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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
7
OCR text shows multiple legal notices from Pontotos County Oklahoma. It references heirs, executors, real estate in Oklahoma City area, and probate matters for deceased individuals including DP McDowell and Mila Hammack. The document lists filed petitions, notices to interested parties, and upcoming hearings with court dates and locations.
In BAGATO Philippines on July 1 195? President Quirine and General Chiang Rai Sheetonidh urged a regional conference among Asia and Pacific nations to form a cooperative alliance to curb communism. The joint statement urged a preliminary conference of authorized representatives to plan concrete measures for organization and invited other nations to join the effort. Chiang said he would seek Chinese government support and left for China the next day for military security reasons.
WA search continued for eight missing after a Panama Canal crash near Balboa. Navy said a body recovered was Martin Frank Fitz, 34, aviation electronics technician chief from Berkeley, California. Lt. Kermit Johnson, 28, also missing. both crews aboard the patrol plane. debris only, believed to have perished.
In Lausanne, Arabs and Israelis pursue a Palestine settlement under UN mediation despite nine weeks of deadlock. Key issues include the return of refugees, Jerusalem’s status, and border changes as power rivalries involve the United States, Britain, and Soviet influence.
Waapanucka News notes BE Hunt sold his grocery and market to Edgar Hestrey of Ada, mentions Heatley family ties, Hunt health, and plans to slow down. Reports a July accident near Wapanucka involving Ted Reeds, injuries, and rescue efforts. Includes community notices of reunions, military, and local visits. several names and places appear, with memories of town life and ongoing recovery updates.
Washington July 11. Rep Steed of the House Labor Committee rebutted charges that the Barden educational aid measure targets parochial schools. He defended the bill as Democratic administration policy and said McCormick’s position reflects political maneuvering to oppose education funding.
The Roff News reports ongoing preaching by the Church of Christ with Rev. Chastine as pastor and newly remodeled church space. It notes W M A and missionary programs at First Baptist, a long list of local visits and arrivals, war casualty remembrances, and residents traveling to camps and family visits.
Mr and Mrs Charles A Gentry of Byng and Mr and Mrs Jim Henry of Sapulpa visited last week after attending the Woodville annual reunion at Thompsons Grove. Henry spoke with a former teacher returning for the first time. Dr Wallace Cruterbield, pastor of the Methodist church, spent a week at Mt Setquoia as a guest speaker.
Mrs Corine Leary Berdeeth 279th freeway fatality of the year dies in a single car crash on the WSA shoulder. Her husband Dave O Leary 78 proclaimed Miss Windy City last June 22 after a Hollywood screen test prize. The couple had been returning from a wedding trip when the car rolled over.
A girl, Sandra Kinsck, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kinet of Brewey, died when a truck backed over her after she jumped from the moving vehicle near her family’s home. Driver Haskell Conk of Bayttesville remains identified.
Kansas City July 11 union members plan to vote tomorrow night on a tentative agreement raising wages across processing plants by three cents an hour. A seven cent increase for terminal elevator workers was agreed at a prior conference covering about 1,400 employees in the area including Kansas and Missouri towns. The present wage range is 1.18 to 1.47 per hour with broader coverage in the three states slated.
The First Baptist Church invites all members and friends to a reception for Pastor Rev Paul Stevens Mrs Stevens and their two sons A program will begin at o clock in the church auditorium followed by a reception in the church hall to honor the Stevens family
A Potomac River cabin cruiser exploded while underway near the Washington area killing Maj. Gen. Vernon K. E. Prichard and Commodore Wilfred L. Painter and injuring others. Eyewitnesses described passengers being thrown into the water as the vessel erupted during refueling with gas fumes cited as a possible cause.
A hospital spokesman in Valley View outlines plans to add a maternity patio ward and expand capacity by about 40 beds, with an estimated $75,000 for changes and $30,000 for patio foundation and equipment. The appeal highlights a widowed mother’s plea for room to care for polio patients in Ada and invites small donations to fund the ward, noting current overcrowding and high demand.
KORTH HOLLYWOOD CALI July 19 The Rev Novatam L Harmer conducted a drive in church service at Grace Lutheran parking lot drawing about 50 cars. He spoke from a church patio microphone delivering a 43 minute sermon titled Judgment Just. He called the setup a worthy experiment as parishioners attended from their autos.
Oklahoma City reports the state highway commission will open bids Tuesday for four construction projects tied to May flood damage. Total estimated cost for all projects is about 2.01 million dollars, covering roughly 110 miles of road and bridge work plus 18 miles of hard surface highways. State projects total about 1.73 million dollars, including bridge, bank protection and 18 miles of hard surface work. Remaining work, 4.53 miles of rural roads, totals about 943 thousand dollars.
The opposing Republicans accuse the administration of protecting tax cuts while failing to push anti inflation and public works savings. Senate signs a petition urging 5 to 10 percent cuts in current year appropriations. Truman defends a broader, balanced approach to avoid recession, arguing deep spending cuts could harm jobs and defenses while some savings are possible.
Williamson Tart in Stillwater covers a court hearing on July 12 over Oklahoma A&M College plans to close Washington Street across campus. Attorneys argue whether the state and college can close the street or must compensate property owners. The college seeks access to $2,256.8 for the library area as residents and Stillwater city oppose the move due to business disruption.
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