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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
5
The text reports an annual awards assembly to be held Friday morning with students and faculty present. It mentions rankings, honors for high achievers, and participation from campus groups.
In Oklahoma May 28, a dramatic confrontation unfolds as a bold young woman dominates the scene against Boyle. The piece portrays her defiant stance, sharp wit, and rising influence, ending with a confident assertion that women can lead and shape futures. The narrative blends personal resolve with broader calls for female agency amid a male dominated society. The piece also notes a separate report on a freight car efficiency committee addressing weekly railroad cargo metrics.
Muskrogeer Oklahoma May 16 17 year old Eclydine Russtil has compiled an enviable school attendance record. She has been neither absent nor tardy in 2 years.
Americans urge patriotic prayer for permanent peace at Memorial Day observances nationwide. Truman’s proclamation appeals to all to seek God for peace as Arlington, Paris, and London ceremonies honor fallen heroes. Wreaths at forgotten soldiers tombs and solemn rites unfold from Arlington to Hyde Park with leaders and veterans in attendance.
The city gears up for summer with Red Cross water safety courses at Glome and a new college pool. About June 1 to mid-June, training expands as 12 students finish refresher sessions and several instructors prepare youth and adults for swimming. Glenwood pool plans include heated water, showers, and routine maintenance as parks get ready for picnics and visitors.
Soviet zone delegates flood Berlin to form a separate German regime as Western zones push a Bonn constitution. The East delegates, about 2,000, aim to back a Soviet version of a constitutional framework while Andrei Vishinski outlines federal plans in Paris. Transport disruption, rail and road bottlenecks persist amid rail strikes and limited airlift relief. The Paris conference looms as a potential turning point for the divided German future.
Examinations concluded the regular 148-40 school year at East Central on Friday. Commencement exercises were held last Thursday with degrees awarded. Summer session prep begins with freshmen pre-enrolling May 3 and seniors, plus certain juniors and lower-classmen, enrolling by alphabetical listings. Remaining students enroll Tuesday for Wednesday classes. About 300 were enrolled last week and many instructors take vacations, replaced by temporary staff.
Mrs. Josephine Perry of Fitzhugh received emergency treatment after a Friday collision on West Main. Cecil J. Frick of Fitzhugh was arrested for driving without a license after his car struck the Arnold vehicle as 7 Arnold at 24 West Main tried to turn into his driveway. Perry had a facial cut but was released from the hospital.
Oklahoma City May 28 Burley Stitt 44 was freed on 512 000 bond today after pleading innocent to shooting Homer Byford. Stitt surrendered earlier to the sheriff on a charge of assault with intent to kill in what deputies called a bootlegger shooting. Byford, slight wounded Thursday while driving past a service station with a friend, said I shot me and would not prosecute.
Coal County agricultural leaders including Gus Martin Frank Whitt Stanley Helms and Curtis Floyd coordinated a shipment of 76 calves to FFA members farmers and 4H to boost the local dairy program. Recipients include Baby Guernseys Lanne Willis Elvis Jennings James Derrill Cody and many others with Holsteins Brown Swiss and other breeds represented. Dale Brows arranged the transport from Neosho Missouri and praised county dairy efforts.
Stonewall Highschool Alumni gathered for their annual dinner at the Silver Coast. District Judge Sam Sullivan of Durant spoke to about seventy five attendees. Clint Morrison was elected president with Neth Kaw as vice president and Fran jres Siw Catiwell as secretary-treasurer. They planned a gathering near January 2, 1850.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa a jury convicted Dr. Robert C. Rutledge Jr. of second degree murder in the slaying of Byron C. Hartman. The verdict came at 8:12 p.m. after 3 hours and 41 minutes of deliberation. Second degree murder carries 6 to 10 years in prison. sentence to be decided by District Judge Heiserman. The state had pressed first degree murder. the defense sought immediate and complete freedom for the pediatrician.
Ada High seniors begin a week of events May 30 with banquets assemblies trips and a progressive dinner. Activities include a barn dance at Elk's Hall a barbecue at Sheep Creek ranch and a Sunday senior sermon. Commencement speaker Rex Morrison visits June 6 with grade cards distributed June 7. Seventy four girls and 55 boys graduate from 129 total.
Norman Oklahoma May 23. Appointment of Dr Horace B Brown to head the School of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of Oklahoma was announced by President George X Cross today. Brown holds a similar post at the University of Mississippi and will assume the role in September succeeding Dr Arthur Adams who resigned to pursue other work.
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