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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

3

Stratford News Visitor Returns From Texas Trip

E O English came back Wednesday from Livingston Texas where he visited his father J English. He passed Trinity Texas and saw an uncle there. Sunday visitors at the home of A M Benge and F W Lairson included a sister of Mr Lairson, Mrs Florence McClain, her daughter, and Mr and Mrs Frank Graves with sons.

E O. English Livingston Tex J. English Trinity A. M. Benge F. W. Lairson Lairson Florence McClain Frank Graves

Leon Brown Visiting Texas City With Family

Leon Brown an oil company employee at Texas City Texas is spending a few days visiting with his family and enjoying the seaside town ambiance and local sights.

Leon Brown Texas City Tex

La Madre Club Delegates Attend Stillwater Mothers Convention

Delegates from the La Madre Club who attended the Mothers Club convention in Stillwater from April 30 to May 2 were Mrs. Edna Robertson Mrs. Boneta Ballard Mrs. Mary Lou Welch and Mrs. Edna Hicks.

la Madre Club Mothers Club Stillwater Edna Robertson Boneta Ballard Mary Lou Welch Edna Hicks

Family visit to Houston and Welleston relatives

Mr and Mrs Monroe Glass and children of Houston and Mrs Raymond Hailes and children of Welleston visited the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Jim Glass recently.

Monroe Glass Houston Raymond Hailes Welleston Jim Glass

Watts Family Weekend Visit Highlighted in Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Herbert Watts and their children from Tulsa were weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Lovelace and also visited in the home of Mr and Mrs C A Watts.

Herbert Watts Tulsa C. A. Lovelace C. A. Watts

Weekend visit highlights from Fairview residents

Mr and Mrs Ed Ratzlaff of Fairview spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs L P Shi. Mr Ratzlaff returned home Sunday. C L Head of California is visiting the home of Mr and Mrs A F Rannals and will be joined by his wife soon.

Ed Ratzlaff Fairview L. P. Shi Ratzlaff C L. Head California A. F. Rannals

Weekend Visitors At Moore Home Include Oklahoma City Guests

Those spending the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore included Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Gant of Oklahoma City. Also visiting Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore and their children of Tecumseh and Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Moore.

C. E. Moore O. E. Gant Oklahoma City Jack Moore Tecumseh O.O. Moore

Moore couple and son visit sister and husband

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. James and Johnnie Dale James of Moore spent Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs. E. O. English and Mr. English.

Shawnee visitors stay with Brown family friends

Mrs. M. L. Cole of Shawnee is spending a few days in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Brown. She was accompanied by her husband who returned Sunday. Mrs. Ethel Tarburton, formerly Ethel Sea groves of Stratford, now of Shawnee, was a guest in the Brown home recently.

M. L. Cole Shawnee R. M. Brown Ethel Tarburton Ethel Seagroves Stratford Brown

Madonna Club members meet with Mrs Williams and Mothers Club convention

Members of the Madonna Club who had coffee with Mrs C B Williams on Tuesday morning included Mrs Kenneth Andrews Mrs Gustin Shi Jr Men F P Statt Mrs Boyd Perry Mrs B H Eaves Jr Mrs Bill Clear Mrs Wendell Winn Mrs J W Mann Mrs Elvis Howell and the hostess Mrs Williams. Delegates from the club at the Stillwater convention were Mrs Kenneth Andrews Mrs Delbert Jones Mrs J W Mann and Mrs Bill Cloar.

Madonna Club C. B. Williams Kenneth Andrews Gustin Shi Jr F. P. Statt Boyd Perry B. H. Eaves Jr Bill Clear Wendell Winn J. W. Mann Elvis Howell Williams Mothers Club Stillwater Delbert Jones Bill Cloar

Oklahoma couple welcome daughter at St. Anthony's

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Turley of Oklahoma City are the parents of a daughter born recently at St. Anthony's hospital. No name has been chosen yet. Their other daughter Judy Beth is visiting her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blackburn, for a few days.

Clyde Turley Oklahoma City St. Anthony’s Hospital Judy Beth Tom Blackburn

Mrs Arch Thompson And Mrs Karl Andrews Visit Wynnewood Gardens

Mrs Arch Thompson and Mrs Karl Andrews spent Friday morning visiting the flower gardens in Wynnewood.

Arch Thompson Karl Andrews Wynnewood

Wilsons and son visit from Oklahoma City for two weeks

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson and son Alvin Jr. formerly of Oklahoma City, with the Santa Fe, are guests at the Sallee home for two weeks. Mr. Wilson serves as relief agent while Lee Hurd takes vacation.

A. A. Wilson Alvin Jr Oklahoma City The Santa Fe O. M. Sallee Mr. Wilson Lee Hurd

Family News From Mrs Sallee Visit

Mrs D M Sallee and her son Jim returned Tuesday after visiting a niece and family. Mr and Mrs O M Doc Wadley of Tahlequah were also mentioned in the brief note.

D. M. Sallee Jimmy O. M Doc) Wadley Tahlequah

Garrett Family Visits Ada Neighbor Mrs Williams

Mr and Mrs Cecil Garrett and their son Ronnie of Ada spent Sunday night and Monday visiting in the home of Mrs E W Williams.

Cecil Garrett Ronnie Ada E. W. Williams

Jinks Return From Weeklong Louisville Vacation

Mr and Mrs Harvey Jinks return to their home after a week long vacation in Louisville Kentucky They visited relatives and attended the Kentucky Derby.

Harvey Jinks Louisville

Hoopers Visit Rudders in Rattan on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Fred Hooper Visited Mrs Hoopers parents Mr and Mrs Jim Rudder of Rattan Sunday with family and kin.

Fred Hooper

Rycroft Family Weekend Visit to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Elmer Rycroft spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Ro sie Rycroft and Mr and Mrs Homer Rycroft Mr and Mrs Perry Rycroft and Miss Inez Rycroft.

Elmer Rycroft Rosie Rycroft Oklahoma City Homer Rycroft Perry Rycroft Inez Rycroft

Corleys Visit Selbys During Shawnee Trip

Mr. Jack Corley and children Beverly Jackie and Lela with Sue Morris visited Mr. and Mrs. Dean Selby and baby Jackie Dean. Mrs. Corley had been in Shawnee the past week visiting her daughter and returned home with her husband on Sunday.

Jack Corley Beverly Jackie Lela Sue Morris Dean Selby Jackie Dean

Iris Unit of Stratford Garden Club Meets at Lula Jackson Home

The Iris Unit of Stratford Garden club met at Mrs. Lula Jackson’s home with vice president Mrs. Arch Thompson presiding. Members gave birth month flowers in roll call. The lesson focused on roses and secretary duties were handled by Mrs. Ed J. P. Hanley in Mrs. Carpenter’s absence. One visitor, Mrs. Walter Malone, attended before the group adjourned to the schoolhouse concert by the Glee club and band.

Stratford Garden Club Lula Jackson Arch Thompson Ed J. P. Hanley Carpenter Walter Malone

Carol Lamb Named Blue Skirt of May at Ada Junior High

Ada Junior High announces Carol Lamb ninth grade won Blue Skirt of May honoring her as outstanding student in the organization. At 14 she is daughter of Mrs. Noma Lamb and member of Freewill Baptist church. May 9 assembly will include seventh grade officers and practice, while May 9 is library checkout deadline. last Blue Jay Chatter issue issued eight pages.

Carol Lamb Charsey Carol Noma Lamb West Twelfth Freewill Baptist Church Blue Jay

Mixed Chorus at Ada High School Concert

Ada High School chorus directed by Allen Clink presented a Friday assembly program featuring Navajo Trail Arr Ringwald Sweet Betsy From Pike Madame Jeanette Murray My Hero O Rejoice Ye Christians Loud Seer Preserve Me O God James Go Not Far From Me O God Velia trio Betty Roberts Lou Brewer Beverly McCollough Climbin Up The Mountain Chil Oe in Spiritual Good News Spiritual Hear De Lambs A Cryin Spiritual Rock On My Soul Spiritual Ride The Chariot Spiritual Battle Hymn of the Republic Arr Wilhousky.

Ada High School Allen Clinkscales Frances King Marilyn Navajo Trail Ringwald Sweet Betsy Madame Jeanette Murray My Hero Beverly McCollough James God Zingarelli Velia Betty Roberts Lou Brewer Climin

Ping-Pong Tournament Finals Crown School Champs

The two month ping-pong tournament drew many entries and 1351 games. Jerry Thompson, an eighth grader, won the finals with Bobby Auten, a ninth grader, second. Blue and red ribbons were awarded by Coach Elmer Massey. Other contenders included James Frazier Warren Daggs Earl Gilley Johnny Morey Robert Lowe Ronnie Hoel Kenneth Jones Benton O Neil Lessie Walston John Crider J. D. Daggs and Lionel Pennington.

Jerry Thompson Bobby Auten Elmer Massey James Frazier Warren Daggs Earl Gilley Johnny Morey Robert Lowe Ronnie Hoel Kenneth Jones Benton O’neil Lessie Walston John Crider J. D. Daggs Lionel Pennington

Ninth grade science field trip to Smiths Lake

Ninth grade general science classes taught by C L Robberson spent Tuesday at Smiths Lake south of Ada seeking specimens for study. Thanks to Mrs Thurman Milam for a year's Time magazine subscription for the library. The Junior high faculty spring picnic will be a Hamburger Fry at Wintersmith Park on May 12 evening. Sixth grade students from ward schools will visit the seventh grade for a special assembly and building tour on Friday.

C. L. Robberson Smith's Lake Ada

Social gathering guests listed for party

Those present were Mrs. Louis Nichols Mrs. Laura Phil lips, Mrs. Arch Thompson, Mrs. J. P. Hanley, Mrs. Karl Andrews, Mrs. Alice Pyron, Mrs. Lee Ott, Mrs. N. F. McAlester, Mrs. J. E. Howell, Mrs. O. M. Malone, Mrs. John Williams and the hostess, Mrs. Jackson.

Louis Nichols Laura Phillips Arch Thompson J. P. Hanley Karl Andrews Alice Pyron Lee Ott N. F. McAlester J. E. Howell O. M. Malone John Williams Jackson

Rannals Family Reunion at Turner Falls on Mother's Day

Mr and Mrs A F Rannals spent Sunday at Turner Falls for a reunion and Mother's Day celebration. Attending were Hollis Reynolds and two sons Terry and Vick Vinyard Texas Berry Ring and two sons John and Tom Leo Abney and children Rickey and Cherry Lorene Frantz and three sons all of Oklahoma City W O Reed of Stratford accompanied the group to Sulphur.

A. F. Rannals Turner Falls W. O. Reed Stratford Rannals

Spring Vocal Music Concert at Junior High Auditorium

A spring vocal concert and art exhibit will be held in the Junior High Auditorium on Friday evening May 9 at 7 30 p m. No admission fee. Public invited.

Junior High

Twin-High tennis results at Semi nole and Chickasha meet

Jane Roberts was runner up in singles at Semi nole. Doubles featured Nancy Cunningham with Rowena Cales and Ruth Ann Norris with Catherine McBride. Warren Rice Weston Roadhouse Dan Wagner and John McKee won singles matches. Junior division at Chickasha saw Mary Ann Miller Ruth Ann Norris win singles.

Seminole Jane Roberts Nancy Cunningham Rowena Cales Ruth Ann Norris Catherine McBride Warren Rice Weston Roadhouse Dan Wagner John McKee Mary Ann Miller Chickasha Mary Ann Ruth Ann Dan Wiman John McKeel Vernon Roberts Joyce Miller W. B. Cunningham

Seventh Grade Softball Tournament Ends In Big Victory

The seventh grade softball tournament concluded with a final game on Tuesday at noon. The second period team led by Mrs. Morrison defeated the fourth period squad 23 to 7. Players listed for second period include Charles Archer Vernon Archer Jo Baker Stanley Beasley Bobby Bethune Head Broadrick and others. The fourth period roster features Tommy Allen Robert Cornell John Crider Billy Close Warren Dages Jerry Geddie Veldo Goins Elon Hokett John McKay Kent Kidwell Jim Kingery Charles Loman Harry Lungaard Benjamin Otto and more.

Finis Morrison Mics Laurice Core Peroid Morrison Charles Archer Vernon Archer Jo Baker Stanley Beasley Bobby Bethune Head Broadrick David Golden Neil Griffith Earl Gurley Arthur Morris Billy Mullins Glenn Tommy Allen Robert Cornell John Crider Billy Close Warren Dages Jerry Geddie Veldo Goins El0on Hokett John McKay Kent Kidwell Jim Kingery Charles Loman Harry Lungaard Benjamin Otto W. F. Parrish Bill Peak Roy Perry Orvil Pittman Carroll Thrash Morris Tucker George Wilcox

Oklahoma City Highway Bid Letting Presents Record Total

State Highway Commission opened bids on 44 road and bridge projects plus 40 bridge paintings totaling 6.28 million dollars, about 48 thousand over estimates. Washita county receives eight projects. majority carried over from April as many bids were rejected earlier.

Oklahoma City State Highway Commission Oklahoma Washita County

Castor Bean Planting Timing Advised

Farmers are urged to plant castor beans after soil warms and frost danger passes. A practical guideline places castor bean planting between the usual corn and cotton dates.

Wax Lord's Last Supper Exhibit At Ada Lions Drive

The famous Leonardo da Vinci scene in lifelike wax is shown this week in Ada near the J C Penney store. H B Maxey of White Plains New Jersey and his foster son George Reed built the figures from plaster molds, with hair placed individually and glass eyes for realism. Free will offerings aid needy people such as the blind.

J. C. Penney Ada Ada Lions Club Leonardo da Vinci H. B. Maxey White Plains N. J George Reed Maxey Lions Clubs

Adams Pronunciation Confusion Highlights Presidential Names

In Quincy Massachusetts Edward Barton, a paint factory worker, told President Truman he corrected his pronunciation of John Adams as John Quincy Adams. Truman replied that John Adams was the second president and his son John Quincy Adams, whom Missourians pronounce Cee, was the sixth president.

Quincy Mass Truman Edward Barton White House John Quin Zee John Adams United States John Quincy Missouri

Seek Owners of Baby Equipment

County sheriff seeks the owners of two bags with baby clothes and bottles, a white ladies purse, two dog tags and two metal discs found near Ada. Items discovered Wednesday by Mrs. Harry E. Miller along Little Sandy and near her yard. Tags show Glen D. Ferguson and Dwight J. Turner. another disc bears Glen Allen Haley. No loss reports tied to theft.

Harry E. Miller Ada SH 99 Miller Yard Walker Hisle Glen D. Ferguson Dwight J. Turner Glen Allen Haley OGE

Teddy Roosevelts Granddaughter Found Unconscious in New York

Mrs Paulina Longworth Sturm 26 granddaughter of Theodore Roosevelt was found unconscious yesterday in her East Side hotel apartment. Daughter of the late Nicholas Longworth she had been married to Alexander Sturm until his death in November. A daughter Alexandra 5 lives with relatives after treatment with her physician Dr John A P Miller.

New York Paulina Longworth Sturm Theodore Roosevelt East Side Sturm Nicholas Longworth House of Representatives Alice Roosevelt John A. P. Miller

Pioneer Stockmen To Have Reunion

Pioneer cattlemen who traveled the Chisholm Trail between 1865 and 1890 will hold a reunion in ADDINGTON Oklahoma this Saturday. The event is limited to those who drove herds through Pickens County in Indian Territory, an area now parts of Stephens Grady Jefferson Carter Love and Garvin Counties.

Addington Okla Indian Territory Chisholm Trail Pickens County Stephens, Grady Jefferson Carter, Love and Garvin Counties

Spring Work Upturn Slow

Washington Secretary of Commerce Sawyer notes a slower spring upturn in employment than last year citing the need for industry and labor cooperation. Census Bureau data show 60 132 000 employed in the week ending April 12 with unemployment at 1 612 000 while farm work rises but weather slows field tasks.

Washington Sawyer Census Bureau Commerce Department

Battery C Mascot Charlie Kidnapping Reported

Battery C of the 189th Artillery Battalion reports their pet monkey Charlie missing for over a week. Sgt. Allen and George Turvey of Blackwell Oklahoma blame possible foul play after a threatening call from Service Company 179th Infantry.

Korea 189Th Artillery Battalion Charlie Sgt Allen George Turvey Blackwell Okla Skullduggery 179Th Infantry George

Local residents recall health and family losses in Latta

Dee Campbell, after more than six weeks in Sulphur Veterans' hospital, returned home Sunday evening. George Loftin and daughter came home Saturday night after a week at Watonga due to Mrs Loftin's father's illness. While there Mrs Loftin's sister suffered a stroke and died in Watonga hospital. Hubert Loftin left Tuesday for Watonga to attend funeral services for his aunt, Mrs Mae Crail, and returned Thursday.

Dee Campbell Sulphur Veterans’ Hospital George Loftin Watonga

Mrs Biggs Making Satisfactory Progress At Home

Mrs. Lester Biggs shows satisfactory progress though still confined to bed. Her daughter Mrs. Elwood Williams of Oklahoma City is visiting this week to help during her recovery.

Lester Biggs Elwood Williams Oklahoma City

Mr Floyd Walker and family visit in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Floyd Walker of Oklahoma City spent Sunday with his brother Ray and Mrs Walker.

Floyd Walker Oklahoma City Ray Mrs. Walker

Mrs. Wilson Pinley Visits Seminole Family Supper

Mrs. Wilson Pinley and Mr and Mrs Leon Pinley of Seminole were supper guests of her brother Calvin Grace and Mrs Grace in Seminole Monday night.

Wilson Pinley Leon Pinley Seminole Calvin Grace Grace

Grace and Freeman Families Visit Oklahoma City Friends

Mrs Calvin Grace and Mr and Mrs A P Freeman spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting friends and relatives.

Calvin Grace A. P Freeman Oklahoma City

Burge Family Visit Spans Anadarko to Medicine Lodge

Mr and Mrs Jack Burge of Anadarko spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marvin Laughlin and Cimoun Burge. Cimoun left for Medicine Lodge Kan Tuesday morning.

Jack Burge Anadarko Marvin Laughlin Cimoun Burge Cimoun Medicine Lodge Kan

Mrs Clara Oliver Visits Pendletons In Oklahoma City

Mrs Clara Oliver and Mrs Foster Eaton visited her brother and family in Oklahoma City on Saturday. They found the Pendletons away, so they spent their time shopping.

Clara Oliver Foster Eaton Oklahoma City Fay Pendleton Pendletons

Porter Cales Visits Fitzhugh Parents Sunday Morning

Porter Cales visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cales in Fitzhugh Sunday morning.

Porter Cales of Fitzhugh Mrs. L. C. Cales

Labor Union awards five $500 college scholarships

In Oregon, 76 high schools participate as 80 percent of schools conduct competitive exams for five $500 scholarships. Winners will be announced next month, funded by the Oregon State Federation of Labor.

Portland Ore Oregon Oregon State Federation of Labor

Two-Color-Eyed Kittens Born in Birsay Household

In Birsay Saskatchewan a Gordon Gemmill family reports two unusual kittens. Each kitten is pure white and possesses one blue eye and one green eye. The mother has green eyes and the father blue eyes.

Birsay Sask Gordon Gemmill

Lung Cancer Imitates Tuberculosis and Pneumonia

Editorial argues early accurate diagnosis of lung cancer is rare and critical. Mass chest x ray surveys could detect cancer before symptoms, with about 75 percent curable at that stage and only 10 percent once symptoms appear.

Registration Begins June 2 at East Central State College

Seniors in the second semester register May 20-27 marking the start of the summer session on June 2. Freshmen begin pre-registration June 2 at 8 am with A-K at 8 am and A-Z at 10 am. Juniors and sophomores follow a timed schedule by name. Graduate work requires a bachelor's degree and 12 hours in education. East Central offers dorms and apartments and lists seven graduate courses for the term.

East Central State College A-Ca East Central Oklahoma University A. and M. College

Oil Activity Moves South in Oklahoma Field Drilling

New southward activity monitored to define the southern field boundary. C and L drilling rig operates in 29 4N 5E NW SE SE as Bert D Paine No 1 A yrick and Mizell and Yingling wells show ongoing progress with setbacks from equipment failures. Paine No 2 Bus by Community at 1015 feet experiences delays due to faulty gear.

C. and L. Drilling Company C. and L Bert D. Paine Ayrick Mizell Brother A. Floyd Yingling Busby

Sharp Battle for Alabama's Votes

In Alabama a contest between Georgia Senator Russell and Senator Kefauver of Tennessee for 22 Democratic convention votes shows a largely unpledged delegation. Russell is likely to secure at least 34g votes while Kefauver has only two pledged figures. Delegates meet May 27 to decide action, with this group pledged to stay at the national convention and back nominees.

Birmingham Ala Georgia Sen Russell Kefauver Tennessee Alabama

Gault Charged With Failure To Yield On Left Turn

William Edward Gault of Ada faces charges of failure to yield while making a left turn in peace justice court. Gault was apprehended by Highway Patrolman Aubrey A. Mitchell half a mile south of Ada on SH 99 after an accident occurred Monday.

Peace Justice Court William Edward Gault Ada Gault SH 99 Aubrey A. Mitchell

State Supreme Court Opinions Reach Rulings Across Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports show several Supreme Court decisions. Cases include McClain v Harper affirmed in full, Creslenn Oil Co. and Elm Oil Co. v State Corporation Commission affirmed in part and reversed in part, First National Bank in Madill v Ayres reversed with directions, and payne County cases including Rabon v Berry affirmed. Other dockets involve S. J. Sarkeys and colleagues, Richey family, and various county motions or continuances.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court Lawrence E. McClain F. E. Harper Oklahoma County Creslenn Oil Co Elm Oil Co State Corporation Commission J. M. Brown First National Bank Madill M. U N Jr Kirley Compton J. P. F. Bowles Altaplair Morgan Carolyn Jo Clark M. O. Counts J. Cal Counts Ruhl K. Cutright Martha Cutright W. S. Richey Annce Richey Washita County E. R. Rabon Mary Orewe Rabon Thomas E. Berry J. H. Arrington Payne County S. J. Sarkeys L. A. Stark R. W. Simpson Orel Busby L. H. Harrell Lena Adair Wick Adair Pontotoc County

Clark Arrives to Lead Far East UN Command

Gen. Mark W. Clark arrived to take over the Far East post from Gen. Ridgway as the United Nations and U S commander. Ridgway will shift to NATO command in Europe. Clark pledged to work for an honorable Korea armistice as the truce talks face a new Communist rejection.

Tokyo Mark W. Clark Matthew B. Ridgway United Nations Clark

State PTA convention attendees head to Tulsa

Mrs. Paul John and Mrs. Ned Biffle, Cameron grade school PTA leaders, traveled Tuesday to Tulsa for the State PTA convention opening May 6 and running through May 8. General sessions are at the Central Presbyterian church.

Paul John Cameron Grade School

Atomic blast lights pre-dawn sky over Yucca Flat test area

A fifth test in the Nevada proving grounds lit the pre-dawn sky at 5 15 a m PDT with a bright flash seen from Las Vegas Los Angeles and Groom Mine residents were moved for radiation checks while AEC scientists plan comparisons with earlier 1951 tests. No troops observed in this test and another 1500 soldiers were readied for a future maneuver.

Las Vegas Nev Yucca Flat Los Angeles Here Groom Mine Atomic Energy Commission St. George Utah Hre Caliente AEC Nvada Alvin C. Graves Proving Grounds United States

Princes Visit Wild West Stand At British Industries Fair

At a London fair the young princes William and Richard slipped from royal escorts to inspect cowboy and Indian gear. They touched knives guns and tomahawks before their mother, the Duchess of Gloucester, called them back to proper behavior.

London Charles Penn Penn

Stole Because He Liked to Collect

John Barnes told the court he collected items for a rainy day and for years took unfastened goods from markets. Detectives found a three year stash in his bachelor flat. he admitted stealing goods valued at 374 pounds 15 shillings 442 pence. He was ordered held for medical examination.

Fleetwood England John Barnes Barnes Market Place

Bat Wing Bones Resemble Human Finger Structure

A bat wing uses bones that mirror the arrangement of a human hand’s fingers, showing evolutionary similarity in limb design and function.

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