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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
7
The document records a court action in Oklahoma with defendants including Parker and others, showing the decree, parties, and the date November 148 and a signature line. It describes parcels, quarter sections, and land descriptions, along with various names and properties involved in the case.
Fragmented OCR text references partners and individuals with scattered names and dates. It mentions Ada Pontace porters, Meek 1490, Oxeroma, and Os anuma vx. The passage is garbled but notes a November timeframe and a roster-like listing of names.
Article notes Ada Lutherans plan a new church in Ada this fall and details a schedule, construction steps, and expected capacity. It mentions names, locations, and nearby discussions about religious collaboration, with a focus on the church’s placement on Thirteenth Town and the ongoing Adventist interactions in Ada. The piece references the project timeline starting Monday and notes community involvement.
Evely, a four year old girl from Sharpsburg, Pa, born without feeling, has learned to stand and walk with support. Doctors say she endured amputation procedures and ongoing therapy. Her mother and family describe progress, fears, and small triumphs as Evelyn overcomes daily hurdles with help from medical staff and supportive relatives.
Proceedings focus on a government wiretap order targeting a suspected spy ring. Judge Svives will determine legality and whether indictments against ex-governor Rent and others tied to the Coplon case should be dismissed. Archibald Parner filed the orders seeking to bar Coplon from testifying.
Elliott Roosevelt resigns from the tree sales business amid the Teoteve woodlands dispute. The estate’s sale occurred yesterday, with no public explanation for the withdrawal. Chickasha reports the resignation effective tomorrow and the agency appoints Rob Lamar as successor.
Stratford residents celebrated Thanksgiving with extended family at homes across town. The report lists numerous relatives from Ada, Chickasha, Oklahoma City, Lindsay, and other nearby areas visiting Stratford households. The item notes church services led by Rev. Engleand and the absence of further major events.
Sodding demonstrator to show a new machine used for Bermuda sod production near Latta at 10 a.m. Thursday. Part of Chickasha manufacturing backers. Lark of Pontotoc County. dealers from Ade to attend. Local farm agencies promote sodding alongside wood pasture practices proven in recent years. The machine will operate all day with invited attendance.
News from wartime Britain highlights Field Marshal Montgomery urging western Europe protection beyond mere rescue after invasion. Speech at a Western European Union function stresses defense cohesion with Allies, and calls for near term protection programs and unified security efforts across nations. Local attendees and families gather for a Thanksgiving reunion at a Stratford hotel, with guests naming community members and relatives.
A confusing oblique report notes the death of a woman linked to a manville case. The fragment mentions names Elinot Troy and Tommy Manvilla, references a dormer showans, and aOctober date with mentions of illness and a plea. The text is garbled but indicates a death connected to a long local dispute or case.
Secretary of State Acheson said American ships may enter the guarded Shanghai port at their own risk amid the blockade dispute. He rebuked the American-owned Ve n att ares ship line and noted the government has rejected the line, while a note to the Nationalist government may set up a financial claim related to shelling incidents.
Oklahoma A&M College won the intercollegiate meat judging contest at the International Livestock Exposition with a score of 2.694 of 3.120 while the University of Wisconsin rider Tom Lacey earned high triad honors. Doane of Fairview and Castle of Jet were among top individuals, with Wakeman of Perry finishing fourth. Teams from 21 states and Canada competed.
Rome reports an urgent call by 30.4-Communist leaders for a 24 hour 4 hour general strike by Italian workers in protest over the police clash that left two peasants dead near Bari. Interior Minister Mario Scelba vowed the government will not permit a general strike. The Free Labor Confederation urged 100000 members not to participate. The unrest follows clashes during an attempt to seize farmland.
Saturday events at Ada Public Library include a Morning Story Hour for children. Recent additions to the children's room feature many titles such as Smoky and Low Donaldson, The Weathervanes, Curious Eye, The Little Horse That Grew, and several works by noted authors.
Dallas police questioned a known gambler over the blast death of Mrs. Herbert Noble wife of a Dallas gambler. Mrs Noble was killed when her husband’s car exploded as she started it outside their Dallas home. Detectives suspected the charge was attached to the car motor near the floor boards and considered nitroglycerin.
A U S backed message on Saturday urged all nations to respect China's political independence and the rights of its people. It also urged noninterference, respect for existing treaties, and a refusal to seek foreign spheres of influence or rights within China.
The Delaplains, long associated with Carter service and McLish High School in Oklahoma, are highlighted through family milestones. Eunice 23, married to Charles Graham of Michigan, is pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Michigan. Carol 21, married to Mahlon Bennet, continues college work at East Central State College Ada Oklahoma, after captaining the Little Dixie Queens in St Joseph Minnesota. James 20, at the University of Oklahoma, majored in biology and served on the Methodist Youth Caravan staff. Dorothy and Don, 18, recently graduated from McLish High. Dorothy enrolled at Oklahoma College for Women after playing four years of basketball and achieving high scoring, while Don started at OU. Linda, all-state player with the Cardinals, competed in AAU and shared in a consolation championship. Linde 17, a MeLiah senior, excels as guard with college plans ahead, and Paul 14 looks toward college with the Delaplain basketball legacy. Mr Delaplain, a power plant operator, left for Wyoming in 1924 and rushed back to Dallas after a call about his wife’s death. Chief Will Frits questioned him last night.
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