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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1953

Page

5

Labor unions face repeal of non Communist affidavits

The House Un American Activities Committee urges repeal of Taft Hartley Act non Communist affidavit requirements for union officials. It says some officials remain Communists, undermining labor security and aiding espionage. It also criticizes executive congress cooperation and calls for broader investigations of unions in defense plants.

Washington House Committee On Un-American Activities Congress National Labor Relations Board NLRB Communist Party Executive Branch Truman Executive William Walter Remington Remington Commerce Artment U. S. Court of Appeals New York House Committee Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Ford CIO United Auto Workers UAW Little Kremlin United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers International Harvester CIO United Packing House Secretary of Defense United States

Eisenhower Trusts Business Leaders for New Administration

Big businessmen move into Washington as the Eisenhower team shapes a cabinet with top executives from corporations banks and law firms. Hopeful they can run government efficiently while critics warn that results must satisfy voters and Congress retains power to check proposals.

New York Washington Congress

Mothers blamed too often for child troubles says psychologist

Dr Jane Loevinger of Washington University argues that parental psychology is underexplored and that blaming mothers skews understanding of child development. She cites five points showing the need for studying parenting roles and cautions against overemphasis on maternal rejection and perfect parenting books.

Alton Ll. Blakeslee ST. Louis Jane Loevinger Washington University American Association For the Advancement of Science Loevinger

Easter Family Study Christmas Day At Home

Mr and Mrs Paul Easter and J and Mrs Bennie Easter all of Tulsa along with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cooley Jay and Mr and Mrs Jim Easter of San Diego California spent Christmas Day in the home of their parents Rev and Mrs E Master.

Paul Easter Bennie Easter Tulsa Kenneth Cooley Jay Jim Easter San Diego Calif E. Master

Hedrick Family Overnight Visit At Oklahoma Grandparents House

Jerry Hedrick and his brother Sam Jr. with family from Oklahoma City stayed Thursday night and Friday at the home of their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Miller.

Jerry Hedrick Sam Jr Oklahoma City E. L. Miller

Christmas Day Guests From Seminole And Wapanucka

Mr and Mrs Ray Payne with son Jackey Mrs Ollie Burnett and family from Seminole joined Mr and Mrs Arvil Payne and children of Wapanucka visiting the Roy Jarrett home on Christmas Day.

Ray Payne Jackey Ollie Burnett Seminole Arvil Payne Wapanucka Roy Jarrett

Haliburtons Visit Eldorado Family Roots

Mr and Mrs W A Haliburton and children Billy and Patricia of Eldorado Arkansas travel to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J A Haliburton and his brothers Bob and John and their families.

W. A. Haliburton Billy Patricia Eldorado Arkansas J. A. Haliburton Bob John

Milner announces birth of son Micharl Lloyd at Keesler

Capt. and Mrs. Everett Milner announce the birth of their son Micharl Lloyd to his great grandmother Mrs. M. A. Veach. The Milners are stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi.

Everett Milner M. A. Veach Micharl Lloyd Milner Keesler Air Forces Mississippi

Pence Couple Visit Duncan Friends From Allen

Mr and Mrs Otho Pence formerly of Allen now in Duncan visited relatives and friends here on Friday.

Otho Pence Allen Duncan

Patterson Visits Ada After Return from Japan

S/Sgt. C. W. Patterson has just returned from Japan and is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Patterson in Ada. He was in Allen Friday meeting an old friend.

C. W. Patterson Japan Charley Patterson Ada Allen

Oklahoma City Couple Guests at Shatswell Home

Mr and Mrs Carol Case of Oklahoma City were holiday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs W J Shatswell. Mr and Mrs Berry Bishop of Ada were Friday guests in the Shatswell home.

Carol Case Oklahoma City W. J. Shatswell Mrs. Berry Bishop Ada Shatswell

Artesia Couple Visits Gillum Home in New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown of Artesia New Mexico visit Mr and Mrs Bryant Gillum. Both Browns are former teachers in the Allen schools.

Arthur Brown Artesia New Mexico Bryant Gillum Brown Allen Schools

Christmas Guests At Kidwell Home

Christmas guests gathered at the home of Ms. T. K. Kidwell including Austin Kidwell and family of Ada C. C. Call and family from Copan Miss Donna Jo Call of Madison Kansas Sherman Garrett from Pauls Valley Gladstone Kidwell and family W. H. Daugherty Buddy Yount and daughter Roy Saffarrans and Mrs. Jimmy Jones attended.

T. K. Kidwell Austin Kidwell Ada C. C. Call Copan Donna Jo Call Madison Kansas Sherman Garrett Pauls Valley Gladstone Kidwell W. H. Daugherty Buddy Yount Roy Saffarrans Jimmy Jones

Local visitors and returning service member travel noted

Mrs. Hugh Brinson visits relatives in Claude Texas. Hugh Brison stays with his daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs Trow in Henryetta. Pfc Beecher Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Gib Smith, returns to his base in San Diego after a brief visit home with family and friends.

Hugh Brinson Claude, Texas Hugh Brison Mrs. Trow Henryetta Pfc Beecher Smith Gib Smith San Diego Calif

Isa couple guests of son and daughter in law

Mr and Mrs F W Robson of Isa were guests of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jack Robson on Thursday.

F. W. Robson Isa Jack Robson

Christmas Dinner At Collins-Holliday Family Home

Mr and Mrs J D Collins and son William join Mr and Mrs Clarence Holliday and family of Oklahoma City for Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Tom Collins and their daughter Mrs Cecil Huckaby and family.

J. D. Collins William Clarence Holliday Oklahoma City Mr. Collins Holliday Tom Collins Cecil Huckaby

Mrs Cornia Powell and Joe Milner Visit Haileyville Friends

Mrs. Cornia Powell and Joe Milner spent Thursday in Haileyville as guests of Mr and Mrs Buck Smith. They enjoyed visiting with Joe's brother Charley Milner and his wife, who were visiting from Bakersfield California.

Cornia Powell Joe Milner Haileyville Buck Smith Joe Charley Milner Barkersfield Calif

Bill Long of Stroud and LaVon Riley of Stratford Texas

Bill Long of Stroud and LaVon Riley of Stratford Texas are named in a brief notice indicating parties involved in a local matter. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

Bill Long Stroud la Vonne Riley Stratford, Texas

Sonny Tufts Back in Hollywood After 18 Month Club Return

Hollywood star Sonny Tufts returns to town after completing the 18 Month Club tax exile abroad. He says he quit the party life, admits past drinking, credits career upswing to moving to England for a play and film work, and plans a new film role with Barbara Payton while a TV series is in development.

Hollywood Sonny Tufts Sonny Mocambo Paramount Alan Ladd van Johnson Motion Picture Herald Yale England Ireland Wales Scotland Wolff Brothers Barbara Payton

Coming Rocket Aims for Satellite Era Milestone

U S experts and military scientists outline steps toward an unmanned satellite and high altitude missile. Secretary Finletter cites engines with 500000 pounds thrust reaching 20000 mph, launching rockets into space to act as an eye in the sky while acknowledging a cost of three to five billion dollars for a full satellite program.

Washington Earth Moon Air Force Finletter

Hour-by-hour account of draftee induction center

A reporter details the Alexandria Virginia induction center experience as 197 men endure mental and physical tests. About seventy three would be rejected or deferred. many had varied jobs and life plans. The piece conveys process steps and a warning not to quit jobs before induction.

Washington Defense Department Maj Maj. Valentine Lentz Alexandria Center Alexandria Potomac River An Orienta

Last Two Convicts Are Captured

Seattle FBI announced the last two of seven convicts who tunneled from Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla on December 22 were captured early today in Oregon. Robert Palmer 23 and Robert Cameron 37 were arrested on U S Highway 30 between Baker and LaGrande driving a stolen car from Spokane. No resistance. The escape occurred a week earlier via a tunnel dug from the prison powerhouse to the walls. the other five convicts were recaptured within 7 to 72 hours.

Seattle Washington State Walla Walla Oregon Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Robert Palmer Robert Cameron U. S. Highway 30 Baker and LaGrande Spofford Ore Palmer Cameron

Steelworkers Reject Offer At Schenectady Plant

The CIO United Steelworkers rejected an 11 percent wage increase offer from the American Locomotive Co. to end a nine week strike at Schenectady works. About 6,000 production workers seek 16.8 cents an hour plus other benefits as tanks and diesel locomotives are built for the Army.

Schenectady N. Y CIO United Steelworkers American Locomotive Company Army Stan

New Addition for Hospital in Tulsa

Tulsa authorities announce a $2 million addition to St. Johns Hospital, to be built during 1953. The project will add about 100 beds to the 450 bed facility and enlarge laboratory facilities.

Tulsa Okla St. Johns Hospital

Thomas P. Gore Born December 10 1870 in Mississippi

Oklahoma Historical Society notes this date for Thomas P. Gore a pivotal public figure born in Mississippi on December 10 1870. He lost vision in one eye at eight after a stick incident and later lost sight in the other eye but still graduated from university entered politics and was elected to the U S Senate.

Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma Mississippi Oklahoma Historical Society U. S Senate

Dowager Queen Alexandrine of Denmark Dies at 73

Copenhagen Denmark Queen Mother Alexandrine age 73 dies. She was the daughter of a German duke and wife of Crown Prince Frederik who became King Christian X. She is the mother of the current King Frederik IX.

Associated Press Copenhagen Denmark Alexandrine Christian X Frederik IX

Dr Claude Silbert Hudson Dead at 71 Chemist Noted

Dr Claude Silbert Hudson aged 71 died Saturday. Born in Atlanta Georgia he was a noted chemist with a lasting scientific legacy.

Washington Claude Silbert Hudson Atlanta

Welch, 81, Built $250 Million Sulphur Oil Fortune

Houston industrialist R A Welch, age 81, amassed a vast fortune in sulphur and oil, estimated at 250 million dollars. He built his wealth through mining ventures and energy interests, shaping Houston's business landscape.

Houston, Tex R. A. Welch

Siena Professor Antonio Imea Renowned Psychiatrist

Siena Italy renowned psychiatrist Professor Antonio Imea is highlighted as a leading figure in Italian mental health care and academic circles.

Siena Italy Antonio Imea

Kurtz Aided Break of German Optical Glass Monopoly

Rochester N Y John G Kurtz 65 whose work with William Bausch forty years ago helped break the German monopoly on optical glass manufacturing.

Rochester N. Y John G. Kurtz William Bausch

Mary Engle Pennington, First Food Lab Chief, dies at 80

New York pr Mary Engle Pennington aged 80, the first chief of the Agriculture Department food research laboratory, received a medal for food refrigeration research during World War I.

New York Mary Engle Pennington Department of Agriculture Food Research Laboratory

Pioneer surgeon William Schwartz credited with first double tonsillectomy

Portland Indiana obituary notes Dr. William D. Schwartz, aged 82, credited with performing the first double tonsillectomy using local anesthetic in 1900 in England. The notice mentions his notable surgical achievement and his years.

Portland Ind William D. Schwartz England

Burial Rites for Mrs. Mattie Thrush Held in Coalgate

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p m Monday for Mrs. Mattie Virginia Thrush 69 of route 4 Coalgate who died Saturday afternoon Graveside rites followed at Non cemetery with burial at Non. Smith Funeral Home directed arrangements Survivors include husband Roy Thrush daughter Mrs Cleo Vegas Virgil Beshears brother Andrew Kurkendall Sisters Mrs Allie Caylor Wichita Kan and Mrs Georgia Brooks Caruthersville Mo

Mattie Virginia Thrush Route 4 Coalgate Non Cemetery Jack Dodse Non. Funer Smith Funeral Home Roy Rush Agnter Cleo Vegas Virgil Beshears Andrew Kurkendall Allie Caylor Wichita Kan Georgia Brooks Carruthersville

Silica Dominates Majority of Earth’s Crust

About 60 percent of the earth’s crust consists of silica, a key mineral forming many rocks. The mineral’s abundance influences rock types and geological processes across continents and oceans.

Naval Commander Reports Improved Red Air Threat

Admiral William D. Johnson, commander of a Navy task force off Korea, says the enemy still fields many MIG fighters and heavier anti-aircraft fire. He notes U S carriers fly bombing missions along eastern Korea to the Yalu River, near Manchuria, stressing strict visibility and thorough pilot briefing for precision strikes. The remarks appeared in U S News and World Report.

Washington William D.johnson Navy Korea Johnson Yalu River Manchuria U. S. News and World Report

Bulgarian Officer Surrenders at Greek Frontier

A Bulgarian army officer turned himself in at a Greek border post claiming Communist terror forced his escape from home. He also reported increased Bulgarian military strength near the Greek and Turkish frontiers and said Bulgarian forces are under Soviet officers.

Athens

Clarita News Holiday Visits From Regional Families

Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Green and daughter of Wichita Kansas visit Cecil Ray and Otis families over the holidays. Detroit natives Taylor Pound and family visit Lula Pound and sisters F E O Neal and Thomas Taylor. Oklahoma City couple Billy Clay Keener visits his and her parents while Weldon Simms and Hefley kin celebrate. Bud Keener hosts Christmas dinner with Dennis Daniel and others. Harvey Carter and family join Odus O Neal in Wapanucka for Christmas. Funeral attendees for Mrs. Lee include F E O Neal Fed McMillan Ralph Ridley. Rice family gatherings feature H T Rice and Tulsa relatives. Major W P Rice and family visit Fort Worth for the weekend.

Gorman Green Wichita Kas Cecil Ray Otisee Holinys Mrs. Taylor Pound Detroit, Mich Lula Pound F. E. O'Neal Thomas Taylor Billy Clay Keener Oklahoma City Bud Keener H. T. Rice Dennis Daniel Clarence Keener Jim Keener Thomas Rice Victor Rice Tulsa Briggs Rice Fay Keener

Community Christmas Tree Brightens Tuesday Night

A large crowd enjoyed the community Christmas tree event last Tuesday with a brief program by the primary grades. Jack Patton portrayed Santa Claus while Miss Christene Clonninger from Dallas, Texas visits her mother Mrs. Clara Clonninger and sister Miss Darlene Clonninger.

Jack Patton Santa Claus Christene Clonninger Dallas, Texas Clara Darlene Clonninger

Local family holiday gatherings announced

Miss Clara Williams of Dallas and her mother are at home for the holidays. Kenton Robinson, a Bartlesville college student, visits with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Claud McCormick spend the holidays with his mother Mrs. Cora McCormick.

Clara Williams Dallas, Texas Alice Williams Kenton Robinson Bartlesville Mrs W. B. Robinson Claud McCormick Oklahoma City Cora McCormick

Christmas Guests Gather Across Town In Family Visits

Mr and Mrs Joe Hinley hosted Christmas guests including Bill Dodson of Stigler Winnie Miller and son Seaman Billy Joe from San Diego. Claud Pierce hosted Buddy Nelson and sons Garvin Pierce and family. E J Taylor of Stuart visited. Joe Daniel and family shared Christmas dinner with John Wesley Daniel Loyd Daniel Eugene Daniel and Clifford Daniel families.

Joe Hinley Bill Dodson Stigler Winnie Miller Atoka Son Seaman Billy Joe San Diego Claud Pierce Buddy Nelson Mrs. Garvin Pierce Joe Daniel John Wesley Daniel Loyd Daniel Eugene Daniel Clifford Daniel

Dinner guests welcome Lula Pound and Taylor couple

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. O'Neal hosted Mrs. Lula Pound mother of Mrs. O'Neal and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor for dinner at their home.

F. E. O’neal Lula Pound O’neal Thomas Taylor

Mr and Mrs A J Fanning Spend Christmas in Hugo

Mr and Mrs A J Fanning visited Christmas with Mrs Fanning's sister Mrs Ed Hair in Hugo.

Mrs A. J. Fanning Mrs. Fanning Ed Hair Hugo

Oklahoma alfalfa seed production nearly doubles in 1952

Oklahoma's alfalfa seed output in 1952 reached 11.3 million pounds, about double the previous year’s 6.7 million and above the 10 year average of 9.5 million. Yield was 15 pounds per acre compared with 96 last year. Severe drought in the southwest reduced seed. June drought and harvest rains caused further damage. Hairy vetch rose to 28.5 million pounds from 13.5 million. sweet clover dropped to 1.0 million. lespedera near total failure with 380,000 pounds.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Federal

Marriages Listed Among Ada Area Couples

A series of marriage notices from Ada area sources lists several couples with ages and towns. Fred Oringdulph Jr. of Portland and Janet B. Ford of Ada are wed, along with Moe Ogee and Nellie Moonsineerry while Ada residents Jonce Daniels and Ames J. Angel also marry. Other entries include Giovanna Dunn and Seminole resident Sem inole, and Peggy Gan Harrison McConney linked with Konawa born David Lowry and Lela Roddy. Bennie Lee Myers marries Ada native Lowellain Malloy, while 18 year old Lela Rodd eoddy ties with another Ada resident.

Fred Oringdulph Jr Portland Oregon Janet B. Ford Ada Moe Ogee Nellie Moonsineerry Mocks Jonce Daniels Adaames J. Angel Giovanna Dunn David Lowry Konawa Peggy Gan Harrison McConnery Lela Rodd Eoddy Ad Lowellain Malloy Duncan Bennie Lee Myers

Tulsa woman dies after kitchen stove fire

Mrs. Josie Roebuck 76 of Collinsville died in a Tulsa hospital after her dress caught fire when she backed into a kitchen stove. Authorities said burns covered about 90 percent of her body.

Tulsa Okla Josie Roebuck Collinsville

Plans Completed For Presidential Inaugural Parade

President elect Eisenhower designates Kansas as home state for the inaugural parade to march first on January 20 with California second. A 11 division pageant will form at the Capitol after the noon ceremony with military units and planes, and floats from civic groups depicting Eisenhower’s life.

Washington Kansas Eisenhower Denison Tex Abilene Kas Edward R Carr California Union Capitol White House 3Rd Infantry Korea U. S. Naval and Merchant Marine Academies U. S. Guard Academy U. S Cadet Corps Military Academy Ica Amer

Taft Hartley injunction ruling upholds constitutional clause

Federal Judge John Knight ruled the Taft Hartley act injunction provision constitutional and issued an 80 day restraining order against 1500 workers at the Dunkirk plant of American Locomotive Company. The action aimed to keep nickel plated pipe supplies for atomic energy flowing and to prevent a broader strike. The CIO United Steelworkers Union pledged to appeal to the Supreme Court if needed.

Buffalo N. Y.P John Knight Dunkirk American Locomotive Company CIO United Steelworkers Union Knight Cio-Usw U. S. Supreme Court Arthur J. Goldberg Washington CIO

Chemical Discovery May Mean Big Savings to Farmers

Researchers at Batelle Memorial Institute report CDAA a plant growth regulator that can halt main stem growth and prevent flowering in marigolds with tomato tests in greenhouses. The compound shows potential to protect buds from frost and to slow or halt growth during storage or transport, promising large savings for farmers.

Columbus CDAA Batelle Memorial Institute

German engineer H A Gerdes to lead Indian harbor project

The 54 year old German engineer Dr H A Gerdes directs a $27 3 million plan to transform Kandla in Western India into a harbor hub. The port aims to shorten sea land transfer distances to New Delhi and other northern cities by about 200 miles.

Bombay India Gulf of Dutch H. A. Gerdes Kandla New Delhi

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