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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

8

Dallas Public Health mobile unit screens diabetes on street

A Dallas City Health Department mobile testing unit screens residents for diabetes using a Hewson Clinitron in trailer labs. The five minute test identifies unknown diabetics and directs positives to their physicians for early treatment, aiming to curb the disease through outreach at suburban centers and home shows.

Roger Boatwright NEA Specifl Dallas Tex Neai Hugo LC. Wilkerson Public Health Department Wilkerson Ebicn Heffman Cyiitron

Major Democratic Candidates Schedule Speaking Tour in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City May 27 major Democratic contenders unveiled a weeklong slate of appearances for U S Senate and gubernatorial races. Elmer Thomas will speak in Muskogee and Vinita with stops in multiple towns. Ike Monroney flags numerous stops across eastern and southern counties including Wister Stillwell Tahlequah and Wagoner. Frank P Douglass and Johnston Murray outline extensive itineraries in Bartlesville Fairland Grove Collinsville Pryor and other towns. William O Coe and Henry etta list dense schedules across central and western towns with dates through Saturday.

Oklahoma City U. S. Senate Elmer Thomas U.S. Senate Muskogee Vinita Miami Salina Hugo Durant Ike Monroney Bowleys Helconville McAlester Krebs Alderson Hartsho

State Round-Up trip by Home Demonstration group

Twelve girls and twelve boys depart Tuesday May 30 for State Round-Up in Stillwater and return Friday June 2. Participants include Wanda Maddox, Vaness Health, Patsy Thompson, Lucinda McLish, Beth Kent, Mary Lou McKeel, Joyce McAnally, Virginia Taylor, Janet Taylor, Ida Belle Neely, Latta, Chloe Ann Feikins, Margaret Ann Webb, and others with demonstrations on topics such as cotton clothing, Lifes of Scarfs, and making ice cream.

Pour-H Club Bullwater Stillwater Siris Wanda Maddox Vaness Patsy Thompson MecLish Beth Kent Mary Lou McKeel McLish Joyce McAnally Virginia Taylor Allen Janet Taylor Ida Belle Neely Chloe Ann Feikins Margaret Ann Web

4-H Club Parade and Banquet Schedule May events

The 4-H Club Parade includes Wanda Fitzhugh Colbert June Farmer and Janet afar in a girls clothing contest. A special banquet by Brown Dunkin and John A Brown Co. will honor the clubs on Wednesday May 31. Also: Home Improvement manners horticulture courses and district club officer elections.

Fitzhugh Wanda Balthrop Colbert June Farmer Surmmere Chapel Janet Afar Brown-Dunkin John A. Brown Company Francis Club Lucille Parker Galey Club Colbert Club

Beauty Treatments Help Women Mental Patients

NEA Special Correspondent reports at Brooklyn State Hospital that beauty care for female patients serves as therapy. A manic depressive patient gains speech and appetite after a beauty session, then improves with hair, makeup, nails, and facials. About 1500 of 1900 women receive regular treatments, viewed by psychiatrists as therapeutic and confidence-boosting.

Rusa Wren Brooklyn State Hospital

Copper Mining Loss Reported in Eagle Creek Run

Engineers estimate that during a development period copper mining by products yielded 506009 dollars in value from BNE taken at Eagle Creek in Wain county North Carolina.

Eagle Creek Wain County N.C

Mother Seeks To Block Adoption Of Daughter

In Los Angeles on May 30 a 2-year-old actress Sydney Perkins Dagmar asked the court to stop the adoption of her five-year-old daughter Jane by wealthy Clifford and Mrs. Hakes. The Hakes say Dagmar abandoned the child and have supported her for year and a half. Dagmar, daughter of polo player Peter Perkins, said she did not always have money for support but did not abandon the girl.

Los Angeles Sydney Perkins Dagmar Eaper Clifford Hakes Hakes Jane Dagmar Peter Perkins

Edward L. Clampitt to study abroad before foreign service

Edward Lowell Clampitt of Roff plans study in Paris and Mexico after earning a B A in education with a Spanish major from East Central. An honor student for four semesters, he worked as a telegraph operator for Southern Pacific and Southern Railroad prior to his 1971 East Central entry.

Edward Lowell Clampitt Roff East Central Paris France University of Mexico Foreign Service State Department Clampitt Ithe Southern Pacific Railroad Arizona I New Mexico Texas Tthe Southern Railroad Alabaama Missei Tennessee Ross High School Jak Clampitt Navy Pacific Philippines Guam Japan

Konawa Lions elect officers and pool opens for summer

The Konawa Lions Club elected officers led by Jack Streetman as president with George Cashman as first vice president and J J Ogburn as second vice president. The pool opened Sunday with Marvin Ross as manager lifeguard and admission 15 cents for children 25 for high school students 35 for adults. The Kanawa community notes also cover a bridge club gathering and local graduation events at Konawa High School with speeches, awards, and diplomas.

Kenawa Lions Club Jack Streetman George Cashman J.J ". Ogburn Burwell Bates Robert Camp Tamer Bert Harris, Jr Bill Tucker Bob Ryle Clarence Roper E A. Hudson F. P. Swan Sam Bates MC. Bevens G. D. Brewer A L. Burress George F. Cashman Milton Courtney F. M Dailey O. Tt. Damron Jack Davis George W. Ennis Ben Frank Jack Gray Bery Harvis A. E. Hostetter W. L. Huddleston E. A. Hudson Harley Moore J. L. Ogburs Clarence Raper R. C. Ryle Harald Shannon W.R Slaughter A. L. Stephens J. W. Stewart Herbert Sugg Ralph Lurber Earl Taylor Earl Watts Roy Adair W. L. Hailey Dr. G. M. Kursar Charles Montgomery Bert Harris A Hutchins Wes Leather Konawa Marvin Ross Ladies Bridge Club F. M. Dailey Gerald Walton Harold Shannon George Strauss Rey Douthit Juanita Lamont Rade Rusking Bedford Bates Wewoka Bert Harris Jr Mabel Duckett Strauss A. E Hostetter Walter Damron Oda Terry Aaron Frey Bill Chase H. 7. Styron Walton Shannon Roy Douthit Dailey

Oklahoma Retail Trade Gains in Early 1944

Oklahoma's retail trade for the first four months of 1944 rose over 15 percent from 1943, led by durable goods and higher department store sales. Building and freight carload activity also climbed while postal receipts, bank debits, farm cash income, and some deposits declined. A Harding Junior High graduation in Oklahoma City saw one student absent as diplomas were awarded. Clampitt married Lorena Bird of McLoud, with Clampitt taking on a lab role at Valley View hospital while he studies in Mexico City. he previously led the Pan American club on campus.

Norman Okda Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Business Bulletin Bulletin Clampitt Lorena Bird McLoud Ichool Mexico City Valley View Hospital Haward Climpitt Roft

East Central Enrollment Begins Monday at State College

East Central will plunge into enrollment on Monday with pre-registration tests and early registration for freshmen and transfers. Seniors register by surname groups Monday, juniors and sophomores follow, while freshmen and transfer students report to Room 56 for tests and orientation before Tuesday registration.

East Central State College Horace Mann Linscheid Library

Ada to Observe Memorial Day with Local Program

Ada plans a Memorial Day observance at Memorial Park at 11 o'clock presented by the American Legion and VFW chapters. A half hour broadcast over KADA will follow the ceremony with distinctions for Gold Star Mothers, music, prayers, a Memorial address, and wreath placements, featuring local officials and auxiliary presidents.

Ada Memorial Park American Legion Catherine Mulray Tom Wilson I. J. Blevins Buddy Pat Kilpatrick John-Boyce McKeel Joe Roper KADA Cash Jean Cahill VFW Helen Badgwell American Levon Auxiliary B. A. Lasater Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Riley Bailey Joe Furlong Legion

Temperatures Drop as Ada Sees Cool Friday Night

Ada teachers report a back to back cool spell with Friday night dipping to 50 degrees after a 58 degree low earlier. A light Friday shower left a trace of moisture while Herefords baseball fans saw another victory on a muddy field. Superintendent Rex Morrison noted Ada High School’s graduation night was the sole event of its kind in at least 15 years as the Bons Club convened Friday afternoon and ran into Monday.

Ada Herefords Rex. Morrison

Switchmen End Plans For Strike

The Switchmen's Union of North America canceled its June 2 strike threat against ten western railroads after progress in negotiations. The National Mediation Board said sufficient gains justify continuing mediation. The union seeks a 40 hour week with 48 hour pay, time and a half for Saturday, and double time for Sunday. Early watermelons are on the market.

Washington Switchmen's Union National Mediation Board Francis A Oneill, Jr O'Neill Mediation Board Sail Switchmen’s Union of North America Chicago Gow

Berlin Quiet Day Before Mass Youth Parade

Berlin was quiet and alert on the eve of a planned Whitsun tide parade by East German youths in the Russian sector. Walter Ulbricht rejected western calls for elections and urged withdrawal of American and British forces, while West Berlin faced limited, nonlethal violence and a cautious Allied stance.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Walter Ulbricht East Germany Ulbricht Russia Germany West Berlin West

Accident near Ana sends Brydia and Hays to hospital

An accident five and a half miles west of Ana near Pickett sent two men to Valley View hospital Monday night. Robert W. Hays, 15, suffered a fractured knee and possible other fractures, while Fred Brydia, driver of the second car, had minor bruises and was shaken up. Hospital officials expected Brydia to go home Tuesday. Hays is a service engineer for Barold Sales Commission of Tulsa. Brydia is an independent oil operator of Ada. Police said Brydia’s 1946 Packard was traveling west at about 40 mph in a no passing zone when his car struck Hays’ vehicle on the right front and side.

Ana Pickett Valley View Hospital Robert W. Hays Fred Brydia Heys 1620 South Barold Sales Commission Tulsa Brydia Ada Glen

New corduroy fabric for drapery and upholstery gains favor

A reader asks for durable fabrics for bedroom drapery and slipcovers. A 54 inch wide pinwale corduroy offering comes in multiple colors and mirrors France’s cord du roi, suitable for tailored slipcovers and contemporary upholstery. Also noted: a tough eight inch double edged kitchen knife that resists sharpening for years and a baby toy shoe design with pink or bite corduroy felt and plastic animal heads. A divorce filing in Delaware county notes Beaty seeks to block rocks thrown at his new car.

Sue Gardner France Grnersl Munci Ind Tre Beaty Delia Delaware County Au-D Persoc

North East Texas Weather Kills One as Winds Sweep Area

A severe storm swept north and east Texas with damaging winds a tornado and heavy rain. Greenville and nearby towns suffered toppled trees damaged crops and collapsed barns while Tyler faced property damage. The Dallas Fort Worth area endured hail and lightning. one fatality occurred when a Greenville man touched a live wire exiting a storm shelter.

Greenville Tex Hall Texas Fenniel Tidwell Jacobie Tyler Dallas Fort Worth Pilot Point Denton County T&pmkt Sherman Billy Ray Webb Greensville Peniel Ffreight Commerce

Methodists in New Assignments Across Oklahoma

Ninety Methodist ministers face new duties after five day west Oklahoma conference. Bishop W Angie Smith announced transfers including Virgil Alexander moving from Tulsa district to Ardmore First. Bonner Teeter to Sulphur First from Chickasha. W S Collins to St Paul Sulphur. Charles L Bolding to Saldedo. J Howard Bush to Perry. Fred Stelz to Verden Pocasset.

Oklahoma City West Okahoma W. Angie Smith Oklahoma-New Mexico Virgil Alexander Tulsa First Methodist Ardmore First Ada Tulas Bonner Teeter Sulnhur Chickasha W. S. Collins St Paul Sulhur Charles L. Bolding Salcedo Madill J. Howard Bush Perry Fred Stelz Sulphur Verden-Pocanset Gre

No Solution Yet Of Hileman Case

Creek county authorities said they were no nearer a solution in the baffling case of E. R. Hileman 95 found dead in a darkened night dining room last Sunday No arrests have been made Sheriff Lee Johnson and deputies pursued a new theory that the shooting stemmed from an attempted liquor rash. Hileman a Tulsa man was found slumped over a telephone table with an empty 45 caliber cartridge and a loafer shoe not his as the only clues.

Sapulpa Okla Creek County E. R. Hileman Lee Johnson Hileman

Registration Continues at East Central College For 1950 Summer

Freshman enrollment is rising as summer session starts at East Central College. By 4 PM Tuesday 86 had registered with many awaiting. total expected around 190, about 15 to 20 higher than last year. Dean Treadwell notes turnout near last summer’s 1050 headcount. housing tight but workable. many students seek part time work. classes begin Wednesday at 7 AM.

East Central College T. K. Treadwell Harvey Faust Dean Treadwell Daveda Swaffar

Pontotoc County 4-Hers head to Stillwater state rally

About two dozen Pontotoc county 4-H boys and girls depart early this morning for the state 4-H Round-Up in Stillwater. Assistant county agent Lester Smith and Miss Katherine Summers accompany the group as the meet runs from Tuesday night to Friday noon. Participants were chosen for leadership and strong home projects with entries in team and individual demonstrations, timely topics, clothing, health, home improvement, manners, horticulture, and club officer elections with group discussions and entertainment.

Colorado Hosts 156 Celebrations and Rodeos Each Year

A writer notes more than 156 celebrations and about 30 major rodeos take place annually in Colorado. The piece suggests change prompts us to reexamine life and urges spending time wisely amid constant activity.

Colorado

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