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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

3

U. S. Tightens Export Controls on Goods to Orient

The Commerce Secretary announced new export controls effective Sunday to cover shipments to Red China Hong Kong and Macao as they pass through U S ports to Soviet allied nations. Licenses now required for all goods including small items to halt flow of strategic materials. The move follows consultations with State Defense and other agencies and aims to curb shipments to communist or influenced regions.

Peashington Der Red China Hong Kong Mava Saw Russia China Macao Sawyer Hon Kong State Department Defense Eepartment Otter U. S Hed China

Roff Church News: W S C Met for All Day Program

The W S C of the Methodist Church met at the church for quilting, a covered dish luncheon, and an afternoon program. Mrs. Bunyard opened with devotion, with a short business session and prayer as the meeting closed. Zone meeting speakers included Rev. Dewey Etchieson and Rev. H. W. Anderson, urging support for Indian Mission work. The M B A and Sunbeam Band held meetings with prayers and devotional talks, featuring local members and leaders.

Methodist Church Lurch 3.N. Bunyard Bunyard Dewey Etchieson Caklahoma City B. N. Bunyard J. M. Etchieson Lee Bunyard Joe Robnett Os. C. S Coalgate H. W. Anderson Atoka Indian Missions Durant the Baptist Church Iris Nichols Pogue Hathaway Reid Laseman R. 0. Laseman Franz Hill Minnie Doyle Edith Kelly Lula Lambert Becky Lambert Sunbeam Monay Mark Soloman

Sulphur of Cin Fund Drive Plans

Sulphur Chamber of Commerce president-elect James Howe announces the annual financial campaign to begin December 6 with a Kick-off breakfast at the Artesian hotel. Paul John chairs finances, with committees assigned to specific areas and tight two to three hour work limits. A clean-up crew is kept in reserve for non-initial contacts. goals include reaching at least 3,000 dollars for the 1951 budget aid, with a target of 7 percent not yet met by December 13.

James Howe Sulphur Chamber of Commerce Artesian Hotel Paul John Bec Macely

Glass Blocks For Home Walls And Decor In 1939

Sue Gardner highlights glass blocks as versatile home materials for walls dividers and accessories. The article notes insulation equal to an eight inch brick wall, daylight transmission with varied patterns, and uses from lamps to bookcases. It discusses bathroom privacy, garage durability, basements, and easy kit installation with movable walls.

Sue Gardner Moat Limber Bliss General Features Corp

Angels Symbolize Hope Through World Friendship Angels

New York reports charity angels sold to aid World Friendship Among Children foster goodwill among nations. Handcrafted in the European Alps by displaced workers, these seven-inch figures reflect a long humanitarian initiative linked to Church World Service and Red Cross outreach since 1848.

NEW York NEA World Friendship Among Children WFAC Church World Service Friendship Angels Evarian Alps Irene Linnebach Angels Red Cross Switzerland United States Gerda Schairer WEAC Germany

Tornado Kills Five in Two Southwest Illinois Towns

A tornado killed five people and injured seven in Greenville and Mt. Olive, Illinois, with extensive property damage in Greenville. Three are dead at Vandalia and another dead man near Mt. Olive. several injured are hospitalized in Highland and St Francis in Litchfield. Debris damaged utilities and scattered wreckage across the two towns.

Illinois Greenville Severa Nea Geeesville Highland Louis Seyer St. Francis Hospital Litchfield Bayer Olive

Tulsa Bus Strike Ends With Two Year Contract

Tulsa city workers ratified a two year contract after a bus strike by AFL Motor Coach Operators. Officials halted service briefly then delayed resumption until Sunday as city commission approved a fare rise to 10 cents. Drivers and mechanics gain a nine cent pay increase in year one and four cents in year two, with wages from 1.31 to 1.48 dollars per hour. The agreement retroactive to November 8 ends the crippling transport walkout.

Tulsa AFL Tulsa City Bistokens

Rock portraits fund trips by stockholdings in Shatt Co

Los Angeles artist Rosa Shattuck funds painting expeditions by forming Shatt Co with twelve investors who each invest 390, totaling 3600 to cover six months in Mexico. Upon return, investors receive a share of profits and a chosen painting. Shattuck has since planned further trips including to Louisiana, following a Rockwell Kent model.

Los Angeles Rosa Shattuck Shattuck Mexico

Urgent need for prompt UN decision in Korea

Tokyo reports emphasis on quick decisive action as U.N. forces face rising Chinese and North Korean strength. MacArthur cites 600,000 Chinese and North Korean troops poised, with 250 Red transports and a looming risk of encirclement. Analysis notes softwareed manpower and mercenary strikes, warning of possible broader war if formal mobilization occurs and Formosa forces join.

U. N MacArhhur Hedag Yalu

Flying Tigers Aid Refugees to Australia via Singapore

The Flying Tigers airline, operated by Gen. Claire Chennault, makes 16 trips from Germany to Australia via Singapore. It carries displaced persons from Poland Hungary and Ukraine, many long housed in camps, seeking new homes away from iron curtain regimes.

Singapore Flying Tigers Australia Germany Claire Chennault China

Ada Junior High School Weekly Report from Ada

Ada Junior High School reports six weeks of study and upcoming exams after Christmas. Seventh graders from Putnam City, Jerry and Joe Hyden, lead as home room presidents with Beverly Whitehead as secretary. Honor rolls list students with A to A minus marks. multiple home rooms elect officers. journalism class hosted a party. Sevenths and Eighth graders record strong scores in social studies and literature. basketball schedule announced with a faculty game opener.

Wanda Nunley Jerry Joe Hyden Putnam City Beverly Whitehead Robert Hayes Kay Kingery Helena Kuras Jan Click Mary Bentley Phyllis Buchanan Scheid Beverly Moore Asi Caroline Riding Mary Taylor Robert Hays Lew McGill Billy Jack Moore Linden Pherigo Douglas Reed James Selby Kent Smith Paul Stevens Rawnee Jan Click Georgia Mae Current Kay Kin- Ty Charsey Femb Ruthie Linscheid Caroline Ridling Mary Kate Thrash Berry Whitehead Rentro Herndon Bill Hanson Jane Roberts Nancy Cunningham Rowena Cales Benton O'Neal Pauline Whitsett Etta ‘Jane Risner Jean Glover Barbara Gann Gail Will Ugw Betty Smith Rosalie Anderson Jo Ann Earnest Ra‘mona Sloan Kaye Brown Bill English Phyllis Clark Paul English Donnas Cummins Glenda Hudson Wyneman Jackson Carol Lamb Mary Maddox Ramona Slo‘an Carol Ann Tomlin Gail Willoughby Billie Sue Wood Miss iLaurice Core Gene Smith County 7. B Irving School E. H. Nelson East Central College Finis Johson Ann Belew Johnny Morey Lois Solin Carolyn Garson Velda_Bicks Migs Bernice Hargit Laura Frances Raley Rosalie Caperion Lois Jean Smith Caroline Rieling Beverie Moore Lake Murray Daisyll. Moore Socia Studier Barbara Click Jackie Martin Dan Wagner Jerry Rate- Mll Jerry Pritchard Tom Evans C R Cantrel Larry Mcintain Janette Spears Randall Bieving Ranike June Duncan Janette Spear Donne Cummins Blue Jays Tumday

Prague churchmen convicted of high treason and espionage

Nine Roman Catholic churchmen including a bishop and abbots were found guilty in Prague of high treason and espionage. They received prison terms from 16 years to life and fines up to 50 000 crowns. The court said they aided a Vatican and American capitalist plot against the communist government. The Vatican press defended them, declaring they kept faith with God.

Prague Czechoslovakia Vatican L’osservatore Romano Russia

Aggie Student Accidentally Shot at Oklahoma A M College

Payne County coroner C. O. Whipple ruled 19 year old Billy Ray Campbell of Frederick was accidentally shot to death in his Oklahoma A M dormitory room. The head resident said teammates reported Campbell borrowed a gun from friends to go hunting today and left for an event meal moments earlier. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Campbell of Frederick.

Stillwater Okla Payne County C. Whipple Billy Ray Campbell Frederick Oklahoma A. M. College L. C. Thomas Campbell B. R. Campbell Frederic

Murray Countians To Polio Meeting

Mrs. Bryan Bates, Murray county chapel chairman of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, announced a county workers meeting in Norman Tuesday. A number of county workers will attend the gathering.

Clprur Bryan Bates Murray County Chapel National Foundation For Infantile Paralysia Norman

Wichita pastor to Oklahoma City church fills vacancy

The Rev. Joseph K. Peasiee of Zion Boonge in Oklahoma City becomes pastor as Rev. Eugene T. Jensen leaves for military duty. The note mentions a 1947-46 mental hygiene commission executive role and an estimated population figure of about 72,006.

Oklahoma City Joseph K. Peasiee Zion

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