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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
3
The Murray County 4-H roundup at USC named blue ribbon firsts across divisions. Notables include Gary Nowlin Joy Jackie Webb and Monroe Lee Chigley for speeches and demonstrations, with grand champion honors to Bill Corbin and reserve to Billy Jolly.
Stratford News reports visitors to area households over the weekend. Names include Mrs Mayme Field and Mrs Sam Boatright hosting guests from Oklahoma City such as Mr Nesbitt Mrs Bert Ba and Paula. also Greta Kersey Dorthey Riggs Glen Ferguson from Chickasha Jerry Wallace Duncan and Mrs Charley Burnett of Stonewall. Another gathering at C E Moore’s home hosted Mrs Arthur of Asher along with Mr and Mrs Bruce Shirley and their Oklahoma City children.
Mrs. Marie Clark and her children spent the weekend visiting in the home of her mother, Mrs M. M. Burnett, and her sister Ruth.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill McClaren and their children from Dallas Texas were weekend guests in the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McClaren.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Church of Sentinel visited over the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Savage, sharing time in their residence and social greet.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Klutts of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Clark.
Mr and Mrs Alger Lunsford spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Don Heath and with Mr and Mrs Melvin Lunsford. The couple are living in Oklahoma City.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs Ade Ry croft in the Galey community.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rycroft and sister-in-law of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Rosie Rycroft and brother Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rycroft in their home.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Haynes of Oklahoma City spent Saturday visiting in the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs S Lambert.
Delegates from Stratford include Mr and Mrs George Pearce Jim Shults and Mrs John Williams traveling to the state Democratic gathering in Oklahoma City this week.
The Stratford group gathered for the funeral of W N Kitchens in Wayne. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Watts, Mr and Mrs Willie Watts, Mrs J W Absher, Mrs Frank Griffin, Dr and Mrs Staff, Mrs R E Chandler, Mrs Frank Reed, Mrs J F Sheppard, Mr and Mrs H K Andrews, Mrs A S Robertson, Mrs Mayme L Field, Rev and Mrs Needham, and Mrs Clara Austell.
The new pari mutuel race track at Grandview Oval will hold a Solon Ohio meeting from September 11 to October 31. The standalone event marks this year’s only such track meet.
City wide installation of P T A officers set for Thursday May 1 at 3 p m. The meeting will be in the Little Theater of the Ada Junior High School. Patrons and visitors are invited. chicken tops the list of favorite foods.
Mercedes Davidson and Ramon a Sloan ninth graders competed at the State Vocal Meet in Stillwater last weekend. Mercedes earned a two plus excellent rating and is a student in Miss Iris Faye Gaar's music class.
Eugene Gash and Patsy Lamb, both eighth graders from Ada Junior High School, will compete in the Governor Murray annual essay contest. The topic asks how efficient state government will boost Oklahoma's industrial progress.
Junior Red Cross boxes filled by our students spread cheer to children in a displaced persons camp at Warburg Westfalen Germany. Letters in German to teachers and sponsors in our school show the impact. German to English translations were provided by E. E. Heiman professor at East Central State College.
Judy Payne 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Payne Rt 3, is named Blue Skirt for April by the pep organization for girls directed by Mrs. Gene Smith. She attends Oak Avenue Baptist Church, enjoys skating, and fried (food context incomplete).
Dale Cumbie AN in the U S Navy since January 1951 is home in Ada on a 30 day leave to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Wade Cumbie at 715 East Seventh. He has been recommended for aviation electronics school after leave and served on the USS Essex CV9 in Pacific operations during World War II.
New York police report the Rockefeller Center restaurant manager John Hudson, 46, was shot in the mouth by a young bandit who escaped with about $225. Hudson sustained two minor wounds. his false teeth likely stopped the bullet. Roosevelt Hospital described him as otherwise unhurt.
Central states expected warmer, summer like conditions while rain and cooler weather spread across the East and Midwest. The Middle Atlantic and New England saw ongoing rain and coolness, the Rocky Mountain region faced showers, and the Pacific Coast enjoyed clear, cool conditions. Across the Midwest, many cities logged record high temperatures with Bismarck at 92 and Wausau at 91, while readings in the central states stayed in the 80s.
Coach Elmer Massey awarded leather pennants to boy and girl captains from seven through nine grades for track events. Girls captains were Betty Floyd Margaret Lockhart and Kaye Brown. boys captains were Bob Williamson James Click and John Harris. Clyde Bennett tied Williamson for top points. teams scored 15 each.
L A Reynolds shop instructor reports seventh grade boys are building two bird houses each. One follows student plans with styles like pioneer and log cabin, while the second is individually designed to aid Ada’s urban birds by school end.
Two young Englishmen, Peter Laker and Clifford Lister, Cunard Line agents, faced charges in Brooklyn Prospect Park for riding at speed. Magistrate Matthew F. Fagan dismissed the case in the interest of international friendship, citing the defendants were free men.
Oklahoma Supreme Court issued numerous affirmations and reversals across counties including Texas, Tulsa, Carter, Kiowa, Grant, and Mayes counties. Cases involve civil matters, adoptions, estates, and public officers with actions against and for individuals and city officials.
Numerous Ada and regional residents visited relatives and friends over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hubble in Los Angeles to see Mrs. Hubble's parents, the Merrell family in Seminole, and many other local trips. A birth announced at Tinker Field adds Ricky Wayne to the Lowery family.
A meeting of the Disabled American Veterans is set for Friday at 8 PM in the county courthouse to organize a local DAV chapter. Sam Baxter of Oklahoma City, state service officer, will preside. all men eligible for the DAV are urged to attend.
Rep. Victor Wickersham reports assurances from military officials that a Fort Sill Oklahoma and Fort Bliss Texas cross training program would be limited to an interchange of personnel. He notes Oklahoma residents fear reduced staffing at both installations if the plan is adopted.
J. Hatcher of Texas County is affirmed. In the matter of R L Bowman versus Matier Towery of Garvin County the court affirms in part and reverses in part.
United Nations report outlines a pattern of drug trafficking aimed at U S troops in Japan linking Chinese and North Korean agents with Japanese Communists. Harry Anslinger cites two figures and notes 2208 arrests in Japan last year with Chinese and Korean traffickers comprising 29.2 percent of alien narcotics arrests.
Troopers filed six charges in the peace justice court on Monday. Suspects include John Henry Jones Ada Route 2 driving without a license, Cristobolo Curly Tevez Tupelo Route 1 speeding, Elmer Gene Standridge Ada Route 2 improper passing, Charlie Raymond Bryant Ada reckless driving, J. D. Cole Shawnee speeding. Apprehensions occurred near Ada on SH 13 and SH 3.
The second annual county 4-H Tractor Maintenance school was held at the fair grounds from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. County Agent C H Hailey stressed tractors as costly equipment and importance of proper handling. C V Phagan of Oklahoma A and M led the session with notes on maintenance and contest links for 4 H members. Lester Smith urged all 4 H members age 12 and up who operate tractors to attend.
In Wagoner Oklahoma deposits across five banks fell from just over 4 million in January to a lower level by week’s end. A separate note mentions heat patterns near the equator showing wider continental than oceanic zones.
At the Latta high school 4-H round up Betty Landers Wanda Keeling and others earned blue ribbons for demonstrations in simple blouse yeast bread and table decor. Betty Roeper Yvonne Little won for Correct Table Setting. Joan Kerr was grand champion across five classes with multiple blue ribbon entries in topics and demonstrations.
Latta seniors picked up their caps and gowns along with announcement cards on Monday marking a milestone before graduation.
Phil Nichols of Tishomingo father of Mrs. Jack Presley is seriously ill in Valley View Hospital. The junior senior banquet will be held Friday night at the school.
Dub George Charles Price and Donnie Williams qualified for the state interscholastic dairy judging contest by finishing seventh at a Wilburton district meet, meeting the top 30 percent eligibility. Pauline Dew was elected FFA queen for the coming year and will receive the chapter queen jacket. Lahoma Parker was Latta chapter queen this term. Several awards and honorary memberships will be presented at Achievement Day on May 6.
Mrs. T H George was discharged from Valley View hospital on Sunday morning. The report notes her release is from the medical facility and confirms her departure with no complications.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dugan and family from Pauls Valley joined Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Nichols and family of Tishomingo to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jack Preley on Sunday. Preley’s daughter is hospitalized in Valley View hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lovelace and Mrs. Leroy Battles and Lanny spent Sunday afternoon at Konawa visiting his sister Mrs. Flora Shirley and family.
Mr and Mrs C R Russell of Houston Texas spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Buster Brown in a courteous social visit.
Audie Nelson continues treatment at Valley View hospital and is progressing well. He is expected to be able to return home soon.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Teague and Mrs Lloyd Hart and Joy all of Shawnee along with Mrs Alice Hart of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W M Nelson.
Mrs. Thomas Shay of Purcell visits her mother Mrs. Ethel Tatum at Valley View hospital where Mrs. Tatum is described as somewhat improved.
Mrs Emmett Scates hosted a surprise birthday party for her husband. Rev and Mrs Truett Haskins and their children attended as supper guests. Additional guests included Mr and Mrs John Whitson with Nancy, Nanielene Honeycutt, Mr and Mrs Joel Castillo, Mr and Mrs Joe Tatum, and Mr and Mrs Hoot Houchen.
Mrs Ralph Taylor Mrs Alvin Arter Mrs Wes Brantley Mrs Robert Kerr and Mrs Dub George attended the 4 H rally Tuesday in Ada.
Dirt Rice of Midland Texas spent part of last week with his parents Mr. and Mrs H S Rice. He returned home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ted Cotton of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Lee Henry Saturday night and Mr and Mrs H S Rice.
In Philadelphia Anthony Valentino, a 35 year old blind WWII veteran, described his luckiest visit after hearing a weak call for help. He found Miss Lucy Marichetti, 30, unconscious from illuminating gas at a cleaning shop and dragged her to safety before rescue workers treated her. she was discharged from hospital.
Murray County 4-H club girls who won ratings in the timely topics and team demonstrations held at OSC were as follows with a list of grand champion reserve grand champion blue ribbon and red ribbon winners. Names include Lowell Montgomery Paula Holladay June Jolly Coretta Young Jaylene White Beatrice Witt Lovell Montgomery Jeanne Ann Kennedy Melva Gatlin Darlene Tuley Shirley Lindsey Linda White Julia Ann Goodall Anna Lee Chaffin Shirley Young Rheka don Fox Nadine Brown Lavada Husband Floella White Barbara Gibson Mary Lee Ellis etc.
Senior Division Blue Ribbon winners Janet Carlson and Barbara Standifer from Hickory earned for textile painting with Margaret King and Beatrice Witt also of Hickory receiving correct lighting for home sewing. Shirley Lindsey and Judy Nowlin from Joy earned lighting equipment, Fedelia Morrison of Sulphur won nut bread. Red Ribbon winners Shirley Young and Nona Lee Schultz of Arbuckle shared pasture with Elray Pikens and Sue Tuley of Woodland for soil conservation. Analois Gilbert of Sulphur took pie crust. White Ribbon winners Betty Warren and Myra Lewis of Woodland earned first aid.
A list of Junior Division, Red Ribbon, and White Ribbon winners by locality. Teams include Isola Ann Denman and Donna Johnson for developing films in Washington. Pamela Pitts and Norma Sue Bullard in Arbuckle. Martha Husband and Suzanne Sealy in Chigley. other pairs win for setting the table, making a catalog, and various kitchen and craft tasks across Arbuckle Chigley Woodland and Davis.
Stratford FFA sponsored a parents and sons banquet at the school auditorium drawing about 150 attendees. J. D. Connally noted potential annual recurrence after a successful event while Rev. J. E. McClaren opened with an invocation and Richard Watts delivered an address.
A Tokyo book dealer complains Americanism harms Japanese culture. Saburo Matsumura notes prewar 1500 second-hand shops, now 830 remain, claims near collapse due to pin-ball machines and commercial radios. He says readers no longer engage, instead tuning in radios or playing pin-balls. Some colleagues switched to pin-ball trade and cleared debts quickly.
Oil activity in Pontotoc county rises with renewed drilling. The Bert D. Paine No. 1 Myrick near 29-4N-5E shut in after three 200-barrel tanks filled. F. F. Pennington No. 1 near 19-4N-7E producing about 25 barrels daily from Viola limestone. The Mack M. Braly No. 1 Swan-Hyde and other wells in Jesse area and east of Ada progress toward completion.
The Wewoka Timely Speech and Team Demonstration drew many participants led by Pat Blaylock Robbie Bowles and Myra Evans with several firsts and seconds in team demonstration timely speech and dress wear. Vamposa claimed unofficial best overall with nine firsts across boys and girls divisions.
A Monday night housewarming honored Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tilley at their new home. Guests bringing gifts included many local residents such as Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Farrish, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Griffin, and Lannie Hughes, with several others sending gifts due to absence. Refreshments consisted of cake and coffee.
Mr and Mrs J D Hubble and children of Los Angeles Calif Miss Merrill of Dallas Mr and Mrs J C Hannah and Mr and Mrs Aubry Pondexter of Murphy Texas are visiting Mr and Mrs Oscar Merrill this week.
Vice President Alben W. Barkley ducked a well wisher's push for political promotion at an Israel bond rally in New York. Zionist leader Benjamin G. Brawdy introduced him without the title, but Barkley said he was not there on a political mission.
Dr Justin J Stein told the California Medical Association that eight atomic bombs exploded at high noon over eight California cities would cause about 514000 deaths and 378000 injuries with 3145000 within three miles of blast centers.
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