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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1952

Page

2

Stratford News Briefs Include Local Visits and Purchases

Stratford residents report visits by Mr. and Mrs. W B Shi and Mary Ann to Shawnee couples. Henry Gentry and W C Calton buy Vaughn Potter's Gear Corner store and plan to move there Thursday. Lawrence London of Sacramento visits Mrs A T Dryden and family.

W. B. Shi Mary Ann O. B Conley Mrs Lowell Stitt Shawnee Henry Gentry W. C. Calton Vaughn Potter Gear Corner

Smiths from Wann attend East Central State Teachers College graduation

Mr and Mrs J E Smith of Wann Oklahoma visited their son Alvin Smith and family over the weekend to attend the graduation exercises at East Central State Teachers College where their son Howard Smith graduated.

J. E. Smith Wann Okla Alvin Smith East Central State Teachers College Howard Smith

Abneys Skaggs Frantz and Johnsons Visit in Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Abney and Mr. and Mrs. John D. Skaggs with Dorothy Jean Louie Abney and Lucille Johnson spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frantz and children and Mr. and Mrs. Leos and children in Oklahoma City.

Jess Abney John D. Skaggs Dorothy Jean Louie Abney Lucille Johnson Jack Frantz Leo 'S Oklahoma Ity

Mrs Ruby Green Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Ruby Green returns home after a long visit with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Arnold Fraley and daughter of Snyder Janet remained in Snyder and will return at week’s end.

Ruby Green Arnold Fraley Snyder Janet

Mary Ethridge Visits Oklahoma City Family Over Weekend

Mary Ethridge of Oklahoma City visited the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ethridge over the weekend.

Mary Ethridge Oklahoma City Mrs W. W. Ethridge

Wetumka Couple Attends Local Rodeo Visit

Mr and Mrs Argie Taylor of Wetumka spent the weekend visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Marvin Weast and attended the rodeo.

Argie Taylor Wetumka Marvin Weast

Families Visit L B Milligan as News Digs In

Mr and Mrs Melvin Adams and daughter of Sacramento California visit in the home of their mother Mrs L B Milligan along with Mrs George Warren and daughter of Corpus Christi Texas for a few days this week.

Melvin Adams Sacramento Calif George Warren Corpus Christi Texas L. B. Milligan

Douglas family visit to Durant for church pastor’s home

Ada residents Mr and Mrs C L Douglas, Mrs Ida Douglas, and Mrs Lillie Douglas visited Durant Sunday, at the home of Lillie Douglas's daughter Mrs Garland Garrison. Garrison serves as pastor at the Assembly of God church in Durant.

C. L. Douglas Ida Douglas Lillie Douglas Ada Durant Garland Garrison Garrison Assembly of God

Ada couple visits Callen home with son John

Mr and Mrs Jake Glance and their son John from Ada visited Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs W R Callen.

Jake Glance John Ada W. R. Callen

Ada man John Hale visits Stratford on Monday

John Hale of Ada was in Stratford Monday attending to business.

John Hale Ada Stratford

Duncan couple visits Wylie White home over weekend

Mr and Mrs Leroy White visited the Wylie White home this weekend. The couple now reside in Duncan.

Leroy White Wylie White Duncan

Davie Maner of Byars Attends Stratford Business Visit

Davie Maner of Byars visited Stratford on Saturday to handle business matters and conduct local affairs.

Weekend visitors gather at Biles home from multiple states

Mr and Mrs E L Biles hosted guests over the weekend including two daughters Mrs James Dearman and their son from Oklahoma City along with Mr and Mrs Garland McCall also from Oklahoma City and nephew Mr and Mrs Marcus Biles from McMinnville Tennessee in attendance.

E. L. Biles James Dearman Oklahoma City Garland McCall Marcus Biles McMinville Tenn

J M Bennefield Visits Daughters in Lubbock Texas

J M Bennefield returned from a visit with his two daughters in Lubbock Texas He met with Mrs Bee Bridges and Mrs Marie Springer during the trip.

J. M. Bennefield Lubbock, Texas Bee Bridges Marie Springer

Head Family and Rannals Leave for Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. Claud Head accompanied by Frank Rannals departed Tuesday for Los Angeles California. They have stayed here for weeks visiting relatives. Rannals plans to visit his son B F Rannals in LA and will return by train.

Claud Head Frank Rannals Los Angeles Calif Head Mr. Rannals B. F. Rannals L. A

Roswell Couple Visiting Relatives Nearby

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Griffin of Roswell, New Mexico, are visiting relatives here for a few days.

Mrs. Lonnie Griffin Roswell New Mexico

Mrs Alrra James Family Leaving for Morganton Ark

Mrs Alrra James and three children Harold Lee Janice and Patricia with J H Brittain depart Saturday noon for Morganton Arkansas for a stay through Monday.

Alrra James Harold Lee Janice Patricia J. H. Brittain Morganton, Ark

Local Sgt Doyle Lovelace Returns Home After Minor Crash

Corpus Christi Texas resident Doyle Lovelace arrived home Saturday morning for a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs C A Lovelace. He was in a car accident on the way home which damaged his car but caused no injuries to anyone involved.

Doyle Lovelace Corpus Christi Texas C. A. Lovelace Doyle

Mr and Mrs H R Martin of Asher in Stratford on Saturday

Mr and Mrs H R Martin of Asher were in Stratford Saturday attending to business.

H. R. Martin of Asher Stratford

Watermans Visit Stratford With Stafford Family

Mr and Mrs Jack Waterman and their daughter from Oklahoma City spent the weekend in Stratford as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs C F Stafford.

Jack Waterman Oklahoma City Stratford C. F. Stafford

Guests of Mr and Mrs W J Cooper Visit Cal​ifornia Relatives

Guests in the name of Mr and Mrs W J Cooper for the past several days are two daughters Mrs Ola Montgomery of Bell Gardens California and Mrs Parlee Harriahan of Watts California and a friend Mrs Stella Mixon Ada.

W. J. Cooper Ola Montgomery Bell Ger- Gen Calif Parlee Harriahan Watts Stella Mixon Ada

Potts Family Visiting Mother's Home in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Holly Potts spend a few days at the home of his mother Mrs Alva Potts. The Potts family reside in Oklahoma City.

Holly Potts Alva Potts Holly Ok'shoma City

Mr and Mrs Marvin Clonts at Chickashe event

Mr and Mrs Marvin Clonts of Chickashee attended Saturday in the C C Rosson event.

Marvin Clonts Chickashe C. C. Rosson

Oklahoma couple visits kin over weekend

Mr and Mrs Bynice McKnight of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting their parents Mr and Mrs T H Burch and Mr and Mrs R McKnight in town.

Mrs. Bynice McKnight Oklahoma City T. H. Burch Mrs. R. §. McKnight

Weekend Visit From Ronsleys To Stella Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ronsley and Jorene of Oklahoma City spent the weekend in the home of Mrs. Stella Brown.

Joe Ronsley Jorene Oklahoma City Stella Brown

Noble visitors attend local rodeo weekend

Mr and Mrs C E Ritchie and Juanita Crutchfield and daughter of Noble spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Orb Smith and attended the rodeo.

Mrs Henryetta Cook Spends Sunday in Shawnee

Mrs Henryetta Cook spent Sunday in Shawnee enjoying the day.

Henryetta Cook Shawnee

Moore Couple Visits Ada Hosts On Sunday

Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore spent Sunday visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Ade Rycroft of Ada.

Elmer Moore Ade Rycroft Ada

Riggs couple visits Oklahoma City kin for weekend

Mr and Mrs Forrest J Riggs of Oklahoma City spent the weekend in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Hugh Callen.

Forrest J. Riggs Oklahoma City Hugh Callen

Dun family weekend visit spans two households

Mr and Mrs Bill Oliver of Dun spend the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Coy Duke and Mr and Mrs Bert Oliver.

Bill Oliver Duncan Coy Duke Bert Oliver

Enid Couple Visits Williamson Family This Weekend

Pfc and Mrs A C Beller from Enid spent the weekend visiting at the home of Mrs Bellers parents Mr and Mrs W E Williamson.

Pfc A. C. Beller Enid

Milburn Callen’s Return from Korea Delayed Homeward

Mrs. Milburn Callen received a telephone from her husband Sergeant Milburn Callen of the 45th Division in Korea. He had landed in San Francisco and expects to be home within a few days.

Milburn Callen Sgt 45Th Division Korea San Francisco

Sgt Joe Williamson Visit Courted in Augusta

Sgt. 1c Joe Williamson and his wife from Augusta Georgia visited Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williamson and family over the weekend. Williamson’s transfer to a camp in Indiana was noted.

Joe Williamson Augusta, Ge W. E. Williamson Sgt. Williamson Indiana

Andrews Family Weekend Visit to Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Andrews and their children Jan and Ken spent the weekend in Fort Worth visiting Mr and Mrs Guy Andrews and their family.

Kenneth Andrews Jan Ken Ft. Worth Guy Andrews

Keef Family Attends Murray College Graduation

Mrs W T Keef and her son Billy attended the Murray College graduation in Tishomingo last Monday. Billy plans to enroll at Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater next year.

W. T. Keef Murray College Tishomingo Billy Bill Oklahoma A&m Stillwater

Mink Family Visit Highlights Stratford trip

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Mink and their children spent Sunday in Stratford visiting Mrs. Pearl McKay in her home and with Herman Mink and family, a brother of Mr. Mink.

Doyle Mink Stratford Pearl McKay Herman Mink

Klutts Visit in Eeds Family Home

Mr and Mrs Phillip Klutts visit in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Clark Eeds.

Pennington Creek Now Is Lighted

The Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce completed a long sought project wiring Pennington Creek for night lighting. Oklahoma Gas and Electric laid poles and wires at no cost, using 100 watt bulbs and tying into the city street system. Lights run from the highway bridge west of town to the old swinging bridge and camping area. Flooding delayed earlier operation.

Tishomingo Pennington Creek Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Pennington Pennignton

Bank Robbery Case Spurs Medical Aid Offer

Anne Myers, 34, who robbed a bank with a toy pistol to obtain funds for medical care, faced three felony charges in court. An attorney for Sammy's Bowery Follies owner said the club owner promised to cover her medical expenses and provide a job after hospital release, and posted a $500 bond pending grand jury action.

New York Anne Myers

Goodnature Pleads Guilty After Violent Assault

Arden G Goodnature faced five months in jail after his girlfriend Ruth Williams testified to a brutal attack including eye injury, split lips, a broken arm, rib, burns and head injuries. Ruth Williams described repeated blows and restraint during the incident. Governor Johnston Murray floated a possible Mexico City appearance for a Southwestern Library Association program in November with a Spanish response to welcome delegates.

Los Angeles Arden G. Goodnature Ruth Williams Slater Goodnature

Walker_Is Sentenced For Falsifying Accounts At Eccentric Club

London reports Derek Walker a 21-year-old typist was given a one year term in jail for falsifying accounts and stealing 40 pounds from his employers the Eccentric Club.

London Derek Walker

Television signals limited by Earth's curvature

The article notes that television signals, constrained by the curvature of the earth, typically cover about 60 miles. It highlights the practical reach of broadcast signals and implies limitations for long distance reception.

Obituary of Roy S. Harris East Central gardener

Roy S. Harris 65 known as Pop Harris died at his home 1030 East Ninth Sunday night. He had gardened at East Central College Ada since 1929 shaping campus landscaping including the Student Memorial Union area. Survived by widow Allie Harris daughters Harold Moore Louie George Harris sister May Stone. Harris was active in Masonic circles and the campus community remembers his skill and spirit.

Roy S. Harris East Ninth Criswell Funeral Highland Cemetery Durant Harris East Central College Ada Pop Walnut Ridge Ark Indian Territory Texas Nursery College Allie Harris Harold Moore Fort Worth Tex Louie Chickasha George Harris May Stone Waurika Blue Lodge York Rite Ada Lodge A. F A. M Royal Arch Masons Charles F. Spencer Pop” Harris Student Memorial Union East Central Oscar L. Parker

Creekside Crafts Co. forms in Rochester by Allendale teens

In Rochester a group of Allendale school members formed Creekside Crafts Co to produce wooden table protectors sold in 50 cent shares. The venture, sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce, received equipment support to manufacture hot pan and kettle protectors.

Rochester, N. Y Allendale Creekside Crafts Co Chamber of Commerce

Number of daily UK newspapers reaches 165

A tally shows Britain has 165 daily newspapers in operation across the country. The figure reflects regional and national titles serving readers with diverse coverage and markets.

Great Britain

Stratford Hosts First RCA Rodeo Draws Big Crowds

Stratford's first RCA rodeo drew about 1,300 Saturday night and 1,000 Sunday, with top Oklahoma riders like Mort Hunt and Norman Allen winning cash prizes. Events included bull riding, calf roping, saddle bronc, pole bending, cutting horse, and a 400-horse parade led by Jim Shults.

Stratford Oklahoma Mort Hunt Stonewall Dick Truitt Jiggs Burk Comanche Badger Burton Medicine Park Norman Allen Pauls Valley Allen Curtis Alpers David Ralph Stone Marlow Dee Burk Springer Ben Wyrick Atoka Woods Cecil Woods Ada Freddie Dodd Dorsey Wood Bill Ward Coalgate Jim Etherton Davis Joe Roberts Jerry Norwood Kellogg Idaho Booger Bryant Jay Phillips Poolville Herb Dalton Duncan Ray Hammer Ardmore Marvin Weast Donna Terry Chickasha Sherwood O’neal Ruth Minton Bob Minton Jim Wardville Houston Russell Clint Terry Jim Shults Stratford High School Boley Negro Sulphur Purcell Bill Lowe Hereford Heaven Ramblers Bill Broadrick Tell McMillan Broadrick Jim Ward Ausbie Tex John Logsdon Ronald Pointer Lawton D. B. McGarr Leo Hobert Pat Telford Ruben Pointer Jerry Anderson

Ray Wood and Allen Merchant Dies In Allen

Ray Wood operator of Wood Shoe Shop and Ray's Drive-In in Allen died of a heart attack at 36. Funeral at Yale Tuesday at 2 with burial there. Survivors include his mother Mrs Ira Olinghouse, stepfather, sisters in Yale and Tulsa, brother in Collinsville and Tulsa.

Allen Ray Wood Wood Shoe Ray Yale Bourland Funeral Home Jean Wood Donald Ray Velma Jean Curtis Wayne William Darrell Wood Ira Olinghouse Olinghouse Curtis Davenport Tulsa Kenneth Johnson Evelyn Wood Lloyd Collinsville Donald

Valley View Daily Patient Cost Under National Average

The cost of operating general non profit hospitals in the United States rose to four billion dollars in 1951, up 6.6 percent from 1950 and double 1946. The average cost per patient day was 18.01 dollars, with Valley View Hospital Ada reporting 15.19 dollars.

United Valley View Hospital Ada

Sgt. Russell Awarded Gold Star for Korea Air Missions

Sgt. Charles C. Russell of the U S Marine Corps receives a gold star in lieu of a second Air Medal for aerial flights against the enemy in Korea from December 22, 1950, to January 12, 1952. He completed 75 transport flights delivering supplies and evacuating wounded despite hazardous weather and poor navigation.

Charles C. Russell Ora L. Witcher West Fifteenth Korea Russell U. S. Marine Corps

Former Ada Resident Rosa Rogers Dies at 67 at Lindsay Farm

Rosa Rogers, 67, longtime Ada resident, died around 3 30 a m Saturday at her Lindsay area farm home after six weeks of illness. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 pm at Lindsay First Baptist Church with burial in Ada Memorial Park. She is survived by six children, 19 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and three brothers.

Rosa Rogers Ada Lindsay Lindsay First Baptist Church Memorial Park Brown Funeral Home Calloway Rogers Earlsboro East Tenth Harold Rogers Maysville Henry Rogers Bradley E. E. Lightner Carl Lightner Shawnee Claude Lightner Mt. Pleasant Tex

Actress Joan Collins Marries Max Reed in London Nupital

London May 24 British actress Joan Collins married British actor Maxwell Reed today. Reed is 30 and 6 feet 4 inches tall while Collins is 19 and 5 feet 4 inches without shoes. She wore gold-laced shoes with 4 inch heels.

London Joan Collins Maxwell Reed Reed Miss Collins

Pink Dogwood Memorial Donated to East Central State College

Senator Robert S. Kerr donated over 150 pink blooming dogwood trees from Oklahoma A and M to East Central State College as a memorial to his father. The trees grafted on white roots, about two years old, were planted from Fourteenth Street to the heating plant with new loam, and will take five years to reach blooming size.

East Central State College Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma Senator Kerr Pontotoc County East Central Charles F. Spencer College Oklahoma A M. Col Cenae Fourteenth Street Rock Garden Roy Harris Gardner Mr. Arris

Army transport to dock with 3228 veterans in San Francisco

The Army transport Gen. A. W. Brewster is scheduled to dock in San Francisco Sunday with 3,228 Army combat veterans from Korea including more than 500 from Oklahoma.

San Francisco A. W. Brewster Korea Oklahoma

Balthrops Land in Ada Return from Korea

Three Balthrop brothers are due to land today in San Francisco with returning Army combat veterans. Cpl Donnie E Balthrop and Pfc Melvin M Balthrop and Pfc James W Balthrop are linked to Ada families including parents Mr and Mrs C L Balthrop and Mr and Mrs Jake Balthrop of Ada. Donnie is Melvin and James cousin. Other Ada area servicemen listed in The Ada News.

Oklahoma veterans return home from 45th Division discharge

The Oklahoma soldiers listed include Cpl. Samuel Adkisson Norman and Pfc. Leo Ashcraft Enid among many others. Separately, Marshall Stratton was kidnapped Friday night in Wapanucka, with two suspects later arrested after a chase and pursuit using bloodhounds and a damaged stolen 1937 Chevrolet pickup found in a ditch near Delaware Creek.

Samuel E. Adkisson Norman Leo J. Ashcraft Enid Robert L. Ashley Chickasha Donnie E. Balthrop Ada Melvin M. Balthrop James W. Balthrop Bobby L. Barnard David C. Bartlett Miami James M. Bishop Ponca City Raymond E. Bitsche George W. Blizzard Joseph G. Breaune Charles J. Brown McAlester Charles E. Burnett Jimmie H. Cathey Tonkawa Patrick D. Cavanaugh Russell P. Cecil Jr Blackwell John Y. Barton Altus Roland W. Boswell Billy F. Brawley Doyle E. Buchanan James F. Chapman Billie G. Cheater Donald L. Cokeley Carroll F. Cox Jerry E. Creasey Stratton

Birthday Turns Cheerful for 12 Year Old Patient

La Vona Jost, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Jost of the Boys Training School Stringtown, entered Mary Hurley Hospital Coalgate on her 12th birthday for a tonsil operation. The hospital auxiliary baked a cake and merchants sent gifts as friends learned of her plans.

Coalgate la Vona Jost David Jost Boys Training School Stringtown Mary Hurley Hospital la Vona Dub Wheeler Wheeler la Vonn Rickey

Hereford Heaven Stampede Sets June Week of western fun

Jim McClelland announces the sixth annual Hereford Heaven Stampede to be held June 10 11 and 12 in Sulphur Oklahoma. Co producers Wild Bill Elliott and Tommy Steiner have assembled 220 bucking horses and 60 Brahma bulls for a top stock rodeo. RCA approval is required for world champion competition. Mayor Thurman Webb designates June 8 to 14 Go Western Week with western hospitality and Platt National Park recreation.

Jim McClelland Hereford Heaven Southwest Wild Bill” Elliott Movie Fame Tommy Steiner Austin Texas America Bill” Elliott Oklahoma Bill RCA Thurman Webb Sulphur Hereford Platt National Park

Sixth Atom Bomb Test Is Scheduled

LAS VEGAS on November 24 the Atomic Energy Commission said weather permitting the sixth test of this series will occur tomorrow morning. The army will have 1,000 troops from Ft. Hood conduct post blast exercises near the site to inspect equipment, with no tactical maneuvers planned.

Las Vegas Atomic Energy Commission Army 701St Armored Infantry Battalion Ft. Hood Tex Fox Holes

Japan's New Army To Learn To Fly

Tokyo reports Japan's National Police Reserve plans to learn to fly and may borrow aircraft from the American Army. The Yomiuri notes surveys on NPR members with flying or servicing experience but gives no aircraft count.

Japan Tokyo National Police Reserve Yomiuri NPR

Suspect detained for questioning in Saturday morning kidnapping

The man arrived with officers to a meeting spot two miles north of here and initial talks were friendly but he grew sullen during questioning. He claimed Ada Friday night and Tupelo around 6 a.m. Saturday, with Sheriff Bonner stating he would be retained for further investigation.

Here Ada Tupelo Bonner Bandy

Memorial Day Program Set

Memorial Day observance announced by the local VFW with a 10 a.m. service at the American Legion plot in Rosedale cemetery. Judge John Brett of the state criminal court of appeals will speak, with a color guard, national anthem, My Buddy, and a wreath laying by VFW and Legion members.

VFW American Legion Rosedale Cemetery John Brett State Criminal Court of Appeals Brett Southwest Riley Bailey Jack Mathis I. Blevins Gold Star Tom Wilson Wanetta Hurley American Legion and Auxiliary Naval Norman Ted Hudson East Tenth John Boyce Mce- Keel

Clark seeks clarity on Soviet Far East intentions

Gen. Mark W. Clark says he knows Soviet Far East capabilities but seeks more on their intentions. He notes Moscow’s buildup, cited by Gen. Ridgway, and praises Gen. Van Fleet’s Eighth Army while warning of potential tensions with China after Korea’s lull.

Robert Eunson Tokyo Mark W. Clark Far East United Nations Matthew B. Ridgway Clark Washington Ridgway Korea James A. van Fleet Eighth

Solon Seeks National Newsprint Solution

Washington Senator Case argues the high cost of newsprint is a national problem and urges a joint congressional committee to study domestic low-cost sources. He proposes three senators and three representatives to oversee research, with industry assistance, aiming to boost use of bagasse and farm waste to free publishers from postwar price hikes.

Solon Washington Sen Case RSC House

Strike Ties Up Coastal Shipping On West Coast

The AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific halted work along the West Coast, barring military cargo and foreign tankers, in a four day stoppage. President Harry Lundeberg ordered the move to win overtime pay, a 5 percent wage increase, and a no strike pledge lasting at least one year, with old contract expired May 13.

San

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