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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
3
A fragmented piece recalls Alicia Hart advising a short bob with bangs as a quick beauty fix. It mentions styling tips, curling, and color matching, with odd notes on fashion trends and hairstyling jargon, all set in a 1921 era voice.
A fragmented digest of headlines and notes from the last half of 1949 lists deaths, injuries, school and library plans, hospital and polio notes, parade disruptions, weather and traffic items, community events, and political notices. It records city, state, and regional actions with multiple names, dates, and places scattered through a dense OCR.
Fragmented OCR text reports a looming annexation dispute in Cushing with scattered references to city areas, school boundaries, and local officials. The garbled content mentions transportation, prices, census figures, and potential legal moves, indicating a contentious civic process and public debate.
Industry reports show top quality cattle prices at record highs while hog values decline. Government purchases provided limited price support, and supplies shifted with market conditions. Data from slaughter and production reveal shifts in cattle, hog, and lamb outputs, with forecasts noting potential volume changes into December.
County officials outlined opening plans for the March of Dimes Paralysis fund drive. County drive chairman Emmitt Jonnson noted the $1,983.24 collected in the previous campaign was largely spent and surplus funds redirected. The county reported 33 residents supported last year, with 12 residents from outside the county and two non-residents opting in.
Fragmented report describes a bold prison break at Tucker Statin Prison Farm with armed convicts. A guard and several inmates are mentioned, along with improvised weaponry and a chase through the facility. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the incident centers on escape attempt and security response.
Forecasters report mostly cloudy skies with light rain in parts of Oklahoma on Saturday. Dense fog and drizzle may slow travel in Tulsa and surrounding areas, with showers possible statewide into the weekend. Temperatures trend warmer south and west, while northern parts stay cool and damp through Sunday.
Washington convenes with Democrats blasting the administration’s fair deal and Republicans warning of deficits. Senator Taft warns farm subsidies could reach 8.0 billion dollars yearly, while others argue for restraint to avoid tax burdens and possible war risks.
A nostalgic New Year Eve menu plans a 20 item last minute buffet featuring cold meats, salads, jelly, and a rich Brazil Nut Devil's Food Cake with glossy frosting. The dish includes detailed ingredient lists and a multilayer chocolate cake method, plus a Brazilian nut garnish.
District One in Ada County uses the extra gasoline tax to surface school bus and mail routes. Commissioner David Gray aims to move gravel or shale on seven districts, prioritizing mud free school bus routes with expected rain wash issues. He notes about 300 miles remain across the district and promises ongoing updates on progress and concerns.
Oklahoma county officials discuss selecting a school bus supplier based on best value and service rather than lowest price. County attorney and attorney general weigh in, noting the board may choose the bidder deemed best in quality, reliability, and terms even if not cheapest. The decision aims for prudent fiscal use of state funds and effective transportation.
The article notes the start of the 1980s with a quieter New Year celebration. Ada communities mark January 1 as a general holiday. East Central College and public schools reopen Monday after Christmas and New Year activities. Many people travel or shift routines, with social greetings evident during the holiday period.
The War Department announced January enlistments will be limited to soldiers nearing term or with expirations within 90 days. New policy bars most non veterans and those without prior service from January enlistment. Existing strength targets set at 630,000 by Feb 1, aiming to cut about 36,000 from current levels.
Oklahoma records two more weekend fatalities in the 1949 toll, raising deaths to sixteen over the 1948 total. Michael H. Tuttle, 70, of Tulsa, died in a Tulsa hospital from injuries suffered last week. Ancie D. Davis, 52, of Brayley in Pushmataha County, was killed late Friday when struck by a truck on State Highway 7 near Antieta. Officials cited wet roads and holiday travel as factors and noted all counties reported a fatality during the weekend.
A fragment from Washington on December 11 reports President Truman's top writer arguing a point. The muddled text references concerns about ghostwriting and messaging, but specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
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