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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

2

Steelworkers Push Non-Compulsory Union Shop Amid Strike

The United Steelworkers press renewed demand for a compulsory union shop as negotiations stall. Government shows no intervention plan while industry leaders and union officials report ongoing deadlock and the next two weeks viewed as crucial.

John Moody Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers USW Philipurray Murray Joseph M. Larkin Bethlehem Steel John Morse Bethlehem John A. Stephens U. S. Steel Ben Moreell Jones and Laughlin Steel White House Republic Steel Republic

Latta Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Jay Kelley of Oklahoma City spent Monday through Wednesday with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Doc Tracy and family. Mr and Mrs Ray Perry and son Kenny of Ponca City spent Thursday night with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Bill Bridgeman and family.

Jay Kelley Oklahoma City Doc Tracy Ray Perry Kenny Ponca City Bill Bridgeman

Bakersfield family visits Chickasha grandfather

Mr and Mrs Emmit Scates and family and her mother and step father Mr and Mrs Austin Taylor of Bakersfield California spent Thursday in Chickasha visiting her grandfather Guy Wilkes.

Emmit Scates Austin Taylor Bakersfield, Calif Chickasha Guy Wilkes

Sherri Scott Visits Oklahoma Grandparents This Week

Sherri Scott of Oklahoma City is spending this week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Floro Ishite and Mr and Mrs Leland Scott.

Sherri Scott Oklahoma City Mrs. Floroishite Mrs Leland Scott

Blanton Family Visits Aunt Near Gilbert Arizona

Mr and Mrs Carl Blanton and their family of Gilbert Arizona visited their aunt and family Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilson on Thursday.

Carl Blanton Gilbert, Ariz Harvey Wilson

Mrs Foster Eaton and Mrs Ruth Helleland Visit Lawton

Mrs Foster Eaton and Mrs Ruth Helleland spent Saturday in Lawton visiting relatives and friends.

Foster Eaton Ruth Helleland Lawton

Terance Couple Hosts Visit From Scott Family

Mr and Mrs Horace Scott of Terance visited Mr and Mrs Verble Oliver and family Saturday night.

Horace Scott of Terance Mrs Verble Oliver and

Mrs May Morgan Visits Pickett With Family

Mrs May Morgan and David spent Sunday with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Elbert Ross at Pickett.

May Morgan David Mrs. Elbert Ross Pickett

Couple and companion head west visiting family and parks

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walker and Laura Beth Scott left Monday for Caldwell Idaho to visit Laura Beth Scott’s sister Mrs. Joe Hannah and family. They plan trips to points of interest in several states including Yellow stone National Park.

Ray Walker Laura Beth Scott Caldwell Idaho Joe Hannah Yellowstone National Park

Mrs W C Richey Visiting Hoehmans in Oklahoma

Mrs W C Richey of Bridgeport Oklahoma is visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoehman.

W. C. Richey Bridgett, Okla Elmer Hoehman

Local Family Arrives for Vacation Visit in Arlingen

Mr and Mrs Luther Cales of Arlingen Texas arrive Friday night to spend their vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs L C Cales.

Luther Cales Deloris and Bobby Arlingen, Tex L. C. Cales

Bakersfield Trip Ends for Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs Austin Taylor with Mrs Emmett Scates and relatives spent a week visiting here before returning to Bakersfield California on Saturday morning.

Austin Taylor Emmett Scates Bakersfield Calif

Mrs Calvin Grace Recovering After Thursday Surgery

Mrs. Calvin Grace is reported to be making satisfactory progress after undergoing major surgery Thursday morning at Valley View Hospital.

Calvin Grace Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Jao Undergoes Surgery at My View Hospital

Mrs. Jao underwent surgery Monday at My View Hospital. The brief notice confirms a medical procedure occurred and notes no complications.

Oklahoma Rural Roundup Notes Slow Farm Realignment

State population shift shows farm work share shrinking from 70.1 percent in 1900 to 24.8 percent now as mechanization grows and land tenure changes. The piece previews a July 30 Better Farming Barbecue near Muskogee with demonstrations on fertilizer, soil building, pastures, and machinery. Speakers include Lloyd Gholson, Jack Hines, Fred Merrifield, Howard Cowden, and Dan Arnold.

Associated Press Oklahoma O. D. Duncan Oklahoma A. & M. College Duncan Muskogee Lloyd Gholson SCS Jack Hines PMA Fred Merrifield Wichita Bank of Cooperatives Howard Cowden Consumers Cooperative Kansas City Dan Arnold Oklahoma Farm Bureau

Fittstown Social Notes Include Visits and Travel

Mrs. Floyd Spears made a business trip to Ada Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bodgeen and sons of Big Springs visited Mr. and Mrs. Finis Logan over the weekend.

Floyd Spears Ada Mrs. Bodgeen

Chambers Visit Plans Highlight Sunday Family Visit

Mr and Mrs L S Chambers of Shawnee visited Sam Marshall and Mr and Mrs Julius Conley on Sunday.

L. S. Chambers Shawnee Sam Marshall Julius Conley

Charlotte Whitwell Spends Sunday with Grandmother

Charlotte Whitwell visited her grandmother Mrs. Susan Whitwell on Sunday for a family gathering.

Charlotte Whitwell Susan Whitwell

Visit Highlights of Doniphan Family Week

Mrs. Frank Pulliam and children of Doniphan Missouri visited Mrs. Earl Woodard and family during the past week.

Frank Pulliam Doniphan, Mo Earl Woodard

Revival attendees in Atoka with Rev. Blue

Mr and Mrs Ralph Lacrone Mr and Mrs Oren Cherry and Debra joined revival services in Atoka Monday night conducted by Rev Blue.

Ralph Lacrone Oren Cherry Debra Atoka Rev Blue

Stonewall Visitors Visit Ada Friends Friday

Mrs. Finis Logan and her children and Mrs. Bell Artor of Stonewall visited Mrs. Bob Norman in Ada on Friday.

Finis Logan Bell Artor Stonewall Bob Norman Ada

Mrs Kathryn Graper and Albert Picka Visit Tishomingo

Mrs Kathryn Graper and Albert Picka visited Tishomingo Sunday, meeting local residents and touring notable sites in the town.

Kathryn Graper Albert Picka Tishomingo

Barrick couple and Nola visit friends in County Sunday

Mr and Mrs Don Barrick and Nola visited friends in County on Sunday. The brief social outing centered on a casual family gathering and familiar faces.

Don Barrick Nola County

Townsend Baby Named Brad ley Harrell

Mrs. Janette Townsend traveled Friday to Canadian Texas to visit her new grandson born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allison on Thursday. The infant has been named Bradley Harrell.

Janette Townsend Canadian Tex Joe Allison Bradley Harrell

Betsons Visit Oklahoma City Couple Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. John Betson Jr. and their son from Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Betson over the weekend, sharing family time and catching up.

John Betson Jr Oklahoma City J. R. Betson

Family visits mark quiet Sunday gathering

Mr and Mrs Sherman Chambers and Mr and Mrs Olen Bottoms and their son visited Mr and Mrs George Driver Sunday in a small family get together.

Sherman Chambers Olen Bottoms Mrs George Driver

Ringling Couple Spends Weekend with Local Family

Mr. and Mrs. Al Collins of Ringling visited Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lackey and family for the weekend, sharing time with relatives.

al Collins Ringling L. B. Lackey

Truce negotiators hold brief five minute Panmunjom session

Korean armistice negotiators met for five minutes in the shortest session at Panmunjom since July talks on the prisoner exchange began. An executive session was set for 11 a.m. tomorrow. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols accused Communists of deceit and distortion as he left for Tokyo. Li Col. Joseph J. Borchert became new U N spokesman. In Seoul President Syngman Rhee said China is ready to compromise but North Korea resists.

Munsan Korea Panmunjom Tokyo William P. Nuckols U. N Nuckols Far East Air Forces Joseph J. Borchert Seoul Syngman Rhee

U S Task Force Off Red China Demonstrates Naval Power

Pearl Harbor reports a large U S task force exercising off the coast of Red China in a week long training and familiarization program. Admiral Radford described it as a routine exercise while observers see it as a display of force near Formosa and the sea approaches to Communist China.

Pearl Harbor U. S Red China Arthur W. Radford Pacific Fleet Radford China Formosa

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

Ada News reports higher value for invested funds in local want ads. Readers are encouraged to compare rates and seek best deals as advertisers tout improved returns and clearer terms. Community merchants highlight cost efficiency and broader exposure through the revamped ad listings.

Ada News

Extension cotton specialist reports Oklahoma crop classing figures

Extension cotton specialist Errol Hunter reports about 396 553 bales were classed for grade and staple, representing roughly 87 percent of Oklahoma’s crop. Higher participation is expected this year, with an August 15 deadline for applications.

Errol Hunter Oklahoma Hunter R

Manganese in Oklahoma soils linked to cattle weight loss

First year tests in eastern Oklahoma show inconclusive results on ill effects from manganese but indicate low soil minerals at Wilburton range reduce weight by 50 to 60 pounds per animal. Researchers plan continued experiments to clarify manganese impact on cattle.

Oklahoma Oklahoma A. & M Arnold Nelson Wilburton Range Wilburton

Pond stocking tips and pest alerts from Oklahoma agents

Dr W H Irwin advises clearing pond water of mud before stocking with fish and using 800 pounds per acre foot of green hay plus 500 pounds of alfalfa to establish food supply. State Game and Fish Dept eligibility for stocking noted. Stiles reports screw worms not yet in Oklahoma but present in Texas and moving north. fly spreads 50 miles weekly and cooler weather recommended for castration and dehorning procedures.

W. H. Irwin State Game and Fish Department Irwin C. F. Stiles Oklahoma Texas Stiles

Pledges tally for Democratic nominating delegates shows gap

AP tabulates first ballot pledges and known preferences in Chicago with Kefauver leading at 25 814 votes and Russell 16 414. Harriman 10 514, Stevenson 63 percent, Kerr 46, others 218 uncommitted 37 414. Total 1230. 615 needed to nominate. Mississippi and Texas delegations noted with complex alignments.

Chicago Associated Press A. P Truman Kefauver Russell (X Harriman Stevenson Kerr Mississippi Texas Allan Shivers Russell

Velma Field Wild Well Is Subdued in Duncan OK

John E. Kirkpatrick says the Velma Field oil well in Stephens County ran wild for 21 hours over the weekend and again yesterday, but is now under control after 470 sacks of cement. The Kirkpatrick Oil Co. No.1 Cox is the well, NESE SW of 1-2s-5w.

Duncan Okla John E. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Oil Co Velma Stephens County

Local Visits Report From Vamoosa Area

Vamoosa residents report visits by Mr and Mrs Jim Dunagan and sons to J Atkinson family. Arnom Sutton and Mrs Sutton travel to see Mrs Suttons parents J H McMeans of Stonewall. M C Botkin visits J P Dodd of Wewoka. Jess Russell makes a business trip to Wewoka. W A Walston family now visiting in Ada with Bud Walston family and Floyd Clayton by prior visit.

Jim Dunagan Aoe J. . Atkinson Arnom Sutton W. A. Walston Floyd Clayton Ada Bud Walston

Bowles Party Travels to Grand Prairie Hospital

Miss Anice Bowles and Mrs. Lena Brown went to Grand Prairie Texas on Saturday to bring home Mrs. Hugh Bowles from the hospital. Mrs. Bill Harbour accompanied them on the trip.

Anice Bowles Lena Brown Grand Prairie Tex Hugh Bowles Bill Harbour

Burkhart Family Visiting Bowlegs Hosts

Mrs Eldra Burkhart and her children from Bowlegs are spending the week with Mr and Mrs M L Franks.

Eldra Burkhart Bowlegs M. L Franks

Sharber Family Visit Highlights Stratford Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sharber and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Sharber and Mrs. Fannie Sharber of Stratford on Sunday evening, sharing time with relatives and family in a local gathering.

Ed Sharber Ollie Sharber Fannie Sharber Stratford

Dinner Guests Atkinson Hosts Welcoming Holdenville Trio

Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Atkinson and Rev. C. C. Corner of Holdenville.

J. W. Atkinson W. W. Atkinson C. C. Corner Holdenville

Seminole family visits Sharbers for weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Berry and their son from Seminole spent Thursday night and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sharber in a weekend visit.

Roscoe Berry Seminole Ed Sharber

Bud Walton Visits Ada Residents

Bud Walton of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Clayton on Thursday, sharing greetings and refreshments in a friendly community call.

Bud Walton Ada Floyd Clayton Thursay

Visits and Family Gatherings Spotlight Local Residents

Mrs. Minnie Martin of Sulphur visited Mrs. Alice Archer and Lima Sunday. Charlie Steelman of Blanchard spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Steelman.

Minnie Martin Alice Archer Lima Charlie Steelman Blanchard Bill Steelman

Tommy Wilson Returns Home After Visit with Jimmy Roller

Tommy Wilson has returned home after a month long visit with Jimmy Roller of Woodward.

Tommy Wilson Jimmy Roller Woodward

Warren urged to name Hoover to Senate if Nixon wins

Rep Kilburn urges Gov Warren to appoint former President Hoover to the California Senate seat should Nixon win the vice presidency. Kilburn says Hoover would receive nationwide support and Warren can appoint a successor until the next general election. Hoover, 78, lives in Palo Alto California.

Washington Earl Warren California Herbert Hoover Senate Sen Nixon Rcalif Rep Kilburn R-Ny Warren Hoover Palo Alto Calif

Heat Persists Nationwide With Few Breaks Expected

Weather report shows little relief from heat across the nation with highs in the 90s. Blythe California reached 109 and Las Vegas 108 while Livingston Montana was 63. Showers fell in Ohio and New York with Binghamton reporting 2.27 inches, though most areas stayed sunny.

Associated Press Blythe Calif Las Vegas Nev Hill City Kan Lewiston Mont Mercury Ohio Great Lakes New York New England Binghamton N. Y

Bogus Check Sends Defendant to Jail

William Davis was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $50 on a bogus check count at trial Monday in Peace Justice court of C. W. Floyd. Davis is charged with passing a worthless check of $17.00. Wednesday he faces trial in Floyd's court on a similar charge for a $15.00 check to Floyd King of Roff. Two similar charges are pending in Percy Armstrong's Peace Justice court.

William Davis Peace Justice Court C. W Floyd Davis Floyd Floyd King Roff Peace Justice Percy Armstrong

Radio official wins prize at Springfield picnic

Hal Kamp, a radio official, won a prize of twelve tons of rocks at a Springfield picnic. The stones were donated by Athens Stone Company and Kamp must haul them away. He called it the first thing he ever won and welcomed ideas on how to use the rocks.

Jewel measure origin traced to carob bean name

A note explains that the term carat for jewel weight comes from the carob bean, an ancient oriental seed. The piece links the bean’s use in weighing precious stones to the modern unit.

Clark Says Reds Doubling Strength Yet Can’t Sustain Major Offensive

Gen. Mark W. Clark reports in U S News that the Communists have doubled their ground strength in Korea and doubled air power since 1950 but cannot sustain a major push for more than two to three weeks. He notes UN air attacks hinder movement, Allied training has sharpened defenses, and future offensives will be costly for the Reds. He also cites jets making up half their air force and says frontline probing has increased. He declines to predict talks’ outcome but warns against optimism.

Washington Mark W. Clark Reds Korea Clark News Magazine

Dever Sees Demo Victory in Rousing Chicago Speech

Chicago report says Governor Paul A. Dever rallied Democrats predicting a sixth straight victory over Republicans. He assailed Eisenhower and GOP platform while praising Truman era actions and urging forward on civil rights and full economic opportunity.

Chicago Paul A. Dever Massachusetts

Schooling Migrant Children Big Job

Washington reports that educating children of migrant farm workers is a growing problem. Conference discussions along four migration routes show many travel with seasons and families of five or six, complicating schooling and funding. Officials urge state and local cooperation to expand classrooms and staff as migrant numbers fluctuate.

Washington U. S Patterson Michigan Ohio

Choctaws Vote On Governor Plan For Chief Pay

Enrolled Choctaws of the Chickasaw Nation vote before July 31 on whether to keep the Principal Chief post and whether to maintain full time pay. A Interior letter asks members to choose among no pay day to day pay or full time service with full pay. Hampton W. Anderson, candidate, advocates day to day pay to save funds for per capita distribution.

Secretary of the Interior Hampton W. Anderson The Choctaws Anderson

Five Killed In Truck Car Crash Near Centralia Ill

A family of five perished in a truck auto collision about ten miles east of Centralia Illinois. The parents Claude H Snyder 37 Kell Ill and Wanda 28 and children Melvin 14 Lois 3 died. A fourth child sustained serious burns and two men in the car were injured.

Centralia Ill Claude H. Snyder Kell Wanda Melvin Snyder Lois Snyder Snyder Louise Ging Claudine

Oklahoma City Bond Approvals Clear for Two Counties

The State Attorney General's office approved school bond issues in Canadian County and Kay County. Piedmont school district plans to spend 4000 dollars for a building project in Canadian County and School District No 48 in Kay County seeks 4900 dollars for construction.

Oklahoma City Ian Kay Counties Piedmont School Canadian County Kay County

Three Bears Still Are In Their Den

BEDFORD Ind Three bears Brownie Maggie and Mollie still live in Wilson Park Zoo. Leaverson Park Zoo of Palestine Ill bought the bears and sent workers with a truck to move them. A wall was torn and honey placed in the truck but the bears retreated to their winter den behind the cage. Mayor Brinegar urged continued effort as the truck becomes part of the cage wall with no set move date.

Bedford Ind Brownie Maggie Mollie Wilson Park Zoo Leaverson Park Zoo Palestine Ill Ivan H. Brinegar

Behind the Iron Curtain Berliners Run A United Military Train

AP News profile of Major Woerple and the Berliner, a U S military train protected through East German territory. It moves under strict orders, sealed from departure to arrival, with Russian officers auditing passenger lists at Helmstedt Marienborn.

Frankfurt Germany Charles Woyle Iron Curtain Woerple Berlin Nusual South Pacific Europe Bagsgo Nderween High Commission Helmstedt-Marienborn Ronald D. Smith Lakotak N. D Helmstedt Lt. Smith

Sidewalk Socrates and modern youth headlines

In New York on July 19 a column notes a nine year old girl received a chemistry set for her birthday. Her ten year old boyfriend helped in the backyard as the father watched from the porch. The girl quips about making hormones while she aims to make fingerprint powder.

New York

Jet age speeds diminish urge to travel faster

The article argues that speeds like 1300 mph dazzle more than impress the public. It says the real benefit of a family jet plane would be back seat driving as wives could already be over Denver before giving a turn left at Chicago.

Chicago Denver

Democrats hinge on old program as Republicans pick national hero

In 1952 the Democrats rely on a two-decade old program while Republicans nominate a national hero. The piece argues people seek new leaders in stress and contrasts Roosevelt era gains with today’s political climate.

Witty Home Reminder Sparks Marriage Grin

A friend reports his spouse sent a blunt note saying practice can make things impossible. The playful jab highlights a humorous domestic exchange about behavior and effort in a shared life.

Ohio Board Refuses The Miracle Screening in State

Ohio movie censors reject The Miracle arguing it is harmful to audiences. Chief censor Clyde M. Hissong notes sacrilege did not drive the decision and points to scenes that exploit immoral conduct, direct or indirect. The ruling follows a Supreme Court action on New York’s censorship of the film.

Columbus Ohio U. S. Supreme Court New York State Clyde M. Hissong

Oil Output Shows Gain During Week In Idaho?

Oil production rose 1 100 barrels daily to 6 082 550 barrels for the week ended July 19 led by Oklahoma with 521 000 barrels. Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan and other states posted gains while Wyoming Illinois and several others fell. Eastern fields Florida Texas and North Dakota held steady.

Tulsa Oklah Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan Nebraska Alabama New Mexico Wyoming Illinois Mississippi California Colorado Utah Arkansas Louisiana Montana Florida Texas North Dakota

SH 3 to Meet In Oklahoma City Next Year

Oklahoma City chosen as site for 1953 SH 3 Association meeting, part of dedication ceremony for the nation’s longest paved state highway from the Ouachita mountains to the Colorado border. Queen of SH 3 named, Miss Signe Stamets, 18, a University of Oklahoma sophomore.

Guymon Okla Oklahoma City Ouachita Mountains Oklahoma Colorado Miss Signe Stamets University of Oklahoma

Automobile Club of New York Reports Gasoline, Vehicle Fees Rise

The Automobile Club of New York notes gasoline prices have increased tenfold since 1920 while motor vehicle registration fees rose fivefold over the same period.

The Automobile Club of New York

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