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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
7
Legal notice announces publication for a foreclosure or land dispute in county records. It names court location Fostd Bounty, state Oklahoma, and parties including Sallie Mcouathlan. It sets deadlines for creditors to file claims and outlines steps to contest the case.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local lodge event and city system issue. Names, dates, and places are garbled. the readable fragment references a grand lodge, a city’s water or sewer system, a bond or issue, and an approval mention with a numeric code 745.
Chaos marked the evacuation of the capital as Nationalist forces and troops withdrew toward Chengtu. Reports say airlifted troops and aircraft moved to defensive lines around the Chengtu area while commanders organized defense posts and border units near the mountains and forest routes.
A four year old girl in San Francisco struggled to breathe causing a delay on a fine train. The incident interrupted travel as responders assisted her with care and the train resumed after a brief stoppage.
Oklahoma public debate centers on a local option for prohibition in a special session. Governor Roy J. Turner faces pressure as lawmakers seek to extend or limit liquor laws, with a proposed budget bond issue of around 38.8 million dollars under consideration. The drive reflects ongoing tensions over state control of alcohol policy and the timing of legislative action.
Fragmentary Ada Senior Highschool News items mention devotional routine and school layout. No clear events, dates, or named persons available to confirm a fuller summary.
The article notes a third week of revival meetings led by local organizers Bev and Tat, with Cathy Fer and others participating. Evening sessions begin with prayer and singing, continuing through a 4 o’clock program and notes of community engagement.
Stratford residents report visits from Moro Weast, Arde Taylor, Faron Reherw, and others, with a newborn girl named Skerry Gwen. Families gather for holidays and church events as relatives travel from Ada, Oklahoma City, and Shawnee. A funeral service was held for Mex Chappell’s husband, who died in Dallas.
A northwest of Coalgate wildcat well, SW of 23-3N-10E on hill country, reported oil at the 3950 foot depth. The lease sits on the Polk ranch, owned by Jim Polk, with the late Uncle Taylor Polk previously in residence. Readiness and rig status remained unsettled Wednesday morning with limited details on completion and equipment.
Konawa society reports the installation of officers for the Business and Professional Women's Club at the First Methodist Church last Monday evening with several members and committees named for arrangements entertainment and refreshments. Pioneer Study Club held its annual open meeting with a program by an OBU girls quartet and local performances.MYF Fall Festival at Seminole Methodist raised items for the Home in Tahlequah with booths judged by gift value. The piece ends with a French scientist predicting the earth’s future respiratory fate in about 6 million years.
East Central FFA district held its first meeting Wednesday night in Latte high school auditorium to elect officers for the coming year. Seventeen chapters are represented. Officers elected include Jimmy Stanfill president Calvin Atwood vice president Floyd Martin secretary Carl Threlkeld treasurer Jack Wood reporter and Bill Gibson sentinel. Plans call for parliamentary procedure and a public speaking contest. Sasakwa FFA chapel furnished entertainment. Next meeting scheduled for January. Oak is stronger than ash. The breaking of oak is 250 pounds and ash 175 pounds. Stratford. Mr and Mrs Dale Sallee and Tad of Jkishoma City visited dunn over the weekend with his parents Adora OM Sailes.
Portis Chapter prepares for disaster season with subcommittees on survey rescue medical aid shelter clothing transportation and communications registration and information and supply. Harvey Shipman heads rescue Harry T. Andgaard leads food Jo Mill ari public information. Next meeting January 18 to finalize plans and seek National Guard cooperation with Red Cross.
Ada Camp Fire Councils annual dinner at First Methodist church elected Rev Kenneth G McCullough president for 1959 with Zel Whaley as vice president Mildred Ridling secretary treasurer Erwin Hovis and regional reps Mrs C H Miller and Mrs Harvey Lambert new board members include Mrs Bob Roberta Mrs George Stephens Mackleton Floyd Eoff and Mrs W A Culver current board will continue with several members. Seventy guests heard Dr Dan Procter of Roma College for Women deliver a talk on the Camp Fire Girls Law.
Four year old Mike Rector who burned over 70 percent of his body and has spent more than a year in Casualty Hospital is to be home for Christmas if only briefly. He has endured multiple skin grafts and faces more surgeries but will enjoy a few hours at home with his parents and local Optimist club helping make the holiday merry before returning to the hospital.
Fragmentary text discusses repeated issues in mass education and a rising concern for retooling schooling. It mentions intelligent youth, upcoming work needs, and broader societal pressure to adapt. The passage hints at systemic strain and calls for targeted reform.
On Wednesday work at the Polk County well faced a standstill as reports described trapped water and formation fluids. Britton said several neighboring landowners hold interest while oil firms seek farm-out deals, with plans to place tanks and continue testing later.
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