John Pitts Killed in Ada Road Mishap
Jean Harris Pitts 32 of Ada dies from injuries after a car on US 69 near Fairland overturned and skidded 180 feet on its top. He had been treated at Excelsior Springs Villa hospital after earlier tuberculosis discharge. Survived by mother Mrs. Mary Pitts and brother Marshell Pitts and two children Johnny nine and Laura Ann of Hobbs. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Criswell Funeral Home.
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Jean Harris Pitts
Ada
Fairland
Criswell
Hume
Pitts
Miami
Highway Patrol
Associated Pros
Veterans Hospital
Excelsor Springs
Mary Pitts
Marshell Pitts
Oklahoma City
Raff National Guard
Fort Sill
Excelsior
Springs Hospital
Childdren
Johnny
Laura Ann
Hobbs
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Communist Party Tightens Doorways Across States
A nationwide survey shows the Communist Party has closed doors in many states and cut activities in others. FBI Director Hoover notes a drop in membership from 1937 to present. Party leaders face jail or bail on conspiracy charges as offices move to smaller quarters and fundraising falters.
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Communist Party
FBI
National Communist Headquarters
J. Edgar Hoover
New York City
Boston
Miracle word triggers ethics probe for doctor in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania a physician used the word miracle to describe a blind woman's sight return. The Lackawanna County Medical Society will hold a fact finding inquiry into professional ethics after Mary Cerra, 38, regained vision August 11 during treatment by Dr. Alexander Munchak.
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Scranton
Board of Censors
His County Medical Society
Alexander M. Munchak
Mary Cerra
Munchak
George A. Clark
Lackawanna County Medical Society
Munchek
Wisdom admits driving without a license before justice
Woodrow Wisdom pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license when he appeared before Peace Justice C. W. Floyd Monday. Wisdom was picked up August 6 by Highway Trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell.
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Woodrow Wisdom
C. W. Floyd
Wisdom
Aubrey. A. Mitchell
The Industrial Commission and Fair Hearings in Workmen’s Comp
The piece argues for an impartial Industrial Commission to decide each work injury case on its merits. It notes the touchy balance between workers seeking full damages and employers or insurers aiming to curb costs. The author supports unbiased decisions, ensuring injured workers receive due pay while protecting employers from false claims, and urges a commission that earns respect from both sides.
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Industrial Commission
Justice Ls
Commission
Warleman
Sarrett Faces Abandonment Charge In Local Case
Warren Sarrett was arraigned before Justice Percy Armstrong on wife and child abandonment charges with bond set at 2000. He and Elias Smith were jailed while officials investigate ownership of a 1950 Ford tied to the case and the suspects attempted a quick escape.
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Warren Sarrett
Percy Armstrong
Sarrett
Turadey
Garr
Mildred
Janie
Tony
West Sixth
Mey
Elias Smith
el Paso
Tex
Smith
Walter Hisle
Dallas
California
Smith and Starrett
Ford
Ane
President Accuses Truman of Misleading Statistics
Washington dispatch reports Senator Ferguson labels Truman a presidential candidate using "butterfly statistics" to excuse wasteful spending. Truman defends record, citing near 8 billion dollar surplus over five years. Senator Byrd counters with "chameleon figures" and calls reporting deceptive amid fiscal strain.
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Washington
Ferguson
R-Mich
Truman
Michigan
General Accounting Office
Byrd
D-Va
Trumans
Two Men Fined for Reckless Driving
CW Floyd, justice of the peace, fined B Hamlin of Antlers 300 dollars and costs after Hamlin, arrested August 8 on SH 12 south of the city by trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell, faced reckless driving charges following a two car crash with no injuries. Richard Harrison also appeared and paid 15 dollars and costs for a reckless driving charge, arrested August 27 on the streets of Rofs by patrolman Aubrey A. Mitchell.
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B. Hamlin
Floyd
Justice of the Beach
Hamlin
SH 12
Aubrey A. Mitchell
Richard Harrison
W. Floyd
Harrison
Rofs
Aubrey A. Mitchel
Sulphur Men See Movies of Rodeo
HOKKAIDO Japan Sept 12 The Sulphur Okla member of the 45th Infantry Division didn’t miss their annual rodeo at home as home folks sent a film. Mrs Aanee Hassen of Sulphur mailed action shots in technicolor, shown to Thunderbirds in training. Captain Johan M Townsley commander of Heavy Mortar Company 180th Infantry says the film has been shown four times and circulated to other units.
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Hokkaido
Japan
Okla
45Th Infantry
Aneece Hassen
Thunderbirds
Johan M. Townsley
180Th Infantry
Uni
Stratford Pioneer Resident Is Dead
Stratford Oklahoma obituary for Charles Wiley Jones a pioneer resident born 1878 Callinsville Alabama died at home Sunday funeral Tuesday 2:30 at Stratford Baptist Church burial Memorial Park Ada survivors include wife Susie son Milton Jones Stratford Astor Jones another son six daughters many grandchildren great grandchildren with relatives listed across Oklahoma and Alabama
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Stratford
Charles Wiley Jones
Stratford Baptist Church
N. Antonson
Memorial Park
Ada
Mr. Jones
Callinsville
Ala
Oklahoma Territory
Garvin County
Susie Johnson
Milton
Astor Jones
Bertha Prather
Pauls Valley
Gracie Brice
Vernon
Tex
Leona King
Estell Alexander
Alma Hyford
Ida Myrtle Burneet
A Sinter
Leona McCracken
Clarendon
Hen and Bowden Jones
Cross
Hunter's Driving Charges Reduced in Reckless Driving Plea
County Judge Tom D. McKeown reduced drunken driving charges against Frank John Hunter to reckless driving after his Monday appearance. Hunter pled guilty to the reduced charge, was fined 50 dollars plus costs, and given 30 days to pay. He was picked up at Al's Drive on August 25 by highway trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell.
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Frank John Hunter
Tom D. McKeown
Hunter
Al's Drive
Aubrey A. Mitchell
Union Valley News items from Detroit and surrounding area
The column lists numerous Union Valley residents and relatives visiting, traveling, or staying with family in cities like Wichita Ada Amarillo and Ardmore. It mentions social events a pink and blue party a September birthday and a church or community gathering with local families and friends mentioned by name.
Man Denies Possession Charges in County Court
Marion Allen of 718 West First appeared before County Judge Tom B D McKeown on charges of possession of intoxicants. Bail set at $2,000. Set for the next term of court for further hearings.
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Marion Allen
Tom BD
Ada Lions hear Biles recall early Ada history luncheon
Biles tells Ada Lions of Ada’s early days in Indian Territory with tales of 1833 arrival, 1900 growth, and the 1890s post office naming. The talk covers politics, church life, Indian affairs, and life in Eastetal as the club honors local progress and old timers.
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Biles
Ada
Indian Titory
Ada Lions Club
Ibas
Tre Linss
Main Street
Wearthy
Tailead
Bites
Dares
Cement Vient
Toff Read
Schenl
Jaf Reid
Bules
Scarborough Institute
Constant
Okishema Indian Terri.movement Company
George Rennie
Eetetal
Larson Says Rubber Stockpiles Okay
Larson tells subcommittee rubber stockpiles are adequate and warns against drastic cuts. He cites Johnson era figures showing a world rubber rise of 11 percent and asserts GSA price levels to industry remain stable. The report notes a tree transplant program moving forward and claims it deters Communist influence in the Far East to the Southwest Pacific.
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Todey
Larson
Seinster
Lyndon Johnson Gsa
Johnson
GSA
Indus- TM
Three Blows Too Much for Lad
Detroit readers are told Allan Goslang and family suffered a harsh loss after their dachshund Fritzie died. The notice explains the dog was a four month old female from a three litter, and the family seeks either the dog’s return or a reward for another dog of equal value. The note blames their heartbreak on the dog’s misbehavior and the family’s sorrow.
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Detroit
AE. Goslang
Son
Am&n
Speeding Charge Results in Fine
Speeding charge filed against ixdney Thomas Macklin who is to appear before Percy on justice of the peace for speeding on SH 13. A $19 fine was paid. The report notes a Northwest Ada area citation and a patrol sign.
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Ixdney Thomas Macklin
Percy Ong
Justice of the
Ada
EA Vanter- Fit
Bjay Patrol
Theomplaint
Latta News Highlights Weekend Visits and Births
Latta notes cover a rodeo in McAlester, birthday parties for Doreen Graham, and a large church picnic at Harvey Ranch. Families hosting include Bettises, Graham, and Oliver with guests from Latta and nearby towns. Twin birth announced for Prater couple, along with an Oklahoma City trip and military service of a Latta alumnus.
Texas Slot Law Traps Elk Cityan in New Crackdown
A 24 year old Elk City Oklahoma man faces charges under Texas anti slot machine law after being arrested with nine five cent slot machines. Texas AG ruled free game features still count as slots. Oklahoma reports spillover as loopholes trigger seizures and investigations into confiscation and enforcement in Durant and Durant area.
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EL Paso
Tex
Elk City
Okla
Texas
Melvin C. Pumroy
Pumiroy
Juarez
Mex
Price Daniel
Oklahoma
Bryan
Iers
Durent
R. H. Mills
Oklahoma City
Durant
Mills
Civic Drama Festival takes Broadway to 150 cities nationwide
The Civic Drama Guild tours coast to coast with New York Broadway casts. Ada Kiwanis sponsors report rapid subscriptions, tickets on sale September 17 at Corner Drug Store for six dollars including tax. Three plays Darkness at Noon Heaven Can Wait and The Voice of the Turtle will be presented November 7 January 18 and March 5 at the Ada Junior High School auditorium.
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Civic Drama Festival
U. S
New York
Ada Kiwanis Club
Spon- Soting
Kiwanis
Refugees on Czech Train Can Remain in the West
A U.S. high commission announcement states that twenty five Czechs aboard the Czech train escaping through the iron curtain will be allowed to stay in the west. Eighty six other Czechs will be returned to Czechoslovakia while the group remains in U.S. custody for food and shelter.
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Hof
Germany
U.S
High Commission
West
Free West
Czechoslovakia
John J. McCloy
U. S. Seventh Army
Frazek Jarda
Jarda
Nissie
Inn
Cow roosts in tree then saved by wrecker near Richland Center
In Richland Center Wisconsin on September 1 a cow named Bossy spent the night perched on a cliff above a pasture. After Willard Sippy tracked her down helpers used a harness and a wrecker windlass to lower and lift the cow back to safety.
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Richland Center
Wis
Willard Sippy
Sippy
Bossy
Public Welfare Board debates on Sabrepost story turmoil
Oklahoma City September 12 Oklahoma public welfare commission ignored a clash with the Saturday Evening Post over a report on relief chiseling in aid to dependent children. Tulsa mothers receiving payments for illegitimate children and absent fathers were cited. Commission members called the article sensational but some deemed there was truth.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission
Saturday Evening Post
Bul Molloy
Thilss Tribune
Tulsa
Will Jones
Mangum
Commission
Jones
Tulsa Tribune
Oklahoma
Ben Sturdivant
Isidyne
Virgil Stokes
Stokes
New City to House 45th Division Is Near Completion
SENDAI Japan Sept 114 The new city to house nearly 18 000 members of Oklahoma s 45th Division is expected to be completed by October 15 It is Camp Chitose on Japan s northernmost island Hokkaido In size it compares to Florida s capital Tallahassee The 45th Division went to Japan last spring as engineering detachment workers reviewed blueprints and began basic work Japanese contractors hired workers from Tokyo and Yokohama Tent cities were built to house laborers Surveys grading and clearing began Materials were supplied by Japanese concerns A 3 mile railroad linked Chitose City to the building area Foundations for the 64 man H type quonsets were laid Electrical work progressed Housing took shape and about 50 foundations per day were completed A water purification plant capable of over 2 1 2 million gallons daily was built plus a reservoir and pipe system The city is self contained with theaters snack bars bowling alleys chapels and day rooms
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Sendai
Japan
Oklahoma
Camp Chitose
Hokkaido
Florida
Tallahassee
Tokyo
Yokohama
Chitose
Czech Engineer Dashes Across Border With 107 Passengers
A Czech locomotive engineer fled to West Germany aboard a three car train from Eger to Asch, detouring to Selb, taking 20 passengers with him. West German Czech authorities planned a replacement engine as border police negotiated the return flow. This rare political escape marked a notable iron curtain incident.
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Rof
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Iron Curtain
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Latta News
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Lee Barnes
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Wayne King
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Leatha Arter
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C. E. MeKinight
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Wendall
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Latta
Sue Scost
Lawrence
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Barbara Gann
Wanda Tweedy
Aca
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Dub George
Janine Low
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Steve Mitchell
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M. L. Steifall
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Bob Mayberry
Joe Lovelace
Renzo Cooper
J.C. Shortes
B.C. Rogers
la Follette
Carnen Shaw
Tg, Lovelace
O.T. Maxey
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Edwin, Grace
Cooper
E.mo Gipson
Auunt
Mrs
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Olney
Hubert Willis
Dora Withite
Fy Withite
Ward Prater
Jeary Ross
T. A. Roas
Ross
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Latta High
Elk
Burma
Thailand
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Kiwanis Club
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Pietown
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Sabrepost
Caldt
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