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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1947

Page

7

Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Filing Signed by Bedford Firm

Signed by Clerk Della Bedford. Busby Harrell and Tric Attorneys represent the plaintiffs.

Della Bedford Busby Harrell & Tric Attorneys

Harrell & Trice Attorneys Represent Plaintiff in Case

Official court document shows HARRELL & TRICE representing the plaintiff with JUNE FLEMING as deputy in a filing dated 4 34 41W and signed by Della Bedford, Clerk. The entry lists a court action requiring further proceedings and indicates clerical authentication.

June Fleming

Estate of Alice C MacFarland Administrator With Will Annexed

Probate notes reveal Arthur H 4399 MacFarland as administrator with will annexed for the estate of Alice C MacFarland. Thompson Braly attorneys represent the administrator with Mack M Braly listed as the attorney of record.

Alice C. MacFarland Arthur H MacFarland Thompson & Braly, Attorneys For Administrator Mack M. Braly

Boy Scouts to Hold Four Week Camp at Robbers Cave

Choctaw area council announces summer camp for four consecutive weeks starting June 1 at Camp Tom Hale in Robbers Cave State Park four miles north of Wilburton.

Mcalester Boy Scout Choctaw Area Council of Boy Scouts Tom Hale Robbers Cave State Park Wilburton

Fortune Fails To Smile On A Man Described As A Joke

A quirky saying notes that fortune never smiles on a man simply because he is seen as a joke, reflecting a sharp satirical view on luck and reputation.

Owl Creek School Holds Graduation in Ada

Owl Creek eighth graders and their teachers attended a graduation program in Ada Saturday. Attendants included Mrs Campbell and Mr and Mrs Tee Crossley with daughter Kathryn, Mrs Sutterfield, Mr and Mrs Fay Sutterfield, Alta Mae Sutterfield and Mrs Capps. The four students entered as beginners together at Owl Creek school.

Owl] Creek Campbell Tee Crossley Kathryn Sutterfield Fay Sutterfield Alta Mae Sutterfield Capps Ada

Jane Sliger and Leon Sutter Field At No Other School

Jane Sliger and Leon Sutter have never attended any other school. This fact stands as stated with no additional context or supporting details provided.

Jane Sliger and Leon Sutterfield

Edith Hatton Changes School Again After Three Weeks

Edith Hatton attended another school for only three weeks. John Crossley had been at Lula and Stonewall before returning to Owl Creek.

Edith Hatton John Crossley Lula Stonewall Owl Creek

Top year grades lead by Bennett siblings and Sligers

Leona Bennett tops the year with the highest average academic grades followed by Oleta Bennett and June Sliger and Jane Sliger. The four also show the best attendance records with Oleta leading in attendance.

Leona Bennett Oleta Bennett June Sliger Jane Sliger Oleta

Townsend Honored for Notable Progress Among Beginners

Sharon Marie Townsend received recognition for making significant advancement among beginners in a local program. The award highlights her early achievements and potential as a rising participant.

Sharon Marie Townsend

Local spelling certificate recipients listed by grade

The following students received spelling certificates: Eighth Edith Hatton Jane Sliger John Crossley. Sixth Oleta Bennett Jane Sliger L D Richardson Herman and Lenora Cupps. Fourth Alma Lee Cupps. Third Leona Bennett Lee Crossley Louise Hatton Dale Richardson. Second Billie Williamson Sharon Townsend.

Edith Hatton Jane Sliger John Crossley Oleta Bennett L. D. Richardson Herman Lenora Cupps Alma Lee Cupps Leona Bennett Lee Crossley Louise Hatton Dale Richardson Billie Williamson Sharon Townsend

Oxygen Injection Boosts Steel Purification Output

Metallurgical science reports a method to inject oxygen into steel furnaces, speeding purification by about half and enabling a 40 to 60 percent increase in output.

Eider Duck Nest Warms Eggs By 28 Degrees

The eider duck nest lined with breast down maintains the eggs at about 28 degrees warmer than the surrounding air, aiding incubation.

Tornado emergency draws aviation to Woodward area

Recent tornadoes in the panhandle spurred aviation to assist. Hundreds of planes rushed to Woodward with aid and transport for seriously injured victims. Myers Flying Service, busy amid perfect flying weather, hosted out of town visitors and pilots including Clayton Johnson with a Stinson Wagon and Dr. I. L. Cummings praising the new Stinson 165.

Panhandle Woodward Myers Flying Service Community Airport Clayton Johnson Oklahoma City I. L. Cummings Dewey Story McAlester James Clark Coalgate Dave East Gale Phil Sinnett Escal Myers Dave Chickasha Aviation Club Myersport Bill Gray Neil Bowen Duncan Raymond Holler Harold St. Clair James Abbott Tulsa Louis Johnson Hastings Neb L. A. van Horn Bill Stevens Lawton Howard Covington Amarillo Bill Brumley Bennie Haggard Raymond Heller Henry Gentry Glen J. Brumley Arhe Woods

Oklahoma veto on constitutional convention bill and federal aid debate

Oklahoma Governor explains veto of Senate Bill 21 over funding for a constitutional convention and urges a full revenue plan. The article also reports educators' split views on federal aid for schools, weighing Taft and Aiken bills and concerns about federal control.

Senate Washington NEA Congressional Taft Aiken Green-McGrath National Education Association United States Association U. S. Office of Education Federal Security Agency AFL Labor Organization

Ratify Treaties Urges President Seeks Prompt Balkan Pacts

President Truman urged swift ratification of four Balkan peace treaties with Italy Bulgaria Hungary and Romania. Secretary of State Marshall presented the note to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stating the treaties resulted from months of work and should be ratified to maintain a consistent foreign policy.

Washington Truman Marshall Senate Foreign Relations Committee James F. Byrnes Italy Bulgaria Hungary Romania United States

Garden club convention in Tulsa closes with Will Rogers trip

The 18th annual convention of the national council of state Garden clubs ends in Tulsa Oklahoma with a visit to Claremore to Will Rogers memorial. About 200 delegates attend the gathering highlighted by officer elections. Mrs Lewis M Hull of Boonton New Jersey is elected president.

Tulsa Okla National Council of State Garden Clubs Will Rogers Claremore Lewis M. Hull Boonton N. J

Farmer Killed In Highway Collision Near Maize Okla

A farmer James D. Neel 32 died when his tractor collided with an automobile driven by Belle Harder 35 in Maize Oklahoma on U S 69. Neel died en route to Pryor, Harder and her 7 year old son were seriously injured in Pryor hospital. Oklahoma highway fatalities for the year reach 132.

Neel Oklahoma

Sulphur Names Marvin Stephens Police Chief

Sulphur mayor W. A. Emerson with city council approval appoints Marvin Stephens as chief of police. Stephens, formerly Murray county sheriff, will form his own force and begin duties. May 15 marks the effective date of the resignation of the entire present force led by Bird Williams.

Sulphur W. A. Emerson Marvin Stephens Stephens Murray County Bird Williams

Atoka man killed in robbery leads to death sentences

The fatal beating of 85 year old W. E. Wallace during a $3.80 robbery in Atoka County led to death sentences for two Choctaw Indians, Edward Lewis 37 and Isam Williams 38. Judge Sam Sullivan called the slaying the most atrocious crime in the county. They were ordered to the McAlester state penitentiary for electrocution August 1.

Atoka Okio W. E. Wallace Sam Sullivan Edward Lewis Isam Williams Atoka County McAlester Wallace

Hooker Advance Sold to Robert Daugherty

The Hooker Advance has been sold to Robert Daugherty by former publishers Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Shields who have run the paper since 1915.

Nevada Has No Inheritance and Estate Taxes

Nevada remains the sole U S state without inheritance or estate taxes. The tax break affects residents and wealth transfers, shaping estate planning strategies and fiscal policy prominence in the state.

Nevada Union

Spending Cuts Ordered for Three Departments and Courts

The House Appropriations Committee proposed a 23 percent cut to the 1948 omnibus budget of State Commerce and Federal Judiciary, with a total of 162 million below estimates but 26 million above this year. It urged a government spending restraint, criticized foreign cultural programs, and recommended shifting to UN and private initiatives while planning agency reorganizations.

William F. Arbogast Washington House Appropriations Committee House State Department Commerce Department Federal Judiciary the Courts Secretary of State Marshall Justice Department Anti-Trust Division FBI J. Edgar Hoover Voice of America Russia

Shawnee rejects Baptist hospital bid in special election

In Shawnee Oklahoma on May 7 citizens voted 1636 to 1419 against transferring Shawnee Municipal Hospital to the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. The city had advertised the sale after the hospital failed to be self supporting. The Baptists proposed to run services linked to Oklahoma Baptist University and to treat charity patients under negotiated rates with county commissioners.

Freeman A. Seward State OF Oklahoma Freeman A. Seard Janie S. Seward Janie S Seward Frank Hindman W. D. Cummings Orel Busby Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Towit Feid Court Sam Dew Francis City Walter Crews Board of County Commissioners Shawnee, Okla Shawnee Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Baptist General Convention Baptist Oklahoma Baptist University Pottawatomie County Shawnee City Baptists

Local Bill Aims at City Lakes Fish and Game Control

Oklahoma City May 6. A bill to authorize all cities with municipality owned lakes to set up local fish and game commissions is in the hands of Gov. Rev J Turner. Senator Bill Logan of Lawton says it targets Lawton to control hunting and fishing at Lake Lawtona.

Oklahoma City Rev J. Turner Bill Logan Lawton Lake Lawtona

Bivalve Described as Shell Fish and Mollusk Type

A bivalve is a shell fish or mollusk. It refers to a two hinged shell organism including clams oysters and mussels.

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