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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
1
Handwritten fragments mention U S papers and names like Chambers Wadleigh and Weicker. The text references a 1943 era context with spy or verification hints and mentions copies of documents, but details are unclear.
A local industries board schedules a meeting on December 14. Officials will discuss upgrades to natural resources, allocate funds, and review sector performance amid a tough year. Key attendees include board chairperson and department heads. A public briefing may follow presentations.
Fragmentary weather note indicates a storm or wind event near 40 AB south with possible rain. readable parts suggest storm movement and timing, but details are unclear.
Unclear text notes drilling activity around a fresh discovery at Puree and surrounding prospects. Mentions numbers and fragmented names, with no clear dates or entities readable.
A cryptic obituary note states John Davenport, son of Carist Duncan, dies. The fragmentary text references Duncan and a blon sauce phrase, with unclear context and missing details.
The Senate faced a heated debate over housing plans as lawmakers eyed potential changes. Amid procedural wrangling, negotiators pressed for clarity while party leaders sought to align on funding and timelines.
An elderly visitor tours a college campus, meeting students and staff. The encounter highlights campus life and intergenerational engagement on campus grounds.
A compact report notes winter moving into the state with a brief show of weather changes. Officials caution residents to prepare for colder temperatures and possible storms.
An unclear report notes multiple deer incidents on a stretch of road. The fragments indicate at least five deer were struck by motorists, with no further details on injuries or location.
Oklahoma City December report notes emergency clause sought for vitalizing bill on higher education funding. Legislators debate lump sum allocations to boards and regents, with increases for Western State Hospital Clinton and Taft training school, plus $200,000 for Helena training site.
A court sentence records M. D. Miller receiving three years in prison. The scattered notes mention related names and actions during the case, including Earnest, Brett, and Rasen, with references to hearings and decisions as the prosecution and defense pursued the charge.
Fragmentary OCR note outlines Jaycees spending Sunday downtown for a decoration event. Mentions year to year changes and a planned ceremony with local attention but lacks complete details or clear entities.
A detailed account follows a student’s growth under a counselor who urged practical work over quitting. The narrative highlights step by step progress from an initial task to productive jobs, pay raises, and a landmark factory assignment, underscoring the value of perseverance and hands on learning. The piece notes the public attention drawn by the student’s rising success and references continued progress across the school year.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Robert D. Roberts a former U S Army Air Forces lieutenant colonel returning from the Orient after two and a half years. He led a National Guard unit in Allen and served with the 36th Division in WWII transport, later assisting the Chinese Air Force, and plans to receive a war jewel from the local Odd Fellows Lodge. Five displaced farm families are to arrive in Oklahoma City next week per the state displaced persons commission.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Griffith Consolidated Theaters Inc has been sold to Video Independent Theaters Inc, organized by eight former Griffith employees. The deal, effective December 1, preserves employment for all current staff and offers profit participation to those with five years of service. Video officers, all from Oklahoma City, include Hen S. Griffing as president and Claude Q. Fulgham and Claude F. Motley as vice presidents. The chain operates over 100 theatres across 47 Oklahoma and Texas cities, with locations listed from Ada to Wewoka in Oklahoma and Borger to Wink in Texas.
The Oklahoma highway commission accepted all bids except one on two projects. In Custer County a U.S. Highway 183 project north of Clinton went to Anderson Construction Company. McAlester, W. E. Steelman of Oklahoma City had the apparent low bid of 15750 but an error narrowed the Anderson bid to 915.54. All bids totaling 2724505 were below department estimates.
Oklahoma civil year reports that Roy J. Tuser directed Attorney General MacQ. Wil Hanson to organize a coal county grand jury. The panel is to meet in Coalgate on December 7 and address county affairs with Coal County Attorney Lavern Fish aiding the process.
A Nationalist move abandons most of the mainland to the Reds, with forces regrouping in Sichang and Sikang as guerrilla operations prepare to consolidate and wage organized warfare. Premier Yen Hai flies to Taipeh, making it the capital of China this year.
The first home lighting contest entry is Tom Yarbro Jr of 1338 South Osk. W H Roilow, east of Ada on the Allen highway, followed. Additional entries expected this week as homeowners combine a contribution to the citys Yule beauty contest and chase $304 in cash prizes across four wards with a $35 grand prize for the citywide winner.
Guthrie Oklahoma council plans a public hearing in December on rent control. If no evidence shows a need the council will consider a resolution to lift rent ceilings. C F Bush of the Guthrie Real Estate board says rent control serves no purpose.
A garbled message laments lack of nourishment and hints some may misclose doors or misstep in travel. The fragmentary text suggests concern for care and safety, with obscure interjections and unclarified references to actions and consequences.
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