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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
2
George Braidwood McCoy, a radio pioneer turned Army entertainer, boosted morale among U S troops overseas with road interviews and broadcast skits during World War II. Returning home he struggled to recapture his prewar fame, working taxi driving and later film and TV interviews before finding renewed purpose in serving his country.
ANADARKO Okla Aug The effect of the white man's civilization on the ways of his red brethren was shown strongly in the annual American mating Exposition her Aug 7 Although the pagan cast of 0G with the all-Indian as in the pass the red manos changing views are reflected in its title Smoke Sign to Indian Youth The title carries with it the dedication note In humor of our Indian youth who are making a place for themselves in the white world Visitors to this year's exposition will see Indians at work and a display of their wares in the new Indian arts and crafts building completed this month Paintings beadwork leather craft rugs and other benchwork will grace the 950 000 building covered by joint federal and state appropriations
Ada high announces a drum majorettes school with director Austin Kidwell inviting interested students to meet Tuesday morning in the band room. The notice notes a local emphasis on attentive practice and school activity.
An article by RAL in New York outlines social attitudes toward cigar smoking and presents etiquette tips from the American Cigar Institute. It notes women’s general dislike of cigar smoke but emphasizes proper technique: puff gently, avoid lingering smoke, don’t discard butts, cut the cigar cleanly, and light evenly to preserve aroma.
An Oklahoma area report notes more officers and enlisted men, including Lt. West Row Gn Aefive, are accepting extended active duty with the Army as Fort Sam Houston Texas broadens commands. Names and routes such as Kenneth Westfield of Route 2 Allen and Lay Cruces NM are cited among reservists renewing or extending tours under Army guidance.
Dr Charles F L Spencer president of East Central State and Dean W B Morrison left Saturday for Estes Park Colorado to attend a school of administration. The group will stay about ten days and discuss general administration and student personnel. Some Swedish factories moved during the war continue to operate there due to low land maintenance costs.
Los Angeles based Camellia grower Frank D. Williams files a 250000 dollar lawsuit against the Southern California Camellia Society and its officers alleging wrongful expulsion from membership. He claims the action damaged his health and business, notes he hosts one of the world’s finest ca mellia collections, and cites state ag authorities investigating camellia seedling imports.
About 118 600 college students in officer training courses will be deferred from the draft while they are in training. The army and air force announced that eligible students must have enrolled in ROTC before June 24 1948 remain in good standing in both military and school programs.
Muskogee Oklahoma August 14 According to C M A DeBajligethy Muskogee baseman who helped organize the Indian centennial he found Oklahoma has been under more governments than Texas The state reportedly saw Spain France Mexico the Republic of Texas the United States and the Confederate States plus six more Indian nations Cherokee Choctaw Chickasaw Seminole Creek and Osage with limited sovereignty in parts of the state He noted that none of these governments except the US controlled all of Oklahoma and Texas.
Philadelphia Aug. 16 The United Lutheran Church in America announced it added 41 144 new members last year reaching 1 830 total. A church survey of about 4 000 congregations in the United States and Canada found that a large share of new members had no prior church affiliation and four percent came from Roman Catholics. Lutheran pastors conducted 28 percent more marriages with Catholic partners than Catholic priests did with Lutherans. State by state per congregation breakdown listed.
Wheat and cash contributions surge as Will Rogers fair events plan. In Enid two thousand ten dollars and seventy six cents were sent to state treasurer Roy Bender, with G W Pendleton noting about 700 bushels of wheat shipped for train relief. Union Equity Cooperative Exchange and other elevators sell relief wheat at cost, with no profit. Final relief auction tallies in Enid are expected to surpass previously announced $4,215.97 as Ed Kitchers chairs updates.
The CIO-PAC announces support for former Governor Robert Kerr and Congressman Mike Monroney in the general election. Labor official Rob McVay notes the backing could boost Democratic candidates in Oklahoma, despite conservative opposition and a Taft-Hartley era stance.
East of Kenana residents relocate to former Hob Pils property while others visit relatives in California Oklahoma and Texas. Local church revival begins with preaching by Jon Th Salter and music by J. Ragan. Many names and trips noted including students and service members with families visiting Ada Oklahoma City and Lawton.
Parents of boys nine through twelve are invited to a Monday at 8 meeting at First Christian Church Ada to plan a Cub Scout Pack. Ed Pendlatom associate pastor arranged the gathering to complete the church scouting program.
A young mother Irene Lamophee 21 changed her mind agreeing to corrective surgery for her 22 month old daughter Pamela born with the bladder outside the body. Doctors have said the operation has succeeded in other cases and the mother will leave the decision to the physicians.
County records show the late Leslie Giblack former owner and publisher of the Grath rie Daily Leader left an estate valued at 177239 dollars. The report notes probate records here today.
Oklahoma City files note an August 24 highway contract letting to be the largest in state history. Fifty-six projects in 31 counties will be bid, totaling up to 270 miles of new road, with costs from 34.8 million to 93.8 million dollars. The plan includes farm to market routes across 25 counties and 270 miles, plus federal aid projects adding more mileage and bridges, while one major project on highway 34 from El Dorado to the Texas line was omitted due to delays and a Bristow to Beggs section seeking alternate bids.
ORFORD Miss August 4 A new political group forms to back Truman over Barkley. University of Mississippi senior law student Thomas J Griffita Jr says letters went to 15 Mississippi prominent figures seeking guidance on the best path to a presidential elector slate. The Oxford Eagle publisher Cortés FB supports the effort as a weekly newspaper sponsor.
The readable text mentions a scorpion's tail and jointed segments, with garbled phrases about a canal and mentary or treas terms. It references a 20 person anjened weapon and unclear end of something. No coherent narrative or event is present.
Hollywood report on T. B. Troy once famed Modern Venus now 29 and confined, living quietly at home with a history of glamorous shows in night clubs and Broadway. She recalls blaze of fame, quips about Tommy, mentions past marriage flings, and notes three years of work-related collapse.
Congestion at Galveston wheat elevators delayed Oklahoma wheat train bound for Europe. The Gulf Coast departure was rescheduled to Sept 20, per Rev Ray Snodgrass of Enid. He leads a drive by Christian Rural Overseas Program to supply foodstuffs to European countries and extend contributions in Oklahoma counties.
Morrell Packing Plant in Ta, Aug 24 suspended operations across six departments after a series of sitdowns described by the company as sporadic. The CIO Packinghouse Workers union charged sessions included sit downs and alleged sabotage, with about 2,000 workers reportedly without a contract since midweek. Mrs Etta Swarta, 92, remained hospitalized following an incident as plant officials sought relief from a mob outside the plant.
Oklahoma Dixiecrats renounce the national party and back Strom Thurmond for president and Fielding Wright for vice president. Merritt Gibson led the event with about 150 attendees, urging defeat of Truman, while delegates elected officers and electors. The platform backed segregation and limited federal power, with plans for a future realigned party.
During week two, Wo A Delany’s wildcat east of Stonewall shows a test at 90 feet with a 7 2/10 inch bit. Another well near West Fitts field reports a test at 108 feet with a 82 foot depth, in the Ta-2n-Ge area along C82 SE NW.
Bargain hunters rushed a market in Ortland Oregon as shoppers sought printed meat at 60 cents per pound. Traffic clogged nearby streets while counters emptied and lines formed around affordable pork roasts and beef pots. Vermont’s state history and anti slavery clauses noted in brief.
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