Ada Senior Highschool News highlights 1950-51 basketball squad
Ada High School hosts guest musicians from the Nations Transcribers Society for the Blind on April 3 in the Junior High auditorium with voluntary donations. Local basketball talents led by coach Paul Landrith post a 23-4 record and claim Sooner Star conference, East Central, and regional titles as Lettermen like Hopper, Wise, O Neal, Crawford, and Scott prepare for the 1950-51 season.
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Camelia Kuras
Emma Ethridge
Jack Crowell
Los Angeles
Harvey Rainville
New England Conservatory of Music of Boston
Nations Transcribers Society For the Blind
Ada High
Rotary Club
Paul Landrith
Cougars
Bob Hobbs
George Smith
Don Bowsers
Bul Webb
James Cumbie
Bul Hopper
Arold Hutchings
Pat O'Neal
Tony Wise
Charles “Moose” O'Brien
James Woods
Daniel Boone
Allan Bartlett
James Crawford
Dick Bayless
Jerry Scout
Brum
Hopper
Alan Hartlett
Jerry Scott
Cougar
Parade of Styles at National Hairdressers Meet
Three girls Dolores Stanfield Mildred Hopper and Janet Ford entered the Parade of Styles at the National Hairdressers Association convention. Dolores represented Thelma Wright of Skirvin Tower in Oklahoma City Mildred was entered by Pearl Miller of Miller's Beauty Shoppe Ada. Janet did not enter, styled by James Hisey guest artist. The parade was at the McSwain on Sunday March 26. About twenty five modeled from shops across the state. First prize went to a woman from Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Stanfield
Mildred Hopper
Janet Ford
National Hairdressers Association
Dolores
Thelma Wright
Skirvin Tower
Oklahoma City
Mildred
Pearl Miller
Miller's Beauty Shoppe
Ada
Janet
James Hisey
McSwain
Grant
Tennis Tryouts Hold Week Elimination Tournament
The tennis wams hold elimination rounds this week with 15 girls and 12 boys trying out. Seven meets are listed: April 1 Ardmore here April 3 Ardmore there April 11 We woke here April 24 Wewoka there April 28 Holdenville here April 28-79 OCW there May 9 Holdenville there. The girls will attend the Sooner Star meet at Seminole and both teams will go to the state meet when dates are set.
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Wams
Ardmore
Wewoke
Apri
Wewoka
Holdenville
OCW
Seminole
Ada AAUW Art Contest Winners Named in Local Show
In Ada this year Dorothy Shideler won first with a pastel filling station scene, Dick Buchanan second with a watercolor landscape, and Dick Huddleston third with a football motif. All three paintings advance to state contest amid eight other high school entrants. Cougar B team posts a 16 and 4 record led by Moose OBrien and Bill Hopper with 266 and 188 points respectively, promising more action next season.
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AAUW
Ada Breach
Dorothy Shideler
Dick Buchanan
Dick Huddleston
Huddleston Batt
Ads High
James Bowen
Floyd Groves
Eibe Hoggate
Carolyn Vaden
Jan Na TS
Cougar
Cougars
Charles “Moose” O'Brien
Boi Hopper
Dick Bartess
Pat O'Neal
Tony Wise
Daniel Boone
James Scott
Johnny McClark
Hank McW
Danivl Belt
Moose
O'Shen Jed
Bill Hopper
Dick Bayless
Senior play on Ramshead Rock offers thrills and humor
Seniors present a mystery titled at Ada High Auditorium on April 4. Japet Ford stars as Granny Kate with granddaughters Gale and Ginger, while Jeffrey Hall and Hugo Bromley seek work after answering a ghost advertise. Professor DeVollan and Madam Zolyx plot voodoo mayhem as Ramshead Rock hides secrets.
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Adams
Japet Ford
Mrs. Stormagay
Granny Kate
Yoo-Doo
Gale
Cotoras Stanfield
Ginger
Nancy Ebey
Jeffrey Hall
David Gatt
Hugo Bromley
Henry Katz
Ramshead Rock
Professor DeVollan
Kyle Perain
Madam Zolyx
Mary McXeown
Treaddy
Jan Bayless
Hatcher
Don McGhee
Nora Vane
Lynn Lundiaard
Mr. Bradshaw
Dick Huddleston
Ada High Auditorium
Aid for Eufaula Grand Jury Probe
Oklahoma City report states a grand jury in Eufaula will receive aid from attorney general Mae Q Williamson. Gov Turner directed Williamson to assist the April 3 inquiry into Mclntosh county attorney Kimmin Whiteley. Whiteley faces charges from W B Dickey about a panty snapping incident at Cathey school. Whiteley pleads not guilty and continues teaching.
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Oklahoma City
Eufaula
Penderal Mae Q. Williamson
Roy J. Turner
Williamson
Mclntosh
Kimmin Whiteley
W. A. Lackey
White
W. B. Dickey
Cathey School
Luckey
Whiteley
Kansan Killed in Car Truck Crash Near Pawhuska
The Associated Press reports a highway fatality rise to 82 as Wichita resident Rasman Bryan E. Burton, 32, died in a rear end auto-truck crash nine miles west of Pawhuska Oklahoma. Weather and road conditions cited as factors.
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Associated Press
Olahoma
Wichita
Rasman
Bryan E. Burton
Pawhugka
Herb Seasoning Practices For Meats And Fish
Practical guidance on using herbs in cooking from mild to strong flavors. Emphasizes “season to taste,” blending compatible herbs like tarragon with rosemary and thyme with marjoram, and using dill with fish or lamb. Warns against overuse and notes herbs can flavor butter, canapés, meats, or fish. Includes simple fried chicken and beef marinade examples and quick meal ideas.
Men's Pajamas Will Be Cool This Summer
Fashion notes from Sue Gardner describe new men s summer sleepwear with air cooling fabrics and styles. Short sleeves and legs, shirt tops with cotton or nylon bottoms, porous nylon for comfort, and breathable weaves top the line. Local shops expect Father s Day availability. a traffic accident near Enid injures two drivers with internal injuries.
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Sue Gardner
Distaff Sife
Tate
Ray
James
Platt National Park Adds Western Area Improvements
Work advances on the Platt National Park western addition overseen by Superintendent Cal Miller. Bids due April 3 for rock asphalt surfacing and for modern comfort stations as the region expands facilities to ease crowding. Water and sewer lines laid, road and campsite bases prepared, aiming for first class condition this season.
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Platt National Park
Western
Cal Miller
Aes
Terial
National Park Service
P.O
Santa Fe
N. M
Ada Man Learns Wife Accepted for Mayo Arthritis Treatment
Ada resident J. D. Gaar learned his wife will undergo arthritis treatment at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Mrs. Gaar has suffered for months and will be patient number seven on a new therapy showing strong responses in prior cases. Treatments begin soon after a weekend in which a local event occurred and a travel notice mentions.
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J. D. Gaar
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Fittstown News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Recent visitors to the W. E. Snyders included James Sherrell and son Ronnie from Latta with several others. Local residents entertained relatives, attended conventions, and reported minor injuries and medical updates. McLish Junior High lost a baseball game to Byng. various residents traveled to Ada Altus and Oklahoma City. new housing moves and community gatherings were noted.
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W. E. Snyders
James Sherrell
Ronnie
Latta
Carlton Corbin
Mary
Wallace Wigley
Bruce Turner
Clara Jean
Marion
L. Delaplain
McLish
Byng Boys
MacArthur Sees Possible Peace Amid Explosive Orient
Alhambra Calif March 27 veteran General Douglas MacArthur discusses peace plans during an exclusive interview in Tokyo. He warns the region remains explosive with jet fighters long range bombers and four divisions of troops ready if war becomes necessary. He stresses character development and cautions that modern weapons erase any clear victory. Peace is very possible and essential he says.
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Herbert G. Klein
Alhambra
Calif
Post Advocate
Far East
Copley
Gen. MacArthur
Tokyo
Rerbert G. Klein
Mar
Japan
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Asiatic
Theeneral
Orient
Gang Wars Bloody Mile stones in Crime Bonanza
Washington based report outlines wholesale murder and gang violence fueling organized gambling expansion across the U S with California as a focal point. It traces links to Cleveland Detroit Chicago New York and Miami and names figures linked to Murder Inc including Lucky Luciano and Abe Reles.
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Washington
NEA
U. S
Californ
California Crime Commission
California
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Miami
Mayfield Road Gang
Capone Syndicate
Mafia
Unione Sicialiano
Lucky’ Luciano
Murder, Inc
United Criminal Groups
Harry
Big Greenie’ Greenberg
George Schachter
Hollywood
Edward “Neddie” Herbert
Mickey Cowen
Sherry
Sunset Strip
Benjamin
Bugsy” Siegel
Greenberg
Siegel
Abe Reies
Max Shaman
Mickey iCohen
Cohen
Twder
Gang Wars Tear Through Los Angeles Underworld in 1940s-50s
The record recounts Cohen led a Los Angeles gang linked to a string of murders including the 1946 killings of Benjamin Gamson and George Levinson on Beverly Boulevard. It details Rothman’s 1949 death, Siegel’s 1957 slaying, and the ongoing police view of organized crime’s deadly era with few trials and rising public danger.
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Mickey Cohen
Hollywood
Sunset Strip
California
Cohen
Siegel
Benjamin
Meatball” Gamson
George Levinson
Beverly Blvd
Gameon
Los Angeles
Ha ‘Hooky" Rothman
Joseph
Scotty” Ellenberg
Dominic
Farinacci
Rothman
Michael
Ida Belle Sloan Hosts Luncheon in Ada
Ida Belle Sloan hosted a luncheon in Ada with two covered dishes. Mrs Iva Reynolds of Stigter visited Mr and Mrs LC Miller in Hardin City during the week. Norma Lee Graper and Lor Ettz DeLoach shopped in Oklahoma City Saturday and visited Rev. John Walker and family at Nobie, former Fitts town Baptist pastor.
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Ida Belle Sloan
Ada
Iva Reynolds
Stigter
LC. Miller
Norma Lee Graper
Lorettz DeLoach
Oklahoma City
John Walker
Fittstown
Game Rooms Add Comfort and Practical Design
A home game room serving children by day and adults at events boosts living space. Consider a cork tile floor for its resilience and insulation, and curved plastic base moulding to ease cleaning. Plan ample toy storage, informal dining, folding chairs, and perhaps a wash basin to simplify party cleanup.
Vacancies Open in United States Navy Ada Office
The Navy Recruiting service in Ada announces unlimited vacancies in the United States Navy. Enlistments are for four or six years for men aged 17 to 31 who meet qualifications. High school graduates gain added advantages with Navy trade schools after basic training. Visit Room 207, Post Office Building in Ada for details.
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Navy
Ada
United States Navy
Undersea Photo Depth Set Record at 3.5 Miles
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute captured a sea photograph at three and one-half miles depth using a pressure resistant camera and bright flash bulbs. It marks the deepest ever captured image of the sea.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
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Harry Willis
J. T. Browning
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Georgia Chambers
Oleta
Norma Lee
Ves Chambers
Martha Jackson
Noble Holman
Henry Martin
Wally McCraw
Lira
Juanita Spears
B. ‘Scotty
Richard Penick
George Penick and Son
Altus
Burl Penick
Denarie Johnson
Hardin City
Fillstown
Bay
Joe Contey
Jim Eh Sunday
Atoka
Mr. Sur Whitwell
Jolly
Blanche Skeith
Virginia Ottva
Rons
Ruby Eaton
Ruby Hodgiz
Opzi Phillips
Jessie McKinner
Ida Belle Siesa
Alice Dause
Newt
MacArthur
Douglas Larsen
NEA Gtaff
Bugsy Siegel
Neddie" Herbert
East
Cohen Gang
Frank Niccoli
Herbert
Dave Ogul
Californias Crime Commission
Ictim
Big Greenie
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U.S. Navy
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