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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1952

Page

3

Criticism Rising Over East Germany As Goods Disappear

Reported anger grows in the Soviet zone as shortages spread across staple foods and goods. Readers cite diapers, fish, margarine, wrapping paper, and sausage quality while party papers call for stricter production and better service in state stores.

E. Germany Richard Kasischke Bonn Germany East Germany West Germany Soviet Bloc Soviet Union Moscow Asia Communist Party Halle Zwickau Schwerin Norddeutsche Zeitung der Demokrat

Paroled Prisoners Up for Oklahoma Governor Action

Nine state prisoners, including Hatfield Hunnicutt serving 40 years for murder, are recommended for parole by the Pardon and Parole Board. Final action goes to Gov. Johnston Murray. Other paroles include Andy Riley, Eddie Lee Gaines, Charney Nail, Andrew Tushka, Wilson Stanley, George Jim Lee, Wesley Webb, and Bill Ragland Jr.

Oklahoma City Pardon and Parole Board Johnston Murray Hatfield Hunnicutt Hunnicutt Coal County Andy Riley Garfield County Eddie Lee Gaines LeFlore Charney Nail McCurtain Andrew Tushka Okmulgee Wilson Stanley Payne County George Jim Lee Stephens County Wesley Webb Bill Ragland Jr

Second Kidnapper Apprehended in Florida

An FBI alert led to the arrest of 21 year old Charles Edward Hopkins in Jacksonville as the second of three men accused in a three day kidnapping spree that seized 20 people in Georgia and Tennessee. Virgil LeMay, 15, held at Nashville on $12,000 bond, while ring leader James Francis Hill, 31, remained at large.

Jacksonville Fla.ir Georgia Tennessee FBI Charles Edward Hopkins Virgil LeMay Nashville Tenn James Francis Hill

Emory doctor urges more bath time for relaxation

Emory University medical professor Dr. Herbert E. Alden calls for longer bathing time to improve reading, relaxing, and singing. He argues current bath practices rob people of the restful immersion and comforts of warm water therapy.

Atlantap Emory University Emory University Quarterly Herbert E. Alden

Education funding shift from 1939 to 1952

Dr John K Norton of Teachers College Columbia University notes that schools got about 16 cents of every tax dollar in 1939 but only 8 cents in 1952. He adds that average employed wages rose 167 percent during wartime while teachers wages rose 132 percent.

New York John K. Norton Teachers College Columbia University

Time off to vote varies by state in the United States

A SAM DAWSON report notes that half the states allow legally paid or unpaid time off for voting, with wide variation in duration and eligibility. California requires two consecutive hours off without penalty. Parke, Davis & Co. will let 8,000 employees in 27 cities take paid time off to vote.

Sam Dawson New York National Foremen’s Institute California Commerce Clearing House Chicago Arizona Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska South Dakota West Virginia Kentucky Missouri Minnesota Texas Colorado Utah Massachusetts Nevada Wisconsin Alabama Arkansas Maryland New Mexico Oklahoma Indiana Parke, Davis & Co

Dallas Publisher Faces A Twist In Campaign Affections

Dallas publisher Banks Upshaw reveals a slow shift from Democrat Adlai Stevenson to Republican Dwight Eisenhower after Amarrillo and tidelands remarks. His wife backs Ike, and Upshaw notes his change was not prompted by nagging but by a lengthy internal process.

Upshaw Dwight Eisenhower The Ladies Home Journal Adlai Stevenson America Ike Banks Adlai Stevenson Dallas Tidelands Amarillo Texas Eisenhower

Pleads Guilty to Drunken Driving in County Court

Thurman Harrell Bass of Maysville pleaded guilty to drunk driving at arraignment before County Judge Tal Crawford. He received a $50 fine plus costs. Trooper Aubrey Mitchell reported Bass was driving a 1952 Ford on Main Street in an intoxicated condition.

Thurman Harrell Bass Maysville Tal Crawford Aubrey A. Mitchell Ighway Main Street

Bats Catch Fish at Amazon River Mouth

Researchers report bats found at the mouth of the Amazon River catch fish. The discovery highlights unusual foraging behavior in these riverine habitats and suggests adaptation to scarce prey near the estuary.

Amazon River

East Central State College students and friends visit weekend

Vamoosa News notes Patsy and Peggy Wood, both 22, visit with their parents Mr and Mrs Mike Wood at East Central State College. Several local families spend Sunday visiting relatives and attending gatherings around Shawnee and Oklahoma City, including visits to Fort Sill and Friendship.

Patsy Peggy Wood East Central State College Mike Wood Lonnie Baker Till Heard Clyde Baker Bob Heard Fort Sill Lawton

Doolens and friends visit Ada area after Missouri mishap

Oklahoma City residents Mr. and Mrs. A J Doolen and daughter visit relatives in Ada while Mrs John Phelps and Mrs Hugh Griffin shop there. Tom Sharber travels to Springfield Missouri after a truck collision injures son Arlen and kills another passenger and 39 cattle. Arlen remains in hospital in unstable condition.

John Phelps Hugh Griffin Ada Tom Sharber Arlen Springfield Sharber

Tecumseh Social Visits Reported on Thursday

Mrs. J. W. Atkinson and Alta Jean visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunagan and children in Tecumseh. Linda Sharber was ill last week with tonsillitis.

J. W. Atkinson Alta Jean Fred Dunagan C. M. Dunagan Tecumseh Linda Sharber

Sunday Visitors From Local Families Attend Griffin Home

Sunday visitors included A. S. Morris of Konawa and Tom Hill of Cromwell with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Griffin and R. H. Griffin. Clyde Sutton and children from Drumright visited Mr. Sutton and Mrs. Jess Sutton.

Dick Griffin A. S. Morris Konawa Tom Hill Cromwell R. H. Griffin Clyde Sutton Drumright Mr. Sutton Jess Sutton

Revival at Vamoosa Baptist Church Set for November

Arlene and Geraldine Holliman of Drumright spent the weekend with Ed and Mrs. Sharber. A revival begins November 3 at 7 36 p m and runs through November 13 led by Rev. William West of McGehee Arkansas. Dick Griffin and Dickie Lee shopped in Shawnee Monday. Ed Sharber and Linda and Miss Ellen Brewer visited Ada. Jean shopped in Ada Thursday afternoon.

Arlene and Geraldine Holliman Drumright Mrs Ed Sharber Vamoosa Baptist Church William West McGehee, Ark Dick Griffin Dickie Lee Shawnee Ellen Brewer Jim Pamplin Ada

Mrs Sam Anders Family Visit Mrs Jake Cople in Maude

Mrs Sam Anders and her children and Mrs Ed Zweincher and Mikie visited Mrs Jake Cople of Maude on Wednesday, sharing news and a social call in the community.

Sam Anders Ed Zweincher Mikie Jake Cople Maude

Fleming Family Moves to Woodward for Jobs

Mr and Mrs Doris Lee Fleming and children Jake Fleming Tex Fox depart Monday for Woodward where they will be employed with local firms.

Doris Lee Fleming Jake Fleming Tex Fox Woodward

Local families gather for visits and meals in Ada area

The note lists gatherings and visitors from Brownsville Shawnee Bay City and Ada. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. E J Evans with multiple Evans families, Mr. and Mrs Sherman Tatum and others, guests of the Phelps and Russell households, plus trips by Billy Jo Harley to San Diego after a 14 day furlough with Harold Massey.

John Carter Phelps Sherry H. Gay Ada Jess Russell John Phelps Billy Jo Harley San Diego Calif Harold Massey

Ada shoppers visit Robertson couple with family

Mrs A C Rodden and children Mrs Sam Anders and Mrs Ed Zweincher along with Mikie shopped in Ada on Friday and called on Mr and Mrs H T Robertson.

A. C. Rodden Sam Anders Ed Zweincher Mikie Ada H. T. Robertson

Ada shoppers include Mrs. Jess Russell Alice Ann and Linda

Mrs. Jess Russell, Alice Ann, Linda, and Myrna Sue Evans shopped in Ada on Saturday indicating a local shopping outing by area residents.

Jess Russell Alice Ann Linda Myrna Sue Evans Ada

Griffin wins placings at American Royal Fat Stock show

R. H. Griffin returned home Sunday from the American Royal Fat Stock show in Kansas City. His swine entries won several placings at the 10 day show.

R. H. Griffin Kansas City

Truman Accuses Republicans of McCarthy Tactics During Campaign

President Truman denounces Republican tactics as smear and fear aimed at defeating him and Gene McCarthy. He blasts a One Party press for mud slinging while preparing a Minnesota campaign address en route to Hibbing. He also critiques Eisenhower and Jenner endorsements of McCarthy.

Ernest B. Vaccaro Truman Minnesota Joe McCarthy Gene McCarthy St. Paul Hibbing Minnesota Iron Range Sen McCarthy R-Wis R-Wis). But He Again Criticized Gen Dwight Disenhower Jenner Ind

Most of South's Top Office Holders back Stevenson

An Associated Press survey shows over 80 percent of leading Southern politicians including governors U S Senators and House members back Adlai Stevenson in the Democratic bid for the presidency. Some notable defections hint the Solid South may still give electoral votes to Dwight Eisenhower in the 1952 campaign.

Atlantap South Adlai Stevenson Associated Press Dixie U. S House of Representatives Illinois Dwight Eisenhower

Nothing can outrun light due to infinite mass at speed

Scientists explain that as speed increases a body's mass grows, leading to infinite weight at light speed, which is why nothing can travel faster than light. This view supports light as the ultimate speed limit in physics.

Ada Churches Plan Local Interdenominational Council

A group of Ada Protestant churches plans a local council affiliated with the National Council. Following a Nov Bible Observance Service celebrating the Revised Standard Version, pastors meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Methodist to discuss unity, cooperation, and Christian education and service.

Ada Council of Churches National Council Cause of Christ A. W. Oliver Asbury Methodist Church First Methodist Church Jesus Christ World Christian Fellowship

Hopkinsville Cops Alleged Brutality Against Fort Campbell Soldiers

Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell officials plan to review a federal grand jury report accusing Hopkinsville police and the safety commissioner of bribes and brutal acts against soldiers. The jury cites at least four unprovoked beatings or killings, while officials deny the findings and vow to act if violations are confirmed.

Hopkinsville Ft. Campbell Paducah Campbell A. S. Koon Grand Jury

Commons Acts On Trial of Military Personnel in Britain

The House of Commons approved a bill limiting immunity for American and NATO forces in Britain. American service members on duty will be tried by US courts martial, while off duty offenses fall under British courts. The measure moves to the House of Lords for final approval.

London House of Commons Britain U. S House of Lords

Oklahoma Coal Mines Operating After Miner Return

Oklahoma's five operating coal mines resumed work as about 1,200 miners returned on order from John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers. Some workers reported back at two Mc Alester area mines and three in the Henryetta area after a walkout began October 15 in protest of a Wage Stabilization Board ruling cutting 40 cents from the negotiated daily wage increase.

Associated Press Oklahoma John L. Lewis United Mine Workers McAlester Henryetta

Pontotoc County Plans First Aid Instructors Training

At a Red Cross meeting in Ada six First Aid instructors discussed expanding county training and authorizing more instructors. Clark Poppell of St. Louis will teach the instructor course, with local sessions offered for standard and advanced First Aid courses. Instructors present included James M. Curley Joe A. Morrow Nolan R. Wade Mont G. Comer Miss Anna Weaver Jones and Harvey Shipman.

Red Cross Shipman Pontotoc County Ed Cross Office Clark Poppell St. Louis Ada James M. Curley Joe A. Morrow Nolan R. Wade Mont G. Comer Anna Weaver Jones Harvey Shipman

State Supreme Court Opinions list of reversals and affirmations

Oklahoma City readers see a slate of Supreme Court decisions with multiple reversals and affirmations. Cases include Kansas Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Co. against Martha Collins. Bovaird Supply Co. against Wofford Nicholson Rose drilling. Turner families against Baxter. Larney versus Mayfield. Merrell versus City of Stillwater. Hamburger versus Davis. Burtrum Bros. v Gomes. Irvine v Irvine. plus Bankers Investment and City Bus Company matters.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court Kansas Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Co Martha Elner Collins James Edward Collins Coal County O. O. Owens Arminta Day Kay County Affirmed J. S. Douglass Ruth Clutts Ruth Douglass Oklahoma County Bovaird Supply Co B. H. Wofford John A. Nicholson Harold G. Rose Wofford Canadian County Hoyt Wren Bankers Investment Company Leonard A. Turner Laura A. Turner Robert A. Turner D. M. Baxter Melinda Alexander Now Larney John Larney Mamie Mayfield Seminole County City Bus Company Henry A Gan Patt Barnes Phala Barnes Central State Bank Nelson Merrell City of Stillwater Payne County Dan Hamburger Bruce Davis Washita County Ernest C. Arnold Edna H.arnold Joe H. Burtrum Burtrum Bros., Motor Co Johnnie A. Gomes Syble Gomes Noble County Francis S. Irvine Hazel Irvine George Haniotis Grace Haniotis Okmulgee County Kansas Oklahoma Gulf

Tulsan Woman Dies of Polio in Tulsa Hospital

Mrs. Marjorie Gardner, 33, of Tulsa, died today at St. John’s Hospital Tulsa from polio. The state polio death toll reached 39 this year, compared with 23 at the same point last year.

Tulsan Associated Press Marjorie Gardner Tulsa St. John’s Hospital

Hobart Joins Opposition to Ft. Sill Expansion

Hobart leaders join southwest Oklahoma groups opposing the Army plan to expand Ft. Sill. The 38 000 acre survey by the Corps of Engineers touches Kiowa County, raising fears the expanded reservation would reach Saddle Mountain ranches northwest of the Wichita Mountains. Farmers argue for using wasteland rather than farmland for military needs. Wayne Rowe notes 18 Grade A dairies and impacts on Elgin Cache Indiahoma school rolls.

Hobart Okla Hobart Chamber of Commerce Southwest Oklahoma Army Ft. Sill Military Reservation Corps of Engineers Kiowa County Ft. Sill Wichita Mountains Saddle Mountain Wayne Rowe Wichita Land Owners Association Elgin Cache Indiahoma

Wide Study Planned for City Traffic

Ada City Council discussed a resident petition on heavy truck traffic from Fourteenth Street area and planned broader action. They will confer with state and county officials, draft an open letter, and consider through streets and an overhead light at Fourth Street and North Broadway. They also accepted a sewer line plan from the Ada Industrial Development Commission with city title after cost coverage.

Fourteenth Street Stockton Mississippi Ada State Highway Commission John Hamman G. C. Mayhue Fourth Street North Broadway Ada Industrial Development Commission Norris AIDC

Appeal to Higher Court Planned for Convicted Slayer

Lillian Easterling, 41, convicted of murder in the death of Eugene Carnell on January 1, 1952, by a 12 man jury, had her new trial denied in district court. A notice of appeal to the criminal court of appeals was filed, supersedeas bond set at $6000, ten days to bond, and a six year sentence to begin upon delivery at McAlester State Penitentiary.

Lillian Easterling Eugene Carnell John Boyce Mceel Criminal Court of Appeals

Allen News Brother hood meeting attendees listed

Rev Roy Burkett M L Rowe and son Mickey Tom Bell W R Overton Willard Wright Edd Dooley and Bill Glover attended the associational brotherhood meeting at Homer Monday night. George Adams transacted business in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Mrs Bill Gibon returned to her home in Oklahoma City Tuesday morning after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M L Rowe.

Roy Burkett M. L. Rowe Mickey Tom Bell W. R. Overton Willard Wright Edd Dooley Bill Glover Associational Brotherhood Homer George Adams Oklahoma City Bill Gibon

Richardson Kin Attend Gathering Across States

Mr and Mrs D L Richardson attend a social gathering with relatives including Mrs Rosie Nicks of Placerville California Mrs J Wreenway of Lexington and brother Walter Richardson of Wetumka.

D. L. Richardson Rosie Nicks Placerville Calif J. Wreenway Lexington Walter Richardson Wetumka

Mrs. Peno Cox Visits Pritchard Family in Wapanucka

Mrs. Peno Cox traveled to Wapanucka on Tuesday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Pritchard. Mr. Pritchard, recently ill at Valley View hospital, is reported improved.

Peno Cox Wapanucka R. W. Pritchard Pritchard Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Orick Guests in Holdenville Home

Mrs Bill Orick visited Holdenville Monday night as a guest in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Olivo.

Bill Orick Holdenville Marvin Olivo

Mrs. Leon Sanders Arrives to Be With Ill Father in Sulphur

Mrs Leon Sanders of Los Angeles California arrives to be with her father J E Fitzhugh who is very ill in Sulphur hospital. Fitzhugh is an Allen citizen.

Leon Sanders Los Angeles Calif J. E Fitzhugh Sulphur Hospital Mr. Fitzhugh Allen Citizen

Mrs Harve Butler Sr and Mrs Vance Revels Attend Grand Chapter

Mrs Harve Butler Sr and Mrs Vance Revels left Tuesday for Guthrie to attend Grand Chapter meetings.

Harve Butler Sr Vance

Mrs Nettie Huck ex visits son and family in Huckeby home

Mrs Nettie Huck ex is visiting in the home of her son and his family in Huckeby.

Nettie Huck Ex Ecil Huckeby

Sanders visit J E Fitzhugh in Sulphur Sunday night

Mr and Mrs Jess Sanders and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sanders and their son spent Sunday night visiting J E Fitzhugh in Sulphur.

Jess Sanders Lloyd Sanders and Son J. E. Fitzhugh

Garret Family Visit Noted in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Sherman Garrett of Pauls Valley visited Sunday with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Gladston Kidwell providing a brief gathering within the community social notes of the region.

Sherman Garrett Pauls Valley Mrs Gladstom Kidwell

Mr and Mrs Joe Sever On Business Trip

Mr and Mrs Joe Sever were in town on business Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs Joe Sever

Mrs Tom Goodwin Visiting Friends in Town

Mrs Tom Goodwin of Norman was visiting friends and relatives here the first of the week.

Tom Goodwin Norman

Mrs Bertie Holt Visits Relatives Here

Mrs Bertie Holt of Comman che is visiting Mrs Jesse Jones and other relatives in the area.

Bertie Holt Commanche Mrs Jesse Jones

Mr and Mrs travel across state to enjoy fall

A couple identified as Mr and Mrs traveled through the eastern part of the state on Sunday to enjoy the fall season inclinations.

Sunda Harve Butler Sr

Allen Visitors Host Mrs Berninger And Miss Atwood

Mrs Arrie Berninger and Miss Elizabeth Atwood of Atwood were Allen visitors Tuesday morning. Miss Barbara Littlefield of Centraloma spent the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Williams.

Arrie Berninger Elizabeth Atwood Atwood Allen Barbara Littlefield Centraloma Mrs Joe Williams

Veterans and sophomores star in Morgantown game

In Morgantown West Virginia a mixed group of veterans sophomores and juniors opened the game. The roster included eleven juniors and several sophomores taking part in the first outing.

Vetera Morgantown West Va

Solon Watson Dies At 87 In Hickory

Solon Watson, 87, longtime Hickory resident since 1897, died at his home Monday afternoon. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Hickory Baptist Church with burial in Hickory Cemetery. He moved from Missouri to Hickory in 1897, spent three years in Sysville, and left a large family including five sons Sherman Charley Leslie Loyd and Roy, plus 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Solon Watson Hickory Hickory Baptist Church Ickory Mr. Watson Missouri Sysville Ms. Watson Sherman Charley Healdton Leslie Wilson Loyd Fitzhugh Roy Palmer Tex

Coalgaters Bring Back Eleven Deer Amid Harsh Weather

The Coalgaters returned with eleven deer including five does and six bucks. J E Holt Louis Sandmann Bishop Moore and Bovie Bellen led the trip with a ten pointer killed by Bellentini. Deer were processed at the local locker plant after a Utah origin delivery.

J. E. Holt Louis Sandmann Bishop Moore Bovie Bellen Oklahoma R. Bradclift Utah Mr. Bellentini

Ringold Boy Admitted To Polio Ward At Valley View

Eight year old Jerry Dewees son of Mr and Mrs Homer Dewees of Ringold was admitted to Valley View hospital polio ward Monday. Officials report involvement of both arms. The admission brings current acute polio patients to three with two convalescents.

Jerry Dewees Homer Dewees Ringold Valley View Hospital Ospital

Legislative panel approves highway fuel tax extension

The Oklahoma Legislative Council committee on roads and highways approved extending a one cent per gallon tax on highway fuels. It rejected new taxes on special fuels not used on highways in its final meeting before the January legislative session.

Oklahoma ‘City Legislative Council Committee On

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