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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
5
Government officials in Texas urge oil firms to keep prices steady amid wartime controls dating to 1942. Industry sources report a target price around 2.54 dollars per barrel against a prior 2.59, with gasoline retail and wholesale indices showing relative changes.
Tulsa report notes an unidentified artist connected to a Germany based painting. Details vague with garbled OCR. Mentions Ralph C. Rite and a vessel from Europe tied to Norfolk, Virginia assignment.
The Colbert HD Club held a luncheon at the Colbert club in Mrs. Christmas Aguitlal’s core. Donations in bright red ribbon were given for the luncheon as plans for 1951 were discussed. Attendees included Mrs. Smith, Mr. Ava, Sandra, W. L. Boone, Mrs. Lindsey, R. E. Fleming, Vera Joy, Mar Kathryn Sum, and hostess Mrs. L. Dewlund.
A Pecan Grove Club Christmas gathering featured carols and devotions led by Mrs Sami Dew and Mrs Ross Fulton. Attendees included Mrs Char Richard, Les Mertis, Mee Es Full, Mrs E A Stewton, Miss Mar tat Mite, and hostess Mrs Lew, with others noted among the six persons referenced in the fragmented account.
The Pontotoc county dairy program outlines a busy fiscal year from November to October, led by Phillip Busler’s Holstein dairy herd win and a large DHIA effort. Highlights include a five year purebred dairy plan, a market pie feeding contest, a joint farm education drive with Ada and Grady counties, and a major 4-H dairy push with demonstrations, clinics, and a savings bond award.
The Lawrence HD club met after church with Miss Marthe Mote distributing year books. Twelve members a new member and a visitor attended as they planned January activities and Christmas gifts. The group organized in October and raised 38.41 from a December quilt sale to paint the building. next they plan to install a heating unit.
The Ada Home Demonstration club hosted a Christmas arty at Mrs J C Sot s home. Miss Martha Mate installed 1953 officers and Sandra Kay Mate sang as members exchanged gifts with Imogene Matthews Lillie Spencer Alda Groom Lon Data Rasegh // Note: text fragmented but confirms a holiday gathering and officer installation.
Washington December 26 Truman pressed for rapid enactment of key must bills as Congress, in a lame duck session, adjourned for Christmas. House action paused on most items until January 1, with possible quick approval on one or two minor measures. debate focused on presidential reorganization powers and defense contract changes.
Special reports from Antlers Oklahoma include a funeral notice for General Tony a 43 year old veteran who died recently after a wartime Navy service and local leaders named for county and city offices. Induction exam notices list candidates from several towns for December tests. Lonnie J Chest e named chair of the M sterial Alliance.
A 19 year old treaty with the Mi'kmaq cited by India grants hunting rights to the tribe. The document states the tribe shall not be hindered from free liberty of hunting as usual. The reference appears in a colonial context with noted terms and provisions.
Coal County Home Demonstration clubs focus on 1951 plans at a meeting in Deene Fisher’s home. Officers lead the January 1 gathering with Curtis Finch and Lillian Tietz from the county extension office assisting. Members discuss Christmas traditions, gift exchanges, and upcoming demonstrations as they prepare for the year ahead.
Sylvania Electric Co begins receiving applications today for workers at its new Shawnee plant. Actual employment starts in about two weeks with 60 to 96 women hired each month until the plant reaches full staffing. The factory will produce and assemble precision radi tubes for the military supplier.
The electric eel uses its electric power to stun and capture prey, generating electricity to obtain fish for food and defend itself.
County leaders from Johnston and adjacent areas gathered to view new Duroc and Poland China hog stock and to tour dairying facilities, noting rising interest in Grade A dairies on Calvert to Durant route. Attendees included W. M. and Lawrence Stutte, Hamp Thompson, and local FFA members with county agent guidance. The Cotton Meetings will cover current market outlook, seed quality, acreage, insect control and marketing strategies.
In Pontotoc a cow wandered into the path of a returning Durant man Edwar B. Hart Jr driving a light truck. The collision occurred around 8:35 p.m. Friday injuring no one but causing about 800 dollars damage to the Hart vehicle. Passengers Evelyn Joan McEntire and Ira Danby, both of Oklahoma City, escaped injury. The cow was killed instantly according to Highway Patrolman Don Weins.
Peiping broadcast via Kyoda demanded withdrawal of all foreign troops from Korea and Formosa. Chu Teh, Chinese Communist Army leader, said Asia’s problems cannot be solved until these expulsions occur and Beijing gains its seat at the United Nations. He praised Chinese and Korean forces for driving southward against American invaders.
United States crude oil production rose for the week ended December 23, averaging 5,681,100 barrels per day, up 36,750 from the prior week. Kansas led gains at 34,150 barrels daily to 319,300, Oklahoma up 4,050 to 497,300, while Mississippi fell to 99,750 barrels.
Oklahoma City December 23 Up-State Highway Director H M Bailey announced the first 1951 road projects. SH 51 work of 4.824 miles from Tulsa to Wagoner counties, awarded to McMichael Concrete Co. of Tulsa for 105,164 dollars, to be completed in 110 working days. Amis Construction Co. of Oklahoma City holds a 174,128 dollar paving job. Other projects set to start December 25 include Kay County US 60 segment near Ponca City 178,315 dollars. Grady County SH 92 base and paving 82,635 dollars. December 28 start includes Murray County SH 7 roadbed and 3 bridges 173,444 dollars. December 29 start Grady County SH 41 segment to US 41 338,949 dollars. January 3 Blaine County gravel road 23,735 dollars.
About 300 Oklahoma National Guard soldiers of the 45th Division air lifted to Camp Polk for Operation Christmas receive 72 hour passes. Some may reach home for New Year, aided by National Guard planes. Corporal Morgan awaits a shoe gift, while Ret. Roman Luftglas recalls a Dachau Christmas.
Pessimists glimpse a long time buildup as a blanket in Ohio traces back 400 years to Ireland. An undercover man hints at secrets blamed on storms from excessive drinking. Shock renews a Louisiana man’s voice, illustrating what divorce does to many men.
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