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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

7

Scored Boy De Deposited Then Released in Savannah

In Savannah Georgia a young boy was deposited in a bank depository and quickly released after friends persuaded him to enter. An inner door locked automatically trapping him for about an hour until officials arrived with keys. The incident occurred as the boy wandered inside the bank.

Savannah Willhdeawr Lovds Bank Femiell Lin Tee Cual Alvis Robart Robert

State Advances in Highway Building Amid Funding Contention

Reported state ranking changes show Oklahoma climbing from 11th to near the top in highway construction mileage as of May 31. Federal aid allocations and under construction routes are discussed by highway officials, naming states and miles, with several textual errors left from OCR.

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First Calf From County Herd Sire Program Praised

Clyde Cassady owner and Latta High School senior lauds the county herd sire program after his first Guernsey calf from two cows bred to registered sires. He notes higher milk production, with daily yields rising from about 32 to 40 pounds, and plans to expand his dairy herd.

Clyde Cassady Latta Pontoier County Clyde Avin Austell Gascady Cassady iNews 5 & @ Clothiers Pontotac Jelly Uxsews

Expanded Sewer System Plan Now Taking Shape Here

Ralph Delaney, engineer, surveys the sanitary sewer lines and plans to remove pilings for an anticipated expansion over the next thirty years. Plans call for drainage of Watership Basin into a disposal plank, with districts along the watershed slated for new sewer lines and potential city-wide improvements.

Ely Ada Ralph Delaney Wandina Pou Dew Janey Gall- Lorie Weintand Tintaby Thom Mtr Delaney Cire Manwee Flint

Three youths plead guilty in Ku Klux Klan cross burning case

In Gaffney South Carolina three youths aged 17 pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct stemming from burning a cross in a residential area. Magistrate Rawley Woolen fined John Cast, Gilbert Jennings, and Billy Marlin $100 each, suspending most of the penalties on probation for 30 days and a pledge to avoid gang activity.

Gaffney S. C Dune Pilbert Jennings Billy Marlin Rawley

Lawton Approves Rent Decontrol Lawton Action

Lawton city council passes rent decontrol after a public hearing with minimal opposition. Mayor R E Glenn will sign and forward to Governor Roy J Turner, who is expected to approve and send to Washington for final action. The meeting drew many speakers but only one objector.

Lawton Linton R. E. Glenn Roy J. Turner Turner Washington

Road Work Planned In Oil Center and Bebee Area Soon

Work planned to upgrade highways near Oil Center and Bebee includes three miles north of Oil Center to Oil Center and half mile to a highway, plus two miles east from Oil Center then two miles south to another highway. Estimated cost is $115,765.62 with grade drainage surface course and two bridges. Curtis Bailey director state highway commission announced bids to be received.

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England Cannot Be Self Supporting Says British Official

Sir Harley Shawera, Britain's attorney general, told a Stillwater audience that England has never been self supporting and never will be. He cited wartime economic shifts after World War I and Britain’s reliance on foreign commerce, noting a 25 percent drop in wealth due to selling overseas holdings.

Stillwater Oklo Harley Shawera Great Britain Oklahoma A England Sir Hinculey

Indians Claiming Fort Reno Grounds

An Indian tribes attorney told the House Indian Affairs committee that the 8506 acre Fort Reno tract was taken by executive order with an implied return after military use. Legislation is under consideration to restore the land to the Cheyenne and Arapaho. The land recently moved from the Army to the Agriculture Department which intends cattle breeding. A proposed trust would place the land for Indian grazing use while the city of El Reno would gain a stake in the plan. In separate notes, William A. Reynolds becomes Stigler city manager on July 3 to replace resigning Robert Bailey. He previously served as assistant controller for Osage Baptist University in Shawnee.

Washington Fort Reno el Reno Okla House Indian Affairs Army Department of Agriculture Stigler Wiliam A. Reynolds Robert ©. Bailey Reynolds Oslehgera Baptist Shawnee

July 6 Pay Day Bargain Event Returns to Ada

Ada shoppers look to the citywide bargain event starting the first Wednesday of every month. The program, popular with Mrs. Ady Shopper, promises savings after the long weekend with anticipated discounts and guided shopping plans.

Ady

Missiles Hit Crowded Shanghai District in Bombing

Nationalist bombers struck the Chapel district of Shanghai killing at least two and injuring more than ten. Rescue teams pulled injured from rubble as planes loosed bombs for over an hour. Reports vary on the number of raiders from two to six with bombs falling near Lunghwa Airport and along Mar Road.

Shanghai Lunghwa Hospitas North Raise Mar Road Ris Seymour Topping Associated Press Sity Lunghes

University of Oklahoma elected to Nuclear Institute

The University of Oklahoma has been elected to join the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies, announced by President George L. Cross. The 24 member schools include Oklahoma, with Dr Lawrence Snyder named as the university’s council representative. Chartered in 1946, the non profit institute funds prizes for top papers and supports research across nuclear sciences. The note also mentions the U S airmail service handling over 300 000 letters daily.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies George L. Cross Cross Texan _Johnson Oak Ridge Public Information Lawrence HL Snyder University of Oklahama Institute Memer Aftami¢ Energy Laboratories St Qak Ridge i Fiecity

Coal County Rejects Hospital Bond Issue

Coal County voters reject the 30 000 bond issue for a Coalmate hospital by 1204 to 762 amid long debated plans. County officials say this first bond defeat followed previous slim margins on other questions. Hospital committee stated thanks to supporters and affirmed belief Coal County will have a hospital in time.

Coalgate Tny Coal County Coalmate

Hatchery chief touts bass boom in Oklahoma waters

H.C. Topel, director of the federal fish hatchery near Tishomingo, reports bass production has risen tenfold in recent years. The facility, run by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service, spans 39 acres at Pennington and, with Okla. state hatcheries, seeks to curb overstocking while boosting pond yields. Topel cites stocking figures rising from 65,000 to over 900,000 bass and other species and notes potential to harvest about 300 pounds of fish per acre with fertilized ponds.

H.C. Topel Federal Fish Hatchery Worth of Tishomings Ader Lions Clu Oklahoma Topel Yellowstone Federal Fish and Webste Service Department of Interior Pennington Tope Federal Hatchery Works Canpevelian Durant

Chickasha Rodeo Plans Controversial Rodeo Jail

In Chickasha during the week of July 11, rodeo officials plan to build a rodeo jail. Cowboys and riders without proper attire may face confinement or punishment under local enforcement plans.

Chickasha

Oklahoma Traffic Toll Rises With Eight Weekend Deaths

Oklahoma endured eight weekend traffic fatalities with a ninth victim in Massachusetts. Names include Connie Sue Ewy, Erick Thomas Jr., Warren Evans, Dale Graves, Robert Burton, Geary Doc Marler, Donnie Melvin Stepp, and John Joseph Goode. Lieutenant Gene White was killed in Massachusetts. The toll lifts the year’s traffic deaths to 250, 45 more than last year at this time.

Oklahoma Massachusetts Connie Sue Ewy Mfr Harold Ewy Perry Erick Thomas, Jr Negra Colbert Warren Dale Evans Carmargo Dale Graves Taloga Robert D. Burton Gene Ric White Oklahoma City Falmouth Otis Field

Mice War in the Pantry Ends in Trapping Chaos

A humorous household tale describes a resident's battle with relentless mice in the kitchen pantry. The narrator tries deterrence, then a cheese trap, then a failed meat-and-mourning spree as the mice persist, prompting escalating, comic methods and eventual capture.

Newspaper Throw Contest at Ada Playgrounds

The Ada Playgrounds host a newspaper throw contest this week inviting boys to throw folded newspapers for accuracy. Three throws count toward a final score with potential future carrier benefits noted. Students from Glenwood High volunteer to work on playground repairs and improve the field as part of community efforts.

Bnet Hhaseholt Ada

Ada Police Alert for Heavy Fourth of July Traffic

Ada police go on alert for a busy Fourth of July weekend as travelers flood the area. All days off canceled, extra patrols and full crews on duty around the clock to manage increased traffic and assist motorists. A signal at Main and Mississippi will be watched, with officers guiding drivers during peak hours until repairs arrive. Police Chief Smith urges careful driving and adherence to traffic laws.

Ade Highway Patrol Chet Smith Ada Correr Main Mississippi Smith

Ben Montgomery Dies in Texas at 92

Ben S Montgomery, 92, father of Miss Gertrude Montgomery, died at home in Whitewright Texas after a long life as farmer, merchant and land owner. He was born in Jackson County and served as choir teacher at the First Presbyterian Church for over 40 years. Survived by daughters Mertie Boone Ada Miss Fountain Kimbell Gaoss beak Mrs Herbert Bradshaw Xbilene Tom Montgomery Finnvsville Julian Montgomery Austin and 16 grandchildren. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Whitewright Tuesday with burial in Whitewright Cemetery.

Ben S Montgomery Gertrude Montgomery Enlloso Whitewright Texas Farmer Grayson Jackson County Tex Sanger Brothers of Dallas

Counterfeit Money Haul Near White House Seized

Secret Service agents seize nearly $400,000 in counterfeit cash in an office suite near the White House. Four men and a woman were arrested as investigators linked the operation to a wide spread passers network. The suspects admitted producing and passing the notes tied to a rental office space and a forged duplicating setup.

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Cousins Drown While Wading in Little River

In Soaman Oklahoma on June 28 two young cousins Thelma Mulder age 16 and Evelyn Mulder age 14 drowned after wading in the Little River near here. Their uncle Bogus Le Spencer reportedly jumped in to help but the girls fell into a dog hole. The bodies were recovered several hours later.

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Du Pont General Motors and U S Rubber Face Antitrust Suit

An antitrust suit contends Du Pont General Motors and U S Rubber used coercive mergers and exclusive dealing to control markets. It seeks court orders to transfer control of stock, cancel licenses and contracts, and unwind cross ownership in key chemical and automotive firms.

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