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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

2

Adams man Jack Morrison among highway crash victims

Jack Morrison formerly of Ada injured in a highway collision seven miles south of Shreveport Louisiana Saturday morning while returning from Baton Rouge with Mrs Morrison. They were airlifted to a hospital in Natchitoches where Marvie Morrison died. Bobby Morrison and Ada Morrison were hospitalized with injuries. Mrs Morrison’s condition later reported improved for recovery.

Jack Morrison Mer Adan Wes Morrison Ada Johnnson Shreveport Satuy Adz Baton Rouge Naghwtoches Marvieson Bobby Mareison Bach Sea Morristin Nachin Pene Jayrrannesetts Morrison Age Morvison Som Btrs Lawrence Green Was & Brad Bouisi Suit University Louisiana

Benelux Nations Seek Legal Basis for Defense Pact

Brussels reports that Belgium Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg moved toward a mutual defense framework under the Mevetn pact, with talks to finalize principles. British ambassador Georgy Rendel signaled cautious support while committees wrestled how to commit to shared military provisions.

Brussels Belgium Mately Sirich France Netherlands Judabet Wednes Bastiat Yeluel Georgy Rendel Amebassidor Belzium

Hits Radio Bonanza And Is Puzzled

Farmington N M March 6 A radio contest draws Bertha Farroth and others into a puzzling moment as a $95 prize notification sparks mixed reactions. Mrs Paul Lunsford of California is named among finalists amid a local telephonie community stir.

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State committee for disaster relief for miner

A fragmented report notes the State Committee for Disaster Relief in Oklahoma City coordinating aid after a mine disaster. It mentions Turner and Paul Relsnyye, with naval guard involvement and local officials mobilizing to protect residents. Casualties or costs are unclear but relief actions and safety measures are described.

Oslanoma City Turner Paul Nav

Kerr Leads Field With Non Political Speech Plan

The article reports Bob Kerr remaining ahead in the race for the non political speeches, with plans to address groups in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. It notes contenders like Gov. Relieve S. Kerr and Wilbren Cartwright weighing state appearances and a push to mobilize supporters for the upcoming primary, amid broader party debates on civil rights and federal policy.

Dayton Blake Washington Hiahywas TC Divgeniion Bavant Ant Tama Frocori¢kama Walters Wassingven Demaarnne Naonul

Coal County Stock Show at Coalgate Tuesday

Coal County stock show scheduled for Coalgate Tuesday under Coal County agent Curtis Plovd. Local assistance sought from Caslyivo groups to support the event featuring steers barrows and gilts. Event spans large area with extended travel and participation details, noting county resources and broader regional ties.

Coal County Coalgate Curtis Plovd Caslyivo Great Baw Canshel

Barnyard Spray Calendar Highlights New Insecticides

Cook County agent Curtis Floyd notes receipt of four spray calendars guiding orchard operators on timing for apples pears cherries peaches and plums. The calendar includes Delta-Pineland 15 cotton seed mulch and new insecticides tested and approved, with local gin company representatives reporting limited Delta-Pineland seed availability and inquiries for larger orders.

Curtis Floyd Cook County Gem Leo. Bey Coalgate Gin Company J. S. Martuaby Choctaw Gin Company Ciarita Enbion Iim Delta-Pite Wis D

Subcommittee Details Reds Belief Time to Strike Near

Subcommittee reports communists foresee near term world upheaval and revolutions. Mrs. Frances P Bolton (Ohio) chairs the inquiry, detailing alleged plans to spark global upheaval, with Russia and communist officials cited across six decades of records and allied cautions.

Ter Brown Named Oklahoma City Leader Amid Creek County Election

Ter Brown named to succeed WA Coma agle on Creek County election board. The nomination comes as praise for State Sen. Everett Cabal Sqpialpos and a nod to Corinthian architecture. A murky OCR reads like a local political note with mentions of Tole Davie and Greek Column augers.

Oklahoma City Mar Ted Brown Creek County Everett Cab Sqpialpos Tole Davie

County Lads Make Good Showing in Livestock Show

Four H youths from Pontotoc County showcased at the Fat Stock Exposition in Tulsa. George Smith Latta Fitzhugh Jerry Young Led by Dean Young the team earned high scores and a top Junior Hereford win. Bill Ruens Fitchuen won first in the heavy barrow class. the Hereford herd impressed judges. Dairy projects reported Guernsey cattle progress and notable milk yields.

LESTER F_ SMITH Tulsa Pontotoc County Dean Young Fizhugh A Rere Ford George Smith Latte Ford Steer Jeryy Young Fitzhughy Angug Loretta Gurley Batts Hereford Gilbert Gallup Vaness Ada Pat Stock Aca Littta Tony Corbin McRish Angus Atte Angus Deaty Young Fitzhugh Kay Largh Ross Jarry Young Fitzhugth Loreta Gurley Taih Lace Ayne Gray Ith Geraford Bill Ruens Fitchuen Enrroc Bawronw Cie Bill Due Roc Funtotee County Warr Jerry Young Fuizhugh Latta Mey Ir Om Herald Mraning Roff Neal Beasley Guernsey Dewey SH Eluminha Varees Dewes Clower-Duancan Garvin Glover Garvin

Vanoss 4 H Club Holds Meeting

Vanoss 4 H Club met last week with guest leader from the state 4 H program. Rosa Jang Von Schuyver Lula Bethe Wheelock and Missy Davison demonstrated wig design and use while Dana McKinney Wanda Maddox announced a team demonstration on cutting and using a bigg. Dorothy Byford will provide a timely topic at the next meeting. Sue Welch prepared a timely tania for the last meeting but will present it at the next gathering.

Veonoss Rosa Jang von Schuyver Lula Bethe Wheelock Missy Davison Dana McKinney Wanda Maddox Dorothy Byford Wilh Sue Welch Tania

Democratic group condemns Truman ideas in Richmond

A staunchly worded resolution condemned Truman civil rights proposals and urged withholding them from the national committee. It praised Governor Tuck for his courageous stand against the Truman proposals and deplored the campaign by Wallace supporters led by Wallace.

Richmond Truman Tuck Wallace

County Agent Hatley Leads Dairy Improvement Reach

A survey of Penlooe County businessmen and farmers shows a dairy breeding program expanding across several counties in Northwest Oklahoma. Four breeds Holstein Guernsey Milking Shorthorn and Jersey are represented with 24 males at each site. Observations cover barns laboratories and camps used in the program and some records hint at breeding progress and revenue. A study aims to gauge viability of extending the initiative countywide with calls for more farmers to join and share in the improved breeding efforts.

Penlooe County Crivie Oklahoma Guernsey Jersey Baumer

Livestock Show Attracts Farmers To County Fair Grounds

A description of a livestock event highlights weather, stock burn arrangements, and seating capacity for several hundred. The venue includes a livestock arena and facilities suitable for shows, with potential for additional shows and horse exhibitions.

Nessier Avena Emiske Hestock Smblaedst

Irked Elizabetie Faces High Water Costs

Fragmented OCR notes recount an irked resident named Elizabetie Ly subjects meet mist, paying $15 in charge and muttering about a $90,000,001 water project. The piece mentions rising costs, delayed road and heating works, and alleged impact on growth and pig production profits.

Elizabetie Maley Nate

Wheat pact signed with 35 nations to stabilize world prices

The United States and 34 other countries reached a five year agreement setting a top price of 2 dollars per bushel for wheat exports from the United States Canada and Australia. The accord aims to stabilize the world market amid surpluses and includes an international floor to prevent price collapse. Russia and Argentina were notably absent.

Sterling F. Green Washington United States Couity Canada Australia Congress Sis Hestary International Wheat Council Russia Sygentina Rusia Argentina Dh Holt Europe Willebe

Ada School Census Shows Decline in Negro Child Count

The Ada census reports eight fewer school age Negro children than last year, with totals 2717 white and colored children versus 3719 previously. White child counts edge higher than last year while the colored group drops. Figures cover white and colored families, male and female counts, and handicapped cases. enrollment data not shown.

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Plans Announced to Reopen Enid Air Base in Oklahoma

ENID Okla March 6 The Air Force secretary JW Symington announced that the Enid field may be rebuilt at a cost of 10 million dollars The base previously housed a pilot training program and was deactivated last January The field features four runways and favorable sunny climate making it suitable for year round operations The administration invites local citizens and figures like former Gov Kerr to participate in efforts while noting the base would provide significant employment and activity for the region

Enid Okla Air Stuart Symington Sii Air Force Oklahoma Symington Robert S. Kerr

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