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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

7

Legal Notice Hearing Final Account in Pontotoc OK

County Court within Pontotoc County Oklahoma issues notice of hearing on final account and petition for determination of heirs for distribution and discharge. The notice requests attendance and states hearing details and deadlines.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Maude Crownover Belle Green Ada J. Tal Crawford Lawrence H. Green C. F. Green C F. Green

Religious Freedom Lacks in Yugoslavia

CARE official reports lack of religious freedom in Yugoslavia during Tito era. Msgr. Joseph Koncius of New York cites church attendance despite oppression, notes priests imprisoned and catechism banned. He recounts Archbishop Stepinac’s limited freedom after December release and ongoing church restrictions.

Munich Germany Europe Yugoslavia Joseph Koncius New York Marshal Tito Koncius Aloysius Stepinac

Spiritual Healing Revival in Britain

British church leaders consider a revival of spiritual healing after reports of miraculous cures. The Bishop of Rochester cited a tuberculosis case ending in sudden recovery, while the Bishop of Ely noted rising interest both inside and outside the Church of England.

Britain London Church of England Rochester C. M. Chavasse Convocation of Canterbury Ely H. E. Wynn

Aspirin Overdose Fatal to Girl in Oklahoma City

A 2-year-old Oklahoma City girl, Terrie Jean Burchfiel, died after swallowing 48 aspirin tablets. Her mother found her two hours later. doctors said salicylate levels were too high to save her.

Oklahoma City Terrie Jean Burchfiel

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads

Readers are told that investing more in vested Ada News want ads yields higher returns. The notice highlights improved value, targeting local businesses and individuals seeking sharper visibility and longer ad durations.

Ada News

Oklahoma towns seek industry with honest plans and skilled labor

The piece argues towns win investors not with free sites or tax waivers but through honest assessments and clear plans to address deficiencies. It highlights the role of local manufacturers, labor supply, and training in schools to attract new plants, noting raw materials and power reliability as key factors.

Oklahoma

Ada Junior Highschool Chapel Honors Mothers Day Service

A Wednesday chapel service at Ada Junior High School honored mothers with a devotion from Proverbs 31 read by Jo Clawson and Ann Been. Sue Griffith reported attendance, noting 100 percent in home room 206 led by Mrs. Daisy L. Moore.

Sue Griffith Daisy L. Moore Ae Jo Clawson Ann Been

Students Attend All Sunday Services in 213 Class

Following students of home room 213 sponsored by Mrs Van dall Lain have attended at least one service each Sunday during this past school year Russel Long Barbara Henry Jeanette White and Alvis Miller are noted as participants.

Home Room 213 Vandall Lain Russel Long Barbara Henry Jeanette White Alvis Miller Yandell Lain Randall Patty Sara Sue Griffith Mary Louise Bentley DeAnn Rudig John Ross Gerald Walston Irene Crow Jan Click Patsy Bottoms

March of Time Newsreel Highlights Student Audience

A monthly March of Time newsreel was shown to all students Thursday morning. A colorful segment titled Fishing In Oklahoma at noon inspired many to seek chances at local lakes and streams.

Oklahoma

Kaiser Brothers Together on Coast

Two Navy brothers from Ada Oklahoma are stationed in San Diego. John H Kaiser storekeeper third class USN works at the Naval Training Center and recently advanced after an exam. Harry L Kaiser electronics technician airman takes radar electronics at the Pacific Fleet Air Electronics Training Unit. Parents are Mr and Mrs Clyde Kaiser Route 3 Ada.

Ada Okla U. S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Pacific Fleet Air Electronics Training Unit John H. Kaiser USN Harry L. Kaiser Clyde Kaiser Route 3 John Kaiser Public Works Department Harry Navy

Frederick Fire Destroys C. R. Anthony Co. Store

A rapid $100,000 blaze destroyed the C. R. Anthony Co. department store in Frederick Oklahoma. Firefighters battled the flames for two hours with no injuries reported and the cause undetermined.

Frederick Okla C. R. Anthony Co

Sequoyah State Park Opens on Fort Gibson Reservoir

Oklahoma unveils Sequoyah State Park along Fort Gibson Reservoir as a new recreation area offering camping boating and hiking opportunities for visitors and residents alike.

Oklahoma Sequoyah State Park Fort Gibson Reservoir

Faculty enjoy hamburger fry at Wintersmith Park Monday

About 50 faculty members attended a hamburger fry at Wintersmith Park Monday evening. Social committee members for the event were Miss Bernice Hargis Mrs Yandell Lain Mrs Daisy L Moore and C L Robberson.

Wintersmith Park Bernice Hargis Yandell Lain Daisy L. Moore C. L. Robberson Elton Stewart Sheep Creek

Jersey Sale Brings Excellent Prices at State Event

In Chickasha a State Jersey sale sold forty animals at an average over $300. Sam Dew and Dr. Ed Granger attended. Granger consigned two heifers, one at $260 and the other at $230. Seventeen cows topped $400, with top cow $600 and top heifer $575. A single bull brought $300.

Jersey Sam Dew Ed Granger Granger

Bey of Tunis Put Under House Limit

In Tunis the Bey was placed under virtual house arrest by French forces who replaced his guard after he balked at a martial law decree. France also restricted access for two of his children and a security incident added to ongoing unrest in the protectorate.

Tunis Tunisia France Sidi Mohammed Al-Amin Prince Chadly Zakia Prince Long Mohammed Ben Salem Mohammed Chenik

Carrier Pigeons To Tote His Mail

Arthur Wiesenberger, an investment banker and president of a firm bearing his name, will use carrier pigeons to carry mail between his New York office and agents in other cities. He says the move is both a protest to government mail service and a test of a possible supplement to the mails. He cites slow and unreliable Uncle Sam mail service.

New York Arthur Wiesenberger Wiesenberger F' 1 Uncle Sam

Pork Apple Celery Lettuce Cup Salad

Dice cooked pork and mix with apples and celery. Moisten with mayonnaise and serve in crisp lettuce cups.

Local Hosts and Visits Share Weekend in Sulphur

Mr and Mrs M P Hobson of 711 West Eleventh hosted Mrs Hobsons sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs J E Ligon of Purcell for the weekend. The Creag returned to their home Sunday. Mrs C J Simmons returned home at 700 West Eleventh after a several day visit with relatives in Duncan.

M. P. Hobson West Eleventh Wecend C. J. Simmons 700 West Eleventh Duncan

Out-of-town guests visit local Mother's Day hostesses

Guests from Texas California and Georgia visited in the home of Mrs Juanita Horton and her mother Mrs Alice Williams for Mother's Day. Attendees included Maj or and Mrs Bruce R Conley and son Joel of San Antonio Texas Mr and Mrs Marvin Mitchell Mrs Myrtle Putman Mrs Maud Roff Huntington Park California Mr and Mrs Bob Roff and son Bobby of Duncan and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Clary and son Eddie of Hickory.

Juanita Horton Alice Williams Major Bruce R. Conley Joel San Antonio Texas Marvin Mitchell Myrtle Putman Marietta Maud Roff Huntington Park Calif Bob Roff Bobby Duncan Aubrey Clary Eddie Hickory

Patterson Family Spends Mother's Day in Caddo

Mr and Mrs Shelby Patterson and granddaughters Barbara and Kay of Caddo visited daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ed Shipley for Mother's Day. Mrs Shipley joined her parents for a short visit.

Shelby Patterson Barbara Kay Caddo Ed Shipley

Ministers hold Ardmore district conference dinner gathering

Rev and Mrs Bonner E Teeter spent Tuesday in Ardmore for a district conference of Ardmore district ministers. Dr William Wallace district superintendent led the session to prepare reports for the West Oklahoma conference opening next week in Oklahoma City. About 60 ministers and wives attended a one o clock dinner at Carter Avenue Methodist church.

Bonner E. Teeter Ardmore Teeter First Methodist Church William Wallace West Oklahoma Oklahoma City Carter Avenue Methodist Church

Mrs. W. W. Sugg Arrives in Sulphur to Visit Crawford Family

Mrs. W. W. Sugg of Wellington Texas arrived late in the week to stay with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford at 109 East Vinita Sulphur.

W. W. Sugg Wellington Texas Frank Crawford East Vinita

Armstrongs Visit Stillwater and Seminole Farrel Family Links

Mr. and Mrs. David Armstrong of Stillwater were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs William Armstrong and Bill and Betty Armstrong of Sulphur. They joined their son and daughter in law in Stillwater where David studies at Oklahoma A and M. They also visited in Seminole with William Armstrongs brother and family, the Chester Armstrongs.

David Armstrong Stillwater Mr. Armstrong William Armstrong Bill Betty Armstrong Mrs. Armstrong David Oklahoma A. and M. College Seminole Chester Armstrongs

Soldier Returns Home From Korea Duty in Sulphur

Sgt Bill Brown son of Mr and Mrs Russell Brown of Sulphur has come home after a year with the 45th Division in Korea. He arrived on the west coast and flew to Fort Sill where his family visited him before discharge. The reunion included DeWayne Brown and Mrs Bob Brown. Mrs John Ware of Hollis was a guest for Mother's Day.

Bill Brown Russell Brown 45Th Korea Sergeant Brown West Fort Sill Dewayne Bob Brown Virgil Pierce Brown John Ware Hollis

MacArthur Arrives for Michigan Visit

General Douglas MacArthur arrives in Michigan for a two day visit with Governor G Mennen Williams and state lawmakers. He will address a joint legislature session broadcast on CBS and tour General Motors Oldsmobile plants before heading to Detroit for further inspections and speeches.

Lansing Mich Douglas MacArthur Michigan G. Mennen Williams MacArthur CBS General Motors

Free Safety Show Presented by Frisco Railroad in Ada

Public invited to a free safety show at 7 30 Monday night in the East Central college auditorium. Frisco officials and employees aim to attract a large attendance to learn accident prevention. Speakers R P Hamilton and E P Olson will address safety while Rex O Morrison provides entertainment.

Frisco Railroad East Central College Ada Frisco Safety Committee L. G. Denny Lloyd T. Ables Myrtice Gentle Roy Wilcoxson Frisco R.P. Hamilton St. Louis E. P. Olson Springfield Rex O Morrison

Georgia Primary Narrows Race Under County Unit System

Rep James C Davis wins renomination in Georgia fifth district under the county unit plan though trailing in popular votes. Nine incumbents secure nominations while ten Congress seats are at stake with five uncontested. Phil Landrum leads in the ninth district as John Wood retires. Davis faces Baxter Jones in a race marked by racial appeals. Other incumbents renominated include E E Cox Sidney Camp and W M Wheeler.

Atlanta James C. Davis Georgia Phil Landrum John S. Wood Landrum Davis Baxter Jones Jones Atlanta University

Dodd Seizure Tension Flairs at Compound Island

General tours the island after the Dodd seizure as riots claim 91 lives, including an American. He asserts control but avoids precipitate action while leaders from Compound 76 refuse to leave without undisclosed demands and negotiations proceed for Dodd’s release.

Compound 76 Dodd

Church Group to Reduce Districts in Midwest Conference

The Kansas Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church voted to merge three sections into two districts. The western district will include Oklahoma and western Kansas, while the eastern district covers the remaining areas. Delegates made the decision at a Kansas City business meeting.

Kansas City Kansas The Evangelical United Brethren Church Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma

End of Oil Dispute Triggers Union Strike Across Sectors

After conciliation efforts, union and company settled some terms but a strike began April 30. WSB chairman Feiniger urged talks to review agreed actions as strike effects spread. AP Retailers in St Louis report fewer motorists, while Paris and other regions cut aviation fuel use by about 35 percent as airlines scale back services.

Conciliation Service WSB Nathan P. Feinsinger Associated Petroleum Retailers St.Louis Paris Air France South Africa Egypt India Australia American Airlines

Clark defers public comment on Dodd seizure probe

General Clark repudiates Colson's Kaje agreement and notes the Dodd seizure investigation by communist prisoners of war continues. A high officer explains reprimand as an official rebuke closing a case. Pentagon asks for a rapid, detailed report as Clark and Colson return to Korea to testify at a military board of inquiry.

U.N Colson Clark Gen Dodd Pentagon Washington Korea Military Board of

Bruner No 2 and Mizell Brewer Drilling Update

In Center township operators drill Blair Well Bruner No 2 and C and L No 2 Bruner at 1188 feet early Thursday. A spudder move is planned, and the Mizell Brewer No 1 idle in NW Corner remains inactive. Acidizing planned for Bruner No 2. Storage tank issues prompt meeting with pipeline firms.

Bruner Sam Mizell

Reds Reach New Stalemate in Korean Armistice Talks

Reports from Panmunjom show renewed briefings as Nam Il and Joy clash over POW repatriation numbers and alleged germ warfare claims. The UN says few prisoners want to return while Communists demand hundreds of thousands, delaying progress and prompting another meeting.

Ganda U.N Panmunjom Joy Nam Il Red Nam II Charles F. Colson Kojea Island Francis T. Dodd U.N. Command Colson

Langmuir Says Cloud Seeding Creates National Rain Pattern

Nobel laureate Dr. Irving Langmuir reports a nationwide weekly rainfall pattern from silver iodide cloud seeding. He asserts the results, based on a 21 month Army Navy and Air Force funded project, prove rainfall can be guided across the United States with measurable effects.

Tucson Ariz Irving Langmuir Langmuir Tucson Daily Citizen General Electric Research Laboratory Army Navy Air Force United States Weather Bureau New Mexico

McCrosky Named DeMolay District Deputy for Ada Area

D Earl McCrosky of Asher has been named DeMolay District Deputy for six Oklahoma counties around Ada. He will oversee DeMolay activity in Pottawatomie Seminole Coal Hughes Pontotoc and Johnston counties. Plans call for new chapters and revival of inactive ones in several towns.

D. Earl McCrosky Asher Ada Roy E. “Friday” Fitzgerald DeMolay Grand Council Oklahoma McCrosky Pottawatomie Seminole Coal Hughes Pontotoc Johnston Counties McCrosy Coalgate Holdenville Konawa Shawnee Weleetka Wetumka Weweka Tishomingo Asher Lodge Royal Arch

Shawnee Concern Replies to Ohioan on House Floor Blast

Cowen Construction Co responding to a blast on the House floor by Rep. Paul Schenck says its Wright Patterson housing contract will stand thorough investigation. Cowen asserts weather slowed work and the 1,000 unit project is 10 to 15 percent complete.

Shawnee, Okla Cowen Construction Co Ohio Cowen Paul Schenck Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton

Ada Plans Growth Across Industries Amid Petroleum Push

Ada officials compare Texas and Oklahoma industrial base noting Texas has 60 petroleum plants while Oklahoma trails with three. Martin Clark reports fundraising by four groups totaling 13 085 50 dollars, about half the budget, as canvassing continues.

Texas Oklahoma Martin Clark Foster McSwain Charles Thompson Harvey Lambert Oscar L. Parker

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