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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
8
City sanitation officer Bill Castleberry urges residents to wrap wet garbage in newspaper or paper sacks and line cans with paper. He notes cans often jam due to tightly packed refuse, recommending drainage and possibly extra cans. cooperation from housewives is key.
The Associated Press reports India will likely announce it will not send a delegation to the American led peace conference in San Francisco. Prime Minister Nehru’s decision follows reluctance to join the treaty and ongoing differences with the United States and Britain over proposed changes.
Bridal experts forecast a traditional autumn return with lavish satins and laces in Chantilly and Venise patterns. Gowns feature dramatic skirts, pale pink or blue accents, puff sleeves, and optional bare tops with lace overlays. even informal ankle length gowns use luxurious fabrics and beading.
A three day old infant boy found in a cardboard box at the children's home was reported in perfect health at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital. He was dressed in a gown and pink blanket with no identifying marks or note except extra diapers.
The ancients believed stars were fixed to the sky’s dome, distinguishing them from wandering planets. This view defined early astronomy as a map of unchanging celestial observers.
New York fashion notes describe wedding attire for the mother of the bride focusing on flattering silhouettes and appropriate lengths. Designer Philip Hulitar transforms mauve silk chiffon into a floor length gown with embroidered violets, while a shorter informal option features gray silk chiffon with moss rose accents and an emerald belt.
Modern bathroom decor shows vast choices from wallpaper and tiles to vinyl shower curtains and embossed plastics. Greek key patterns, Victorian motifs, and Parisian color schemes appear in shower and window coverings, with metallic highlights and simulated mother of pearl fixtures. Coordinated towels, mats, and wall coverings complete adaptable, period-inspired ensembles.
A brief note on ancient remedies describes early Greek physicians using a bladder filled with hot water to ease pain. Rufus, a physician who died around 17 A D, references the hot water bottle in his writings, highlighting early knowledge of heat therapy.
In Nelson England a vacationer named Harry Ongharm claimed an innocent cough caused him to pull an emergency train cord. He stopped the train and lost false teeth, later retrieving them from the tracks. A magistrate dismissed the main charge but ordered payment of court costs totaling 11 shillings.
City authorities warned night parking in the cemetery will not be tolerated as residents used the site for nighttime activities. John W. Ginn stated the practice shows disrespect for the dead and urged offenders to seek alternatives to avoid further action.
A U S Senate investigations subcommittee ordered a full inquiry into any ties between Democratic National Chairman William M Boyle Jr and a St Louis printing firm and its RFC loan. President Truman backed Boyle, while the St Louis Post-Dispatch alleged Boyle was paid for legal services linked to the loan.
Seven brothers bought an acre in Leidy township Clinton county Pa for hunting and fishing. A new Appalachian Development Co gas well blew in 43 hours ago and was flowing over 40 million cubic feet daily at capping. If capacity expands as possible, profits could reach 1250 dollars per day for the landowners.
London reports Czechoslovakia has ordered Prague’s foreign trade ministry and commercial attaches to accelerate purchases of aluminum, bauxite, glycerin, refined sulfur, non-ferrous metals, ball bearings, industrial diamonds, gum arabic, aluminum anhydride, and citric acid. Government may pay above world market to secure key materials as Western export restrictions tighten.
In Istachatta Florida a four foot blacksnake slithered into a Baptist church service. Reverend Fisher Weston hurled a hymn book but the serpent persisted until a woman threw a rock to a minister who killed the snake and continued the sermon.
Saturday August 25 1951 notice lists admissions and dismissals for Valley View with visiting hours 2 4 pm and 7 9 pm names including William Hartsfield Dorothy Jane Smithout Joseph Gurley Violet Westrope Marguerite Allen and others at Ada Oklahoma area addresses and Route 3 Ada.
A fragment lists numerous Ada residents and addresses including Mildred M. Clark E C 8 Ada Maurice Stuart 211 West 13th Ada Dale Wayne Woods Olney Katherine Dansby Fitzugh Virginia Gipson Richmond Calif Elisha T Kinsey Bromide Ada Sarah A McKinley and baby Pay Route 3 Ada Letz M Martin Ian Stockton Ada Virginia Roden Wert Mth Ada Ola Miller Oklahoma City Nes Virginia Jackson Milburn BR Craig Jr Stratford Dorothy Jane Smithart Tush Share vn L Cobb Tishomingo Houston Laughlin 731 West 4th Ada.
The Ada area reports multiple birth notices and family updates for Sunday August 26 1951. Included are Baby girls and boys born to Wheeler Jones Rollow Goodwin Massey West ada Kiowa and Ardmore residents with parents listed alongside addresses and accompanying families in Hillsdale Gen Del and Tupeto.
Texture creates a vivid fall scarf news with cascades of color and fabric around the neckline. Rich textures like poodle cloth and mock fur rise in popularity among scarves, stoles, and ascots, while satins and taffetas with subtle stripes add refined drape. Velvet appliques brighten neckwear as sheens and textures define this season’s look.
Bartlett pears when firm and not over ripe lend themselves to light cooking. Poached or simmered pears are easier to eat when the flesh is lightly softened, serving well with ice cream or flavored creams. Prepare by simmering in syrup with lemon, cored halves, or whole with cloves and cinnamon. serve hot or cold with sherbet and garnish.
Genevieve Warner, 25, a Metropolitan Opera soprano from Amsterdam New York, suffered a fractured jaw when attacked by a thief near her Edinburgh hotel. The injury ends her bid for the role of Zerlina in Mozart Don Giovanni at the Edinburgh festival. An understudy will replace her. the assault occurred after a rehearsal as she walked back to her hotel.
Palmer Massachusetts residents rejoice as Spud the mongrel returns after three nights on the run. State police report the dog caused a two car crash with seven shaken, then wandered into a Monson swamp. Ernest Tirell freed him after getting mired, ending a dramatic rescue.
In Vinita Oklahoma an out of control car plowed into the front yard of 82 year old Robert Stanislaus. The vehicle driven by William Winton 20 of Vinus sped over the curb, struck the house and injured Stanislaus critically while he sat in a lawn chair. Winton was jailed in Craig County without formal charges.
Pittsburgh report tells of George Eckert a 242 year old boy saved from an 18 inch wide 25 foot deep abandoned gas well shaft after spending 45 minutes in the shaft. His mother Agnes Eckert and father James Eckert worked with a rope hoist to pull him free.
The Rev Richard A Hayes D D will conduct Holy Communion at 10 a m today at St Luke s Episcopal church in Ada He is a former rector of St John s Episcopal church Brownwood and former president of Daniel Baker College Brownwood He comes to Ada on invitation of St Luke s vestry
Edith M Barber presents two apple sauce methods using peeled or unpeeled apples. She outlines paring versus coring, straining or mashing, and notes not to add sugar until cooking finishes. Offers stewed apples as variation and highlights apples as a nutritious second daily fruit.
A notice warns motorists that excessive tire inflation reduces contact with the road and causes the center of the tread to heat due to riding on a narrow strip, highlighting safety concerns for proper tire pressure.
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