City Council Debates Local Problems And Airport Plan
City council Monday night reviewed a range of issues including airport access road sewer cleaning and parking meter changes. A business building permit was sent to the zoning board while Ralph Delaney said airport access plans approved by the CAA can proceed when ready. The council also eyed a four-hour meter expansion on Townsend and Thirteenth and No Parking signs on Thirteenth between Broadway and Townsend with off street parking unaffected.
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Zoning Board of
Apeels
Ralph Delaney
CAA
Delaney
Sasedi
Troy Tipton
Glenwood Park
Townsend
Thirteenth
Safeway
Broadway
Southwest Gas Office
Calculated Risks Is American Way at Oklahoma Graduation
Norman June 6 Eric Johnston urged 2000 plus University of Oklahoma graduates to see life as calculated risk. He defined risk as bold future investment while counting costs and caring for returns. OU President George L Cross noted 2104 bachelor degrees 242 masters and 13 doctors awarded to 41 states and 23 foreign countries. Johnston spoke on social risk, predicting S-Day two years ahead marking a new era of peace and security.
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Norman
Chio
Eric Johnston
University of Oklahoma
George L. Cross
Johnston
State Supreme Court Opinions OKLAHOMA CITY June 6
Oklahoma Supreme Court issues with several cases across counties. Wall v Kay County and Reeves v City of Oklahoma City are dismissed or affirmed. Bond issue approval for University Heights Sewer District No 1. Yellow Transit Co and financial entities v Jack W. Smith affirmed. Wood Oil Co v Joe Endicott affirmed. Federal and state court references include Cleveland Creek counties.
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Oklahoma City
Saysttate of
Oklahoma
Commissioners of the Land Office
Robert L. Wall
Kay County
Francis H. Perducch
Clyde Sapp
Kingfisher County
Wendell G. Stockton
Oklahona
R. J.walker
Claude L. Reeves
Evangeline Odella Reeves
City of
Oklahoma County
University Heights
Cleveland County
Paul L. Green
Yellow Transit Co
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co
Jack W. Smith
Creek County
Wood Oil Co
Joe Endicott
State Marine Earns Bronze Star for Korea Valor
Cpl. John E. Dyer 20 of Oklahoma City received the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in Korea. The citation notes his volunteer stretcher bearer work during a fierce battle near Yonzan Aug 17 18 950, making numerous trips between the battalion aid station and front lines under enemy fire.
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Charleston
5. C
John E. Dyer
Oklaoma City
Whiskey Found in Beer Tavern Raid
Sulphur county sheriff John Samples says a raid on a Wynnewood area tavern owned by Jameway yielded four pints of whiskey and two pints of gin. The tavern lies 1.5 miles south of Wynnewood on Highway 77 in Murray County. Jameway awaits bond setting by County Judge Marie Duna in the county jail.
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Jameway
Mandey
John Samples
Murray County
Wynnewood
Highway 77
Murray Count
Janneway
Mari¢e Duna
W J Standridge Celebrates 82nd Birthday in Shawnee
W J Standridge marked his 82nd birthday at his Shawnee home where he has been living with his son for four years. A dinner and party featured a large cake. gifts were opened in the afternoon as friends and neighbors visited. The event included wife Mrs Standridge and family members including C A Standridge, Bruce Hunt, Moniza Standridge, and several relatives. Standridge formerly ran a business at Vaness for 40 years and recently noted partial vision restoration after cataract surgeries.
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W. J. Standridge
Vaness
Shawnee
C. W. Lawson
Fueg
A. W. Rogers
C A. Standridge
Moniza Standridge
Bruce Hunt
Standridge
Hereford Heaven Stampede to open with Cullen Robinson directing
Sulphur set to host Hereford Heaven Stampede beginning Thursday June 7 led by arena director Cullen Robinson from Mineral Wells Texas. Wild Bill Elliott stars in the cutting horse contest aboard Red Boy as two clowns Carl Sattafield and Cyril Ellis entertain while the Sulphur Round-Up Club and Chamber of Commerce push for 10 000 attendees the first night.
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Cullen Robinson
Mineral Wells
Texas
Robinson
Wild Bill” Eliots
Tommy Ste
Carl Sattafield
Cil Ellis
Wild Bill’ Elliott
Red Boy
Sulphur Round-Up Club
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Shirley Bristow and Sgt Melvin Reynolds Wed in June Ceremony
Miss Shi LaRue Bristow and Sgt Melvin L Reynolds married in a simple ceremony Sunday June 3 at 2 30 PM in the First Methodist church with Rev C A Ridge officiating The bride is daughter of Mrs J B Fort and Roy O Reynolds of Sheridan Wye He is stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas Attendants were Mr and Mrs J B Gray of Ada The bride attended Ada schools and is a graduate of Horace Mann High School.
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Shi LaRue Bristow
Melvin L. Reynolds
First Methodist Church
C. A. Ridge
J. B. Fort
BLEC
Roy O Reynolds
Sheridan, Wye
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Tex
J. B. Gray
Ada
Horace Mant High School
Sparrows Seize Mailbox in Yeardye Home Squatting
Sparrows occupy a mailbox at William Yeardye’s home, prompting a sign reading please leave mail under door birds have taken over. Neighbors report the nesting birds grew to four eyes in the nest as the unusual squatters persisted.
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Hamilton
William Yeardye
Konawan Killed in Accident on Golden Wedding Anniversary
Frank H. Merrell, 74, was killed in a farm accident near Konawa on his wedding anniversary day. A tractor overturned on a ditch as he plowed, witnessed by his son Elvis. Funeral planned for Wednesday at 2:30 with Watts Funeral in charge. Merrell, a longtime farmer, is survived by his wife and three daughters, several sisters, and five great grandchildren.
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Konawan
Konawa
Frank H. Merrell
Here
Merrell
Merrel
Elvis
Watts
Mow
Watts i
Robert Camp
Chr
Sterling Qortre
Edmond
Onawa
Fane Merrell
Novata
Lucile Wilson
del City
Babe Robert
Joe Swouch
Conigats
Otter Sur
Mollie den
Stockton
Calis
Blaccw
Boston
Lori Bea
Gokn L. Merrill
Murthes
Cait
Branich Adren
Swim classes to be offered at Konawa pool
Konawa announces summer recreation program starting June 18 with swimming classes for beginners to advanced taught by Mrs. Charles Martin and James Taylor life guard. Both hold American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificates. Skating rink also open nightly. Enroll at the pool.
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Konawa
Jane
Charles Martin
James Taylor
American Red Cross
Taylor
East Central State College
Aca
Martin
Konawa Lions to Elect on Friday
Konawa Lions club holds officer elections Friday night led by president Jack Strzetraar. Nominating slate includes Davis as president Ben Frank first vice president Clarence Haper second vice president Burwell M Bates secretary treasurer Glen D Brewster tailtwister George W Ennis song leader W Tucker Jr. as hon maker. proposed directors Streetman Earl Taylor Milton Courtney Wes Leatherock and F Swan. Officers-elect begin duties July 1 with possible floor nominations during the meeting.
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Konawa
Konawa Lions Club
Jack Strzetraar
Davis
Ben Frank
Clance Haper
Burwell M. Bates
Glen D. Brewster
George W. Ennis
W. Tucker, Jr
Streetman
Earl Taylor
Milton Courtney
Wes Leatherock
F. Swan
George Cashman
Ontario’s Flower Trillium Named Official Emblem
The trillium has been designated the official flower of Ontario, Canada, symbolizing the province’s natural heritage and distinct identity in a formal proclamation.
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Ontario
Canada
Rev Miller on Way to Florida
COALGATE Special Rev Harry W Miller of the Coal Presbyterian church plans travel to Orlando Florida to attend the General Assembly of the U S Presbyterian church south branch He and Mrs Miller are visiting in Gloster at the home of Dr cent street The message notes travel and a lingering sleep issue in the south state remains uneasy
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Coalgate
Harry W. Miller
Coal Presbyterian Church
Orlando
Florida
General Assembly
U. S. Presbyterian Church
Miller
Ois
Cent
Gloster
Smiseis
Ada Bike Parade Promotes Safety June 27
The Ada community plans a citywide bike parade on June 27 to boost safety riding under Montgomery Ward and Co sponsorship. Prizes for best decorated bikes will be awarded by the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Ada Evening News, with HM French of Montgomery Ward supplying prizes. No entry fee. riders register at the Montgomery Ward sporting goods department and receive wheel discs and safety rules. Judging by three local citizens will occur at Ward’s at 2:30 p.m. starting from 42nd and Rennie, proceeding to Main, returning to Twelfth. Chief Cecil Smith and the Safety Council urge Ada residents to join for safer biking.
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Bloyelm
Ada
Montgomery Ward and Company
Ada Chamber of
Ssnerve
French
Montgories Wars
Wards Stor
Sporting Goods Department
Montgomery Ward
Tompanc
Comvst
Drivers Invited To Get Cars Safety Checked
Highway patrols invite drivers to have cars safety checked this month with inspection stations set up at random locations. In one Monday check, Troopers Henry Van Arsdell and Frank inspected 102 cars in an hour with 80 passing and 22 warnings issued. Operators are urged to have headlights tail lights stop lights wipers and steering checked before month end as patrols aim to inspect every car on the road during June.
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Henry van Arsdell
Frank
Qidshoma
I. Cay
Sham
Wave Recruiter Talks of Ada Club
Ada BPW members heard a Navy Recruiting Office speaker explain WAVES enlistment, qualifications, and opportunities. Chief Alma Maehs and Chief Merry field outlined how Ada and nearby clubs can assist in recruiting women through local Navy recruiters, with Ada noted as the first Oklahoma club approached for the program.
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Alma Maehs
WAVE
Oklahoma City
sDaike
BPW
Navy Recruiting Office
Chist Maahs
Merryfield
Loese
Oklahoma
Navy
Maaht
Oxishoma City
Ada Club
BPW cl
Women Couldn't Be Dumber'n Men in London Speech
A middle western grandmother told global women that women are not dumber than men and could not be. Mrs Raymond Sayre, Ackworth, Town ard chair of the Association of Chantrywomen, urged for international understanding and peace at the Federation of Women's Institutes annual meeting in London. She quipped that diplomats lack simple maternal insight and joked that a “hearsewife” with an apron and apple would best influence the United Nations.
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London
James
Middle West
Raymond Sayre
Ackworth
Town
Ard
Association of Chantrywomen of the World
Ded
Federation of Women's Institutes
United Nations
County HD Council Holds Business and Luncheon Meeting
The Pontatec county home demonstration council met Monday afternoon for a business and luncheon gathering. President Sam Dew opened, with group singing led by Mrs. R. L. Hele. Delegates were planned for the Stillwater farm and home conference July 31 to August 3, and funds from crafted items would aid participating clubs.
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Pontatec County
Harry Rigdon
Varma
Cedar Grove HD Club
Tie Byng Club
Allen
Ada
Byng
Cedar Grove
Colbert
Francis
Hart
Homer
Jesse
Latta
Pecan Grove
Pickett
Unyon Valley
Francis Club
Union Valley HD Club Honors Two In Social Event
The Union Valley HD club entertained Saturday evening with a joint social at the school. Mrs. Nadine Minor received a pre nuptial miscellaneous shower while Mrs. Maggie Stephens had a going away handkerchief shower and a birthday gift. The Stephens family plans to move to Granite where Mr. Stephens has worked. The event featured visiting and games with cakes and soft drinks. Numerous local families attended and gifts were sent by many members in attendance.
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Union Valley HD Club
Nadine Minor
Maggie Stephens
Stephens
Granite
Mick Scott
Judy
Orville Crawford
Irvin Jones
Betty Britt
D. W. Maloy
W. A. Elkins
Vina Blevins
W. A. Scot
Arvil Davis
Jes. Hall
BM. Stephens
Elmo Mitor
Nadine
Philip
Clarence Crowell
W. E. Davis
Don
Vasta Pennington
Beu- Ish Elmore
Roy
Jimmy Griffin
Dolly Morgan
Joy
Charles Boyd
George Minor
Edd Price
Gens Morris
Rufus Sweeney
Joe Daniels
Reba Minor
John Sweeney
Norma
R. RB. Sweeney
Gitta
Mary Scott
Rebecca Key
Dove Drewry
Cecil Blankenshin
Essie Oliver
Walter Miller
Minnie Ellen Sarders
Sully Angelty
Nazi Wives Make New Final Visit to Condemned
Landsberg Germany June 6 Excited wives of seven condemned Nazi war criminals rushed to visit their husbands for a final time as a midnight execution in Washington nears. Their attorney filed another appeal potentially delaying the sentences. Authorities indicated plans could be affected by any delay as the women traveled by train and special car from the prison. The seven had been under death sentence for more than four years for killings associated with Nazi occupation.
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Landsberg
Germany
U. S
Washington
U.S
Old Well Recalled In Ada Flashback
A basement dig at J C Penney in Ada uncovered an old rock walled well. Older residents recall the well once served four businesses in Ada including City Drug owned by B A Mason, Kellar’s Harness, Henley and Biles Drygoods Store, and Conn Higgins Hardware.
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Ada
J. C. Penney
Rere
City Drug
B. A. Mason
Kellar’s Harness and Saddle Shop
Henley and Biles Drygooda Stort
Conn Higgins Hardware
Sgt Ben Miller Talks from Korea
Sgt Ben Miller, formerly of Hickory, called his mother Mrs Al Miller from Korea Monday night. Mrs Miller, visiting Ada, Kansas, at 803 Gardenia, spoke while her husband Mr Frank Colbert was ill. Miller, a signal corps man, has been overseas two and a half years and expects to return in about three months. He did not comment on the war situation.
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Ben Miller
Hickory
al Miller
Korea
Sgt. Miller
Two Arrested for Sulphur Burglary
Sulphur police report Arnold Mule McGaha 18 and Obery Cape Jr 17 arrested for breaking into Rose Service Station at West 17th and Broadway. Chief Marvin Stevens says McGaha led to Cape, who confesses to sharing loot. McGaha confessed to stealing a pistol. Both held. charges not yet filed.
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Arnold
Mule" McGaha
Obery Cape, Jr
Rose
West 17Th
Broadway
Marvin Stevens
Relice
Stevens
McGaha
Cape
Rose Station
Stringtown
Don Barnes
Chief Stevens
Child Desertion Charge Is Filed
SULPHUR Special R R Trammel was arrested here and charged with child desertion according to county attorney Ben Barnes. He left his wife and seven children without money for food and rent. neighbors now support them. A warrant was filed after he departed and he is held in the county jail.
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R. R. Trammel
Ben Barnes
John Samples
Tone
Sulphur
Trammel
Pakistan pushes textile growth with large spindle purchases
Pakistan advances its textile industry via a development plan drafted in 1959 to buy machines. In two years the government has purchased 150,000 spindles for about $22.5 million, sourcing 100,000 from the United Kingdom and 50,000 from Japan, with missions in Japan negotiating for additions.
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Pakistan
Karachi
Indus
Bes
United Kingdom
Japan
U S Dropping Its Anti Trust Suit On Oil Industry
Washington June. The government drops the Mother Hubbard anti trust suit against the U S petroleum industry citing unwieldy scope. Attorney General McGrath says the DOJ will pursue individual anti trust actions against segments with fewer defendants and narrower issues. The case named the American Petroleum Institute and 347 corporations.
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Washington
Mother Hubbard
U. S
McGrath
Justice Department
American Petroleum Institute
U. S. District Court
Eta
Maalot Hem
Pt]e Orial Com
Awards For Work In VBS At Church Of Christ KONAWA
The Church of Christ in Konawa awarded three types of certificates to VBS pupils, with 68 students enrolled for the one week program that ended Friday. Winners included Earlene Factor, Arlie Collins, and Jan Good for poster contest entries. Factor also won a New Testament for enrolling the most pupils.
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Konawa
VBS
Church of Christ
Robert Camp
Earlene Factor
Arlie Collins
Jan Good
Higher Fares on Two Bus Lines in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma June 6 the state corporation commission approved fare hikes for Oklahoma Transportation Company and Mid-Continent Coaches Inc. The Oklahoma Transportation rate rose from 2 to 2.2 cents per mile while Mid-Continent increased from 2.1 to 2 cents per mile. A 45 cent fare was set for the Oklahoma City to Norman run, up 10 cents, and elimination of the 48-fare commuter hook was approved. Ticket books of 12 and 24 remain in effect with mileage adjustments. Mid-Continent’s request for a 25 cent minimum rev ticket was denied, leaving it at 20 cents.
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Oklahoma City
State Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Transportation Company
Mid-Continent Coaches, Inc
Oklahoma Transportation
Mid- Continent
Oklahoma City-Norman
Mid. Continent
OPS Horns in On Parking Meters
Columbus officials challenge OPS ruling on 30 minute parking meters after nickel rate unchanged for half the time. District director Edward F. Wagner says policy violates price ceilings and the city vows to test OPS authority up to the U S Supreme Court.
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Columbus
Office of Price Stabilization
Edward F. Wagner
OPS
A $E
Igh City
Deantee Ae
U. S. Supreme Court
Wheels of Paper on Rail Cars Invented by Richard Allen
Paper wheels were once used on railroad cars. Invented by Richard Allen in 1966, they were first tested on the Central Vermont railroad. Made from many sheets of paper coated with flour paste and compressed under high pressure.
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Richard Allen
Central Vermont
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