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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

2

Search Ends For Youngsters In Ada

A three year old boy Buddy Clark and a five year old girl Jerry Lee were found after a morning of a city wide search. They had been seen at Montgomery Ward and travelled downtown with dogs nearby. The parents were relieved when the children rode home in a police car later in the day.

Buddy Clark Jerry Lee Montgomery Ward Buddy James Clark West Twenty-fourth Ada Goodyear Clark

Shell Oil Williston Basin well yields five zones near Glendive

Shell Oil reports a Williston Basin well near Glendive Montana producing from five Devonian to Ordovician zones at about 6700 barrels per day. On a shorter test the rate was 3500 with a valve restricting flow. The well added two pay zones last week for a total of five in a 414 foot interval.

Denver Rocky Mountain Shell Oil Company Williston Basin Glendive Mont Gulf Oil Company Wyoming Big Horn Basin Gulf Stockham Federal 1 Worland Washakie County Uintah Utah Carter Oil Company Union Oil Company of California California Company Carter Antelope Creek Duchesne Pool Duchesne County

Girl With Measles Finally Gets Room

Betty Durison arrives with her mother to visit her father aboard the destroyer Browning in Newport Rhode Island seeking a room during a measles outbreak. A Red Cross worker coordinates shelter as the Naval Hospital and Newport Hospital cannot admit her. Louise Bigalke offers a room despite the illness, ending Betty’s feel of being entirely friendless.

Newport R. I Betty Durison Betty Jacksonville Fla James Durison Brow Red Cross Naval Hospital Newport Hospital Louise Bigalke

Two Road Deaths in Oklahoma Weekend

The Associated Press reports two more fatalities on Oklahoma highways this year, bringing total deaths to 174, up from 166 a year ago. Theodore Brown, 35, of Durant, died after a motorcycle car crash in Durant Saturday night. Rudolph Morerod, 36, of Picher, died when his car overturned on U. S. 69 near Commerce yesterday, pinning him underneath.

Oklahoma Theodore Brown Durant Rudolph Morerod Picher Brown Morerod Commerce U. S. 69

Fittstown Residents Host Bright Start at New Home

Sam Cole and family moved into a new Fittstown residence on Thursday. R W Grayson of Las Vegas Nevada, father of Mrs J L Delaplain, is visiting the Delaplain home for several days.

Sam Cole Fittstown R. W. Grayson Las Vegas, Nev J. L. Delaplain Delaplain

Baptist junior class hosts costume party in church annex

The Baptist church junior class held a costume party Friday night in the church annex. Sponsors for the event were Mr. Alexander and Reverend Sodom an.

the Baptist Church Mr. Alexander Sodoman

Gladys McCraw Hosts Friday Community Evening

Gladys McCraw entertained Friday evening with young community guests attending a lively social gathering.

Gladys McCraw

Bobby Chambers Visits Parents in Oklahoma City

Bobby Chambers stationed at Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Chambers.

Bobby Chambers Oklahoma City Mrs Sherman Chambers

Jones Family Visits Relatives in Drumright Saturday

Mr and Mrs Walter Jones and their children visited relatives in Drumright on Saturday as part of a family trip.

Walter Jones Drumright

Tecumseh Visitors At Leroy Johnson's Friday Night

Sturdivant Horn and his sister Molly Horn of Tecumseh visited Leroy Johnson on Friday night, sharing time and conversation.

Sturdivant Horn Molly Horn Tecumseh Leroy Johnson

Mrs Ellen Hudson Weekend Visit With Edna Jackson

Mrs Ellen Hudson spent the weekend with Mrs Edna Jackson in Ada.

Ellen Hudson Edna Jackson Ada

Mother's Day Guests Visit Mrs Gibbons and Daughter

Guests at the home of Mrs Laura Gibbons and her daughter Mrs Nan Foresee for Mother's Day included Mr and Mrs Jack Gibbons of Shawnee Mrs Donald Swink and children Donald and Bobby of Shawnee Mrs Lula Gibbons and children Tommy Joe Jimmie and Nancy of Fittstown and Tom Foresee with his sons of Shawnee.

Laura Gibbons Nan Forsee Jack Gibbons Shawnee Donald Swink Donald Bobby Lula Gibbons Tommy Joe Jimmie Nancy Fittstown Tom Foresee Sons

Jolly Workers Club Meets with Opal Phillips Guest

The Jolly Workers club met Thursday with Mrs. Opal Phillips. Mrs. Westmoreland, sister of Mr. Phillips, was a guest.

The Jolly Workers Club Opal Phillips Westmoreland Mr. Phillips

Weekend visit by Mrs. Kenneth Boone to Spring Hill

Mrs. Kenneth Boone of Spring Hill Louisiana spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hookie Timmons.

Kenneth Boone Springhill, la Hookie Timmons

Willie Timmons Spends Weekend with Seminole Family

Willie Timmons of Seminole visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Timmons and family.

Willie Timmons Seminole Mrs Charlie Timmons

Mrs Luther Wilson Shares Mother's Day With In-Laws

Mr and Mrs Luther Wilson spent Mother s Day with Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilson of Pawnee.

Mrs Luther Wilson Mr. Wilson Harvey Wilson Pawnee

Mrs Graper and Norma Lee Visit Susan Whitwell

Mrs Walter Graper and Norma Lee visited Mrs Susan Whitwell who is in Valley View hospital Sunday.

Walter Graper Norma Lee Susan Whitwell Valley View Hospital

Miss Nell Townsend Visits Family in Town

Miss Nell Townsend of Oklahoma City visited her mother and family here over the weekend.

Nell Townsend Oklahoma City

Charges Filed After Accident Involving Two Cars

Bill Blackhawk aged 18 of 830 West Sixth was fined 20 dollars and costs in police court after a two vehicle crash on Twelfth street. John Misik 38 of Oklahoma City drove a 1950 Chevrolet sedan westbound as Blackhawk’s 1937 Buick sedan eastbound veered left of center and struck the Misik car. Both vehicles sustained damage police said.

Bill Blackhawk West Sixth John Misik Oklahoma City Misik Twelfth Street Blackhawk Twelfth

Man Taken Admits Killing In Tulsa

J D Masters a 41 year old Negro of Omaha was arrested in Sabetha Kansas after a chase and he admitted killing Jeff Bradley a 54 year old Negro in Tulsa Oklahoma early today. Masters claimed Bradley had been beating his mother Emma Williams and said he used an old rifle found in his car a 1940 green Packard.

Sabetha Kan J. D. Masters Omaha James Kelly Tulsa Okla Kelly Masters Jackson County Holton Ernest White Jeff Bradley Emma Williams

No Flights for Armed Forces Day Held Across Bases

The Defense Department grounded aviation activities for Armed Forces Day due to a fuel shortage. Secretary Lovett canceled all flying plans at military bases, canceling air displays and flyovers for the annual observance.

Washington Defense Department Defense Lovett

Boy Drives Tiny Tractor Made From Junk Parts

Four year-old Bonnie Frey in Des Moines shows a miniature tractor built from old car parts. It has three forward speeds and reverse, powered by a half horsepower washing machine motor. The rear wheels come from an ordinary car.

Des Moines Bonnie Frey

Byng Senior Has Busy Day Friday

C. L. Herrin, Byng High School standout, juggled finals, the state Class B baseball semifinals with two hits in five trips, and Friday night commencement followed by a marriage to Iris Dearley. He then spent his honeymoon in centerfield at Hereford Park while playing for the Byng Pirates. Herrin excels in baseball basketball and track. Iris Dearley is a former Byng athlete and Byng guard. Both earned Ada Evening News All-Star basketball honors in 1951 and 1952 respectively.

C. L. Herrin Byng Herrin Iris Dearley Centerfield Hereford Park Byng Pirates

Stratford Student Receives Law Award at Law Day Luncheon

Norman Oklahoma Law Day event honors Morris Gray of Stratford a junior law student with a new $100 scholarship funded by Law Wives. Other recipients include Mumeer A. Hassen of Sulphur as part of the same ceremony.

Morris Gray Law Day O. U Norman Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Law Stratford Law Wives Club Mumeer A. Hassen

WSB member criticizes board actions amid steel dispute

George W. Armstrong Jr. of Texas Steel Company accuses the Wage Stabilization Board of exceeding neutrality under Taft Hartley and inflaming labor disputes. He testified to the House Labor Committee that the board’s disputes role harms wage stability, noting industry members were outvoted in the steel case.

Washington Wage Stabilization Board House Labor Committee George W. Armstrong Jr Armstrong Congress WSB

Left-Wing Leader Warns of Germ Warfare in China

Dr. James G. Endicott, head of the Canadian Peace Council, told 8,000 rally attendees that his Northeast China trip showed evidence of large scale U S germ warfare by the Red forces. He described insects and germ-carrying containers and cited Communist refusal to allow neutral Red Cross investigation while dealing with hecklers and disruptions at the three day congress closing event.

Toronto Ont James G. Endicott Peace Congress China U.S U.N International Red Cross Endicott Canadian Peace Council

Oklahoma Among Top Mineral Producers in the Union

Oklahoma ranks high among U S states in mineral wealth with mineral resources consistently worth fourth or fifth in total annual mineral production. The state's output reflects substantial value across mining sectors and related industries.

Oklahoma

Visitors from Oklahoma Attend Gertie Hosts 50th Anniversary

Mrs Ruby Doolen Janice and Mr and Mrs J D Davis Billy of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Tom Tollet in Gertie Saturday. Mr and Mrs J S Evans returned home after several days with daughter and family Mr and Mrs R P Banks Willow. They attended the 50th wedding anniversary of his sister Mr and Mrs E W Whitley of Granite.

Ruby Doolen Janice J. D. Davis Billy Oklahoma City Tom Tollet Gertie, Okla J. S. Evans R. P. Banks Willow Okla E. W. Whitley Granite

Atkinsons and Evans Families Visit Ada Saturday Night

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Atkinson visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson Saturday night. Mrs. E. J. Evans and daughters Myrna and Donna Kay shopped in Ada Saturday.

W. W. Atkinson Mrs J. W. Atkinson E. J. Evans Myrna and Donna Kay Ada

Mrs Hudson Travels to Visit Daughter in Gertie

Mrs. Alice Hudson has gone to Gertie Oklahoma to spend a few days with her daughter Mr and Mrs Tom Tollet.

Alice Hudson Gertie, Okla Tom Tollet

Rodden Couple Vacationing with Oklahoma Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rodden are spending their vacation with Rodden’s sister Mrs. Gussie Davenport of Quinton Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Wallace of Featherstone Oklahoma.

A. C. Rodden Mr. Rodden Gussie Davenport Quinton Okla Mrs Jessie Wallace Featherstone

Sutton Family Visit Across Seminole

Mr and Mrs Walter Sutton and Sharon visit Mr and Mrs Jess Sutton in Seminole along with Mr and Mrs Clyde Sutton and children and Mr and Mrs Bill Sutton over Sunday.

Walter Sutton Sharon Clyde Sutton Bill Sutton Seminole Jess Sutton

Bristow residents host Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Ed Zweincher and Mikie visited Mr and Mrs Dan Allenbaugh and Mrs Gladis Stearman all of Bristow Oklahoma on Sunday.

Ed Zweincher Mikie Dan Allenbaugh Gladis Stearman Bristow Okla

Dinner Guests Of Mr And Mrs Jess Russell

The note states that were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jess Russell Sunday.

W. W. Atkinson Mrs Jess Russell

Mr and Mrs Sam Anders Visit Relatives in Ada

Mr Sam Anders and Mrs Anders visit relatives in Ada on Sunday. The brief item notes the couple's trip and destination without further details.

Sam Anders Ada

Dunagan Family Visits Atkinson Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jim Dunagan and their Holdenville children visited Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson on Sunday evening, sharing time and conversation in a family gathering.

Jim Dunagan Holdenville J. W. Atkinson

Sunday Guests Visit Homer Brewer Family

Mr and Mrs David Mullins and daughters, Mr and Mrs Floyd Downey and Homer of Oklahoma City, and Mr and Mrs Lee Moore and family of Summer Chapel were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Brewer.

David Mullins Floyd Downey Homer Oklahoma City Lee Moore Summer Chapel Homer Brewer

Ada and Shawnee hosts share Sunday dinner with guests

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pamplin of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharber of Shawnee joined Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Berry of Seminole for a Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Edd Sharber's home.

Jim Pamplin Ada Jack Sharber Shawnee Roscoe Berry Seminole Edd Sharber

Stratford visitations reported in local social notes

Mr and Mrs Edd Sharber visit Mrs Fannie Sharber of Stratford Oklahoma Sunday night. Mrs Larkin Scroggin and Mrs Betty Jean Gregory and Jimmie Wayne visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Merrill Monday afternoon.

Edd Sharber Fannie Sharber Stratford Okla Larkin Scroggin Betty Jean Gregory Jimmie Wayne Oscar Merrill

Junior Senior trip at Ballard Park this weekend

The annual Junior-Senior trip gathered participants including Pat Scroggin Melvin Franks Bill De Prater Margaret Farris Bobbie Scroggin Shirley Massey R H Griffin Mary Jo Starns Pat Blaylock Ruby Robertson Wanda Mae Kinder among others. Seniors listed include Jack Huckleberry Fern King Mary Ingram Bill Sparks J T Sexton J E Branscum Marilyn Scott Bill Harley Alta Jean Atkinson Jimmy Lewis Norma Lee Hudson and Lawton Branscum. Sponsors were E J Evans Jess Russell Dick Griffin and Mrs Mell Horton.

Ballard Park Pat Scroggin Melvin Franks Bill DePrater Margaret Farris Bobbie Scroggin Shirley Massey R. H. Griffin Mary Jo Starns Pat Blaylock Ruby Robertson Wanda Mae Kinder Bobbie Bowles Gene Scott Jack Huckleberry Fern King Mary Ingram Bill Sparks J. T. Sexton J. E Branscum Marilyn Scott Bill

Kefauver Backers Seek Wyoming Delegates At Convention

In Casper Wyoming Kefauver supporters press for 10 Democratic National Convention delegates aided by a personal appeal from the candidate. Kefauver spoke at a pre convention caucus and planned to fly to Denver then Oregon. Democrats split over instructed delegations with some backing Harriman and Taft Eisenhower camps weighing splits.

Casper Wyo Estes Kefauver Tennessee Wyoming Kefauver Denver Oregon Bob George Lebo Kan Robert Kerr Oklahoma George W. Averell Harriman Robert A. Taft Ohio Dwight D. Eisenhower Taft GOP

Barge Explosion Believed To Kill Three Men Near New Orleans

A gasoline barge blast at Gretna across from New Orleans killed three men believed missing since dawn. The Black Warrior towing company tug discharged 750,000 gallons from its tow when the blast occurred over the Mississippi River. Damages were estimated at 650000 and cause remained undetermined.

New Orleans Mississippi River Black Warrior Black Warrior Towing Company, Inc Gretna Mississippi

YL Defined in Amateur Radio Parlance

In amateur radio circles a YL refers to a young lady who operates a radio station, distinguishing female operators from their male counterparts in the hobby and service.

Campaign to Line Up Delegates Down To Cold Statistics

Cold statistics forecast a busy political week as seven states and Hawaii vote for 158 delegates, joining 86 named yesterday from Nevada to Virginia. GOP totals approach three quarters, Democrats near two thirds as Oregon, Wyoming, West Virginia, Washington, Rhode Island, North Dakota, Vermont and Hawaii contribute. Taft 332 and Eisenhower 286 lead the GOP field. Kefauver 106, Harriman 93, Russell 43 lead the Democratic lineup.

Associated Press Hawaii Nevada Utah Michigan Missouri Virginia Oregon Wyoming West Virginia Washington Rhode Island North Dakota Vermont Chicago GOP Robert A. Taft Ohio Dwight D. Eisenhower Taft Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee W. Averell Harriman Sen Richard B. Russell Georgia

What Candidate's Wife Should Have

Nancy Kefauver, wife of Senator Estes Kefauver, suggests a presidential hopeful's spouse needs a strong right arm and free sleeve dresses. She demonstrated by flexing her arm at a White House reception and Miami shop, noting the effort from constant handshakes and campaigning.

Washington Nancy Kefauver Sen Estes Kefauver Tennessee Kefauver White House Congress Florida Miami

Tito accuses Britain and U.S. of trickery over Trieste aid

Yugoslav leader Marshal Tito condemned the Allied power share in the Free Territory of Trieste. He charged Britain and America with duplicitous actions allowing Italy to rule part of Zone A, while Yugoslav troops guard Zone B and protect Slovenes in the contested area.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Marshal Tito America Britain Italy Trieste Tito

Allen Baptists Celebrate Homecoming Day at Allen Church

The First Baptist church of Allen holds a half day homecoming today aiming to reconnect former members. Rev. Rey Burkett will preach as the congregation seeks 3000 dollars in cash and pledges for new furniture.

First Baptist Church of Allen Rey Burkett

Pacific Buses to Roll Again Soon

Pacific Greyhound reach a settlement ending a 10 week AFL strike across seven Western states. Agreement provides a five day week, immediate 46 percent wage rise with later increases and 24 improvements with automatic cost of living raises in 1953 and 1954. Bus service to resume after union ratification, likely by Monday.

San Francisco Pacific Greyhound M.C. Frailey Greyhound AFL Greyhound Lines California Oregon Arizona Nevada New Mexico Utah Texas

The Waltons Will Meet In Michigan

The Izaak Walton League of America chosen Grand Rapids Michigan as next year's national convention site. John W. Tobin of Vinton Iowa was elected president. Resolutions urged placing all resources conservation under an assistant secretary with career status and transferring the Bureau of Land Management to the Agriculture Department. They urged uniform public land policies and opposed large multi purpose Missouri River dams until flood control is proven.

Tulsa Okla Grand Rapids Mich Izaak Walton League of America John W. Tobin Vinton League Department of Agriculture Bureau of Land Management U. S. Department of Agriculture Missouri River

Ellender Seeks End to Agriculture Department Probe

Senator Ellender of Louisiana says he hopes to wind up the Senate Agriculture Committee inquiry into the farm aid program and price supports without delaying hearings. He aims to finish with testimony from Secretary Brannan, who countered charges of a coverup.

Washington Ellender D-La Agriculture Department Senate Agriculture Committee Secretary of Agriculture Brannan Sen. Aiken R-Vt

Sabres Shoot Down Five Commie Jets

U S airmen destroyed five Communist jets in North Korea in six battles. Sabre jet pilots claimed all kills and probables with three additional damaged planes. Thunderjet pilots added two more damaged fighters, including a MiG and a new Type 15 jet. Ground forces reported at least 100 Reds killed in patrols as the 1st Marine Division held Panmunjom area. UN fighter bombers also cut a rail line near Huichon in 100 places.

William C. Barnard Seoul Korea P—U. S North Korea Fifth Air Force Air Force U.S. Eighth Army

Man Denies Guilty to Drunk Driving Charge

O. B. Smith of 920 North Ash pleaded not guilty before County Judge Tal Crawford to drunk driving charges. Bond set at 500 dollars after his arrest one half mile north of Ada Saturday by Highway Trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell.

O. B. Smith North Ash Tal Crawford Smith Ada Aubrey A. Mitchell

Sequoyah Home Preserved as Monument Near Sallisaw

The home of Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee syllabary, is preserved as a monument near Sallisaw, highlighting the historic site.

Sequoyah Sallisaw

Sheep Men Claim Versatile Animal Not Treated Right

National Wool Growers Association urges favorable policy for the sheep industry saying sheep serve as food fiber pelts hides and medicine sources. It aims to boost stock from 28 million to 50 million by 1960 to guard war time shortages. Critics cite price controls tariffs and immigration limits hindering expansion.

Washington Uncle Sam National Wool Growers Association Agriculture Department State Department Mexico Europe

Charges Mistake in Handling Indians

Oklahoma A. and M. college student Angie Debo told an Institute of American Indian Assimilation report that attempts to force assimilation by erasing native institutions have caused disaster. She cited full assimilation among many five civilized tribes yet ongoing resistance in remote areas. She noted lawlessness and crime are widespread in full blood settlements and among urban Indians.

Washington Institute of Angie Debo Oklahoma

Russians Bottled Up Autobahn Between Berlin and Helmstedt

American officials report both ends of the 110 mile Berlin Helmstedt Autobahn blocked by Russians. Allied patrols from Berlin blocked for five days while western checkpoints remain open. East bound patrols later turned back at Helmstedt without explanation. Regular convoy from Berlin and civilian traffic mostly continue on the highway. The route is the sole highway link between Berlin and Western zones.

Berlin Berlin- Helmstedt Autobahn Helmstedt United States Army

Denial Entered in Drunken Driving Case in Ada Court

L. S. Phillips of 421 East Thirteenth pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated in county court. Bond set at 500 dollars after his arrest one and a half miles north of Ada on SH 99 by highway patrolman H. D. Van Arsdell on Saturday.

L. S. Phillips East Thirteenth Phillips Ada H. D. van Arsdell

Marriages of Five Individuals Noted in Local Notices

Chester Allan White 21 of McAlester weds Jo Nita Hamner 18 of McAlester. C L Herrin 20 of Ada ties with Iris Merlee Dearley 19 of Pontotoc. Frank Milton Lynn 25 of Stonewall marries Margie Moser 19 of Ada. The Little Brown Jug is described as the world’s richest pace race at seven years old.

Chester Allan White McAlester Jo Nita Hamner C. L. Herrin Ada Iris Merlee Dearley Pontotoc Frank Milton Lynn Stonewall Margie Moser

Three Die As Home Burns in Oklahoma

Antlers Oklahoma residents report a fatal house fire six miles west of Antlers that killed three visiting Indian men. Sheriff Ted Hill opened an arson inquiry as the small three room frame house burned to the ground and the charred bodies of Jacob Greenwood 41 Charley Jefferson 80 and Islan Paxton 66 were found.

Antlers Okla Pushmataha County Ted Hill Jacob Greenwood Charley Jefferson Islan Paxton Wilburton Sheriff Hill W. T. Greenwood Jr

County Stock Shows Strong at American Royal Dairy Cattle Event

Two Pontotoc County Milking Shorthorn breeders earned honors at the American Royal Dairy Cattle show in Kansas City. Harvey J. Lambert’s Ahloso Dale Sixth placed second in a competitive two-year-old bull class. 4-H’er Charles Lee Morrow of Fitzhugh earned sixth in junior yearling heifers with Robin's Iford Clay. The Lambert bull was bred on the Lambert-Kerr farm. John R. Holland of Milton Iowa judged Milking Shorthorns, continuing the event’s true dual-type judging alongside other breeds in a 600-head dairy cattle show. County agent C. H. Hailey notes plans for the Central Dairy show May 22–24 with Joe Hunter and Lester Smith to judge. Hailey and Smith attended the Kansas City event.

Pontotoc County Kansas City Harvey J. Lambert Ahloso Dale Charles Lee Morrow Fitzhugh Robin’s Iford Clay Lambert Hailey Lester Smith

W. G. Draper Dies At Tishomingo

W G Draper 92 a pioneer resident of Johnston county Oklahoma died Saturday morning in an Ada hospital. He taught at Sylvan Seminary in 1888 and later ran an insurance business until his death. Services set for 3 p m Monday at the Church of Christ with Basil Shillings officiating. Burial in Tishomingo cemetery. Survivors include his wife three daughters and two sons.

W. G. Draper Johnston County Oklahoma Ada Indian Territory Sylvan Seminary Marshall County Draper Church of Christ Basil Shillings Houston Tex Shillings Tishomingo Chapman Funeral Home Ella Draper A. T. Evans Basil Shilling Charles W. W. Draper

Commissions for Pair of Sergeants With the 45th Division

Two Oklahoma sergeants with the 45th Division Korea earned battlefield commissions. Paul Edwin Pierot of Duncan was made a platoon leader by Maj. Gen. James G. Styron after serving as an assistant platoon sergeant in the 180th Infantry. John P. Dunaway of Miami received second lieutenant bars from Brig. Gen. Hal L. Muldrow Jr., becoming a platoon leader in Battery D, 145th Anti Aircraft.

Korea Oklahoma Paul Edwin Pierot Duncan James G. Styron 180Th Infantry Durant High School Southeastern State College John P. Dunaway Miami Okla Hal L. Muldrow Jr Dunaway Joseph F. Nieberding

Michigan State to Host Five 1952 Home Football Games

Michigan State announces a 1952 home schedule with five games against Texas A. and M., Syracuse, Penn State, Notre Dame and Marquette at their stadium.

Michigan State Texas A. and Syracuse Penn State Notre Dame Marquette

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