Appraisers Named For Urban Highway Right of Way Move
City officials named four appraisers to estimate property values for the Ada urban highway right of way project. The plan calls a two lane highway from Twelfth Avenue west to Hope Street, with grade crossings and a curve into Fifth Street, plus future underpass near Prisco railroad and airport access. Funding details depend on appraisers' reports, with the PRA providing part of the cost and federal aid covering the rest.
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Avke Br Geseee & Tolar Eefinering Co
Statehway
C Ronde
Hope
Seventh
Eighth
Mississippi
Fifth
Miscaissinot
Prisco Railroad
Meeting Looms For Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians Ada District Court
Indian communities in the Ada area are invited to a large meeting in the district courtroom next Saturday at 2 20 PM. Chief James Belwin and Chief Belgim will discuss coal and asphalt sale progress, funding, and a pending contract with Congress. Belgin and Governor Maytubby plan a Washington trip to pursue aims. Local leaders expect the gathering to be the largest yet held in Ada.
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Ada
Mext
James
Belwin
Durant
Belgim
Wil
Congress
Belin
Belgin
D. C
Jaycee Membership Drive Rolling Through Ada
Jaycee membership campaigners checked Saturday as the drive began Thursday. Less than half the town area covered, more than halfway toward their goal. They remain hopeful to resume Monday and aim to boost 1940 membership to 40. Leaders worry about a setback if the drive falters and consider a women’s auxiliary party idea tied to holiday events.
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Ge Sre Azonght
Yaseer
Funeral and Reburial Planned for Cpl Core
Funeral arrangements announced for Cpl Core 35 killed in accident. Services in Ada and memorials follow at Mackin. Core served with the Fifth Force Division and fought in Leyte. Survived by parents C and M Core, siblings Leuries and Bayard, and brothers Everett William and Bayard.
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Wanerad
Rei
Bertros
Fara
Bawell Chapel
Fifth Force
Iru- Mazaya
Unumagawe
Busi
Befdare
Lockheed Ie Burbank
Ada
Mayeh
Leuries
Everett
Dallas
William G
Sochusemville
Tex
Bayard E. Core
Oklahoma
Mrs E T White Dies At Sulphur Funeral Monday
Doris Belle Ward White, 39, wife of E T White, longtime Sulphur resident, died Saturday afternoon. Funeral at 2 Monday at St Philip's Episcopal Church with Rev B J Merton officiating. Burial at Sulphur. Mrs White taught voice and directed music circles. her son White was a former Ada Hawks night editor and later worked in public relations, army records and overseas service.
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Doris White
Sulginte
B J. Merton
St Phillips Episcopal Church
More
White
Doris Belle Ward
Anne G Bach
Ada Haws
stet= heart department
Public Relathons
Army
Arve Record
Witl Ie
Detboms Sinion Wky
Oklahoma Cay
District VEW Meeting in Ada Marks Golden Anniversary
Members of VFW and related groups from the Fourth district converge on Ada for the VEW conference. The event includes registration, a joint opening at Convention Hall, welcomes by state officers, and separate business sessions with adjournment around 3:30 PM.
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VFW
Ada
Veterans of Foreign
Leaffer
IMS
Jatin Bayer Mo
Plunge Fatal To Mrs Huckins
Oklahoma City reports Mrs Jean Abstio Huckins age 62 fell or plunged from a sixth floor window in a downtown hotel. She was listed as the wife of a hotel official. The tragedy occurred as authorities investigated the cause of the fall.
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Oklahoma
City
Buckine
Oklahoma City
Jean Abstio Huckins
Ty Hatta
Y Hi
Freedom Train Tour Amid Security and Attentions Across States
The Freedom Train tour, praised by sponsor committees, carried presidential security measures by Marines and federal agents. An electrician briefly triggered an alarm aboard the car of documents, but the train remained safe, with thousands watching in towns from Nebraska to Montana.
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New York
RBA
Wishington
Truman
Thomas Dewey
Nace
Ed Tha Ton
Amd
Shugrue
Gov. Delawey
FBI
Southers
Hir
Tygans
Neb
Alliance
Mottana
Missoula
Mont
Foo
Fey
Virgil Harris Hurt In Valley View Hospital Fall
Virgil Harris of Harden City was injured Saturday night after a fall from a tree. He was rushed to Ada hospital by ambulance with injuries reported as severe and medical staff prepared for treatment.
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Virgil Harris
Harden City
Valley View Hospital
Harris
Ada
March of Dimes in County to Begin Coming Saturday
Preliminary arrangements for the annual March of Dimes campaign are announced with county drive chairman Guy Prasy. Funds stay 50 50 with the organization and centers for research while local proceeds support treatment and equipment for the disease. County superintendent N C Mitchell and Ada High School staff assist.
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Prrasy
Agas County Drive
Adascracy
N.C
Mitchell
Mira
Darmeda Byza
Ada High School
Newntown
Much Work Done On Highway 61
State highway department crews advance dirt and paving work on Highway 61 north of Stonewall. Once dirt work finishes, travelers will gain all weather access from Oak Creek to Stonewall and to Un Tor Valles, improving a vital county artery.
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State Highway Department
Stonewall
Oak Creek
Untor Valles
Unar Valley
Virgil Medlock
Bishway 61
Highway Department
Mors Rit
Oklahoma City Pinball Law Sparks Court of Appeals Debate
Oklahoma City officials report the state criminal court of appeals has not yet ruled on pinball machine regulation. The Oklahoma Coin Machine Association met to discuss cooperation with the law, potential appeals to the United States Supreme Court, and possible legislative repeal or modification of the 1908 law. Board members, led by C. & Culp of Tulsa, described the issue as a respectful war to decide a living problem.
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Oklahoma
Bers
Nak
Four Tulsa boys accused in assault and theft plot
Sapulpa reports four youths planned to rob a man for five dollars. They attempted to hurry the victim into cooperation, and when asked for payment produced two dollars and struck him. Highway patrol traced the assailants. they were found stalled later and spent the night under guard amid fever and illness concerns among children.
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Sapulpa
Jam
Curt
Diteh
Selsor
Tulsa
Dalias Hill
Tale
Bluebird Letters Cheer Boy Through Illness
A sick boy in Independence, Missouri, receives a flood of cheerful letters from across the country after a local postmark promises mail from the fictional bluebird. Charles W. Rock, a letter-order stationer, helps stage the phony campaign by coordinating the surprise mailings. The plan, originally meant to comfort a friend, spreads with neighbors joining in to brighten the boy’s mood during a serious fever and illness.
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Edward E. Hoffman
NBA
Bluebird
Piee
Denglaw Croe
Som
of & Wa Pilot
Doug
Spencer
Boston
Detroit
Hollywood
Flushing
Yu Portland
Crey Meridian
Miss
Connty
Dane
Amy WR
L-Yearo&t Charles
W. Rock
Reek
Tex
Building Permits in Ada Show Decline for Year
Building activity in Ada slowed compared with the prior year as total permits and expenditures fell. The year’s permits totaled about 176,250 with several entries for additions and business structures, while monthly receipts ranged widely from January to December, reflecting a softer construction market.
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Ada
Ratorrt
Train Car Mishaps Prompt Caution At Crossings
Oklahoma reports twelve deaths in train car accidents over two months. Paul W. Reed, Commissioner of Public Safety, urges motorists and pedestrians to take extra care at all rail crossings. He warns drivers to stay alert, avoid chances, and remove obstructions that obscure views at crossings.
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Oklahoma
Paul W. Heed
Notocines
Indian Program for New Year Proposed By Truman
President Truman proposed a fiscal year budget including $12,206,000 for general Indian education and $2,007,000 in health services. The Indian Bureau oversees education and services for more than 150,000 Indians in the continental U S and 323,080 Alaska Eskimos and Indians. The plan also covers building construction and broader aid within the Bureau’s appropriations.
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Momris Cleavenger
Washington
Truman
Seroin Ramying
Aioe Sak 'Hor
Penny Health Services
Oktahoma
Weatem Oklahoma
Terracing Progress Report From Burts County Office
An agricultural bulletin from Burts County reports about 1,000 acres average terraced by inspectors, but severe drought in the past six months reduced terracing to 450 acres. The ACA sponsors crops and veterinary measures, including phosphate application and vet supplies, with plans tied to Murray County. reporting continues to Cline's office for the 3¢9 program. Local gang activity mentioned with varied opinions on policy directions.
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Burts
China
ACA
Spomsors
Murray
Cline
Pre-Trial Conference Method For Civil Cases Now In Effect
A new pre-trial conference procedure for all civil cases in district court started last Friday per Judge Hoyt Driskill. The process aims to simplify issues, clarify facts and documents, reduce witness lists, and encourage settlements, with attorneys attending and witnesses generally excused. The method should lower overall civil case costs and not affect criminal matters.
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Tod Im District Court
Hoyt Driskill
Cere Tiaks
Tod
Tievente
Byng Hub Demonstration Club Meets in February
The home demonstration club held a regular money meeting at Bra G. Cochran’s home. New yearbooks were distributed and reviewed with a roll call led by Mrs. Noea Wade, president. Discussions covered early vegetable gardens and summer gardening methods led by Mrs. Geegr Broyles and Mrs. Jessie Daniels. Martha Mote demonstrated a well planned vegetable garden with assistance from county HDA members.
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Bra. G.& Cochran
Bby
Noea Wade
Geegr Broyles
Jessie Daniels
Willie Abbott
Martha Mote
County
HDA
Basokl Burgess
Harold Burgess
Ros
Witlie Abbott
Martha Mate
Noles Wade
GA. Cochran
Mg. Jobe Smith
Lilian Henry
Geneva Anderson Mira
Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in NYC Trial of 12 Communist Leaders
The Supreme Court today declined to intervene in the indictment and upcoming trial of 12 leaders of the Communist Party USA. The defendants, charged with conspiring to advocate overthrow of the U S government by force and violence, sought to block jury selection and halt the proceedings. Their January trial date remains set as the court considers the challenge.
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Supreme Court
New York
Supreme ‘Court
Begie
Tell Yale
Neasor
National Board
The
Commmunist Party
United States
Lindsey May Head 89th Division Nomination
Lindsey May, football star at BK U, has acted as acting commander of the 89th Division for six months. He has been nominated for brigadier general of reserves, with possible reassignment to general of reserves if confirmed.
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Lindsey
Linder
University of Nansas
Onlahome
Betheny College
Lindsborg
Ras
BK. U
Lawrence
Asmy
Earthquake Rocks Hawaii Island With Heavy Rainfall
A sharp quake hit the island of Hawaii causing downpours and over a foot of rain in minutes, flooding some districts near the base of erupting Wauns. No damage reports to villages or crops from the lava flow, but communications disruptions were noted and lava was slow moving from the crater summit.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Hawaai
Mauch Named Manager at Wilson Lumber Co
Mauch was recently named manager of Wilson Lumber Co at a local firm in 1942. Keith Wilson, resident of Independence Missouri, is the son of P B Wilsons, founder of the company, one of Ardias oldest businesses.
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Yaceh FL Mauch
Wilson Bam- Dacember i Mauel
Cemeerm
Citahorma City
Wilson
Locolees
Cs Co
Arda
Keith Wilsom
Independence
Missouri
Hibe
P. B
Chinese Reds Claim Encircled Troops Wiped Out
Chinese Reds report encircled nationalist troops wiped out in Suchow area. Estimates vary from 150000 to 280000 troops, with Red sources claiming 13000 remaining after recent battles. Pilots dropping supplies faced restrictions and heavy shelling reported as combat intensified. AP confirms communist broadcast reached San Francisco.
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Tam
San. Francisco
China
Kuomintang
Fev
Absa Oene Radio
Associated Press
San Francisco
Henryetta Aims 1000 Trees In Citywide Drive This Month
Henryetta Oklahoma January drive led by Dr. B W Varley chairman of the chamber of commerce beautification committee targets planting 1000 trees citywide this month to improve the town.
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Henryetta
Okla
Jan
B. W. Varley
Chamber of Commerce
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