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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

3

Ada Area Faces Acute Warehouse Space Shortage

Ada suffers a severe shortage of warehouse space as Ads reports high demand for storage. G Kendall is leasing space beside Prise v tracks on North Broadway, drawing many applicants from partial to full building requests. The firm has acquired two aging buildings totaling 15,000 square feet with concrete floors and metal Quonset sections, plans unspecified but likely for warehouse storage or manufacturing use.

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Caney River Flooding Evacuations Near Bartlesville Oklahoma

Flooding from the Caney River forced seven families to evacuate their homes in northwest Bartlesville as water rose above flood stage. Rivers, including the Arkansas at Ponca City and Verdigris near Tulsa, remained high with crest predictions and road closures reported across northeastern Oklahoma.

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London Press Warns of War as Tensions Rise

The London press reports a growing danger of war between Britain and the Soviet bloc as nerves tense and calls for immediate decisive action grow. It notes Russian and American roles, labor fears, and imminent elections shaping trade and policy amidst the iron curtain climate.

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Oklahoma To Be Population Center By Century

State planners predicted Oklahoma will become the nation’s population center before 2000. Clarence Burch cited factory payroll gains and rising manufacturing jobs, noting 60,000 Oklahomans are employed in fabrication and processing. He highlighted industrial growth in Ada Milam and Miami and urged unity for the made in Oklahoma expo in Oklahoma City October 12 to 17.

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James Chandler To Teach in Iowa

James Chandler to teach in Iowa after earning a B.S. degree in July. He graduates with a major in mathematics and minors in economics sociology geography and history. Chandler completed high school education in 1999 at Francis Oklahoma and joined Texan X, East Central College, and served as military cadet. He married Benieg of Bristow Nebraska and they have one son Edwin.

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Projects News by Martra Ots Teoietne Comer

The column reports on ongoing local projects and progress updates from municipal departments. It highlights funding decisions, timelines, and contractor activity, noting any delays or early completions affecting residents and businesses.

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1910s Club Exhibit Rules for Food and Home Arts

A detailed rundown from a historical fair or club meeting outlines classes for food preservation vegetables fruit meat eggs and clothing exhibits. It specifies labeling requirements exhibit content such as quilts rugs coats and home management projects, along with a demonstrator story and equipment lists.

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Allen 4-H Club Girls Meet at Baptist Church

Allen 4-H club girls gather Wednesday at 2:00 p m at the Baptist Church to work on clothing and Home Improvement entries for the county fair. Home Demonstration Club schedules show Cedars Grove July 13 with Mrs Bryant, Pecon Grove July 22 with Mrs Wiednentay, and Union Valley July 22 meeting at the school.

First Chemist of Cement Plant Here

Mr and Mrs Albert Rosell host W N Creveling of Butheard New Jersey a chemist chief of his own cement firm arrives in Ada in town for a day or two. He moved away about 50 years ago and has spent most time in the metropolitan area. The Crevelings plan to visit New Orleans to see a daughter while one son lives in Corpus Christi.

Wow Creveling Butheard New Jersey Ada Seatorg Albert Rosell Ada Ownest Company Townsend New Orleans Corpus Christi

Butane Tank Still a Hazard After River Washup

A damaged butane tank washed into the Arkansas River near Kaw City is feared explosive. A five man recovery crew toiled to free the ten by five foot vessel wedged in dirt and wood, using a boat to haul a cable to a winch, as flood damage forced delays. McNabb Hohe Da Co, owners, coordinate salvage efforts from Ponca City.

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Spry and Crisco Prices Cut by Leading Firms

Lev er Brothers Co and Procter Gamble Co reduced the price of all vegetable shortening Crisco by 2 cents a pound, reflecting a downward trend in vegetable oil costs. The move follows earlier price cuts and signals ongoing industry adjustments in staple cooking fats.

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Training Flights In Air Corridor Crisis Near Berlin

Washington reports warn that Soviet training flights in areas near Berlin test Western resolve as tensions rise over the blockade and possible air corridors. Analysts debate whether Moscow seeks a rapid showdown or aims to force concessions before Western rearmament completes. The, cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid in 1862.

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Moscow Orders Global Purge of Red Parties to Model on Russian Line

A bellicose Communists line from Belgrade via Cominform urges all Communist parties worldwide to emulate Moscow and tighten control, signaling a drive to purge deviations as Yugoslavia and Prague tensions rise. The move includes new Asiatic headquarters in Bangkok to coordinate the effort.

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Is My Child Ready for School Readiness laws and preschool need

The Oklahoma legislature allowed six year olds or younger to enter school in September, but did not fund kindergarten training. Public schools must provide preschool readiness for children under six and a half. Muscular coordination, climbing, and active play are advised before formal schooling. Parents should visit and cooperate with teachers to support development. Birth certificates must be presented.

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Fragmentary note on postwar safety and ideological threats

A garbled excerpt discusses issues from a decade ago about safety and welding standards and mentions ideological threats. It references Winston Churchill and Soviet/Russian shock events in Berlin in a compact, unclear context.

Austin Kidwell Named Ada High Band Director for Coming Year

Austin Kidwell, former director at Pauls Valley and Alten high schools, has been hired as Ada High School band director. Supt Rex O Morrison notes Kidwell’s extensive teaching in physical education scouting and dramatics. he has earned degrees from East Central and Bass Central and is praised for his work by colleagues and festival judges. Kidwell is married to Ernestine York and they have three children.

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Oklahoma Dixie Democrats push write-in ticket move

Oklahoma City July 17 A state Democratic push for a Dixie Democrats movement aims to rally Southern voters against President Truman. Local figures Ross Lille and Ross Lillard discuss a write-in presidential bid while Oklahoma party leaders predict the revolt will be brief and not as grave as feared.

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Enlistment Open For 18 Year Olds During 1943 Draft

The U S Army and Air Force recruitment service announces 18 year olds may enlist during July 21 to August 21 1943. Applicants must present a birth certificate or official Vital Statistics certificate. No exceptions. Enlistees assigned to Fort Ord California Fort Ravine Kentucky Lackland Air Force Base Texas and San Antonio Texas.

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Broken Suspender Blamed in Death

In TAHLEQUAH Oklahoma on July 19 a local incident ends in a death when a suspender strap allegedly fails causing a man to be pulled from a swift vehicle. Vere Woods reports Justus, a 61 year old mechanic, was dragged before his body was recovered several hours later about 260 yards distant.

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Congress Race Hints On Meats Taxes and Tariffs

Washington sources report added measures on meat rationing oleomargarine tax repeal and an anti communism bill. Proposals came from lawmakers, with President Truman urging Congress to act though unable to force it. Rep Klein vows Taft Hartley repeal on opening day. Senator McClellan backs repeal, expects Senate passage. Northern dairy states arm for butter advocacy amid cottonseed oil margarine role.

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Greek guerrilla leader faces Yugoslav aid deal claim

Reports claim Markos Vafiades, Greek communist guerrilla chief, promised Yugoslavia parts of Greek Macedonia in exchange for aid to rebels. Informants allege secret pact signed five weeks before Tito’s denunciation, with possible posts for Greek communists and future regional shifts. Bulgaria eyes wary stance as Sofia moves to normalize Greece ties.

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Armendariz Worried Linguist In Hollywood Coaching

Pedro Armendariz, Mexican born star of Mexico City cinema, faced intense English coaching for The Three Godfathers after moving to the United States. He explains language shifts as he learned English, recalling forgetting Spanish and French and struggling with pronunciation and accent during early Hollywood years.

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