Glenwood School to Advertise for August Bid Letting
District plans to call for bids August 12 on a new Glenwood building with nine classrooms and an auditorium replacing the old structure. The project, funded by spring bonds, aims for modern design, efficient lighting and safety, and will be the first contract letting for the three part construction program. Completion of the Hayes building with auditorium and four classrooms and an Irving school auditorium gym housing two additional classrooms are also scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Glenwood
Hayes
Irving School
Yugoslavia Gets Expanded U.S. Military Aid
A U S mission headed by Frank C. Nash found Premier Tito's forces in excellent shape and recommended greatly increased aid. Four generals praised training and morale, with planes and heavy armor identified as top needs. The plan includes modern jet aircraft and funds to expand Yugoslav munitions production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Singleton
Bled
Yugoslavia
U. S
Marshal Tito
Tito
Frank C. Nash
Defense
Robert Lovett
Pesent
George Almsted
Clyde D. Eddieman
George J. Richards
Paris
John W. Harmony
Miss Ada Crowned July 18 Sets State Title Bid
Ada Oklahoma plans crown Miss Ada July 18 at McSwain Theater then send her to Tulsa for Miss Oklahoma Pageant. Miss America preliminaries, judged by three outsiders, offer a share of 26 000 in educational scholarships. contestants entertain judges, display gowns talents and swimsuits as part of a long tradition shifting toward intellect and personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
McSwain Theater
Tulsa
Atlantic City
ADA Evening News
Middlecoff Leads In St Paul Open Golf Score
Cary Middlecoff the golfing dentist from Memphis led the St Paul Open after 54 holes with a 16 under par 203. He shot 67 in the third round to move three strokes ahead of Henry Ranson and others at Keller Course in St Paul Minnesota. De Vienzo and Kianka tied for third at 203.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Tenn
Middleoff
Henry Ranson
St. Andrews
Ill
Middlecoff
Kkanson
Ted Ki
I. New Harvrd
N. Y
Roberto de Vienzo
CIO Forecasts Recession Risk Through 1953 54
The CIO predicts a recession likely in 1953 and 1954 unless action is taken. It urges reducing profits to boost sales, warns that if consumer spending does not rise to compensate for defense cutbacks and reduced plant investment, production and employment will falter. The CIO notes weaker pent-up demand and limited consumer savings versus postwar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Spiced Shrimp and Cucumber Spread for Toasted Crackers
A first course spread mixing finely cooked shrimp with finely chopped cucumber and enough mayonnaise to moisten. The mix should be seasoned to taste and served with crackers and tomato juice.
Requirements for Contestants for Miss Ada Pageant
A Miss Ada contestant must be a Pontotoc County resident for six months or an East Central State College student enrolled in summer sessions. Applicants must be single and never married, a high school graduate by Sept 1 1952, of good character with poise and beauty, and able to perform a three minute talent routine. Age between 18 and 28 as of Sept 1 1952. Amateur or professional entrants welcome. register at The News for interviews with William D. Little Jr. or George Gurley. bring a recent photo if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
East Central State College
East Central
William D. Little Jr
George Gurley
Taft says he will not run again for president
In Chicago on July 12 Senator Taft declared this was his last bid for the White House. He pledged loyalty to Eisenhower and left open what role he will play in the coming campaign noting his age and uncertainty about campaign participation. Former Governor Stassen paid respects but offered no details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Milton Kelly
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Stassen
Eisenhower
Senate
Stratford social notes report visitors and family trips
Stratford residents include Mr. and Mrs. O C Watts visiting Midwestern City and Mr and Mrs C A Watts and Mr and Mrs Isadore Pelter. Harlan Clark and son Richard Harlan from Fort Scott visited W H Clark and Clar ence Willoughby. B D Horton visited Yancey Horton in Ada then business. Johnnie Brown returned from a trip to Arkansas and Missouri stopping in Oklahoma City to see two daughters Haskell Williams and Kenneth Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Clark
Richard Harlan
Fort Scott
Kan
W. H. Clark
Clarence Willoughby
Galey
B. D. Horton
Yancey Horton
Ada
Johnnie Brown
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma City
Haskell Williams
Kenneth Clark
No Pipe Dream as Kid Escapes Sewer Pipe Trap
A 114 year old named Tommy Quagliton of Queens New York had a leg stuck in a sewer pipe. Police spent ninety minutes digging five feet to free him and grease the leg to slide it out. He was terrified but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Quagliton
Queens
N. Y
Tommy
International
Local Visits Highlight Family Gatherings in Prague
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mink with children and Mr. and Mrs. H A Millsap spent Friday and Saturday in Prague visiting Mrs. Millsap's brother Mr. Will Patton and Mrs. Patton. The Millsaps remained for a week with the Pattons. Mr. and Mrs. Chester McClung of Oklahoma City were recent visitors to Mrs. Laura McClung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Mink
H. Aillsap
Prague
Chester McClung
Oklahoma City
Laura McClung
Milsaps Make Wichita Falls Trip and Visit Comanche
Mr and Mrs E W Milsap and daughter Evelyne took a business trip to Wichita Falls Texas Sunday and visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Dick Jones in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Milsap
Evelyne
Wichita Falls
Texas
Dick Jones
Comanche
Andrews Family Vacation Spends Time in Stratford and New Orleans
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Andrews and children Karl and Kathy of Fort Worth Texas visited Stratford with relatives including Mrs Karl Andrews and Mr Lee Hurd. They also toured New Orleans with the children remaining at the home of Mr and Mrs Karl Andrews during part of the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Andrews
Karl
Kathy
Ft. Worth
Texas
Stratford
Karl Andrews
Lee Hurd
New Orleans
Gray Family Visited Relatives in Phoenix and California
Mr and Mrs Jack Gray and their children visited relatives in Phoenix Arizona and various parts of California during a family trip they enjoyed together in late spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gray
Phoenix
Arizona
California
Miller Family Vacation Update and Local Illness Note
Mr and Mrs Hervey Miller and two sons vacationing in Galveston Tex spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs Bud Miller. Mr Miller once seriously ill at home is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Miller
Galveston
Tex
Bud Miller
Mr. Miller
President Signs Bill to Allow Jap Born Lad Entry
President Truman signed a bill waiving immigration race rules to admit a Japanese boy adopted by an Oklahoma family. Jimmy Lee Davis, born in Japan December 18 1950, was adopted by Sgt and Mrs Billie Davis of Lawton. The President also signed to admit Karen Christene Eisen Murdock born in Germany April 26 1951, adopted by Sgt and Mrs David L Murdock of Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Truman
Jimmy Lee Davis
Billie Davis
Lawton
Oka
Japan
Comanche
Okla
Karen Christene Eisen Murdock
David L. Murdock
Germany
Change of title prompts street sign mix up
A Taft Avenue street sign in Winthrop Massachusetts was found covered with a crudely lettered board reading Ike Avenue. The incident occurred July 12 and involved local residents noting the vandalism and confusion over the street name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Mass
Taft Avenue
Ike Avenue
Army Chief Signals Potential Korean War Strength Rise
U S Army Chief of Staff General Collins indicated U S strength in Korea could be increased in a pinch. He noted Eighth Army has all available means for battle and cited rising air strength from mass flights to Japan. He avoided specifics on UN power growth or an armistice, stating morale is excellent and Communist forces would suffer heavy losses if attacked.
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Eighth Army
Seoul
Korea
J. Lawton Ollins
U. S. Army
United States
U. S. Eighth Army
U. S
Japan
United Nations
North Korea
Collins
Far Eastern
Mark Clark
James A. van Fleet
U. N
Tulsa Youth Returns Home From Grandparents’ House
Claudie Nichols of Tulsa comes back to his home after a month with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Nichols in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudie Nichols
E. O. Nichols
Tulsa
J. F. Nichols
Evangelists Lead Meetings in Wilson Community
Rev Jimmie Nichols assists in a series of meetings in the Wilson community with evangelist Rev Mare Wilson leading sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Nichols
Wilson
Mare] Wilson
Guests at Williams home include Miss Zola West and Clifford Barnett
Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams this week were Miss Zola West of La Habra California and Clifford Barnett of Mit Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
Zola West
la Habra
Calif
Clifford Barnett
Mit Creek
Mrs Huskis Family Ties Linked to Phoenix Visit
Mrs Ott Jones recounts two weeks with Mr and Mrs Perry Huskis and their son and family from Phoenix Arizona. Mrs Huskisson is a sister of Mrs Jones.
Stratford Flower Garden Clubs Plan Sunrise Breakfast
The Stratford Flower Garden clubs schedule a joint sunrise breakfast on Monday July 14 at Travertine Island in Sulphur. Members meet at 5 a.m. at Tom Ed Strickland's store and should contact a committee member for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Flower Garden Clubs
Travertine Island
Tom Ed Strickland
Reynolds Family Visits, Changes of Address Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Haskell Reynolds and family from Santa Paula California visited his parents Mr and Mrs W W Reynolds recently. Keither Reynolds moved this week to Oklahoma City where he will be employed at Tinker Air Force Base. Mrs O M Sallee was in Oklahoma City Sunday and Monday attending a Variety Store Show at the Municipal Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Reynolds
Santa Paula
Calif
W. W. Reynolds
Keither Reynolds
Oklahoma City
Tinker Air Force Base
O. M. Sallee
Municipal Auditorium
Miss Mollie Farris and Mrs Mattie Slatten Visit Oklahoma City
Miss Mollie Farris and Mrs Mattie Slatten are in Oklahoma City this week visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Farris
Mattie Slatten
Oklahoma City
Reynolds Family Visit and Reunion at Fort Sam Houston
Mr and Mrs W W Reynolds and their son Keither and wife returned from visiting Mrs Reynolds mother Mrs R B Parish of New Waverly Texas A family reunion and picnic were held at Stubblefield Lake in the Fort Sam Houston National Forest Barbeque venison chicken and other extras were enjoyed Six of Mrs Reynolds brothers and sisters and their families attended A wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Keither Reynolds was also held by the mother’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Reynolds
Keither
Bullocks Visit Son Lee Bullock Family Home
Mr and Mrs W H Bullock visit at the home of their son Mr and Mrs Lee Bullock and family.
Royal Service Meeting At First Baptist Church
The W. M. A. of the First Baptist church met on Monday evening for Royal Service. The program opened with a reading of I Peter 5 6 and prayer by Mrs V Lobaugh. Miss Evelyn Bell and others attended including Mrs J V Lobaugh Mrs J P Megee Mrs Walton Lobaugh and Maxine Endicott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
V. Lobaugh
John Horsley
Picnic dinner on the Shults lawn delights friends
Mr and Mrs Jim Shults hosted a Sunday picnic dinner on their lawn. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Calton and children of Portales NM, Mr and Mrs J E McClaren, Mr and Mrs A W Barrett and family, Mr and Mrs N F McAlister, and Mr and Mrs Bill Calton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shults
George Calton
Portales
N. M
J. E. McClaren
A. W. Barrett
N. F. McAlister
Bill Calton
Stephens Family Guests Visit Folks in Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs James Stephens and children from Texas are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs E L Stephens. The family picnicked at Platt National Park in Sulphur on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stephens
Texas
E. L. Stephens
Platt National Park
Sunday Guests At The Flowers Home
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Flowers included Harold Flowers and their Fresno California children Erwin Wadlow of Wanette Kenneth Flowers Wendell Flowers and their children of Oklahoma City Jack Eeds and son Danny and Florence Bailey from Maricopa California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Flowers
Harold Flowers
Fresno
Calif
Erwin Wadlow
Wanette
Kenneth Flowers
Wendell Flowers
Oklahoma City
Jack Eeds
Danny
Florence Bailey
Maricopa
Sulphur Visitor Joins McGehee Family Gathering
Miss Josephine Shackelford of Sulphur visited from Thursday to Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Dellie McGehee and her daughter Berthaleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Shackelford
Dellie McGehee
Berthaleen
Local visitors from Lubbock call on Underwood family
Mr. and Mrs. Arch Lemley and Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Lee of Lubbock Texas were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. H S Underwood. Mr Lemley is Mrs Underwood s brother and Mrs Lee is her niece They also visited in the home of A H Underwood and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Lemley
Charles T. Lee
Lubbock, Texas
H. S. Underwood
Mr. Lemley
Underwood
Mrs. Lee
A. H. Underwood
Nickel And Cobalt Are Still Scarce
Washington reports the International Materials Conference says nickel and cobalt remain scarce and will be rationed among free nations for an indefinite period. The 28 nation body allocates limited materials on a voluntary basis with the United States receiving the largest share: 1,583 metric tons of cobalt among 35 countries in three months and 24,626 metric tons of nickel among 38 nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Materials Conference
IMC
United States
U. S
Two Plainview men Lose Blood Drive Plans In Wreck
On the way to donate blood for an auto accident victim in Norfolk Nebraska two Plainview men were injured in a collision with a truck. Fred Ristow aged 50 and Loring Jenkins aged 28 were not critically hurt and were taken to a hospital. They had planned to give blood to Mrs Donald Jenkinson of Plainview who was injured last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Plainview
Fred Ristow
Loring Jenkins
Donald Jenkinson
Oklahoma Faces Eisenhower Surge and Possible GOP Shift
Oklahoma voters weigh Eisenhower's nomination as a potential boost for Republican chances in November. Democrats privately concede he may be harder to beat, while Kerr’s nomination status and Taft loyalists influence state loyalties. Heavy southern turnout could favor Democrats. overall history shows limited GOP presidential wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Robert S. Kerr
Chicago
Kerr
Eisenhowers Wife Says Ike Best Cook Paintings Not Great
Mamie Eisenhower admits her husband is a better cook than she is and notes his art lacks finesse. She recounts a formal news conference with women reporters after the 1952 nomination. She recalls Ike's painting, comments on Churchill, and describes her heavy mail and plans for rest, fishing, and golf with Mrs. Doud in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower
Ike
Mrs. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Britain
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Lulu
Denver
John Doud
Men Sought After Abduction and Robbery near Ponca City
A Ponca City man, Joe Rowe, said two young hitchhikers abducted him near the junction of U S 77 and State 11, robbed him of a watch, boots, and $40 to $50, tied him to a tree, and fled in his 1952 pickup. He freed himself and notified Sheriff Roy Welch. Police and highway patrolmen, aided by nearby counties, searched the area after finding the abandoned truck seven miles northeast of Ponca City. two men believed to be the suspects fled on foot through an open field. The suspects are described as white, 20 to 25 years old, wearing blue jeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Okla
Joe Rowe
Kay County
Roy Welch
Arkansas City
Kas
U. S. Highway 77
Here
Rowe
Welch
Oklahoma GI earns Medal of Honor for Heartbreak Ridge sacrifice
Sgt. Tony K. Burris of Blanchard Oklahoma received the Medal of Honor posthumously for heroism on Heartbreak Ridge Korea. He twice refused medical aid after severe wounds while leading a charge that secured the ridge, killing multiple enemies before he fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Korea
Heartbreak Ridge
Tony K. Burris
Sidney S. Burris
Blanchard
Oklo
Pentagon
Burris
Steve Sanchez
Punte
Los Angeles County
Cal
Two Tankers Burn At Union Oil Refinery Dock Tragedy
In Martinez California July 12 flames and explosions engulfed two oil tankers at the Union Oil Refinery as sailors and dock workers fled into San Pablo Bay. Captain Eugene Fulton of the Victor H Kelly died of a heart attack. two crewmen are missing and 30 plus injured. The Lompoc was towed clear and both ships burned, with extensive firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez
Calif
Union Oil
San Pablo Bay
Eugene Fulton
Victor H. Kelly
Oleum
Mare Island Navy Yard
Coast Guard
Kelly
Fulton
Russell and Kerr Turn Guns on Eisenhower and GOP
The Democratic contenders Senator Richard Russell of Georgia and Senator Robert Kerr of Oklahoma criticize General Eisenhower and GOP leadership in readings to delegates in Reading Pennsylvania. Russell accuses Eisenhower of inexperience and farmer problems while Kerr charges the Chicago delegates chose the least Republican nominee. Kerr mocks GOP tactics and accuses leaders of corruption and confusion as Russell calls the convention a myth of unity. A Truman aide foresees a Fair Deal platform and a hard fight to defeat Eisenhower in November with a nominee aligned to Truman’s foreign and domestic policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Eisenhower
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Chicago
Wilkie
Dewey
Kerr
Reading
Russell
Washington
Err
Truman
Althoan
Ike Could Have Several Firsts
Washington lore notes that if Dwight D. Eisenhower wins the presidency he would be the first president with a one syllable first name and the first with a last name up to four syllables. He would also be the first president born in Texas and the first general elected to the chief executive in the 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Texas
No News This Week From New Ulm Area Storm Damage
A letter from Mrs. Les Albrecht reports storm damage across several farms and homes near New Ulm Minnesota. Trees down at H Albrecht Laurence Gerke and Emil Gulden properties. Barn roof blown at Bernard Fleck farm. Tree broken at Melvin Helget residence. Debris cleanup ongoing with power tools and an damaged antenna and roof. Windows broken at Melvin Storm tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Minn
The
Daily Journal
Les Albrecht
H. Albrecht
Laurence Gerke
Emil Gulden
Bernard
Albrecht
Melvin Storm Tavern
Salt and pepper on patties after shaping
Do not mix salt and pepper into hamburger meat before forming patties. Shape the patties lightly and season with salt and pepper as they are turned on the grill to avoid overly compact meat.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Glenwood Ward
Red Yugo
U.S
John B. Marshall
Stratford News
O. C. Watts
Midwest City
C. A. Watts
Isadore Pelter
Sam Boatright
Bert Owens
Purcell
Ollie Boatright
Lexington
Robert Moesta
Richmond
George Phillips
Bobby
Bryant
Washington Court House
Ohio
Homer Paine
Lloyd Boatright
Larry
J. C. Boatright
Durant
J. E. Martin
Stonewall
McAlester
Sulphur
Mayme Field
R. A. Nesbitt
Boatright
W. H. Bullock
Mrs. Lee Bullock
of Pauls Valley
By Dayton Blair
Republican Party
WG. Skelly
GOP
Richard Lloyd Jones
Hayes McCoy
Bartlesville
E. O. Clark
Stigler
Douglas A. MacArthur
Jo O. Ferguson
Pawnee
Fred Coogan
Sayre
MacArthur
Herbert Hoover
Warren G. Harding
Mamie
Sgt. Burris
Refinery Dock
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