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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
6
An Oklahoma mother questions aid rules for children born out of wedlock while the Turner Turnpike project advances. Reports describe aid cuts amid family transgressions and note progress on the Oklahoma City to Tulsa toll road with bids varying but overall costs near original estimates.
The Oklahoma Calendar 1952 from University of Oklahoma Press offers 110 pages of scenic photographs plus a calendar and appointment book. It features Oklahoma landmarks such as Stand Watie’s monument at Tahlequah Guthrie city hall and the old Seminole whipping tree at Wewoka.
Captain Craig McBroom of Company C 180th Infantry transfers to command of Ha Company first battalion. Headquarters Company home station Allen. First Lieutenant Dominic Vietta from Coalgate to lead battalion pioneer and ammunition platoon. Replacing McBroom as Charley Company CO is 1st Lieutenant Howard Nicks of Wetumka.
An Indian meeting at Shawnee sub-agency community house on November 5 at 7 p m will invite only Indians. Speaker will be Elder Spencer W Kimball apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints known for Indian missionary work. No collection will be taken.
Snow accumulates on semi dry farm fields and is pushed into ridges by farmers with bulldozers to stop it from blowing away. The maneuver aims to protect soil and crops from wind erosion during winter conditions.
Konawa banker E Gene Douthit was named vice-president of the Dads' association on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman. He was among three chosen to represent the fourth district alongside Judge Dick Jones of Okemah and John Lukens of Shawnee. Jimmie Douthit, son of E Douthit, is a sophomore at the state college this term.
President Truman, after a White House call, said he would like to see Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin defeated for re election. Wisconsin Democratic chairman Jerome Fox said Truman expressed a preference that McCarthy not be returned to the senate. McCarthy has been a sharp critic of the Truman administration over charges of Communist sympathizers in the state department.
Women and children of Arabi and families greet their husbands and fathers by kissing their beards, a traditional welcome custom observed in the town.
The remark notes that around half of the world's fishermen are Japanese, highlighting the nation’s prominent role in marine harvesting and related industry dynamics.
Oklahoma City October 25 The state criminal court of appeals will hear Oct 31 on a challenge to the 1949 drunk driving repeal. Joe Beaver McMahan of Pottawatomie County seeks reversal after a 60 day jail term and 250 dollar fine. Assistant AG Sam Lattimore contends the case tests the law’s validity amid definitional highway confusion.
A four alarm blaze struck the fifth floor of St Paul General Hospital in Dallas shortly after midnight. The sisters dormitory was the fire origin in the west wing. About 250 patients were in the 300 bed facility when the fire started. all were evacuated with no injuries. Firefighters and police searched rooms amid smoke and water from the attic.
In Phoenix a six year old boy faced Traffic Court Judge C W Pensinger with a piggy bank and a parking ticket. He confessed to his mother’s instruction to pay the meter, returned home for ten cents, and the judge dismissed the charge on a promise to remember future instructions.
The article notes that U S ham production exceeds one and a half billion pounds annually illustrating the scale of pork processing in the nation.
The Red Cross announces a Home Nursing course starting Monday October 29 at the Fire Station on the second floor. Two sessions offered 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Enrollment is limited to 15 per class and runs through Friday with additional sessions November 5 and 6. Certification given after fourteen hours. text book not provided. Reserve by calling 2402.
About 14 pints and 24 half pints of tax paid whiskey were seized from Leon Ryles at Valley View Tourist Court Tuesday night. Deputy Sheriff Walker Hisle reports. Ryles is charged with possession of intoxicating liquor and faces four similar charges in county court. Earlier cases filed June 16 and Sept 6 were continued. judge McKeown’s death left action pending.
In the third district Lt. Floyd Brown reports patrol activity in Durant with 3,631 hours spent patrolling and 47,790 miles driven. There were 103 accidents worked including 59 property damage 39 injuries and five fatalities. 1,699 motorists assisted. 283 arrests with 228 convictions. 68 license violations 44 convictions. 9 defective vehicles found 7 convictions. 25 other violations 25 convictions. 845 moving violations warnings issued and 481 defective vehicle warnings.
Pack 4 Cubs meet at 6 30 p m Thursday at Kendall Ranch for a pack meeting. Awards will highlight the program with roving den mother Mrs Ron Bailey. For a Cub to receive an award at least one parent must attend. The event includes a wiener roast and each family should bring food and drinks. To arrange transportation call Mrs Bailey.
The United States Department of Agriculture was established as a separate federal agency by legislation passed in 1862, marking a formal division of agricultural oversight from other departments.
A building study finds stucco houses can absorb as much as a ton of water in a heavy rainfall. The finding highlights stucco’s porous nature and potential impact on interior moisture control and home maintenance.
British warships covered merchant ships clearing through the Suez canal amid Egyptian government orders. Cairo reported quiet after rioting while tensions rose as Egypt allegedly sought to complicate British movements at canal entrances Port Said and Suez. Egypt scrapped the 1936 Anglo Egyptian treaty.
NEA report outlines how the $5.7 billion tax increase affects the average taxpayer in 1951. The 12 percent rise lasts only two months, with a 2 percent withholding from November paychecks. Details cover dependents, sales of homes, medical deductions, armed forces exemptions, and new corporate and excise taxes.
Mr and Mrs John Barrick of County Line hosted visitors in the past week as Mr and Mrs Troy James of Seminole spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charley Timmons.
Mr and Mrs O E Cherry and Debra visited Mr and Mrs Cherry of Elk City the past week to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Floyd Spears honored her son Jimmie at a Thursday birthday celebration. Guests enjoyed games and cake with ice cream served afterward. Jimmie received nice gifts.
Mr and Mrs George Penick and son accompanied by Mrs Richard Penick left Sunday for Albuquerque New Mexico on a vacation trip.
Barbra Hammond of Harden City visited Miss Mary Jackson of Fittstown Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joe Conley Jr moved Saturday from Sapulpa to make their home here. J R Betson spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with his son John Betson. Mr and Mrs Leonard Higgs spent the weekend with his father George Higgs south of Fittstown.
Mrs Christine Boone spent the weekend in Ada visiting her grandmother Mrs Callie Nabors.
Mr and Mrs Lee Timmons and their son Ronnie of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Hookie Timmons for a weekend gathering.
Wilma Lackey and Norma Lee Graper spent Sunday with their parents in Fitstown, sharing a family visit and time together.
Goodwell Oklahoma marks the 41st homecoming with the dedication Saturday of Leon B. Field Hall the new men’s dormitory named for State Sen. Field of Texhoma.
Dr. William Thomas Jacobs former president of the Oklahoma Dental Society died at his Muskogee home aged 76. He moved to Muskogee in 1900 from Missouri.
A newly released book written two decades after Christopher Columbus's death portrays him as tall with sharp eyes and a long freckled red face. The account emphasizes distinctive facial features discovered by researchers.
The Samana and Santiago Railroad of Haiti ends its effort without connecting to Samana or Santiago, leaving the planned route incomplete and the project unresolved.
County commissioners in Ada held interviews with several Ada attorneys to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Tom D. McKeown. Tal Crawford, a former county and district judge, is among the names heard, but officials did not disclose who is being considered or who has applied.
Windmills first became common in Germany, the Netherlands and the surrounding country, marking an early phase of regional agricultural and industrial transformation.
Secretary of State Acheson conferred with Iran Premier Mossadegh on US proposals to reopen talks with Britain over the oil dispute. Mossadegh, ailing, is in the president's suite at Walter Reed hospital as a luncheon at Blair House preceded new negotiations. A US plan aims to secure a resumption of talks and a solid basis for settlement.
Wilburton Elk City and Sand Springs plan celebrations this week for highway projects costing nearly two million dollars. Gov. Murray and Highway Director C A Stoldt will attend as guests of honor. Wilburton marks 29 miles of paving linking State Highways 2 and 33 at 2 p m Thursday. Elk City celebrates a $220 437 widening on U S 66. Sand Springs observes 2 75 miles of 4 lane paving from Bru ner Station through Main Street costing $413 339. Murray will speak at each event.
The city finishes a 375 foot 8 inch sewer lateral in Daggs addition block 28 under the construction at cost policy. About 25 requests have been received for lateral lines. City Manager John Hamman estimates costs at about half current bids.
Vancouver dedication of the fully remodeled BC credit unions headquarters notes the movement now has over 55 000 members in 230 groups across the province.
The giant African land snail has a cone shaped shell that can reach about six inches in length.
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