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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

7

Allen Oklahoma lands and election notice for gas franchise

A legal notice announces an August 8 1840 election in Allen Oklahoma for granting Southwest Natural Gas Company a twenty five year franchise to erect operate and maintain gas mains within Allen. Ballot details and polling at Town Hall are listed with election officials and witnesses. The notice also includes a civil case opening in Pontotoc County District Court with heirs of Joan Riley Colley and LaFern Colley Caudell named, demanding quiet title to described lands and determining rightful heirs. The filing identifies many detailed parcel descriptions and deadlines to respond by September 1 1930.

Oklahoma Alien Oklahomse Ltor Board of Trustees Allen App Cal Southwest Natural Gas Company Alle Pontonic County Old Town Fia Emek Perry Grasy Miller AL. Welch Bree Luke Aloo Ct Rand Board of Trampis State OF Oklahoma Joan Riley Colley Latern Colley Gaudell Kbove Fee Bimple Pontotoc John Riley Cotley Colley Clapham Nile Jan Carolyn Caudell Lafern Colley Caucell Fen Hep Plalantia John Riley Colley Colley Caudel Gaid Catstes

East Central To Graduate One Of Largest Classes In Years

East Central College will grant degrees to nearly 200 graduates at July 27 10 am commencement. Dr Eugene S Briggs Phillips University president to deliver speech. No baccalaureate sermon. Separate lists show candidates for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science across multiple Ada and Oklahoma City locales with August completions noted for additional degrees.

East Central College Harvey Faust Eugene S. Briggs Phillips University Charles F. Spencer Clase Jane Mathis Coffey Ada Bernard Gene Dyer Herbert Burle Flossie E. Johnson Tishomingo Neil Evert Johnson Louis Edmonds Kimmel Hether Eddings Lee Coalgate Mary Austin Litchfield Wynnewood Mella Stewart Logan Seminole Charles Ray Lopez Roff John Wesley Lucas Castle Netta Shaber McConnell Okmulgee Viola McIntyre Konaws Max LeRoy McKenzie Pawner Zelpha McKerracher Hominy Sheila McNutt Stuart Charlotte Maassen Lindsay Blake Barrett Meek Ruth Mitchell Billie Charlene Morris Comanche Lem Frank Morse Reba Armando Morton Bristow Jean Huddleston Nabors Acvard Neely Lorena S. Penick William Warren Quincy, Jr Reba Earlene Robertson McAlester Alta Robinson Konawa Claire Peters Rose Sapulpa Lahora Christy Sales Holdenville Charlie Robert Salf Raymond Doyle Sewell Clama Agnes Shepard Oxemah David Daniel Shirley Homer Grant Snodgrass Byng Paul Minor Spurlock Ardmore Wille Tanner Olney Opal Louie Thomas Oklahoma City Harold Harvie Ward Wetumka Claude Lester Watkins Fanshawe Doris Elizabeth Watters Ida Fare Wood Matie Woodruff Okemah Vera Murray Yates Alien Wesley Smith, Jr Chickasha Thomas Edgar Boatwright Grover L. Barker Lois C. Bell Virginia Riffe Clay Jo Ballow Collins Katharine Elsie Collins Nadine Powell Fleming Irby Mallory Harrod Prague Roma James Hipp Jonewail Roymond Jesse Isaacs Konnawa Jesse Sampson Jones Stratford Leona Mayfield Virgil Bryson Fitzhugh Vernon Loyd Partier Walter J. Skipwith Jody LaWayne Stevens Leonard D. Troutman Wayne Maynard Roland Wilson Fittstown Kathleen Kay Wolf Mary Lou Ashley Hazxel A. Bales Wilbur Arnell Basemore Davis Irene Stewart Beauchamn Albert Buien Dewey Edwin Campbell Werumka Lulie Rogers Carr Dessie Donna Crenshaw McComb Herdy Kari Day Nona Faye Dennis Pauli Olone Farvis Douglas Foster Frances Morrison Fanteck Joy Nell Fitzgerald Kenneth Malcolm iNamon Gill Allen Clarence Austin Hammers Wiburton Willan Harrison F. B. Haskins Aca

Truman to send Congress blueprint for war program

President Truman plans next Tuesday to submit a detailed request for a 10 billion dollar mobilization program to aid the Korean War and counter communism. The package aims to finance partial mobilization and avert inflation, with taxes and broader mobilization debated by Congress including Senator Lyndon Johnson.

Washington Truman Congress White House Council of Economic Advisers Lyndon Johnson D-Tex Senate Armed Services

Superforts Carry Air War Brunt Over North Korea

Far East Air Force reports Saturday bombing by Superfortress bombers north of the 38th parallel with over 100 tons of high explosives. Weather limited activity. reconnaissance pending. Fifth Air Force jets attacked 13 trucks six horse drawn artillery pieces and two other vehicles around Taejon.

Tokyo Far East Air Force Far East Bomber Command 38Th Parallel Taejon Front Fifth Air Force

Army seeks reserve officers to volunteer for service

The Army issues a call for company grade reserve officers to volunteer across 16 branches including medical and dental corps engineers infantry and more. It urges lieutenants and captains with current in trade and physical qualifications, outlines submission channels for different ranks and cautions against leaving business affairs until orders are received, with recalls to begin within one month after orders.

Washington Army Medical and Dental Corps Engineers Infantry Chanlains Corps Ordnance Signals Finance Chemical Warfare Armored Force Field and Coast Artillery Army Nurse Women’s National Guard Adjutants General

Two-Stage Rocket Thunders Out Over Atlantic Waters

At Cocoa Florida July 24 a two stage rocket flight marked a successful horizontal test. A captured German V-2 led the ascent reaching about 51 000 feet with a 700 pound nose rocket ejecting and traveling eastward. The main rocket exploded after descent from 20 000 feet as officials withheld details on the nose craft.

Proving Ground Cocoa Fla Harold R. Turner East Coast Col. Turner WAC Atlantic

Portable Dishwashers Bring Convenience Home

A portable dishwashing unit on casters offers easy use without plumbing. It stands 36 inches high with a 17 by 24-inch top, plugs into any outlet, and drains into the sink. It cleans for a family of five per cycle using minimal rinse water and detergent, and its sides resist odors with simple maintenance.

Raf Gardner

Boa rebels when homes wee pen and the moving van

Boa rebels when homes near pen and the moving van. Sade had on ho mind ev ey tay.

Bucket Seat Torture Returns in War II Travel Nightmare

Don Whitehead recalls the retro bucket seat as the wartime torture rack on a Tokyo flight to Korea. The cramped aluminum seats pressed travelers for hours, ending only after landing at a southern Japan air base where crew freed them briefly. He notes lingering discomfort shaped by two wars and a longing for comfort.

Don Whitehead Hal Boyle Korea Air Force Tokyo New York Mae West Acros United States Japan Karen

North Koreans Drain Population for War Effort

Korea report from 8th Army Headquarters cites Col Lee Syn Keun, former Seoul University law school dean, saying northern invaders conscript nearly all available manpower including schoolchildren. Capt Kenneth R. Carnell corroborates the claim of widespread mobilization as families adjust to wartime pressures.

U. 5 8Th Army Korea Lee Syn Keun Seoul University Law School Kenneth RB. Carnell Brewster

Father Taught Son to Shoot His Mother in Arkansas

In Jonesboro Arkansas a 2 year old father is jailed after allegedly teaching his eight year old son to shoot his mother Jewel White 42 of Hardy. The boy fired a 22 caliber rifle injuring Mrs White in the right lung. The father faces assault charges as details unfold from State Police testimony. Mrs White’s condition is reported satisfactory.

Jonesboro Ark Po- Hee Wyatt Patrick Jewel White Hardy Billy Patrick

Library groups boost programs with gifts and new items

A community library year features 180 Kiwanis career pamphlets, 138 Lion’s Club projected books, two projectors, and 125 donated books from many donors. A Rodin bust of George Washington was donated by Judge D. McKeown as library events include updated Okla homa pamphlets and a new file on major art museums.

Oklahoma States Hawaii Kiwanis Club Lion's Club Joe Simpson A. F. Bell Reverend McConnell Charles Saddleston Charles Meeks Edwin Baker Ima Lora Allen Geore Adams Don Blanding Helen Pearce Craig Clarence Parker Modern Books Arty Department Twentieth Century Department Tan G Study Club Ednar Lasuter KE. Ambrose Fred Bowles Tre Rodin George Washington Juige Tom D. McKeown D. R. Pike Edna Lasater Robert H. Jaques Hugh Werren Janes Thomas

Planning visits to new Horace Mann School site

East Central school authorities prepared for a new Horace Mann Laboratory School at Fast Central State College by visiting several recently built campuses. Oklahoma City schools including Southwest High and John Marshall Junior-Senior High were toured along with Guthrie, Ponca City and Blackwell campuses. Also visited was Conway Teachers College in Arkansas.

Horace Mann Fast Central State College East Central Southwest Highschool Ranch Village John Marshall Oklahoma City Catterall Guthrie Linnealn Poncascity Houston Blackwell Conway

Teen Agers Can Learn Sewing This Summer

Mothers consider summer sewing courses for teen girls to gain practical skills and pride in making wearable clothing. Centers nationwide offer short courses for teens with group or solo enrollment, teaching basic dressmaking and alterations using no major investment. Patterns and fabrics are affordable, and homes typically have sewing machines for at home projects, fostering styling talent and thrift.

Tesart

Leaders Call for Self Reliance and Reform at Standard High

A speaker at Standard High urged self reliance and national self improvement, praising India’s democracy as a contrast to other nations and stressing education religion and work as core values. He urged individuals to act on their own two feet to prevent catastrophe and lift society.

India Linder

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