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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1953

Page

3

Morrison Is Re-Elected Superintendent for 1953 54

The Ada Board of Education in regular session re-elected Rex Morrison as superintendent for 1953-54, his 11th year in that role and 19th in Ada schools. Ruth Collins was reappointed as clerk and secretary to the superintendent.

Board of Education Rex O. Morrison Morrison Ada Pauls Valley High School Ruth Collins Collins Albert Ross Osi Glenwood Willard Irving Ross

Ada Youth Loses Glasses In Air

Don Keyes a 15 year old son of Mrs R Keyes 527 South High land aimed to drop pamphlets from an airplane over Ada when he stuck his head out and his brown framed glasses fell about 1000 feet. He searched Monday afternoon but did not recover them hoping for their return and to learn any damage.

Don Keyes

Uncertainty Factor Creates Tax Rules for Farmers

Farmers receive special tax considerations due to farming risks. They may delay estimated tax or adjust deadlines, with up to 33 1/4 percent underestimation allowed if they file by January 31 1953. Drought flood fire disease threaten yields and income reporting rules differ for farm produce used by the farmer. A separate Form 1040F exists for farmers and choice of cash or accrual basis requires IRS approval.

Francis J. Kelly Washington Internal Revenue Commissioner

Oldsmobile Unveils 1953 Line With No Price Change

Oldsmobile prepares to formally introduce its 1953 line Friday at a press and dealer preview in Lansing Michigan. Engineering and styling changes will be kept under wraps until dealer displays. General manager J F Wolfram said 1953 prices will remain the same as 1952.

Lansing Mich Oldmobile J. F. Wolfram Oldsmobile

Tiny Cream Puff Hors D oeuvres With Savory Filling

Plan a light party bite with delicate cream puffs baked to a crisp shell. Fill with a savory soft cream cheese mix accented by herbs and a touch of lemon. Serve warm for a creamy, tangy bite sized toasts.

Ada City Council Buys Police Car And Sows Plans

Ada city council approved a new police car bid of 741 dollars and accepted Service Chevrolet offer. They directed purchase and sale of two lots for a warehouse site and set January 15 as a deadline for Orchard Gardenia sewer line funding. Water line extensions to Ahloso discussed with estimated 4 and 6 inch costs.

Ada City Ahloso Orchard Gardenia Gardenia Orchard Streets Ada Seventh Stockton John Hamman Chevrolet

Indians Call For Indian Commissioner Appointment

At Atoka meeting of January 3 the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Confederation urged Indians nationwide to back an Indian as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Mrs Tony Lyons urged leadership from an Indian head, while Chief Harry J Belvin promoted himself as the candidate with pledge to serve and never sell his people down the river.

Atoka Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Confederation United States Tony Yons Holdenville Indian Department Europe Harry J. W. Belvin Belvin

Fittstown Girl Undergoes Surgery at Valley View

Charlotte Whitwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Whitwell underwent surgery at Valley View Hospital Ada Saturday with a brief hospital report.

Charlotte Whitwell Charles Whitwell Valley View Hospital Ada

Navy man on 30 day leave visits California town

J. C. Ashley of the U. S. Navy stationed at Monterrey California is home on a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Ashley. Mrs Sarah Nord of Junction City and brother John Weekly of Lawrence Kansas visited Mr and Mrs Loren Taylor Friday.

J. C. Ashley U. S. Navy Monterrey Calif Mrs Robert Ashley Sarah Nord Junction City John Weekly Lawrence, Kan Loren Taylor

Conleys and Glover Families Gather for New Year

Mr and Mrs Joe Conley of Sapulpa and Mr and Mrs Floyd Glover with their sons of Ada join Mrs Jerome Chadd and others including Miss Lois Davis Mrs M P Davis of Dallas and Julius Conley family members for New Year’s Day reunion sharing greetings with Hazel Chadd in attendance and Clarence Glover.

Joe Conley Sapulpa Floyd Glover Ada Julius Conley M. P. Davis Dallas Texas Hazel Chadd Lois Davis Henry Glover Clarence Glover Jerome Chadd

Betson Returns From Chicago After Uncles Funeral

J. R. Betson came home Saturday from Chicago where he attended funeral services for his uncle.

J. R. Betson Chicago

Mrs Russell Trammell Spends Weekend with Relatives

Mrs Russell Trammell spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Wilburton, reflecting a brief family visit away from home.

Russell Trammell Wilburton

Ada Socials Include Visiting Families from Duncan Jesse and Sulphur

Mrs Eva Chronister and Viola shopped in Ada on Saturday. Bob Wright from Sulphur visited George Higgs on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ruedell Marker and their children of Duncan visited Mr and Mrs Sam Cole on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Madison Forman and Virginia of Jesse visited the Graper and Taylor families on Sunday.

Eva Chronister Viola Ada Bob Wright George Higgs Madison Forman Virginia of Jesse Graper and Taylor

Hamp Holt and Judy Visit Lackey Family

Mr and Mrs Hamp Holt and Judy of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs L B Lackey and family Sunday, sharing time and greetings in the community gathering.

Sam Marshall Visits Chambers Couple in Shawnee

Sam Marshall traveled to Shawnee on Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Chambers for a few days.

Sam Marshall Shawnee Mrs. L. S. Chambers

Surprises and Honors Lined Up for Cougar Banquet

The second annual Cougars Booster Banquet will be held at 7 36 p m Thursday in East Central Student Union with a turkey dinner and a state champions visit. Ada high chorus will perform under Allen Clinkscales and Paul Marston, Saxton Judd, Jack Baker and Pete Elliott will speak. Elvan George leads the coaching staff and George MacRobert serves as master of ceremonies. Tickets cost 2 50 and are available at local shops or at the door.

Cougars East Central Ada Midwest City Smith’s E. & M. Clothiers Bryan’s Corner Drug S. & Q. Clothiers Ada High School Allen Clinkscales Paul Marston Saxton Judd Tulsa University Jack Baker Oklahoma Aggies Pete Elliott O. U Cougar Elvan George George MacRobert

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

A classified notice notes improved value for money in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads. The ad section promises better results for advertisers seeking effective exposure and return on investment.

Ada News

Walk In Donors Boost Ada Blood Unit Visit

Bloodmobile staff and Red Cross officials praised a donor operation at Ada First Christian Church that collected 116 pints, below the quota but high for the season. Walk in donors delivered 60 pints, over half, with shipments to Ft. Worth for plasma in Korea. Next visit is planned for late March in Pontotoc County.

Red Cross Ada First Christian Church Harriet Schroeder Ft. Worth Korea Pontotoc County

Mrs Gurley Describes Paris Night Life to Ada Lions

Mrs Mary Gurley a year in Paris told Ada Lions club about Parisian clubs and student life among poorer artists. She cited Club Lido as a lavish example and noted Paris students find American ideas intriguing yet confusing.

Mary Gurley Paris Ada Lions Club Gurley Lido

Atoka County Teachers Plan Venison Supper Meeting

Atoka County Schoolmasters club members enjoyed a venison supper provided by County Superintendent Roy Trippe. The meeting set for February 13 approved a county basketball tournament for the first weekend in March at Atoka and established rules for junior high and rural divisions. The next club gathering is the first Monday in February at Atoka.

Atoka Atoka County Roy Trippe

Ada Area Residents Visit Friends and Family

Mrs. J. A. Bentley of McAles visited friends Monday. Mrs. Davie Isaacs visits her daughter in Denison, Texas. Mrs. W. T. Hooper and daughter Clarice Faye spent Sunday in Ada. Mrs. Maggie Oller and Miss Phebe Brians were in Atoka Sunday. Neil Harbeson guest of the Harbesons in Ada Sunday night. Mrs. C. T. Johnson of Ada attended the Eastern Star installation. Mr. and Mrs. Clovis Reed and Roberta returned to Ysleta, Texas after visiting Mrs. J. W. Reid.

Davie Isaacs C. R. Cook Denison Texas Maggie Oller Phebe Brians Atoka Neil Harbeson Ada H. D. Harbeson, Jr C. T. Johnson Eastern Star Clovis H. Reed Roberta Ysleta J. W Reid

Local Residents Return From Hospital Repairs

Jack Bryant and Albert Rowe have returned from the Veterans hospital in Sulphur where they underwent minor surgery. J. N. McKeel transacted business in Ada Monday afternoon. Miss Doris Bailey of Tishomingo was a weekend guest of Miss Mary Lou McKeel.

Jack Bryant Albert Rowe Veterans Hospital Sulphur J. N. McKeel Ada Doris Bailey Tishomingo Mary Lou McKeel

Mrs Bentley Plans Return to Allen After Houston Visit

Mrs S M Crabill hosts Mrs J A Bentley this week as Bentley wraps two months with her children in Houston Texas and expects to move back to Allen soon.

S. M. Crabill J. A. Bentley Houston Texas Bentley Allen

Duncan guests visit Kraettli family over weekend

Mr and Mrs Willis Blaylock and daughters Barbara and Jean a visit Duncan residence with Mr and Mrs H C Kraettli for a weekend gathering.

Willis Blaylock Barbara and Jeanea Duncan H. C. Kraettli

Mrs Delphia Jones Takes Brief Post Office Leave

Mrs Delphia Jones is on a vacation from her duties at the post office.

Delphia Jones

Haliburton Family Visited Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs John Haliburton and their children were recorded as recent visitors to Oklahoma City.

John Haliburton Oklahoma City

Avant Sisters Visit Holdenville Friends

Mrs Hattie Barnett and her sister Mrs Sarah Delk from Avant visited friends in Holdenville Monday.

Hattie Barnett Sarah Delk Avant Holdenville

Rowes Visit Upton in Tishomingo After Car Wreck

Mr and Mrs M L Rowe visited Mr and Mrs Ishemal Upton in Tishomingo on Monday. Mr Upton was recently injured in a car wreck and the families spoke about his condition.

M. L. Rowe Tishomingo Ishemal Upton Mr. Upton

Mrs Lee Returns From Dallas Holiday Visit

Mrs John E Lee returned from Dallas Texas where she spent the holidays visiting relatives.

John E. Lee Dallas Texas

Wichita Weekend Visit By Butler Thomas Irwin Party

Mrs Harve Butler Jr Miss Judy Thomas and Mrs Edd Irwin spent the weekend in Wichita Kansas visiting Johnny Vinson and Edd Irwin and enjoying the fresh air and social rounds.

Harve Butler, Jr Judy Thomas Edd Irwin Wichita Kansas Johnny Vinson

Ralph Barnett Allegedly Killed at Mother's Home

Ralph Barnett of Tulsa was found dead in his mother's home on Tuesday, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Ralph Barnett Tulsa

Standiford Visit Stages Brief Holbrook Stop

Mr and Mrs George Standiford Jr of Holbrook Arizona visited aunt Mrs W J McInroy and family on Tuesday while en route to Detroit Michigan.

George Standiford, Jr Holbrook Arizona W. J. McIinroy Detroit Michigan

Governor Defers New Parole Stay in DeWolf Death Case

Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray will not grant another 60 day stay of execution for Carl Austin DeWolf unless new concrete evidence emerges. DeWolf, scheduled to die January 27 for the 1946 slaying of Tulsa police officer Jerry St. Clair, has already received four stays. The Parole Board found no doubt he is the killer and would not commute the sentence. Senator Kirksey Nix pledged to bring a new witness to a committee meeting next week.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Carl Austin DeWolf Murray Kirksey Nix Senate Penal Committee DeWolf Tulsa Jerry St. Clair Pardon and Parole Board Nix McAlester

Wiley Aims Tougher Punishment For Traitors

Incoming Senate Foreign Relations chair Sen. Wiley of Wisconsin calls for harsher penalties for traitors and high level subversives. He urges tighter statutes across the United States and allied nations after citing the Alger Hiss case and a loophole in the statute of limitations that hampered prosecuting perjury and spying.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Sen. Wiley R-Wis France U. S United Kingdom Canada Alger Hiss

Moose Connor Captains Notre Dame Through Undefeated 1947

George Moose Connor of the Chicago Bears captained the Notre Dame eleven through two undefeated seasons in 1947.

George “Moose” Connor Micago Bears Notre Dame

Local Guard unit seeks recruits for summer camp training

The Local Company of the 180th Infantry National Guard announces an intensive recruitment drive to reach its authorized strength before Summer Camp Training August 9 to 23 at North Fort Hood Texas. Currently 21 enlisted and 2 officers. 29 more needed to reach 3% manned strength.

180Th Infantry North Fort Hood Texas Kenneth H. Bunch Branch National Guard Guard New Paul R. Alford

Bear Trapper Dies After Fight With Bear

Alaska trapper Rudolph Gaier, 50, died in a remote cabin after a black bear forced entry. A bullet riddled bear lay outside as coroner’s jury examines whether Gaier died from wounds or exposure after a night of self defense.

Anchorage Alaska Rudolph H. Gaier Gaier Chippewa Falls Wis Max Shellabarger Skwentna Shellabarger T. A. Langford

Burdick Urges Salary Fight Over Congressional Pay Rise

Rep. Burdick says lawmakers must cut living standards or quit Congress rather than accept raises. he opposes a private group's call for higher pay and expenses, arguing members chose these jobs with known pay and that many citizens struggle too. He notes his 14 years in Congress and that he still manages, avoiding costly nightlife.

Washington Congress Burdick R-Nd National Committee For Strengthening Congress

Strike by AFL bus drivers halts Pontiac rush hour service

In Pontiac Michigan a sudden AFL bus drivers strike stranded thousands en route to work. The dispute centers on assignment of rush hour runs rather than wages, causing mass transit to be tied up citywide.

Pontiac Mich AFL

Baptist Women Group Meets at First Baptist Church

The WMU of the First Baptist church met January 5 at the church. The program titled Baptist Women Around The World was led by Mrs. John Horsley with a Royal Service program. Scripture came from 1 Corinthians 12:13 and the meeting opened with Standing On The Promises and closed after Send the Light. Other attendees included Mrs. C A Cushman and several others.

WMU First Baptist Church Mayer C. A. Cushman John Horsley V. Lobaugh John Williams J. M. Howell Ruby Green Delia McGeehee Abe Barnard

Miss Lois Christensen Relieves At Santa Fe Station

Miss Lois Christensen arrives from Sanger Texas as relief agent at the Santa Fe station during Lee Hurd’s absence. Her home is Tioga North Dakota and she plans to return there on vacation after completing duties.

Lois Christensen Sanger Texas Santa Fe Lee Hurd Miss Christensen Tioga North Dakota

Large Family Reunion Surprises J E Glass Household

Holiday visitors gathered at the J E Glass home as extended family from Cairo Oklahoma City Topeka Blanchard New Castle Tuttle and Houston arrived. The gathering included Mr and Mrs R H Hayles Sandra Cairo Jr James W Cross Shirley Geneva Cross Bethany E V Teague C B Canary Sam Teague Art Teague Dan Charles Canary Inez Paulick and Melvin.

J. E. Glass R. H. Hayles Sandra Cairo, Jr Willie S. Titus Richard Crook Topeka Kan J. E Jim) Glass James W. Cross Shirley Geneva Cross Bethany E. V. Teague Oklahoma City C. B. Canary Blanchard Sam Teague Art Teague Dan New Castle Charles Canary Tuttle Inez Pauilick Melvin Houston Texas

Mrs Anola Cook Takes Two Week Vacation From Stratford Clinic

Mrs Anola Cook operator of Stratford Clinic took a two week vacation from December 20 to January 3 visiting family in Farnsworth Texas Perryton Texas Walco Oklahoma Edmond and Bristow Oklahoma She reported a wonderful trip but was glad to be home.

Anola Cook Stratford Clinic Dean Conner Farnsworth Tex Ross Leatherman Perryton Gerald Reynolds Walco Oklaese Cook W H. Fulton. Edmond H. J. Asher Bristow

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Boyd Perry

Mrs. Boyd Perry hosted a birthday dinner Friday night honoring her husband. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cole, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland, and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Perry.

Boyd Perry Roland Cole J. W. Mann Roy Holland C. B. Perry

Bynum Family Welcomes Daughter During Holidays

Mr and Mrs A W Bynum hosted guests over the holidays a daughter and family Mr and Mrs M A Grayston Ardmore Ohio another son and wife Mr and Mrs James Bynum Cincinnati Ohio one son could not attend as Mrs Bynum suffered a back injury in Cincinnati and was unable to travel

A. W. Bynum M. A. Grayston Ardmore Dale Bynum Cincinnati Ohio James Bynum Bynum

Fish Supper Brought Families Together at Cole Home

Boyd Perry and Roland Cole families shared a fish supper at the Cole home Sunday evening after Perry caught enough fish. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shults and several other local pairs.

Boyd Perry Roland Cole Cole

Thanks to Ada groups for gifts to Byng Baptist Orphans

The superintendent and children of the Baptist Orphans Home at Byng express gratitude to the Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce the Ada Jaycees and local citizens for Christmas gifts. They name barbers beauty shop operators Wanda Brown and Don Clawson for notable support and apologize for any omissions in their broad thanks.

Baptist Orphans Home Byng Amber of Commerce Ada Jaycees Konawa J. O. Thompson Wanda Brown Don Clawson

Coalgate Officials Involved In Collision West Of Town

City Manager Robert M. Lacy and his wife were in a two car crash west of Coalgate on Highway 31. Lacy’s car rolled three times, both were bruised. Doug Lankford and his father-in-law Hall suffered injuries. Hall had facial bruises and was readmitted to hospital. Lankford’s car about $400 damage. Lacy car a total loss.

Coalgate Robert M. Lacy Monda Sghway Doug Lankford Hall Flint Michigan Lacy Lankford Mary Hurley Hospital

Dodge Guides Study Aimed At Trimming Truman Budget

Joseph M. Dodge, future Eisenhower budget director, opens talks with Republican Cabinet designees to cut the Truman budget. He says there will be no 60 day miracles and that revisions to Congress may begin by early April. The outgoing Truman budget is about 80 billion dollars in spending with 7.3 billion in new funds for 1954. Dodge notes he has seen only parts of the budget and cannot forecast total figures. He plans to meet incoming department heads as budget bureau work continues toward a balanced budget.

Sterling F. Green Washington Joseph M. Dodge Eisenhower Truman Dodge Congress Detroit Budget Bureau

Public Invited to Thursday Session on Civil War Cause

Lectures in the Contemporary American Problems series continue with David Matthis discussing slavery as a cause of the Civil War. The session meets in room 61, Administration building at 7 p.m. Thursday January 8, with further talks by Dr. Lloyd Jeffrey on materialism and Albert Trice on Reconstruction in the South scheduled for later dates.

David Matthis America Lloyd Jeffrey South Albert Trice

Reach Agreement on Dock Strike

Federal mediators announced a settlement ending a six day AFL dockers strike on the East Coast. A wage package of 32 cents per hour was agreed with three AFL Local locals representing weighers scalesmen and samplers, pending ratification.

New York AFL John A. Burke AFL International Longshoremen’s Association American Weighmasters Association Burke

Lad Had Fine Time Till Firemen Came

Eighteen month-old Raymond Kelley entertained himself after his mother Billie Kelley locked herself out. Raymond emptied cupboards spilled dishes buttons paper and food on the floor until firemen arrived forced a window and entered with an axe to reach him.

Los Angeles Raymond Kelley Raymond Billie Kelley

Horses Hurt In Accident In Ada Texas Transport

Seven horses being moved from El Paso to Kansas City were injured when a truck collided with an automobile four miles east of Ada on SH 12 at 10 40 a m Tuesday. Driver Lewis D Blevins and Mrs Lona Abel Price sustained minor injuries. The horses escaped with no major injuries after a sideboard was broken to free them. The owners are Mr and Mrs John Marsh.

el Paso Tex Kansas City Ada SH 12 Lewis D. Blevins Connerville Lona Abel Price Electra Blevins John Marsh

New State Loyalty Oath Introduced In Legislature

Oklahoma House debates a revised loyalty oath after the Supreme Court struck down a prior provision. The new measure removes the five year non membership clause but requires support for the Constitution and a pledge against subversive groups. Violations could mean 1 to 14 years imprisonment.

Oklahoma City U. S. Supreme Court House William Shibley Bristow Shibley High Court Supreme Court Theaw U.S Communist Party Secretary of State

Buick Cuts Price On Two New Series

Buick announces price cuts in 1953 Special and Roadmaster series ranging from 11.37 to 135 dollars on 10 models. An extra 125 dollar increase is set for four Super Series models. The Roadmaster top cut reaches 135 dollars, while the Special series largest cut is 86.37 on the convertible with other models reduced by 11.37.

Flint Mich

Stratford Church Aims Loyalty Program This Month

Stratford Methodist Church led by Rev. Bill Williams launches a January loyalty drive. Goals include full church school and worship attendance, complete family tithing, and daily home devotions. First Sunday shows 115 in church school with near perfect divisions and $575 for the building fund as work continues on the Educational Building.

Stratford Stratford Methodist Church Bill Williams

Stamps concert set for Konawa January 13

Konawa will host the Stamps concert January 13 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are available through counting school classes or Onawa Furniture. Proceeds benefit the Konawa Business and Professional Women's club.

Konawa Konawa High School Onawa Furniture Company Iedb Konawa Business and Professional Women’s Club

Speeding Case Is Appealed In County Court

An appeal from city court named G. A. Koontz on a speeding charge was filed Monday in county court. Koontz was found guilty in municipal court on December 29 and fined $15 plus costs, with David Busby presiding.

G. A. Koontz Koontz David Busby

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Area Indians Fittstown News Mrs. Gurley Lions of Allen News J. A. Bentley of McAles Monay Wiley Bear Trapper Stratford News Jim Shults N. F McAlester J. E. McClaren O. A. Savage Clyde Watson Orbe Smith Bill Calton E. C Lad Buick Stratford Church
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