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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1951

Page

2

FBI Doesn't Mean For These Three to Flee Bail

Baltimore reports detail three Baltimore residents linked to communist conspiracy charges who fled their home in a suburban area amid a vigilant 24 hour watch. Prilip Frankfeld former state party leader, his wife Regina, and Dorothy Rose Bluwberg, a Johns Hopkins graduate, remain under isolation while bail enforcement continues.

FBI Baltimore Druid Hillark Prilip Frankfeld Peat Maryland Egina Frankfeld Borothy Rose Bluwberg Goucher College Johns Hopkins Frankfeld I'S Indi Trent New

Easy Methods For Peeling Tomatoes At Home

Simple guidance on peeling tomatoes for cooking. The article contrasts quick heat peeling for small batches with boiling water for many, notes refrigeration after peeling, and discusses when not to peel for frying or baking. Includes a vintage recipe for Michael’s Tomatoes and a stewed tomatoes method with butter, onions, sugar, and cream.

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Police Report Quiet Weekend Amid Minor Misconduct

City police had a relatively quiet weekend with six law violations. Six arrests yielded four drunkenness charges, one drunken driving, and one drunken fighting.

Nancy McKinley Dies in Midland Before College Start

Nancy Ann McKinley daughter of Mr and Mrs John Paul McKinley died Saturday night at their Midland Texas home after a brief illness described as an unannounced virus She would have turned eighteen in November and planned to enter Texas Christian University at Fort Worth Funeral services were held Monday in Midland Survivors include her parents a ten year old brother and her grandparents Mr and Mrs John P McKinley of Ada along with other relatives. Mr and Mrs John P McKinley and Mr and Mrs Harold Criswell attended the funeral after traveling to be with the family.

Nancy Ann McKinley John Paul McKinley Midland Texas Texas Christian University At Fort Worth John P. McKinley III John P. McKinley Ada Rarold Criswell

Disaster Strikes Mexican Cabaret

Fourteen people died and about a thousand crowded the Can Can cabaret in Mexico City when a fire sparked by fireworks broke out during Independence Day celebrations. Among the dead was Read E. Goodidge, a 31 year old Baltimore dealer in rare books. Ninety were injured, 26 seriously, as flames and smoke swept through the packed venue.

Mexico City U. S E. Goodidge Baltimore Mexico

Traffic Mishap Involving Ford Sedan and Truck

In Coalgate Oklahoma City area on Rennie and Main at 3 30 p m Sunday Rowden driving a 1937 Ford sedan stopped for traffic Grissom driving an International semi trailer following too closely failed to stop and struck the Ford bumper. Police say charges are expected as investigation continues.

Coalgate Ween Oklahoma City Rennie Main Rowden Grissom Ates

Show Continues With Chief Dead at Board

New York report says spike Jones television program kept going after chief, Frank Joseph Eisner, died of a heart attack at the control board. Four electricians, friends of Eisner, maintained the show as staff reacted with tears and moved to finish the hour.

Dead New York Frank Joseph Eisner Elsyner

Mrs Sloan Opens Rolf Nursing Home at Roff

Mrs. Sloan opens a nursing home on State Highway 12 in South Roét, with two patients admitted and six beds available. Ada Sloan manages the facility with licensed caretaking and competent help, while plans for eight more beds are underway.

President Truman Attacks Enemies in Speech

President Truman denounced political maneuvering at home and attacked "Slick" magazine publishers for seeking mail-rate subsidies while opposing government subsidies for others. He spoke to the National Association of Postmasters in Constitution Hall, calling attacks on government workers a contemptible way to win votes.

Washington Truman National Action of Constitution Hall

Cafe Man Wounded By Knife Wielder

An argument over service at Don's Steak House 226 West Main led Louis Lyda to draw a knife injuring Herbert Evans, owner, who was treated and released from Valley View Hospital. Police say Lyda faces drunken and fighting charges. witnesses Marie Hammons Alva Evans. County authorities expected to file charges Monday.

B. Goodwin Frank Smith Louis Lyda Don's West Main Lyda Herbert Evans Place of Business H Evans Valley View Pital Sattener Hight Marie Hammons Emple Alva Evans Coy Mowdy

French Landing Ship Hits Mine Off Cochin China

Saigon Indochina September 17 report that a French landing ship struck a mine off Cochin China last week. Sixty eight troops aboard perished mostly Indochinese during a landing operation with Viet Minh resistance. Officially the campaign is claimed successful. censorship shielded details of the incident.

Saigon Indochina Cochin China Oklahoma

Meat price ceilings rise under OPS action

Washington reports an pending hike in wholesale beef and pork ceilings by the Office of Price Stabilization. Retail prices for cured, barbecued and processed beef will rise in coming days, with housewives facing about two cents a pound more. The new regulation, effective next Saturday, covers cured, cooked, dried and barbecued beef, as processors may adjust ceilings using pre Korean prices plus higher raw-rate costs.

Washington Office of Price Stabilizatnn OPS Enid Autohor-Shop OPS Saicssors OFS

Sasakwa Classes Elect Officers

Sasakwa junior and senior high students elect class officers with sponsors and home room mentors assigned. Senior officers include Podge Harris president Patsy Harris vice president Ar tie Wilson secretary treasurer Delpha White reporter and Mrs F M Ball sponsors with Mrs Bert Harrig and Mrs A C Mynneir.

Sasaxwa Sesanwa D. Geines Podge Harris Patsy Harris Artie Wilson Delpha White F. M. Ball Bert Harrig A. C. Mynneir Movchers Robert Fahrony Kitmy Ly«on Patsy Cargill Fogey Frump Seere Max Rayburn Mercel Leon Andrene Roberts Linca Smoot Andy Roberts Frank Stretman Marie Frumg Paters Wathena Welch Bests Wayatt Bill Peters Bill Wayats

Novelties in Plastics for Many Uses

Plastic home novelties dominate this season with items like a fan hat and a pot with a capillary wick system. Features include water resistance, chemical durability, and removable tops for plant care. Colors range from red and yellow to copper and silver.

Doctors Q and A: Why Yes or No Isn’t Simple

In a weekly Q and A, Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains why doctors cannot promise absolute safety or certainty. He notes that drug effects vary, anemia requires blood tests, and complex cases need mixed physical and psychiatric care.

S. Tean

New Books Added to Shelves of Ada Public Library Recently

Ada Public Library shelves welcomed new additions across fiction and non fiction. Notable titles span The High Calling and The Catcher in the Rye to Moonfleet and There Was a Little Girl. Non fiction includes Im a Lucky Guy The China Story and Exploring the Child's World along with general interest works.

Ada Public Library Falkne Moonfleet MacCluree Miller Noel Stalin Dee Slaughter

19-Cent Robbery Ends in Death by Own Action

LA Grade day report from Sept 17 states Willie Coldart, a convict jailed for a 19 cent robbery, died by leaping from a state reformatory roof after guard surprised him and three other inmates. Cole had been missing since two others fled after midnight Friday amid firing. He was sentenced for robbing and beating Fletcher Smith, 73, in Kentucky. Cole stole 29 cents from his victim. About 50 hours of hand labor now required to produce a bag of peanuts.

Fletcher Smith Lawrence County Kentucky Cole

Oil Research Forecasts Boom For Ethylene Petrochem Industry

New York AP reports the ethylene petrochemical sector, once a byproduct of oil, is expanding rapidly. By 1962 output could rise to about four billion pounds with polyethylene leading growth, while capital investment may reach eight billion dollars. Industry leaders predict plastics and related chemicals will shape daily life and wartime applications alike.

New York Wayne E. Kuhn Texas Company Petro-Chemical Industry Kuhn National Petroleum Association Atlantic City

Driver Injured in One Car Accident Near Ada

James Harold McElreath, 21, of Roff Route 1, suffered a mild concussion and back injury after a one car crash near Ada on SH 12 at about 4:30 a.m. Monday. He lost control, slid 389 feet into an embankment, no other vehicle involved, investigation by Patrolman Henry Van Arsdell. Full injuries pending x rays. no charges expected.

James Harold McElreath Roff Route 1 Cowling Clinic Ada SH 12 Henry van Arsdell McElreath

Kiwanis Auction Set for Sept 29 in Ada

Ada Kiwanis prepares for a second auction on September 23 with eleven auctioneers in a rapid fire event. Proceeds benefit underprivileged children as members gather articles and donations. hundreds of seats will be available for spectators and buyers to enjoy the bargain festival. Nearby residents are urged to mark the date and join the fundraising effort. The note also mentions the 45th Infantry Division Association reunion in early October with ongoing registrations from many states.

Ada Kiwanis Club

Oklahoma Traffic Death Toll Rises After Sunday Accidents

Two people died and several injured in Oklahoma on Sunday as truck crashes, car wrecks, and a hay delivery trip produced multiple fatalities. Victims include Edward Ray and Barbara McIntosh with others hospitalized or injured near Broken Bow Muskogee and Cyril.

Oklahoma Anoth Texas Edward T. Ray Broken Bow Barbara Louise McIntosh Muskogee L. A. Decker Cyril Ray U. S. Highway 70 Edmon L. Tapley de Queen Ark McIntosh U. S. Highway 62 Eugene McIntosh Decker Mineral Wells Tex Stephenville

Fittstown News Highlights Local Visits and Events

E Wilbourn of California visits Fred McKinney family in Harden City. Jolly Workers Club met with Mrs Lucille Howell on Sept 13. refreshments served to several members. Miss Vinla Chronister to Sepulna for a week. Mr and Mrs Joe Merry and sons visit Henryeta. Christine Timmans and Kenneth Boone wed in Spring Hill and plan to live there. McLish high tacky party sponsored by Ancel Sales. Mrs Austin Davis undergoing hospital check up. Explorer Scouts held key ride to Byrds Mill with wiener roast. Mrs Harland Jackson and children to California to join Mr Jackson. Sgt and Mrs Harold Ends visit San Antonio. Finis Logan to McAlester to visit brother John Logan.

The Jolly Workers Club Lucille Howell Maye Fox Ruby Hodgin Alice Dause Jessie McKinney Norine Hardin Thelma Whitwell Opal Phillips Vinla Chronister Sepulna Lorene Files Explorer Scouts McLish Byrds Mill Bert Hursh

Soldiers Train for Atomic Warfare Exercise Desert Rock

Five thousand U S service members from army navy and air force will undergo live atomic blasts at the Frenchman Flats Nevada weapons proving ground. The exercise desert rock will test battlefield behavior under blast heat and radiation with a battalion combat team digging trenches laying wire and then moving to safe positions as detonations occur.

Elton C. Fayap Washington U. S Army Navy Air Force Frenchman Flats Nev Desert Rock

Tulsa Bank Official Dies After Heart Attack

J Walter Soderstrom vice president of the First National Bank of Commerce Pawhuska died in a Tulsa hospital yesterday after suffering a heart attack. He had been admitted a week earlier for abdominal surgery and was reported recovering in a West.

Tulsa Okla J. Walter Soderstrom First National Bank of Commerce Pawhuski

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