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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
A home demonstration club features an apple pudding recipe with steps and ingredients. The piece includes sewing pattern tips, kitchen safety notes on pressure cookers, and a schedule of upcoming club meetings across several hosts and dates.
A June Oklahoma statewide poll shows five incumbents likely to face no major opposition in the primaries. George Schwabe, W. G. Strieter, Carl Albert, Mike Monroney, and Toby Mowzis hold strong leads in their districts, with observers noting potential runoffs and contested nominations in several districts.
The article describes Camp Fire Girls preparations for a summer program at Lake Ada near Lake Murray. Educator Dr Luther Stalsoy Gare Eek and wife lead activities with Miss Potty Armstrong guiding, focusing on outdoor living, nature study, and campcraft for girls including hikes, cookouts, and skill lessons.
County Commissioner Bob Ruselk has graded and graded a half mile from the armory to Rose Dale cemetery. Drainage structures were built to stabilize low spots and graveling should make the route usable in all weather. He will remove topsoil from the cemetery road, lay rock and gravel, and apply asphalt at a thickness of an inch and a half. A French drain system will divert water to protect the blacktop. The west end of Tenth Street outside the city limits has been graded and gravelled, improving access to the city and Glenwood school. He aims to finish all streets outside Ada and in his district so they are usable year round.
Kenawa plans Peanut Day on June 2 with over 10 000 expected attendees. Dr HG Bennett of Oklahoma A and M College will speak as principal, and the day includes pool and gym openings, a parade, and additional events.
Oklahoma City cattle receipts for the first six months of 1948 totaled 251,475 head, down 23 percent from the same period a year earlier per USDA statistician E D Blood. Hog receipts rose to 120,644 head by June 2 from 234,904 a year ago. The June 1 cattle condition was 4 percent marbled, 79 percent a month earlier, and 87 percent a year ago, with range conditions at 84 percent, three points above last month and two below the year average.
Sulphur Chamber of Commerce completed Friday afternoon a county wide poultry program with more than 300 youth participating. Junior Williams won grand honors and a cash award plus a trap. Other winners included Arleigh Franklin Mary Ellen Owen Wanda Jean Ledlow Guylene White and Bill Clark. The show was judged by R E Thompson from Oklahoma A and M College. A luncheon followed for participants and their parents as the Chamber distributed cash prizes and sold birds at 40 cents per pound.
Federal Reserve Board reports 1947 middle income at 2920 with about half of all families earning more and half less. Survey traces income history from 1966 to 1867, noting higher gaps than prior years. Many families earned $2,000 or more, while others remained under $1,000 to $2,000, and eight in ten farm incomes exceeded seven thousand annually. Amusement park note from Sulphur highlights local entertainment offerings at Broadway venue near civic sites.
Atoka County sales barn announces grand opening on Tuesday June 15 sponsored by the Atoka County Chamber of Commerce. The facility features marble fixtures concrete hog pens running water gas heating two air conditioning units and seating for 406 to 500 in the sales area. Local builders Paudree Construction Co and operators Ross Hawkins Pearce Manking Prone Sterpeon will run the venue with many livestock firms expected to attend the market day event.
The Fitzhugh home demonstration group met at Mia Marjorie Blot’s home for Tepe program. Mira Robinson gave the devotional. The round table discussed topics on fruits and vegetables and demonstrated community teamwork. Guests included Marthe Mote, Mrs. Suary, and several local ladies.
Atoka sees a cucumber push with Brice Waldroott Pickle Manufacturing moving machinery to the peanut warehouse for June 10 setup. If half the planned acreage is planted, growers expect about seven thousand dollars in cucumbers this season. De Porter of the Atoka County Chamber of Commerce notes 109 acres planted already, with aims to boost market reach to around 400 acres annually.
Washington reports Republican leaders discussed adjournment timing with Senator Taft amid speculation on a Friday–Saturday exit. President Truman's aides and Speaker Martin were cited as weighing options, with emphasis on finishing legislation and averting a lengthy stalemate.
Washington June 14 The House moved to override President Truman's veto of a social security bill raising federal payments to needy aged and blind persons and dependent children. The measure, approved 297 to 107, would fund direct grants and insurance, with states setting grant sizes. Senate action awaited. Truman said the bill was inadequate, criticized piecemeal changes, and argued it narrowly expands coverage while excluding many independent contractors.
Sulphur hosts a synodical executive board meeting at Oklahoma Presbyterian College Durant with Mrs J C Gupter presiding and attendees from Durant Hugo Oklahoma City and Tishomingo. The group set dates for presbytery events, with Synodical plans tentatively in October 2025 and bids opened June 1 for printing 1900 free fair catalogues.
Aer Leech reports on Tener Tidus Britancation Agent activity and daily project updates highlighting local developments, collaborations, and planned initiatives. The piece notes organizational roles, community impact, and upcoming milestones with context for residents and businesses.
Local agents warn Grasshoppers are spreading across the state threatening crops with potential heavy damage if prassin numbers rise. Report outbreaks to the county agent’s office and consider poisoned bait using a bran and sawdust mix. After the Central California Dairy show, ensure dairy cattle receive proper care, water, fly control, and summer pasture. keep breeding records and note Holstein bulls from Marshall County for sale.
Centrahoma resident I Teel died Sunday after living in Coal county since 1914. Born March 13, 1874 in Wanzant Texas, he moved to Indian Territory in 1898. Survived by three sons W Ry Centrahoma Elmer Redondo Beach Calif Roma Teel Rolf and one daughter Mrs Levada Brandon Beggs. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm at Centrahoma Methodist Church with Albert Sweat officiating.
June 4 marks the anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner and the flag’s birth. The article recalls Congress declaring the thirteen striped banner with a blue field and thirteen stars the symbol of a new Republic and urges Americans to honor the flag’s meaning and responsibilities.
Sulphur gears up for the Hereford Heaven Stampede with a queen contest July 1 2 3. Advance ticket sales drive the rodeo opening as cowboys and fans anticipate a western riding outfit prize with boots hat and sash and a $25 stock share for the winning queen.
In Marion Kansas a fishing event is noted with Claude Heil described as angling. A car slipped on a steep embankment into water after release of bales, with witnesses noting the vehicle submerged and later recovered. A pamphlet titled Bow to seer your car in god working OWE is referenced.
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