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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

7

Oil Company Sued In Pontotoc Court Over Lien

The C L Oil Well Service Co sues multiple defendants in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to foreclose an oil and gas well lien for 3604.67 plus 400 attorney fees and costs. Judgment sought includes a lien on land leasehold and equipment and a sale of assets to satisfy the debt. The action sets a July 9 1952 response deadline.

C. & L. Oil Well Service Co R. W. Ford Cov Shortes Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Iown R. M Bradley Ira A. Bradley R. M. Bradley Robert T. Bradley Ada Okla R M. Bradley Kerr, Lambert, Conn & Roberts Guardian Oklahoma John H. McNutt Mabel McNutt Patty Lee Davis Brandon Sharon Brandon Towit Abe Holloway W. D. Abbott McArthur & Orton Attys State OF MS. Rich Mintie Aaron Nee Rich Elton A. Stewart Bonnie K. Stewart J. A. Rich M. L. Rich

Annual Scout Meet Set for Ada June 17

The Arbuckle Area Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual dinner meeting in Ada at 7 p.m. on June 17 in East Central Memorial Student Union Building. Silver Beaver awards will honor two or three adult leaders. Stewart Harrell of the University of Oklahoma will give the principal address. Scout musicians will provide special music. Dinner tickets are $1.85, available from Mrs. Woodrow Smith, 808 East 13th.

Arbuckle Area Boy Scouts of America Ada East Central Memorial Student Union National Council Stewart Harrell University of Oklahoma Woodrow Smith East 13Th

Warren Sweeping Victory Hailed As Slap at Taft

California Republicans near 1 million Warren votes in the primary led Gov. Earl Warren to a two to one win over Taft backed slate Werdel. Warren earned 70 pledged delegates and six Wisconsin votes, with Kefauver sweeping the Democratic convention delegates in Tennessee.

Morrie Landsberg San Francisco Earl Warren Eisenhower Robert A. Taft Warren Kefauver Brown Edmund G. Brown Truman

Urges Changes In Personnel Method

Oklahoma City report shows Steve Stahl of the Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council urging changes in personnel management purchasing and auditing at a Chamber forum. He called for more inter departmental cooperation in state purchasing and criticized the Board of Affairs as lacking control while noting a private firm with 20 000 workers would fail without proper personnel management.

Oklahoma City Steve Stahl Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council Chamber of Commerce Stahl Board of Affairs State Legislative Council Floyd Sumrall Beaver Cooke Norman Enid Vinita Pauls Valley Ft. Supply Taft

Cicero Officials Convicted on Race Rioting Charges

In Cicero near Chicago a police chief two officers and the village attorney convicted on Civil Rights Statute counts tied to July rioting when a Black family moved into a 20 unit building. Rioters damaged property, National Guard units intervened, and one officer was acquitted on a separate charge.

Chicago Cicero Erwin Konovsky Roland Brami Frank A. Lange Nicholas Berkes Harvey E. Clark Jr Frank Janacek Henry J. Sandusky Firespiracy Walter J. la Buy

Progress update on lift station project costs and overruns

The document details available funds and expenditures for a lift station project. Brightening materials remain on hand valued at 49 861 with 116 716 available. fuel repairs and miscellaneous awaiting 51 406 with 36 549 remaining. Engineering costs total 45 951 with 6 per cent engineer fee paid in two stages. testing and supervision estimated at 3 808 with 843 remaining. Administration costs 7 085 with 3 131 paid and 3 963 left. Labor and related costs overrun due to rock cutting. crews advancing 450 to 500 feet daily on large lines. Progress shows 31.3 per cent of total work completed with 32.3 per cent of total cost incurred. Right of way donation covers 70 per cent secured. only cost to date is 250 for site and road acquisition.

Taft Victory Doubtful as 1960 Primary Votes Tighten

Taft supporters claimed a Wednesday edge while former Gov. George T. Mickelson headed the Eisenhower slate and refused to concede awaiting the official Saturday ballot count. Mickelson said the slim Taft margin could mean an Eisenhower win in a Taft stronghold and did not rule out a recount.

Taft George T. Mickelson Eisenhower Mickson Ohioan Mickelson Secretary of State

Lions International picks Bartlesville for next year convention

In Stillwater Oklahoma the state Lions International convention named Bartlesville to host next year. At close of the three day event the defeated governors for four districts were Earl C. Russell Henrietta Fred Stovall Wilburton Alan Haight Yukon and August Burchardt Marshall.

Local Socials Report From Vamoosa Area

Vamoosa and nearby communities host visiting relatives with multiple families listed. Mrs Venita Gregory of E Reno and Mr Vernon Boat travel with Chickasha connections to call on Scroggins and others. Minor medical trips included Mrs W E Dougherty in Temple Texas.

Vernon Boatright Chickasha Venita Gregory E Reno L. L. Scroggin E. J. Evans Temple Texas W. E. Dougherty

Local families visit friends across Oklahoma and Louisiana

Fort Worth couple Mr and Mrs Bill Roe and children visited Mrs Higdon on Friday. Bob and Billy Griffin visited Mr and Mrs Gene Jackson in Heavener. Fred Troutman and Drumright visitors called on S R Scroggin. J A Hailey and children saw her father C A Turner in Bristow. Tommie Wilson visiting Jimmie Roller in Woodward. Willie Raines and Rex Lowery spent Saturday in Oklahoma City. Lowery is stationed at Alexandria Louisiana.

Bill Roe Fort Worth Dave Higdon Friay Bob and Billy Dick Griffin Gene Jackson Heavener Texas Fred Troutman Drumright Mrs S. R. Scroggin J. A. Hailey C. A. Turner Bristow Willie Raines Oklahoma City Rex Lowery Edward Gaines Lowery Alexandria Louisiana

Graves Family Visits Highlight Oklahoma Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Graves and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graves with family from Oklahoma City visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Graves over the weekend. Mrs. Tom Cantwell visited Mr. and Mrs. Mayo Cantwell of Velma last week.

Cecil Graves Tom Graves Oklahoma City Jim Graves Tom Cantwell Mayo Cantwell Velma Okla

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Neal Leech and Mr and Mrs Glendon Wallace of Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Roy Hudson over the weekend. Mrs WL Hailey and children Mike and Mary Ann visited Mr and Mrs Jess Sanders of Cromwell Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Edd Raines of Fort Worth Texas visited Mr and Mrs Willie Raines Saturday.

Norma Lee Hudson Mrs. Glendon Wallace Shawnee Neal Leech Glendon Wallace Roy Hudson W. L. Hailey Mike Mary Ann Jess Sanders Cromwell Edd Raines Fort Worth, Texas Mrs Willie Raines

Mrs Hughes Visits Family Across Oklahoma

Mrs. Sam Hughes visits sister Mrs. Lela Cummings in Oklahoma City this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gaines and Linda and Betty spend Sunday with Mrs. Lucy Gaines in Sasakwa and with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Raulston in Rocky Point.

Sam _ Hughes Lela Cummings Oklahoma City Edward Gaines Linda Betty Lucy Gaines Sasakwa Joe Raulston Rocky Point

Weekend Visits Spur Travel Between Tulsa and Nearby Towns

Rosemary Mullins visited her parents Mr. and Mrs D B Mullins in Tulsa over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Till Heard visited Mr and Mrs Triver Heard of Wewoka Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Paul Raines of Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs D B Mullins and Mr and Mrs Dave Mullins over the weekend.

Rosemary Mullins Tulsa D. B. Mullins Mrs. Till Heard Mrs. Triver Wewoka Paul Raines Shawnee Dave Mullins

Floyd Vann Clayton Visits Parents Over Weekend

Floyd Vann Clayton, employed in Oklahoma City, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Clayton over the weekend.

Floyd Vann Clayton Oklahoma City Mis.es Clayton

Billy Graham Home After Minor Operation

Billy Graham returns home to Valley View hospital Ada after a minor operation. James Ingram of Holdenville visited Mr and Mrs Jim Ingram and Wanda Ingram Saturday night.

Billy Graham Valley View Hospital Ada James Ingram Holdenville Jim Ingram Wanda Ingram

Social Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma Communities

Mr and Mrs Louie Mullins of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Till Heard on Sunday. Mrs Dormalee Copper and child ren of Maud visited Mrs L F Anders on Saturday. Floyd Gene Ledford of Chickasha visited Mrs Alice Hudson over the weekend.

Louie Mullins Oklahoma City Mrs. Till Floyd Gene Ledford Chickasha Alice Hudson

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Gregory Visit Madill and Tishomingo

Mr and Mrs Jimmie Gregory visited in Madill Oklahoma and Tishomingo on a Sunday.

Jimmie Gregory Madill Tishomingo

Ada social notes include visits and dinner guests

Billy Walston of Ada spent the weekend with Floyd Van Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Higdon and children and Alice Ann Russell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mills of Ada Sunday.

Billy Walston Ada Floyd van Clayton Dave Higdon Alice Ann Russell W. T. Mills

Local Social and Employment Notices

John Watters works in Cement. Bill Starns works at Will Rogers housing in Oklahoma City and plays baseball for Erman's Sporting Goods. Dee Harrison and George Hirn visit Somerset residents. Mrs. M C Botkin stays with her mother in Wewoka. George Hinn and Frankie visit Margaret Williams in Seminole. Willie Dougherty and Mrs. Dougherty visit Ada residents.

Bill Starns Oklahoma City Will Rogers Housing Eee Forerman’s Sporting Goods George Hinn Frankie Margaret Williams Seminole

Local families gather for community dinner

Mr and Mrs Josh Nunley and children Mr and Mrs J C Phelps and Sherry Mr and Mrs Alton Burns of Asher Mrs Lula Little ton and Franklin Burns were din.

Josh Nunley J. C. Phelps Sherry Alton Burns Asher Lula Littleton Franklin Burns

Big Fellows in Manufacturing Grow with More Stockholders

A New York Times analysis notes that large manufacturers steadily expand ownership beyond employees as the 100 biggest firms hold assets over 60 billion dollars. It cites rising shareholder numbers, rising taxes, and a growing role for government in profits amid a shift from individual ownership to broader equity.

Sam Dawson New York National City Bank of New York Jersey Standard Oil Crane Company United States

Collins Family Visit Spotted in Oklahoma City Area

Mr and Mrs Shorty Collins Glen Collins Konowa and Gene Collins from Oklahoma City visited and Mrs Tollie Collins Sun ny.

Glen Smith Oklahoma City Tollie Collins Shorty Collins Glen Collins Konowa Gene Collins Sunny

Vaness Residents Visit Tollie Collins Couple

Mr and Mrs Vernon Gasaway of Vaness visited Mr and Mrs Tollie Collins on Tuesday.

Vernon Gasaway Vaness Tollie Collins

Ada Rodeo Star Sells Calf Roping Horse to Movie Star

Everett Shaw of Stonewall sells his top calf roping horse to Ben Johnson after Johnson, a Hollywood stunt rider and actor born in Pawhuska, offered a high price. Shaw plans to borrow another horse for the Ada Rodeo August 12 to 16. Shaw says Peanuts is not for sale and keeps him steady.

Ada Everett Shaw Stonewall Shaw Ben Johnson Holywood Calif Johnson Pawhuska Rio Grande Ada Rodeo

Actress Helen Gilbert seeks alimony from sixth husband Durant

Helen Gilbert files suit in Los Angeles asking for 750 dollars monthly alimony and a restraining order against James Durant. She alleges Durant tried to throw her from an 11th floor window two weeks earlier and seeks support pending divorce trial. Durant denies the claim, saying the divorce was finalized in Phoenix with her consent.

Los Angeles Helen Gilbert Phoenix Ariz James Durant Durant Miss Gilbert

County HD Choral Club Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Club chorus will meet at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist church for a regular practice session. Mrs. R. L. Hale directs the chorus with Mrs. C. H. Hailey as pianist.

Pontotoc County

Reds Night Record at Crosley Field in 1951

The Cincinnati Reds posted a night record of 21 wins and 31 losses for the 1951 season. At Crosley Field under the lights the club went 13 and 14.

Cincinnati Reds Crosley Field

Virginia Military Institute and West Virginia U to meet next season

Virginia Military Institute and West Virginia University announce a football matchup for the upcoming season marking their first-ever on-field meeting. The game will feature both institutions in a high-profile non-conference contest.

Virginia Military Institute West Virginia U

First Carload of 1952 Wheat Arrives in Kansas City

The first carload of 1952 wheat arrived at the Kansas City market today. An inaugural ceremony at Monmouth Park on June 14 will honor Flag Day with planned ceremonies. A Defense Bond drive will be launched.

Kansas City Monmouth Park

Bloodmobile to Visit Pontotoc County on June 24

Red Cross Bloodmobile comes to First Christian Church in Ada from noon to 6 p m for a fourth visit. Local and national officials warn demand remains high as the Midwestern region aims to collect 3 million pints by July 1 and Pontotoc County nears its 450 pint quota with a 50 pint shortfall.

Pontotoc Red Cross Ada Fittstown Harden City Allen Stonewall Byng Rofs Fitzhugh South Broadway

How to care for pans while cooking

To avoid damage keep heat low until boiling and do not rush the cook. If a pan burns let it cool before water, or water when hot may warp or chip. soak about thirty minutes then loosen stuck food with a wooden spoon.

Banana plants imitate trees with leaf-based trunks

Banana plants lack woody stems and are not trees. What resembles a trunk is built from overlapping leaf bases forming a pseudostem.

Raw eggs are easier to digest than cooked eggs

A brief note states raw eggs digest more easily than cooked eggs, highlighting a surprising digestive difference.

Eisenhower outlines campaign stance and key positions

Eisenhower, now campaigning for the Republican nomination, discusses labor law approach, delegates, and potential cabinet choices. He praises MacArthur, rejects discussing personalities, and says he will defend platform principles while avoiding smearing innocents. He offers no clear plan on appointing a Negro or confronting Truman policies.

Eisenhower Detroit Congress Truman Robert A. Taft Ohio Chicago Gen Douglas MacArthur MacArthur Taft South Dakota Joseph McCarthy Rwis

Quoted General Says War Requires Total Effort

The quotation stresses rapid action and total war using all weapons and even hitting below the belt. It notes Grow must face up to five years in prison, dismissal, and loss of pay for a diary-related charge. Grow had led the Second Army headquarters after return from overseas when Soviet agents seized his diary.

Grow Second Army United States

Eisenhower Speech Draws Thousands in Rain at Abilene Parade

In Abilene a rainwashed crowd of 5 000 to 6 000 gathered at Eisenhower Park for a parade honoring the general and a widely reported speech. After a 25 minute talk at the museum site the rain began but cleared for his remarks before he returned to his hotel and greeted friends at a receiving line.

Eisenhower Park Eisenhower Museum Eisenhower Abilene

Injured in Auto Turnover at Roff

Carl William Puckett of Oklahoma City was injured when his car overturned at the west edge of Roff about 8 p.m. Monday after taking a curve at excessive speed. Patrolmen say three accidents occurred there in the past week and plan to ask the highway department to erect a large directional sign at the turn.

Carl William Puckett Oklahoma City Roff Highway Department

Pleads Guilty In Disturbance Case

Charlie Jones pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and paid a $5 fine plus costs after appearing Wednesday before Peace Justice C. W. Floyd. He was accused of uttering loud obscene and threatening language in Nora Pendragraft's presence at 920 West Sixth. Charges were filed Tuesday.

Charlie Jones Peace Justice C. W. Floyd Jones Nora Pendragraft West Sixth

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads

Local Ada News want ads report better value for the dollar with increased returns on investment for readers. Advertisers note higher response rates and more precise targeting in the latest classified section.

Ada News

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C & L. Oil Well Service CO Ccoy Shortes Plainviff Va Cortin Emt AL Production CO Eras ET AL Frank Gregg ED F Duffee M. Chamiel J.C. Brady Harry Duffeel H. Cole Clarence L Vaughn Frank Langley Edwin Anderson Carl Anderson G. A.whetstime Hoyt E. Huttolph Grace Huttolph Harold G. Nicolaus V A Reardon Lee Ratner R. Carl Larkins Harold Meyers Ronald Ratner Joel Ratner Ray Burgis Jesse, Oklahoma Jesse Lawrence H. Green Plaintiff J. A. Rich i the Atlantic Refining Company, A Corporation Plaintiffs Tokyo Emperor Hirohito Nagako Britain Queen Elizabeth California Vamoosa News Irene Hughes Helen Hardin Woodrow Greenback and Sons Tommie Wilson Jimmie Roller Woodward Bob Griffin R. H. Griffin John Watters Dee Harrison Somerset, Ohio George Hirn M .C. Botkin J. P. Dodd Willie Dougherty Paul Cooke John Phelps Jack Sharber Edd Sharber Stillwater Myrna Sue Evans Shirley Ann Clayton Pat Blaylock Bobbie Jo Bowles Bobbie Joe Bowles Hattie Baker Grimes Hospital Walt Middleton St. Louis Dale Frank Starns Frank Jr Okemah A. W. Starns Mary Jo F. L. Wilhelm R. L. Boren Mr Boren Korea Vance Tony Smith Calvin Vance Jim Jones Kentucky Sam Solomon R. G. McKaskle Sam Anders A. C. Rodden Joe Rodden Kilgore Tex Alice Archer Lima Ed Zweiacher County HD Choral Club Hubert
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