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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

2

Oklahoma’s 45th Division Troops Return Home

Oklahoma soldiers of the 45th Division arrive aboard the Gen. Nelson M. Walker, 236 men returning to the United States for discharge. Crowds greet as debarkation begins, with a long listed roster of names from Oklahoma City to Lawton and Tulsa.

San Francisco Nelson M. Walker Army 45Th Division United States 45Th Grady A. Allen Oklahoma City Donald H. Aston Tulsa Charlies J. Barry McAlester William H. Boyd Melvin R. Brewer Chickasha Harley C. Brown Buffalo Ezekie Bruner Wewoka Bill B. Bruton Muskogee Oliver D. Burnett Hulbert Mervin D. Burney Hoffman Robert H. Caldwell Poteau James D. Campbell Guthrie Ralph E. Coffey William D. Crews Ponca City Albert B. Crutchfield Bristow Richard J. Date Robert F. Donatelli Hartshorne James A. Dunn Lawton Raymond Blanco George H. Kelly Bobby L. Keown John C. Kimbrough Bethany Rudolph S. Kiskie Edmond James R. Kytle Allen Charles L. Lamb Okemah Billy W. Lambert Durant Richard H. Lamm Sayre Kenneth Lence Odis O. Lang Pauls Valley Samuel W. Lax Jr Clinton Paskell LeClair Jack H. Lee Healdton Lewis E. Lee Wynnewood William L. Leming Shawnee Sfce Jack E. Lenhart Alva Johnny Mann Norman Joe Mantooth Jr Fletcher Clifford E. Mapes Geary Shola G. Marchant Panama Albert F. Mars Alvin A. Marshall Joe G. Martin Eagle City Willow D. Mason Konawa James C. Massey Larry D. Mercer John R. Miller Sidney C. Miller Claremore Leslie L. Miller Marietta William R. Miller Jimmie T. Miller Davidson Pack W. Miracle David L. Mitchell Marion Y. Mitchell Utica William C. Mitchell Overbrook Charles H. Mitchell Herbert H. Mittasch George R. Moffatt Jr Alvin R. Monday Holdenville Tracy L. Morgan Elk City Charles R. Morgan Ada David G. Morris Fritts Mosshart Edwin Mulharan Chester B. Mullen Tahlequah Bob W. Murray Wetumka Jack M. Nation Billy J. Nelson Ardmore Joe D. Nichols Jack D. Nichols Wilson Wiliam H. Nightwonger Jack B. Norman Jr Pryor Bruce L. Norton Kingfisher Thomas Olsen Jr Lane Joseph Orange Jr Hammons Walter Orange Hammon Phillip S. Owen Delbert D. Owens Savanna Leroy Painter Merlin D. Paris John W. Parrish Walters Charles G. Passmore Broken Bow Harold G. Patrick Channing F. Patterson James E. Patton Springer Donald M. Payne Calera Albert E. Peck Carl M. Pederson Ventura Pena Faxon Melvin Pidgue Milburn Artie E. Pierce Robert G. Pierce Enid Billy J. Pirtle Tishomingo Jack L. Pope Vinita Raymond C. Posten

Horace Mann Seniors Forward With Busy Year End

Horace Mann High School seniors plan a busy close to the year with a May 12 trip to Oklahoma City visiting the Historical Museum, Capitol Building, Lincoln Park, Springlake Amusement Park and downtown. The May 16 Junior-Senior banquet featured Star dust decor and Dr. Charles F. Spencer gave the address.

Horace Mann Oklahoma City State Historical Museum State Capitol Building Lincoln Park Springlake Amusement Park East Central State Collge Charles F. Spencer East Central College Leone Smart Zenia Anderson Bob Blakley Jewell Bolen Barbara Carnes Mary Chilcoat Betty Cho

Divorce Granted After Housework Dispute

Mrs Betsy Clarke was granted a divorce in London on cruelty grounds after alleging her husband Sydney a butcher took over her housework duties including cleaning shopping and cooking since 1949. Justice Sir Henry Barnard noted long custom assigns house duties to the wife.

London Betsy Clarke Clarke Sydney Henry Barnard

Robin Surpasses Sparrow as Most Abundant Bird

The article notes a shift in avian abundance with the robin now identified as the most common bird, surpassing the sparrow in population counts.

Last active Major League pitcher Grove retires with 300 wins

The last active major league pitcher to reach 300 wins was Robert Lefty Grove, who retired in 1941 with exactly 300 victories.

Robert Lefty) Grove

Parliament to determine pay for Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II urged Parliament to begin determining her official pay as ruler. She suggested a raise for Prince Philip if appropriate and provision for Princess Margaret. Historical precedent shows previous royal allowances and family support funding during transitions.

London Elizabeth II Duke of Edinburgh Princess Margaret Elizabeth George VI H. F. C. Crookshank House of Commons Margaret Mary George V Prince Charles Duchy of Cornwall

Eisenhower cites duty as reason for seeking no U S public office

In The Hague Gen Dwight D Eisenhower told Dutch leaders he seeks no U S public office except out of a sense of duty. He discussed NATO groundwork and a 100000 man Dutch army with Premier Dress and met Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard before planning to depart Paris for the United States on May 31.

Hague Netherlands Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe U. S NATO United States Eisenhower Willem Dress Holland Soestdijk Juliana Prince Bernhard Paris

Local Visits Highlight Social Gatherings Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. George Watters and Linda of Maud with Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Williams of Tacoma, Washington visited Mr. and Mrs. John Watters Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps visited Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Burns of Asher Thursday night. Mrs. Amelia Phelps and Sherry Gay visited Rena Ruth Adams Thursday.

George Watters Linda Maud Tommie Williams Tacoma Washington John Watters John Phelps A. M. Burns Asher Mrs Amelia Phelps Sherry Gay Rena Ruth Adams

Mrs Jerry Collinsworth Visits Mrs John Watters Friday

Mrs Jerry Collinsworth and her children of Sasakwa visited Mrs John Watters on Friday afternoon for a social call.

Jerry Collinsworth Sasakwa John Watters

Mrs. Ollie Hensley and Lula Littleton Visit Mrs Phelps

Mrs Ollie Hensley and Mrs Lula Littleton called on Mrs John Phelps Friday to chat and share news in a friendly call.

Ollie Hensley Lula Littleton John Phelps

Mrs Junior Carter and Children Visit Suttons Friday

Mrs Junior Carter and her children visited Mr and Mrs Jess Sutton Friday afternoon in a small town social note detailing a family visit.

Junior Carter Jess Sutton

Cooleys Visit Heard Family Friday Night

Mr and Mrs Bill Cooley and family visited Mr and Mrs Till Heard Friday night.

Bill Cooley Mrs Till

Oklahoma City Doolen Family Visits Ruby Doolen

Mr and Mrs Son Doolen and their Oklahoma City family visited Mrs Ruby Doolen Friday night and Saturday returning Sunday.

Son Doolen Oklahoma City Ruby Doolen

Atkinson Hosts Friday Fish Fry with Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Atkinson hosted a Friday night fish fry. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Russell and their children, and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Atkinson.

J. W. Atkinson John Phelps Jess Russell W. W. Atkinson

Oklahoma City visitors call on Scroggins this weekend

Mr and Mrs Gavlon Scrog gins of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs L L Scroggin over the weekend.

Gavlon Scroggins Oklahoma City Mrs L. L. Scroggin

Evans Family Dinner Guest At E J Evans Home

Mr and Mrs Bob Evans and their children visited and shared dinner with Mr E J Evans Myrna and Kay on Sunday. The social visit highlighted family connections within the Evans households and included a casual meal gathering.

Bob Evans E. J. Evans Myrna Kay Sunday

Mr and Mrs Jim Pamplin Visit Mr and Mrs Edd Sharber

Mr and Mrs Jim Pamplin visited Mr and Mrs Edd Sharber, according to a local social note. The calligraphy shows cordial call on Sunday afternoon with light conversation and refreshments.

Jim Pamplin Edd Sharber

Local families visit neighbors Sunday night

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anders and children and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rodden and family visited Mr and Mrs. Ed Zweiacher Sunday night.

Sam Anders J. C. Rodden Ed Zweiacher

Zweiacher Illness Reported in Measles Case

Mikie Zweiacher son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zweiacher has been ill with the measles the first part of the week.

Mikie Zweiacher Ed Zweiacher

Evans Family Visits Glen Evans This Sunday Evening

The Evans family along with Myrna and Donna Kay visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Evans Sunday evening for a social gathering.

Bob Evans E. J. Evans Myrna Donna Kay Glen Evans

Hirn Family Weekend Visit in Springfield Missouri

Mr and Mrs George Hirn and Frankie spent the weekend in Springfield Missouri visiting relatives and fishing.

George Hirn Frankie Springfield Missouri

Bobby Jackson Visits Parents Over Weekend

Bobby Jackson spent the weekend at home visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jackson.

Bobby Jackson Mrs Richard Jackson

Botkin Couple Return Home To Graham Texas

Mr and Mrs Charlie Botkin have returned to their Graham Texas home after visitingMr and Mrs M C Botkin over several days in state.

Mrs Charlie Botkin Graham, Texas Mrs. M. C. Botkin

Duncan Visit Highlights Wood Schornick Weekend

Mr and Mrs Raymond Wood spent the weekend in Duncan Oklahoma visiting Mr and Mrs Mack Schornick during a short family trip.

Mrs Raymond Wood Duncan, Okla Mack Schornick

Grimeses Visit Starns in Oklahoma City Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Grimes of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Starns.

Glen Grimes Oklahoma City A. W. Starns

Mrs Amelia Phelps Social Visit Reported

Amelia Phelps spent Sunday night with D W Lowery. R D Lowery and wife visited Edward Gaines and his wife Sunday.

Amelia Phelps D. W. Lowery R. D. Lowery Mrs Edward Gaines

Birthday honors for Jerry Lemmings seventh

Mrs. Jess Edney hosted a birthday party for her grandson Jerry Lemmings turning seven. Attendees included Jackie Russell Donna Kay Evans Linda Russell Saundra Giggs of Panama Texas Ronnie Lemmings Paul Wayne Lemmings Mrs Francis Lemmings and Janie with cake and ice cream.

Jess Edney Jerry Lemmings Jackie Russell Donna Kay Evans Linda Russell Saundra Giggs Pampa Texas Ronnie Lemmings Paul Wayne Lemmings Francis Lemmings Janie

Saundra Giggs Visits Grandparents in Pampa Texas

Saundra Giggs of Pampa Texas is spending the week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jess Edney.

Saundra Giggs Pampa, Texas Mrs Jess Edney

Mrs Lorene Foran Visits Brewer Couple This Weekend

Mrs Lorene Foran of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs W H Brewer over the weekend in a brief social call noted in this local item.

Lorene Foran Oklahoma City W. H. Brewer

Visit Leaders of Two Families Report Social Call

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Woody and Mrs. M. A. Branscum visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Branscum in a social calling moment.

Harvey Woody M. A. Branscum J. D. Branscum

Mullins Visit Brew ers Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs D B Mullins visited Mr and Mrs W H Brewer Sunday afternoon at their home.

D. B Mullins W. H. Brewer

Leota Hudson Spends Sunday Night With Mullins

Leota Hudson spent Sunday night with Geraldine Mullins in an event noted by local observers. The gathering occurred in a private residence with no official participation reported.

Leota Hudson Geraldine Mullins

Mrs Sam Hughes And Irene Visit Oklahoma City

Mrs Sam Hughes and Irene spent the weekend visiting relatives in Oklahoma City.

Peggy Wood Visits Parents Over Weekend

Peggy Wood a student at East Central College visited her parents Mr and Mrs Mike Wood over the weekend for a family gathering and chance to catch up.

Peggy Wood East Central College Mrs Mike Wood

Mr Jim Graves Stricken By Serious Illness This Week

A local report notes that Jim Graves is seriously ill this week, with health concerns affecting his daily activities. No further details are provided in the available text.

Jim Graves

Mrs. Alice Hudson Returns Home From Gertie Visit

Mrs. Alice Hudson, who had been visiting her sister in Gertie, has returned home.

Alice Hudson Gertie H. N. Plumb

Mrs. H N Plumb Returns Home From Valley View Hospital

Mrs. H N Plumb, who had been ill, is now back home after receiving treatment at Valley View Hospital.

H. N. Plumb Valley View Hospital

Audry Mashburn and Wilma Jean Visit Konawa and Yamoosa

Mrs Audry Mashburn and Wilma Jean of Oklahoma City visited friends and relatives in Konawa and Yamoosa over the weekend.

Audry Mashburn Wilma Jean Oklahoma City Konawa Yamoosa

Divorces Granted for Murphy and McCartherpairs

Katherine Murphy is divorced from W. H. Murphy. Joe W. McCarther is granted a divorce from Ruby McCarther.

Katherine Murphy W. H. Murphy Joe W. McCarther Ruby McCarther

New Petition Seeks Division Of Lightning Ridge School District

A new petition with 37 signatures calls for dividing Lightning Ridge district with annexation to Roff and Vanoss while Fitzhugh receives none. Norman O. Mitchell notes strong Roff board opposition as election notices set for May 29 at the school.

Lightning Ridge Roff Vaness Fitzhugh Norman O. Mitchell Roff Board of Education Mitchell Rofs Vanoss State Board of Education Transportation

Fifteen Frisco Officials Present in Ada Safety Show

Fifteen Frisco railroad officials will attend a 7:30 p m safety show at East Central college auditorium in Ada. The event, open to the public with no admission, may tour to other cities if attendance is strong. E P Olson of Springfield Missouri, assistant general manager, is among the principal Frisco officials.

Frisco Ada East Central College Auditorium E. P. Olson Springfield

Book Review Event Rescheduled At St Luke's Parish House

Mrs Hugh Haynes of Ponca City will review The Snowgoose at St Luke's Parish House at 8 p m tonight replacing the previously scheduled Sunday appearance. Guild sponsors note her role as Christian Social Relations chair in the Woman's Auxiliary and director of a local Little Theater group. A coffee will follow.

Hugh Haynes Ponca City St. Luke’s Guild Haynes Christian Social Relations Woman’s Auxiliary Episcopal Church Oklahoma

Myers Buys Ford Tractor Agency

Myers announces the purchase of the Ford Tractor and equipment agency for Ada and plans a sales room and service department at Myers Airport northwest of Ada. He says a grand opening is not planned but a full line of parts equipment and tractors will be offered and the site may be somewhat handy. The outlet was purchased last week with a likely Tuesday opening.

Escal Myers Ford Tractor and Equipment Agency Ada Myers Airport Myers

Student Trapped In Deep Crevasse On Mt Helens Rescue Effort Underway

At Spirit Lake Washington rescue teams worked to reach Art Jessett 20 son of Seattle clerics trapped between ice walls 8000 feet up Mt. St Helens after a snow bridge collapse during a descent with companions. The last contact came Sunday and news was awaited from the remote peak with phone access far away.

Spirit Lake Wash University of Washington Mt. St. Helens Art Jessett Thomas E. Jessett Seattle Mt. Ranier Portland Ore

1950 51 U.S. School Enrollment Estimated at Thirty Million

The estimate places about 30 million students in U.S. schools during the 1950 51 academic year. The figure reflects nationwide attendance across elementary and secondary levels, highlighting postwar growth in American education.

U. S

McLish Senior Girls Take Byrd's Mill Trip Slumber Party

The McLish senior girls Joyce Ryan Clara Sue Durant Norma Lee Chambers Tommie Wyche and Sue Crossman hiked to Byrd's Mill spring and back to Sue Crosson's home for a Thursday night slumber party. Miss Wilma Lackey shopped in Ada Monday. Mrs. Georgia Chambers and daughters plan to join her husband in Oklahoma City. Bill Loman and his sister Patsy Loman visited their aunt and uncle W. L. Dooley. Mr. and Mrs. Dooley hosted them and later hosted J R Loman and family of Byng. Joe Conley of Sapulpa and family spent Sunday east of Fittstown.

Jack E. Powell Home Powell Lamar John G. Price Hulbert James L. Price Ardmore James C. Priest Lawton Lee Roy Proctor Salina Charles L. Puckett Oklahoma City Donald J. Purvine Okmulgee Jack M. Query Ada Chester A. Ray Idabel Victor R. Reamer Chester E. Reavis Sulphur Logan E. Reed Tipton Lester M. Reed Edmond James P. Reynolds Shawnee Kenneth L. Price Waurika Neal L. Richerson Wewoka Jewell B. Rickerson Jr Tulsa Wallace L. Riddle Durant Roy D. Robbins Kenneth E. Roberts Eufaula Thomas E. Roberts Holdenville Lee Robinson Jr Alva George W. Robison Hugo Clifford Rogers Bixby Arthur A. Roller Bill Rosamond Daniel L. Ross Collinsville Dub W. Rowland Poteau Lawrence F. Roy Melvin D. Rudishill Calera Jack W. Ruff Ponca City William D. Ryen Daniel E. Ryan Jr Charles E. Sales Johnny R. Sanders Konawa J. O. Sanders Lloyd K. Smith Pawnee Bill Smock Henryetta Shurley D. Snow Jerry W. Sparks Depew Raymond R. Spradlin John L. Stacy Frederick John D. Stark Red Oak Willie E Starnes David F Stauffer Elgin Fred Stephenson Muskogee Eldridge Sterling Seminole Robert L. Stockton Bethany Carl C. Strein Bristow Donald R. Sullivan Carrol D. Sutterfield Elmer C. Swank Stillwater Roy V. Swanson Beggs Bob D. Sweeten McAlester Marvin A. Trowbridge Max H. Vansickle Boswell Earl FE. Veughn Krebs Kenneth D. Vick Madill James J. Vinez Norman William E. Vogt Tonkawa Harvey K. Vogt Kenneth Volk Elk City Essie N. Votan Maud Ernie H. Wagoner William D. Walker Tishomingo Manfred J. Wallace Jr Doyle W. Walls Okemah Wayne D. Ward Alva E. Ward Jack K. Warden Andrew S. Watashe Sapulpa Vernon C. Watherford Pauls Valley Harold L. Watson Ft. Cobb Gus Watt Westville Robert V. Webb Anadarko James A. West Walter E. Wheeler Cromwell James V. White Harlee Whitehead Wilson Ben T. Whitson Leonard V. Whitson Joe C. Wildmit Enid Harold R. Willard Coalgate Grant L. Williams Ross J. Williams Lebert J. Wiliams Spiro Thomas L. Willis Sand Springs Roy L. Williams Marlow David Williamson Jr Delmar J. Willis Vinita Walter L. Wilson Bethel James C. Wilson Marine R. Wimbish Keota Derrel G. Wise Amos Wolf Charles D. Wood Chattanooga Alvin G. Wood Wayne H. Woodman el City Sfc Albert L. Woods Emmitt O. Woods Dill City Raymond L. Woods Monroe Henry A. Woods Howard D. Workman Bartlesville Leo E. Yates McLish Joyce Ryan Clara Sue Durant Norma Lee Chambers Tommie Wyche Sue Crossman Byrd’s Mill Spring Sue Crosson Bill Loman U. S. Navy aPtsy Loman W. L .Dooley Joe Conley Julius Conley Fittstown

Sunday Visits From Hill Edwards and Jackson Families

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hill and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Al Edwards Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Biggs Jackson of Seminole visited Mrs. Z. C. Jackson and sons Sunday.

Virgil Hill al Edwards

Local News Briefs from Oklahoma Community

Miss Teddy Betson employed with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Betson. Wendell Harris accidentally shot in the hand Sunday while cleaning a gun east of Fittstown. Mrs Susan Whitwell dismissed from Valley View hospital and visiting near Konawa. Mr and Mrs Oren Cherry and daughter visited relatives in Yale.

Teddy Betson Oklahoma City Mrs J. R. Betson Wendell Harris Fittstown Susan Whitwell Valley View Hospital A. C. Whitwell Konawa Oren Cherry Yale

Five Hurt in Weekend Accidents At Local Area

Weekend incidents sent five people to Valley View hospital for treatment. Larry Bennett, 2, fell from a moving car. possible skull fracture with improved condition. Harold Tindell, 31, fractured hip and other injuries in a head on collision near Konawa. Dale Long, 16, wounded thigh by a stray bullet during a cattle herding. Roger Marshall, 16, injured shoulder and hand after a theater fall. Florence Stephens, 76, fractured hip from a home fall.

Valley View Hospital Larry Bennett Robert Bennett Ada Harold Tindell East Seventh Tulsa Konawa Dale Long Allen Sidney Loong Roger Marshall Kiva Theater Florence Stephens West Ninth

Medic Better Keep Narcotics Permit OKLAHOMA CITY

The State Medical Association bylaw amendment drops any Oklahoma doctor whose federal narcotic permit is revoked. It urges doctors to reconsider Blue Cross admissions and notes that by January 1 eligible physicians will have been called for military service. Dr John E McDonald of Tulsa named president elect. Dr A R Sugg of Ada takes office tomorrow. The convention’s scientific program runs through Wednesday.

Oklahoma City State Medical Association Oklahoma House of Delegates Blue Cross John E. McDonald Tulsa A. R. Sugg Ada L. Chester McHenry

Youngsters Bulldoze Tree On Railroad Track

In Kansas City Missouri two boys aged 10 and 11 were playing on bulldozers when one started in reverse, knocked down a tree across a railroad track, and became stuck. Police found Louis Blair and Charles Bolton Jr on a ditch-digger at the scene.

Kansas City Louis Blair Charles Bolton Jr

Forts Fort Reno and Fort Washita Established

Fort Reno and Fort Washita were established to protect white settlers from Plains Indians, forming defensive frontier outposts during early westward expansion.

Fort Reno Fort Washita

Good Vegetable Luncheon Plate Keeps Simple Flavor

A simple luncheon plate featuring canned corn heated and drained, topped with crisp bacon slices. Served with baked potatoes and broiled tomato halves seasoned with salt pepper and basil for a savory, straightforward meal.

Railroad men die in Konawa wreck on SH 99

Two Frisco Railroad employees from Francis died in a head on collision with a heavy truck near the Konawa city line on Sunday evening. Fireman Victor Griswold of Sherman and engineer Sam Daniels of Sapulpa were killed. truck driver Harold Tindell of Tulsa suffered a broken hip and was treated at Valley View hospital.

Konawa Charles Dawson Bill Cooper Sam Daniels Sapulpa Victor L. Griswold Sherman Tex Harold Tindell Tulsa Valley View Hospite Griswold Daniel SH 99 Peroneet Frisco Railroad Company Francis Tindell Frisco Company M. A. Dixon Company Oklahoma City Wests Funeral Home Sapulna and

Memberships surge for 45th Infantry Division association

More than 1,000 memberships have been sold in the 45th Division Association Lt. Col. George A. Fisher announced. About 3,000 memberships have been sold in Korea since March 1. Company G 180th Infantry leads line companies with 143 new members. HQ Company leads special troops with 150. the 189th Artillery has 233 members as the top battalion. Men from Blackwell Oklahoma plan a local chapter separate from the state group.

45Th Infantry Korea 45Th Division Association George A. Fisher 180Th Infantry 189Th Artillery

Byrd and Miller Spar Over Mountain Challenge in Virginia

Virginia senator Byrd and challenger Miller trade verbal jabs over a mountain climbing duel. Byrd proposes Old Rag Mountain near Berryville as the test, Miller counters with Otter mountains and notes he once climbed the Matterhorn in 1922. No date set.

Richmond Byrd D-Va Francis Pickens Miller Bolling Lambeth Senate Miller Old Rag Mountain Berryville Otter Virginia Matterhorn Miler Old Ray

Triangle Now Is Reduced to Pair

The Hollywood triangle of Franchot Tone Barbara Payton and Tom Neal has been reduced to a twosome. Tone won a divorce from Payton after testimony she wanted freedom to move where and when she wished. Her attorney said she plans to move toward Europe with Neal as both pursue separate movie deals overseas.

Los Angeles Hollywood Triangle Franchot Tone Barbara Payton Tom Neal Tone Miss Payton Europe Neal

Earthworms are hermaphroditic but self fertilization blocked

All earthworms possess both male and female reproductive organs and can lay eggs to reproduce. However self fertilization is not possible, requiring cross fertilization between individuals.

Worthwhile Life Pictured Sunday To Senior Class

Ada high school seniors moved into their final week as students. Rev J E Lansdowne spoke on what makes life worthwhile contrasting with despair. He urged knowing God, living with purpose, and readiness to live if ready to die. Band and chorus performed.

Ada High School AHS J. E. Lansdowne First Nazarene Church Sheep Creek Lansdowne God

Junior Red Cross Creates Some Stir

The Junior Red Cross under Mrs. Opal Panos is praised by the national office as it gains attention for a stuffed toys project and a public presentation program. R A Palmer of the National American Red Cross visits Ada to photograph and prepare feature stories for the Junior Red Cross Journal. The Midwest story includes seven chapters across Ada Purcell Bald Knob Judsonia Searcy Springfield and Pittsburg Kansas.

Junior Red Cross Opal Panos American Red Cross R. A. Palmer National American Red Cross Ada Junior Red Cross Journal Palmer Red Cross Purcell Bald Knob Arkansas Judsonia Searcey Springfield Missouri Pittsburg Kansas Bigge St. Louis Globe- Democrat Red Cross Journal

Mrs. Wynona Boles Dies at 69 in Ada Area

Mrs. Wynona Boles, 69, of the Homer community, died at her home Monday morning after years of illness. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. Smith Funeral Chapel with graveside service at Healdton. Survived by husband J. L. Boles. daughters H. T. Teague, N. T. Teague, J. C. Girod. sons A. J. Boles, S. H. Boles, Shelton Boles. sisters Aaron Clay Cla Dyer Verdie Lancaster. 24 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Wynona Boles Homer Smith Funeral Healdton H. T. Teague Borger N. T. Teague Carnegie J. C. Girod San Pablo Calif A. J S. H. Boles Ada Shelton Boles San Antonio Aaron Clay Cla Dyer Verdie Lancaster Clovis N. M Minnie McCurdy

Cancer Treatment Losing Its Horror

Oklahoma City. Dr Charles L Martin Dallas radiological specialist told the Oklahoma medical convention that cancer treatment is no longer a terrible thing He hopes the word cancer is never used as many fear it leads to suicide but many cases can be cured The remarks opened the convention sessions which end tomorrow.

Oklahoma City Charles L. Martin Dallas Oklahoma

Treasure Holland Helps Fund With Pet Show

In Zeigler Illinois Treasure Holland a youngster raised 1 55 for the cancer fund at a Saturday backyard pet show. Twenty five children participated with blue ribbons awarded to a white rabbit a gold fish and a cocker spaniel sponsored by the community youth event.

Zeigler, Ill Illinois Treasure Treasure Holland

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45Th Beach States Thunderbirds Vamposa News Sam Hughes Irene Ford Tractor Agency Fittstown News Wilma Lackey Georgia Chambers Wh Chambers W. L. Dooley J R. Loman Byng Valley View Oklahoma Association Blackwell, Okla Sen. Byrd
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