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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
7
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY OKLAHOMA J KIDWELL GLOVER vs EVELYN GLOVER THE UNKNOWN HEIRS EXECUTORS ADMINISTRATORS DESIGNS OF WE DIV AW A DECEASED Defendants and related party designations in this notice seek legal action and relief in a probate matter.
Public notice announces a 1952 Oklahoma case where heirs and executors must answer a petition by August 6. It names J C Kidwell and W T Glover as plaintiffs claiming property Lot 17 18 Block 36 Commercial Addition Allen. seeks quiet title and costs. Also lists Lutie Fowler administratrix seeking final account and heirs' determination for B F Fowler estate with hearing July 31 1952 in Ada Oklahoma.
Army sergeant Grover Giles Jr from Seminole creates Operation Gratitude to welcome furloughed service members. Communities in Seminole Wewoka Holdenville and Shawnee host civic luncheons and gifts to show appreciation while urging locals to greet soldiers with smiles and handshakes. Congressman Tom Steed supports official recognition as a joint community military effort.
In the Choctaw County County Court, Grace Lattawhite as guardian of Robert F Wright a minor, will offer for sale by public auction on July 16 1952 at 2 00 PM in Hugo Oklahoma the oil and gas mining lease described for lands in Pontotoc County Oklahoma under an order entered July 7 1952.
Public notice directs heirs executors and devisees of K V Cooper to be notified regarding Lots 9 and 10 in Block 48 Ada Oklahoma based on an official plat approved March 11 1904. The order excludes defendants from any right title or interest and is dated July 10 1952.
A large fire at Warner Brothers studio in Burbank caused 4 to 6 million dollars in damage and investigators consider arson likely. The blaze destroyed a shed with about 2,000 props including crossbows and swords, gutted a corrugated hangar with aircraft, and spread to 200 acres of adjacent brush on the hills.
Norman Oklahoma University president Dr George L Cross announces the suspension of a fourth male student tied to last May panty raid in girls dorms. Two other football players also suspended. one remains under probation. Fifty students in all face year long probation for the raids. A second item outlines summer bites and stings risks and first aid guidance from Dr William Mann of the National Zoological Park.
The platform accuses the administration of fraud and influence peddling and warns of risks from communism. It criticizes federal health insurance, calls for local control of education, pledges Hawaii and Alaska statehood, Puerto Rico eventual statehood, and promises improved mail service and no censorship.
The Oklahoma economy shows a 15 percent rise in industrial jobs since 1943 after a postwar manufacturing dip. Manufacturing employment recovered from 53,000 in 1946 to 73,000 last year. Trade, finance, real estate, and insurance added 40,000 in six years to 126,000 workers, while government employment rose to 104,000 from 85,000 at WWII peak.
Voters are reminded registration for the July 22 run-off primary ends in July. The notice urges eligible residents to enroll or update details before the deadline.
In Portland Maine Silas Pinkham 45 of Standish arrived at the hospital with frazzled nerves while his wife Elizabeth Pinkham 35 and quadruplets William Renets Melissa Kong A teopathic Hospitaling officials said the mother and quads were doing well but Pinkham remained under care to rest two or three days.
A classified notice highlights higher yields for invested funds in the Ada News Want Ads indicating improved returns on vested amounts. The ad promotes updated rates and terms for readers seeking better value from their investments through local listings.
Reporters describe a tense scene as Puerto Rican delegates clash over seating and party loyalty. One delegate labeled true GOP, while absentees’ alternates cast the votes, leaving the outcome fluid amid bilingual exchanges and political intrigue.
The scene at the convention grew tense as Taft faced Dewey with 95 New York delegates nearby. boos erupted amid personal anger and history of defeats while Dirksen wrapped up amid rising friction. The vote then began with Taft trailing Eisenhower, and pro-Eisenhower factions from Georgia and Texas shifting seating.
C. G. Nunnley a 27 year old of Rt 1 Allen was treated at Valley View hospital for a copperhead bite to the foot suffered at his home Tuesday night about 7 30 pm His condition was reported Wednesday morning.
Some blankets retain size by points a relic from beaver-skin trade days. The measure reflects a historic value system where each point denoted a specific amount of tradeable worth.
The Miss America Pageant defines talent broadly including dance singing music painting dramatics and more. The rules encourage an intelligent lively career oriented talk as an alternative to entertainment skills for scholars seeking training in medicine journalism teaching law politics sciences and other fields.
The Ada News outlines eligibility for Miss Ada competition in Pontotoc County. Applicants must be aged 18 to 28 as of September 1, 1952, single and never married, a high school graduate by that date, of good character with poise and charm, and able to perform a three minute talent routine. East Central State College students may compete if not in another official preliminary. East Central or local residents must have six months residency in Pontotoc, with college students exempt during summer. Applicants may be amateur or professional and should register at The NEWS for interviews with William D. Little Jr. or George Gurley, bringing a recent photograph if available.
Maryland senators pledge near unanimous Eisenhower support while Taft and Knowland push Warren’s line. California holds firm for Warren as Knowland warns of a possible Eisenhower Taft deadlock. Stassen confirms ongoing candidacy with 25 committed votes as talks with Eisenhower and Taft continue amid a hopeful, confident mood.
Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican presidential hopeful, canceled a news conference in Chicago after delaying reporters for 35 minutes. He sent word he was in important meetings with delegates.
Adans Club president Duffer and international director J A Richardson reported on the Lions International convention in Mexico City June 25 28. The parade drew over 300000 people and Mexico's president Aleman praised Lions values. Richardson called Mexico Night the most colorful show and met Aleman at the executive mansion amid tense political atmosphere.
At Nonsan in Southwestern Korea a clash of about 130 prisoners, largely North Koreans, erupted inside Compound 16 as two groups armed with clubs attacked others. American guards restored order without force. 24 prisoners were injured, 14 seriously evacuated to Taejon, and 16 escaped over the fence before surrendering.
Allen residents invite all in the surrounding area to a Friday evening picnic at the city park. The 6:30 p m event welcomes members of the 45th Division returned from Korea. A basket dinner is requested with fried chicken a covered dish and a dessert. ice cream and cakes provided by sponsors.
A seven year old from Pauls Valley was admitted to Valley View hospital Tuesday with a possible polio diagnosis. Examinations were incomplete, so the case was labeled possible polio. He is the only patient in the polio ward.
In Chicago the Republican platform committee gave tentative approval to foreign policy and national defense planks amid a brewing civil rights dispute. Sen. Eugene D. Millikin led the session with a full copy, limiting discussion as the panel eyed swift committee action and possible delivery to the convention tonight.
A 3 year old boy, Stanton Edward Roberts of Frederick, Oklahoma, died from injuries after being struck by an automobile in Frederick. Highway Patrol Trooper R W Bowers said the child darted across the street from his aunt in the business district. The death marks Oklahoma’s 263rd traffic fatality of 1952, compared with 282 at the same point last year. Yesterday two persons were killed seven miles south of Enid in a collision on State 12.
Salisbury testified that a lawyer, claiming high connections, offered to secure a 60 day medical leave for 300 dollars and later asked for 500 dollars more at the state capitol. He said no receipt was provided and Warden Jerome E. Waters grew angry upon learning of the transactions. Salisbury began a 10 year sentence for manslaughter and armed robbery in 1944.
The article notes a former Allenords employee received 3401.60 dollars in compensation and settlement after alleging injuries. The company paid medical and hospital bills totaling 766.31 dollars. He drew full salary for the first year after reporting the injury and worked until March 20, 1950. Stanolind officials say no connection between the discharge and Douglas.
Palo Alto California report states Capt Ragnar T Freng 52 credited as first man to pilot a commercial passenger plane in the United States. Born in Christiania Norway he came to the U S in 1917 learned to fly with the Army Signal Corps fought in World War I and piloted the first commercial passenger plane to Florida Airways in 1922 before joining United Airlines in 1927.
A young actor and actress, Car ol Teitel and Michael Higgins, presented excerpts from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams at East Central State college. The audience greeted their performance warmly with Higgins showing versatility in Shakespearean roles and Teitel praised for her comic timing, especially in a Dorothy Parker scene.
The Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma adopted a 1953 budget of 1.4 million dollars and authorized a financial drive for student centers at Oklahoma A and M College. Options include 50 thousand dollars per center, with a goal to raise an additional 200 thousand dollars.
Ada citizens formed a group and presented a 280 name petition to the City Council asking that through traffic of heavy trucks and flammable carriers be redirected away from North Oak Avenue. The plea notes Oak is narrow, poorly built for heavy loads, and passes two churches and a large school, with broader highway funds not covering private roads. The effort aims to keep truck travel on state highways and preserve the Oak route as residential.
President Truman forms an emergency board to investigate a union management clash at Trans World Airlines that could halt operations. The National Mediation Board urged a special panel to review the case and report within 30 days.
In Henderson Kentucky the municipal housing commission offered one two and three bedroom apartments at 15 to 20 dollars a month but no families with annual incomes under 1000 applied. Executive Director O B Jennings said they cannot find anyone earning that little money.
MGM executives pledge salary reductions from 25 to 50 percent for one year as Hollywoods largest film factory seeks cost cuts. The plan, announced at a mass meeting of 4 000 MGM workers led by Nicholas M Schenck and Dore Schary, excludes actors producers and directors while cutting staff and production costs across the company.
Leroy Collins and Lillian Easterling pleaded not guilty to grand larceny at arraignment. Easterling bond reduced to 2000 dollars while Collins bond set at 4000 dollars. Jesse Spewered and another suspect are charged on bond for allegedly taking 600 dollars from Everett Walker.
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