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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

2

Korea War Reignites Tank Experts Feud Over U S and Soviet Designs

In Korea new Soviet and American tanks sparked a long bitter dispute among armor specialists. U S experts say America trails Russia in heavy tanks like the Stalin 122 mm and worry Russia could field even better designs in Korea. Debates focus on whether U S emphasis on mobility and firepower outperforms Russian doctrine favoring heavy armor and massed tanks.

Korea Washington U. S America Russia U.S Poland JSN Dee Colima Hs S Andrie Joseph Stalin

Toll to 258 Saturday on State Road

Poor readability shows a toll update about State Road 258 with scattered garbled words. The text mentions cars on a wast of El Rear and references season strike activity, but details are unclear.

Wast el Rear

Large Ex Service Group Forms Here For Veterans

An ex service group forms in town after a Friday courtroom meeting approving a state bonus petition. Monthly open sessions allow veterans to raise civic concerns, with 159 signatures collected. Leadership includes John Borce McKeel J O Vernon Mack Braly Riley Bailey and Paul Ryan explains benefits while Wade Watts reads a poem.

Selmon John Borce McKeel J. O. Vernon Mack Braly VFW Wade Watts

Konawa Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Installations

A joint installation and open house of the Konawa Rebekahs and the Odd Fellows was held in the 1.0.G.F. hall with Harry Evans, state Grand Warden, presiding. New officers for Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges were listed, a drill performed, and refreshments served. Also reported is the Las Vegas wedding of Miss Christine Mitchell to Henry A. Matuk, followed by home details, and notes on Alta Simmons Robinson’s upcoming East Central State College degree and teaching career.

Rebekah and Odd Fellows G. F. Hall Rebekahs Harry Evans State of Oklahoma Ethel Massey Ada Konawa Rebekah Owen Jones Rebekah Noble Grand Kemper Smith Gamage Moore E. C. McPherson Edith Hall Guardian J. L. Ogburn Ada Evans Pina Share Clarence Raper Ray Johnson W. A. McLaister Floyd Hale Lester Shaw Ralph Midler Ralph Adams Emmett Turner Ollie Huckleberry Pete Cravens Ben Frank Alvin Kramer M. L. Swanson Clarence Clayton W. Slagle Charles Montgomery Tallie Grant WA. McLetater Vernon Cone J. L. Cpburn Christine Mitchell Elpha Mitchell Konawa Henry A. Matuk Las Vegas Nevada Matuk Andrew Tully Poughkeensie New York F.C. Lovett First Baptist Church East Central College Los Angeles St. Joseph’s Edpee Ellsworth Newark South Bradfield Avenue Compton California Alta Simmons Robinson Elemenon Engish East Central State Col East Centre Smor Refer Wolf Prairie Varnocan New Mexico Cha Intte Jezn East Cental Georgia Conner Okemah John Townsend Mr. Townsend W. L. Seawell Fort Smith Arkansas Anderson First Jeff Morgan Stillwater Morgan Seawell Oxemah High School Wareelim Fort S Coing Canada

Oklahoma Fighting Men Called for 20th Marine Reserve Unit

Orders sent today call 260 members of the 20th Marine Corps Organized Reserve Infantry Battalion to active duty. Battalion headquarters in Oklahoma City reports 24 hour alert, with Lt. Col. Roy Batterton Jr. supervising packing and interviews for potential discharges, emphasizing critical-industry work and education. Other notes indicate Navy and Air Force reservists in Oklahoma eligible for active duty as districts issue orders.

Oklahoma 20Th Marine Corps Maine Corps Oklshoma City Washington Roy Battersen, Jr Batterton Naval Masrins Training Center U.S. Department of Defense Marine Corpa Vaservisis Oklahoma City Twisa San Antonio Texas Air Force Roscoe Clark 2592Nd Airforce Reserve Training Center Tinker Air Force Airforce Eighth Naval District New Orleans Organized Naval Reserve

Braves Read and Award Ribbons in Ada Library Club

Six week summer reading at Ada Public Library sees Creeks Cherokees and Seminoles readers compete for headbands and feathers as book counts rise. Notable readers include Kathy Halliburton Shirley Byrd Barbara Hillman and many другие. Two weekly story hours support reading progress with certificates from the State Library Commission for ten books.

Wikaya Club Ada Public Library Washington Stool Hayes School Council Kathy Pexey Halliburton Shirley Ann Byrd Glenwood Hazalene Brittain Charleye Klepper Carolyn Smith Jimmy Brannon Larry Rutledge John Shinman Hayes Peggy Halliburton Shirley Byrd Barbara Hillman George Hanson Sharon Kaye Decker Yarry Hillman Rhetta Kaye Johnson Tommie Sue Magar Phyllis Smith Joyee Fegram Johnny Mazar Norma Ann Williams Mayo Powers Bobby Williams Gary Pilgrim Frank Orebsugh Tommy Box Nancy Mosier Lynda Mosier Alice Faye Sisleup Mary Jane Bush Charles Mayfield Nancy Stephens Honnie Marshall Johnny Kuras Lee Hadley Halpin Choctaws Irving Judy Nancy Muncrief Jimmy McGalliard Viva Ann Veach Betty and Louise McGalliard Oma Marene Veach Gilbert Gardiner Chares McGalliard Jan Julie Butler Virginia Gardiner Deanna Jones Judy Hayes Daphna Smith Glenda Jones Georgienna Linda Lee Gash Freddie Stansbury Sammie Stansbury Jerry Hayes Esther Joyce Faith Barbara Rae Hundley Sharon Pierson Jerry Dan Marva Dawn Northcutt Annette Williamson Jo Ann Northcutt Washington Kay Hal Jeburton Joe Kelly Bobby Gene Ross James Hensler George Smith Anna Lee Smith Jill Eller Don Scott Lois Ann Ward Charles Bingham, Jr Linda Raye Burns Carolyn van Bebbex Teddy Grenger Loretta Lanier Joe Wayne Preston Bruce Davis Betsy Miller Johnnie Ronnie Cunningham Steve Albin Patricia Hennley Barbara Mullen Jack Lambert Gary Smith Sandra Garrett Richard Guinn Chickasaws Williard Bobbie Jean Hagar Billy Hager Mary Louise Bentley Duane Barnes W. F. Parrish Linell Timmons Donna Gentry Vance McNeal Shirley Jean Collings Linda Drummond Sharon Archer Helen Ann Parrish Ronnie Holmes Suellen Plummer Carol Ann Lawson Dickie Erskine McNeal Guy Conner Logsdon Sally Plummer Billy Woody Duncan Reading Club State Library Commission

Army Kow Explains Summons Is Order For Guard

Washington reports the army described active duty summons as an order for National Guard units called to federal service. The process involves Pace letters to state governors, alerts for movement, and orders issued by army commanders across six army areas.

Washington Army Pace United States

Industrious Japs Bring Tokyo Far Back in Five Year Period

HAL BOYLE notes Tokyo's rapid postwar reconstruction five years after 1945, praising Japanese resolve and the city's rebirth. He contrasts Berlin's slower rebuild, observes bustling streets, abundance of goods in Ginza, rising American influence, and resilient tech repairs, concluding Japan's spirit outpaces despair.

Tokyo Hal Boyle MacArthurville Charlie Hirohito Berlin Orient

Judge Long says Murray abandonment claim partial truth

Oklahoma City July 22 Judge W G Long a former Cleveland county judge who presided over the 1931 Murray divorce said the child abandonment charges against Johnston Murray are only part of the story He noted no abandonment finding was issued by him or any Cleveland county judge The statement argues abandonment is a civil divorce ground not犯罪s criminal code new details from the divorce record and his remarks defend Murray, his child, wife, and the public.

Oklahoma City W. G. Long Cleveland County Johnston Murray Murray William ©. Coe Long District Court Ada Marion Murray G. H. Unger Coe Bis Child

Longhofer Faces Possession Case In County Court

Clarence Longhofer was arraigned Saturday on charges of possession of intoxicating beverages. He pleaded not guilty and was released on $500 bond by County Judge Tom D. McKeown. Longhofer was arrested Friday night by Deputies Hinle and Miers who found 14 half pints four pints and three fifths of liquor in a closet at his North Broadway home.

Clarence Longhofer Tom D. McKeown Longhofer Welker Hinle Ernest Miers Hisle Miers Lonnhofer North Broadway Perce

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