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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
2
Fontotec county maintains a total assessed valuation above 20 million for 1950, down from 1949. Declines mainly in personal property, real estate, and public service valuations offset gains in intangible cash and bonds, with more homesteads exempt and a shift in county tax revenues.
In September 1945 U.S. Navy transports reached Inchon to disarm Japan and aid Koreans in forming a government, while Koreans welcomed or questioned the arrival. The 38th parallel became a contested line as Russians pressed to shape a north Korean puppet state, leaving behind vast equipment and a Red army influence that troubled the new republic.
SUR GARDNER notes nursery furniture moves beyond temporary setups. Modern infant sets offer maple, beech or oak options with blond or dark finishes, in painted designs, to blend with adult rooms. Sets can grow with the child, transitioning from crib to youth bed and adding desks or dressing tables in matching styles.
Houston, Texas, district supervisor George announced the 1950 census figure showing Houston with a population of 292,600, placing it ahead of other southern cities and marking a rise from previous years. The data reflect shifts in urban growth and industry concentration in the region.
Washington July 17 The Senate awaits a White House proposal on追加 military funds for the Korea war and an omnibus 34.683 billion dollar appropriation bill. House subcommittees push Atomic Energy funding for the hydrogen bomb and a 1.2225 billion arms aid program. Debate focuses on two House votes: abolishing the electoral college and detaining deportable aliens, while the Senate may devote the week to the general appropriation bill.
Edith M Barber surveys diet fads and advises balance over extreme regimens. She notes many fads fail to improve long term practice, highlights a wheat germ and molasses trend, and stresses maintaining appetizing meals within accepted nutritional standards. Includes two recipe ideas: Molasses Squares and a Coffee Flavored Milkshake.
In a near north side hotel lobby William Ac land witnessed a heavyset robber stumble toward a lounge door. Flo fell and rolled into the bar area, an abrupt entrance that left patrons startled as the incident unfolded and security moved to control the scene.
The Netonsi Museum houses seven crude patent models in its automobile collection. The display highlights early innovations in automotive design and patent history.
Cleatuce "Jeep" Ross, 13, wrote to the Oklahoma City vital statistics bureau for his birth certificate and was told he is "30 years old and a girl." A note with the certificate urged to return it as it may not be him. He sent it back and seeks the correct certificate to join a Pewee baseball team.
The Wednesday Bridge club met at Mrs. Paul Wilson home with garden flowers as decor. Mrs KR PL Larsh won high with Sam Espy second. refreshments included fruit, whipped cream, chifton cake, iced tea, and cake nuts. Numerous local ladies attended. Church groups hosted a youth event on the church lawn led by Rev Barr and Jin Etchie son with sponsors Mr and Mrs Herbert Grif and Mr and Mrs Leonard Etshieson. The evenings featured games and a long list of attendees across many households. Additional reports cover dressier scarfs for Orphans Home, WSC quilting at the Methodist church, and visits from many area families including residents from Oklahoma City, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
Jimmy and Miss Ann Davis spent Monday and Tuesday in Oklahoma City on business. Mrs Ethel Smith and Mrs Mabel Rucker were Ada visitors Thursday. Delmar Seymour visited Boggs with his parents and sister. Several families hosted weekend guests from Tulsa Dallas and Wynnewood while church officers were installed and a WCTU meeting was held.
Bridal showers honor Mrs William Buenanas and Mrs Buddy Martin at local churches. Hostesses include Ladies Auxiliary of Pentecostal Holiness and church members. Guests, poems, gifts, and refreshments noted. attendees list spans several Oklahoma towns. Flower Garden and Rose unit members tour Stratford area gardens led by Mrs N R Canaday.
Washington July 17 The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 14 to 3 to approve a 34.4 million outlay for point four funds, near the president's proposed level. The panel raised cash for direct technical aid and retained provisions for the Institute of Inter-American Affairs and Smith-Mundt activities, with some members criticizing lack of spending details.
Los Angeles July 17 14 the first families move into Lakewood Park a 7000 home community promoted as the world’s largest planned development Nearly 6000 homes built since February housing 65000 people over about 10 square miles Seventy five homes start daily home prices range from 7525 to 9700 with no down payment for veterans The project includes schools churches parks playgrounds and a 154 acre shopping center
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