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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

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Convention Leaders in Oklahoma PTA Meeting

Disrupted OCR text outlines Oklahoma PTA convention plans with mentions of Mes Fran Mototxite Tulsa and World Citizenship, highlighting leadership roles and a meeting program. The readable fragments indicate a state convention with board chairs and prominent participants, though many names and specifics are garbled.

Oklahomas PTA Mototxite Tulsa Okkhas Plom Dususan Supe Dinan Dom Dhenusdons Vk Pvpa Os Reilehye Kite State Ead Chaleian E World Citizenship

Contingency Fund Of Governor Low Contingency Fund

A garbled city notice from OMA CITY on April 25 references the contingency fund approved by Governor Low. It notes three appropriations totaling amounts around 21,500 with related legal actions and a small 1,500 item. The fragmentary text mentions TSU and an attorney, with unclear descriptions of purpose or recipients.

Oma City Apel J Turner Nis Tsu McAles Aveda

Weather report fragment with unclear location data

Fragmentary weather notes describe fair conditions in a south region with northeastern and eastern directions. Forecast hints at near 80s temperature with light breezes and possible mist or fog in the morning. Some words appear garbled, but the overall tone suggests mild, dry weather with no severe conditions anticipated.

Regional Meeting Opens With Bustle Of Activity Here

delegates from fourteen southeastern Oklahoma counties registered by 10 a.m. opening day of a two day regional PTA convention in Ada. about 250 had already signed in with hopes of surpassing 200. cool sunny weather greeted attendees at Ada Junior High School as the Fuaior High building buzzed with activity and observers noted many stylish outfits. National PTA vice president Mrs Newton Leonard of Chicago greeted delegates and cited 5,800,000 members in 80 branches worldwide. she urged teachers and parents to educate for democracy as Gen. MacArthur urged, if democracy is to be taught to children, parents must be educated first.

Oklahoma Ada Ads Junior High Fuaior High

Seve Mitchell Dies Suddenly at Ada Home

Seve Mitchell died suddenly at his home west of Ada after finishing a meal. Funeral plans were incomplete. Surviving are his widow, a son Steve Mitchell Jr of Ada, and one grandchild. The obituary notes he had recently been in good health and helped carpenters working nearby.

Nell Ada Criswell Mitchell Hin Ady Steve Mitehe, Jr

P-TA Dinner Set With Program and Speakers Tonight

The P T A convention hosts a busy schedule through Friday with Mrs. KB Wilcox and Mrs. SS Matofsky presiding. Tulsa state president Rev C A Ridge delivers the invocation, Supt. Rex Korrison hosts. Entertainment includes June Little matinda, Ed Rita Pokorny, Jaqueline Richards. The general session centers on Are We Meeting Present Demands and Building for Future Needs. Friday closes with Dr. Alice Sowers speaking and a business session leading to adjournment.

P-Ta Witermnam Rex Q Korrison Ada Matinda June Little Edrita Pokorny Sol Jaqueline Richards Alice Sowers Oklahoma Family Life Institute Brally

Roxas Dead Manila and Malacanang Statement

President Manuel A. Roxas collapsed at Clark Field after delivering a speech on communist threats. Malacanang announced his death early today, noting he died of heart fatigue and was under care at General Eubank’s command quarters at Clark Field.

Manila Manuel A. Roxas Malacanan Palace Philippines Clark Field Serch Rerxas Olive Th. Kubsnis Clary Field Eubank U.S Mit Airforce Eathier Palace Raxaslac

Jews Claim Big Victory Over Arab Volunteer Army

Jewish sources report 2,000 fighters scoring a decisive victory over the Arab volunteer army led by Fawzi Bey Al Kaukji in northern Palestine. They claim 200 Arab casualties and capture of field guns. Arab League and Arab spokesmen dispute, citing encirclement and ongoing battles as of mid April.

Jerusalem Aywil Fawai Bey al Kaukji Palazshitve Arab League Cairn Fowni Bay Mishmar Haemak Maida Fegenah Desis Ahmed Milmi Pasha Iowne Panzi Bey Cairo Anment Haganah Fawhi Bey Aas Cerivet Westerday Abs

House Votes More Funds To Air Force

The House passed a bill to expand the Air Force from 35 to 70 groups with $627 million allocated for an initial 70 group force. The measure, approved 3 to 0 in a party manner and sent to the Senate, notes ongoing negotiations and possible further funding as defense needs expand.

House Air Force Washington Senate Today Bill Provictioe Ofae Ra Tabse R-Ny Senate Sylmngton Defense Forrestal

Airliner Crashes Short of Runway in Eire 30 Dead

A four engined Lockheed Constellation from Calcutta to New York crashed 4000 feet from Shannon runway. 21 passengers and 2 crew aboard. 30 dead with one survivor, Thomas Worst of Burbank, manager at Lockheed Shannon. Officials cite bad weather and impact with an obstruction during a second approach.

Eire Shannon Airport Constellation Calcutta New York George Henderson Damascus Washington State Department George D. Henderson Diethran Saudi Arabia Rome U.S Enver Hoxtra TPL BFR Crafh Basil’ Wrrnock Americam Merseas Airlines Shannon America’s William Fitgerald Americam Tne Indien

Power Interruption Briefly Affects Ada Area Utilities

A planned outage occurs Sunday morning for about 15 minutes as Ada's electric system shifts feeder voltage from 19 009 to 24 000 volts. Work over two months updated Triangleone and other lines with timing estimates and reminders to reset electric clocks and refrigerators after the event.

Dentine

Blue Cross County Enrollment Under Way This Week

County wide Blue Cross enrollment drives into its fifth week with over half the county covered. A meeting is set for Thursday at OR Center at 7 pilots with attendees from Bubpe, Mire well, Guley and Wurslel. Mrs Belly Mayes leads the county effort. City enrollment begins Monday with booths at First National Bank and Chamber of Commerce.

Blue Crees Ryng Henner Oakman Belly Mayes Blue Cross

Fire damages wing at Horace Mare Spanier High

Tulsa officials report a night blaze causing damage to the Horace Mare Spanier High School wing. Principal Frank Somsintnt said classes would not be affected while costs to repay and replace equipment exceed a whistle.

Cee Orta Apel di Phu Horace Mare Spanier High Tey Thornton Blaze Frank

Bitter Italian Campaign Enters Final Round as Communists Lose Ground

Rome reports Italy's bitter campaign enters its final phase as pro Italy candidates press to close while authorities warn of unrest and a 32 hour pre-poll blackout. The Communist party reportedly faced strikes and clashes near Mantua and Mantova amid a tense national scene.

O'Brien Rome Pro Italy Bitlker Algide de Gasper Christian Sdemoeerh Koa Naa Mantua Montava Maiua Mantas Sovvavaie Mamtas Auid & Vacine Sorail Caragenieri Eigis Campuaning Stremtots

Safest States Tie for National Safety Contest Honors

The 1947 National Safety Council event names Oklahoma City and Wilmington as joint safest cities, with Chicago and others earning top marks. The article notes Thomas FH. MacDonald’s opposition to certain vehicle and private term limits and references ongoing debates over public safety policy and state rankings.

Chicago Alahoma City Okla Wilmingson Del Ceticat Thomas FH. MacDonald Opissinier U.S

Arguments Heard In Lewis Case With Decision Monday

In Washington April 107 Judge T Alan Goldsborough heard arguments in Saba L Lewis contempt trial and postponed ruling until Monday Assistant Attorney General E Graham Norison argued the government says Lewis and the United Mine Workers are in contempt of court for failing to show up at a court order issuing a coal strike. The government says contempt is a direct offense while Lewis counters the position. The case remains undecided as the judge prepares to render a verdict early next week.

Piewe Tso Wally K. Hisling Lewis Hag Gorishoroweh Sen Sapiens Lewis Alfacmens Contortima Uae Ofan Morison UMW Sam Cst Itis Galdsborough Simul Poe Havin

Rizley Seeks Reasons for Surplus Goods Hold

Rep. Rizley of Oklahoma demanded the State Department explain why surplus goods valued between 27.9 million and 20 million dollars remain unsold. He ordered Tyler Wood and George Truesdale to testify before the investigating subcommittee. The items include refinery equipment mining tools railroad equipment and heavy machinery.

Washington Rizley R-Okla State Department Russia Tyler Wood George Truesdale Ringley Tor Thia

Truck Splits Train After Collision at Enid Crossing

A Kansas City to Ballas rail derailment near Kremlin Oklahoma left one killed and several injured when a sand truck driven by H M Laughlin collided with the last cars. George W Moesler, an Oklahoma City real estate man, searched for his missing wife aboard the Texas Necked train as authorities identified a torso in the wreckage and determined other victims. Investigators said the speeding diesel locomotive jumped the track at a grade crossing, with fire and dust signaling a catastrophic wreck affecting multiple hospitals in Enid and surrounding areas.

Saul Ferdmean Kremlin Okla T.e Bock Island Texas George W. Moesler Oklahoma City Enid Bark McClintock Wichita Kas Here WR. Penning Kan- Mae Broadway Hes Iks Raymond Byorak University of Wiscon- Sin Musicwhy Madison Wis Enid Geseral Hospital Martha L. Wilson Manhattan Enid General Hospital Kansas City Ballas Keomlin Clarence Kester T. N. Wilson Sait H. M. Laughlin Kester

The Pessimist Pondered Garden Plans Amidst Noise

Lem Wheeles mused on starting a garden this year while his wife stayed distant. A loud visitor disrupted the moment, shouting about a public speaker and staging a five hour demonstration, leaving the scene unsettled.

Lem Wheeles

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