Pontotoc County Fair 4-H Booths and Judges Announced
Pontotoc County 4-H booths highlight a year of club work with two divisions high school and rural. Liberal cash prizes are offered. Sept 11 12 13 features expert judges for beef cattle hogs sheep dairy cattle poultry and 4-H tractor maintenance with entry lists requested for smooth clerical work.
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C. H. Hailey
Pontotoc
Lester F. Smith
Pontotoc County Fair
Pontotoc County
Bill Beck
A. and
M. College
al Guerkink
Tom Cooper Farms
Ardmore
Forrest Burns
Oklahoma City
Frank Griswold
Wewoka
C. V. Phagan
A. and M. College
Otis Adams
Wetumka
Sparkman Lambasts Ike and Platform in Oklahoma Tour
Senator John J. Sparkman campaigning as Democratic vice president nominee denounces General Eisenhower and the GOP platform during stopovers in Oklahoma City Durant and Tulsa. He ridicules Eisenhower on foreign policy and accuses Republicans of obstructing flood control soil conservation rural electrification and rural telephones programs. He cites Republican voting records in the Senate and urges voters to support Democratic proposals.
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Tulsa
Okla
John J. Sparkman
Oklahoma
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sparkman
Eisenhower
California
Alabama
Congress
Oklahoma City
Durant
Senate
United Nations
Nightly Stunt Clings To Outside Of 70 MPH Train
Don Hall a 25 year old Victoria student clung to the outside of a Union Pacific streamliner near Vancouver Washington for about 15 minutes stranded on the moving car. He blamed European trains for the peril and paid full fare after finally being helped inside near Ridgefield as the train slowed.
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Seattle
Don Hall
Victoria
B. C
Europe
St. Martin’s College
Olympia
Wash
Union Pacific
Ridgefield
B. Penney
Hall
Flames Destroy Tishomingo Home
A small frame house across from the old swinging bridge on Pennington Creek burned early Friday at 2 a.m. The vacant furnished dwelling was destroyed with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars. Owner W. C. Wood.
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Pennington Creek
W. C. Wood
Death Claims Gertrude Lawrence in New York
Renowned actress Gertrude Lawrence died in New York at about 7 a.m. EST after battling liver illness linked to yellow jaundice. She was 51, with family and friends noting her enduring stage spirit while plans were made for a bereavement week and no performance of The King and I.
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New York
Gertrude Lawrence
Richard Aldrich
New York Hospital
Fanny
David Holtzman
Pamela Gordon
Sonset
Fifteen New Polio Cases In State Reported
Fifteen new polio cases today push Oklahoma totals to 747 with 391 discharged and 298 patients hospitalized. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis said 127 remain in the acute stage.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Broiler Project Considered By Local Chamber
A group of 12 representatives from city businesses met Friday with Ron Bailey at the Aldridge Hotel and discussed establishing a broiler industry. They agreed to form a permanent committee and chair to continue study of the project.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ron Bailey
Aldridge Hotel
Decision Soon on Labor Peace or New Coal Strike
Washington reports a two week critical period ahead for coal talks with a 50 50 chance of a strike. John L Lewis warns northern soft coal contract ends Sept 22 while other coal sectors have later deadlines. Both sides plan strategy meetings and possible strike action as negotiations intensify.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Northern
Lewis
International
Southern Coal Producers Association
Joseph E. Moody
Dixie Owners
Harry Moses
Pittsburgh
Wilkes-Barre
Moody
Moses
Shivers gives up search for legal demo vote
Gov Allan Shivers said he could not find a legal and honorable way to let Texans vote for Dwight Eisenhower as a Democrat He remains opposed to Adlai Stevenson over federal tidelands ownership He urges a clear Republican Democratic contest in the November election and asks Amarillo for Stevenson as the lone Democratic nominee on Texas ballots Voters may split tickets scratch both candidates or stay home on election day
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Austin
Tex
Allan Shivers
Dwight Eisenhower
Shivers
Adlai Stevenson
Tidelands
Amarillo
Stevenson
Texas
Shower
Collenhower
Umn
el- He
Rotary Governor Visits Sulphur in 181 District
Rotary Governor Boyd Gunning of Rotary International visited Sulphur for a Thursday luncheon at the First Methodist church dining hall. He spoke on Rotary’s role in promoting peace and international understanding. Guests included J Y Wheeler, Bion McCurray, and Paul Reed Jr. with program plans for September on Youth.
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Boyd Gunning
Norman
Rotary International
First Methodist Church
Charles Purtle
Gunning
Rotary
Harral Scott
J. Y. Wheeler
Dr. Shamel
Bion McCurray
Albert Defratus
Oranges Used In Ice Cream By UF Scientists
University of Florida researchers Walter A. Kirnke and Leon E. Mull developed a method to make ice cream with pure natural orange juice and vanilla. The product features vivid color and a bright orange vanilla flavor combination.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations
Walter A. Kirnke
Leon E. Mull
Arkansas rice fields grow fish to boost profits and stabilize markets
In Lonoke county Arkansas farmers rotate fish into flooded rice fields as a new cash crop. Each spring they stock five pound fish and drain fields later to harvest for city markets, expanding a fledgling industry that already covers about 5000 acres and multimillion dollar investment.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Grand Prairie
Lonoke County
E. H. Nixon
White River
United States
Aer
Glen Bailey
Bailey
H. E. Maxwell
State Game and Fish Commission
Square Dancing Is Cowboys And Indians for Grown-Ups
Cal Tinney praises square dancing for its down to earth appeal and social inclusivity. The piece notes it lets grown men relive cowboy days, provides simple footwear and attire freedom, and offers exercise and lighthearted fun for all ages.
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Roy Rogers
Alaman
General Features Corp
Docket of District Court Set for Sept 17
Twenty two cases are set for disposition on the motion demur and nonjury docket to be heard September 17 at 10 am in the district court room. Judge John Boyce McKeel presiding. Proceedings include default judgments, trials, motions for new trial, judgments on pleadings, and leave to intervene.
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District Court
John Boyce McKeel
C. K. Lancaster
E. C. Stanard
L. Randolph
City of
Ada
Ethel Robinson
Horace Robinson
John Owens
Nadine Owens
Pauline William Cottle
de J. Cottle
Jament
W. A. Werme
Iba
J. A. Werme Steel and Iron Works
W. R. Britton
Robert L. Bennett
Fred F. Brydin
Ben Siegel
John Russel
John Russell
L. D. Keel
Leardian
Lizzie Keel
Clarence P. Miller
Carroll Britton
Hugh MacBride
Jack Hudson
Deloris June Roper Divorces Geo G Roper Restores Maiden Name
Divorce granted to Deloris June Roper restoring her maiden name Deloris June Grider. The case records Geo G Roper as the defendant with the decree noting name reinstatement.
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Deloris June Roper
Geo G. Roper
Deloris June Grider
Stratford News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Mack Crawford and Mary with Mrs Doug Griffin stayed in Picher at the Mullins home from Saturday night to Monday. Hugh Stevenson of Ada and his son Thad visiting from Los Angeles were in Stratford Thursday. Mr and Mrs Andrew Benge visited Wynnewood Sunday to see Mrs Benge s ill sister E O Jones. Mr and Mrs Lee Bullock and family took his parents on a Texas trip Friday returning Monday with stops in Whitney Weatherford and Ft Worth and Thackerville on the way home.
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Mack Crawford
Mary
Doug Griffin
Picher
Burel Mullins
Hugh Stevenson
Ada
Thad
Los Angeles
Calif
Stratford
Andrew Benge
Wynnewood
Mrs. Benge
E. O. Jones
Lee Bullock
W. H. Bullock
Texas
Whitney
Weatherford
Ft. Worth
Tex
Thackerville
Benge Family Updates From Korea Arrival
Mr and Mrs B G Benge received a wire from son Herbert that he arrived from Korea on Aug 30 and will be in Oklahoma City this weekend where his wife and child are. The Benn Ges left Thursday to join their son and his family in Oklahoma City.
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B. G. Benge
Herbert
Korea
Oklahoma City
Corley Serves Aboard USS Bon Homme Richard
Bruce F. Corley, son of Mr. and Mrs. F J Corley, serves with the staff of Rear Admiral Herbert E Reagan USN commander Carrier Division One aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard.
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Bruce F. Corley
F. J. Corley
Herbert E. Reagan
Usn
Uss
Bon Homme Richard
Corley Enlists in Navy Training in 1950
Corley enlisted in the Navy in November 1950 and completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. He graduated from Stratford High School and attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.
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Corley
Navy
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Stratford
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Visitors to Oklahoma and Ada Share Family Ties
Mrs. Walter Gray visits daughter Mrs. Olin Miller in Oklahoma City this week. Mrs. Eva Lantz visits daughter and family Mr. and Mrs Laughlin and Mrs. Opal Glover in Ada in recent days.
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Eva Lantz
Mrs. Laughlin
Opal Glover
Ada
Mrs. May Brents Visits Daughter in Oklahoma City
Mrs. May Brents traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday to spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Brents.
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Mrs. May Brents
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Pearl Brents
Oswego Couple Visits Mother in Kansas
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Moore of Oswego Kas visited his mother Mrs A D Moore last weekend Mrs Moore accompanied them home and stayed until Thursday Mrs Berta Vaughn pastor of the Assembly of God Church North of town moved to Enid Friday of this week Mr and Mrs Earl Ashley and her mother Mrs Barbara Poe of Wichita Kas spent a few days in the home of Mr and Mrs J L Ott recently
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Aubrey Moore
Oswego, Kas
A. D. Moore
Berta Vaughn
Assembly of God Church
Enid
Earl Ashley
Barbara Poe
Wichita, Kas
J. L. Ott
Oklahoma City Visit and Local Property Change
Mrs. Anna Leewright guests in Oklahoma City with her children Tolley Leewright and Bill Williams families. Mrs. Hazel Jones and Mrs. Denver Swindell shopped there on Friday. Herbert Harris bought the Main Street building housing Wilson Electric Co and the Star office from Herman O Wilson. the Wilson family will stay there for a while.
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Anna Leewright
Oklahoma City
Tolley Leewright
Bill Williams
Hazel Jones
Denver Swindell
Herbert Harris
Main Street
Wilson Electric Co
Herman O. Wilson
Star
Wilsons
Social guests at Vernon and Oklahoma City gatherings
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Martin included Mr. and Mrs. Emmit McSpadden and their Vernon Texas children, Mr. and Mrs. Garvin Peck and daughters of Oke mah, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Beasley and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Seabolt and daughters of Oklahoma City.
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A. J. Martin
Barclay Martin
Emmit McSpadden
Vernon, Texas
Garvin Peck
Okemah
Wesley Beasley
Stanley Seabolt
Oklahoma City
Governor Murray Urges Public to Cut Government Costs
Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray told a state radio audience that reducing government spending depends on three paths. He cited cutting administrative costs, reducing public services, and shifting more funding decisions to local levels while noting 84 percent of expenditures fund schools roads and welfare.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Murray
State traffic up 47 percent in August in Oklahoma
The Highway Commission reported a 47 percent rise in state traffic for August compared with last year. The increase was linked to 20 checkpoints and more department cars patrolling, with notable gains near McAlester at 37 percent.
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Oklahoma City
The
Highway Commission
Oreo Sacret
E Department
Agust
McAlester
Pontotoc County Free Fair Opens With Exhibits and Labels
The Pontotoc County Fair begins Thursday September 11 with entry deadlines at 10 p.m. Women’s open class and home demonstration exhibits are judged Friday September 12. A grand stand float feature runs Friday and Saturday September 12 and 13. Labels guidance for home demonstration canning clothing and home improvement items is provided along with entry labeling rules.
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Pontotoc County
4-H Club Girls Learn Labeling for Exhibits
4-H club girls will find complete instructions for labeling their exhibit items. The guide covers tag content, placement, and deadlines to ensure proper display and judging success.
Peach Pie Dessert From a Simple Home Recipe
A peach pie recipe guides a two part dessert. Beat two eggs then fold in sugars and butter. Line a pastry shell with peach halves and bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes then 300 degrees for about 45 minutes until custard testing indicates doneness.
Ike's Farm Program Contains Elements Of Brannan Plan
Eisenhower tells the National Plowing Contest at Kasson that broader government support for farm prices is needed for farmers' returns. He cites perishables like meat, dairy and produce and non perishables such as oats and barley, while rejecting Brannan's production control.
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Washington
B.t D. Eisenhower
Brannan
Kasson
Minn
Eisenhower
Treasury
Whiteley Found Safe In California After Hitchhiking
Mrs. Whiteley reported her husband missing Tuesday night and found Paul Whiteley in California Friday afternoon after he hitchhiked from Ada. He spoke with his wife around 3 PM and plans to start new work with his brother on Monday.
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Paul Whiteley
Whiteley
California
Ada
West Coast
East Central
Community Chest Plans 1952 Ada Campaign Drive
Ada Community Chest directors outlined a funds drive for 1952 after a long meeting led by chairman W. J. Dillon Jr. Art Newton, Arbuckle Council Boy Scout executive, outlined a well planned campaign and the special gifts committee prepared to begin work. The board anticipated forming an entirely new type of organization for the campaign.
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Ada Community Chest Board of Directors
W. J. Dillon Jr
Art Newton
Arbuckle Council
Newton
Ada Community Chest
Western Union Seeks 10 Percent Rate Increase in Oklahoma
Western Union filed a petition with the State Corporation Commission seeking a 10 percent rate rise in Oklahoma. The company says charges would align with interstate rates approved by the FCC, adding five cents for messages under 125 miles and ten cents for longer messages. Even with approval the firm predicts a $6,000 annual red ink in Oklahoma due to wage hikes and a normal deficit.
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Oklahoma City
Western Union
State Corporation Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Oklahoma
Jobless In State Down This Month
Oklahoma reports 17,838 jobless in September the lowest since last December. 7,221 claimants received unemployment benefits the year’s low. State employment service notes 13,821 non farm jobs found in August, totaling 101,447 for 1952. farm jobs reached 2,346, 35,234 for the year.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Dave Vandivier
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
State Employment Service
Pirates Rookie Ron Necciai's Turbulent Team Trail
Pittsburgh pitcher Ron Necciai began with Salisbury North Carolina in 1950 and has since played for five different teams. His journeyman path reflects a volatile early career, moving through multiple organizations as he sought a stable major league role.
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Pittsburgh Pirate
Ron Necciai
Salisbury, C
Pittsbur Rookie Ray Lee Stars In 135 Game Season
Ray Lee, 19, a Pittsbur rookie outfielder, hit 342 for a desto California team in 135 games last year. He drove in 109 runs.
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Ray Lee
Pittsbur
Adesto
Calif
Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada News Want Ads
Funds tied to vested Ada units show higher returns as investors seek long term gains. Analysts note improved yield potential and stability amid market fluctuations. Local traders report growing interest in Ada backed investments and associated ad placements.
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Ada News
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