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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

5

Water Shortage Seen Critical In Spots Across Nation

Analysis from U S Geological Survey and Bureau of Reclamation warns groundwater decline and uneven surface water supplies threaten U S growth. Demand has risen to about 20 billion gallons daily, while reserves shrink in key areas including the West and Central Valley California. Population growth and expanding agriculture compound risk to future water access.

U. S Genelogical Survey Bureau of Reclamation Niland Axia Censs Bureau West Coast California Tomarre Altoona Califormia Frearic

Vintage 1928 Video Set Sought By Isidore Goldberg

Isidore Goldberg seeks a copy of his early television set from 1928 after he helped pioneer the medium. A New York newspaper noted the August 25 1928 event with a booth and a camera center stage at Dayville now Fort Lee. Goldberg recalls early experiments with televised images and public reception, noting equipment and transmission limits of the era.

Seine Island City Isidore Goldberg Cari Rowan New York Rada Trey Ares Day- Ville S.J Fort Lee Gand Central Palace Goldberg Hart B Ision Tulay Idberg

Tossing Salads: New Indoor Sport For Men

A fragmented report describes Tossing Salads as a new indoor sport for men, citing Goldberg of Pilot Radio Corp and referencing early radio careers and odd culinary imagery. The text intertwines unclear anecdotes, dish references, and speculative claims without coherent details or a clear event or outcome.

Hospital at Enid Gels Big Estele

ORTAHOMA CITY Jan 1 A will dispute over an estate valued at about one hundred thousand dollars involves a hospital trust in Enid and the allocation of proceeds. The testator Heitholt was declared possibly lacking mental capacity. the will was drawn by attorney James Wilson who contends the state heirs should not receive the estate pending probate and potential claim adjustments.

Ortahoma City West Aia Ent Eh Heitholt Wl Ty Als James ‘Wilson Beth Texas Toung Asia

Fittstown Man Air Force Captain And Family Mentioned

A fragmentary notice references Captain Hen Thomas, son of Mr. M. J. Fromas, stationed at an Air Force base. It mentions service details, family ties, and local addresses in a garbled archival clipping with limited readable names and places.

Fittstown Air Force Hen ‘Thomas M. JA. Fromas Ftt T PTG Meoair Bong APB Wert Wade Seth

Linscheid Award For Speakers Presented By Fraternal Group

The Linscheid Award funds speakers with Pi Kappa Delta support for future prizes. A lane award plane will be purchased for the contest and presented to the outstanding student. A five member committee will oversee selection with two appointed by the college.

Pi Kappa Delta Chatins FL Spencer

Alexander names campaign manager for U S Senate bid

Oklahoma City January report states Rev Willem A Bins Alexander selected J Phil Burns as campaign director. Burns, born in Prescott Arkansas and a University of Oklahoma graduate, previously sold magazines to Alexander and built a home in Feirview before moving his brokerage firm to the city last November.

Oklahoma City Willem A.bins Alexander U.S J. Phil Burns Oklahoma City Securities Brat Tampaign Dire Burns Burne Ie ci Prescott Ark O¢shoma University of Ooklahoma

Advertising exam time set for Oklahoma City in 4thA A A

The fourth annual A A A examination for advertising is announced with testing in 22 cities. The open exam covers theory and practical knowledge including research, selling, and media testing. Applicants must submit with a fee of 30 cents and provide witness verification of eligibility.

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Two Dimes Campaign Aims For Ada County Drive

County drive chair Emmit Johnson and Ada officials launch the 139 Meen fundraiser across towns with a goal near four dollars per person as members urge every resident to give two dimes for themselves and one for the forgetful, echoing last year’s 4.35 cent average.

Ada Fur Ot Circes Infantile Faralysis Foundation Lyn Thompson Ada Emmit Johnson Thompson Boe Bunyard Roft Kimbrough Alien Walter Gracer Fittstoun Norman Mitchell County Schills Triceick Rivan George

Taxpayers Rush To File Income Returns At Ada Office

Deputy collectors report Ada IRS office crowded as taxpayers begin filing for 1950. Farm returns receive extra time until January 31, while regular workers and self employed have different deadlines. Ada serves Garvin, Coal, Seminole and Pontotoc counties with staff including Martin Reed Hodge and Ann Campbell assisting taxpayers.

Fost Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue Crawford Martin Ada Okay Martin Oklahoma Okishoma Garvin Coal Seminole Pontotoc C. A. Reed Noel Hodge Ann Campbell Haude Fallers

Special Oklahoma meeting on old age assistance funds

Oklahoma City January 18 A special meeting of the state public welfare commission was set for January 30 to seek ways to avoid cutting old age assistance payments. Revenue woes from uncollected sales taxes spurred the call as the commission considers raising revenue while reviewing Johnston County welfare matters and a wave of budget adjustments.

Oklahoma City State Public Welfare Commission Oklahoma Transforest Johnston County Helen Smith Tishomingo W. F. Peterson Floyd Perryman Peterson Harford Prescott Ponca City Smith Virgil Stokes Agai Stokes Ave Pension Reserve Fund Giles

What They Say March of Domes M WD Little

A reader letter urges support for a polio fund drive and criticizes poor turnout while praising community volunteers. The writer stresses the need for vaccination, hospital care, and school support against polio, calling for public action and recognition of volunteers.

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ImbARRnese Cent Struggles with Heartbreak and Collapse

A troubled scene follows a harsh blow to the Imbarnese Cent as the orgitnese comet group endures a broken body and widespread disappointment. The team faced discouragement after a difficult contest, leaving supporters seeking resilience and future resolve.

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Oklahoma Prison Reform Praised By State Officials

A report by Buck Cook lauds Oklahoma penitentiary reforms under Warden Clarence B. Burford and Warden Joe Harp. It highlights improved classification, a robust educational program, and a shift from punishment to rehabilitation, noting 386 of 48 inmates enrolled in schooling after August 15, 1943.

Mate Camfin Pernions Buck Cook Ilssiahes Ieonent Clarence B. Burford Ite Oklahoma Burford Joe) Harp Pardon and Parole Cook Harp Reformatory Atte Board of Education City View Consolidated School

Wind Blazes Through Colorado Area Near Broadmoor

Winds of 40 miles per hour whip a fast moving brush fire south of Colorado Springs. The fire raged through Hadar we s and brush, threatening Broadmoor homes and summer cabins near Camp Carson. Military, police, and firefighters fought the blaze with volunteer units and reinforcements from state and city agencies.

Colorado Springs Bere Ey Broadmoor Camp Carson Starme Faral Cerson

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