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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

8

Dallas Symphony Proves A Wrenching Musical Force At East Central

A large East Central State College audience witnessed the Dallas Symphony under Amal Dorath deliver a dramatic Beethoven Leonore Overture No 3 and Wagner Strauss works with notable vigor. The concert showcased strong lower strings while dating missteps in Brahms and Coronti, yet the Wagner and Strauss portions solidified the ensemble as a top national caliber group. Encores of Prokofiev Classical Symphony movements impressed the audience, and hopes rise for a return engagement in the community concert series.

East Central State College East Central College Dallas Wagner Richard Strauss Amal Dorath Alwand Dovali Strauss Brahms Beethoven Ade Dallas Symphony

Mrs Maggie Wright of Francis Dies of Heart Ailment

Mrs Maggie Wright of Francis dies at a local hospital from a heart ailment after several severe heart attacks last year. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Cyriswell Funeral Home. Survivors include a sister in Francis and her husband Oliver Wright, longtime railroad conductor, with ties to Tulsa and Missouri origins.

Maggie Wright Francis Mandarmer Cyriswell Wright Southweat Missouri Wrights Stacktop Tulsa Aca Wristat Frangis

Ethridge Named To Commission

Washington February 24 President Truman announced the appointment of Maris Ethridge publisher of Goursville to the United Nations Palestine crisis commission. Ethridge, who arrived yesterday from Toursville, said he will depart for Palestine in about ten days for an indefinite stay. He conferred with Secretary of State Dean Acheson and other officials to discuss the assignment. The invitation, extended by Acheson, was one of Truman’s first official actions, and authorities were asked to treat the assignment as urgent. Ethridge had previously served as an American member of the United Nations Balkan commission assisting Greece amid alleged Communist activity.

Washington Fas Truman Cunally Maris Ethridge Goursville Pblisher United Nations Ethridge Toursviftedle Palestine Etbrideg Dean Acheson State Department Bresident Truman Mthriege UX Group Achesunust Authoities Atic Athingke Ethridie Formeshs United Natices Balkan Commission Greece Yumasiasia Alodois Bulgaria

Chiang's Personal Troops Withdraw to South Amid Peiping Reds

Chiang Kai-shek's forces, described as his personal troops, pull back to south China as communist factions tighten grip on Peiping. Thousands of troops move with equipment, blocking rail lines between Shanghai and Nanking, en route to Cheki Province. Civilian travel diverted to allow troop movements. Shanghai remains tense as Red forces gain ground north of the Yangtze.

Shangsal Fah Shanghei Meas Hamkunow Chiang Mai-Shek South China Shanghai Nanking Cheki Chikow Chiang Shen Chang-Huan China Presadta Yangte South- Ixpi

Making the Most of Canned Foods by Gaynor Maddox

A 1940s style guide advocates maximizing canned foods nutrition by preserving liquid and consuming both can contents and liquid. It cites uses for canned vegetables and fruits in salads sauces beverages desserts and meals, plus sample menus with dietary allowances from the 1948 National Research Council.

Gaynor Maddox Venus Home Boornomics Assovistio Pepimentle Food and Nutrition Board National Research Council Washington Denner

Truman Directs Planning for CVA

President Truman directed government agencies to begin work on legislation for a Columbia Valley Authority. The White House said a special message to Congress is planned once a draft is ready, with heads of interior army agriculture and commerce the director of the budget and the EAC asked to craft the proposal.

Washingtom Truman Columbia Valley Authority White House Congress Ar Auchor BRS Chrles. G. Ross Departments of Interior Army, Agriculture, and Commerce Economic Advisory Council

No-Death Drive Ended After Fatal Traffic Event

Kansas City reports a 100 day goal for traffic safety following a fatal accident. Details are unclear with fragmented mentions of a motorcycle rider Roser Delane Edmunds, and a police role in traffic safety. The text is garbled with numbers and unrelated phrases, making exact facts uncertain.

Kansas City Iran Yicken Roser Delane Edmunds Fis

Reburial services for Pvt Willie Winters at Antlers church

Special notice from Antlers Oklahoma reports Sunday services for Pvt Willie Winters who died in the Sota moan Islands March 25 1943 while serving with Company C 3220 Infantry First Division. Full military rites were conducted at the graveside with survivors including widow Lula Mae Winters and two daughters, three sons, and brothers.

Antlers Prt Willie Lula Mae Winters Bittle Sue Biny Wayne Don Edward David Laon A. Winters Barbara Ann Vergie Harkey Ardimazey Claude Winters Paul Winters East Seminole Place Tulsa

Washington U Fires Three Professors over Subversion Allegations

Washington University regents fired three professors and placed six others on two years probation after a hearing by the Legislative Un American Activities Committee. The dismissed faculty include Joseph Butterworth and Ralph Gundlach, with others named Eby Ethel and Melville Jacobs opposing. The action stems from alleged Communist ties and required affidavits from the six.

Seattle Jan University of Washiestda Board of Regents Comeet Panty Berstop Raymond B. Fillen Samene de. Allan Aenevican Association of University Alow Anc Dosephutterwerth Ssudiere Ralph Gundlach Soidiate Phillips Butterwerth Ad Melville Jacobs Ethel Roy Jacob

Committee Favors No Filibustering Action on Debate Rule

Washington January 24 Senator Hayden of Arizona announced that a majority of the Sangte Bales committee will recommend action to aid the filibuster. The panel opened hearings on five resolutions aimed at killing the filibuster as Hayden, committee chairman, argued the key issue is whether a mere majority or two thirds of the Senate can end debate. Southern senators already pledged to oppose limiting debate as President Truman's civil rights program faces opposition. A bus skidded and overturned on an icy highway near Applegete.

Washington Hayden Ariz Sangte Bales Cayden Senate Bee J Duster Strander Truman Seventéza Tme

Trials stall as Axis Sally treason case seeks jury

Washington January 24 reports show difficulty forming an impartial panel for Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally. Prospective jurors voiced biases and some admitted knowledge of German language and wartime propaganda, signaling a tough path to a verdict in the treason trial.

Washington Orewcd Jorge Miss Gillars Iy Err- Curran Therd Grinicn Mildred B. Gillars Miss Gillars Portland

Drama Club Formed For Youth in Allen

A new drama club formed at First Baptist church in Allen with Rev and Mrs George McDow sponsoring. The club plans instruction in stage actions makeup and costuming with meetings on the first and third Thursdays. Charter members include Arsenal Bryant Louis Kimbrough Mary Ron Gault Joyce Ye Donald Ronald Lee Jones and others. Membership is limited to intermediates and younger youths with a small entrance fee and monthly dues.

First Baptist Allen Hetters Alles Baptist Drama Club George McDow McDow Oklahoma Baptist U Shawnee Southwestern Seminary Fort Worth Texas McDowe Ridge Crest B.C Alen Peente Mary Ron Gault Joyce and Sune Ye- Donald Ronald Lee Jones Rossalene Hays Johnny Gault Hey. and Mrs. McDow

Raid Results in Possession Charge

Police records show that Chester Hice was arrested Saturday on a charge of possession of intoxicating liquor. Mayor Cecil Smith said the department found only a small amount of whiskey. A bond was posted at the station and the suspect appeared in court. Officers conducted another search but found no whiskey.

Chesster Hice Cecil Smith Smith

Fireman Arthur G Floyd Dies After Illness

Arthur G Floyd a four year member of the city fire department for 12 years died early Monday in a local hospital from heart condition. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. from Criswell Funeral Chapel with burial in Memorial Park. He grew up in Ada and worked for O G and B before serving as a police officer and in the street department prior to firefighting. He was an avid fisherman. Surviving are his widow a son Malcom a daughter Kleine mother Mrs Dr Floyd and sister Mary Byneam, all of Ada.

Arthur G Floyd Atm Hota Fron Criswell Funeral Chase Mentorial Park Fire Department A Floyd Ada O.g.&b Eragigad

Sunbeam Angus Go On Block at Miami

Sunbeam Angus tops the Miami sale as 61 top Aberdeen Angus cattle go to auction at Sunbeam Farms annual achievement day. Prime attraction is Sunbeam Prince Sumbeam 32% Presale, last year’s 1948 international reserve champion, with expected prices near 25 000 to 40 000. Bulls from 20 other lots expected to fetch high prices. one Prince Sunbeam 249th sister sold for 60 000 in private sale, a record bid for a bull of any breed.

Miami Okla Jam Aberdeen Sunbeam Farms Suil Prince Sumbeam William Barton Buffalo N. Y Abertiger-Angug Foeewal Prince Sunbeam K. St Searemengey Charlotteswile Peire

Ada Resident Since 1947 Buried Here

Jaba D. Bosker owner of the Bel Haven Court in Ada was buried Thursday afternoon at 2 at Rosedale Cemetery. He is survived by a widow, a half brother in Texas, a sister in Mintie Crisp Stillwater, and other relatives. Born November 28, 1833 at Commercy, he lived in Shemrocks Vernon Texas before moving to Ada in 1947 and purchasing the Bel Haven courts. Mrs. Booker plans to continue as proprietor. Relatives attending the funeral lived in Oklahoma City Ladspie Texas and others in El Dorsey, Stillwater and Grady New Mexico. Booker was a member of the First Christian Church.

Jaba D. Bosker Ada Rosedale Pac's ME Sap Cammecee Texanc Irs Mintie Crisp Bixby Booker Commercy Mira Bozella Malt Stillwater Tivedt Shemrocks Vernon Texas Ada Im Mim el Dorsey Orle Harvey Gribert W. W Hall Grady New Mexico Chrismanchurch

Eisenhower visits campus over weekend break in Washington

Five star general and former president of Cohentra University, Dwight D. Eisenhower, toured the pentagon area during a weekend visit to Washington. In Tulsa Oklahoma, G Bowles, 68, veteran educator, died after a heart attack at home Friday night. Marvin Martin of Tulsa, a two letter football man and manager, named head of Khégastern State college N club. Clayton Dyer, Oklahoma Matt, 44, named vice president.

Washington Fensagor Booker Witon Tulsa Okly Jam G. Bowles Priday Sight Logam County S. Ee Tahelequam Oks Marvin Martin Khégastern State Clayton Dyer Oke Matt

Oklahoma killer Godbey returns to Oklahoma City jail

Roy Frank Godbey, dubbed Oklahoma's vengeance killer, arrived in custody at Oklahoma City to face a robbery charge tied to a 17 year old vow to KiT Earl Pruet. Sheriff Newt Burns led the transport from El Paso, stating Godbey appeared cheerful until about 75 miles from home. He will be arraigned Monday before Justice of the Peace Howard Boyer.

Oklahoma Capy Roy Frank Godberg Oklahoma Oklahoma City Kit Earl Pruet Godbey Newt Burns Oklahoma County Wac el Paso Tex Burns Burma Burns San Justice of the Peace Howard Boyer Treat Potiem FBI Pruet Oklahoma State Penitentiary Fort Worth Texas Emmett

Casualties Expected In Severe Test By Amphibious Force

Enroute to Kmo Rak land, medical officers brace for casualties as high as one in ten Marines and sailors in Operation Studyle. Dr A J Fidler of Coromade California says fatalities are not expected, but severe injuries from immersion and frostbite may occur. Temperature treatment protocols include heated water and vasodilating drugs to limit tissue damage and blood clotting concerns.

Kmopiak Island Casuanioy A. J Fidler Coromade Calif Teels Loree Kodiak

May Garsson Decision Upheld in Bribery Convictions

The U S court of appeals affirmed the 1947 convictions of former Kentucky Rep Andrew May and Garsson brothers Henry and Murray for bribery and conspiracy to defraud the government during World War II. Judges Barrett Prettyman and Henry White Edgerton joined in upholding. Chief Judge Harold Stephens dissented.

Washington Jatt VU. S&s. Crupt Andrew J. May Kentucky Herry Murray Garson E Barrett Prettyman Henry White Edgerton Harold NL Stephens May Cheirman House Military Affairs Committee Garsson Brothers Bach Garssom Brothers Garssom Garssoms United States Garssons Tommier Ar Mead Luober Company

Oklahoma Governor Furner Denies Cabinet Offer

Gov Roy J Furner of Oklahoma said he has received no offer for a Washington post and would place Oklahoma welfare first if such an offer occurs He emphasized maintaining focus on state interests and urged patience until a future decision.

Qorlaroma Turner Oklaboma Truman Gebinet Roy J. Furner Washington Post

Britain to Recognize Israel Soon Says Government Source

A government source in London says the British cabinet has formally approved recognizing Israel and will announce the move in a matter of days. The timing may align with Australia and New Zealand, easing Middle East tensions and aiding the establishment of the eight month old Jewish state. The Foreign Office plans to inform Parliament as early as Wednesday.

London Israel Tackus Britain Bevin House of Comemons New Zealand Esraed

Tulsa Shooting Involving Ada Residents Sparks Fatality

The Tulsa cafe shooting left William Burt mortally wounded in the groin as he sat with Thelma Steed, estranged wife of Otis A. Steed. Steed, an ex electrician, fired a .32 revolver after a struggle for the weapon. a patron struck him with a catsup bottle. Steed confessed to the act stating he had “shot him and I don’t have any money.” The case unfolds amid claims of previous threats by Steed toward Burt and Mrs Steed, who had tried to leave him with their five children. Burt and Mrs Steed reportedly knew each other from Houston last summer and worked for the Oxiahome Economic Institute. Steed had run an electrical business and recently left for Washington State after buying a trailer filled with tools.

Otis Ada Electrician Tulsa William Burt Burt Steel Thelma Steed Shim Amy Rene Rice Steed Gori Bast Loromer Houston Tex Oxiahome Economic Institute Washington State

Rodeo Buys Red-Horned Steers From Florida Ranch

The Ada Ellis Rodeo committee buys twenty Red-Horned steers from a Florida ranch after rejecting over seventeen hundred stock. The purchase aims to stock pastureland near Portstane County for the August event sponsored by the Aga Ets club. The board in Ft Worth will approve the deal on January 3. EK D. Denton gains a five year term on the committee, replacing Raymond Raines. W. Adair, Jeter Everett, and Shaw financed the Florida purchase.

Aga Ets Club Florida United States Mexico Porstatne RCA Board Ft. Worth EK D. Denton Ada Ellis Raymond Raines

General Hodges Will Step Down From Army Command

Washington January 27 General Hodges plans retirement after 43 years of continuous service, ending his long military career at age 62 as a commanding officer in the First Army. The report highlights a earlier academic stumble at West Point and a later life in service. Colfax California reports a bus accident with injuries to Mattie Culpepper and others.

Washington West Point Courtney H. Modes First Army Colfax Calif Mattie Culpepper Shewnes Oleta Byenenaay

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