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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

3

Tragedy Strikes Byng Area Boys Drown At Farm Pond

Two Byng youngsters Deighton Zairer five and Kandeli Zairer ten died Saturday at a stock pond near the Baker farm north of Byng while attempting to rescue each other. Randall Zairer a Scout, tried to help but was pulled under. Gene and Howard Zairer, brothers of the victims, alerted a service station before neighbors and emergency crews attempted revival for about ten minutes without success. The families, longtime Byng residents, faced funeral arrangements as authorities investigated the accident.

Byng Deighton Kandeli Wesley Zaier Byng School Stock Pond Baker Randall Gene Howard Hulbert Nipps Snash Poys Ade Ads Fire Department Mees Nee Tulsa

East Central College Spring Honor Roll Names 1949 50

East Central State college lists students on the spring honor roll for the 1949 50 second semester with numerous names including John Abshie Nett Adamson Joseph Amato Serene Anderson and many others from Ada Wewoka Norman and surrounding towns. The record also mentions permanent marriages in a separate note about long marriage anniversaries in Northern New York.

East Central State College John Abshie Wewoka Nett Adamson Madi Joseph Amato Stonewall Serene Anderson Okmulgen W. E. Ashley Ada Clarice Auten Ads Mary Sudith Bailey Okmulgee Wanda Buain Allen M. J. Bashara Norman Pegsy Beckett Edward Belther Lane Joan Bell Louise Bell Donald Black Fern Boring Elze Lee Boydston Harden City John Bradford Verna Jeane Brewer Wynnerwood Days Lynn Broyles Sharon Broyles Connerville Chriss Burns Wilson Betty Byrd Theda Calvert Danny Charlton Deamright Evelyn Christensen Clyde Click Jim Coffey Pauls Valley Gene Cother Rush Springs Eloise Colvin Snonme Laura Nadine Conrad Elmore City Dorothy Coventon Alton Crutchfield Broken Bow Ross Culbertson Ethan Curtis James Danley Patay Ruth Davidson Harry Day Rose Marie DeMoss Clarence Denham Leo Dittemore Willis Dixson Christa Lee Dobbs Vergil Dobbs Karl Doss Morris Minnie Jane Dunham Norman Edgman Byars David Egaenberg Mannsville Douglas Epperson Fransen Fauteck Robert Fields Raymond Forbus Hugo Charlene Fortenberry Holloway Fortner Hazel Faugue Prague Mildred Gay Vernon Gill Doris Green St Louis William C Greer Marjorie Grimes Elsa Grabaugh Edwin Guilinger Seminole Bonita Hall Wesley Hall Glen Hallum George Harris Cordell Henry Margaret Henry Francis Herndon James Hernsor Wetunka Horace Hewitt Horace Hewitt, Ay Paul Hieronymus, Norman; Dale Holpkemier Ethel Holbrid June Holley Joy Howard Okenish Dorothy Huser Wowoks David Johnson Bowlegs Betty Jones Wapanmucka Mildred Jones Henryetta Milford Jones Eldorado Edgar Keltner Pauline Leslie Nuyaka Mary Lightner Luis Loftin Coalate Dorotha Luttrell Broken On Lonnie Lee McDaniel Sulbur Wilkins Cleo McDaniel Ethcla McGwire Cnaro Arthania Morris Oklahoma City Christine Morris McAlester Mildred Murphy St. Louis Herbert Neal Bokchito Maxine Neely Sida Betty Newland Pat Noblin Quibton Keith Odon Hobart Loran Parker Oliver Patterson Richard Peterson Billie Poplin Cora Pound Sapulpa Elizabeth Rankin Stratford Yvonne Ray Ade Marcus Reynolds Beatrice Rice Cora Robertson Olney Reba Robertson Porum Lou Ella Robinson Dixie Ayburn Robert E. Scott June Sewell Mary Jane Shahan Lindsay Walter Skipworth Axingore Mary Scott Smyth Thackerville Mary Spencer Howard Starks Me- Man Royce Stephenson Arlen G._B. Stotts Poster Sammie Sturdevant Mareths Sweatt Charles Tippit Purcell Percy Townsend Asher Leonard Troutmen Wayne Earl Underhill June Underhill Jerald Underwood Edna Wadlington Wilma Jo Walker Konawa Sara ©. Ward Doris Watters Dale Waymire Maui Mary Jo Webb Tulsa Elsey Dean West Naomi’ Wheat Alma Harold Whisenhunt Thelma White Sasakwa Tony White Wede White Atas Jim Wilkinson Weese Witkingan Margaret Willian Extalee Worsham Bob York Thuraxce York William York Rolf Nell Yound Phyllis Younts Phillis Zimmerman Colton N.Y Pwo Troupies New York Ernest Bancroft George Russell

Oklahoma Senate Battle Heats Up in July Primary

Veteran Sen. Elmer Thomas faces a tough challenge from Rep. Mike Monroney in Oklahoma's holiday primary on July 4. Monroney attacks Thomas on rural electrification and defense spending while Thomas touts federal benefits and experience. The GOP contest features Rev. Bill Alexander vs Raymond H. Fields as party regulars. Oklahoma also votes for governor with Johnston Murray seeking the Democratic nomination against two Oklahoma City attorneys and a former congressman.

Dayton Blair Klahoma City Elmer Thomas U.S. Senate Oklahoma Mike Monroney Fifth District GOP Bill Alexander Oklahorma Raymond H. Fields Saperman Alexander Thomas Monroney Thomex Thomsa Senate State Senate House of Representatives Johnston Murray William H Bill) Murray Murray Oklshoron City Frank P. Douglass William Bill) Coe Phil Ferguson Woodward County Roy J. Turner

Miami Chamber aids July 4 primary absentee voting

The Miami Chamber of Commerce distributes certificates to manufacturing and business firms urging employees to cast absentee ballots for the July 4 primary. Notices are placed in pay envelopes or attached to wage checks to reach workers.

Miami Oklo Miami Chamber of Commerce

Ada Playground Program Drawing Lcads of Children

The Ada Summer Playground finished week one with good attendance. Youngsters from town enjoy supervised play at Hayes Washington and Irving sites. Baseball remains top interest with games among city playground teams and two league squads from other cities. If attendance stays strong, local games will continue without league players to give every boy a chance to play. Hayes needs more midget players age 15. Boys can join Monday at 1 30 p m at Hayes playground. Irving beat Hayes Pee Wee 19 17. Northwest Ada edged Washington. Irving Pee Wee won 28 and Washington Midgets lost 12 to 9.

Ada Hayes Washington Irving Land

Flood Leaves Town in Sea of Mud in Montana

In Barlowton on June 19 a flash flood from a 12-foot wall of water wrecked parts of town injuring no others, killing Mrs. Ed Bacon, 62, who was trapped in her ranch home. The flood tore out a highway bridge and 5,500 feet of the Milwaukee railroad line flanking the division point of the 2,000 population. Harold Stearns, publisher, described the flat areas as “tea as mud.”

Barlowton Mont Montana Harold Stearns Ed Bacon Eeeee

Willy Schmitz ends 53 day fast in Frankfurt zoo cage

Willy Schmitz, a 48 year old hunger artist, ends a 53 day fast in a Frankfurt zoo cage claiming a world record. He exited at 4 35 pm to begin crackers and water while his manager had weighed 178 pounds at the start. Another stunt in Lille involved a coffin and stunts, as Burmeh prepared to surpass the record. The U S Bureau of Land Management collected over 37000 from public domain management in 1941.

Frankfurt Germany Willy Schmitz Frankfurt Zoo Coeat Scomite Lille France Burmeh Tell Rass Top Tin Company Schwits Burtoah Wilhy

Konawa Bride Charles Milton Courtney in First Methodist Church

Miss daughter of Mr and Mrs Forbes of Konawa wed Charles Milton Courtney son of Mr and Mrs H W Courtney in a 3 pm ceremony at the First Methodist church Konawa. Rev N C Bevens officiated. Attendants included June Courtney maid of honor and Miss Bonnie Walton bridesmaid. After a reception in the Legion hut the couple planned a home in Konawa following a short trip to Rockaway Beach Missouri.

Mars BR Forbes Konawa Charles Milton Courtney H.W. Courtney Konawe Pam Janets First Methodist Church N.C. Bevens Joe Shirley Mary Jo Ruggies June Courtney Bonnie Walton Helen Douthit Sue Thomas Pride Edward Courtney Oklahoma City Legion Hut Betty Courtney Sue Hensley Rockaway Beach H. W. Courtney South Broadway Charles Milton Courtney Anna Louise Forbes Bonnie Lou Walton Cleveland Ed M. Courtney Charles Jamas Jimmy Stewart Mary Jo Ruggles A. C. Griffin McMurry First Baptist Church Jack Streetman B. M Bates Doyle Burton Jack Gray Ross Badgett Ed Thompson Judson Blaylock B. M. Bates G. ‘D. Brewer Viola Ramsey Peggy Lane Seminole Jeanie Lucas Opal Cravens Lorene Bennett J. E. Jackson Vozie Kramer Lucille Brayboy Josie Long Geraldine Long Bertha Edison Molly Slagle C. E. Hudson Grace Damron Pearl la Manyon Darlene Pullin Marcene Pullin Kate Gibson Eula Watts WR Lee Minnie Kinder Agnes Bayden Lisy Jeffrie Evelyn Manley Edith Phillips Afr Hamtick Stephanie Ford Bill Woods Vi Babek Elsie Shields Virginia Cloud Inez Mosely Mrs. Lewis Edith Gatt Kate Hodge L. Walker R. D. Robertson Sally Johnson Fred Hoover P. L. Speaker Lee Ramsey Speaker Ramsey

Johnson Bradley Visit Tokyo Talks With MacArthur

Defense Secretary Johnson and General Bradley fly to Tokyo to meet General MacArthur and discuss an early Japan peace treaty and U S bases in the Orient. They plan extensive talks on defense of America and the peace, with findings to be sent to Washington for possible August recommendations.

Tokyo General MacArthur Bradley America Washington Defense Department Truman Macarthur U. S Haneda Johnson Army Navy United States Japan Orient John Foster Dulles State Department Dulles South Korea

Kanawa Rebekah Drill Team in June Oklahoma City Event

The Kanawa Rebekah drill team performed June 2 at the Carol Bekah Jods in Oklahoma City with the Lawton drill team present. Members included Ophelia Walker and Gladys Button among others. attendees included Tyra Lave and W. A. MacLeister. In Los Angeles radio officers investigated loud radio activity and arrested five men after a craw poker dispute as they escorted the men to the jail.

Dri Kanawa Rebekah Carolbekah Jods Oklahoma City Lawton Kanawa Ophelia Walker Gladys Button Ida Shaw Minnie Taylor Jones Willa Johnson Willis Moore Los Angeles MG. Hutcherson Art D. K Duggans

Stratford Society Brides In Double Wedding At Ada Church

Carolyn Burnett and Miss Burnett, daughters of Stratford, wed George Eyler Jr. and another groom in a noon ceremony officiated by Rev. Hamilton. Amid garden towers, pianists and singers performed nuptial music. Guests included out-of-town relatives from Pawnee and Oklahoma City. The newlyweds plan to reside in Pampa. A second couple, Mary Dansby and John Hottel, married at Ada home with double ring ceremony. The reception followed in Bundy home. attendees included Stratford natives and local families. A skating party and club meeting rounded out the day in Sulphur and Stratford area communities.

Carolyn Burnett Nuss Sarin J Burnett Assen J. Burnett Stratford Mr. Burnett George Eyler, Jr George Eyler Pawate EE. Hamilton Laura Jane Bryan E. E. Hamilton Haskell Burnett Se Clark Blackwell Merilyn Clark Joyce Watts Marion Johnston Pawnee Jackie Burnett Oklahoma City Si_Burnett Eagletown Frank Eyler Houston Tex Barbara Gallagher H . E. Biggs Red Oak Pampa Dansby-Hottel Mary Dansby John Hottel P. m C. M Bundy Mr. Bundy Ada John Dansby_ Stratford George T. Hottel

Mrs Hoggard Honored With Surprise Birthday Luncheon

Mrs Ellie Hoggard was honored Friday with two surprise luncheons at her home to celebrate her birthday. Cake was baked by Mrs John T Williams, with many attendees listed including Mrs C Thompson and Mrs W J Standridge among others. The item also mentions a bridal shower for Mrs Wayne Haynes hosted by Mrs Jim Shuts and a note about foreign investment in the western United States.

Josephine Crawford Cora Buckzlew Minnie Marcer W. D. Jathson Beva Pat Reyna Srwin John T. Williams L. P. Shi Ira Critchfield Lo Phillips Charley Austin Charlene Austin Haynes Wayne Haynes Jim Shuts Orb Smith JE. McClaren W. Mann Claud Levelace Roy Byford W. N. Reidel

Rofs Society News Miss Alta Brookshire Bridal Shower

The Rofs community reports a bridal shower for Miss Alta Brookshire fiancée of A.8. King. Hosted by Mrs. Irene Fisher and the WMA at the Baptist church lawn, featuring a Tom Thumb Wedding scene, garden decor, cake, punch, and gifts. Participants included Nathalee Carson and a long list of guests and family members. Dinner and social events followed at several homes with outings to Platt National Park and a party at Sulphur.

Alta Brookshire King Baptist Church Irene Fisher W. M.A Platt National Park Bil Williams Colorado Utah Wayne Johnson Charles Johnson Fred Clifton Mrr Mraz Clay Johnson Pe Caffey Larsh A Peiremid Richard Swink Methodist Church Evenin Kay Larsh Douglas Hudson Jackie Crawford Harieyris Crank Barbara Anderson Brrozra Lee Jim Feirchild Alan Larsh Philip Pairchild J. E. Quinton Harold Lee Swink Betty Kay Hudson Norma Jane Sink Spon‘pore

Butterlegging Is New Concern Across Nation

Federal officials prepare to crack down on a wave of phony butter sales as oleomargarine taxes end June 30. The FDA seeks nearly a million dollars to boost enforcement after fears that unscrupulous sellers will substitute butter with colored margarine. Officials warn 10 000 public eating places may violate law by selling margarine as butter despite labeling and triangular shapes mandatory.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Congress

Sulphur Vegetable Flower Show to be Held at High School

Sulphur hosts a vegetable flower show Friday at the high school building in the study hall and agricultural building from 9 to 11 am. Entries include flowers foliage and arrangements in varied categories with judging on bouquet balance color proportion and display suitability. Special tables may feature dining room mixes living room centerpieces and seasonal arrangements with potted plants also exhibited while wildflowers are planned for inclusion.

Twin Calves Of Different Breeds Reported In County

An odd birth occurred in Wares County as a Holstein and a Brown Swiss cow produced twin calves. The process was challenging for the dam but both calves are reported alive and in good condition. The veterinary details and exact location are unclear due to the OCR text.

Wares

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