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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

8

Juniors Shine at Central Oklahoma Dairy Show

Pontotoc county 4-H dairy exhibitors took six of eight junior champion spots as the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show concluded Tuesday afternoon. Judges praised quality and progress, with champions named across Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn, and Holstein classes. Ada hosts noted strong entries and plans for state dairy quota competition in September.

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Air Conference Climaxed With Flight Experience Demonstration

The Air Age Education conference concluded with a field experience at the Municipal airport and Myers Flying School. Dr John Chandler led three days of addresses and panels by educators and aviationists. The event asserted air transportation is practical and urged curriculum updates to reflect the air age in Oklahoma.

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Don’t Tack Those Placards on Posts

A historic notice warns against placing placards on posts and public property. It cites dangers to workers who climb poles and outlines an ordinance prohibiting signs on buildings, fences, sidewalks, or vehicles without official consent. The text also mentions a marriage-related episode connected to a person named Romén and an insanity claim, reflecting disparate fragmentary content from the era.

Taeip Sears Agu Fhays Seenok

Termites Would Love Your Bankroll

Washington report explains inflation tricks and the risks of counterfeit and burned money. It notes methods used to reclaim damaged notes, including human experts who piece together mutilated currency, the challenges after fires, and the recovery limits when notes are reduced to ashes.

Shere Guam Billa Tilawaco

Local Insurance Firms Sponsor Dairy Bull in Tulsa Area

The Howard Thompson Agency and Tri-State Casualty sponsor seven loaded dairy bulls to support Pontotoc county dairy program. County Agent C. H. Hailey explains the sponsorship as part of an effort by local and Tulsa insurers to back dairy exhibits. Bulls will be displayed at Central Oklahoma Dairy Show in the coming days.

Howard-Thompaot Agery Tri-State Casualty Company Out Pontotoc County Dairy Fapmals C. H. Hailey Karvey Lambert Chamber of Continnves Avriculture Committee Sega Danounee Jocal Tulsa Eatante Beyer Cuing Chaviey Thompson Howard-Phompson Agency Kay

State Asks Phone Case Be Dismissed

Oklahoma City report says Southwestern Bell Telephone Co seeks federal dismissal of a suit to block Oklahoma Corporation Commission action. The commission denied jurisdiction over the case and upheld procedures for reviewing proposed telephone rate increases. The company sought a temporary rate rise and a hearing for a permanent hike. Federal judge ordered the suit filed in federal court but retained jurisdiction concerns.

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Candle Clock Devised by Alter Great of England

A candle clock made by Alter Great of England measures time with candles marked into si tions. The candles burn warm wax for four hours, serving as a simple timing device.

Alter Great England

Hereford Heaven Area Cattle Tour Friday

Hereford breeders converge for the First Annual Hereford Heaven tour starting Friday morning from Sulphur. About 300 miles of travel over two days visit Tomer, Daube, Calvert Rasch, Walls, Phyoing 4, Lazy 3 and other ranches with lunch at Harvey Ranch. Friday night sale of Hereford breeders proceeds via the abiotic rivag system.

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Bidault defends six power accord before French assembly

French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault defended a six power plan to establish a separate western German state before the foreign affairs committee. Cabinet approval was reportedly given, though some ministers and press outlets questioned the accord and possible revelations before the assembly. The chamber is to debate the proposal over two days with mixed reaction from allies and domestic parties.

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Roff Rally Free Lemonade and Pie Supper Event

A Saturday night rally at Roff School gym on June 12 offers free lemonade and a pie supper. Local women from the church support the program and invite candidates and crowds to stay for speeches and campaigning in a well‑ventilated venue. The notice mentions a busy schedule and notes the event aims to engage attendees with refreshments and political discourse.

Rolf Air Veolec Etvidist Church Rof Purnisher House

U S Accepts German Pact

Washington reports Secretary of State Marshall announced the United States accepts the London conference proposals for western Germany. He called the plan a major step toward solving German issues, creating a federal government in western Germany with limited allied forces, while warning against rearmament. France's approval remains uncertain and congressional approval is debated.

Washington Ptl Marshall Germany Nnd United States London Congress Europe France Marshall Souest Raver

Citywide Spraying Begins With City-Run Truck

Ada plans a summer cleanup using its own truck to spray DDT in the northwest city and select downtown areas to kill larvae of pests and mosquitoes. The single truck will spray alleys and nearby private properties like chicken houses, with advance calls possible to Bill Castleberry at 142.

Ada Bill Castleberry

Runaway Bride Is Back With Mother

In Wichita Mrs. Mivey Katinoski returned with her mother after a brief custody incident. Police said Deets, 23, of BK, and Kalinowski, 25, of New Britain, Conn, faced possible kidnaping charges. The district attorney released Deets on bail. Katinoski said she traveled with him willingly.

Wichita Jung Palleo Tory Mivey Katinoski Nes Katinuski Eifect Deets Thomas T. Kalinos New Britain Prnlice Katinoski York Tove Derts Paul Witt R Liepote Station Losve Inc Pennsylvania

Precinct Registrars Livid at Pontotoe Ward Totals

Local list of precinct registrars across wards in Pontotoe shows numerous names and addresses. Many entries include Mrs or Miss titles with street addresses, reflecting a broad slate of ward by ward election officials.

Ada Lions Leave For Altus Today

A delegation of Ada Lions departs for Altus for the 184d state Li ong convention. The Ada group runs a twin campaign to elect J. A Richardson district 3-K governor and to bring the state convention to Ada in 1950. Members listed include Bul ly Bryan Kugh Warren Dy James Thomas J. Richardson Wendel Thomas R. B. Evans G Hunt Keith Mershall Howard Rice Aubrey Harris and Tom Wilson. Rye as a field crog drawn in what is now States in New England. in 2.

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Georgian Wants Plan for Dairy and 4H Program

A letter from H A Maxey of Camtan Ga to County Agent C H Wade requests a copy of the county plat for Dairy Improvement with the 4H club members. Maxey praises progress and suggests expanding farming to include livestock alongside broiler production in north Georgia. He offers to assist.

Pontotoe Courtir Daily Pisces United States Progran Camtan H Wade North Georgia

Lewis Denounces Coal Operators in Scathing Wages Talks

In Washington on June 7 1946 John L. Lewis lashed at coal operators during contract talks. He accused them of excessive profits and opulence while miners face welfare fund disputes and rising costs. The stalemate centers on welfare fund guarantees and money poured into a fund exhausted by distress.

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Right Side Of Ship Staeboard Explained In Nautical Lore

The term Staeboard or Steerside refers to the sight side of a vessel, named for the steering oar located toward the stern on historical Norse and medieval ships. This explanation clarifies why the right-hand side is called Staeboard in nautical usage.

Negro Breaks Barriers At Langston Law School

Theoplus M Roberts becomes the first Black student to enter Langston University's law school in Oklahoma City amid the push for equal facilities after a Supreme Court order. Roberts faced hostility yet D is pursuing legal education quickly while Ida Fisher continues her fight for admittance to the all-white University of Oklahoma law school.

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Flood Situation Grips Pacific Northwest Rivers

Floods worsen as the Columbia and Fraser rivers rise, threatening dikes from Portland to the coast. Army engineers call conditions very critical, evacuations planned along Fraser and low-lying Columbia areas. Heat accelerates runoff, swelling the third flood wave toward Portland-Vancouver.

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Signal Lights Authorized for City Intersections

A city official approves ordering signal lights after reviewing quotations. Lights will be installed at corners of Twelfth and Broadway, Twelfth and Renn, and Twelfth and Townsend avenues, with James First named the bramiger to oversee the project.

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Early Newswoman Harriet Howe Dies at 83 in Oklahoma City

Harriet Abbots Howe, 83, a pioneering female editor and poet, died in Oklahoma City last night. She helped staff the Pic toric Review in New York and was among the era's first women in editorial rooms.

Bies Oklahoma City Harriet Abbots Howe Aid “Pictoric Review New York

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