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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1952
Page
6
The Agriculture Department asks wheat growers to store part of this season's forecast crop to curb price declines. With a crop around 1.326 billion bushels and supports set at a high level, officials fear a price drop could become a political issue akin to 1948. Authorities consider using storage under price supports to stabilize markets.
U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson met Austrian leaders in Vienna and said U S policy aims to hasten Austria’s independence. He planned lunches with officials and a state dinner while stressing Western support for the beleaguered city. He travels next to Brazil after greeting crowds in Vienna and on the route from Tulin.
Chiang Kai shek warned that all-out bombing of war industries in China might trigger rebellion against Communist rule. He told U S News and World Report that while China has few war industries, destroying them could disrupt Maoist control, and bombing lines to Korea or Manchuria could hamper Red forces. He also reiterated plans to lead Formosa forces in an eventual assault on the mainland.
The first oil well in Indian Territory was located just west of Chelsea and was brought in at a depth of 36 feet, signaling an early oil discovery in the region.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gallup announce the birth of a son in Oklahoma City on Friday. Gallup serves in the U S Navy in the South Pacific. Mrs. Gallup was formerly Miss Velma Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Eeds and children spent Friday to Sunday with Arch ie Eeds in Durham.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Flowers and children from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Jack Eeds and Mr and Mrs Jim Flowers.
Mr and Mrs Don Lambert and their children from Ada spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sam Lambert, sharing a family gathering and time together in town.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Linville and their children from Prague visited friends in Stratford Saturday night while en route to Pauls Valley to visit her mother Mrs Lou Pearson.
Mrs W J Rodgers and Mrs Carl Hoskins with their children traveled to Lawton on Saturday to visit Capt Carl Hoskins who is beginning a two week training period at Fort Sill.
Mr and Mrs Bill Oliver and children of Duncan spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Oliver and Mr and Mrs Coy oke.
Rev and Mrs N N Antonson stayed with Rev and Mrs J R Stuckey in Loco on Tuesday and Wednesday during a visiting sequence.
Stratford residents including Mr and Mrs Melvin Weast Mr and Mrs Roland Cole Mr and Mrs Roy Watts Mr and Mrs A S Robertson and Mrs Frank Reed joined Boy Scouts at Camp Simpson near Bromide Wednesday night. Scouts at the camp this week include Ralph Watts Billy Don Cole Bobby Mayo Forrest Weast Jerry Ashley Richard Robertson Carl Hicks and Freddy Staff. Supervisors Silas Collins Frank Reed Rev N N Antonsen will join the boys during their stay with Bob Byford returning them home after the visit. The parents group traveled Wednesday night with a picnic supper and all ate together.
Rev. F. D. Sears, former pastor of the local Baptist church, spent Thursday in town renewing acquaintances. He and his family now reside in Healdton.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Dunaway of Venice California are visiting his sister Mrs S P Atchison this week at her home.
Mr and Mrs Charles T Simmons of Pauls Valley acquire the Home Help-Your-Self Laundry this week. They drilled a water well to ensure ample supply for customers when Stratford city water is low. The Simmons plan to move to Stratford soon to reside there.
Mrs. Gertie Roberts of Cement spent Sunday with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. W H Bullock. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Childs of Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Douglas visited her parents Mr and Mrs A J Coffey of Mayfield over the weekend.
J. M. Ledford is spending the week visiting in the home of his daughter Mrs. Bush Tull in New Kirk.
Mrs Tom Ed Strickland and her son Tommy visited relatives in Chandler on Thursday.
Whitt Rodgers of Hobbs New Mexico stayed Monday night at his mother Mrs W J Rodgers home.
Mrs Dessie Millsap her daughter Evelyne a friend and Henry Baugh met relatives in Sulphur and spent the evening picnicking Tuesday.
S Sgt. Keither Reynolds was discharged Friday June 20 after four years in the Air Force with three years overseas. Immediately afterward he married and departed on a honeymoon trip to Florida. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W W Reynolds.
Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Adams Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Charley Smith of Calvin Oklahoma and Mrs. Joe Knight of Alhambra California.
Mr and Mrs Karl Andrews entertained Monday at their home with dinner guests Mr and Mrs Herman Griffin and their daughter from Long Beach California.
Mr and Mrs Bill Clear and their two sons left Friday for a vacation in Hornbeak Tennessee to visit Bills father and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs C P Mercer and their Modesto California family spent from Sunday until Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs John Mer they also visited other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Klutts of Oklahoma City visited in the Dewey Beds home Sunday.
Mrs. W. F. Clinkenbeard spent Sunday through Wednesday with her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clinkenbeard, in Oklahoma City.
A sister is staying with Mr and Mrs Hershell Benson as a guest for the summer, joining the household for the season.
The Veterans Administration now allows recently discharged veterans to receive outpatient medical and dental care presumed service connected for up to 12 months while claims are decided. Post Korea veterans must have served after June 27, 1950 and not be dishonorably discharged. Local VA office Ada Room 301 offers further help.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department seeks to reduce farm labor demand by fostering crops and trees suited to mechanical harvesting. Efforts include sugar cane varieties shedding leaves naturally and plants holding fruit firmly. Researchers push chemical controls and disease resistance to stay ahead of new threats.
Aviation education will be the focus of a conference at East Central State College on Monday June 30 in room 69 Administration Building from 9 20 to 11 40. Dr Harold E Mehrens of Washington DC will lead the discussion with film strips and other aids. Dr John R Chandler will oversee the program.
The Lion Oil Co of El Dorado Arkansas reports a new oil field discovery in Crockett County Texas on about 1800 acres. The Shannon No 1 wildcat flowed about 240 barrels per day from 7709 feet at a 164 inch choke with gravity 38.4 and gasoline ratio 491 to 1. field name pending.
The report notes Mrs. Benson and Miss Alphus Harrell of Oklahoma City along with Louella Moody, a cousin from Tuttle.
Charls Brooks of Killeen Texas visited Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Brooks and Mrs. Rosie Rycroft.
Mrs. L. E. Burkett of Shawnee visited her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. McAlester, during the weekend period in the local region.
The U S 2nd Logistical Command reports 61 dead in a June 24 guerrilla train attack in Southwest Korea. The deceased include two American soldiers. Boston based District Judge Sarah T Hughes tells a convention that women hold too few public offices, reflecting limited influence in governance.
President Syngman Rhee presented the assembly with a deadline to adopt his constitutional amendments or face dissolution. He urged patience while rival factions and local councils press for action, amid a tense standoff with Rhee supporters detaining lawmakers for hours. Baron Van Ittersum also reported a warned exit from Korea with safety assurances.
In Trenton New Jersey Brock Whitlock manager of the Olden Theater kept the air conditioned venue open past hours inviting residents on porches to come inside. He sent his wife Esther to run the box office and urged neighbors to join. More than 700 people, including many children with parents, sought shelter inside by midnight. The theater stayed open until 3 a.m. to help beat the heat.
The Ada News reports that invested funds in classified ads generate higher returns, urging advertisers to select high visibility placements. Local businesses and residents are advised to compare rates and potential audience reach for optimal value.
Heat and drought overpower Oklahoma with corn crops deteriorating within three to four days of continued dry weather. Pastures lawns and shrubs suffer as temperatures reach into the mid 90s and nights stay hot above 70. Residents cope with fans cooling devices while awaiting rain.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Middleton of St. Louis Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Phelps with Sherry visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps in Konawa.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Downing and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brewer left Friday for California to visit their son and brother, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Brewer.
Mrs Marshall Rigdon and her children from Bakersfield California are spending their vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Sutton Arlene and Geraldine Holliman of Okemah spent a week with Mr and Mrs Edd Sharber Mrs M C Botkin was admitted to Grimes hospital at Wewoka Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Marion Rice and Gail of Wewoka are visiting Mr and Mrs Orvel Huckleberry this
Mr and Mrs Eddie Giddens and their children of Pampa Texas visited Mr and Mrs Alton Lemons last...
Mrs Christine Dunn and her children visited her grandmother Mrs Alice Hudson in Holdenville on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Gregory relocate to Merkey Texas where he finds new employment.
Mrs. Estelle Parker and her daughter Nettie from Raymondville Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sutton of Seminole and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Sutton and Leela visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Sutton of Okmulgee, Okla., Friday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Travis with their children left Thursday to visit their parents in Hot Springs Arkansas and Nashville Arkansas.
Mr. John Synder and Mrs. Okla Ward with children Sarah and Billy of Arp Texas visited Mrs. Ollie Huck leberry of Konawa as supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Scroggins Thursday night.
Mrs Estelle Parker and daughter Nettie of Raymondville Texas visited Mr and Mrs W W Atkinson Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Fannie Greenback and her sons from Oklahoma City spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Griffin, sharing time and conversation.
Mr and Mrs J S Evans have returned from a trip to Tennessee where they visited their son Mr and Mrs Bunk Evans during the journey.
Saundra Womack of Albuquerque New Mexico spent last week with Dixie June Griffin in an extended social visit.
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Rus included Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Atkinson, Mrs. Dora Scroggin, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ashmead of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson, Alta Jean and Jimmy. Ice cream was served.
Mrs. Bob Evans and children Alta Jean and Jimmy Atkinson from Mercedes Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zweincher on Tuesday. Mrs. Ruby Doolen and Janice called on Mrs. Alice Hudson on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edd Sharber of San Angelo Texas visited the Sharbers on Wednesday. Mrs. Bill Kottkee of Earlsboro visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Delma Cain and daughters Teresa and Dela Mae of Wilson and Floyd Gene Ledford of Chickasha visited Mr and Mrs Roy Doolen and Mrs Alice Hudson on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Dick Ashmead of Los Angeles visit Mr and Mrs W W Atkinson and Mrs Jess Russell continuing their California trip with hospitality.
Geological reshaping during the Ice Age cut off the Great Lakes drainage through the Mississippi and created a new St. Lawrence River outlet changing regional water flow and landscape formation.
Week's visitors included Oscar Anderson, Fred Grindulph, Don Smith, Tom Crutchfield and pilots from nearby towns. Billie Kirkus commutes in his Chief to Chickasha. Church plane trips to Muskogee and Tulsa, a Swift flight to Fort Worth, and a Beech Bonanza for pilots. Six students rode Central Airlines to Shawnee and four to Holdenville. Central offers reduced fares. Central's Keith Kahle and Marshall Gibbons visited.
A meeting is set for Tuesday July 1 at 8 p m in the hangar to discuss forming a Flying Club. All interested are invited to attend and participate in the discussion.
Camp Adaka closes a busy Monday as units gather at eight for a waterfront procession. Awards go to top performers from craft counselors and riding classes, with torches lit and carried across the lake. Winners include Gertrude Burns Jackie Walker Carol Ann Lawson Donna Gail Duncan and several cabin groups.
Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson told reporters at a governors conference that he would not participate in any draft movement for the Democratic presidential nomination. He said he plans to remain governor and would decide what to do if a draft arose, but he does not anticipate such a move.
Lt. Orton T. Campbell says the government spent about half a million dollars to keep him discharged from a $5,450 yearly Government Printing Office job. He has appealed to the U S Supreme Court and said his brief was filed for the October term. Campbell, now with the Air Force in Boise, had been rehired after WWII discharge and won a District Court case. the Justice Department estimated high litigation costs.
In Kansas City the AFL affiliated American Federation of Grain Millers led a walkout by grain elevator workers halting wheat reception. About 10,000 cars of wheat sat on sidings as 15 of 16 terminals faced shutdown.
Tuesday at Camp Adaka the buses arrived at 10 15 bringing new campers for the second week and left for Ada with the first week campers. New campers registered, unpacked, and dined at 12 30. A camp meeting in the recreation hall introduced director Miss Mary Ann Vance and counselors.
Wednesday marked the start of week two at camp with the new clean table award for the tidiest after meals. Nurse Ann reported good camp order and cabins 13 in Unit 1, cabin 20 in Unit 2, and cabin 30 in Unit 3 won cabin honors, listing respective campers and counselors. The Camper-Counselor ballgame ended in darkness after six innings with the counselors leading five to four. umpires Handy-boy Mr. Ernie and Mr. Clive officiated and Dianna Vickery pitched for campers and Dude Doolittle for counselors. All campers remain happy and engaged.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower trimmed official duties for rest in Denver ahead of the pre convention move to Chicago. He attended church with Mrs. Eisenhower, played golf at Cherry Hills, and hosted a barbecue. A possible Wednesday radio address to Denver supporters was discussed. GOP delegate John Hjellum cited anonymous criticism flooding the state.
Leap years are skipped in seven of every hundred years that are divisible by 100 but not by 400, while years like 1600 2000 and 2400 remain leap years.
Citywide alley and curb spraying with DDT and chlordane finished near noon Saturday using a large Agriculture Department sprayer, cutting time. Paving advances on Constant Avenue Ninth to Tenth and East Ninth block with work under way on East Eighth from Texas to west. Fourth Street improvements from Broadway to Oak underway with base laying planned.
The Air Material Command announced that 5 148 varieties and sizes of uniforms underwear shoes and other airman clothing are being packed in drums for overseas shipment. Air tight containers are cheaper and offer more protection than other clothing packages for future U S shipments.
Sen Richard Russell argues 32 years in public office make him best qualified for the Democratic presidential nomination. In a NBC Hats in the Ring interview he echoed a line about humility shrinking when he weighed his career against other candidates.
Six beer permits were issued Friday and Saturday as licenses to sell beer. Issued to Louis Soath for 310 North Townsend package sales and to Harry E. Skelton 71 North Broadway W C Alexander Stonewall and Jesse Beulah and H L LaSalle 121 South Broadway.
J. D. Hayes was assessed an $18 fine and costs for fishing without a license. He appeared before C. W. Floyd, peace justice, on Thursday after being apprehended Wednesday on Boggy Creek between Stonewall and Jesse, 15 miles southeast of Ada by game ranger Virgil Williams.
EASTON Mass June 30 Four year old twins Priscilla and Edward Greenleaf died in each other’s arms in a second floor attic closet as they sought to escape flames from a mattress fire that spread to cans of paint after they climbed to the unlighted attic to play with a toy train.
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