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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

5

Nine People Of Stratford To Hospital

A head on collision near Stratford in Pentatee county sent nine Stratford residents to hospitals in Ada and Pauls Valley. Dr A H Shi was driving a 1942 Ford sedan returning home when his car collided with a Bailey car. Several passengers were injured, some in critical condition. Police attributed the crash to steering problems and brake locking. Several victims remained hospitalized Tuesday evening while others were released.

Stratford Pentatee County Adaamt Pauls Valley Glenn Clark Br. Shi A H. Shir Clark Dr. Shi Floyd Gene Bailey Rt. 2 James Ske Ir J. R. Taylor Ada Bailey Dr. Shui Shianne Smith Foster Shi Smith Jimmy Smith Macha Shi Molky Shi S. Judy Shi A. He Shi Valley View Hospital Iwo Ko Pauls Water Digr Susset

Sentry Keeps Lonely Vigil At Pershing Grave In Arlington

A lone sentry keeps vigil over General Pershing's gravesite in Arlington as flags fly at half staff for 30 days. A somber public farewell drew more than 300000 mourners despite Washington rain. Generals Eisenhower Bradley Devers and other dignitaries joined the funeral procession and rites at the national cemetery.

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One Opinion From Supreme Court Opinion Day

The June 20 docket notes a single published opinion by the state Supreme Court. The case titled Rizlto Mining Co. and Consolidated Underwriters versus Orem Leon Peery involves a special identity finding and the State Industrial Commission, with the award vacated. In Hyde Park M D July 20 a death notice records Mrs Elizabeth Riley Roosevelt, widow of James B Roosevelt and second cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, who died yesterday.

Orlafroma Cify State Supreme Court Rizlto Mining Co Consolidated Orem Leon Peery State Industrial Commission Rookevert Sevelt Hyde Park M. D Rlizabeth Riley Roosevelt James B. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

Jets From U S To Strengthen Allied Air Power In Europe

A flotilla of U S jets is scheduled to bolster American fighter strength in Europe, with aircraft from the 38th Fighter Wing previously based in the Panama Canal Zone. The planes will be stationed on the Rhine or Clyde area bases in Scotland and Germany as part of ongoing U S deployment to support Allied air operations.

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Versatile Grad Class Member Balances Teaching and Family

A member of the graduate class, Bila Mae Trousdale, will graduate from East Central this summer after nine years of teaching, six in her hometown Trousdale. She has five children and a husband, and still manages school tasks, home duties, and part time work.

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No Ship Carrying An Atomic Bomb Vanished

Washington July 26 a navy denial that any ship carrying an atomic bomb ever disappeared was issued today by Rear Admiral Ellis Zacharias retired A Mutual network audience Sunday heard a near end of war vessel bearing an atomic Ford headed for Tipier disappeared before reaching there One officer suggested the retired admiral recalled the cruiser Indiampolix sunk near the Philippines after carrying one or two disassembled atomic bombs later dropped on Japan California received its ice from Alaska from 1855 to 1980 About JOG tase were shipped and nearly

Wasthington Eilis Zacharias Pacific Tipier Indiamapolix Philippines Tinian Japa

Soviets offer to feed Berlin amid Western blockade

Berlin dispatch says Soviet authorities announced plans to feed all two million Western Berliners using 100000 tons of grain from the Soviet Union. Western allies doubt the pledge as distribution issues and rival currency controversies surface. General Clay remains skeptical, noting performance over promises.

Berlin Soviet Union U.S Russia Clay U. S Germany Azeaia

Mish High Grad Wins High Honor

Jerry Ray Walker, graduate of McLish High Sedge at Fittstown, received the 1947 48 President’s Scholastic Award for the highest grade among freshmen. He will attend Central again in the fall. Rev Walker long served as pastor of Fittstown Baptist Church.

Jerry Ray Walker McLish High Sedge Fittstown i State Teachers College BR. Robirsom East Central Tollope U. PB. G Totkawa Central Jerry Rey John B. Welter Oklahoma City Walker Fittstawm Baptist Church

Pershing Promoted Sergeant Known for Mud Bath Incident

The account recalls Sergeant Lodge, a veteran of World War I and associate of General John J. Pershing, who claimed the general promoted him for giving Pershing a mud bath. Lodge describes Pershing as a strict but fair commander, nicknamed The Ramrod, with a tough, precise leadership style.

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Sky Pilot of 180th Infantry Meets Local Company

Capt Samuel J. Scott of Muskogee, newly appointed chaplain for the 18th Infantry Regiment of the 40th Division, visits Ada to meet the local company at the National Guard armory. He flew his own plane to inspect 20 units of the 120th Regiment, plans to visit 28 communities with airports, and will remain through Wednesday night, then travel to Muskosee Thursday. Scott, a member of the Assembly of God church, active in youth ministry, flies from Tulsa for training and has logged about 48 flight hours.

Samuel J. Scott Muskoges 18Th Infanttry 40Th Infantry Ada National Guard Werines- Gay Tulsa

Truce Fails To Halt War in Palestine Blast Hits Cairo

On the third day of a UN cease fire in Palestine, a single unidentified plane struck Cairo, blasting a thoroughfare and two department stores. Premier Nakrashy Pasha condemned the action, warning of immediate retaliation if traced to Zionist forces. The Israeli government denied responsibility, citing 13 planes involved. Syria accused Jews of violating the truce, prompting protests to UN mediator Bernadotte.

Cairo Jay Sourtey Haifa Palestine United Lors Interior Ministry Gmn Motion Prowure Fahmy Nakrashy Pasha Folke Bernadette United Nations

Social Readiness Important To School Beginnner

This final piece in a series on The Childs Readiness for School emphasizes social development. It notes children must know personal details, speak confidently, and feel secure at home to adjust in larger classes. It urges parents to prepare children for school routines and interaction with peers and teachers.

Orel Barnes Listed In Summer Graduation At East Central

Orel Barnes majors in industrial arts and agriculture at East Central College and is set to graduate. He attended Hosedale High in Oklahoma and entered East Central in 1836. His varied career includes teaching, war work, and army service. He owns twenty acres at Blanchard and plans to pursue further work there. His wife is Edna Mitee and they have two children, Joe Thomas and James.

Orel Barnes Wil East Central Hosedale High School Oklahoma Middleperg Blanchard Edna Mitee iSat Joe Thomas James Are Blanchards King

Konawa Student Dramatics Festival Selections Made

Pillie Merte Sucker a East Central College student has been chosen to attend the Plymouth Drama Festival in Plymouth Massachusetts for six weeks starting late July. The program gathers about 40 college dramatics students to work with Broadway directors and actors, with venues along the coast near Boston each night. Surber departs July 22 to join the colony and perform in traveling shows and theaters under famed directors.

Pillie Merte Sucker Dargiter Mes Roy Lurber Monawa East Central College Plymouth Massachusetts Broadway Mise Surser East Central D. F. Naters Max Gordon Michael Todd Michael Todd, Dr. A. Trask Mr. Skelly Boston Traveling Shines Sisemblier Migs Surber

Power Farming Spreads Across Nation in Latest Measure

Kansas City report highlights rapid gains in farming tech and activity. The magazine estimates 314,596 tractors on farms, 2,192,621 trucks, and 4,928,127 cars, with 3,817,100 farms electrified and total farm acreage up to about 1.1 trillion acres. Farm size per hold nearly 870 acres amid shortages hampering expansion.

Kansas City Implement & ‘Tractor Farm Equipment Magazine Cha Thermagacing

Former Chickasha gridder killed in highway crash

Oly. July 20. Morris D. Red Gitthens, 21, former Chickasha high school football center, died from injuries after a motorcycle collision on US Highway 21 south of Chickasha last Thursday night. He was in a semi conscious condition following the crash and suffered a head injury and broken bones.

Chickasha, Oly P—Morris D Red) Gitthens Chickesha High School

Coal Miner Killed Missing After Lone Star Mine Disaster

In McCurtain Oklahoma a miner Millard Hatley aged 27 was killed and Lars Vinge is missing after an explosion and fire at the Lone Star Coal Mine. Eighteen other workers escaped through the air shaft while rescue crews search for Vinge. The mine operated by Lone Star Steel Co had recently reopened after closure in 1965 and is near the site of a 1912 disaster where 73 miners died.

Cameron Maine Bane Star Steel Co Lone Star

Foreign Aid Costs Outpace Local Spending, Europe Program

Washington reports that foreign aid costs exceed total local outlays for schools, police, and fire protection. Paul G. Haffiman, directing the European Program, says no communist claim is more ridiculous than the charge we dump surpluses on Europe. Congressional appropriations total over 5 trillion for the program, with six month funds reaching the half‑pay point and new loans and grants announced for a three‑month period ending September.

Washington Paul G. Haffiman Europe World Wide Broadcasting Foundation Congress Hoffman Yesteday

Britain protests to Reds over Berlin air raid bold claim

Berlin dispatch reports Britain delivering a strong protest to the Soviet mill mark administration in Berlin after a formation of Russian fighters flew yesterday over Gatow. An official statement calls the Yak flight a direct violation of air safety rules amid Western Berlin relief air operations. In Oklahoma a Farmers Association event joins Oklahoma A. and M. campus August 5 for its fifth annual meeting, aligned with the farm and home week program.

Berlin Millmark Gatow Sieport Gatow Bertin West Ern Berhin Bestin Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Flying Farriers Association Oklahoma A. and M, College

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