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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1951

Page

7

Notice to Unknown Heirs and Defendants in Pontotoc County

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma court, William D Little Jr and Theo Cash file to quiet title on described lands in Chichoran and WeWitt areas, against Humphrey and Francis and unknown heirs executors and assigns. They seek mortgage cancellation of 8200.90 tied to a 1951 deed from Sarrell and John W Carrell to American Investment Company. Respond by August 2, 1951 or petition deemed true and judgment issued.

Oulaboma Humphrey Francis i Nance Court Wiliam D Little, Jr Theo Cash William D. Litte, Jr Ant Pontotoc County Chichoran Wewitt Letrom Sarrell John W. Carrell American Investment Company Crete Oklahoma

Freedom Theme Guides WMU Meeting at First Baptist

WMU circles at the First Baptist church held a Monday night meeting focused on freedom as the program theme. Chairman Mrs. T. J. Spurgin led, with help from Mrs. J. W. Bolt Mrs. Jewell Edwards and Mrs. Gore Gaines. L. J. Gray sang solo with self accompaniment. Officers will be elected at the August gathering. Fifteen members attended including Mrs. Herbert Sage Mrs. Gray Mrs. Brewer Mrs. Foster and others. Miss Shirley Pettis of Oklahoma City was a guest.

Konawa WMU First Baptist Church T. J. Spurgin J. W. Bolt Jewell Edwards Gore Gaines L. J. Gray Thompson Herbert Sage Vai. Gray G. D. Brewer Foster J. Spurgin Gorener S. W. Bates Jewill Edwards L. M. Maxwell Gilbert Bates J.A. Shirley Claude Dawson 5. V. Thompson Orena Stewart Shirley Pettis Oklahoma City

Mountains With Forty Peaks Exceed Two Miles In Smokies

In the Great Smokies of North Carolina and Tenatssea, researchers note forty peaks rise above two miles in elevation. The finding highlights the region’s rugged terrain and notable high-point concentration.

North Carolina Tenatssea

Ada Council Faces Sewer Bond Plan Shortfall

Ada city council and city manager J D Cheek grapple with a $920,000 sewer bond issue that does not cover bids for a new disposal plant and related upgrades. They plan a Thursday meeting with state health officials to prune the project, noting original estimates around $1,000,300 later cut to $929,000 amid higher current prices.

Ada J. D. Cheek Cheek State Health Department Delaney

Latta News Births Visits and Local Notes Highlight Strong Week

Latta notes Mrs A W Brown announces a daughter birth at Valley View hospital. Simeon Burge returns from Kansas for an indefinite stay with his mother Mrs Marvin Laughlin. Several locals attend gatherings at Shelby Forest Park and Ada First Baptist service. Many visits and illnesses listed. Churchill Downs tally and Britain labor PMs finish wrap.

A. W. Brown Valley View Hospital Simeon Burge Kansas Marvin Laughlon

Dozen Coal County HD Clubs Make A&M Scholarship Awards

Dozen Coal County 4 H clubs in Oklahoma receive Oklahoma A and M college scholarships. Centrahoma club member Barbara Crane prepares beet pickle exhibits for fair. Awards include Centrahoma, Friendship, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Trico, South Wone Star, and others with named club members and sponsors.

Coal County A&m Murda Oklahoms A Centrahosna Clab Virginia Clarita Joy Tudor Friendship Worth Oak Grove Marvin Loftin Olney Jeannine Morrison Pleasant Hill Charles Watkins Pound Hill John Spencer Sonthwone Star Charles Stutts Trico Kennedy Tupelo Glenn Leister

McCloy Aids Army Couple In German Wedding Plan

High Commissioner John J. McCloy arranged transport for Lt Wille R. Strawberry and his American fiancée Miss Vonceil Clements to Germany for marriage. Clements, from Vivian Louisiana, would wed July 14 at McCloy’s Bad Hornberg villa with McCloy giving the bride away.

Frankfurt Germany U_ 5 John J. McCloy Vonceil Clements Vivian McCloy Wille R. Sprawberry Mira Sprawberry

Sulphur Faces Growing Housing Shortage

Sulphur grapples with a rising housing shortage as daily calls seek rentals for workers arriving for OG&E plant hiring and other projects. New low cost FHA homes near the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, about $5,000 each, are under construction, while ongoing building at the Veterans Hospital, OSD, and the Sulphur-Davis highway boosts demand.

Corinne Musser Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Gas and Electric Plant FHA East Sulphur Oklahoma School For the Deaf Ralph Dodson OSD Veterans Hospital Sulphur Davis Og&e

Arrange For Safe Conduct For Red Delegation

General Ridgway asks for safe conduct escorts including three colonels a train ring an airman and a South Korean with two interpreters for a meeting in no man’s land. He pledged his forces would not shoot if the Red delegation’s route is announced as battle casualties rise to 78,110.

Ridgway Buaranier Red Washington U.S. Fifth Air Force

New Machinery Co To Set Up Branch In Ada

Charles EL Tucker moves to Ada to establish a branch of the McCormick Machinery Co serving the southern site from Garvin to Love towns. Tucker will run sales and service from Aldridge hotel pending a full shop opening. A large Caterpillar parts stock will support repairs and maintenance for the region. Tucker long connected with Caterpillar distributorships since 1932. Mrs. Tucker will join him in Ada.

Charles EL Tucker Ada McCormick Machinery Co Tucker Aldridge Hotel Garvin Carter Love America Tusa

Here Are Several Ways to Make Delicious Souffles

Here are several ways to make delicious souffles. The article offers practical summer home tips for cooling interiors, including window decor, light color schemes, and fabric choices. It discusses keeping curtains launderable, pale greens and blues for bedding, and inexpensive ways to improve kitchen and bathroom comfort during hot spells.

Jake Gardner Shin Pana Cenera Teatures Corp

Parlor Corner Gift to Church Solidifies Memorial

Sulphur Special report notes Viet Methodist church in the basement gained a parlor corner donated as a memorial to L. L. Fitzgerald by Mrs. Russell Brown. Russell Brown, Grevern Joe Jordan and Bazner Teeter contributed their labor while Mr and Mrs Ted Griffin donated a rug. The space sits in the west end with a wall partition, near the south entrance.

Russell Brown L. L. Fitzgerald Greven Joe Jordan Bazner Teeter Ted Griffin

Ada Ends Year with General Fund Surplus Report

City officials review the Ada year end figures showing a total surplus around 2.29 million after franchise tax and other revenues. Expenditures include up to 91,300 for taxes, 2,000 for materials, 1,000 for garbage, 200 for sewer service, and 125 for bond interest. The only likely forecast is a smaller surplus for the new fiscal year.

Souffle tips and recipes from ROTTEM Barber

A column offers methods for making cheese and chocolate souffles with dry heat, step by step bases and sauces. It covers crust, baking dish size, egg yolk technique, folding in stiff egg whites, and serving ideas. Recipes include cheese souffle and chocolate souffle with precise measurements and oven times.

Rottem Centsina

End of actual fighting in Korea jitters markets

New York July 5 1943 business and financial leaders brace for the end of actual fighting in Korea while assessing how a cease-fire would reshape markets. Analysts warn that despite hopes for peace the economy may remain unsettled due to arms programs, inflation, and shifting defense spending.

New York Korea Peosle Arma Treasury Aim Tainty United Nations Reds U.S. Congress

Church Planning For Year Ahead

Sulphur Special The board of stewards of the First Methodist Church met in the basement where they were served ice cream by chairman Paul John. The finance committee reported a total budget of 8100 for the coming year and the budget was adopted. A pledge campaign report noted 2260 in pledges and plans to complete the campaign soon. The board authorized starting a funds drive to erect a new parsonage and appointed three committees to plan and direct it. Plans for the parsonage were selected and the lot purchased.

First Methodist Harch Paul John

Take No Chances On Kelly Parole OKLAHOMA CITY

Federal officials deny parole for George Machinegun Kelly who sits under life for kidnapping Osman Charles Forschel. Oklahoma County faces extra caution as County Attorney Granville Scanland reopens two armed robbery charges against Polly and Albert, tied to Forschel’s kidnapping and related thefts.

Oklahoma City George Kelly Osman Charles Forschel Oklahoma County Granville Scanland Olly Albert Fates Ursehel Welter R. Jarrett Grebel Scanland Bob Turner Leavenworth Amstray

Spavinaw Farmer Struck Dead by Car on Highway 20

A Saline county patrol report says Ose Soldier, a Spavinaw farmer, was struck and killed by a car while walking along state highway 20 near Salina at 1:05 a.m. The driver, a 1year-old Salina service station attendant, fled or was not identified in the report. This marks the area’s 270th traffic fatality of the year, compared with 232 at the same time last year.

Oklhoma Barbara Crane Centrahoma Barbara Oxighama Spavinaw Salina Highway Patrol

Charge Failure to Stop at Highway in Ada

A charge of failing to stop at a through highway was filed Monday in the Charlie Floyd justice of the peace court against Jack Tyree. Tyree was arrested by Highway Patrolman Frank Grali after entering the highway from a private drive near the north city limits on state highway 99. He is accused of creating a hazardous condition by causing a driver approaching from the south to brake to avoid a collision. Tyree has not appeared for arraignment yet.

Charlie Floyd Jack Tyree Tyree Frank Grali Ada

Brotherhood Meet Movie Highlights at First Methodist Church

The Men’s Brotherhood met Monday night in the First Methodist church with about 20 attendees. Shirley, HW, Courtney and Herman Burton led the program, refreshments were served, and the next session is planned for the 16th with C C Martin and Milton Courtney as program chairs.

Tudey First Methodist Church Siirley HW. Courtney Herman Burton J. B Fallis A. F. Eidson C.C. Martin Milton Courtney Shiriey

Municipal Court Reports Nine Thousand Dollar Fines

The municipal court closed a fiscal year with 192 heard cases and cash fines totaling 9352.00 plus 1305.50 in defendants' fines, amounting to 10857.50. Public enness led cash fines with 8685, followed by overparking and other infractions totaling 2992. Additional fines covered fighting, disturbance, drunkenness, reckless driving, and minor offenses. Five boys faced a case of destroying city property involving parking meters. three meters were destroyed and robbed, with fines about 54 each and meter replacement. Parents were called in during hearings by city authorities.

Enness

Sulphur Round-Up Adopts Revised By-Laws

Sulphur Round-Up met with about fifty members to revise by-laws. Changes include staggered nine member board terms of three, two, and one year segments. Directors delegated officers from among board members with president elected by the club. All paying members gain voting rights. those under sixteen receive full club privileges but may not vote. Absences without cause may trigger removal and election. President T. Brown presided.

Ape Sipe-predicen Parade Marsha T. Brown

W S And Church Delegates Meet At Fittstown

The W C S of the Methodist church hosted the elul zone meeting with delegates from several churches in attendance. Also noted are visits from Suzan Whitwell to Shawnee and families from Indiana and Drumright plus Air Force Robert Ray visiting relatives. A television pointer appears in the text, described as a device in sugar colored form over screens to aid viewing and speaker identification.

Methodist Church

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