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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
3
Stray OCR fragment from Stratford Society page mentions names and events in garbled form. It references Te Vonarie Todza Eas and Saprat Ea yont i, a mention of services, and several unclear names such as Mary Sleub Sut Peo No. BF, with scattered terms like Patton and Clergy. The text is incoherent and lacks a clear event or outcome.
The Osage chapter plans a formal installation of officers with a program and attendees. Delegates and local officials are expected to participate in the ceremony hosted at the district hall on the upcoming Saturday evening.
Partial war era report shows Major Arthur Taylor of Roff and crewmates recovered from a crash site near Palawan in the Sulu Sea after their B 29 mission. The 1945 incidents depict delays in confirmation from War Department and air command, with limited details released.
The article outlines political maneuvering as the legislature meets in special session. It notes possible bids for governor by several figures including William H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray and James C. Nance, with discussions of pay, influence, and party strategies. Key names include Raymond Gary, Ma- Ait, Bull Logan, Frank Dauglar, Bill Hoba, and Ted Tight, among others.
A 1940s era debate frames private vs REA subsidized rural telephone networks. The piece cites Congress, farm cooperatives, and REA plans as it analyzes funding, equity, and farmer access to telephone service, noting co op lines and impending applications set for spring hearings and potential rate changes.
Burton Grindstaff and family visit Ada with daughter Jar and Mrs E Holgers My Grindstaff plans to stay at The N Era area while enjoying rural life. The text mentions daily farm life and a preference to live away from summer heat amid local industrial activity.
Plastics used as bassinet linings and trims in a printed period plate describe washable, durable, and decorative components. The article notes patterns, colors, and bolster-like cushions, with emphasis on ease of cleaning and strong construction. It mentions new materials, costs around $3,000, and long-term value for mothers and families.
A Helsinki based observer reports Finns remain defiant toward Russia and domestic red rebels, noting economic strain from wartime reparations, rising wages, and housing shortages. Citizens praise plentiful food, open markets, and women in diverse roles from barber shops to industry amid rationing and inflation.
Valley View Hospital resumes work on its expansion to ease crowding in the main building where 12 beds remain. The drive seeks funds from fathers and interested donors through M. Wells, chairing the expansion fund.
In Richland a woman halted a long line at the port office claiming she needed packages weighed urgently to have a baby. Hutchins and an assistant weighed items while the scene drew curious bystanders. A later note mentions a movie theft and German news items referencing World War I.
Ada area reports Christmas decorations by local merchants led by Faly Bunyad and Delman Seymour in Galilee and Ada stores. Valley View Hospital prepares a Christmas program with carols, turkey dinner, and decor as 65 patients await recovery. Junior Department carolers visit wards while volunteers arrange calls and Christmas cheer across the town.
A Christmas tree and gifts formed the centerpiece of a Stratfoge gathering with canasta played and turkey dinner served. Attendees included Mrs. Kenneth Regier Ear and Mee, Mr. and Mrs. Bard P. Mry, Willie, Dr. mee P. Staff, Mrs. Jen Field, and others. The Flower Garden club met at Wira Tom Ed Strickland’s home for a singer Christmas dinner with secret gift exchanges and new quarter names. The Lebindre club met Wednesday after a meeting with Alysa Ballard presenting the True Spirit of Christmas topic and a gifts exchange.
Washington December 24 coal workers receive holiday greetings from United Mine Workers news bureau urging a prosperous 1950 with higher miners’ shares. The note notes treats for 600 at Roft community event, Santa, and large turnout. Also mentions Ada science prodigy Joseph Edward Nelson who earned a Univ of Chicago bachelor’s degree in 40 hours at age 17 and foreign schooling aiding rapid examinations.
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