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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

6

Two Steps for Peace Crusade by Truman in Chicago

President Truman outlined a two step peace crusade promising to sustain economic recovery and aid to free nations. He pressed for strong American leadership, continued European recovery funding, and support for the North Atlantic Security Alliance while condemning totalitarianism and propaganda.

Chicago Trumen Truman Diamond Jubilee Shrine Phxiges Tinue Msinidinice Americas Free World Pri Troegran Emd Russia Earg Patrens Warrats Ipigs United States United Nations Senate United

Three Oklahoma City Attorneys Suspended by Supreme Court

Oklahoma City lawyers Ben Matcher E Hatcher and George D Davis were suspended by the state supreme court amid bar association charges of unlawful professional conduct for soliciting legal business. The court said reinstatement could occur after three years, noting no evidence of dishonesty despite evidence of runners soliciting clients.

Oklahoma City State Supreme Court Oklahoma City Diivers Oklahoma Bar Association Ben Matcher E. Hatcher George D. Davis Shera Wnanimets

Shakespeare Festival Draws Thousands to Ashland Oregon

Ashland Oregon hosts its annual Shakespeare Festival attracting farmers, lumberworkers, housewives and Hollywood scouts. The festival showcases five plays from Shakespeare, revived since 1935 with Bowmer driving community support as tourism and education intertwine with a summer Shakespearean school at Southern Oregon College drawing over two hundred applicants.

Bussey Ashland Ore Kea Wtodens Lumberiecks Hollywood Tinsgma City Wiliam Shakespeare Angus J. Bownier Entharastus Boomer Ral Studetts San Francisco Bowmer Pesee Labland Rexild Jecs Southern Oregon College

Ada youth fashion and events at East Central college

The Ada scene shows boys in uniforms as status symbols during summer programs. Celebrity pianists Blanche Zucker and Florence Zucker perform at East Central, while many locals attend events at Hereford Park and support football base ball and cowboy outfits. Recent notes mention East Central ties to state leaders and campus changes with library plans and office relocations.

East Central At & Im Audirtorium Blanche Florence Zucker Guo Wsters

Allen F F A Food Locker Rebuilds After Debts Cleared

Allen F F A Food Locker is back on track after a rocky start following a 1946 purchase. Citizens contributed funds totaling 7 500 to settle debts and transfer ownership to the F F A chapter. A new board works with the school to manage operations. funding will support livestock purchases and county and state fair participation.

Riddles Plead Innocent In Case In Lawton Oklahoma

Elvert E B Riddle 34 and his sister Maaintine Virginie 30 pleaded innocent today to a drive in shooting charge. Judge Fred Kswonth set a date for a preliminary hearing early next week. The pair are accused of shooting Hebert W Henry 42 at a drive in restaurant Tuesday night. Henry died Wednesday. Officers say Riddle fired five shots after a clash at the drive in.

Lawton Oklz Elvert EB. Riddle Maaintine Virginie Peace Justict Fred Kswonth Riddle Hebert W. Henry Ridle Henr~ry

Me Ginnis Named Public Relations Director for American Legion

Washington July 24 Edward F McGinnis former senate servant has been named public relations director for the American Legion Percy Brome announced McGinnis will headquarter in Washington He succeeds Reymond E Files of Guthrie Oklahoma who resigned last March McGinnis 52 a veteran of both world wars

Washington Edward F. Me Ginnis Sere Peant-El-Srms Senate Pew Amerizem Legion Comnek Percy Brome McGinnis Reymond E Fielés Guthie Okla

Toward Fund Aims Valley View Hospital Expansion

Toward a drive for 75 580 dollars begins as hospital staff donate early. Employees at the town raise about six thousand dollars in a day, roughly the equivalent of a hospital salary per person. The Hospital Auxiliary meets to plan drives and organize gifts to fund a nurses home maternity hospital and a new ward, expanding capacity from 80 to 120 beds.

Valley View Hospital Uta Ite

Local Allen News Highlights Visits and Arrivals

Allen News lists visits with Fredecky and Durant families, travel from Bakersfield to Ada, and returning servicemen. It notes Kenneth West returning to Ft. Lewis, others visiting Ada, and a baseball game between Ada and Chickasha. Family trips to Los Angeles, Santa Maria, and Phoenix area are mentioned along with hospital checkups and regional gatherings.

Explorer Dufek Chases Polar Boredom Beyond The Pole

Antarctic explorer George S. Dufek defies boredom with perilous polar research roles. A navigator on Byrd’s Little America voyage and WWII Navy officer, he thrives on danger and leadership, returning to cold seas and polar missions with Byrd as a trusted partner.

George S. Dufek Dufer Anna Ois Heer Dréc Sprites Byrd Little America Dufek

Netherlands Envoy Honors S Burton Heath In Tribute

Netherlands ambassador to the United States Delco Van Kieffens paid tribute to NEA correspondent S Burton Heath who died in the Bombay air liner crash. The envoy praised Heath as a man of character and integrity, noting his mission to Indonesia and his devotion to understanding among peoples.

New York Nda Delco van Kieffens Netherlands United States S. Burton Heath NEA RLM Bombay Death Indonesia van Rleffens Meath Mantor Tes Heath

Oklahoma City Mental Board to consider action over Taft hospital incident

The state mental board will review disciplinary measures stemming from the Rosenfelt James incident at the State Mental Hospital for Megroes at Taft. Hospital director Dr Charess P Obermann said no plan to replace superintendent EB Henry. Buck Cook accused hospital management of weak administration after a 21 year old inmate obtained a pistol and barricaded a ward for over 24 hours, surrendering without injury. Cook’s letter to Obermann followed a hospital visit, noting progress but urging disciplinary action for the incident.

Oklahoma City State Mental Board Pames Megroes Taft Charess P. Obermann EB. P. Henry Quermont Buck Cook Commissioner of Charities and Corrections Rosenfelt James Sherif Cook Obermann

Three Treated for Accident Injuries at Valley View Hospital

Three persons received treatment Sunday at Valley View hospital after a two car accident one mile west of town. Leota Hudson 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ron Hudson of Ri 1 Konawsz had facial lacerations and an x ray for possible internal injuries. About three hours later two others were treated for injuries. The incident was investigated by Seminole Highway Patrolmen.

Valley View Hospital Ana Leota Hudson Ron Hudson Ri 1 Konawsz Adamen Seminole

GAAR CORNER NEWS REPORTS VISITOR ROUNDUP AT JACK JONES HOME

Visitors to the Jack Jones home included Mr and Mrs Taylor and family Mildred Rodgers Vale Brown and Francis Bonnie Ruth Jones Missy Patsy Ruth McClure and grandparents Mr and Mrs F D B Jones. The ball game drew a good crowd with attendees from OU Center Galey Stratford Ada Varess Center. The visiting Clarity team won 47 Maritakes a stowtell amt re ations of the two trams are of the Rest. George Brown spent the past week visiting Mr and Mrs Pay Braven. Mia Mildred Rodgers Sunday night with Miss Velota Srv gus here July 4 Riley Cozsd a superintendent at Gertz last year has been employed as principal and will be assisted by Mrs Kenneth West. Mrs West taught She school alome last year.

Jack Jones Mrs. Taylor Mildred Rodgers Vale Brown Francis OU Center Galey Stratford Ada Varess Center Clarity P47 Maritakes Stowtell Amt Gus Riley Cozsd Gertz Kenneth West

Oklahoma Traffic Death Toll Rises With Multiple Fatalities

A severe year of Oklahoma road accidents claims five more lives in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Johnyaron Hawley, 20, died after being struck crossing a street. Herman Mala, 20, fatally injured when a Rock Island freight train collided with a car near Monron. Seven others injured, including a Tulsa boy struck near his father’s parked car. The toll for the year reaches 258, higher than last year. Also reported a Greensboro farm incident where a worker was crushed when a tractor overturned on tracks.

Oklahome Wattie Johnyaaron Hawley Tulsa Herman Mala Momrse Rock Island Monron Diek Chil Bf Hawley Josikecom

Dumont Named Ada Office Manager for Insurance Branch

Bob Dumont, formerly of Topeka Kansas, becomes manager for a branch of Tri Stage Insurance in Ada. He formerly managed the Tepeke office before transfer. At Ada he works with Howard Thomas as associate. Bob is said to be 25 months old. The American Museum of Natural History in New York holds the world’s largest study collection of birds with about 89,000 specimens.

Ard Fou Invasons Sicily Mealy France Atlantic Pacific Bob Dumont Topeks, Kas Ada Tri-Stage Insurance Company Bie Tepeke Byleg Howard-Thomas Bob American Museum Ae Kat Natural History New York

Lonnie Abbott to Graduate From East Central July 29

Lonnie Abbott is set to graduate from East Central this summer term with a business degree. He previously finished high school in 1943, served in the Navy mainly in the South Pacific, and later attended Texas A&M for a semester before transferring to East Central. He married Deam Walker of Oxishoma in December 1947.

Lonnie Abbott East Central Lornie Navy South Pacific East Cer- He Deam Walker Oxishoma

Clarita News highlights local visitors and sports

Clarita News from Davis notes Clarita residents vacationing in Phillips Texas while Davis locals visit kin. Hubert Byrd, a local newspaper figure, plans DDT spray truck pursuit and asks for support. Clarita Raiders beat Atoka 8-8 in a league game with Ray Ridley homering on the first pitch.

Lucky Swhems Weee Lays Beach Beached.warned

A disjointed report from Australia describes a man in Darwin who went for a swim at night and was approached by police. The text mentions rowers and a disturbance but is unclear about specifics or outcomes.

Australia Darwin Swift Timmit

Artesia Man to Receive East Central State Degree

Wiltent A Brown of Artesia New Mexico majoring in industrial arts and physics will receive a Bachelor Science degree from East Central State College Atlanta next July. He is a Rupele high school graduate did culture work at Rest Center and has been rehired to teach in Artesia elementary schools. Previously he coached and taught part time at Allen for four years. Brown is married to farmer Miss Bessie Josic Dowell.

Wiltent A. Brown Artesia New Mexia East Central State College Atla Brown Rupele High School Rest Center Bessie JosicDowell

Deaf Mute Tells Of Wife Death By Own Action

Tulsa deaf mute recounts pact with wife to die together after her illness. He later backed out, saying he could not go through with it. He explained watching her shoot herself led to a moment of hesitation before fleeing the scene. Authorities describe the events and note the couple lived with the Billups family as the investigation continues.

Tulsa Okla Ford Billwps Devine Billups Sway Perenta Wir Tire Sime Billups Bruce Lovelase W. Eebert Billape

Gas Lines Going Down in Coalgate

Coalgate gas lines are being laid with city manager Robert Lacy urging residents to keep alleys and streets clear for access. City council members call for full cooperation to speed completion. Also notes visiting relatives from Sunnyvale and Seattle during the holidays.

Coalgate Coalgate Record Register Casigate Gas Company Robert Lacy Lacy He Ghortest Cine Posible

Garry Davis Hales Plans Temporary Retirement From World City

Paris reports Garry Davis Hales, son of Meyer Davis of New York, announcing a temporary retirement from his world citizenship efforts. He cites a sense his capacities are insufficient and seeks to ponder steps to advance world government. The note references wartime bomber Davis and a self-styled world citizen status, with Libia noted as Africa’s ancient Greek name.

Paris Garry Davis U Ag Sway Pais Samae Davy Meyer Davis New York Society

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