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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1952

Page

3

Jury List for October 6 Court Drawn in Ada County

Notices mailed to 100 county residents call them as veniremen for the fall district court session opening Monday October 6 at 9 a m. Judge John Boyce McKee will preside. twenty six cases on the docket. Jurors include Betty Armstrong and C C Bloodworth among many Ada and surrounding residents.

John Boyce McKee Betty Armstrong East Fifteenth C. C. Bloodworth East Seventeenth Z. D. Bennett West Seventeenth Quinton Blake South Derry Lee Bryant Francis J. A. Bowman C. G. Burgdorf Ada Arby Bagwell Byard Lottie Braly South Rennie H. L. Bourland Allen W. M. Dighton North Cherry Jewell Davison West Fourteenth Mrs. Ara Davis East Eighth J. D. Enis Stonewall D. L. Eubanks C. R. Ebrite R. D. Frederick Raymond Frantz North Oak Othell V. Flatt North Stockton R. A. Fussell D. M. Flowers Gill Floyd S. H. Green A. L. Gurley East Seventh Raymond Garrett W. A. Gant Johnson Giff J. W. Greenlee North Bluff Leonard O. Hickey George W. Hansard A. E. Harrell Ben Hill Gracie Henry G. L. Ivey Leon Jones John C. Johnson Roff Guy Jones Daisy Jackson Thomas Knighten Ora Kelso Rolf Roy E. Kessinger Ann King Alfred H. King D. B. Lane Sidney L. Long E. M. Losson South Constant G. R. Lilley C. J. Lillard F. J. Lovelace S. A. Lilley Joe A. Love West Twenty-fourth C. E. Lawson E. Miller G. R Miller Roy Meek F. E. McCuistion Stratford W. J. McInroy H. L. Norman W. W. Price J. W. Price J. S. Peterson West Twelfth Bettie C. Parks Bruce Payne Opa Panos South Francis D. G. Reeves Troy Reed Myrtle Sturdevant East Fourteenth Roy Trahern East Ninth Bertha Thomas O. L. Thomas Gladys Tingle R. R. Tarwater Nolan Wade John Whitson A. D. Wells H. D Yoakum Fannie Young West Twenty-fifth

Mother of Ten Is Accident Victim

An Inola Oklahoma woman, Ethel Spurlock age 59 mother of ten, was killed in a Tul SA truck automobile collision. Her husband Charles G Spurlock 60 was seriously injured, Edell N Dailey 51 of Midland Texas was the other driver and hospitalized in good condition. Oklahoma highway fatalities for 1952 reach 385, compared with 393 a year ago.

Associated Press Tulsa Ethel Spurlock Charles G. Spurlock Spurlock Edell N. Dailey Midland Tex State Highway Patrol Oklahoma

Possession Case Filed On Bristow

Adolph Giles Bristow of Hartshorne was arraigned before U S Deputy Commissioner Hobart Orton on charges of possession of non tax paid liquor. He was bound over to the U S district court in Muskogee with a $500 bond. Earlier he paid a peace justice court fine for reckless driving after his car overturned while hauling liquor. authorities allege he poured out the cargo. He escaped uninjured.

Adolph Giles Bristow Hartsorne Hobart Orton U.S U. S. District Court Muskogee Bristow Ada Peace Justice Court Hartshorne

More Cities Take Stand on Airlines Feeder Service Bid

Representatives from Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas cities voiced views on Central Airlines feeder service proposals as the Civil Aeronautics Board opened a two day hearing. Most witnesses supported Central's requests to renew operating authority expand routes and add segments while some urged partial denials and delays pending Texas cases.

Washington Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Central Airlines, Inc Civil Aeronautics Board Central Herbert K. Bryan Kansas Memphis Shreveport Bryan Winfield Arkansas City Kas Wewoka- Holdenville Okla Greenville Gainesville Tex Stillwater

Bevan's Left Wing Gains New Power

Bevan forces win two more seats on the Labour National Executive Committee and oust Herbert Morrison from the group in secret balloting. Hugh Dalton also unseated, signaling Bevanites rising strength against Attlee and Morrison in the party leadership.

Morecambe England Aneurin Bevan Labor Party Herbert Morrison Bevan Hugh Dalton Attlee Socialism Morrison

Platt Post to Open Member Drive

The Platt National Park Post No. 148 of the American Legion in Sulphur will start a membership drive on October 2. Commander Jack Garrison announced the effort aims to contact more than 500 Sulphur veterans. The drive will conclude with the Armistice Day program on November 11 and the results announced.

Platt Post Platt National Park Post No. 148 American Legion of Sulphur Jack Garrison The Post

Greater returns fax amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

In the vested Ada area a want ad highlights escalating returns via fax orders. The notice calls for local users to send inquiries and mentions potential gains, urging prompt action through the Ada NEWS service channels.

New Jersey Opens Bad Driver Clinic To Reform Violators

A first of its kind program in Trenton begins operations to test suspended drivers using physical and psychological exams. At NYU Center for Safety Education, tests assess vision color recognition night driving glare hearing and reflexes, with results guiding license reinstatement decisions. The clinic aims to process about 20 daily and 5,000 in the first year.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Motor Vehicles Safety Division The Automobile Association of New Jersey Association New York University Center For Safety Education NYU Center of Safety Education Motor Vehicle Commissioner

Oklahoma U Seeks Bigger Budget To Raise Academic Rating

President George L. Cross says the University of Oklahoma will request a substantially higher Legislature budget next year to lift the university’s academic rating. He notes prior cuts, plans for about $800 raise for average teaching salaries, staff losses, and current budgets for Norman campus, University Hospital, and medical school.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma George L. Cross Cross University of Missouri Ohio State University Ohio Naval Air Training Station University Hospital Oklahoma City

Veteran Oklahoma contractor Walter C. Shaw dies at 87

Walter C. Shaw 87 longtime Tulsa contractor and participant in Oklahoma land openings 1889 and 1893 died yesterday. He helped tear down and rebuild Ft. Bliss near El Paso during World War I. Shaw retired about 15 years ago and moved to Tulsa from Enid a year earlier.

Tulsa Okla Walter C. Shaw Oklahoma Old Oklahoma Cherokee Strip Shaw Ft. Bliss el Paso Tex Enid

Norman C Mitchell to Lead 1953 March of Dimes Drive

Norman C Mitchell county school superintendent will chair the 1953 Pon totoc county March of Dimes campaign. Basil O Connor writes that progress against polio is good on the research front even as the nation faces a higher case load and broader patient care needs next year. Mitchell will start organizing countywide leadership and roles for the drive.

Norman C. Mitchell Pontotoc County Basil O’connor National Foundation For Mitchell

Farm Real Estate Value In Oklahoma Shows Average Gain

Washington reports Oklahoma farm real estate increased from March to July. Index rose to 262 in July from 260 in March and 249 last year. Oklahoma land value per acre averaged $65.20 for the year, with total farm land and buildings valued at $2.348 billion. Foreclosures decreased while voluntary sales rose slightly. Taxes on farm real estate were 36 cents per acre.

Washington Oklahoma Agriculture Department Department Texas Kansas Arkansas

Local Notes Highlight Visits and City Trips in Vamoosa Area

Vamoosa residents report Sunday visits by Mrs. Hurley Katey and children and Ada Jean Atkinson to Norman. Ed Sharber hosts include Jim Pamplin Vaughn Roscoe Berry and others from Ada. Trips include Oscar Merrell to University Hospital Oklahoma City and a move back to Konawa. Supt. Evans trips seniors to the state fair. Stanley Brush party hosted by Mrs. Bill Travis with many guests.

Hurley Katey Ada Jean Atkinson Sid Gaynor Norman Ed Sharber Jim Pamplin Vaughn Roscoe Berry Bobby Maxine Consert Ada Bill Travis Oscar Merrell University Hospital Oklahoma City Coffeyville Kan John Cloud

Navy CanTose Atom Bombs Navy CanTose Atom Bombs

Secretary Dan Kimball told Paris audiences the U S Navy has ships and planes capable of carrying atom bombs and a guided missile ship in service though no A bombs are aboard. He predicted atomic propulsion could boost carrier fuel and effectiveness, and noted limited use of guided missiles in Korea while few ship details were disclosed.

Paris U. S. Navy Dan Kimball U. S American Club of Europe Kimball Korea Washington Navy

No Rain Hope Drought Continues in Oklahoma

The drought worsened across Oklahoma with the Federal State Crop Reporting Service noting extremely low moisture, generally poor crop growth, and delayed fall grain seeding. Wheat planting progresses slowly while some dusted acreage appears in dry areas, and cotton harvest continues with above normal early openings. Temperatures reached 96 degrees at Winita and Waurika, with an overnight low of 48 at Carnegie.

Oklahoma Federal Winita Waurika Carnegie

Lad Sets Out for Yugoslav Homeland

11 year old Ivan Pireenik left Lohfelden Germany for Yugoslav homeland by American court order after a dispute over his identity and heritage. His father was killed by Gestapo in 1942 and his mother survived a Nazi concentration camp. Foster parents accompanied him to Kassel as his mother’s attorney pursued the case asserting his right to nationality and family ties.

Lohfelden Germany Ivan Pireenik Gestapo Ivan Pavla Pirecnik Kassel U. S. High Commission Court of Appeals Pirecnik West Germany

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Faces Multiple Problems

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority reported new headaches at a regular meeting. Manager H E Bailey said office space is unaffordable and a move from National Guard Armory quarters is required. The National Guard demands returned borrowed furniture within 30 days, and Phillips Petroleum Co says it cannot obtain authority to begin concessions building along the toll road.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Oklahoma City- Tulsa H. E. Bailey National Guard The Phillips Petroleum Co

McGrath Accused of Delaying Justice Department Clean-Up

House investigators accuse former Attorney General J. Howard McGrath of showing little enthusiasm for the justice department cleanup. They allege he hindered examination of files and made inappropriate appointments while resisting Chelf committee efforts. He dismissed Newbold Morris and faced questions about his leadership and integrity.

Washington House Atty J. Howard McGrath Justice Department McGrath Truman House Judiciary Newbold Morris New York Chelf D-Ky A. DeWitt Vanech Vanech Tennessee U. S District of Columbia Virginia Morris

Bill Henson Home on Navy Leave

Bill Henson son of Mr and Mrs L M Henson of Francis is home on recruit leave from the U S Navy He finished recruit training in September and is on 14 day leave He plans to attend dental technician school in San Diego when he returns from leave He told Jack Chapman local Navy Recruiter

Bill Henson L. M. Henson Francis U. S. Navy Bill Francis High East Central College San Diego Calif Jack Chapman Navy

Yoshida Wins Broad Backing in Japan Election

Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida and his Liberal Party secured a strong victory in Japan's first free election since World War II. 29 supporters including three cabinet ministers won Diet seats as the party claimed 55 of 80 decided seats in early returns. The report notes Ichiro Hatoyama’s faction among Liberal Party victors.

Tokyo Shigeru Yoshida Japan Yoshida Liberal Party Ichiro Hatoyama

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

Ada NEWS report highlights higher yields or value from invested funds in local want ads. Experts suggest optimizing investment amounts and timing to maximize returns for readers seeking practical financial guidance.

Ferguson Demands Contractors List in Oklahoma Campaign

Oklahoma GOP leader J. O. Ferguson urged Gov. Murray to release a list of state contractor donors to the Democratic fund. Ferguson, attacking Murray’s campaign finance chair, spoke at Guymon and urged taxpayers to support the GOP appeal. Republicans planned a Ike-Nixon boost and a staged Eisenhower visit to Tulsa and Oklahoma City on Oct 13. Democrats lined up Stevenson’s Oct 10 stop in Oklahoma City and a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner Oct 16 with J Wiley Richardson as finance chair. Stephen A. Mitchell to speak.

Associated Press Oklahoma Johnston Murray J. O. Ferguson Murray GOP Guymon Democratic Campaign Finance Committee Pawnee Citizens For Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Tulsa Oklahoma City Adlai Stevenson Stevenson J. Wiley Richardson Turner Turnpike Authority Stephen A. Mitchell Democratic National Committee

Researchers Begin On Leukemia Case

Homa Medical Research Foundation has admitted for observation its first child leukemia patient. Four-year-old Mary Gay Whitlaw of Oklahoma City is the patient, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Whitlaw. The hospital opened for research Sept. 1 and Mary is its fourth patient with a relapse after initial response last Christmas Day.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Mary Gay Whitlaw Gerald Whitlaw Little Mary

Truck crashes into pole at Bob Howe Motor Co.

A Moore Bridge Co. truck parked on Main Street near Bob Howe Motor Co. was struck by a gravel chute at the back, snapping a telephone pole which fell and shattered front and side windows. No injuries reported.

Coalgate Bob Howe Motor Company Moore Bridge Co Ada Main Street

Fewer Acute Polio Cases In Oklahoma Drop in polio cases reported

Polio patients in the acute stage fell to 82 with 306 hospitalized and 939 new cases for the year. A Foundation report listed 101 acute patients yesterday as Oklahoma sees the disease impact. The text also notes personal details about a Wapanucka resident and his death near Chickasha.

National Foundation For Wapanucka Methodist Church Wapanucka Masonic Lodge Wapanucka Tulsa Chickasha

Youth Held In Fatal Stabbing

Thomas Crouch Steelman is ordered committed to Eastern Oklahoma State Hospital for observation after being charged with murder and assault with intent to kill in the stabbing of two 16 year olds. Carl Lee Miller is in serious condition from knife wounds. The incident occurred at a Central High School football victory dance.

Oklahoma City Thomas Crouch Steelmar Oklahoma State Hospital Winita Steelman Caux W. A. Carlile Charles Wesley’ Bugsey Carl Lee Miller Central High School W. E. Steelman

Cold Application Effect on Bruise Healing

Cold applications cause vasoconstriction reducing swelling and limiting internal bleeding in bruised tissue.

Livestock Rush At Oklahoma City Yards Sets Two Day Record

Livestock receipts in the first two days of the week nearly matched the all time two day record at the Oklahoma National Stock Yards. Drought pushed ranchers to market 23 117 head of cattle on Monday and Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma National Stock Yards Oklahoma City Yards

State Counts 35th Polio Fatality in Oklahoma

Oklahoma reports its 35th polio death for the season a 9 year old Enid resident Joe Paul Denker son of Mr and Mrs Charles Denker died at Enid General Hospital Monday night after being admitted Saturday The death marks another fatal polio case in the state during this outbreak period.

Associated Press Oklahoma Enid Joe Paul Denker Charles Denker Enid General Hospital

Browders Fail On Bond Stay In Jail

New York reports Earl Browder and his wife remained jailed after failing to post 2500 bail each on a federal indictment accusing them of lying about Mrs Browder's Communist background in 1949 during citizenship proceedings. Browder, 61, had led the Communist party until 1946 when ousted after disputes over Marx Lenin principles in World War II.

New York Earl Browder America Browders Browder Communist Party

Pancho Adjusts To Time Changes

Upland California report follows Pancho the Post Office mascot and his rounds with Charlie Ceverts. The dog ran an hour late when daylight saving began and trotted to catch up, then was early after time returned to standard and finally laid down to wait. The post office staff wonder how Pancho can sense early or late.

Upland Calif.m Pancho Postoffice Charlie Post Office

Eddie Cantor Remains Hospitalized After Mild Heart Attack

Hollywood reported Eddie Cantor, 60, remains in hospital after a mild heart attack following his season debut television show. Nurse described his rest as fairly well overnight while Dr. Julius Kahn said the symptoms are not alarming. Cantor collapsed at his Beverly Hills home after the one hour program, initially thought to be exhaustion.

Hollywood Eddie Cantor Beverly Hills Julius Kahn

Tulsa Drilling Firm Owner George H Lang Dies

Oklahoma City reports the death of 57 year old George H Lang of Tulsa following a heart attack in a hotel room. Lang owned Beacon Drilling Co. and had resided in Tulsa since 1924.

Oklahoma City George H. Lang Tulsa Beacon Drilling Co

Peccary hide supply fuels Mexican glove and belt trade

Much of the pigskin used for gloves belts and wallets comes from wild peccaries in Mexico.

Mexico

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