Report Bilfer in Lashing Injustices in Reserve Call-Up
Washington July 14 A special house armed services subcommittee condemns recent reserve call ups as unjust. It cites grandfathers and others rushed to duty causing broken homes lost business and bitterness. It urges early release of volunteers and reform of the reserve program to prevent repeats.
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Washington
Special House
Armed Services
Korea
Brooks
I+La
Ameri
de Cormimi
Co. Fege
Weekend Traffic Toll Opens Heavy
Weekend traffic toll rises with three fatal Oklahoma crashes. Victims include William Jacob Moyer of Tulsa and 11-year-old Carl Robinson of Ellic City. Enid residents Mrs. Glenn Jane Grizzle and Elmer B. Hatfield die in separate incidents near Enid and Varco Air Force Base. Otto Jacob Kemirt, 36, Clinton, faces first-degree manslaughter charges in Robinson’s death.
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Associated Press
Cklany
William Jacob Moyer
Tulsa
Ace
Carl Robinson
Elicity
Glenn Jane Grizzle
Enid
Pvi
Elmer B. Hatfield
Varco Air Force Base
Meyer
Perry Seturday
Robinson
U.S. Highway 66
Canute
Otto Jacob Kemirt
Clinton
Annual Camp Meet Opens for East Oklahoma Conference
The East Oklahoma Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church opens at encampment grounds on SH 12 east, continuing through July 26. Daily services at 10, 2:30, and 7:30, with emphasis on evangelism and spiritual strengthening. Rev. Oscar Moore of Shawnee is conference superintendent. speakers include Bishop J A Sonan of Hopewell Virginia and Rev G A Byus of Modesto California. This is the 28th East Oklahoma Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oklahoma
Pentecostal Holiness Church
SH 12
Oklahoma
Oscar Moore
Shawnee
Ada Soldier Jackie Walker Leads 45th Band in Japan
Cpl. Jackie Walker from Ada is in the 45th Division band now in Japan. A 1949 Ada High School and East Central College alumnus, he plays trumpet and helped keep music alive for troops amid mass training. Band tours rural areas, draws crowds, and rehearses six nights weekly.
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Jack Walker
Ada High School
East Central College
45Th
Divsion
Jackie
Ada High
East Central
Japan
Gene Krigza
Arthur Godfrey
Cpl
Jackie Waker
Ada
Best Way to Kill Poison Ivy Is to Dig It Out
Henry Pree Weitien outlines poison ivy risks and advises digging out the plant to remove roots. He contrasts poison ivy with Virginia creeper, notes leaf and fruit differences, and warns that most chemicals harm nearby vegetation. The piece emphasizes persistent manual removal as the sure method.
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Henry Pree Weitien
NEA Servier
Note on Questions and Foreign Policy Reflections
Henry Pree discusses readers questions and highlights key themes. He notes the United States invested 2 billion in Japan to deter communism, while Britain contributed little. He argues U S power and strength fostered British cooperation over rivalry and envisions future Far East peace.
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Henry Pree
United States
Japan
Far E
Poison ivy care and control tips from old guide
Advice warns to wash skin and gloves with soap after exposure to poison ivy and to avoid alcohol or gasoline. It notes some immunity but urges soap and water, mentions using 2 4-D or ammonium sulfamate for patch kill, and recommends multiple applications at 10 day intervals following container directions.
Quizzing the Gardener on Begonias and Mums
A reader asks if tuberous begonias need complete shade and describes their light needs and soil. Advice notes light morning and evening sun, shade at noon, well drained humusy sandy soil, light frequent fertilization for bushy growth. A book recommendation promotes Chrysanthemums for Pleasure by Ernest and Aleita Senitt with 300+ pages and Cornell disease coverage.
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Ernest L
Aleita H. Senitt
Diniick
Cornell
Dr Charles Spencer to Speak at Rotary Luncheon
Dr Charles F Spencer president of East Central State College will speak at the Rotary club weekly luncheon. A popular speaker on civil groups he studies economic background of social confusion. Rotary club introduces new officers and invites Spencer as an early guest speaker this year.
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Charles F. Spencer
East Central State O Jege
Rotary Elyub
Spencer
Rotary Club
Dr. Spencer
Richard A. Midge Buck Is U S Women's Veterans Champ
Richard A. Buck wins the United States women’s veterans singles tennis championship with decisive play, defending title and earning the national crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A
Midge Buck
Swim Students Showing Progress In Final Week Of Red Cross Program
Pon totoc County Red Cross sponsors a five morning weekly summer swim course at Glenwood tac. Beginning and intermediate students learn jump in, float, and multiple strokes with tests for 10 to 100 yard distances. Director Bob DeMoss notes daily attendance around 200 with staff including Roy Franklin and Yvonne Ray assisting lifeguards.
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Pontotoc County
Red Cross
Glenwood Tac
Bob DeMoss
Jung
Roy Franklin
Yvonne Ray
Joan Brown Stuckey
Loren McKeown
Wayne Mays
Lindsay. Davidson
Pentotoc Sority
News Carrier Has Heartbreak Touch
Sulphur special report details a 12 year old Ada Evening News carrier struck by a head on truck west of Carey Lumber yard. The boy reported to police, obtained a truck tag though numbers may be wrong, and said the driver fled. Damage to the scooter depends on frame alignment. the lad faces repair costs over 100 dollars. Police checked tire prints in muddy curb area. subscribers reported the boy appeared motionless while delivering papers that afternoon.
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H. V. Crumsey Jr
radda_ Evening News
Yad Rad
Carey Lumber Yard
Ada Evening News
Painting Job on At Jail Court in Sulphur
Sulphur city jail and police court are undergoing a painting project in the building. The men's wing and cells are being repainted with a new color scheme, floors and ceilings receiving updates. The work began several days ago under manager D Vernon and should finish about 27 days from the start. The second note mentions the 7,000 tons of iron in the Bitte Tower in Paris.
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Maync
D. Vernon
Paris
Red Cross Home Service aids armed forces families in Mn
Harriette V Schroeder of the Pontotoc County Red Cross reports 183 information requests and 226 cases opened in April May June. The work covered counseling personal and family problems reporting and communications with the armed forces assistance with government benefits referrals to community sources and financial help.
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Home Service
Red Cross
Harriette V. Schroeder
Pontotoc County
United Service
U.S
Germany
Adams Lumber Co Opens Refreshed Offices and Stores
Adams Lumber and Supply Co at 118 North Rennie completed a major renovation of offices and retail spaces in a modern red brick project. The firm, founded by L. B. Adams with S. B. Adams and Erwin Jovis among local officials, began here February 22, 1835 and now operates outlets in Allen, Denison, and Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Lumber and Supply Co
North Rennie
Adams
Garde
Allen and Fittstown
Shaw-Webster Matched Roping Set For Ada Rodeo Sunday
Everett Shaw of Stonewall and Sheat Webster of Lenapah and Nowata will duel in a matched steer roping at Ada rodeo. Each puts up 2,500 for a winner take 5,000 prize, starting 2 30 p m August 12. RCA approved, Elks committee handles arrangements, tickets still moving.
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Ada
Everett Shaw
Stonewall
Sheat Webster
Lenapah
Nowata
Elks Rodeo Committee
Shaw and
Webster
RCA
Nashville
Tenn
Bonnie Allen
Bacon Ration Cut Slash for Britons This Month
London reports the bacon ration will be reduced from five ounces per week to four ounces per person starting this month. The Ministry of Food confirms the change following a 10 week period with the higher allowance and notes strained egg supplies.
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London
Ministry of Food
Lula Enrollment Starts Monday at Lula School
Enrollment at Lula school begins Monday January 16 with buses operating on scheduled routes across the district per Superintendent Thomas Daniels. Classes start July 23 with similar routes. Clarence Wechell will be high school principal and coach, with Denita Harris, Margaret Emerson, Effie Burns, and Ola Michael as teachers for specific grades. Bus drivers are Chester Trease and Jim Williams.
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Lula School
Thomas Daniels
Clarence Wechell
Pontotoc
Denita Harris
Ada
Margaret Emerson
Stonewall
Effie Burns
Ola Michael
Lula
Chester Trease
Jim Williams
Thomas Fortner
Daniel
Cedar Grove School
Worlat Lula
Calvary Baptist Church Plans Large Porch at Falls Creek
Calvary Baptist church voted to add a screened porch on its Falls Creek property. Fourteen men leveled grounds and dug foundation ditches, bringing sack lunches for a day of work. Concrete is poured and construction to begin soon. estimated cost about 400 dollars. J E Cleseland to oversee the project.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Falls Creek
J. E. Cleseland
Unmarried Woman's Will Revoked by Subsequent Marriage
In several states a will made by an unmarried woman is considered revoked upon her later marriage. The rule reflects marital status changing the testamentary disposition and affects heirs and executor appointments. Courts often apply the revocation by marriage principle to invalidate prior bequests unless otherwise stated.
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States
Nazarene Youth Camp Held At Murray State Junior College
The Eastern Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene conducted a youth encampment at Murray State Junior College in Tishomingo from July 9 to 13. Rev J E Lansdowne of Ada led sessions on Evangelize or Fossilize with Dr R Cantrell of Bethany Peniel College as special speaker. Mrs Lansdowne taught a course for 13 and 14 year olds on What Would Jesus Do. About 350 youths enrolled including Ada participants Joyce Vaughn Eline Henry Jim Lansdowne Ray Lansdowne Dale Paul Dorothy Gibson Sue Ann Shirley June Henry Linelle Timmons Karen Hendrix Clarence Parker Peggy Parker John Robert Cox Francis Parker Christine Matherly Phyllis Vaughn Harry Odom Elba Guinn Hoggatt Jimmie Gibson Rey and Mrs Lansdowne.
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Oklahoma
Church of the Nazarene ‘Veld
Murray State Junior College
Tishomingo
J. E. Lansdowne
Ada Church
R. #. Cantrell
Bethany
Peniel College
Jesus
Ada
Joyce Vaughn
Eline Henry
Jim Lansdowne
Ray Lansdowne
Dale Paul
Dorothy Gibson
Sue Ann Shirley
June Henry
Linelle Timmons
Karen Hendrix
Clarence Parker
Peggy Parker
John Robert Cox
Francis Parker
Christine Matherly
Phyllis Vaughn
Harry Odom
Elba Guinn Hoggatt
Jimmie Gibson
Rey
St Luke's Sets Summer Schedule for Services and Programs
St Luke's Episcopal Church on Seventeenth and Broadway announces summer services and educational programs for children. Morning Prayer is at 10 a.m. with a 2 a.m. educational session for children. the public is invited to attend through the summer.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Seventeenth and Broadway
Speeders Hit Court as Fines Rise in Montreal
In Montreal the number of speeding motorists in court fell from about 400 in one week to under 100 the next as Recorder Henri Monty warned of heavy penalties. First offense fines rose to 15 dollars and 25 dollars for a second offense. The note ends with a quirky line about bees and roses only adding confusion.
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Montreal
Henri Monty
Delaney Test Drills in Hunton and Area Oil Activity Surges
W A Delaney and associates drill a wildcat test in Coal county No 1 C 0 Smith SE NE SW of 29 In Se at 5620 feet as interest grows in deeper formations. In Wyoming a well at 1-33-76 Con verse county flowed 1650 feet of oil in 30 minutes and is estimated near 40 barrels per hour. Paul Kollsman No 1 Miller West of Lula reaches 3682 feet. Norris No 5 Lane near Ada produces 160 barrels on pump test in Bebee field. Coal county East Oconee pool sees No 1 Styron flow again after squeezing McLish formation water. Plug drilled and Oil Creek sand production targeted at 7500 feet. Ryan No 1 Alexander stands at below 2200 feet.
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W. A. Delaney
Wildcat
Coal County
Smith
Harrigan
Hunten
Delaney
Converse County
Wyoming
Big Muddy
Adan
Paul Kollsman
Miller
Lula
Ada
Bebee
East Oconee
Coal Oil and Gas Co
Styron
McLish
Ryan
Alexander
Federal aid rush to flood regions designated disaster areas
President Truman declared Kansas and Missouri flood zones as disaster areas to mobilize emergency relief. Raymond M. Foley oversees all federal aid while a $15,000,000 emergency grant advances through Congress. Army can supply tents, cots, and sanitation to shelter refugees as damages exceed $500 million with losses possibly near $1 billion.
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Washington
Truman
Kansas
Missouri
Raymond M. Foley
Foley
House
Cannan
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
President Truman
Chief of Army Engineers
Lewis A. Pick
Engineers
Trutman
Kansas City
Cannon
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Appropriations Subcommittee
Oklahoma Safety Chief Sees Rising Highway Fatalities
Oklahoma safety commissioner Dixie Gilmer blamed faster driving and greater mileage for the spike in highway deaths in the first half of 1952. Patrols logged 2,768,000 miles in six months as 267 people died on highways, up from 227 for the same period in 1959. Total accidents rose only 1.2 percent. Oklahoma employers paid 6,737.99 in back wages in June under the Fair Labor Standards Act, covering 1,083 employees after investigations across the state.
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Oklahoma City
Dixie Gilmer
Gilmer
Oklahoma
A. P. Vicker
U. S. Department of Isbor
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Pentecostal Holiness Conference
Jackie Walker
Young Ade
45Th Dance Orchestra
Bizby
Rotary
Fifth Air Forte
Karnes
Adams Lumber Co
Hall Ol' Fame
William H. Cane
Ben White
Hanover
Goshen
N. C
Hall of Fame
Came
Orange County
White
NEA
Adans
Nazarene
St. Luke's
Walt
Morley
Hunton
Gilmar
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