Oklahoma towns spark new industries with local efforts
In Chickasha the Watfi e Corporation of America will begin processing frozen waffles early next month, creating about 75 jobs. Shawnee hosts the Jonca Aircraft Corporation, aiming to employ about 200 as it produces aluminum and fiberglass components for aviation and airport gear after beating 136 other cities. Ada started an Industrial Development corporation with $56,000 seed and plans for $100,000 minimums, backing ambitious industry ties in Detroit. The piece also notes public letters opposing farm tax exemptions and welfare income-earning questions for pensioners, plus a light note on Oklahoma City's Texas League opener and a former semi-pro catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civers
Oklahoma
Chickasha
Chamber of Commerce
Watfie Corporation of America
Shawnee
Jonca Aircraft Corporation
Janco
Ada
Detroit
Stratford News items mix furloughs visits and notices
Stratford News reports military furloughs for Sgt Baker's son in Japan and other service members from Camp Atterbury and Battle Creek. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Dean Selby, Mrs Leo Abney, and families from Ada, Oklahoma City, and Norman. The page also notes master degree studies at OU, church activities, and various weekend gatherings around Ardmore and Lindsay.
Compromise Notice Mentions Oklahoma Districts and Names
Compromise- Compareed Prem Page One lists districts in Oklahoma and neighboring states with numerous town and county names. It notes social guests and birthdays including Mr and Mrs Frank Burison, Ms and Mr Kate Butler, G L Williams, Delbert Jones, James Whitak and Marer at Walker.
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G. L. Williams
Delbert Jones Vis
James Whitak
Mr. Mar'er
Walker
Quieting Title Suit Over Parcel in Pontotoc Oklahoma
The District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma hears John T. Merrick and Anna Merrick allege that Alpha M Aldersons heirs and assigns claim a cloud on their title to the east 35 feet of Lot 10 and west 25 feet of Lot 11 in Block 135 Acts Townsite. Plaintiffs seek judicial determination of heirs and quiet title against unknown heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns immediate and remote of Alpha M Alderson deceased and a perpetual injunction. Defendants must answer by June 15 1951 or judgment will be entered in favor of plaintiffs.
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John T. Merrick
Anna Merrick
Parome County
Oklahoma
Alpha M. Alderson
Alpha N. Alderegon
Pomatee
Vatahoma
Lot
Acts
Alpha H. Alderson
Trefe
John ‘. Merrick
Abe Nolloway
Pontotoc County
Oklahome
Meira
Sing Fulsome
Chickasaw
Pontator County
Towi
Pharo
Lina Fulsome
Reil
Pharo Fuls
Abe Holloway
Estate and Court Notices From Pontotoc County Oklahoma
In Pontotoc County district court Oklahoma L A Lee and Nora Lee appear as plaintiffs against The State of Oklahoma ex rel. Oklahoma Tex Copression. The matter involves the estate of Andrew Bramlett, deceased, with a county court within Pontotoc County handling related probate actions.
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L. A. Lee
Nora Lee
Pialnillie
State of
Oklahoma
Tex Copession
Andrew Bramlett
Deceas
Notice for probate of will hearing in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Minnie M Bramiett petitions for probate of the last will of Andrew Bramiets deceased filed May 1 1931 in Pontotoc County Oklahoma hear May 14 1931 at 10:00 am in Ada County Courtroom Pontotoc. Notices state all interested may appear to contest the will and obtain letters testamentary for Minnie M Bramiett executrix. Signed Tom D Keown County Judge. Busby Harrell Trice attorneys for petitioners. S37
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Kothe
Andrew Bramsett
Minnia M. Bramiett
Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
Andrew Bramiets
Gald
Minnie M. Bramlatt
Ada
Pontoroe
Oklahoma
Court proceeding notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
In the district court within Pontotoc County Oklahoma the State of Oklahoma and heirs executors administrators and trustees of two deceased parties are named as defendants in case number 20071 with remote parties and named decedents listed for probate or notice purposes.
Notice by Publication in Pontotoc County Case
Omar C Brandon, 92, files suit in Pontotoc County District Court against heirs and assigns of W C Brandon deceased and Vada Brandon deceased and Furman C Brandon deceased alleging possession of described real property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma and seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar C. Brandon
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
W.C. Brandon
Vada Brandon
Furman C. Brandon
W. C. Branestom
Quieting title suit over Brandon heirs in Section 18 property
Omar C. Brandon sues to quiet title to southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 18 Township 4 North Range 3 East alleging W C Brandon Furman C Brandon and Vada Brandon died with intestate interests. He seeks judicial determination of heirs and to bar unknown heirs executors and assigns from claiming any right adverse to plaintiff. Court instructed defendants to answer by May 18 1851 or judgment in favor of Omar C. Brandon.
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Section 18
Township 4
Range 3
Oklahoma injunctive suit over Chickasaw lands in Pontator County
Plaintiffs L A Lee and Nora Lee sue to quiet title to the southwest quarter of Section 21 in Township 14 N, Range 7 E, Indian Meridian, involving 160 acres, seeking removal of all liens and heirs of Sina Fulsome and Pharo Fulsome. Court clerk Abe Holloway notes May 3 and a June 15 response deadline. police action follows about two runaway boys in Mia mi Oklahoma with New Jersey connections.
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Township Dour
Ammon allocates funds for 21 air raid shelters
The Arab News Agency dispatch from Jordan reports Ammon Jagital of King Abdullah has set aside $60,000 to build 21 air raid shelters.
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CAIRG
The
Arab News Agency
Jordan
Ammon, Jagital
Abdullah
Former Murray Students to Meet in Tishomingo Banquet
Murray Former Students Association plans its annual banquet on the Murray campus May 12 with Ike McCoy 1915 graduate as principal speaker. Dr William Parish of Durant to speak, James Ayers reports. event includes graduation class 1951 proceedings and a later dance in the Murray Armory.
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William Parish, Durant
Malemute Stolen From Jeep In Fairbanks Heist
In Fairbanks Alaska police search for a man who stole a jeep and a guard Malemute dog after Steve Losonsky left both unsecured. The owner had believed the dog would protect the vehicle. No injuries reported.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Meg
Steve Losonsky
Oklahoma Law Measures Move Toward Final Action
The Oklahoma Legislature advanced several bills with mixed prospects. An old age assistance earnings limit change heads to a House return after Senate passage, a veterans bonus bill awaits a conference, highway commissioner pay rises to 3200 yearly, and two state owned experimental farms were approved for governor review with planned sites in southwestern and east central Oklahoma.
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Oma City
Mart
Senate
Temenillo
House
Oklahoma
Oxahora
Protest in Spain as police fire on strikers
In Spain on May 3 police fired on a crowd of strikers protesting the high cost of living. Five were seriously wounded. About fifty workers took part in a general strike that paralyzed the city. around forty or more were arrested as instigators. Civil Governor Luis Valero Bermejo ordered strikers to return to work by 2 p.m. or face grave sanctions. The workers heeded the ultimatum but gathered outside factories to discuss a recent skirmish with police.
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Pamposa
Spain
Luis Valero Bermejo
Marshall Says Dulles Not Consulted On Firing
Marshall charged that Dulles was not consulted before dismissing MacArthur and questioned whether the Japan peace treaty talks should have influenced the decision. He said Truman previously consulted him but could not confirm Dulles’s involvement, noting Acheson, Bradley, Harriman, and others were briefed.
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Dulles
Smith
MacArthur
Japan
John Foster Dulles
Acheson
Marshell
Truman
Marshall
Omar N Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
W. Averell Harriman
Dalles Wee
Seoul Front Advances and Air Raid Report
The Fifth Air Force summarized Wednesday’s Sinviju air field raid by 312 SN planes as causing considerable damage. Eight marine planes were damaged. no bombing pilot was hit. American F-8 Sabre jets conducted operations over Simcja and Manchuria while the Red planes stayed grounded.
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Pare Ona
Chunchon
Seoul
Inje
Fifth Air Force
Sinviju
Simcja
Manchuria
Government Cheese Support Plan Targets Smaller Plants
Washington report explains a dairy plan setting cheese support at two cents per pound while milk support rises to three dollars and sixty cents per hundred pounds. Officials say whey and byproducts cover processing costs and profit, with prices tied to market data from recent years.
Beef Ceiling Prices Go On
Chicago May 9 OPS price ceilings on wholesale beef take effect amid protest from cattlemen and meat packers. Orders aim to trim beef by ten cents per pound in stages through October, while retail ceilings and charts must be posted by June. Nebraska state senator William Hens warns of severe meat shortages under the rollout.
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Chicago
Office of Price Stabilization
American Meat Institute
Giade
William Hens
Chadron
Neb
Konawa Cemetery To Be Improved
Konawa council approved cemetery improvements with grading planned for a new sector. Three city employees were rehired including Minnie Raina as clerk, H W Courtney as treasurer, and Ralph Adams as water superintendent. Jasper Freeman named city manager, replacing Roy Adair. Police chief, night watchman, and city attorney posts remain unsettled.
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Konawa
Thetus Shannon
Minnie Raina
H.W. Courtney
Ralph Adams
Vicemayor
Jasper MW. Freeman
Local Ada Dairy Maid Co Sees Whey Return Hit Farmers
Ada Dairy Maid Co officials say 79 percent of milk is returned to farmers as whey and no other by products are obtained at the local plant. A small cheese plant cannot survive under the government price ceilings due to costly drying and processing equipment. Community cheese plants may fade, leaving large operators in cheese production. The local plant paid area farmers over 150000 dollars for cheese milk last year. Plant cannot operate long when raw material costs rival finished product.
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Ada Dairy Maid Co
Hmid
Quake toll in El Salvador rises to 1200
Reports from El Salvador indicate the weekend quake death toll climbed to about 1,200 with over 4,000 injured. Government imposed martial law in the affected eastern region near the Pacific coast as relief work and evacuation continued amid ongoing aftershocks and concerns over disease.
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el Salvador
San Salvador
Salvador
Oscar Osorio
Pacific Coast
DiSalle Stands Firm On Beef Price Rollback
Kansas City dispatch reports Michael V. DiSalle defending the beef price rollback order as necessary for stabilization. He cites continued price increases since January and after 25 percent rise since last June, insisting the order remains essential despite opposition. DiSalle spoke at a chamber of commerce meeting.
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Kansas City
Michael V. DiSalle
Sam
Office of Price Stabilization
Ridgway Raised to Four Star General
President Truman promotes Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway to full general, elevating the Far East commander in chief duties for United Nations forces in Korea and head of occupation forces in Japan. The Senate will review the confirmation. MacArthur will relinquish certain commands on April 11.
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Washington
Truman
Matthew B. Ridgway
Dougie
MacArthur
Far East
Senate
Ridgway
United Nations
Korea
Japan
Truman MacArthur
Owens Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Bobby Owens, 19, was found guilty of manslaughter by a district court jury for the knife killing of Mrs. Lucille Donaho at a friends’ home on West Sixth Street after a night of drinking. The jury reduced the original murder charge to manslaughter and recommended a state penitentary sentence of severs years.
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Bobby Owens
Lucille “Sissy” Donaho
West Sixth
Owens
Swans
Meter Penal Institute
Donsho
Kmife
Donaho
Ing
South Carolinian New Head of House Foreign Committee
James Prioleau Richards, a tobacco-chewing South Carolina Democrat, becomes chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He says the U.S. cannot stay out of world affairs and discusses his stance on MacArthur, the Pacific, and Soviet influence, noting the Ruhr remains pivotal in Europe.
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House Foreign Committee
Washington
South Carolina
James Prioleau Richards
House
United States
Dhick
Richards
Caaputiee Suick
Kee
D-W. Va
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Possidens
Joint Chiefs
Atatt
Arthur
Mietheble
Pacific
Moscow
Heiping
Ruhr
Yangtse
Europe
College Musical Program Continues at Local College
The final musical program of the season proceeds with Noel Wyatt leading 18 students in a Wednesday night recital. A reception follows and the college choir is set for performances including a Monday night concert. On Friday morning the college choir will sing in concert at Haldenville and Wewoka high schools.
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al Cal
Noel Wyatt
Gore
Bands at Enid Slash in Rain during Festival
Enid Oklahoma May 10 bands braved a downpour leaving 22 inches of rain on the ground in 20 minutes as the 19th annual band festival opened with junior and CC divisions marching on. Sixty seven bands from Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Arkansas participated with sales contests held earlier and winners to be announced Saturday night.
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Enid
Oka
Ite
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Arkant
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Altus
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Excise Board
Tex
A. Wright
Tulsa
Troney
R. W. Wyatt
D. E. Bird, Jr
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Xehorn
Oklahoma City
George Rautman
Stratford News
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Kora
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Fii.am Coon
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Ramnala
Jack Frants
John D. Sagas
Ralph Reynolds
Laster Reynolds
Norman
W. W. Reynolds
Ralph
Denver
Cole
Layton Wood
Billy Dae Wood
Camp Atterberry
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Sharon Kay
Zoel Wood
ReDonna Gale
Edgar Hanks
Ed Smith
Kenneth Pax
Camp Atteberry
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Stillwater
Chasey Smith
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George Eyler
Pampa, Tex
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O'Neal Phillips
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Gene
Lindsay
Virgie Henry
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Floy
W. B- Nutt
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Ardmore
Nutt
Duncan
M. L. Cole
Dick Brown
Nolen Keith
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McAletter
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John Lewis
Ruby Forrest
Mary Forrest
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Willie Simpson
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Dieks
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Las Vegan New
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Forrest
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Prank Burison
Bry
Kate Butler
Oxlahoma
Anne A Merrick
Bruspape
Oxtaho
Leviseen
Alpha Alderson
Fr. Ror
Claude V. Thompson
Plaintitia
AMD
Ponitotoc County
Tom D
Busby, Harrell & Trice
Pethiones
Omar
Nglrs
WC Brandon
Wade Brandon
Furman
Brandon
W. C. Brandon
W . Brandon
Furman C. Brando Vada Brandon
Vaca Branton
W. ©. Brandon
Pureman C. Brandon
W. C Brandon
Furman C Branton
W C. Brandon
Isezali
Gxlanoma
F. Robinson
Depry Claudey, Thompson
Plaintiff
Fred Andrews
Miam
Okla
I W
Wits
Ellis
New Jersey
Fontotoc
Epemiemes
Hume
J Wa. Hume
American Building
AATHRINE_HUME
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Claude
Thompson
Executeix
Murray
Para One
Agricultun Department
Agriculture Department
Dem
Poupe
Production and Marketing Administration
Council
Southwestern State College
DiSalle
Slash
Minnesota
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