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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
7
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma on September 26 1951 plaintiffs filed a petition in two cases seeking to quiet title to surface and mineral interests in certain Francis Oklahoma properties. Defendants must answer by November 10 1951 or default judgment will follow.
Maude Bledsoe, heir, has filed for final settlement and distribution of Elizabeth A. Smith estate. Hearing set for Thursday October 25 1981 at 10 a.m. in Ada County Court House. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the estate should not be settled. Also includes property description for Lots 1-23 in Block 4 College Addition Allen Oklahoma.
A court records a plan to quiet title on lands around Coalgate Oklahoma with parties named as plaintiffs and heirs of T L Cagle and James Cagle. The highway director notes the state will switch eight miles of U S 75 north of Coalgate from state aid to federal aid due to $300 000 required for grading drainage bridges and paving. A hearing is set in Pontotoc County for October 26 1951 to settle final accounts and determine heirs for the estate of Andrew Bramlett with Minnie M Bramlett executrix seeking discharge.
The Oklahoma State Capitol articles explain fewer state jobs are offered and hires focus on qualified candidates. They argue integrity and ability top the hiring list while politics recedes. Surplus federal commodities, like 10 carloads of apples processed into applesauce for schools and institutions, save taxpayer money and reduce waste amid high food costs.
In the Pontotoc County Oklahoma County Court a complex civil action lists Vari Decker Julia A Burrows Esther Decker as administratrix of Jess W Decker deceased and other Decker heirs against Edgar T Decker Jr and unknown heirs executors and administrators of G W Decker and L F Decker with the State of Oklahoma named as a defendant.
The defendant Edgar T. Decker Jr is notified of a suit to quiet title in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. He must answer by November 15 1951 or the petition will be deemed true and judgment entered in favor of the plaintiffs. Lands described include parts of sections 16 17 18 Township 4N Range 4E with Springbrook Creek boundary. The action seeks to bar all claims adverse to plaintiffs and names heirs at law of G W Decker and L F Decker. W D Abbott signs for the court and Claude V Thompson represents plaintiffs.
Rufus Harper, 19, Napier High School football team member, was admitted to Valley View hospital Wednesday night after suffering a sprained right knee during play. Officials said his condition was good Thursday morning.
Den One of Pack Four sponsored by First Christian church met after school Monday with Den mother Mrs Leona Spears. Den Chief Kenny Young named Wayne Lee Denner Ronald Young assistant denner and an Smith keeper of the buck skin. Refreshments were served. Present were Ronald Young Wayne Lee Jerry Gibbons Jerry Northcutt Gary Spears Neal Trobaugh John Paul Thrash and Gary Smith.
Den 11 of the Cub Scouts Pack IV met with Mrs. Paul Rice as den mother. Den Chief Oral Smith taught knot tying and led discussion on the upcoming scout exposition. The group chose railroading as the skit theme. Members present were Doug Bailey Rikki Bailey Charles Bullock John Kuras Thain Marsten Larry Rutledge Max Robberson and Butch Harper.
Oklahoma public notice schedules a Friday October 19 1951 hearing in Ada at the District Court Room to consider detaching land from the Blue and Boggy Soil Conservation District and forming a new district in Pontotoc County. Landowners operators and interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.
Den 111 of Pack IV met with Den mother Mrs Emil Wyatt to carve balsa figures destined for a den doodle and totem pole. Present were James Arrington John Braly Forrest Goodell Gene Paul Hubbel Rich ard Wilson David Wyatt. On Wednesday the three den mothers plus Mrs Ron Bailey roving den mother met with Roland Descans scout executive to plan the expo on November 19.
Oklahoma City officials approved across the board pay raises retroactive to Oct 1 for all city workers, from garbage collectors to top department heads. The measure adds 268,560 to the budget for the rest of the year and funds 229 new hires across police, garbage, and water departments, plus 10,000 for a personnel department. City Manager Ross Taylor did not receive a raise.
OKLAHOMA CITY Oct. 10 A 29 year old man, Jack Walton Hathcox, was wounded in the wrist by officer S D Smith while fleeing a burglary call at a tobacco store. Hathcox's brother Jearell was electrocuted at the state penitentiary July 24 for murder. Hathcox ran from the building after the officer ordered him to halt.
Sulphur Oklahoma special report states the SHS band with 55 members will visit Pauls Valley State hospital Thursday afternoon for a one hour program. Dr Carl Steen invites the band and Harrell Scott notes music and marching on the lawn with patients on steps and lawn. Band departs SHS at 4 pm by two buses.
The Bryan County Sportsmen's Club adopts a resolution denouncing telephone fishing as unsportsmanlike and wasteful. It warns that the practice could deplete state waters of fish and urges other groups to pressure for its elimination.
Beuna Smith was installed as vice-president of the state setup and Miss Ellen Young joined the board of directors at the Credit Women's Breakfast Club of America convention in Ponca City. Attendees from here included Hazel Hansard Berna Smith Betty Ely and Ellen Young.
Jeff Thompson of Roff pleaded guilty to drunken driving before County Judge Tom D. McKeown. He received a 30 day suspended jail sentence, a $25 fine plus costs, and was ordered to surrender his license after being apprehended by Trooper Aubrey Mitchell while driving a 1949 Chevrolet pickup west of Ada on SH 19. Passenger W. L. Thompson faced a $10 fine and costs for public drunkenness before Justice Percy Armstrong.
The U S First Marine division completed the largest helicopter airlift in history on the Eastern Front in Korea. Twelve Sikorsky helicopters ferried about 1 000 troops 18 miles behind front lines, landing near hills held by Communist forces. The mission, led by Lt Col Harvey W Edwards and Maj Howard Mabie, finished in six hours and 15 minutes.
James P. Finnegan testifies before a Ways and Means subcommittee that in 1944 he was told he could continue his law practice while serving as St. Louis tax collector. He cited assurances from Robert Hannegan, then internal revenue chief, later DNC chairman and postmaster general. Finnegan resigned last April as the investigation into his office proceeds.
Hayes PTA held its first fall meeting with Mrs. William Lee as president. New officers include vice president Mrs. G K Stephens secretary Mrs Pat Holman and treasurer Mrs P D Morris. Mrs Jessie Bagley introduced teachers and corsages were given to all. The 5th and 6th grade girls chorus performed under Miss Ruth Hagar with piano solos by Dinah Jan Maines and Janet Thompson.
State Veterinarian D. H. Ricks said the Stephens county outbreak is under control with a likely quarantine lift within 30 days for the Velma Alma area. Twenty six animals died last week, only one since Friday, as vaccination begins around Guttrie after an outbreak.
Car owners should keep tire pressure within three percent of the manufacturer recommendation to achieve the best mileage. Maintaining proper inflation reduces wear and improves fuel efficiency, a practical tip for drivers seeking economical tire performance.
Harold Dewayne Hodgson a 20 year old Hereford breeder from Freedom Oklahoma was named star farmer of America at the Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas City He and his wife Lillian manage a 320 acre farm valued at 14800 with assets around 30000 and a cattle and grain operation built from a wrecked barn into a thriving enterprise
FBI said it recovered 4000 dollars of stolen property and announced 22 arrests on the west coast in a nationwide probe into thefts from military sites. The pace includes cases at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Mare Island Vallejo and Warner Robins Macon with arrests across several states.
George H. Belcher 84 a Republican leader in northwest Oklahoma and father of Rep Page Belcher died in Medford following a heat stroke and complications. He came to Grant county in 1893 opened the Cherokee Strip served as county assessor and Medford master 1923 1934. Rep Belcher and Mrs Belcher flew from Washington for the funeral.
Claude A. Wheeler former business manager of the western Oklahoma state hospital was named Clinton city clerk. He succeeds Rex Madden who resigned last week to take the hospital post.
Crescent Oklahoma citizens voted 205 to 202 to adopt the city manager form of government in a record turnout for a town of 1345 people.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported a letter soliciting donations for a Harry Truman memorial library and tax free gifts. President Truman disassociated himself and said he would have stopped the letter. Senator Anderson of New Mexico drafted it.
About 50 attendees gathered at Stonewall high school for a Monday night dinner session of the Pontotoc county Schoolmasters' club. Trice Broadrick, Chickasha high school principal and long-time Pontotoc educator, spoke on Building Favorable Public Sentiment for the Schools.
U S and French forces bombard Red bunkers on Heartbreak Ridge with Sherman 76 mm fire for ten minutes as the 23rd Infantry advances. Chinese troops noted on ridge, with North Koreans defending and Chinese reinforcing eastern fronts amid heavy artillery and mortar fire.
Jim Shoulders of Henryetta Oklahoma won bareback bronc riding and Brahma bull riding at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo. He was the sole finalist in bull riding. Jim Eskey of Ardmore Oklahoma placed third in calf roping.
Oklahoma City highway officials study relocating 44 miles of eastern Oklahoma routes to be flooded by the Eufaula dam. The plan costs about 2.8 million dollars above replacing roads to meet 28 foot standards. new alignments include U S 69 19.63 miles and State 9 7.9 miles east and west of Eufaula with additional U S 270 and State 31 relocations.
The Treasury seeks up to 1.25 billion dollars in bills to cover next March income tax payments. The move aims to bridge a projected 5 billion dollar fiscal year gap. Bills bear denominations from 1,000 to 1,000,000 dollars and can be cashed on March 15 if not used for tax payments.
Sulphur junior and senior high will broadcast a radio program each Wednesday at 4 PM this year under Supt. George Portman. A committee of teachers led by Mrs. Gertrude Donaghe plans the broadcasts, with Miss Florence Peevehouse J. B. Best and others. This week's program includes a 5 minute newscast by the journalism department a speech department play and a piano solo by Peggy Dayneur. The merchants of Sulphur sponsor the broadcast.
The treasury reported that defense bonds outstanding reached a new high of 34.566 billion dollars on October 1, surpassing July’s 34.542 billion. Through August 1950 bond sales were 17 percent lower in dollar volume than last year, though the number of bonds sold hit a five year peak, six percent above prior year. Sales of 23 dollar bonds rose 16 percent while 1000 dollar bonds fell 38 percent, reducing overall dollar volume.
Europe hosts multiple leaning towers alongside the Tower of Pisa. A Spanish tower at Sara gossa reportedly tilts farther from perpendicular than Pisa. Bologna in Italy features two such 12th century leaning towers. Babylonian astronomers deemed the number 13 unlucky.
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