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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
3
A 1940s opinion piece argues price inflation is the nation’s top domestic problem. It criticizes federal policy on farm subsidies and pota tots, cites misdirected expenditures, and urges restraint through reform of river harbor and flood control funding. It notes House and Senate actions on appropriations and calls for a reallocation of urgent federal spending.
Oklahoma farming reports discuss aphid on cantaloupe variety suited for home gardeners, not ideal for commercial grower due to soft yellow rind. Kiowa County home under construction, modernizing with full basement, laundry, phlebotomy room, extra bedroom, and stage additions. Enid hosts Dairy Demonstration Club meeting led by Mrs. Grove and Mrs. Fisher as secretary treasurer. Jackson County gardeners plan a field day at Exit sponsored by Northwest Oklahoma Dairy Breeders Association. Also mentions international geopolitics and a note on women wearing rings.
In Chatham England a marching unit traverses a 12 mile cobbled route under rain. Twenty Tommies face fatigue and stumbling as they press forward along a grueling course marked by boulders and wet conditions.
Army officials at Camp Lee Virginia observe a boot and equipment test track used by troops to assess resilience in extreme cold and heat. Maj. Gen W. W. Richards leads demonstrations, while soldiers crawl, weave, and navigate through rough terrain to evaluate footwear and protective gear under demanding conditions.
Pontoise County club members schedule Friday April 30 activities at First Methodist Church. Program begins at 10:00. Includes clothing and dress contests for girls, with judges Mrs Lula Doymetl Miss Janie Traweele and others. Also notes poultry training and council meeting set for April 2.
A fragmented list of attendees includes Mrs NLA, Mrs Georgie Pitt, Mrs Belle Johnson, Mrs Eva Mae Righard, Mrs Ollie Mae Fulton, Mrs Grace Stephenson, Mrs Rae Thomason, and others. The notice notes a Vanessa club gathering scheduled for Tuesday April 27 with Mrs Sovak Williams, and a luncheon obituary mention for Pickett on Wednesday April 28.
Gene Cope was elected president of the Murray county Scottish Rite club in Sulphur on Tuesday evening. Raymond Danner was named vice president and John Stephens secretary-treasurer. The group, tied to the Indien consistory at McAlester, plans at least four meetings yearly, two closed to members and two open to members and their ladies, with the first regular session on June 1.
Prospective candidates for 62 state and county offices must file by Friday. Deputy Sheriff Ray Goodwin enters the race for sheriff alongside incumbents Sam Dew and F. D Gear. George Callins, ex county commissioner, announces for that post after being ousted by Bod Austell. Tedlock, a state senator, is seeking reelection. Filing for state and professional posts is with the state election board.
Washington reports that communists may shift strategy after Italy defeat. Officials say they will need to slow their timetable or risk civil war if violence escalates. Russian moves are speculated, including backing early wartime efforts and renewed talks with non communist left groups. A Soviet initiative to meet with Truman or Stalin is discussed, but President Truman says he is not traveling abroad now.
Otto Apel Lindsay, 24, of Sulphur, was killed when a traveling block used to pull pipe trapped and crashed down on him at Carter Oil Company No. 3 Mid- line well in southwest Mugsville, details indicating a fatal industrial accident at the site.
Secretary of State Marshall returned from the inter-American conference and the brief Bogotian flare up to direct American strategy in the Cold War. He arrived at Washington National Airport after overnight flight and joined Foreign Secretary Lovett at the State Department to review world affairs and Palestine tensions.
Lt. Paul R. Alford reports Company C of the 80th Infantry achieved the highest proficiency rating in the regiment after Wednesday’s drill. The oral tests covered grenade handling, rifle drill, army regulations, and related skills, with several men scoring perfectly and others near the top.
Members of the Officers Reserve Association are being asked by the United States Army for information to aid long-range planning for the Organized Reserve Corps. The form seeks officers personal references and their peacetime participation in training and other duties to form a continuing personal record and manage active and inactive status assignments.
Jesse M. Donaldson postmaster general addresses the thirteenth Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters. He predicts a record revenue year for the postal service and urges postmasters and employers to boost efficiency amid capacity limits and rising mail volume.
Oklahoma Adjutant General Roy W. Kenny said the Thunder Bird Division, based in Tulsa and the southeast, is under day probation as it fails to meet required strength. Half of ground force units are not up to standard, risking possible loss of federal recognition.
Summers Chapel district held a workday with 22 families represented by One or Whoth parents. Bob Austell county commissioner supplied three trucks to haul materials and assist with roofing, walks, and grading. A 4:30 softball game entertained participants while children cleaned and painted. Refreshments were served as teachers RS. Martin and Mrs. Mary Morris led the event with N. Mitchell, county superintendent, in attendance.
Rev Thurpace York son of Walter York and grandson of Rev Dan and Mully York, both of SDA, recently earned a Bachelor of Theology degree at Holmes Bible College in Greenville SC. He has done extensive evangelistic work along the Atlantic coast and in Oklahoma and plans further circuits including California and Canada before returning for postgraduate study.
State Postmasters conclude their three day convention in Hereford with a formal officers and directors meeting. Governor Harnen praised Hereford Heaven as a leading ranch venue while Jesse M. Panderson, rapid general, reported record post office business and revenue. Restzlaff credited the event as hardly surpassed in years. overflow lodging housed about 40 to 500 attendees.
City manager James Flint announces new rules requiring permits before breaking pavement or altering concrete for plumbing work. The city may take over jobs and bill contractors for costs. Plumbing plans must be filed for inspection, with permits issued after plan approval and scheduling between 9 and 2. This aims to safeguard existing and new paving during installations.
A wild robbery at a Port Cobb gas station eight hours earlier left $910 missing. Two suspects identified as Ninacom MM. Parteem, 26, and Hex W. Cumming, from Anadarko, were reportedly in the Caddo county jail as officers pursued the case. Tulsa, Ohio.
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