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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

6

Crop Varieties for 1953 Recommended by Oklahoma Experts

County agents Hailey and Smith outline 1953 crop variety picks across forages grains and legumes. The list includes alfalfa Oklahoma Common Buffalo and other strains, rye Abruzzi Balboa Sudan clover Madrid Yellow evergreen White vetch hairy types winter peas Austrian Winter corn Pioneer varieties and many Texas and Keystone lines, plus oats barley wheat and forages. Copies of the Oklahoma Certified Seed for 1953 bulletins are available at the county agent's office upon request.

Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association Oklahoma Sudan Madrid U. S Pioneer Keystone McCurdy Texas Nichols Watson Funk Mustang Wintok Tennex Cherokee Kanata New Nortex Martin’s Combine Westland Wheatland Blackhall Sharon Hegari Redlaw

Barbara Littlefield Visits Contra Loma Grandparents

Barbara Littlefield of Contra Loma spent Friday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams.

Barbara Littlefield Contraloma Mrs Joe Williams

Family Returns From Bakersfield Residence Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ross and their children arrived home Friday night after living in Bakersfield California for several months.

Lowell Ross Bakersfield Calif

Mrs Maggie Oller Visited McAlester With Oller Family

Mrs Maggie Oller spent Friday in McAlester as guest of Mr and Mrs Jess Oller, accompanying a brief family visit and social call.

Maggie Oller McAlester Jess Oller

Smith Family Visits From Sand Springs

Mr and Mrs Homer Smith and daughter Rose Marie of Sand Springs spent the weekend here visiting relatives.

Homer Smith Rose Marie Sand Springs

Fort Smith Couple and Dooley Conduct Business

Mr and Mrs Leon Kidwell and E N Dooley transacted business in Fort Smith Arkansas on Thursday.

Leon Kidwell E. N. Dooley Fort Smith, Ark

Allen youths receive military physicals in Oklahoma City

Bobby Shandy son of Mrs Jim Grayson of Ardmore will travel to Oklahoma City on December 19 for his military physical. Others from Allen also scheduled that day are Royce Fuller Jerry Murphy and Jimmy Boyd.

Bobby Shandy Jim Grayson Ardmore Oklahoma City Allen Royce Fuller Jerry Murphy Jimmy Boyd

Dooleys Visit Ada on Thursday

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Dooley and Mrs. E N Dooley were in Ada visiting Thursday.

Bobby Dooley E. N. Dooley Ada

Sgt Leroy Henderson Heads to New Brunswick

Sgt Leroy Henderson will depart Sunday night for New Brunswick and is slated to leave for Germany in the near future.

Leroy Henderson New Brunswick Germany

Booths Visited Midwest City Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Norman Booth of Midwest City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs E A Davis and family.

Norman Booth Midwest City E. A. Davis

Mrs Thompson and Mrs Cox Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs J A Thompson and Mrs Etta Cox have returned from Oklahoma City where they were house guests of Mr and Mrs Devila Crain and family.

J. A. Thompson Etta Cox Oklahoma City Devila Crain

Ada Midwestern City at Norman Friday Night

Jack Roberson Jack Hammonds J O Vinson Archie Henry James Vinson and Charley Vinson attended the Ada Midwest City football game in Norman Friday night.

Jack Roberson Jack Hammonds J. O. Vinson Archie Henry James Vinson Charley Vinson Norman

Allen-Byars Basketball Show Draws Local Freeman Crowd

Among Allen people at the Allen-Byars basketball game Friday night were Miss Billye Ann Cozad Mrs. Jack Hammonds and sons Bob and Joe Rev and Mrs Roy Burkett Mrs W A Bryant and son Homer Mr and Mrs A G Pipkin and sons Hubert and Tre vall Mr and Mrs Tom Mays and Edgar Mrs R L Capps and daughters Mrs Wilburn Wiley Mr and Mrs M L Crawford and Betty Lynn Mr and Mrs Floyd Simmons and Bob Richard Ash lock Neil Harbeson Ozon Hodges Dale Plunk and Max Milner.

Allen Allen-Byars Billye Ann Cozad Jack Hammonds Bob Joe Roy Burkett W. A. Bryant Homer A. G. Pipkin Hubert and Trevall Tom Mays Edgar R. L. Capps Wilburn Wiley M. L. Crawford Betty Lynn Floyd Simmons Richard Ashlock Neil Harbeson Ozon Hodges Dale Plunk Max Milner

Local Shawnee Resident Transacts Business in Allen

H. O. Boggs of Shawnee was in Allen Saturday to conduct business.

H. O. Boggs Shawnee Allen

Mrs Burch Walker and Daughter Shop in Holdenville

Mrs Burch Walker and her daughter Joyce were seen shopping in Holdenville on Saturday.

Soldier Burnace Miller Courtesies Family Visit

Cpl. Burnace Miller of Cam Polk Louisiana is spending the day with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller and family.

Cpl Burnace Miller Cam Polk, la Bill Miller

Frisco Postpones Regular Singing to January 30

Frisco reschedules its regular singing from December 26 to January 30 as the date falls on the first night after Christmas. Coy Byrd the president invites all singers and listeners to attend the January 30 event.

Coy Byrd

4 H Tractor Maintenance Project District School Report

Don Taylor of Byng High School and Lovelady 4 H Club represented Pontotoc County 4 H at the district tractor maintenance school in Durant December 10 11 and 12. The program trained leaders to assist agents and dealers in teaching eight core areas including safety, manual use, air cleaner service, spark plug battery work, cooling system service, fuel carburation, engine lubrication, and general lubrication.

Don Taylor Byng High School Lovelady Pontotoc County Durant Oklahoma

Stratford teen wins district FFA speech contest

Paul Barrett 18 of Stratford won the district FFA speech contest in Oklahoma City for the fifth district and earns an all expense trip to New York and Washington in April. He attends East Central University and is son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Barrett. The subject was family living and home ownership. Barrett previously placed in several contests and now begins collegiate speaking. Mannsville girls sextet performed two numbers with Carolyn Green Letha Chanell and Sue Buchanan among participants.

Paul Barrett Stratford Future Farmers of America New York Washington East Central A. W. Barrett Stratford High School Oklahoma City FFA New York-Washington National Capitol Barrett Ardmore Oklahoma Mannsville Girls Carolyn Green Letha Channell Tishomingo High School Sue Buchanan Tishomingo

4-H Members Buy Registered Breeding Cattle And Plan Projects

Richard Pedersen and Vanessa of the 4-H club purchased a registered Milking Shorthorn heifer from his father. Roger Potts of Roff 4-H bought a registered Duroc gift from his brother Ronnie who expects farrowing this month. James and Harold Davidson of Fitzhugh 4-H bought registered Duroc gilts for breeding from Bill Lucas. Charles Maloy of Allen bought a registered Guernsey heifer and his father also bought six registered Guernsey cows for a dairy herd near Steedman. Cecil Rannals of Lula bought a registered Red Poll heifer from a Tul sa breeder. Kalli homa 4-H plans a handicraft shop project. McLish 4-H livestock captain Leroy Wigley outlines a beef breeding project ongoing in their club.

Richard Pedersen Vaness Roger Potts Roff Ronnie Farrow James Harold Davidson Fitzhugh Bill Lucas Oklahoma Charles Maloy Allen Charles Steedman Cecil Rannals Lula Tulsa

Johnston County 4 H Club Elects Officers at Federation Meet

Johnston county 4 H club boys and girls held a county wide federation meeting at Murray college. Federation officers elected for the coming year include president Bobby Hamer and vice president Colby Poindexter. Gold keys were awarded to Annette Harden and Oda Harris with other members receiving hunting and fishing certificates and dress review medals. Dr. William Parrish of Murray college gave the welcoming address.

Tishomingo Johnston County Murray College Bobby Hamer Wapanucka Colby Poindexter Pontotoc Donnie Rounsaville Coleman Annette Harden Mill Creek Mary Jane Bogan John Gray Cities Service Oklahoma City Oda Harris Billy Joe Copeland Mannsville State Fish and Game Department Duane Price Archie Doty Jonas Harden Leon Thurman Jerry Reynolds Wayne Easterwood Russett Brown Duncan Tulsa John A. Brown Venita Bea Roberts Nida Donna Rounsville Sandra Gray Wanda Doty William Parrish

Biggses Attend Oklahoma City Funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Biggs traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday for the funeral of Mrs. Biggs aunt who died unexpectedly Saturday during Christmas shopping.

Lester Biggs Oklahoma City

Mrs Emmett Scates to Visit Bakersfield Calif

Mrs Emmett Scates and her children left Monday for an extended visit in Bakersfield California to stay with Mrs Scates mother Mrs Austin Taylor.

Emmett Scates Bakersfield Calif Scates Austin Taylor

Dinner Guests Visit Ropers Relatives From Ada Latta and Dallas

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ames Roper included Betty and Billy Roper along with relatives Beige Blanton from Los Angeles and Mrs J H Shahan of Dallas. Other visitors listed were Bobby Blanton from Oceanside Calif and families from Dallas Latta and Ada.

Ames Roper Betty Billy Beige Blanton Los Angeles Calif Marine Bobby Blanton Oceanside Lawrence Shahan Christine R. J Calvin and Joy Dallas Herman Soloman Pat Lawton Elroy Webb Sandra Oklahoma City Johnny Webb Ada Roxie Houser J. H. Shahan Tess Houser Latta Webb Blanton Shahan Solomon James Roper Tess Hooser Roxie Hooser

Mrs Mary Reynolds Improves After Illness

Mrs Mary Reynolds who has seriously ill is much improved and continues to recover at home under gentle care and monitoring by her family.

Mary Reynolds

Mrs Vandiver to present advanced pupils on February seventh

Mrs. J W Vandiver announces a program featuring Lois Ford Latta and Shirley Seaman from Fitzhugh. The event is sponsored by the Wednesday Morning Music Club and will occur on February 7.

J. W. Vandiver Lois Ford Latta Shirley Seaman Fitzhugh

Morris Memorial Baptist Church to host Lottie Moon program

The WMU of Morris Memorial Baptist Church will lead Sunday night services on December 14. They will present a short sketch of Lottie Moon's life and show slides tied to the Lottie Moon offering.

WMU Morris Memorial Baptist Church Lottie Moon

Women of Morris Memorial Baptist Host Latia Christmas Party

The Mor ris Memorial Baptist church women of Latia held a Christmas party Tuesday evening with invocation by Mrs. Alva Shortes and devotion by Mrs. R Mitchell. The Littlest Angel was played and refreshments served by a host of members. Secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged.

Morris Memorial Baptist Church of Latia Alva Shortes R. Mitchell Bill Bridgeman Elmo Gipson Cleo van Zant Clara Oliver L. R. Mitchell Pauline Eaton Lester Brees Jimmie Mitchell May Morgan H. A Walls Early Davis Smith Andrew Miller Dock Tracy Kenneth Lancaster Judson Elliott B. F. Lancaster

Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Learns Christmas Scene Plan

Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday school teachers and officers held a workers conference Tuesday night with Leroy Battle as moderator. They planned to complete tasks this month and voted to erect an outside Christmas scene on the church lawn featuring the Town of Bethlehem, to be finished next week.

Latta Cumberland

Community gathering attendance list cited

Attendees included Mrs. M. L. Ste gall Bob Mayberry Mrs. Lee Andrews Mrs. Carmen Shaw Mrs. A. L. Graham Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brantley Rev. and Mrs. F. H. LaFollette and Leroy Battle.

M. L. Stegall Bob Mayberry Lee Andrews Carmen Shaw A. L. Graham Herbert Cooper Wesley Brantley F. H. LaFollette Leroy Battle

Easy meat loaf sauce from pan drippings recipe

Mix about three tablespoons of meat loaf pan drippings into condensed celery soup. Add finely grated onion and chopped parsley for flavor, then heat to serve as a simple sauce.

Popping Corn Method and Freezer Storage Tips

A winter snack guide explains heating a heavy skillet with butter or oil to pop kernels and covering with a damp cloth. Do not shake while popping and freeze leftover popcorn in a bag to keep crisp, as claimed by Mrs. E. C. Minor. HD Club Yearbooks note distribution to home demonstration club members in January.

E. C. Minor HD Club Yearboks

Early holiday prep saves time with make-ahead treats

With the busy season near, completing baking and Christmas goodies early proves valuable. Various fruit cakes, Christmas pudding, cookies, and candy gain flavor with aging. Drinks can be prepped a day ahead and refrigerated, including spiced cranberry tea stored until needed.

Cranberry Tea Recipe With Citrus

A historic recipe instructs simmering one quart cranberries until tender, then sieving. Mix in two cups sugar with two to three cinnamon sticks, boil five minutes, and pour over the juice of three oranges and two lemons. Add water to make one gallon, no straining, refrigerate for later serving.

Hot Spiced Apple Juice Card

A warm 1 quart apple juice beverage infused with whole cloves cinnamon allspice simmered briefly then served hot with nutmeg and a curl of apple for garnish. Includes 1 teaspoon cloves 1 stick cinnamon 2 allspice and nutmeg on top.

New Jovian Moon Found Traveling In Wrong Direction

Carnegie Institution announces a new small moon of Jupiter that orbits east to west, contrary to the standard west to east, taking about 700 days per orbit. It’s visible only on photographic plates, lies far from Jupiter, and measures about 14 miles across, far smaller than the planet’s main moons.

Washington Jupiter Carnegie Institution of Washington Earth

Tishomingo Sale Barn Opens With Saturday Auctions

Tishomingo sale barn opens for weekly sales beginning Saturday December 13. A J Hutchins of Norman plans to join owner Jess Sullins, bringing experience from Purcell and Norman sale barns. Auctions start promptly at 1 pm each Saturday with top Oklahoma City prices paid.

A. J. Hutchins Norman Jess Sullins Purcell Oklahoma City

Medieval clergy wielded war clubs when swords were banned

In the Middle Ages church men went into battle carrying heavy war clubs with spiked heads because canonical rules forbade them using the sword as a weapon of bloodshed.

HD Club Schedule December Meetings

HD Club rounds the week with drives to Cedar Grove at Mrs A A Bryant home Pleasant Hill at the club house 1 30 p m Pecan Grove at Mrs Melba Price home 2 p m Allen at 2 p m Colbert Christmas dinner at Mrs W L Newland Jesse at Mrs B B Ryan McLish at the club house Union Valley at 730 p m Center at the school Friday December 19 listings noted.

Cedar Grove A. A. Bryant Pleasant Hill Pecan Grove Melba Price Allen Colbert W. L. Newland Jesse B. B. Ryan McLish Union Valley Lawrence Center

Slaying Case Leads to Hall Arrest in Chester Murders

An unnamed informant prompted the arrest of Travis Hall, 27, and his father Wendell Hall, 49, in connection with the Chester mass slayings of Guard Young, 43, his daughters Jean 7 and Judy 6, and neighbor's child Michael Saile, 4. Travis submitted to a lie detector test and claimed he was working in San Francisco on Oct 10. his father said he was in Fresno all October. The men deny the charges as Plumas County authorities plan further testing.

San Francisco Chester Calif Travis Hall Wendell Hall Guard Young Jean Judy Michael Saile Edward O’haire Hall Bay City Fresno Richmond Bay Plumas County Travis O’haire al Foley Young Mel Schooler

Car Tag Sales Slow at Start in County Office

The 1953 automobile license and tag sales opened Thursday and by Saturday owners were slow to report at the county tag agent's office. Officials cite holiday distractions, including Santa Claus, as a reason for the lag. Tag agent Clyde Kaiser urges owners to visit early to avoid delays.

Santa Claus Clyde Kaiser

House to Continue Probes of Justice and Treasury

Republican leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. urged continuing current House investigations into the Justice Department and the Treasury Department's Internal Revenue Bureau in the next Congress. He emphasized prioritizing legislative action under President-elect Eisenhower while supporting needed probes.

William F. Arbogast Washington House Justice Treasury Departments Congress Joseph W. Martin Jr Massachusetts Martin Eisenhower GOP Justice Department Treasury Department Internal Revenue Bureau Ways and Means Judiciary Rep. King Dcalif Chelf D-Ky Kean New Jersey Keating New York

McKay Plans Resignation as Oregon Governor This Week

Douglas McKay announced plans to resign as Oregon governor within the week to join Dwight Eisenhower in Washington. He will then become secretary of the interior in Eisenhower's cabinet, promising many personnel changes and naming a few expected firings.

Portland Ore Douglas McKay Helena Dwight Eisenhower Oregon McKay Washington, D. C Eisenhower mid-Pacific Edwards Air Force Base Calif Interior Department Reclamation Michael Straus Columbia River

World Bank Says Loans Reach 1.2 Billion Since World War II

Eugene R. Black, president of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, announced at St Johns College that the World Bank has loaned 1.2 billion dollars since WWII and has set aside 100 million in reserve from profits. He said much of the 1.2 billion has been repaid and the bank earns 15 to 20 million dollars annually from loans. The funds go to war torn and developing regions for electric, grain storage, farm, and construction projects.

Annapolis World Bank Ugene R. Black International Bank For Reconstruction and Development St. Johns College Forum

Latta FFA to Buy Brown Swiss Heifer With Tulsa Prize

Latta FFA members will use 12.50 from first prize at the Tulsa fair to purchase a Brown Swiss dairy heifer. The chapter will sponsor the heifer for a member to show at Tulsa next fall. Jerry Stogan and Tom George won the magazine sales contest. The chapter earned 133.68. W. P. George Jr. won the honor point contest and will receive a stock blanket. Billy Hooser earned an FFA ring and Charles Maxey a belt buckle for placing.

Latta Billy Hooser FFA Charles Maxey

Queen Dances With Cupboard Maker at Windsor Ball

Queen Elizabeth II joined staff at Windsor Castle for the annual ball with Princess Margaret. She danced with cabinetmaker Harry Crisp and then circulated with butlers, cooks, chambermaids and footmen during the royal event outside London.

Windsor Eng Elizabeth II Harry Crisp Windsor Castle London Princess Margaret Buckingham Palace Crisp

Marriage rate in 1946 higher than 1932 in U S

The marriage rate in the United States in 1946 reached 16.4 per 1 000, more than twice the level recorded in 1932, reflecting a postwar rise in nuptiality.

United States

Stratford Visitors Share Time With Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Benge and son of Oklahoma City spent several days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Benge. Miss Marie Hankins of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hankins.

Herbert Benge Oklahoma City B. G. Benge Marie Hankins Mrs A. L. Hankins

Ada Huffman Moves Home From Stratford to Rosse Texas

Mrs. Ada Huffman recently relocated from Stratford to Rosse Texas, where she plans to establish her new home.

Ada Huffman Stratford Thursay Rosse Texas

Mrs Jones Returns Home From Texas Visit

Mrs. C. W. Jones has come back from Elec tra Texas after three weeks with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Brice. Lena Mae Brice, who had been seriously ill, is much improved.

C. W. Jones Efr

Day Family Visits In Tulsa Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Charles Day and their son Dougie, from Tulsa, recently visited the home of Mr and Mrs L P Patrick.

Charles Day Dougie Tulsa L. P. Patrick

Shawnee Couple Visits Stratford Relatives Sunday

Mr and Mrs Melton Jones of Shawnee visited relatives in Stratford Sunday confirming family ties and travel plans.

Mrs. Melton Jones Shawnee Stratford

Visitors at J. S. Gardner Home

Recent visitors included Mrs. Donnie Smith sister of Mrs. Gardner Norman Gardner daughter of Mr. Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ballard and family and Mr. and Mrs. Olyee Stonecipher and family from a.

J. S. Gardner Donnie Smith Gardner. Norman

Lois Beller and family visit Williamson grandparents

Mrs. Lois Beller and her children of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williamson.

Lois Beller Oklahoma City W. E. Williamson

Weekend Visitors From Quannah News

Weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs George Pearce were their daughter and son in law Mrs J M McGuire and son Bill from Quannah Texas.

George Pearce J. M. McGuire Bill Quannah, Texas

Mrs Taylor Visibly Improving After Sulphur Visit

Mrs. W. B. Taylor spent a week in Sulphur under a doctor’s care and returned home Saturday. Her daughter Mrs. Myrtle Newberry of Minco cared for Mr. Taylor, who has been bedfast for two years, during the absence.

W. B. Taylor Myrtle Newberry Minco Mr. Taylor Taylor

Calton Family Ends Portales Visit

Mr and Mrs W O Calton returned home Thursday night after a five week stay in Portales New Mexico with their son and daughter and families Mr and Mrs George Calton and Mr and Mrs L Loyd McGee all joining the family affair during the visit

W. O. Calton Portales N. M George Calton L. Loyd McGee

Fort Worth Visit By Lee Hurd With Friends

Lee Hurd spent the weekend in Fort Worth as a guest of friends and relatives, enjoying local hospitality and social visits.

Lee Hurd Fort Worth

Mrs Rannals Hosts Sister and Son Guests

Guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Rannals this week included her sister Mrs W R Bray and her son Billy from Wichita Falls Texas.

Frank Rannals W. R. Bray Billy Wichita Falls Tex

Shi Couple to Visit Relatives in Georgia and Florida

Dr. A H Shi and his wife with L P Shi plan Monday departure to visit relatives in Richmond Georgia and Hawthorne Florida. They will stay with sister Mrs. Josie Smith in Hawthorne during the trip.

A. H. Shi L. P. Shi Richmond Hawthorne, Fla Josie Smith Hawthorne

Mrs. E. O. English Returns Home From Glenrose Hospital

Mrs. E. O. English has left Glenrose Texas hospital after a three week stay and returned home this week but remains not feeling much better.

E. O. English Glenrose Texas

Woodses Welcome Eight-Pound Son at Stratford Clinic

Mr and Mrs Lowell Woods announce the birth of an eight pound son at Stratford Clinic on December 9.

Lowell Woods Stratford Clinic

O Neal Phillips Baby Garey Oneal Born in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs O Neal Phillips of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a son named Garey Oneal. Mrs Phillips the former Eunice Henry was raised in Stratford and the grandparents Mrs Frank Griffin and Aunt Mrs Cecil Burkhart traveled from Stratford to Oklahoma City Wednesday to meet the new arrival.

O’neal Phillips Oklahoma City Garey Oneal Phillips Eunice Henry Stratford Frank Griffin Cecil Burkhart

Community Christmas Tree Planned in Stratford

The Boy Scouts sponsor a community Christmas tree event on December 23 in Stratford with treats for children. Residents may place gifts on the tree at that time.

Stratford The Boy Scouts

Package Mail Deliveries On Christmas Day

Washington reports Christmas Day deliveries of packages and mail will occur in many cities. The Post Office Department plans to decide by Monday whether to operate on Friday Dec 26, a government holiday. Regular staff are off, and temporary workers about 75000 handle most distributions. Rural routes will have no deliveries.

Washington Postoffice Department Truman

Air Force Says Plant Output Reaches 666 in November

Air Force Undersecretary Roswell L. Gilpatric told a Pentagon news conference that aircraft production rose to 666 planes in November and would reach 750 to 800 monthly by next spring. He noted two wings with B 47 jet bombers are operating and production runs at about one plane per day, denying reports of a slowdown.

Washington Air Force Roswell L. Gilpatric Pentagon Gilpatric

Americans Expect to Eat 144 Pounds of Meat in 1953

The estimate projects that the average American will consume 144 pounds of meat during 1953, reflecting dietary trends and per capita food availability.

Konawa Blood Unit Visit Planned for January 1953

A Red Cross mobile blood unit will visit Konawa January 23 1953 at the I O O F Hall for setup. A planning meeting 9 Monday at Temple Pharmacy will push to enroll 250 donors in six weeks. Committees led by R A Hartsell include donor recruiting publicity and scheduling with local clubs contributing to outreach.

Red Cross Konawa I. O. O. F. Hall Temple Pharmacy Serits J. Brown Seminole County Lois Short Wewoka R. A. Hartsell South Seminole County Frank Streetman Sasakwa L. D. Neal Harold Shannon John Myers Glen Brewer Roy Foster Jack Davis W. Tucker Jr W. H. Courtney Dave Doner

Ada social notes include visits and shopping trips

Mrs. Dick Griffin and R H made a business trip to Ada Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Scroggin of Francis were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Scroggin Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps and Dale shopped in Ada Thursday afternoon.

Dick Griffin R.H Ada Elmer Scroggin Francis George Scroggin John Phelps Dale

Dinner Guests From Ada Visit Robertson Family

Mrs Sam Anders and children and Mrs A C Rodden and Deborah were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H T Robertson of Ada Thursday.

Sam Anders A. C. Rodden Deborah H. T. Robertson Ada

Ben Mullins Admitted To University Hospital

Ben Mullins was admitted to the University hospital in Oklahoma City on Tuesday for treatment following an unspecified medical issue.

Ben Mullins University Hospital Oklahoma City

Ada shoppers visit with Mrs. Jess Russell and friends

Mrs. Jess Russell and Alice Ann joined Mrs. J. W. Atkinson for a Saturday shopping outing in Ada.

Jess Russell Alice Ann J. W. Atkinson Ada

Teachers Attend Wewoka Party Attendees Named

Mrs. Carrie males Mrs. E. J. Evans and Myrna Mrs. Nell Horton and Ellen Brewer attended a teacher's party in Wewoka Thursday night.

Carrie Males E. J. Evans Myrna Nell Horton Ellen Brewer Wewoka

Wedding Shower Honor for Miss Rena Ruth Adams

Mrs. Amelia Phelps and Mrs. Katherine Glover hosted a wedding shower at Summers Chapel school house on Wednesday night for Mrs. Quennion Sharver who wed on November 19. The event celebrated the bride-to-be and recalled her former name Miss Rena Ruth Adams.

Amelia Phelps Katherine Glover Summers Chapel School House Quennion Sharver Rena Ruth Adams

Local Gathering Attendees List of Wynnewood and Elmore City Residents

The attendees included Mrs. John Phelps Pauline Knight Mrs. Leahie Elzabeth Miss Mary Jo Sexton Mrs. Vera Mercer Mrs. Ed Armstrong Mrs. Walter Middleton Mrs. Frank Sanders Mrs. Tom Sexton Mrs. Howard Sexton Mrs. Joe King Mrs. Cecil Smith Miss Betty Davis Mrs. Arthur IlpatRick Mrs. John Hendrex Mrs. A L Morris Mrs. Don Lowrey Mrs. Mell Horton Mrs. A L Parks Wynnewood Mrs. Clarence Adams Mrs. Charles Peel Mrs. Arvie Knight Mrs. Lawrence Robertson Mrs. Elsie Moran Mrs. J W Atkinson Miss Van Glover Mrs. Zora Branscom Mrs. E V Thompson Mrs. Henry Am burg Mrs. Pat Nunley Miss Mable Norman Mrs. Irene Stockton Mrs. Alfred Robertson Mrs Clyde Kennedy Elmore City and Nadine Stockton.

John Phelps Pauline Knight Leahie Elzabeth Mary Jo Sexton Vera Mercer Ed Armstrong Walter Middleton Frank Sanders Tom Sexton Howard Sexton Joe King Cecil Smith Betty Davis Arthur Ilpatrick John Hendrex A. L. Morris Don Lowrey Mell Horton A. L. Parks Wynnewood Clarence Adams Charles Peel Arvie Knight Lawrence Robertson Elsie Moran J. W. Atkinson van Glover Zora Branscom E V Thompson Henry Amburg Pat Nunley Mable Norman Irene Stockton Alfred Robertson Clyde Kennedy Elmore City Nadine Stockton

Gets 300 Pints of Blood and Lives

Thirteen year old Gary Miller survives after Children's Hospital reservoir supplied 300 pints of blood for transfusions. Born with hypoplastic anemia, he was first diagnosed at seven weeks old and has endured repeated transfusions to stay active in school and sports.

Los Angeles Gary Miller Children’s Hospital Gary Maurice Miller

Best Man-to-Be Is Now In Jail

William d Amato 20 of the Bronx faced burglary charges after allegedly stealing the wedding ring wrist watch and two suits from Jesse Sanchez 18. Sanchez chose his uncle as best man for his wedding to Miss Rosanne Capezza 18. D Amato held on 1000 bail awaiting Wednesday hearing. Police say he admitted stealing 195 dollars worth of goods to fund narcotics.

New York William d’Amato The Bronx Jesse Sanchez Sanchez D’amato Rosanne Capezza D'Amato

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