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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

6

Man Takes His Own Life East Of Stonewall

A man near Stonewall Oklahoma, John Pathin, age 55, died from self inflicted wounds in Coal County about five miles east of here. He used a pocket knife to slash his throat in four places while seated on an embankment near a roadside. Authorities reported the deceased had been despondent for months and had reportedly sold goods to a local store shortly before his death. Sheriff and county officers investigated and prepared details for inquest proceedings.

Stonewall John Pathin Ubtet Coal County Here Poburry Coffee Jusuor Griffin Patton Treet Laverne Coat County

Konawan Incident Shrouded in Wounding and Holding

A man in Kona county is critically wounded and held after an alleged incident. Authorities, including county officers, report a slanted confrontation and an emergency response as probes begin. The scene details a beer paint and a pistol item found nearby, with investigations proceeding and no clear charges or dates confirmed.

Nurse Prevents Hospital Fire

A hospital fire near Aton was averted when staff discovered a stove blaze in the furnace area. Mrs Steve Stuirks, 21, and Mrs Manard, 47, along with Miss Jaraeta and three men helped carry patients and recover hospital belongings. The Attom volunteer fire department extinguished the blaze.

Steve Stuirks Aton Ant Manard Miss Jaraeta

Stopped Speeder, Whisky Found in Stillwater Night

Patrolmen halted a speeding motorist near Stillwater Oklahoma on Sunday night and recovered a cache of whisky. Sheriff Emil Sekroceer called the liquor the finest whisky in Stitchwater. the whisky was destined for Cubotoma Cy from Cuiva. Driver was cited while officers removed the load of liquor.

Stillwater Okls Dee Fighwig Payne County Court House Emil G. Sekroceer Stitchwater Eh, Gay Tom Malley

Bayless Drug Store Burglary Sparks Early Morning Heist

Bayless Drug Store at Main Street suffered a $4,000 loss in cash merchandise narcotics and checks after a mid Saturday night break in. Officers say a professional crew likely pulled the job with two or three men, using explosives to blow the safe open and ransacking the entire store. Police report no fingerprints and ongoing investigations link the incident to similar burglaries in the region. three suspects are being sought.

Bayless Drug Astore Bayless AAA Fred 2 Perry Sades Male Hele Crag Onl Mtr Ema Glenn Fike Little Bureau of Investtion Office Wod Amd Cass Josie Flo Rowever Eufaula Yhursdep Tih Haynes Hardware Steglan Outer Space Seiomzigts

Charges Filed on Three Aitsr Two Highway Accidents

Three men faced charges after two highway accidents in Stone County over the weekend. Roy Lee McDonald Valley, Jackson D. Atkins of Stonewall, and another driver were involved. McDonald’s left front collided with Atkins car, causing damage. One driver reportedly fled, a fire occurred, and legal actions began in the county court.

Tishomingg Inston Obret Sturday Sinte Ted Roy Lee Jackson Atkins Stonewall McDorath McDonald

Charles Imotichey Funeral and Reburial Set for Wednesday

Charles W. Imotichey 36, a veteran with service in Italy, will have funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM at the Punoval Chapel. He trained at Camp Hood and Camp Maxey, Texas, and served in the army from July 1948. Surviving relatives include his wife and several siblings.

Charles W. Imotichey Netion Italy Punoval Fuleeme Aniwuiian Legion Imotichey Stonewall Mitachuel Bacune Colless Lyons Alten Camp Hood Camp Maxey Texas

Ada Fire Department Answers Six Calls Monday

The Ada fire department answered six calls Monday ranging from grass fires to a house blaze. Units first responded to the Coaneo warehouse at Powrteenth and Aso at 9 a.m. A small gasoline fire was noted, then a shack fire at 301 East Minit was put out. A grass fire at 518 Best Beverly, Jnivay Lee, was controlled. A grass fire at W. J. Tizimons home 733 West First, and a small house fire at 311 South Mississippi were reported. Firefighters were mobilized again at 2:15 p.m. for a brush fire at Devel Tsckett Bome, 325 West urd, finishing by 3:35 p.m.

Ada Fire Department Coaneo Powrteenth Ana Aso 301 East Minit Jnivay Lee Best Beverly W. J. Tizimons West First Harry Homer South Mssissippi Devel Tsckett Bome Westurd

British Baby Prince Described As Golden Beauty

Descriptions emerge from London as Countess Granville, sister of Queen Elizabeth, praises the week old prince Blizz ber as angelic with delicate features. Buckingh am Palace hosted the viewing for the infant who is to be christened Wednesday.

London Blizz Ber Owith Countess Granville Elizabeth Buckinghane Palace

Raff People Greet Santa at Jaycees Event

About 400 people gathered at Raff Monday night for a Jaycees Santa visit, enjoying a formal program, gifts, and Christmas music. Santa handed out presents and spoke with children as plans formed for trips to Stratford Stonewall Sasakiwa and other towns later in the week.

Santa Claus Jayces Jayceess Santa Ross Sants Jayegers Denco Jaycees Stratford Ligne Stonewall Niga “Hey Sasakiwa

Tuberculosis Death Toll Declines in County Progress

Provisional figures show Panioioe County reduced tuberculosis deaths over the last ten years. Dr Puckett notes the five year rate dropped from 4 1.3 per 100000 to a lower county figure, while the state rate also declined. He urges intensified prevention and public cooperation to end TB deaths, aiming for a Christmas sale drive to fund expanded prevention programs.

Puckett Pucke

Pig Eats Valued Pigs Taxing Owner For Loss

In Winnipeg, Manitoba, a man named Peter Sud lost 65 dollars after a pig chewed through a bag and devoured a portion of cash. The incident occurred in or near a pigpen where the animal reportedly gnawed the money. The event reflects a curious livestock mishap leading to financial loss for the owner.

Winnipeg Man Peter Sud

U S Shifts Focus From China to Western Europe in Cold War

Washington dispatch notes the United States plans to scale back aid to China as a de facto lost cause and pivot to building a strong Western European front. Officials view Chiang Kai-shek’s regime as failing, while drafting a North Atlantic alliance to deter Soviet aggression and restore balance of power in Europe. Military aid targets for Western Europe could reach around 2.0 billion dollars in the first year, far surpassing China aid estimates.

Washington United States China Ibss Secrving Chiang Generalissimo Chieri Europe Mme. Chiang Canada Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Western Heouga Dei 2Illions Marsnelt

Husband shoots man at his home in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City Clyde Settlemeyre a 46 year old man was shot to death last night in the bedroom of a house painter Gordom Rodrick’s home Rodrick was arrested no charges filed Mrs Rodrick had just obtained a divorce Rodrick surrendered to deputy sheriffs outside the Rodrick home as the incident unfolded authorities noted Settlemeyre had threatened Mrs Rodrick with a pistol and the grocer who stopped by the home was drinking water when Rodrick drove into the yard the confrontation allegedly began when Settlemeyre leaped from a bedroom closet during the altercation

Oxlanoma City API Clyde Settlemeyre Brucer Gordom Rodrick Rodrick District Richard + ‘Meek Times William M. Meunger Sethemyre Moumger

Supreme Court Opinions from Oklahoma City Dated December 14

The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued opinions on bond approvals for a college project and related entities, affirming in part and reversing in part with directions. It also reversed with directions in the case Temple G. Thompson et al versus W. M. Bonner et al, involving Carter County. A Special Indemnity Fund case of the state against Charles F. Reid and Raymond C. Berry Truck Lines is noted, with references to Commercial Standard 2a.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court Aboma Bem College Widbig Construction Co J. Lee and A “Big Inc Whitmen Tillman Cowmty Temple G. Thompson W. M. Bonner Temple G

Gas Blast at Wright Labs Injures Three Men in Tulsa

A gas explosion at the Wright Laboratories plant in Tulsa sent three men to hospital with severe burns. One victim was identified as Robert Muratta. two others were unnamed as emergency treatment continued. Cause of the blast and additional details were not immediately known.

Fite Trusa Old Wright Laboratories Robert Bmuratta

Scotties Showed Their Affection in Pittsburgh Crash

Edward Kuhn, 38, was driving with two Scottie dogs when they jumped and showed affection, causing the car to crash into a pole. He received 14 stitches at Shadyside Hospital. Kuhn said it was just one of those things as he cleaned up and arranged a ride home with the dogs.

Pittsburgh Edward Kuhn Kuhn Merceron RM 2 Bera Kyl Wa Takery Shadyside Hospital

One Problem Left On Ruhr's Future

A six country conference in London tackled Ruhr industrial future with agreement on all but one major point. The issue is who will control management of Ruhr industries. United States Britain show willingness to move toward French demand for tighter supervision, withdrawing earlier Anglo American stance for gradual transfer of control to Germans. Officials declined to predict when this point will be settled.

London CPLA Ruhr United , States Britain France Belwiusa Netherlands Luxembourg United States

Ministerial Group Sets Saturday Meeting in Ada

The Ada Ministerial Alliance met Tuesday at 8 am at Pendermraft’s cafe with poor attendance. A special meeting is planned for Saturday Dec 15 at 5 30 pm at the Aldridge hotel to finalize plans for a radio broadcast Sunday morning from 8 30 to 9. The alliance urges Ada residents to attend a rally at Pisst Baptist church Sunday afternoon Dec 19 at 3. RG LeTourneau will be the principal speaker in the special service.

Ada Ministerial Alliance Penjdermraft Cag Aldridge Pisst Baptist Church Ada Apegial Garvice RG. LeTourneau

Thad Donahe Bond Set At Seventy Five Hundred Dollars

Thad Donahe, charged with grand larceny, appeared before Justice J. D. Willoughby. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to district court. Bond fixed at 7500 dollars. Proceedings continued into Tuesday morning.

Thad Donahe Thad Donaha Neby J. D. Willoughby Donaho Waistrice

Cop's Faith in Santa Restored at Tulsa

In Tulsa on December 14 Policeman RC Dennis earned praise after recovering a stolen car and receiving a $50 reward check that bounced. He plans to wait for the check again while spending Christmas money, noting pedestrians and drivers often show carelessness. The piece also notes Cairo, Egypt buildings still feature ceramic tile from the 77th and lath centuries.

Dennis J. W. Holmseworth Holmeworth Cairo Egypt

Early Morning Downpour Deluges Ada County

Ada and surrounding county received their heaviest rainfall since late June as a southward another front brought a rush of moisture. by 8 30 a m estimates toped 2 35 inches with ongoing showers and mild temperatures elsewhere across the state, no snow. high temperatures ranged from the mid sixties to low eighties with Ardmore and McAlester among the warmest spots.

Mondday Associated Press Anti Oflshoma Waynoks Gaymon McAlester Ardmore Ardma Port? Sil Tulsa Hobart Celahoma City

Two Hot Checks Filed Against PauI B. Malloy in Seminole

Two charges of passing hot checks were filed in J.P. court against Paul B. Malloy listed as Seminole. Rhaime Gilvreath said Malloy wrote two checks totaling $20 to R. Anthony store, was arrested by city police and turned over to county authorities. Bank officials said Malloy had no account at First National Bank of Seminole.

J. By Willoughby Justice of the Peace Pau Malloy Seminole Rhaime Gilvreath Airwines

Twentieth and Twenty-First Street Petition Correction

A published item misnamed the street in a paving petition. The correct street lies on Tyendeta between Johnston and Ash avenues, as residents requested.

Johnston and Ash Johnstow and Ash Avenues Tyendeta Betwen Jonnstoa

Paralyzed Vet Seeks Ada Home To Rent

Lee R Heaton, an Ata veteran paralyzed overseas, seeks a five room house to rent in Ada, with a ramp for a wheelchair. He is in a California hospital and plans a future Ada home, asking those with rental houses to contact his mother Mrs Dora Heaton at phone 261.

Lee R. Heaton Ata Veterans Hospital California Ada bin Mother Dora Heaton

Dutch Indoesia peace talks break off in The Hague

The Dutch government announced today that talks with Indonesia’s republic will end deadlocked negotiations would delay a broader settlement. The plan aims to rule Indonesia until a United States of Indonesia is formed, excluding areas controlled by the republic’s government. Plane crash near Parsons kills photographer Fred Grahams, 25, who was piloting the craft.

The Hague Dec Brotherlands Indonesia United States of Indonesia Parsons Kas Fred Grahams Parsate Sur Here

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