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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
6
The Zollowne Corp roll-call records Oklahoma house members voting on major amendments to and passage of economic control bills. It details votes on dairy Imports bans, livestock slaughter quotas, price controls, wage ceilings, and proposed measures affecting producers and commodities with figures and party lines noted.
Konawa HD club met to plan an all day luncheon with program titled The Farms and the Community. Mrs. Thompson announced chairmanship details and the group discussed charity work, Farm and Home Week attendance, and transportation for club members to Stillwater.
A&M graduation set for next Saturday in Stillwater Oklahoma with ceremonies at 9 a m. Dr Samuel Nowell Stevens president of Whitl ece Grinnell Iowa and Ray Sundirass pastor of Central Christian Church Enid scheduled as speakers for baccalaureate services at 8 p m Friday.
An informant from Kyukok describes Burmese traders moving trucks loaded with goods into China and returning with opium and silk. Chinese posts at 20 mile intervals manned by troops monitor cross border barter while Burma bans petroleum exports except under permit. The piece notes border restrictions and smuggling activity.
An order for five Ada Rodeo tickets on August 7 11 came from Alaska to Mcatthews. The note mentions Ada and Iai government for ice, with a distant terri e. The event features Ferdinand ed cvitter the Borlno and a cutting horse contest. The piece highlights the entry of new contenders and the return of familiar names, noting the popularity of the rodeo and its appeal to travelers.
Fragmentary oil field notes report Kollsman abandoning a well near East Oconee with two additional wells in the vicinity. The East Oconee field is described as being brought to production with salt water separation processes underway.
A new Vacation Bible School for boys and girls is set for July 23 to 27 at the Church of the Nazarene in Monthrough. Daily sessions run 1 to 3 pm with a picnic lunch. sessions feature sermons illustrated by stories and a Bible Quizzer baseball game led by Evanagidists Mrs Lansdowne and Willram Hamilton.
A garbled notice discusses administrative issues surrounding Murray as secretary of the State School Land Commission. It mentions timing for a possible conversion to free land, a proposal after Mutal in palities, and a Tray character connected to the job.
Tahlequah reports an accident injuring a 72 year old Tahlequah woman. Details indicate an unnamed driver and a collision near Fair Rock. Injury severity described as serious with facial lacerations and possible additional trauma.
A fragment notes burns and slips from improper wax use as dirt, moisture, and fragile composition raise hazards. It highlights incautious feet and the need for careful handling to prevent accidents and damage.
In a column from Wested Ada News, advertisers report higher returns on ads with clearer descriptions and targeted placement. Local merchants credit concise headlines, specific product details, and timely offerings for increased inquiries and sales.
Mary Lightner, a student at Aga higi Mare, is set to graduate Thursday with a B. S. degree. The ceremony will honor her academic work and achievements, including involvement in school activities.
A national study reports on polio immunization efforts and shot coverage across regions. Data focus on age groups, vaccination rates, and implications for public health policy with emphasis on improving schedule adherence and outreach. Various health agencies coordinate to assess progress and gaps.
Mrs and Mrs Les Foster hosted a large social and shower for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark, formerly Kathryn Brown, with many attendees sending gifts. The report lists numerous local residents, church activities, and upcoming meetings, reflecting a busy community calendar and social network.
An essay on evolving views of tonsils and teeth in health care. It recalls midcentury habits of removing tonsils and teeth, critiques ignorance of heredity, and notes modern shifts toward conserving tonsils and reassessing dental impact on overall health. ©G Cor
A local notice notes Mrs Bonifield was honored in a community gathering. The event featured several attendees and younger participants, with names including Deaton Maze and other local residents. The tally of honorees and attendees reflects a community recognition day.
A fragment describes cooperative effort at Oro Station with several workers aiding a task. The passage hints at a replaced line and mentions Crawford and Denron, though details are unclear. The text references a line of 217 sles long and an area possibly over a mile deep in some place.
Oklahoma City to open bids August 7 for over 10 miles of US 77 from Norman to the city and for a section of the Oklahoma City urban by-pass. The four lane US 77 project costs about 1.13 million dollars, from two miles north of Moore southward, with a split at a grade crossing toward Norman and OU. The by-pass project involves 1.8 miles of four lane paving from Classen Boulevard to May Avenue, estimated at 425 thousand dollars, part of a by-pass program with prior contracts totaling 3.73 million.
Attorney General Mac Q and Williamson approved five bond issues totaling 63,400 dollars. The numbers include 20,000 for independent school district LeFiere in LeFiere county for repairs and furnishings, 5,000 for independent district 26 in LeFore county, 19,000 for building repair and furnishings for independent district 93 in Grady county, 3,000 for dependent district 78 in McCurtain county, and 6,390 for transportation equipment for independent district 24 in Grady county.
Red Cross mobilizes 125 trained disaster workers from St. Louis to floods areas in Missouri and Oklahoma. Funds raised to 750000 for initial relief. total expected emergency and rehabilitation spending exceeds 1500000. Fifty one chapters across two states plus Ottawa county Oklahoma and Jackson county Illinois provide relief as 20 Missouri counties aid evacuations and 15 shelters host over 500 people.
Jewell Rose Smith, longtime Davis teacher and former OSD staffer, will receive a B S degree July 26 with majors in elementary education and English. She trained at Hickory High School and Central State College, earned a life certificate, taught in Hickory and at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, Sulphur, and studied speech at the Central Institute for the Deaf and Washington University. She married Thurman Smith and has been active in the Davis Baptist Church, Business Ladies Missionary, Tuesday Study Club, and the Eastern Star, of which she is past matron.
Mrs. Gwen Tudor and Mrs. Dick Pinkerton of Wayne plan a July 28 to August 20 Beography tour sponsored by East Central State College Ada in cooperation with Edmond State Teachers College Edmond. They will visit Old Mexico Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon Yellowstone Yosemite and Victoria British Columbia. Tudor teaches English music and art at Wayne Junior School. Pinkerton teaches second grade and has a husband Claud Pinkerton Wayne superintendent. Both look forward to an educational enjoyable trip.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes Madrid with a population over a million remains classified as a town, not a city. The article mentions a twilight glow from comet dust vaporized by sunlight as a visual curiosity.
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