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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

7

Okla district notices on heirs and executors in Pontotoc

Legal notices in Pontotoc County Oklahoma present plaintiffs Gerald D Wilcoxson and others seeking to quiet title against unknown heirs of John Leader and Frank Jones deceased. The filing requests exclusion of defendants from right or interest in described lands near Rushy Subdivision and Valley View Subdivision. The notice lists forthcoming court action and dates.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Gerald D. Wilcoxson Aerpize Mar Wiledncton Oklahoma John Leader Frank Jornet Frank Dane, Jr Dane Ponsmioe Crow Okisnama Agidzet Valley View Towaanip Notin Range Tadlesssly John Lancer Daceland Frank Jones Frank Jones, Jr Lisle Pelaa Bedford Beal Ty June Fleming Kerr Lamaent Conn & Roberts

Public Oil Lease Auction In Center Town Oklahoma

Notice announces a public sale of an oil and gas lease in Panttoc County Oklahoma for blocks in Center Town. The deed describes terms of a ten year primary term with rentals and royalties and specifies the sale date and place at the Center School building as authorized by Indian Territory law and the Department of Interior. The undersigned effort is led by Scisnot Quitmey and the Center School District officials.

Scisnot Panttoc State of Oklahoma Lala Cenwr Center Kickasewe Department of Interior Jeane Center Devendent NG Fe Pantotos County

Bushman Eats Big Breakfast Today

Bushman the ailing gorilla ate a big breakfast and veterinarians said he should show improvement barring complications. Foreman Lear Grimmer said Bushman has eaten since his heart attack last Thursday and remains ailing but hopeful. Guavas, his favorite delicacy, are out of season in Florida but Cuba has them in season. Tampa chamber offered to send guavas if available.

Chicago Dune Bushman Gocelin Lear Grimmer Sno Foreman Neal Bushman Florida Cuba Tampa Fla Chamber of Commerce

Showers Fail to Fall in Oklahoma States Forecast

The Associated Press reports no rain in 30 Oklahoma cities. Monday proved hot and dry with temperatures near the high 90s to 100. Vinita reached 98 degrees, while other towns showed heat and windy conditions in a dry forecast for today.

Associated Press Oklahoma Roy Oklahoma City Wea Wayanoka Vinita

Sheikh Seeks More Jealousy in Cairo Debate

Exypi's Chamber of Deputies questions male jealousy as deputy Bheykh Min hemed Kerang Bev speaks on the floor. He urges men to prevent wives from dancing with other men, prompting astonishment at the idea.

Cairoa Exypi Chamber of Deputies Bheykh Minhemed Kerang Bev

Tom Steed Seeks Second Term In National Congress

Oklahoma voter summary of Tom Steed’s re election bid for fourth district. He cites record of hard work and promises kept including returning to district after adjournment and voting with conviction on major issues. He highlights child abandonment legislation and soil conservation efforts.

Tom Steed National Congress Fourth Congressional Congress Oklahoma Tam Washington Department of Agriculture Deep Fork Salt Creek Little River

Valley Forge to Host Nation Jamboree for Scouts

Valley Forge Pa prepares for the National Jamboree from June 30 to July 6 as 47,000 scouts and leaders converge on the historic site. President Truman opens the event with a pageant. exhibits, demonstrations, religious ceremonies, and fireworks are planned.

Philadelphia Valley Forge Boy Scouts of America Washington Washington, D. C New York Valley Forse Park Truman Jane

Ferguson Outlines Five Policy Points At Ada Meet

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Phil Ferguson addressed Ada and Pontotoc county voters at Glenwood Park in his first Ada appearance. He listed five points criticizing rival plans, tackling school financing, pension and welfare costs, road funding with initiative 235, a short ballot to remove officials, and prohibition reform with state liquor stores. He questioned competitors Murray Douglass and Coe on how they would fund programs and manage revenue.

Phil Ferguson Ada Pontotoc County Glenwood Park Cov Murray Douglass Fox Coe Dave Shappard United Days

Oklahoma Congressman appeals for support in light of July primary

A U S congressman writes to voters describing his campaign constraints due to a long Congressional session and urging friends and the public to assist in his bid for re election. He praises his staff and service to many constituents while stressing the need for continued good government and voter backing.

Congress

Douglass to Speak Friday Night in Ada Courthouse Lawn

Frank P. Douglass of Okemah campaigns for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and will address Ada voters on the courthouse lawn Friday at 8 PM. The speech, to be broadcast, invites residents to hear his program aimed at meeting the state’s urgent and long term needs.

Ada Frank P. Douglass Okemah Judge Douglass

Marriage Is Off and Expenses Argued in Detroit

In Detroit on June 14 a case before camp ming pleas court concerns Michale Madias demanding $1,500 back from Maritsa Madias and James Bourneas. Madias says the 23 year old marriage, annuled April 11, was a financial duty of the bride’s father. Bourneas counters he received no funds and that his mother provided $900 for the wedding. Uncles arranged the match and the union was not consummated due to alleged pressure. A verdict is pending.

Detroit Maritsa Madias James K. Bour- Teas Michale Madias Greece Madias Camnp Mon Pleas Court

Douglass to Speak in Ada A Democratic Governor Candidate

Judge Frank P. Douglass, a leading Democratic candidate for governor, will speak in Ada Friday night at 8 on the courthouse lawn per Crawford, county campaign manager. This marks his first Ada speech though he has visited before. Also note: crows cause more crop damage than other destructive birds by pulling up corn shoots to access seed kernels.

Frank P. Douglass Ada Court House Crawford Judge Douglass

Baltic States Face Massive Purge On Baltic Coast

Copenhagen reports a sweeping purge across Lithuania Latvia and Estonia with mass deportations by the MVD and arrests of government leaders. underground resistance is growing along coasts and interior as the Baltic coast tightens under Soviet control.

Baltic U. S Copenhagen Denmark Lithuania Latvia Estonia Supreme Soviet Edward Pell Boris Kumm MVD International Socialist Congress Couitter Madori Kolyma Siberia Bas Kremlin Moscow Li- Sau Stettin Germany Red Army Berramian Lidac Tre Baitisxi UT. &. Navy MVE Oidespreae Cay

Cloud Blanket Over Pacific Stirs Mystery Weather Experts

HONOLULU reports a vast white cloud covering about 1,200,000 square miles of the Pacific. Meteorologist R. H. Simpson says it may last a day to a week, with Wake Island at 18,000 feet and Hawaii ceiling near 27,000 feet. Causes speculated include wind blown desert sands, an eruption near New Guinea, or an atomic explosion at Eniwetok. The ocean event follows the expected atomic tests 600 miles southwest of Wake.

Honolulu Pacific U.S. Weather Bureau R. H. Simpson Wake Island Hawaii Sumit Simpson New Guinea Eniwetok Proving Grounds Wake

Jap Movie Lass To Learn Kissing

Shirley Yamaguchi a 24 year old Japanese film actress known as the Bettty Grable of the Orient may leave the hospital today after minor surgery She has been kissed only once in 20 years and hopes Hollywood readers and GIs will teach her the fine points of American kissing notations Japanese girls have learned basics from American GIs in Japan and kissing is now very popular with her fans.

Hollywood Betty Grable The Orient Filmland Shirley Yamaguchi Japan

Republicans Seek Senate Probe of Amerasia Case

Twenty one Republican senators introduced a resolution urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to conduct a full inquiry into the Justice Department handling of the Amerasia documents case. The foreign relations subcommittee is already examining the five year old matter amid McCarthyism charges. Philip Jaffe faced a $2500 fine for conspiracy to obtain secret government papers. He refused to answer most questions before the subcommittee. Contempt proceedings may follow.

Washington Justice Department Amerasia Capshart R-ind Senate Judiciary Committee McCarthy R-Wis GOP Judiciary Committee Department of Justice New York Philip Dafle Jaffe

Grand Jury Endorses Screening for Government Jobs

The grand jury urged Congress to study methods to shield agencies from poor security risks and possible Reds or sympathizers. It backed Whitney's idea of screening government employees by the company they keep, criticized lawyers who refused to answer, and discussed strengthening presentments. Nevada highlights vast undiscovered public land in the Union.

Congress Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Whitney Har Citar Pulding

New Urgings Heard For Congress to Balance Budget

Washington reports fresh fears of inflation drive bipartisan action to balance the budget. Senators Douglas and Taft push spending cuts and revenue alignment while the Senate weighs a new economy plan and open market bond actions. Gasoline prices draw scrutiny as the judiciary committee orders an investigation into price increases.

Washington Congress Douglas Truman Taft Ohio GOF Senate Douglass Federal Reserve Board Senate Judiciary Committee Ferguson R-Mich Taber Jensen Rep

Select Chair For Comfort In Sitting

Homeowners should test chairs for proper seat depth height and arm clearance. Choose a chair with balanced support and durable construction, ensuring it fits the room and lasts through wear.

Br Suz Gardner

Widow Wins Sitdown Strike Fight Over New Street Light

An 83 year old widow in Leavenworth Kansas halted a utility crew by a sitdown strike. She staged the protest when workers began digging a hole for a power pole in front of her apartment house. The pole was moved 25 feet away after the standstill.

Leavenworth Kas Olive Poft

Quotes on global threat and economic policy from 1950s leaders

Navy Secretary Matthews frames a worldwide threat beyond Europe and Asia. Mayor O Dwyer cites conflict between democracy and coercive measures. Sen Taft notes three new economic advisers for the President. President Truman vows to prioritize peace over dollars while urging price containment. AFL leader Greer calls for business to recognize price controls.

Europe Asia India Near East Navy Francis P. Matthews Robert A. Taft R Roy Blough Council of Economic Advisers

Ada Urban Highway Improvement Plan Awaiting Right of Way

A 1950 Oklahoma communication to Ada Mayor Joe Hensley explains Federal Urban Highway funds and a proposed S H 12 project. It notes Ada’s right-of-way costs, an approved plan, and the need to secure funding and move to construction promptly.

Oklahoma City Ohio Joe Hensley City of Ada Oklahoma Twelfth Street Hope Avenue Arlington Boulevard City of Ada Pontotos County Hensley S. H. 12 State Highway Commission Bureau of Public Roads Bureau of Pa i Ade Highway Commission Hi. L Bailey

Four People Arraigned for Public Drunkenness

Four individuals were arrested Monday night at a Wes Maly cafe on public drunkenness charges. At Tuesday morning arraignment they pled not guilty. The defendants are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bevels H. O. Runbe Jean Gunlap and J. D. Willoughby justice of the peace released them on their own recognizance at the preliminary hearing.

Ed Bevels H. O.runbe Jean Gunlap J. D. Willoughby Justice of the Peace

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