Ada Highway Bond Fight Faces Dead End
A town column notes that the supreme court denied Ada’s appeal on the urban highway bond issue and the matter is considered dead for now. The piece urges finding a way to reduce main street traffic with improved roads, mentions a failed $200,000 right of way proposal, and speculates on possible new votes or state funding influences.
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Supreme Court
Ada
Main Street
Broadway
Highway Department
Oklahoma City
Fred Wise
Mahrstraet
Nat Kino
Chy Council
State Commission
Dure
Judge Long Probes Virginia Court tale and national policy
A Virginia court anecdote recounts Judge G Long and officials recalling a prisoner’s escape decades ago and a subsequent pardon while discussing political and budget reforms. The piece connects that historic court scene to current efforts to reorganize government and cut payrolls. It also covers remarks on atomic bomb developments, US Russian tensions, and naval costs.
Irresistible force meets immobile problem in town branch
Residents north of Fifth Street report a flooded branch fed by rapid runoff from neighborhood changes. Pools of stagnant water form during rain, endangering children. Some demand city action, others say maintenance is private property duty. Officials claim the branch drains naturally and taxpayers shouldn’t fund fixes. Static stability persists for now, but future stability is uncertain.
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Fifth Street
Francis
Misissippi Avenue
War talk and reform in a fragment from a reader letter
A reader who recently returned from Europe offers views on a possible war with Russia and the strategic role of Europe, noting Russian expansion, French reluctance to defend, and the dangers of arming Western Europe. The piece also critiques governmental bureaus, public spending, and highlights the supposed superior information and literacy of women, urging prudent action and prayers to avoid conflict.
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Dows
England
Russia
Tig Wap
Europe
Western
Two Persons To Do All The Work Says A Wit
A wit claims eliminating all older people and nonworkers leaves just two to do all tasks you and P. He urges urgency in running the country and quips about paying with cash versus checks. The piece notes opinions on government, oil land myths, condemned land testing, and the hope to find a way to prevent disease distress, while acknowledging no definite solution at present.
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Department
Commission On Commission
Industr
Armed Services
Charles
Madame
Macker
Wigiott
Slow Bicycle Race Captivates Irving Playground Crowd
Earnest Carrell won the slow bicycle race covering 48 feet in 1 minute 15.6 seconds. Thomas Gillians was second, Kenneth Melton third, and Wendell Walker fourth. Horse shoe and croquet contests drew many entries among boys aged over and under 13. Wendel Walker won the older group in horseshoes, Hob Graham the younger. Mel Swain and Rita were awarded prizes. croquet winner was Reuben Orphan over Frank Hodges after a playoff. The event remains a popular playground draw.
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Earnest Carrell
Irving Plesground
Barnett
Thomas Gillians
Kenneth Melton
Wendell Walker
Wendel Walker
Thomas Gillan
Hoya
Hob Graham
Jerry Morthcutt
Bot
TS Wesen
Mel Swain
Rita
Reuben Orphen
Frank Hodges
Orphan
Hodges
Oklahoma Safety Code Aims To Cut Traffic Toll
Oklahoma moves to enforce a new traffic safety code effective August 25. The plan expands the highway patrol with 59 new troopers and 67 more to be trained by August 1950. It adds more drivers license examiners and strict penalties, plus public education by the Oklahoma Safety Council and Department of Public Safety to reduce fatalities and improve license integrity.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Safety Council
State Department of Public Safety
Frank Mi Eremi
Northwestern University Trafic Institute
United States
Pew
Berway
Canadians May Vote Liberal Again In June Election
OTTAWA Canadians prepare to vote June 27 to elect a new government with Liberals expected to return to power their first since 1935. The race features Progressive Conservatives and Socialists, plus the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation and others. leader Louis J. Laurier, a French Canadian, may win key Quebec seats.
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Ottawa
Canada
NEA
GCF
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Wt. I. Coldwell
Sashadhewan
Social Credit
Pacby
Monetary Reform
Alberta
Communits
Labor Progressive Party
Tha
Liberal Party
Louis J. J. Laurent
Mackenzie King Ke
Quebec
German Built Bunker Shelter For French Family Scarred By War
A German fortress near Utah Beach shelters Marcel Chreven and family after their home was destroyed in the D-Day bombardment. The blockhouse now serves as a dwelling, while Normandy rebuilds with new apartments and shops rising beside historic ruins. US Air Force and Civil actions are noted, with ongoing recovery and compensation efforts.
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Marie EU Mont
Normandy
NEA
Acter
Marcel Chretien
Mora Chretien
Sim
Chreveng
Genereia
Marcel
Aleh Beach
Marest
Margelo
Stria
Imergency
Ste. Mere Eglise
American Overseas Airlines
Beac
Ulrich’s .Carpentry Shop
Charles
U.S
Ulrich
Fittstown Socials Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Tommy Naders of California visits Mr. and Mrs. L B Timmerman and Migs Dorthe Davenport at Horse Shoe Ranch. Mrs. Tom Sudrey ill at home. Mrs. Finis Logam and daughter Ann visit Storewall. Mrs. Irt Doolittle travels to Tul-40 to visit daughter Beverly. Dell Howery from County Line visits grandparents. Wives and kin of County Line and Fittstown host relatives and friends. Bev C EL Word of Wichita Falls preaches at the God church in Fittstown. Evelyn Siege, a Central student, spends weekend with her parents, W E Snyder and family Joyce Snyder and Layton guests.
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Finis Logam
Daughser
Ann
Storewall
Irt Doolittle
Welt
Beverly
Bev
C. EL _ Word
Wichita Falls
Tex
Fittstown
Evelyn Siege
Zast Central
W. E. Snyder
Drowned Man Found Near Lake Near Here
The nude body of an unidentified man was recovered from a lakeside area by local resident K Craiftain while fishing. Police say the death is under investigation and the body appeared to have been in the water for several days.
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Pry
Jone
Min
Dona
K Craiftain
Pesy
Xone
Bombed Freighter Refloated Amid Shanghai Shipping Halt
June 27 Shanghai reports a British freighter bombed last Tuesday by nationalist forces was refloated and towed to 4 Wharf. Engine room flooded, full extent of damage unknown. Shanghai and Peiping dispatches note ongoing nationalist tensions, rain, and unresolved negotiations as a naval closure continues.
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Shanghai
Swirg
Peiping
Hsin Mwa
Chang Chiv Chung
Kuomintang
Nationalist Party
Membhrs
Communist
China
Chang
Free Trade Group Sets World Basis Against World Federation
In Geneva yesterday, 27 prominent free trade representatives formed to create an international body opposing the Communist dominated World Federation of Trade Unions. A 14 member committee was elected to draft a constitution and arrange a preparatory meeting by late November. Delegates claimed 42 million union members backing the effort, though Argentina’s General Federation of Labor walked out over Jacinto Oddone’s seating.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Commuunist
World Federation of Trade Linens
WETL
General Federation of Labor of Argentina
Jacinto Oddone
Artille Deakin
Trades Union Congress
Wi Het
American Federation, of Labor
Bey Mew Bady
Nine Clubs Enter Flower and Vegetable Show in COILGATE
Nine clubs from Coal county participate in the annual flower and vegetable show held in the Community building. Judges include J. G. Garrett of Oklahoma A and M Stillwater. Winners span divisions such as Flower Arrangements Perennial flowers and Beans Cucumbers Beets and other garden produce with multiple winners named from Lone Star Trico and Clarita among others.
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Specich
Coal County
J. G. Garrett
Oklahoma A and M
College
Stillwater
Joan O'Neal
Otmex
Mra
We. Musgrave
Lone Star
S. H. Roevgers
Grace Forgey
Trica
Danuva
Lone
Franklin
Frie
Mra Roby Branom
Friendship
Lore Mae Daniel
Clarita
Billie Hammer
Triem Collective Club
Olen
Contrahoma
Bethel
County Homemaker Clubs Meet at Mrs McFarland Home
Mrs Rose Fulton presided over the Pesan Grove Home Demonstration Club monthly meeting at the home of Mrs TL McFarland. Topics included bedroom backgrounds and finishes with Miss Jaurila Floyd demoing curtains. July meeting set for Mrs Morgat's home.
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Mra
Rose Fulton
Pesan Grove
TL. McFarland
Towies
Jaurila
Floyd
P. Richard
Newton
Ella Martin
Frana Dyer
Mae Martin
R. F. Ribbins
Elmer Martin
Rosy Fulton
Sam Dew
Janes Abbott
Buck Price
Miss Floyd
Mrs. McFarland
Morgat
Rolf Home
Inanita Floyd
Ada
Mary Taseman
Brvent
Buriesors
Brookshire
Ruth Washington
Civic Club
Morrison Magic Features Program at East Centrsties
Magician Rex Morrison will entertain East Centrsties Tess day at p m in the calleme auditorium. With a decade of experience he offers oriental and modern magic. Students enter with activity tickets and Rex and his Chinese Linking Rings have wowed lyceums and theaters. The production Eat Live Doll from a miniature dollhouse is also presented. The grand finale promises a wholesome, lively act.
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Rex
Morrison
East Centrsties
P. m
Calleme
Wagoner County Exceeds Bond Drive Quota
Wagoner County residents have purchased 630000 in bonds, exceeding the 536000 goal in the Oklahoma opportunity bond drive. State bond sales director C. Bray noted the drive ends Thursday and that total tele bond sales recorded include substantial local participation.
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Oklahoma City
Wagoner County
Ee & C
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