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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1951

Page

7

Public Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the plaintiffs Melugin and Augusta Pearl Meluger sue Eagle and T. Elsea and unknown heirs administrators and assigns. The order requires the defendants to answer by June 2, 1981 or the petition will be true and a judgment given declaring plaintiffs owners of fee simple title to the described real estate.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Melcgin Augusta Pearl Meluger IB Eagle T. Elsea Desondants Soolstec County State of Oklahoma Tomwit

Notice of Publica tion in Oklahoma case and school lease

Notice in Fontana County Oklahoma case. Plaintiffs seek quiet title to Lot 6 and 7 in Block 32 Original Townsite Len Oklahoma. Respondents must answer by June 2, 1951 or face judgment. Also notice of school district lease auction for land in Pontotoc County Center Chickasaw Nation with terms of oil and gas rights. sale set for June 8, 193% at Center Town school building.

Lata Len Oklatore Seno Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Toewlt Department A Interior

Lay Off Stump Trip Truman Told

A top Democratic official urges President Truman to skip a cross country stump tour this year while he begins a Memorial Day rest at sea. William M. Boyle Jr. says stalled legislation on economic controls and foreign aid reduce any gain from a tour. Boyle and advisers warn Truman may delay plans to return to Washington as he weighs political risks.

Democratic National Committee Truman Williams Potomac River Chesaneake Bay Washington White House William M. Boyle, Jr Boyle Ing Wai Boyle Mr. Truman Congress

Poultry Becomes Mainstay as Meat Costs Rise

With meat prices high households lean more on poultry especially chicken. Fans say bone content is worth it for larger portions and leftovers are versatile. Uses include brown gravy and frugal meals with eggs noodles or spaghetti. A new chicken bouillon cube is noted as helpful.

Town Fights For Survival Posing Malaya

In Ferak state Malaya 3000 residents of Posing face a British ultimatum after Red terrorism and attacks. Jenderam in Selangor was evacuated and burned in February, its 2600 people resettled elsewhere. Posing must form a home guard within 48 hours or face action. the town is described as the worst in Malaya for terrorism.

Malaya Ferak Jenderam Selangor Pusing

Old-timer test in Cal Tinney muses

Cal Tinney reflects on what makes someone an old-timer, humorously listing memory tests that span Republican postmasters, foreign debt honesty, Kremlin headlines, Fort Knox, old fashion gear, and courtship quirks. The piece lampoons changing times and tastes, with dated lines about cars, fashion, and daily life.

Cal Cal Tinney Broken Arrow Oklahoma United States Aeat Kremlin Korea China Admiral Farragut

New Curtain Photo Process Promises Window Privacy

A new photographic method by Rene Carrillo creates monotone scenic prints on broadcloth to obscure views from curtains. The first collection includes a valley landscape with a Vermont feel, printed in sepia and other shades, washable and durable. Panels are 40 inches wide and nine feet long, adaptable for single or paired setups and can be paired with bright side drapes. The process targets urban homes and prices are expected to appeal to city dwellers.

Sue Galdner le Earaine Rene Carrillo Ha Process Valley Vermont Orany

Plan to Improve County Highway to Sasakwa

KONAWA Speciali Plane under way to upgrade the highway to Sasakwa. Huddleston, county commissioner, says the one mile south of Wartoosa will be blacktopped from SH 99 north of Konawa to SH 51 between Konawa and Sasakwa. Roadbed work is in progress with paving scheduled this measure seeks rebuilding of the Konawa Maud road.

Konawa —Speciali Sasakwa Huddiston Wartoosa Konaswa Konawa Sasakwia Hesata Konawa-Maud Methway Huddleston

Fatality Near Weletka On Highway 75

A truck driver named Parsons died after his semi overturned on U S Highway 75 near Weletka. He was pinned for an hour before dying en route to a hospital. Oklahoma records note the death as the 298th this year, with weather and road conditions cited.

Aseciatad Freep B. Parsons Dallas Weietka U. S. Highway 75 Highway Patrol Centro Parvons Oklahoma

Tibet Under Red China Treaty Sparks Tibet Crisis

Peiping radio announced a treaty of liberation yielding Red China control over Tibet's defense, foreign affairs, and trade. Dalai Lama fled Lhasa as Chinese forces entered eastern Tibet. treaty hints at Panchen Lama influence while keeping Dalai Lama’s status unchanged.

TCKYG Red China Tibet Peiping Radio Red Himalayan Lhasa Dalai Lama

Gaar Corner Club May Meeting Held Under New Leadership

The Gaar Corner home demonstration club met Monday with Mrs. Cummings presiding. Seven members attended. Mrs. OW. Stephens was elected president as Mrs. Cummings moves away, with Mrs. Blackwell becoming secretary. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs. Jeffie Maddoo and Mrs. Blackwell. The next meeting, Monday June 28, will be led by Mrs. Blackwell with Mrs. Stephens guiding the devotional.

Gaar Corner Cummings Mildred Gallup SKM Jeffie Maddoo Myx. Blackwell

St Joseph Parish School Announces Youth Classes Start

St Joseph Parish School will begin a youth program in the Parish Hall Friday morning. Sister Mary Louis George to lead the advanced class and Sister Mary Agatha to guide the younger group. Attendance limited to mornings with a special meeting for high school age students. Mass each day at 2 pm followed by breakfast in Parish Hall. A record crowd is expected for this year’s vacation program.

St. Joseph Parish Mary Louis George Ada Mary Agatha Guthrie

Farm Boy Drowns Near Blanchard

In Blanchard Ohio on May 31 Amos Mackewrin a 13 year old farm boy drowned while swimming in a pond two miles west of town. His body was recovered after several hours witnesses said he ventured too far from shore and could not return. The tragedy occurred during a swimming party and picnic attended by Blanchard youths. He was son of Mr and Mrs Deibert Mackewrin of Blanchard.

Papa Mamma Fort Knox Aunt Shaw Marema Blanchard Ohio Amos Mackewrin Witnesats Deibert Mahewrim Blaoch

Florida Veto Halts Bill to Curb Pre Race Information

Governor Warren vetoed a measure banning publication or transmission of pre race horse data such as entries jockeys weights betting odds and handicappers selections. The act would have punished breaches with fines up to 5000 and up to 12 months imprisonment or both. A companion bill restricting track transmissions for 30 minutes after races became law without his signature.

Tallahas Fla Warren Florida Mig 5Rese Volie A. Williams Santora Richard Erwin

Sherman and Kremlin pressure discussed in Senate hearing

Sen Lodge pressed Sherman on Russia possibly ending the war if diplomatic leverage existed. Sherman suggested credibility of U S strength and warned the Kremlin’s behavior. The exchange covered Korea buildup, UN command readiness, and possible evacuation talk tied to broader political aims.

Oklahoma Pilot Receives Air Medal for Korea Raids

Tokyo May 23 A Frederick Oklahoma jet pilot Lt Max G Gibson of Oklahoma City received the air medal for his participation in raids that inflicted 700 Red casualties and destroyed 50 vehicles near central Korea. He was one of 12 pilots to receive air medals.

Tokyo Frederick Okla Korea Max G. Gibson Sungari ‘Tizer

Pie Supper at Cedar Grove to Aid Cemetery Care

The Cedar Grove community announces a pie supper tonight at 8 oclock to raise funds for cemetery upkeep. Charlie Shockley will be the auctioneer leading the event and all are invited to attend.

Cedar Grove Charlie Shockley

Sherman Supports UN Blockade of China

Admiral Forrest Sherman urged a United Nations naval and commercial blockade to cut Communist China's war economy and choke off sea shipments to Red Army forces. He supported Gen. Douglas MacArthur's policy aims, criticized Red China’s UN membership, and said a UN blockade would deter aggression while harming China’s war effort without a unilateral US action.

Washington Forrest Sherman United Nations China Sherman United States Russia MacArthur Joint Chiefs of Staff MaccArthur Navy Korea Trumanock Chinee Communiste Russell D-Ga Combined Armed Services and Foreign Relations U.N U. N Red MacArth Japan Anan

Florida Senate defeats probe of Miami Herald

The Florida senate committee unanimously rejected a resolution by Senator Brackin to investigate the Miami Herald over alleged political aims. Brackin charged the Herald aided a communist conspiracy and sought to control Florida politics, while Branch chaired the judiciary panel and questioned the move. No Herald comment was available.

Tallahassee Fla Florida Senate Miami Herald Florida Newman C. Brackin Crestview Herald Brackin Branch Tampa Judiciary Committee

Wallard Wins Memorial Day 500 in Track Record Run

Lee Wallard, a 40 year old driver, won the 35th annual Memorial Day 500 mile speedway race in Indianapolis. He led early, fell behind, then retook the lead at 210 miles and finished in a record 3 hours 57 minutes 38.05 seconds. His average speed was 126.244 mph, breaking Bill Holland’s 1949 mark of 121.327 mph.

Indianapolis Lee Wallard Wallard Bill Holland

Navy officer’s commission revoked over unsigned letter

A Navy officer testifying on Tuesday said Matthews pressured him to reveal loyalty to the president. He claimed his oath bound him to country and that publishing the letter violated Navy Regulation 048. Evans described the move as decommissioning under honorable conditions for grave misconduct and noted the order cited disunity risks from the letter.

Matthews United States Evans Far East Rand Navy Pas Naval Service Ebiebee Jetter Armeda Forces

$122 000 Question Its Jolsons Age

Hollywood May 26 Jolsons age was a joke among radio comedians while he lived now it is a serious $122 000 problem for insurance companies The famed singer was listed at 44 when he died last October On that age his policies would pay 400 000 but insurers say evidence gives his age as 70 If so the payoff would be 274 000 Jolson told insurers in 1928 he was born in 1886 He was born in Russia with no birth certificate Camp Crawford Japan May 31 Forty Fifth Division enlisteds may apply for officer candidate school again before arriving in Hokkaido before leaving Camp Polk La the division halted all OCS applications

Hollywood al Jolson Jolson Russia Crawford Japan Camp Polk Hokkaido

Spark plug condition affects car mileage scores

A series of tests shows that cars with clean spark plugs averaged higher mileage than those with dirty worn plugs. The study recorded mileage of miles per gallon versus 16.75 miles per gallon for the worn plug condition.

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