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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
5
A note from a school group describes a Wednesday meeting in the auditorium at 3:30 p.m. for Christ mas program duties and rehearsal. One visitor, Mrs. Tommie Maines, attended and refreshments were served by Mary Jane Bush. Barbara Kay Hillman served as scribe.
The Ehawee Camp Fire fifth graders from Willard school visited a Health Clinic with Mrs. Martin to earn service hours. They prepared 209 tuberculosis literature packets for city and rural schools, held a meet with Indian name roll calls, made bath salts as Christmas gifts, and planned a party at Elizabeth Bentley's Hillsdale Addition with scribe Bobby Jean Hager.
The group met after school Tuesday in the Little Theater with 18 members. Mrs. Miller led the discussion on a Christmas tea for mothers set for December 20 at 4 30 at Mrs. O H Miller’s home, with committees named for refreshments and decorations. A caroling date was set for Monday December 17 meeting at the library 6 30 then to Mary Ann Landon’s home for refreshments. Ruth Ann Norris scribe.
Members gathered at Mrs. Moore's house for Camp Fire roll call and craft honor 401. Lois Moore acted as scribe while Jo Carolyn Pendleton served cupcakes. attendees drew names for Christmas.
Tuesday afternoon we met with leaders Mrs Krause and Mrs Wilson. We prepared gifts for our mothers Christmas present using our full meeting time. Next Tuesday we will hold the Christmas party at Mrs Krauses home with Sherrye Ables as scribe.
The Beautiful Blue Birds gathered at school on December 11 with all members present. They finished mothers Christmas presents and sang the Blue Bird song as Carol Cordray served refreshments. Previously they met at Mrs Teel home where they began gifts and songs with Lola Teel serving refreshments. Peggy Free served as scribe.
Our group met Monday afternoon in the absence of leader Mrs Montgomery due to a family illness. We sent our deepest sympathy to Mrs Montgomery and her family. The meeting split with Mrs Witt taking half the girls to a party for Carolyn Trimble, a former Blue Bird of Willard school, while the other group played at Glenwood Park. Larna Witt, scribe.
The Helpful Blue Birds gathered Tuesday afternoon with fourteen members present under the president. Peggy Bracher joined as a new member while the group prepared Christmas gifts and invitations. La Nelda Sales provided cupcakes. Nancy Platt served as scribe.
Shirley Doolittle named new leader for Morning Glory 4th Grade at Glenwood School.
Home Demonstration agents share Christmas card display ideas and plant care tips. Suggestions include creating ribbon lines to hang cards and using tape or pins, plus care guidance for poinsettias and houseplants. Recommendations cover temperature, watering, fertilizing, and avoiding drafts to keep plants healthy this winter.
Community notices discuss club events and recipes including a mincemeat recipe from Mrs. Earl Flemming of Colbert and orange refrigerator cookies. Local groups plan future Home Demonstration Club meetings from December 17 to 21 with hosts listed.
The group met today moving from the school to Mrs Tyree s home where cookies and hot chocolate were served. They colored Christmas trees and added a color wheel for lights before learning a new game. A meeting is planned next week with officer elections and a Christmas party to honor mothers. Patricia Price hosted today with Joyce Atwell scheduled for next week.
Mrs Holmberg urges all girls to join city wide caroling at the Ada Public Library front entrance at 6 30 Monday evening. The group plans Christmas gifts for mothers and thanks Marilyn for cookies. Beverly Holmberg records notes as hostess next week is Carol Jobe.
Barbara Young reports a group of thirteen attended the Christmas Carol at the Mc Swain theater. The writer thanks Mrs Todd and Mrs Brown for their kindness and notes all leaders helped deliver a pleasant evening and safe ride home.
The 3rd grade group held roll call and collected five cent dues for their fund. They drew names for Christmas and planned a Monday meeting party while Mary Ann Kidwell was ill her mother provided popcorn balls and peanut butter cookies.
The Jolly Blue Birds 2nd Grade of Washington met Tuesday afternoon without president Cindy Baker. New member Patsy Stork joined. the group made gifts for parents and sang carols in the school auditorium. Kay Parnell provided cookies and gumdrop candles. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Clark attended. Linda Sue Clark served as scribe.
The Busy Blue Birds third grade met Monday afternoon. They finished Christmas presents for their mothers and gift wrapped them. Miss Betty Bailey attended as guest and played piano. The group sang carols and thanked Charlotte Ann for cookies and candy. The Christmas party is planned for next Monday with hostesses Sandra Sandefur and Laquita Baldwin.
The Kind Blue Birds of Glenwood Second Grade met Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs. C. B. Oliver. Eleven Blue Birds and two mothers attended. minutes read, songs practiced, and a Blue Bird Wish completed. Pink lemonade and cookies were served.
Sunbeam Farms of Miami Oklahoma will hold a purebred Angus cattle sale on January 21 under owner Sam Fullerton Jr Sixty animals will be offered and past auctions have grossed over one million dollars.
Den One met with Mrs Felix Spears and Den Chief Kenny Young for flag salute dues and Christmas project work. Den Two gathered at Mrs Paul Rices to play games check manuals record achievements and craft gifts for a December 20 Pack IV party. Den Three held a regular meeting with Ronnie Bryan leading pledge and second Wolf rank achievement as plans for December 20 pack event formed. Den Four met with Mrs Verle Bartgis to craft Christmas gifts for dads led by Clifford Green. Den Five with Mrs Click saw Paul Riggs advance all boys in feats of skill as gifts and sign off on cub books with Living Circle close.
Den Three met with Mrs D C Scott for a flag ceremony roll call and gift wrapping for parents. Noel Parsons was absent and present were Donnie Scott Larry Clinton Noel Parsons Todd and Johnny Hartman. Den Six met at Mrs Hagar’s home to make gifts, refresh ments were served and softball was played. Cubs present included Austin Robert Taylor Michael Edward Nease Ronald Brumley Billy Hagar and Den Chief Richard Wallach.
Mrs Peterson den mother led Den 2 in making presents for mothers and fathers. They prepared shells from Florida, sanding and painting them. Refreshments of cakes and candy canes were served.
East Central College women’s debate team reached the finals at the University of Arkansas meet. Yvonne Ray and Betty Carney advanced through six rounds before a 2-1 finals loss to Northeastern, whom they had defeated earlier. Coach D. J. Nabors reported from Fayetteville, Arkansas, on the team’s success.
Herbert Sugg elected to lead the Konawa Masonic lodge A F and A M for the year. Installation followed a special service with a dinner at the Oddfellows hall. Installing officer Past Grand Master D E McCroskey Asher assisted by T E Johnston Bert Harris Sr Jimmy Denton.
The State Board of Affairs will open bids on 7500 dollars of improvements at the Pauls Valley State Hospital. Bids cover labor equipment and materials for installing kitchen and cafeteria equipment.
Newt Spradlin of Anadarko tire and supply was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce, with details indicating a local business leader taking the helm in December. The report notes his prominence in the community and the typical civic leadership role.
Pontotoc County Agent C. H. Hailey and Assistant County Agent Lester F. Smith urge farmers to order and store fertilizer now due to limited supply and potential labor and transport shortages. Demand may rise up to 20 percent. farmers should test soils at the Pontotoc county soil testing laboratory to determine needs.
The 4-H calendars are being distributed to all 4-H members during December meetings. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State bank for several years, the calendars are available at the county agent's office for any member who has not yet received one.
Artie J. Wood Pontotoc county DHIA supervisor reports completion of tests in neighboring counties last weekend. He will start with the herds in Pontotoc county December 17. Dairymen in the area interested in production testing are asked to contact our office for particulars.
Grade A barns are under construction by Guy Binkley in Francis, Howard Smith in Latta starts a new modern barn this week, and Claude V. Thompson in Jesse has completed a grade A barn and is selling Grade A milk. The effort aims to raise milk quality and returns.
Bulletin outlines practical rations for all livestock classes using home grown grains. It demonstrates an easy method to balance rations with required protein and notes copies are available at the county agent's office.
December meetings featured parasite control for cattle and hogs. A cattle grub control method with 5 percent totenone dust was shown, requiring three treatments at 30 day intervals. Hog worming demonstrations provided worming powders and highlighted the 150 to 200 pounds extra feed needed for wormy pigs to reach market weight.
The schedule lists December meetings for 4-H clubs this week. Roff gathers at 9 a.m. Fitzhugh at 10:30 a.m. Latta at 1 p.m. On Wednesday December 19 Stonewall meets at 9 a.m. and Jesse at an unspecified time.
4-H boys who exhibited at the county fair in 1951 and won first place receive attractive 4-H club gate signs. Courtesy of William P. Dimetruck, Pontotoc County landowner now residing in Shawnee. Signs are distributed at club meetings. boys who have not received theirs should call the county agent.
Roy Adair of Ada will become Guthrie city manager January 1. He moves from Tonkawa to lead Guthrie under the council manager system, succeeding James Flint who served Ada as city manager for 18 months. Adair, a World War I and II veteran, previously held administrative posts in Fort Bliss and Korea before becoming Konawa city manager and then Tonkawa.
A coroner's jury ruled the deaths of Sherry Lee Maples four and Cassandra Leslie Maples two likely due to parental negligence. Eldon Maples testified he and his wife were at a nightclub when the fire was found around 11 p.m., leaving children with a neighbor after arranging for someone to listen for them.
City officials said Jonco Aircraft Corp of Shawnee will inspect Mustang Field for a possible parts plant. The firm now employs about 250 in Shawnee and could hire 400 to 500 if established in Enid.
The term heavy water refers to molecules consisting of two deuterium atoms bound to one oxygen atom. This composition makes heavy water heavier than ordinary water due to the isotope deuterium.
Latta Baptist WMS spent an all day prayer meeting led by Mrs. Charles Bigham with attendees including Mrs. Haskell Griffis Mrs. Truett Haskins and others. Plans were made for a Candle service Sunday night. Audrey Lee June Presley was born to Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Presley. Many local families moved or received hospital updates and a large Latta FFA Christmas party was hosted by J. C. Pruitt with 54 attending. The junior Baptist Chapel hosted a Christmas party with gifts and refreshments.
In Medford Oregon two aviators Harvey Brandau and Eugene Kooser conducted fog dispersal tests over Medford Airport using their chemical formula and dry ice. A hole appeared in the fog within an hour and the seeded area expanded as snowfall briefly fell while visibility rose to two miles before thinning again. Downtown merchants showed interest in a winter program claiming fog control could boost shoppers.
Oklahoma City December 15 One of four embezzlement charges against Cable Gambill former State Safety Commissioner was dropped by District Judge A P Van Meter who ruled the October grand jury acted illegally as it did not have nine jurors voting on the indictment. Gambill still faces three other charges and a false pretenses count related to $290 from a state property sale. He bought equipment for the highway patrol with the proceeds and now works as an analyst in the State Budget Office. County Attorney Granville Scandland will pursue the false claim indictment alleging a $130 fee for work by a Frank Brown on the Highway Patrol HQ at Durant. no such person or work was found.
The village of Hurley in New York briefly held the state's capital during a one month period in 1777 reflecting its historical political role in the Revolutionary era.
New York reports show factories and stores busy this week with overall retail volume slightly above last year. Consumers are choosy preferring quality at price, with some areas reporting a slow December start and others calling business terrific amid strong defense output.
North Dakota crews drill in frigid Wiliston Basin as Math Iverson No. 1 and Dilland No. 1 wells test Madison formation at 8,360 to 8,529 feet and 8,396 to 8,529 feet. Amerada Petroleum Corp. reports 40 to 50 barrels per hour. eastern tests yield no oil. Exploration on Nelson anticline continues with hope for shallower finds.
Britain recalls its second secretary from the Prague Embassy after a Czech police shooting incident that left a British typist wounded. Robert Neil Gardner, 39, was caught in a money-for-information exchange near the Czech border and fled to West Germany. Daphne G. Maines remains in a Czech hospital but will return home when able. Friends doubt Czech spy charges, suggesting accidental entry into a prohibited zone.
M. P. Hatchett, biology professor at East Central State College, was named vice president of the Oklahoma Academy of Science at the annual meeting in Oklahoma City last week. He has taught at the college since 1922 and chaired the biology division in 1950-51.
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