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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1950

Page

5

Stratford Society News

The La Madre club met in Mrs. Clarence Bratcher home and planned a playground equipment purchase for the local school. A wheat roast date of October 20 was set for members and families. A gift was given to Mrs. Welch after a lesson on Bribes and Rewards.

la Madre Club Clarence Bratcher John Welch Welch Aubrey Robertson Alyss Bellard John D. Skaggs A. D. Austin Mo Hicks Forrest Sheppard Roy Watts Elmo Hicks Tom Glass A. H. Shi W. D. Jackson Willie Watts H. W. Murray A. H. Shi, Jr Bill Glass E.E. Harmilton Richard Adams

Newark Plan Recruits Civilian Trucks for Disaster Relief

Newark Mayor Ralph Villani backs a civilian defense blueprint that mobilizes civilian trucks for emergency transport. A Ballantine unit already proved effective in aiding South Amboy relief, and a three-tier convoy system aims to provide 10 minute response, 40 support vehicles, and 100 trucks for mass evacuations under civil defense authority.

Civil Defense Plan Newark N. J NEA Rarph Villani South Amboy P. Ballantine and Sons New Jersey District of Columbia Ralph Villani National Conference of Mayors U. S Carl W. Badenhouse Ballantine

Hereford sale tops $56,000 for 87 head in Kansas

More than 4,000 buyers from 12 states and Mexico attended the CK Hereford Fall Sale in Brookville, Kansas. J. J. Vanier and H. O. Whitaker offered 87 cattle, including 32 bulls and 35 heifers, averaging $837 with a top bull at $4,800 and top heifer at $1,800 bought by Bromadine Farms of Breckenridge, Missouri.

Brookville Kas States Mexico J. J. Vanier H. OD. Whitaker Cincinnati Rais Bromadine Farms Breckenridge

Morals and perks at Camp Polk 45th Division Leesville

Leesville officers of the 45th Division report improved morals around Camp Polk with low venereal disease rates and strict controls on prostitution. Slot machines and dice games operate in taverns near Leesville and nearby towns. Maj. Gen. Styron touts expanded post facilities while Leesville officials bolster local policing to protect soldiers. Col. Mitchell bans profiteers targeting servicemen.

Leesville Camp Polk Vernon Parish Lake, Charles Alexandria National Guard James C. Styron Vernon Paris Oklahoma Eugene Mitchell Polk

Oklahoma liquor dealer sues over seized consignment

James E. Jonkers of Wichita Kansas seeks two district court actions in Oklahoma City to recover 660 cases of liquor seized in a Midwest City raid last May. He claims the liquor was en route in interstate commerce from Shreveport Louisiana to Wichita, while officers classified the cache as contraband in dry Oklahoma.

James E. Jonkers Wichita Kas Lquor Jonkers Shreveport Oklahoma

Camp Fire Girls Leaflet Drive At Willard and Washington Schools

The Camp Fire Girls groups from Willard and Washington schools met for a Community Chest leaflet drive. Willard group hiked to City Lake for a picnic after games while Acwapiya group made craft lanyards and bracelets and prepared cards for outreach. Fifteen girls attended with Mary Alice Leach as scribe.

Willard School Willard Susan Garrison Acwapiza Washington School Acwapiya Ise Mary ‘Ann Mary Ali¢e Leach

Tandakaya Group Hayes School Fire Nature Hike

The Tandakaya group met Wednesday at the school and followed Miss Hager’s instructions for a nature fire by the lake. They roasted weiners and marshmallows, exchanged Miss Hager birthday pieces of china, played games taught by Miss Vance, and were joined by Mrs. Fred Stalcup sponsor Mrs Bagley principal and others including Miss Vance the Camp Fire executive.

Tandakaya Group Hayes School Miss Hager Miss Vance Fred Stalcup Bagley Jack Martin Miss

Odaka Group Prepares Leaflets for Community Chest

Odaka Group 6th graders with leaders Mrs Haugen and Mrs Wintersmith visited the Camp Fire office to collect leaflets for distribution. They plan to cover Hillsdale Addition and hold a regular meeting Monday at 3:30 in the Horace Mann building. Sarah Haugen acting scribe.

Odaka Horace Mann Haugen Wintersmith Community Chest Hillsdale Sarah Haugen

Blue Bird News Highlights Busy Week Of Blue Birds

The Smiling Blue Birds group elected officers and enjoyed activities across schools and parks. Reports list presidents, treasurers, scribes, crafts, hikes, scrapbooks, refreshments, and field trips with various leaders and helpers.

War Vets Call Toughest Ever Wounded Have Better Chance

NEA dispatch from Korea describes how battlefield medical airlift improves survival. The joint Medical Corps and MATS operation speeds wounded to care, with medics like Sgt. Roberto Cordoba risking danger to reach casualties. Air Rescue Service helicopters fly urgent cases to surgical hospitals, shortening travel times and saving lives on the front.

Harry Press NEA Korea Army Medical Corps Military Air Transport Service MATS California Hill 201 Naktong River South Mountain Seoul

You're Invited to Pumping Station

During Oil Progress Week October 15 21 the Fitts Station of Mid-Continent Pipeline Co will be open to visitors on Wednesday October 18 J P Ellis district foreman will guide tours from 8 am to 4 pm at the station two miles south of Stonewall High school seniors may view the station Adam Chamber of Commerce offers transportation arrangements

Fitts Mid-Continent Pipeline Co J. P. Ellis Stonewall Adam Chamber of Commerce

Blue Birds 3rd and 4th Grade Meet at School

Messages from Horace Mann and Barbara Kay Culver celebrations. Scouts group notes two visitors, birthday party, and upcoming Blue Bird training on October 13 at 10 30 p m. Leaders Mrs Holt and Nancy Wadlington record games songs and ice cream.

Horate Mann School Blue Birds Borace Mann School Blue Birds Qur Barbara Kay Culver Barbara Kay Barbara Nancy Wadlington Hayes School Blue Birds Twinkling Blue Birds Hayes Patsy Lou Ely Jo Long All Blue Bird Eaders George Stephens South Broadway

Launch Separate Probe of Strange Death At Sapulpa

Tulsa Tribune reports an independent inquiry is opened into the death of Sapulpa bootlegger Mack Scott. Sheriff Johnson declared it suicide, while witnesses and a mystery car are under scrutiny. Scott, 44, faced a whisky operation sentence and was free on bond.

Tulsa Okolla Creek County Sapulpa Mack Scott Tulsa Tribune Lee Johnson Scott Saipulpa Johnson the Tribune

Miller On 30 day Illinois Visit With Family

W T Miller left for a 30 day visit to Scott Air Base Illinois staying with his daughter and her husband Maj Gen Charlie Chauncey. He notes delightful weather and that he brought an overcoat though he has not needed it yet. The Chaunceys are well and the General keeps busy visiting air bases under his supervision.

W-T. Miller Scott Air Base Illinois Charlie Chauncey Chaunceys

Shirt Aides Missing From Death Scene Found at Funeral Home

Authorities say the shirt Scott wore at his death was being hunted for and then disappeared. Officials report the funeral home later claimed the garment had vanished, prompting investigations into the handling of the case.

Scott the Tribune

Ready Made Pastry Mix With Wax Paper Method

Edith M Barber describes a quick pastry method using oil as shortening with all-purpose flour salt oil and cold milk mixed together then rolled between waxed papers. The article provides Easy Roll Pastry and Apple Mince Pie recipes and notes on spice choices for apple filling.

Edith M. Barber

Limited Federal World Government Gains Support in Oklahoma

The International convention of Disciples of Christ ended sessions with a vote backing limited federal world government. Oklahoma will vote on the resolution November 7, urging Christians to seek a global order under laws to abolish armaments, adjudicate disputes, and restrain violators. A youth rally drew 750 attendees and a workshop with 1,000 men covered reports from 48 states.

Oklahoma City International Convention of Disciples of Christ Oklahoma United 19

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Stratford Society News WMU First Baptist Church C. A. Cushman Harold Olin Jesson Jack Corley Will Crawford Cush Man Lee Ott E. L. Stephens John T. Williams Walton Lobaugh Lewis Reed Hodges J. H. Hodges East Grimmett Drive Pauls Valley Mary Ann Bill J. Medlock Chester Medlock Stratford Miss Hodges Pauls Valley High School Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Mr. Medlock Stratford High School Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater Seabees Mullinix Construction Co MYF MIYF Methodist Davis Jimmy Burnett Jimmy Sallee Ralph Watts Billy Don Cole Harold Watts Barbara Watts Mary Joshi Betty Lou Col Don Nutt Margariete Watts Donald Wayne Watts Claudene Lovelace Harvey Smith Herbert Watts Tel-Ruth T. FE. L Ruth Cecil Burkehart John Horsley Waiton Lubaugh L. L .Johnson Jack Blackburn Ott Jones Wctru C.A. Burris W. W. Reynolds WCTU Enid Douglas Larsen Nea Stall United States Gorge of the Snake River Pate Regon and Idaho America's City of Blue Bird News Washington Smiling Blue Birds Sandra Whitaker Carol Peek Jane Fullan Dave Blanks Dane Fullan Washington Blue Birds Hennigan Robert Hayes Sally Morey Carole Jo Homes Scribe Mary Ann Landrum Roberto Cordoba Nicholas Gambos Bekersfield Calif Cordoba Air Rescue Service Air Force Jim Jernigan Linton Tex Lieut Jernigan Hells Sylvia Ann Pennington Jeanne Michael Sue Evelyn Hayes Mrs. Holt Billy Lee Jetton Mara W. T. Miller Ilinois William Green AFL White House John L. Hooper New York Hy Usrd J. Shen General Features Church Group Disciples of Christ Okey Lie
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