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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

7

Notice by publication in Pontotoc County case Hawkins heirs

Executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of Morris H Hawkins deceased et al are named defendants in a quiet title suit in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The petition seeks to adjudge ownership of lands described as the northwest quarter and adjoining quarters in Section 6 Township 5 North Range 5 East with oil gas and mineral rights reserved to certain plaintiffs. Defendants must answer by May 21 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered against them. Witness Abe Holloway County Clerk. Deputy W D Abbott. July 12 1921.

Devisees Morris H. Hawkins State OF Oxlayoma Morris H Bertha Hawkins Chickasaw Indiat Farmers State Bank Ada Oklahoma Yrknvan Wiccessers Assena of Fair Corperstiog Buchanan Adsrani Gayt Rom Calemer Coleman Ant Pantaioc Pontotoc County Torwit Smithwest Smuitwest Nieast RB. Coleman Ore Fee Sim Mary V. King Morris H . Benkins Bertha Hawking Jay Abe Holloway Pontator County W. D. Abbott

Driver Charged In Driving Case

Andrew Ross McGuire faced a driving charge after a left of center incident. He was arrested by Highway Patrolman Frank Gral and pled guilty at arraignment, paying a 510 fine plus court costs in Percy Armstrong justice court.

Andrew Ross McGuire McGuire Frank Gral Percy Armstrong

Sasakwa Water Supply Declared Safe by Health Dept

Sasakwa city water is not contaminated, state health department reports. Council chairman Bert Harris confirmed the finding after the council reviewed the department's report. a sample followed condemnation of wells on June 13 by City Sanitarian Kay Matthews. The supply comes from two wells. note on time reference appears unrelated to the water issue.

Konawa Spreial Sasakwa State Health Department Bert Harris Harris Kay Matthews

Mrs Pat Ray to Receive Degree at East Central

Mrs Pat Ray formerly Elene King will graduate from East Central with a BA in art and history this July. She resumed studies after a break to raise her son, teaching stints in Holdenville Houston and Ada, with wartime teaching in the Ada system and a 1949 reentry to East Central alongside her son Pat Jr. Her daughter Wanda will be a senior this fall. plans after graduation are open.

Pat Ray East Central Ray Elene King Evlene King Holdenville Houston Texas

Sentences Upheld For Five Area Men

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals at Denver upheld sentences for five men arrested in July 1950 in whiskey raids in Pottawatomie county. The men were sentenced January 2 by U S District Judge Edgar S Vaught. defendants include S O Harris Saint Louis OK two years Steve Mitchell Ada two years Otis V Tillery St St Laws 18 months John A Pearson Memphis Tenn 16 months Loyd A Parker Wichita Rus one year and a day Fines were also assessed.

Oklahoma City U. S Circuit Court of Appeals Denver Pottawatomie County Federal U. S Edgar S. Vaught S_O Harris St. Louis Okla Steve Mitchell Ada

Farmers of Pott County Organize

Pottawatomie farmers plan a Thursday meeting to form a food control group aimed at pressuring Army engineers to reduce Canton reservoir releases. A Yukon delegation travels to Oklahoma City to urge the highway commission to address Canton flooding and a blocked North Canadian river bridge near Yukon.

Shawnez Okla Ury Pottawatomie County Army Canton Yukon Oklahoma City Highway Commission Roy Ferguson North Canadian River

About 20 More Oklahoma Men Added to State Draft Call

OKLAHOMA CITY July 11 Twenty more Oklahoma men will join the August draft quota following a defense department request. Dr Clive Murray state selective service director said the state had been asked to supply 70 draftees next month. Murray expects to know by Monday the exact number, with an estimated additional twenty. The national call for August is rising from 22,090 to 35,000. marines seek 7,000 draftees and the army adds 6,000. Inductions in August will be processed through the Oklahoma City induction station.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Defense Department Clive Murray State Selective Service Murray Mne Army

Jap Treaty Terms: Aims of Free Japan and UN Security

Dulles, a Republican adviser, said terms were set without a general peace conference. The plan envisions a free Japan with no permanent restrictions and collective security under the United Nations. It would combine U.S. and future Japanese forces, possibly with others, to deter any war of revenge, reflecting unity among the U.S., Britain, and France.

Japan United Nations U.S Dulles Acheson U. S Britain Franca

Stratford News notes regional visits and county social drift

Ardmore fiancé Fred Jones travels from San Diego to visit, Misa Whitcomb’s Oklahoma trip. Don Nutt Barbara Weth and Claudine Lavallee attend OU music course. Luther Watts plans to move to California. many locals host relatives and attend church, dinners, and parties. Youth Fellowship elects officers. July 22 installation set.

Fred Jones Ardmore Don Nutt Barbara Weth Claudine Lavelace Den

Mrs Hudson Dies Konawa Tuesday

Mrs Panzie Lo Hudson, 73, longtime Konawa resident, died Tuesday morning after a long illness from a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held at Konawa First Baptist Church, with burial at Little Cemetery near Seminole. Survived by husband A. J. Hudson, daughters Kamer Howard and Ernest Frise of Oklahoma City, Mrs Cohn son of Sasakwa, Mrs Resy iickis of Asturias California, Mrs Floyd Currie of Shawnee, Henry Hudson of Ada, sister Myrtie Simpson of Russellville Arkansas, and 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Konawa Panzie Lo Hudson Konawa First Sasakwa Resy Iickis Asturias Calif Floyd Currie Shawnee Henry Hudson Ada Myrtie Simpson Russellville Ark Frank Taylor John Miller

Johanie Stubbs to Receive Degree at East Central Commencement

Johanie Stubbs, a Blackwell teacher, will earn a BS degree in elementary education with a Spanish minor at East Central College’s commencement on July 2. She entered college in 3348, made the honor roll for two semesters, and participated in the International Relations Club while pursuing her minor. The Seminole County Mountain View High School alumna, salutatorian in 1844, plans to teach this autumn and later seek a master’s degree. She also works at Gaines Rexel Drug in Da.

Johnnie Stubbs Ravie Semiiole East Central Colege Miss Stubbs Mountain View High School Seminole County Blackwell Gain Rexel

Everett Shaw tops Lander rodeo to Cheyenne bid

Everett Shaw a former world champion calf roper from Stonewall shows strong form at the Lander Wyoming rodeo winning all around and steer roping titles. He earned $282.50 in cash prizes plus a $250 saddle and two silver belt buckles while moving toward the Cheyenne outdoor rodeo finale. Shaw, arena director for the Ada show, is praised for enhancing the event and earning respect nationwide among cowboys.

Everett Shaw Stonerwall Lander Wro Shaw Aca Stonewall Dave Sean Rodeo Cheyenne Wert Ada Aue Hereford Park Wyo

Mrs Ollie Derrick Dies in Illinois

Mrs Ollie Derrick, 71, died Sunday in Centralia Illinois. Funeral at Smith Chapel Ada Thursday at 2:30 with burial in Memorial Park. Born Bakersfield Missouri, she married Michael Grant Derrick in Ava in 1883. Survived by daughters Sybil Nickell Josephine Coffman Centralia Gina Babcock Freeport Martha Derrick Chress Warner Batty Draner Indianapolis Tyree St Louis Nike Corpus Christi Ed win Salem Williams Servick. A member of the Methodist church.

Centralia Smith Chapel Ada Burnl Derick Bakersfield Josephine Coffman Mra Virgina Babcock Freeport Martha Derick Chress Batty Draner Indianapolis Ind Sors Tyree St. Lows Nike Corpus Christ Edwin Salem Williams, Servick Arizona Mrz Derrick Methodis Church

No Need to Worry On Potato Surplus

Washington reports no potato surplus this year as production may meet demand. Farmers reduced plantings to the smallest level since 1967 following the end of price supports that cost the treasury over two hundred million dollars in the past decade. The forecast calls for 351 million bushels, nearly one fifth below last year, with sweet potatoes similarly down.

Washington

Latta News and Local Visits Highlight Ada Community

Local residents report hospital visits and family gatherings at Valley View and nearby towns. Invitations to missionary events in Oklahoma City, canoeing trips, rodeo parades, and family reunions are noted alongside skaters at the Ada Armory and multiple social calls among residents from Latta, Purcell, and surrounding areas.

Jack Burge J. M. Laughe Charles Bigham Nancy Jean Ee Bigham Fritstown Lake Texoma Clara Clyer Nancy Choate Foster Eaton Ricky Aubrey Eston Tony David Purcell Bobbie Battle Sonny Fort Worth Grover Lovelace Valley View Hospital Baptist Ada Armory Barbara Gann Sue Scott Esteene Honeycutt Leatha Arter Murreldean Silas. Wayne Milton Hiss Vera Wells Pat Wanda Tweedy Kala Hancock Rita Gann Molly Godrman Veralea Wells Wells Frank Well Versica J.C. Sisson

City Departments End Year Balances Show Broad Surplus

City reports end of fiscal year balances across departments with total collections of 259 6430 and total expenditures BAT 802.89. January spending exceeded revised allocations by about 15 000 but was offset by a departmental drop of roughly 5 000 as building delays kept equipment funds unused. Key balances include Street 9 548.36 and Cemetery 7 059.00 with other departments ranging from minor surpluses to several hundred dollars.

Wayal Department

Mileage? High As He Is in Japan

BIRMINGHAM July 1 Sheriff A Z Gieze went in semmon Re for jury duty yesterday. Ahoutewifte answered his knack Does he HAVE to serve? abe asked Yer ra'am. Dex YOU Psy mileaget TM hime mid the housewife, fine, 1 brightening. He's in Japan. WANTS TO BIE IN JAIL MIAMS Fla. July 11-(-"1) een iz la in jail away from World that has speeded up too: faster am old. sick mer. Sixty-four-year-old Fred Pisherts, who meets that request. I may get part of i fulfil to morrow. The former tailor and bondo nant grinded guilty yesterday be fore Com. Court Judge Ben C. Willard to charges of obtain 7d Tomer ude fale pretenses. A hearing was set for tomorrow.

Birmingham A. Z Gieze Semmon Abe Japan Mer Fred Pisherts Com Ben C. Willard

Cen wal Airlines to offer stock to Ada residents

Keith Kahle, president of Cen wal Airlines, announced plans to sell a small amount of stock to Ada residents and others in the area. The Civil Aeronautics Board favors broader ownership, with limits on individual purchases and a possible board seat for an Ada man. If approved, Central will expand service to additional Oklahoma points and beyond to Memphis and Chicago.

Keith Kahle Cenwal Airlines Ada Kahle Civil Aeronautics Board Central Corporation CAB Kable Oklahoma Memphis Chicago

Mrs Griffith Hosts Hart Home Demonstration Club

Mrs A C Griffith was hostess at the Hart home demonstration club meeting with Miss May Johnson as program leader. The group discussed home economics and played kitchen golf as Miss Johnson, Mrs Heimer, and others attended. Mrs Heimer will attend Farm and Home Week in Stillwater in August. The club will meet next month at the school.

Matt Weimer, Jr May Johnson Eader Heimer Stillwater Miss Johnson Stan- Held Dee Griffith Qwahey Grant Johnson Mia John Holmes Janett

Laymen's League Meeting at Paul Valley

The Laymen's League of the First Christian church Sulphur met with tenth district members at Paul Valley Tuesday at eight for a fellowship gathering. About 200 attended as they aimed to double prior attendance of 100. A Pauls Valley church group served meal. speakers followed. District rovers Carter Murray Gervin Pontotoc counties. Eight churches in the league per Dr. Ray Goodwin. Men from Sulphur included Goodwin Mayes Biggerstaff Miller Robb Horne Frye Shameful Bridgeman Nowlin Halpain and others.

Sulphur The First Christian Church Paul Valley League Aee Pauls Valley Carter Murray Gervin Pontotoc Ray Goodwin Goodwin C. Mayes W. D. Biggerstaff Robert ‘Miller Buster Robb Roy Horne Dick Frye W. J. Shame F. M. Hatches Bridgeman Jick Nowlin Avery Halpain

Sulphur Kiwanis Hear Park History Visit to Wynnewood planned

Nine members of the Pauls Valley Kiwanis visited Sulphur to present a piggy bank for fines and wear pins. Perry Brown, Park superintendent, spoke on the National Park Service noting its 1928 establishment and the Montana origin of preservation ideas. He cited Platt National Park’s high attendance with well over a million yearly visitors.

Pauls Valley Charles Corper Perry Brown Patt National Park Brown National Park Service Park Service Tegan Uhn Montana Platt Nevional Park Attandance Peals Valley William J. Freenan J. R Tolbert Tee Harhurst Charlie Long B. Corton Don Ross S. D. Willizens Toot, Cocre

Prospects Fade on Oklahoma Special Legislature Meet

Gov. Johnston Murray hesitates on a fall special session to consider a road bond issue with estimates ranging from 35 million dollars. Contingencies include cost of the bond, materials, and state desire. A highway survey of bridges and death traps was ordered. Possible topics also include narcotics control and automatic voting machines.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Johnston Murray Murray State Highway Commission J. D. McCarty Willis Stark Oklahoma County Election Board Stark

Remodeling Underway at Oklahoma School for the Deaf

A $199,000 rehabilitation project proceeds at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf with two boilers planned in the engine room, one new 200 horsepower and one being reconditioned. Copper water pipes and new wiring for hearing aids are installed in Sequoiah, Stuart, and Reed Halls, with 16 classrooms receiving new concrete floors and major auditorium changes to improve visual education.

Oklahoma School For the Deaf L. B. Hall Sequoyah Hall Stuart Reed Hal

Education Board Dined See Film

Sulphur board of education and their wives met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Winters for a barbecue chicken dinner Monday night. The dinner preceded a business meeting chaired by James Howe with slides shown by Winters of the Hereford Heaven Stampede and vacations. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cope, Mr. and Mrs. Elger Carr, Supt. and Mrs. George Portman and Dr. Ralph Morton. Mrs. Morton was unable to attend.

Staller Receives Production Award in Insurance Career

Howard Staller who opened an insurance office here received a merit award for outstanding production of life insurance in 1930. He spent the last six months of 1950 with the Marine and was transferred here January 14 by Prodectial Life Insurance Co. His office and home are at 414 West Fifteenth.

Howard Staller Thaa Staller Prodectial Life Insurance Co the Marine West Fifteenth

City Ada to tackle sewer project without bids

Ada city council decided to proceed with the sewer system plan using available funds rather than seek bids. They will focus on essential trunk lines and underserved outlying areas as a health measure while avoiding new bonds or tax increases. The aim is an early start with competent help and careful oversight to keep costs under control.

Ada

Armistice Talks Break as Newsmen Blockade Persists

Allied negotiators halted sessions near Kaesong after Chinese and North Korean forces barred 20 U.N. correspondents and photographers. Vice Admiral Joy insisted news representation be cleared for any conference, stating the press is an inherent right of the United Nations, while Ridgway warned that talks could not proceed without intact U.N. personnel presence. The convoy was turned back and talks paused as the Reds demanded press limits.

Et Munson Kae U. N Redheld Kaesong Munsan-Kfesong Adm C. Turner Joy Joy Auch Alto Matthew B. Ridgway Sipreme Kaesong Munsang Reds U. WN Nam I Kaesang Ridgway United Nations Genai Nem

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