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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

6

Large Crowds Hear Sunday Services at Camp Grounds

About 3009 attendees filled the camp grounds Sunday night to hear evangelist Rev. W H Turner speak on Uncomparable Christ. A foreign missionary fund drive raised nearly 1000 dollars as Turner discussed the denomination's mission work and conditions in Central America.

Rev W. H. Turner Christ God Jesus Special Foreign Missionary Service Turner Central America India Shanghai China Penteceste Holiness Youth Societies Oklahoma Seventh and Cherry Virgil Ghither Tallahassee Fla Wall Leatier F Cammp Dean Smith Cary Childgen Childe's Playground Turter

Revival by Rev Will M Thompson Returns to Pantie County

Rev Will M Thompson returned to Pantie county to conduct a revival at the Church of Christ in Roff this week. Now living in Aradarke, he previously resided in the county during the Se's and served one term in the texistuture seeking to reacquaint acquaintances and friends while engaged in the papers campaign related to poultry eggs.

Will M. Thompson Pantie County Church of Christ Roff Thompson Aradarke Se’s

Pope Well Nears Test With Gas at Coal County Site

Pope Well in J. A Hobinson No. 1 Joe Pope, 34-1n-9e, Coal county, shows 7 181 feet base of McLish sand with 7 246 feet pipe, offsetting delays as production testing gear moves in. Robinson expects resumed operations this week. initial reports cite 30,000,000 foot lag and distillate, with bids from several companies pending final test results.

J. A Hobinson Joe Pope Coal County Locaion Robinson Centrahoma Stonewall

Community Notices From Fittstown and Adjacent Towns

Deriba Holliman spent Thursday night with Miss Dorthy Dooley. Numerous visits include Miss Patsy Loman of County Line to Mr and Mrs W L Dooley, and Miss Viola Chronister with Ruth and Jo Ann Logan. Several trips to Ada and Harden City noted. Calvin Brown injured in an explosion at Harden City electric plant with non serious injuries. Mrs C Inwin of Harden City died Sunday after becoming critically ill.

Deriba Holliman Miss Dorthy Dooley Patsy Loman County Line W. L. Dooley Viola Hershel Chronister Ruth Jo Ann Logan Christian Timmons Callie Nabors Ada Leroy Johnson Buddy Crain Yukon Okla Oren Cherry Noble Holman Z. Jackson Flora Ethel Dooley Bertha Loman Byne Raymond Miller Wichita Fails Texas Charley Timmons James Gabler Borger Elmer Hollman A. 0. Harmon Connie Duane Carter Russell Trammell Hogkie Charley Z. G. Timmons Kenneth Ross Anaduska John Logan Byng Finis Logan Calvin Brown Harden City Mr. Brown C. Inwin Money Bays

Jerinas: Spain renames brandy to sidestep Cognac claims

Spain's wine and brandy producers rename Spanish brandy to Jerinas after complaints that French Cognac labels mislead. The change aims to distinguish Spanish product from Cognac from Cog mac region claims, as drinkers at bars adopt the new name.

Madrid Spain France

Far East Air Force moves base to Korea

The Far East Air Forces shifted its advance base from southern Japan to Korea to speed the war against North Korea. The Fifth Air Force headquarters is now near Yongsan with Maj. Gen. Earl E. Partridge in command and Brig. Gen. Edward J. Timberlake, Jr. as vice commander. The move aims to extend fighter time over targets and reduce fuel use.

U. S Korea Far East Air Forces Japan Fifth Air Force Earl E. Partrtridge Air Force General Partridge South Korea Nagoya Partridge Edward J. Timberlake, Jr

Ada Receives More Rains On Weekend

Ada recorded a heavy Saturday downpour with 7.02 inches and a high of 82, followed by a Sunday shower peak near 83 and a low of 66. The weekend totals boosted the month’s rainfall as a 14 point barometric rise suggested a slowing rain pattern and cooler weather.

Ada

New Plastic Cloth And Synthetic Fiber for Home Use

A vinyl resin plastic coated cloth with hand woven look debuts for summer home decor. 50 inch wide fabric in multiple colors suits wall coverings and slipcovers with strong cotton base. A new synthetic textile Fiber V is tested for curtains shirts threads and summer suiting, while used in small scale fire hoses, showing high tensile strength and moisture resistance.

Sue Gardner Iti

Immediate Tax Boost Discussed in Capitol Talks

President Truman and congressional leaders discussed an emergency tax rise to curb immediate financing gaps from a potential surge in military spending. Speaker Rayburn and aides indicated the plan is interim, possibly paired with a profits tax, to be studied by Treasury and committee chairs soon. The White House aims to send a midyear economic message next week.

Ington Truman Rayburn E Treasury Snyder Senate House Capitol Rayourn Congress Charles G. Ross White House Capitol Hil Ross Trueman

Oklahoma Economic Growth Through Postwar Years

Oklahoma shows rising income payments from 829 million in 1940 to 2.361 billion in 1948, with farm, mineral, and manufacturing gains. Per capita income climbs from 356 in 1940 to 1,023 in 1948, while manufacturing employment falls from 137,585 in 1939 to 63,050. New water, hydro power, steam, and transport improvements accompany stronger schools and living standards shaping future expansion.

Oldahoma Oklahoma United States

Fragmented Note on Local Sale and Territory Claims

A partial OCR fragment cites general features and territorial claims. It mentions fast moving residents and a salesman, with unclear references to sales activity and local governance. The readable content is sparse and lacks concrete names or dates.

Memories Rise for Boyle Heads For Korea War Coverage

Ful Boyle, Pulitzer winner and AP correspondent, heads to Korea to chronicle the American GI story. He recalls past campaigns from North Africa to Europe and the Pacific, noting the comforts of travel but the persistent pull of danger. His wife Frances initially objects, joking he will face more battles at home after fifty years of marriage.

Hall Soxle Ful Boyle Associated Press Korea Boyle Pacific China Manchuria United States South Korea Frances

Margarine Use to Widen After tax repeal in 1950

The July 1950 shift ends federal restrictions on colored margarine distribution across states and may lift local bans where dairy interests are less dominant. Readers are urged to accept butter for milk producers yet consider margarine for budget cooking as new packs and fortified formula promise nutrition and lower prices.

Edits M. Barber

National Guardsmen Recieve Commissions

Ira Walkup of the state Highway Patrol and James B. Mading a salesman were commissioned as second lieutenants in the National Guardsmen.

Vata Jay Teo Ira Walkup Righway Patrol James B. Mading Beiore

Comes a Shooting War Outcry Against Big Business Dwindles

New York analysis suggests Korea War could mute public protest against corporate size as big firms profit through wartime integration. 1949 figures show only largest corporations boosted profits, while smaller firms suffered. large manufacturers employ about four million workers with vast assets.

New York Korea Bighess Sawyer America General Electric Charles E. Wilson National Industrial, Conference Board National Ley Bank of New York

Roff Church of Christ opens meetings and building progress

The Roff Church of Christ begins a series of daily meetings from the 21st through the 30th led by Evangelist Will M. Thompson with Truman Harris directing singing. A new baptistry and classrooms are under construction at the west end, funded by members and friends who also provide meals and cleanup help.

Church OF Christ the Roff Church of Christ Daly Will M. Thompson Truman Harris Church of Christ Tommy Medlock Johnny Jones Nolan Hexter Robert Hester

Methodist WSCS Meets At Church For Study And Luncheon

The Methodist church WSCS gathered Thursday for quilting and a noon luncheon after a brief business session. Members studied the book of Matthews, welcomed two new members Mrs. P B Hamer and Mrs. George McDaniels, and listed visitors. A Sunday school party with a weiner roast and swimming followed hosted by Woodrow Cottey and assistants for the intermediate class.

Methodist Church News W.S.C.S HM. Wall Mathews R. 24. Etchieson Fred Koch G. L. Guestinger Joe McDaniels Pau Young B. N Woodrow Cottey Paul Miller Beauchamp Bunyard Weiner Roast Land Jim Fairchild Jack Coffey Kay Larsh

Rev New to Leave for Albuquerque Soon

Rev and Mrs Thomas D New will depart August 1 for Albuquerque New Mexico to establish their home Rev New will fill the pulpit at the morning services at the Messnophist church next Sunday July.

Thomas D. New Albuquerque N. M New Messnphist

HADACOL credited with improved outlook and health

Mrs Poling credits HADACOL for relief from stomach distress and deficiencies in vitamins Bi Bi Iron and Niacin. She says three months of use restored appetite, sleep, and energy, leading to positive word of mouth and plans to continue HADACOL. The ad promises refund if not satisfied and cites trial venues and costs.

Tron Niacin

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