22 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
1
A HAL BOYLE Thanksgiving meditation from New York speaks as a Korean farmer asking for divine blessing for family and neighbors, noting gratitude for harvest, children, and strangers while lamenting pressure from Russians Chinese to define Korean identity and tension with Americans.
Belgrade reports a United States C 47 transport shot at by border guards while crossing into Hungary and Romania. Four crewmen and diplomatic cargo aboard disappear as search planes fly over Yugoslavia despite bad weather and restricted airspace near Udine and Trieste.
The Pontotoc County 4 H Farm to Market Hog Market project begins December 1 and ends February 20 1952 with premiums for top weights gained on economical rations. Pigs 40 to 60 pounds at start, entry by Dec 3, weights certified at start, weighed at a public sale, one to five pigs per contestant, barrows or gilts eligible.
Gen James A Van Fleet told South Korean troops at night that the UN will stand by them and that together they shall rebuild the republic of Korea. He said the people of Korea will not be left standing amid the ashes of their ravaged homeland in a broadcast on VUNC radio.
Weather map shows warmer conditions in Oklahoma followed by a cloudy period tonight and Thursday. Occasional showers East portion with a few snow flurries in the northwest Thursday. Lows near 30 in the northwest to 50 in the southeast tonight, highs 30 to 35 northwest to 55 southeast Thursday.
Mrs. Eli West hosted the Cedar Grove home demonstration club November meeting at the school. Miss Martha Mote and 11 members attended. Mrs. Canada elected president, Mrs. Bryant vice president, and other officers named. The group reported 356 new garments made, 85 remodeled, 93 mended. attendance recognized. Christmas party set for Dec 17 at Mrs. Mary West.
In Geneva, Sir Guildhaume Myrddin Evans representing Britain denied Egyptian accusations that workers were coerced to toil for British military authorities in the Suez zone. The British statement was delivered to the ILO with a copy released by the foreign office.
Astronomers at Palomar Observatory and Mount Wilson Observatory examine photographic plates of sky sections to identify distant celestial objects and potential new bodies. The work aims to map unexplored regions and track faint celestial phenomena.
Carleton Corbin’s third annual Angus sale at Stoney Broke ranch near FITTSTOWN started strong after noon Wednesday. The top bull sold for 1900, with early bids topping 21,715 from 33 bulls in the opening segment. Buyers included Ben Perry of Wells La and Ray Sims of Belton Mo. Auctioneers were Ray Sims and Lloyd Otten. The sale draws 300-plus attendees from several states as it plans to move to Stillwater next spring.
A 4-H county scrap metal collection contest begins November 24 and ends December 15. C H Hailey, county agent, says a local Ada business man will award $25 to the club delivering the largest tonnage. Weight slips must be filed by December 17 at 5 p m to support a local 4 H club fund.
Oklahoma City reports the State Employment Service says southwestern Oklahoma cotton will need an additional 30 to 45 days of harvesting. The update frames the seasonal work delay as a regional crop timing note for farm labor and production plans.
Reference to frankincense and myrrh as basic perfume ingredients in modern listings. Highlights their designation among traditional biblical gifts and ongoing use in fragrance formulations.
Ada observes Thanksgiving with a holiday pause in local news. The Ada News will not publish on Thursday. A union service at 9 a.m. at First Baptist with Dr Earl Guinn speaks. Christian Science and St Joseph Catholic churches hold morning services. East Central College and public schools dismiss for the day and resume Monday.
The Pontotoc County Home Demonstration Council schedules the Annual Achievement Day and Hobby Show for December 7 at 1 30 p m in the First Baptist church lower auditorium Miss Martha Mote county home demonstration agent and council officers met to finalize plans Recognition will honor 1951 club achievements such as best club scrapbook perfect attendance best secretarial report and largest increase in club membership A Hobby Show will accompany the program entries in the Hobby Show are coordinated by Mrs Max Stegall and Mrs A C Griffith.
District Judge John Boyce Mc Keel will assist in the civil term of district court beginning November 26 in Wewoka. Twenty four cases are to be heard with Judge Bob Howell Holdenville presiding. A recess will be taken November 29 30 while attorneys attend the state bar association meeting in Oklahoma City. Court will resume December 3 with all cases expected to be disposed of that week.
In Santa Fe New Mexico four Oklahoma City men were named among yesterday's oil lease lottery winners. Willard L. Miller drew 600 acres T. N. Mc Lennan 480 acres Charles E. Ramsey 640 acres and George B. Parks 635 acres in the federal land lottery.
The sky survey at Palomar Observatory, Caltech, is designed to establish astronomical standards and serve as a guiding framework for researchers for the next century.
A box car of Oklahoma law books is en route from a Minnesota printer. Secretary of State John D. Conn er says two thousand sets of Oklahoma’s 1951 statutes arrive next week for unloading. The books will be distributed next year to elective officials.
Central Front Korea November 21 1944 soldiers on Thanksgiving will dine on sweet potato pies turkey and trimmings. Capt Robert Fr Birkhimer plans flowers in Seoul if possible else wild blooms. Sgt Charles Effinger and Mess Sgt Robert Couch organize a festive menu with multiple dishes amid shortages.
President Truman, in a fiery speech to party members in Washington, predicts heavy campaign funding by opponents and special interests in 1952 while labeling Republicans’ charges as lies and smears. Taft rebukes him as politically effrontery.
Two Republican lawmakers filed an initiative petition calling for a statewide vote on a new congressional redistricting plan. Republican State Chairman Floyd Carrier said petitions will go out to party workers Monday with a February 18 deadline to gather 52 000 signatures to trigger an election.
The state board of agriculture will receive bids today for a 28350 dollar laboratory on the capitol grounds just east of the Santa Fe tracks. The legislature appropriated 95350 dollars for the building and equipment.
Capt. Russell D. Winegar reports blood donations flown by helicopter to front lines in Korea have saved over 3,000 United Nations troops. He notes helicopters are essential to mobile surgery units and praises blood as lifesaving beyond joke.
Washington reports the 100 000th American casualty in Korea in the defense department weekly summary. The tally covers 16 months of fighting and about 22 000 total casualties since June 30. The loss level ranks Korea as the fourth costliest U S conflict in history.
An urgent call asks all Jaycees to attend the meeting tonight at 8 at Jaycee Hall. President Joe Gifford says the group must finish assembling the downtown cross street Christmas decorations for installation. They plan to place the decorations this Sunday.
Vernon Crane of Ada Route 2 faced fines and costs totaling 33 dollars after appearing before Justice C. W. Floyd. He was fined 10 dollars and costs or 19 dollars total for drunkenness and 5 dollars and costs or 14 dollars total for improper parking. Crane was picked up at 12 30 p m Sunday at the SH 3 and 99 intersection by Highway Trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell.
MUNSAN Korea November 21 communists submit a cease-fire plan similar to the U N buffer-zone proposal raising hope for a Christmas armistice. U N officials note wording is vague while North Korea claims troops will withdraw after agreement is signed amid continuing fighting until a final armistice is reached. Brig Gen William P Nuckols expresses cautious optimism as Panmunjom talks resume with revisions planned for Thursday.
A brief note contrasts autumn leaves in Great Britain with the richer display seen in North America, suggesting the British season is less vibrant this year.
A shopper complains the price is too high while the butcher insists the charge reflects the bone matter. The exchange highlights tension over value and service in a local market.
Those desiring special tag numbers may reserve them from November 23 to December 1. After December 1 no reservations. Owners must bring title, 1951 registration receipt, and a check. Reservations require these documents.
Deep Rock Oil Corp announces a new lubricating oil plant with a capacity of 930 barrels per day will be added to its Cushing refinery by December 1952, expanding its Tulsa area operations.
A colorful dialect aside recalls a time before radio when voices carried through the house. The quip links shared minds to the idea that two heads may be wiser, yet depends on whose heads they are.
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