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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
2
A humorous monologue on rising home prices since 1940. The speaker contrasts old fashioned, simple households with current mortgage pressures, FHA loans, and six room homes. He recalls past frugality, paints a satirical picture of modern conveniences, and muses on family life and changing times.
A flood of plastic home items arrives with kitchen and bath aids in bright colors. Sink strainers, bread boxes, dustcloth mittens, gloves, canisters, and picnic ware in bakelite and polyethylene offer odorless, airtight storage and easy cleaning. Also featured are inflatable bath aids, unbreakable cups, a gallon ice water dispenser, apple shaped dishes, and a sanitary plastic ashtray.
A garbled report from Wilmington details a drunken driving incident where a cyclist veered, collided with a ditch, and a motorist named J. McGtonzh faces potential charges. State Highway Patrolman Cushman cites Kenneth Bosire, a nearby resident, as a key witness. The case appears before the mayor's court.
Former students from across the region head to Whitewright Texas for the 11th annual Grayson College alumni reunion. Built in 1883 to serve local children, the college later became Carlisle Military Academy before moving to Arlington. The event features a chapel service scholarship, a noon basket dinner, and reminiscences from alumni and faculty including ten Ada residents.
Madison county's American Guard spent about 73 thousand dollars on education and outreach from October 1949 to December 1950. They built a 4000 member network, published a 16 page Voters Manual, and aimed to inform voters about candidates and duties. The May primary turnout reached 56 percent, up from 33 percent in 1948, prompting plans to repeat efforts for the November election and teach ticket splitting.
An article discusses Fletcherism and its emphasis on chewing while noting the importance of diet quality over prolonged chewing. It explains how chewing aids digestion, the role of saliva, stomach and intestinal processes, and the need for strong teeth, with a nod to choosing crisp foods. Includes Melba toast directions and a crunchy summer salad recipe.
News brief notes Tel Aviv beaches labeled Riviera as polluted by public health authorities. Officials issued orders affecting beach use due to contamination concerns and unsafe conditions on the Mediterranean coast.
Portoloc county Home Demonstration Council will meet Friday June 23 at the First Baptist church in Ada. The 10 a.m. session is led by Mrs. Sam Dew with a morning business meeting followed by a noon covered dish luncheon served by Union Valley club. Afternoon program includes a Vaness club offering and a flower arrangement demonstration by Mrs. C. H Haley. A nursery will be provided for children.
A labeled home project entry combines a custard based ice cream recipe yielding one gallon and a schedule of meetings for Cedar Grove Fecan Grove Allen and Union Valley clubs. It details heat milk thickening mixture, folding eggs and whipped cream, chilling and freezing with ice and salt, and notes meeting dates in June at local homes and a school house.
County agent report highlights the Dairy Herd Improvement Association leading Oklahoma in cows on official test with over 500 cows on test. Emphasizes value of official records for cow value, pasture improvement through Bermuda and mineral applications, soil testing, and sod/seed practices. Also notes fly control agents DDT methoxychlor and lindane as top options for 1956. Mentions 4-H club activities and farm programs.
A new home use electric sander and polisher weighs two and a half pounds and delivers 7200 strokes per minute. It features cam-type clips for quick paper changes and can switch to sheepskin polishing. The tool suits homemakers refinishing cabinets, tables, chairs, or cedar chests with interchangeable pads and finishes. It runs on 120 volt AC, with no bearings or oiling required, promising a smoother, labor-saving alternative to hand sanding.
The War Dads plan to restart in Ada with a six week program starting June 19, meeting Mondays from 4 35 to 4 30 and possibly extending. The program features American music, talks by national officers, and aims to outline goals for the future. War Dads Week runs June 24 30 and chapters across Oklahoma and other states are being reorganized.
Livestock judging teams for Turner Field day will be chosen in the county over the next two weeks. The event set for Saturday July 1 will draw hundreds of farm boys to compete for honors and cash prizes. A county four man team will enter with several local 4 H club teams. A rough estimate suggests about half of U S citizens are church members.
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