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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

6

Tulsa film crew pours into Ada area for Oklahoma production

Ada residents report two to three movie notables arriving by plane from Tulsa around 4 pm with Susan Hayward and Dennis Keefe expected to join a Oklahoma project. Howard Koel confirms Hayward will reach Ardmore first then Ada, accompanied by Pedro Armendariz and other crew. About 200 makers will shoot near Sulphur and Davis with Gov. Turner reportedly considered for a minor role, facilities set at Aldridge hotel and Turner ranch. Shooting planned to begin Thursday at 9 am in Tulsa area locations.

Ada Tulsa Chauncey Airport Susan Hayward Dennis Keefe Okahonas Keith Marshall Adts Chamber of Commerce Pad Am Arminl Haye Demale American Airlines Plante Howard WW. Koel Miss Hayward Ardmore Pedro Artcendariz Fecent Hollywood Fear ‘Mexica Seawee Nacry Shannon Gov Aldridge Koch Sulphur Davis Pete Therd Platt Hotel Technicolor Bem Gov. Torney Trr Meister Sart Gar Bill Liking Heisler Roland Jack Ems Mo Tusners

Ada to Exhibit Two Booths at Autumn Manufacture Show

Ada plans two booths at the Oklahoma Manufacturers Association Exposition in Oklahoma City October 12-17. Local firms will display combined Ada products highlighting low costs, automation, minerals, and transportation. Designers and Ada Chamber of Commerce personnel coordinate the display with firms already expressing interest.

Ada Bull Oklahoma City Asset H. Pearson Oklahoma Industrial Plai Tuala5 Jonas Goen Wendell Thomas X P Larsh Emil Wyatt Ada Chamber of Commerce WIN Ewo Pendon Ade Sie State Planning and Resources Board South Central Oklahoma Development Assocvstuym Eeganiz Lony Ob Asharman A. Jong

Darter of Fredericksburg visits Ada and college ties

Darter of Fredericksburg Virginia and his wife travel from Oklahoma to California and Washington state to visit friends and relatives. Dr Darter heads the chemistry department of the University of Virginia Women’s division. Mes Carver and Darter are East Central graduates with prior roles as superintendents in Johnston County and Temple schools. They renew acquaintances on East Central campus and note the growth since their departure.

BM Darter Fredericksburg Oklahoma California Washington State Darter Women’s Division University of Virginia, We Carver East Central Johnston County Tupele

Troops in London Reutilize to Safeguard Food Supplies

London reports say because dock workers walked out over pay and handling of dirty cargo, government will redeploy service personnel to unload ships and protect perishable food stocks amid shortages and potential spoilage. Prime Minister Attlee's office cites public interest and ongoing dock disruption.

London Tabor Gavwationt Trocnd Wites Dey Etn Fin Froet Prime Minster Attlee

Red Red Rose to Visit Easy Central Campus Thursday

A Red Red Rose group led by Suet Norris and Be nevolent Ordut announces the “Ord Nun” will visit the Easy Central campus for a Brethren gathering Thursday evening June 24 at 8 30. Members must notify Dear T. Treadwell or Dean Mor tison early to arrange the event and man attendance.

T. Treadwell Dean Mortison

Greeks Press Into Guerrilla Pocket in Grammos Mountains

Greek forces push into the guerrilla pocket in the Grammos Mountains near Albanks as the Ninth and Sixth Divisions advance toward a junction with the First Vath unit. Guerrillas retreat toward Albania. total rebel strength about 7,000 as shells hit Greek troops from Albanian territory amid high level updates on insurgent actions and Allied observers.

Athens Futrrilla Grammos Thountains Albanks Tre Alganian Vourbiane Nestoriosk Albania Iemixant Eliteles Ninth Division Paul F Rosane Insosrtion James A Flest U.S

Threlfall Heads Press Photographers

Threlfall of Wichita Kansas Beacon was elected president of the National Brass Photographers Association at the close of its third national convention. He succeeds Joseph Costa of New York Kings Features Syndicate photographers.

Atlantic City Paul Threlfall Wichita, Kas Beacon Today National Brass Photoraphers Association Threlfall Joseph Costa New York Kings Peatures Syndicate

Goldsborough Dissolves Ban on Miners Leaving Jobs

Justice T. Alan Goldsborough dismissed his order prohibiting United Mine Workers from leaving their jobs. The action followed a Justice Department motion amid ongoing wage talks and pension fund disputes. Talks resume as miners and operators seek a new contract before June expiry, with movement toward easing the strike threat in the soft coal pits.

Washington T. Alan. Goldsborough United Mune Goldsborough Justice Department HK. Graken Morison Coldsborough John L Limyte Goldsborowgt Lewis UMW Matthew Flie-Guire Lewie

James C Borders of Allen Dies at 65

James C Borders 65 of Allen died Sunday morning at his home after a heart attack claimed his wife minutes earlier. Funeral plans pending with Bingham Funeral Home. Survivors include Minnie Borders widow and several children and grandchildren across Allen Bakersfield and Chaveta.

James C. Borders Allen Church of Christ Trumim Andred Allen, Rey and R. ©. Borders Bakersfield Cali Eva Borders Alen Zelia Wilton Nancy Swardwood Chaveta

Fever Tree Usage Across Lands

Fragmentary text describes eucalyptus trees called good fever trees used to calm malarial swamps. It mentions rapid growth and some uncertain claims about drinking from the sap, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Sunray Picnic Set for Saturday at Gilngre Camp

Sunray production department announces a barbecue picnic for employees and families at Gilngre Camp Allen Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon and evening. The event honors Clem C Shreve former South Gilahorma division superintendent now with Bord Kansas operations. Shreve and family will relocate to Great Bend next week.

Oklahome Gilngre Allen Clem C Shreve Sunway Tandent Grest Bord Kansas Diviglam Am—Pany Shreve Wie Amd Ba Dee 1 Mernel Great Bend Sunray Survivor Ailotte Pierce J. Ki. Ells Bud) Marder General Tulya Lusa Penerad

Air Conditioning Brings Modern Comfort This Summer

Air conditioning gains ground after wartime scarcity with widespread use in Ada and offices. The feature traces its origins to 1902 in Brooklyn, notes local dealers Farald Gilder and others, and details unit types, costs, and benefits.

Lanother Watrbut Sk Loing Fust Bat Eng Brooklyn Wesley Farald War Gilder Ada Old Sage Clinic National Bank of & Tom Thenee Sugg Tlimb Ici Gildass Wheeler Supply Company Sheet Metal Heary and Brown Supply Whittle’s Wards and Goekmaan’s

Controls Tight On Both Sides Of New Money Borders

Border restrictions and armed patrols tighted on both sides as Germany prepares to issue the new Deutsche marks. Soviet controlled zones enforce curbs on travelers and permit exchanges only of limited Reichsmarks, while western zones brace for currency reform tomorrow. Soldiers and police man checkpoints and restrict exit, with reports of cross-border attempts and coercive measures at border points near Helmstedt and Berlin road corridors.

Richard Kasiscerre Berlin Germany Bertmradt U.S Mikes Havayia Helmstedt Bari

Patrolmen Handled Flood Scene and Road Aid

TECUMSEN Okla June 2 patrols aided by highway crews fought rising waters and aided self help laundry workers. Officers Bud Willem and Adama reported clearing a fire scene, turning on patrol car sirens to summon volunteers who arrived quickly to assist. A historical note mentions Philadelphia connection from Santo Domingo in 1794 and a referenced product.

Tecumsen Okls Jume Lhotwy Bud Willemose Adama Han Philadelphia Santo Domingo

Slarier Requires Proof of Age for Driver Licenses

Oklahoma state fire examiners now require documentary proof of age for all operator and chauffeur license applicants unless clearly of legal age. Applicants 16 may obtain operator licenses. instructional permits may be issued before 16. special licenses for 14 to 18 for school commutes are allowed with proof of necessity. Nonage for chauffeurs is 18 or 22 for common carriers, per state statutes.

Cicaufieur Commalissioner of Public Safety Paul W. Reed Reed

Tour Of Osage Ranches Closes

PAWHUSKA Okla June 14 a seven ranch tour in Osage county ended the Osage Cattlemen's Association convention The speaker Yenty G Bennett president of Oklahoma A M college urged doubling food production in 35 years saying more land should be cleared for cattle and praising Osages ranching role A caravan of nearly 200 automobiles carried visitors from 21 states and the District of Columbia to the tour

Pawhuska Okla Osege Osage Cattlemen's Association Yenty G. Bennett Okahowha A M. College WF. Friend, and Sons America Bennett District of Columbia Pn

Airline Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City hosts a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Brandt International Airways. A DC-6 with Dallas civic leaders arrives for events, with 20 company officials set to depart for Tulsa and return later. Officials discuss expansion and government suspension of Broniti’s operation. The service originated in Houston yesterday.

Oklahoma City Dallas Brandt Tntornational Airways Tae Mir T Nite Brandt Olin Tulsa Pane Dalles Tula Aecorres Oklahoma City Municipal Broniti Houston At & Pu

Pie Pletchen Riley Seeks Speak at University of Oklahoma

Pie Pletchen Riley, sub premier court justice and Democratic candidate for the U S Senate, said he was denied permission to speak on the University of Oklahoma campus. Riley requested last week a chance to deliver a non political address on the campus about race segregation.

Pie Pletchen Riley United States Senate University of Oklahoma Riley

Federal Highway Program Boosted By Conference Action

A senate-house conference committee agreed on a federal-aid highway program of 460 million dollars per year for two to three years. The plan requires state matching and sets federal share near 69 percent for some construction. The agreement moves to both chambers for approval.

Washington Senate-House House Senate

Prairie Grove School Smoke Incident Sparks Inquiry

Prairie Grove teachers use smoke signaling to summon students in bad weather. Miss Ruth Shate allegedly told pupils to return only if smoke rose from the school. A mix of rumors and attendance records followed as education officials review the event and possible district annexation.

Calanoma City Prairie Grove Ruth Shate Kémond Ola Aioe State Education Department Aixam Beale Higgins

Political Interest Law in Southeast Puahimatah

County voters show unusual apathy before the first primary on July 6 as political figures move to energize turnout. Robert S. Kerr, U.S. Senate candidate from Oklahoma City, appears Thursday with Mac Q. Wearsom of Tulsa to rally local support and sway critical voters.

Puahimatah Robert S. Kerr U. 5 Oklahoma City Mac Q. Wearsom Olstahome Ci Om Wrndsy Jimg Reet Poleticiane

Bixby Man Drowns as Boat Crashes at Port Gibson

A Bixby man drowned when a boat capsized near the Fort Gibson dam spillway Sunday. George ex, of Bixby, was lost despite rescue attempts. two other occupants, Roman Ally and J. L. Sxker, reached shore safely as water forced the craft onto the falls.

Port Gibson Akiz Fort Gibson George Ex Oath Bixby Cr Crater Roman Ally J. EL. Sxker Rewies Secayer

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