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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1950

Page

3

Scout News Celebrates 40th Anniversary at First Christian Church

Pack 4 marks the 40th anniversary of scouting with a covered dish gathering at First Christian Church. Cub colors, candles, and crepe paper decorate tables while dens present skits and awards. Arrow points, badges, service stars, and a flag ceremony honor Cubs Tommie Wilson, Jerry Bullock, Mayo Powers, and others. Wendall Young leads arrangements.

First Christian Church Emil Wyatt Lester Smith Haden Lee Smith Ronnie Young Tommie Wilson Edward Gwin Arthur Morris Jerry Bullock Kenny Grant Mayo Powers Bob Cornel David Lee Jim Kingery Bob Corneil Jim, Kingery Arthur Mortis Den 2 Wendall Young

Roff Camp Fire Dads Daughters Banquet At Ada Honors Tanda Group

Ada hosted the Dad Daughter banquet with 600 attendees including the Tanda group and their guardians. Tanda officers were elected for three months led by Velva Rushing as president and Patsy Odom as secretary. Barbara Young, Gloria Ann Pollock, and Velma Rushing served a dinner hosted by Mrs Mable Clark featuring chicken fried steak and vegetables.

Ada Tanda Leroy Hunt Yvonne Mr. Rushing Velvet Wayne Odom Patsy Richard Swink Fang Mia Swink Patsy Odom Gloria Ann Pollock Nancy Lou Carleton Hollis Brown Barbara Young Gloria Ann Pollock Velma Rushing Mable-Clark

Ada mirror NSA program hosts OU talent night

Ada Okla Pontotoc county chapter of the National Secret ary association goes to Oklahoma University for a guest night dinner program featuring C F Coates of Oklahoma City on accordion, Charles Beall Enid Horace Heidt finalist, and Bob Duplan with folk songs. Event at 7 18 p m at the country club.

Pontotoc County National Secretary Association Oklahoma University O. U C. F. Coates Oklahoma City Charles Beall Enid Horace Heidt Will Aine Bob Duplan Duncan WNAD NSA Country Club H. V. Schroeder

Vet Co op Housing Discussed by Sulphur Legion

Sulphur leaders and veterans gathered with Federal Housing Administration officials and local businessmen to explore a veterans cooperative housing project. A special committee, chaired by Leo B. Horsmen, was formed to study organizing a corporation for at least twelve living units with sites awaiting approval by officials Askew and Pratt.

Veterans' Cooperative Housing American Legion Federal Housing Administration Sulphur, Davis, Scullin Wynnewood Pannell Leo B. Horsmen Lynn Norran Earl Simmons Askew Pratt

Goodrich Plant Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Miami

The B F Goodrich Co plant in Miami marked five years of operation on February 25, 1945. Manager Walter Head announced that over 10,700,000 tires and tubes were produced, with annual payrolls around 14,250,000. The plant employs 1,134 workers and ranks beside Akron as a leading facility.

Miame Okls B. FL Goodrich Co Miami Walter Head Akron Ghia

Campfire Girls Sandakeya Group Meeting Notes

The Sandakeya group met at Hayes on Wednesday with 24 attendees. Miss Hager aided the girls in Wood Gatherers and Fire Makers ranks. Thirteen girls passed Trail Seekers Rank at Saturday morning’s Committee of Awards. Scribe Helena Kuras.

Happy Blue Birds Plan Pictures For Next Meet

In a Wednesday afternoon gathering the Happy Blue Birds made get well cards for ill members Bobbie Jean Hager and Mrs Lillard. Mrs Ruble read two stories about George Washington and the group planned to take pictures at their next meeting with everyone urged to wear the Blue Bird suit.

Happy Blue Birds Bobbie Jean Hager

Twinkling Blue Birds at Hayes school open house event

The Twinkling Blue Birds of Hayes school met Thursday afternoon. Each girl described experiences at the Pad Done Bot Supper. Blue Birds wore attire for open house. They sang, recited the Blue Bird Prayer, and served George Washington cake with cream and cookies. Lorna Lee Witt was nurse and scribe Rhetta Kaye Johnson assisted.

Hayes School Carolyn Morris Phyllis Ball George Washington Lorna Lee Witt Rhetta Kaye Johnson

Merry Blue Birds Meet At Hayes School

The Merry Blue Birds of Hayes school met Monday afternoon at 3 40 PM with Elizabeth Ann Wilson as hostess. The program chairman organized a Cinderella play and the group closed with the traditional Blue. Wish. Scribe Barbara Kay Hillman recorded the notes.

Merry Blue Birds Hayes School Elizabeth Ann Wilson Barbara Kay Hillman

Rosey Check Blue Birds Visit Tue at Willard School

A Rosey Check Blue Birds group met at Willard school on a Wednesday with 17 members and one guest Beth McCord. They toured Linscheid Library, learned about books and magazines, then visited the college shop for cokes. Thanks to Mrs Holmberg and Mrs Palmore for refreshments. Next hosts are Sharpe and Holly Mae. Scribe Beverly Holmberg.

Rosey Willard School Linscheid Library Beth McCord

Blue Bonnet Blue Birds Meet at Washington Schools

Members gathered at Washington schools on Monday afternoon. Each person wrote a thank you note to Mrs Stuth. Mrs Hartis served as refreshments. Scribe Ann White recorded the event.

Washington Stuth Hartis

Wee Bonuie Group Meeting At Willard School

The Wee Bonnie group met at Willard School Tuesday afternoon. Trimble read a story about George Washington. Officers were re-elected: President Sharon Faye Gregg, Secretary Novella King, Song Leader Bessie Milter, Cantor Wanda Jo Allen, Scribe Helen Anne Parris. Carolyn Jean Trimble and Judy Cimmons served snacks and drinks.

Wee Bonuie St Willard School Trimble George Washington Sharon Faye Gregg Novella King Bessie Milter Cant Montor Wanda Jo Allen Scribe Helen Anne Parris Carolyn Jean Trimble Judy Cimmons Belen Ant Parrish

Cheerful Blue Birds Elect New Officers at Hayes School

The Cheerful Blue Birds met at Hayes school on February 21. Present were stage members and two new members Lin La Lou Beller and Bay Nell Selmis. Linda von Barnes attended after a long absence with guests Joan Barber and Gail Stephens. New officers elected for four weeks include President Nancy Stephens Secretary Ray Nell Nelms Scabe Linda Lou Beller Program Linda Ann Northcutt Nurse Lolita Wilter Song Leader Linda Lou Bates Game Leader Linda Jo Giobana Treasurer. After the business meeting two games were played and Mary Beth Alexander delivered gifts.

Cheerful Blue Birds Hayes School Lin la Lou Beller God Bay Nell Selmis Linda von Barnes Joan Barber Gail Stephens Es. Seabeevers Nancy Stephens Ray Nell Nelms Linda Lou Beller Linda Ann Northcutt Lolita Wilter Linda Lou Bates Linda Jo Giobana Mary Beth Alexander Scribe Linds Loo Beller

Ded-Daughter Banquet Brings Busy Group Together

A local group gathered at Horace Stanly School Friday afternoon to paint figurines and share comments about the event. Three visitors, Ledon t Carolyn McAnally and ae jdz Hayty, attended and enjoyed the time.

Horace Stan Ledont Carolyn McAnally Ae Jdz Hayty

Ada Men Check On Sweet Potato Growth in Texas

Ada chamber group led by Guy Ships and Keith Marshall visited Gilmer Texas to study sweet potato production. They met county agent and chamber officials, learned about Porto Rican and Golden Skin yam varieties and yields per acre, and heard that drought conditions and soil diseases affect planting. Plans include 12 to 15 one acre test plots in Pontotoc county with slips purchased in Gilmer and a potential youth or adult sweet potato project.

Guy Ships Keith Marshall Lester Smith Ada Chamber of Commerce Gilmer Tex Trey Chamber of Commerce Ralph Michael Texas A and M. Colleges Preston Upshur County California Pontotoc County Adans Texas Ada Chamber

Texas Solons Quit After 23 Hours

An exhausted Texas House of Representatives ended a 23 hour session in Austin after a long vote on a rural telephone cooperative bill. Lawmakers approved the measure 101 to 1, then passed five laws addressing sex offenders before adjourning until 10 am Monday. The marathon session fell two hours and 17 minutes short of the 1943 record.

Austin Tex Texas House of Representatives Congress Counry Texas

No Holdout Cincinnati at Spring Training Camp

A garbled report notes Harry joins the Chinnald Tampa camp on March 1 marking his first spring presence in six years. It mentions a holdout pattern for five years and references the Real Rediega ened con. ice and Patsy Jackson amid a welcome group.

Cincinnati Harry Peanuts Chinnald Tampa Cerey Rediega Ened Con!i Ce Ide Patsy Jackson

Meeting notes from February fourteenth grade four girl ranks

A meeting was held in the music room with the Four grade girls. Patey Odom, Ancy Patlock, Woodral Theres Brown and others passed ranks. Officers elected: Velva Rushing president, Yvonne Hunt vice president, Patsy Odom secretary, Nancy Carleton treasurer, Hall Vs Breen scribe. Barbara Young song leader, Gloria Pollock game scribe assist.

Tanda Velva Rushing Yvonne Hont Patsy Odom Nancy Lou Carlton Hollis Brown Scribe Benna Reed Barbara Young Gloria Ann Pollock Tanda Group Aye Patey Odom Fire Staker Ancy Patlock Woodral Brown Trail Bari Yvonne Hunt Treaster Nancy Carleton Hall Bree

Five term youths strengthen the Fantatic improvement program

Lester Fp amitr, task force, and county agents highlight February rankings for dairy cattle showing top ten butterfat producers. Names include Dean Young, Ray Young, Tom George, W P George Jr, Dewayne Sherrell, Vernon Morgan, Bobby Sullivan, Jimmie Hart, Charlie Tingle. Seed corn project issued to 225 Ada Kiwanis club 4-H boys to plant one acre, track costs, and return 30 select ears next November. Fitzhugh 4-H Club held a model meeting led by Noland Hester. demonstrations on electric chick brooders and sail improvement discussed. girls presented on plaque designs and gardening. A 500 dollar bull sale featured Garvin Glover selling a calf for 300, highest since project started. Dairy contracts paid for Phillip Briggs and Charles Chandler with sponsorships.

Dean Young Ray Young Tom George W. P. George, Jr Holstein Dewayne Sherrell Vernon Morgan Bobby Sullivan Jersey Jimmie Hart Guernsey Charkts Tingle Ada Kiwanisib Fitzhugh Dar Fitz Bill Lucas Noland Hester Roderick Ham Phyllis Hart Fhyttia Sullivan Loreta Hester Stamps Garvin Glover Latta Roy A. Greenland Flying A Gene Autry Oklahoma Pontotoc County Garvin

Extensions In Family Life Meeting In Ada February 28

Martha Moore leads Extension Specials in Family Life at Ada on Tuesday February 28 at 1 80 pm. The event aims to interest mothers of preschool children with Home Demonstration and 4 H Club Parade. Also notes County Meat Judging and Identification Contest at City Hall 1 am and a cash prize by the Chamber of Commerce. Four top contestants will represent Pontotoc county in Oklahoma City March 20.

Martha MO Reriie Summers Leta_ Moore Ada Reeves Parking Company Chamber of Commerce Pontotoc County Oklahoma City

Potato and Egg Styed Bake Cooks in Moderately Hot Oven

A recipe adapts potato and egg layers with white sauce and bread crumbs baked at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until crumbs brown. Variations swap peas or green beans for potatoes. Hobart Farmers Coop opens a 130,900 dollar grain elevator with 150000 bushel capacity southeastern Frisco siding. project slated for completion this year.

Hobart Okla Farmers Coop

Judge Maxey Denies Durant Move In Atoka County Tale

Judge Maxey of Atoka County objects to being portrayed as living or working in Durant following a chase report. He states he prefers Atoka and asserts he is the county’s best judge, noting his home and practice remain in Atoka. The paper apologizes for the error.

Doug Hail E and M Mr. Schultz Escal Maxey Atoka B. Maxey Atoka County Durant Nyuor Chase

Prohibition Gubernatorial Race Sees Nance and Shapard Lead

Oklahoma City Feb 24 A Dry backed struggle for governor tightens with James C. Nance of Purcell and David C. Shapard, attorney for the United Days Association, expected to announce. Shapard, reelected Dry attorney, leads in organizational support while Nance pushes legal pledge on primary spending. Frank Douglas and William H. Murray also among declared or possible candidates.

Dayton Nance Shapard Democratic Executive Committee Johnston Murray William H Frank Douglas William 0. Coe

West Germany lifts steel embargo to expand trade with east

West Germany ended the allied sponsored ban on steel exports to the Russian zone after two weeks of talks in East Berlin. The 606 million mark trade pact has four months left and both sides urged broader, steadier shipments while pledging not to reimpose limits without discussion. East German sources frame elation and plan new talks on trade expansion next week.

Berlin West Germany

Kidnaping Warning To Chicago Family

A second wealthy Chicago family received kidnapping threats prompting police to arrange protection for Phillip D Armour at his Lake Shore Drive apartment after three mysterious calls warning to "get" him. Authorities noted not all threats are being taken lightly.

Chicago Phillip D. Armour Nee

Otasco Annual Meeting at Tulsa Highlights and Awards

Otasco plans its 32nd Annual Conference and Sale Meeting at the Mayo hotel in Tulsa on February 26 and 27 with 46 company stores represented. Executives will present new merchandise lines, discuss store operation policies, and honor the Manager of the Year with a ceremonial sword. A $123,407.90 retirement fund contribution and overall trust fund assets are noted, with bonuses across all staff. Julius Sanditen leads the conference with Ely Sanditen assisting.

Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company Mayo Hotel Tulsa Eagar A. Guest Wr. Guerat Otasco Nares Julius Sanditen

Threats to Reger, family prompted hiding of child

Capt Daniel A Gilbert, chief investigator, said threats were telephoned to Joseph Regenstein Jr and were traced to a young woman who had undergone mental treatment. Regenstein, his wife Joan and their two year old daughter were put in hiding after warnings, though Gilbert did not plan action against the woman.

Daniel A. Gilbert State's Attorney's Office Joseph Regenstein Young Gilbert Reger Istas Joan

Former Spartan Stars Highlight Kircher Aubuchon Careers

Former East Lansing figures Al Kircher and Chet Aubuchon are noted as former Michigan State basketball stars. Kircher also played football and baseball, while Aubuchon earned All America honors in basketball.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State al Kircher Chet Aubuchon Spartan Cage Kircher Ilso Lettars Aubuchon

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