Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ada Weekly News in Ada, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

6

Two Freshmen Enter Senate Bright Prospects

Reading through this late 19th century Washington dispatch, two freshmen named William Benan of Coratsu and Hercy Darby of Kansas emerge as promising entrants to the Senate. The piece hints at party dynamics, with Republican signals, possible support from Senator Bates and the national committee, and speculation on early positioning for a presidential race.

Senate Washinoton Willam Benan Coratsu Hercy Karsis Raemond Baten Arange Vongess Hernton Darby

Two Santas Mark Santa Claus Post Office Battle

In Santa Claus Indiana a clash over the town’s postmark legacy unfolds as a rival Santa arrives. The old Santa Claus post office faces a competing operation and a new Santa figure while the town prepares for the peak Christmas mail surge.

Santa Claus, Indiana Ind Santa Claus Koch Bali Sara Claus Land Int Dale Santa Claus’ Rein‘y S. Reinke Santa Clas Land Reinke Seaven Santa “Stroesther

High Officies Tie-Up Hinted

Washington reports hint at a tie up among high officials over atomic materials and shipments to Russia during World War II. Testimony references a note signed "H 4" on White House stationery and mentions uranium, bomb power, and hurried orders to ship atomic materials via Great Falls Montana and Alaska. Comments from former officials and investigators describe potential administration involvement and the limited public bearings.

Washington Air Force Aise Teau Cme Rumeia G. Re Haykira Roosevelt Rostia Jordan Wee White House Miloved Rieu Foussia Russell Hopkins Joann McDowell Pennsylvania Frank Tavernner Aas Hopkins Twe Officis McDowell Jordan Rado Russia Henry Hopkins House Committee Lean J. Rusgall Woo Reps Walter D-Pi Moulee D-Mo Harvison D- A John Mel Dowell Great Falls Mont Jordan Wattatirres

Public Works Contract Award Details Given

The committee informs that the contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder after evaluation. Payroll taxes and estimated costs will be considered, with percentages and payments arranged by the commission chair Raymond Gary to prevent contractor misuse.

Raymond Gary Coemmicse Muiment Mare

Soft Coal Miners Shift to Three Day Week Despite Desire for Five

In Pittsburgh area, about 48,000 United Mine Workers began a three day week after a brief strike, earning roughly $130.50 weekly with daily averages around $15.40. Some miners hope Kentucky operators sign contracts to return to a five day schedule, while truck mine operators insist on a full week to break even.

Pitsburge United Mise Weir John L Lewes Christ Kentucky Lewla

Fitte Town News Reads Like a Scattered Local Ledger

Local blotter items mention several residents by name including Joy, Mevarthy, Barbara Bathe, Arline Walken, and Joe. The page references events such as a fete, a church gathering, and a community meeting with scattered notes on visitors, meals, and small-town social life.

State Supreme Court Opinions Whaber Clar Hern Mo Whitaker

The Ohio style excerpt lists multiple state supreme court opinions with affirmations, reversals, and remands across several counties. Names include Carl A. Cozpock, Burl Neoce, and Cason Korherr, with actions mirroring typical appellate outcomes.

Whaber Clar Hern Mo Whitaker Fontato2 Ceancettor Rosahie Oklshoma Carl A. Cozpock Haske Ark Flogil Geere Driv Rouety

Battle Ends in 1871 Oregon Conflict Recounted

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a late 19th century clash in Oregon with references to 1871 and a notable confrontation. The readable portions hint at a historical battle scene and its aftermath, though many details are obscured by garbled text.

Food Problems Faced by Foundation Meeting Report

ENITH M BARBER reports on an Anvil Foundation meeting discussing progress in food safety sanitation and adulteration concerns. The organization highlights methods to reduce modern threats, funding notes, and studies on chopped onion flour and nitrosates as part of ongoing experiments to improve food quality and standards.

Enith M. Barber St Foundation Univers Irrie

State Crime Bureau Raid Returns to Little Juarez

State Crime Bureau raiders searched a Roecal district known as Little Juarez near the state line Friday into Saturday locating two poker tables a slot machine and drink paraphernalia. They arrested several individuals including Jess Lea Dale Jane and Bai Thorne as part of the operation with property valued around $1 000 seized and cash totaling about $148 50 recovered.

Moffitt. Ofla Roecal Mernhera Cime Bureau Balgrdas Wire Jess Lea Dale Jane Bai Thorne Rigrabera Varda Lea Fort Lov Ark Ett Little

British Lion Pushes UN Over Colonial Information Request

A British editorial voice leans toward resisting UN demands for details on colonies, arguing Britain may maintain control despite calls for transparency. It mentions political cautions, potential withdrawal talk, and a desire to protect imperial prerogatives while noting domestic debate and international pressures.

Lord Braver Brosk Sunday Express 1.N Tyne Britain Lorden

Grandmother Grabs Daily Television Role

Marjorie Scileen profiles Alice Burrows at 42 who becomes a television teacher and star. She hosts The Needle Shop on WA3D and a daily half hour program, sewing, mending, and advising on home sewing. She balances family duties with career and enjoys fan letters and a growing audience.

Marjorie Scileen Nba Blair Alice Burrows Mrs. Burrrows Wa3d Ram Meil

Revamp B 36 Bombers To Re Fuel Over Arctic Bases

Arctic basing proposals would allow B 36 bombers to refuel in polar fields extending reach to Eurasia. Plan envisions forward refueling in Canada or Greenland to enable intercontinental missions, integrating tanker support with long range bombers against Soviet targets. A separate Florida incident reports a theft case where a suspect misused a $20 bill and sustained a minor shoe sole discrepancy. Federal control covers much of Oregon’s land, forests, and grazing areas.

Washington Pec Arctic Russia Atenie Ths United States Air Force Air Force United States Canada Greenland Eurasia

Job Situation Up in U S as November Shows Gains

Washington reports census bureau figures showing November civilian jobs up by about 1.4 million if one hour or more worked, with non farm employment rising to 31.5 million total. Sawyer notes the gains surpass October and approach late summer highs, despite illness strikes and vacations. The data suggest the job picture improving before the usual Christmastime sales boost.

Washington Christos Census’ Bureau Secretary of Commerce Sawyer Oy Sawyer Burrac

Ship Set Out to Bring Ward Home

A wartime shipping operation departs Tokyo to recover Ward. The 10,800 ton vessel Takeham is scheduled to sail to coordinate efforts, proceeding from an offshore route while navigational and security constraints affect departure. The action reflects ongoing efforts to repatriate Ward amid river and coastal advisories.

Ship Ward Tokyo Genta Knaus Ead Bss Communer Ieee Tientaln Chica

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bentom Dayby Cory Ascaey Seriatar Bates Kiosa Fustar Hugh D Scott Scott Rotay Welstam Ghana Bed Devestigator Sey Committee Hou Mer Ogtsocral Janse W. Jones Sacrameno Calif Great Falls Russell L. Meridith F Balones Meredith Augusta Mont F O'Meill Bell Dorian Telx Busia Caburai Stalingrad OrNei FBI Fittstown News Jaw Sr Caral MrCai Jenny Faret Reta Barrett Robina Butter Arline Walken Bethy Sell Aart Orsi Cy Ibe Iles Joe Deye2 Hie Cate Ter James Crane Ana Cr Lews Re‘reshmen State Supreme Court Nutrition Foundation State Crime Bureau Juarez Mouitt U.N Dewicy Mackinzie Forest Reytedk Amc Amarica Neith Errbarrass Raglan Thian Nies Atrither Tredvoeary M. Aeeneces Agencien Mage Clerr Greece Cetterland Britsil Demarken Norway Argentina X-Ray Mobile Unite Sarees Sweden Millons Dolla Orth of Food Europe Tighest Deernek Sarsdes J Boos Nicknewirt Srief Ceve Tone Cays Pranama Ant Pasdl- Grice Mia Burrows Dresden By Elton C. Fay Dalando Fla Janes Joe Beach James James Sai Oregon National Park Service U.S Charles Moloxt San Pedro Cal Aigr Carlile Marechentries Cone
Search Courier

Search the Ada Weekly News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ada Weekly News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication