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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

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East Central district visual education conference review

An East Central district audio visual education conference urged schools to expand use of available equipment. Miss Tooker and Miss Monkees described a seven room program with $70 films used this year and open-house attendance rising after showing school films.

Visurt East Central District Widnesley Earl Wo Croas State Department of Education Weld East Central Rollove Prahteamaz Sehanks Davia Tooker Betas Divir Int School Resarts Thes Aetroal Mix Hanger Jatia Zimnastondin Teal Rash Central Education Department Heal Heredt Battle Vallege Boas Cuellar Nowy Ken Rory

Mother and Children Die in House Fire

A two story frame home fire kills a mother and four children after a sequence of events at the burning house. The father Bryce Neeley and two older sons Amos My and Andrew escape from the downstairs bedroom as flames trap others in the upper level. Anne Arber, a daughter, is hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities report the mother handed a child to the father through a window before the blaze.

Tayi Lennie Axsis Roth Shirley Fay Cincibe Ty Phyliig Bree Universsity Anne Arber Dawunter Bryce Getside Ogktland County Sheriff's Deputies Patois Neeley Amos My Andrew Bedrome

Union Members Set Meeting To Ratify Proposals In Henryetta

In Henryetta Oklahoma members of the International Miners Millers and Smelters union plan a meeting tonight to discuss ratification of proposals. The decision will require full membership approval on key terms of the agreement.

Henryetta Okla International Minn, Mi and Smelter Workers Union Catt Sumtin Taadagemient

Oklahoma Weather Report Vague Almanac Note

Fragmented forecast mentions cloudy conditions tonight and Friday across the Panhandle with 80s temperatures elsewhere. Reading is unclear but suggests warm, unsettled conditions and a general regional spread in Oklahoma during the period.

Oklahoma Patty Geatter Dorsho Panhandle

Hopper Home To Be Bombed In Large Grasshopper Campaign

Sy Ben Funk reports a new grasshopper plague threatens the grain belt. An aerial task force will depart from Sheridan, Wyoming, loaded with hopper poison to scour 4.5 million acres across Wyoming and Montana over about 30 days. The aim is to wipe out migratory hoppers that could devastate crops, with officials warning a past plague cost hundreds of millions. The USDA notes the breeding ground is puzzling and vows strong action to prevent future outbreaks.

Sy Ben Funk Denver Rom Sheridan Wyo Wyoming Montana U. S. Department of Agriquilorce Buydan Usda Grasshopper Control Division USPS

Oklahoma Traffic Toll Rises by Five in Week

Four deaths reported Wednesday and Thursday push this year’s highway toll to 20. Victims include Ioan C Beton, 97, of Yale, who overturned near the center southwest of Yale. Billie Revels, 17, and Bennett, 22, killed when their car was struck by a train at a Delaware County crossing. Russel Lewis, 16, of Burlington, and Jack Summers, 82, of Oklahoma City. Revels and Bennett were engaged and planned to marry. Summers died after his car hit a tree near Lake Overholser. Roy Beacham, 56, of Oklahoma City, said he lost control of his vehicle after a collision.

Parsons Oklahoma Ioan C. Beton Yale Oklawha Billie Macw Revels Comimnarce Jock William Bemzets Miant Russel BE Lewis Burlington Cole Jack Thomas Summers Miss Revels Bennnett Delaware County Lewis Bow Andes Burhinetas U.S. Highway 64 Neve Alva

Connecticut Scions Adjourn and Recall Session Sparks Clash

The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned early without passing a two year budget and was recalled by Gay and Chester Bowles for a special session next Thursday. Democrats in the Senate tried to push spending cuts while Republicans in the House blocked major issues, ending with a dramatic deadlock. The governor had requested 450,000 to spend on provisions amid partisan battles since the January convening.

Bartlord Connecticut General Assembly Gay Chester Bowles Senate House Assembly

FBI Tracks Soviet Embassy Activity Revealed in Coplon Case

A secret FBI report introduced at Judith Coplon espionage trial described tracking of Soviet Embassy officials, including Valentin Serokin and Leona Saran, and cited confidential informants and the Information Bulletin project. The document, read amid objections, suggested broader government surveillance of embassy operations and potential Communist connections among Hollywood figures.

Washington Iury Judith Coplow Charars FBI Leona Saron Soviet Information Bulletin Saron Warman Furher Valentin Serokin Pan Vasil M. Zubitin Scongd Frederic March Lona Saran Archibald Palmer Kvenikar Fiat Fiecegort Laura Lewis Commis Tia T-3 Leona Savon Baltimore Paul Robeson Palmer Joh M. Kelley, Jr Albert L. Reeves Miss Copton New York Mately Valenting. A. Gubitchev Frederic Mareh Coplon

Sportsmen's Club Toa Meet Tonight

The Sportsmen's Club of Toa meets at the fire station tonight at eight. It is the regular monthly gathering with a program of sport films and a business session. A guest speaker has been arranged, per president BR. Lag to m.

Paoatotoe Sporta Films Aso BR. J. Lagtom

Indians Meet Here Monday in Ada District Meeting

Floyd Maytubby governor of the Ghickasawa with the Indians of Ada empirey will meet Monday night at 8 in Glenwood Park Ada to explain the payment procedure for individuals shares of county aggregate funds. If rain Monday evening the meeting moves to the district courtroom. Attendance is expected from Indians across a wide area with payments to begin by month’s end.

Floyd Maytubby Ghickasawa Ada Glenwood Park

Chambers Names Five With Gov Docs For Hiss Trial

Whitaker Chambers says five men supplied him with government documents during his Soviet espionage case. Named are Alger Hiss, William Ward Pigman, Ry Daxter White, Vincent Brno, and Julian Wadleigh. Pigman and White denied any improper dealings and involvement.

New York Whitaker Chambers Alger Hiss William Ward Pigman Ry Daxter White Vincent Brno Julian Wadleigh Chambers Wadleigh Hig State Department Pigman Appleton Wis U. S.1 Bureau of Standards Hiss Whittaker Chambers White the Treasury Fitzwillians N. H House UnAmerican Activities Committee Pam Washington Elizabeth T. Bentley Franklin Victor Reno O Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen Reno

Will Inquire Into Parsons Trouble TOPERA Kas

Attorney General Harald Fatzer said he will send his assistant Ted Varner to Parsons to investigate the law enforcement situation. He noted he accepted an invitation from Marxar Vernor Axton to look into conditions and indicated possible action if violations are found after talks with city officials Glenn Jones John Bheomtz and Earl Minton.

Topera Kas Harald Fatzer Ted Varner Parsons Fatzer Marxar Vernor Axton

Wentz, Prominent Sale Republican, Dies Thursday

PONCA CITY Oklahoma prominent Republican leader Wentz died at his Arcade hotel apartment at 8 a m. He was about 68 and had suffered from heart disease since January. A bachelor, he was known as the party reader and guided Oklahoma GOP for years. His last public activity was during the 1948 campaign for Dewey and Warren. Continued on pages 7 col 7.

Ponca City Oita June de PieLew Oklahoma Air Republicanational Arcade Wenta Wentz Rochester Minn Republican Party Thomas E Dewey Oklahoma Dewey Earl Warren Mike Oulahoma

Two State Women May Be Appointed

In Oklahoma City on June X, Mrs India Edwards of the Democratic Party said the president may appoint two Oklahoma women to posts in the United States diplomatic service. She named Mrs Mabelle Kennedy Pavhusa as ambassador likely to Guatemala and Mrs Kennedy is a Democratic National Committeewoman from Oklahoma. Edwards added Mrs Perle Mesta is also being considered.

Oklahoma City WxTwo Oklahoma United States Diplomatic Service India Edwards Execu Women's Divi Democratic Party Sant Mabelle Kennedy Pavhuska Guatemala Kennedy Democratic National

Heavy cotton loss hits South Texas plains

W.N. Willameen reports about 200000 bales of newly planted cotton wiped out by recent storms on the Texas south plains. Dark winds and sand damaged fields from Silverton area to the southwest, with rainfall and a light twister causing further destruction amid ongoing planting and replanting efforts.

Lubroc Zen Tune Lion Agent Texas South Plains South Silverton and Fees Charity Stuart Silverton Malesouthwest

Red Officers Beat Back Mob in Berlin Rail Strike Incident

Russian officers repelled a grim mob of about 200 railway strikers at the Soviet occupied Barkin railway headquarters in Berlin. Western police guarded the entrance while American sector German police dispersed the unrest after Russians complained of the invasion. The strike, tied to demands for higher wages and union recognition, has left the Reichsbahn inoperable and Berlin reliant on western food and supplies. No serious injuries were reported in last night’s clashes.

Daniel Heluce Uberlin Barkin Railway Am U Alexander Ketikow West Carman Bearding Spree Canal Stalin Lenin Mom Ger Frank Howley Berrit Howley Nolice Alhiad-Snensored Br4 Dtalidisg West Berlin Reichsbahn Berlin Germany T S British Airtitt

Rains Hit Much of Oklahoma Delaying Wheat Harvest

Heavy rains swept across Oklahoma delaying the wheat harvest. Reports say fields are ripe but damp conditions keep combines idle. Farmers fear extended rain will damage straw and slow yields as rain falls in Altus Hobart Clinton and Guyton areas.

Ada Associated Press Oklahoma Guynton Altus Hobart Clinton Kansas Nebraska Winnesota

Grand Old Man Coming to East Central Campus

The Grand Old Man is expected to arrive on East Central campus Thursday June 16. The Grand High Provider reports the fowls of the order are boosting morale as meek neophytes seek admission. Applications of meek and lowly negabytes must be filed in the Dean of Men's office for selection after screening.

East Central Campus Grand High Mokus Grand High Mokus Ancient

Red Haired Boy Describes Death of Three Playmates

Walnut Ridge Arkansas report says James Chesser known as Buddy told state police how he allegedly trapped three farm children in a discarded wooden box and shut it. Investigators noted age may prevent charges. victims were Delbert Chastain 2 Joyce Ann 9 and Shirley Ann Ramsey 6. The boy, son of Chesser’s sister, was released to his father.

Walnut Ridge Ark Tune J. A BR. R. Peterson James Buddy) Chesser Chesser Peterson Volmaster James Delbert Chastain Joyce Ann Ed Chastain Shixley Ann Ramsey Arthur Ramsey Tan Kane

Last Day to Enroll for Red Cross Summer Swim Courses

Friday is the final enrollment day for Red Cross summer swimming courses which start soon. The enrolment began May 25 and most interested have already joined lists. Applications can be mailed from the Red Cross office on South Broadway. Further details on doctor’s physical examination will be published Friday.

Red Cross Ineal South Broadway

Russians Reject American Demand in Berlin Talks

Paris reports Russia refuses to bow to U S demands for intervention by the Big Four in east west trade and traffic negotiations in Berlin. Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky told the foreign ministers council the Berlin talks are not to blame on Soviet reps if negotiations fail.

Paris Russia Berlin Andrei ¥. Vishinsky Foreign Ministers’ Council U. S Dean Acheson

Fornado Strikes Floydada Texas Damages Town

A tornado hit the Cedar Rail area northeast of Floydada last night, damaging several buildings but causing no reported casualties. Floydada lies in northwest Texas about 40 miles northeast of Lubbock.

Fornado Texas Floydada S—Pla Cedar Hare Lubbock

Mine Workers Strike Ahead Of New Contract Talks

On the eve of a new contract, 456,000 United Mine Workers prepare a strike led by John L. Lewis to pressure coal industry reforms. Owners split, some favor shutdown to curb losses, while others oppose. Officials warn of instability and broader economic impact as negotiations loom.

Washington Juri United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Charleston W. Va Walter R. Thurmond Southern Producers ’Association Lewis John

Richland Attends Georgia Neese Clark Welcome Home

Richland Kansas gathered about 225 residents and visitors to greet Georgia Neese Clark, actress turned farmer and U S Treasurer nominee, in a hometown welcome. The event featured a halting program as an excited crowd heard of her long career from local roots to national service and speculation she may sign currency.

Richland Kas Georgia Neese Clark Kansas Clark Truman U, & Treasurer Washington Clark Reel Frey Renerak U. S

Pessimist Question On Harvard Studies Cited

Fragmentary quote shows Mrs Bud Tate asked about Harvard study plans and financial support. The readable text suggests concern over money from parents and the unnamed speaker’s stance on the subject.

Bud Tate Harvard

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