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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
7
The Pontotoc County Oklahoma court segment lists final account hearing for the estate of B F Fowler with administratrix Lutie Fowler set for July 31 1952 in Ada Okla. Also public notice in Sabatini case seeking quiet title against Carrie M Crawford heirs with answer due by August 27 1952 and lawyers Warren B Rice Lawrence H Green noted.
The piece analyzes Democratic convention dynamics with Kerr leading (Oklahoma), Stevenson, Russell, and others as potential nominees. It notes unity is crucial to win and discusses likely ballot totals, regional splits, and the chance of a Stevenson Russell ticket versus a Kerr bid amid party fatigue. It also commends Oklahoma’s State Corporation Commission for reducing gas waste in Elk City, predicting stabilizing effects on oil and gas production.
North Korean and Chinese press say Maj. Gen. William F. Dean has been moved from Pyongyang to a new POW camp in North Korea with several other captives. The transfer was announced during Panmunjom armistice talks as the Allies seek prisoner tallies.
The State of Oklahoma to heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns of K V Cooper deceased. Plaintiff filed July 10 1952 in Pontotoc County District Court seeking to quiet title to Lots 9 and 10 Block 48 Ada Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by August 30 1952 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered. Dated July 10 1952. (Signed) ARE Holloway Court Clerk Attorneys for Plaintiff. 7-10 17 24-3tw
Sulphur hosts a Homecoming Barbecue for returned veterans from the 45th Murray County Division and area Korean veterans. The July 26 event at Buffalo Springs in Platt National Park features free tickets for each honored serviceman with additional tickets for purchase. Committee members include Raymond Wallen and Paul Reed Sr.
Arthur Benton Cooksey 56 of Salem Ore died in a hospital from injuries after a Sunday crash on U S Highway 59 ten miles south of Stilwell Oklahoma. The incident raised Oklahoma’s traffic fatalities to 276 and reflected last year’s total of 301 at this time.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Lee Stone 74 were held at Dunn chapel Sulphur with burial in Blanchard cemetery. Born June 4 1878 in Tennessee she moved to Oklahoma as a child and lived near Temple before settling in Sulphur six years ago. Survived by two daughters Mrs Gertie Smith Oklahoma City and Mrs R W Hale Sulphur two sons Clarence Stone Dallas and Ralph E Stone Stockton California and three sisters.
Oklahoma State Senator Raymond Gary calls a Democratic Senate caucus for July 28 to organize the next session. Gary has no opposition for president pro tempore. House and Senate caucus the same day with James C. Nance to be elected speaker. Grayson opposes Nance, others withdrew after Gov. Murray endorsed him.
Two slight earthquakes were reported near El Reno Oklahoma last night at about 6 30 and 8 p m CST The El Reno police chief confirmed the first tremor A Union City telephone operator said she handled several calls about the tremors Neither quake was severe El Reno lies near the area that had a larger earthquake on April 9.
A four year study by over 200 experts concludes that thorough college education and good character are essential for lawyers. It rejects private study and correspondence routes, urges at least three years of pre legal college training, and supports standardized examinations. Stanford professor James Brenner notes character is crucial in assessing lawyers and warns that brilliant but unprincipled lawyers threaten society.
A 36 year old man pleaded guilty to collecting a dependent’s allowance for over a year by posing as the wife of Air Force sergeant Ronald M. Carpenter. The FBI linked Sanchez to impersonations near bases in New Mexico Texas and California. He was arrested in Corpus Christi Texas on vagrancy and disturbing the peace charges and held in the jail’s women’s division during fingerprint checks.
James Neil Rice, son of Mr and Mrs James Rice, broke his shoulder after a bed fall. Bill Nickerson and family stayed with Francis relatives, then moved on to Blackwell for work. Jim Martin and Ben Brown families halted visits from Okmulgee and Oklahoma City to see the Harriss and Matthews families.
Linday Fay and Jimmy Morgan of Wichita Kansas are visiting their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Roy Wilcoxson. Francis welcomed Dallas guests Mr and Mrs Marvin Larson and their son Marvin Jr last weekend.
Bobby Reed, employed in Seminole, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs Rosanell Reed. Mr and Mrs Duel Chism moved to Ada. Jo Ann West visiting sister Mrs Joe Simpson in Tulsa. Glen Byers and daughter Sue, Ada, stayed with her parents due to illness. Sgt Bobby Wilson returned to Columbus Ohio after a 10 day visit with Francis relatives.
Danny Kelly was a guest last Friday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts in Ada. Pfc and Mrs Bill Harris have returned to his station at Yuma Arizona after spending a furlough with relatives at Francis.
Dale West returned home after visiting his brother Cleo West in Ardmore.
Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Head and their family have returned to Nashville Tennessee after visiting in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Head.
Mrs. Vivian Thurman and her Los Angeles family visited relatives in Francis. Mrs. Jackie Fay Harmon and family from Duncan were guests at the Thurman home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thurman last week.
Carol Sue Tillery Linday Tillery and Allen visited Patsey Price last week. Patsey’s brother Eddie traveled to Allen to see Charles Tillery during the same period.
Max the German shorthaired pointer earned a diploma in a King Ross obedience class held for 12 dogs. Though 25 were invited, turnout was light as a mix of pedigreed bluebloods and a mop-like curbstone setter watched as dogs learned to walk with owners and greet nose to nose without showing fangs.
Minnesota Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, en route from Niagara Falls to Minnesota, ran out of money while vacationing with his family. CIO union contact Walter Sowles helped him cash a check and escorted him to a Local 113 UAW meeting at Continental Motors, where Humphrey spoke on working man's interest in this election year.
A special baby shower was held for Betty Seymour 24 a polio victim confined to an iron lung at General Hospital since May 28. Nurses wheeled three iron lungs to her door so she could watch the gifts open.
Tehran reports Mossadegh resigns as premier after parliament rejects granting him absolute decree powers for six months to tackle economic crisis. Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi urged the Majlis to name a new head of government as Mossadegh, aged 72, was reported ill in bed.
The article notes El Salvador being the most densely populated republic in Central America, highlighting its high population concentration relative to its area. It discusses implications for urban growth and resource pressure in the region.
State Highway Director C. A Stoldt announces a work order to Stebbins Construction of Tulsa to build 7 846 miles of 38 foot roadbed by July 22 for 123 975 dollars to be completed in 100 working days. Moore Bridge Company of Ada starts a 73602 dollar project widening Rock Creek bridge and adding diversion work. Amis Construction of Oklahoma City will pave for 584 545 dollars with 10 foot gravel shoulders.
Racketeer Louis Weber surrendered to begin a five year term after lying to the Keauver Senate Crime Committee about ties with James Moran. Moran, once a top city official, also faced perjury and later a fuel oil racket conviction, drawing longer state prison time.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower leaves today for a week at a Rocky Mountain ranch near Fraser Colorado with fishing gear and knock about clothes. He delays departure to allow a 30 minute stop over for Maj. John D. Eisenhower en route to Korea. The trip is with friend Askell Neilson. Mrs Eisenhower stays in Denver. A five car newsman caravan will accompany him.
ANCHORAGE Alaska Three persons were killed in two separate plane crashes yesterday One victim was a Navy man who died when a PBY crashed at Atka in the Aleutian Islands Seven other crewmen survived the PBY crash Names aboard the PBY were not released At Point Hope Mission 725 miles northwest of here a light private plane crashed killing two of the four aboard The dead Laycock of Kotzebue and Miss Izzie Brankson
A moose caused a crash when it collided with two cars near Amherst. Two men were taken to hospital. both vehicles were badly damaged. The moose wandered off into the forest, seemingly unharmed.
Maxwell McDonald earned a year post graduation as ensign and served as landing signal officer aboard the USS Monterey. He received the Bronze Star for locating a plane lost from the USS Saipan during night Pacific operations. He holds the American Defense Service, Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific with seven stars, Philippines Liberation with two stars, and Victory medals. He participated in Wake Island, Solomons, Hollandia, Marshalls, Marianas, Iwo Jima, and Japan’s occupation. Son of Jesse and Mrs. McDonald of RFC No.1 Holdenville, he lives with wife Eucial Blake and children Jay Gale and Elaine at 1120 Creston Road, Frayser, Tennessee.
Ada police investigated a vehicle crash with two men, Arsdell and Ashcraft, who were questioned and found to have been drinking. The Betts car, sought by Seminole officers, traveled toward Ada and the victims arrived at the hospital. Ashcraft said he and Betts were en route to Dallas. Both men will be turned over to Seminole authorities.
Mont Comer, pool lifeguard and lifesaving instructor, directs a water skills show featuring a lifesaving demonstration, stunt races, and comic routines. Miss Fatree closes with graduation exercises and certificates, aided by 13 instructors' aides and other staff. Refreshments are provided. Mrs. Guy Thrash will film the event for later viewing by participants.
Hubert Laird earned his engineering degree from Oklahoma A and M in 1933. He is married with two children and has held leadership roles in the Petroleum Engineer's Club of Dallas. He belongs to the American Society of Tool Engineers, the Society for Advancement of Management, the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and is a Registered Professional Engineer of Texas. Craneman co-holds oil field equipment patents and has published multiple technical articles in the industry.
In Virginia the dominant Democratic group led by Sen. Byrd praises Sen. Richard Russell of Georgia and argues the national party cannot endure as is. Tuck foresees relentless Southern action against Trumanism at Chicago while delegates prepare to be chosen for the national convention. Virginia’s 36 member delegation will yield 28 votes.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis announced seven new polio cases in Oklahoma today, raising the year total to 176 with 118 still hospitalized. Patients include a 16 year old in Oklahoma City, a 33 year old in Tulsa, a 22 month old in Broken Arrow, a 3 year old in Sand Springs, a 20 year old in Tulsa, a 26 year old in Lawton, and a 6 year old from Torrance California treated in Enid. one suspected case in Lawton remains unconfirmed. Five deaths reported this year, matching last year.
Carl McWhirter 21 and Ira Belle Binyon 21, both of Maysville, are listed as a married couple in the latest notices.
The court grants a divorce to plaintiff Donita Scrivner Riggs from defendant Noel Duglas Riggs. Custody of the minor child is awarded to the plaintiff.
Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia declares he will not back any compulsory FEPC and calls for replacing the Taft Hartley Act with new labor relations legislation. He says punitive FEPC enforcement would be wrong and vows to assemble labor and management leaders to craft a replacement if nominated and elected.
DAV Pontotoc Chapter No 4 led by commander Joe Hensley, with 29 members and 3 lifetime members, urges all eligible area veterans to join. A Forget-Me-Not sale is planned Aug 5 to Sept 5 to support wartime disabled veterans programs.
Malicious mischief charges were filed in county court Thursday naming John Doe whose correct name is unknown. The operator of an automobile with New Mexico plate 67325 is accused of intending to injure Tom McCarty by defacing his property including a bed mattress bed sheets two pillow cases and two pillows.
Atoka advances a city driven battle against disease. After a spring health survey the council and civic groups push sanitation measures. Initiatives include approved garbage cans, a city-wide clean-up, and a house-to-house spraying drive for flies and mosquitoes under City Manager Huey Long.
London reports Russia will expel Soviet diplomat Pavel Kuznetsov after he was named in a British spy trial. Kuznetsov received official secrets from William Marshall, a British foreign office radio operator. Marshall was convicted July 10 of passing secret information to an enemy and sentenced to five years.
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