23 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
1
Christmas programs draw shoppers as stores rush to close the season. Generous community spirit fuels aid for the needy, with Salvation Army, Elks, and civic groups organizing baskets of food and gifts for families. Volunteers collect and deliver items to ensure holiday dinners and toys reach those in need, amid church drives and school efforts.
Rescuers face severe weather as operations stall to reach a stranded group of seven men two weeks cut off by snow and high winds. Officials press on with Christmas plans despite the delay.
Cloudy with seasonal rain expected tonight. Low temperatures around 40 degrees. Winds light. Friday partly cloudy with gentle warming toward the 60s. No significant changes anticipated through the period.
A fragmented look at when Santa first appeared in the Ada News during the 1905 Christmas season. The text notes earlier papers lack Christmas coverage and recalls Santa in 1905 issues with images of electric sleighs and toy drums, hinting at evolving newspaper depictions.
Ponlotoeroutty's first group at erations under the first poder, time death have already received wet break that shafloes during wireline did not get. They are permitted to rent at home during the Cheiguas hediys. The group was to leave December 16 but orders were held December 1. Members reporting for induction include Clude Walli an Sitwent Maesens, Clade & WL Nunley, Kua Roket Whis ontuat, Wekkod Lee Shger and Lasaughn Tow Sanders. The men were alerted and the 2 year old age group, with older groups failing exams at Oklahoma City station, are hopeful about a Wilder peacetime.
A Chickasha man died from injuries after being struck by a truck near town, marking the first fatal crash in Chickasha in over two years according to highway patrol. A second victim, a 6 year old, remained hospitalized with brain injuries as responders investigated the incident.
Swiss authorities move to ban automobiles with sealed-beads and heavy bells, banning new registrations with sealed headlights after 1849. The policy aims to curb noise and hazards on narrow Alpine streets, prompting redesigned models and phased replacements for vehicles already in use. From Guthrie Ohio to Bern, reports note a downtown silence amid Christmas carol restrictions and a public mood shift.
Okmulgee police officers pass out parking tickets bearing cheerful messages reading Greetings A merry Christmas from the police department. The small act aims to share seasonal goodwill while addressing parking violations in the city.
Christmas cheer fills Ada as decorations brighten streets and stores. Banks and offices close for the holiday weekend while churches host tree programs and Santa visits. Shoppers rush to finish purchases as lights glow on homes and in storefronts, signaling a festive, bustling season.
Secretary State George Marshall is recovering steadily after a kidney operation at Walter Reed Hospital. He may be discharged next week and will require rest and convalescence at home. Mrs Marshall and hospital officials say his condition remains satisfactory with walks around the ward and gradual strength return.
The article describes a Christmas observation near Independence Missouri with President Truman and family. Citizens gather along a frost porch and local students from Willian Chrisman High School join, singing carols as the president departs for breakfast. A supporter and U.S. Marshal Free Canfil greet Truman with holiday wishes.
Government reports show the index of living costs declined 0.8 percent in mid November from October, marking a fourth straight drop driven by lower road prices. Food costs fell 1.9 percent, while clothing and house furnishings slid slightly. Butter at 79 cents a pound sits at its lowest since mid 1947 with prices generally easing compared to prior months.
Okla s Nowata December 23, Mr and Mrs F Wood Glass donate another 1000 to Nowata hospital bringing total to 921000 Landscaping of the hospital grounds has begun with planting 50 pounds of tie seed noted in the report.
Stillwater Oklahoma December 2 Archie Wallace displays a Christmas tree light bulb he has used every holiday since 1327. The artifact reflects a long family tradition and festive season nostalgia in the townSquare.
Nationalist warships at Tangku repelled Communist attacks numbering about 1,800, with reports from Peiping that Reds were driven from almost every north China front. Moosa cited Fu Tso-yi about Reds being repulsed. Peiping residents reportedly hesitant to show support. North of here, weather aided Nationalist defenses as Yangtze area watchposts increased. No official confirmation of wider action.
J E Pryor tag agent warns of looming penalty six weeks away as 300 tags per day are needed to finish renewals. Clerks and four typists struggle with issuance of licenses and tags. Pryor plans a Saturday shift from 2:40 to 5 pm to clear backlog.
A plane crash near Albuquerque killed the husband of Adan's granddaughter, Alan Rhainhart. Fheinhardt who piloted the craft was reported dead. Mrs Eneinhardt is a daughter of A F Cole, formerly of Oklahoma, now in Albuquerque.
A letter from the twelfth board of Soviet writers to Prime Minister Stalin asks for stronger art and education in line with party decrees. It criticizes modern plays for lacking memorable characters and cites recent works like Meeting With Youth as failing to inspire.
The event in Tulsa last night featured U S Senator Robert S Kerr emphasized by Tulsa supporters. Kerr stated he will work for Tulsa with help from local leaders and oil man Alexander Johnson urged voters to view him as a partner. GOP figures including W G Skelly attended as Kerr noted prior investigations into his campaign expenditures had been started and then dropped.
Dac Oremah, 73, a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, recommends city fathers install parking meters and dedicate the fees to purchasing new firefighting equipment. The proposal aims to improve fire response.
Fighting erupted along the Negev front between Jewish and Egyptian forces. Ground clashes were reported as hopes for armistice talks faded. Israeli forces had earlier driven Egyptian troops back toward the Fatuj area, with a brigade bottled up near Faluja. Egypt demanded immediate release of 13,000 prisoners as a condition for talks, while Israel reinforced defenses in the Faluja region.
News dispatch from Athens reports a Czech Airlines DC-3 with 16 aboard disappeared Tuesday night over the Peloponnese. Rescue crews surveyed wreckage on a Taysetos hill five miles northeast of Halali Malameta, with plans to airlift survivors to Kelami port for overland transfer.
Widespread threat of a Christmas holiday walkout by Southwestern Bell Telephone workers in Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas Texas was averted after a settlement in pre dawn hours. The Communications Workers of America gains 10 percent to 4 a week for about 50 000 members in the Southwestern Division with total impact around 11.5 million dollars. Fringe benefits totaling 760 000 dollars also adjusted. The agreement covers one year from December 1948 with job seniority rights and service credits restored for workers who joined a sit down in spring 1947. Details still to be finalized. Gus Cramer said strike directors were alerted to call off the action. Federal conciliator Anton Johnson Carer noted the company rejected an arbitration proposal before settlement. The end came suddenly as workers feared a pre Christmas walkout.
The Guam assembly voted to petition the U S Congress for citizenship for Guamanians with results four to two and seven not voting. The upper house signaled support after earlier backing the petition, ending heated debate over the island's political status.
A reader laments the lingering holiday strain as the year ends. The note notes stress about money and gift expenses, questioning whether funds will cover remaining bills and chores.
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