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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1951

Page

3

Judge Rice Hands Down Plea Based Sentences

Federal court Monday sentenced multiple defendants who pled guilty previously. Names include John George Stenhouse of Has kell county, David Edgar Calder of Choctaw County, Harry Boyd iller of Choctaw County, and Elmer Dudley Good with Mer vin Kelly Sanders of Atoka County, among others, with sentences ranging from probation and fines to jail terms. Three trials await Tuesday, with civil cases to be heard through May 14.

Eugene Rice John George Stenhouse Haskell County State Penitentiary David Edgar Calder Choctaw County Harry Boyd Iller Elmer Dudley Good Mervin Kelly Sanders Atoka County T Ee Goad Sanders William James Knighten McCurtain County Albert A. Sharp Troy B. Debs Mantooth Mantooth Welter Wison Holland Disner Joe N. Miller Tria Joseph Henderson Charles L. Henderson Connie Lucille Pibsnunty McCurtain Ioma Dunkin Garvin

Get Happy Avoid Becoming Old Maid in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on May 7 Dr K Moore reports on 178 wives and 176 spinsters across 104 traits. He finds similar beauty intelligence and housekeeping enjoyment but spinster group lacks smiles and shows unhappy disposition fears sex and childbirth and wants control. He cites education for careers over marriage as the spinster cause.

Los Angeles K. Moore Arkansas A Minnie Moore Family Life American Institute of Family Relations

Three Killed in Weekend Traffic

Three persons died in Oklahoma City area traffic incidents over the weekend. The latest victim was 44 year old Fred H. Taylor, struck by a car while walking on a Saturday night in Oklahoma City, raising the year’s toll amid ongoing wade city fatalities.

Associated Prins

Banquet and Prom Set for Ada Senior High Saturday

Ada Senior High announces the junior senior banquet and prom this Saturday at 7 30 in the East Central Student Union ballroom. Max Richards will be toastmaster with Virleene Loman giving invocation Kay Fentem welcome George Smith response Bette Pate violin Don ald Koontz Farewell 51. After the banquet the prom and initiation for 10 pledges led by Gene Hudson Barry West Larry McKeel Clarence Johnson Wayne Simonds Jerry Dean Wayne Mates Gordon Green Joe Pulliam Mex Richards.

Student Union East Central Max Richards Virleene Loman Kay Fentem George Smith Bette Pate Igan Reynolds Betty Kerts Donald Koontz Gene Hudson Barry Weat Larry McKeel Clarence Johnson Wayne Simonds Jerry Dean Wayne Mates Gordon Green Joe Pulliam Mex Richards Sheep Cree Bud Rich

Belog Lettermen Club Initiation Described on Campus

The Lettermen club initiates boys who lettered in sports twice yearly. Pledges pay an initiation fee and fines for acting out of turn. Campus scenes show painted faces, errands, shoe shining, and a lively hazing tradition as initiates strive to join the club.

Honor Society Picnic Plans With Student Guests

National Honor Society members met at noon Monday to finalize plans for their annual picnic. Seniors will be guests of juniors and sophomores, with the group visiting Platt National Park at Sulphur Thursday afternoon after school. Activities include games, swimming, and eating. several parents will accompany and provide cars.

Honor Society National Honor Society Anish Platt National Park Tne

Ada Choir Festival Delights Large Audience

A large Ada audience enjoyed the Fourth annual Choir Festival at the First Methodist church auditorium. Five local church choirs and the Best Central State College choir joined to form a 75 voice massed choir directed by Chester Francis of the University of Oklahoma. The program featured soloists, hymns, and choral numbers such as O Divine Redeemer Onward Christian Soldiers and Open Our Eyes, with a final choral benediction. Music Week continues with a recital by 17 Noel Wyatt students at the Memorial Student Union building this evening.

Jsree First Methodist Central State College Chester Francis Oklahoma University Bill Emanuel Gounod Robertson Macfarlane Sullivan-Simaone Ada Noel Wyatt East Central College Memorial

Mrs. Shannon Joins Konawa Council After Narrow Win

Konawa Special Report: Mrs. Harold Shannon won the councilman-at-large seat by one vote, 286 to 265, defeating M. K. Khoury. A bid for a temporary restraining order to delay her taking office was denied by Judge Bob Aubrey. Khoury alleges illegal votes. officials include Voyt Gladden J. W. Bullington L. D. Neal Sr Gwen Tones and others set to assume office May the council comprises ten members with Shannon among those sworn in.

Konawa Harold Shannon Superior Court Bob Aubrey Seminole M. K. Khoury Shannon Khoury Ten Council Shannon May Voyt Gladden J. W. Bullington L. D. Neal, Sr Gwen Tones

Ponca City Dodgers name young batboy selection

In Ponca City Oklahoma Pat Walser a 13 year old earns a batboy post with the Kom baseball league His letter explaining why he wants the role won the contest and earned him the job at the ballpark

Ponca City Okla Pat Walser Ponca Cit Dodgers KOM Baseball League

Rep John Kee Dies at Hearing in Washington

Representative John Kee of West Virginia chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee died at a hearing in Washington. The 77 year old collapsed during a routine session and was pronounced dead by Capitol physician Dr. George W. Calvert. Kee had recently returned from Bethesda Naval Hospital and had served in the House since 1933.

Washington, Atay Ser John Kee D-W. Vad Home Foreign Affairs Committee George W. Calvert Capitol Kee Bethesda Neval Hospital House

Speech Recital Time Moved Up

East Centre college announces Jackie Grantham’s speech recital now at 7 o clock Tuesday night. She reads The Voice of the Turtle in Room 310 Science Hall Fas Central. Charlemagne valued leather soled shoes and kept them under his pillow to guard against theft.

Jackie Grantham East Centre College Bren Science Hall Charlemagne

Steel Plant Expansion Boosts Chemical Industry

The article notes expanding steel plant capacity and chemical recovery coke ovens as key suppliers for benzene and naphthalene. It describes rising demand and new non coke sources being developed while coke ovens remain the major source for these chemicals. Benzene production has grown from coal tar origins to significant chemical use.

Tateman Et Prenat Co FITI NEA Olsenstron Americas Gresser Arem Spain Tost Kopfers Dezog Cecal Chemical

Oklahoma's Grand Lake Beckons Vacationers

Historical notes describe the postwar surge in coal chemical recovery and plastics. It details benzene and naphthalene uses in synthetic rubber, polystyrene, detergents, and fertilizers, with coke-oven expansion fueling production. It notes Kapfers' coke-oven builds, projected plant completions by 1952, and rising demand for petroleum benzene and related byproducts.

Coxeower Eherical

Babies sleep study contradicts old beliefs

University researchers Kleitman and Engelmann report four week old infants sleep about 15 hours daily with most at night and night sleep rising to six months. The study, based on 28 infants, notes variable crying spells, daytime naps, and no impact from pureed meat on sleep.

Cleveland Pop Nathaniel Kleitman Theodore G. Engelmann University of Chicago Dreamland

Teachers to Be Party Honorees in Wash ington School

Special home room mothers at Wash ington school honor 12 teachers and 40 home room mothers with a party in Mrs. Ruther Wehunt home Tuesday evening. Guests include Supt. George Portman and Mrs Portman and others. Gene Braden serves as entertainment chair with 28 co-hostesses.

Washington School Ruther Wehunt John Haste Inda King Ernest Hill Ila Lee Pennington Elizabeth McClears Chester Maxey Mary Leonard Lais Eppier Christine Shaw Harold John Imna Coe Ila LeSueur Supt George Portman Portman Ole

I StatesPredict Growth in Coal Chemical and Trochemical Field

The article suggests continued growth in coal chemistry and a parallel expansion in trochemical research, asserting that the United States will retain a commanding position in global chemical production through these developments.

Thena

Italians in Big Pay Raise Strike Paralyzes Rome

About 750000 Italian government workers walked out for 24 hours, halting the post office and crippling the telegraph system. Rallies drew thousands in Rome and provincial capitals, with high strike effectiveness in foreign affairs and defense ministries amid support from communist and non communist unions.

Rome Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Defense

Summers Chapel stage presents Under Western Skies melodrama

KONAWA Special reports a three act melodrama Under Western Skies staged at Summers Chapel school Friday night. Principal Lawrence Robinson and upper trades students filled leading roles with Billie Farris Alice McAnally Je Hendrix Kerneth Corin and others in supporting parts. Elk City May Gik City golf enthusiasts plan meeting to discuss reopening the city golf course after closure.

Summers Chapel School Billie Farris Alice McAnally Je Hendrix Kerneth Corin Yvonne Jackson Nora Ellen Winton Martha Lou Fisher Betty June Peters W. R. Rollins Betty Leo Glover Louise Farris Mary Jo Seaton Lawrence Robinson Ealiee Elk City Oxia May &P Gik City

Sixth Anniversary Of V E Day Passes Almost Unnoticed

The article notes Western nations largely ignored the sixth anniversary of V E Day while Soviet and Eastern European ceremonies honored the Red Army. Eisenhower inspected Belgian airfields amid debates on Korea and deterrence. Truman marked his 67th birthday as he defended MacArthur firing before a Senate panel.

Germany Dwight D. Eisenhower Senate Truman Douglas MacArthur Cordell Hull

Gladdens Host Fish Dinner in Konawa

In Konawa special report Mrs Vorts Gladden and Mrs J Gladden hosted a Friday night fish dinner at 327 North Madison to celebrate Vort Gladden’s one day anniversary. After a butter meal guests played canasta and dominoes with a long guest list including T E Johnston, Johnst on, A F Eidan, Kenneth Colvin, Charles Peele, Myra B F Stainaker, Ernest Rutherford, V L Hailey and daughter Mary, Rade Rushing, J W Gladden family, Voyt Gladden and their sons Robert and Charles.

Vorts Gladden T. E. Irohnston Johnston A. F. Eidean Kenneth Colvin Charles Peele Myra B. F. Stalnaker Ernest. A. Rutherford V.L, Hailey Mary Rade Rushing J. W. Gladden

Barbers Can Apply Now for Licenses

Barbers in the county may apply for new licenses. Dr J C Canada, county health unit director, says applications and required blood tests can be completed at health unit offices on Tuesday afternoons. Old licenses expire July 1 with no penalty until after that date.

Dr. J. C Canada Dr.Canada

Russell says Truman unlikely to testify at MacArthur hearings

Sen. Russell D Ga presiding at the MacArthur hearings said it would be highly unusual to ask the president to testify and that Marshall would present Truman's views. He recalled George Washington testified before Congress in earlier times.

Washington Sen Russell D-Ga Truman MacArthur George Washington Rusmella i

West German youths favor Texas themed adventurers booklet

In Frankfurt West Germany, young readers reacted to an illustrated booklet titled Acht Grpaeer Aurveriicaner Eight Great Americans. The work linked to ten schools and asked students aged 16 and 15 for their views. More than half preferred adventure tales about the Wild West and Texas rather than other content.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany George Washington Texas Tor Ca Wild West

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