Court Aids Records 01 22 Old Divorce Suits by Dismissal
Twenty two divorce suits pending in district court were dismissed Wednesday after a motion, demurrer and non jury docket session led by Judge John Boyce McKeel. Additional judgments and orders included a new trial denial, an appeal intent, and several default judgments in related cases.
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Court Aids Records
John Boyce McKeel
Arra Hill
C. H. Hill
Crystal Mae Barnes
Carl Barnes
Sylvia Loman
Felix Loman
Inez Isom
Loyd Isom
Laura Harbin
Herman Harbin
Lucille Coley
Jesse L. Coley
Winifred Emerson
Fred Emerson
Norma J. Alexander
Harold Chaffin
Isaac J. Wilcoxson
Kate Hays
Thomas E. Miller
Sam Rice
Belle Gilbert
Aircraft stocks lead New York market recovery
New York shares rose for the second straight session with gains of 1 to 3 points in many sectors. Aircrafts led the advance while steels motors railroads coppers utilities oils chemicals merchandising electronics and building materials also rose. Trading from the NYSE floor showed the market starting higher with a rush and a late report on progress.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Kansas City Livestock Prices Turn Quiet on Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Kansas City wholesale livestock market reports steady cattle tone with mixed yearling trade and softer hogs led by barrows and gilts down 25 to 40 cents. Utility cows hold around 11.00 to 13.00 while sows stay near 14.00 to 15.00 and sheep show general steadiness with light weight good to prime sales 21.50 to 23.00.
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Kansas City
USDA
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report May 19
Oklahoma City livestock sale shows cattle 800 head with 200 calves and around 30 percent cows in light supply. Hogs 400 mainly steady with small lot gains to 19.25 for choice barrows, sows 13.00 to 14.50. Sheep 200 limited trade with odd lots of good spring lambs around 20.00.
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Oklahoma City
USDA
Oklahoma City Poultry Prices Report by State Agriculture
The state Department of Agriculture released current prices for wheat broilers hens eggs and dairy products across Oklahoma. Notable figures include No 1 hard wheat around 2.23 to 2.29 per bushel and butterfat generally 50 to 60 cents per pound with regional variations.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture Today
Bison
Alva
Hennessey
Hobart
Kingfisher
Blackwell
Clinton
el Reno
Enid
Medford
Vici
Yukon
Lawton
Frederick
Guyman
Hooker
Broilers
F.o.b
Muskogee
Vinita
Tulsa
Watonga
Elk City
Woodward
Laverne
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma Moves Vets Farm Loan Amendment and Price Posting Bill
Oklahoma legislators push a 50 million dollar veterans farm loan constitutional amendment for a July 3, 1956 vote, and pass price posting on machinery bought by county officials. Indeterminate sentences, tax debates, and a health fee measure also advance as adjournment nears.
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Oklahoma City
Highway Department
Veterans Farm Loan
Senate
War Veterans Commission
Gary
School Land Commission
The
House
Ray Fine
Gore
Health Department
Grady F. Mathews
Dr. Richard D. Morris 69 Dies After Illness in Allen
Dr. Richard Dee Morris, 69, longtime Allen physician, died at an Ada hospital after a six month heart condition. Viewing at Allen Church of Christ Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral at 2 p.m. at the church led by Brother Glenn E. Jeffery. Burial in Allen Cemetery with Smith Funeral Home in charge. Survived by wife Maude. three daughters Cleora Jones, Morris Miller, Ramona Ann Morris. son R. L. Morris. two brothers Sam Morris and Boss Morris. three sisters Eddie Standridge, Dove Ward, Roxie Hughes. six grandchildren.
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Richard Dee Morris
Allen
Ada
Morris
Allen Church of Christ
Glenn E. Jeffery
Allen Cemetery
Smith Funeral Home
Maude Morris
Cleora Jones
Sweeney
Tex
Morris Miller
Old Ocean
Ramona Ann Morris
R. L. Morris
Sam Morris
Borger
Boss Morris
Opal
Eddie Standridge
Lookeba
Dove Ward
Sayre
Roxie Hughes
Ark
Muffle Loud Mufflers Note To Scooterites
The city police warn motor scooter owners to fix tail pipes and mufflers to meet a local ordinance by June 1. Cecil Smith, police chief, says a check will occur after that date and noncompliant machines will be dealt with. With warm weather, open doors and loud exhausts irritate residents and groups of scooter riders add noise and confusion.
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Cecil Smith
Smith
Two Drivers Face Traffic Charges in Ada Area
Adan and Coal gate men faced charges Thursday for speeding and driving without permits. Joe Allen Leone of Coalgate allegedly drove a 1953 Plymouth at 75 mph on May 15 eight miles south of Ada on SH 3. George Milton Hill of 723 North Townsend was cited for operating a 1946 Ford without a license, near Eighth and Broadway on SH 99. Both cases filed in county and peace justice courts respectively.
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Adan
Coalgate
Joe Allen Leone
Leone
Ada
Aubrey A. Mitchell
George Milton Hill
North Townsend
Speeding Charges Filed Against Two Drivers Near Ada
In county court, Harry R. Brown and Bill R. Guderian were charged with speeding. Brown, in a 1949 Chevrolet, reached 75 mph six miles southeast of Ada on SH 3 May 15 after nightfall. Guderian, in a 1953 Buick, did 75 mph ten miles west of Ada on SH 13 May 11 after nightfall. Night limit is 55 mph.
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Harry R. Brown
Bill R. Guderian
Shawnee
Brown
Ada
SH 3
H. T. Gay
Guderian
SH 13
Gay
Mulford Lewis Charged With Disturbing The Peace
Mulford Lewis was charged Tuesday in the peace justice court with uttering loud obscene and threatening language in the hearing of Henry Lane on May 16.
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Mulford Lewis
Peace Justice Court
C. W
Hon Fa Lewis
Henry Lane
Oklahoma Sees Best Rain in Months Despite No Floods
The area records heavy showers with Ada gauge totals of 3.36 inches in 28 hours and Coalgate and Tishomingo also reporting significant rain. Floods were avoided as roads remained open and runoff was managed. Platt National Park reports 2.46 inches with potential Rock Creek overflow feared but unlikely to cause damage. Farmers gain moisture after drought fears.
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Oklahoma
Ada
Coalgate
Tishomingo
Pennington Creek
Johnston County
Sandy Creek
South Canadian River
William R. Supernaugh
Platt National Park
Sulphur
Rock Creek
Northwestern
High Schools Prepare for Year End Graduation Events
Ada High School seniors rehearse for a senior sermon and commencement after sessions this week. A junior-senior banquet at East Central State College Union opens the end-of-year events, with a dance, church recreation, and Burns Run outing planned before graduation next Thursday night. Junior High conducts pre-exam activities and home room parties as the year nears end.
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Ada High School
East Central State College
First Baptist Church
Burns
Texoma
Package Store Beverage License Denied in County Court
D. W. Pollock was denied a package store beverage license for Dorsier's Package Store at 212 West Main after a county court hearing on Wednesday. Ella Patterson also filed for a beer license for Joe's Bar at 1313 North Broadway. County Judge Fred Andrews set the hearing for 10 a.m. May 23.
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D. W. Pollock
Dorsier
Dried Locusts Seen as Food Delicacy in Yemen
In Yemen dried locusts are valued as a rare delicacy enjoyed by locals. The article notes their cultural status and potential appeal to visitors seeking traditional fare.
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Yemen
Varied Charges Bring Drivers to Justice Courts
Four individuals faced peace justice court charges Tuesday for traffic violations. Bill Keef Jr and Arliss Birdwell were cited for improper exhaust and license issues on SH 99 near Ada. Gargiulo, a U S Air Force member, was charged with speeding on SH 13 near Ada while driving a 1954 Buick. Burnie Walton was charged with operating a 1946 Plymouth without a license south of Ada on SH 99.
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Peace Justice
Bill Keef Jr
West Seventh
C. W. Floyd
Ford
Keef
Ada
SH 99
Arliss Wayne Birdwell
Maud
Floyd
Mitchell
Thomas Gaetl
Gargiulo
Wichita
Kan
U. S. Airforce
SH 13
H. T. Gay
Gay
Burnie Jerald Walton
Walton
Wilbur P. Lee
Romance Towns Shared by Arkansas Missouri and West Virginia
A trio of states Arkansas Missouri and West Virginia each contain a town named Romance. The cross state naming curiosity highlights how common place names recur across different regions.
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Arkansas
Missouri
West Virginia
Romance
Amphibious Landing Demonstration On Armed Forces Day
In Oklahoma the Marine Detachment at McAlester will stage an amphibious landing at the Naval Ammunition Depot on Armed Forces Day Saturday May 21. Two landings at 1300 and 1500 feature underwater demolition team beach obstacles firing a 170 millimeter coastal mortar and Marines landing under fire with observers invited to ask questions of troops. The event marks the area’s first amphibious exercise hosted by the United States Marine Corps showcasing Tarawa Iwo Jima Inchon lore.
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Oklahoma
United States Naval Ammunition
McAlester
Armed Forces
Naval Ammunition Depot
United States Marine Corps
Tarawa
Iwo Jima
Inchon
Ladies Bible Class Quilt Night At Denton Home
The Ladies Bible Class met at Mrs. T. O. Denton on Thursday to study Matthew 25 led by Mrs. Frank Jared. Ten ladies attended and welcomed Mrs. Juanita Jones who helped quilt with Lavona Deaton Bettie Parks Edna Boren Dorothy Hodg Ruby Deaton Ida Taylor and Nora Ross. Virginia Jared received a new quilt.
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T. O. Denton
Matthew
Frank Jared
Juanita Jones
Mrs. Jones
Lavona Deaton
Bettie Parks
Edna Boren
Dorothy Hodg
Ruby Deaton
Ida Taylor
Nora Ross
Virginia Jared
Faithful quilter braves car trouble to attend
Edna Boren, a devoted worker, faced a car stuck in the garage but still rode in on Thursday to be ready for quilting. She found a ride and persevered to join the session.
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Edna Boren
Big Singing Meet Slated Saturday
Five quartets are set to perform at a singing convention Saturday night at the Assembly of God Church in Ada. Director Amon Self says the event should be one of the largest of the spring with groups including the Melody Boys of McAlester Antlers Quartet Sharver Quartet Ada Harmoneers Ada and a Negro quartet from Ada. Admission is free.
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Assembly of God Church
Amon Self
New Melody Boys
McAlester
Antlers
Sharver
Ada
Harmoneers
Deaton Visits Brother-in-Law After Oil Derrick Fall
C Deaton visited his brother in law in Madill Friday where the man had fallen from an oil derrick and sustained multiple fractures.
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C. Deaton
Madill
Ragland Family Visits Rosses on Friday
Elmer Dee Ragland and his daughter and son paid a social call to the Ross family Friday.
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Elmer Dee Ragland
Rosses
Wootens of Cason Visit Deaton Home
Mr and Mrs Bill Wooten of Cas on Tex were guests in the Char ley Deaton home Thursday and Friday.
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Bill Wooten
Cason, Tex
Charley Deaton
Luke Taylor Hosts Dinner With Altus-Taylor Family
Luke Taylor and his daughter of Altus Oklahoma were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jake Taylor Saturday evening.
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Luke Taylor
Altus, Okla
Jake Taylor
Wedding Shower For Wynotha Cantrell At Byng
Mrs Wynotha Cantrell of Byng was honored with a wedding shower Monday night attended by Pat Taylor and other ladies. Gifts were sent by Ruby Brannon Ethel Jones Pauline Young and Edna Boren. Visitors included Carthul Robins of Washington and several local families as they kept up with community events.
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Wynotha Cantrell
Byng
Pat Taylor
Cleo Ozbirn
Ruby Deaton
Maw Deaton
Nora Ross
Lavona Deaton
Anitta
Pat
Mary Joe
Ruby Brannon
Ethel Jones
Pauline Young
Edna Boren
Pontotoc County Insurance Board Wins State Honor
The Pontotoc County Insurance Board received the Oklahoma Association of Insurance Agents President's Cup for outstanding public service. The three day event at Oklahoma City's Biltmore Hotel concluded with praise for traffic safety public relations and fire prevention efforts led by Glynn Boley and the 13 member agencies including Ada Allen and Stonewall firms.
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Pontotoc
Ada
Allen
Stonewall
Glynn Boley
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County Insurance Board
Frank Finley
Homer W. Peay
Oklahoma Association of Insurance Agents
Farmers Busy Mowing Hay and Silage Amid Weather Hope
Farmers report a busy week of mowing hay and cutting silage hoping for favorable weather to safely store the grass and forage.
Ruby Brannon Endures Painful Toe Kept From Monday Shower
Ruby Brannon endures a painful toe sore that prevented her from taking a shower Monday night. The episode highlights a brief discomfort impacting daily routine.
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Ruby Brannon
New Baby for Ann and Curtis Ross
Ann and Curtis Ross welcome a new nephew. Ann’s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Kenneth Boling are the proud parents. Mr Boling has served in the armed forces the past two years and now has his discharge.
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Ann
Curtis Ross
Kenneth Boling
Mr. Boling
Shawnee Man Pleads Guilty To Speeding
Bill R. Guderian of Shawnee pleaded guilty to speeding at arraignment in county court. He was fined 10 dollars with costs totaling 25 dollars 05 cents or 25.05.
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Bill R. Guderian
Shawnee
Guderian
Collision Leads To Damage Suit Over 1955 Car Crash
Alton Chiles Jr. sues Joe E. Jones for 544.55 dollars in damages and loss of use after a January 15 1955 collision on SH 59 A near Ada. He claims his 1950 Pontiac required 394.55 in repairs and 15 days use loss worth 150 dollars.
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Alton Chiles Jr
Joe E. Jones
Ada
Chiles
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