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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
4
Ada Weekly News reports an item labeled 121 with limited readable details. The fragmentary note mentions no clear event date or names, offering only a placeholder reference to a weekly bulletin. Further readable content is required for a fuller, factual summary.
Leaders urge rapid soil recovery after recent dust storms across the plains. They advocate grass cover, windbreaks, ridges, and sodding to curb erosion, with irrigation lakes and restrained wheat farming as peace returns. The Soil Conservation Service holds the solutions, urging timely steps by landowners.
The writer supports Senator Robert S. Kerr against federal price setting for natural gas. He argues gas is not a natural monopoly like utilities and warns centralized control risks, noting consumer prices are set by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, not producers. The piece urges restraint before drilling and government overreach.
Spring brings blooming wildflowers and plans for short and long trips through southeastern Oklahoma. The piece urges readers to explore overlooked beauty spots around Ada, including limestone hills south of Ada, views along the Canadian river, and flowering tree thickets.
The article notes a probable Senate contest between Senator Elmer Thomas and Congressman Mike Monroney, predicting a quick first primary decision. It compares to Florida where Senator Pepper faces a young popular congressman, with Thomas described as more rightward than Monroney.
Western European nations are improving defenses in case of an eastern assault. Preparedness could deter a Communist push, and a shifted Moscow stance might reduce efforts to spread communism. The era’s rhetoric hints at deterrence through armament.
A booklet circulated under the author name Mr X betrays cowardly and dubious claims about a hidden world power. The piece warns readers about charlatans posing as pious fundraisers, urging caution before donating.
The Christian Science Monitor critiques Republican complaints about presidential pay. The piece argues pay reflects the office, not the individual, noting support from Harry S Truman critics, Hoover commission backing, and Hoover himself urging the measure. The office's burdens and importance are emphasized in assessing compensation.
Lewis C Karnick claims a method to convert coal into smokeless fuel and fuel gas rivaling natural gas and oils. He asserts it could be produced cheaply enough to compete, with potential for a perpetual fuel supply if proven workable.
The piece warns drivers against picking up strangers, noting many hitchhikers are criminals or potential criminals. It urges drivers to treat a car as a private space like a home, emphasizing the danger of being held up and the lack of obligation to assist strangers. It concludes that cautious drivers should decline rides to stay safe.
Editorial urges voters to approve bonds for a modern sewer and disposal system to support Ada's growth. Notes debt rise is controlled and cites Missouri battleship on shore as a sign of progress. Warns about the approach of a professional beggar as psychology.
The piece argues Oklahoma must maintain favorable ad valorem tax policies to attract and keep industry. It notes gains since 1939 in bank deposits and personal income, despite a smaller share of the national population, and warns that reversing policy could erase progress and hinder future economic recovery.
The Oklahoma City high court fight centers on limits of the secretary of state to rule on a petition to raise sales tax. Dr J M Ashton argues the signatures are insufficient and that the petition was approved before a hearing. The chamber cites a March 25 date while the hearing occurred March 24, calling it a stenographer error. The appeal seeks to void Cartwright's approval and assigns authority to the state election board.
Roff Methodist church opens a week of pre Easter services led by Dr. Wallace M. Crutchfield with a revival at 7 30 each evening through Friday. Miss Ellen Crutchfield directs the concert with Mary Edna Crisp as accompanist assisted by Mrs. L E Fairchild. Edith Bunyard will sing The Palms and a glee club along with a quartet will perform Were You There Were four glee groups. Easter Dawn service planned for 6 45 am next Sunday.
Ada Junior High announces 34th annual interscholastic contest at East Central College on April 21 and 22. Students from several classes will compete in Algebra 1 and other subjects while teachers highlight class achievements and student demonstrations.
Ninth grade Latin contestants named by Miss Anna Tinsley for the Literary Meet at East Central College in April are Byron Bailey Dwayne Moore and Anita Bailes. Pat Pruitt will represent the Spanish classes taught by Mrs Elton Stewart. Rome Room 206 leads in soft ball tournament.
Eight students in Miss Vera Simmons Math class completed a study of square roots. They will take the same test as the Moto nine class members. The scene hints at perplexing questions as Shirley Culgers struggles with an algebra problem involving a 150 count.
Students taught by C L Robberson displayed authentic geology specimens on the main floor wall case. Over a hundred additional items for classes Home room 202 sponsored by Mrs. Viola Peasy and 200 under Mrs. Gene Smith were shown in a combined Easter program featuring scripture, Lord's Prayer, piano solos, poems, and group singing. Refreshments were served by room patrons Mrs Ollie McBride, Mrs Cleo Tate, and Mrs John Olterman.
The seventh grade girls of home room 202 led by Ruth Ann Notrix dominated intramural stick ball at Ada Junior High. With gym instructor Mrs Smith guiding play, the team overpowered seventh and eighth graders then defeated the ninths to clinch the 1950 title. Members include Mary Ann Miller Martin Pearson Jackie Martin Dorothy McCabe Nancy Norman Joan Pullen Lavon Odom Sue Von Rowe Catherine McBride and Ruth Ann Norris.
Fourteen plastic magazine covers were put to use immediately upon arrival by Mrs. Lena Adair, librarian, to protect magazines as they circulate through daily handlings.
Journalists of the Ada class toured the Ada Evening News last Wednesday morning. Led by teacher Miss Laurier Core and patron Mrs F H Morrow, the group departed school at 8 am for the guided visit.
The Tandekaya Camp Fire Group held an all day picnic last Saturday with 24 girls attending. They cooked breakfast and supper, enjoyed games supervised by Mrs. Misa Ruth Hager, and received treats from several volunteers. Upcoming events include Craft Carnival booths, Mother-Daughter Tea, and Camp Adaka registration information. Gasoline from Manchuria marketed in Tientsin sells at 20 percent below U.S. prices with heavier smoke but comparable performance per Communist press reports.
The News is authorized to announce candidates for state and district offices in the Democratic primary on July 4, 196, listing judges and various district positions. Names include JIOWN BOYCE, McKEEL THOMAS P. HOLT, JAKE BLEVINS, HOYT DRISKILL, CLYDE KAISER, and others, with districts and roles as shown in the notice.
Konawa news item covers a birthday party for Noma Dean with guests listed and a prize winner. Also notes rites for Albert Huckleberry, driver examinations by Charles Rice on April 14 and 28, park beautification planning by the Progressive Study club, and Easter refreshment planning with attendees named. A brief item mentions a seventh birthday party for “Butch” Smith and local social notices. Superballoons paragraph notes future high altitude scientific payloads.
Coy A. Mowdy resigns as U S commissioner for the Ada district in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He had set up a local law firm and took the federal post as a sideline, with reports he plans to seek the county attorney job.
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