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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

7

Complex Oklahoma probate dispute surfaces in Pontotoc County

A chaotic OCR reads like a petition in Pontotoc County Oklahoma with multiple defendants and claimants. It names L. C. House deceased and references estate matters including wills, executors, and heirs. A hearing is set in Ada at the Pontotoc County Courthouse on a Monday in March with details on land and mineral rights in Ada and surrounding areas.

Boryn Orio County ET AL Fesdants NOTRE State OF Oklahoma A. W. Moos Pats Olsdefsek LE Roy Pontatac Oklahooma Alec Aald Peditios Ada Gkhinome Wisletty Adwaute Ville Fee Lanety Ace Foum Mita Sucha Gaig Tom Judi Busby

Atoka Woman Killed in Two Car Crash

An Atoka woman, 43, died in a two car collision near Atoka while riding with her son, John P. Partie Jr. He was slightly hurt and her car was damaged. The other driver, 55, Bra Ruiy Hays Wotga of Fort Worth, was taken to Cotten hospital in Atoka on July 2.

Nese Herve Mit Tvs Lavavah Mi Pardue Atoka Oklahoma John P. Partie, Jr Ruiy Hays Wotgamot Fort Worth

Was Determined To Swim River

Searchers continued Sunday for the body of Joh Wickson near Choctaw county after a World War II veteran, Bennie Simpson, warned of a man attempting to swim a swollen Bogey River. Wickson reportedly replied that the river “ain’t nothing,” as authorities pursued the missing swimmer.

Hugo Oklo Shevitt Bird Colling Choctaw County Joh Wickson Bennie Simpson Wicksom Simppote Wickson

Coiner Phrase‑ Louis XIV and a Witty Evasion

Louis XIV coined the phrase Let Geoves do it to dodge distasteful duty. He allowed his faithful minister Cardinal George of Amboise to yield, noting fate’s lines bend with laughter and worry as echoes of court wit.

Neseby Iva Coiner Louis, XIV France Geoves Cardinal George Amboise

Wallace third party convention hears peace with Russia platform

The Wallace third party, boycotted by IO and AFL, drafts a peace with Russia platform. Dr Rexford Tugwell says capitalist America and communist Russia can coexist, while the party pledges to seek areas of agreement with the Soviet Union and challenge Taft Hartley law. About 60 organizations will present views as the draft is refined for Sunday adoption.

Philadelpada AFL Henry Wallace Russia Wallace A&a Rexford Guy Tugnetl America Soviet Union U.S United Allons Obewang CIO

Fitzhugh HD Club Holds Meeting

The Fitzhugh home demonstration met recently at Mrs. Mary Barton’s home with Miss Martha Mate of county HDA participating. Attendees discussed daily family problems and the upcoming community night program on Monday, July at Fitzhugh High School, with refreshments served.

Fitzhugh Mary Barton Teag Martha Mate HDA Wight

Norman church may appeal legacy dispute to high court

The First Presbyterian Church of Norman Oklahoma may appeal to the state supreme court over a $2600 legacy left by Mrs J H Felgar widow of OU geology emeritus. Judge Justin Hinshaw upheld a May 2 Cleveland county ruling declaring the will null and void. Relatives including Mrs Dalla Rothborough of Omaha and Fred and Norris Jundt of Ottawa and Melvern Kas challenged the will.

Norman Okla Presbyterian Church of State Supreme Court J. H. Felgar de. Felgar University of Oklahoma ‘Geology Department Justin Hinshaw Cleveland County Sxb Hinshawgala Dalla Rotrbough Omaha Felgan

Shawnee Reports Fire Loss 40000 in Downtown Blaze

A Shawnee Oklahoma downtown fire Wednesday caused about 40000 in damage. Fire Chief Sam Wiley said the blaze destroyed a grocery bar barber shop and pool hall with further damage to another barber shop. Detected wiring was blamed for the incident. In Oklahoma City officials announced a separate item about a highway patrol training program beginning at Tulsa University in August.

Okla Shawenee Dowstown Sam W.iley Oklahoma City UPL Parsons Tulsa University

Berengaria Brings Large Tea and Provisions Load

The Well-stocked return voyage across the Anlaside to England saw the liner Berengaria transport more than a ton of tea and coffeer, two tons of bacon and butter, 20 tons of potatoes, and 17 tons of rests.

Anlaside England Berengaria

Rev C A Ridge Receives World Council Trip Invitation

Rev C A Ridge pastor of the First Methodist Church is set to sail from New York City on July 29 for Amsterdam to attend the World Council of Churches meeting. He will visit London Paris and other cities, meeting leaders from 52 countries as ecumenical hopes shape a unified Christian mission.

C. A. Ridge First Methodist Church Amsterdam Hiland New Yerte City Paris Borns Milan Florérite Lucerne Josden Mav Samuel Adans Howard Fleet Ada Kidderminster Adamses Ridge Jesus Christ Word Council of Churches Englard Fussia Bethodisty John Foster Dulles Charles Taft Harvard Yale Princeton Duke World Brotherhood Kingdom of God

Red Cross Opens New Beginner Swimming Classes

Demand prompts consolidation of beginner courses in Ada with ten Red Cross Water Safety instructors. Classes run three weeks from July 26 to August 15 daily except Sundays, at Glenwood Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enroll by July 20 at Red Cross Headquarters 216 Smyth Broadwey. space limited, health forms required, and only those present July 28 admitted.

Red Cross Smyth. Broadwey Red Cross Inon Water Safetists Red Cops Ada Glenwood Joan Stephens Jo Ballow Justin Walsh Pal

Horace Mann Panel Talks on Reading Trends

Four Horace Mann supervisors from East Central appear on KADA in a panel titled Recent Trends in Elementary School Reading. Participants include Tina Hetts, Bisa Gertrude Montgomery, Mildred Rid-Ting, Una Mary Was som, and Betta, who recently attended a Chicago conference under the directive of Dr. Wa jam S. Gray.

Wkte Horace Mann Laboratory Acaool East Central KADA Fifiss Tina Hetts Bisa Gertrude Montgomery Mildred Rid- Ting Una Mary Wassom Betta University of Chicago Dy. Wajam S. Gray

Wilma Peterson Joins Bearden as Next Year Teacher

Wilma Lorene Peterson, a July graduate with BA and S.1 degrees, has three years teaching experience. A native of Ashby, she completed secondary education in 1989 at Galey grade school and high school activities included 4-4 era. She plans to conclude her major in home economics and pursue a minor in business, teaching at Bearden next year.

Wilme Lorene Peterson Madumes Wilma Ashby N Galey Patacas

Keith Grimes to Try Pro Basketball with Knicks

Keith Grimes, Ada native, former Oklahoma standout, announces pursuit of professional basketball with the New York Knicks after starring at Oklahoma and earning All-Star honors in 1945 48. A veteran and多 active athlete, he served overseas as a 8 26 pilot and now works at Bevers and Grimes Hardware while pursuing a history degree.

Keith Grimes Knickerbockers Ban Central Tiger Kansas City Keith Adam Aca School Grimes Eetun Margery Tear Lollar Grimes Ada Bevers & Grimes

Seek Miner After Coal Mine Blast

McCURTAIN Okla July 21 Rescue workers continue search for four missing after a mine blast at Lone Star Coal Mine. Missing Lore Vinge 54 Amotler miner Mil lard Hatley 2% were injured fatally? The blast caused by a loaded string of coal tars in the main shaft. Nineteen workers walked to safety. Lone Star Steel Co mine had just started production after being idle for nearly three years.

Lone Star Steel Ca

Oklahoma farm views and markets report from 4A area

The Se coosah county 4A dairy and beef calf sendoff to Kansas City marks a market show case with calves sold through the large Tier Market at Grasshoppers for slaughter. Oklahoma A and M noted pure bred sheep prizes at Sedalia Missouri with Jex McKenzie as college shepherd. Lincoln county planted Ol trees championed by Henry Braver Prague. A cooperative short course will run July 29 to August 1 at Redlands on Lake Dart Berawet, sponsored by the Oklahoma Agricultural Cooperative Council.

Secuosah County Kansas City Oklahoma Sedalia Missouri S&jex McKenzie College Shepherd Lamp Redlands Om Lake Dart Berawet Oklahoma Agricultural Cooperative Council

Piano Movers Lift Woman to New Bristol Apartment

Mrs Geattive EK Turner a 42 year old mother of three, once bedrid for eight years, was hoisted into her new Bristol apartment by piano movers after stairs proved too narrow. Local helpers, including a Bristol morning firm, provided blankets, hooks, and volunteers to assist the operation. The Louisiana Live Oak Society seeks trees at least 75 years old with sponsors paying dues, for future seedlings and institutional purposes in Hahnville near New Orleans.

Warren Geattive EK. Turner Lousiana Live Galt Society Lotiery Locke Breaux Oek Hahnville New Orie Targess

Russian drive in central Europe risks desperate moves war danger

A Washington sourced column argues that Western allied powers may agree on staged sanctions against Russia to force Moscow from central Europe. It warns that Russia’s blockade of German civilians risks global retaliation and that the Kremlin pursues a Red Program to consolidate control from Germany to Austria, threatening renewed conflict.

Europe Quart Ben Washington Westver Amertes Britain Shaw Aerce Russia United Nations America Byitain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Hague Berlin Londern Times Saya Husa Centre Central Czecho-slovakia Germany Austria Berk Reich Moscou

Apathy Mirrors Vienna Children’s Struggles With School Aid

In postwar Vienna, 142 city school authorities struggle to provide education for six to fourteen year olds as 13 buildings host occupying forces and classrooms run in shifts. Nourishment lags persist despite UNICEF efforts, with 76 percent of 95,84 pupils deemed undernourished in a recent survey. families face clothes shortages, while Mitzi Muller and others cope with rationed attire and high prices.

Saeed Vienna Austria NEA Acteol Dole United Nations International Children Mitai Muller Mitzi Brether Hans Mitai Lane Brothery Shop Droner Can

Gen Clay summoned to Washington over Berlin crisis

General Lucius D Clay, commander in Germany, was ordered to report to Washington on the Berlin crisis. He would leave Frankfurt tonight or tomorrow, accompanied by Ambassador Robert D Murphy, with only a brief statement that the war department would be informed of the situation in Germany.

Frankfurt Germany Lucius B Clay Washington Berlin Clay Robert di Murphy

Collision Costs Woman's Finger

An accident on Main Street at 8:33 p m Friday sent one person to a local hospital and damaged both cars. Mrs Sophia Campbell of Pauls Valley drove a car that badly damaged the Olive vehicle. Mrs Richard Olive saw the open door and her finger was severed when the Packard door closed on it. She was rushed to Wallie Vine hospital for medical care. City police investigated the crash and reported extensive vehicle damage in a rear end collision involving Mrs Campbell and the Olive car.

Anand Wiliam Oliver Packard Sophia Campbell Pauls Valley Mra Richard Olive Téshel Mrs. Olive Walleye Vine Hospital Campbell Olive

Two Stamp Events for State This Fall

Washington hosts two postage stamp events this fall. The first, in September, marks the centennial release of a new issue, commemorating Lladian history and featuring a prominent figure. The second event, on November 4, unveils the first Will Rogers stamp at Claymore, celebrating the humorist and Western icon.

Washington Oklaroma Mat Muskogee Will Rogers Clayamore Prince

Unclear fragment hints at Captain Cook discovery

Fragment references Captain Cook discovering Tonga in 177L and associated customs. Language mentions Tabu and Deere & Engine implications. No clear events or dates detectable beyond a historical note on early Polynesian tabu practices.

Captain Cook Cook Tonga

Clothing Stolen from Auto at Aldridge Hotel

An automobile parked at the Aldridge hotel was burglarized Monday night. About $5 worth of clothing were taken including a leather Rutedae item, eight shirts with Floyd Underhill on the collars, two pairs of trousers, and a Bulova wristwatch. Police report the car was left unlocked and detectives are pursuing the missing items.

Aldridge Tegen Poice Risty Floyd Underhill

Pennington Joins Local Accounting Firm Lineup

Jerry L Pennington joins Pennington Co Accountants operated by his brother Jack E H Pennington after University of Oklahoma business administration graduation in May He and Mrs Pennington formerly Miss Virginia Miller of Ada reside in South Sherry Ada High School graduate attended East Central College served three years in the Army Air Corps as a navigator second lieutenant Parents listed at 209 EB 13th.

Jerry L. Pennington Pennington Co Jack E H. Pennington University of Oklahoma Business Administration Oringly Jerry Pennington L Ocal This Sumer Pennington Virginia Miller Ada Ated South Sherry Ada High School Eest Central College

Three Killed in Bus Car Collision Near Wentzville

WENTZVILLE Mo July 20 Three persons were killed and three injured when a Burlington Trailways bus collided head on with an automobile two miles east of here on highway 20 last night. Dead were John W. Barron of Kirksville Mo and Mr and Mrs Emory Crow of Kirksville. The couple died at St Joseph's Hospital in St Charles. Injured were Mrs Leon Sigel of Kirksville in critical condition at St Joseph's hospital Megdaline Bert St Louis bruises and Mrs Taxi Fykora of St Louis injured shoulder. Patrol said the bus en route to St Louis was attempting to pass another auto when the crash occurred. All the dead were in the car.

Wentzville Burlington St Joseph's Hospital Megdaline Bert Taxi Fykora St. Louis Highway Patrol St Louis Auto— Mobile

Congress Needs Laborers Says Speakers at Glass Workers

Charleston West Virginia October delegates from Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma attend the eighth biennial session of the Federation of Glass Ceram and Silica Workers urging repeal of Taft Hartley act. James Carey, secretary treasurer of the CLO, says America d slaves better congress than the present one and labor must ensure change. Report cards for congressmen proposed to show labor records.

Charleston W. Va Congress James Carey CLO Carey America Federation of Glass Ceram Silice CIOS Joseph Froesth Columbus

Lon Gilmore Dies in Forrest New Mexico

Word of the death reached Allen on Tuesday for Lon Gilmore a last of the Gilmore Bova clan who grew up in Allen where their father Dr John Z Gilmore was a pioneer minister Lon was born in Texas and lived with brothers Ed and Wit Gilmore for years He had children in California and one in Baja A heart attack proved fatal Funeral was held in Forrest Wednesday.

Allen Forrest N. Mex Lon Gilmore Gilmore Bova John. Z. Gilmore Lon Gilmora Texas Esgit Wit Gilmore Shore da California Bais Ra

New York County to Host Fair at Rockefeller Center

New York County will stage a county fair at the Museum of Science and Industry in Rockefeller Center from September 17 to 27. The event features home arts contests, a giant pumpkin, and displays of corn and cabbage, with horses, cows, and pigs on show, echoing a traditional American fair.

New York Museum of Science and Industry Rockefeller Center

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