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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

6

Legal Notice in Ada Property Case In Pontotoc County

Plaintiffs filed a petition May 1 1951 in Pontotoc County District Court Ada Oklahoma seeking quiet title and possession of property described as Block 15 Original Townsite Ada. Defendants named include Sered Conlin Sadie Brifod Ar Slagle Ira Slagle and others. Final judgment requested declaring plaintiffs owner in fee simple and barring any adverse claims.

Oklahoma Sered Meba Conlin Sadie Slagle A.A. Slagle Ira Pontotoc County Benietes County State of Vo-Wits

Notice of Quiet Title and Oil Lease Bid in Center Town Supreme

Notice states a quiet title action in Benietes County Oklahoma and an oil and gas lease sale in Center Town with bids to be opened at 2:00 pm on June 2, 1981. It names plaintiffs in a foreclosure style action seeking ownership of Lots 6 7 8 Block 20 Original Townsite Allen, plus a public sale notice for a school district oil lease in Pontdor County Oklahoma Center Town.

Ailen Oklahoma Pontdor County Abe Hi Achool Center Repo Nointotoc County Oxl Ahoma

M E Drummond Completes Degree and Activities

Mansford Elmer Drummond Jr graduates with a BS in education majoring in math and double minors in chemistry and general science. He joined East Central in 1948, acted in theater, band, and trombone quartet, attended Oklahoma University briefly, and plans graduate study at OU. He is married to Jean Faust of Ada, with a seven month old son Larry, and has worked at Sith Funeral Home.

Mansford Elmer Drummond, Jr Drummond East Central Oklahoma University Oklahoma Uni Jean Faust Ada Larry Sith Funeral Home Ardmere High School American Legion Ardmore Boys State House of Representatives National Ymca Iowa M's Cheryl ‘Ammond M. EB. Drummond

Konawa VBS Set May 26 June 8

Konawa First Baptist church announces VBS led by Rev. L. J. Gray with Mrs. Johnston as principal and department heads including Mrs. Jewell Edwards junior and Mrs. Lawrence Robinson primary. General secretary Mrs. Orena Stewart, pianist Miss Virginia Barker, organist Miss Earlene Watts. Enrollment at 8:30 am with parade downtown. Classes May 28 to June 6 daily 8:30 am to 1 pm.

Konawa First Baptist Church VBS L. J. Gray Johnston Jewell Edwards Lt. Gray Lawrence Robinson Anice Bowles Orena Stewart Virginia Barker Earlene

Holiday Returns From W O W Meet At Kansas-Oklahoma Meet

T L Holiday returns from the Kansas Oklahoma Woodmen of the World convention held in Oulenome City. He was elected delegate from the local camp to represent this district for two years. The group pledges aid for U S flags and compasses to Boy Scout leaders and asks groups to contact Mc Holiday for flags or compasses. They also seek information on any unmarked graves to place markers. JD Boren elected sovereign national head camp delegate for two years.

T. L. Holiday Kansas-Oklahoma Oulenome City Woodmen of U. 8. Ags Mc. Holiday East Sixteenth Woodmen Holiday JD. Boren Sovereign

Oklahoma Voices Boost Local Industry Growth

Citizens in Guymon Alva Miami Claremore and Bristow tout new or expanding industries with capitalizations from 108000 to 350000 as they bid to attract investment. J L McCann Tulsa and Dr Fred Woodson weigh tax policy and humane animal care while Major General Borum and Lt Col Eldridge commend Oklahoma institutions for emergency response and ROTC training.

Ada Shawnee Oklahoma Raymond H. Fields Guymon Guymon Industries, Inc Alva Alva Industries, Inc Miami Claremore Bristow Voice OF the People J. L. McCann Oklahoma City Texas Fred E. Woodson Tulsa Carney Borum Highway Patrol Air Force Ralph Eldridge San Antonio Oklahoma Military Academy

Aid for Farmers Stricken By Flood

Flood-stricken farmers in 19 western Oklahoma counties are declared eligible for federal disaster production and replacement loans. Rep. Victor Wickarsham said farm loans from the Farm Home Administration will cover replanting washed-out crops and repairing flood damage. Eligible counties include Dewey, Roger Mills, Beckham, Washita, Greer, Kiowa, Harmon, Jackson, Tillman, Blaine, Canadian, Caddo, Comanche, Grady, Stephens, Jefferson, Cotton, and McClain.

Washington Oklahoma Victor Wickarsham Doisla Farm Home Administration Dewey Roger Millis Beckham Greer Kiowa Harmon Jackson Tiltman Blaine Canadian Grady Stephens Jefferson Cotton

Three Added to Toll on Highways

Three more people died in Oklahoma highway accidents raising the year’s toll. Jackie V. Edens, 17, of Strang Mayes county, was struck by a car near Salina Oxla and died Wednesday. The highway patrol said he was walking along the highway when the crash happened. Oklahoma’s highway fatalities reached 167 for the year, compared with 172 at the same point last year. Two others perished in separate crashes. W C Townsend, 80, of Lawton, was killed when struck by a pickup while walking in downtown Lawton. Dana Eugene Banta, 15, of Oklahoma City, died from injuries suffered Monday when his motorcycle collided with a truck at an intersection in Oklahoma City.

Associated Jackie V. Edens Strang Mayes County Salina Oxla Highway Patrol Oklahoma W. C. Townsend Lawton Dana Eugene Banta Oklahoma City

Stratford Boy Faces Hair Loss After Scalp Infection

Garry Cole of Stratford, son of Mr and Mrs W R Cole, developed a scalp infection that rapidly worsened from a heat like condition to a benign misunderstood ailment and then to a severe fungal case. He has been discharged from hospital but may suffer permanent hair root damage, needing sympathy from playmates and neighbors.

Stratford Garry Cole W. R. Cole Oklahoma City Garry

Ada Junior Highschool Awards Assembly Honors Students

Ada Junior Highschool held its annual awards assembly Thursday morning recognizing scholastic, citizenship, fine arts and athletic achievement. Ramona Sloan led the processional, with welcome by Rey Brotherton and a saxophone solo by Harriette Bolles.

Ada Junior Highschool Ada Dana Ramona Sloan Tom Yarzo Wes Rey Brotherton Harriette Boites Edwinna Hunter Francis King Jseroia Ramp Citizinegip Vaughn Qhunbhhp Homer Bett Rey Blake Marie Butler Dianne Dillon Barbara Bott Peggy Gant Sarareth Gullatt Rosa Hicks Leslie Howard Tony Keithley Frances King Darlene Lancrith James Leonard Gon Monow Jann Pegram Bob Peery Barbara Pruett Anne Roothouse Julie Ann Shields Ann Stegall Gene Stephenson Janne Ae Tyres Joyce Vaughn Custord Willams Treva June Williams Carolyn Williamson Carolyn Zoeler

Presbyterians Hold Assembly In Cincinnati Message

Dr. Hugh Ivan Evans retiring moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States urged the 163rd general assembly to restore character in civic life. He warned against lowering moral standards and called for work on racial and national tensions, urging constant effort to address the era’s social evils.

Cincinnati Hugh Ivan Evans Presbyterian Church United States of America Evans Fition Dayton Kefauver Committee Westminster Presbyterian Church

Burglar Strikes Melton Store at Gaar Comer

Melton's renewal merchandise store at Gaar Comer was burglarized Tuesday night for the second time in three months. Entry was gained by breaking the front door using a class cutter. About pennies were missing from the cash register. investigator officers were still reviewing the scene Wednesday morning.

Melton Gaar Comer Burmars Ip Dile Melton The Stars Jeff

Six Konawa FFA members receive honors

Six Konawa FFA members were honored for outstanding work in agricultural education. Morrison Little received a $100 scholarship to A and M College. Kenneth Phillips and Bobby Dawson were top contest winners earning medals. Little won the Farm Safety award. Karl Raper earned a dairy farming medal. Burnus Fisher won the chapter star farmer and soil and water management medals. Paul Fallis received the Herff Jones award for excellence in vocational agriculture. Little leads in farm safety. Fallis is a junior with over $4,000 invested and serves as chapter president for two terms.

Xonawa Konawa Future Farmers of America Re W. Ennis FFA Konawa High School Morrison Little A. A. Miler FFA Foundation Kenneth Phillips Jack Konawa SC Bobby Dosnson H. G. Sharp Little Karl Raper Clarence Raper Marl Jersey Burnus Fisher O. G. Fisher Burnus Fisher Paul Fallis J. B. Fallis Herff Jones Woration Ennis Paul Falls

Barbs by Hal Cochran on the modern girl and fashion ethics

The column jokes about the modern girl facing social pressure and fashion trends. It critiques trends as hurdles to stay ahead, using sharp humor and contemporary slang of the era. The piece blends cultural observation with light satire.

Hal Cochran Chee Oe

Tank Task and Retreat Line Breaks in 125-Mile Front

Tactical convoyes in AU North held back by guard units as Allied task forces press to prevent Red forces from escaping along a 125 mile front. Chinese and North Korean units surprised near Chanchon, suffering heavy losses as American troops push toward the north while helicopters provide aid and extraction during the season’s fighting.

Gward Ada Ciunchon Hubby Almond

Stratford Area Social Notes Hit by Frequent Visits

Stratford residents and relatives are listed visiting family across Oklahoma and beyond. Attendees include Mr J P Hanler and Mrs BEL Hanney in Lindsay, families in Jackson Purcell Ada and Pauls Valley, with trips to Oklahoma City, Sulphur and Wichita. Invitations show Doris Palizzi and Frank Forrest wedding planned for June 5 at Holy Trinity Chapel West Point New York.

Doris Grace Palizzi Merleboro Frank Reee Forrest Holy Trinity Chapel West Point N. Y

Konawa Kiwanis Ladies Night Set May 25

Konawa Kiwanis hosts Ladies Night Friday May 25 at 7 30 p m in the First Methodist church dining room Jack Streetman president announces headlining act DNE Winters Lopaz Bali via will headline the program D W Winters has studied farming practices in several parts of the United States and Latin America and is listed in the organization and fan of agricultural research in Bolivia

Konawa Konawa Sons Club Jack Streetman Dne Wintes Lopaz Balivia First Methodist Church United States Latin America Bolivia

Ada Junior High Names Ninth Grade Class To Ada High Fall

Ada junior high lists the ninth grade class progressing or moving to Ada High next fall. The roster includes Abston Wanda Laine, Acker Bernard, Acker Charlies, Baker Ronald and many others, with several students noted as possibly attending summer school to complete requirements.

Ada Junior High Ada High Ada Junior High School Abston Wanda Laine Acker Bernard Charlies Baker Ronald Bailey Betty Ceralyn Barnes Bornby Jane Barrett Bill Frank Bartlett Don F Bickham Jacquelyn Black Billy Ray Blake Roy Gene Blevins Patsy Boiles Harriette Braly Mary la Dean Dillon Kathryn Diane Edwards Thomas B Eoff Barbara Lea Fain Glenn Wayne Farmer Paulette M Fentem Nancy Jane Fidler Johnny Glen Fleet Bill Floyd Mergie Elaine Shirley A Foster Donald

Red Cross executive secretary completes training week

Harriette V. Schroeder executive secretary of the Red Cross returns from St Louis where she attended a week long training for executive secretaries. Eleven secretaries from eight states studied home service disaster nursing water safety volunteer services blood program junior Red Cross and fundraising.

Harriette V. Schroeder The Red Cross St.Louis Colorado Iowa Michigan Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Wisconsin Ada Hugh Biles Ees

Messages to Overseas Servicemen via Allen's Ham Station

Civilians operate a wartime mail boost via Harral Allen of Ada Oklahoma who handles army messages through a West Coast armed forces traffic net. Messages up to twenty words travel to GIs in Germany Japan Korea or Pacific islands boosting morale while a soon to be erected 45th Division transmitter will extend reach. Allen records full names unit and APO numbers, usually at noon.

45Th Division Oklahoma 4Th Division Thunderbird Japan Armed Services 45Th Allen Germany Korea Pacific

Oklahoma to vote on four referendum issues

Oklahoma voters will decide next year on at least four constitutional amendments referred by the legislature. The issues include a 125 million dollar veterans bonus, lowering the voting age to 18, allowing women to serve on juries, and adopting constitutional amendments by articles rather than multiple amendments.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Murray J. Fox

City License Fees Deadline Near Urged by Officials

City officials warn licenses including food handler restaurant and dairy plant must be cleared through county sanitarian Milla Garrison before city issuance. Affected licenses include meats plumbers electricians beer licenses and others listed in the proceeding paragraph.

Milla Garrison County Sanitarian

Oklahoma doctors elect Sugg as president-elect at state meeting

Dr L Chester McHenry of Oklahoma City installed as president. Sugg of Ada named president-elect for 1952. Over 700 delegates attend Tulsa convention where new surgical techniques and devices are showcased. Dr Dragstedt describes vagus nerve operation. jet injector tools highlight advances. Also notes on ozone odorizer lamp and Orient textile production.

Tulsa Okla L. Chester McHenry Oklahoma City State Medical Association McHenry Ralph McGill Alfred R. Sugg Ada Lester R. Dragstedt Chicago

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