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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
1
Frigid conditions persist across the region with below freezing temperatures and ongoing snow and freezing rain. Reports describe slick sidewalks, hazardous highways, and continued cold through Friday as forecasts warn of more unsettled winter weather.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission and attorneys prepared a petition to restrain Southwestern Bell Telephone from increasing rates statewide next Wednesday. The company announced the hike, its second in just over six months, as the commission had earlier ordered the increase blocked. Justice action to be filed this afternoon includes bond for subscriber refunds if the rate rise proceeds. In Washington, President Truman hosted a inaugural luncheon with his family and Vice President Barkley.
Weather forecast for Oklahoma warns of snow sleet and freezing rain in the west and north this afternoon, spreading southeast tonight and Friday. Temperatures fall to near zero in the panhandle and to 10 to 26 across the west, with warmer conditions in the extreme east Friday. Strong southerly winds increase west to east this afternoon, then shift to strong northerly by Friday night. Caution advised for livestock and stockholders.
Oklahoma City reports that more than half of mid winter graduates choose teaching as their profession. The article notes a discussion of the Prisca railway’s application to terminate passenger services between Tulsa and Ada, with the case presented before the Corporation Commission and a deadline set for January 27.
The court in Pontotoc County Oklahoma issues a legal notice in the matter of Polly Bates deceased. The plaintiff seeks to establish ownership and quiet title to described land in Pontotoc County adjoining the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Township 4 North Range 5 East. Defendants are required to answer by March 1 or the petition will be taken as true. The clerk is Della Bradford and attorney is Realty Plathes. Also included is a local college news note announcing East Central college graduates and their plans to teach with many listed by name.
Coal County Dairy Show opened Thursday but the livestock portion was canceled due to slick roads and rain. The 280 foot exhibit booth from the State Fair in Oklahoma City was split into smaller booths. Oklahoma A and M extension staff led by Len Kiwell and FL Stinsett supervised with Curtis Floyd aiding Coal County. Attendance exceeded 1,000 as residents from most Coal County communities visited the display amid forecasted weather cuts.
President Truman in his inaugural address pledges a crusade for peace plenty and freedom as he denounces communism and calls for expanded foreign economic development. He outlines four major courses of action including strong UN support, world economic recovery, and enlistment of American capital and expertise to aid free peoples worldwide. The plan envisions a broad effort to curb misery and prevent the spread of communism while maintaining allied cooperation and security.
Authorities in El Paso say Frank Godby confessed to killing Oklahoma City lawyer Pruet in a 31st floor office. He claimed Pruet framed him and he threw the gas canister from a bus window as he fled. Godby, 52, was arrested in El Paso and waived extradition. Oklahoma officers expected to return him today.
President Truman attends a quiet St John’s church service on the eve of his full term. Only a few family and officials present as public is barred from near the White House. He wears formal attire and sits with Mrs Truman and Margaret as prayers for peace and divine guidance echo in the ceremony.
Simray announces service awards for production department employees in Anson and Berber groups. A recognition dinner is set at the Aldridge Hotel Thursday with 18 workers and their wives attending. Tulsa Sunray vice president Alvin Summers to present, with Oklahoma City division supervisor leading ceremonies. Recipients include numerous named staff. medals honor 5, 10, and 13 years, gold watches for 20 years. January 1, 229 employees in small departments qualified.
The Wednesday Morning Music Club met at Mrs Burt Thompson home to study the Dallas Symphony program for Sunday in the college auditorium. Mrs Perey Gwin led the program featuring recordings by Wagner Strauss and Brahms. Members and guests attended, with the club noted for supporting the Community Concert series and recognizing high school musicians.
Two men died in a fiery collision when a milk truck from Texas struck a parked gasoline transport on U S 69 two and a half miles south of Wagoner Oklahoma. The identified victim was Kemp Westphalen of Crystal Lake Illinois. another truck occupant perished in the wreck. Sheriff Bay and Thomas reported the rear collision occurred after a tire blew on the gasoline truck.
The 1951 inauguration of Harry S Truman marks a pledge to lead for four years with a battle cry against communism. He vows military aid to free nations and a bold new program to meet global needs. The ceremony features Chief Justice Vinson administering the oath and a nationwide audience via radio and television.
Seminole envity was well represented at the gathering with attendees from adjoining counties. Dr A Linscheid head of East Central college was unable to attend but Rayburn Pierce provided music as Dean Howard Taylor spoke on information teachers need to inform the public about school costs versus welfare fund usage, noting Oklahoma counties differ. Next Pontotoc county schoolmasters meeting will be in Homer February 8.
A fragmentary column by Bod Biante criticizes politicians for taxing everything beyond the limit, sparking concern over rising costs. It notes motorist discontent and questions whether critics learn to exploit burdensome taxes.
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