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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
7
The notice concerns various plaintiffs and defendants including Humphrey and F Smart, with unknown heirs and executors. It records a legal action involving Patrons and other parties, specifying the court district and county. The OCR text lists names and roles, indicating a civil action with unknown heirs and administrators as potential parties.
A court notices publication regarding William D. Little Jr and Theo Cash as plaintiffs alleging ownership and quiet title actions in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The case involves described lands in Sections 38 and 36 and a mortgage from Mary Carrell and Joan W Care. Creditors are urged to present claims in the state county court.
Notice to creditors to present claims against Buster E Patton deceased and Salmon estates. Courts in Pontotoc County issue deadlines, required vouche rs, and legal actions. Plaintiffs Gurley family seek partition and quiet title, with formal summons to heirs. Final executors report hearings set July 23 1951 and July 7 1951 for Fowler Thomsen executrix.
Washington June 19 A senate judiciary subcommittee heard support for a farm debtor bankruptcy measure. Earl S Smittcamp of Ciovits California representing 52 farm organizations urged an indefinite moratorium as in the bill by Senators McCarran and Hayden. He said the bill would streamline proceedings and allow time to work out debt payments. Robert N Downie of Fidelity State Bank Garden City backed a definite time limit but did not propose a figure.
Sulphur gains three highway patrol officers replacing two. A. A. Mitchel of Tishomingo Marcus Carter of Tishomingo and L. W. White assigned to Sulphur HQ. C. Stuart resigns to attend a state college and F. J Ballard moves to Nowata. STILLWATER June 19 A&M nine-man delegation attends the American Society of Agricultural Engineers meeting in Houston. G L Nelson will present a paper on summer temperature control of dairy cattle loafing barns.
Charles Longpine and Lowrey H. Harrell were awarded the Silver Beaver for long service to Scouting at the Arbuckle Council annual meeting in Ada. Harrell led the council through early challenges. Longpine mentored Ada Troop 4 at First Christian Church. The event honored three recipients, with Judge John Powell delivering the keynote. Louis Fischl presided and was reelected council president.
An estimated 24 percent of all coal mined in Rich County is attributed to the Pennsyt operation. The report notes a projected output share based on current mining activity and regional production data.
Vernon Duncan, 38, faced Police Judge Mike Foster on an assault charge after admitting he tapped a six year old movie-goer. The court heard the usher had spanked the child and warned him to stop tuning in, prompting the judge to note theater staff must tolerate some “tad” behavior in the catering business.
Washington June 2 The House closed its books on veterans legislation after passing measures that could cost billions. The largest bill would fund cost of living increases in pension and disability payments for all veterans including those who joined since Korea. First year cost was estimated at 14 million dollars with no figure for later years. Leader Rankin said the Senate now handles the pending measures and noted no record vote in the House. He did not comment on a possible World War I veterans bonus, though talk of such a measure circulated in the House.
Oklahoma manufacturing payrolls rose by 500 to 72,200 in May, a third straight postwar record and 10.7 percent above last May, said Dave Vandiver of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The gain was led by 300 food manufacturing workers amid warmer weather boosting product use. Tulsa County led with 16,525 workers, up 200 from April, while Oklahoma County totaled 13,725, up 150.
Hurley testifies for a second day on Far Eastern policy and MacArthur dismissal. Senators question the Delta agreement and Alger Hiss at the Yates conference. Hurley recalls Yalta actors and says Hiss attended Yalta, while noting difficulty subpoenaing him. He cites possible alibi and limited firsthand detail.
Camp Fire Girls from Ardmore travel Friday morning at 10 to Camp Adake. Campers meet at the public library and ride to Ardmore with proceeds to lace Murray, receiving orientation and schedules for two camp sessions from June 22 to June 27 and June 27 to July 1. Activities include camp fires crafts outdoor activities swimming and horse ball riding under Miss Ina Lou Mackin Red Cross. Registration health certificates luggage tagging and safety instructions are required on arrival.
Konawa Oklahoma special Open House set for Sunday June 24 from 2 to 5 pm reveals completion and furnishing of the Konawa Odd Fellows lodge hall No 536. Hebekah lodge members plan refreshments and special music with Charnex Delaughter of Oklahoma City expected to attend.
Vacation Bible School at Konawa First Methodist Church announced by Rev. Griffin Hamilton. The event features departments including primary and juniors, a display of handwork, and certificates to more than a dozen participating children at the Sunday night exercises on June 17.
Deanna Durbin has a baby boy weighing nine and a half pounds born in Paris. Her husband Charles David Jules says the child is Deanna's second child with her 21 year old daughter from a prior relationship and comes after her divorce from Hollywood producer Tex Jackson. Durbin is married to 44 year old director Charles David Jules.
U S Marine Sergeant Tabert J Sheldon 22 of Parishville New Jersey was found dead in the U S embassy offices in Havana with a gunshot wound. Cuban night watchman Agustin Fernandez 87 died from gunshot wounds. Dr Jose Diaz Padron said evidence indicates Sheldon shot Fernandez then killed himself. Investigators lack motive. autopsy notes indicate a struggle on Sheldon's body and Fernandez died by homicidal external hemorrhage.
Tehran June 19 Premier Mohammed Mossadegh appeals to U S Ambassador Grady to help Iran press its oil profits demand. Britain’s Anglo-Iranian Oil Co expected to offer 10 million pounds while Iran insists on 73 percent of profits since March and a 25 percent deposit. Abadan official Hossein Maxi warns Britain to meet demands or face valve shutdown and AIOC take over.
Public invited to a Sunday songfest at Ajlen highschool melilevium featuring George Sparkman quartet with Lester Fokit N C Bowen and Francis Cremwood and accompanist Mrs W Z Ross. No admission charge. Other singers will help entertain music lovers after the program.
Three year old Nancy Dawson of Nelson fell from a moving car as it stopped suddenly. She was attempting to rise after the stop and ran toward the vehicle. No further details available.
Funeral services were held in Aca for Herbert C Bowen 78 a resident of Oklahoma since 1903 Born in 1872 in Tama county near Garvin Iowa he married Sarah Gaither in 1905 Survived by widow three children six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren with numerous relatives from Iowa Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma City Ada and Pauls Valley
Grayson College Day becomes Grayson College Day at Whitewright Texas as Ada residents and former students gather for reunion events. Graduates, including Mr and Mrs W A Reeyes and several former Ada residents, are listed among attendees.
The Boston Braves announce Billy Southworth has resigned as manager and will be succeeded by Tommy Holmes, currently managing Hertford in the Eastern League. Holmes will take charge soon after a replacement is found, as Southworth sought to quit and return to Chicago.
A Free Will Baptist group from the local congregation travels to Oklahoma for the state convention of Leagues of Free Will Baptist churches. Lonne Sparks, newly elected general director, leads as the revival and conference unfold at the First Mission associational camp grounds near Camright. The committee will elect state officers Friday morning and conclude by noon, while Sparks serves as guest pastor during the pastor’s absence for a revival in Henderson, Texas.
Pauls Valley asks the Oklahoma Highway Department to fund a three block detour inside the city to reroute traffic on U S 77 after a washed out bridge span at Rush Creek. The plan runs from near the collapsed bridge to Walnut Street and is estimated to cost 15000 dollars.
The text reveals a fragmented, satirical report on East Germany with comical misprints. It mentions a failed plan to include mouse traps, a shortage of traps to combat rodents, and a plea to keep cats as a remedy, attributed to a communist farmers association.
Charley Burka laments aggressive drivers on Oklahoma highways and notes safety stickers fail to deter those who speed at 70 80 or 90 mph. He recalls skid marks and fatal outcomes, urging insistence on safer driving over sticker warnings. The piece also quotes readers on state government expansion and local concerns about taxes, rural services, and legislation.
Sulphur O-Backs plan a major stadium upgrade by adding permanent concrete bleachers. The Sulphur school board will donate all advance-season ticket sales plus a $1,000 contribution toward the $22,500 cost. Preseason tickets go on sale at $6 each or $11 for two. The project aims to seat 1,850, with seven home games forthcoming.
Rep. Doughton urged the House to approve a 7.3 billion dollar tax rise, saying rates cannot realistically be raised further. He warned higher taxes on individuals or corporations would be onerous, and urged trimming federal spending or borrowing rather than deficit financing.
Samuel T Sample, 42, received his third draft notice from a Tampa board to report for a pre induction exam on June 22. He previously failed enlistment due to weak weight and had a forged card incident years ago. The board said it would review the latest notice and see what could be done.
In Montesano Washington on June 19 Grays Harbor County commissioners voted a three time schedule system for the coast inland and rural areas Pacific Ocean beaches northwestern Grays Harbor will switch between daylight saving time and standard time. Inland Aberdeen and Central Grays Harbor clocks follow standard time while coastal North Beach and resort areas observe daylight saving time with weekly changes.
Atlanta sizzles with mishaps as Alonzo Caldwell 23 is knocked from a truck load of crates by a low underpass. Hospitals treat a monkey bite a bite wound and an epidermic bite while children fall from tree bicycle and pool dives. Charlotte Mitchell 13 visits hospital after a self struck swing accident.
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