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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1956

Page

5

Floyd Johnson Joins Polar IGY Team For Long South Pole Stay

Meteorologist Floyd Johnson of the Weather Bureau heads a 27 member International Geophysical Year party to the South Pole leaving San Diego January 2. The team includes four weather men a geomagnetist and other specialists with support from Navy medical and logistics staff. Johnson describes isolation extreme cold and six months of daylight as challenges while diaries for Hopkins Hospital analysis.

North Pole South Pole W. J Floyd) Johnson Weather Bureau Eller Ringness Canada Pole Johnson Tie Jobson H. D. Johnson South Cherry IGY Adan Johnson East Central Adan Washington Wake Island Memphis Tenn. T States San Diego Paul Sinle Eyre Navy Arctic Wiese Johns Hopkins Hospital M. Y Ellef Ringness Island

Fair Weather Expected To Persist Through Saturday

Fair and mild conditions dominated Oklahoma today with little change expected through Saturday. Temperatures ran about six degrees warmer than the previous day, with highs from 54 at Ponca City to 66 at Elk City. Lows ranged from 27 at Gage and 28 at Guymont to 43 at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Ponca City Elk City Gage Guymont Oklahoma City Tinker Air Force Base

Second and Case Filed on Driver Melvin Glenn Trimmer

Melvin Glenn Trimmer of Stonewall was arraigned before Peace Justice Bert E Ratlitt on charges of driving while intoxicated second offense. His preliminary hearing was set for January 10 with bond fixed at 3000. The 24-year-old was arrested three miles west of Stonewall on SH 3 Christmas Day after a prior August 22 1956 guilty plea for DWI which carried a $150 fine and 10 days in county jail.

Melvin Glenn Trimmer Stonewall Bert E. Ratlitt

Culinary trends spice 1956 with new mixes and flavors

The year brings condensed soups and quick basils, vacuum packed nut meats, a seven-herb Italian seasoning, toasted onions aroma, a bag bread mix, caramel frosting, lemon cookies, graham cracker crusts, frozen pink lemonade concentrate, smoky baked beans, graded measuring cups, chocolate buttermints, and USDA notes on reducing calories in peanuts and cashews.

Cecily Brownstone Associated Press Culinary Queens Beast Brazil U. S. Department of Agriculture

Christmas Holiday Visitors Fill Ahloso and Ada Areas

Mrs. Geneva Latta of Oklahoma City visited Ada with Anic Latta and family. Louisiana and Oklahoma guests joined Doug Smiths, McKissacks, and Richards for Christmas meals. Loyd Jr. Latta born to Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Parnachet. Numerous relatives from Las Vegas to Tupelo gathered across Ada and nearby towns for Christmas and family gatherings.

Douglas Smith Geneva Latta Oklahoma City Douglas Smiths Copes and Mondey Anic Latta Ada Maud Johnston Sybil Abbott Las Vegas Nev Dillaré Johnson California Monroe Jones Hershal Johnson Drumright Hershal Johnsons Deamright Loyd Parnachet Loyd Jr Charley Lillard Lowell Lillard Pauls Valley Roy Matlock Mrs. Hoyt Lillard Granny Hutchings Lillards Frank Holman Tupelo Gene Treas Clifford Harrell Gene Sanders Joh Gras Dallas Glen Harrell Lennard Weddle Wayneath Lavonda Harrel Tishominza

Insurance Firm Launches Polio Shots for Employees

The Rome State Life Insurance Co. announced a company program offering polio shots for employees, supervised by Dr. C Alton Brown. Out of 150 eligible workers, 87 received the vaccination at one dollar each, marking the first known such program in the state amid a Health Department push to boost adult polio vaccination.

Oklahoma City Rome State Life Insurance Co State Department of Public Health Oklahoma Health Department Physicizo C. Alton’ Brown

How to Pick Right Dress For A Big Date

Ceil Chapman advises on selecting a formal dress to debut with confidence. Lane urges flattering styles for your figure, avoiding extremes like bare midriffs and strapless looks. Guidance covers necklines, waist emphasis, sleeve choices, color under lighting, and appropriate attire for youthful appearances.

Ceil Ceil Chapman Lane Ate Guide

Divorces Granted in Local News Read Ads

Merilyn Rhodes divorces L Rhodes with custody granted to plaintiff and child support set at thirty dollars monthly. Troy Dame divorces Bobby Dame with plaintiff awarded. Read the ads for more.

Merilyn_ Rhodes Vw. L

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