents argue for good character and citizenship duties while opponents recall the Boswell Amendment history. The measure, debated with little public campaign, is backed by the same activists who supported prior racial restrictions.
Nine year old Harold Burn plans a moon trip with a self built rocket. He seeks fuel ideas and writes Col. C J O Donnell who mails him a navy rocket magazine. The colonel buys Harold a British Interplanetary Society passport for five dollars and sixty cents. Harold hopes a chemistry set will spark real progress.
Milton Bronstein a 44 year old Chicago cab driver began offering free rides to places of worship after decorating his taxi with Judaic and Christian symbols. He plans to continue the free rides each Saturday and Sunday saying he gives to the underdog when he has a dollar.
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