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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1951

Page

6

United Nations votes worldwide sanctions on China

United Nations sanctions committee votes 11 to 0 for a worldwide ban on shipments of war goods to China with Egypt abstaining. The measure, to be reviewed by the General Assembly and the Security Council, faces expected opposition from the Soviet bloc and India. Adoption prospects hinge on broader support and potential peace negotiation impacts.

United Nations N.Y China Egypt Additional Measures Committee Ree India Teader Pei

Roy Turner to Speak at Oxlehoma School Commencement

Roy Turner has been chosen as the commencement speaker for Oxlehoma School in Deal, Maine. He will deliver the address May 18 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium, with decorations and a full program by faculty and students, including diploma awards and musical performances.

Formely Oxlehoma Turner Act!ng L. B. Hall A Murphy Jean Barnes Jewell Barrett Kenneth Noton Lenora Hud E.R. Rhodes Erwin Mayfield George Davies M Ida Blatt Mary D Robert Plemings Tommy Hall Georgia Price Wendell Gritting Gledys Sisphens Hetta Coungers Norene Hunt Judy Qu America Flossie Colley Youngers Helen Stow Mildred Kirkpatrick Hall Principel Honeyham Bepf Irene Danner Billy Chapman Milburn Shirley Cunnigham Lenora Hersiel John Ooan Laverne Sirmans Shirley Sraith Ideayrel Wedge Heavener

Allen Soldier Awarded Bronze Star in Korea

Corporal Isaac Conver of Allen has been honored with the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in operations against the enemy in Korea. Serving with the U S 1st Cavalry Division, he is linked to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment and is married to Lavanda Cooper of Rt. 1 Allen. The unit participated in notable actions at Chunchon and surrounding areas along the 38th parallel.

1St Cavalry DI Ion U.S. Army Korea Isaac Conver Allen U. S. 1St Cavalry Divisn Ap Cooper Bth Cavalry Regiment Lavanda Cooper Rt. 1 Cpl. Cooper Chunchon Boint South Korea Cal. Cooper Waston Reservoir 38Th Parailel

U S Plans 500 900 Singapore Consulate

The Brooklyn indicates the United States government seeks a site to build a new consulate and staff housing in Singapore. The planned consulate building cost is set at 500 000 dollars, with the current consulate located in Union Building on Collyer Quay.

Singapore Brooklyn United States Union Collyer Quay

Tinney Muses on Asia and American Diplomacy

Cal Tinney argues Americans misread Asian views, saying Asians cheer when the U S wins in Korea and condemn losses, comparing fans to baseball crowds. He mocks diplomatic missteps, suggests hiring baseball managers as envoys, and envisions Tallulah Bankhead as a genial, universal greeting figure abroad.

Appreciation for Ada Police Escort at Memorial Service

A May 10 1952 note from Joseph Amato thanks Ada Oklahoma Chief of Police for furnishing a church to Memorial Park escort for his husband and expresses how such courtesies comfort bereaved families from New York City and beyond.

Memorial Park Joseph J. Amato New York City New York

Bride Price Raised at Sudan Chiefs Meeting

At the Zande district chiefs meeting in southern Sudan the bride price was raised from 20 to 50 spears each, valued about $10. The council also ruled the price must be paid in full by the prospective husband before marriage becomes legal.

Khartoum Zande Sudan Chil

Industrial Show Draws Ada Area Crowd

Saturday night visitors packed the Ada Industrial Show as attendance neared 4000. Jaycees praised all who aided the booth displays after a year’s delay due to a state convention. Planning for next year began immediately with a committee to gather suggestions for a bigger, better event.

Ada Junio Charber Comrmeres Boothhelders Jaycees General Mans

Juvenile furniture mirrors adult trends in new items

The article notes two prevailing paths in juvenile furnishings. One adapts adult pieces for kids with a captain’s table and chair set and a youth friendly lazy Susan. The other emphasizes dual purpose, foldable, compact designs like a folding baby swing with detachable legs and a table height chair with a plastic cover for small apartments.

Juverle Furni Amy Phair Trent

Sugar price hike announced in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City on May 12 PaeThe price of sugar will rise by five cents on a 10 pound sack effective Monday. Helland Kers, broker for the Imperial Sugar company, said the new retail price will be $1.03 for an 11 pound sack. This marks the first time sugar has topped a dollar in several years.

Oklahoma City Helland Kers Inoperal Sugar Neve

Mother Finds Lost Son in Japan After Decades

A mother identified as Kukuvae Kanike, a Japanese married to an American dredgemaster in Malaya, found her son John Palmstrom in Furwyeda Machi, Japan, after a 15 year separation. He had lived in Japan since 1945 after wartime evacuation and schooling in Singapore. The boy, born shortly after his father's death, had been under the care of an uncle and Kedako Kanike.

Singapore Kukuvae Kanike Cld Tanjong Tua- Jange Perak Malas John Palmstrom Japan Furwyeda Machi Kedako Kanike

Rosedale Alumni Banquet Set for May 26

The Rosedale high school alumni banquet will be held Saturday evening May 26 at 7 in the auditorium. It marks the association's 25th year since 1925, with honored guests the 1951 seniors who join as members. About 100 guests expected. reservations urged through Mary Lee Russell P O Box 123 Wayne, Ohio. Officers include Ada president Glen Dell Pirtle, Norman view president and others.

Rosedale Wilma ?4-Call Ernestine Eddleman Delores Driscoll Reba Lee Mumford Norvell Millsap Max Whitfield Zarene Shobvert Delano McGiwen Donald Lee Yoakum Don White Douglas Willines Rossdale Lnaxt Mary Lee Russell The Associa‘tor P.O. Box Wayne Oale Aweovisit Glen Dell Pirtle Ada B.C. Davis Norman View Mix Hever Barnes Arnold Sulphur

Commencement Week Set At Antlers Area High Schools

Antlers area high schools Moyers Tuska Neshobe plan baccalaureate services Sunday May 13 with speakers Turkehoms Turkehoms closes May 16 WW A Obuch will speak Nashoba May 17 James Zarl La¢d of Dallas Christian College slated for address Antlers seniors list include Emery Lax Mover Roberts Thomas and others Tuskahoma seniors names listed Heshohe salutatorian Marley valedictorian and Lavon Johnson salutatorian at Turkehoms Bryant salutatorian Cogburn valedictorian at Tuskahoma Alroy Roberta salutatorian Farner valedictorian

Antlers News NWN Moyers Tuskahome Neshobe Sam Sulliven Durant Turkehoms WW. A. Obuch Antlers Schools Nashoba James Zarl La¢d Dallas Christian College At Dallas Billie Jean Emery Lola Belle Lax Nannette Mover Flossie Roberts Bernica Thomas Valderine Turner Mary Alice Whiteside Richard Brown William £ d Harvey Robert Nored Richard Taylor Billy Wil- Wal Tuskshoma Thelma Adame Loras Bryan John Carlton Cogburn Jerrell Richard Fowler Wilbur Flossie Roberta Valdorine Farner

Antlers High School Events Outline May 25

Antlers senior pre production will be May 25 under WA Obvek head of local schools. Minister Worley Figion of Church of Christ will preach May 20 in the high school auditorium. Congressmen Albert of McAlester will address seniors May 26. EB M Shappard of East Texas Teachers College will address the 25 veright. Baccalaureate sermon by Reverend Le lard Pratten at Bare church May 25. Sunnen of A&M College Williston in charge of the first dairy program at Edman hall May 18. Cornelius, an A&M graduate, runs a Holstein dairy south of Antlers with 35 cows and a registered bull. Scouts Camp at Lake Fannin June 24-30 with many signed up. County rodeo on May 12 sponsored by Clayton FFA at Blassin gtine's ranch. Rev C A Earsom announces revival June 7. Odell C Olson opens a real estate office in Antlers after selling Hassett Brothers ranch to a Texas group.

Antlers Nignschool WA. Obvek Worley Figion Church of Christ Antlers Albert McAlester Wil Anders Nattan School EB M Shappard East Texas Teachers College Commerce Lelard Pratten Dackie Cornalius Antiers Cornelius A&m Lowl Wiscawin Lake Fannin Ranch Denison Forrest K. Weitworth Charles Steventon C. W. Burgess Robert Orion Milton Rhodes Bobby Billy Jessen John Cocke Bill Kendrick Gr, Holton Glenn Pullins Johnny McFatridge Don Morris Alien Helt Tammy Jackeson Gene Holloway Clayton High School Future Farmers of America Blassingtine Crayton

Thieves steal cheese in Oak Street store robbery

A dull report notes a theft at a local Oak Street delicatessen where only cheese was taken. The article mix includes stray phrases about weddings and summer dresses, but the readable line confirms a shop theft with cheese the sole missing item. No further details on suspects or timing are provided.

Methoxyditor Safe Insect Killer Debuts For Home Gardens

A new safety-first insecticide named methoxyehlor provides long-lasting control of garden pests with minimal hazard to consumers. Tests show it is safe to use near harvest and does not burn or stunt plants, suitable for cucumbers melons tomatoes and roses. Benny Pree notes he cannot answer every reader question directly but will address the most common inquiries.

Controlling plant disease with ferbam fungicide

The text explains neglect harms flowering plants next year and cites ferric dimethyl dithiocerbamate, now ferbam, as the most effective control. It notes florists and farmers use it on many flowers and fruits. Cornell tests on ornamentals led to its home gardener eight ounce package availability.

Cornell University

Quizzing the Gardiner Quizzing the Gardiner

Garden planting guidance for north side sun exposure lists perennials such as bleeding heart Virginia bluebell plantain lily Japanese anemone foxglove lily of the valley primroses boneberry and several annuals. It covers shade tolerant evergreens and timing for planting from May to early June with notes on tomato fruiting and ripening.

Reward for Tithers Doubtful Promise of God

Santa Ana California reports a church offering a $100 deposit as a test of faith. Rev DeWitt Saffore renewed the offer after five years with interest to the donor if God fails to provide for the giver. Of 481 communicants the church lists 178 members, none has claimed the prize.

Santa Ana Celif DeWitt Safforé Safforé

45th Division Letters Describe Hokkaido Camp Life

John Clayton reports from Camp Crawford near Sapporo where the 45th Division enjoys brick barracks, heat, ample food, and rich recreational facilities. He contrasts it with a separate tent camp, noting training in the field, the proximity of Tokyo, and the division’s upbeat mood during their Pacific voyage and arrival.

Hokkaido Japan 45Th Division Pacific Ocean John Clayton Ada News Division Public Information Office C. W. Clayton West Fourth 45Th Sapporo Camp Crawford Camp Polk U. S Reguise USA John Tokyo

Oklahoma strawberry crop eyed at 20000 workers

About 20,000 workers are expected to harvest Oklahoma strawberries in eastern Oklahoma over the next two weeks the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission said. The service coordinates labor supply and demand for Oklahoma Arkansas and Missouri with Arkansas harvests already beginning. Adair and Cherokee are major producing counties and a new record crop is predicted.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Employment Service Arkansas Missouri Adair Cherokee

Ens Ratzlaff At San Diego Now

Mr and Mrs B F Ratzlaff of 600 Was 24th report two telephone calls from their son Ens Jack M Ratzlaff in San Diego California. He recently returned from duty in the Korean war area aboard the destroyer Diachenko which left the states June 30. They say he served in all the Korean invasions the mining of Won San and the Hungnam evacuation. Ratzlaff's wife and small son Jeff have been living in San Diego.

B. F. Ratzlaff Ens Jack M. Ratzlaff San Diego Calif Ratzlaff Diachenko States Won San Hungnam Ratziaff Jeff

Valley View Admissions Dismissals May 1951

Local hospital listings show admissions and dismissals for Valley View on May 12 and May 23 1951. Names include Jo Helen Canada and baby, Dorothy Johnson and baby, Ellen Holman and others with addresses in Ada, Allen, Stonewall, and nearby towns. The notices reflect visiting hours 2 to 4 PM and 9 PM.

Jo Helen Canada Francis Dorothy Johnson Ko Judy Koy Willhoite North Divanon Konawa Ruby Geneva Manis Coal Thelma Loftis B. Duncan Drummond Ellen Holman Ada Marquita Joan Humes West Tenth Billy Ann Culberson West Fifth Laverne Gaddis Tibomings Madeline Anderson Ro Jo Stonewall Maggie Hackworth Brad

Rural eighth grade graduates honored in county program

Rural schools united for a countywide eight grade graduation at Ade Junior High auditorium. Latta and Francis eighth graders attended as guests. Virgil Medlock Lawrence, principal and state senator, delivered the keynote on Information Inspiration and Faith. Ahloso glee club performed under Mrs Prentice West. Ada Junior High principal A R Wallace gave the invocation.

Ade Sc Ool Latta Francis Virgil Medlock Lawrence Ahloso Prentice West A. R. Wallace Ada Junior High Firat

Roff Pioneer Club Holds Annual Meet With Daughters Admitted

The Roff Pioneer Club hosted its annual meeting with a festive setup in the house and garden. Mrs. Brueland led a business session. officers elected for next year include Amey Harbest Ada as president Jo Sea Sulphur vice president and Bess Irick Ade secretary. Guests and members from Ada Sulphur Poteau Dallas Texarkana Connerville and other areas attended.

Zoe Laird Brueland Jo Sea Sulphur Bess Irick Ade Horogs Kemp Poteau Charlie Smith Smith Pioneer Club Dez Grehem Ada W. F. Russell Lottie Russell Altus John ©. Boyles Dallas Texas T. H. Smith Texarkana Clyde Kemp Mildred Roff Smith Billy Jenni Keith Glen Hearns Connerville M. F. Bronaugh Nora B. Dixon A Co Mabel Rucker Lenora Johnston Wilburn Clayton Mollie Johnston Ruth Roff Si''~en Asie Smith R. M. Broh Manual Merritt Joe Kaannra Joe Nett R. MB

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