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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

3

Old-Time Ford Workers Hear United Auto Workers Leader Report

In Detroit area, about 3000 Ford veterans aged 60 to 70, with decades of seniority, packed a high school auditorium to hear Walter Reuther explain union talks on pensions and industry demands. He cautioned only partial gains so far, urged readiness to strike if needed, and hinted union funds could mobilize substantial support for a Detroit-area action.

Pstrot United Auto Workers Walter Reuther UAW Presient Detroit Ford Steret Brit Reuther Normertomics Moss Reuther UAW Dilwaukee

Rev J H King leads Cromwell revival this month

Rev. J. H. King and wife have spent two weeks in Cromwell as he conducts a Pentecostal Holiness revival slated to close Sunday night. A sequence of local notices follows including injuries from a paint incident at the Turner home and a fire sale at Rickey Grocery signaling business closure.

King Cromwell Rev. King Pentecostal Holiness Church Rhy Barr EB. C. Barr Turner Hb Birs Irving Wiliams Oklahoma City Rickey Castleberry Arkanmay Imogens Castleberry Oklahom Pawlo Téiilse Kanaus Colorado Nammond Mra Miller Bae Spert Ada Mra Myrtle Stip Ringling RM Bronaugh Malcolm Bronaugh Fort Worth Bob Louis Belland Holbrook Senny Glen God Leonard Fuct Hutf Teanie Gudgle Ok Ighams Cit 3 & White Stratford Birl Fisher Bette Pruitt Brateer Tin Fisher Birl Fister Missouri Oklshoma Tisher Alice Deshero Zack Carowright Witch Mir Georga Lageman Luther Conant Pampa Frank Nerdean Cavas Fest Boch Jewell Davis Morris Mar Roy Davis Jewell Fos Hive Tulsa Box Davis Srotterlea Ike Franer Bes Kelley Eng Doels Tracy Texas Leo Johnsorm Julie Parkins Williams and Parkins Sulpher

Autumn Ballerina Coats From Monte Sago Line

New season coats feature a wrap style with plaid fabrics in red green and yellow. Designs include a short cut with wide silhouette and a shoulder spreading topper resembling wings in suede velour tones. Bold tailoring aims to heighten fall fashion with practical warmth and dramatic flair.

New York CEA Monte Sago Jakzeva Edamear

Harry’s Hurricane Near Miami Delays Truman Visit

A tropical storm named Harry’s Hurricane approached 60 miles east of Miami as President Truman’s Florida trip neared. Weather officials reported winds around 38 to 40 miles per hour, with the storm moving west northwest and expected to slow, while hurricane hunter aircraft prepared to investigate the eye.

Bis Trumaz Fingweather Hure Honeyer Mr. Truman Atlantic

Seversh stitches and hospital return home noted

Wound healing well for Ain Payne northwest of Ang. Three in Valley View Hospital after surgery are reported improving. Buford Gray of Pomona California visits Mrs. Ethel Smith at home. Various relatives travel for visits in Oklahoma Texas and Sulphur.

Ain Payne Ang Valley View Hospital Ata Withires Coston Buford Gray Pomona Calif Mrrs Ethel Smith Oklahoma Cora Gray Thompson Ada EP. Rice Howard Rice Tsaward Jdm Virginia Sue Sod Westomn Corpus Christ Texas Ios Henne Lee Kirkpatrick Penlin¢ Qunp

State Fair Faces Exhibits Problems

Oklahoma City reports exhibit issues at the State Fair with commercial displays causing concerns. A major manufacturer plans to feature farm equipment and dairy products as part of the postwar showcase, while advance ticket sales continue in Oklahoma City with some discounts available.

Orlanoma City Augst Tahoma State Fair Baker Facm Oklahome Veolleme Oklahoms

Man Thrown From Train In Arkansas Injury Details

FEXSRKANA Ark Ate 72 -( -HLBF. Mitchell 32 of San Antonio Texas was found seriously injured beside Texas and Pacific railroad tracks. He claimed he had been thrown from a Dalts-bound passenger train and sustained a compound fracture of the right leg, fractured elbow, shoulder and head injuries. Mitchell, a one armed man, told Texarkana Gazette he was tossed by soldiers after drinking. He said he left Little Rock about 3:30 pm yesterday and rode to Fort Worth. authorities reported the train schedule and noted he was found around 1:30 at hospital with serious condition.

Fexsrkana Ark Mitchell San Antonio Tex Texas and Pacific Pasenger Max Texarkana Gazette Little Rock Fort Worth Taxerkana

Tin deposits in Black Hills mines of South Dakota 1904

Extract from the Black Hills region notes states in 1904 the South Dakota tin mines yielded around 280 pounds of tin and were described as the only other Arm patas deposits aside from Alaska. The fragment references exclusive regional production and marks a small but notable tin source in that period.

Black Hills Soutt Dakove Durin Alaska

Twenty Nine Oklahoma Scholarships For Handicapped Students

Morman Ohio Ang 23 Ue Wit Rogers announces 29 University of Oklahoma students will receive scholarships this fall. Two will study medicine, three law, three chemical engineering. Others pursue home economics psychology social work ethics broadcasting and more. Scholarships average about 400 dollars yearly with monthly assistance up to 55. About 200 scholars have received aid since the fund began in 1933.

Morman Ohio Ang Ue Wit Rogers University of Oklahoma Sania Nt Og Eee

Frederick man dies after stabbing in Oklahoma

Frederick Oklahoma reports fatal stabbing of Floyd Gell Edovares, 30, who was jabbed in the head at a dance hall. He died in a Frederick hospital four hours after injury. Survivors include wife Linda and three daughters Odeile Fern and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sloventia Edwards, of Frederick.

Frederick Okla S.x Nérsons Gell Edovares Triret Evivtt Sailes West Odell Linda Odeile Fern Mir Ad Mirs Sloventia Edwards Fredaries

Generals Testify No Outside Influence Swayed Decisions

Washington records show top generals testified there was no political pressure affecting their choices on the B-38 and atomic bomb programs. They described a unified stance to accelerate B-28 production and cancel other bomber plans, with senior officers noting committee inquiries and internal reviews.

Washington Aix Amr BOP Bamben Cath Srosts Air Force House Armed Services Phe Ee van Zandt Wack Mai Paineistid Ai Force Speatz Harold &. Craig Laurie Norstad Joseph D._Melvarney Fairchild

Cooler Weather B Y Fire Associated Three More Cool Days

The weatherman warns of several cool days and chilly nights for the region through Tuesday. Sunday brought a low of 48 at Barnesville while the state's coldest area registered 40s. Lawton and Shawnee saw the day’s high around the 83 to 90 range with night temps expected to drift down into the mid 50s.

Bar-nesville Chandler Lawton Shewnee

Granite state pardons board begins clemency hearings

The Oklahoma pardon board started reviewing 23 applications for clemency from McAlester State Penitentiary and the reformatory at Grenite. Town official Joe Harp, longtime pardons officer, has been named new warden at Granite.

Granite Okls Suz Atate Parca Ane Bagra Soday McAlester Joe Harp Pardon and Perphe Officar Grenite

Bartlesville Plans Cooperate Athletic Program For Youth

Bartlesville Oklahoma outlines an intra curricular athletics program for seventh grade boys and girls. Bedley Ricketts, coordinator of athletics for city schools, states the plan will emphasize a well rounded program with participation from both genders across youth ages.

Bartlesville Okla Bedley Ricketts Athlenes

Fashion notes on jumper dresses and fabric choices

The article reviews spring and school outfits featuring jumper dresses in blue and pink with smart tailoring. It highlights soil resistant fabrics like gabardine and rayon gaverdines, detailing necklines, pockets, braid trim, and coordinating white blouses to create polished, practical ensembles for schoolgirls with styled hair and puffed sleeves.

New York Tneas Jumours Ane Mathars Streghin Pew Raxom Feitler Amd Rayon

Two East Central graduates leave McSwain theater staff

The article notes Peggy Bush and another Ada born graduate leaving their box office roles at McSwain Rive-Rite theaters after this month. It mentions their recent work at East Central for bachelor degrees, and hints at a hospital training lineup with a September start, reflecting long service and regional ties.

McSwain

Former County Man Dies In Auto Crash On Overpass

Dougies C Dearman 34 resident of Fre Smith Ark died instantly Saturday afternoon when his car struck the Fas co overpass and veered into the southwest corner of the concrete. Witnesses saw the vehicle skid and the left front damage, with pieces torn from the car and the right sidewalk struck. Trooper Glenn Clark reported two witnesses to the fatal crash and noted Dearman was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to impact. Surviving are his widow Mary Dearman and daughter Lingia, his parents Mr and Mrs Tillman Dearman, and other relatives in the county.

Dougies C. Dearmas Bamtotoe County Pe Smith Ark Bearman Fitz- Ragh Jeams Chalmers Jim Smith and Hutchinson Texas Srith Packard Glenn Clark Claris Desman Mary Dearman Lingia Praith Kes Tillman Dearman

Beta Sigma Phi Prepares Ada Chapter Installation

Ada to host new Beta Sigma Phi chapter with Miss Larry EK Johansen from headquarters guiding initiation. Local women invited to Aldridge hotel this week to learn program details, membership by initiative, and the chance to form the new chapter.

Ada Beta Sigma Phi Teternational Larry EK Johansen Lise Johnsen Baldiss Sco Bete Sigma Pal Frederick Enid Beta Sigma Phi Mart United States Ees Okleans Beta Sigma Psii Miss Johnson Aldridge Hotel Maleure Miss Juhngorn Aldtitwe Bote

Unclear fragment from Mealeaster schedule notes

A fragmented OCR item records a chaotic daily schedule with names and times that are partially legible, mentioning Jimmy and Pete among others and a sequence of events that is difficult to interpret from the unreadable text.

Government Asks Strikers to Try For Settlement

Washington appeals to CIO Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Union members to seek settlement in the Hawaiian dock strike. Government mediation talks may follow if initial efforts fail, with dangers to Hawaii’s sugar, pineapple, and food supplies noted. The walkout began May 1, causing export shortages and economic strain on the islands.

Washington Aidan New York Ching Able Te Tawaii Hawaii Longshorepven's Egmn Baweijem

Grandmother Visits In Wapanucka

Mrs Jared of Lincoln Nebraska visits in Wapanucka with her daughter Mrs Garman Knipple and family. Other visitors include Miss Belex, Juan Knappie, BGS Alvee Mae Swins Ingle from Wood California.

Wapanucka Jared Lincoln Garman Knipple Tate Factor Rene Sy Miss Belex Juans Knappie Alvee Mae Swins Wood Calif

Ath and Ground Review at San Marcos Saturday

Fragmentary text indicates a scheduled Ath and Ground Review event in San Marcos Texas on Saturday. Mentions more than 200 girt ear Wings fighters and bombers parading with air support under Brig. Gen. oversight. Details are garbled.

San Marcos Sam Marcose Tex Air Rational Gierdamen Fror Southwestern Cis Sapeos Aormanded Soe Incodes

Encampment Notes Major Improvements This Year

The report highlights significant progress and improvements this year with emphasis on better enlistment and inspection. Leaders describe how units prepared, with careful attention to discipline and readiness as training begins this September 5 for the new season.

What They Say Ee Se Obeme The Ade Evening News

The piece reads like a fragmented guide urging readers to seek scientific facts in prairie scenes and deserts. It mentions spirits, landscapes, and tales from West territories, recommending collecting tales for winter use.

Ee Se Obeme The Ade Evening News

Indian Exposition Attendance Sets New Record

At the Aug 20 opening Gide event the Amenean Indian exposition closed with confidence of a new attendance record. Over 3,000 participants attended as crowds filled the venue and prepared to depart for home on Monday and Tuesday following the event.

Ee Hams

Unclear excerpt details from ex-ip case

An unreadable fragment mentions a woman and an ex or ex-ip related case with charges and repayment but provides no coherent facts or context to summarize a distinct event. No identifiable names, places, dates, or outcomes are preserved in readable form.

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