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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

6

Stratford Weekend Visits Reach Regional Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Harland Henderson and Mrs. Lela Stephens of Enterprise Oregon visited Stratford over the weekend at the home of Mrs. Stephens party host Louie Maner and several friends. Weekend visitors in Mrs. W. J. Rodgers home included two daughters. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Max Fields of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Harry Hoyler with grandson Harry Glenn from Pampa Texas.

Harland Henderson Lela Stephens Enterprise Oregon Stratford W. J. Rodgers Max Fields Oklahoma City Harry Hoyler Harry Glenn Pampa Texas

Ardmore pastors meeting at First Methodist church

Rev and Mrs George Needham attended a Ardmore district pastors and wives meeting at the First Methodist church in Ardmore on Tuesday. Mrs Clyde Denham and son of Maysville and Mrs Bud Robertson of Norman visited the Shi family over the weekend.

George Needham Ardmore First Methodist Church Clyde Denham Maysville Bud Robertson Norman A. H. Shi

Miller Family Visits Friends in Stratford

Mr and Mrs Roy Miller and their daughter Jerry of near San Francisco California visited friends in Stratford on Tuesday. Mr Miller formerly worked as a mechanic at the OT Garage.

Roy Miller Jerry San Francisco Calif Stratford Mr. Miller

Mrs. E. L. Martin and son relocate near husband

Mrs. E. L. Martin and her son, formerly living in Pasadena Texas, move to stay with grandmother Mrs. J. T. Skaggs until her husband in the Air Force at Ellington receives discharge within weeks.

Mrs. C. A. RotenberryVisits Stratford On Wednesday

Mrs. C. A. Rotenberry of Pauls Valley spent Wednesday in Stratford attending to business and visiting friends.

C. A. Rotenberry Pauls Valley Stratford

Blackburn Family Heads to San Francisco for Visit

Mr and Mrs Joe Tom Blackburn and daughters and Mrs Tom Blackburn depart Friday for San Francisco to stay two weeks. They will visit Mrs Tom Blackburns sister and family Mr and Mrs Amos Maples.

Joe Tom Blackburn Tom Blackburn San Francisco Calif Amos Maples

Mrs. Paul Gene Baird Visits Her Mother in Colorado

Mrs. Paul Gene Baird of Boulder, Colorado, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Forrest.

Paul Gene Baird Boulder, Colo Mary Forrest

Stratford Seniors Tour Burns Run near Colbert

Stratford high school seniors enjoyed a three day trip to Burns Run near Colbert from Thursday through Saturday. The outing offered swimming boating skating and bicycle riding for all participants sponsored by Mr and Mrs John Lewis and Mrs Clara Austell.

Stratford High School Burns Run Colbert John Lewis Clara Austell

Couple welcomed 9-pound daughter at Stratford Maternity

Mr and Mrs Norbert Villaflor are parents of a 9 pound baby girl born at Stratford Maternity Hospital on May 13.

Norbert Villaflor Stratford Maternity Hospital

Sunday Guests With Mrs Nabors List

Those spending Sunday with Mrs. A Nabors included Mr and Mrs Hugh Allen Nabors and daughters of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs M E Fisher and daughter Mary Jane of Sulphur and Mrs Floyd Morris and Sue.

A. Nabors Hugh Allen Nabors Oklahoma City M. E. Fisher Mary Jane Floyd Morris Sue

Mrs. Lee Ott Visits Te cumseh Relative Sunday

Mrs. Lee Ott spent Sunday in Tecumseh visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. I. E. Attaberry.

Lee Ott Tecumseh I. E. Attaberry

Henry Family Visiting Grandmother in Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henry and son of Hidlebend Arizona visit Mr. Henry's grandmother Mrs. F. E. Griffin and Mr. Griffin in Konawa Oklahoma for a few days. Mrs. John Hudson of Konawa accompanies them.

Bill Henry Hidlebend Ariz John Hudson Konawa Mr. Henry F. E. Griffin Griffin

Pauline Hawk Visits Oklahoma City Relative’s Home

Pauline Hawk of Oklahoma City visited Friday and Saturday in the home of her mother Mrs. R. R. Chandler with sister Mr and Mrs Frank Reed and Marilyn.

Pauline Hawk Oklahoma City R. R. Chandler Frank Reed Marilyn

Freeman Family Gatherings Include Parental and College Ties

Those spending Sunday in the Cloud Freeman home were her parents of Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gosnell, and son Marvin, Virgin McWilliams, Loyd and Floyd Freeman of Murray College and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Freeman of Stratford.

Cloud Freeman Wayne J. M. Gosnell Marvin Virgil McWilliams Loyd Floyd Freeman Murray College Junior Freeman Stratford

Mrs Ora Jones Leaves Teaching for Move to Konawa Home

Mrs. Ora Jones, a fourth grade teacher for the past two years, has moved with her two children to Route 3 in Konawa. She does not plan to teach next year.

Ora Jones Route 3 Konawa

Morris Family welcomed Sunday visitors

Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Morris were a son and wife. Mr and Mrs Austin Morris of Shawnee visited.

Floyd Morris Austin Morris Shawnee

Edmond visitor Ben Blohm calls on Tegtmire couple

Mr. Ben Blohm of Edmond visited Mr. and Mrs. August Tegtmire and attended to business here over the weekend.

Ben Blohm Edmond August Tegtmire

Home Brought Together By Head Family Ties

In San Bernardino California and Pauls Valley Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Claud Head and Mr and Mrs Joe Head and their daughter express kinship with the couple Mr and Mrs Frank Rannals as the home scene unfolds.

Frank Rannals Claud Head San Bernadino California Joe Head Pauls Valley Oklahoma

Pink and blue show honors Mrs Morris at home

Mrs Paul J Morris was honored in a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Ruth McCurdy. Guests included Mrs John Qualls Mrs Leroy Qualls Alice Didman Mrs Flora Larman Louise Easley Mrs C R Hunt Mrs Bob Deaville of Byars Mrs Juanita Callen Mrs Frank Rannals Mrs Jack Wood Mrs W W Stokes Mrs I V Morris Mrs Beatrice Morris and the host.

Paul J. Morris Ruth McCurdy John Qualls Leroy Qualls Alice Didman Flora’ Larman Louise Easley C. R. Hunt Bob Deaville Byars Juanita Callen Frank Rannals Jack Wood W. W Stokes I. V. Morris Beatrice Morris

Mrs Horton Convalesces After Surgery at Valley View

Mrs B D Horton recovers at home after undergoing surgery last week at Valley View hospital.

B. D. Horton Valley View Hospital

Beckham couple attends Stratford High School commencement

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beckham of Midwest City visited relatives and attended the Stratford High School commencement exercises Tuesday evening.

Roy Beckham Midwest City Stratford High School

Portales Family Visit Draws Locals Home

Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGee and daughter Jo Ella of Portales New Mexico spend the week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Dalton and other relatives. Miss Lorene Shults accompanies them home to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Thults.

Lloyd McGee Jo Ella Portales New Mexico Bill Dalton Lorene Shults Jim Thults

Stratford Flower Garden Club Hosts Murray Aggies vs Senior Boys

The Stratford Flower Garden club sponsored a Thursday night ball game between the Murray Aggies and the senior boys. The senior team members who played this final game included Bill Black.

Stratford Flower Garden Club Murray Aggies Bill Black

No Medical Cancer Cures In Sight

Editorial warns cancer cures in trials are unlikely to yield real results. It notes cancer signs are the cancer itself and that temporary improvements do not prove cures. Early surgical removal remains the best hope, with surgery often needed to restore function and address complications.

Man

We Are Bedeviled by Superstitions and Fearful Ideas

Dr Ralph W Lockman argues that modern minds are still victims of superstitions and fear despite education. He notes distrust of God, rapid technological changes, and the need to balance realism with faith, urging humility before unseen truths and future promise.

Ralph W. Lockman America Galsworthy Saint Paul The Hudson Israel General Features Corp

Stratford Team Wins By Thirteen Points In Busy Game

The Stratford team defeated its opponent by 13 points with a 36 to 49 score. The game drew a large crowd and the Garden Club collected over $20 in earnings. Players mentioned include Kenneth Turner Paul Bar rett Gary Little and Calvin Agee subbing for Richard Watts who was ill with measles.

Burn Kenneth Turner Paul Barrett Gary Little Richard Watts Calvin Agee Stratford Garden Club

Reds Close Border Crossings Stuns German Railbound Transit

Frankfurt reports a sudden East German order shutting the Gutenferst feeder line in Thuringia to Hof in Bavaria. The action halts passenger traffic on the interzoner route linking the Soviet zone with West Germany, the first such cut since the Berlin blockade ended in 1949.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany Gutenferst Thuringiaa Hof Frontier Communications Center Bavaria Berlin

ECOEA Board Opens Planning for 1952-53 Convention

New East Central Education association board met to plan the 1952-53 convention. Presidents Jim Ragland and Ray Stegall joined by secretary, with Robert C. Moore as a new three year member. A survey of district teachers is planned for fall as schools open. Other members were C. M. Johnson and F. E. Willingham.

New East Central Education Association Board Jim Ragland Wetumka Ray Stegall Ada Robert C. Moore Woodland Moore Educational Progress Committee Stegall C. M. Johnson Weleetka F. E. Willingham Tecumseh

Hunt Expresses Appreciation For Lack of Rival

Virgil Hunt county treasurer expresses appreciation that no candidate runs against him in the come primary and general elections. He thanks taxpayers for the pleasant attitude in dealings with him and his staff.

Virgil Hunt

Elevation Peak in Oklahoma Reaches New High

The highest point in Oklahoma occurs in the Black Mesa region of the Panhandle, rising to 4,978 feet above sea level. The milestone highlights Oklahoma's northern frontier and its rugged topography.

Oklahoma Black Mesa Panhandle

States Divide Over Brink Investigation

Rhode Island Attorney General Powers accuses Massachusetts authorities of lack of interest in information linking the Brink’s robbery and the slaying of Carlton M. O’Brien. McGinnis, a Boston nightclub owner, was questioned and later released. Gagnon of Pawtucket is named as a planner.

Boston Massachusetts Rhode Island William E. Powers Powers Brink Carlton M. O’brien Joseph F. McGinnis O’brien West Warwick R.I McGinnis Alfred A. Gagnon Pawtucket Rhode Island State Prison Gagnon

Rebellion Grows In Textile Union

P lead­er Lewis Conn, former TWUA North Carolina director, claims over 42,700 workers switch from the CIO Textile Workers Union to the AFL United Textile Workers. He cites 17,000 in North Carolina, 9,000 in Virginia, 9,000 in Pennsylvania and 7,700 in New Jersey. James Bamford sets up headquarters and predicts most Southern TWUA members will rally to the AFL in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Greensboro N.C.P CIO Textile Workers Union AFL Lewis Conn North Carolina TWUA AFL United Textile Workers Virginia Pennsylvania New Jersey James Bamford Twua Southern West Virginia Maryland Texas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama

Woman to Try Solo Sea Crossing From Plymouth

Ann Davison, a 38 year old widow, sails alone from Plymouth in a 23 foot boat aiming to become the first woman to solo cross the Atlantic to Florida. She acknowledges the risk and says she must try to compensate for her earlier loss when her husband and their 70 foot yacht disappeared after a 19 day voyage.

Plymouth England Ann Davison Florida

Reds Aid Socialists in German Bundestag By-Election

In Bremerhaven uninvited communist support helped the Socialists hold a Bundestag seat. Phillip Wehr won 51.3 percent in a by‑election to replace a deceased Socialist. Socialists frame the win as public backing against rearmament treaties with the West. The Reds did not field a candidate but backed the Socialists as part of their opposition strategy.

Bremerhaven Germany Bundestag Phillip Wehr West Germany Reds

German Cops Use Clubs on Allied Soldiers in Hannover

In Hannover German police used clubs on allied soldiers for the first time in the occupation to break up a chaotic red light district brawl between Canadian troops and German civilians. Police reported injuries to three officers and several German bystanders, while Canadian casualties were minor with a few black eyes. The clash followed soldiers returning from six weeks of spring maneuvers.

Hannover Germany 7Th Infantry Brigade

Pinay Coalition Gains Seats in French Advisory Council

The moderate coalition backing Prime Minister Antoine Pinay won 11 new seats in the Council of the Republic, bolstering efforts to curb inflation by cutting government spending. Leftists held steady while Gaullist rightists lost eight seats. returns pending from overseas territories.

Paris Antoine Pinay France Council of the Republic National Assembly Charles de Gaulle

Train Hits Truck Triggering Michigan Rail Derailment

A Chesapeake & Ohio freight train derailed after colliding with a pickup at a crossing north of Sawyer Michigan. Three teens in the truck were hospitalized in critical condition, two from New Troy and one from Sawyer. Dozens of freight cars blocked tracks, with property damage including a warehouse and two buildings. Power lines fell and service rerouted via Kalamazoo.

Sawyer Mich Michigan Chesapeake & Ohio Here St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital St. Joseph Shirley Pratt Starr Brighthill New Troy Roland Sonnenberg Grand Rapids Kalamazoo

Frenchman Proposes Matrimony Cure for British Woes

In London Dr. Gabriel Mouchot argues in Medical World that Britons should abandon complaints about wartime rationing and seek happiness through marriage. He urges a ministry of matrimony and nationwide marriage coupons, claiming love outvalues any rationed candy.

London Gabriel Mouchot Medical World

McLain Warns of Deserting Europe

Lt. Gen. Raymond S. McLain, former Army comptroller and Oklahoma City banker, warned at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that withdrawing from Europe could hand the Russians control of the world. He questioned finishing Korea too quickly, saying divisions might be buried in Europe without protection for free Europe.

Oklahoma City Europe Raymond S. McLain Army Chamber of Commerce Korea Free McLain

Seek Escapers in Kansas City Area

Police seek two of three Indian patients who fled the Eastern Oklahoma Hospital for the Insane after kidnapping a guard. An unidentified motorist reports picking up two armed men on U S Highway 71 near Joplin and driving them to Kansas City. Names Edward Harrison 35 Robert Red 41 Forrest Taylor 38.

Kansas City Oklahoma Hospital Joplin Edward Harrison Robert Red Forrest Taylor Vinita, Okla

New Chief Takes Over as Head of Truce Delegation

Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison is named to replace Vice Adm. C. Turner Joy as chief of the United Nations Command Korean Armistice delegation. Joy, 57, has led talks at Panmunjom since July 10 and departs June 9 for a new post as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Harrison, 56, brings two star rank and has been with the truce team since January.

Tokyo William K. Harrison C. Turner Joy United Nations Command Harrison Mark W. Clark Joy Panmunjom M.i.te U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis U.S. Eighth Army Korea

Little Inch Names New Atoka Official

Keith will assume duties May 1 as Atoka chamber program expands to full scale. He served six years as Atoka city manager and has long civic experience. Keith previously ran a funeral home in Ada before moving to Atoka.

Atoka County

Mrs. Beat Rice Sells Dies at 50 in Non

Mrs. Beat rice Sells 50 longtime Non resident and wife of Alex Sells died recently. Born in Gerty she lived in Non for years and funeral and burial were held there. Surviving are her husband four daughters four sons and other relatives including W V Hennigan and M B Shipley of Ada. The late Alex Sells moved his family to the county in 1892 and died in 1931.

Oklahoma Beatrice Sells Non Gerty Alex Sells Mr. Sells W. V. Hennigan M. B. Shipley Ada Sells

U N Raiders Fight Into Red Bunkers In Korea

U N raiders penetrated fortified Communist bunkers on the Western Front and directed artillery fire at fleeing Reds. Filipino troops on the Central Front annihilated 40 Chinese defenders west of Chorwon. Fifth Air Force pilots claimed 117 Red supply vehicles destroyed amid cloudy skies. Maj. Gen. Glenn O. Barcus arrives to take command of the Fifth Air Force in Tokyo, with leadership shifts at the Seventh Fleet and Naval Academy.

Seoul Korea United Nations U.N Chorwon U.S. Eighth Army East Central Front Fifth Air Force Joseph J. Clark U.S. Seventh Fleet Robert P. Briscoe C. Turner Joy Naval Far East Joy U.S Naval Academy Glenn O. Barcus Tokyo Barcus Frank F. Everest Tactical Air Command Langley Field

Governor appoints Garber to Spastic Paralysis Commission

Oklahoma City May 17 Gov Johnston Murray announced the appointment of O T Garber of Lawton to the Spastic Paralysis Commission replacing James B Moss of Tulsa who resigned Garber will fill Moss term which expires July 6 1953 Other commission members are Vernon Kuwitzki Norman and Bob McInnis Coalgate.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray O. T. Garber Lawton Spastic Paralysis Commission James B. Moss Tulsa Garber Moss Vernon Kuwitzki Norman Bob McInnis Coalgate

Greater Returns for Vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

A local want ad notice highlights improved returns for invested Ada funds. Details outline higher value listings and expected benefits for advertisers, with emphasis on trust and reliability in the Ada News classifieds section.

Ada News

Cemetery Cleanup At High Hill Baptist May 22

High Hill States Cemetery Cleanup scheduled for May 22 at the High Hill Baptist church grounds. Volunteers should bring tools and meet for an all day work period with a noon basket dinner served. The cemetery lies four miles southeast of Ada.

High Hill Baptist Church Ada

Vietminh Suffering Heavy Losses in Indochina War

In Indochina the communist led Vietminh are badly hurt by French Union forces. Since December 1 through April, Vietminh casualties total about 24 000 killed 11 000 captured and 2 000 to 3 000 wounded with Hoa Binh sector bearing major losses. French reports also show about 1 000 killed 1 900 wounded and 1 000 missing among French Union troops.

Hanoi Indochina Vietminh Hoa Binh Black River Red River Gulf of Tonkin

Six Oklahomans Nominated for Hall of Fame

Oklahoma City May 17 Six prominent Oklahomans were nominated to the state Hall of Fame by the Oklahoma Memorial Association. Nominees include Dr. Everett DeGolyer Thomas Gilcrease Savoie Lottinville Richard Lloyd Jones Judge George L. Bowman and Vice Admiral Joseph J Clark. They will be inducted November 16 during Statehood Day events in Oklahoma City. The association also urged planning for Oklahoma’s 50th statehood anniversary in 1957 and urged Gov Johnston Murray to convene a planning conference.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Memorial Association J. G. Puterbaugh McAlester Everett DeGolyer Dallas Thomas Gilcrease Tulsa San Antonio Gilcrease The Tulsa Tribune George L. Bowman Kingfisher Oklahoma Legislature University of Oklahoma Board of Regents Joseph J Jo Jo) Clark Chelsea U. S. Fleet Pacific Hall of Memorial Association State Historical Society Oklahoma Johnston Murray

Trojan Horse Tactic Helps British Paratroopers Strike Base

In UPPER HEYFORD England on May 19 American and British troops staged war games. A force of 150 British paratroopers landed near a US air base while a 30 man team disguised as firemen used a firetruck to breach the main gate. They seized the Americans’ headquarters without resistance.

Upper Heyford England U. S

Negotiations Near For Final Turner Turnpike Contracts

Oklahoma City May 17 P Negotiations underway may lead to awarding final construction contracts on the Turner Turnpike. Turnpike Manager H E Bailey aims to cut bids and have last work signed by Monday. The 88 mile toll road now costs just over 39 million dollars with a 7 million dollar bond to cover unexpected costs. Officials hope for at least three bids and six service stations with one restaurant. The toll road is expected to open February after delays in policy routing materials and lawsuits.

Oklahoma City Turner Turnpike H. E. Bailey Turnpike Authority Bailey Authority Tulsa

Mill Creek Alumni Plan Second Banquet

Mill Creek High School hosts the Mill Creek Alumni Association second banquet Saturday June 7 at 8 in the new lunch room. Lester Dennis of Ardmore will MC and Rhys Evans former Carter County representative will speak. Reservations are $1.50 per plate via Mrs. Jack Penner Route 1 Mill Creek Oklahoma.

Mill Creek High School Jack Penner Treas Route 1 Mill Creek Oklahoma Lester Dennis Ardmore Rhys Evans Carter County Mill Creek First Baptist Church

Wyly Keith Named By Atoka Chamber Of Commerce

Atoka County Chamber of Commerce selects Wyly Keith as secretary manager at a recent board meeting. Keith to oversee chamber activities and promote local business in Atoka.

Wyly Keith Atoka Atoka County

Truman presses for full civil rights plank at Chicago

President Truman rejects McKinney’s compromise on civil rights and urges enactment of his proposals to Congress. ADA backing push to write a strong civil rights plank, with Lehman and Myers supporters warning Southern opposition to the 1948 or stronger planks.

Jack Bell Washington Truman Frank E. McKinney Americans For Democratic Action ADA Congress Chicago Herbert H. Lehman New York Fair Employment Practices Commission FEPC McKinney Walter George Georgia

Stray Dogs to Be Sought Out Soon War on stray dogs will begin soon

War on stray dogs will begin soon as E M Manuel advises local dog owners to vaccinate and obtain licenses from the city clerk. Manuel warns that vaccination does not remove the need for a tag and stresses securing the tag to avoid the pet being slain.

E. M. Manuel Manuel

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