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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1950

Page

8

Court ruling in Lorain paper case to be appealed

LAND Aug. 3 0% A court ruling in Lorain involving WEOL and the Lorain Journal Co. will be appealed. Federal Judge Freed held the officers sought to destroy a rival station and that the newspaper could accept or reject material. Horvitz, president of Lorain Journal Co., said the anti trust decision upholds DOJ efforts to regulate newspaper operations. The case could reach the U S Supreme Court.

Land Lorain Radio Star Ianaday U. S Freed Antimis Trust Department of Justice Seakingy Federal Court Larainal U. S. Supreme Court

Fittstown News Social Roundup in Kas and Ada

Fittstown news notes visits and small town happenings. Mr and Mrs Jack Kimberlin of Kas Texas visit her parents while he recovers. Mrs Blackburn from Oklahoma City calls on L Blackburn. Pastor Mev Jack Owen preaches at Tishominga church and Ada home plans are shared. Several residents relocate to Ada. Attendees at church and local social events are listed with neighbors from Tyler Texas Tulsa and Ada.

Jack Kimberlin Kas Texas Bee Penix Wisding Mra Edwards Tyler Wally McCray Cooper We L Dooley Cathy Storts Steve Tackett Rufus Davis Ab Davis Owen Town Baptist Wilson McCloud Ted Freeman Jesse Fittstown Frazilka

Indians File Suit Against Two Cities

Oklahoma news reports the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations sue two cities in federal court over water rights and treaty claims. The filing targets Atoka and McAlester areas, seeking recognition of government claims and water ownership, with references to a 1904 purchase and alleged void deed.

Okls Tor Buck Oklahoma Chickasaw Fevic

Congress Eyes Action on Oklahoma Medical Age Debate

Aug 26 report from Hloma City indicates Congress may debate a medical age policy affecting Oklahoma. Lenders expect prompt approval as discussions focus on access and regulatory thresholds. Foreign text suggests timing and potential nationwide impact on age restrictions.

Hloma City Congress Oklahoma ATO Klahoma

Man Who Lived Like Crusoe on Guam Back in Fleet

George Ray Tweed, a WWII veteran noted as the Ghost of Guam for surviving 33 months on Japanese-occupied Guam, has been recalled to active duty as chief electronics technician. After two years as a civilian in Grants Pass Oregon, he reports to Seattle for assignment.

Crusoe Guam Fleet Portland Ore Robinson Crusoe Guan George Ray Tverd Tweed Pearl ‘Arbor Antonio Artero Tweed i U. S Bowling Wiley Oregon Grants Pass Sailor Tweed Uncle Sam Seattle

Veterans Learn to Fly Gliders at Half Day Institute

At Half Day near Chicago the Motorless Flight Institute trains veterans to glide, the only US center with VA approval for GI glider training. Veteran instructor Joe Steinhauser notes power pilots gain confidence, skill, and judgment through motorless flight, citing safe dead-stick landings and the challenge of flying with minimal instruments.

Jack Chandler NEA Chicago Veterans Administration Joe Steinhauser Steinhauser Germany U.S France England Charles Leibfritz Ralph Fritch Mundelein Civil Aeronautics Authority Margaret Hayes Mid-West

Franklin farmer hosts annual steam threshing display

Milford Rees, a modern farmer in Franklin, collects old steam threshing machines as a hobby. Each year he invites neighbors to view his collection and operates a wood burning thresher built in 1383, his showpiece.

Franklin, Fl Milford Rees

Ada Public Library Adds 316 Books This Summer

The Ada Public Library announces a summer expansion with 316 new books and three new magazines True Vital Speeches and The U S News plus albums Treasure Island The Fire Bird Suite and New World Symphony The summer schedule remains 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to 1 pm Saturday through September 5.

Ada Public Library U.S Warren Doctor Shulman Cronin Harris Knives Williams Glen Owen Christie Lambert Cupid de Jong Duck Mallen Martin Robinson McGraw Burleson Tulf Bailey Colorado Pensylvania Texas New York Andrews Quest Desert Mason Myers Pam

Burpless Cucumber Reported by Santa Barbara Dentist

Santa Barbara dentist Dr Charles R Pierce develops a burpless cucumber cross between lemon and other varieties. The fruit is pale yellow, milder than standard, and reportedly easy on digestion. Pierce has marketed the cucumbers with positive early results and kitchen tests by Mrs Pierce. No gastric disturbance reported yet.

Santa Barbara Calif Charles R Pierce Mra. Pierce Pierce

Two Reach Lines After 18 Day Trip Artillerymen Return

Two American artillerymen Charles Ami of Honolulu and Lester L Drake of Toronto, both with the 55th field artillery battalion, were found after 19 days hiding in Red-infested hills near MASON FRONT Korea. Weak but alive, they were rushed to hospital and recounted a harrowing escape through Communist lines, reading the Testament, surviving on scarce rations, and narrowly avoiding capture as they crawled back to American-held territory.

Mason Korea Charles Ami Honolulu Lester L Drake Toronto Kas 55Th Field Artillery Battalion Orean Umi Drake Pangan Hawaii

Let Your Light Shine And Build A Better Nation

Dear Sir the essay urges Christians to practice genuine love and aid the fallen rather than condemn them. It argues true faith shows in actions not mere display and calls editors nationwide to refrain from tearing down while rebuilding with better works for God and country.

Matt America Christian Fellowship Hell Perdition Christ Heaven United States Amerca Grace Eidtae Ada Okie

County Fair Dates Set. Special 4-H Exhibits Planned

Home Demonstration agents Martha Mote and Katherine Gummembert announce county fair dates September 14 to 16. A Special 4-H cotton wardrobe exhibit will be added, with entries limited to regularly enrolled girls in 4-H home demonstration work. Exhibits must include three related items from specified groups and may cover housecoat outfits, brunch sets, play clothes, dresses, or four-H parade ensembles.

Martha Mote Katherine Gummeberb

4H Club Parade Exhibit Details and Meeting Schedule

The 4H Club lists exhibition categories for home demonstration work including mats, napkins, textiles, and various companion pieces for bedroom kitchen living room and bathroom. Members must visit the home demonstration agent for more information. Schedule notes two meetings: Monday August 28 at Gaar Corner Church and Wednesday August 30 at the school.

Gaar Corner Vanoor Club

Pontotoc county tests cattle as fair judges named

The T B testing program in Pontotoc county reports 200 cattle tested this week with notices mailed to dairymen and cattlemen. Dr J C Crow, federal veterinarian, leads the effort. testing runs the first three days of the week with re checks at the end. Final Pontotoc County Free Fair judges announced for men and boys divisions include Al Guer kink Ardmore and others. posters Improvement Contest by Blue and Boggy soil district offers prizes up to 2510 for adults and juniors, with November 1 deadline.

T. B Pontotoc County J. C. Crow Tommie Cooper J. V. Haines J. Kent Smith Ed Stonger BR. £. Cowling C. D. van Zant A. B. Baker W. C. Story Richard and Marjorie Soutec Earl Stewart A. Shelby IT. Gover Pontotoc County Free Fair al Guerkink Ardmore Forrest Burns Oxlahoma City Wesley Chaffin Stillwater Frank Griswold Wewecka Jeff Connally Stratford Bill Hedge Tulsa FFA

Spare Those Lines Fire and Hunters Threaten Telephones

Oklahoma last year saw over 307 telephone trouble incidents mainly during dove season due to gunshot damage to rural lines. E Roberta of Southwestern Bell explains breaks often occur mid conversation as bullets pierce dead sheaths, letting moisture reach inner wires. He urges hunters to spare lines to avoid repairs and delays.

Oklahoma E. Roberta Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Roberts

Rationing Rumors Shake Israeli Markets in Aug 1 Panic

Tel Aviv reports an unofficial American mission aiding steps to halt a runaway rationing drive. Crowds jam stores and banks as black marketeers profit with shoes at 56 dollars per pair and tea and soap priced far above normal. Officials blame unwarranted Swiss press reports for bank withdrawals while denying inflation.

Tel Aviv Israel Abwt Israeli Finance Ministry Falal Swise Obeial Finance Ministry

Veterans land in Korea from Britain amid UN action

British ground troops in jungle dress landed ashore at a South Korean port, marking the first fighting force from the United Kingdom in the UN action against North Korea. Soldiers from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders disembarked as bagpipes played, while Americans welcomed the arrival and prepared heavier equipment and tanks for the newcomers.

Hal Soyle Don Whitehead British Commonwealth United Nations Tan Karny Sentamen London Unicorn Ceylon Glen Aurel Highlanders Argyll and Sutherland Highlander Britain Hong Kong Ian Bell Paisley Scotland Jada Robert Murray Glasgow Korea Patrick Boyd Jin

Fashion Trends Reflected In Home Fabrics

A new collection of dra and upholstery fabrics blends traditional and modern textures using coltan and rayon with subtle metallic accents. Plaids dominate across age groups, including authentic Scotch patterns like Harcley and bold MacAlpines, with varied color schemes. New designs include metallic threads, black and white motifs, tweed blends, and Chinese patterns, reflecting women’s fashion trends in home decor.

Harcley

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