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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
6
The piece blends a wedding narrative with reminiscences about local figures and events. It notes the groom and bride plans, church ceremonies, and reception details, while weaving in anecdotes about public figures such as Rev. MecBow and G. Walters. It mentions wartime service, border duties, and family ties across McAlester, Brownsville, and Del Rio.
A Beedt City bus driver, described as devout, halted midblock on a regular route to receive a packaged meal from a woman who had invited herself to eat but chose not to delay the schedule. The driver explained the benefactor brought the food to her.
A catalog-style notice highlights colonial Cape Cod patterns in china and glass, with double service options including a two candle holder in the compote bowl. It promotes pleated finishes for durable dry-cleaned looks, space-saving small chests and closet accessories, and shimmering quilted plastic coverings in green blue and rose from a noted manufacturer with years of use.
OXLAROMA CITY June 20 Leo Harrington Prichard chairman of the board of Anderson Prichard Oil Corp died here last night at age five doctors said he had cancer He moved to Oklahoma City from Meacwlie Mississippi in 1894 and began law practice with White Griffith later joining the oil business becoming an independent operator and forming a partnership with F Steve Anderson
In Cushing Oklahoma on June 26 a burglar stole canaries valued at 100 dollars and a single orange singer worth 45 dollars from a residence. The thief took the birds and left many other valuables behind.
Paris June 20 The Big Four foreign ministers near an agreement to ease Berlin tensions with a live and let live pact for the former German capital and to direct diplomats to draft a Germany Austria treaty. A statement promising free access to Berlin would accompany a resumption of west east trade, aiming to steady the cold war climate though basic Russia western power disputes would remain unresolved. A lengthy communique will reflect both failures and progress of the four week talks. Sailors listed.
Lincoln Neb January 2017 Two Barker gang members identified as the men killed in a Nebraska gun duel after a 875000 jewel robbery. Albert C. Gladson 43 and Altom Crapo 47 identified by fingerprints. Crapo served at Leavenworth and Alcatraz. Smith head of Nebraska safety patrol notes Barker gang crimes and ties to May Barker and Freddie Barker.
The Associated Press reports showers hit western Oklahoma's wheat belt on Saturday slowing harvest in several areas. A weather warning forecast more scattered showers Sunday with cooler northern counties around 74 degrees and southwestern regions near 90. In Blaine County buyers say two thirds of harvest done, over 150,098 bushels moved to Geary elevators. Yields ranged from 15 to 20 bushels, with some fields reaching 35. In Kiowa County Snyder elevators shipped 36 cars of wheat last week, with five tarloids still stored.
A news brief notes steps for a German peace treaty and expected communique on western high commissioners and the Soviet zone commander agreeing to consult on common problems. An Austrian treaty would be handed to ministers' deputies with a time limit for completion. Foreign ministers are to sign in New York as Dean Acheson plans to leave for Washington tonight.
In Cleveland a five day Union Industries Show drew hundreds of spectators and unions and firms spent about a million dollars to promote union made products. Exhibits featured samples from many trades, free samples, drawings, and demonstrations, with bands, billiards, and a mock voting machine prompting opinions on the Taft Hartley Act. Local figures touted increased union services and urged support for labor measures.
All American Airways expands commuter service to 52 small and mid-sized eastern cities. DC-3s carry 221 passengers plus mail and freight as routes target short hops under 40 minutes. Robert M. Love leads the effort to educate the public and grow a network expected to cover all approved cities by mid-summer.
A London Ontario resident watched a Texas television broadcast last night, a feat described as extraordinary for a 75 mile range. The Texas signal reportedly came from Browston, Houston area, with announcer Holley noting the program ran two hours until sign off. The highlight was a wrestling match featuring a black bear.
Oklahoma City reports University of Oklahoma medical school graduates will take internships at the Veterans Hospital beginning July 3 1896. The Veterans Administration in Washington announced the program with 259 posts across 13 other veterans hospitals and Dean Mark Everett of OU Medical School as committee chair.
A fragmented note lists crops like wheat barley rice apples peaches olives cabbage and other staples cultivated for over four thousand years, indicating long standing plant cultivation in early farming systems.
The Associated Press reports five more highway deaths in Oklahoma over the weekend, bringing the annual total to 232, with losses including Mrs. Latis Bowman and family members from Claremore and Blackwell. Noted fatalities include Mrs. Helen Fink of Lamnamt and two youths from Skiatook and Sperry, as emergency responses and crash details unfold.
Paul Robeson told a Harlem crowd of about 3,500 that he loves the Soviet people most, praising their suffering and sacrifices for Black Americans and the world’s future. He urged defiance of any force challenging Americanism after returning from a European tour and attending his son’s wedding.
In Blackpool on June 1 William Brindle sought to force his wife Violet to quit her job driving the street tram. He blocked seafront traffic by selling her audience tickets, then dined alone as authorities intervened. Violet continued working despite his protest, declaring the trams were her care.
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