Hair Wounded In Gunplay Monday Night
John Cordray was questioned Tuesday afternoon in connection with a shooting on North Broadway Monday evening. Garland Hair, 38, of 706 North Francis, was hospitalized at Valley View with a gunshot to the stomach. the bullet was only found on an x ray. Cordray said he and Mrs. Cordray headed toward Durant but turned back due to car trouble. Hair's condition was listed as fair Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cordray
North Broadway
Corray
Garland Hair
North Francis
Valley View Hospital
Ian
Hair
Cordray
Sheriff's Office
J. D Gaar
Durant
Tishomingo
Gaar
Two Die In Climax To Hot Argument
Henryetta Oklahoma deputy reports a domestic dispute ended in a double murder suicide. Clarence Kelly fired on his wife in an automobile then killed himself. A 12 year old nephew Gene witnessed the shooting and told how Kelly threatened and fired before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henryetta
Okla
Clarence Kelly
Don Stormont
Kelly
Stormont
Gene
Urges Concern on Government Affairs
Albert Trice urged Ro tar ians to care more about government, comparing it to sports coverage. He said newspapers favor sports and rarely print government activity, and if the public showed interest, box scores of congressmen could appear like baseball stats. He warned that politicians favor lax public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Trice
Rotarians
Sixth Graders At Coalgate Advance
COALGATE Lee and Grant schools held sixth grade promotion exercises at the high school auditorium Tuesday afternoon. Attendance honors went to Phyllis Clapp Helen Thomas Jeannie Settlermire and Johnny Bellentini for perfect records. Reading certificates went to 55 children with recipients including Wanda Lee Wade Sharon Smith Marilyn Nondorf Kay Lou Childers and Hershel Breshears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Lee
Grant
Mary Farrimond
Phyllis Clapp
Helen Thomas
Jeannie Settlemire
Johnny Bellentini
Phyllis
Margaret Burns
Howard Cornelius
Paula Forneris
Barbara Ann Williams
James Robert Northcutt
Wanda Lee Wade
Sharon Smith
Marilyn Nondorf
Kay Lou Childers
Hershel Breshirs
Frying Pan With Close-Fit Cover Seen as Versatile
A frying pan with a close-fit lid is a solid investment as it can be used for braising boiling and frying. The cover helps maintain moisture and heat for efficient cooking across methods.
Latta Community Notes Include Visits and Family Gatherings
Mrs. Walter Phillips of Oklahoma City visits her sister Mrs. Bob Mahleize and family. Ethel Tatum, now in Ada with brother Willie Odom, is able to be up daily. Ulysses Corley of McAlester spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. A. B. Laughlin and brother Kenneth. Floyd Mosier and daughters from New Mexico vacationing with parents Claude and family. Local families attend safety meeting at East Central State College. A birthday basket dinner honors Sidney Green with Latta and Ada relatives at Wintersmith Park moved indoors by rain. Banner Baptist association Bible school clinic attendees from Latta include several local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Tatum
Willie Odom
Ada
Ulysses Corley
McAlester
A. B. Laughlin
Laugalin
Kenneth Corley
Omen
Floyd Mosier
New Mexico
Claude Mosier
Woodrow Scott
Oklahoma City
Mary Lou Scott
Ray Walker
Sidney Green
Sidney
J. W. Hagler
Millard Green
Ray
Elmo Gipson
Sylvester
Carmell
Lolita
Fern
Latta
Clyde Bennett
Wintersmith Park
Atoka Graduation Plans With Music and Speeches
Atoka High School will graduate seniors Thursday at 8 pm with a pro cessional by the band directed by Oliver Baldwin. Invocations by Alvin E. Roberts and addresses by Standifer Keas and W. C. Elliott, with diplomas presented by Supt. George Morrison. Notable seniors include Billye Jo Ables, Jeanne Hobbs, and Charles Casteel among a list of graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATOKA
Atoka High School
Oliver Baldwin
America
Alvin E. Roberts
Church of the Nazarene
Billy Charlene Wallace
Jeanne Marie Hobbs
Charles Casteel
Standifer Keas
State Department of Education
W. C. Elliott
George Morrison
Billye Jo Ables
Billie Atkisson
Elma Atteberry
Pat Bagwell
Fleeta Bell
Alice Buckley
Carolyn Carney
Lou Ann Choate
Eleanor Collier
Ruie June Daffin
Rachel Daffin
Mary Ann Dollar
Barbara Finch
Jeanne Hobbs
Juanita Jones
Ruth Kimes
Sue Lemmond
Wanda Maxey
Ann Miller
Shirley Mills
Doris Mixon
Alice McCasland
Marlene Payne
Carol Sartin
Pat Stephens
Sara Lee Surrell
Wilma Turnage
Clo Jean Voto
Billie Wallace
Loretta Wilson
Louise Woods
Hubert Aliington
Gary Armstrong
James Betts
Clovis Booth
J. D. Brady
Bobby Breeden
Dale Cochran
D. J. Cook
L. A. Darbison
Robert DeGrazia
Tyree Goodwin
Rufus Hairiel
H. L. Klaus
Gerald McAnulty
Tommy McRorey
Charles Mead
Dennis Ray
Jimmie Rogers
Glo Rounsaville
Alonzo Shoemake
Troy Trent
Floyd West
Morris Weaver
Dean Winkle
Government Now Is Business Partner
C M White president of Republic Steel Corp told the American Steel Warehouse Association that government is the dominant partner in business and that wage and policy rules are decided in Washington. He warned that wage stabilization and wage boards cost industry money and criticized labor government cooperation as a disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. M. White
Republic Steel Corp
American Steel Warehouse Association
White
Washington
Republic
Wage Stabilization Board
Cordray Denies Involvement in Garland Hair Shooting
John Cordray, held in county jail, denies knowledge of the shooting that seriously wounded Garland Hair at 706 North Francis Monday evening. Eyewitnesses report a small calibre shot from a moving car as Hair was struck near SH 99. Hair is in satisfactory condition at Valley View hospital. Cordray says he was with his wife when questioned by Assistant County Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cordray
Garland Hair
North Francis
Hair
SH 99
Valley View Hospital
Cordray
W. V. Stanfield
J.D. Gaar
McAlester
Ada
Tense Peace Holds At Sylvania Plant
Shawnee Okla tense peace reigned at the Sylvania Electric radio and television tube plant as manager Hosterman and CIO leader Dickinson left for New York and Washington. Union field rep Miles criticized the firing of 21 workers for strike violence saying most were union members. Picket lines guarded gates and the back to work group waited for top level instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Okla
Sylvania Electric Company
C. W. Hosterman
Elmer Dickinson
CIO Electrical Workers
New York
Washington
Charles Miles
Hosterman
Sylvania
Katie Quinn
Holgerman
Dickinson
Dairy Foods Exhibit Planned At Central Oklahoma Dairy Show
Plans are complete for a Dairy Foods Exhibit at the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show to be held May 23 at Pontotoc County fair grounds. Miss Martha Mote, county home demonstration agent, says the event is open to home demonstration club members and 4 H club girls with eight classes including milks, cream, cottage cheese, and butter. Entries must be in place by 1 30 p.m. and judging will begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Oklahoma
Pontotoc County Fairgrounds
Martha Mote
Pair Accused In Contamination Case Filed In County Court
Levi C. Ackley and Clyde Moore face charges of contaminating waters. The case, filed Monday in county court, alleges the men caused waste from a salt water disposal system and other waste matter to run into an unnamed dry creek bed and then into Sheep Creek. Bruce Oakley, game ranger of Durant, signed the instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi C. Ackley
Clyde Moore
Sheep Creek
Bruce Oakley
Durant
Fined for Lacking Fishing License
Joe Wright paid 18 dollars in fine and costs after appearing before peace justice C. W. Floyd on charges of fishing without a license for the current year. He fished at Sandy Creek at Byng about five miles northwest of Ada on May 11. Virgil Williams, game ranger, signed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wright
C. W. Floyd
Peace Justice
Wright
Sandy Creek
Byng
Ada
Virgil Williams
Deering Pictures Growth of This County's Dairy Program
Fredie Deering editor of Farmer-Stockman presents a summary view of Pontotoc County's dairy program, showing a ten year change. The county hosts the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show Thursday through Saturday, with Deering’s roundup in Sun day Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering
Pontotoc County
Fredie Deering
Farmer- Stockman
Adan
Oklahoman
Central Oklahoma
Ada Dairy Show Set to Grow Pontotoc County Industry
The Central Oklahoma Dairy Show comes to Ada next Thursday through Saturday with 150 to 200 top dairy cattle from eight to ten counties. Pontotoc County agents Hailey and Smith coordinate with Ada Chamber of Commerce's Harvey Lambert to run the event as the state’s largest district show. The county’s dairy drive shows improved herds, 500+ registered cows in the Pontotoc Dairy Herd Improvement Association, and a junior program fueling local growth with hundreds of cattle placed with youths since 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Central Oklahoma
C. H. Hailey
Pontotoc County
Lester Smith
Harvey J. Lambert
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Odell Hightower
Pickett
T. B. Blake
John W. Boehr
Extension Dairyman
Oklahoma
Potato Shortage Spurs Hot Debate Over U S Farm Policy
Washington observers urge reform as 1930s style pork price tactics resurface in talk over potato ceilings and price supports. Officials note reductions in production, delayed harvests, and black markets shaping shortages with mid June relief anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Henry A. Wallace
Agriculture Secretary
Congress
Husband of Alien Woman Wounded in Korea action
Mrs. Grady R. Gary reports her husband Sgt. Gary of the U S Marine Corps was wounded in Korea. The wound was minor and he has rejoined his company. Lt. Kitterman praises his service. Gary has been in Korea since last September and served 18 months in World War II. Mrs. Gary, formerly Wanda Lea Bain of Allen, Texas City, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady R. Gary
Sgt
Gary
Korea
U. S. Marine Corps
Kitterman
USMC
Wanda Lea Bain
Allen
Texas City
Tex
Charges of speeding lodged against James Edward Tull
In peace justice court of C. W. Floyd James Edward Tull was charged with speeding in a 1951 Ford pickup two miles north of Ada on SH 99. He was alleged to drive 75 mph, exceeding the 55 mph limit, according to highway patrolman H. D. Van Arsdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Tull
Peace Justice Court
C. W. Floyd
Tull
Ada
SH 99
H. D. van Arsdell
Mine Station Head Dies in Oklahoma City
N. A. C. Smith, 66, longtime superintendent of the U S Bureau of Mines station in Bartlesville, dies after a stroke. Two funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. Smith passed away Monday after suffering a stroke ten days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Okla
N. A. C. Smith
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Smith
Traffic Lights to Go In at Tenth and Broadway This Week
City officials moved to install traffic control lights at Tenth and Broadway after council discussions. John Hamman, city manager, said workers aimed for Thursday completion with progress rapid. Additional lights were planned near Francis Avenue East Fifth crossing and at the Highway 12 school crossing to space signals over 100 feet apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamman
Tenth Street
North Broadway
Farncis Avenue
East Fifth
Highway 12
Francis
Another Divorce For Barrymores
Dolores Barrymore Fairbanks 21 won a divorce from Thomas A. Fairbanks 30 after testifying he would not support her saying only peasants work. She said they lived on money from his father during their two year marriage and a year old daughter Hillary, plus a baby due in July. The judge ordered Fairbanks to pay $100 monthly child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dolores Barrymore Fairbanks
John Barrymore
Thomas A. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Hillary
Grocery prices rise 1 to 2 cents per can under OPS order
Washington reports higher ceilings on canned vegetables fruits and juices to offset lower wholesale earnings. Independent stores mostly affected with few chains, while some future orders may raise markups on coffee cereals cookies and canned meats. Cotton textiles price controls also suspended but no immediate consumer impact expected. OPS will review margins and monitor market developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Ellis Arnall
Arnall
Memorial Day Speaker to Address Ada Services
Ada plans Memorial Day programs with John A. Brett, member of the state criminal court of appeals, as speaker. Brett, a World War I veteran and longtime Oklahoma jurist, is well known in Ada for his oratorical skill and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
John A. Brett
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Brett
Oklahoma
Old Age Aid Payments Up in Oklahoma City Budget
The Public Welfare Commission approved a budget increasing old age assistance to an average of 54 or 55 dollars monthly, with maximum grants rising from 65 to 84 dollars. The plan costs 300 000 to 400 000 dollars monthly and adjusts for higher living costs, funded by a welfare surplus near 8.8 million dollars. Welfare Director Lloyd F. Rader aims to have a similar budget for aid to dependent children ready by next month and effective by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Public Welfare Commission
Lloyd F. Rader
Kerr Sees U S Allies Stronger Amid Defense Push
In Phoenix at a Jefferson Jackson day dinner, Sen. Robert Kerr said the United States and its allies are stronger than the Soviet Bloc due to the administration's defense program. He also defended Truman era foreign and domestic policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
Jefferson Jackson
United States
Truman
Some Little Reds Cheat on Exams
London Moscow Radio admitted that children known as little Reds cheated on exams. The issue surfaced when pupils who scored well enough to graduate primary school later failed the entrance exams for technical colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow Radio
Yugoslavia Profits From Plums and Grapes Exports
Belgrade reports that plums and grapes boosted Yugoslavia’s export earnings to about 1.3 million dollars last year. Approximately 59 million fruit-bearing plum trees contribute to the country’s agricultural output. A separate consumer note introduces a heated butter warmer for sauces with a ceramic pot and candle heat, available in pastel green or light brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Fox of Portales Visits Stratford Fri day
H R Fox of Portales New Mexico traveled to Stratford on Friday to visit his sister Mrs Arch Thompson and other relatives in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Fox
Portales
New Mexico
Stratford
Arch Thompson
Mrs Shults Takes Father Home After Texas Funeral
Mrs Jim Shults traveled to Hereford Texas this week to escort her father Hiram Jones home. Mr Jones had come to attend the funeral of his son Otis last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shults
Hereford
Texas
Hiram Jones
Jones
Otis
Mrs Starke Buys Stratford Home Moves Planned July
Mrs W B Starke of Sayre has visited Stratford this week at her niece Mrs W L Wyatt’s home. She has purchased the Jack Corley residence and plans to move to Stratford in July once Corley completes a new home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Starke
Sayre
Stratford
W. L. Wyatt
Ada Women Visit Stratford Friends and Grandchildren
Mrs. E G Walker and Miss Ritha Walker of Ada visited friends in Stratford Tuesday. Mrs. Walker also visited her grandchildren Tommy and Lind a Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Walker
Ritha Walker
Ada
Stratford
Mrs. L R Cook Visiting Wayne Family This Week
Mrs L R Cook of Wayne is visiting her sister Mrs Abe Barnard and her family this week staying with them in Wayne.
Local visits and hospital stays noted in Minco area
Mrs Wayne Newberry of Minco plans a visit to her parents Mr and Mrs W B Taylor this week. Kate Butler and Silas Collins traveled to Oklahoma City Sunday to see Mr and Mrs J W Pipes. Mr Pipes underwent surgery Monday at Mercy hospital. They also visited Mrs Noel Watson sister of Mr Collins who was a patient at Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Newberry of
Minco
W. B. Taylor
Kate Butler
Silas Collins
Oklahoma City
J. W. Pipes
Pipes
Mercy Hospital
Noel Watson
Mr. Collins
Couple Yeaman Visiting in San Diego Home
Mr and Mrs Tommy Yeaman of San Diego are visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs John Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Yeaman
San Diego
John Lewis
Visitors at Moore home host out of town guests
Saturday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore included Bruce Shirley and son Billy Joe of Oklahoma City, Mamie Trewitt of Tyler, and Floyd Arthur of Asher. Sunday guests were Arby Bagwell and son Herold, and Callie James of Byars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Moore
Bruce Shirley
Billy Joe
Oklahoma City
Mamie Trewitt
Tyler, Tex
Floyd Arthur
Asher
Arby Bagwell
Herold
Callie James
Byars
Mrs. W. O. Reed and Mrs. Ona Ellis Visit Ada
Mrs. W. O. Reed and Mrs. Ona Ellis made a business trip to Ada on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .O. Reed
Ona Ellis
Ada
Ada Motor Lines Formed To Serve Oklahoma Region
Vernie Luper and W. W. Hunt announce Ada Motor Lines, a new corporation serving Oklahoma City Ada Atoka Coalgate Tishomingo Shawnee and intermediate points. Operations began Monday with Ada HQ at 300 East Ninth and an Oklahoma City office at 620 South Broadway. Hunt will head the Oklahoma City office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Luper
W. W. Hunt
Ada Motor Lines
Ada
East Ninth
South Broadway
Oklahoma City
Luper
Super Transportation Co
Hunt
Ada Motor Lnes
Super Concern
AML
Atoka
Coalgate
Tishomingo
Shawnee
Super
Roosevelt backs Kefauver in California primary
James Roosevelt, son of the late president, endorses Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee for the Democratic presidential nomination. He had supported Harry S Truman earlier but will not seek the presidency. The California primary is set for June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roosevelt
Sen
Kefauver
Los Angeles
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
California
Roosevelt
Truman
Ada Council Begins Annexation Push for Hammond Heights
Ada city leaders discussed the proposed annexation of sixteen residents from Hammond Heights, urging residents to circulate a petition while planning to extend the highway right of way to connect the area. The meeting covered park use policy, Napier school site development, sewer progress, and budget timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Hammond Heights
C. R. Buford
Napier
Wintersmith Park
Napier School
John Hammon
Hugh Norris
Philip Sinnett
Hammon
Dave Gray
East Tenth
College Stadium
East Fourth Street
Hope rises as Oklahoma refinery strikes near end
CIO Oil Workers Union and Oklahoma refineries reached two agreements boosting hopes for settlement of five other strikes. At Tulsa Texaco 360 of 400 striking workers approved a 15 cent hourly wage raise plus 6 cent evening differential and 12 cent night shift premium. 4.2 percent rise retroactive to Jan 1. Champlin Refining Enid workers also accepted a similar contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
CIO Oil Workers Union
Oklahoma
Texaco
Champlin Refining Co
Enid
Champlin
Oil Workers District
W. W. Allen
Cities Service Company
Ponca City
Johnson Oil
Anderson-Prichard Oil Corp
Cyril
Tide Water Associated Oil Co
Drumright
Deep Rock Oil Corp
Cushing
Spain Freight Train Crash Kills Eleven Near Santiago
Rescuers battled twisted wreckage near Santiago de Compostela after freight cars loaded with explosives and gasoline derailed into the Galicia express. Eleven dead were recovered with many feared still in the tangled mass as explosions lit the scene late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Compostela
Spain
Here
Madrid
Francis Girl Wins VFW Award
Patsy Jones of Francis is named recipient of the VFW Auxiliary cash award for outstanding area graduating senior. She maintained a straight A average for four years of high school and had a perfect attendance record for all 12 years at Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Jones
Harold Chaffin
Francis
VFW
Miss Jones
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Latta News
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Bob Mayheise
Irm
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Joe Lovelace
John Thomas Cummings
East Central State College
Banner Baptist Association
Oak Avenue
Truett Haskins
Stevens
Blake
Emmett Scates
Standi
Keas
Government Now
Steelman
Sylvania Plant
Fairgrounds
Farmer-Stockman
Ferdie J. Deering
Farmer-Stockman Magazine
U. S
By Ovid A. Martin
Florida
Alabama
Carolinas
Kentucky
Arkansas
Maryland
New Jersey
Lodge
Tenth and
Broadway
Tenth and Broadway
Barrymores
Brett Speaker
Kerr
Stratford News
New Truck Lines
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