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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

7

Allen town election seeks gas franchise user rights

Legal notice for a proposed twenty five year election in Allen Pontotoc County Oklahoma to decide granting Southwest Natural Gas Company rights to erect pipes and distribute gas within the town. Includes election date August 13 1999 and instructions for voters to mark yes or no at the polling place Town Hall Allen. Also lists election officers and witness signatures. Additional probate notice set forth for the estate of Peter Frederick Boyd with administrator Emma Jean Boyd and attorney Felwood Kemp.

Oklahoma Alien Herrinafiar Tng Ath Sieelore Allen Southwest Natural Gas Company Ita Rurcrssore Wangat Pontovoc County Anid Town Anid Ganchie Arcenlanre Wid Ang Privilages Brokenal Cognants Anle Board of Akeinal Agelnal Roaduck FM Atlas Board of ‘Truntaea Fin An Berens Elaine Agalrat Petey Frederik Boyd Finis Dean Boyd Ada Emma Jean Boyd

Ingrid Bergman appeals to see daughter in Italy

Ingrid Bergman telephoned her former husband to ask that Pia, her 12 year old daughter, spend part of the summer in Italy. Dr Peter Lindstrom, her former husband’s attorney, says there is no basis for the claim and notes the divorce and proxy marriage remain disputed.

Hollywood Ingrid Bergman Italy Peter Lindstrom Lindstrom Miss Bergman Roberto Rossellini Fim Pia United States Mise Bergman Ine Steele

New Sign Gets Plenty of Leeway

In Philadelphia on July 187 a Windowshade company founder promotes a safety campaign. A company truck bears a sign backing the effort, signaling broad support for safer practices.

Philadelphia Safe Fim

Quiet title action in Pontotoc Oklahoma county

The document is a quiet title petition filed in Pontotoc County Oklahoma seeking to determine title to lands described in the SE and SW fractions in Township 1 North Range 5 East. It names John Riley Colley and Lahren Caley Caudell deceased with Jan Carolyn Caudell as heir, and asks court to adjudicate heirs and bar any adverse claims. The filing, dated 17th day of July 1954, is recorded by Deputy June Fleming of the Pontotoc County Clerk.

TATE Oxtakoma Jara Jonn Riley Colley Lahern Caleley Caudell Fee Wimnis Mit Pontowe Chiahesma Jon Riey Calley Sale Arly Hewre Prianite Wanda Ove Colley Clapham Jan Carolyn Candell Ant Aleger Lafeen Colley Jan Carolyn Caucelt Seplerter Jatin Riley Colley Fern Colley Caudell Ada Oklahoma Della Bedford Lourt Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma June Fleming

Sulphur Red Cross Swim Classes Busy

Elimination tests started Tuesday for beginner students in the Red Cross Swimming course at Vendome pool run by Mrs Eve Mikkelsen. Tests occurred July 12 13 and 14 with make up start August 10 for those who did not pass. passes move to intermediate July 18. advanced life saving course began July 6 with named enrollees and health certificates required. Classes run Tuesday Wednesday Thursday mornings at 7 am.

Red Cross Mre Eve Mikkelsen Buel Green Toxs Patsy Dunn Jeyee Robb Betty Stibal Marilyn Green Lowell Montgomery Gay _Montgomery Joe Taylor Gerry Boyles Ruth Ranney Ann Mountford Joe Green Fern Bloodworth Allen Boyd Mikkelsen

Four Injured in Monday Collision Near Fitzhugh

A Monday one mile north of Fitzhugh on state highway 13 left four people injured. Anon, Mrs Hattie Greenwood were hospitalized. C M Self had head lacerations and a broken rib. Mrs Huth Self suffered hand injuries and shock. Lilian Ann Self, 21, hurt her hand and was knocked down. Julius Greenwood reported the crash occurred about 1 30 p m when the Greenwood car turned in front of the Self vehicle. The Self car, proceeding, struck the Greenwood car from the rear. Trooper Don Wiens investigated.

Fitzhugh Seif Don Wiens

Tail Gate Report on Caution Blind Man and Truck Crane

The report notes a caution about a blind man armingtracts and an unspecified truck incident. Company officials report a driver with leewar and an Indian word meaning snow as a potential origin for a name.

Tate | Sorista

Girl Visitor From Kansas Wreck Victim

One person was killed and four injured in a three-vehicle collision at Highland avenue and Fifth street. Clarene Leonard of Derby Kansas died. Passengers from a station wagon and a Plymouth were hospitalized with injuries. all eventually left the hospital.

Clarene Leonard Highland Avenue Fifth Street Derby Kas Roscoe [Leonard East Firth Mary Dale Smith Dale Smith East Main Clarene Albert Peevehouse Allen Vernon Clay William Valley View Hospital Miss Smith Mr. Peevehouse Vernon Plymouth Ada

Infested Pontotec County Eyes Boll Weevil Control

Pontotec County agriculture reports heavy boll weevil infestation with market indications suggesting strong cotton prices. County Agent Hailey recommends 3 5-40 hexachloride DDT and sulfur dioxide mix sprayed at 19 pounds per acre during square infestation of 19 1 2 percent or higher, repeated at five day intervals until pests are controlled, with reapplication if washed off within 26 hours.

Pontotec Hailey A. M. Phar Stonewall Grady Miller Allen

Unarmed Cop Captures Loaded Pistol From Youth

In Chicago a 40 year old officer disarmed 15 year old Herbert Simpson who drew a 25 caliber pistol in a family court. The youth, who faced larceny and contempt charges, was sent to a state training school then held on further charges. Judge Schnackenberg called the incident a warning as Simpson received a one year term in Cook County.

Chicago Banff John Dercak Herbert Simpson Elmer Schnackenberg Simpson Ullinois Schnackenberg Cook County Pond

Business Leaders Lash Scare Buying Rush As Ridiculous

New York July 15 war sent prices higher for essentials like food cloth and gasoline. From Maine to California people replenished pantries and closets amid fears of scarcity. Business leaders attacked the scare buying as pointless. some merchants reported over buying while others called it modest and not alarming.

New York Maine California Vmited Louisiana Mississippi Memphis Nashville Tenn Augusta Georgia Paul S. Willis Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc Paul Gilbert South Bend Ind National Association of Hetail Clothiers and Furnishers Joseph H. Axelrod Wamsutta Mills Rubber Company Buffalo Kansas Atlanta Boston San Francisco Chicago New Orleans Dallas Cleveland Los Angeles Bangor Me. S Midwest South Rema Atcms Co

Birmingham Clears Out Communists Under New Ordinance

In Birmingham Alabama Police Commissioner Eugene Connor announced that the recent anti communist ordinance has driven many adherents out and street enforcement will continue. The law imposes up to a $100 fine and 180 days in jail for any communist found within city limits with repeat offenders eligible for further charges.

Birmingham Ala Eugene Connor Connor Alabama Trejaw

Belgian families honor fallen air force member

About 50 Belgian families and Air Force personnel are due here August 9 for a memorial event. The payment agency notes a yearly tribute linked to a deceased airman, a tradition that has continued through wars and peace.

Brussels As Force Orphare Belsian Air Force

U S Troops Repel North Korean Assaults Near Kum River

U S infantry aided by around the clock air attacks checked a North Korean push crossing the Kum River near Taejon. Field dispatches described a strong attack with reports of tanks not yet crossed and intensive bombing disrupting enemy lines along the western front.

Korea Kum River Taejon Pressorkyo U. S.S Kem River Kum Taejon Field Red U. S. Eighth Army Associated Press William R. Moore Moore U. S

Murder Charges Dismissed in Billy Frazier Case

A May 1 shooting case against Massie Johnson and Burl Williams was dismissed after a three-time continued preliminary hearing. Key witnesses included Mrs Allard and her son David who described the night and identified a photo of Billy Frazier. The Allards noted a possible sighting near the old Jameson ranch south of Fittstown. other witnesses testified at the afternoon session.

Massie Johnson Burl Williams Billy Frazier Kel David Bill Frazier Billy Mary Shields Massie Mo Shields

Red Cross Rebuilding Efforts Reported in Hughes County

Hughes county Red Cross secretary reports total relief effort costs in Holdenville and surrounding areas. Rehabilitation spending reached about 33 000 dollars, with building and repairs at 25 786 60, plus items for food clothing furniture and household goods medical care and hospital services. Two homes were rebuilt or repaired as the program concluded.

Red Cross Hughes County Red Cross Holdenville Hughes County Sera

Two-Day Strike Hits Korean Refinery and Rail Network

Warplanes based on a carrier hit the Wongan refinery area and a chemical plant causing extensive fires. Jets struck rail yards and trains and damaged a power station. A main Red airbase at Yonpo near Wonson was attacked, with nine locomotives knocked out.

Carrier Tranca FOF Panther Wongan Yonpo Wonson

Weather: Flooding Recedes on US Highways and Rural Roads

Weather continued reports low land flooding with no major danger if rainfall stays light. Water blocked Runway 68 near Holdenville and US 84 at Leonard after eight inches flooded pavement. Also notes high water on US 268 west of Checotah and US 86 west of Chandler. Copenhagen circus losses due to heat wave force cancellations and artist replacements.

Leonard Tulsa Muskogee State Highway Patrol Holdenville Checotah Chand‘ler

Korean War Battle Reports and Withdrawals Near Taejon

An East Asian battlefront report describes Communist units attempting to close in on American positions behind retreating forces, with redoubt efforts around fuel dumps and a locomotive crew ambushed en route to Taejon. A US army spokesman noted roughly half the Americans managed an orderly withdrawal amid fierce fighting and strategic withdrawals. Reports say Reds used a network of small roads to move tanks toward the city from the southwest, while another front mentioned Chinese forces in Chongju and possible Kumje control. Yecheon saw enemy entry and retreat with heavy casualties. MacArthur warned the invaders squandered a great chance for victory and emphasized a secure southern base for UN forces, acknowledging potential withdrawals before a counter-offensive.

Eighth Army South South Korea Taejon Vila MacArthur William R. Moore U. S Trejon Kingsize Weet Korea Chongju Chonju Kumje Chonju-Kumja Yechin Yechon Hamchang Andong Erg United Nations

Truman Comansee From Page One to curb inflation and profiteering

The speaker urges action to curb inflation and profiteering, saying the public will do its part. He warns against artificially created shortages and notes willingness to pursue rationing and price controls if prices rise unduly due to excess buying or speculation.

Comansee Page

No Segregation of St. Louis Pools Policy Change

St Louis ended racial segregation at public pools but imposed sex segregation. Negroes and whites may use pools together but boys and girls cannot swim at the same time. White protestors arrested. police kept order as about 50 whites chased a Black woman and a boy before dispersal. federal court order opened pools to Negroes.

ST. Louis Fairgrounds Amail

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