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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
8
Washington April 3 Gen George C Marshall spoke against proposals to reduce the European recovery program while urging the four year plan end on June 10 1952. He warned of communist aims and called for continued vigorous effort to lift Europe from dependence on foreign aid.
President Truman urged Congress in an 1800 word message to enact the Brannan Plan, seeking cheaper prices for perishable crops and direct government payments to farmers. He called for fundamental reform of farm laws to reduce costs, boost production, and deliver fair prices for farmers and consumers.
C Boswell of Ada and C C Stephens of Atoka acquire controlling interest in Alien State Bank. Horace Hamilton and A K Gimbrough to retire from active roles but remain residents of Allen. Stephens to lead Allen bank. Boswell to chair board. Hodges and Stephens hold VP roles. Johnston family ties noted.
In Norman on April 1 the Blue Jay Chatter published by Ada junior high earned a former s rating in the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press association contest. Dr W J Bell secretary treasurer announced Saturday. Sixty one newspapers competed with winners receiving framed certificates.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower identified Alaska as the defense’s weak link and urged large increases in funding. He proposed Alaska priorities including a heavy garrison and antisubmarine facilities, modernization of aircraft, better intelligence, and industrial mobilization, calling for up to 500 million dollars more next year.
Services for Mrs J O Edge 35 at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery. survivor daughter Vera Guy of Los Angeles. Pre Easter services planned jointly by First Christian and First Presbyterian churches. Pre Easter revival at Nazarene Church. Ground breaking for two county fair buildings draws about 1000 with music from local bands and choirs. Charley Walls Jr and Melvin L Burgess Jr pursue minor league baseball assignments in Hugo and Jacksonville Tex. Antlers Mountaineers host Pauls Valley Raiders April 13 as high school team prepares for Junior American Legion season. Antlers high school baseball defeats Tuskahoma 13 to 3 in celebration event. Coach Tom McVay to lead summer program and high school squad.
April 3 report says a GPA Diesel freight train plowed into a wrecker on Santa Fe tracks injuring two occupants from Oklahoma City. Harold Hightower and Bill Starbud escaped with non life threatening injuries.
The Oklahoma game and fish department reports holding title to 147,006 acres across 21 counties with plans to raise to 200,000 by year end. Six hatcheries and management areas are licensed to the department by Army Engineers for public hunting and improvement around Fort Gibson reservoir.
Clandell Overton, longtime scorer for the East Central Tigers in the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference, left Ada Sunday night for Oklahoma City to fly to Cleveland to join the College All-Stars. Promoter Chuck Taylor and Coach Mickey McBride arranged the move. Overton, who also pursued pro baseball offers, becomes a rare dual professional as he joins the All-Stars touring the United States to face the Harlem Globetrotters in major cities this month.
Dayton Quebec April 2 UPI Guy Magetti a funeral operator reported two dead man in his service car. Police found two rubber bags. one held a living man Aaron E Talley 40 Dayton who lay in underwear in a garage. Talley said Where am I and puzzled officers charged Magetti with unclear explanation. reporter notes an odd tale with a stray joke about divorce.
A Detroit man identified from photo, Theodore Donay, 51, disappeared from a rented boat near Avalon California after being linked to wartime treason. A mysterious submarine was sighted off the southern California coast hours later while officers noted no concrete link between the events.
A fashion piece describes smocks as versatile garments for gardening, housework, beachwear, or office use. It highlights washability, durability, and cheerful prints, noting fitted and loose cotton styles, three-quarter length, and various designs from nautical to oriental inspired patterns with bold colors and practical features.
John Haztest Jr announced formation of a new Boy Scout troop in Pickett with sponsor Pickett Methodist Church. Dale Tinsley chairs the troop committee. members include Alfred Sutton and Aubrey Briggs. R. V Jaques named scout master. assistants E G Jaques and W D Jaques. Charter members list Bobby Pevirod Charles Sutton Paul Sutton Delton Sutton Tommy Johnston Bobby Tinsley Phillip Briggs Billy Eascalarly. Weekly meetings held at the church Tuesday 7 30. Woodrow Smith explained leadership duties.
In San Juan an incident at the capitol today involved the Puerto Rican flag replacing the U S flag briefly for about 19 minutes. Police said three workers are under investigation amid the confusion.
Ada high school clubs sports and honors documented from last week with a senior high party hosted by Paul Landrith and Leland Newton in the Homemaking Department. speech students advance to state meet at Oklahoma University. blind artist concert by Jack Crowell and Hervey Rainville. band pictures in uniforms and trip plans postponed. Ardmore defeats Ada in tennis with mixed results in singles and doubles.
The Fred Gauwitz family has tended lemons on the same site in Chilliothe, North Lemon Tree for 23 years. Each November they tote the tree and its rooted container downstairs to the basement and bring it back to the yard in spring, continuing a shared seasonal ritual.
The executive authority rests with a governor chosen by the people, reflecting a system where voters directly elect the chief executive. This arrangement emphasizes democratic accountability and civilian oversight of state leadership.
Springfield girl Patsy Painter, aged 11, faces surgery to remove a leg after osteogenic sarcoma struck her left leg three weeks ago. Despite tragedy she remains untroubled and hopeful as friends from Brownsville Tennessee reach out. War veteran groups start a fund to cover hospital bills. Patsy’s widowed mother supports a family of five.
WHITEFACE Texas April 3 A dozen girls moved into The Plains first permanent residence at Girlstown USA on the West Texas plains nine miles from Whiteface and 64 miles southwest of Lub- OK Citizens donated meals and labor for the home while about 5 000 attended the open house. Miss Amelia Anthony founder and director called the home not an institution for girls.
Jews began an austere Passover observance in Jerusalem with the first night of the festival. Visitors from settlements across Israel attended amid desert winds and stricter food controls eased for the week by minister Dov Joseph.
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