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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1952

Page

7

Suit to Quiet Title in Pontotoc County Lands

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Geno Sabatini and Cora Irene Sabatini sue the heirs and assigns of Carrie M Crawford deceased to quiet title to the east ten feet of the west half of Lot 13 block 8 in Ada and determine rightful heirs and shares. The filing seeks judgment barring all adverse claims and orders defendants to show any interest. The action is set for August 27 1952. (SEAL) Abe Holloway court clerk. Warren B Rice and Lawrence H Green attorneys for plaintiffs. 7 17 1952.

State OF Oklahoma Carrie M. Crawford Gene Sabatini Cora Irene Sabatini District Court Pontotoc County Donaghey Oe Ada Oxklaoma Carrie M Crawford M. Crawford Geno Sabatini District Court OF Pontotoc County E. C. Stanard J. D. Storrs Loan and Trust Company Oklahoma Ntotoc County Hird Abe Holloway W. D. Abbott Burr B. McWhirt Love Roft

Five Bound Over For Court Trial In Robbery Case

Buck Morris Billy Joe Adams Paul Sellers William Davis and J O Sellers were bound over to district court at preliminary hearing before C W Floyd. Bonds of 3000 each were set. The five are accused of robbing Elmer Young Lawrence youth of 54 dollars.

Buck Morris Billy Joe Adams Paul Sellers William Davis J. O. Sellers C. W. Floyd Peace Justice Elmer Young Lawrence Youth

Mountaineer Charged With Murder Remains Silent

In Salyersville Kentucky 32 year old mountaineer Clyde Joseph is charged with murder after claiming he hated to kill Uncle Hag a phrase reflecting his remorse. He awaits arraignment as authorities press forward with the case.

Missing P. V. Man Identified in Tennessee

Howard Avery Rowland 40, a Pauls Valley Oklahoma produce dealer, is identified in Chattanooga Tennessee after being found with amnesia in a bus station waiting room. He had been missing since December 28 and his truck and empty wallet were found that day.

Chattanooga Tenn Howard Avery Rowland Pauls Valley Okla Leroy Kingston Kingston Rowland Dallas Davis Oklo

Steel wage boost to ripple through industries in inflation outlook

The steel wage increase, if it follows historic patterns, is expected to spread to other industries and influence a broader inflation trend. Analysts anticipate the effect will be delayed and tempered by wartime defense steel demands, factory shutdowns, and reduced consumer buying power from idle workers.

Sam Dawson New York

Penny saved is penny earned proves efficient government

Two letters argue for leaner state operations. Tom Phillips of the Pardon and Parole Board reports cutting office staff from seven to four, boosting efficiency. Glenn D. Pearch of Civil Defense notes about 56000 will be returned to the general fund, reflecting a preference for saving over spending.

Ben Franklin Tom Phillips Pardon and Parole Board Phillips Glenn D. Pearch Civil Defense Poarch

Oklahoma Colleges Draw More Out-of-State Students

Oklahoma higher education attracts many nonresidents while fewer Oklahoma students study out of state. Texas students totaled 1461 in Oklahoma schools versus 1301 Oklahomans in Texas colleges, with Arkansas Louisiana Kansas and New Mexico showing similar cross-border enrollment. About 15 percent of Oklahoma's undergraduates come from other states, while 13 percent migrate away. Nearly 7,000 out-of-state students choose Oklahoma facilities.

Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Louisiana Kansas New Mexico States

Governor's Mansion Tenure Record Breaker Reexamined

A letter argues that Johnson Murray Jr. has lived longest in the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion, surpassing any governor. The writer notes two terms and suggests a new tenure record if the son remains during the current term, while clarifying that the governor cannot succeed himself.

Oklahoma Johnson Murray Jr Johnny Oklahoma City

Beer Permit Hearing Delayed at 109 South Stockton

Hearing on Joe W. Kinbrough s beer permit for 109 South Stockton has been continued to Tuesday August 5 at 10 am. County Judge Tal Crawford was to hear the case July 29. Two other beer permit applications at the same site were filed and withdrawn by Lorene Wilmoth and Marie Platt.

Joe W. Kinbrough Stockton Tal Crawford Lorene Wilmoth

Plush Transport For Arabian King

The King of Saudi Arabia will ride a four engine American air liner converted in Oakland into a plush personal transport. A king sized bed and an elevated rotating throne with 360 degree rotation will seat 18 and meet safety standards up to 10 G.

Washington Saudi Arabia Transocean Air Lines Oakland Calif Transocean Bradley Field Conn

Two Injured In Traffic Accidents

Two midnight crashes sent two people to Valley View hospital. E. Q. Denton, 19, suffered scalp and facial lacerations after his car collided with Mrs. Ida Belle Collins near Sixth and Broadway. Collins had minor injuries and was released. Denton was improving Wednesday morning. police investigated with Patrolman Aubrey Mitchell and Captain Clinton Dame.

Valleyiew Hospital Vanoss Sixth Broadway E. Q. Denton B. D. Denton Crown Point Drive Ida Belle Collins East Eighth Aubrey Mitchell Clinton Dame Perry Richardson Rt. 2 Stratford Farmer Mitchell

McMahon Death Puts Senate Control in Doubt

The death of Sen. Brien McMahon of Connecticut tightens the Senate battle in 1952. Democrats hold a 49 to 46 edge with one vacancy and 35 seats up this fall. Republicans aim to net a 49 or better to gain control, while Democrats need 14 wins to retain a bare majority.

Washington Brien McMahon Dconn Senate McMahon Dwight D. Eisenhower GOP House Adlai Stevenson Illinois Richard Nixon California John Sparkman Alabama

East Central State Plans August Education Workshop Representation

Dr Lloyd Jeffrey professor of English and Ben L Morrison director of public relations will represent East Central State College at the National and Oklahoma Education Association workshop in Stillwater in August. Norman Mitchell county superintendent and Ray Stegall district association executive secretary also attend. The event focuses on education policy and law during legislative years.

Lloyd Jeffrey Ben L. Morrison East Central State College Oklahoma_ Education Association Stillwater State Association Norman Mitchell Ray Stégall

Monkey Island to Center Zoo Here

The Ada Zoo site is moved to a lot across the road northwest of Wintersmith Lake lodge for better sewerage. Jaycee zoo committee chair Ben Todd appoints Dr A D Neal M M Red Norvill to work with George Toler and City Manager John Hammond on monkey island first and zoo layout. Parking will be north of the lodge with zoo entrance from the lot to keep cars off the main road. Remodeling of the lake lodge will coincide with zoo construction.

Ada Zoo Wintersmith Lake Lodge Ben Todd Jaycee Zoo Committee A. D. Neal M. M. “Red” Norvill George Toler John Hammond Lake Lodge

Flying saucer sighting reported near Oklahoma town

Sid Eubanks a 50 year old Wichita salesman told police a huge flying saucer swooped low over U. S. Highway 81 near Bison and Waukomis Oklahoma. He described a yellow green to yellow brown streak about 400 feet long that reversed direction and vanished in seconds. He said the encounter nearly threw his car off the road and left him trembling at the police station.

EMD Okla Sid Eubanks Wichita Kan Vern Benell Eubanks U. S. Highway 8 Bison Waukomis Here

Atoka Schools Set to Open September 3

Atoka City schools will open September 3 with enrollment slated for August 26. All faculties are staffed except for one vocal music teacher. Remodeling is nearing completion at Mammae Johnson school, and a new gym is under construction there.

ATOKA Atoka City Schools Mamie Johnson School

James Daniel Akin 79 Seminole real estate dealer dies

James Daniel Akin 79, a Seminole real estate dealer and former Allen resident, died at 3 45 am Tuesday in a Seminole hospital. Services set for 2 30 pm Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Seminole with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. He had left Allen 21 years ago and was ill about two months.

Allen James Daniel Akin Seminole Assembly of God Church of Seminole Maple Grove Cemetery Akin

Indian Ceremonial Opens With Eisenhower Visit

Gallup New Mexico hosts the annual inter tribal Indian ceremonial August 7 to 10 attracting thousands of tribesmen and tents across a 90 acre camp. Indians only participate in rodeos crafts dances and contests while Eisenhower attendance boosts crowds and publicity.

Gallup N. M New Mexico Dwight D. Eisenhower M. L. Woodard Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Association

Pollution not dangerous to fish linked to water reaction

Pryor Oklahoma reports a professor from Oklahoma A and M college attributes Creek and Grand River pollution to a chemical reaction. Water samples show the pollution was not dangerous to fish or people.

East Central College to graduate 105 in ceremony

Dr. David MacFarlane president of State Teachers College Emporia Kansas will speak at the commencement tomorrow at ten in the college auditorium East Central will confer degrees on 105. Ada News honors go to the senior with the highest average and a junior prize is awarded likewise Richard Johnson Ada won the senior award Norma Wilson McAlester top junior. Dr MacFarlane born in Scotland educated in the United States renowned speaker Everyone welcome the air conditioned auditorium is not but well ventilated and comfortable Most seniors have jobs lined up W B Morrison dean notes some brides not seeking work Dr E H Nelson finishes thirtieth senior class as sponsor and longtime figure at East Central

David MacFarlane State Teachers College Emporia Kansas East Central Ada News O’neal Jewelers Richard Johnson Ada Norma Wilson McAlester MacFarlane Scotland United States Charles F. Spencer W. B. Morrison E. H. Nelson

Oklahoma Sees Record Tourist Year Across State Parks

Oklahoma officials report a 27 percent rise in park visitors this year with June totaling 409 709 and Lake Texoma drawing 243 000 visitors over a four day Fourth of July weekend. Projected tourist spending reaches 130 million by August.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Morton R. Harrison State Planning and Resources Board Harrison Lake Texoma

Farouk Declares He Is Not Rich Man

Ex king Farouk told over 100 reporters on Capri that he has no fortune stashed abroad and will not announce a future residence. He said he is still envied by the very poor and mocked the officers who ousted him while remaining on the Italian isle.

Isle OF Caprip Egypt Farouk Nile United States England Switzerland France Italy Mohamed Naguib

One Square Inch of Land Sells for Fifty Dollars

Chester ton auctioned a single square inch of land beside the fire station for 50 dollars. Erwin Studtman, in the name of the Centennial Land River Harbor and Dry Dock Improvement Company, plans subdivision to aid the city centennial August 17 23. Dave Magnuson donated the land corner for the project.

Chesterton Ind Erwin Studtman Centennial Land, River, Harbor and Dry Dock Improvement Company Dave Magnuson

Greater Returns for Amount in Da S Want Ads

Classified notice highlights increased value for ad spend with more prominent placement and longer display time. It promises greater exposure for businesses and individuals seeking attention in the local paper section.

Local Visitors Weekend Roundup in Ada and Oklahoma City

Ada residents host a series of weekend visits with family and friends from San Angelo Shawnee and Chanute Air Force Base. Travelers include Jim Pamplin Vaughn and Jess Russell on business and leisure trips to Oklahoma City. Scroggin and Gonzales, stationed at Chanute and Brooks and Walker Air Force Bases, pass through en route to bases in Texas and New Mexico.

Russell Scroggin Ernest M. Gonzales Chanute Air Force Base Champaign Ijl S. R. Scroggin Scroggin Brooks Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Gonzales Walker Air Force Base New Mexico

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials Across Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Brownie Welch and Juett Raulston from Oklahoma City visited R D Russell on Saturday. Ada and Davenport guests joined Edd Sharber and family on Sunday. Corpus Christi visitors stayed with John Phelps Friday night. Wolf and Ola Mae Welch visited Earl Sparks, and Mary Brewer spent the week with Floyd Downey in Oklahoma City. Bob Evans and Mary Evans were in Oklahoma City hospital Thursday night.

Noah Osborn Corpus Christi, Texas John Phelps Leonard Welch Ola Mae of Wolf Earl Sparks Mary Brewer Floyd Downey Oklahoma City Bob Evans Mary Evans St. Anthony Hospital

Mrs Alfred Robertson and Dickie Visit Walls in Oklahoma City

Mrs Alfred Robertson and Dickie are spending the week with Mr and Mrs James Wall and Larry of Oklahoma City.

Alfred Robertson Dickie James Wall Larry Oklahoma City

Hirn Family Visits Mrs Williams In Seminole

Mr and Mrs George Hirn and Frankie spent Sunday in Seminole visiting Mrs Margaret Williams and Mr and Mrs Bill Klintworth of Tulsa.

George Hirn Frankie Seminole Margaret Williams Bill Klintworth Tulsa

Evans visit highlights Oklahoma City gathering

Mr. E. J. Evans visited Mrs. Mary Evans at St. Anthony in Oklahoma City on Friday.

E. J. Evans Mrs Mary Evans St. Anthony Oklahoma City Friay

Local Social Visits Across Seminole and Wewoka

Frankie visited Mrs. Margaret Williams of Seminole Thursday night. A 4-H Club meeting at Wewoka Friday drew attendees including Mrs. Jess Russell and other listed residents. Oklahoma City visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Flemming and children stopped by in Monday visits. Mrs. Minnie Martin of Sulphur visited Mrs. Alice Archer and Lima Monday.

Jess Russell Elsie Bowles Dick Griffin Myrna Sue Evans Alice Ann Russell Bobbie Jo Bowles Dixie Griffin Wewoka Ernest Flemming Oklahoma Minnie Martin Alice Archer Lima

Women Attend Farm and Home Week At Stillwater

Mrs. Jess Russell, Mrs. Dick Griffin and Mrs. W. L. Hailey left Tuesday morning to attend the Farm and Home Week at Stillwater.

Jess Russell Dick Griffin W. L. Hailey Stillwater

Slumber Party Hosted by Mrs Bill Travis for Intermediate Class

Mrs Bill Travis entertained the Intermediate Class of girls Friday night with a slumber party. Attendees included Jo Rains Shirley Clayton Yvonne Baker Bobbie Bowles Lola Mae Merrill Bobbie Merrill Diana Rigdon Alice Mae Rodden and the hostess.

Bill Travis Jo Rains Shirley Clayton Yvonne Baker Bobbie Bowles Lola Mae Merrill Bobbie Merrill Diana Rigdon Alice Mae Rodden

Ada Visit Notes and Local Trips

Mrs Eldrige Rodde and Mikie of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Roy Doolen Monday. Mrs Doolen and Janice returned home with them for a few days visit. Mr and Mrs Jim Ingram visited Mr and Mrs Ross Ingram of Asher Friday. Mrs L F Anders and Mrs Sam Anders and children made a business trip to Wewoka Tuesday morning.

Jim Ingram Ross Ingram Asher L. F. Anders Sam Anders Wewoka

Guests at Robertson home entertain with Kansas visitors

Guests of Mr and Mrs H H Robertson and their children Wednesday evening at Kanawa Park included Lee Miller Billy Earlene and Gene of Bogue Kansas Leonard Miller of El Dorado Kansas Merle Harper of Allen George Hollingshead and Gary of Seminole and M Majors and Betty of Bowlegs.

H. H. Robertson Kanawa Park Lee Miller Billy Earlene Gene Bogue Kansas Leonard Miller el Dorado Merle Harper Allen George Hollingshead Gary Seminole M. Majors Betty Bowlegs

Odessa Atkinsons Attend Russell Supper Gathering

Mr and Mrs W W Atkinson Mrs B L Atkinson and Bennie of Odessa Texas Mr and Mrs J Atkinson were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Jess Russell Monday night.

W. W. Atkinson B. L. Atkinson Bennie Odessa Texas J. Atkinson Jess Russell

Mrs. B. L. Atkinson and Bonnie Visit Odessa Kin

Mrs. B L Atkinson and her daughter Bonnie of Odessa Texas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W W Atkinson.

B. L. Atkinson Bonnie Odessa, Texas Mrs W. W. Atkinson

Enix Resigns From East Central State College Faculty

Edwin Paul Enix, professor of instrumental music at East Central State College, resigned his position effective July 28. He joined the college in 1946 and leaves by his own accord. President Dr. Charles F. Spencer praised his work with the band orchestra classes and private instruction. Enix did not reveal his future plans.

Edwin Paul Enix East Central State Colege Enix Charles F. Spencer Spencer Indihall

Jaycees Named to Ada Chamber National Affairs Panel

Ada Jaycees President Ballard Jr. announced Monday night two appointees to the Ada Chamber of Commerce national affairs committee Roland Descans and David Busby. The move starts a series placing Jaycees on senior chamber committees including retail industries water supply and fairgrounds.

Bowie Ballard Jr Ada Jaycees Roland Descans David Busby Ada Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Ballard Chamber of Commerce Ken Nowels Roy Lollar Charles Spencer A. W. Trice Russell Smith L. L. Leasure Douglas Poe Donald Groom Ben Morrison H. J. Huddleston W. D. Little Ray Northrip Ernest Williamson Rowe Bisbee L. McArthur Emil Wyatt

Lions Club Plans Big Konawa Picnic August Fifth

Konawa Oklahoma Lions Club schedules a community picnic at the city park on Tuesday August 5. Major General James C Styron former 45th Division commander will be principal speaker with Frank Streetman as emcee. Events include a $25 first prize Old Fiddlers contest and a husband calling contest. Merchandise valued at $15 from Peoples Store and manager Burwell M Bates prize for best entry. General Styron speaks at 7 30 p m with stands for snow cones and iced watermelon.

Lions Club James C. Styron Sasakwa Frank Streetman Peoples Store Burwell M. Bates General Styron

Bomb Raid Aims to Pressure Truce Talks in Korea

U S Fifth Air Force bomber command warned the raid would have a psychological impact on the Communists and was a calculated bid to prod stalled truce negotiations. Bombs saturated the plant area with leaflets warning civilians to stay away, with some 500 pound bombs possibly exploding hours or days later. Ground fighting near Yeonchon saw Allied infantry wrest an outpost from Chinese troops in heavy rain, while UN forces repelled an eastern front assault near the Nam River with 11 Reds killed mainly by artillery.

U. S Fifth Air Force Bomber Command Air Force Yeonchon United Nations Nam River Korea

Athens merchants close for two day tax protest strike

In Athens Greece storekeepers shut shops for a two day strike protesting high taxes. Only meat bread and ice sellers remained open.

Athens Greece

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Pontotoc Country Couensniotthina Faye White Warren B. Rice Lawrence H. Green Fred Andrews Plaintiffs E. Love Board of County Commissioners Clarence H. Green P.V Tennessee Howard Rowland Johnston Murray Kimbrough Marie Platt TAL By Edwin B. Harkinson Monkey Island City of Atoka Schools State Highway Department Bureau of Public Roads Woolcroo Museum Bartlesville Albaster Caves Freedom Avows Vamposa News Jim Pamplin Vaughn Edd Sharber Joe Edd Sharber San Angelo, Texas J. D. Davis Roy Doolen Jack Sharber Shawnee Roy Holliman Davenport Joe Sharber San Angelo C of C Mammoth Gen. Styron
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