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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

8

Reds Offer To Swap Yank For Crown

Vienna reports officials in Hungary proposed exchanging imprisoned American business executive Joan Robert A Vogeler for five revered relics, including the crown of St. Stephen. Vogeler, serving 13 years for spying, might be released soon as U S Hungary talks continue. The crown dates to 11th century King Stephen I, was taken by Nazis, found by Allied troops, and last held by Western allies in 1947.

Vienna Austria Hungary Hag Offuces Joan Robert A. Vogeler U. S Vogel Stefan I Germany Wiesbadern Frankfurt High Commission Noyrge United States Vatican Vogeler Silvester Stefan New York Cleveland Vogsler International Telephone and Telegraph Co Edgar Sanders Aind

Robins Set on Housekeeping in Partly Built House

Buffalo reports two robins nest in a partly built home. Contractor Otto R. Nagel knocked down nests twice, but they rebuilt each time. As work paused during nest creation, the birds moved to new rooms and continued active care as the builders progressed. Nagel noted the birds react to humans nearby.

Buffalo Otto R. Nagel Nagel Eng

Forests in Two States So Dry Ready to Roar Into Infernos

Forests in Colorado and Washington suffer extreme drought with high fire danger. Officials warn of rapid spread and potential wildfires as rain remains scant since June. Meanwhile Pacific Northwest rivers flood risk rises with ongoing moisture, and northern Idaho enforces martial law to guard farmland against the Kootenai surge.

Jess Colorado U. S. Weather Bureau Slim) Davis U. S. Forest Service Denver Colorado National Weather Bureau Chicago Pacific Northwest Boundary County Atlantic New York New England

Bread strikes empty shelves across five west coast cities

AFL bakers strike leaves thousands idle in Los Angeles Portland Seattle Everett Bremerton and surrounding areas. Negotiations continue with federal conciliators. Union demands include a 35 hour week and higher pay while companies resist. Bread supply uneven. independents and restaurants keep basics flowing though shortages persist.

Associated Press West Coast AFL Los Angeles Portland Ore Seattle Everett Bremerton Wash Seup

Western Allies Mining Key Roads and Bridges in Europe

FRANKFURT June 19 The western allies are reported mining roads and bridges across West Germany and parts of Europe to delay any Soviet attack. Photos show holes drilled in a Rhine route near Lorelei with concrete caps and explosive charges for a collapse into the river. Allied high command reportedly ordered the preparations as part of a delaying action with civilian evacuation plans and emergency signals for dependents.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany Europe Lorelai Mountain Rhine Koblenz Allied High Command U. S S. Army Air Force

New Development In Synthetic Rubber PB Rubber Announced

Phillips Petroleum and the office of rubber reserve announced a new synthetic rubber called polybutadiene or PB rubber. Limited road tests suggest it may outperform GRS and perhaps natural rubber for tire treads. Production for tires is planned for extended highway tests starting in June. Canada is the world's largest producer of plotlawim.

Bartlesville Okla Phillips Petroleum 2 Office of Rubber Reserve Mure Adams Wed

Shrines Adapt To L A Transit Strike Inventions

Los Angeles hosts 200 000 Shriners for the Shrine convention amid a transit strike. They arrive with 243 horses in a tent city, a dogsled from Anchorage, six camels, and staff in charge of the beasts. Bellamy Seals of Zor Temple coordinates care, noting the animals require constant vigilance to prevent spitting, yet he remains fond of them.

Los Angeles Anchorage Alaska Shrine Bellamy Seals Madison Wis

Father survives cave-in while digging well on Father's Day

In Elkhart Indiana a 33 year old father of six, H Milton Randall, was trapped beneath a cave in during a well digging on Father's Day. A neighbor, Vernon Sysinger, escaped to fetch a wrench as the earth collapsed, leaving Randall buried except for a hand. Firemen and neighbors refitted air to him and pulled him out after about two hours. Randall’s wife Judy alerted emergency crews as six children watched.

Elkhart Ind H. Milton Randall Goshen Randall Vernon Sysinger Sysinger Judy Kemen

Harold Gilbert pleads guilty in penny drive theft case

Harold Gilbert, 42, admitted stealing a few dollars from a container used to collect funds for a heart disease campaign in Pittsburgh. His attorney proposed monthly payments of 550 to the Pennyvana Heart Association for a year instead of jail, Judge Musmanno approved.

Pittsburgh Harold Gilbert Gilbert Attornes Michael A. Musmance Pennyvana Heart Association Musmanno

Hurley Says State Dept Shielded Pro Communists

Former U S ambassador to China J Hurley told senate investigators the State Department protected officials who sold or gave top secret documents to pro Communist elements. He named John S Service and said Amerasia thefts in 1945 link to ongoing probes. Service will testify while Hurley faces forthcoming questions from the Foreign Relations subcommittee.

Washington Itrick J. Hurley Tu.s China Senate State Department Hurley Santa Fe N. M Amerasia Tidings Tela Hickenlooper R-Iown Names Service John S. Service Foreign Service Mao Tse-Tung Service New York Amerasia Magazine McCarthy John E Peurifoy Peurifoy Emmanuel Larsen Larsen

Calvert earns PhD in clinical psychology at Ohio State

James J. Calvert known as Timmy visited Ada friends after completing PhD studies in clinical psychology at Ohio State University Columbus. He will receive the degree in summer convocation in Columbus after earlier work at Guiliversi Colorado and service in World War II. His brothers George and Robert reside in Ada. Oklahoma is among five states with farm receipts up for the first four months, totaling 135.26 million dollars, with six month totals projected at 10.6 billion, nine percent below 1949. Florida Kentucky and Texas also showed gains.

James J Jimmy” Calvert Ada Ohio State University Columbus Ohio Timmy East Central State College Guilversi Colorado Ohio State George Robert Washington Oklahoma Agriculture Department Florida Kentucky Texas

Harvest Worker Drowns in Oklahoma Pond

Weine Green, 21, of Aurora Ned, drowned at a Washits county farm pond two miles south of Corn, Oklahoma during harvest. Four companions attempted rescue but could not reach him. body recovered about 20 minutes after he went under.

June Weie Washits County Wasne Green Aurora Ned EL Dick Here Green

Fragmentary notes on washing and preservation

Fragmented OCR text mentions washing items and placing them outside, then references a cane and a tear, with unclear musical or cultural terms. No clear events, people, or places emerge to form a coherent news item or summary.

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Two Busloads Of Girls Arrive At Camp Adaka For Welcome

Two busloads of girls arrived at Camp Adaka on Saturday ahead of a first week. Under Miss Joe Mary Joe Keatley counselors enrolled them in swimming horseback riding music handcraft and pioneer camping. Health certificates were issued and meals and rest periods followed a Vesper service. Mail call and future enrollments were noted as camp officials discussed second week openings.

Camp Adaka Mary Joe Keatley Joe Jim

Major Hopefuls Speak This Week Across Oklahoma State

Oklahoma City June 17 Speaking schedules for major candidates: U S Senate Democrats Mike Monroney Elmer Thomas. Republicans Bill Alexander. governors Johnston Murray Packingtown Bill Coe Frank P Douglass. Lists show Monday through Saturday appearances across Tulsa, Norman, Ardmore, Oklahoma City and more with multiple towns per day.

Oklahoma City Mike Monroney U. S. Senate Tulsa Bristow Stroud Drumright Oilton Sapulpa Cleveland Fawnee Perry Stillwater Coyle Langston Crescent Guthrie Claremore Cushing Avenport Chandler Prague Mesker Seminole Shawnee Tecumseh Maud Purcell Lexington Noble Norman Elmer Thomas Mountain Park Snyder Tipton Davidson Frederick Grandfield Randlett Walters Temple Duncan Waurika Ryan Ringling Wilson Ardmore Coalgate Atoka Antlers Idabel Hartshorne Wilburton Heavens Poteau Eufaula Cheeatah Wagoner Tahlequah Bill Alexander Cincinnati Alpha Tau_ Omega Fairfax Pawhuska Hominy Jay Johnston Murray Edmond Wellston Bixby Fort Gibson Stilwell Sallisaw Spiro Stigler Okmulgee Weleetka Wetumka Mcalester Allen Konawa Roff Britton Yuko Frank P. Douglass Liangston Yale Dilton Depew Pryor Vinita Commerce Picher Quapaw Miami Rush Springs Marlow Comanche Yawton Anadarko Chickasha

War Bonnets and Headbands Grow in Ada Public Library

Ada Public Library juvenile room sees rising Five Civilized Tribes participation in Wikaya Reading club with 15 books and 3 feathers per member, club enrollment surpassing 200 as Tuesday and Wednesday story hours draw larger crowds. Cherokee lead the reads with five feathers for Cathy Halliburton, Barbara Tillman, Shirley Byrd, and Sharon Kaye Decker, while Creeks and Chickasaws also show strong counts.

Ada Public Library Five Civilized Tribes Wikaya State Library Commission Washington School Hayes Irving Cathy and Peery Halliburton Barbara Tillman Bobbie Jean Hager Willard Shirley Byrd Sharon Kaye Decker Bobby Gene Rosa Creeks Billy Dean Hager Rhetta Kate Johnson Duane Barnes Joe Kelley Linda Je Gary Gibbons Deanna Jones Jill Eller Ray Halligurton Jimmy Christian Larry Hidman Belenz Kuras Gary Pilgrim Choraxées Gilbert Gardiner Glenda Jones Charles Mc Gallierd Judy Nancy Munehiet Daphnn Patricia Smithy Viva Ann Oma Marene ¥ Veach Choctayns Janet Moore Creek Mary Louise Benner Chickasaw Paul Graves Wezel Whsley Glen Clark

Pontotoc County Gets Extra Funds for Farm to Market Roads

Pontotoc county commissioners will gain 18626.51 more for farm to market roads after eight projects finished in Pontotoc county. A remaining 26626.51 will be returned to the county treasury for use by the commission. Commissioner Austell plans to allocate one third locally to repair 26 bridges washed out by recent rains on school bus routes.

Pontotoc County Bob Austell Austell Partic War Fund Rae Thompson David Gray Pontotac County

Moody Vision of The Furan Eve in Color Mood

A cryptic note describes how furan eve shifts with mood, showing heightened sensitivity to color shades. It highlights red and violet tones as most impactful, suggesting mood governs perceptual emphasis and color resonance.

Roff News: WSCS Meeting and Local Visits Highlight Week

Residents and visitors fill the week with church events and social calls. Rev Bonner Teeter, former Roff pastor, and family attend the Methodist WSCS gathering as Dr Wallace Crutchfield returns to preach. Local couples and families from Sulphur, Ada, Arlington, Tulsa, and Sheridan share visits and reports across town.

Bonner Teeter Edwin Pauis Bonnie Nancy Roff W.S.C Methodist Church Rev Teeter Wallace M. Crutchfield Arkansas Ira Williams Durant Lawanneh Suddath Jimmie and Alton Brownfield Texas A. L. Uothaway WSCS Fitzhugh Crutchfield B. N. 3Unyard Charles Simons Wilsum Clayton Joe Robnett R. M. Bronaugh Lee Bun India McDanials Africa Etchieson Lantin America Clayton Korea Phillipines Malaya Borneo Europe Betty Kay Hudson Barbara Anderson Irving Bureau Beasley Bureau of Social Welfare Myrtle Ann Bunyare Birs. Hart Smith A. P. Young Ang Irs. Rabnett A. P Young

Four Accused In D C Riot Oklahoma City Riot Case

Four iron workers were signed today on charges of assault and battery and malicious destruction of property after Monday's clash between pickets and Santa Fe railroad employees. Rod Frakes Dolan Robinson Cecil Yarbrough and Ernest Wider pleaded innocent and were released on $400 bond each. A district court hearing on a restraining order to keep union iron workers from railroad tracks and cars was set for Thursday. The fight began when a Santa Fe locomotive crossed a picket line. about 75 pickets joined the melee injuring several including Santa Fe yardmaster W. Peterson. State and county officers quelled the riot, the second at Capitol Steel and Tron within a week.

Oklahoma City Santa Fe Railroad Carl Traub Common Pleas Court Rod Frakes Dolan Robinson Cecil Yarbrough Ernest Wider John A. Knupple Capitol Santa Fe W. 3. Peterson Pete Ledinski Capitol Steel and Tron Company

Freighter Blows Up in Red Sea

The British freighter Indian Explorer exploded and sank in the Red Sea about 400 miles south of Suez. Seventy two crew members are missing with one injured survivor. The 7,100 ton ship carried 580 tons of explosives to Indian ports from London. The crew were mainly Indian and British officers. The Indian Exporter searched the area overnight for survivors.

Suez Egypt Red Sea London Indiana Westfal-Larsen Mone

Obituary: Marvin Beasley and Car Crash Victim Dies

DRS Marvin Beasley and Carl Branden, former Roff resident, died June 9 at a sister’s home in Josie Fuquay. Burial at Little Kansas Oxfa. He was brother of Irene Fisher of Roff. death followed a serious car accident about a year ago. He leaves no family.

Carl Branden Roff Josie Fuquay Little Kansas Oxfa Irene Fisher

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