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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
3
New York December 23 a government report projects disposable personal income in the United States to rise to a record 204.7 billion next year as defense production boosts pay and fewer goods chase money. Inflation fears prompt steps to curb spending and potential tax hikes, while industry expands capacity to ease the squeeze.
Wallace Jenkins of 680 West Inn reported his Christmas night house fire blamed on nearby fireworks. His son Larry Dale, 8, had just left hospital after an appendectomy and was taken to a neighbor’s home as flames consumed the residence. The family scrambled for shelter Tuesday morning still seeking a new place to live.
New York mourns conductor Walter Damrosch at 83 with funeral services at St James Protestant Episcopal Church. He led major symphony orchestras for decades, shaping American music and conducting countless concerts. His funeral plans include burial at sea harbor, reflecting a traditional tribute.
Ada area reports a surge of injuries over Christmas holidays with dozens treated at Valley View and one fatality. Reena Fleming 52 of Rt. 3 Xonawa died after a downtown Ada crash. Clarence Culpepper sustained facial lacerations and a fractured shoulder, condition improving Tuesday. Other injuries include Mildred Massey 23 gunshot wound, Hildred Massey hurt from a rug fall, Gene Cornell lacerations from a gun incident, and multiple incidents from car accidents, horse mishaps, and falls as rescue crews documented a busy weekend on local roads and highways.
A holiday weekend on Oklahoma roads claimed 11 lives and injured about 200 by Friday noon, raising the state toll to 489 deaths since the start of the period. The Safety Council had projected 12 fatalities for the 1 day ending January 1 as more crashes occurred across the state involving drivers such as Benjamin B Metaily of Ponca City and Pauline Baron of Pryor, with numerous other named victims and locations cited.
Thai government forecasts a strong 1951 rice harvest with export potential. Minister Phra Chuang notes expected production could match 1959 levels, aiming about 1,209,000 tons for export, with very good prospects in central plain and northern provinces and favorable outlook in lowland areas.
The article defines biological warfare as the use of organisms to cause disease or death in people. It notes a figure of ten billion dollars in losses tied to this field, claiming it surpasses all metal production since the discovery of America, and oddly references a former mayor P. T. Barnum of Beifigeport, Conz.
Christmas Day brought general merriment with children playing and new gifts on display. Police reported eight arrests for offenses including reckless driving and shoplifting while the county sheriff noted two drunkenness arrests and one AWOL service member.
A North Korea letter from Lt. Joe D. Bennett describes frostbite in the Manchurian border retreat and his resumed writing after recovery. His family, including Dee Bennett, remains in Japan as Bennett notes long withdrawal and sleep deprivation during combat. The report shifts to Burma, where rival rebel groups amid civil conflict clash with the government, with shifting loyalties and amnesty terms shaping the fighting.
The Associated Press reports a staggering death toll across the nation during a three day holiday, with totals reaching 674. The figure tops the National Safety Council estimate and includes multiple incidents across states, a fire tragedy near Rustzio, and several drownings involving children in the Red River.
Britons from street traders to deckworkers react to tobacco shortages. A surge in pipe and cigarette usage reflects wartime pressures on production and distribution. Officials convene to address the national smoking situation and factory activity, while shortages drive shifts in consumer behavior.
A Fort Sil Tm recruit received a triple-layer chocolate cake delivered to General Harver's home. Mrs. Harver presented the cake as the recruit and the general’s wife talked in the dining room, while the rest of the company enjoyed the treat.
A two vehicle crash 13 miles east of Ada at about 4 am sent Mrs. George Eyler age 23 of Pampa Texas to Valley View Hospital for internal injuries. Passenger in a car driven by Frank Reed Eyler 30 of Houston the two were bound for Tulsa for a family reunion. The car skidded on a wet road and turned over into a deep ditch with the top crushed. Eyler suffered bruises but was not admitted.
Wapanucka resident Witikny J. Idait formerly of Wawanucka died December 22 in a San Francisco hospital. He grew up in Wapanucka and later lived in Idaho and California. Surviving are six sisters including Naomi Callahan Mozie Clark Metia Pallaus Amelia Murphy Parrie Chester and Ada Lyle. Burial and services were held there.
Oklahoma City public safety chief Dee Bell gasped at the weekend toll as reports showed eleven people killed in state incidents over Christmas, with 133 injured and 241 reported accidents investigated. Troopers noted numerous drunken driving arrests and related offenses, amid a brutal holiday period.
Alva Oklahoma December meetings report the Woods County Medical Society pushing a plan to cover rural Blue Shield physician fees with a new payment scheme. The first phase proposes payments up to 52.903 annually for single readers and around 44.000 yearly for families, with a heavy emphasis on enabling access while noting coverage gaps and adjustments.
Britain reels as the 436 pound Stone of Scone is snatched from Westminster Abbey. Police press a nationwide search for clues while Scotland Yard investigates a possible nationalist link. A small British car with a Scottish accented couple is sought. Initials J. F. 5S were scratched on the throne.
Shellac offers orange white and dewaxed forms with clear and light color options for floors and furniture. Use thin coats, proper mixing with denatured alcohol, and thorough cleaning of old surfaces before applying. For repairs, seal cracks with cement and sand mix, cure for two days.
P D Young brother in law of Willard Emerson of Ada died Sunday in Ponca City of a heart attack. Funeral is set for Wednesday in Ponca City with burial there. A World War I veteran, he moved to Ponca City in spring 1919 and worked for Santa Fe railroad, most recently as yardmaster. His widow and children survive in Ponca City.
The U S public health service reports results of a year long survey on plague and typhus carried by rats. Maxwell J Wil comb of Oklahoma City notes plague was found northwest of Guyton in May and typhus in Durant in summer, both eliminated with rat destruction and poisoning in Frederick and Lawton.
Oklahoma City governor elect Johnston Murray says a Wednesday conference will discuss developing the state's tourist and outdoor recreation facilities. It marks the first step toward the 12 point outdoor recreation program he promoted. Chambers of commerce highway associations lake associations and resort operators plus several newspaper editors will attend.
Tulsa businessman Ted Law buys substantial stake in Super Transportation Inc, becoming vice president as firm serves Tulsa to Dallas and Kansas City with 159 vehicles. Oklahoma City reports IRS plans tax return outreach statewide before March 15 deadline. Capitol festivities feature skeletons and a backlash as agencies close early.
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