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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1952

Page

2

Duke of Windsor Reworks French Mill House

The Duke of Windsor works with local French masons to convert a 200 year old millhouse near Paris into a weekend hideaway for spring occupancy with the duchess rarely accompanying but supervising furnishing plans. He rents the watermill and pink tiled house from Adrien Drian and directs studio windows, salons, baths, central fires, and garden landscaping with help from dogs nearby.

Gif-Sur-Yvette France Duke of Windsor Paris Adrien Drian

Mrs. L. B. Lackey Visits Relatives in Arkansas

Mrs. L. B. Lackey and her children spent the weekend visiting relatives in Arkansas.

Mrs Julius Conley Visits Shawnee Family Friends

Mrs Julius Conley and children and father Sam Marshall spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs L S Chambers in Shawnee.

Julius Conley Sam Marshall L. S. Chambers Shawnee

Norman woman visits parents over weekend

Dortha Delaplain of Norman spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Delap in.

Dortha Delaplain of Norman J. L. Delapin

Jolly Workers Club Holds Halloween Party with Names Drawn

The Jolly Workers club met Friday with Opal Phillips for a Halloween party. Members wore costumes, played games, exchanged gifts, and drew new names for the year. A going away gift honored Ruby Eaton who moves to Millay Oklahoma. refreshments served to a group including Mrs Jessie McKinney Norene Harden Mildred Uhlich Lucille Howell Maye Fox Blanche Skeith Ruby Eaton Ira Clark Elmore City and the hostess. Next meeting set with Blanche Skeith.

Jolly Workers Club Opal Phillips Ruby Eaton Millay Oklo Jessie McKinney Ruby Hodgen Norene Harden Mildred Uhlich Lucille Howell Maye Fox Blanche Skeith Ira Clark Elmore City Phillips Bianche Skeith

Eldin Flinn Visits Ringling for Weekend With Grandmother

Eldin Flinn traveled to Ringling on Friday to spend the weekend with his grandmother, planning a quiet visit and family time.

Eldin Flinn Ringling

Trammell Family Visit Highlights Connerville Meeting

Mrs J M Trammell and Ray Trammell of Connerville spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Russell Trammell.

J. M. Trammell Ray Trammell Connerville Russell Trammell

Ramsey Family Spends Saturday With Howerys

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Ramsey and family of Maysville visited Mrs. Howery and Mr. Howery on Saturday, spending time with her parents.

Doyle Ramsey Maysville Jake Howery

Betson Visits Eureka Springs Sister Illness

J. R. Betson traveled to Eureka Springs Arkansas on Saturday to visit his sister who is ill.

J. R. Betson Eureka Springs Ark

Wanda Townsend Spends Sunday with Norman Parents

Wanda Townsend of Norman visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Townsend, sharing a family afternoon together.

Wanda Townsend Norman Mrs Harold Townsend

Halloween Party Held by Methodist Youth Group

The Young People of the Methodist church held a Halloween party Friday night featuring costumes and community fellowship among attendees.

The Methodist Church

Vanished A&M student located after two week search

Jerry Sewell an 18 year old Oklahoma A and M freshman from Mangum was found sleeping in a Stillwater greenhouse between tomato rows wearing the same clothes as on the day he disappeared. Police believe he is an amnesia victim and he could only recall his name. He said he slept in a courthouse restroom for most of the two weeks. Parents notified and en route to bring him home.

Stillwater Okla Jerry Sewell Oklahoma A. & M Mangum Sewell Payne County Sheriff’s Office

Eisenhower Tops Maine Vote-Total In Presidential Race

In Maine Dwight D. Eisenhower set state records with 232 275 votes securing all five electoral votes while Adlai Stevenson received 118 545. The combined 350 820 and a margin of 113 730 surpassed previous state highs.

Portland Dwight D. Eisenhower Maine Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Herbert Hoover

Sisters journey from Weleetka to Casper Wyoming

Mrs. Bill Wade of Weleetka arrived Sunday at her sister Mrs. Lee Drury's home. On Tuesday they left for Casper Wyoming to visit another sister Mrs. Jim Capshaw and family as house guests.

Bill Wade Weleetka Lee Drury Drury Casper Wyoming Jim Capshaw

Cook Family Visits Relatives in Okmulgee Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cook and their son Winfred spent the weekend in Okmulgee visiting relatives and meeting local family members.

Dale Cook Winfred Okmulgee

Forsythe Brothers Reunite at Cowling Clinic Admission

Grant Forsythe of Tulsa arrived Sunday to visit his brother Dr. Thomas Forsythe who had been admitted to the Cowling Clinic that afternoon.

Grant Forsythe Tulsa Thomas Forsythe Cowling Clinic

Williams Visits Weems Family in Tulsa

Joe Williams visits his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gerald Weems and granddaughter in Tulsa Oklahoma during a family stay.

Joe Williams Gerald Weems Tulsa

Return of Cpl and Mrs Clary and family to Ft Sill

Cpl and Mrs Marshall Clary and their children return to Fort Sill after visiting the Clary grandparents, Mr and Mrs John Clary, here.

Marshall Clary Ft. Sill John Clary

Fort Worth hosts Burris family gathering guests

T Sgt and Mrs John Burris of Enid visit Fort Worth Texas with Mrs David Burris Sr and grandson Larry John as guests of Mr and Mrs vid Wright.

John Burris Enid David Burris Sr Larry John Fort Worth Texas Vid Wright

Mrs Jimmy Og Ter Tulsa Visitors to Mrs Bonds

Mrs Jimmy Ogter of Tulsa and her daughter visited Mrs Jess Bonds, the mother of Mrs Boggs, over the weekend.

Jimmy . Ogter Tulsa Gs and Daugh

Miller Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Tommy Miller return to West Columbia Texas after a short visit with Dr and Mrs R D Morris and Mr and Mrs Walker Miller at their residence.

Tommy Miller West Columbia Tex R. D. Morris Walker Miller

Oklahoma City Couple Visits Sister in Local Weekend Stop

Mr and Mrs George Grant of Oklahoma City visited over the weekend with Mrs W A Bryant the sister of Mr Grant and friends. W A Bryant who works in Okemah also spent the weekend at his home in the area.

George Grant Oklahoma City W. A. Bryant Okemah

Hedrick Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Jerry Hedrick went back to Oklahoma City after spending the weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Miller.

Jerry Hedrick Oklahoma City Mrs. E. L. Miller

Dooley and Walker Visit Ada Sunday Night

Mr and Mrs Edwa Dooley and Mrs Berch Walker were in Ada Sunday night visiting Allen cote in Valley View. Both erch Walker and Mrs Ruth Whitehead are reported improve.

Edwa ° Dooley Berch Walker Ada Allencote Valley View Erch Walker Ruth Whitehead

Gilmore Family Guests Visit in Sulphur

Mr and Mrs R E Gilmore and daughter Roberta visited Mr and Mrs Robert Gilmore Jr and son Mike in Sulphur on Saturday. Mike traveled back home with his grandfather.

R. E. Gilmore Roberta Robert Gilmore Jr Mike

Mrs EF Montgomery Spends Saturday in Ada Visit

Mrs. EF Montgomery spent Saturday in Ada visiting the home of Kendrick reflecting a social excursion with local residents and observing community hospitality.

EF. R. Montgomery Ada Kendrick

Miss Virginia Taylor Visits With Parents In City

Miss Virginia Taylor of Oklahoma City spent the weekend in the city with her parents Mr and Mrs D Taylor. She is attending Hill's Business College.

Virginia Taylor Oklahoma City A D Taylor Miss Taylor Hill’s Business College Jackie Ray Botkin Oklahoma A. and M_ college Stillwater M. C. Botkin

Ada Family Noted As Hosts For A. E. Malone Visit

Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Cozad and son of Ada spot Suneith their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ia Cozad Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone.

R. D. Cozad Ada Spot Ia Cozad Sr A. E. Malone

Allen Couple Davis Stop by on Their Way Home

Mr and Mrs J B Davis former Allen citizens pause by Allen briefly on their way home to Gee Monday afternoon. Davis was employed by Sunray production.

J. B. Davis Allen Gee Mrs. Davis Davis Sunray Production

Webb City Hosts Mr and Mrs Griffin Family Visit

Mrs A A Maines Mrs Velm Andrews and Mrs BH Yt of Webb City were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs W E Griffin and family.

A. A. Maines Velm Andrews Webb City W. E. Griffin

Ada Visit of Crabtree Family Noted

Mr and Mrs Edd Crabtree and their children Pricilla and Charles were visiting in Ada Sunday night.

Edd Crabtree Pricilla and Charles Ada

Mrs Watkins Visits In Stamount Home

Mrs. W. D. Watkins of Stamount Illinois arrived for a brief visit in the home of her daughter and family, Peay and family. The note continues with Mrs. E. C. referenced in the household.

W. D. Watkins Stamount, Ill Peay E. C

Mr and Mrs Sever and Mrs Wade on vacation trip

Mr and Mrs Joe Sever and Mrs W P Wade visited Pauls Valley on Tuesday. Mrs Wade plans to stay with relatives while Mr and Mrs Sever continue their vacation the following days.

Joe Sever W. P. Wade Pauls Valley Mrs. Wade Mrs. Sever

Couple to Oklahoma City for Maryland flight

Misses Mary Lou McKee and Ann Coyd along with Ronald Lee Jones and Treval Pipkin joined Lt. and Mrs. Jim Pipkin on Sunday afternoon en route to Oklahoma City where they boarded a plane bound for Aberdeen Maryland.

Mary Lou McKee Y Ann Coyd Ronald Lee Jones Treval Pipkin Jim Pipkin Oklahoma City Maryland

Local ladies visit Valley View Hospital patients

Mrs Hal Merchant Mrs J N McKeel Mrs Ernest Hodges Mrs Leon Jones Mrs AK Kim brough and Mrs Harley Hays visited patients from Allen who are in Valley View hospital ten day afternoon.

Hal Merchant J. N. McKeel Ernest Hodges Leon Jones A. K. Kimbrough Harley Hays Al"en Valley View Hospital

Red Press Pushes U S Allies Split

Moscow reports continued conflict between the United States and its allies as Stalin warns of possible war among capitalist nations. Pravda and Trud describe growing tensions between the United States and Britain.

Red Press U. S Moscow United States Joseph Stalin Pravda Communist Party Trud Britain

Fine or Jail For Son Out of School

Paris Ontario Mrs Percy Gill was sentenced to pay a $2 fine or two days in jail for keeping her14 year old son from school The boy had attended only a half day since the fall term began Chief Constable Thomas Bean said Mrs Gill needed her son at home to support six children but the constable refused to grant a permit to stay away from school

Paris Ont Percy Gill Thomas Bean

Chiang Kai-shek seeks overseas Chinese support for Nationalist cause

In Taipei Formosa 257 delegates of Chinese living abroad urged unity with Chiang Kai-shek. They backed an economic blockade on communists and a sweeping boycott while aiming to channel remittances home. Delegates also targeted 100 million dollars through interest free Nationalist bonds to fund the effort.

Hong Kong Chiang Kaishek Philippines Indochina Indonesia Malaya Burma Thailand Chiang Taipei Formosa London Russia China

Hickses Welcome Daughter Wanda Pearl at Stratford Clinic

Mr and Mrs Elmo Hicks announce the birth of a daughter named Wanda Pearl at Stratford clinic Sunday afternoon. The new arrival weighed eight pounds 12 ounces.

Elmo Hicks Stratford Clinic Wanda Pearl

Watts Family Visit in Wayne and Lubbock

Mr and Mrs Roy Watts spent Sunday in Wayne as guests of her brother and family. Mrs W N Kitchens mother of Mrs Watts was in Wayne. She spent the past six months in Lubbock Texas visiting her sons there.

Roy Watts Wayne W. N. Kitchens Watts Lubbock Tex

Greenwood visitors spend weekend at Rigney home

Joe Cunningham and Fred Cashion of Greenwood, Arkansas, visited over the weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. EF A. Rigney. Joe is a nephew of Mrs. Rigney.

Joe Cunningham Fred Cashion Greenwood, Ark EF. A. Rigney Joe

Oklahoma City women join Pauls Valley weekend outing

Deloris Rendell from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Lela Corley. Miss Rendell and Miss Corley traveled with Nadine Rigney and her guest Fred Cashion and Joe Cunningham to Pauls Valley Saturday night.

Deloris Rendell Oklahoma City Lela Corley

Week of Prayer Observed by Stratford Methodist WSCS

The Stratford Methodist church women's society met for Week of Prayer and Self Denial. A candle light ceremony opened the Quiet Day on the call of God led by Mrs. Delbert Jones with talks by Mrs. Glass Ziving on benefitting schools and hospitals. Offerings were collected after hymns. Attendees included Mrs. C. B. Adams, Mrs. Milt Blackburn, Mrs. Richard Adams, Miss Mollie Ferris, Mrs. Tom Glass, Mrs. Delbert Jones, Mrs. W. D. Jackson, Mrs. Geo. Pearce, Mrs. Tomod Strickland, Mrs. A. H. Shi Jr., Mrs. C. A. Watts, Mrs. Charles Otto, Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Roy Watts, and Mrs. Laura Phillips.

WSCS Stratford Methodist Church Delbert Jones Glass C. B. Adams Milt Blackburn Richard Adams Mollie Ferris Tom Glass W. D. Jackson Geo. Pearce Tom Od Strickland A. H. Shi Jr C. A. Watts Charles Otto Watts Roy Watts Laura Phillips

Tecumseh Visit By Mrs Moore And Son

Mrs. Jack D. Moore and her son Kenneth Ray of Tecumseh spent Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore.

Jack D. Moore Kenneth Ray Tecumseh C. E. Moore

Weekend visit ties Oklahoma City and Stratford households

Mr and Mrs Bruce Shirely and their children from Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Arthur. Arthur family recently moved to Stratford from Byars Route 1 living in the house formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Johnnie Brown.

Bruce Shirely Oklahoma City Floyd Arthur Arthur Stratford Byars Route A Johnnie Brown

Perry Family Visits Selphs and Moore Household

Mr and Mrs Billy Dean Perry and son of Oklahoma City spent Sunday afternoon visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs B Selph. Mr and Mrs Ade Rycroft of Ada Route 2 visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore on Saturday.

Billy Dean Perry Oklahoma City B . Selph Ade Rycroft Ada Route 2 Elmer Moore

Stratford Couple Returns Home as Mr Callen Moves

Mrs Thelma Martin of Stonewall spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Sam Boatright. Mr and Mrs Milburn Callen, long in Oklahoma City, are moving back to Stratford. Mr Callen will join Fleet Drilling Co after leaving Tinker Air Force Base.

Thelma Martin of Stonewall Sam Boatright Milburn Callen Oklaoma City Stratford Mr. Callen The Fleet Drilling Co Tinker Air Force

Newborn Kent Orrison III Reported

Friends are informed that Mr and Mrs Kent Orrison have a son named Kent III weighing eight ounces. Mrs Orrison is formerly Maxine.

M Stratford

Part Time Work Common Among East Central Students

A survey of East Central State College students found 55 percent work part time. Dean Treadwell credits Ada residents and civic groups for helping place students, notes morning classes limit afternoon work, and urges improved student job facilities while stressing 40 hour per week limits. About 100 students are employed, with over 500 part timers overall.

East Central State College T. K. Treadwell Ada East Central Treadwell The Lions Kiwanis Rotary Chamber of Commerce Dean Treadwell Oklahoma

East Central College Hosts 154 Korean Veterans Under Public Law 550

A survey at East Central State College shows 154 Korean veterans enrolled under Public Law 550 with 146 in regular classes, six living in veteran housing, and 12 on the Tiger football roster. Major fields include business administration 16, mathematics 8, science 7, and pre engineering 6. World War II veterans under Public Law 346 total 71, with most in day classes.

East Central State College Veterans Ing Tiger

Tulsa For Ike And Demo County Men

Tulsa County re elected Ike while Democrats swept six county offices. An unsettled race remained for assessor between Garrett Newman and Glenn Thompson. Robert L. Wheeler defeated Lewis J. Bicking for county attorney. Tom Collins defeated Ben Repass for county surveyor. Sheriff George Blaine lost to W. W. Field. Samuel W. Fry won a third term as court clerk. Democrats Jim W. Hardesty and W. Caffey were reelected county commissioners.

Tulsa Okla George Blaine W. W. Field Samuel W. Fry Jim W. Hardesty W. Caffey

Asians Learn Anti- Red Know-How

Calcutta hosts a new ICFTU labor college where about one hundred Asians study methods to promote democracy and resist communist influence. ICFTU General Secretary J H Oldenbroek warns that workers trained for democratic demands prevent totalitarian leadership. The piece notes a 1951 US student figure of 30 million across all types.

Calcutta India Labor College International Confederation of Free Trade Unions ICFTU J. H. Oldenbroek United States

Cub Pack Holds Big Weiner Roast

The St. Luke's Episcopal church Cub Pack sponsored a weiner roast at Blake dale east of Ada Monday night for Cubs Pack officials and interested persons. About 90 attended. Guests were Mr and Mrs T B Blake. Bob Cason and W L Lillard roasted the weiners. Pack committee members at ending included Ron Bailey H C McIntosh Ralph Jones H C French Oakley Gale. Three den mothers attended. The boys played games and enjoyed the outing. Refreshments included coffee Cokes and ice cream. The event lasted about two and a half hours. Pack officials announced the next meeting date for Monday November 24.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Ub Pack Blakedale Ada T. B. Blake Bob Cason W. L. Lillard Ron Bailey H. C. McIntosh Ralph Jones H. C French Oakley Gale H. Crench

Sugar Beet Factoid on Sugar Content

The average two pound sugar beet contains fourteen teaspoonsful of Sugar, illustrating the concentration of sweetness in a compact root.

Midwestern Farm Vote Returns to Republican Fold

The Midwestern farm vote swung back to the Republican column on Tuesday after backing Democrats in five prior presidential elections. Analysts say not farm aid but Korea War, corruption charges, taxes, and a desire for change drove the shift. a new agriculture secretary and policy tweaks may follow, though farm programs remain in place for two years.

Washington GOP Franklin D. Roosevelt Truman Thomas E. Dewey

Twelve Sooners Compete for Rhodes Scholarship Picks

Twelve Oklahoma students will vie December 10 for two Rhodes nominations at Oxford. The Oklahoma Rhodes committee will hear R J Caton, Charles Lane, Richard Patten, James Peabody, Bill Spohrer, John Thomas, Lane a former Ada resident, plus Fred Drummond, John Folks, Joseph Hall Jr, John Dominguez, Lor en Kienholz, and James Murphy. Winners advance to Gulf district finals December 13 in New Orleans for four Rhodes slots.

Norman Okla BRB Oklahoma Rhodes Oxford University England Savoie Lottinville State Committee of Selection Oklahoma Club Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma R. J. Caton Enid Charles Edward Lane Richard H. Patten James A. Peabody Bill F. Spohrer Drummond John D Calumet New Orleans

I Have No Regrets Sparkman Says After Election

Alabama Senator John J. Sparkman, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, declared early today that he has no regrets about the election. He said the American people spoke and pledged to cooperate with General Eisenhower and his administration while remaining a loyal opposition.

Huntsville Ala John J. Sparkman Alabama Sparkman Adlai Stevenson Illinois Eisenhower Democratic Party

Union Bosses Lose Ground in Eisenhower Election

Labor leaders faced a decisive setback as Eisenhower won the election. The article notes unions backed Democrats, yet workers rejected the urging in key industrial areas. It warns of weaker White House support, no repeal of Taft Hartley, and only partial changes to the law.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower White House Eisenhower Roosevelt Truman

Evans and Griffin Families Gather for Dinner Pages

Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans included multiple Evans households from Artesia Shawnee and Siloam Springs with the Satchell and Botkin families. Week end visits featured Jackie Botkin at Oklahoma A and M, while Floyd Clayton and children later visited Ada residents. Other guests included Bob Griffin families from Maysville and Texas.

E. J. Evans James Evans Neal Evans Brenda Artesia New Mexico J. S. Evans Glen Evans Shawnee Forrest Satchell Siloam Springs Ark Bob Evans Floyd Clayton W. A. Walston Bud Walston Ada

Sunday Guests of the Starns Family

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W Starns included Mr and Mrs Claude Starns and Larry Paul of Arkansas City Kan J and Mrs Jimmy Starns and sons of Konawa and Jim Wilson Betty and Tommy.

W. Starns Claude Starns Larry Paul Arkansas City Kan Jimmy Starns Konawa Jim Wilson Betty Tommy

Local Families Share News in Ada and Shawnee Communities

Ed Sharber and family from Shawnee join Jack Sharber and family from Garber along with Joe Ed Sharber and relatives from Ada and Geraldine and Arlene Holliman of Drumright in a regional social note.

Ed Sharber Jack Sharber Shawnee Joe Ed Sharber Garber Roscoe Berry Ada Geraldine Arlene Holliman Drumright

Frankie Hirn Visits Grandmother in Seminole

Frankie Hirn spent Thursday and Friday visiting his grandmother Mrs. Margaret Williams in Seminole, Texas, where he stayed for several days.

Frankie Hirn Seminole Margaret Williams

Downeys and Guests Visit Oklahoma City Friends

Mr and Mrs Floyd Downey and their son along with Mrs Lorene Foran and W H Brewer of Oklahoma City were weekend guests of Mrs Homer Brewer and Mr and Mrs David Mullings.

Floyd Downey Lorene Foran W. H. Brewer Oklahoma City Homer Brewer David Mullings

Maud Residents Dine With Local Couples Thursday

Mrs. Jake Copple and daughter and Mrs. Hubert Norman of Maud were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anders on Thursday.

Jake Copple Hubert Norman Maud Sam Anders

Seminole Visitors and Local Trips Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Lee Stafford and children of Seminole visited Mrs Alice Hudson Sunday. Charlie Peel and John Phelps made a business trip to Seminole Friday.

Lee Stafford Alice Hudson Charlie Peel John Phelps Seminole

Mrs Ruby Doolen and Janice Visit Oklahoma City Friends

Mrs Ruby Doolen and Janice visited Mr and Mrs A J Doolen and Mr and Mrs J D Davis of Oklahoma City Friday night and Saturday.

Ruby .Doolen Janice A. J. Doolen Mrs. J. D. Davis Oklahoma City

Sutton Family Visits Weekend Guests in Seminole

Mr and Mrs Walter Sutton and daughter of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Jess Sutton and Mr and Mrs Ernest Hannah over the weekend.

Walter Sutton Jess Sutton Ernest Hannah

Community Visits Around Shawnee and Oklahoma City

Leota Hudson spent the weekend in Shawnee visiting Norma Lee Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Wallace. Mareena Sue Coppel of Maydel spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anders, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Massey. Retha made a business trip to Oklahoma City and is now employed at the State building in Oklahoma City.

Leota Hudson Shawnee Norma Lee Hudson Mrs. Glendon Wallace Mareena Sue Coppel of Maydel Mrs Sam Anders Harold Massey Retha Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Social Weekend Visits Highlight Local Kin

Mrs. Mary Ellen Abelli of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Atkinson. Mary Ingram of Oklahoma City also spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ingram.

Mary Ellen Abelli Oklahoma City Jim Atkinson Mary Ingram Mrs Jim Ingram

Local visits from neighbors this Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. General Hopper and children of Maud and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ramsey of Konawa visited Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Robertson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barrett and children of Stratford visited Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. Otho Barrett Sunday.

General Hopper Maud Bill Ramsey Konawa R. D. Robertson Arthur Barrett Stratford C. B. Barrett Otho Barrett

Mrs Ida Merrell Admitted To Grimes Hospital

Mrs Ida Merrell was admitted to Grimes hospital in WeWoka on Monday for treatment.

Ida Merrell Grimes Hospital Wewoka

Local Visitors and Travels Staged in Ada Region

Mrs J S Evans returned home Tuesday after a two month visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Forrest Sat chell of Siloam Springs Ark. Myra Sue Evans and Bil Berry shopped in Ada and visited Mrs W E Dougherty Saturday. Bobby Dean Scoroggin spent the weekend in Konawa with her sister Kathleen Scroggin.

J. S. Evans Mrs Forrest Satchell Siloam Springs Ark Myra Sue Evans Bil Berry Ada W. E. Dougherty Bobby Dean Scoroggin Konawa Sister Kathleen Scroggin

Scroggins Visit Merkel Kin. Evans and Russell Trip

Mr and Mrs Larkin Scroggin visited their daughter and family in Merkel Texas on Thursday and Friday. E J Evans and Mr and Mrs Jess Russell made a business trip to Wewoka on Monday.

Larkin Scroggin Jimmy Greery Merkel Texas E. J. Evans Mrs. Jess Russell Wewoka

Mullins Visit Noted Between Okemah Families

Mr and Mrs Brad Mullins visited Mr and Mrs Jewell Mullins of Okemah Sunday in a courtesy call, reflecting a friendly family gathering across the town.

Brad Mullins Mrs Jewell Mullins Okemah

Stanley Party Held At Mrs Sam Anders Residence

A Stanley party took place at the home of Mrs Sam Anders on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs Jake Copple anaes Mrs Hubert Orman rs Floyd Clayton Mrs Otto Carter Mrs Jess Sutton Mrs Fate Anders Mrs J E Anders Mrs Alice Archer Lin Mrs A C Rod den and Mrs Zweiacher.

Stanley Sam Anders Jake Copple Anaes Hubert Orman Floyd Clayton Otto Carter Jess Sutton Fate Anders J. E. Anders Alice Archer and Lin A. C. Rodden Zweiacher

Veteran official dies in Muskogee Oklahoma

Claude Hamilton Muskogee County treasurer for the past ten years died at his home He was not seeking re election Funeral is set for 2 PM tomorrow in Muskogee.

Muskogee Okla Claude Hamilton Muskogee County

Dry Cells Fail to Stay Dry in Battery Chemistry

The text notes that dry cells are not truly dry and compares them to cold chisels. It explains that chemicals inside dry batteries must remain moist to generate electricity, describing the moisture requirement in the chemical process.

Legislature in Unaffected by Lanslie GOP Gains in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City dispatch reports a Republican surge in statewide races with at least two new state senators and one House member. Veteran Sen. Ritzhaupt of Guthrie was unseated by Carl Morgan in Logan County by 4 793 to 4 262. Republican wins include Maltsberger in Pawnee Noble seat and close margins for Mahan in Osage Washington. The GOP holds at least three carry over senators and at least one more House seat beyond previous 17.

House Louis H. Ritzhaupt Guthrie Senate Carl Morgan Logan County Morgan GOP Ritzhaupt State Public Welfare Department Oklahoma City Pawnee-Noble John L. Maltsberger Pawnee J. Val Connell Vance Perry Farmer Sen Frank Mahan Fairfax Democrat Osage Washington Mahan J. Cornett Pawhuska Osage County Floyd Carrier

Eisenhower Sets U.S. Presidential Vote Record

Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected president with a record 27,952,235 votes and the nation totals 50,639,071 for the Eisenhower Stevenson race. The previous record was Roosevelt with 27,751,597 in 1936 and 1940's total was 49,820,312.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Alf M. Landon Adlai Stevenson Wendell L. Willkie

Thousands of GI's Hear Vote Returns in Korea

In Korea thousands of American GIs gathered around radios to hear U S election returns via short wave. General James A Van Fleet listened intently as Eisenhower led early. Maj John Eisenhower son of the GOP nominee expressed cautious jubilation awaiting final results.

Seoul Korea U. S Armed Forces James A. van Fleet Dwight D. Eisenhower Maj John Eisenhower Young Eisenhower U. S. Third Infantry Division Eisenhower Associated Press William Barnard

Fossil Identified as Mastodon Femur Near Arkansas River

In PONCA CITY Oklahoma a fossil found along the Arkansas River on October 19 was identified as a mastodon femur dating to between 20 000 and 40 000 years ago. Dr J Willis Stovall of the University of Oklahoma museum identified the bone found by local boys. Mrs Cleo Eaton notes her father the late W J Brasier found a mastodon tooth more than 40 years ago within about 300 yards of the site.

Ponca City Okla Arkansas River J. Willis Stovall University of Oklahoma Museum Cleo Eaton W. J. Brasier

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