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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text describes glare issues from new windshield glass affecting drivers. It mentions rising driver concerns, names and numbers partially garbled, and a stated glare duration of up to several seconds or minutes. The piece references a National Safety Council or similar body but details are unclear.
Konawa News notes a May night event at the Brean Hevens and Home with a chili ride and a sausage roast. Attendees include Clarette and others from Teneton Margaret De Hae, Surber, Surber, and local names. The gathering featured refreshments as well as socializing and small games.
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference a political scenario with mentions of chintee project and western world, civic control and propaganda. The readable parts suggest concerns about surveillance, public order, and state influence in governance without clear event details or names.
A long catalog of toys and household items dominates this holiday listing. It describes baby dolls, play kitchens, furniture, and kitchenware, plus baby gear and early learning toys, emphasizing sturdy construction and safe materials. It notes rising consumer demand as families seek durable, educational, and entertaining items for growing children.
Christmas events begin as Ada gears up for the Yuletide season with a home lighting contest inviting all residents. A standout parade Tuesday will feature a professional touch with local talent, signaling a week of unusual holiday activities in the Ada area.
Ada's four wards begin a Christmas home lighting contest with three prize levels per division. First prize 45 dollars, second 38, third 15. Four ward winners enter a runoff for a 200 dollar prize. Entries due by 3 p.m. Tuesday December 26 with judging the night of December 20. Winners announced Sunday December 27. Judges come from out of town. Sponsored by Ada Automobile Dealers Association, Oklahoma Gas and Electric, and the Chamber of Commerce.
The Christmas season begins with a 7 4 pm Tuesday parade through Ada's downtown. Ada High School and East Central bands join the "Rein-Deara" floats, featuring 7A figures. A 80-foot Santa float with a Norwegian cutter sleigh leads the procession along Main Street to Broadway for the Jaycee party. Sponsored by Adauts Dealers Association and Chamber of Commerce.
Oklahoma launches its largest ever building program, a 36 million dollar plan that will span five to six years. Gov. Roy J. Turner opens a special session with a policy message and aims to have bills introduced in both houses the same day. The session focuses on hospital funding, state colleges, and a proposed 26 year bond plan, with political races looming and debates over bond structure and investor interest.
Ada Suntor Chamber of Commerce members will install new Christmas decorations in downtown Ada today. Over 90 decorations will be placed, with 22 yet to arrive. Santa and eight reindeer and a sleigh will be added upon arrival. The decorations bought by the Ada Chamber’s retail division cost about $3000. Local merchants plan coordinated window displays this week and into the next two weeks, with many purchasing professional decorations to enhance the street decorations.
Stillwater Oklahoma November 26 Dr Henry G Bennett president of Oklahoma A and M College since 1928 will be honored by the Stillwater Junior Chamber of Commerce at a birthday party December 16 The college presents birthday anniversary toally falls on December 14 Ball as fayore program director said the celebration will be held two days later for out of town guests US Senator Robert Kerr will make the principal address and a statewide radio network will broadcast the program The party honors Bennett for his consistent achievement for the people of Oklahoma and the youth seeking education at a very reasonable price
Oklahoma City Durant politician Keith Cartwright says he will not seek re election to the Corporation Commission because a law passed by the 22nd Legislature makes him ineligible for any state office where pay was raised during his term. He notes the salary boost for commissioners and other officials could bar holdover senators from running. The bill faces amendments and quick committee action, with lawmakers expected to debate later. Turner plans to leave Friday and the legislature may adjourn for the weekend after four days.
Kovacs argues Balkan hatred dates back a thousand years, fueled by nationalisms and peasant cultures. he details racist stereotypes and the role of Communism in reshaping control. He cites Balkan divisions, Cold War tensions, and America’s role in countering extremism while warning of long-standing prejudice.
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