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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1950

Page

7

Legal Notice in Oklahoma suit over real property shares

The Stale of Oklahoma documents a suit by executors against Jo Dale Burk Bobbie Ure and Madie Flower and others over ownership and rights to real property described in Section 28 Range 3 County with decree and boundary actions. The case names DEllA Bedford as court clerk and Claude V Thomas as attorney for plaintiffs with date 12 21 316W.

Oklahoma Jo Dale Burk Bobbie Ure Madie Flower s+ aid It von Raye Beam Red de renigEai Della Bedford Claude V. Thompsgs

Notice to Creditors and Dissolution of Fry Ready Mix Concrete

Notice to creditors and all interested parties regarding the dissolution of Fry Ready Mix Concrete Company a corporation located in Ada Oklahoma. Names include W Fis and Bark with shares held by the shareholders. The notice states a 3 day rate and references a December 2 date with identities like J Att St and Hyue.

Tatest FRY RF MIX Concrete Company Corpoe 1 Ant Bark ‘G Neive W. Fis Ethics of Az Frisia Ada Oklahoma

Will Rogers in Critical Condition After Second Operation

Chicago December report states Senator Will Rogers of Oklahoma is critically ill after a second operation. A Veterans Act provision was involved in the treatment and care, with earlier surgery having addressed an issue affecting his sight and overall condition.

Chicago Will Rogers Veterans Act Bert Mn

Beachhead retreat marks pressure on 1st Corps perimeter

Fragmentary report notes a retreat and heavy assault nearby with Red divisions advancing and enacting pressure near the Hungnam perimeter. Details are unclear but indicate heavy enemy activity and defensive concerns as forces regroup.

Fartter Natta Hungnam

Shawnee Kiwanis Furnish Program for Local Event

Shawnee Kiwanis members delivered a program to the Oklahoma publications director in Shawnee. The event featured notes on menu choices and a guest list including Rex C. Morrison Iva Walls and Carolyn Starker. A Shawnee delegation attended, with residents contributing remarks and card distributions.

Oklahoma Shawnee Carolyn Starker Rex C. Morrison Iva Walls

Auto Industry Seeks ESA Reaction On Car Price Rollback

Major automakers head to Washington for talks with the Economic Stabilization Agency on price rollbacks tied to General Motors requests. GM halted Chevrolet Pontiac and Cadillac models, after a prior five percent price rise, as the government contemplates modifications to the order.

Corporation ESA Chevrolet Pontiac Cadillac Cadillacs Was Drawn Alcver the Government maMountement the Ford Motor Co Chrysler Losp Nach Motors Roliaack

Missing Transocean Air Transport Plane Over Luzon

A US Air Transport plane with seven crewmen is overdue on a flight from the United States to Manila. The 14th Air Force, based at Clark Field, dispatched escort planes after no word was received. Weather over the northern Luzon mountains is heavy with overcast, hindering search efforts.

Manila Oong 14Th Air Force Clari Field Luzon

Shirley Temple Quitting Movies

Shirley Temple announces retirement from films in San Francisco detachment report. The actress, married to Charles Black, is reported to end acting duties as she and her husband prepare for a quieter life, with her parents and Los Angeles Station cited in dispatches.

San Francisco Shirley St Moti¢N Piety Ly Cheeles Black Los Ageles Jackie Klug Spokane Wash Shirley Vesey Los Angeles Shirley

Congress Pulls Him From Korea

Fairfield Calif Dee L Fi Marting major is at issue in the United States House of Representatives after being evacuated by plane from Korea while serving with UN forces. His wife carried on his campaign as he returns from Jersey City New Jersey and awaits word on his status and duties.

Fairfield Calif Dee United States House of Representatives S. Congress Jersey City N. J

Best of Reasons For LD Lines to Be Used for Time

Operators at the Ada telephone office and Shawnee relay messaged three families in Tulsa and Shawnee during a long effort Sunday afternoon. Messages reached a Shawnee family after neighbors helped, delivering the news from Japan where relatives were safe. Local radio amateur Harrel Allen helped relay calls, calling it the greatest thrill of his years in amateur short wave work.

Ada Tulsa Japan Shawnee Fehef Ree Tay Jadin Harrel Allen Amma Farihes Allen Allen Said Moriday Oklahoma Tarilies Gungnam

Spencer to Speak At Allen Program

Dr. F. Spencer, president of East Central State College and former Allen High School principal, will speak Tuesday at 7 30 in the S200 community auditorium. The new 535 seat hall funded by a road election will house school and community activities with a large stage for school events. A current wall will be torn down as funds allow complete remodeling.

Lspeclaw Will Ws F. Spencer East Central State College Allen High School Aumerius Fleming Sid Spencer

Aides Named to Help Form Defense Mobilization

Wilson outlines creating a small group of qualified aides to aid in drafting defense plans and coordinating multiple defense agencies. ODM rejects moving all agencies into one mobilization office for now while seeking a central plan approach. The NPA plans a controlled materials plan CMP similar to WWII allocations, with Walter C. Skuce appointed to lead development of this central plan.

Wilson ANA ODM Asne National Production Authority NPA Admin Raloc Willian H. Harrison Walter C. Skuce Toled Activiny

Goal in Kettles Rolarians Set Up

In Friday action Trey Metton leads Kiwaniang effort as the Kettles Rolarians set up a goal. The outcome centers on securing funds and local support for the community project despite unclear wording in the report.

Kettles Rolarians Peas Ada Lions Trey Metton

Congressmen Are Hurrying Homeward

Washington reports a major failure to field a quorum in the House as 23 members short of the 435 needed threaten adjournment. Leaders huddle with Speaker McCormick to decide next steps while several members decide whether to stay or depart for the holidays.

Washington McCortr

Deanna Durbin Married in France Reported by French News

A fragmentary dispatch from a French news agency states film star Deanna Durbin has wed in France. The report offers sparse details and hints at prior divorce proceedings, with uncertain timelines and unclear names remaining.

Deanna Durbin France

Casualties and retreats in Korea north coast fighting

Unclear corporate notices describe casualties as UN forces blunt a Chinese counteroffensive near Hue, with infantry units and cavalry divisions named vaguely. Headquarters cites unofficial counts and speculative assessments while noting ongoing resistance and a rearward defense. The report mentions reconnaissance and theater pressures, with sporadic retreats in several sectors and limited progress by advancing forces.

Arey Seventa Army 21Th Ta Taish Army 14Th Korra Huegworh Beachee Fom

G W Jackson Dies Here Resident Of Ada Since 1905

George Tashington Jackson longtime Ada resident since 1905 died Tuesday morning at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home. He was married to Cera Tohnaen in Texas and helped manage community affairs. Survived by daughter Mrs Selie Phillip Somerton Ariz and sons George of Ada and Buel B Jackson Somerton. Brother Ed Jackson and Ada sisters Mrs Eure Durham Oklahoma City Mov Carri Stewart and Mrs Corzta fuel of Dajing Texas.

George Tashington Jackson Ada Dan Ter Titorr Ay Smith Urink Well Deere Jackin Cera Tohnaen Texas Ron Agafre de Artmeal Free Will Gaar Corner Ariging Mra Seliie Phillip Somerton Ariz Geogre Ade Buel B Jackson Ed Jarkeon Sinters Mos Eure Durham Oklahoma City Carri Stewart Corzta Fuel Dajing Texas Pica Tees Podaiak Pedras

Community Christmas Carols and Visits in Clarita

The Clara town group shared a warm Christmas with family and friends. Residents including Mrs Melba, Larry Weeds, and Ronald May, plus veterans and college students, gathered for carols, games, and gift exchanges.

Mrs Burgess Steed Taken By Death

Mrs Mary Prances Steed aged 45 of 214 West Seventeenth died around noon Tuesday after a several month illness. The family story notes her upbringing in Roff where her father W S Pickens resided. Funeral plans and surviving relatives are being arranged by local mourners.

Mary Prances Steed West Seventeenth Aterry Criswell Steed Roff WS. Pickens Buss Barcesa Janier Katheye Farke Ada Pee EM Weta Easter Edwin Pickens Kirby Ark

Airmail to Korea Surges at Eleven Tons Daily

Tokyo reports eleven tons of airmail pouring into Korea each day with about five tons arriving daily on average. An international mail exchange office has been set up to handle the flow to and from the front. NATO forces behind the office have agreed to coordinate with United States Britain Canada and allied nations.

Korea Tokyo Riliseing United Natioes United States Britain Canadas Wetterlands Philippines Sweden Thailand France Unon Turkey Belgium India

West Germans Seek More in Atlantic Pact Revisions

In Brussels on December 20, West Germany pressed for greater participation in the Atlantic alliance. Dispatches say allied high commissioners may meet to brief Konrad Adenauer on conference results led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Berlin reportedly urged representation on Eisenhower’s staff but rejected full foreign ministry or defense control, insisting on equality with other pact members. The twelve nations include the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Italy, Portugal, Iceland, and Norway.

Brussels Belgium Germany Konrad Ad¢nau Reputie Daight D. Eisenhower Brasséle Fisenhower United States Canada Britain France Netherlands Luxembourg Denmark Italy Portugal Iceland Norway

Ada City Schools Faculty Annual Yale Devotional

Ada City Schools prepares for the annual Yale Devotional at Ada High School Wednesday at 8 p.m. The program features speakers and music from faculty across schools, followed by a social hour in the home making rooms with hostess duties assigned to multiple teachers.

Ada City Schools Yale Ada City Dober Aftainette Huf Jlatd Annie Helle Winn Daiste Pritt Mra Nez Richmond OW Herrisar Bernice i Bergis Ada Renioart Laurice Core Lain Glenwood Mies Iris Faye Gaar Viola Hetty Hays Velma Lee Grimes Ann George Irving Esther Callihan Dorrthrr Washington Weli Jewell Little 1Villard Azatia Rives Sammie Shes

Bank Robber Loot Located in Banks

Washington dispatch reports police and FBI found part of stolen bank loot. The fragmentary itemization mentions the money moved to a nearby city, with authorities locating a portion of the stash amid investigations into the year’s bank robberies and related losses.

Washington FBI

Old Principle Described In Enee Steam En Gre History

Fragmentary text notes a principle of steam engine knowledge dating back 1760 years before coal use, with references to the Snevclopedia and early practical steam work. The readable fragment hints at ancient steam theory and its long precoal familiarity.

Wade

Mislabeled Microscope Aims to Simplify Illumination System

A laboratory microscope integrates a light source and illuminator to remove separate fighting and base controls. The unit eliminates the need for distinct illumination components and provides a single adjusted light control.

Dizzy Divorces and Doggy Domesticities of 1950s

A Fort Worth woman seeks divorce after her husband woke her with a threat to become a corpse. Others cite garlic and red wine stench, firearms on the bedside, poems about money, a hammer and hatchet under a pillow, and weight loss methods as motives. Testimonies recount dogs taking priority over spouses, a Dalmatian in bed, a child taught to burn feet with matches, and a Paterson wife kept from housework by a husband who hugged her on his lap.

Fort Worth Tex Antoinette Zegras Oakland Calif Mary McElhanie San Jose Justin Whaley Knoxville Tenn Mary Kelly Montclair N.d Eileen Barrett Chicago Miami Fla Marjorie Baughman Marjorie Blanche Socha Milwaukee Wis Walter Raleigh Roy Canfield Kear Ing N. J George Klein+ schmidt Cincinnati Cleveland Bush Joh Ambicki Otested James Hays Los Angeles LeRoy Nichols Paterson

Pioneer U of Oklahoma faculty founder Dr Edwin Debarr dies at 91

Norman remembers Dr Edwin Debarr the last surviving original U of Oklahoma faculty member who arrived in 1892 and helped establish four schools including chemistry He funded lab equipment and a building and street are named for him His death followed injuries from a home intrusion attack linked to Robert Rose. authorities did not press charges locally and Rose was later handed to California officers.

Norman Okla University of Gidal Edwin Debarr Debarr David Rose Boyd First Press W. N. Rice Engsh FS. E. Ames Denarr Robert Rose Missouri Rose California San Diego Caliornia

Tellahoma Wins Bronze Plaque for Safe Driving Instruction

Oklahoma City reports that Tellahoma received a bronze plaque for superior progress in safe driving instruction in high schools. Gov Roy J Turner accepted the sword yesterday from the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies.

Oklahoma City Tellahoma Roy J. Turner Association of Casualty and Surety Companies

Ten Cases Filed In J. P. Courts

Ada Justice of the Peace courts filed ten cases Monday nine traffic violations from the weekend. Joseph Wesley admitted guilty to public drunkenness and paid $20 fine then jailed for nonpayment. Sally Weaver paid $10 after pleading guilty to public drunkenness. Emeziah W. Durent pleaded guilty to two counts public drunkenness and driving without a license with $54 total fines. Leon Hunt faced speeding charges with no plea yet. Harrison Land charged with two counts of driving without license and reckless driving, fines $112.90. Earl Quillian charged with second degree robbery for taking $35 in silver from A J Mershon weeks ago. Hydrologic cycle and radiant floor heating notes appended.

Ada Justice of the Peace Courts Joseph Wesley Sally Weaver Emeziah W. Durent Leon Hunt Harrison Land Earl Quillian A. J. Mershon

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