This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
2
A cow near Vanoss in Pontotoc County reportedly bore five calves in twelve months, a remarkable event that surprised owner R E Paltey and neighbors. The cow, once called Mary Ann, previously known as Mary Ann's Car, led a quiet life until this unusual birth sequence startled the Byvine Society and local observers.
Batavia dispatch argues the United States bungled policy by backing Indonesia's path to independence, misreading Moscow aims, and risking Soviet influence. It warns a weak Indonesian government invites upheaval yet could trigger Western intervention to preserve a stable, anti-Soviet regime in the region.
Graduation exercises at Oklahoma A and M College are scheduled for Tuesday. 456 students from the summer session will receive diplomas, the largest summer class in the institution’s history. Veterans of World War II and Dr Charlie S. Wilking are among speakers.
Five men fired shotguns at a dance hall in Alice Texas within a day of crusading commentator W B Mason death. Deputy Sam Smithwick jailed on murder charge after allegedly shooting Mason. public order patrols by Rangers and local authorities were started. Mason’s son Boston Mason plans to continue his father’s radio program as investigations continue amid tensions.
President Truman spent about ninety minutes swimming at his mountain retreat in western Maryland. He arose at 6 o clock, walked before breakfast, then read the papers and headed to the pool. The White House said he enjoyed the special attraction at Thurman? retreat, with a forecast of possible showers returning to Washington tomorrow.
A fragment notes that roughly two thirds of a material called poraded gills produced in the United States flows into the automobile sector, signaling its economic role. The line hints at industrial supply chains and material usage in car manufacturing.
From Ada and other communities in Poototor county they head to the Falls Creek Baptist Assembly near Davia for a week and a half. A city of 42000 to 15000 people will form on the grounds with facilities across Ada First Church and Oak Avenue Church reporting improvements. Ada alone may contribute up to 180 people with delegation from Al-Jon.
Friends and neighbors mourn the sudden death of Me Reece a long time merchant in town The notice extends sympathy to Mrs Reece and family and lists visiting relatives from Phoen In Arigna Ada and Prairie View among others The section notes illnesses visits church activities camp meetings and a range of local social events while referencing funeral services and community remarks about Christian gatherings.
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia hosts a Defense Department retreat at the Greenbrier with generals and admirals attending luxury golf and leisure sessions. The event, featuring top aides and officers, included private suites, dining, golf, riding, and other activities. Costs and allowances generated attention as a test of meeting costs, while Secretary Louis Johnson aimed to improve military unification through this blend of work and play.
The piece argues Asia is roiled by unrest and nationalism as residents foresee a potential third world conflict. It notes Europe’s Cold War tie to Asia, the influence of communism on religious groups, and Asian reactions to colonialism and Western powers. It details rising anti imperial sentiment, varying loyalties, and wartime fears shaping regional politics.
Army reserves from Yakoma Lenaisians and Arkaness will meet Gener al Randy, Fourth Army commander, during a summer camp in CAMP CHAPPEE Ark The group will be visited by Brig Gen Whitfield Jack and Brig Gen Reichmann as the division continues training The article notes various Oklahoma towns and the camp completion status.
In war torn Warsaw, Poland, workers rapidly rebuild the capital as new bricklaying records emerge. The team led by Lesienicr and two companions claim to laid 24 000 bricks in eight hours, reflecting accelerated rebuilding efforts amid postwar recovery.
About three members of the Flying Partners of Oklahoma will attend the group s annual convention at Oklahoma A and M College. Executive Secretary Herb Graham said today the convention will be held in conjunction with the observances of Farm and Home Week.
Mrs Anna Turner of Okmulgee will receive a bachelor of arts degree from Last Central Calopy on August 18. She attended Oxmul gee Junior A M college and did senior work at Batt Central by attending Saturday classes. Majoring in English with history minor, she begins her fourth year at Scrubtee High. Husband R M Turner does geographic work. They have two children Lynasi and Roger. She is active in church and the Order of Baxterm Star No 24.
Fragmented OCR passages mention military strategy, air force leadership, and political figures like Clement Attlee and Truman. The garbled lines discuss wartime tactics, labor strikes, deficit worries, and early American toolmaking, yielding no coherent single event or clear entity.
Pontotoc County reveals about 3,250 World War II veterans in Texas have drawn unemployment benefits since the GI bill. Only around half of the county’s 6,500 veterans have used the program, with many preferring work when jobs open. Total unemployment costs through June exceed $1,100 in the county.
Oklahoma weather at peak of harvest boosted wheat yields, with the Santa Fe report showing about 99,000,600 bushels, higher than the USDA estimate of 89,009,80. Cotton benefited from rains, with large growth noted. About 1.8 million acres of cotton under cultivation, up around 12 percent from last year, and crops for sorghum, corn, and peanuts also mentioned.
A pink skinned Herford heifer named Alice, owned by Willient, born May 15, was noted by editor Benne of the Maine Paym Bureau News. A neighbor plans to knit a sweater for Alice while a prior calf’s health appeared normal. a lost vole case on the West Coast is briefly mentioned.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.