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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

6

Record of achievements by Winrom Mave and peers in county club contests

Winrom Mave and five others are highlighted for compiling records in special fields and contests at Sit county club records book. The piece details winners, projects, and recognitions for 1940s era youths including Miss BrekL Beeting, Miss McKinnay, and Bre dares Bein, noting dairy and craft achievements, state awards, and participation in national demonstrations with emphasis on individual names, places, and events.

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Alabama Celebrates Birmingham Win In Blowout

A chaotic summary notes Alabama cheer after a large victory with a 33 to 0 scoreline. Mentions a fictional elephant offspring and a distant event, with a garbled reference to a 100000 unit figure and a distant machine gun range.

Alabama Dee Fiona Wills

Conference of West Ponletor County Teachers Held

Teachers from the western Ponletor County gathered in Vargissehont for a conference on community and school cooperation. Dr John R Chandler of East Central College spoke on civic responsibility of communities, while pastor Leonard Bolloway Jr and other leaders discussed church relations and the role of adult clubs in supporting local schools.

Ponletor Vargissehont Chandler Leounard Bolloway Momer Community Church Aduté Aidunyt Schuels Yurak H. J. Ef. Huston Oklahoma State Bank Fe Poiritwet Flyre Ion Ada Pontotoc County B. Teague Ryng

Embezzlement Charged in Ada Bank Case

Adan Dow, former trust officer at King National Bank of Ada, faces federal embezzlement charges after a grand jury indictment. Bail set at $500. she allegedly diverted funds totaling several hundred dollars across multiple entries between 1938 and recent months, with bank insiders aware but no intervention.

Rochen Agsialiart Kingt National Bank of Ada Federal Muskogee Wie Dewie Priday Cay Mondy U. 5 S. Cermissioner Feom Decauytard John &. Norris Sac Norris Novis Nocess Dow

Derryberry Pioneer Resident Dies After Illness

W W Derryberry 73 a Pentatos pioneer died at a local hospital Saturday night after an extended illness He moved here from Mena Ark in 1900 worked on farms and later at Latta school for 26 years He lived with daughter Mrs Leo Robbins west of Ac a in his final days Survives include daughter and granddaughter Loia Faye Robbins Funeral arrangements to be announced by Smith Funeral Home

W. W.pog Derryberry Pentatos Adam Aton Mena Ark Latta School Leo Robbins Aca Smith Funeral Home Robbins Loia Faye Robbins

Berlin Vote Big Straw Vote in East West Clash

Berlin voters face a high stakes local election seen as a proxy in the Cold War struggle. Communists boycott while Western endorsers urge turnout to block Soviet influence. Officials cite weather aiding both the ballot and airlift deliveries of food and fuel to the city.

Donald Doane Berlin Iom Ferdinand Friedensourds United States Ger Lucius T. Clay West Bersts

Industrial magnate LeTourneau to visit Ada December 18 19

R G LeTourneau, renowned industrialist and missionary donor, will be in Ada Sunday December 18 for two addresses at the First Baptist Church. He plans a morning sermon and an afternoon mass meeting, promoting his faith and charitable projects while highlighting his global manufacturing work and foundation gifts.

RG. LeToureau Ada First Baptist Church LeTourneau iLeTourneau Foundation Ittcome Hore Agroag Nurad Jg 9 Ives

McCurley Entered in State Contest For Sales Awards

McCurley McCurley Brothers owner Ebert McCurley participates in a statewide sales contest with a $4,000 in prizes. The Blues-Mullaly Co sponsors the event, with all Oklahoma dealers eligible, aiming for a campaign as successful as OU’s football season.

Ebert McCurley McGurley Brothers New Orleans North Carolina Blues-Mullaly Co McCuries

White House Cops Wish They Were Back There

Washington reporters describe the Blair House security headache as commuting distances and vigilant guards complicate daily routines. The article notes cramped sentry posts on the sidewalk, curious passersby, and the President's security as he moves between Blair House and the White House, with traffic stoppers and bright lights straining staff.

White House Blair House Hougess Washington Provident Margeret Igora Truman Tocumi Pedgers Wna Pennsylvania H E Jackson Flace Penneyvank Avenue Secret Service

London Ring Show Sets Up Big Heavy clash Monday

Tec 4 it Lee Savold and British empire heavyweight Bruce Wood cock finished training today for their important four round clash here Monday night. Both fighters were confident of victory and bookmakers rated the bout an even affair.

London Lee Savold Paterson No F Bruce Woodcock

Three Killed In Truck Explosion Near Throckmorton

An Oklahoma explosives truck crash near Throckmorton Texas at 3 p m killed driver Roger Towery about 30 and rancher Willis Buchanan. A second truck driver Jack King of Wichita Falls was injured and taken to Olney Texas hospital. Marion Gibson of Stanton Dupont plant confirmed Towery s identity.

Throckmorton Tex Dac Thragkmarten Ema Roger Towery Bartlesville Okla Dupont Co. Towery Bartlesvile Stanton Texas Towery Emma Beth Duvert Srantom Morthwast Abilene Woodson Willis Buchanan Marion Gibson Dupont Gibson Trailey Iicinity Jack King Wichita Falls Olney

Postal workers brace for Christmas mail rush

Postal employees anticipate heavy volume as the Christmas mailing season nears its peak. Postmaster Mary H west notes cancellations average about 33000 pieces per day at peak, with many lists nearly complete but delayed until cards and packages can be prepared. Out of state mail should be mailed by December 18 to avoid post-Christmas delays.

Mary H,west

Oklahoma liquor stamp sales update 1947 48 figures

Oklahoma City reports 794 liquor dealer stamps sold since July 1 for the current year, compared with 1,287 in 1947 48. Bureau records show daily sales and suggest year end totals may approach last year as clubs and taverns retain federal stamps for slot machines.

Oklahoma City Derat i Bureau of Internal Revenue Begum Oklahoma

Chiang Kai-Shek's wife appeals for aid program

Mme Chiang Kai-Shek arrives in Washington seeking U S backing for a three year, 2.0 billion dollar aid program to support Chiang Kai-Shek's anti-communist war. Chinese officials present four point plan including immediate American declaration of support.

Ashingeon Mme Chiang Mai-Shek United States China Wellington Hoo Truman Moe Chiang Kai-Sheik Marshall Chiang Kai-Sheng Mime Chiang Mot Chiang Wai-Shek Itr America

Moss Scoutmaster Reappointed In Fifistown Troop Kermit Moss

Kermit Moss, principal of Fifistown grade school, is reappointed scoutmaster of Troop 5 in Fifistown. He led two local trips this month to Ada m and the blue hole near the school and plans a swim trip Friday. Moss served five years in the Army as a pilot in Africa and India, with over 3000 flying hours, attaining captain before becoming principal in 1947. He has completed training and is active in Scouting. Twenty and 19 year old locals near Fifistown are invited to join, with emphasis on expanding the program.

Kermit Moss Fittutown Fitutown Adam Blue Hole Kerrit Elmore City East Central Ugey Elmore City Kermit Africa Anc India Central Pittstowr Rede Fittstows Pana

Car Tag Dates Announced for December Licenses

Automobiles and trucks may purchase license plates Tuesday December 21 with special numbers available two weeks earlier via county tag agent Pryor Fantotoe. Reservations for special numbers run December 8 to 15. New applications start December 15. Applicants should bring title 1948 tag receipt and tag price to the tag office. Pryor expects supplies this week and a full staff to handle applications.

Pryor

Calvin Jammed Saturday For J. W. Hundley Birthday

In Hughes county a town of 600 celebrated J. W. Hundley’s 76th birthday and the store’s 57th anniversary. About 400 people attended with free sandwiches coffee candy apples and prizes. Guests came from 28 states and most Oklahoma counties while Hundley stayed up past bedtime to enjoy a day of entertainment and thanks from longtime partners and friends.

Calvin Hughes County J. W. Hundley Oklahoma Hundley Weldon Mr. Hundley Mundrey Hada Bert Dean Nancy Indley Pop

Sweepstakes and Debate Results From Central Meet

Sweepstakes and debate results from the East Central tournament award medals and plaques. Senior Women include North Texas College and Southwestern Missouri in team standings. finals feature Gray and Schaefer. Phillips University and Baylor lead in various sweepstakes and debate events with multiple named winners.

North Texas College Southwestern Missouri Louisiana College Io Gray Batty Schaefer Texas Loidean Cxutt Jo Annes Brobos Pine Pagllipa University Enid Southwest Missouri Fed Clevenner Bod Pudge Phillips Toe Albritten Tom Webb Baylor University Phillips University Southwest Springfield Camerot Lawtoin Debrete Fimaie Tharp Yom David Behlien Baylor Cheeta J. Rogers Robert Brown Central State Edmond Delores Connerthame Frances Sturgis Oklahoma City University Saran Berry Phyllis White Pineville Bedales Bayer Jaca Arnold Orville Jones Bethany-Penick College Bethany Pinner Norman Ramsey North Texas State George Alexander Northwestern Lowisiana Joyce Gray Suesiunt Le.olene Bilis Mouland Termmony Hughes Katherine Cherist Jane Stanbrough

Runaway Plane Crashes After 45 Mile Flight

A 65 horsepower two seat plane ran away from Perminnoton airport and flew 45 miles before crashing in a cornfield near Sewell, Gloucester County, two and a half hours later. State police reported it came down off Egg Harbor road in a bartex field. An emergency alert by the Civil Aeronautics Authority ended with the crash. Charles Peyton noted sightings in Athlone City and Philadelphia. Deputy aviation official said a ground crewman started the propeller, leaving the engine accelerator wide open.

Pennington WN. J Ita Permminneton Bartex Egg Harbor Road Seasa Gli Airlines Civil Aeronautics Authority Athlone City Philadelphia Piear Charles Peyton Reepec—Ter State Department Cal Aviation

Pipkins in Critical Condition After Car Train Crash

Pipkins remained in serious condition Saturday after a Thursday car train collision near Duncan. He was unconscious Friday, threw distance by the impact, and suffered severe shock. Four others were returning from work when the accident occurred. a woman nearby alerted relatives before responders reached the scene.

Duncan Hee Tostito Pipkins Hire

Man Freedoncarrying Stolen Pots Returns to Jail

James Barnes, released after a three year sentence, walked free with three pans of stuccos he swiped from the jail area. He was arrested three days later attempting to sell them and is sent back to prison for 37 months.

James Barnes

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