Ada Hotel Rates Unclear As Residents Increase
The Ada Aldridge reports a 40 percent rise in permanent hotel residents over 12 months while national rent increases vary from 15 to 165 percent. Local rates for permanent residents remain $35 to $125 monthly, with plans to raise due to operating costs likely. Tulsa hotels debate increases. some nationwide properties say no boosts.
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Ada
Aldridge
Aubrey Harris
Associated Press
Colorado
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Stevens
Chicago
Somerset
Boston
White Plaza
Dallas
Harris
Johnny Badgwell
Bettye Trimm Attends National Westminster Youth Assembly
Ada high school senior Bettye Trimm represented the local Presbyterian church and Oklahoma City Presbytery at the first national Westminster Youth Assembly held on Grinnell College campus Grinnell Iowa from June 30 to July 4. About 1500 youths attended from all states and mission fields worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettye Trimm
Ada High School
Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma City
National Westminster
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Iowa
VA Helps 162,500 Learn Farming Across States
The Veterans Administration reports 162,500 WWII veterans are enrolled in on the farm training programs under GI bill and related acts as of May 1. Of these, 142,000 own or rent farms and 20,500 work for employer farmers. over 13,500 are disabled. Half the students are in Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma. Farms serve as practical laboratories with regular instructor visits.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Tennessee
North Carolina
Kentucky
Illinois
Arkansas
Alabama
Texas
Oklahoma
Marine Corps Call for Weapons and Troops Aims at Deterrence
General A. A. Vandegrift states that renewed equipment and trained personnel are requested not to wage war but to deter conflict and preserve peace for the Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
A. A. Vandegrift
Tractors Surpassing Horses as County Animal Valuations Rise
County assessors report tractors outpacing horses and mules in numbers with 440 tractors this year up from 362 in 1946 and a rise in dog values to 31.69 while cattle and poultry show mixed shifts. Drought and feed costs pushed hogs to market and influenced overall farm stock valuations in Pontotoc County.
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Pontotoc County
Charley Rushing
French British Leaders Clash Over Aid Conference Prospects
Paris reports two years of failed peace push Britain and France seek to salvage Europe’s economy without Russia. Molotov’s veto of the Marshall plan and his warning sharpen Western divisions as London and Paris gauge November talks on German and Austrian peace terms and UN Assembly outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Williams
Paris
Britain
France
Europe
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Molotov
U. S
Marshall
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidualt
Washington
United Nation
London
Moscow
Conference of Nations
Dirt Moving For Hangar At Airport is Due This Week
Workmen at Ada municipal airport are preparing to start dirt moving this week for a new hangar. About 3000 yards will be removed and spread in a nearby low area being considered as an airport for young model plane enthusiasts. The 160 by 130 foot steel hangar will be placed 200 feet from the southwest runway, with footings and concrete flooring to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Czechoslovakia to Attend Paris Conference Invitation
Prague reports the Czechslovak government will accept the Paris conference invitation on the Marshall plan despite Soviet rejection. Klement Gottwald and Jan Masaryk depart for Moscow, with Jindrich Nosak named Paris representative for the opening session. Masaryk to join later if possible.
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Prague
Paris
Masaryk
Moscow
Nosak
Czechoslovakia
Czechslovakia
Washington’s 5215 Miles of Railroad Recorded
The article notes that the state of Washington possesses 5 215 miles of railroad.
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State of
Washington
Jane Ratliff Named New Camp Fire Executive in Ada
The Camp Fire Office of Ada introduces Jane Ratliff as the new Camp Fire Executive effective June 16. A native Ada daughter, she is a Ada High School and Oklahoma College for Women alumna with a BA in Speech and notable drama work.
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Ada
Jane Ratliff
Jane
Bert Ratliff
East Fourteenth St
Atend College
Chickasha
Rainbow Girls
Oklahoma College For Women
Frances D. Davis
Zeta Phi Eta
Cap’n Bells
Linen dusters revive old gas buggy days in 1947 styles
NEA Fashion Editor EPSIE KINARD reports linen dusters return as a nod to 1900s motor days. The Irish linen fabric with crease resistance appears in white, pink, and vanilla ice cream blues, with designs including a full length swagger with patch pockets and a belted fitted coat featuring new slit pockets and oversized hip pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
New York
Clare Pott
Four-Day Pawnee WW II Veterans Celebration Opens
A four day celebration in Pawnee Oklahoma honors world war II veterans with a downtown parade and a memorial to peace program featuring ancient tribal dances in native costumes. Chief Sunatona officiated the opening.
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Pawnee
Okla
Sunatona
Kansas Woman Wins $100 Short Story Prize
A Kansas woman received a $100 prize for her short story. An additional prize was offered for information leading to locating a woman capable of telling a short story.
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Kansas
Ada Council opens Camp Adaka for two two week camping periods
Registration remains open for Camp Adaka at Camp Fire Girls in Ada. Two sessions run July 20 to 27 and July 27 to August 3 for Ada area girls and nearby towns. Camp offers riding swimming nature craft camp craft dramatics music handcraft and hobby classes with a Red Cross approved waterfront staff. Transportation by Denco Bus Lines is included and there is no extra charge for handcraft. Registration fee is 2 dollars with balance due at camp arrival. Evening activities include softball, hay rides, cook-outs, stunt night and awards night.
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Ada Council of
Camp Fire Girls
Adaka
Camp Fire
Ada
Red Cross
Denco
Konawa Social: Bridge Party Honors Natchez Guest
Miss Oda Terry hosted a bridge party with Mrs. H. J. Trimble of Natchez as honored guest. Living and dining rooms featured yellow zinnias, pink roses and gladioli. Prizes went to Mrs. R. S. Douthit, Mrs. A. E. Hostetter, Mrs. Ed Strauss, Mrs. Sam Williams, Mrs. Bill Chase, Mrs. Barney Limes and the honoree. a large group of local attendees joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Trimble
Natchez
Mississippi
Oda Terry
Friends Night of Konawa Chapter O E S Observed
Seventy four members and friends attended the Friends night of Konawa Chapter No 260 O E S with visitors from Shawnee Seminole Ada McLoud Asher Wewoka Sulphur Dustin Maud and Wanette. Grace MarlowPast Grand Matron of Shawnee served as organist. Mary Leonard Sulphur and Viva Winder were on the program. Refreshments followed.
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Shawnee
Seminole
Ada
McLoud
Asher
Sulphur
Dustin
Maud
Wanette
Grace Marlow
Mary Leonard
Birthday Dinner Honors Larry Tucker and Bridge Club
Eleven year old Larry Tucker celebrated with a home dinner hosted by Mrs. Bill Tucker Jr. Prizes were awarded at Harolds Shannon’s bridge club gathering. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Douthit, Mrs. W. S. Damron, Mrs. Aaron Frey, Mrs. F. M. Dailey, Mrs. W. Tucker Jr., Mrs. Bill Chase, Mrs. Jerry Walton, Mrs. A E Hostetter, Miss Oda Terry, and Mrs. W. P. Evans of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Tucker
Bill Tucker, Jr
Earl Taylor
O. T. Damron
H. T. Styron
Harold Shannon
Roy Douthit
W. S. Damron
Aaron Frey
F. M. Dailey
W. Tucker, Jr
Bill Chase
Jerry Walton
A E. Hostetter
Oda Terry
W. P. Evans
Oklahoma City
Building of the Church of Tomorrow Talk at W S C S Meet
The W S C S held a business session at the Methodist church. Mrs Bevens spoke on Building of the Church of Tomorrow and Mrs Douthit discussed Overtime Recreation for Our Children. Present were Mrs M C Bevens Mrs F M Dailey Mrs Douthit Mrs Rosa Grogan Mrs W S Price Mrs Stalnaker Mrs H T Styron Mrs E Turner and Diane Dailey.
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Methodist Church
Bevens
Church of Tomorrow
Douthit
M. C. Bevens
F. M. Dailey
Rosa Grogan
W. S. Price
Stalnaker
This Sheriff Can Jump Those Fences
Stillwater Oklahoma July 7 The sheriff Emil Schroeder demonstrated his fencing ability at his ranch when a young cow charged him Undersheriff Joe Bradley estimated the fence Schroeder cleared at least six feet observers cite five feet as average for local fences The event drew wagering among townspeople about his jumping prowess and his role as Bradley’s boss.
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Stillwater
Okla
Emil Schroeder
Payne County
Schroeder
Joe Bradley
Bradley
Success Of Rehabilitating Western Europe Depends On Action
The piece argues that Western Europe recovery hinges on rapid implementation of the Marshall Plan, with Moscow’s boycott threatening unity. It notes France and Italy face partisan pressure from strong communist parties, risking derailment unless Europe acts quickly.
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Western
Europe
Moscow
Russia
France
Italy
Red
Nelsons Vacation With Frand Ray In Konawa
Frand and Ray Nelson are spending their vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs Lee Nelson in Konawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frand and
Ray Nelson
Mr. and
Mrs
Lee Nelson
Sewells Visit Sisters in Lubbock Texas
Mr and Mrs Sewells of Lubbock Texas visit Mr and Mrs Z T Fletcher. The two couples are connected as Mrs Sewells and Mrs Fletcher are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewells
Lubbock, Tex
Z. T. Fletcher
Mrs. Sewells
Mrs. Fletcher
Mrs J R Wehring and son return from Beaumont vacation
Mrs J R Wehring and her son John arrived back Monday to their Beaumont Texas home after a vacation with relatives.
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J. R. Wehring
John
Beaumont
Tex
Thomas Cecil Admitted After Appendectomy at Valley View
Thomas Cecil was admitted to Valley View hospital for an appendectomy. The procedure proceeded successfully with standard recovery planned.
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Cecil, Thomas
Valley View Hospital
Local Visit and Hospital Admissions Town News
Mary Ellen Reynolds visited Erlene Watts. Mrs. Floyd Hale was taken to Seminole General hospital Thursday afternoon. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lowery Sr. include Mr. and Mrs. Orville Goodman of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lowery Jr. of Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Floyd Hale
Seminole General Hospital
H. A. Lowery, Sr
Orville Goodman
Milwaukee, Wis
H. A. Lowery, Jr
Hot Springs
Ark
Rice announce birth of daughter in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Neal Edward Rice of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a daughter on June 29. The infant is the great granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W Tucker Sr.
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Neal Edward Rice
Oklahoma City
W. Tucker
Ada trip includes Kemnitz Curtis families and Houston
Mrs Louis Kemnitz and daughter Joan Mrs Curtis Christian and daughter Mary Curtis and Harlene Houston spent Thursday in Ada on a swimming and picnicking trip.
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Louis Kemnitz
Joan
Curtis Christian
Mary Curtis
Harlene Houston
Ada
Jacksons and Coxes dinner guests of J E Jackson family
Mr and Mrs James Jackson and Mr and Mrs J D Cox and family were dinner guests of J E Jackson and family Sunday.
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James Jackson
J. D. Cox
J. E. Jackson
Mrs Maud Badgett Visits Son Ross Badgett
Mrs Maud Badgett of Hickory is visiting her son Ross Badgett.
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Mrs. Maud Badgett
Hickory
Son
Ross Badgett
Two Families Plan Fourth of July Visits
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Love left Wednesday for Segraves Texas to spend the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Love. Mrs. Badgett accompanying the travel plans.
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T. F. Love
Se.igraves, Tex
Bill Love
Thompson announce birth of son Michael Pat
Mr and Mrs Cecil Thompson announce the birth of a son named Michael Pat on Sunday morning June 29. The mother and baby are reported doing nicely.
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Dale Mosley
Tony Lynn
Cecil Thompson
Michael Pat
Checotah Man Heads District Legion
The Second District American Legion convention elected W. W. Hunter of Checotah district commander succeeding R. B. Jones of Muskogee. Vic Pickard of Eufaula was elected executive committeeman. Pearl Mitchell of Checotah named district Legion Auxiliary president. Mae Honeycutt of Muskogee is first vice president, Grace Gibbons of Okmulgee secretary treasurer, and Flo Pasternack of Okmulgee historian.
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Okmulgee
Oklo
American Legion
W. W. Hunter
Checotah
R. B. Jones
Muskogee
Vic Pickard
Eufaula
Pearl Mitchell
District Legion Auxiliary
Mae Honeycutt
Grace Gibbons
Flo Pasternack
Hogs Sold to Prison Prompt State Suit in Oklahoma
Pittsburg County Live stock Commission sues the state of Oklahoma for 56 hogs sold to Seek state penitentiary on November 20 under Senate Bill 212. The suit seeks payment and interest on the claim filed December 8, alleging the sale was under a written contract with former penitentiary warden R. B. Conner. Commission directors are George Hall Fred Manschreck and C. D. Southern.
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Mcalester
Okla
Pittsburg
Ission
State of Oklahoma
Senate
Lastegislatore
R. B. Conner
Commission
George Hall
Fred Manschreck
C. D. Southern
Not all wood alcohol is made from wood
A clipped fragment notes wood alcohol production sources. The line hints that not all wood alcohol derives from wood, suggesting alternative origins or processes. The context remains unclear about specifics, dates, or authorities involved.
Butchie Found Safe After 58 Hour Mountain Search
Three year old Butchie Bowers went missing for 58 hours in the Big Bear area. A search of about 300 people found him four miles from his family’s cabin, clutching a pink drinking cup and asking for water. Doctors said he had a slight fever and scratches but is otherwise well.
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Big Bear
Cali
P— Wayne
Butchie) Bowers
Little Butch
Claude W. Bowers
Pvt
Salvador Hernandez
San Francisco
Butchie
Anaes Apecuae
Michael V’erlinich
Barstow
Calif
Engineers Warn Levees Weakened By Flood Subside
Floodwaters receded south of St Louis but many levees remain weakened and require constant patrols Col R B Smyser Jr says full repairs will take time The Mississippi fell from 39.1 to 38.79 feet and may drop two more feet in 48 hours Cape Girardeau reported a crest of 41.9 feet for a day Two thirds of Grand Tower Ill stayed under water with 600 of 1000 residents displaced About 500 Dupo residents returned home 200000 acres of farm land from Louisiana to Cairo remained submerged with damages over 12 million dollars.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi
R. B. Smyser, Jr
Cape Girardeau
Grand Tower
Dupo
Ill
Delmar Valier
Atoka Rodeo Set for July 9 to 12
Atoka announces its tenth annual rodeo from July 9 through July 12 with six competitive divisions and additional special entertainments. Boosters have issued posters and cards and provided band music for kickoff events. Night shows promise lively sights and improved sponsors over last year.
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Atoka
Missouri Leaders Divide Over Dewey
Missouri Republican leaders clash over Dewey support. Treasurer E W Bromwich rejects Mattingly's forecast that Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will win Missouri's 33 votes at next June's national convention. Bromwich cites broad backing for Harold E. Stassen as a preferable candidate with a strong record and naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
E. W. Bromwich
Missouri
Republican Commit
Ak T. Mattingly
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Mattingly
Sons
Dewey
Bromwich
Minnesota
Harold E
Coral growth rate limits at Bikini Atoll
Report notes Bikini Atoll and similar reefs accumulate via corals and algae at a maximum pace of one tenth of an inch per year, indicating slow long term uplift and formation.
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Bikini
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Ada Sermior
National Westminster Youth Assembly
Oscar Sayles
Rocton
Wis
Miss Jane Ratliff
Adan
OCW
Epsie Kinard
Konawa
Terry Home
Champs Elysees
Dewitt MacKenzie
Mary Ellen Reynolds
Erlene Watts
Helen Gaines
Herman Gaines
Wewoka
Sunda
D. C. Amason
John Cloud
Mrs. Badgett
Checotah Man
Louisiana
Cairo
Boosters
Ade
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