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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

3

Father’s Day Reflections on a Loving, Unbureaucratic Dad

HAL BOYLE recalls his father as a powerful, loyal, frugal man who valued independence, faith, and education. He describes rough yet tender parenting, homemade meals and a farm background, plus a lifelong wish to stay young and avoid petty gossip while supporting his family through work and hardship.

Hal Boyle New York Sally Srowe Anya Eutrus Dad Com. Gedice Agave Rockefeller

Bill Sought, Had Been Passed Noted In Congress Rush

In a rushed session on June 26 Rep Elston Ohio sought unanimous consent to pass a minor bill. The clerk could not locate the measure and Speaker Martin Massachusetts declared the bill already had been assigned. The text then shifts to fashion prose about nylon fabrics and elegant gowns.

Washington Congress Elston Ohio House Martin

Ada and Oklahoma City Visit Highlights From Local Guests

A jumble of visitor notes lists residents and relatives staying with families in Ada and nearby areas. Names include Mrs. Jess Si Bossa, Mr. Harvey Jenkins, Miss Alfreda Stout, and many others visiting in Ada, Tulsa, or Oklahoma City, with trips to Mansfield and other towns.

Jess Si Bossa Okahoma City Mir Bill Watson Cay Page Tulsa Mtr Mes Harvey Jenkins

Prospects for Trouble Among Koreans Grow

Analysis by James D. White suggests increasing instability in Korea with two rival governments, rising internal pressure, and potential Russo American conflict. The piece notes public support for U S troops in the south amid opposition to President Syngman Rhee, while moderates fear post election policy shifts.

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Quick Thinking Saves Child's Life in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City patrolman A H Phelps credited Lorin C Moore 42 with preventing tragedy after his fender strike forced a quick reverse to avoid Mildred Marsmo 3 who dodged into traffic. Moore and another child were in the car. Mildred was treated for injuries at a Britton doctor. The incident occurred amid a chaotic scene as traffic stopped.

Oklahoma City Grl A. H. Phelps Lorin C. Moore Britton Mildred Marsmo Moore Stem Tim Im Britton Umburt Mildred Jack Yarson Stoore

Stilwell Faces Power Shortage Threatens City

Stilwell Oklahoma officials warned the power situation is growing serious as the remaining municipal unit may fail at any minute leaving most homes in darkness. The Public Service Co of Oklahoma dispatched a portable unit while a canning plant’s equipment was damaged to prevent spoilage.

Stilwell Okls Glown Mathier Public Service Co. of Oklahoma Saswell Misiether

County 4 H Club Boys Urged To Enter Contest

Oklahoma City state agencies call for 4 H club members to enter the farm youth scholarship contest for 1948. Entries require a filled report form, a record book with project photos, and a 1000 word narrative. District winners compete for a state prize of 3500. county, state, and national awards exist across livestock, crops, dairy, poultry, and safety topics.

WHY Farms WY Farm Department WKY Skiring Tower Oklahomea City SBE Clube Santa Fe

Gen Omar Bradley Backs Bill In WW II Draft Compromise

Oklahoma City June 19 General Omar Bradley chief of staff endorsed a compromise draft plan delaying inductions for about two years to allow foreign garrisons to stay up. He spoke during a stop from Madison to Los Angeles saying a 90 day delay would suffice for voter registration and machinery setup. Radio operators flashed word of final postage of the bill to him after his coastbound departure.

Oklahoma City Omer Bradley army _shief Senate Madison Wis Los Angeles Bradtex Bradley Tinker

Builders Prepare For Big Project in Claremore

Claremore Oklahoma builders Tumata Kincaid and Ives, a Tulsa firm, announced plans to begin construction around late May on 80 new houses on a city block at the north edge of Claremore. They bought the lots from Frank Falletti and name the addition Fallstti Sedition. Homes will sell for about 8 000 to 8 000 dollars under FRA loans.

Claremore, Okla Tumata UP Kincaid and Ives Tulsa Claremore Frank Falletti

Harvey Powell Outlines Policies in Congress Race

Harvey Powell presents his platform for Congress in the Fourth District race. He advocates military preparedness to counter communism, an adequate veterans and low income program, expansion of Rural Welfare and Soil Conservation, federal aid for education with state policy freedom, and tighter national economy boards. Powell details his background as a lawyer, county official, and World War II veteran, urging votes for his candidacy.

House of Representatives America Phraudt Agaiest Comenimisma Zugope Oder Hughes County Sehaois Bughes County

State Progressives Seek Place On Ballot In Oklahoma

Oklahoma Progressives press for a place on the July ballot for a presidential candidate. They contend their lack of formal party status blocked ballot access. Secretary Carl Vor Der Lamcken says a rehearing is sought and a state convention is planned in Oklahoma City.

Oxlaroma City Fungia Oklahoma Demry Wallace Progressives Carl Vor der Lamcken Jesse Act Balloot Wellzee Pupsic Sor Giga Taylor Dedako Vom der Lunecken Saxk

Vanray Faces Not Guilty Plea in Arkansas Case

Vanray, 20, pleaded not guilty on to charge of larceny in the peace court of Percy Armstrong. Bond set at 4000 dollars. preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday June 22. He and Billy Blakely are accused of stealing a 1930 Ford from Clee Bundy on Feb 27 and fleeing to multiple towns before detention. Blakely, reported as 16 or 19, remains at a federal reformatory. Vanray escaped custody last May and was recaptured recently near Snyder.

Ralph Carson Vanray Alitomo Percy Armstrong Armstrong Vanray Bond Vanrey Billy Blakely Clee Bundy Mfe

Eighty Producers Found Last Week in Oklahoma Oil Field

THLSA and Okita report eighty oil producers found last week across the Sooner State. A total of 42 producing wells, four salt wells, and several dusters were recorded. Initial daily oil production reached 63,605,080 cubic feet with 277,744 feet of footage owned. Tulsa Daily World will note eight new wells storied statewide next edition. Oklahoma corks led with 24 walls begun, including eight in Garvin and Hughes counties. The first dirigible Way built in 1892 featured a 3 horsepower steam engine moving at six miles per hour.

THLSA Okita Fine I Rokialemi Warrels Iitiol Toi Omak Wells Tulsa Daily World Oklahoma Garvin Gever Hughes County

Antlers Citizens Urged to Participate in DDT Program

Antlers residents urged to join the city led DDT spray program targeting every dwelling and business to eradicate flies and mosquitoes. Although Antlers is out of the malarial zone, the project proceeds at $1.50 per dwelling or business, with equipment arriving soon and work slated to begin.

Antlers Ciizens David Stephenson Imaon Stephenson State Health Department Tim Lawn Stepénson Antlers Wwe Fishmatana County Sohn Aseery Alving Sean Clarksville Texas E. Stepansom Pol Stereart Wankington

Valley View Admissions Visit Eng Hours

Admissions listings show visiting hours and names of residents in Ada, Konawa, Stratford, Stonewall, Stuart, Okmulgee and surrounding areas. Individuals include Mrs. Olle May Johnston, Hardy F Reed, Henry Amburs, Mrs. June McCurtain, Mrs. Betty Archer, Tony L. Gregory, Mrs. Juanita Ryan, Basil Wright, Mrs. Lois Saltee and others at multiple street addresses.

June Orebaugh North Francis Olle May Johnston Baby Bay Ada Hardy F. Reed Henry Amburs Konawa Td Gwia South Broadway Ovia May Mt South Bighsetgol Betty Archer East Tony L. Gregory Geo del. Ada Oftikd June McCurtain Stonewall Sdna Free Frank James Stratford South Mississippi Juanita Ryan West Ltd Ade Sima Stuart Basil Wright Semurtele Lois Saltee Okmulgee Fred Beatley South Stock'om

W G Long Requests Reelect as County Attorney

W G Long seeks a second term as county attorney. He is a former district judge with a long practice in the courts and will provide a fuller statement within a few days to voters.

W. G. Long

Congress Approves Sale Road Money for Oklahoma

In June 1977 the Senate approved more than 18 million dollars in federal aid for Oklahoma highway building in 1950 and 1951 with annual payments of 17600 dollars each year pending further congressional action. Oklahoma faces a dispute with the Federal Public Roads Administration over parts of the 1943 program. Ed Shield, an Altus post office employee since 1919, is recommended for assistant postmaster. Shield would serve as substitute carrier while Lier takes clerk duties.

Washington Oneness Oklahoma Aldus Okle Ed Shield Altus Shield Posam Lier

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