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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
7
District Court notices warn defendants in two actions filed Septem ber 1951. First case seeks quieting title to surface and mineral interests in Francis Oklahoma properties and adjacent sections. Second action targets fee simple ownership of land in Pontotoc County with multiple defendants and heirs named.
Guardian to sell at public auction on October 10 1951 at Ada Oklahoma an oil and gas mining lease covering Lots 1 through 23 in Block 4 College Addition Allen Oklahoma under terms cash bonus on confirmation and a royalty of not less than on minerals produced for one year and thereafter as long as production continues.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the suit by Julia A Far Decker Esther Decker administratrix James H Little and others seeks to quiet title to multiple described lands in Sections 16 17 and 18 Township 4 North Range 4 East lying north of Springbrook Creek. Defendants include EDGAR T DECKER JR and unknown heirs and the State of Oklahoma. Respondent must answer by November 15 1951 or judgment by default will follow. Attorneys BUSBY and DEATON represent plaintiffs.
A new concentrated milk product is being produced that mirrors the taste and nutritional value of regular milk, offering a dairy option with similar flavor and healthful content.
The Arbuckle Baptist Association held its second annual session at First Baptist Church in Sulphur with about 400 expected attendees. The event spanned morning to night sessions led by Hale Dixon Amos Dunn Elmer Gray and others with reports on programs missions and evangelism and an officers election set for 2 pm.
Gov James Byrnes of South Carolina signals a Dixie revolt against President Truman if he secures the 1952 renomination. The move follows Byrnes and other Southern leaders liberals and conservative Republicans discuss Eisenhower Taft Dewey as potential alternatives while California Gov Earl Warren weighs a compromise bid. Dewey denies a third nomination though friends suggest conditions could nudge him.
Retail business ad seeks buyer for a grocery store grossing 25 000 to 30 000 monthly with 80 percent cash business in a large Oklahoma town. Asking 15 000 handles, owner invested 100 000 in another city. Write Nichols P O Box 1146 Oklahoma City. 10 4 11W
A Stearns family reunion took place at Beaver Creek school in Beaver Creek Texas during the fourth annual Beaver Creek Cemetery Association homecoming. Rev. Willie Hamilton spoke on renewing friendships, reflecting on the past, and looking to the future.
Detroit news reports CIO President Philip Murray remarks that a four-cent hourly raise fails to satisfy CIO members whose wages are not tied to living costs. He remains silent on exact demands, signaling ongoing negotiations.
Classified ads in Ada News promise higher value for money with better placement and longer display options. Readers are urged to compare rates and select packages that maximize reach and exposure for their notices or merchandise.
Farmers in the Konawa soil conservation district plant dairy vetch for winter pasture and soil building. Five district spreaders apply super phosphate to legume crops for cooperating farmers in Wanette Konawa and Asher areas. The PMA subsidizes part of the $33 a ton cost. A second cultipacker unit aids alfalfa and sericea planting, expanding seed savings and stands. Water projects and new ponds finish the district’s efforts.
London reports King George's doctors say his condition continues to improve after another good night following a lung operation. A medical bulletin confirms steady gains in his health and strength.
Seminole County high school students guided by Principal Miss Ruth Burrow and teacher Glen Emerson visited Ada on a trip to learn industry. They toured Ada Maid products, the Safeway electric eye doors, Ada College, Wintersmith Park, and the Ada Evening News plant.
Allied forces advance 17 miles north of the parallel and push toward a hill mass west of Chor won. Third Division troops assault the hill crest twice, then withdraw. A Chinese counterattack blocks a U S advance as Red trenches enclose the top. Between Third Division and Canadians Red counterattacks push back small withdrawals along a ten mile sector. U S First Division cavalry and Greek allies gain lightly near Yonchon despite heavy mortar and artillery fire.
Part of the Oklahoma 45th Division trains on Hokkaido in a beach landing. The 180th Regimental Combat Team stormed a Navy transport two miles offshore and went ashore under battle conditions. They fought inland and captured an enemy machinegun as dogs detected noises beyond human hearing.
On the 75th anniversary of the American Library Association Governor Johnston Murray proclaims October 4 National Library Day. Ada Public Library invites residents to visit the current Fourteenth and Rennie location, see reading materials and staff, with hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A 30 to 40 member Hugo delegation arrives in Ada Thursday to inspect local dairy operations. They will tour the bull barn at the Fair Grounds, visit Ada Dairy Products on West Main, and dine at Aldridge. Lunch will share county insights before afternoon visits to Garvin Glover and Harvey Lambert farms. Cy Hailey and Ron Bailey coordinate, led by Merle Rogers of Hugo Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs Aubrey Roberts and Mrs Rom Strickland completed a 30 hour Red Cross instructors course at Pauls Valley. Mrs A C Thompson visited Altus and Lawton with daughter and family. John Griffin visited Blair relatives. Charles Perry hosted sister Bessie Kerren and daughter Alice Jones from California. Hervey Miller brought parents home from Tulsa. Mrs Miller faces eye treatment with no danger to sight. Dr W A Sangers visited Stratford old friends. Mrs Frank Rannals visited daughter in Oklahoma City during surgery. Many Stratford residents traveled to events and visited relatives across Oklahoma.
President Truman defends a new information order while editors critics say it censors public access. He asks newsmen to withhold some material from authorized agencies and cites 85 percent of secret information already published, urging patriotism to guide publication.
Mr and Mrs A W Richardson depart Monday for Virginia and Pennsylvania to visit relatives before sailing October 18 for England aboard the Queen Elizabeth. They have been guests of Mrs Murdock and son in Oklahoma City and will return after an 18 month post construction assignment in England.
Don P Pray of Monett Missouri secured the contract for Ada’s new sewage disposal plant and moved in crews and equipment to begin dirt work. Bulldozers clear sludge bed spaces, stakes mark main flow line and filters, and expansion room is planned for Ada’s near and distant needs. Pray expected concrete pouring in about two weeks.
16 county youth fed 53 beef animals in a 4-H beef feeding project. Jim Watson of Byng earned top honors with a $108.33 profit on a Hereford steer weighing 725 pounds at sale. project ran Nov 15, 1950 to completion with average daily gain 2.39 pounds. Other top finishers included Carrel Bryant of Cedar Grove and Leroy Wigley of McLish with prizes awarded by Ada Milling, Trader Mills, and R W Allen Feed Mills.
The Bebee Home Demonstration club met in the school lunch room for a regular session. They finalized plans to raise funds for an ice box for the lunch room and heard hints on mending from Martha Mote county HD agent. Mrs. Carl Tilley and Mrs. Paul Wells were named to offer suggestions on Christmas gifts at the next meeting. A call meeting is set for October 15 with ten members present including Mrs. Tilley Hayes Burks Scott Hightower Carry Haskens Atkinson Hood and Wells.
A revival is under way at the Free Will Baptist church camp grounds with Brother Holcomb of Stratford leading the meetings. The public is invited to hear some good old time preaching.
Mr and Mrs Talmadge Hood begin laying the foundation for a new residence located north of Scott's store along Highway 13, marking the early progress of the private project.
Wayne Danley has come back from Minco where he spent time pulling bolls as part of farm labor.
Mr and Mrs Curt Wells spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bus Kirk of Center.
Dick Contino must pay a 10 000 dollar fine for draft dodging despite a poverty plea. He serves a six month term at McNeill Island prison farm.
Leaders stress giving through Community Chest rather than to it directly. Orval Spann cites Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Salvation Army Ada Youth Center and other groups. Workers aim for a $13,181.90 district goal with Kiwanis Lions Rotary and Jaycees pledges listed.
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