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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1953

Page

7

Guardianship Sale of Minor Real Estate in Carter County

In the matter of Listey and Lubbin Palmer minors the guardian Emma Courtney Palmer will sell at public sale on January 9 1953 at 10 00 AM at the west door of the Carter County Oklahoma courthouse Ada for cash upon confirmation of sale the undivided 1 24th interest in the NW 4 of the NE 4 Section 7 Township 2 North Range 7 East containing 40 acres with 1 96th mineral interests reserved to each ward.

Emma Courtneynes Carter County Oklahoma Emma Courtney Palmer Lister Palmer Lubbin Palmer Pontotoc County Ada State of Oklahoma Towit O. C. Forbis Mary H. Forbis Donaghey O. C Abe Holloway Faye White

Artillery and Skirmishes Open Year on Korean Front

UN forces with warplanes and heavy guns repelled Communist patrols along a 155 mile front as New Year’s actions began. An Allied patrol killed 10 Reds and wounded 12 in a New Year Day clash near Korangpo. Missouri bombarded a Chongjin war plant while Sabre jets claimed several MIGs destroyed with minimal losses.

Seoul United Nations Korangpo Eighth Army U. N U. S Missouri Chongjin Siberia Navy Korea Fifth Air Force

Stratford Visitors From Illinois And Tulsa

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eldridge of Jacksonville Illinois visited relatives in Stratford Friday and Saturday as guests of his mother Pearl Eldridge. Herbert Watts and son from Tulsa visited his parents C A Watts and wife Thursday and Friday then returned home Saturday. Mrs Watts and daughter Barbara could not come due to out of town guests.

Raymond Eldridge Jacksonville, Ill Stratford Pearl Eldridge Herbert Watts Tulsa C. A. Watts

Brundidge Home Hosts Ada Visitors Sunday

Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brundidge Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brundidge of Kermit Texas Mrs Ben Brundidge and his mother Mrs Magdeline Brundidge Mr and Mrs B F Alletag all of Ada.

Ben Brundidge Arthur Brundidge Kermit Tex Pe Ben Brundidge Magdeline Brundidge B. F. Alletag Ada

Social visit notes from Mrs Moore and relatives

Mrs A D Moore hosted Sunday guests including her son and family and Mrs Aubrey Moore with her son from Oswego Kansas. Also present were Mr and Mrs R A Mathews and Mr and Mrs Wade Mathews. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Powell of Heavener and Mr and Mrs N Mathes with Mrs Ben Harrison and Mr and Mrs Edd Harrison of Byars.

A. D. Moore Aubrey Moore Oswego Kan R. A. Mathews Wade Mathews Wichita Falls Tex Ray Powell Heavener N. Mathes Ben Harrison Edd Harrison Byars

Lovetts and Daughter Visit Friends in town

Mr and Mrs Claud Lovett and daughter Karen of Rivera California spent Sunday night in the John Williams home and were visiting here Monday Mrs Lovett is formerly Bennie Cowley daughter of the late Jim Cowley and Mrs Cowley formerly of Stratford Cowley now lives in Los Angeles California

Claud Lovett Karen Rivera Calif John Williams Lovett Bennie Cowley Jim Cowley Cowley Stratford Los Angeles al If

McNinch Family Holiday Gathering With Relatives

Mr and Mrs A L McNinch hosted a holiday gathering including guests from Oklahoma City Stonewall and Porterville Oklahoma with families Massey McNinch McNinch Jansen and Chambers. Abel Clark a grandson recently returned from overseas army duty attended along with Eleanor Kuster of California.

A. L. McNinch W. D. Massey Oklahoma City Lloyd MecNinch Stonewall Willie McNinch Yoming Russell McNinch Lester Jansen Porterville Okla Carol Chambers Abel Clark Eleanor Kuster California McNinch

Nunley Visitors See Griffin Family in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Nunley of Oklahoma City visited her father Frank Griffin and Mrs. Griffin along with other relatives during the weekend.

Hubert Nunley Oklahoma City Frank Griffin Mrs. Griffin

Shaw and Keef Families Celebrate Christmas in Tishomingo

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shaw of Tishomingo spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Keef, during the holiday season.

W. H. Shaw Tishomingo W. T. Keef

Riggs Family Holiday Visit In Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Forrest Riggs and Barbara of Oklahoma City spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs H S Callen.

Forrest Riggs and Barbara Oklahoma City H. S. Callen

Christmas Guests in Stratford Area

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Mann and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Callen were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Keef east of Stratford, sharing holiday hospitality in a rural setting.

Family names tied to Christmas holidays and kin

Mrs E A Rigney hosts Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs Ray Rigney of Tulsa. Leonard Rigney of Oklahoma City. Mrs Rigney's nephew Billy Joe Cunningham and his friend Fred Cason of Greenwood Arkansas. Mr Rigney's nephew LeRoy Rigney of New York. Wade Lunsford of Pampa, ex.

E. A. Rigney Ray Rigney Tulsa Leonard Rigney Oklahoma City

Christmas Day Guests Attend Griffin Home

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Griffin on Christmas Day included Mr. and Mrs. Noel Watson and daughter Glenda, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kniffin, all of Oklahoma City.

Doug Griffin Noel Watson Glenda Roy Kniffin Oklahoma City

Christmas Day Guests in Oklahoma City Home

Silas Collins and Kate Butler were Christmas Day visitors in the house of Mr. and Mrs. John Pipes in Oklahoma City.

Silas Collins Kate Butler Mrs John Pipes Oklahoma City

Williams Family Christmas Guests From Fort Worth Texas

Mr and Mrs John Williams hosted Christmas guests including their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Edward Jackson and son Bill from Ft Worth Texas also present were Mr and Mrs Ben T Williams and sons Ben and Tommy Pauls Valley. Other guests included Mrs Alice Pyron and children.

John Williams Edward Jackson Bill Ft. Worth Tex Ben T. Williams Ben Tommy Pauls Valley Alice Pyron

Girl's Body Found Stuffed in Rain Barrel at Home

DESARC Ark Jan 1 Sheriff E O Hamilton said a 5 year old girl Mary Head was murdered and her body found in a rain barrel at her home fashioned from an airplane wing tank. A search for her step father James W Head was ordered as he vanished from a nearby farm. The step mother Linda Head is detained for questioning. The medical examiner said drowning four to five days old.

Desarc Ark E. O. Hamilton James W. Head Linda Head Hamilton Mary Head Little Rock Anderson Nettleship

Oklahoma City visit spans families and shopping outing

Mrs Hazel Jones and her daughter Bobby spent Friday in Oklahoma City for shopping. Jack Boatright spent the weekend in the same city visiting his sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs R U Nesbitt.

Hazel Jones Bobby Oklahoma City Jack Boatright R. U. Nesbitt

Christmas Day Visit By Oklahoma City Couple

Mr. and Mrs Bruce Shirley of Oklahoma City were Christmas day guests of Mr and Mrs dl E Moore in Hazel and Bobby Jones. Her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd er were also guests. The Shirleys spent the rest of the week in the Moore home with their parents.

Bruce Shirley Oklahoma City Dl E. Moore Hazel Bobby Jones Mrs. Floyder Moore Mrs. Shirley

Mrs Ruby Green Visits Brownfield Texas Family

Mrs Ruby Green leaves Anaes for Brownfield Texas to visit her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Arnold Fraley.

Ruby Green Anaes Brownfield, Texas Arnold Fraley

Nichols Couple Travel to Amarillo to Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs Lewis Nichols departed Saturday for Amarillo Texas to visit relatives for several days.

Lewis Nichols Amarillo Texa

Mrs C W Malone Visits Relatives in Oklahoma City

Mrs. C. W. Malone is spending several days with relatives in Oklahoma City.

Mrs. C. W. Malone Oklahoma City

Christmas Day Family Gathering at Stonewall Home

Mrs. Sam Boatright hosted Christmas with all her children grandchildren and great grandchildren at daughter Char ley Burnett’s Stonewall residence. Attending were Sammy and Billy Boatright. Alester. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henry of Altus. Mr. and Mrs. R A Nesbitt and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ball and Polli of Oklahoma City. J E Martin and family of Stonewall. Ted Martin Paula Kay and Jimmy Martin of Enid and Oklahoma City. Mayme Field.

Sam Boatright Charley Burnett Burnett Stonewall Sammy Billy Alester Sam Henry Altus R. A. Nesbitt Bert Ball Polli Oklahoma City J. E. Martin Ted Martin Paula Kay Ein Tad Diay A - Martin Jimmy Homa City Mayme Field

New Year Forecast for Oklahoma Politics and Business 1953

Brian Johnston Murray offers a conservative forecast for Oklahoma in 1953. He notes pollsters and prognosticators retreated after November 5 and claims the prediction field is open. He aims to outline political and business trends for the year.

Oklahoma Outlook Promises Busy Year for Workers and Entrepreneurs

In a year overview, Oklahoma officials report 4000 new manufacturing jobs and about 20 million dollars in higher wages in 1952. Tourism is projected to add 32 million in 1952 and another 32 million in 1953. Farming remains a weak spot, but overall prosperity and full employment are anticipated for Oklahomans in the coming year.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Politics in 1953 Weighs Economy Over Promises

The writer predicts a return to traditional Oklahoma political alignments in 1953 amid crowded field of candidates. Voters favor a cautious approach and reject grand government guarantees, seeking economy efficiency and streamlined reform. Strong leaders will ride the 1953 political tide into 1954.

Oklahoma

Broadcasts In Campaign Cost Six Million

Senate survey shows six million dollars spent on political broadcasts in the 1952 campaign. Sen. Hennings notes radio receipts of 3,111,050 and TV totaling 2,951,328. Republicans spent 3,457,734 for radio and TV versus 2,673,576 by Democrats. Includes expenditures for President, Vice President, and Congress.

Washington Sen Hennings D-Mo Senate Elections Subcommittee Congress

Quarrel Over Divorce Ends in Triple Tragedy

In Azusa California a domestic dispute over a pending divorce ended with Abel Garcia Vasquez 24 shooting his wife Ophelia Vasquez 20 and her father Luis Silva Rubio 52 before killing himself in front of Rubio’s home where Mrs Vasquez had been living since the separation.

Azusa Calif Abel Garcia Vasquez Ophelia Vasquez Luis Silva Rubio A. L. Kendrick Vasquez Rubio

Stratford families listed in local social notes

The notice names Bobby and Glenna Ferguson of Stratford with Mr and Mrs Glen Ferguson. Also listed are Jack Boatright of Stratford, Mrs Boatright of Stratford, and Mr and Mrs Burnett of Stonewall, reflecting local social announcements.

Bobby Stratford Glen Ferguson Glenna Chickasha Jack Boatright Boatright Burnett Stonewall

Marriage and holiday greetings for extended Lewis family

Mrs Earl Lewis hosts holiday visit and celebrates the wedding of son Billy Bob to Miss Lorene Shults on December 21. Relatives listed include families from Springfield Illinois Wichita Kansas Casper Wyoming Chickasha Oklahoma Anadarko and others.

Earl Lewis Billy Bob Lorene Shults Ill Hammond Springfield Ill G. N. Terrell Max Wichita Kansas Kenneth Lewis Brent Casper Wyoming N. H. Lewis Mary Ellen Lewis Chickasha W. R. Wiley Foster, Okla Jeff Laird Anadarko

Cosby Visit to Oklahoma City Attends Cosby Family matriarch

Mr and Mrs Travern Cosby of Oklahoma City visit his mother Mrs A R Cosby during a family trip.

Mrs. Travern Cosby Oklahoma City Mrs A. R. Cosby

Jack Morrison Visited Austin Guest of Bobby Field

Jack Morrison of Austin Texas spent Thursday night as a guest of Bobby Field.

Jack Morrison Austin Texas Bobby Field

Vamoosa News: Christmas Visit From Louisiana and Oklahoma

Bobby Gist and Shorty Le Blanc of Lake Charles Louisiana spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Dick Griffin and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Greenback of Oklahoma City Bobby is brother of Mrs Griffin and Mrs Greenback

Bobby Gist Shorty LeBlanc Lake Charles Dick Griffin Woodrow Greenback Oklahoma City Bobby Griffin Greenback

Mrs. Evans And Guests Visit Stonewall Hosts

Mrs. E. J. Evans with Kay and Myrna visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eisert in Stonewall on Sunday.

E. J. Evans Kay Myrna Paul Eisert Stonewall

Odessa Family Visits Foran During Christmas Holidays

Mr and Mrs Albert Foran and Barbara of Odessa Texas visit Mr and Mrs Foran during the Christmas holidays.

Albert Foran Barbara Odessa Texas Weve Foran

Jacksons and Griffin Family Celebrate Christmas Day

Mr and Mrs Gene Jackson and their daughter of Heavener were guests of Mrs Jacksons parents J and Mrs Griffin and family on Christmas Day. Billy Dick Griffin of Camp Poli Louisiana also spent Christmas at home.

Gene Jackson Heavener Jackson Jr Griffin Billy Dick Griffin Camp Poli Louisiana

Phelps of Guymon Visiting Brother's Family

E. W. Phelps from Guymon visited the home of his brother and family Mr and Mrs John Phelps Monday night.

E. W. Phelps Guymon John Phelps

Christmas Holiday Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs Pinkie Huffman and children spent last week with relatives in Russellville Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Sonny Foran visited her parents in McKinney Texas during the Christmas holidays.

Pinkie Huffman Russellville, Ark Sonny Foran McKinney Texas

Visitors at Brewer Home Include Hicks and Moore Family

Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Brewer were Mr and Mrs Bill Moore and children Rosa Margaret Hicks of Ada Mrs Lea Moore Mr and Mrs Floyd Foran and Dorothy Jean.

Travis Family Reaches Home After Week Visit

Mr and Mrs William H Travis and children return home following a week long visit with relatives in Oon Springs and Nashville rk.

William H. Travis Oon Springs Nashville

Dunagan Visit To Holdenville Tuesday

J. E. Dunagan visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson in Holdenville on Tuesday.

J. E. Dunagan Holdenville J. W. Atkinson

Sunday Guests Of Ed Sharber Attend Social

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sharber included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sharber and son Glen Ray of Konawa, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hackman and children of Drumright, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pamplin and Vaughn, and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Berry of Ada.

Ed Sharber Tom Sharber Glen Ray Konawa Roy Hackman Drumright Jim Pamplin Vaughn Roscoe Berry Ada

Betty Lou Wilson Seeks Bayside Job After January 1

Betty Lou Wilson left Sunday for Bayside Virginia where she will be employed starting January 1.

Betty Lou Wilson Bayside

Ada visit to Atkins home Sunday night

Mr and Mrs Hurley Kelley and children and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roberts of Ada visited in the home of Mr and Mrs J W Atkins on Sunday night.

Hurley Kelley Kenneth Roberts Ada J. W Atkins

Local guests visit Oklahoma and California families

Mrs. Lucy Taylor of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Lorene Acosta and Pam of Fillmore, California, were recent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sharber.

Lucy Taylor Oklahoma City Lorene Acosta Pam Fillmore, Calif Ed Sharber

Bill Beige Visits Rodney Beige In Okmulgee

Bill Beige of Okmulgee visited his son Rodney Beige at the home of Mr and Mrs A C Rodden Sunday afternoon.

Bill Beige Okmulgee Rodney Beige A. C. Rodden

J W Wilson Hosts Weekend Guests

J W Wilson and family welcomed as guests over the weekend Mr and Mrs Tom Lindsay of Oden.

J. W. Wilson Tom Lindsay Oden

Ke gS Family Visits Clayton Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Floyd Ke gS and their children visited Mr and Mrs Erwin Clayton of Sasakwa Sunday afternoon.

Floyd Ke Gs Erwin Clayton Sasakwa

Ada Visitors Stay With Sharbers Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pamplin and Vaughn of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sharber Friday. Donna and Linda Sharber returned home with them to stay until Sunday.

Jim Pamplin Vaughn Ada Ed Sharber Donna Linda Sharber

Evans Family Visits Russell Home Friday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Bob Evans and their Oklahoma City children visited Mr and Mrs Jess Russell and family in their home Friday afternoon.

Bob Evans Oklahoma City Jess Russell

Anders Families Extend Weekend Visit Across Lindsay

Mr and Mrs Warren Anders and Gary visited relatives in Lindsay over the weekend. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Anders and Mr and Mrs L F Anders. Carma Jane Anders returned home with them for a week long visit.

Warren Anders Gary of Lindsay Sam Anders L. F. Anders Carma Jane Anders

Virgil Russell Spends Holidays With Brother Family

Virgil Russell of Avery spent the Christmas holidays with his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Russell.

Virgil Russell Avery Jess Russell

Starns Family Names Gathered in Arkansas City

Mrs A W Starns and Mary Jo Thursday identified as Mr and Mrs Claude Starns of Arkansas City Kansas. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Glen Grimes and son of Oklahoma City and Mrs Jimmie Starns and sons of Konawa.

A. W. Starns Mary Jo Claude Starns Arkansas City Kan Glen Grimes Oklahoma City Jimmie Starns Konawa

Hudson hosts welcome guests from four states

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hudson Thursday included Mr. and Mrs. Afton Hudson of Livington New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Alford Hudson of Seminole, and Mrs. Vera Hilliard and daughter of Kona wa.

Oscar Hudson Afton Hudson Livington, N. M Alford Hudson Seminole Vera Hilliard Konawa

Ada Couple Jointly Visits Parental Family Ties

Mr and Mrs John Carter Phelps and Sherry Gay of Ada spent last week with their parents Mr and Mrs D W Lowery and Mr and Mrs John Phelps.

John Carter Phelps Sherry Gay Ada D. W. Lowery John Phelps

Russell Visit Highlights Henderson Family Gathering

Jess Russell and Virgil Russell visited sister Mrs. Georgie Harris of Henderson Texas and nephew Mr. J F Goins and family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Horii on Wednesday night.

Jess Russell Virgil Russell Georgie Harris Henderson Tex J. F. Goins Lee Horiie

Evans families share weekend visit across states

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans and daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Evans and children of Oklahoma City and Mr. and Mrs. For rest Satchell of Siloam Springs Jr. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Evans of Shawnee Thursday night.

E. J. Evans Bob Evans Oklahoma City Forrest Satchell Siloam Springs Jr Glen Evans Shawnee

Starns and Grimes Families Visit in Seminole

Mr and Mrs A W Starns and Mary Jo with Mr and Mrs Glen Grimes and David Len visited Mr and Mrs W F Starns of Seminole Thursday night.

A. W. Starns Mary Jo Glen Grimes David Len W. F. Starns Seminole

Christmas Holiday Visitors From Oklahoma City

Mrs Lorene Foran and W H Brewer Jr of Oklahoma City spent the Christmas holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs W H Brewer, a sister and Suenily, and Mr and Mrs David Mul.

Lorene Foran W. H. Brewer Jr Oklahoma _ City W. H. Brewer Suenily David Mul

Bel seville pair visits Ada resident Friday night

William Daugherty Jr of Bel seville Illinois and Mrs W H Daugherty of Ada visited Mr J Evans Friday night confirming a social call and neighborly visit between residents of nearby towns.

William Daugherty Jr Belseville, Ill W.H. Daughterty Ada J. Evans

Mother of Four Ends Argument By Killing Hubby

A 34 year old California mother of four shot and killed her state patrol husband on New Year’s Eve after a dispute over chinchillas in the basement. Homicide Inspector Alf Nelder quoted her account as she fired multiple times on cellar steps. four daughters aged 1 to 9 were upstairs. She was booked on murder investigation.

San O’malley

B&O Denies False Reports After Grand Jury Indictment

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad denies misleading the public about its finances after a federal grand jury in Washington returned an 111 count indictment. The charges claim false reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission decades ago while RFC talks for loan extensions were underway. Conviction could bring up to $110,000 in fines.

Washington Baltimor and Ohio Railroad B. and Roy B. White Baltimore B. and O Interstate Commerce Finance Corp RFC Atty

Ghost of Wells Fargo Helps with Lost Diamond Ring

Dallas officials recovered a 6.76 carat diamond ring valued at 12500 dollars after a man found a Wells Fargo stamped package in a street gutter. The package was sent from Rockdale to a Dallas Jewelry firm but never arrived. The finder learned Wells Fargo was absorbed by Railway Express and returned the ring to the Dallas office.

Dallas Tex Wells Fargo Express Railway Express Agency Rockdale Texas Railway Express Wells Fargo Express

Napa Insurance Firm Closes in Oklahoma City

The NAPA Insurance Co. announces closure after failing to pay claims with those rates. All policies transfer to Morale Insurance Co., Tulsa. President Paul Tedford cites unprofitable operations and says stockholders will receive any remaining assets after debts are settled. About 25 employees affected.

Oklahoma City Napa Insurance Co Morale Insurance Co Tulsa Paul Tedford Napa Company Oklahoma

Allen News Social Notes Respect Allen County Families

Allen News reports Mr. and Mrs. Fred Page spent a few days in the home of their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Howard Page and son of Duncan. Mrs. George Alexander left for Ft. Worth Texas after visiting her sister Mrs. H Pegg. Will Pegg, bed fast, is in a convalescent home in Ada and still ill. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson of Ada were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Jones and family.

Fred Page Mrs Howard Page Duncan George Alexander Ft. Worth Texas H. Pegg Will Pegg Ada C. T. Johnson Luther Jones

Out of Town Guests Visit H. W. Medford Home

Among out of town visitors over the past week were Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Medford and daughter from Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Medford of Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rob erson and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Linley of Calvin, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Medford and family of Seminole, and Hershal Medford of Sherman Texas.

H. W. Medford F. F. Medford Noble Harry Medford Stuart J. D. Roberson Pete Linley Calvin Kenneth Medford Seminole Hershal Medford Sherman Texas

Mrs J M Jenkins Improves After Illness

Mrs J M Jenkins confined by illness is reported improved. Mr and Mrs Joe Simmons have returned to Homer after visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Cox.

J. M. Jenkins Joe Simmons Homer Sam Cox

Guests of Nickell Home Include Tulsa Visitors

Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Nickell and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nickell were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mears and children and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mercer from Tulsa.

E. E. Nickell A. J. Nickell W. L. Mears H. C. Mercer Tulsa

Daughertys Return Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Bill Daugherty Jr left for Vernall Utah after spending the holidays with his aunt Mrs Maggie Oller and his father William Daugherty.

Bill Daugherty Jr Vernall Utah Maggie Oller William Daugherty

Locke couple returns from Wichita Falls visit

Mr and Mrs John Locke arrived home Monday afternoon after a three week stay in Wichita Falls Texas with their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs Harry Ledbetter and family

John Locke Wichita Falls Texas Harry Ledbetter

Nickells Visit Hogue Family in Kerman Calif

Mr and Mrs Lee Nickell and their son James Lee visit Mr and Mrs Tommy Hogue and family in Kerman California. Mrs Nickell is the sister of Mr Hogue.

Lee Nickell James Lee Kerman, Calif Tommy Hogue Nickell Mr. Hogue

Sgt and Mrs Jarrett Visit Relatives in Town

Sgt and Mrs Robert Jarrett of Wilmington California are described as visiting relatives for a brief period in the local newspaper item.

Sgt Robert Jarrett Wilmington Calif

Christmas Reunion At Pegg Home Draws Family Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pegg hosted a Christmas day family reunion at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur We hant and daughters Betty and Linda, Mrs. Clara Smith and Edd Corfman of Sulphur, Mrs. Ruby Moore of Seminole, Mr. and Mrs. James King and daughter Judy of Lawton, Mrs. Elizabeth Shanks and son Bill of Tulsa, J. M. Jenkins and daughter Irene of Allen, and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Yount and daughter who left Tuesday for relatives in Missouri and Texas.

Guy Pegg Arthur Wehant Betty Linda Clara Smith Edd Corfman Ruby Moore James King Judy Lawton Elizabeth Shanks Bill Tulsa J. M. Jenkins Irene Allen

Minor honored for outstanding home demonstration work

Mrs. Minor of Union Valley will be honored by the Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Council at East Central University Tuesday night January 6. She has led soil improvement dairy and canning efforts, preserves, truck farming, and irrigation projects, and will receive an engraved silver dish for past year achievements.

Minor Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ome East Central

Ada woman guest at Vinson home after holidays

Mrs. Chester Nickell of Ada visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Vinson on Tuesday. Betty Ann Nickell, after spending the holidays with her aunt and uncle, accompanied her mother home.

Chester Nickell Ada J. O. Vinson Betty Ann Nickell

Daugherty Heddleson and Jones Guests of McAlester Couple

Mrs. Ruby Daugherty Mrs. Pete Heddleson and Mrs. Jimmy Jones were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Cook of McAlester on Tuesday.

Ruby Daugherty Pete Heddleson Jimmy Jones Mrs. M. O. Cook McAlester

Mrs Dora Morrison Returns From Downey Visit

Mrs. Dora Morrison arrived Monday night from Downey California after months visiting her daughters Mrs. Lily Curtis and Mrs. Dessie Ezzell and other relatives. She traveled home by plane.

Dora Morrison Downey Calif Lily Curtis Dessie Ezzell Morrison

Relatives Discover Shared Names Among Californians Visit

Mr and Mrs J O Vinson and Mr and Mrs Jim Nickell of Holtsville California traveled to Coal ate to visit Mrs Chatham and children. They learned that Mrs Nickell and Mrs Vinson share the same maiden name and later discovered that Mr Chatham who died in a truck accident last year and Mrs Nickell are cousins.

J. O. Vinson Jim Nickell Holtsville Calif Coalate Clatham

New York Bus Strike Impacts New Year Transit

New York faces disrupted travel as TWU strike shuts down city buses on New Year. Picket lines around company garages keep drivers out while talks seek arbitration. Main issues include a 40 hour week and a 25 cent hourly raise, with city workers already on 40 hours and fare increases blocked by the mayor.

Quill TWU Aoe Vincent R. Impellitteri

Britain and Argentina Trade Pact Signed in Buenos Aires

Britain and Argentina signed a trade agreement in Buenos Aires. London will export four million tons of petroleum and a portion of coal in exchange for over 250000 tons of meat from Argentina.

Buenos Aires Britain Argentina London

Empire State Bail in New York City

The Empire State Bail in New York City shows a figure of 6,500 workers or units associated with a financial or housing measure. The notice references New York legal or civic proceedings and local governance context.

New York City

Griffin and Russell Families Attend Christmas Dinner

Dick Griffin and family and Mr and Mrs Bob Griffin and Shirley of Sulphur along with Mr and Mrs Jess Russell and family were guests. Lula Littleton and Franklin Burns of Konawa joined dinner with Mr and Mrs J W Phelps and Dale on Christmas Day.

Dick Griffin Bob Griffin Shirley Jess Russell Lula Littleton Fanklin Burns Konawa J. W. Phelps and Dale

Mrs. Rachel Sharber and Mrs. Ben Bates visit Ada on trip

Mrs. Rachel Sharber and Mrs. Ben Bates made a business trip to Ada on Monday, traveling to discuss plans and meetings with local contacts.

Rachel Sharber Ben Bates Ada

Local visits and business trips noted from A to Lindsay

Bland Wingate of California visited Mr and Mrs R C Brewer Sunday. Mrs Bill Kennedy and Mrs Monroe Byford were in Claremore Tuesday on business. E J Evans traveled to Ada Tuesday. A visitor noted to Me and Mere Waneg son visionrs Anders of Lindsay.

Bill Kennedy Monroe Byford Claremore Mere Waneg Son Anders of Lindsay

Memoir Fragments Reveal Miller Family’s 20 Year Bond

Narratives recall Miller’s lifelong ties from childhood as an orphan bound to a farm family near Centerville Arkansas to later joining Nancy Adeline Isbell’s household. The story recounts square dances, church Sundays, relocations for medical care, and a harsh 20 year servitude pledge before freedom, ending with Mrs. Miller’s nostalgic smile.

Miller Centerville Ark Nancy Adeline Isbell Wiley Chen Nancy

The 1953 Vision for World Peace and American Unity

The passage frames 1953 as a challenging year for world peace and domestic harmony. It urges Americans to unite, discard selfish pursuits, and embrace renewed duties and responsibilities to confront war hunger disease greed and poverty with fortitude. It presents 1953 as a tested era demanding mature effort and accountability.

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Sulphur Causes Black Stains on Silver Objects

Sulphur exposure leads to tarnish on silver items creating black discoloration. The reaction forms silver sulphide on the surface, altering the metal’s appearance and requiring cleaning or protective measures.

Oilmen Eye 1953 Growth After 1952 Record Bust

Texas oil leaders, buoyed by 1952 records in crude output and refinery capacity, look to 1953 with cautious optimism amid expectations of modest demand growth and ongoing steel and tax policy debates. Key firms and agencies anticipate continued high drilling activity but face possible steel shortages and tidelands ownership disputes.

Max B. Shelton Houston Tex American Petroleum Institute The Petroleum Administration For Defense PAD Washington Treasury Department Lousiana Texas Supreme Court Congress Dwight Eisenhower

Queen's Float In Miami Is Burned At Jamboree

Fire broke out on the queen's ceremonial float during the King Angelo Jamboree parade in Miami. Princess Sally Ezell escaped injury as her dress ignited but was soon put out. Ben Marionie and 15 attendants abandoned the float amid a tinsel blaze, with investigators noting a possible short circuit.

Miami Fla Sally Ezell Ben Marionie Peincenees Rafiaa Guy

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