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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1949

Page

2

Bond vote issues discussed in Ada meeting

Ada discussion on the March bond election focuses on water system repair and extension with 50 000 proposal and access facility at ban highway. The Ada Negro Chamber of Commerce leads a meeting at Napier grade school to explain proposals and answer questions with city council and chamber representatives.

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Who Can Vote In Tuesday's Bond Issue Election

Voter eligibility hinges on proper registration and property tax payment. Qualified voters include residents paying ad valorem taxes on real or personal property, with registrants meeting state requirements. corporate or union members cannot vote unless they are property tax paying individuals. The issuance covers two ballots and requires tax receipts to confirm qualification.

Une Arelinaey Fegat Russ Ryifesuek

Urban Highway Project Sparks Ada Bond Vote

Voters in Ada consider a $200,500 bond issue March 1 for urban highway work. Preliminary cost estimate sits near $800,000 with a joint city state federal funding plan. The project includes concrete paving, widening, and traffic improvements along multiple avenues to better serve communities with populations over 4,900.

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Eisenhower urges broader defense secretary authority

New York report says General Dwight D. Eisenhower called for revising the Armed Forces Unification Act to grant the secretary of defense greater control over the army navy and air force He warned that current unification hinders strong planning and warned against bureaucratic resistance while supporting a larger budget for wartime needs and the resignation of James Forrestal as defense chief drew attention to the shifted leadership dynamics

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Civil Jury Term Of District Court Opens March 14

A civil jury term of district court opens Monday March 14 with Judge Hoyt Driskill presiding. Names listed for jury service include Has Driskill, Men Dawey ey, Clean Blake, A Chavkie Junkenship, Wood Tig Caffey, Tex Coax, Dew, Sunlep, Lee Forhond, S Hunt, J Ww, Le Ryd, Spires, A Stout, Carl Ste- Tek Sommars, Elmer We Dewma, and Frank Holman among others. Most cases are damage suits, with some other actions noted. some files are awaiting court clerk processing until the docket is complete.

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Lucky Lady H's Crew Breaks Up After World Flight

The Lucky Lady H's crew, who flew nonstop around the world, parts company after inspection at Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma City. Maj. Gen. Roger M. Ramey notes official mileages speeds and averages may be revised. The 14 man crew landed at Carswell Air Base after 28 hours 40 minutes and covered over 23 000 miles. Distinguished Flying Crosses are likely to be awarded at Davis Monthan Air Base Tucson where most crew members are based.

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Town Voting Is March 15 in Three Towns

Elections will be held Tuesday March 15 at Stonewall Aden and Francis per Julius Hanson secretary to the counterection board. Stonewall shows several council seats and a judge of the peace race with candidates listed. Allen and Francis also report multiple council seats and clerical posts with several names and one contested race at Hoff uncertainty noted about reappointment.

Stonewall Aden Francis Julius Hanson Counterection Board Jess N. Roan J. W.chaddick C. O. Riley W. H. ‘Davis JT. R Wilingham P. H L. &. Moss J. Q. Vinson Henry Jacobs O. FH. Fanning Leon. Jones H. A. Buttes Pity Blue Jones Allen Vun Francis Phare Fred D. Poe Glen Phillips L. R. Crockett P.M. Reed Hoff Nwo County Election Board Officista

Busy Week Ahead With County Activities Schedule

This week brings a packed calendar of events across the county. Highlights include a stock show for junior exhibitors at the fairgrounds, Red Cross membership drive, a barbecue and visit by a high official, a visit from sculptor Madame Silver Crugs, 4-H week observances, Schoolmasters club meeting, Sportsmen’s club planning, a county counterfeit? forensic meet at the college, Jaycees annual Members’ Dinner at the Aldridge Hotel.

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Marine Officer to Visit at College

Captain Forsyth of the Marine Corps will visit East Central State College March 10 11 and 12 to select freshmen and sophomores for the Platoon Leaders Class summer program. The two training periods lead to Marine Reserve Lieutenants commissions upon graduation or after four years of undergrad study. Selected students receive pay clothing and travel expenses plus draft exemption benefits. Forsyth, a nine year Marine veteran, formerly Navy, left to pursue flight training before becoming a Marine officer.

Thomas M. Forsyth Uf S. Merine Corps East Central State College Mare Marine Reserve Tel Forsyth Marine Corps College of William and Mary Maine

Sponsors Of Annual Community Dinner Observance In Pontotoc County

The Pecan Grove Home Demonstration Club is active in Pontotoc County with 20 members including magemakers. The yearbook outlines gardening, home management, bedroom and kitchen upgrades, clothing, and food preservation. The club holds annual events, quilts for fundraisers, makes cup holders, and supports the school lunch program. funds come from quilts and dues. Mr. Ross Fulton is president, with officers Mae Richard, Frankie Dyer, and Nelie Dew.

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Five Killed In Trainer Crash At Utah Peninsula

Five persons die when an air force trainer plane crashes into a mountain peninsula extending into Great Salt Lake. The twin engined T 7 Beachcraft was en route from Hill Air Force Base Utah to Mountain Home Idaho and was due before noon Mountain Standard Time. Wreckage was sighted midafternoon and Lt Verlon D Cash identified the craft. All aboard are reported dead.

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Oklahoma 4 H club work and pest control notes

Oklahoma’s 4 H clubs show strong enrollment with over 62 00 participants statewide. The bulletin covers project areas from dairy and poultry to gardening and farm accounts, plus a pecan spray guide for Pontotoc county and new high yielding corn hybrids tested by the Oklahoma Experiment Station. It also notes the Junior Livestock Show opening March 7 at the Fair Grounds and details weigh-in, grooming, and early setup for exhibitors.

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Bills Offered for Stronger Defenses

Four bills to strengthen national defense at home and abroad went before the House Rules Committee. Chairman Vinson said the measures, including a central intelligence agency with permanent authority and a large radar network, would pass next week with little debate. The CIA would remain secret and process up to 100 aliens annually with attorney general consent.

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Five Arkansas and Oklahoma Troopers Linked With Ron

Five Arkansas and Oklahoma troopers connected to a larger probe into state police activities in western Arkansas faced suspension or resignation. State Police Director Herman Lindsey announced actions amid an ongoing investigation covering liquor and gambling, with names including Clyde Grigsby of Fort Smith and two Oklahoma troopers from Sallisaw and Poteau units. A full report will be given to Governor McGrath. replacements and future details to follow.

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Barnyard News on Sprays and Cattle Breeding Plans

Liquid lime sulfur should be sprayed on fruit trees to control San Jose scale and other pests before growth starts. Rotenone sprays help with ox warble and heel flies. it is sold in drugstores and mixed with water. Dr Crowe will tuberculin test cattle across Coal county. groups may be tested together. Coal County Livestock Breeders plan a February sale in 1950, two tours and picnics, more junior shows, and a Coal Counts Livestock Breeders Directory to aid buyers and steer cattlemen to purebred stock.

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