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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

7

Oklahoma District Court Legal Notices Listing Debtors and Heirs

Notice in the district court of Pontot County Oklahoma concerns heirs and executors of multiple estates including John Leader Frank Jones and Lucy Hemore. It requires responses by a specified date and includes requests to quiet title and determine heirs and distributions.

District Court OF Pon Tot State OF Oklahoma D. Wilcoxson Rediva Wilcoxann Dls John Roti Sa Frank Jones Frank Innet State OF Oklahoma Voknovr Heirs Devicess Trustesa Amiens Weil Juan Dies Tetition District Court Puntoc County Mt Dary Ruaby Valley View Southvaat Henge Baxt Pontartoe County John Lauder Deerasud Frank Joes Deewmee Frank Jones, Jr Thia bin Della Bedford Sune Flem Kerr, Lambert. & Roberts Eytor Roe EA Pontot Co Lucy W. T Morton Arminuiraner Huey Aembie Ada Lucy Hemore TOM _D

Third of Shelton Brothers Falls to Bullets in Ambush

Fairfield Alabama June 7 A hidden gunman killed Ray Shelton while he worked his Pond Creek bottom farm 12 miles southeast of Fairfield. Bullets struck him in the back and groin as he toppled from the tractor seat. Frank McKibben, a farm hand nearby, was shot at twice but not hit and helped explain the ambush scene near the Shelton farm.

Fairfield Ray Shelton Rengeter Ray Pang Kineia Pond Creek Frank McKibben Shelton McKibben Shelton Brothers Miinars Carl Bernie Big Earl Roy Dalta Cisne Mies Northyrest Detlng CST Shotton McRibben Fiel

Fat Man Living in Two Counties Across Farm

Robert Earl Hughes, 24, claims to live in two counties as his father's farm straddles Pike and Brown counties. The Rushes home sits with the county line through the living room, making him describe his residence as in two counties. He weighs the fattest man in the world and wears clothes made to order. His chest measures 106 inches and his waist around 33 inches.

Robert Earl Hughes Hughest

U N Opposes Rearming of Western Germany

Secretary of State Acheson said the United States opposes rearmament of Western Germany as a means to bolster Western security. He noted Gen Omar Bradley did not advocate arming Germans and warned there is no magic solution to end the cold war. He urged progress against Russian expansion and emphasized the UN's role in foreign policy.

Washington Acheson United States Western Germany West Omar Bradley Bradley Trygve Lie Lie United Nations Moscow U.S Lig Trumart U.N Russia

City Income Up With Month To Go In Fiscal Year

City finances show end of May general fund income at 3432.92 with May margin $1658.20, bringing 10 month total to 56371.56. Water income for 11 months up to 140056.68, main receipts from water rentals franchise tax and parking meters plus fines and fees. Municipal court May fines totaled 876 with 44 in fines collected. public drunkenness and traffic offenses drive the May activity.

J. No King General Fund Municipal Court Drankenness Immora Treckiess

Coal Mining Town Dawson Sold for Salvage

The year old New Mexico coal town of Dawson was sold today for salvage. Located in northeastern New Mexico, it was owned by Phelps-Codee Corporation and bought by National Iron and Metal Company of Phoenix. Economic changes led to the sale, with the town hall, school gymnasium, hospital, church and homes slated for rating. Most coal went to the Southern Pacific Railroad and conversion of 40 diesel locomotives had moved out.

Phoenix Ariz New Mexico Dawson Phelps Codee Corporation National Iron and Metal Company of Samge Samuel Shapiro Phoenix Concern Southern Pacific Railroad

Mixed Reactions in South to Supreme Court Rulings

Atlanta dispatch reports a mixed southern response to four Supreme Court rulings on segregation. The cases involve Texas law students admitted to an all white university, Oklahoma graduate students studying with whites, and railroads banning segregated dining cars. Reactions vary by state, with Georgia officials promising to defend white supremacy and others praising the steps toward educational equality, though officials caution on immediate impact and implementation.

Erauney Dewey Weer Supreme Court University of Texas University of Oklahoma Georgia Herman Talmadie Negro O Atlanta World W. A. Fowlkes Texas U T. S. Painter Heman Marion Sweatt U. S. Supreme Court Price Daniel Daniel George L-Cross Oklahoma University Thurmond Truman South Carolina J. Strom Thurmond Southern Negro University Caltins Georgis Talmadge Atlanta Constitution Texas Okfinhoms South Millard Caldwell Board of ‘Control For Southern Regional Education

Texas Region Tornado Strikes Five Towns injuring Eight

A fast moving tornado torn through Kenny Klump Pattison Brookshire and Katy in southeast Texas on June 6. Eight people injured with five at Kenny and three at Klump as homes roofs and power lines damaged. Local Red Cross director reports injuries. no fatalities noted.

Kenny Tex Texas Klump Pattison Brookshire Katy Houston L. F. Weige Red Cross Here Ignatz Jameszewski

Senate Bill Expands Farm Price Support Funds

The Senate passed a bill authorizing an additional 2,000,090,000 for government support of farm prices, boosting the Commodity Credit Corporation capacity. If enacted, CCC could use up to 6.75 billion to bolster price supports on basic crops, returning to debate on import-related actions amid party splits and a 50 to 18 vote.

Washington Senate House Commodly Credit Corporation CCC Congress CCE Williams R-Bell

Truman signs $3.12 billion foreign aid bill for peace drive

President Truman signed a 3.12 billion dollar foreign aid authorization at the White House, backing five worldwide programs. The measure funds Marshall Plan efforts in Europe for a third year, plus technical aid, relief for Arab refugees, and UN child welfare programs, while urging private investment support in needy nations.

House Senate Truman E-R Chatram Tom Connally Senate Foreign Relations John Kee House Foreign Affairs James P. Richards Frances F. Bolton Chas Eaton Sec. of State Acheson Washington White House Congress Peac Europe United Nations

Three Counties Population Decline in OCR Fragment

Three Counties show a combined area with a population decline and unclear figures. The fragment notes counts like 3,682 and 33,735 with 939 or 905 differences and references places such as MUSHOGEE Oia and Wag er counties plus Noble Stewart. The text is garbled and incomplete.

Mushogee Oia Dune Secuovah Adaz Wager Noble Stewart

Vernon resigns as REA manager after nine years of service

J D Vernon resigns as manager of the People's Electric Cooperative Ada effective Monday June 5 after nine years. The coop covers about 500 miles of line and 800 members at start, now has over 2000 miles and more than 600 members. It plans a major expansion adding lines and members, with a 1500 KVA substation underway west of Latta. The cooperative employs 35 plus staff and pays over 80000 dollars in payroll, aiding rural phone and dairy development in southeast Oklahoma communities.

Vernon People’s’ Electric Cooperative Hag Nes Nes Voyaryg Ional Latta Oklahoma Ada Nnat

Ada City Council Names Zoning Board Members And More

Ada city council appointed Luther Edge and Harry Lanegaard to the airport zoning board and E G Kandas with Homer W Peaty to serve on both the zoning board of adjustment and the airport board. Fos­ter McSwain and W D Little Jr were named to the planning commission and zoning board. The council approved a large motor grader purchase and interior work for the airport administration building including walls tiling floors and lighting. Plans for rebuilding the Wintersmith Park clad House were approved with final budget to be set later. Orville Wood and Troy Tipton bid to operate a miniature railroad in Stenwood Park and the council asked the city attorney to review legality. The council also approved routine claims for disposal.

Ada City Council Luther Edge Harry Lanegaard Airport Zoning Board E G. Kandas Hoimer W. Peaty Zoning Board of Ad‘justment Airport Zod Ng ‘Board of Adjustment Foster McSwain W. D. Little, Jr Planning Commission and Zoning Board Wintersmith Park Orville Wood Troy Tipton Stenwood Park

Glenwood Swim Pool Set to Open Pending Weather

Glenwood prepares to open its large pool after repainting and safety upgrades. The old pool will not be used this year, funds directed to expand recreational facilities. Bob DeMoss will guard the pool and lead the Red Cross swimming course, with Mrs. Dale Weat and Mrs. C M Bundy managing bathhouse and wading pool respectively. Watch for an official opening date once weather settles.

Glenwood DeMoss Bob DeMoss Glenwood Poo Red Cross Dale Weat C& M Bundy

U S Orders Slash Of Embassy Staff In Warsaw

The U S state department ordered a 50 percent cut in Warsaw embassy personnel. An attache said the move followed Polish government pressure and echoed actions taken by other Soviet satellites. About 30 total staff remain, including 18 with diplomatic rank. Eleven attaches' staff were expelled in April after microphones were found in Lt. Col. Levno's apartment last February.

Warsaw Poland U S. State Department Washington State Department Europe U. S Anthony Frank Levno

Judge Gambrel outwits robins with cheesecloth tent

In Kansas City in June, Judge Harry Gambrel after three years devised a cheesecloth tent to protect his cherry tree from robins. He spent 4.96 on the net and believes cherries worth about 219 dollars justify the effort. Robins now perch and squawk but the judge claims victory.

Kansas City Harry Gambrel Gamerel Jfua

Farm Youth Has Narrow Escape

Prague Oklahoma June 7 16 year old farm youth Jimmy Wallis fell from a tractor yesterday and a 22 caliber rifle he was carrying accidentally discharged the bullet pierced his head below his right arm and lodged in his right temple just outside the skull He was brought to Shawnee hospital treated for a severe concussion but not in critical condition Wallis and a friend were plowing and planned to go hunting afterward.

Prague Okla Jimmy Wallis Shawnee Hospital Wallis

British factory smoking urged follow American smoke rules

An eight member product team from a British concern doubling industry urged British manufacturers to adopt U S style smoking controls after touring the United States They reported seeing mills with facilities where three workers could work at a time for smoke safety and compliance guidance.

Manchester Exland

Lie Denies U.N. China Seat Delay. Peace Plan Push

U.N. Secretary-General Lie demands the United Nations settle the Chinese representation dispute to enable world peace. He appeals in 22 languages and outlines a 10-point peace plan, pressing for seating Red China and return of Russia to meetings. He warns progress hinges on resolving the China issue before the September assembly.

Truman Russia Josef Fahin Save-The-U. N Moscow Lie Sun Security Council Ily China Formosa U. N Jonly United Nations Republic of China

Pro Leopolders Edge in Belgian Election of Sunday

Belgiums Social Christian party claimed victory in parliamentary balloting with 107 seats in the lower house and strong Senate gains, aiming to end the regency and restore Leopold to the throne by July 1 amid potential socialist opposition and strikes. The election produced 34 of 106 Senate seats with projections of at least a slim Senate majority for pro Leopold partisans as joint session rules apply.

Brussels Belgium The Social Christian Party Veateraay Endvorsed Toftay Id Jit Ministry of the Interior Senate Prince Charles Leopold Social Christiana Ministry of Interior Sen Ate Arene Leopo! Socialist Party Soci! Christians

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Fat Man Tron-Metor Company Marietta, O Equal Facilities Secrm Kay Atlanta Southland Twister Ensieecg de Ebervcal Neere ECA Sellisaw Stillwell and Wagoner County Sests J. D. Vernon REA People’s Cooperative Wey Bulgari Hungary Czechoslovakia Romania Robins Charlien Gambre Jackson County
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