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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

7

Mineral Deed Approval Hearing Set in Pontotoc County

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a petition by Jackson McCarty owner of one seventh undivided interest in all minerals under Northwest Quarter Section 12 Township 1 North Range 7 East is set for July 9 1952 at 10 a m for approval of a mineral deed to R J Lollar The deed dated May 3 1952 paid 30 per acre total 625 75 and the notice is dated June 19 1952 County Judge J Tal Crawford seals the document.

Jackson McCarty Ntotoc County Oklahoma Section 12 R. J. Lollar

Notice by Publication in Pontotoc Court Suit

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Dorothy Price sues the State of Oklahoma and W H Jordan and others for quiet title to Lots 4 5 and 6 in Block 1 Broadway Addition Ada Oklahoma The defendants must answer by July 24 1952 or the court will rule in favor of the plaintiff and grant absolute fee simple title to the described property. Witness dated June 6 1952 Abe Holloway Court Clerk deputy Faye White.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Dorothy Price W. H Jordan Old Jordan W. H. Jordan Ola Jordan Oklahoma State of Broadway Ada Abe Holloway Faye White

Quieting Title Suit Against Heirs in Allen OK

J. C. Kidwell W. T. Glover Evelyn Glover sue unknown heirs and devisees of W. E. Dunaway. Petition filed June 25 1952 seeks quieting title to Lots 17 18 in Block 36 Commercial Addition Allen Oklahoma. Respondents must answer by August 6 1952 or default judgment.

J. C_KIDWELL W. T. Glover Evelyn Glover W. E. Dunaway State OF Oklahoma Allen J. C. Kidwell

Corporal Draws Heavy Sentence at Fort Knox

At Fort Knox a general court martial convicted Corporal Alfonzo C. Moreli, chaplain's assistant, of stealing chapel collections and forging a chaplain's name to collect reports. He was sentenced to one year hard labor and dishonorable discharge. Moreli, a pastor of an African Methodist Church, had served a Negro congregation in Elizabethtown nearby. The panel comprised three white and two Black officers.

FT. Knox Alfonzo C. Moreli Mozell African Methodist Church Elizabethtown

Marriages of Brooks Pitt and Brown Stevens

Urban C. Brooks aged 26 of Lovell Wyoming marries Georgia Ruth Pitt 17 of Vaness. Harold Brown 21 of Seminole wed Sandra Stevens 18 of Earlsboro.

Urban C. Brooks Lovell Wyoming Georgia Ruth Pitt Vaness Harold Brown Seminole Sandra Stevens Earlsboro

Stratford News Update on Local Families Visits

Mrs. John Cook returned home Saturday after spending a week with her son Lester Cook in Shawnee. Glen Ferguson, Velma Burnett, and Jack Boatright visited their mother and grandmother Mrs. Sam Boatright Sunday. Mrs. Ethel Smith, recovering from surgery at Valley View Hospital, was discharged and sent home Monday.

John Cook Lester Cook Shawnee Lester Glen Ferguson Chickasha Velma Burnett Stonewall Jack Boatright Oklahoma City Sam Boatright Ethel Smith Valley View Hosital

Bailey Family Weekend Visit in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Gene Bailey and family of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Ballard and with his parents Mr and Mrs F A Bailey.

Gene Bailey Oklahoma City John Ballard F. A. Bailey

Moore and Fullbright hosts share Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Clarence Moore of Stonewall spent Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Tucker Fullbright at their home.

Clarence Moore Stonewall Mrs Tucker Fullbright

McBains Return From California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Bob McBain return home Monday after a three week vacation in California. Mr and Mrs Roy Watts and son Joe Fred visited Lawton Sunday afternoon at the home of M Sgt and Mrs C W Baker. Newt who had spent two weeks in the Baker home returned home with his parents.

Bob McBain California Roy Watts Joe Fred Lawton C. W. Baker Newt Baker

Mrs Helen Riggs and Daughter Visit Callens

Mrs Helen Riggs and her daughter Barbara are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Callen for a few days. Mrs Riggs resides in Oklahoma City.

Helen Riggs Barbara Hugh Callen Riggs Oklahoma City

Mrs Gilmore and Mrs Ellis Visit Stratford

Mrs. Jim Gilmore of Duncan visits Stratford with her mother Mrs Ona Ellis while husband Mr Gilmore recovers from surgery at McBride Bone and Joint Hospital in Oklahoma City. He is reported to be doing nicely and expected to be released soon.

Jim Gilmore Duncan Stratford Ona Ellis Gilmore McBride Bone and Joint Hospital Oklahoma City

Herron Family Visit Highlights Duncan Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Herron and their sons traveled from Duncan to spend Sunday visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Duke, and with Mr. and Mrs. Milburn Collin.

Leroy Herron Duncan W. Duke Milburn Collin

Smith Family Vacation Brief Visit to West and Midwest

Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith and their daughter Dianne of Los Angeles California visit his mother Mrs Edna Smith for a few days before touring Arkansas and Missouri and then returning home after a two week vacation.

Ralph Smith Dianne Los Angeles Calif Edna Smith Arkansas Missouri

Stratford Eastern Star to host supper in Eldridge Building

At the Monday meeting the Stratford chapter voted to serve supper Saturday night, June 28, in the Eldridge building across from the bank. Candidates will be in Stratford for their speaking. Buffet style service starts at 6 p.m. and all you can eat is $1.00.

Order of the Eastern Star Stratford Eldridge Bank

Dallas visitor to help mother with hip injury

Mrs. Dixie Hines of Dallas arrived Monday to visit her mother Mrs. W A Goodwin who recently fell injuring her hip. Doctors hope the injury is not serious. Mrs. Hines will take her mother to Dallas for extended visit and have X rays to assess the hip.

Dixie Hines Dallas W. A. Goodwin Goodwin Hines

Weekend visit highlights from Oklahoma families

Mr and Mrs John Hottel and son of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs John Dansby. Mr and Mrs Edgar Hanks of Duncan visited their parents, Roy Hanks and Layton Wood. Miss Lorene Shults, studying at the University of New Mexico, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Jim Shults.

Edgar Hanks Duncan Roy Hanks Layton Wood Lorene Shults University of New Mexico Jim Shults

Brother and sister share Sunday visit in Lindsay

Mr Hubert Covel of Lindsay spent Sunday afternoon at the home of his sister Mrs C E Moore.

Hubert Covel Lindsay C. E. Moore

Earl Douglas Visit Spends Time With Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Douglas of Santa Rosa New Mexico are visiting in the home of his mother Mrs Ida Douglas and in Stratford with other relatives and friends for a few days.

Earl Douglas Santa Rosa New Mexico Ida Douglas Stratford

Gentry and Cole Visit Heath Willis Family Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Gentry and three children along with Mr. Paul Cole of Morenci Arizona are spending two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Heath and Mrs. Thearon Willis and Charles. Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manduano of Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smith stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lewis of Tulsa last week.

Cleo Gentry Paul Cole Morenci Arizona D. W. Heath Thearon Willis Charles Joe Manduano Lindsay Alvin Smith Mrs C. H. Lewis Tulsa

Moore Family Visit Expands at Stratford Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore visited Sunday at the home of his brother Mr and Mrs O O Moore in Stratford Route 1. Other visitors were Mrs Jack Moore and her children from Tecumseh.

Elmer Moore O. O. Moore Stratford Route 1 Jack Moore Tecumseh

Miss Jean Jones Visits Stratford Relative Family

Miss Jean Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Jones of Shawnee spends a few days in Stratford visiting her grandmother Mrs C W Jones and friends in the city.

Jean Jones Milton Jones Shawnee Stratford C. W. Jones

Miss Berthalene McGehee Visits Sulphur Friends

Miss Berthalene McGehee spent a few days visiting in the home of Mrs. Pearl McKay and Josephine in Sulphur.

Boatright Family Spends Saturday Visit in McAlester

Mr and Mrs Sam Boatright and their son Billy Jack from McAlester spent Saturday with his mother Mrs Sam Boatright in town.

Sam Boatright Billy Jack McAlester

Locomotive Relic Placed in Pip er's Park

In Nanaimo Canada a coal hauling locomotive aged 70 years was gifted to the city and installed in Pip er's Park. Its final voyage drew power from coal mined at an old pit that closed in 1899.

Nanaimo Canada Piper’s Park

Registration Set For August Term at East Central State College

Registration for the August inter-session at East Central State College was announced by Dean W. B. Morrison. Enrollment is July 31 from 2 to 4 p m with classes starting August 1. An extended field trip, directed by Gordon M Harrell, runs August 1 to 21 and offers credit in history and geography with a bus trip to Memphis, Tennessee on August 1.

East Central State College W. B. Morrison Gordon M. Harrell Memphis Tennessee United States Dean Morrison

Latta News Mrs Dayton Scott Visits Oklahoma Family

Mrs Dayton Scott left last Wednesday for Oklahoma to visit her brother W P Campbell and family. Her daughter Carol, who had been visiting there, returned home with her Friday.

Dayton Scott Oklahoma W. P. Campbell Carol

Georges Attend Lawrence Rally and Watermelon Feed

Mr and Mrs Dub George and family attended a Lawrence political rally on Tuesday night. Following the rally the Georges attended a watermelon feed at the Sterling Price home in Lawrence.

Dub George Lawrence Georges Sterling Price

Bighams Family Outing by Lake Texoma on Saturday

Mr and Mrs Charles Bigham with Nancy Jean and Mrs Biggams brother Junior Hobgood spent Saturday in the Cumberland area of Lake Texoma.

Charles Bigham Nancy Jean Mrs. Biggam Junior Hobgood Cumberland Lake Texoma

George family visitors from Fort Worth

Recent visitors of the Dub George family included her brother Sam Kite, his wife and son Semmie of Fort Worth Texas.

Dub George Sam Kite Semmie Fort Worth Texas

Mrs Ray Walker Leaves Friday for Oilton Visit

Mrs Ray Walker departed Friday to visit her husband who is employed in Oilton.

Ray Walker Oilton

Ada Visitors Then Hold Cake and Ice Cream

Mr and Mrs Garrett Beller and children of Ada visited Mrs C V Oliver. Cake and ice cream were served during the call.

Garrett Beller Ada C. V. Oliver

Ada Families Enjoy Swim and Pic Nic Trips

Mr and Mrs Dub George and relatives traveled from Ada for a Sulphur swim and picnic Monday evening. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilson with Carol and Harold fished Friday night at Lake Texoma.

Dub George Dub Jr Tom, Lee Jan Jodie Lon T. H. George Ada Harvey Wilson Carol and Harold Lake Texoma

Ada Visit Ties In Local Family News

Alice Noland spent last week with Joy Starnes in Ada while a sister, Bonnie Sue, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Skaggs in Ada Tuesday.

Alice Noland Joy Starnes Ada Bonnie Sue

LattaDelegates Verlin Arter Kennon Mundy Attend Boys State

Latta delegates Verlin Arter and Kennon Mundy enjoyed a wonderful time at Boys State in Norman where both served as delegates and participated in events and discussions.

Verlin’ Arter Kennon Mundy Latta Boys State Norman

Cales Family Observes Father’s Day Retirement

Spending the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cales in Arlington Texas, Mr. Luther Cales Deloris and Bobbie joined the belated Father’s Day gathering. The occasion honored Mr. Caless retirement after forty one years two months and three days with a cement plant.

L. C. Cales Luther Cales Deloris Bobbie Arlington, Tex Mr. Caless

Orpha Lou Morrison Accompanies Luther Cales on Turner Falls Trip

Orpha Lou Morrison and Luther Cales traveled to Turner Falls Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Finis Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cales. After the excursion the L. C. Cales returned to Latta while Orpha Lou and Luther Cales continued to Arlington. Orpha Lou will stay a week in Arlington before returning to Ada.

Arpha Lou Morrison Finis Morrison L. C. Cales Luther Cales Turner Falls Latta Orpha Lou Arlington Ada

Verlin Arter and Royce Fulton Plan Oklahoma A&M Attendance

Verlin Arter and Royce Fulton transacted business in Stillwater Tuesday and both plan to enter Oklahoma A&M College this autumn.

Verlin Arter Royce Fulton Stillwater Oklahoma A. and M. College

Mrs Alvin Arter Ill This Week

Mrs Alvin L Arter is reported ill this week with unspecified ailments. Her condition and exact parish or location are not detailed in the text.

Alvin L. Arter

Promotion for Jack Gordon in Korea

Jack G. Gordon of Spaulding Oklahoma was promoted to captain while serving with the 45th Infantry Division in Korea, where the unit holds a sector of the western front. He arrived in Korea last November and previously entered the Army in 1945, with prior WWII service and several medals.

45Th Infantry Division Korea Jack G. Gordon Spaulding Okla Western Front Oklahoma National Guard United States Gordon 171St Field Artillery Battalion Army East Central State College

Proximity Retired Mare Tops Major Harness Stakes

Proximity the trotting mare is retired and remains the only horse to score repeat victories in major harness racing stakes including The Titan The Arden and the American Trotting Championship.

Proximity

New Mexico Democrats Battle Unity At State Convention

Albuquerque voters heard appeals for party unity as a 24 member delegation with half votes each was to be chosen. Kefauver backers abandoned an instructed slate while Chavez and governor hopeful Everett Gramham pressed for harmony at a Jefferson Jackson Day banquet amid a bitter factional fight.

John B. Curtis Albuquerque New Mexico Kefauver Dennis Chavez U.S

Eisenhower Taft Lead In Pennsylvania Delegation Poll

AP poll shows Eisenhower favored by 32 of 70 Pennsylvania Republican delegates, Taft backed by 24, with 10 still undeclared. Gov. John S. Fine is seen as a key guide for about 32 delegates, influencing the delegation's convention votes.

Charles Welsh Philadelphia Dwight D. Eisenhower Sen Robert A. Taft Associated Press Pennsylvania Eisenhower Taft John S. Fine Fine

Mississippi Demos Open Convention

Mississippi Democrats opened their 1952 state convention in Jackson anticipating election of 22 national delegates and a stand on stateless principles. Gov. Hugh White was to deliver the keynote as delegates debated seating at Chicago after State Attorney General J. P. Coleman was recognized as Mississippi National committeeman amid a rare challenge to the regular party by a loyal-to-national group.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Hugh White Chicago J. P. Coleman

Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean Estimated at 888 Sq Miles

The Azores lie in the Atlantic Ocean covering 888 square miles and support nearly half a million people across their nine inhabited islands.

Azore Islands Atlantic Ocean

Polio Scourge Spreads Past Texas Near 1000 Infections

Polio scare grows as Texas nears 1000 cases with 146 new infections reported last week. Houston area bears the worst burden with 45 new cases and 321 hospital patients. Health Officer Cox cites open privies as a major menace while Gov. Shivers urges statewide cleanup to slow spread. A Frost test program notes possible local polio case despite inoculation results pending school season.

State Department of Health Texas Houston Harris County George W. Cox State Health Department Frost Herbert Hipps Waco Hipps

No Ransom Asked or Offered for Oatis

Washington officials say no ransom was asked or offered for Associated Press correspondent William N. Oatis, who is serving a Czech prison term. They defend a $120,000 ransom paid last year for four U.S. flyers freed after landing in Hungary, and note no fine was imposed in Oatis’s case.

Washington State Department William N. Oatis Associated Press Czechoslovakia Department Hungary U. S Senate Appropriations Committee James C. H. Bonbright Truman Defense Lovette State Acheson Oatis Bonbright

Tot Sits Down Blisters From Birthday Heat

Youngstown two year old Ronald Galla burned feet and bottom after a birthday dip in a wash tub during 104 degree heat. He sat on hot pavement to rest, causing a second blister. No serious injury reported.

Youngstown, O Ronald Galla Youngstown

Pointed Story in Albany Ends with Dog Bite Incident

In Albany on June 26 a truck driver Samuel Williams asked for directions at a downtown street corner. Williams raised his right hand to point. a dog in the truck cab stuck its head out and nipped his index finger.

Albany N. Y Samuel Williams Williams

Radio Operator Must Face Trial

London magistrate commits William Martin Marshall a 24 year old radio operator for the British Foreign Office to trial on charges he slipped official secrets to a Russian diplomat. He was arrested June 13 with a Soviet Embassy official and faces possible trial at the Old Bailey next week. He is denied bail and held in jail. Marshall previously worked at Britain’s Moscow Embassy and called himself a misfit. The prosecutor said he carried a document in his own handwriting without authority.

London William Martin Marshall Foreign Office Marshall Kremlin Central Criminal Court Old Bailey Klaus Fuchs Fuchs Britain Moscow J. S. Bass

Need More Women In U N Secretariat

New York reports the International Business and Professional Women urging more trained women for United Nations Secretariat and agency positions. At their 15th annual meeting the board resolved that women are not adequately represented in the Secretariat or as government delegates.

New York United Nations Secretariat The International Business and Professional Women United Nations

Kerr Says Farm Program Aims to Ensure Food Abundance

Sen. Robert S. Kerr spoke in Sedalia on a farm plan to keep food affordable for consumers and provide parity of income for farmers. He advocates 100 percent parity price supports and argued that U S food supplies help offset manpower gaps in Communist nations, framing food as a tool in war and peace.

Sedalia Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma Kerr United States Free Nations

Muskogee Plans For TV Station

John Esau vice president of KTUL announced Griffin Radio and Television plans to build a 16,000 watt TV station in Muskogee. The FCC application seeks channel eight to serve eastern Oklahoma western Arkansas and parts of Kansas with additional applications for Oklahoma City and Fort Smith Ark.

Tulsa Okla Muskogee John Esau KTUL Griffin Radio and Television Washington Esau Federal Communications Commission Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas Griffin Concern Oklahoma City Ft. Smith Ark

Five Bridges to Receive Spring Face Lift in County

Five drab steel bridges on the state system in the county will be cleaned, coated with red lead, and brightened with aluminum paint. Bids for the work will be opened July 15, announced State Highway Director C A Stoldt. Bridges include SH 99 at Mill Creek south of SH 3, SH 99 at Clear Boggy Creek, SH 12 at Blue River north of Roff, SH 12 at Sincere Creek, and SH 12 at Muddy Boggy Creek, all near Ada, with additional painting bids for bridges in Johnston Murray and Coal counties.

C. A. Stoldt State Highway Commission Mill Creek Ada Clear Boggy Creek Blue River Roff Sincere Creek Muddy Boggy Creek Johnston County Murray Coal County

Heat Wave Smashes June 25 Records Across Regions

The blast of heat continued across the East and South with many cities reporting record highs on June 25. Virginia and Arkansas faced crop threats as deaths and numerous heat prostrations rose. Baltimore logged 99 heat prostrations and one death from 98 degrees, while Washington hit 98. Cities from New York to Nashville reported record or near record highs, with Macon Texas and St. Louis enduring 100 plus heat.

Virginia Arkansas Baltimore Washington Mercury Ohio Philadelphia New York City Upstate New York South Macon Augusta Savannah Nashville Chattanooga Newport News Richmond Norfolk Texas Presidio St. Louis Pittsburgh Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle

New York Delegation Back Harriman At Convention

New York Democratic State Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick says the 94 vote delegation is 100 percent behind W Averell Harriman and will stay with him. He rejects Kefauver backers charges that Harriman drive is a holding action until another candidate is chosen. Fitzpatrick adds that Adlai Stevenson is not a candidate.

New York Paul E. Fitzpatrick W. Averell Harriman Fitzpatrick Estes Kefauver Adlai Stevenson Illinois

Two Oklahoma County Commissioners Found Guilty

Oklahoma City report says County Commissioners Edd Hisel and Charles Litton were convicted of buying asphaltic concrete without bids, splitting orders to dodge requirements. Judge Jackson noted the pair’s knowledge of the law and ordered sentencing with possible suspension. Pendleton commented cautiously as he faces his own autumn case.

Oklahoma City Edd Hisel Charles Litton Litton Grover Pendleton Jackson Criminal Court of Appeals

Uranium Miners Health Shown Safe in 1950-Study

The Public Health Service announced examinations of over 1,100 workers in uranium mines and mills across Colorado Utah New Mexico and Arizona found no evidence of health damage from radioactivity. Surgeon General Scheele noted the program began with industry growth and led to recommendations and safety measures now implemented by operators.

Washington Public Health Service Colorado Tah New Mexico Arizona Leonard A. Scheele

Hot Weather Sidelights From Cleveland to Ft Jackson

Cleveland city workers refuse shorts in the heat as Mayor Burke rules against. Congress and President Truman endure 98 degree heat with water shortages and a White House water main break. St Louis faces 100 degree heat and 5,000 homes without water after a 36 inch line joint blows out. George Baker, 52, of Richmond, Ind., dies displaying caskets to Ohio Funeral Directors. Harold Kaufman of Cleveland dies of sunstroke and heart congestion at Ft Jackson, the second such death there in a week.

Cleveland Cleveland City Hall Thomas A. Burke Washington Congress Truman White House ST. Louis St. Louis County Toledo George Baker Richmond Ind Ohio Funeral Directors Association FT. Jackson S.c Harold Kaufman

Loot Recovered After Malaya Robbery Attempt

Police recovered $200 in cash wrapped in tin foil from a refuse cart bound for the incinerator after a victim's call for help. An officer spotted a fleeing man and nabbed him, with the loot likely tossed into the heap to aid the getaway.

Penang Malaya

World’s Largest Private Gun Collection at Claremore

A headline notes that the world’s largest privately owned gun collection is housed in Claremore. The report highlights the scale of the collection and its status as a prominent private repository in the area.

Claremore

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