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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

5

Three Homes Burned In Groveland Mob Violence Florida

Groveland Florida reports a fresh flare of mob violence with three negro homes burned by a white mob last night. National Guardsmen and local officers faced a tense scene as four men were sought and two suspects were jailed earlier after a weekend rape and assault. A 39-man mob attacked a Black community near Stuckey's Mill while authorities deployed guards and law enforcement to quell unrest amid race tensions.

Grovelard Fla Sie Farrier Lake County McCall Stuewey Groveland Srin Cherie Greenlee Samuel Shephere Walter Irvin Wil Pady Geir MrCall Mancott Stuckey Sturkey Shariff McCall Groveland 19 Orlando

Witnesses say Duncan riot could have been avoided

Tehovah's witnesses claimed the Sunday riot at a high school auditorium in Duncan could have been prevented with better cooperation from authorities and agencies. Spokesmen denied weapons were used and blamed police inaction, while veterans waved an American flag and sang the National Anthem during the disruption.

Duncan Ofsla Tehovah's Witnesses Tare Eta CE Sanders United States Ivery Vraser Sanders London Fort Sill

Hotcha Likes His Vegetable Diet

Allen Special report about Hotcha the cat owned by Mr and Mrs Joe Severs. The Severs moved from a cabin near s1 September to Holman camp at Broken Bow. Hotcha shows unusual diet habits demanding raw potatoes and corn and refuses canned cat food.

Allen Joe Severwalle Holman Broken Bow Hoteha Sever Severs

First Woman Elected in Siam Parliament Overcome After Campaign

Mang Draphin Chayakern, the first woman elected to the Tha Fond Parliament, fainted from campaign fatigue and had to be carried on a stretcher from Bangkok's railroad station to a hospital. Her husband and friends planned a triumphant welcome, but she collapsed from exhaustion during the campaign trek.

Bangkok Mang Draphin Chayakern

State to Modernize Purchasing System with Engineering Firm

The Oklahoma board of affairs contracts with Free Engineering Co to survey state purchasing and supply practices. The firm will develop central purchasing plans, revise law where practical, and create coordinated accounting and control procedures to eliminate waste and modernize procurement across state institutions.

State’ Board of Army Service Forres Corps of Engineers Army Air Force Hoover Commission Veterans Administration West Trundle Company Affairy Survivers Woard Oklahoma Orlacma

Strip-Tease Act Becoming Habit for Lola Titus

Los Angeles reports recount that stripper Lola Titus faced gun related charges amid a job interview and a subsequent court appearance. Detained for arraignment, she was ordered jailed in lieu of bail pending preliminary hearings while officials described a troubling pattern in the sensational case.

Los Angeles Lola Titus Andy Mark Hansen Titus Sting Leroy Dassen Forbes Tie Dows Shel

Benny Goodman Solid in London

Benny Goodman appeared in London at the Pallas Theatre with his big band and sextet, delivering a vigorous jazz recital. Critics praised his mastery and stage presence, with The Telegraph noting a professorial air, The Herald praising his leadership, and The Mail commenting on his inventive arpeggios and simple cadence. The Mirren labeled bebop as dead.

Bennyz Britain Ming Pallas Tuum Theater big = orchestra the Telegraph the Herald the Mirren

Farm News And Views Highlights Pest Control And Potatoes

Agricultural notes cover grain storage to deter pests with thorough cleaning and 5 percent DDT oil spray on walls, plus cautious storage timing. Fall Irish potatoes advised for later planting in July or August with mulching and deep planting. Garden insects discussed with sanitation and burning of residues to reduce overwintering pests. Local dairy testing reports note high butterfat cows at George and Cowling farms, Brantley herd praised. 4-H notes invite members to record books and a Crops Judging school on July 21 at the County Agent’s office.

Virgil Stout Pontotoc County DBA TH. George George Wat RE. Cowling

Farm Home Conference Week At Stillwater August 3 6 7

The Iniual Farm Home conference week will be held at Stillwater August 3 to 67. One feature is a State Mass Choir directed by Mrs W D Gallup from Gyme County. Demonstration clubs plan to send delegates and jellies and preserves are discussed with tips on selecting fruits, pectin, acid, and sugar proportions for jelly making.

Stillwater Oup W. D. Gallup Gyme County Hemet Peapore Co Concord Piptspurgh Timothy Burns Burns U.S. Steel-Mellon Bank Bureau of Internal Revenue Art

Parade mood shifts colors and flavors in 4-H notes

The item highlights salad making and dressing tips with vegetables like lettuce tomato cucumber and cauliflower. It notes 4-H club activities including record books distribution and upcoming meetings at Cedar Grove Pecan Grove and Adler club, plus a district court event in Ada.

Bartlesville to Decide on Rent Controls Next Monday

Bartlesville Oklahoma officials will take up rent control measures next Monday after a public hearing drew 509 residents. Debates centered on a proposed petition from the city planning board and opposing counter petitions from Phillips Petroleum, Cities Service, Manhattan Construction, and CIO United Metal Workers.

Bartlesville Okla Stars Bartlesville City Commission Wearby Phillips Petroleum Co Cities Service: Company Marthattan. Construction Company CIO United Acid and Smelter Anom

Farmers Grow Electric Service Expands in Coal County

Curtis Ployed reports Coal County sees major electric line expansion by Peopies Electric and Public Service Co. to serve 26 more farms, boosting countywide electricity use. Farmers praise new varieties, while corn borers prompt early planting and dusting methods. An experimental farm near Cairo showcases steer grazing gains with lime and phosphate versus none.

Curtis Coal County Peopies Blantvie Company Public Servies Company Peppies Electric Company Eurbanks Lone Quak Tupelo Harduroadt Claritx Starr, McCasty, Mowdy Legal Co Bethel Coors Ceonee Olney-Tuis Coal County Electric Service Public Service Company Midway Coalsot Lee Morrison Olmey den Goodson Lehigh Fapelo Cairo Faynens Oklahoma Bermuda Garde Thore Oscar Holderty J. McPay Jake Simms Melvin Jones Dempsey Wright W. A. Lucas Jack Jessup Clyde Manning Durin Horace J. Harper Experiment Station Agronomist Baker Oklahoma A Ronzses de Prasimeng

Foreigners at Perugia University for Foreigners

Over 600 foreign students attended the opening session of the special summer courses at Perugia University for Foreigners. Perugia, a medieval town in Italy, has housed the university for foreigners for 20 years. Since 1922 the foundation year, 12,796 students from 7 nations have studied there, with the largest groups from Switzerland, Hungary, Germany, and Romania, and about one thousand from the United States.

Perughs

Broadway and Radio Short of Fresh Comic Talent Now

New York reporters note a shortage of fresh funny men in Broadway and radio. CBS producer Irving Mansfield cites fading vaudeville roots and high investments for new comedians, with few young stars ready to break in on stage or air. He warns that many acts lack originality and audience testing, urging apprenticeship and persistence.

Balloyee New York Ace Comertian Potental Dalary Irving Mansfield CBS Martsfielt Mansfield Howes Fox Dreser Fred Stan Day Tong Magiciens Mengal Wits Aid Hse

Justice Murphy of Supreme Court Dies

Detroit reports the death of Justice Frank Murphy of the U S Supreme Court, at Henry Ford Hospital after a weeklong illness. Appointed to the high court in 1940, Murphy earlier served as governor of Michigan and U S attorney general. His death at 2 a m EST ends a controversial career noted for strong democracy faith and stand against violent strikes.

Igh Henry Ford Murphy Creek Detroit Ramiée Pranklin Roosevelt Hie Philippines Michigan United States Supreme Court Deeters Forte Comuunists Frenalin DO. Roosevelt

State Suffers Two Road Deaths

Two highway deaths Sunday push Oklahoma traffic fatalities to 288. Calvin Stewart, 75, died after his car veered, while Azaz jumped a curb at Brick Wing. Acharius H. London, 8, died in Shawnee hospital from brain injuries after a crash on SH 162 south of Asher.

Oklahoma Azaz Calvin Stewart Achariah H

Physicians Attend State Hospital Medical Seminar in Cinta

Twelve physicians from Claremore Pary Huska Mianti and Bartlesville are attending a sacinay in intestine medicine at the Ezateyn State F hospital.

Cinta Fom Claremore Paryhuska Mianti Bartlesville Ezateyn State F Hospital

County Polio Cases Raise Summer Toll to Eleven

Ada doctors report three new polio cases in Pontatag county, bringing the summer total to 11. All three involve paralysis but patients are recovering, mostly under home care. Ages are under three, including Anna Senith two, Hazel White three, and Donald Neal two and a half. None require polio center transfers. supervision remains tight.

Ada Pontatag County Pontytocemurty Anna Senith North Fransais Hazel White Donald Neal Oklahoma City Tulsa

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