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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

8

Chicago Trade Fair Aims To Put City On World Market

Chicago prepares for a ten week summer trade fair drawing 43 nations. Organized as a non profit and not government subsidized, it aims to rotate as a grand circuit through major US cities. Jacques Kunszenaar leads the exposition while buyers visit to place orders, narrowing the dollar gap and boosting foreign commerce.

Jack Habe Chicago NEA Paris Lyon Milan Leipzig Barcelona U.S U. S Kristenaas Europe

Turner in Picture Of Pentecostal Expansion

Rev. W. H. Turner spoke at the Pentecostal Holiness campground saying the revival movement has grown since its 50 year start to about 25 000 churches 30 000 ministers and two million followers with a weekly attendance over six million worldwide He urged revival as antidote to Communism Youth Convention elected officers Douglas Dannigan Wagoner president Jo nnie Waller Checotah vice president Norma Jo Bratcher Shawnee secretary treasurer Bishop J A Synan Hopewell Va will attend to conduct annual conference Spence and Corvin among others visiting. book sale proceeds to fund a new College Hall of David and His Mighty Men Schedule of services listed for the week.

W. H. Turner Douglas Dannigan Wagoner James Boyd Ada Johnnie Waller Checotah Norma Jo Bratcher Shawnee J. A. Synan Hopewell Fuiday H. T." Spence R. O. Corvin Southwestern Pentecostal Holiness College Oklahoma City Pontotoc County David David and His Mighty Men

Woman Shot During Family Dispute Hospitalized

Mrs. Juanita Roberts, 30, lies in Valley View hospital with a gunshot wound to the right shoulder after a late night family feud. Police say the shooting occurred about 1:50 a.m. following an argument at a north Broadway dance, as Mrs. Roberts, her husband, and a friend struggled over a pistol that discharged.

Juanita Roberts Valley View Hospital

Lloyds Plans New Office on Bombed London Plot

London insurers Lloyds of London, a 350 year old underwriter, moves to a large new office on a bombed plot in Lima Street area, signaling expansion despite postwar recovery. The company aims to secure a major Bang on a bombed site, shifting from its present financial district base.

London Lloyd’s of London Lima Street

Aussie Lobster Tails Spark Boom for Australian Biz

In Geraldton Australia NEA reports lobsters are becoming a major export as American demand grows for rock lobster tails. Leo Harford, an American who settled in Australia, heads a fast growing export firm. Fishermen work offshore reefs at Abroath Islands catching lobsters, with rapid processing and rapid freezing to preserve quality. Lobster tails are graded wrapped and frozen within half an hour, while remaining byproducts become poultry meal. Australia strict export controls regulate permits temperatures and processing standards.

NEA Geraldton Australia Leo B. Harford Inwood N.Y U.S. Air Force Harford America Abroathe Department — Off Commerce

Air Transport Crash Kills 34 Near Myrtle Beach

An air force transport crashed into swampland near Myrtle Beach South Carolina and exploded, killing 34 servicemen including 30 Tennessee Air National Guard members en route to Nashville from war games. Four crewmen aboard. Rescue efforts hampered by flames. 15 bodies recovered by nightfall, rest trapped in wreckage. Conflicting reports note midair explosion versus post impact ignition.

Myrtle Beach S. C Air Force Tennessee Air National Guard Nashville Air Reserve Carolina

Parole Refused to J. Parnell Thomas

Washington July 24 the U S parole board refused to parole former Representative J Parnell Thomas R N J serving six to 18 months for padding his congressional payroll No reason was given for the denial and he is at Danbury federal corrections institution Officials noted he has gained 10 000 in prison and no arrangements for saying this have been made Thomas had asked President Truman for a presidential pardon and the appeal was referred to the justice department by the president over a year ago

Washington U.S. Parole Board J. Parnell Thomas

Stratford News Social visits fill weekend in Stratford

A flurry of weekend visits linked Stratford residents with relatives in Ada, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Dallas, Phoenix, Christmas. Guests included Loretta Benner of Oak Park and Dora Bishop of Eldorado. Church revival led by Rev. Thomas S. Warren in Fort Worth draws public attendance.

Esadore Pelter Loretta Benner Oak Park Mayme Field Sam Boatwright Glen Fergnson Chickasha Sam Henry Altus Lugart Dam Marvin Weast Claud Dockery Shawnee O. M. Sallee Jimmy Bonnie Thomas Ada Oklahoma City Clyde Hamilton Guy Kenyon Sherman Texas Kenyons Dallas Hubert Absher Oceanside Calif J. W. Absher W. BR Henry Laura McClung Dora Bishop Eldorado Arkansas Chester McClung Olin Short Lester Bud) Cook Fort Worth Delbert Jones L. E. Jones Rosedale A. H. Shi A. H. Shi, Jr Hawthoren Florida Oxford Georgia Anna Lou Townsend Kenneth Norman Jack Corley Mena Johnnie Robison Atdor Clinton

General Dean Aids Stragglers After Taejon Escape

Maj. Gen. William F. Dean led a street by street fight against North Korean tanks at Taejon then remained in retreat to guide American stragglers through enemy terrain. An aide reported Dean not wounded as of Friday morning, though others were hit. Clarke, who led 24 men to safety, was wounded in the shoulder.

Korea William F. Dean Taejon Arthur Clarke Boone Iowa Clarke Dean Army MacArthur Cal Dunmie Kim Deen Kim

Smith Denounces Dry Endorsement in Henryetta

Henryetta July 22 Ernest Smith attorney and state board member for the United Dry Association says he will denounce Monday the Dry endorsement of Ben Rymer Thomas for reelection. Smith objects to the endorsement as the action of only seven of the 40 directors and will make a radio address.

Henryetta Ohls Ernest Smith United Dry Association Ben. Rymer Thomas Smith

Baptist Revival Nets About 32 At Konawa Church

Konawa Baptist members honor Clyde Williams an orphan from the Oklahoma City home during an early Friday night service at the church white house about 32 in attendance. A revival is ongoing at Vamoose schoolhouse begun Monday and running through July 28 nightly at 8 led by Dr. Jack Gray with R. J. Evans as song leader and Mrs. Clarence Adams at the piano. Mrs. J. A. Davis of South Carolina visits the Burton home. Lucy Smith Circle met at the church with prayer and a lesson on Parables of Jesus led by Mrs. S. W. Stewart. closing prayer by Mrs. W. A. Kennedy. attendees listed.

The Baptist Church Clyde Willams Oklahoma City White House Vamoosm Jack Gray Kanana Pattor R. J. Evans Vamoom Clarence Adams Lucy Smith the Baptist Church S. W. Wt Stewart Jesus W. A. Kennedy Mra Ada Anderson T. J. Spurgin Mary Mills We AL Kennedy Tom Cloud Mos. K. Rodgers W. C. Dawm S. W. Bates Fred Stewart

U S Population Estimated At 150 520 000 by Census Bureau

The census bureau reports the 1950 U S population at 150 520 000, up from 141 699 275 in 1940. Preliminary state totals set how many House seats may shift, with California gaining and New York and Pennsylvania losing seats. Final numbers to be released by December 1.

Washington Census Bureau United States District of Columbia Congress House Post Office Committee California New York Pennsylvania We Lowe Arkansas Georgia Illinois Kentucky Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Florida Indiana Michigan Oregon Texas A. Ross Eckler Pacific Northwest South Secretary of Commerce Truman

Latta Family Reunion and Local Notes

A Latta family reunion took place at the 3. G. Lovelace home with numerous relatives present including Herbert Cooper Joe Lovelace Leroy Battles M L Stegall and J G Lovelace Jr a ministerial student at Be the college in McKenne Tennessee Also visiting were B C Rogers Steven and Stanley Rogers at Vances Sunday Ret F H LaFollette conducting a revival at Mountain View J G Lovelace Jr filled the pulpit in Cumberland Presbyterian church Others visiting included Frank Wella and family Aubrey Presley now employed and Woodrow Storg of Oklahoma City plus updates on Sam Haines hospital status and extended family travels.

J. A. Rogers Vances F. H. LaFollette Mountain View J. G. Lovelace, Jr Cumberland Presbyterian Church Frank Wella J. C Myra Dub George Otho Smith New Mexico Sam Haines Aubrey Presley Mac i

Runoff election race and grain shipment report

Over several state stations a runoff contest pits Rep Mike Mon ronsy against a Democratic challeng er in Tuesday's vote. A separate note mentions a freighter leaving Karachi with a large wheat cargo bound for Japan, highlighting a ton shipment.

Mike Monronsy Elec. Pee Democratic Rowing 100

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