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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

3

Schools Have No Break Here

Ada high school seniors finish the day before diplomas as East Central State College begins a two day summer term registration. Seniors attend a spring term and graduate. registration slots open for freshmen and transfer students with detailed name-based reporting windows. Classes begin Wednesday morning.

Ada High School East Centrak State College Ater Naba Ser Ion C. Aidee Rex Morrison Ducalay Celtee Otter

Hereford Heaven Tour Features June 11 12 Broadcast

WEY Farm Reporter will air a transcribed interview and tour plans on Monday at 12:30 p m The annual Hereford Heaven tour and sale runs June 11 12 with lunches at Patterson s place The second day at Ada near V B Harver s ranch East central Oklahoma cattle raisers and local businessmen will discuss the tour attendees include K P Larsh Blue Valley Ranch Roff Ott Burnett Burnett Ranch Pontotoe Jack Smith Hereford Heaver sale Beon Dan De Moss Patterson Lazy S Ranch Ardmore Guy Harris Jess Pugh and more

Aiscuision WEY Farm Patterson Wi. B. Harver Ada Hvestack Edd Lemons Sendy Saunddess WEY Firm Moss Patterson Lazy S Argemore Oklahoma

Harmony in State Campaign Sees Autry Support

Oklahoma City May 26 Gene Autry movie star will fly to Oklahoma next week to back former governor Robert S Harr in the race for the Democratic nomination for U S Senator. Autry’s appearance was announced at Kerr headquarters. Wester movie star will attend Kerr polls at Seminole and Muskogee that night to rally support.

Oxlahoma City Gene Autry Comeoy Oklahoma Robert S. Harr U. S Autry Kerr Pondian Wester Kerr Polly Seminole

Storks on Brink in Switzerland Amid Nest Decline

In Zurich a periodical notes storks near extinction with only emki nests last season and five broods producing 20 young. One chick died after contact with a high voltage ring. In Seh Tattimgen a pair raised young but aggressors attacked, prompting a fight observed by observers.

Zurich Switzerland Seh Tattimgen

Boom or Bust: American Families Struck by Inflation

The article argues that postwar inflation erodes U S family finances amid rising prices and housing costs. It cites a National Conference on Family Life in Washington and Department of Labor data showing shrinking savings, rising debt, and widespread low incomes. It warns of a dangerous recession and social strain from poor housing and crowded living conditions.

Douglas Larsen -Waseington WU. S L. S Acerco Washington Rey Dept of Labor U. S Sol Newe Orleans Lesshan Bett Amerie Famitica Maver Tocay Wwe Yental Amerigam

Double Limit You Can Buy Now of Series E Bonds

Local resident investors can now buy up to $30,000 in Series E savings bonds this calendar year, a jump from $9,008. H. J. Huddleston chairs Pontotoc county Security Loan campaign, urging volunteers to maximize sales. Bonds pay 4 for every 3 over 10 years. the investor cannot lose principal even if bonds are redeemed early. The article argues the return exceeds many other investments and notes future inflation would boost purchasing power.

H. J. Hud- Gregton Pontotoc County Chatrnan Huddleston Vulcanteers Ashray Freagury Department Dellar

June Events Slow but Highlights Emerge in Central Oklahoma

A brace of local happenings marks June with slow overall activity. Major events include the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show June 2 2 and the 12th annual Hereford Heaven tour June 11 12, plus summer community programs at East Central College and a schedule of lectures and arts events at the college.

Madle Junge Central Oklahoma Fereford Heaven Scheys East Central Weimg dune—Secom Eax East Central Freteral Aldridge Ada Dar Dunst Central Okahome Dairy Chantbe Rkereford Meaven Kereford Cox and Box Gibert and Sullivan Givery Sumer Pine Dr Edeard Howard Griggs David Aizen Sadet Fast Central Fine Artists

Plan Sooner Entry For Miss America

OKLAHOMA CITY May 2. Ghishems will enter a candidate in the Bias America Flagame in Atlanta Cityext September. Marmaduke Corbyn Jr of Gikaherma City, resident of the State Junior Chamber of Commerce, announced today. Corbym signed a contract for the Oklahorns franchise and will hold local contests before August to select entries for the state finals. Ben Kile of Tulsa is state chairman of the Beaty and Talent pageant. Only national winner from the state was Norma Smallwood, then of Fhisa, who won in 1928.

Oklahoma City Ghishems Bias America Atlanta Marmaduke Corbyn, Jr Gikaherma City State Junior Chamber of Commerce Corbym Olahorns Ben Kile Tulsa Oklahome Taat Norma Smallwood Fhisa

Ada's 101 Accidents Push Auto Safety Month Initiative

Ada reports 161 accidents in five months sparking a statewide safety campaign led by Mayor Charles P Spenc er. Oklahoma Safety Council and Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association coordinate free inspections by 14 Ada Auto Dealers, with free service and windshield stickers for passing cars.

Ada Taggtime Suny Charles P Spencer Pilic Oklahoma Safety Counc Oklahoma Aistatmobile Deniers Association Ads Automobile Dealers Association Cio Oklahoma Highway Patrol Carter Johnston Choctew Bryer MacCurtzin Sic

U S to Pay Tribute to War Dead Worldwide

The United States will honor war dead with Memorial Day prayers around the world. President Truman plans ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and a national broadcast after. Holiday observances include church services, travel surges, and a near standstill in Congress as many officials attend events.

United States Truman Arlington Rational Cemetery al Tadlio Naval Academy Annapolis Tourman Washington Williamsboro Arlington Fis Sumiay T.e Union (Railroad Astate Congress Indianapalis Speedway Dier Europe Toy Belgium Margrates Haland Soters France Americam Veterans Committee I A Arkington Natio Itheratida Lawrence RL Kelly Altsona Sainteloud Brame

Beer Dealers Take 15 City Licenses

City clerk lists fifteen beer licenses issued for sale on premises consumed on site. About two dozen licenses are $2 each and three are $10 licenses. City authorities threaten action against operators lacking compliance within the 31 day period to set licenses, with possible business closures.

Soviet Travel Drive Opens Up to 839000 Workers

The Moscow Komsomolata reports 839,000 Soviet workers will travel as part of a summer movement with 42 tourist bases ready. The trade unions secretariat says decisions are pending as 21 travel routes are laid out.

Moscow Moscow Komsomolata Ussr Contra Engam of

Chas Rushing Seeks Re election On Record Made

Chas Rushing seeks re election citing experience and loyal service to Pontotoc County. He notes four certificates from Oklahoma State University Stillwater and says his records show efficient work with a veteran staff and county on the property tax reduction plan. He argues fairness in assessment and opposes lowering valuations below required rates.

Chas. Rushing Joe Rushing Tom Oak Avenue Baptist ‘Church Od Fellows Ladigw Rebekah Lodge Stillwater Mies Board of Equalization

Headon Collision Sends Four Adans To Hospital Here

A headon collision at Broadway and Sixth early Saturday sent four people to Valley Hospital with head and body injuries. John Harvey Gay and his wife, traveling north in a 1939 Chevrolet pickup, were struck by B. J. Rogers in a Sask...y Ford panel truck. Owen Hughey, a passenger in Rogers' vehicle, was also injured. Police planned to arrest Rogers and Hughey when discharged, as Mrs. Gay suffered facial lacerations and Mr. Gay stiffness in the leg.

Broadway Valley Ae John Harvey Gay Adz B. J. Rogers Owen Hughey Gay Gar Rogers Baghey

Two Killed in El Reno Motorcycle Car Crash

Two people died in a motorcycle automobile collision near El Reno during Memorial Day weekend. Victims were Mack Kendon Frid, 21, and Georgie Lee Prid, 20, both residents of El Reno. The car was driven by James Thompson Heinen of Chicago. The crash raised Oklahoma’s Memorial Day fatality toll for 1948, with state figures showing higher traffic deaths than the previous year.

Whetston Jami el Reno Mack Kendo Frid Hie Witt Georgie Lee Prid Et Reno James Thompson Heinen Chikatche Heinen

Arabs Widen Fight For City Amid Jerusalem Siege

Arab forces push deeper toward Jerusalem as fighting surrounds the old Jewish quarter. Egyptian reports claim air and artillery strikes reached the area, while Jewish aircraft reportedly attacked Egyptian positions. Aerial clashes near the city are reported as Jewish defenses tighten their grip on the beleaguered area south of Jaffa, with massed troops and siege lines forming around the ancient walls.

Max Bove Cairo Bay Jerusalem Mgjdat Defense Ministry Tsdudt Jenin Nablus

Campaign Events Build Momentum This Month

Campaign activity heats up this month with voter registration drives opening June 7 and candidate speaking schedules set. An underscored community supper and entertainment planned for June 3 aims to raise funds for a local project while precincts prepare for upcoming elections and possible shifts in campus political life.

Roca Mio Lute

Immigrant Catherine Noles Gives Millions After Death

Catherine Noles, 54, widow of multimillionaire Tumberman, left about 190000 in personal bequests to public and charitable hospitals in Whets gan and Wisconsin. She had given hundreds of thousands of hours to worthy causes in northern Michigan before she died, leaving a legacy of philanthropy and the term sparrow origin note.

Catherine Noles Whetsgan Wisconsin Bonites Wiklian Tian Ay Michigan Saneire

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