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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
3
Supt Rex O Mornee reports the Ada District 18 census shows net gains in white and colored children. White pre school counts reach 698 with scholastic age at 2 780, colored pre school 3M tivs group and 137 scholastic, plus 69 white and four colored turning 18 by September 1. Overall gains total 16 white and 18 colored children.
The Sulphur Round-Up Club met at the Civic Center Stadium for its final meeting before the Hereford Hesyen Stampede on June 7 8 9. Women provided supper as committees reported progress toward the rodeo. Pivot teams, 13 members each, will perform with captains Bill Lowe and Johnnie Moore. Lowe’s team carries the American Mag and green flags while More’s team bears the gold flag and the state flag. The pivot precision is a major focus.
Sulphur Oklahoma Dr Dan C Procter president of Oklahoma College for Women has been chosen to deliver the commencement address for Sulphur High School seniors Monday night May 28 at 2 pm in the school auditorium Supt George Portman said fifty five seniors will graduate listing Wanda Autrey Martha Barrys Pam Benn Jean Brooks Wilma Care Barbara Chaffin Joyce C Gienda Day Mary Ellen Fest Zelpha Mae Goodmen Dorothy Rampton Joann Haney Pat Hennah Nadja Hassen Pat Hena Holder Nelda Hutt Ja Ann Hunter LiWanda Ruth Kenny Josce Kir Silke Mann Kathryn Murphy Bary Alice Nichols Wanda Parks Claretta Rackley Willie Shepard Meva Seeten Ruth Teeters Pay Wall Ray Albright Paul Barnes Jerry Boyles Paul Bro Gene Dan Calame Albert Jimmy Frost Charles Fry Hayreth Waymord Lewis Kermit Minton Bill Morgan Gene Nobies Don Runyan Dwayne Smith Bob Stephens Charles Milton Stone Phil Stumpff Wright Nathalie Mery Cook Horace Steadman
Tokyo May 22 A Korean War dispatch notes censored details claim Chinese penetrated near Soksa while an Eighth Army spokesman urges caution. A later line references a hornbill in Malaya shedding both feathers and lining, illustrating confusing wartime reporting.
Ada High honors students in scholastic athletics attendance and character at the annual awards assembly. Recipients include Anita Henry Robert Parker Carol Stone Doris Dean Betty Evans and others who earned Honor Society Rotary and Kiwanians recognitions plus scholarships and perfect attendance honors reflecting a wide range of school achievements.
Konawa Highschool staged a senior awards program with seventeen individual honors and honors society inductions. Senior class drama Parting of the Braves preceded the ceremonies. Valedictorian Vernon Head and salutatorian Earlene Watts led a slate of awards across academics athletics and citizenship. East Central district scholastic winners included David Dailey and Kish Thomas. Honor society named many students including Joann Rollins and Janette Reed. Commencement for the 1951 class is Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Eighth grade exercises follow Friday with Jiminy Ingram valedictorian and Max Mumporey salutatorian. Konawa schools close today.
Cedar Grove HD Club hosted its May gathering with eleven members present. President Lille Bryant led roll call with Bible verses, and Barbara Kay Jones Melba Swede Linda Gail West read verses. A business meeting followed and June host duties were assigned.
East ball co champions Sooner Star among players Don McFarlin and Jeme Cumbie led the team to a winning tourney run with champions and runners up at regional events. Track results highlight first place by Dick Bayless and top finishes at Weatherford Duncan and Ardmore. Football roster lists 18 eligible players including Don McFar rin, Jeme Cumbie and Charles O Brien.
Sulphur special: Vinita Avenue Church of Christ plans a two week Vacation Bible School starting June 4. J C Gilliepie chairs refreshments with assistants. Ruby Jacobs heads publicity. Clara Smith is school secretary. Crumley serves as principal. A commencement and diploma awards will close the event. Students may register at any time or on Saturday morning June 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church building.
Kiwanis Club in Sulphur heard a cheese history film by Kraft Cheese official Longino and a Kraft lecture recording. Special guests included Congressman Carl Albert and Gust from Oklahoma City. Gene Cope read a congratulatory letter from the Owlshorma Texas Kiwanis district.
Jack Green of Abloso sent a poem from Camp Chitose in Japan to a lady, reflecting life as a soldier overseas. The piece speaks of war memories, longing for home, and the strain on loved ones, noting Green’s background in Abbes Y, service in Japan after WWII, and time in the National Guard before federal service.
Pontotoc county home tratch club members recently formed a choral group and that team will meet at the Fire Place May 2. Hale,Deven s o's Incrementing during past two months and additions Basililere are expected to be 08.
A new Plino class has been formed for the Komnawa group with leaders Jan Ae Wolter, Seaton, Kirkweed, Lee Adama, Acs Brews, and Jonnals Raiy named among participants.
Annual ninth grade awards assembly will be held Thursday morning May 24 at 10. Remona Sloan will lead processional and recessional for the class of 143 students as patrons and visitors are invited to attend. About 25 or more students will receive special recognition through the honor awards given each year.
Everett Loman and son from Farmington NM arrived to visit Mr. and Mrs. W L Dooney. John Betson Jr of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with his parents. Evelyn Stone stayed with Dorothy Ley. Arlie Johnson and family returned from Rogers AR after visiting relatives. Charles Hugo funeral held at Franks Cemetery. Lee Chambers discharged from Valley View Hospital after tonectomy. Jim Humes and family welcomed a grandson on Mother's Day. Susan Whitwell visited Stroud to see a sister. Benny McBryde attended pastors meeting in Durant. Mrs Lackey and son ALB visited North Center AR. Riv Norval of Lindsay and Walter Gra visited. L S Chambers visited Yukon. Bertha Loran of Byng spent weekend with Doane family. Ed Harland and relatives from California visiting. Terrell Winton and baby returned home in Cherokee. Mary Jo McGheechee and Buddy Crain visiting Longview TX. Mr and Mrs Oren Cherry hosted visitors. G E B Cherry and Mel Williams also present. Julius Conley and children visited Marshall family.
Tishominge city schools will begin regular classes for the 1931 term. General faculty will report for pre‑school sessions and August 17 is set for teachers to return. The school calendar for the coming year is announced.
A promotion of Air Force training outlines a promising career path for pilots and personnel, highlighting advanced aircraft and leadership development. Sgt ic C. B. Hoge in Ada Oklahoma provides information on opportunities and how to qualify for aviation training under the theme An Opportunity on Wings.
First qualification tests for men seeking draft deferments as students will be held at two Oklahoma schools this Saturday. Additional tests are slated for June 16 and June 30 at sites including East Central State College Ada Northwest State Alva Bethany Peniel College Bethany Southeastern State Durant Central State Edmond Phillips University Enid Panhandle A and M Goodwell Langston University Cameron State Agricultural College Lawton Northeastern Oklahoma A and M Miami Central High School Muskogee University of Oklahoma Norman Classen High Oklahoma City Oklahoma City University Oklahoma Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma A and M Stillwater Northeastern State Tahlequah Central High Tulsa University of Tulsa Southwestern State Weatherford and Eastern Oklahoma A and M Wilburton.
A young graduate gains adulthood through Army life, receiving world renowned training and placement in a man sized job. The notice cites Army schools and opportunities in engineering, finance, radio, ammunition, engine maintenance, food service, camera repair, machine accounting, radar, and arm or repair with postings at Ade, Ohio.
Tokyo May 22 Gen Matthew Ridgway was the only visitor allowed to see Lt Gen E Stratemeyer Far East Air Forces commander in an air force hospital today. Doctors said he was resting quietly.
Prices for rubber, tin, and wool fell from wartime peaks but remain well above pre Korea levels. Stockpile policy shifts, global buying, and output changes influenced the swings as rubber and tin drop 19 to 24 percent while wool retreats from peak. US and world demand, plus stockpiling, shaped the volatility.
Marion Warden, senior and salutatorian, receives the special scholarship award for 1951, honoring scholarship leadership and civic involvement. Valedictorian Norvice McCarthick. Alma McIntire and Curtis Rosser named all around girl and boy. Junior high honors go to Sue Fuson and Mack Essary. Departmental awards listed for English to Novice McCarthick, history Arleeta McJunkin, math Kanita Ann Pope, science Johnnie Fay Francis, and others. Novice McCarthick also scholar of senior class recommended for a $100 Oklahoma A and M College tuition scholarship beginning next term.
Ten Oklahoma servicemen killed in Korea are among 420 U S citizens to be returned aboard the Bartles Victory, docking in San Francisco on Thursday. The list includes Army men such as William E. Pace and Wayne S. Radebaum and Marine Pfc. Richard L. Harlow from Oklahoma City.
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