Ada Public Library Expands Shelving and Staff
Ada Public Library plans to add two circular shelving sections in the children’s room and a new part time assistant due to rising circulation. Miss Hazel Whaley’s annual report shows 79.80 percent growth, with 1987 juvenile borrowers and 2,002 adult borrowers, and overcrowded adult and children’s spaces.
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Armored man surrenders after standoff at state mental hospital
TAPT Oklahoma July 16 A barricaded armed mental patient surrendered after more than 24 hours as deputies, hospital staff, and Muskogee County Attorney Edmondson urged him to come out. James, armed with a Luger and knife, fired during the siege. tear gas failed to deter him. He was taken for questioning. 69 other patients were allowed to return to wards before orders to move them were issued.
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Okla
Molenicht Pimos
Muskoger
Ed Edimondson
Negro Mental Hospital
James
Edimondson
Barrow’ Boor
James Ith Edmondsonr
Walter Belton
Turner
Muskogee
Tames
Mennby Muskogee
Jarmas
Russell Bergman
Slave Board of Affair
Svilithy
Muskogen
Cook
Baby Born in Iron Lung Hit by Polio
In Boston a 16 day old baby boy named Daniel Michael Connell, born while his mother died days after delivery, remains in an iron lung as doctors diagnose polio. Dr Alex Shelokov of Rayner Memorial Hospital notes the infant’s condition as good and explains surgeons reached through openings in the iron lung to deliver him.
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Alex Shelokov
Rayner Memorial Hospital
Daniel Michael Connell
Dry Summers Hit Crops In Europe Amid Mixed Prospects
Paris reports a drought impacting crops across Europe though Italy and western Germany may see record grain yields in the postwar era. France expects a wheat harvest just under 7.0 million tons, down from last year, while normal prewar levels hovered around 7.6 million. The report notes possible increases in imports if crop shortfalls occur.
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Long Builder R. E. Escue Dies in Ada
R E Escue 72 longtime contractor in Ada dies Friday at 3 45 pm at the home of a daughter Mrs Roy Fixed 92 West Sixth Ada Funeral set for Monday at 3 pm from the Nazarene church he built both church and parsonage he came to Ada from Texas in pioneer days survived by five daughters two sons two sisters and other relatives
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West Siieth
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Eseue
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Oklahoma City
Roy Haxty
Abilene
Tax
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Ade
Earl of
Ardmore
Billy Boy Bees
Edla Bsche
California
Amd
Pearl Barrigan
Kominy
More Troubles for Fast Auto Dealer ACT SPRINGS
AP reporting from July 16 details Robert Knetner Edwards, tied to a livery plan that led to a fraud indictment and divorce suit in Garland County. Dolores Choate Knetzer filed, seeking custody and property, with their Edwardsville home valued at 40,600 taken in bankruptcy proceedings. Edwards faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and conspiracy related to delivering cars amid shortages, allegedly taking over 40,600,000 in earnest money. Continuous bankruptcy actions followed.
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Edwardswie
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Walker Pleads Not Guilty in Murder Case
Peter Walker, a Negro, charged with the murder of Herbert Brown, pleaded not guilty in Willoughby Justice Court after arraignment Tuesday. A bullet struck Brown on his porch Saturday night. a gun found later is believed linked to the shooting as officers investigate the case. Walker is bound over to district court. Nearby, Kennecott Copper plans a Garfield refinery project to be completed in 1990 with hundreds of treated cells for refining copper.
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Herbert Brown
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School Law Explains When Children May Start School
Norman Mitchell, county superintendent, cites the 1949 Oklahoma School Code to clarify that children must be six on or before November 1 to attend public school in September. Those under six by that date may still enter nursery or kindergarten if available, but county lacks public kindergarten options.
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Woman Advertising: Elopes After Husband Hunt Publicized
SALT LAKE CITY report says the divorcee and mother of eight Elena Lebaran, who recently advertised for a husband, has eloped with Robert Shrewsbury of Shrewsbury. They wed in Evanston Wyoming. The couple plans four honeymoons and to raise the children. Shrewsbury, a Salt Lake City carpenter, says he will keep his new wife in the kitchen and hopes for more children as the family grows. Elena had received over 300 letters from bachelors after the ad.
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Navy Gadget May Quell Sea Sickness
The navy unveiled an experimental antirolling device to reduce a ship’s roll by up to 60 percent. The minesweeper Peregrine at Norfolk will test the system as it sails into rough weather off the Virginia Capes. Two ballast tanks shift water to offset roll. Naval officials outline plans for testing at Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Two Killed In Road Mishaps
Two people died in separate Oklahoma highway crashes reported today. Theodore Siprin of Chicago was killed near Chickasha when a semi collided with his truck on US Highway 81. Billy Joe Tedford, 18, of Fritch Texas, died later in a Hinton hospital after a family car crash on Highway 62 near Hugo. Tedford’s father L. W. Tedford, 49, and his mother and siblings were injured in the same accident. other drivers escaped injury.
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Albert B. Patton
Oklahoma City
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Ruby Fay
Bert Danner
Bate
Dumeary Vick
McGregor
Springfield
Victin
Locally Grown Comes Into its Season Here
Local produce now fills markets with home grown items from the Rio Grande Valley and nearby farms. Okra squash cucumbers corn tomatoes cantaloupes peaches and watermelons lead the season with a strong push from local producers. The local market remains competitive and favors locally produced items over out of state goods, keeping the market open longer for watermelons and other staples.
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Rio Grande Valley
United States
Shivers Takes Oath As Texas Governor
Allan Shivers of Port Arthur was inaugurated as Texas governor in a 1 minute ceremony at Magnolia Hills. He kissed his wife Marialice, becomes the 26th governor, succeeding Bradford H. Jester who died. Shivers had previously served as state senator, lieutenant governor, and was re-elected to the latter post.
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Port Ar
Ian
Texas
Shivers
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Baadford H. Jester
Leutenant Goverminer
Cripps to enter Swiss clinic for digestive ailment
Britain's recovery chief Sir Stafford Cripps will undergo treatment for a chronic digestive ailment at a Zurich clinic, as Prime Minister Attlee’s office confirms. Cripps, serving as chancellor, will be away only a few weeks for this medical care.
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Shafford Cripps
Britain
Switzerland
Clement Attlee
Plana
Zurich
Senators Warn on Foreign Spy Records And Admissions
Senators were told that the State Department overruled vita rulings to admit foreign nationals to the United States, with 18 percent showing spy or subversive ties. CIA director Allen Dulles discussed a study of 100 foreign representatives granted visas, noting 32 had overseas intelligence work records and 39 were high ranking officials, raising concerns about security and policy.
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Ada native helps build Middle East oil terminal project
Harry Scott of Ada now serves as project manager for the Near East Gravel Construction Company. He will oversee building a terminal and storage village near Beirut, Lebanon, for the Lot-mile pipeline linking Persian Gulf oil to the Mediterranean. Scott left Ada for a career that has taken him to England, Lebanon, Syria, and beyond, with plans to settle briefly in Houston on return.
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What They Say Short Nuft About Medical Future
A reader letter contrasts past medical cures with modern tech and extends life expectancy. It recalls post Civil War hardship, endemic diseases, and limited medicines. The writer notes aging expectations rising from 40 to 60, praising progress while reflecting on old family terms like Uncle and Grated Pap.
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Thetford
Chaser
Himsett
Sigmedy
Barbs and Buffalomas: quirky quotes and musings
A jumbled set of aphorisms about haircuts, heart trouble, and daily meditation. A Buffalomas style note hints at backers and bosses, while a philosopher urges a regular howl of reflection. The piece piles playful bits on money, fame, and self improvement in a satirical tone.
Stratford News Births and Visits Highlight Local Life
Residents report births, marriages, travel, and hospital updates across Stratford and nearby towns. Notables include a birth July 7 of Merrell Jr weighing eight pounds, and multiple family visits from Texas California and Oklahoma.
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Barrel Horton
Cherleston
S.C
Merrell, Jr
B.D. Hoetow
Stratfort
Funeral for Dave M Vester to be held Monday
The funeral of Dave M Vester former production manager at Hazel Attan Glass Co will be held Monday at 4 pm from Criswell Chapel with burial at Memorial Park. A memorial service will follow at Blackwell plant in the region.
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Dave M. Vester
Hazel Attan Glass Co
Ada
Biscik
Doctor Linscheid Slightly Improves After Illness
Dr Linscheid, former president of East Central State College, was hospitalized in serious condition for weeks but showed some improvement over the last three days. The report notes his illness and a cautious recovery. details on the patient’s status are given with emphasis on gradual progress.
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East
Central State College
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