Indian Communists Predict Peaceful Indian Fall
Top Indian Communists foresee India falling into Stalinist influence without armed revolt as Parliament session opens November 5. Ajay Ghosh outlines expanded party HQs and coordinated propaganda, while debates over the Socialist Praja merger threaten Communist leadership in opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selig S. Harrison
New Delhi
India
Stalin
Windsor Place
National Party
Indian Communist Politburo
Madras
Ajay Ghosh
Socialist Party
Praja
People’s Party
People’s Socialist Party
Female whooping crane named Careyetta helps species hope
Lawrence reports a crippled whooping crane found in Barber County is a female. Thane Robinson at KU identified Careyetta and sent her to the Aransas Wildlife Refuge in Texas to assess mating with a local male loaned by the New Orleans Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Barber County
Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Texas
Thane Robinson
University of Kansas
Sharon
Careyetta
Aransas
New Orleans Zoo
Mrs Bing Crosby Dies Saturday in Beverly Hills
Dixie Lee Crosby, 40, wife of Bing Crosby and former actress, died of cancer in Beverly Hills at 10 a.m. after being in a coma since Tuesday. Bing Crosby, their four sons, and her father E. E. Wyatt were present at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
Dixie Lee Crosby
Bing Crosby
Bing
E. E. Wyatt
Turn Back Boys Wanting to Wade
In Enid Oklahoma three young cyclists Ted Yeatman twelve Curtis Yeatman eight and Kenneth Saylor eight rode toward Great Salt Plains Lake seeking water. Trooper Glen Stephens found them near Pond Creek twenty five miles from home and twenty from the lake and brought them back to worried parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Great Salt Plains Lake
Ted
Curtis Yeatman
Kenneth Saylor
Glen Stephens
Pond Creek
Stephens
C M E League Carnival At Halloween Event
The Epworth League of the C M E church held a carnival on church grounds drawing over a hundred attendees. Refreshments and a weiner roast raised funds, with more than a hundred prizes awarded. Collins won first for worst dressed. merchants and local stores supported the event led by President Herndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
C. M. E. Church
Churc
Collins
Bryan Corner Drug
Belew 5
Johnson Bakery
Dicus Super Market
McLellan’s
Woolworth
Johnnie Wells
M&p
Saxon King Egbert an ancestor of today’s royal family
The article notes that King Egbert of Wessex, who united England in 829, is an ancestor of the modern royal family, linking early medieval leadership to current monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert
England
Cowboys Herd Cattle in Dugout Canoes on Amazon River
In the Amazon River mouth region cowboys typically drive herds in dugout canoes during the rainy season. The practice reflects local riverine cattle management and transportation methods amid seasonal floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon River
Konawa BPW Emphasizes Voting and Community Service
Konawa BPW members stressed political alertness and women's turnout at a meeting led by Mrs. V Hailey with the talk titled November 4 1952. The group reported 168 voters registered since October 18 and planned a Gratitude Breakfast to aid the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
V. Hailey
Beverly Boren
L. D. Neal
Konawa Federated Club
Pioneer, Progressive
Phil Avant
BPW
U.S
American Legion and Auxiliary
Seminole County Health Department
Windy Hill
W. Austerman
Northwestern Oklahoma hunters seek halt to all hunting
Oklahoma ranchers and landowners petition the State Game and Fish Commission to suspend all hunting in northwest Oklahoma until a general rain relieves fire risk. Mrs. Sevender and others urge postponement of the deer season amid wildfires. The commission weighs delaying hunting and Gov Murray faces fire hazard pressure from Farmers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Olahoma
State Game and Fish Commission
Sevender
Sakesman
Oklahoma
Elder
McCurtain
Pushmataha
LeFlore
Latimer
Atoka
Pittsburg
Farmers Union Board of Directors
Johnston Murray
Planting Holland bulbs in a home garden
Directions with bulbs advise planting imported Holland bulbs with six inches of soil cover. If the garden is blooming, bulbs can be inserted between perennials or annuals by loosening soil to six inches and placing bulbs in neat rows.
Oklahoma October Funnies Chronical Drought and Night Club Whisky
Oklahoma October brought drought humor as a Lawton night club raid uncovered whisky behind a Dwight D. Eisenhower poster. Hack Minyard joyfully received three dollars for an ax he never owned, while Abraham Lincoln was arrested for drunkenness in Cushing. Judge Demopolis dismisses a wedding night misdirection, and Emitt Tidwell profits from a truck fire. Architect George W. Aderhold wins a one window front design after a Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Feldman
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Lawton
George Tahbonemah
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Minyard
Abraham Lincoln
Cushing
James Demopolis
el Reno
Tidwell
George W. Aderhold
State Supreme Court
Nichols Hills
District Court
Aderhold
Supreme Court
Allen Residents Attend Solon Watson Funeral
Mrs Emma Hardaway traveled home to Red Oak after visiting relatives including J D Kimbrough. Allen residents W B Welden Lena Jumper Leafy Durham Harley Hays and Bernice Kytle attended Solon Watsons funeral in Hickory on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hardaway
Red Oak
J. D. Kimbrough
W. B. Welden
Lena Jumper
Leafy Durham
Harley Hays
Bernice Kytle
Allen
Solon Watson
Hickory
Brumfield Family Visits Ada on Business
Mr and Mrs Edward Brumfield and their son Tommy Craig traveled to Ada for business. The trip included family visits and local engagements during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brumfield
Tommy Craig
Ada
Hardie Family Returns to Plainsville After Visit
Mr and Mrs Fred Hardie and children Robert and Andrea have returned to their Plainsville Kansas home after visiting here with Andrea s parents Mr and Mrs Ben Rebman and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hardie
Robert
Andrea
Plainsville
Kansas
Ben Rebman
Ross attends Oklahoma City dealers planning meeting
C. C. Ross joined a group of Oklahoma City zone dealers for a planning committee session held at the Biltmore hotel in Oklahoma City recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ross
Oklahoma City
Biltmore Hotel
Ada visitor attends Grand Chapter opening in Guthrie
R. H. Chadd was in Ada on business Thursday morning. Mrs. Hal Merchant and several others returned from Guthrie after attending opening day of Grand Chapter. They visited the Masonic Children Home and the Masonic Old People's Home. Hamilton and Luther Jones stayed in Guthrie for additional meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Chadd
Ada
Hal Merchant
Harley Hays
A. K. Kimbrough
Eary Durham
Vance Revels
Harve Butler Sr
W. A. Bryant
Edna Anglin
Guthrie
Grand Chapter
Masonic Childrens Home
Masonic Old People’s Home
Horace Hamilton
Luther Jones
Rebman Family Guests Visit Grove Hosts
Mr and Mrs Richard Rebman and family of Grove are guests of Mr and Mrs Willard Wright and Mr and Mrs Ben Rebman. C M Rebman, visiting in his son's home there for three weeks, accompanied them here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rebman
Grove
Willard Wright
Ben Rebman
C. M. Rebman
Berch Walker Admitted To Valley View Hospital
Berch Walker was admitted to Valley View hospital on Wednesday night, as reported by local authorities. The incident prompted a medical evaluation and ongoing hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berch Walker
Valley View Hospital
Elmer Thomas Transacts Business in Oklahoma City
Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma City is conducting business operations in the city during the current week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma City
Sanders Family Heads to Tulsa for Tommy’s Medical Care
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sanders with their son Tommy traveled to Tulsa on Friday where doctors will provide medical treatment for Tommy following an illness or injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Sanders
Tommy
Tulsa
Ada Shopping Trip Noted By Mrs Huckeby And Son
Mrs. Cecil Huckeby and her son Eddie are seen shopping in Ada Thursday morning in a brief social item noting local residents and their activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Huckeby and Son
Ada
Mrs. Levi Chiles Visits Cousins in Miller
Mrs. Levi Chiles Miller is a guest in the home of her cousin Mrs. Joe Kidwell and Mr. Kidwell likely in Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Chiles, Miller
Joe Kidwell
Mr. Kidwell
Ada Visit Notes Ill Resident Progress
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sanders visited Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Walston, Mrs. Leon Sanders and J. E. Fitzhugh at Ada, recently. Mr. Fitzhugh, previously ill in a Sulphur hospital, has been moved to a convalescence home in Ada and is reported improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Sanders
K. B. Walston
Leon Sanders
J. E. Fitzhugh
Ada
Fitzhugh
Teachers in Public Schools Dominate 1951 Landscape
A 1951 snapshot notes roughly one million teachers were employed across public schools from first grade through high school, highlighting the scale of the education system during the era.
1951 US coal usage rises four percent
In 1951 U.S. bituminous coal consumption increased by about 18 million tons, or four percent, compared with 1950, signaling stronger energy demand and production activity during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pasture Establishment Costs About Forty Dollars Per Acre
Farm experts report that establishing permanent pasture costs around 40 dollars per acre, outlining the typical expenses for seed, land preparation, and initial planting as guidance for farmers planning long term grazing.
Oklahoma City Woman Traps Rat But Snags Skunk Instead
Mrs. Harold Bodine set a rat trap at her Oklahoma City home to catch a rodent but a skunk wandered in and got its tail stuck. The skunk escaped, scenting the area while she tried to locate it. She quips she’s glad to have a cold under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bodine
Oklahoma City
Dynamic Speaker Leading Revival at First Baptist Knoxville
Dr. Ramsey Pollard of Knoxville Tennessee leads a week of revival at First Baptist Church. He spoke twice Sunday to a packed house and urged practical gospel applications. Adult Night Monday features four department superintendents driving attendance, with scheduled services daily at 7 am and 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pollard
Knoxville, Tenn
First Baptist
Ramsey Pollard
Knoxville
Tenn
First Baptist Church
Martin Clark
Willard Es
Bill Dooley
Charles Tompson
UK population includes many children and students
A seventh of the United Kingdom's population comprises children and young people attending schools, highlighting the age structure and educational engagement within the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Union Pacific Used 342 Million Tons of Coal in 1951
The Union Pacific Railroad reported coal consumption reaching 342 million tons during 1951, reflecting heavy locomotive demand and fuel use across its network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Coalgate Halloween Carnival Draws Large Crowd
Coalgate hosted its 13th annual Halloween Carnival Friday night with adults and more than 200 children attending. Prizes went to James Davenport for preschool, Stanley Hickman, Peggy Smith, Harry Farris, Johnny Cagle, and Gayle Cox with Cody Smith, while Mrs. Edwin Baumert, Ray Wilson and Deloris Cerrotti won in older groups. A large robot float won first prize and the civic club carnival followed, drawing a full crowd and sold-out stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
James David Davenport
Tiny Lad
Stanley Hickman
Peggy Smith
Harry Farris
Johnny Cagle
Lone Star
Gayle Cox
Cody Smith
Edwin Baumert
Ray Wilson
Deloris Cerrotti
Lee School
Civic Club
Oklahoma City Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings
Misses Joyce and June McDonald of Oklahoma City visited their parents Mr. and Mrs J H McDonald recently. Jerry Hedrick of Oklahoma City is visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs E L Miller over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
June McDonald
Oklahoma City
J. H. McDonald
Jerry Hedrick
Mrs. E. L. Miller
Long Family Visits in Oklahoma Towns This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Sidney Long visited the former's brother Cecil Long and family in Roff Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Dodson and son, and Mr and Mrs Jess Dodson were guests of relatives in Davis Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Long
Cecil Long
Roff Sunday
Paul Dodson
Jess Dodson
Davis
Mrs Bost and guests return from Sherman Texas
Mrs Elvin Bost and Miss Margaret Wolfe with Miss Avenell Singleton returned Saturday from Sherman Texas where they had been house guests of Mrs Grover Casteel, sister of Mrs Bost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Bost
Margaret Wolfe
Avenell Singleton
Sherman
Texas
Bost
Grover Casteel
Mrs Taylor and Mrs Holler Return After Dustin Visit
Mrs Hugh Taylor and Mrs Mabel Holler returned to their Dustin home Friday after visiting Mrs Taylor's daughter and son in law Mr Wilburn Wiley and family at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Taylor
Mabel Holler
Dustin
Ada shoppers Mrs Hooper and daughters visit Friday
Mrs W. T. Hooper and her daughter Clarice Faye shopped and conducted business in Ada on Friday with Miss Phebe Brians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hooper
Clarice Faye
Phebe Brians
Ada Friday
Harper announces birth of Edward Keith Harper
Mr and Mrs Merle Harper announce the birth of a son Edward Keith at Valley View hospital on October 22 weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents on the maternal side are Mr and Mrs L E Majors of Bowlegs and on the paternal side Mr and Mrs J E Harper of Seminole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Harper
Edward Keith
Valley View Hospital
Allen teachers attend Oklahoma State Teacher Meeting
Among Allen teachers at the State Teacher's meeting in Oklahoma City Friday were R. G. Fleming and Wilburn Wiley. Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey of Dallas Texas are visiting the Kraettli home for the weekend, joined by Mrs. Lona Brown who has been visiting the Baileys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Oklahoma City
R. G. Fleming
Wilburn Wiley
James Bailey
Dallas
Texas
H. C. Kraettli
Lona Brown
Bailey Home
Mantle Declared Physically Unfit for Army Service
The Army ruled New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle physically unfit for military service after new exams at Ft. Sill Oklahoma. Major General George E Armstrong said a chronic right knee defect from the 1951 World Series injury plus prior osteomyelitis on the left leg justified mandatory rejection under Armed Forces standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, W
Army
New York
Ada student Koontz undergoes surgery in Oklahoma City
Donald Koontz a popular Ada student at East Central underwent surgery Saturday morning at St. Anthony's hospital in Oklahoma City. His condition was reported excellent Saturday afternoon after a spinal ailment resisted other treatments and a renowned neuro surgeon recommended the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Koontz
Ada
East Central
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Oklahoma City
Oontz
Fisherman Wife Ban Leads to Joint Fishing Duty
A Baltimore judge suspended a 30 day jail term and ordered a 33 year old husband to accompany his wife on all fishing trips for 18 months after she stayed away from home. The ruling followed a finding that both spouses share a love of fishing. Six weeks later he faced compliance for any solo outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hubby
Photography Annual 1953 guides readers through available light and action
The 1953 Photography Annual expands sections on available light unobtrusive camera and color and prize pictures. It emphasizes practical how to for candid shots outdoors indoors and darkroom work. Crown Publishers and camera stores offer a hardback library edition for $3 and a $1 copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziff-Davis Publishing
Don Altang
John Robinson
Des Moines Register & Tribune
Crown Publishers
Truth Squad claims expose GOP rebuttals to Truman lies
The self styled Truth Squad of GOP lawmakers says it exposed and answered over 100 distortions in Truman campaign speeches. They traveled with him to respond to his whistle stop tours citing official records as evidence. The group said none of its statements was challenged for accuracy and noted the President acknowledged their presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truth Squad
Truman
GOP
Republican National Committee
Murray Defends State Employes
Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray defended the states 19 000 employees in a radio talk saying they are unfairly judged by the missteps of a few. He argued conscientious effort by workers does not always make political news and urged fair treatment of public staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Alfalfa Anonymous Aims To Cure Gent Farmers
A humorous column argues for Alfalfa Anonymous to curb town men who buy farms. It jokes that buyers neglect families, spend on poultry and hay, and endure financial swings. The piece claims cures exist via disasters like boll weevils and cholera. Copyright 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfalfa Anonymous
General Features Corp
Ada Council of Churches Formed in Ada
The Ada Council of Churches was formed in a Thursday night meeting at the First Methodist Church. Rev Kenneth G McCullough was elected president and J G Arrington first vice president Mrs H C Hodges second vice president Miss Jane Risner secretary Rev F H La Follette treasurer. The council aims to unite local churches with broader religious networks and plans a November 20 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Ada Council of Churches
Kenneth G. McCullough
First Presbyterian Church
J. G. Arrington
H. C. Hodges
Jane Risner
F. H. la Follette
National Council of Churches of Christ In America
G State Council
World Council
Prairie Fires Cost Oklahoma Farmers Over Half a Million
Oklahoma drought drives fire losses across 66 counties. About 201,995 acres of range land burned, with Osage Okfuskee Okmulgee Latimer Nowata Lincoln and Muskogee hardest hit. Grass loss valued at $3 per acre. total economic impact exceeds $605,985, forcing ranchers to buy roughage or sell cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Shawnee Brown
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Brown
Osage
Okfuskee
Okmulgee
Latimer
Nowata
Lincoln
Muskogee
Wayne Miller
Dic Childs
Extension Service
Pennsylvania mineral products list includes many resources
The article lists minerals and materials produced in Pennsylvania such as gold lime iron ore natural gas peat petroleum silver copper graphite mica soapstone and building stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Greeks in US often carry surname Pappas meaning son of
The National Geographic Society notes a common Greek surname Pappas in the United States. It translates to the phrase the son of and reflects patronymic naming traditions among Greek immigrants and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pappas
National Geographic Society
Singapore Opium Addicts Press Open Plea to Government
Relentless police raids on illegal opium dens in Singapore have driven addicts to seek government distribution. Police target about 2000 dens with truck swoops, while 550+ people have been charged and 333 jailed since July. The Opium Smokers Association urges reintroduction of legal distribution, but officials oppose. the governor cites deprivation as a cure and dismisses rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. McIntyre
Singapore
Chinatown
Opium Smokers Association
John F. Nicoll
Humanity and Mercy
C. J. Paglar
W. L. Blythe
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