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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1950

Page

3

Cal Tinney Muses- WILDHORSE HILL

The piece muses on old fashioned pleasures such as baths powered by simple soap making, contrasts with modern scented soaps and radio soap operas, and contemplates gossip as public fascination. It notes the charm of home remedies, critiques new advertising, and reflects on the social impact of fame and rumor.

Wildhorse Hill Foika Ufe Ssu Betty Grable Falks George Washington Abe Lincoln General Lloyds of London

Induction Center Opens in Tulsa with Commander Logan

The Army Induction and Recruiting Station in Tulsa will open today under Captain Joseph R. Logan. The first group of selectees will report for physical examinations August 21, with Army and Air Force volunteers to be examined on the 34th. Measles and influenza blamed for the near disappearance of the Nunatagmaia Sakimos of Alusks.

Oklahoma Joseph R. Logan Amander Army Air Force

Uncle Sam Weighs Saving Tax Money for War Effort

A National City Bank briefing suggests saving five billion dollars by cutting peacetime spending rather than raising taxes. Proposals include halting housing subsidies, reducing farm price supports, delaying new programs, stopping harbor projects, and trimming foreign aid, while critics warn against weakening war mobilization incentives.

Sam Dawson New York Uncle Sam The Red Treasury Sam National City Bank of New York Senate

Damage suit filed against Ada firm

A suit for $50,000 in damages was filed Thursday in Pontotog district court by Keith Massey a minor acting by his father. Massey sues Cowling Hospital and Clinic owned by Robert Scawlins and Robert Cow Jr alleging his 13 year old son Reith admitted March 28 with a broken leg worsened and after 12 days moved to another hospital. The petition claims severe injuries including a leg shorter than the other and seeks $40,000 for damages loss of use and pain and suffering. The defendants stated they had prior related action and denied claims.

Pontotog District Court Keith Massey Massey Cowling Robert Scawlins Robert & Cow Jr Peton Som Reith Len

Fitzhugh School Opens With New Faculty and Courses

Fitzhugh high school and grade 1 start the new year in two weeks with teachers meeting August 21 and enrollment August 20. Classes begin August 25. Bus routes run August 22 and return around noon. New staff include Wendell Mitchusson as high school principal and coach and George Calvert teaching shop and math. New courses added are industrial arts and driver training. Summers brought building updates. several rooms and floors were refreshed.

Fitzhugh High Fitshugh Wendell Mitchusson George Calvert

Man frees dog stuck in drain tile

In Peoria a man heard a whining and pulled the dog from a foot long drain tile. The ceramic collar and the dog were brought to a veterinarian for checkup before the hound could be freed from the confined space.

Peoria D. G Wineland

Draft Boards Show In Deferment Lists

Washington reports that deferment decisions rest with local draft boards under vague rules. Officials note no fixed lists of vital jobs, with boards using discretion to determine if a role is essential to national health, safety, or interests. Students, Reservists, and GI training status influence deferment options and potential future education support.

Commerce and Labor Department Armed Services Reserves National Guard Selective Service Army Congress

Jailer Recovers Stolen Spare Tire From Truck Outside Courthouse

County jailer Joe Auten reported a missing spare tire from his truck parked outside the courthouse for two years. The next day he found a used tire replaced, with the thief not identified. County Attorney W G Long and Judge commented on safety and fishing plans were disrupted by the loss.

Joe Auten Joe W. G. Long

Sound Sleep I Costly Huntington Beach Theft

Rebtina of Oramac California apologizes for the incident as police report a break in at 3000 ec where a car wheel and tires were stolen while the owner slept. The thief fled as the car remained on two wheels.

Huntington Beach Calif P.S EB. Rebtina Oramac California Jock

Konawa Notes on Rainbow Girls and Local News

The Rainbow girls held a skating and slumber party at the Masonic hall with Mrs. Aron Frev chaperoning. Members listed include Ruby Jack Fidler, Mu Peagy Mann, Carolyn Campbell and many others. Rebekah lodge hosted Past Noble Grands at a meeting. gifts of home made aprons were presented. Birth notices announced Loretta Kay to Earl Watts family. East Central State College alumna Collings earned a BA in elementary music. A Konawa community singing convention set for August 6 at Sumterra Chapel. Library donation of about 300 books from Dave Blanks noted. Pink and blue shower for Mrs. Doyle Matthews reported. gifts and refreshments listed. New births: Michael Wayne Skipter and James Everett Willines. Continuous local notices about hospital births and community events follow.

Rainbow Girls Masonichal Aron Frev Ruby Jack Fidler Mu Peagy Mann Carolyn Campbell Virgins Barker Marveliz Kirkwood Lana Walker Pat Lurber Helen Douthit Earlene Watts Polly Pairet Rebekah Dodge Xemper Smith Jewell Forbes G. M. Kursar Voyt Gladden Mary Taylor Roy Foster Clarence Raper Tyra Love Herman Burton W. C. Hyde Lee Head Minnie Taylor Floyd Hale BE. C. McPherson A. J. Ruggles Passy Sharp Cecil Jones E. C. McPherson Ralph Miller Ollie Huckleberry Maude Turner Ray Johnson Gamageaoane A.A. Miller J. L. Oxburn Katharien A. Collins A . Collins Konawa East Central State College Collings Portales New Mexico Miss Collins Konans High School

Crash Explosion Investigated at Tinker Air Force Base

Investigation into a crash and explosion of a two onfi Marine transport airplane near Tinker Air Force Base continued by base officers. No one was hurt. The plume and cargo indicated heavy ammunition aboard. Pilot Maj. H R Klep was aboard and the aircraft malfunction led to the incident.

Znsion Gizella Papp Chicago Indiana James L. Gore Central City Kentucky Gore United States U.S. Air Force Oklahoma City Tinker Air Force Base Todey Lux Maine Firmen Tinker Ficera H R Klep

Wallpaper Ideas Match Rooms With Period Style

Wayne Van Wormer, a Cleveland color stylist, recommends selecting wallpaper that fits a room’s period and decor. He cites New Orleans scenic prints for French Provincial and American homes, discusses line designs for Georgian settings, and suggests modern options like trellis and spatter papers to alter perceived room height.

Wayne van Wormer Cleveland van Wormer New Orleans

Boy Dies After Rodeo Accident In Pueblo Arena

In Pueblo Colorado a boy named Nathan Andrew and his 3 year old playmate Robert Lawson were in a rodeo area near river bottom fields. A horse bucked and threw the boy injuring him while a playmate attempted rescue. The injured child died at the scene as bystanders and a local rider group assisted. Witnesses reported the incident occurred yesterday during the event.

Nathan Andrew Robert Lawson Robert Clim Latham Beck Ihen Hie Pueblo Colo Thonia Tin

Politics Runs True to Form as Truman, GOP Reverse Fields

President Truman faces criticism that his defense plan is too mild for the Korea war, with opponents arguing for bigger taxes, more defense spending, and tougher controls. The program signals a shift toward consulting Congress and seeking broader backing, while remaining cautious ahead of elections.

Truman Peter Edson NEA Washington Congress Likie Democratic Party EPC Dewey Republican House Joe Martin Maassachusetts Taft Ohio Bernard Baruch Cipal Centrol Collee Wight

Oklahoma Sees Historic Rainfall in July

Oklahoma's July rainfall totaled 9.28 inches statewide, over three times normal and far surpassing the 1889 wettest July. W. E. Maughan notes varied totals from 181 stations, with WeWooka and Clayton above 11 inches. Lawton the driest with 2.74 inches.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Oklahoma City Weather Bureau W. E. Maughan Weather Bureau Wewoka Clayton Tillman Cotton Comanche Lawton Lsi Brit

Shoes from old tubes at Glenda California school

In Glenda California third graders at D White Elementary School and teacher Mrs Juanita McCowan craft shoes from discarded inner tubes. The handmade shoes use fabric sewn with metal clips and wood beads, reflecting resourceful use of recycled materials.

Glenda Calif D. White Juanita McCowan Supermeadénk

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cal Tinney Cal CAL Tinnet Tulsa Alusks Seattle Tivers J Lane Douglas Illinois Ada Sult Iosech Sesterday Shae Ben Kress Iesa Fitzhugh Ube der Wats Birs Marie Morgoh Earth Clark Ora Don Stone Myrtie Duffer Douglas B. Comnell Gniv Pareana Konawa Society Earl Watts Valley View Hospital Loretta Kay Mary Jo Furr Cntana Ruggles Columbus, Ga Bob Barr Columbus Indianapolis Jorgan Conservatory of Music Cincinnati Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Cinch Colum Mics Ruggles Sumtrera Chapel Trom 2 Dave Blanks L. D. Neal Doyle Matthews Carmen A. S. Morris J. C. Phels Iva Branscum Walter Middiston Opal Craven Ocie Wenton C. G. Walker Fred Thompson Glenna Fred Paul Skipter Michael Wayne Skipters George J. E. Willines Konawa Osteopathic Hospital James Everett Oscar McAnally Pearl Labfanvon Edith Cirbin Borie By Sue Gardner Shirley France Dover England Massachusetts Alfonso Cruz Ingrid Valesies Je Watemala Ingrid
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