Center Lines Raised on Oklahoma Highways for Safety and Savings
Oklahoma will convert reflectorized center lines to raised asphaltic lines on state highways except busy accident zones. The 4 inch raised lines cost about 34 per mile vs 120 for reflectorized paint and last four to six times longer. Safety improvements and fewer crews needed drive the change.
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Oklahoma
Earl Anderson
State Highway Department
Ada
Highway Department
C. A. Stoldt
Apple Tapioca Brings Back Childhood Memories of Dessert
Article recalls traditional apple tapioca made with fresh fall apples and pear tapioca, plus variants with cranberries and figs. Describes method for baked apple tapioca and a fig version, including ingredients and steps. Notes serving suggestions with whipped cream and chilling, copyright 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
General Features Corp
Just Army's Way High Two Ada Men
In Hokkaido Japan Sgt Harold Walker and Cpl Estil Oliver of Ada Oklahoma fixed a 2 1/2 ton truck into a radio shop on wheels with paneled sides. They began removing the paneling when orders changed and the truck would not be needed for that purpose after all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokkaido
Japan
Harold Walker
Cpl
Estil Oliver
Ada
Okla
Oliver
Year of Loving Attention Has Child Far up from Bad Start
A year after a chance Oklahoma City meeting, Mrs. Allen Collis adopts an infant neglected by his mother. Bobby Ray, named by the adoptive mother, receives medical care and loving attention in a home where he grows healthier, with a bright future expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Harrison Allen
Oklahoma City
Allen Collis
Red Cross
Bobby Ray
Kiwanis Auction Draws Crowd For Charity Sale
Kiwanis Auction on South Broadway drew a lively crowd Saturday night with about $640 raised for underprivileged children. Bidders snapped up items from rugs and lamps to furniture as non professional but hearty volunteers ran rapid sales in a friendly, entertaining charity event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Broadway
Kiwanis Club
Former Wapanucka Resident Maggie Horton Dies at 77
Maggie Evalina Horton 77 a longtime Wapanucka resident died Thursday night at her Denison Texas home after successive heart attacks. Funeral services are set for 3 pm at Wapanucka Baptist Church with Rev. Charles A. Montgomery and Rev. J. R. Cartwright officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. She is survived by sons Melvin A. Horton and Cline Horton and numerous grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapanucka
Maggie Evalina Horton
Coleman
Denison
Tex
Wapanucka Baptist Church
Charles A. Montgomery
Madill
J. R. Cartwright
Rose Hill Cemetery
Martin Smith
C. ¢. Spruill
Bill Clements
Sugg Dunning
Bill Cox
Ray French
Former Stratford Ada Man Dies in Oklahoma City
John W. Strickland 59, former royalty and lease broker, died of a heart attack Friday night at Capitol Hill General hospital Oklahoma City. Born November 17 1892 in Stratford he moved to Ada in 1923 and later to Oklahoma City about 1930. Services Sunday at 3 p m First Baptist Stratford with burial in Stratford cemetery. He leaves a widow two daughters four sons five sisters and five brothers.
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John W. Strickland
Capitol Hill General Hospital
Oklahoma City
Stratford
Ada
C. H. Massey
George Bradfield
South Central
First Baptist Church of
Stratford Cemetery
N. N. Antonson
Agnes Strickland
Joan
Nadine Wilser
Shawnee
Franklin
Walter W
Thurman
Los Angeles
Calif
J. W
Fred Edwards
Dallas
Texas
Pat Reynolds
Elmer Pittman
Purcell
Herbert Richardson
D. E. Strahan
Ponca City
Homer
Tom
Gus
Decatur
Woodrow
Pauls Valley
Jess
Elk City
Lt Col Miller Named Commander of Fourth Battalion
Lt Col Maynard C. Miller, husband of Mrs Jane Carr Miller and son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Miller, is assigned commanding officer of the Fourth Battalion 61st Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, garrisoned at Fort Jackson. He entered service June 27 195x. He served 15 months in the European Theater and holds the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, European Theater Medal with four battle stars, American Defense Medal, Victory Medal and French Croix De Guerre with two palms. A Colorado Springs high school and University of Nebraska graduate, he was a Pepsi-Cola Bottling partner in Ada before service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard C. Miller
Jane Carr Miller
South Cherry
Ada
Charles F. Miller
Grove Avenue
Crete
Neb
61St Regiment
Fort Jackson
S. C
Organized Reserve Corps
Colorado Springs
Colo
University of Nebraska
Pepsi-Cola
Copenhagen Eatery Unveils Sandwich Menu Three Feet Long
A Copenhagen restaurant introduces a sprawling sandwich menu measuring three feet in length. The item showcases an extensive range of fillings and bread styles, aiming to attract curious diners and showcase culinary creativity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Coal County Oilers Hit Big Oil Shows In East Oconee Field
Report confirms two deep Oil Creek wells in Coal County East Oconee field. No. 1 Allen flows at similar rate to No. 2 Pope, with 300 barrels daily from Oil Creek sand and gas present. No. 3 Etyron salt water alongside oil. Oil company may select next location this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal County
Oconee
Coal Oil and Gas Company
No. 1
Allen
CSW
Pope
Sulphur Junior FHA Initiates 38 Girls
The Sulphur Junior FHA initiated 31 eighth grade girls in a high school auditorium ceremony. Iwanna Hill presided with Sue Raven as guest speaker. pledges received rose bouquets and a yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwanna Hill
Sue Raven
Marion Corley
Gaye Montgomery
Mary Oliver
Anna Birch
Wilma Cubley
Bettie Armstrong
Tama Wiggins
Mary Louise Cape
Jane Edwards
Lynda Peak
Anne Mountford
Mary Carol Leonard
FHA
Zelda Lee Aubrey
Lois Ann Bates
Betty Lou Barton
Iva Lee Birch
Fredia Ann Brewer
Norma Chaffin
Leron Faye Cox
Lou Anne Gray
Marilyn Green
Janice Harrell
Frankce Hill
Sandra Horn
Charlene Howe
Yvonne Hunt
Ronda Jaynes
Patty Jordan
Rose Marie Lack
Judith Leonard
Wanda Mann
Linda Mountford
Lucy Nemecek
Lou Ann Pierce
Martha Poteet
Mary Rutherford
Patricia Rutherford
Virginia Smith
Nina Stephens
Sherill
Williams
Shirley Williams
Kay Williams
Cecilia Ziemer
John Townsley
Fear Foul Play in Case of Tulsan Dever Disappearance
Tulsa police fear foul play in the disappearance of hardware salesman Homer L. Dever age 40 who vanished after leaving a Sand Springs customer on Wednesday noon. He had not delivered a sand Springs order and his wife said he often picked up hitchhikers on his Pawhuska-Bartlesville-Sand Springs route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Homer L. Dever
Dever
Sand Springs
Timmy
Topeka
Turner Seeks New Youth Citizenship Program
Former Gov. Roy J. Turner appoints a state wide committee to launch an YMCA youth and government citizenship training program for Oklahoma youth. He called a committee meeting for 11 a.m. Oct. 3 in Oklahoma City with John Ben Shepperd of Texas slated to speak.
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Oklahoma City
Roy J. Turner
YMCA
Oklahoma
Turner
John Ben Shepperd
Texas
Senator Says Tax Hike Bill Will Endure Only War Crisis
Senator George of Georgia said the current tax-hiking bill is the last he will support unless a war or war crisis arises. The finance committee chair noted the bill would push revenues to 67 68 billion and urged tax cuts by 1953 or 1954. He also commented on defense spending and urged executive will to enact cuts. President Truman labeled oil and gas depletion allowances as a major tax loophole.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Congress
Finance Committee
Senate
House
Executive Department
Connally
D-Tex
Truman
District English Teachers Begin Integration Plan
East Central district English teachers convened Saturday to promote closer integration across grade levels. About 75 educators planned three to four annual meetings with Edwin Baker to lead the program and report summaries routed to Miss Leone Smart for committee formation and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central District
Edwin Baker
Leone Smart
East Sentral
DEA
General Assembly
C. F. Spencer
East Central
Carroll Proctor
Mary McKeown
Carroll Thompson
Josie Wasichek
Shawnee
Mr. Baker
Ada CCA Adds Singer and Pianist for 51 52 Series
The Ada Community Concert Association adds Mac Morgan the bari tone and Jorge Bolet the pianist to its four program 1951 52 season. The campaign ends with dates to be announced after board checks with national bodies. East Central College cooperates with the CCA and Dr C F Spencer leads the local group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
CCA
Mia Slavenska
Mac Morgan
America
Jorge Bolet
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Dallas Symphony
National Organization
East Central College
C. F. Spencer
Wallpaper ideas and methods for home decor
Wallpapers transform rooms with color and pattern from marble finishes to woodgrain. The guide covers wall effects, vertical and horizontal patterns, pricing from DIY to hand painted, labor value, and new foolproof mounting kits. It suggests sizing, pastes, and extra rolls for matching sections. It also highlights closet wallpaper, kitchen themes, and washable papers for bathrooms.
Pet Show Highlights Local Dog Champions and Pets
Thirty eight children entered with their dogs in a Saturday pet show and parade. Grand Champion was awarded to Linda Stout Jo Ben and Jackie Jewell for their dog, with multiple second and third place prizes going to other families. Rewards included trophies cash and sacks of dog food, with all entrants receiving a prize. The event was sponsored by R T Brown Feed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Stout
Jo Ben
Jackie Jewell
Charles Baker
Sidney Ward
Terry Ward
Verna Bobbitt
Mill Creek
Jenny Lou Runyan
Hickory
Lindall Phillips
la Nova Ingram
Milton Brown
Peggy Jo Griffin
Paving Nearly Completed on SH 74 in Oklahoma
State Highway Director Bud Stoldt announced paving is nearly finished on 24.7 miles of State Highway 74 in Garfield Grant Garvin and McClain counties. The project cost 809,591 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
C. A
Bud) Stoldt
Garfield
Grant
Garvin and
McClain
Wall Street Name Origin Tied to 1652 Palisade
The name Wall Street derives from a palisaded wall or stockade erected in 1652 along the southern end of Manhattan Island, shaping the street’s historic boundary and identity.
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Wall Street
New York
Manhattan Island
Denton Named Pledge President at Oklahoma A and M
Earl Q. Denton son of Mr and Mrs B D Denton Hillsdale addition was named pledge president of Beta Theta Pi in recent pledge class elections on the Oklahoma A and M college campus Stillwater Denton attended Western Military Academy Alton Illinois during his freshman year and Oklahoma City during the first semester of his sophomore year He graduated from Ada high school in 1951 where he was vice president of the Lettermen's club and president of the Homemaking club He was a varsity football player in high school and a member of the Diamond D band which received many requests to appear before civic and social groups locally and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Q. Denton
B. D. Denton
Hillsdale Addition
Beta Theta Pi
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Stillwater
Denton
Western Military Academy
Alton
Illinois
Oklahoma City
Ada High School
Argentine revolt aftermath leaves holes in U S general plane
Four bullet holes were found today in Brig. Gen. B. M. Hovey’s converted C 47 plane at Moron Air Force base near Buenos Aires after a brief Argentine revolt. The incident underscores heightened tensions as U S forces monitor events in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
B. M. Hovey
U. S
Moron Air Force Base
New Officers Named for Sulphur Church Bible School
Newly elected officers and teachers for Calvary Baptist Church Bible School are announced by Pastor Elmer Gray. Adult Department leaders include Supt. Marvin Stephens and several teachers. Young Peoples Department heads are listed with multiple teachers. Intermediate and Junior departments name heads and secretaries plus teacher rosters. Primary and Beginners divisions also detail superintendents and teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church Bible School
Elmer Gray
Marvin Stephens
Velma Ratliff
Newton Peak
S. T. Peak
J. A. Ingle
George Lord
T. T. Wright
A. E. Wehunt
Young Peoples Department
W. R. Stumpff
A. L. Clary, Jr
H. R. Cross
L. O. Warren
Nix Southerland
Ike Henderson
Leo Barnes
Louise Gene Richards
Albert McKay
Birch
Pat Incore
Walter Frantz
Homer Gardner
Pat Inscore
J. E. Cleveland
Ozell Gilbert
Lillie Rogers
Frank Morgan
Erickson
W. E. Pryor
Louise Schepp
Jim Oakley
Jim Davis
O. C. Schaffer
Bert William
Judge Disposes of Assortment of Cases
County Judge Tom D. McKeown disposed 32 of 35 cases in an arraignment docket on Sept. 26 with 21 unlawful possession cases among them. Several defendants pled guilty and were continued to dates in October and November while four drunk driving cases were dismissed. One drunken charge was reduced to reckless driving with a $35 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom D. McKeown
McKeown
Ray Loyd Benton
Harrison Land
Walter Guinn
Marion Allen
Si Heron
Jimmie Sellers
Homer Daggs
Leon Ryles
Odie Watson
Russell Aubrey Owen
Sampson Johnson
Spud Word Traced to Unwholesome Diet Society
A linguistic note traces the potato term spud to an old group named the Society for the Prevention of Unwholesome Diet, highlighting a tongue in cheek origin for a common food word.
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Society For the
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M. Reg
NEA Service, Inc
Maggie Horton
Stratford, Ada
Col. Miller
Tulsan
Turner Seeks
Ottie Lou Spradlin
Maysville
Carmen Turley
Vaness
State Education Association
By Sue Gardner
The
R. T. Brown Feed Co
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