Loose Practices Found in One State Board
Tulsa officials disclosed corrections to loose business practices within the state planning and resources board. Chair Marion Harrison cited actions by members John Badger and Robert Kidd who had sold commodities to the board and printed contracts respectively. An inadvertent double payment for a national magazine ad was refunded after discovery by board researchers and the White Advertising Agency handled subsequent billing changes.
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Tulsa
Ohio
State Planning and Resources Board
Marion Harrison
Harriswan
John Badger
Altus
Robert Kidd
Poteau
Badger
Quartz Mountain
Kidd
Cliv. Murray
Harrigan
Tne
Erwin-Waseyr & Co
Tul-sa
Unified Squirrel Rifles Form New Oklahoma Brigade
Oklahoma City reports the Unified Squirrel Rifles organize to defend the state constitution from federal and international encroachment. Irvin Hurst is elected president with J Hale Edwards as vice president and A Noble Ladd as secretary-treasurer. Alfalfa Bill Murray delivers lectures on law and grammar at the meeting, noting the prior Squirrel Rifles origin and criticizing recent legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
POA
New Squirrel Rifle Brigade
W. H.alfalfa
Bill Murray
Unified
Squirrel Rifles
Chickasaw Squirrel Rifles
Utton
Squirrel Rifle Brigade
Murray
Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
Unified Squirre Rifles
Alfalfa Bill
Unified Squirrel Rifles
Irvin Hurst
J. Hale Edwards
Lawson
RKO
Inmate Gosinski Found Headache Free in Yard
San Quentin prison officials report a 27 year old inmate named Gosinski was found headacheless in the yard after guards discovered a note on his cell door prescribing a headache remedy and an apparent dummy inski with a human hair toupe, while attempting an escape.
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San Quentin
Calif
Ced
Inski
Gosinski
Britons Meat Ration Cut to 28 Week Schedule
London reports two more reductions in meat ration value under wartime policy. The food ministry announced shares falling to 28 cents weekly by September 23 and to 22 cents by October 7. The current ration at British prices yields a small beef piece or two lamb chops per week, with limited stew beef options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Food Ministry
Ada Junior High School Opens Amid Heat Plans New Faculty
Ada Junior High School began the 1951-52 term on Monday September 3 with teachers meeting Principal A R Wallace to discuss the year and view an educational film Learning to Understand. Four new staff joined the faculty: registrar Mrs Lucyle Wile Jard librarian Mrs Aileen Langdon social studies Mr Lorene Graves music teacher Mrs Myrtle Farmer and physical education instructor Mr Leo Massey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Wallace
Lucyle Wile Jard
Aileen Langdon
Lorene Graves
Myrtle Farmer
Leo Massey
Youth Director Is Speaker for First Chapel Hour
Dee Hinkley director of Youth Week at the First Methodist spoke at Chapel Hour and shared school stories before highlighting mankind’s orderly world. A. R. Wallace addressed Tuesday’s second Chapel Hour on Our Blessings. Home room 111 led by Pauline Whitsett posted top church attendance as Blue Skirt officers were elected for 1951 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Hinkley
First Methodist
A. A. Wallace
A. R. Wallace
Pauline Whitsett
Principal Skips School After Flag Salute Refusal
Hall Indiana notes a school principal who refused to salute the flag for religious reasons and failed to return to duty. A roadblock of about 20 citizens formed yesterday and a group of parents gathered at the red brick school. Mrs Batts led the opposition and said the principal did not attempt to return, leaving classes without a teacher. The principal had said he would return today but was unreachable this morning.
Popcorn Eating Friends Miss Him
Marvin Colyer a 44 year old Ritz theatre lobby salesman was arrested in Louisville Kentucky for converting others property to his own by giving away popcorn. He reportedly provided 15000 to 40000 bags over two years while claiming generosity. His employer posted bond and made him the theatre's booking agent to oversee popcorn supplies.
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Louisville
Marvin Collier
Colver
Ritz Theatre
Earl Knies
Knies
Colyer
Allen Bradley
Bradley
Marriages Enter Sulpher Area Couples
Clifford Rey Brewer ages 31 and Vi ga Lerse Caldwell 31 wed in Sulpher. Also 22 year old BH Wooley of Lutz married 18 year old Louise Morrison of Stonewall.
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Clifford Rey Brewer
Viga Lerse Caldwell
Sulpher
BH Wooley
Lutz
Louise Morrison
Stonewall
Murder Revealed in Hotel Wall in Paris
Police in Paris disclose the body of Mme Perron hidden in a hotel cellar after a four month mystery. They seek Mme Sylvie Paul 38 who ran the hotel and Mme Perron’s 10 year old niece Denice Le Roy who vanished in August. A North African friend of Mme Paul left Paris as investigators probe the case.
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Paris
Mme
Perron
Hotel du Theatre
Etfel_tower
Sylvie Paul
Ier
Denice le Roy
Paul
Mme Perrin
Mea
Ancient Steamer Wins Auto Race
In a steam powered Chicago to New York race two antique cars left FoUGHsBErlin at 2 20 a m CST bound via Taconic Sawmill River and Henry HudsonParkways toward New York City The winner finished before waiting sponsors to cheers A change of final finish plans moved the finish from Rockefeller Center to the sponsors United Popular Mechanics magazine and the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry organized the event
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Foughsberlin
N.Y
Sept
Chicago
New York
Taconic State Parkway
Sawmill River Parkway
Henry Hudgon Parkway
New York City
Rockefeller Center
Midtown Manhattan
Popular Mechanic Magazine
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
News Surprise to This Thunderbird
Danbury man Anthony Dibelle, a member of the 48th Infantry Division, was told by a Red Cross director that he had become a new father in nunnarDo Japan on Sept 1. He soon learned the baby was not his. The revelation came when he found the baby belonged to his sister who had given birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
nunnarDo
Japan
FPI
Pryt
Anthony Dibelle
Danbury
Cana
Red Cross
Dibeila
Whg
Clarita News Seeks Seals Hunt Amid Wintry Spell
Local notes recount a wintry spell delaying outdoor plans as residents report six weeks of isolation for Isse after a short weekend. Mrs. Clifton Hardy visits her mother and others describe small injuries and social visits. Community life shines through fairs, church auxiliaries, and a county 4 H awards event with numerous prize categories and attendees.
Quaker Family Refuses Taxes Amid Tax Protest
In Des Moines a Quaker couple, Mrs Arthur Hymmer and Emery, refuse to pay portions of their 1947 and 1949 tax estimates tied to military spending. An internal revenue officer towed their 1939 Chevrolet sedan as partial payment. Auctioneer Jopsing noted the family owed $240 in taxes. the Emerys claim their funds support reconciliation work. Emery is abroad on a peace mission. the couple have no children. Dexter, Ja. dealer A Leeper was among bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham
Internal Revenue
Bath
Arthur Hymmer
Bureau of the Budget
HH. Jopsing
Des Moin
Eme
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Europe
Emerys
A. Leeper
Dexter
Ja. Verdware
Esal
Wee Panceestal
K and S Machine Shop Robbed Monday Night
The K and S Machine Shop on Broadway was entered Monday night. About $30 was taken from a desk box containing currency and coins, with checks scattered. Owner Robert H Kerr and H Snax reported the theft. deputy sheriffs Hisle and Miers investigated but had no suspects by Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K and S Machine Company
Broadway
Robert H. Kerr
H. Snax
Kerr
Walker Hisle
Hisle
Arana
Este
Ernest Miers
Oresk
Nan
Sarrett Walves Preliminary In Child Abandonment
Sarrett Walves waived preliminary hearing on a wife and child abandonment charge and was bound over to district court on a $2000 bond. He was arrested locally and later returned to Ada from the state. The charge, filed December 23, 1950, names his wife Noldred and two minor children Dionne and Tony, ages eight and two. Mrs. Sarrett's address is 229 West Sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Sarrett
Tha
Percy Armstrong
Sarrett
Ada
Sarratt
Noldred
Dionne
Tony
Minton Horses Score Heavily In County Show
In Pon tchot county Free Fair quarterhorse events Minton entries dominated with multiple trophies. Rob ert and Ruth Minton owned Crice F 84903 the gray champion stallion and Varga Girl the grand champion mare, each winning trophies from local sponsors. Other winners included Dusty driven by O T Maxey, Chico Nick and Baby Dali with various patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontchot County
Robert
Ruth Minton
Gem Credit Jewelers
Chagrpton Mart
Baby Dali
O. T. Maxey
Siam-Denison Motor Company
Chicco-Nick
Richardson Buick Company
Ben Smith
Stan
Felding
C. R. Anthony Company
Fittstown Service Attended at Baptist Church Dedication
A well attended Fittstown Baptist Church dedication and Homecoming Sunday featured many attendees and former pastors including I E Perrin Jeh an Walker Jack Owens and numerous families and locals from Oklahoma Tennessee and Missouri. The event highlighted community ties with names such as C L Battles Paul Walley D Fillman Katherine Barbara Bt Louis Albert Bailey Doris Tishomingo Jim Rexnelds Stigler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittstown Baptist Church
I. E. Perrin
Jehan Walker
Jack Owens
C. L. Battles
Pauls Walley
D. Fillman
Katherine
Barbara
Bt. Louis
Albert Bailey
Doris
Tishomingo
Jim Clary
Cromanderlarvey and
Kent
Calvin Wilson
del Walker
Oklahoma
Jim Rexnelds
Jim Stigler
Russsell
Carl Barg
Bonnie Bailey Mivers
Dan Matthews
Chapman
Viola Gilley
Gentry
Mark Reynolds
Crass
Theron Howry
Jim Boatengst
Airsike Minton
Dtu
Paul Wines
Betty Mintar Wines
Ada
Vanors HD Club September Meet and Program Planned
The Vanors HD Club met in September with Mrs J B Stephens and Mrs H D Welch leading devotionals. Members discussed Family Needs from the Community and Our Responsibility to the Community. A Negro minstrel program and other numbers are planned for a future date. Next meeting is Oct 10 at the school. Mexico became US Territory in 1846.
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Vanors HD Club
Vanors BP Club
J.B. Stephens
H. D. Welch
Ezrayer
A. H. Neal
Thelma Ferrimen
Echosl
Welch
Eismy Scissaway
Holland
Berger
Thelma Persword Miller
Tee Jones
Naomi Brad
Antlers News Induction Calls Set By Local Board
Induction for the current month will be filled by Arlain Griggs Nashoba South, a volunteer paid by Mrs. B. Brock, clerk of the local board. Brock said there is no production call for September. Gospel singers in the area were notified of a singing convention at Curca church ten miles north of Clayton on September 23 by Orville E. Rainwater, president of the Buffsto Valley Singers Association. Antlers Bearcats, coached by James Harris, will test their strength at Wilbur on Friday night. next Friday they play Atoka. October opens with Idabel Warriors. Last season six Bearcats graduated, two backfield men joined the marines, and leading backfield prospect from last year has three more movers with his parents in Maysville. Harris’s home is Duncan. September 20, Commander E. W. Korian postponed. Membership drive underway. 1951 membership boosted to near record since last May. Antlers PTA met Friday afternoon at the home economics cottage. Mrs. Jack Long is president. Funds from free public events were set aside for a child health clinic but county officials redirected to start a part time county health unit in Metata. Earl and Bill Beaver, of Hugo and Antlers, faced district court on attempted rape charges. bonds fixed at 5000 each. The two men, ages 25–30, allegedly attacked three Antlers women Saturday night, September 1.
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Arlain_ Griggs
Nashoba South
B. Brock
Locatl Board
Brock
Curca Church
Clayton
Orville _E. Rainwater
Buffsto Valley Singers Association
Antler
Bearcats
James
Harris
Antlers Pta
Jack Long
PTA
Antlers
Cowry Commissioners
Metat Theata
Earl
Bill
No Wild Indians? Oklahoma Traveler Recalls Old Diner Days
An elderly Oklahoma traveler recalls life across Missouri Texas and Indian Territory. He speaks of 1868 birth in Missouri, moves through Grayson county to the Pecos river, work on cow ranches, and travels to Ardmore Healdton Rush Springs and Fort Sill. He notes no wild Indians encountered and describes government rations and camps.
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Stratf Ord
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Grayson County
Pecos River
Tom Green County
Devil's River
Oklakeema
Ardmore
Healdton
Rush Springs
Arnot
Fortey
Little Rock
Arkansas
California
Santa Barbara
Sulphur Officials Have Busy Week
Sulphur county and state officers and Justice of the Peace Ben Gardger’s court handled a busy week. Fernal Mikxocraty of Sulphur fined $10 for public drunkenness. Eidie Clapp of Oklahoma City filed speeding charges. L W White and patrolmen arrested several individuals for speeding, parking violations, and distorting the peace. Some fines were reduced or suspended. two servicemen mentioned. Andy Lamb and Wes Smith had charges dismissed or unresolved amid a brawl report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Court
Ben Gardger
Fernal Mikxocraty
Billy Ammonetta
Eidie Clapp
Oklahoma City
L. W. White
Billy Ray LaRoch
White
Francis T. Burgin
Tatrollman
Clyde
Don Barnes
Twoy
Andy Za Lamb
Wes Smith
Cooper
Lamb
Jude Gardner
Smith
Sova Smith
jRiss
County Youths Catch Calves At Tulsa Fair
In a calf scramble at the Tulsa State Fair, eight youths competed and winners included Jimmy Rutherford Vaness FFA and Charles Maxey Salta FFA. Each winner received 125 to apply toward a steer for next year’s exhibition. Rutherford’s calf was sponsored by Fred McConnel and Maxey’s by Phillips Petroleum. Hoyle Sharber Vaness FFA won second with a Berkshire gift. Billy Houser Latta showed the fifth and sixth place Berkshires.
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Tulsa
State Farm
Jimmy Rutherford
Vaness Ffa
Charles Maxey
Salta Ffa
Rutherford
Fred McConnel
Phillips Petroleum Company of
Maxey
Hoyle Sharber
Billy Houser
Latta
Spanish War Vets Meet for Oct Reunion and Picnic
United Spanish War Veterans plan eighteenth annual reunion and picnic October 6-7 at their colony ten miles south of Wilburton. Friday features registration and sightseeing. Saturday hosts a free dinner, reception, speeches, and a ball. Sunday services by Rev. J. E. Fuller. Colony spans 800 acres with a 20 acre park, shelters, grills, and fishing nearby. veterans from World War I and II invited from across the state.
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United Spanish War Veterans
USWV
Wilburton
Moon
Hawk Auxiliary
Hawk
Jonathan Blair
Hawk Aux
Jessie Blair
State Supreme Court Opinions OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma Supreme Court reverses order for Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. vs Choctaw Gas Co. and denies or affirms several cases including Hunter Brownrigg vs Mary J Lynas and Mary Tankersley et al. Others are affirmed or dismissed in counties including Oklahoma, Seminole and Pontotoc.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Ay Oklahoma Natural Gas Co
Choctaw Gas Co
Gas Service
Con State Board of Affairs and State Corporation Commission
Corporation Commission
Hunter Brownrigg
Mary J. Lynas
Oklahomne County
Roy Spivey
Defi Atteberry
Oklahoma County
M.E. Trapp
First National Bank of Ada
Frank C. Norris
John C. Norris
Philip A. Norris
Marjorie Norris Peterson
Susan Norris Davison
Roy Johnson
Corine Calderson
Johnxn
Lela Johnson
Johnny Wayne Johnson
Nazel Sue Johnson
Pontotor County
W.L. Riker
J. Read Moore
City of Wewcoks and International Meters, Inc
Seminole County
Phelps Fined for Public Drunkenness
Jack Phelps was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to public drunkenness before Peace Justice C. W Floyd on Monday. He was arrested near the Oakie cafe, a mile north of Ada on SH 99, Saturday night in a drunken and intoxicated condition, according to highway trooper Aubrey A. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Phelps
C. W Floyd
Phelps
Oakie
Ada
SH 99
Aubrey A. Mitchell
Patrol's August Fatalities Highlight Highway Division Work
Highway patrol third division logged 3,474.5 hours on traffic patrol in August, covering 49,578 miles and 89 accidents. Six fatalities occurred, with 26 injuries and 59 property damage crashes. Over 1,600 motorists aided, 331 arrests, 1,089 people spoken to, and 1,048 warnings issued across 242 moving vehicle cases and related enforcement.
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Floyd Brown
Thunderbirds Train in Severe Weather in Japan
Thunderbirds of Oklahoma's 45th Division endure tropical rain and river floods at Camp Monte Strong in Hokkaido Japan as September rains soak tents, mess halls, and gear. Soldiers wade water, drain mess hall, and scramble to dry clothing amid sudden downpours.
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Hokkaido
Japan
Oklahoma
Camp Monte Strong
139Th Infantry
Chitose
Winfred Lowden
Tupelo
Okla
John Kimbrough
Tishemingo
Gckla
Lowden
Camp Strong
180Th Infantry
Drama Series Sale In Intensive Effort
Ada Kiwanians reported more than 450 of 1,000 seats for the Civic Drama Festival had been sold by last Friday with good out of town sales. President Pete Green urged dispersal of remaining memberships as the sales pace grows. Three hit plays direct from Broadway with professional casts will be presented. A noon reservation line formed at Corner Drug Store as ticket sales continued this week to insure a full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Kiwanians
Mongay
Pete Green
Toadway
Summers to Retire as U S District Attorney in January
Cleon A. Summers, U S District Attorney for the eastern Oklahoma district, disclosed his plan to retire January 1. Appointed in 1934 on the recommendation of former Senator Elmer Thomas, Summers said he will return to private law practice in Muskogee and had previously signaled his intent to retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okls
U. S
Cleon A. Summers
Okla
Elmer Thomas
Summers
U.S
Early NYC elevated trains angered housewives over soot
In the early days of New York City elevated steam powered trains housewives angered by soot blackening laundry sometimes hurled bricks at the engine operators or related equipment as a crude protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
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