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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

2

Changes Amid Czechs Spark Political Shakeup

Prague reports a growing drive by Communist leader Kle sent Gottwale against so called agents of reaction. A seven member commission to steer political tactics was formed led by Rudo Stransky with Alexey Copcha and Prokop Drana among members. Dring, former secretary to President Bones, is injured after a failed suicide attempt amid cabinet tensions with interior minister Vaglav Narsie. The foreign ministry pressed the US information service toward removing a display of a joint declaration deeming the new government a disputed dictatorship. Police ordered removal of the display.

Prague Crechoslovakia Preovter Klesent Gottwale Czechoslovakia Rudo Stransky Communist International Information Bureau Erninform Boland Alexey Copcha Gorissist Prokop Drana Drting Eduward Bones Dina Weeke Vaglav Narsie Ditina Olomeng Foreign Ministry United States Information Service Information Service Tham

Bitter Winter Hits North and Northeast Storm Blows Hard

A winter storm battered the north and northeast with heavy winds and floods. Central storms moved east from the Great Lakes, bringing rain and sleet to New England and New York while Minnesota and North Dakota faced frigid temps. Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan reported flooding, blizzards, and snow, with Park Falls and Cloquet hit hard.

Chicago New York New England New York State Stores Great Lakes Plaints Lakes Central Plains Nevada Canada Minnesota North Dageta Midwest Towa Charles City Garena Galena Iver Marchants Wisconsin North Central Lake Superior Park Falls W.st Michi Iowa Cloquet Minn California

Prince Philip to begin naval training without wife at Greenwich

London reports Prince Philip will start a six month training period at the Royal Navy Staff College in Greenwich away from Princess Elizabeth who will remain at Buckingham Palace. He will study empire affairs while living on campus, with weekends for brief reunions. The royal couple married last November and plan occasional ceremonies during the separation. Gren and Salt Lake City, Utah are mentioned in error.

London Prince Philip Navy Wietw Elizabeth Kensingtory Palace Royal Navy Staff College Greenwich Philip Tate

Washington School Fifth Grade Junior Garden Club Exhibit

Washington School presents a late winter exhibit by fifth grade and younger clubs at Yeres den Center. The show highlights tree study by fifth graders, birds and flowers by fourth graders, and insects by sixth graders, with displays, handbooks, notebooks, and original art. Club leaders include Grpona Morisson, Virginia Sue Rives Vine, Virginia McCollum, Eddie Daws, and Ana Stogall, with works from Sweet Fen Flower Club and Narcissus Flower Club among others. Over 100 visitors signed the prior exhibit’s guest book, and the school hopes many more will attend.

Gallen Yeresden Center Washington School Sweet Fen Flower Kichten Sumner Sweet Fea Club Grpna Lou Morrison Joylynn Hastay Rita Morgan Dyania Journ Shaffer Narcissus Flower Club Bleeding Heart Virginia Sue Rives Betty Floyd Seecasuver Barbara Sueeporter John Paul Jon Mes. Klepp Scarlet Fumagera Stegall Virginia McCollum Beth Buxton Low Ann Betew Russell Long Silver Maple Tree Club Miss McReynolds Eddie Duws Dan Wagoner Amona Gamerson June Duncan Cherry Tree Club Matthews Kay McGoy Shixley Ann Whittington Sam €l Hermann Keifer Rowena Calees Ton Ryans Stoney Somes Mississippi Gleniig Irt Ralph Randle Ravens Cales Gail Willoughby Washington Insect Cin Harrisy Ana Sto~gall Ed Parry Nancy Bentem Frances Ning Pris

Olasco Holds 30th Annual Meet and Expansion

Olasco marks its 30th year as a leading southwests supplier and appliance chain. Brothers Maurice Herman and Samuel Sanditen built a store network from one to nearly 200 locations, expanding from auto supply to full department stores with radios, chemi cal components, and farm and home goods across Arkansas Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma.

Casco Fargestan Orasay Maurice Herman Samuuel Sanditen G Tahoma Autokansas Kansas Olwmuloe Socom Benzyetta Julie Snondquerters Tulsa All Statutes Arkansas Missouri Vamos Wesley Hame Ang Jack Clawson Akene Ada Maith

Pishoming o Peblisher Runs For Congress In Fourth District

The local newspaper publishes that Bill Rughes announces candidacy for congressman from Oklahoma fourth district as a Democrat. The misspelled item notes the February date and the publisher's claim of entry into the race.

Pishomingo Peblisher Tishomingo Okta BMW. T Bill

Clarita Farmer Wins Contest At Oklahoma City

Clarita Farmer wins at the Oklahoma City pork production show. WV M. Stutte and gran Shucie won best place in the state. Curtis Floyd notes hogs were vaccinated, on balanced ration, six months old and averaged 206 pounds. Lawrence placed sixth. Floyd cites improved hog management and local 4-H type program.

WV. M Floyd Avon Oktain Lawrence Show County Coal County

Local County Closes Exemption Window Promptly

Many residents have filed for homestead exemptions with 75 days left to meet deadlines for property taxes, personal taxes, and intangible taxes. Officials warn that penalties apply for late or missing filings as over 300 exemptions already seek relief and about 400 face assessment issues.

Sataneday

New Contest Added To Livestock Show

The Ade Chamber at Com rue sponsors a Matidee tification for four high school girls in connection with the Southaush Okwabome Fwee for L nore 3h Micay Lambert and five other youths. They will tour the Wiskehsany Packing plant for instruction in identifying pork cuts and carcass components. County home demonstration agent Magra Moty cooperates with the Chamber of Commerce to prepare participants for the State Meat Identification contest to be held in Muskahoran City.

Ade Comrue Okwabome Micay Lambert Pont Acd Chamber of Cowioren Wiskehsany Pomiatme Muskahoran Magra Moty

U S Pension Boost Signed Increases Across Federal Employees

The Taft Stevens bill signed at the White House boosts pensions for federal workers and survivors. It raises annuities by up to 25 percent for active employees and provides larger pensions for those retiring after long service, with benefits for widows orphans and those unable to work. The act takes effect on the first day of the second calendar month after signing, benefiting over 1.89 million current workers and retirees.

Key West Pia Pet Tuman Parsons Bog White House Prumam Washington Aperial Naval Taft-Stevenson Janissaries Tolevar

Filing For City Council At Four On Saturday

Four candidates had filed by Saturday for city council seats with the county election board secretary noting no filings yet from Ward residents. A discussion covered ward representation and council manager system changes since 1946. Current council members FT Huddleston Ward Ly De Charles Spence Vernom Rob Ward Joe Hensley filed. primary set for March 16. filing ends March 6.

Julics Hanson Beit Walker

Stonewall Seeks Civic Revival and Fire Equipment Sale

Stonewall residents rallied to revive civic spirit and consider forming a Chamber of Commerce with Clifton McKay as president and R Hye Lang as vice president. Plans include raising funds to purchase fire equipment, with Nazimi C. Mitenell and Charley Rushing as auctioneers. A volunteer department is organized under Jack Eden as chief.

Chamber of Commerce Clifton McKay R Hye Lang MW. C. Hurt Pie Nazimi C. Mitenell Charley Rushing Jack Eden Five

New Sea Mystery Baffles Scientists at Smithsonian

Stranded beach prints resembling two sea turtles are being sent to the Smithsonian in Washington to determine their origin. Traces suggest the monster came from the gulf and reached the seawall, making four attempts to scale the four and a half foot barrier before returning to the water.

Smithsonian Washington Pukee Jefferson EbMott

Lawton Plow Plan Sparks Winter City Storm Damage

Lawton Oklahoma February storm lashes city causing widespread damage as plows fail and thousands of birds flee wrecking roofs and buildings. Bob Knisely of the Lawton Enterprise notes the issue urging city action.

Birthday 19th As She Is 80 Birthday

Mrs. G. W. Black of Ada celebrates her nineteenth birthday on a leap year quirk since 1900. Born near Birmingham, widow of G. W. Black, she resides at 416 West Sixteenth. Children and grandchildren join an informal celebration as a cake with 19 cards marks the rare milestone.

G. W. Black Borm Bermingham Ada Addis Ethel Plummer Oklahoma City Art Cullan Black Worth Hollywood Galif Ory Cullen

Coal Mines On Fire Could Produce Synthetic Fuel

Wilkes-Barre report notes coal industry eyes lighting underground fires to access synthetic fuels. Red Ash fire near Giant's Despair has burned decades, with costly efforts to quench and rising sulfurous smoke. Institute researchers study underground fires to assess controllability and potential for coal gas, alcohol, and other outputs.

Hal Boyle Wilkes-Barre Wyorming Pskima Bainey Oldfield United States Burt Mac Arthracite Institute Laboratory Dir B.C. Johinson Johnson

Walley View Admissions Fr day Clow Jean Pranks

Admission notes list names and partial addresses in Walley View area. Mentions Jean Clow and Lula tehod, Mrs. Jean Baiees, a baby boy, Kings Road, and several other individuals with fragmented locations. Includes references to Mary Patricia Weber, Peggy Compton, Minnie Lynch, and Adi Cobbilede amid garbled text.

Jean Pranks Jean Baiees Kings Road Aca TA Brite Richard T. Frazier North Beadway Ae Bages Laura Little St. Laure Mary Patricia Weber Vth Adi Cobbilede Peggy Compton Ade Mes Minnie Lynch Atona

Junior Stock Show Opens with Record Entries at Southeastern Oklahoma

The Eleventh Annual Southeastern Oklahoma Junior Livestock Show opens with more exhibitors and higher quality livestock than expected. Judging begins Monday as seven barns fill with entries. Young exhibitors prep daily with washing, clipping, and oiling, while county leaders report strong show setup, drainage, and ground preparation. Grand champion steers and standout exhibitors from Stratford and Joe Junko highlight the weekend activity.

Southeastern Oklahoma C.H. Hailey Malley Guy Trash Hailey Ohdies Ed Smith Stentford Fra Paws Valley Stratford

Stock Show Side Lights Highlight Local 4H Youth Show

Joe Junko of Moore FFA arrived with his steer as 15 Moore 4H members compete. From Fitchwood 4H Billy Toa Lucas brings a 295 pound Duroc barrow weighed Saturday. Norvell Pennell reports 15 barrows, three steers and two loads of lambs from Pauls Valley. Hester, 15, shows a Chester White gift program beneficiary eyeing future hog business. Stratford FFA member Austin Morcs sleeps in show trailer for safety. Several contestants use Armory greens for housing. plans include Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa shows.

Fitshugh Billy Toa Lucas Duroc Fontotoc Tommy Hisel Pauly Valley Pea Jay Duroch Burro Norvell Penncl Pauls Valley PFA Destructor Molem Hester C. Barrow

Democratic official hints at unpledged Texas delegation

Calvert, chairman of the Texas Democratic executive committee, said he may need to form an unpledged delegation to the national convention in Philadelphia. He cited Kansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma as the three dry states. The text notes a Boulder-built line with western and eastern endpoints in Nevada and Arizona.

Dalla Tex de Boy Calvert Democratic National Democratic Philadelphia Kansas Mississippi And Oklahooma Dry States Union

Singer Held Now as Witness of Slaying

ORLANOMA CITY Feb 26 A year old might club singer was held here today as a material witness in the slaying of Miss Helen Beavers a 26 year old Duncan waitress The county attorney said the arrest stemmed from a tip that she talked of being present when Beavers was killed at Duncan The singer was questioned last night and said to know too many details to tell only part of the truth She will be taken to Duncan Monday in an effort to obtain her statement Beavers body was found stuffed in the trunk of an automobile two weeks after she was killed The case follows a murder inquiry in Duncan

Orlanoma City Helen Beavers Duncett Egel Branch County Attcermer Tentrens Poe Duncan

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