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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1948

Page

2

Reds Snub Yugoslavia Showdown Looms in Communist Bloc

Four European Communist parties refuse to attend Yugoslavia’s Cominform meeting. Tito’s stance on equality among European communist groups triggers rift. Yugoslav press notes friction with Moscow while Berlin and London party centers keep quiet on invitations and attendance.

Glenn Wileams London Russia Yugoslavia Communist Party Marshal Fitu Europe Stalin Tanjug Mancas Rus Tito Trotzky Albania Hresey Becskoff Tteme Red Spokesnar

Oklahoma City Tavern Owner Shot in Robbery

A downtown Oklahoma City tavern owner, about 40, 5 feet 7 inches, 170 pounds, was shot during a robbery. Witnesses say the robber escaped in a stolen car after firing twice. The victim, W. Russell Sutton, was severely wounded but stable. another attendant, Charles Wiley, was forced at gunpoint to drive. Police began a citywide check of taverns as witnesses described the assailant as tense, light or dark complexioned, possibly Mexican or Trahan.

Oklahoma City Pim Tnelay W. Rusel Sutton Ralph T. Sandy

Republicans Win Out on Little Eva Elephant Saga

In Columbia Missouri on July 10 the Republicans claim victory as Little Eva the elephant swings public opinion. Democrats see a reversal with tainted campaigning as ads priced at 967 5000 sat on Eva’s hide, while the elephant remains loaned to Sen. Robert A Taft during his presidential bid.

Tolumbia Democrata of Missouri Dixie Little Eva Bob Taft Broshereselves Eva Pam Little Eve Boone County Romey Robert A. Fatt Philadelphia

Phosphate spreaders and poultry culling advised for farmers

Curtis Floyd notes county stock of phosphate spreaders available at the courthouse lawn through the County Agent and PMA offices, plus Soil Conservation offices for a fertilizer drill. Blue and Bogty Soil Supervisors provide equipment to aid phosphate spreading, with applications through Soil Conservation offices. Brown Kas reports Lee Brown’s 300 turkeys as a leading local grower, highlighting improved methods and disease control, and invites farmers to inquire about turkey production plans.

Curtis Floyd PB. MM Brown Lee Brown Lone Star Coal County Mr. Brown Ariel Ponty

State Farm News Views From The Nadooiated Pres

Robert Lyte of Roosevelt in Kiowa plans to plant XY acres of sweet clover this fall as part of a soil improvement crop rotation. He says he can better afford the work now while prices are high. Billie Tae Astworthy won a prize at the recent Oklahoma county broiler show. Charlie Ewing of Kiowa county aims to use Siberulim from the Blundert Lake to grow alfalfa on his station, hoping it rivals irrigation. Grady county reports helpful weather aiding farmers and a boost in green forage after plant lice destruction.

Robert Lyte Roosevelt Kiowa Lede Charlie Ewing Kiowm Ravaihe

Two Half Century Men Of Medicine Honored

Dr. L. Burns of Stonewall and Dr. Sam A. McKeel, chief Pax totoc-Murray Medical Society physician, are pictured receiving 30 year and 50 year practice pins respectively. The presentation occurred Wednesday at Dr. Northcote’s Ponca City office amid May medical convention events.

al Lett Rhianema Medical Azocialice L. Burns Stonewall C. E. Northcote Ponca City Belsies Sam A. McKeel Paxtotoc-Murray Medical Society Eiin Viete

Local Pharmacist Helps Solve Tulsa Make-Up Challenge

Jat Duncan, local pharmacist and co owner of Clover Cynical Divi nity Add, devised a wash for oil makeup on the Waller Wanger production Tulsa. He mixed finely ground coal and water to create a washable, non oily substitute that pleased Harry Ray and allowed rapid cleanup between scenes at an oil rig set near Ada.

Jat Duncan Clover Add Eagie-Lion Waller Wanger Tulsa Harry Ray Om Turner Ada Robert Preston Susan Pascane Tre Ray Om Jacke Duncan Duncan Hollywood

Corrected Precinct Totals for United States Senate Race

The News corrected misprinted figures from the Democratic primary tabulation. In Maxwell precinct the accurate counts are Bercy 3 percent Jotinsar 1 percent Kerr 5 percent art 2 percent Smith 1 percent Fox Williamson 7 percent Cartwright Gentry Riley none.

United States Maxwell Bercy Jotinsar Kerr Art Smith Fox & Williamson Cartwright Gentry Riley

Oklahoma Moves Boldly On Soil Conservation Effort

AP dispatch notes Oklahoma increases focus on soil conservation with plans to expand structures and practices statewide. Officials cite terracing, contour planting and crop residue management as key tasks. many miles of terraces and thousands of acres in need of improvements are outlined alongside potential pond and woodland projects.

Charles Haslet Washington Oklahoma Conservation Fol Ronge Vation Service

Truck Stonsed With ATT Cases Liquor Anadarko Man Faces Charges

In Oxia on July 14 a large liquor theft attempt failed as a truck carrying 431 cases of liquor, believed from Louisiana, was seized by police. Driver Newell, 33, faces transportation and possession charges. Two other men in a second car, armed with pistols, were charged with disturbing the peace. Officers noted interest in the haul during questioning. The sensational seizure is the largest liquor case in Stephens county, with an estimated value around 56 thousand dollars.

Anadarko Comancee Oxia Lewisiane Liem Newell Joeking Bob Cates Stephens

Overseas Veteran Alfred Darras Graduates Education Degree

Alfred Darras, a overseas veteran, earned a B S in education from East Central State College in July. He served 26 months in the navy, participated in baseball and softball activities, and recently earned a teaching position in Clarita after planning to move to McAlester.

Alfred Darras Will. Ae East Cents State College Darras Navy Alfred Leugh Lehigh School Syate Lenigh Lee H Lee McAlester Eaer Clarita

Major Hickey Receives Second Certificate for Service

Major James B. Hickey of the 14th Composite Wing at Johnson Air Force Base Japan was awarded a second Certificate of Achievement by Brigadier General George R. Acheson. The citation covers efficient service from November 26 1945 to May 1948 as Chief of the 4 4 Division at headquarters 314th Combat Group APO 994.

Johnson Air Force Base James B. Hickey A14th Japan X. W. Clifton Hickex Fifth Air Force Ciotrpora APO Japar George R. Achesar Genera USAP Hickey Kellsfield San Arwiin Texas Air Force Training Center Orland Florida P. Hick Sherman 2 Rock Ark East Central State Teachers College Adz Okla Hychee Mecharine Gail Ann

Double Wedding Connects Milford Family Bonds

Mrs. Lilian Ko Brown, mother of six, wed Charles Colby 73, a retired contractor, in Milford Baptist Church. In the same ceremony, her grandson Arthur Hemrickson, 26, married Ruth Clark, 19, a Milford school junior. The service was led by Earl Mack, pastor.

Milford Alge Lilian Ko Brown Charles Colby Baptist Church Arthur 2 Hemirickson Ruth Clark Milford Pee School Thy Earl Mack Paswr The Genech

Piste Matches To Be Resumed In Oklahoma City

Pistol matches are set to resume after cancellations due to war. A semi annual convention opens in Shawnee with matches and demonstrations by peace officers. Howard Heffron of the Peace Office magazine notes both individual and team events, with prizes and expert trackmen participating.

Omlahoma Jule CPI Obkisaonia Senius Av Sain Wien Shawnee Mettren Shinattom Prine

Joe Corter Visits His Parents Here

Joe Corter, a Navy apprentice from San Diego, arrives in Ada after leaving the Naval Training Center on 17 days leave to spend time with his parents at 15 North Francis. He plans to return to San Diego for further training at Balboa Hospital, Balboa San Diego.

Joe Cortes Hyanita Navy Ann North Francis Ada Naval Training Center San Jes California Joe Wl San Diego Yank Balboa San Diego Iz Smith

Summer management for dairy cows and heifers

Fontotee County Agent outlines summer care for dairy herds during hot months. Emphasizes grain supplement, ample water, salt, mineral mix, shade, and disease monitoring. Recommends pasture mix, calf rearing, handling calves, and preparing for county fair shows. Encourages reporting breeding and calving dates to keep records current.

Pontoscoe County Trier Mies Oy America

Movie Crew Rescues Boy Ties Local Hearts in Ada

Hollywood crew members in Oklahoma for a film location adopted fifteen year old Donald Lee Anderson after finding him sleeping in an Ada hotel lobby. They raised 376 to buy new clothes and boots, with Harry Wilson taking the boy to his room for the night. Donald, who roams local rodeos for small earnings, plans to ride a tar horse in the Ada rodeo if possible. He disclosed his mother Tilda Mae Anderson lived in Allert and father in Satinas, California.

Hollywood Oklahoma Ada Okie Jackie Ackerman Donald Lee Anderson Pete Thevd Aldridge Hotel Harry Wilson Donald Donald Lee Tilda Mae Ancersom Allert Satinas Calif Afien Donald Sant Beck Thordsey

Rizley Wins Republican Nomination for U S Senator in Oklahoma Primary

Rizley, a eight year veteran from the Oklahoma City district, received 29,859 votes and led the GOP field in the Oklahoma primary. Holt, Anderson, Wallace, Cowan, Cragg and others trailed with single and double digit totals. Rizley will face either Herr or Smith in the general election November 2 as Paul Beck and Jon Burns contest a runoff for the Republican nomination for commissioner.

Oklahoma City Ross Rizkey Guymon Tve U. S Oklahoma Rigley Start Election Board Toseph Holt Pria A. Anderson Nagra Henry F. Wallace Homer Cowan Rexford B. Cragg Rizley Congress Etahth Oklahomx Robert S. Herr Gomer Smith Merr Smith Paul WV Beck Jonm C. Burzs

Recounts Planned For Two Races

Oklahoma City reports a recount plan for two local races the county attorney and third district county commissioner after petitions by candidates. The county election board ordered the recheck citing possible legal grounds while officials note tampering concerns and set hearings with chair Fox Wood and secretary P. Fowter.

Oklahoma City Tuly II— LP Olahoma County Election Board John Wright Howard x. Berry Diserter Jude Clarence Sfille Fia Mills Election Board Fox Wood P. Fowter S.A. Brers

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