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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
5
Home Demonstration Agent Martha Mote and Minnie Lou McDoniel announce July workshops at home demonstration clubs. Bring a cord or cords and parts to repair, a sharp knife, scissors, small screwdriver, and new parts as needed. The Oregon visitors comment on U S geography and farming.
The home demonstration choir group changes its meeting to 1 p m and now meets every Friday at the First Baptist Church. All members are urged to attend each practice in preparation for the Farm Home Conference program.
The Arthur Hart family of Fitzhugh is praised in a Farmer-Stockman July feature. Their native stone house reflects long planning for a well arranged farmstead. Mrs Hart and Phyllis are active in Fitzhugh home demonstration and 4 H clubs.
Louisa Hamminger of Austria and Frankje Draisma of the Netherlands spent a week in Pontotoc County as extension home demonstration agents in their homeland. They stayed with the Rae Thompsons and W C Story families, visited rural churches, ranches, a Santa Gertrudis cattle ranch, and a grade A dairy, and attended a baseball game and drive in theater for recreation.
WESTERN FRONT Korea veteran Duane Gross of the 3rd Division learned his homeward plans delayed to help his brother Kenny with the 45th Division. He urged to join the attack but Kenny stayed behind. A heavy Red barrage hit Kenny’s unit. Duane waited with a chaplain and medics as the wounded and dead were carried from the hill. A medic confirmed the fallen brother was identified as Duane watched.
Washington report notes $7.6 million for Oklahoma flood control and river works stalled before a Senate House conference committee with no action expected until next week. Oklahoma items include $800,009 for the Oklahoma City floodway, $4,000,000 for Arkansas River bank stabiliza tion, and $2,125,000 for Tenkiller Ferry dam reservoir near Muskogee. Earlier, both houses approved $525,000 for Fort Gibson reservoir construction and $150,000 for Key Stone reservoir planning.
The guide explains canning potatoes with 50 minutes at 10 pounds pressure in a steam canner or 40 minutes if potatoes are pre cooked partway. It also lists Home Demonstration Club meetings from June 7 to June 10 at local schools and the community building.
Gov. Johnston Murray announced today a new Oklahoma County commissioner will be named this week to replace Edd L. Hisel who was ousted after a District Court conviction for bid advertising failures. Earl Overholser had already been appointed to succeed Charles A. Litton, removed by court action.
Mrs Katherine G Reed wife of Col Allen W Reed faced 17 charges in Weisbaden Germany for violating U S currency and rationing rules in occupied Germany A German servant testified he acted as a black market intermediary The trial opened with Reed pleading innocent She joked with her attorney and said she would rather be playing golf The charges include selling a military gasoline ration book for 140 marks and unlawfully exchanging dollars for German currency scrip and illicitly obtaining scrip and coupons for gasoline
Peter Driscoll, 13, son of New Jersey Governor Alfred E. Driscoll, was confined to his hotel room with stomach trouble amid polio fears after returning from a Texas conference. Officials sought a specialist. no final diagnosis yet, though officials said condition did not appear serious.
Choosing fruit with weight for size, heavier citrus fruits tend to hold more juice. The guideline emphasizes selecting denser options to maximize juice content.
The report notes a fourth week of hot dry weather harming cotton and reports boll weevil infestation in many fields. It says spraying or dusting should not occur from June 20 to July 15, but if square infestation reaches ten percent around July 15 dusting or spraying should begin using available products.
A County Mobilization meeting notes strong interest in late feed crops for heat and drought damaged corn fields and idle land. Participants favor Hegari as the best crop, with Darso Reland Kafir Cowpeas Millet and Sudan also mentioned. A committee will locate seed to plant.
Plans are set for a live stock field day at the Coalgate Experiment Farm on Friday July 11 starting at 9 am. Three year old steers from nine experiment pastures will be graded weighed and shown to visitors. Buyers from stock yards packing houses and commercial firms will grade the steers with visitors from twenty two counties in Eastern Oklahoma anticipated.
Mrs. Kathryn Graper and Mrs. Jewell Graper shopped in Ada Monday. Mrs. Annie Logan and her children visited her mother Mrs. Bill Artor of Stonewall Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Troy James and daughter along with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Timmons of Seminole visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Timmons Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Richardson and family of Colton California were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Manahan this week.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met with Mrs. James Hunter on Tuesday to study the third and fourth chapters of the current Study book. Bill Chronister, employed in Oklahoma City, spent July 4 with his family in Fittstown.
Elaine Campbell shopped in Ada and Mrs Frances McGraw recently traveled to Oregon reporting cool weather and sending word through Mrs Harold Townsend.
Joy Sue Allison reports extremely hot conditions in Canadian Texas with a temperature reaching 106 degrees. The report notes the heat is likely to persist through the day with clear skies and strong sun.
Mary Wright of Tulsa visits the home of Mrs. J. J. Town this week. Mrs. George Driver visited her mother Mrs. Chambers in Ada last week. Peggy and Sue Humes visited their sister in Ada Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Townsend and Mrs. Mattie McKinney with Roy McKinney visited Ada on Wednesday, according to local social notes.
The Senate approved a bill to let states regulate intrastate natural gas operations within their borders. The 52 to 21 vote rejected an amendment aimed at preserving Federal Power Commission findings of fact and costs for intrastate facilities. The measure would exempt firms meeting three criteria from federal rules.
County agents note trench silos can cut feed costs as corn damaged by heat is repurposed into silage. Three silos, 100 to 200 tons, have been built this week in Pontotoc county. Weevil presence in cotton prompts timely spraying based on square counts and bollworm risk.
Trench silos offer scalable capacity by lengthening the trench and can be filled without blowers. They resist wind and fire but require careful site selection. Key location factors include subsurface drainage, firm soil, barn or feed area proximity, and a reliable water supply for wetting trench sides.
Sinclair Oil & Gas Co and partners reported a potential new gas field east of El Reno at No. 1 Hutchitman Unit on a 960 acre unit. A drill-stem test of the Wilcox sand showed 12.1 million cubic feet of gas daily after quick lead water and mud removal, with drilling to continue to test the full sand.
W. C. Story Jr. of Stonewall provides a full silage setup including a forage harvester tractors and dump trailers for farmers and ranchers. County agents will supply particulars on any phase of the stage program.
Attention cattlemen. Reports of losses due to screw worms in the county. A past winter favored overwintering in southern Texas, and worms overwintered farther north this season. Examine all wounds. two market controls, smear 62 and EQ-335, are available for purchase.
Army reservists of the 95th Infantry Division from across Oklahoma begin a two week summer training move to Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Most units depart on two special trains with staff from Brig. Gen. Ralph McKee in command. Oklahoma towns list personnel heading to the camp.
In Durham Duke University produced six of the 20 NCAA notch performers across sports. Dick Groat stood out in basketball while Red Smith Billy Lea and John Carroll Johnson contributed as football backs. Jack Tarr excelled in soccer.
President Truman paid a surprise visit to the Senate, receiving a rousing ovation from senators and public galleries. He slipped into a rear seat, exchanged handshakes, and spoke briefly after unanimous consent, praising the Senate as the greatest deliberative body in the world.
Twelve persons were apprehended over the weekend on various law infraction charges, with trespass leading the list at seven arrests. Other charges included fighting speeding reckless driving and investigation. Fines totaled 149 dollars.
When serving a fruit and cheese tray as dessert, provide both sharp and mild cheeses so guests may choose. Offer a variety to accommodate different tastes and ensure a balanced finish to the meal.
Mrs Ona Ellis and Mrs Jim Gilmore visit Jim Gilmore in Oklahoma City Friday. Many relatives travel, visit parents in Oklahoma City, and head to Lake Texoma. Travelers include Billy Ray Reynolds from Mesa Arizona and Mrs Gladys Blackburn visiting Shahan family.
Johnston county official Jack Guilliam announced plans to resign soon and move to Oklahoma City. He said he filed for the office in good faith without an offer at filing and drew no opponent. He expected a new filing period for the job.
Bailie W. Vinson, Oklahoma’s Republican national committeeman, predicted the GOP would carry Oklahoma by a pretty good majority with Taft Eisenhower or MacArthur on the ballot. He spoke after lunch for the Oklahoma delegation and announced Ross Rizley of Guymon will represent Oklahoma on the Credentials Committee.
Essie Graham petitions Johnston County election board for a recount after trailing Ruth Stamps by 23 votes for court clerk. A Coleman precinct tally error skewed results, prompting ballot box reopenings. A $250 deposit is required. if Graham wins, the excess is returned, else nonrefundable. Hearing adjourned to Monday, July 7.
Mrs. Helen Bailey longtime Ada resident now in Austin Tex sustained a broken jaw both legs fractures and head and body injuries in an automobile wreck near Gainesville Texas She is hospitalized at M and S hospital in Gainesville en route to Ada to visit relatives when the accident happened
Bobby Goetz of Stillwater won the Washita Valley Golf Tour with a 73 in 18 holes. He reached the finals against three Oklahoma City players and beat runner up Sigen Jr. Orville Cody by two strokes. Cody shot 79 and Ack Martin finished one stroke back.
Mrs. Glen H. Smyth and her husband were hospitalized after a Friday morning collision near the Texas border while en route to Dallas. Mrs. Smyth, a former Ada resident, underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured spleen and fractured ribs, with her condition later described as favorable. Mr. Smyth sustained bruises and lacerations with two sprained knees. both were hospitalized but not critically injured. A Dallas man in the other car suffered an ankle sprain, and his two sleeping children were unharmed.
Washington report notes the 82nd Congress blocked atomic program funds and left GOP platform writers without a clear defense blueprint. It says Republicans and Southern Democrats favor broad allied military support but seek steep budget cuts, while approving sizable military and foreign aid figures and expanding atomic energy.
The Korea Assembly moves to amend the Constitution to permit popular vote for the presidency and to create a two house legislature. President Syngman Rhee hints at no candidacy while officials expect possible re election. The compromise ends six weeks of political strife and reduces tension with the Cabinet, noted by U.S. Ambassador Bucio.
The theory suggests ancient music arose from warriors who twanged bow strings, shaping early sound. It links martial culture to experimental rhythms and ceremonial tunes.
Ada NEWS reports on higher yields tied to vested amounts, noting policy shifts and investor reactions. The article discusses potential impacts on local savings, retirement funds, and market expectations, with quoted figures and expert commentary.
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