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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1951

Page

6

Lawrence Man Refuses Communism After Korea Leave

Cpl. Orvil Andrison, 22, a war weary veteran of the Korean campaign, is on a 30 day leave visiting his Lawrence parents. He recalls near survival in the Mason front and Inchon fighting, praising the Air Force, describing brutal retreats, and voicing strong anti communism while recovering from a concussion and malaria risk.

Cpl Orvil Andrison Andrison Lawrerine Korea The Arty Ford Ord Calif Ft. Senning Hawaii GU Intelligence First Marines 25Th Division Cpl. Anderson Our Inchon Taegu Taetu Europe Cpl. Antirizan Air Force United States Yeli Anderson Yalu River Acion Matthew Ridgway Seoul Walker

Pleads Guilty in Drunkenness Case

Charles Stick pleaded guilty to public drunkenness before Justice Percy Armstrong. He paid a $10 fine and costs, was assessed by the justice, and released.

Charles Stick Percy Armstrong Justice of the Peace Stick

Good Breakfast Vital for Adults as Well as Children

An education conference advocates breakfast as vital for both children and adults. Dr Ka te Daum and Dr W W Tuttle discuss how skipped meals affect schoolwork and work performance, urging simple, quick options like muffins and griddle cakes to restore the habit.

Edith M. Barber Food Editors Kate Daum W. W. Tuttle University of Laws Daum

Early Fall Forecast Hinted By Ducks And Geese

Weather outlook in eastern Ada hints at an early fall as migrating ducks and geese were heard the past three mornings heading south for warmer climates. A goose strayed over Ada on Saturday morning, hovering briefly above rooftops, according to oldtimers.

Oklahoma Ia Ada

Heart Disease Grants Listed

The Public Health Service announced 238 grants totaling 3,098,418 dollars for heart disease research. Grants include 6000 dollars to Dr Janet Travel of Cornell for a acet spray to halt pain in coronary thrombosis and 8000 and 5565 dollars to Oklahoma University physicians.

Washington Public Health Service Janet Travel Cornell University Oklahoma Howard Hoppe A. N. Taylor University of Oklahoma Okshome

Military to Spend Over 100 Billion on Weapons, Guns and Ships

Senate appropriations panel approved a 41.1 billion military spending bill adding to a total defense fund exceeding 100 billion. The package includes 61.1 billion in new funds with a 5 billion emergency air power reserve. Unspent prior appropriations amount to about 44.3 billion distributed as Army 21.5 billion Navy 3.19 billion and Air Force 15.41 billion. Deputy Lovett outlined goals for wings, divisions, and vessels by next July 1, implying about 3.89 million personnel.

Washington Sept U.S Truman Senate Appropriations Committee Pentagon Young KND Defense Department Navy ST Air Force Congress Armed Services Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Navy Defense Robert A. Lovett

Millionth Warrior Dies In Korea

New York dated September 8 reports the 1,300,000th American to die for the nation in Korea. The fallen soldier’s identity is unknown, listed among the Labor Day battle casualties and not assignable to a specific unit. The casualty total reaches one million since Lexington in 1775.

New York Association of Casuales Lexington

Auto Liability Rates Go Up In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma motorists face auto liability rate hikes starting Monday as the state insurance board approved increases after hearings. Opponents led by Rep. Robert Cunningham vow to seek an injunction to block the higher premiums. The board cited higher administrative costs and rising accident claims, noting higher new car prices and repair costs. Rates outside Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Muskogee rise for pleasure cars from 26.10 to 28.59 dollars, business rates from 34.50 to 38.59, and youth-operated cars from 14.80 to 38.00.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Insurance Board Premi Ransor Oxlahoma Robert ©. Cunningham Cunningham Rekard Reenes Board of Casualty Ti Cou Wyw Tulsa Muskogee

Salt Lake City’s Tolien Hutchins Wins Miss America 1952

Tolien May Hutchins, 25, of Salt Lake City captured the 1952 Miss America title in Atlantic City. The Utah entrant, tall and blue eyed, led after a strong preliminary talent showing featuring a rendition from Maxwell Anderson’s Elizabeth the Queen. Hutchins, one of the oldest contestants, beat out Ly Long O'Burt of Smithfield, North Carolina, and other favorites as a crowd of about 15,000 watched. Hutchins aims for a stage career after her victory.

Atlantic City Tolien May Hutenias Salt Lake City Utah Miss Hutchins Ly Long O¢burt Smithfield North Carolina

Ex Pasadena Educator To Speak At OFA Gathering

Dr. Willard B. Gostin, dismissed Pasadena superintendent known for modern teaching methods, will address the annual Oklahoma Education Association convention in Oklahoma City. Governor Ernest Groening will also speak to the generation of classroom teachers, one of the OFA's largest departments.

Oklahoma City Upy Willard B. Gostin Pasadena Calif Oklahom Education Tahon Ernest Groening O” Alasaa OFA

Pair of Oldtimers In Autos to Try 1 000 Mile Dash

Two veteran drivers race old steam and gasoline cars from Chicago to New York in a week long test sponsored by Popular Mechanics and the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Rube De Launty in a 1911 Stoddard Dayton faces Jack Brauste in a 1913 Stanley Steamer with speeds and fuel use debated as the goal is to reach New York within a week and claim a $500 prize. Mayor Kennelly starts the event and Mayor Impellitteri greets the finish, with fuel and range issues shaping the outcome.

Chicago New York City Rube de Launty Dayton Jack Brause Martin H. Kennelly New York Vincent Impellittri Citina Popular Mechanics Magazine Museum of Science and Industry Braute de Launty Dayton Durna Q de Launty Brass Jack

Alva Girl Burned in Gasoline Flash

Alva Oklahoma report: a two year old girl suffered critical burns when gasoline used to clean her body ignited. Lucille Balewski was rushed to Crippled Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City after initial treatment at the local general hospital. The child’s father Edward Zalewski and another son Eddie Paul were treated for burns. Authorities quoted the father saying the child was covered with something when he returned from work and he began washing her with gasoline, causing the flash of flames.

ALVA Okla Lucille Balewski Crippled Children's Hospital Oklahoma City General Hospital Edward Zalewski Eddie Paul Zatewski

Wardens use radar to curb illegal California fishing

In Santa Barbara a radar equipped patrol boat traps an illegal netter, part of a broad effort that has reduced California’s closed waters violations. Officials say radar has driven most violators from about 1009 miles of protected coastline, with far fewer arrests this year compared with last year.

California Schilling Kenneth Hooker Hooker

Chickenpox Seen as Mild Yet Not Harmless

Public health guidance notes chickenpox is usually mild in children but can scar skin from scratching. It is highly contagious, with isolation rules varying by community. The American Public Health Association says no danger to others six days after the first lesions appear, while calls for more study of the disease persist.

Can Public Health Association

Oklahoma City Soldier Killed in Korea

Washington Sept 10 17 The Defense Department announced today that Pvt Ralph Morgan of Oklahoma City was killed in action in Korea. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Jessie K Morgan and had returned to battle after recovering from wounds. Also missing are Pvt Arthur G Steele of Snyder and Air Force M Sgt Charles L Mullins of Tulsa. Pvt Steele had been wounded and returned to duty. Cyl Gene F Vance of Bixby has been injured.

Washington Oklahoma City Korea Defense Department Ralph €. Morgan Jessie K. Morgan Arthur G. Steele Snyder Air Force Charles L. Mullins Tulsa Steele Gene F. Vance Bixby

Just a fad says 1905 aviation lacks support

In 1905 the Aero Club of New York could raise only $1,000 to buy the Wright brothers patents as businessmen dismissed aviation as a passing fad.

Aero Club of New York Wright Brothers

Ancient astronomers mistook southern skies in early maps

Historical records note ancient astronomers could not view the southern hemisphere, leaving southern skies largely blank on early star charts and celestial phy maps. The comment highlights limits in early observational reach and charting methods.

County Fair Looming Big at Ada's 50th Anniversary

Pontotee county's free county fair returns for a three day run starting next Thursday as part of Ada's 50th anniversary celebration. Exhibits include five, stack, handicraft, farm and garden, sewing, and home products along with cattle, poultry, a quarter horse show, and a tractor operators contest. Home demonstration displays combine budgets and clothing into one booth layout with clubs in attendance by 10 p m Thursday.

Pontotee County Ada FFA

Civic Drama Festival to Bring Broadway Shows to Ada

Ada Kiwanis president Pete Green announces signing with Civic Drama Guild of New York for three Broadway hits Darkness at Noon Heaven Can Wait and The Voice of the Turtle to be staged at Ada Junior High auditorium on November 7 January 16 and May 5 with ticket sales running September 17 through September 22 for Ada residents seeking high quality theater.

Pete Green Ada Kiwanis Club Civic Drama Guild of New York Ada New York Civic Drama Festival Pla Kiwanis Club Concerts Association

Two New Polio Ward Admissions at Valley View

Two new polio ward patients were admitted at Valley View on Saturday and one discharged, leaving five in the ward. Juanita Bradshaw aged 49 from Kingston was admitted Saturday morning. Earl Thomas Barker, a one year old from Antlers, joined the ward Saturday night. Patsy Lou Ivey of Maysville was released Saturday. Hospital officials called the new patients' condition good late Saturday night.

Valley View Juanita Bradshaw Kingston Earl Thomas Barker Mitton Barker Antlers Patsy Lou Ivey Maysville

Marshall Assigned to Andrews Air Force Base Weather Center

Cpl. William D. Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall of Ads, assigned to Headquarters Air Weather Service at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland. He serves as weather observer in the USAF weather center. A Ada High School graduate with a BA from Oklahoma A and M College in 1959 he entered the Air Force in September after Oklahoma National Guard service. He recently graduated from the Air Force weather observers' school at Chanute Air Force Base Illinois.

Cpl William D. Marshall W. H. Marshall Rt 2 Ads Headquarters, Air Weather Service Andrews Air Force Base Maryland Andrews Marshall Usaf Weather Center Ada High School Oklahoma A Air Force Oklahoma National Guard Air Force Weather Observers’ School Chanute Air Force Base Ill

Accuse Four After Ottawa Raids in Oklahoma

Four defendants face charges after Ottawa County raids by state agents led by G. W. Parkinson. Miami residents Booth Morris Turner and T. H. Bine jacket of Afton charged along with Ed Musser a patron. Turner also faces illegal punchboard. Raided clubs included Bettys Glass Hat near Afton and venues in Miami.

Miami Okla Sept Ottawa County Tive G. W. Parkinson Ligion Ptt Maneie Anie I Jon Betty Aion

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