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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

4

Paying for Government Through Taxes and Waste

A discussion explains federal and state tax flows using examples from Ada High School funding and a speaker named Mr Bronarick. It emphasizes that taxes come from everyone and government spending requires equal funding, urging readers to understand money in and out and to consider who pays for waste.

Ada High Freihail Uniesar Tfue Une Samuel Sami JT Ferlers Mary Geomelion Tess United States Bronarick Sam

Lewis Way Right on Coal Talks Public Interest

The article discusses John U Lewis aiming to coordinate coal operators and miners to avoid rival factions. It notes operators accuse him of pitting sides, questions his public benefit claims, and emphasizes the public wants fair coal prices, steady production, wage balance, and economic continuity.

John U Lewis Eoal Viet Nas Peblic Lahor

Smoke in Pauls Valley Town Sparks Grassland Blaze

Travelers report heavy smoke as they passed through Pauls Valley and toward Ada. Hundreds of acres of grass had been burned off with remaining fire spots visible, threatening grazing land and pastures. Caution urged to prevent further fires and protect property.

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Unclear text about welfare laws and age benefits

Fragmentary excerpt discusses privileges under main insurance and welfare setups, mentioning potential elimination of old age benefits and broadening access. The readable portion is incoherent and lacks concrete details, making a precise summary difficult.

Tax incentives blur lines between income and ad valorem taxes

The text discusses a historical view on income taxes and ad valorem taxes, noting incentives exist to paying ad valorem taxes and that penalties apply for late or unpaid taxes. It mentions that many people pay these taxes to avoid penalties and that some credits relate to timely payment of ad valorem taxes.

Bond money plans for state hospitals and institutions

Governor Roy J. Turner backs a plan to allocate most of the 36 million bond issue to mental hospitals tuberculosis units state orphanages veterans homes and other public facilities with higher education receiving a smaller share and about 2 million left unappropriated for future adjustments. Housing for employees faces debate and potential changes as engineers and architects review estimates for repairs modernization and new buildings.

Roy J. Tantz Aunday Seth Knepitals Eleemosvary and Pal Turner

Realities of a New 4-H Pig Feeding Program

County Agency Hailey backs an up to realities feeding contest for 4-H club members. The plan lets youths fatten pigs and sell them at the commercial market, with prizes based on economical meat production rather than prize money. Supporters say it mirrors stockmen who profit from labor and investment.

Hailey Be Oy Sonia Halley Gsters

All-America football team selections and fiscal cautions

Discussion notes variability in All-America selections and criticizes inconsistent treatment of players. Also outlines state government spending limits under the constitution, stressing that appropriations rely on estimated receipts and departments must cut expenditures if revenues fall short.

Roosevelt Heir Declares California Governorship Bid

The statement notes Jimmy Roosevelt announcing a bid for California governor. It questions whether any Roosevelt family member could reach the White House first and muses on the American public’s potential reception of another Roosevelt, while cautioning that nothing is certain.

Support of Roff Asked For New Scout Troop

Don Nevins of Ads field seeks to reorganize the Boy Scouts of Amelia in Roff. He asked E Lawrence to act as scoutmaster and he accepted, saying he will do his best though new to the work. Nevins asks for parent cooperation and contact to help plan training and daily meetings at the Methodist church.

Don Nevins Ads Boy Scouts of Amelia Erivel Roff E. Lawrence Lawrence Seout

Ada Pack 4 Hus Monthly Meeting Highlights

Ada Pack 4 Hus held a monthly meeting Monday night at First Uhr church with topics titled Keeping Strong and a series of projects. Ethan won a Roost competition while the tabled projects and November completions were reviewed. several attendees were named and awards noted for gold and silver to Arthur Morne and Consid Fev Te, and Phil Brown earned gold and two silver.

Jakuli Ethan Bess Nova Ty Lester Renny Young Bobcat Tammy Wy Jim Engery Rett Kadeeit Tonmie Wilson David Let Atrow Points Arthur Morne Consid Fev Phil Brown

Antlers Post reorganizes veteran group plans drives

Antlers VEW post announces changes in officers Ted Hod as service officer and Bill Hampton adjutant. A December meeting approves future events including a December 16 dinner, debt repayment by January 1, and funding an advertising project to aid veteran awareness. Residents read of revival services by local churches in Antlers.

George L. Sparky Ted Hod Bill Hamptny Pest Booker George Williams Ing College Daleamin Tows Antlers Farsen-Heye Jent Artetican Leyon He County Ait Tadar Earth , Label Post Sora Ander County Far Board Church of the Nazarene Free Will Baydist Orta Willaw Dallas Frio Bay

Electric clocks charm buyers with modern style

The piece details varied clock styles from electric and spring wound mantel pieces to specialized kitchen and occasional clocks. It notes Swiss precision imports, American tradition, and the shift to electric clocks while highlighting chimes, alarms, and practical features for kitchen use and wake up signals. Local notices mention Antlers and county Christmas seal efforts with named organizers and volunteers.

Aisa Frear

Massive employment of card passes for GI dividend plan

NEA report by DNNGLAS LARSEN NE describes the huge IBM driven operation to process more than 13 million veteran dividend applications. About 621,000 veterans named Smith and 534,900 Browns appear in the initial batch, with over a million checks and extensive machine work to ensure accurate refunds and deductions.

Dnnglas Larsenne Stall Cere Washington NEA Liicoln Memorial Edward Joseph St. Louis Iqust Inamec Smith Aab Zivellar International Businesss Machines Corp IBM H Ohs Josaph

Blaze Causes Major Damage At Sedalia Railroad Shops

Fire at Sedalia Missouri damaged the Pacific Railroad reclamation building estimated losses from $350,000 to $375,000 with $150,000 lumber pile destroyed and heavy equipment possibly salvageable. Flames halted before reaching a brick building with oxygen and acetylene tanks. risk of explosion averted.

Ssdalia Dee Missu'i

Local families share holiday visits in Roff area

ROFF NEWS reports weekend and Thanksgiving visits among Holloway Guestinger Sneed and Bunyard families in Roff Oklahoma. Tulsa and Oklahoma City relatives travel to share time with Becckshire, Rose, Lawson, and Johnston households while Paul Laseman teaches in Ponca City and Christmas card sales continue.

Howard Rice Virginia Sue Foward D. L. Rice S. Melvin Strother Ella Jane Strother Laneta Strong Tulsa Bunyard Pauli Laseman Raymond Lasem Pail Ponca City Haskell Harrison Daryl Wayne Borger Texas Earl Becckshire Arthur Bragg Earl Rose Union Hill Rube Murphy Fred Clifton L. E. Fairchild FF. Crumley L. J. Bruce Coalgate Mabel Rucker Dallas Mollie Johnston Moss Lennie Johnston Taurides Oklahoma City Johnston George Washington Georgette L. B. Fairchild Paul Wilson H. V. Ivy Joe Robnett Ada i Houston Caren Brown Isalia Caliz Monk Quinton Joi Brown Richerd Swink Tand Roff Ada Mra Swink Ttr Mos Dack Binyerd Rhideon Ee Tred Edith Bunyard

Oscar Lee Flowers Dies in California

Oscar Lee Flowers 38 formerly of Ada died in Fresno California during spinal surgery. He suffered a work related injury over a year ago but remained mobile. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Criswell Funeral Home in Ada. He grew up in Ada and served in World War I. Survivors include his widow, three Fresno-based children, two sisters in California and Oklahoma, and other Ada relatives.

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Woman's Day Observance At First Christian Church

Woman's Day observance led by the Woman's Council and Wimodausis Missionary Society unfolds at First Christian Church with Mrs E Parker presiding at morning service and Mrs M E Qualls assisting. evening service features Wimodausis leadership and a missionary playlet Go Therefore. Names of participants include Johnnie Likowsky, Mrs Ted Hartman, Leonard Goodell, Mrs Vernon Younts Jr, Mrs Scott Moore, Mrs Gordon Arrington, Mrs Johanie Likowsky, Mrs Lawrence Sanford, and Mrs E H Schroeder with assisting Wimodausis members Stanahany, Mrs Coy, Mrs Felix Rogers, Jewell Dawson, and Mrs Mel Webber. Proceeds support worldwide missions.

First Christian Church Woman's Council Wimodausis Missionary Society E. Parker Counsil M. E. Qualls James ‘Michael Wimodausis Leonard Goodell Johnnie Likowski Ted Hartman Vernon Younts Scott Moore Gordon Arrington Johanie Likowski Lawrence Sanford E. H. Schroeder Wimodeusis G ‘ Stanahany As cKoy Felix Rogers Jewel

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