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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

8

Truck and trailer crash on highway near Lawrence

No injuries reported after a truck and trailer crash along Highway near Lawrence at about 4 20 Sunday. A telephone pole was seen through the middle of the trailer, appearing sheared off. The truck occupants were Jon Burns and Rolland Patterson of Stigler, and the vehicle is owned by Rogers Coal company.

Alongida Lawrence Jon Burns Rolland Patterson Stigler Rogers Coal Company

Fragmented OCR Summary of School News and Notices

OCR text shows a chaotic report on summer courses and students. It mentions Durie Choe leading a team, references to classrooms, teachers and enrollment, and notes on bad weather delaying openings. It highlights Mrs Mildradt Gall as supervisor and unique mentions of swimming classes with limited enrollment.

Leonard Bert Mann Mildradt Gall

Fragmented OCR notes on local school discipline and community issues

The text compiles mangled phrases about a pastor, a gang, a school, and municipal actions. It references a superintendent wage, a school feed, renovations or sanitation efforts, and plans involving a place named Colley. Readable parts mention Mrs Nella Floweth and community concerns for a safer living environment.

Haling and Fishing Permits to Military Are Ox OKLANQMA CLTY

Fragment describes state law repealing fishing and hunting permit requirements for armed forces members. Mentions August 19 effective date, fee details, and references to state game and fish department officials, with scattered names and numbers.

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Hammerstein Denies Plan To Alter Man River Lyrics

Ossar Hammerstein objects to reports that Paul Robeson or others want to modify the song Man River. He asserts he has no intention to change the words or permit others to alter his lyrics.

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Weather Strikes Oklahoma County Amid Heavy Weekend Rain

Oklahoma and surrounding counties faced widespread rainfall with Ada reporting soaking rain and Ardmore recording 3.98 inches. Roads were flooded in parts of the Washita region and a detour on State Highway 76 near Blanchard reopened after high water. Shawnee recorded 1.38 inches and Beaver saw measurable rain as crews monitored flooding and road conditions.

Pontator Ada Dart Adka Alva AMG Highway Department Blanchard Washita

Faust and Hick At Council Meet

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W. Harvey Fanat St Control Store ‘College Victor H. H Direckor Ce Mary Schol Bau Retstaig Board of Education

Farm Rs and Views by H. Ramey County Agent

H Ramey county agent presents farm views and guidance in a column style item addressing local agricultural topics and practical farming tips for readers.

Grass silage demonstrations set for county farms week

Assistant County Agent Lester and FP Smith announce a grass silage program in the county with field demonstrations on Lambert and M. Ahloso farms. Participants will see use of a stretch unit and a tractor in building temporary upright silos, plus steps for making silage to cut feed costs for dairymen this spring.

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Woman Fined In Oklahoma City For Obstructing Officer

Sylvia Edmonson, 42, was charged with disorderly conduct after an officer cited her for obstructing traffic while she cleaned her car tires with a hankie. She explained her desire to keep her auto spotless and was fined 3 dollars, suspended by Judge James Demop.

Oklahoma City Sylvia Edmonson Williams Gttier Williams

Ada Post Office Growth Outlined in Kiwanis Talk

Roy Young of the Incal post office outlined Ada Oklahoma’s postal growth since 1891 noting 11 postmasters and a 1930 shift to class office. The Ada office now employs 43 with 17 clerks, city carriers, five rural carriers, six custodians, and three messengers handling daily mail and packages plus savings services. A local baseball league fundraiser received $100 from the Kiwanis club to outfit a team. Muskogee murder acquittal ends case tied to a 1997 hotel death and related incidents.

Roy Young Ada, Kiwanis Club Ada Laterefi Reed Eahle Moore Kiwanis Club Jackie Waller Jim Wilkinson Avdah Walker Tyro Wilkinson

Waldschmidt Rites To Be Held Thursday

Cant Hugo Waldschmidt of Ada killed in a highway crash near Logan Iowa. Military funeral to be held Thursday at 2 at Fort Riley Kansas with services for a reentering army officer. Widow Lou Jean Evans Waldschmidt of 418 South Washington Junction City Kansas and her one year old son Paul survive. Family members and Ada friends travel to Junction City to be with the bereaved. Waldschmidt was in wholesale candy business with Evans after his last discharge, much of his service in Europe. His mother and a sister in the car survived with minor injuries.

Hugo Waldschmidt Ada Logan Iowe Fort Riley Kas Waldschmidt Fort. Riley Lou Jean Evans Waldschmitt South Washington Junction City R. B. Evang Paul Waleschmids Waldschyaidt Evans Europe

Eisenhower Opposition Blocks Federal Aid to Education Bill

Washington dispatch reports Dwight D. Eisenhower criticized federal aid to education, urging aid only to states unable to raise taxes for military needs. He argued against centralized federal funding, aligning with Republican fears of overreach and warning of risks to constitutional governance. Local note from Sulphur highlights ongoing street repairs and public improvements under Mayor Colley ahead of tourist season.

Washington Dwight B Eivenhower Truman Fener Snow Columbia, University Military Chiefs of Staff Eisenhower Rep Gwinn Senate

Berlin railway workers vote to continue strike amid Allied plan

In Berlin Western sectors, about 14 000 railway workers voted 2026 to 2085 to continue their anti communist strike rather than accept a four power backed compromise plan. The vote followed threats from pro Soviet papers and pressure from occupying powers Britain France and the United States.

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