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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1950

Page

7

Land dispute notices heirs seek quiet title in Pontotoc County

The District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma requires Jensies Florence Lew and others to answer by October 22, 1929 regarding a suit to quiet title on various parcels in Pontotoc County. Plaintiffs seek to determine heirs of Annie Samia of Choctaw birth and establish undivided mineral interests in the described lands, with executors trustees and assigns named.

Annie Samia Chootaw Dlood Inik

Pioneer Shockley Dies After Long County Life

William T Shockley a longtime resident of the county died Tuesday near Fraers at age his eight decades spanned from the Civil War era to the present He moved with his family to Texas as a child later settled near Ardmore and spent years in Abiosa and Mason Lodge service He left a widow two daughters and a son with numerous grandchildren and siblings in several states Funeral arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home.

William T Shawkies Isate Fraers Smith Funeral Home Shockley Bort Sedania Texas Wellow Hills Ardmore Ukward Indian Territory Stonewall Frisee Tynax Travax Hin Truas Abiosa John Corona Colt Mre Atandehii

First Fall Meet of Jaycees Tonight

The event opens the fall season with a Jaycees gathering at the Third Door Convention Hall. Heb Gate and Elvan Geore headline remarks, with Adichsehoot football ties mentioned and refreshments planned.

Jaycees Imber Gale Jawecons

Polio Hangover Leaves 30000 Carryover Cases In America

A 1930s-era report notes America faces a record polio hangover with about 30000 ongoing cases under care from the epidemic year and earlier. It details long-term crippling, iron lung use, rising case totals, and the March of Dimes funded care and equipment costs, urging ongoing treatment capacity and trained staff.

America Howard W. Blakuslee Preserence New York National Foundation For National Foundation Palio Foundation

Weekend Visits and Local Notices Highlight Stratford News

Stratford residents reported weekend visitors from Oklahoma City and surrounding towns. The community also welcomed Rev. Harold Olan as First Baptist pastor and noted family gatherings, hospital stays, and a California death of former Stratford resident Jobs Harris.

Harold Olan Hollister Okla First Baptist Church D J Stratford

Community Guests and Military Moves Highlight Local Weekend

Sunday visitors and weekend guests dot the region as families host relatives from Oklahoma City Purcell and Norman. Stratford’s Bobby Field James Sheppare Don Tucker and Baldy Allen prepare for Camp Polk Louisiana with the 45th Division. Others include Misses Frances Lee Thelma Yores and numerous family visits across Tulsa Perryton Purcell and Wichitas. Local residents report hospital recovery and upcoming army deployments while attending weddings and church events.

Stratford Camp Polk Bobby Field James Sheppare Don Tucker Baldy Allen

Baked Beans for Outdoor Meals and Varied Types

A nostalgic guidance piece on enjoying baked beans outdoors in late summer and fall, with methods for Boston style navy beans and frijoles or kidney beans. Includes soaking, slow cooking, and baking steps, plus tips on seasoning, onion use, and serving ideas for thrift and convenience.

New England Boston New Orleans Seenerss

Glass Marble Output Halted by Strike

Ottawa Sept. 7 A strike by AFL glass workers at Peltier Glass halted production of marbles for youth sharpshooters. Harry Berkeley, Ottawa spokesman for 60 Flint Glass Workers of America, said wage boosts and concessions are sought amid firm tensions.

Ottawa Peltier Glass Company AFL Harry Berkley Flint Glass Workers of America

East Central College outlined growth and plans

Dr Charles F Spencer president of East Central State college and Rex O Morrison Ada schools superintendent spoke to the Ada Lions about the coming school year. Spencer described a $3 million modernization program at East Central with new construction and a strong faculty. Morrison reported Ada enrollment at 2435 with major building projects funded by a five mill levy including Willard School and Napier gymnasium.

Charles F. Spencer East Central State College Rex O. Morrison Ada Ada Lions East Central East Central ix Morrison Spencer Oklahoma State Board of Regents For Higher Education Regents For Oklahoma Colleges Memorial Student Union Oklahoma Cal Fast Central Dr. Linscheid Rex Morrison Irving Willard Napier

Farm workers gain social security under new rules

James Siarlow explains farm employees not owners or operators join the Social Security program starting January 1, 1951. Credits require a preliminary quarter and at least 60 days work per quarter with $50 earnings. pension eligibility depends on continued work with a single employer. Employers deduct and remit 1 percent tax each for worker and employer, total 3 percent.

James Siarlow Washington Jones Smith Dass Jonee Tike

Escaped Convicts Sought in Eastern Oklahoma Manhunt

Bloodhounds sweep eastern Oklahoma for James Mayes 25 year armed robbery convict and Herbert Lancaster 15 year for forgery after they leaped a wire fence from McAlester state penitentiary. Lancaster captured near Krebo Lake. Mayes remains at large.

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City council debates loading zones and enforcement

The council reviewed loading zone rules citing strict loading use and a 30 minute limit. Police chief says enforcement is hard and revenue is nil, while councilman Hart Allen argues zones serve all and not just one business.

Sven Cecil Smith Harta Allen J. W. Flint Melton and Son Planning Commission Broadway

Oklahoma Movement Delivers Soldiers By Highway To Camp Polk

The article describes a Day One movement of guardsmen from Baker Field to Perrin and Camp Polk. Soldiers rode the People Line Highway through Red River country while locals waved and cheered. A brakes failure on a large truck caused a jeep to be run over, no injuries reported.

Oklahoma Baker Field Red River Col. Smith 120Th Field Artillery Battalion Ada

Battle reports amid Kumhwa Bowling Alley amid Korean War clash

AP dispatch describes heavy combat across the Kumhwa Bowling Alley area with American cavalry repelling dawn attacks near Waeewsa and Taegu. Marines and infantry push back Red divisions across the Nakdong river while Pohang port and airfield near Korea’s southeast stay contested amid a broader push toward Pusan.

Kumhwa Waeewsa Taegu Bem Price Younhon Ith Division Kyongju Red Pohang Sea of Japan U.S. 8Th Army Korea 25Th Division Pusan Communiqne U, 3 Nakiong River Youngean Youngsen Senu Taegi Kumbwa

Roundup of suspected subversives swells in wartime Paris reach

In a swift wartime operation police rounded up about one hundred people in Paris including Crecha Poles Rumanians Bulgarians and Yugoslavs. About 2000 persons were questioned in Marseille with 400 foreigners amid tight screenings. six were detained. The drive is the largest anti subversion effort since before the war and followed a lengthy buildup.

Russia Paris Crecha France Metzeres Marseille

Rome's Flower Trade Expands as Market Outgrows Quarters

Rome's colorful flower stands along broad avenues and ancient streets drive a booming business. The wholesale market has outgrown its quarters, prompting city officials to seek a larger site. The growth stems from Romans and Italians' love of flowers and numerous holidays. Many workers will depart Friday for Camp Polk, with others leaving Saturday and arriving Sunday morning.

Rome Camp Polk Polk

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