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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

8

Weary Solons Preparing to Defend Acts

Washington dispatch reports Congress amid heated debate over Truman administration programs. Republicans tout the 86th Congress as a strong session while Democrats fault it, with key issues including foreign aid totaling about 6.08 billion, farm price supports, housing measures, and an adjusted economy package. House and Senate leaders debate recall and summer sessions as Taft and McGrath frame opposition.

Bonle Sanders Washington Ware Maversons Repubblicans Terumasa House Senate GOP Truman Republicar Jonauck Frumon Martin R-Mass Taft Aig Philadelphia McGrath Ort Privilece Congress Wale Taber New York Repubtihe Taner Atomic Energy Atomic Exeter Commissior Merbers Id EL Liktendhal Parsons Teumaye Small

Antlers High School Grads Plan Class Dinner and Party

Seven members of the Antlers high school graduating class of Mt Monde tonight attend a six o’clock dinner at Low Cabin and a card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sanders. The event includes a planned reunion and final plans for pursing education with arrangements coordinated by Martyn McKinney.

Antlers U3 Antlers Hich Mckinney Sarrofiext Tembeck Mr. McKinney Purson Moneiy Ralphy Santers Saccom Manip Rs. Sandavore Mer Ate . J. Meney Marthe Gena Siewerl Bérs Jack Desformindy

Henderson Seeks Assessor Seat In County Race

Paul Henderson runs for county assessor in Ada area, urging fair property assessments and reform. He cites years of life experience and vows courteous service, updating records and visiting voters, while stressing readiness to work diligently if elected.

Pat Menderson County Treaswner Henderson Ada Hie Hmn Agi Fle Suys Hee Fle Avery Law Fund Henewigon Joe Courtesux Cargins Sam Sean

Berlin Trains Block Soviet Inspection in Currency Reform Amid Tense Standstill

Berlin doulbe page report notes U S and allied trains halted to avoid Soviet inspection as currency reform shifts the value of the deutsche mark. Russians enforce controls to curb Western cargo amid inflation fight. British and French move to implement new currency while air routes face disruption. US officials demand cargo transparency and accuse Moscow of stalling the flow of goods into West Berlin. The dispute intertwines with Allied plans to stabilize postwar Germany and prevent smuggling under currency changes.

Richard Kasschr Berlin United States Im Gershany Germany U.S Mes Reichswarke GS. Milight Kattec Michenborn Soviet Poimt S Army Ameritam Trangsork Offfyink Oklsha 2

State Question No 723 urged for education board stability

A speaker urges a yes vote on State Question No. 723 at the July 6 primary, proposing to bring six state colleges under a constitutional board to stabilize higher education in Oklahoma. The talk defends the state system, cites Board of Regents roles, and argues politics should stay out of schools while advocating the amendment.

Tuly Oflahame Collegee Ada Ahys Durant Benond Tattle Guah Weatherford Oklahoma Delahoma ATL University of Oklahoma Board of Rezents theeUniversity Oklahoma A Mt. College Watt Borsward Okahoma Tate

Overseas Loss Is Oklahoma U Gain

Overseas loss became Oklahoma University’s gain as it, jointly with the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, won the bid for 117 works by leading American artists. The State Department bought the 36 paintings and watercolors to send abroad for postwar goodwill, with some works deemed ultra-modern drawing congressional scrutiny. Oklahoma’s exact payment was not disclosed, but the VWAA called the bid fair. Future display plans place exhibits on the Norman campus or in Oklahoma City.

New York Oklahoma University Alabama Polstechni¢nstitute Amecican State Department Ame Ricskas Czechoslovakia Apc Cuba War Assets Administration VWAA

Antlers Man Plans New Optometry Office in Town

Antlers June 23. Isbell son of Mrs. J Exbell and the late Mr Isbell has completed a training course at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. He seeks a suitable Antlers location to establish the first optometry office in town after years with J H Isbell and Lana Store and wartime service. He was raised in Antlers and trained locally.

Antlers Spagtaiy Zarl Isbell J. Exbell Isbel Southern Cat‘exe of Optometry Memphis Tonand Tue Isbell J. H Bis Chicago

Stratford Services Held Last Week For Mrs. Gillespie

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Stratton for Mrs. Adm Gillespie, who died suddenly Sunday. Survivors include five daughters, a son, sisters and brothers, 32 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. Rev. Netim Wallace conducted the committal at McGee cemetery.

Church of Christ At Stratton Adm Gitlesple Mia Ellen James Anton Tex Merle Garrison Okleroma City Georgia Roden Mozethe Abe Ralphispie Wennewond Tres. Etta Beds Strateford B. Pipes Gardner Growler Rex Cart Mack Pipes FL Worth Netim Wallace McGee Cemetery

Revival of High-Stand Hair Ornaments in Formal Wear

As havvdes settle Mother recalls the ren e Castie stylet and close cropped silhouettes. The piece hints at revival in formal wear and jewelry for special occasions. Mentions magic in costume jewelry and the allure of glitter and glamour. Also notes traditional smoking forms like cigars and cigarettes.

Rene Castie

Tax policy debate warns of future debt burden

The BAR congress debate predicts higher taxes and expanded federal programs would raise annual deficits and debt. Authors warn high withholding taxes, business profits, and wage shares must rise to finance social welfare and education while avoiding inflation and cuts to heritage.

BAR Hanler Kat Fleverdes

Former Latta Lad Joins Navy and Schedules Leave

A former Latta student, Turner, has enlisted in the Navy for a three year term. He is currently stationed in San Diego California and will be on leave from June 24. The Sentinel notes a community gathering scheduled for August with local dignitaries expected to attend as Port Wells hosts events featuring Tom Lucas and others.

Sac Diego California Turner Aouill Tt. L Seto Latha San Dexa Sentinel. Sidha Posi Bogle Fen Srr Canada Tom Lucas Ee Wells Port

Red Flood Being Checked By Cominform Emergency Meet

In Wetumka a special session of the Cominform convenes amid talk of a high level gathering attended by Moscow figures and Western European leaders. The meetings hinge on postwar strategy, defense pacts, and countering Western plans as Bolshevik influence and Soviet power face renewed democratic resistance.

Senet Fea Wenlet Lovale Poland Romania Fran Moscow A. A. Zhdamov Palmire Togbiatth Row Jacques Duclos Paris Democrat Cigs United States Westriey Eyrone Coferta France Italy Europe Russia Anc Baltic States Bulgaria Mangary Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Ach Lhoweever Tinathy Western European Union Antencmam Gov Sweden Norway Denmark Scandinavia Rei Blond Dermocrery

Tulsa Road Board Plan For New City Highway

Tulsa and the Road Board back a plan to build a four lane concrete highway from Beeth Street to the south city limits. Total cost about 542000 with state and city sharing equally. Tulsa would cover half the road purchases and Tulsa officials would oversee plans and construction. Mayor Roy Lundy says state funding will help finance the project and the plan substitutes an earlier rejected express road.

Oklahoma City State Highway Commission Tulsa Roy Lundy Mike Medway Beeth Street Lundy Eki Sur Tmayar

State Supreme Court Opinions From Oklahoma City Ruling

State Supreme Court opinions from Oklahoma City on June 22 involve the indemnity fund and several defendants including Odus O'Dell, Bellamy, and insurance entities. the verdicts are vacated or affirmed as described. related matters include estates and city council actions in Seminole County some cases reversed or remanded with instructions.

Orramoma City Surrte Court le Ham Stele Fmsurende Odus O'Dell Bordo Milk and Tee Cream Company General Accident State Tmduatriad Commission Bonnie D. Culbertson Jd Culbertson Macy G. Jones Mary G. Culbertson Oklahoma County Elizabeth Tucker Fred Lewis City of Seminole Ity Council Seminole County

Robber Kept Him Guessing and Fled in Chicago

In Chicago on June 9 a 32 year old taxi driver Joseph Veltsi reported a robber taunted him during a hold up. The bandit hid the driver, forced breakfast, and fled with cash from the restaurant. The report ends with a stray note on bears and their noses.

Chicago Joseph Veltsi Rndiayt Gumnam Velsers Ceh Hey Veleri L'E

Dulin Completes Navy Boot Stay

T. Dulin, son of Mrs. Maggie Elfen Nelson, Rowte & Ada, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. His recruit leave runs from June 25 to July 6. Afterward he hopes to serve aboard a Navy warship as a machinist mate. Dulin entered service on December 16 1948 but was delayed finishing training due to measles.

Fefetrier T. Dulin Maggie Elfen Nelson Rowte Ada Naval Training Counter San Diego California Siloeom Youn Dulin Rravy

Jack Smith Goes to Texas with Hereford Empire

Zack Smith, manager of Lang TR ranch seats Adasume TS42, now aligned with Rob ert Halbart at Malbart's Sonora Texas ranch near San Angolo. Smith led Herefords to national fame, with 4H winners and top sale prices, including the 1954 Del Zenta stock sale. Smith continues as manager of Lazy BD after Delaney sold, while his family plans college futures and summer arrangements.

Zack Smith Robert Halbart Malbart Sonora Tex San Angalo. Smith Dany 2 United States Mrs. Smith Jim Alan George Smith W. A. Delaney George Radanz Toronto Can Halbart del Zento Delaney Halbert Tag Canaca Rod~ang

Mrs. Annie Blevins Dies At Home Here

Mrs Annie Margaret Hensler Raving 66 died Tuesday at 2 30 a m at her home. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 from Central Church of Christ with Rev G S Westbrooks officiating burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Surviving are three sons Fox Tulsa Cecil Allen and Virgil Ada, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Annie Margaret Hensler) Raving SM West Ninth Central Church of Christ G. S Ady Mr. Blevins Gems Fox Tulsa Cecil Allen Virgil Blevits Ada

Lasarsky Visiting in Ada and Navy Career Highlight

Ada records honor Sgt Stanley Lasarsky son of Mr and Mrs S G Lasovsky. He enlisted in the Navy in 1948, earned sergeant by 1949, trained at Great Lakes and Camp Pendleton, finishing first in the radio technician course. Also notes prospectors sinking air wells offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.

Wis Ada Stanley Lasasky

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