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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

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Snow and cold grip broad midwest to south region

Snow and subfreezing temperatures hit the midwest as a cold front moved eastward. Minot reported 18 above zero, while Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and northern Illinois endured freezing readings. Floods from the Missouri basin eased some damage in the Dakotas and Minnesota with about 6,000 people displaced and 22,800 acres flooded near Sioux City and Omaha after levee breaks.

Midwest Dakotas Minesota Nebraska Lows Wisconsin Michigan Ilinois Chicago Minnesota Minot N. C Pacific Northwest Missouri River towa-Nebraska Sioux City Omaha Neb

County Bus Driver Group May Expand Into State Body

Pontotoc county bus drivers association may become a state organization. At a Wednesday Ada meeting the drivers voted to rename as the Oklahoma State Bus Drivers' Association. Wesley L. Camp proposed the change, Norman Mitchell elected executive secretary, plan to be reviewed by the state board of education and then the legislature. The program would license drivers, set training standards, and create a salary supplement via a small-claims schedule. Under the plan a driver could earn up to 550 a year more with training courses.

Pontotoc County Mitchell

Grand Jury Quit Room In Haste At Salisbury

Salisbury dispatch reports the grand jury in session when smoke filled the corridors. Firemen traced the emission to overheated radiators under dust buildup. The courthouse janitor worked with orders from headquarters to clean radiators.

Salisbury Ordtra

Chickasaw Leaders Meet Friday at Seely Chapel

Chickasaw Indians are notified of a meeting scheduled for Friday at Seely Chapel. Governor Floyd E. Maytubby will attend to discuss tribal affairs with the Chickasaw people.

Seely Chapel Floyd E. Maytubby

Oklahoma Weather Outlook Parity Cloudy Panhandle Tonight

Parity cloudy weather expected in Oklahoma with overnight lows around 40 to 48 across the panhandle and northern areas. Friday brings increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions, with the western and northern parts reaching mid 60s.

Oklahoma Panhandle

Ada Flare Gun Sparks Major Boarding House Fire

Firemen battled a major Ada blaze at the Prewell Boarding House on East Twelfth, damaged by a flare gun discharge that set venetian blinds aflame. Residents fought flames with extinguishers as hoses and pumps supplied thousands of gallons of water, saving nearby structures though the rooming house valued around 8000 was nearly a total loss.

Ada Prewell East Twelfth East Thirteenth Thirteenth Kemen

County Candidate List Grows in Pontotoc County

Filing for Pontotoc County offices continues at 5 pm Friday with candidates listed for county judge Judge Tom D. McKeown and James L. Armstrong, county superintendent B. F. Mitchusson U P John Lunsford Ada Place Emerson Allen constable W H Center county weigher J R McNeil present county attorney filed for district judge Joe Ralls district 25.

Pontatoc Tom D. McKeown James L. Armstrong B. F. Mitchusson U.P John Lunsford Ada Place Emerson Allen W. H. Center J. R. McNeil W. G. Long Baesent County Joe Ralls Atoka

Farmer and C of C Meeting Pleases Attendees

A farmer Chamber of Commerce gathering Wednesday night drew about 130 people for an evening of entertainment. Frank Streetman known as mayor of Sasukwa spoke warmly as the main entertainer. Organizers plan more goodwill meetings in future GQ of C schedules.

First President of Tulsa U Dies in Ohio

Dr. William A. Caldwell, founder and first president of Henry Kendall College which became the University of Tulsa, is reported dead in Tulsa Ohio. The institution began in Muskogee in 1904 from a two-room schoolhouse and moved to Tulsa later, growing for decades before recent declines.

Tulsa Ohio Wiliam A. Caldwell Henry Kendall College Cars Muskogee

Turn About Dairy Plan Spreads from Wisconsin to Pontotoc County

Turn About plans have spread from Wisconsin to Pontotoc County youth dairy programs. Since five years ago, calves from Wisconsin sparked county projects, with Ada Chamber backing growing to several hundred calves. The program now spans nearly three dozen counties, boosting Grade A barns and herds as youths mature. Wisconsin asks for copies of the agreement to expand further and adapt the model for other communities.

Wisconsin Dairying Pontotoc Texas C. H. Hailey Art Collentine Wisconsin U. Collentine Hailey Dane Pontotoc County

Williams Dies in Texas Father of Ada pitcher Lefty Williams

Ward reports the death of F. S. Williams of Shamrock Texas father of Guy Lefty Williams former Ada Independent pitcher. A Pontotoc County resident before statehood he moved to Texas in 1927 leaving two daughters Mrs Kytie Eilerd and Mrs Wade Crowder of Shamrock. Funeral and burial services were held Monday in Shamrock.

Ward F. S. Wiliams Shamrock Tex Williams Guy “Lefty” Williams Ada Independents Willams Pontotoc County Texas Kytie Eilerd Wade Crowder Letty San Ergpeies Seals Minneapel

Seven Red Armies poised to attack island of Chushan

April 27 report from Taipei says seven Red armies mass on mainland China and coast islands for an assault on Chushan. Two armies already near the Chushan group, 100 miles southeast of Shanghai, while 1,200 communist craft are seen in Hangchow bay. Chushan lies nine miles off the coast and is the nationalist key blockade base for Shanghai. Chiang Kai-shek warns Formosa hinges on holding Chushan, with Gen Chiang Ching-kuo asserting Formosa’s defense and the fate of liberty depends on repelling the attack.

Taipeh Formosa China Chushan Chushan Group Shanghai Hangchow Bay Chen ¥i East China Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Ching-Kuu Chishan Forosa Sih Chuck

Browder Denies Knowing Lattimore In Senate Probe

Earl Browder testified that he has never met Owen Lattimore and believes no communists work in the state department. He refused to name alleged communists when pressed by Senator Hickenlooper and contradicted Budenz about a 1937 meeting. Browder suggested the probe is a fishing expedition and noted communists used every publicity medium, including Congress.

Washington Earl Browser State Department Owen Lattimore Communist Party Senate Hickenlooper A- Iown Tung Pi Wg Lattimore John Carter Vincent Switzerd John Service Philip Jaffe Amerasia Browder Edward Morgan Morgan Louis F. Budenz New York City Frederick Vanderbilt Field McCarthy Rwis Department Congress

Loot in Warehouse Nets $250000, Chicago Police Say

Chicago police seized more than $250000 in stolen merchandise from a northwest side warehouse, calling it the largest haul in department history. items included 2000 plus suits and various goods. Arthur Johnson, an ex-convict tied to Dillinger era gang activity, was detained without charge. Johnson allegedly said the jackpot remark when seized.

Chicago Timothy O‘connor Farse Vanx Tane Central Police Department Arthur Fish) Johnson Iste John Dillinger O'Connor Johnson Snally

Fire night escape from burning house on East Twelfth Street

An occupant recounts waking to a blaze at 226 East Twelfth on Wednesday night. With one boot on and one off he jumped from a northwest room window, landed safely, watched the fire for hours, then borrowed clothes and sought warmth with a friend as flames consumed the dwelling. The survivor kept one boot as a memento.

Daeight J. Turner Easts Jeth

Defense funds rise as tensing world prompts budget boost

The tensing international scene fuels calls for more defense spending and draft extension. House supports a $350 million increase largely for aircraft, with a plan to extend the draft beyond June 24. Johnson testifies as Republicans join Democrats.

Washington House Defense Johnson Cannon D-Mo Appropriations Committee Johnson Naval Air

Sinking of Chinese Ship After Yellow Sea Collision

Chinese radio accuses American freighter California Bear of ramming the Sinan off Taku bar on April 20 in fog, 70 Chinese sailors drowned as the 8,183 ton ship sank. Pacific Far East Lines refutes negligence by Capt William Murray, says rescue continued nine hours over 60 square miles with 37 saved before search ended.

Tokyo Communist Radio Today Peiping California Bear Pacific Far East Lines Sinan Taku Bar T'entsin Red San Francisco William Murray The Bear Murray

Renewal Dates Set for Food Handler Permits in Oklahoma

A renewal of food handler permits is due May 1 for the fiscal year 1550-51. Applicants may obtain forms from the city county health department after a required blood exam. Renewals do not require a food handler school, but new applicants must pass two blood tests, a chest X ray, and attend a health department led food handler school. In eight months, 700 persons attended the school, including restaurant staff, school lunch workers, hospital employees, and other related workers. A total of 421 permits were issued to employees of dining and drinking establishments.

Health Department

Young Polio Victim To Get Swim Pool In Milwaukee Area

In Milwaukee area a group of boilermakers arrange a backyard pool for seven year old Jimmy Gaynor, a polio victim. The pool will be built at his home in Waukesha Wisconsin with a donated truck, steel, and welding equipment.

Milwaukee Jimmy Gaynor Waukesha Wis Dimmey Jack Gaynor Franctson Joseph F. Moley AFL Boilermakers Union Jimmy Johan Hennes Trucking Co

Forecast Of Colder Weather And Showers

A cold front moved through Oklahoma bringing sharp winds and cooler conditions. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph cooled the state. showers expected with a brief warmup tomorrow. Boise City recorded 31 degrees, down 50 degrees from the high. Frederick reached 85 while Oklahoma City saw 0.01 inches of rain in the last 24 hours.

Boise City Panhandle Frederick Oklahoma City

McKinley Denies Burglary Charge In Court

McKinley pleaded not guilty to second degree burglary charges after arraignment before J. D. Willoughby. He was jailed for failing to post a $1,000 bond and a preliminary hearing was set for May 5. The alleged break in occurred at a North Broadway filling station last Saturday night with officers naming another man as a participant and items stolen including inner tubes gum and money.

Fagar McKinley J. D. Willoughby McKinley North Broadway

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