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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
2
A State Highway worker, identified as Bryan or Beyson, was killed on Highway 63 near Hasell after a truck collision. Authorities state the driver lost control, causing the fatality amid another report fragment mentioning rejected or unclear details.
The article previews Oldsmobile’s 1998 lineup featuring the new Rocket engine and the Fasuedrnic body styles. It notes redesigned front fascias, updated interiors, and the range including the Wagon with a stout top, plus the introduction of the 58 series and three body types.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a blind lawyer story with names like Wilkin Joyed and Cuegid FOS, noting a job paying 5600 yearly from age 11 and references to a charity or program. The text is garbled, but centers on a controversial career path and a speech about gifts and conditions.
Report from Manhattan Kansas cites United Nations officials and UNESCO concerns over Arab refugees in Beirut and surrounding regions. The text notes statements by 18 UB members and comments on humanitarian exposure of women and children, urging American attention to the unfolding situation.
Charley Kidds funeral is planned for Monday at Criswell Chapel. The 50 year old Ada resident died after a long illness at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements noted with limited readable details from the obituary fragment.
The readable fragments mention a drift about a group, a shawl, and reference to earthquakes and rights lawyers. No coherent event, names, or places are clear enough to identify a specific news item.
Washington reports a medical update on Michael from surgeons as he undergoes a skin graft operation. A plan to transfer a large skin patch is halted by the child’s fragile condition while his father Everett remains at his side. The tense moment leaves hopes for recovery central to the family.
Chicago reports two front updates on pre holiday food supply and prices. Grocers Bulletin notes lower wholesale beef prices to the lowest since March. Agriculture Secretary Bearcan says US faced abundance marketing issue. retailers expect price stability.
Oklahoma road taxpayers faces revised figures after the December meeting as bids for 165 miles of construction came in at 3.19 million dollars versus estimates. State Director Bailey notes 83.47 percent of highway and bridge work completed in November with contracts worth about 1.88 million and a late period 1.57 million released.
Fire damaged the East Side church early today, authorities estimate losses around $40,000. Pastor W. P. Mew Bride says dedication ceremonies for a new building are planned for January 9, with completion feared near. Firemen battled the blaze for five hours before bringing it under control.
Postal clerks in Bismerek opened a window for stamps and parcels to handle the holiday rush but few used it until a sign reading Black market parcel and stamps was installed. Engineering reports say no serious trouble is indicated from quick acceleration, typical rattle from car engines.
Churches in Ada plan Christmas programs tonight and Sunday including Oak Avenue Baptist with The Christmas Store directed by Cecile Smish, First Methodist with Emanuel Facever and cantata, Nazarene with Carol of the Bells, and St Joseph Catholic with midnight mass and Christmas morning services. Episco pal services feature Gladys Swarthout and Lawrence Tippity on national radio.
Mrs Eteemorr Witena underwent major operation in Rome Tuesday at St Anthony’s Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Austin Mortis spent weekend with relatives. Several local residents visited kin in Ada Shawnee and Pauls Valley. A hospital nurse assignment was noted for Miss Dovig Duan at Sulphur veterans hospital. Mr Doris Smith signed at Ada. Mr and Mrs George Merria visited Shawnee, with family news of births and moves. Bro W Wallace and wife plan move to Bas Veras New Mexico. Carl Bowie and family welcomed a son. Everett Coleman and wife welcomed a son. Mrs F B Staly and children visited Shawnee. Yvonne Corneil noted.
Admission notices list residents including Kathryn Witherspoon and baby, Lenora Kay Taylor, Earl Simmers, Ruby Howard, Bernice Tyler, and others with Ada and surrounding towns. Also reports Rodrick Robrick, a 7-year-old painter, charged with murder and released on bond. Kansas City dispatch notes Josephine Robertson of Marshall, Missouri arriving with four children and husband seeking adoption assistance.
The body of Pfc Bray is being returned for funeral arrangements. Bray, a graduate of Barnes High School, served with the infantry and was killed in action in Germany during World War II. He had been stationed in Denver and the South Pacific prior to deployment.
Oklahoma officials announced a halt to leasing hundreds of farms as game refuges, with state game and fish commissioners and ranch owners reacting to the move. The measure affects lands previously leased, leaving few areas under the program and prompting claims that closures could benefit wild game by reducing predator habitats and preserving resources.
Three men face two counts of receiving stolen livestock in a cross county case. Thad Donaho and Jin Durraho, with GW Borshe as father, stand accused as the cases unfold in Willowg County and adjoining areas. A cow and calf were reported stolen from ALT Watson near the southwestern edge of Ad The calf allegedly traced back to GW Donaho’s farm. Thad Donaho reportedly appeared Saturday in Pauls Valley to answer the charges.
Coalgate district court held its term with Judge Sam Sullivan presiding. Bargey Palmer was convicted of receiving stolen property and sentenced to a $250 fine and costs. He paid Bobby Frater $4 for a pair of checl lines stolen from Claude Vogt on June 2. Foster pled guilty to burglary and received a three year suspended sentence. Estelle Clanton and Mable Clanton faced cruelty charges. details show multiple alleged offenses. The steers belonging to Roy Cosh in northern Osal county were ordered to pay $300 each. A brief Tulsa dispatch notes representatives from Bartlesville and Oklahoma will meet with Mayor Lundy to discuss rerouting Highway 75.
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