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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

2

Whole McCalis Chapel Community Celebrates School End

The McCalls Chapel community joined in a school end celebration and picnic. Residents recall the early school days in Pontotoc county, the move from one room to four rooms, and the growth of teachers and students. The piece notes the building’s beauty, lunch program, and declining enrollment as the new school year approaches.

McCalis Chapel McCally Chapel Sehonl Pontotoc Qkivhansa Lem Alice Ealee Gilmore Ciby Schinol Frere Becinazna Tern A. G. Pipkin Pipkin Allen Anc McGalls Chapel Atta McCalls Chapel Eebayer Cbihdrety Jerry Boharage Olster Bahannan James McGutls Hape&r Thes Don Matheson Eff Youngee Beather Seu Hetalls Chapel Dor Sten

Kansas Woman to Be Named For Treasury

A vivacious midwestern banker is slated to become president of the United States aries, with President designating Mrs. George Neese Clark of Ricilaral to succeed the late William A. Julian. The nomination, if confirmed, would mark a landmark in the cabinet and public finance.

Kansas Treasury Washington United Stauton Aries Senate George Neese Clark Ricilaral Wiliam A. Julian Patina Berner Abel Artorminaes Citeeeter Dota Eratia Wistomas B.S Neth Tavis Raverney Auseade Chih

VEW Denounces Conditions At State Orphans Home

Okla Denunciation by Veterans of Foreign Wars cites 32 resolutions at a Muskogee convention. They urge reorganization of Whittaker Orphans Home at Pives and condemn overcrowding and alleged abuse after youths aged 15 were placed in penal institutions. Proposals also address veterans pensions and job pledges. an election and officers meeting follow.

Muskogee. Okia Whittaker Pives Okizhging Veterans of Fereign Waes Whittsker Suttons Committee Sulictines Otter Roy J. Turters

President Avoids Conditioning at Mannion Hotel Stay

Reports from July fourth describe President Be visiting and resisting air conditioning requests at the Mannion hotel. The account notes a desire for electric fans and opened windows to ensure fresh air, while a baby grand piano is mentioned as part of the presidential site. Shelly and other aides offer minimal explanations.

Julio Manion Tia Une Jay Bik Sheller Shelley Br. Vruntan Arkapacs Air

Washington County Red Cross Elects New President

Bartlesville Oklahoma June 4 1934 Ey Sammerfeld was elected president of the Washington County Red Cross elapion.

Bartlesville, Ola Ey Sammerfeld Washington County Red Cross Elapion

Oklahoma appoints new university trustees president

End Oklahoma on June 4 reports that Everest, Oklahoma Ciney has been named president of the board of trustees for Phillips University. The new president, Judge Dovyest, aged 84, will serve a two year term as active president with his nephew Jigvres FP. Everest succeeding as board member.

End Okla Judes Everest Oklahoma Ciney Orrer

Educator Warns Militarists Fortify U S Influence

Dr. Kennett McFarland Topeka schools superintendent told a National Belief Association banquet that militarists grow too influential in the United States. He warned trends must be halted or redirected to preserve freedom, criticizing government bureaus and special interest pressure groups. He also urged honest press criticism of the House Un American Activities Committee.

Salt Lake Hwan Pation Kennett McFarland Topeka National Bellerial Association Association Nots Richard M. Nixon R-Caltt House Un-American Activities Committee de MeéFarlard Americania

More Congressmen To Farm Meeting

Washington reports that over 20 congressmen from multiple states will attend the Democratic Midwest farm conference in Des Moines on June 13 14. The delegation will depart by plane and participate in sessions with national and state party leaders to discuss farm legislation including the Brannan proposal. Vice President Barkley will keynote the June 13 event with a radio broadcast planned. Eight Democratic governors have accepted invitations and Cabinet members will be represented by Attorney General Clark and Secretary Tobin.

Washington Hanasty Barkley Mutuad Po My Bie Litte Clark Tobin

Registration About As Expected at East Central

Registrar Harvey Faust predicted registration at East Central would run near 2 000 with late enrolment possible. Transfers from other areas and a few high schools were still arriving Friday. Total predicted to reach about 4 160. Beginning freshmen around 80. First graduating seniors applying for degrees. Commencement set for July 28 with summer session enrollment to follow.

East Central Harvey Faust Lopes J. KR. Treadwell Tran Mem Reaghe Tibet

No One Injured in Two-Car Collision

An accident Saturday near Robins Grocery on S. 4% resulted in two badly damaged automobiles but no injuries. A two-and-a-half-year-old San Vernon Cerit with his grandfather L. V. Cecil escaped hospitalization after a head bump. Cavalry? Negeri Creech driving a 1934 Ford sedan on the left side caused a near head-on crash. both cars were damaged but no injuries reported.

Robins” Grocery San Vernon Cerit L. V. Cecil West Ninth Gilbers Creech Ada Hhigaway Cy Killian Creech Cecil Killam

Traffic Expert Raps Cable Cars in San Francisco

San Francisco faces a renewed battle over cable cars after a $20,080 transit survey by Apthuc CL Senkins labeled the cars antiquated and unsafe for modern mass transportation. Supporters insist voters want preservation, while officials and critics push for replacing the fleet with buses or museum use only.

San Francisco NEA Golden Gate Curt Regart Apthuc CL Senkins Los Angeles

Dairy Herd Improvement Group Hires Virgil Stout as Tester

Virgil Stout has been chosen to conduct official testing for the Pantatoi county dairy herd improvement association. Dairymen gathered at the Central Oklahoma Dairy show to plan the new group, with over 20 present and more members sought this week. The meeting set for June 9 will discuss bylaws, feed, director elections, and record keeping for improved efficiency.

Dairy Herd Improvement Group Virgil Stout Pantatoc Central Oklahoma Pombtor County Loyd Pinner Stillwater Jack Pendleton Extension Service Okahoma Mic Pendleton T ‘Fentor Pantatec Association Stout M. College Floward Smith Dewey Highom Harvey J. Lambert Dr. E. Cowling Bartel Allen Wesley’ Brantley W. P George C. Minor Houston George Phillip Busby FC. Wins Pork W Pontatoc County D. Hi

Former Allen Man Leads revival at Allen Church

Former Allen resident Joe Gilmore Jr now in Oakland leads revival meetings at Allen Church of Choice. Born in Allen and raised by Joe and Mrs. Gilmore of San Francisco he attended Allen schools and High School, preached at 15. The meeting opened Friday night and runs through June 1 with services at 7 pm. Gilmore invites friends and all to attend each service.

Allen Church Choist Allen Joe Gilmore Oakland Calif Ram and Pom Gilmore

Gunman Fires Into San Jose Home

SAN JOSE Calif dune 4 Miss Jane Mason told police of a night of terror in which a gunman circled her house firing through windows. At midnight a bullet crashed through a dying room window as she read. Another bullet hit from the other side of the house. She crouched by the fireplace and spent the night as bullets whined in. She counted 18 shots from a 22 caliber rifle. empty cartridges were found in the yard. She had no idea who did it or why.

San Jones Calif Jane Mason Masom Sherif

Truck Sideswiped By Car Claiming Life Near Jay

A young insurance salesman, Ted Wesley, 23, died when his pickup was sideswiped by a truck driven by Frank Williams on State Highway 20 near Jay Oklahoma. Passenger Virgil Boswell, 27, and Royal Gibson, 23, of Grove, were injured. Gibson released after treatment, Boswell transferred to Gore hospital with serious injuries. Trooper Carl Pugh reported the car overturned several times after impact. the truck driver was uninjured.

Oklahoma Hgheas Avex Ted Wesley Tateriel Marm Eds Frank Willams Jay Virgil Boswell Royal F. Gibson Grove Tetewick Gibsom Gore Hospital Carl Pugh Tert- Tick Tevel Dervar

Bridge repair progress on Cahattian River span between Chickasha and Norman

Oklahoma City reports repairs by Wy-Repairs Martek on two AQ-foot sections of the Cahattian River bridge after flood damage. Wooden spans were swept away by last Sunday's high water, with Jarres Construction Co. of Shawnes named as contractor and several days expected to complete the job.

Oklahoma Chickasha Norman Highway Department Jarres

Covered Wagon Tour Arrives June 3 For Bond Campaign

The Covered Wagon tour arrives in Ada on June 3 as part of a nationwide Series E bond selling drive. Major Gronway RB Barry’s wagons from Cedar City, Dak and other restored transports will tour Oklahoma, visiting McAlester and Ada before moving to Seminole. One wagon arrived May 17 and will be used statewide through June 30. Parry Hoge collected these authentic historical wagons over years and refurbished them for the campaign.

Asta Seminole Ada McAlester Imbusive Gronway Barry Cedar City Dak Oklahoma Parry Hoge Parry Lax Ald Hit

Plane Sought in Ouachita Forest Near Delight Ark

Ground searchers and Civil Air Patrol planes comb Ouachita National Forest near Delight Ark for a missing Stephenville Texas plane and two occupants. About 20 volunteers scoured underbrush, five miles southwest of Mat Springs area after residents heard a low flying aircraft last Sunday morning. No trace found. officials plan to inspect a reported downed field as search efforts continue.

Ferguson Stephenville Hot Spring Ark Delight Barley Gentry Here Gentry Mat Springs

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