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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1952

Page

6

Stratford News Personal visits and military moves noted

Stratford residents report visits among families in Riverton Arizona and Garden City Kansas. Cpl Ray Gooch spent weekend with Bill Blackburn before reporting to Jacksonville Florida for Marine Air Corps duty. Maryann Jones visited family in Rosedale. Lee Bullock family hosted relatives from Thackerville Pauls Valley Civil and others before visiting Arthur Bullock in Davis.

Cpl Ray Gooch Bill Blackburn Ray Oklahoma City Jacksonville Fla Marine Air Corps

Wood Family Weekend Visit Across Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs O B Wood and daughter Sharon of Oklahoma City spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Layton Wood and family.

O. B. Wood Sharon Oklahoma City Layton Wood

Guests of Ott and Zim Ott Include Family Visitors

Mrs. Alice Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tice and three children Doyl Carol and Sherna, and Mrs. Flossie Hayes from Harrison Ark visited Zim Ott and family. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ott of Okemah also joined.

Lee Ott Zim Ott Alice Williams Johnnie Tice Doyl Carol Sherna Flossie Hayes Harrison, Ark Cecil Ott Okemah

Duncan Family Homecoming After Texas New Mexico Trip

Mr and Mrs Dave Duncan returned home Saturday after about four weeks visiting in Texas and New Mexico They saw her brother and wife Jim Clubb in Roswell and nephews Aubrey Northam and Thurman Northam with families in Marmar and Artesia They visited Looney Duncan in Ballinger Bill Duncan and family in Enech and sister Mrs O A Cooper and Mr Cooper in San Angelo Their daughter Mrs Bill Melton and Barbara of Maysville joined them in Pauls Valley and they reported a wonderful trip

Dave Duncan Texas New Mexico Jim Clubb Roswell Aubrey Northam Maramar Thurman Northam Artesia Mr. Duncan Looney Duncan Ballinger Bill Duncan Enech O. A. Cooper Cooper San Angelo Bill Melton Barbara Maysville Pauls Valley

Women attendees at Sulphur workers conference

The First Baptist church in Sulphur hosted a workers conference on Tuesday September 30. Attendees included Mrs. N. N. Antonson Mrs. John T. Williams and Mrs. C. A. Cushman.

First Baptist Church Sulphur N. N. Antonson John T. Williams C. A. Cushman

Barrett Boy Returns to School After Illness

Paul Barrett son of Mr and Mrs A W Barrett is a student at Oklahoma A and M Stillwater. He was sick last week and treated in Holdenville hospital. His condition is not serious and he is expected back at school soon.

Paul Barrett A. W. Barrett Oklahoma A Stillwater Holdenville Paul

Oklahoma City Couple Visited Family Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Ballard of Oklahoma City spent from Thursday to Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Griffin, and Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard.

Johnnie Ballard Oklahoma City Sid Griffin John Ballard

McClung Family Visits Relatives in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Manual McClung of Dallas visited his mother Mrs Laura McClung on Friday and stayed weekend in Oklahoma City with relatives. Tuesday another son Mr and Mrs Donald McClung of Gilmer Texas visited Mrs Laura McClung in Oklahoma City.

Manual McClung Dallas Laura McClung Oklahoma City Donald McClung Gilmer Texas

Mrs Eva Lantz Visits Ada With Laughtins

Mrs Eva Lantz spent last week with her daughter Mr and Mrs Dude Laughtin at Ada, sharing time with the family and visiting local contacts.

Eva Lantz Mrs Dude Laughtin Ada

Horsley Family Visit Noted at Byars

Mr and Mrs John Horsley and their son Tony spent Sunday visiting his mother Mrs W A Horsley in Byars.

John Horsley Tony Byars W. A. Horsley

Sunday visitors in Cossey home with Cosby families

Sunday visitors of Mrs. A. R. Cos e were her two sons Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cosby of Wewoka and Mr. and Mrs. Traver Cosby of Oklahoma City.

A. R. Cose Roy Cosby Wewoka Traver Cosby Oklahoma City

Mrs Lela Corley Visits Shawnee for Weekend With Family

Miss Lela Corley made a business trip to Shawnee Friday. Her sister Mrs Dean Selby and the baby returned home with her to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Corley.

Lela Corley Shawnee Dean Selby Baby Jack Corley

Mrs Ona Ellis Visits Duncan Family

Mrs Ona Ellis returned home Friday after two weeks with her daughter Mrs Jim Gilmore and the Gilmore family in Duncan.

Ona Ellis Jim Gilmore Duncan

Leonard Freeman Visits Norman Family Over Weekend

Leonard Freeman of Norman spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Freeman.

Leonard Freeman Norman Mrs S. H. Freeman

Read Family Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma

Miss Carolyn Read of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Read who live south of Stratford. Mrs Mildred Loddell of St Louis Oklahoma visited her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Strickland Tuesday.

Carolyn Read Oklahoma City Mrs Frank Read Stratford Mildred Loddell St. Louis Oklahoma Homer Strickland

Forrest family visits then moves toward Fort Worth

Lt and Mrs Frank R Forrest and their son visited Denver before Lt Forrest's transfer to Fort Worth. They stayed with J R Forrests. Mrs Forrest and child remain as Lt Forrest proceeds to Texas and plans to relocate once quarters are found.

Frank R. Forrest Denver Colo J. R. Forrest Lt. Forrest Ft. Worth Frank Forrest Texas Forrest

Weekend Visit Across Families In Wetumka and Holdenville

Mr and Mrs Ray Stuckey and son Keith spent the weekend visiting Mrs Lawson Bryant and the Bryants in Wetumka and the Stuckeys in Holdenville.

Ray Stuckey Keith Lawson Bryant Wetumka Mrs. Stuckey Holdenville

Cumbie Family Visited in Oklahoma City Saturday

Mr and Mrs Frank Cumbie and their children from Oklahoma City spent Saturday with her father J R Davis and Mrs Davis in a family gathering noted in local society.

Frank Cumbie Oklahoma City J. R. Davis Mrs. Davis

Walton Lobaugh attends Newman Rhodes wedding in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Walton Lobaugh attend the wedding of Miss Betty Newman to Robert Allen Rhodes at the First Baptist church in Frederick Oklahoma on Saturday September 17 at 8 00 p m The ceremony was performed by Rev J V Labaugh Mrs J V Lobaugh was present.

Walton Lobaugh Betty Newman Robert Allen Rhodes First Baptist Church Frederick Oklahoma J. V. Labaugh J. V. Lobaugh

Demos Open New Type Funds Drive

The Democratic National Finance Committee will launch a new fund raising drive on Wednesday with thousands of volunteers seeking five donations of five dollars each for the 1952 campaign. 800,000 booklets with five certificates will be distributed to solicitors listing a thank you message from Gov. Adlai E Stevenson. Beardsley Ruml, who led the Pay as you earn plan in World War II, chairs the effort and praised early trials as revolutionary for campaign financing.

Washington P Democratic National Finance Committee National Committee Adlai E. Stevenson Beardsley Ruml New York Ruml Democratic Finance Committee Rum Joe Hall Washington New York Idea Rumi

Gutenberg bust showcased by Pierre Beres galleries in New York

In New York galleries the Pierre Beres displays a 30 inch high bust of Johannes Gutenberg newly arrived from Italy after Marchese Banzi’s collection sale. Curators note it differs from other depictions yet aligns with print history and attire, though its age and maker remain uncertain. Newsmen mark Newspaper Week and churchmen celebrate Bible publishing milestones.

New York Johannes Gutenberg Pierre Beres Gutenberg America Marchese Banzi

Matron of Honor Named for Betty Newman

The piece notes that Betty Newman has chosen her sister as matron of honor, highlighting family ties and ceremonial roles in the forthcoming wedding events.

Betty Newman

Guests of the Rannals Welcome Culletons from Lubbock

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rannals hosted Lt. Col. Edd Culleton and Mrs. Culleton of Lubbock Texas. Mrs. Culleton is Mr. Rannals daughter and the visitors planned to visit relatives in Illinois.

Frank Rannals Edd Culleton Culleton Lubbock, Tex Rannals Illinois

Oklahoma couple visits in-law family this week

Mr and Mrs O L Anderson of Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Leck Carpenter this past week.

O. L. Anderson Oklahoma City Leck Carpenter

Wallgrens Visit Wilburton Family During School Stop

Mr and Mrs Virgil Wallgren took their son Lewis to Wilburton where he is enrolled in school while they visited her brother Leo Kelley and family.

Virgil Wallgren Lewis Wilburton Leo Kelley

Harrell Blackburn Visits From Okmulgee with Parents

Harrell Wayne Blackburn, a student at Okmulgee, spent Thursday to Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blackburn.

Harrell Wayne Blackburn Okmulgee Tom Blackburn

W M A State Convention Held at Pauls Valley First Baptist

The Baptists' W. M. A. held their State convention at the First Baptist church in Pauls Valley. Those attending from Stratford included Mrs. N. N. Antonson, Mrs. John Horsley and son Tony, Mrs. C. A. Cushman, Mrs. Walton Lobaugh, Mrs. John Williams and Miss Evelyn Bell.

the Baptists First Baptist Church Pauls Valley Stratford N. N. Antonson John Horsley Tony C. A. Cushman Walton Lobaugh John Williams Evelyn Bell

Ada Pharmacists To Host District 7 Meeting

Ada pharmacists host District 7 of the Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Aldridge hotel. District president Billy Bryan says speaker Tom Steed fourth district congressman will appear with O C Bogdahn state association president E R Weaver state secretary and J C Cobb secretary of the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. Representatives from Pontotoc Hughes Garvin McClain and Coal counties are expected.

Ada Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association Aldridge Billy Bryan Tom Steed Bryan O. C. Bogdahn E. R. Weaver J. C. Cobb Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Pontotoc Hughes, Garvin McClain Coal

Brothers In Jail In Beating Charge At Spiro Case

Denver Baker 26 and his brother Henry 23 were jailed in LeFlore County awaiting arraignment on July 17 assault charges against Oklahoma highway patrolman O L Rauch. Denver faces armed robbery counts for allegedly taking Rauchs pistol during the beating.

Triple funeral planned for soldier husband and twins

In Ontario California Mrs Wilma Jean Dugan plans a triple funeral next month for her husband Ralph Dugan 28 who was killed in Korea and their twin daughters born premature died within 36 hours. The loss comes after Lydia 18 months may have leukemia.

Ontario Calif Wilma Jean Dugan Ralph Korea

Latta Junior Training Union Skating Party At Latta Church

The Latta Baptist church Junior Training Union held a skating party Tuesday night then returned to the church for games and refreshments. Attendees included Ishmal Tatum Leon Jackson Colleen Williams Pat Haskins Roseann Blake Fern Gipson Lolita Gipson Radford Donna Van Zant Betty Van Zant Frances Biggs Sherrill Biggs Nancy Whitson and others plus sponsors Harvey Wilson and Mr and Mrs J H Houchen Jr and guests Alfred Lee and Doreen Graham.

Pioneer class entertained at Mrs Stegall's home

Mrs M L Stegall hosted the Pioneer class of Cumberland Presbyterian church at her home Thursday night. Refreshments were served to John Kerr Tom George Wes Brantley Jr Jerry Stegall Collene Casady Lolita Nelson Janet Baker Beverly Clouse Wayne King Betty Roper and the class sponsors Mr and Mrs Lee Andrews.

M. L. Stegall Cumberland Presbyterian Church John Kerr Tom George Wes Brantley Jr Jerry Stegall Collene Casady Lolita Nelson Janet Baker Beverly Clouse Wayne King Betty Roper Lee Andrews

Mrs. Hazelwood Visits Breckenridge Relative

Mrs. Louis Hazelwood departed Friday morning for Breckenridge Texas to visit her mother Mrs. Cora Stokes for a short stay.

Louis Hazelwood Breckenridge, Tex Cora Stokes

Verlin Arter Returns Home for Weekend Visit

Verlin Arter arrives Friday evening to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Arter. He plans to return to Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater on Sunday.

Verlin Arter Alvin Arter Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater

Arter Family Weekend Visit With Sligers

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Arter and their son from Dustin spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sliger and Mr. and Mrs. Mason Arter, visiting relatives.

Johnny Arter Dustin Ed Sliger Mason Arter

Bettis Family Attends Hickory Basketball Game

Mr and Mrs Jess Bettis Betty June and Hazel attended a basketball game at Hickory on Thursday night in a brief local note.

Jess Bettis Betty June Hazel Hickory

Oregon Brother Dismissed From Hospital

Dee Campbell of Riddle Oregon reports his brother Marvin has recovered enough to be discharged from the hospital. Marvin has been ill since moving to Oregon last August and has spent much of the time in care.

Dee Campbell Marvin Riddle Oregon

Oklahoma Man Visits Parents Sunday Night

W. P. Campbell of Oklahoma City visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dee Campbell Sunday night.

W. P. Campbell Oklahoma City Mrs Dee Campbell

Mrs Gipson Undergoes Major Surgery at Valley View

Mrs Elmo Gipson entered Valley View hospital Thursday afternoon for major surgery and remained in good condition Saturday after the procedure.

Elmo Gipson Valley View Hospital

Mr and Mrs Barnes Visit Bettis Family Friday Morning

Mr and Mrs Lee Barnes of Comanche visited Mr and Mrs Jess Bettis Friday morning, sharing time and conversation in a neighborhood call.

Lee Barnes Comanche Jess Bettis

Stegall Family Visit to Frisco Parents Sunday

Mr and Mrs M L Stegall and Jerry visited his parents at Fris co Sunday afternoon.

M. L. Stegall Jerry Frisco

Set Prelim For Wife Death Case In Perry

Perry Oklahoma October 4 Arthur Robinson will face a preliminary hearing on a murder charge for his wife’s death. The hearing date is October 11, set in continuation of his arraignment. His formal plea was delayed to allow extra time to obtain an attorney after his wife was found dead in a burned family car on September 27.

Perry Okla Arthur Robinson Robinson

Kennan Silent on Ouster Demand in Moscow Row

Frankfurter arrival of U S ambassador George F Kennan from Switzerland steered clear of comment on Moscow's demand for his recall. Kennan dodged questions about the Soviet Community Party Moscow Congress and stated he would not comment on Soviet government actions. He previously drew criticism for remarks comparing American and diplomat living conditions under Nazi Germany.

Frankfurt Germany U. S George F. Kennan Switzerland Moscow Kennan Soviet Community Party Soviet Union Nazi Germany

Army probes Tokyo murder link to Col Smiths wife

Gen Clark announces a slaying charge against Dorothy Smith, wife of Col Aubrey D. Smith, chief of Plans and Operations, U. S. Far East Command. Col Smith died at dawn after a knife wound in his Tokyo home. The maid testified Dorothy Smith sat on her bed with a knife as the husband bled. The Army seized a hunting knife. Dorothy undergoes psychiatric evaluation. Aubrey Jr. and Sharon are 16 and 14.

Tokyo Aubrey D. Smith Dorothy U. S Walter Krueger Mark Clark Smith San Antonio Tex U. S. Far East Command Aubrey Jr Sharon Army Smiths Joseph S. Hardin Hardin

Brown Funeral Held In Stratford Church Of Christ

Richard Marion Brown 82 died Saturday after a long illness. He was born in Missouri and moved to Oklahoma before 1879, living in Stratford since 1910. Survived by his wife two daughters Mrs M L Cole Shawnee and Mrs J W Morris Pasadena Texas three sons Leon Brown Texas City Waldo Brown Navy and a Brown of Stratford, plus one brother Melvin Brown McAlester.

Stratford Church of Christ Richard Marion Brown Missouri Brown Oklahoma M. L. Cole Shawnee J. W. Morris Pasadena Texas Leon Brown Texas City Waldo Brown U. S. Navy Man Brown Melvin Brown McAlester

Space contains billions of hydrogen atoms per cubic foot

A historical note claims space is a near perfect vacuum yet still holds about 14 000 hydrogen atoms per cubic foot, illustrating the contrast between cosmic emptiness and trace matter in interstellar space.

Earth

I Yo Pta Meets In Fifth Grade Room

The I Yo Pta group met at 3:30 in the fifth grade room. The president called the meeting to order, the secretary called roll, and Mary Sue Berry joined as a new member bringing ten total. Refreshments were served by Carolyn and Mrs Van Bebber as members sang and blessed the gathering.

Carolyn Irving School I Yo Pta Mary Sue Berry Scribe Bobbielou Jones Holt Mayes Porter Cumbie Holley Robinson

AkaKeya Group Chooses Committees for Halloween Party

The AkaKeya Group Junior High School formed three committees to handle decorations refreshments and entertainment for the upcoming Halloween party. Members practiced ukulele songs for a play Friday before adjournment.

Akakeya Scribe Nina Jones

Perry Blue Bird Group Ills Second Grade Meeting

The Willard School Blue Birds group met in the old Willard building on Monday September 29. They chose Tuesdays after school for meetings and agreed to save news each week in notebooks. The group planned a birthday party for Elva Lowry and served bluebird cookies at her home with a blessing.

Willard Elva Lowry East 8Th St Faye Lowry Lou Pickering

Merry Melody Group at Washington Third Grade Meet

The group met Monday at Washington School with 19 girls. Officers were elected and Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Frye, the leader, attended. Linda Frye is noted among participants and the group includes the FHIRPING BLUE BIRD GROUP.

Washington School Martin Frye Scribe Linda Frye Hayes School

Chipper Blue Bird Group Elects Officers at Mann School

Third and fourth grade group at Horace Mann School met with Mrs. McGann. They sang two songs and elected officers: Ka ren Ables as president Jackie McGann as vice president Judy Michael as secretary. Susie Crawford led songs and Priscilla Sloan was scribe.

Chipper Blue Bird Horace Mann School McGann Karen Ables Jackie McGann Judy Michael Susie Crawford Priscilla Sloan Scribe

Charming Blue Bird Group Meets After School in Irving

The Charming Blue Bird group of Irving school met in Mrs Hud son s room Thursday at 3 30 pm for a meeting led by president Diane Chase. Eleven members and three guests attended as they learned songs and pasted Blue Bird Wishes on red poster paper. Mrs Richard and Valerie served ice cream and cookies.

Irving School

Shining Blue Bird Group Chooses Name and Officers

Washington group meeting on September 30 at the school with Mrs. Sam Howard and Mrs. J. C. Melton and Mrs. Martin present. Judy Ebey was elected president with Betty Melton as vice president and Carolyn Sue Blank as nurse. visitor included Judy's grandmother Mrs. Ebey.

Shining Blue Bird Washington Sam Howard J. C. Melton Martin Judy Ebey Shining Blue Birds Judy Ebey Betty Melton Carolyn Sue Blank

Demos Ready to Go Out After 5 Contributions for Campaign

An army of Democratic volunteers will canvass next week to obtain $5 contributions for the 1952 campaign. The drive runs Oct 4 to Oct 15, with 800,000 booklets and five certificates per solicitor. Each donor gets a certificate and a message from Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson.

Ada, Oklahoma Navy Lt. Verne Stephens Dies in Florida Crash

Lt. Verne Stephens nephew of Mrs. Sallie Hughey and cousin of Harry Brecheen Ada native and Army Air Force veteran died when his jet crashed off the Florida coast on September 22. Body found September 28 near Haines City. Funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stephens now of Yuba City California. Born Healdton grew up around Ada lived there until 1938 and served in World War II and in China then Harvard before rejoining the service in 1951. Married June 1951 and then resided in Orlando Florida.

Verne Stephens Sallie Hughey Harry Brecheen Ada Florida Stephens Army Air Force Haines City Arlington National Cemetery Ite Va Ed Stephens Yuba City Calif Healdton California China Harvard University Orlando Fla

Willard Fourth Grade Blue Birds Elect Officers

The Blue Birds of Willard Fourth Grade met at school for the first meeting. They elected Nancy Todd as president Kay Farmer as vice president and Sue Clayton as scribe. They plan to choose a group name at the next meeting and will meet on Tuesday.

Willard School Blue Birds of Willard Nancy Todd Kay Farmer Scribe Sue Clayton Todd Cottingham

Leaders Mrs McPherson and Mrs Jackson Host Scrapbook Visit

Judy Granger welcomed the group at Fire Fly Cabin. They gathered golden rods and leaves for a yearlong project and enjoyed cupcakes with colored icing. Linda Poag noted a wonderful time.

Meeting Summary From Local Club Outing

A Saturday meeting recounts September 27 at leader Mrs McClure home at 9 30. Members visited Mr and Mrs King to view guinea pigs and ducks, then hiked to the park for the merry go round and bars before returning for grape juice and vanilla wafers served by Rodonnah Van Ness. Anita Killian led the closure.

Community outing at city lake and overnight camp

On Monday we visited the city lake and played games with refreshments served by Dee Elkins. Friday evening we plan a camping trip to stay overnight with attendees including Dee Elkins Connie Wilson Peggy Brown Peggy Brown Johnny Shook Carla Krause Roberta Sutton June Marian Couch and visitor Eddie Nabors and Judy McGaha.

Dee Elkins Connie Wilson Peggy Brown Johnny Shook Carla Krause Roberta Sutton June Marian Couch Eddie Nabors Scribe Judy McGaha

Blue Birds of Glenwood School Meet

The Blue Birds of Glenwood School met on Wednesday led by president Phyllis Zonola. They conducted a flag ceremony, heard a story from Mrs Ralph Jones and colored a picture. Barbara Jones led a Blue Bird Goodbye song with help from Mrs Betty Zonola. June Allen served refreshments.

Darling Blue Birds Glenwood School Phyllis Zonola Ralph Jones Barbara Jones June Allen Betty Zonola

Dwarf Apple Trees Prove Feasible For Back Yards

At the University of Kentucky experiment station Dr C S Waltman reports dwarf apple trees can be grown in back yards. Ten year old plantings at the station farm reach ten feet and yield up to nine bushels per tree. Bearing begins by year two or three and trees should be spaced ten to fifteen feet apart in late fall or early spring.

Lexington University of Kentucky Experiment Station C. S. Waltman Experiment Station

Banker Dies With Companion in Hotel Warwick Fire

New York report says San Francisco banker Lloyd Wiseman 46 and his companion Mary Driscoll 40 died in a blaze at the Warwick Hotel. Wiseman alerted staff from his 29th floor room after the fire started near the bed and both were found unconscious. Driscoll died about 14 hours later.

New York San Francisco Warwick Lloyd Wiseman Berkeley Calif Crocker First National Bank of Mary Driscoll West Newton Mass Wiseman Driscoll Massachusetts

U S Protest Drafted Over Kennan Ouster

The State Department drafted a sharp protest to Moscow over the ouster of Ambassador George F. Kennan. A decision on expelling Soviet envoy Georgi Zarubin and replacing Kennan was left to the new president, with no replacement expected for now. Officials warned of likely Communist propaganda from the Kremlin.

Washington State Department Moscow George F. Kennan Georgi N. Zarubin Kremlin Kennan Acheson America Russia Peiping China

Vietnamese woman named first secretary at Washington embassy

Miss Elisabeth Nguyen Xuan Dung of Saigon, holder of a University of London diploma, becomes Vietnam’s first embassy secretary in Washington. Ambassador Tran Van Kha says the appointment marks the growing role of women in Vietnamese government affairs.

Saigon Indo-China Vietnam Washington Elisabeth Nguyen Xuan Dung University of London Tran van Kha

County Democrats Plan Intensive November Drive

County Democrats will set up an office recruit volunteers organize precincts and mount a vigorous drive to win a large majority on November 4. County chairman Claude V. Thompson led the meeting at the courthouse urging strong local organization and participation.

Court House Claude V. Thompson Virgil Medlock Harold Davis Roff J. W. Huff Thompson C. S. Williams B. D. Denton David Busby

State Hog Regulation Rules Use After Fattening Pigs

Oklahoma officials debate whether feeder pigs fall under equipment or merchandise rules. Fred Hansen concludes feeder pigs are not regulated as equipment until fattened. Once a pig becomes personal property, sales must be by public bid after proper advertisement.

Oklahoma City Fred Hansen Clinton Hansen

Wildcat Oil Strike in Tulsa County Near Gusher Emerges

A 100 barrel an hour shallow producer two miles east of a Tulsa County community yielded a near gusher. Drilled by George Hastings of Oklahoma City, the well chilled to about 50 barrels hourly while over 1,000 barrels were trucked out. The Arbuckle formation between 1 883 and 1 885 feet indicates a new 39.4 gravity oil pool near the Little Chicago pool in the Bixby area. Tools are to be pulled tomorrow.

Leonard Okla Tulsa County Tulsa George Hastings Oklahoma City Chicago Bixby

Galaxy contains more matter than its stars, scientists say

Scientists estimate that the galaxy housing our solar system contains substantial unseen matter far exceeding the mass of its visible stars, suggesting vast amounts of dark or diffuse material pervade the galactic disk.

Solar System

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