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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1951

Page

7

Legal Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Court

The District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma views W A Hale vs Heirs Executors Administrators Trustees and assigns of Nancy E Cobb deceased and William A Cobb deceased along with Methwaite Oil and Gas Company and others. Plaintiffs seek quiet title to land in Section 5 Township 3 North Range 6 East and related parcels. Debtors must answer by November 29 1951 or judgment by default will follow. A sheriff sale of Huddleston lease lands including Huddleston A area and Section 30 4N 7E and related tracts is commanded in an action No 20132 Elmer M Crane is named in the separate sale order with 1/16 undivided interest in oil and gas leasehold estates in Pontotoc County.

State OF Oklahoma Nancy E. Cobb William A. Cobb Methwaite Oil and Gas Company Marthwaite Oil and Gas Company R M Scruggs Moe W.S. Hale Lillie Hale Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Pontotoc District Court W. A. Delaney, Jr Elmer M. Crane

Notice of Land Sale in Sunset Addition Allen Oklahoma

The Town of Allen and landowners are notified that Annie Hall will seek court approval to vacate part of Sunset Addition as described by metes and bounds in Section 25 Township 5 North Range 8 East. A sale to satisfy a 1951 foreclosure judgment of 175.49 plus 100 attorney fees and costs, with a continuing lien for advances, will occur November 26, 1951 at 10:00 AM at the Ada county courthouse, with Sheriff J D Garr foreclosing.

Section Five Township Three Range Annie Hall Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Allen Oklahoma Ada W. A. Delaney, Jr

Notice by Publication in Oklahoma Real Estate Case

James M Hall and Wilma Hall as heirs of B F Shandy and J I Hall sue Annie and others in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to reform deeds and quiet title. They seek a judgment declaring plaintiff owner of fee simple and expunging any right by defendants to the property described in Section 25 Township 5 North Range 8 East Indian Meridian with a detailed metes and bounds. Court clerk Abe Holloway issued the notice on October 25 1951.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma State of J. I. Hall

Pa Ain't Going Fishing No More After Being Lost

In Macon Georgia 52 hours of cold hunger and quicksands in Skipperton swamp tested John Deep a Macon grocer and his 15 year old son After a plane crash sighted their campfire rescuers including 100 National Guardsmen and Bibb county officers pulled the pair to safety The son promised a party for all who helped and the father spoke of his effort to save his boy

Macon Skipperton John Deep John National Guardsmen Bibb County Deep John, Jr John C. Richardson

Two Deaths Added To Highway Toll In Oklahoma

The Associated Press reports two more deaths in Oklahoma 1951 traffic toll. Bobby Joe Moore 15 of farms near South Coffeyville and Lenapah died when his jeep overturned in fog four miles northeast of Lenapah. James Ralph May 22, a Fort Towson teacher, died when his bus collided with a car on U S 70 near Hugo. two other youths and three bus passengers were slightly hurt.

Oklahoma Bobby Joe Moore Frank Moore South Coffeyville Lenapah Highway Patrol Moore James Ralph May Fort Towson Hugo U. S. 70 May

Tiny Palm Sized Radio With Earpiece Speaker

A New York report describes a palm sized radio weighing eight ounces with a 24 by 5 3 8 inch case. The device uses two tubes and a crystal detector, a collapsible 18 inch antenna, small hearing aid type batteries and an earbud loudspeaker. It claims a broadcast range near 50 miles.

Miniature RADIO New York

If it really woke them up we would be in favor of more speeders being pinched

A terse opinion suggests support for stricter enforcement against speeding drivers if the issue prompts real awareness and action.

State of War With Germany Ends

President Truman proclaimed the end of the state of war with Germany, following a joint congressional resolution. The war began December 11, 1941 and terminated on October 19, 1951, the resolution date.

Germany Truman Washington United States

Egypt and Britain face Suez crisis flare in 1936 dispute

Egypt's break with Britain over the Suez area sharpens as royal air force jets fly over Cairo and U S mediator Jefferson Caffery meets King Farouk in Alexandria. British ships control the canal transit while rail and road traffic stay restricted and two minor incidents are reported.

Egypt Britain Royal Air Force Cairo Caffery al Ahram Canal Canal Zone

Communists End Ceasefire Talks at Kaesong on Aug 23

The Reds abandoned ceasefire talks at Kaesong after a deadlock on backing the ceasefire to subcommittees. Allied forces would hold Heartbreak Ridge on the east central front as Nam Il proposed returning the issue to subcommittees amid amiable discussions.

Hwachon Reservoir East Central Front Heartbreak Ridge East Central

Jumpy Cat Sparks Car Crash in Peterborough Drive

Jumpy Cat caused a crash in Peterborough when the animal jumped from the back seat to the driver D. B. Wright’s neck. Wright lost control of his car and hit another vehicle, incurring expenses from the incident.

Peterborough Ont D. B. Wright

Ohio mastodon bones excite naturalists in discovery

Scientists in Ohio uncover two 15,000 year old mastodon bones sparking enthusiasm among naturalists. A legendary note suggests a dog may have buried the fossils, adding a curious twist to the paleontological find.

Ohio

Jet propelled craft climbs high for strategic advantage

Speed is not the only edge of the jet aircraft. Its climb to high altitude adds crucial reach and surveillance capability for military operations.

Looks Rough For Reds If War Goes On

Seoul dispatch discusses potential North Korea conflict outcomes. It notes UN gains of 250 square miles and 12 miles deeper incursions, estimates 500,000 Chinese and North Korean forces, and flags Panmunjom talks as decisive. Ridgway and Van Fleet warn of possible renewed drives if talks fail. Air observers monitor Chinese actions for a new offensive.

Seoul Korea United Nations North Korea James A. van Fleet van Fiecet Ridgway Matthew B. Ridgway Tokyo U N 38Th Parallel van Fleet U. N Pyongyong Wonsan Republic of Korea

Gasoline Price Drops Slightly In Singapore

A company cut gasoline price by two cents to 0.52 per gallon in Singapore. Also a definition notes soap is a salt of fatty acids with eight or more carbon atoms in chemical terms.

Singapore

One Man Opera Club Brings Stage to Chicago Living Room

Oscar Lohner, a 50 year old airline interpreter, hosts biweekly home opera performances in a 14 room Chicago apartment. He translates arias with humor as records accompany the live act, aiming to lift Americans over language barriers and spark love for grand opera. Noted opera stars and the Italian consul commend his passionate effort.

Chicago NEA Oscar Kner Lohner Southside Oscar la Scala Metropolitan Ferrucio Tagliavini Italo Tajo George Cuneo Oscar Lohner

Hardboard Plants Growing To Utilize the Wood Waste

A wave of seven new hardboard plants, cost over 15 million dollars, will soon operate in the Pacific Northwest converting wood waste into 850000 square feet of hardboard daily. The material, pressed from chewed wood pulp, gains uses from ceilings and floors to car shelves and furniture parts, signaling a major shift in wood utilization and a potential 40 percent rise in national supply.

NEA Portland Ore Pacific Northwest Mississippi Laurel Miss Mid-West Oregon Longview Wash Big Long- Bell Lumber Co Lebanon Large Cascades Plywood Co Plywood Research Foundation Tacoma

Camp Fire Seeks Food for Needy Families

Ada Camp Fire groups plan a two night door to door food drive collecting one can per home. The gathered canned goods will be pooled at the Camp Fire office with meats flour and sugar added for complete meals and delivered before Thanksgiving to needy families through the Salvation Army.

Ada Camp Fire Organization Ada Salvation Army Ada Lions Club

Regents Seek Contingency Fund For Eastern A and M Fire Loss

Oklahoma Regents request Gov Johnston Murray release 12 228.06 from contingency funds to cover loss at Eastern Oklahoma A and M College Wilburton campus after the September 13 fire. Temporary buildings will offset other losses in the $100 000 blaze. They also set rules for duplicate diplomas and noted Fulbright grants applications.

Oklahoma City State Regents For Higher Education Johnston Murray Eastern Oklahoma A. & M. College Wilburton School

Harjo Services Held in Spring Creek Church

Services for Josie Harjo of Sasakwa were held Tuesday at 2 p m in Spring Creek Baptist church with Rev George Harjo officiating. Burial followed in the family plot near Sasakwa. The 58 year old World War I veteran died Sunday night at his home. Surviving are his widow Hat tie two daughters Mrs Fred Harjo of Sasakwa and Mrs Richard Romero of Taos New Mexico two brothers Timmy of Sasakwa and Jonnah of Wamoosa and two grandchildren.

Konawa Josie Harjo Sasakwa Spring Creek George Harjo Hattie Fred Harjo Richard Romero Taos N. M Timmy Jonnah Wamoosa

Herald Tribune backs Eisenhower for 1952 nomination

The New York Herald Tribune endorses Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Republican nomination. Publisher Mrs. Ogden Reid announced the support after a rally for the editorial forum, with simultaneous front page endorsements in Paris and New York editions. The paper calls itself an independent Republican.

New York New York Herald Tribune Dwight D. Eisenhower Ogden Reid Herald Tribune Forum Paris

Feds Nab Two in Liquor Raiding

In Chickasha Oklahoma federal officers arrested J R Williams operator of a Marlow dance hall and B W Brooks a Blanchard farmer in a crackdown on Grady and McClain county liquor operations. Williams pleaded innocent to conspiracy and was released on 2500 dollar bond while Brooks pleaded not guilty to operating a wholesale and retail liquor business without permits and had his 1951 automobile seized before release on 2500 dollar bond. Federal agents had previously arrested five men and seized six vehicles near Chickasha.

Chickasha Okla Grady McClain Federal J. R. Williams Marlow B. W. Brooks McClain County Blanchard Williams U. S John W. Murrell Brooks Here

Two-Bit Gambler Is Accused of Murder

New Jersey officials filed a formal murder complaint against New York man Joseph Li Cassi for the Cliffside Park restaurant shooting death of Willie Moretti on October 4. A tip from a blonde nightclub singer led to Li Cassi’s arrest in New York last Saturday.

Hackensack N. J New Jersey New York Willie Moretti Joseph Li Cassi Harry L. Towe Morietti Cliffside Park Li Cassi

Perry Armstrong judge notes bogus check charge

Frank Woods is accused in Perry County Justice of the Peace court of passing a bogus five dollar check to H. M. Turner, operator of a service station at 122 North North Broadway, on October 14.

Perry Armstrong Frank Woods Www H. M. Turner North North Broadway

Defense reports 269 more Korean War battle casualties

The Defense Department releases list No. 424 detailing 55 killed 184 wounded 11 missing in action and 19 injured in combat in Korea. The figure covers additional fatalities and injuries from ongoing battles.

Washington Defense Department Korea

Tarboro Hosts Nation's Only Municipal Milk Plant

The article notes Tarboro North Carolina operates the sole municipally owned and operated dairy plant in the United States, emphasizing its unique public ownership and local management.

United States Tarboro, N. C

Truman withholds Clark Vatican appointment until Senate meets

President Truman will not offer Gen. Mark Clark a recess appointment as ambassador to the Vatican. Clark remains in his four star general role while Congress weighs the nomination and possible waiver of law restricting military officers from civilian posts. The move follows protests from Protestant groups and praise from Catholics, with Vatican papers denying any military significance.

Washington Congress United States Vatican Italy White House Truman Mark Clark Joseph Short Clark Senate House U.S Short Osservatore Romano

Rosenberg Assures No Second Winter For Men in Combat

Mrs Anna Rosenberg assistant secretary of defense visited Korea and told combat troops no man in Korea will spend a second winter in combat except a few replaceable technicians. She noted rotation of personnel and promised rapid reinforcements while confirming release of category four officers after their 17 month hitch. General Van Fleet accompanied her as troops spoke with reporters.

Korea Anna Rosenberg James A. van Fleet Eighth Army

Ex Husband Kills Tulsa Divorcee Ex Husbands Shot

In Tulsa Oklahoma a 47 year old divorcee Beulah Miller was shot to death by her former husband George Miller 55 who then wounded himself. Detectives Land and Demoss said Miller was found beside his wife crying and pleading to be prayed for. The attack followed a bedroom dispute with overturned furniture and occurred in a back driveway near the kitchen door.

Tulsa Okla Land A. Demoss George Miller Beulah Miller

Venable Funeral Held at Konawa

Venable Funeral services for John Morgan Venable 74 retired Konawa farmer were held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at Watts Chapel Rev Arvie Knight of the Assembly of God church officiated Burial was in Konawa cemetery Bearers were Andy Hamrick Jim Harris Cliff Mosley Hubert Stevens Cecil Jones and Tollie Grant Venable died Sunday in an Ada hospital He is survived by two sons Major Elihu with the army in France and Frantz Davis two daughters Mrs Jewel Hanby Oklahoma City and Mrs Slyvalee Merritt Newton Kas and five

Konawa John Morgan Venable Watts Chapel Arvie Knight Assembly of God Church Konawa Cemetery Andy Hamrick Jim Harris Cliff Mosley Hubert Stevens Cecil Jones Tollie Grant Venable Ada Elihu France Frantz Davis Jewel Hanby Oklahoma City Slyvalee Merritt Newton Kas

Fire bundle ignition method described in Banana-leaf bundle

Africans are shown carrying a fire bundle called bankonjo. The bundle uses a banana leaf container packed with dry grass and tinder. One end is lit before tying, then opened to unleash flame for heating or cooking.

Doctor Warns School Work Scares Children and Parents

A doctor notes that the concept of school work unsettles children just as homework unsettles parents, highlighting shared stress around academic duties.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hale Ei Ai More Ee Nancy FE. Cobb Abe Holloway F. Robinson Busby, Harrell and Trice Plaintiff Section 25 Township 4 Huddieston Huddleston Section Old Highway Section 30 Old Allen Highway Township North Range Sunset Township 5 Township C. T. Huddieston Range 7 J. D. Garr BUSBY Harrell & Trice Ada, Oklahoma Annie Ne . Hall James M. Ball James M. Hall Wilma Hall EXEC B. F. Shandy Deceas Tion 25 W. D. Abbott McArthur and Orton The Associated Press Ea —— Macchinia Rigoletto Winnie Winston Churchill Paddington London England Plymouth East Asm NY Herald-Tribune Gen. Ihe Feds Rosenberg
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