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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

8

Olfe Schwake Dies At Sulphur Home

Obituary item notes Olfe Schwake death at his residence in Sulphur. The text references family and local connections, but OCR errors obscure many details.

Olfe Schwake

Stratford News Weekend Visits and Local Notices

Stratford residents and visitors populated a weekend ledger with family visits, shopping trips, and church events. Names include Rev and Mrs Angilayn, Mrs Dale Sallee, Orrie Lee Saith, Nora Ada Git, Mrs Roy Holland, and many others from Ada, Hobbs, Okhwima City, and Pauls Valley, highlighting community ties and local happenings.

Manager Reports Impressions On City Services And Progress

The report notes Ada elly mamager impressions of Acta and local institutions. It highlights progress in government work and calls attention to water supply, sewer, and drainage issues, with emphasis on distribution, seepage, and aging infrastructure. The piece references churches, schools, commerce, and industrial areas downtown.

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Pleas Guilty to Liquor Possession Case Outcome

Frese Phillips pleaded guilty to liquor possession and received a fine and a sentence. Blaine Gilbreath, assistant county attorney, noted a $100 fine on one count and $50 on another with a 60 day term in the record. The report also mentions tempering setup details and witnesses.

Frese Phillips Corleres Blaine Gilbreath Ittoenes Philipa Cular

Truman unlikely to name southerner to replace Anderson

Washington report indicates President Truman may appoint a southern nominee to replace Anderson as Secretary of the Interior. Senate sources say the pick could reflect a shift toward southern influence while critics doubt any cabinet change will occur. Senator Sparkman comments suggest optimism about southern representation but emphasizes a fair share in government.

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Capt Bill Rolland Receives Legion Merit and Other Awards

Fort Kron scene honors Captain Bill Rolland with Legion of Merit and several medals for service in World War II theater. Award cites leadership and training methods during campaigns in the Pacific and China Burma India Theater. Also notes prior residence and current posting near Fort Wevora as part of the 3rd Tank Battalion. WEVORA SPORTSMEN groups form in Okla for upcoming state game and fish activities.

Fort Kron Bil J. Holland Noland Madill Olfahoon Mys Dallas Texas Legion of Martt Cok David Ro Zinnaumnon Mallia Sliathpine Australia Gusag Pacific Theater Ane Daily Philippines Liberation Med Chiuna-Burma Folland Ant Dorothy Ada Bass Tallind Cumaouny

Community Cooking Tips and Event Schedule at Mrs Young's Club

Martha Mote reports from the home demonstration club at Mrs P Young's home. Attendees learned retied techniques and shared recipes including apricot baked goods and crumb topping. The schedule lists March events with speakers from Louis Hil and the Oigtaka YMCA, plus other local activities and demonstrations.

Martha Mote Fuysihaee Calortur P. Young

Expect Guerrillas To Be Stronger in Greece in Spring

American officials believe Soviet Belgran influence will bolster Greek guerrilla bands in spring. New arms are arriving from the northern frontier to offset Greek government forces. The plan includes Albanian support and broader external backing, aiming to blunt the Greek army and sustain guerrilla raids despite government countermeasures. Climate of unrest and recruitment tactics in Greek villages are cited as factors shaping the coming campaign.

Greece Edward BONAR Washington Romania Vaise Fusies Esa Bavarmet Jen Miy Sid Vice Akong Sedeon

Sunday Fire Forces Firemen to Quell Roof Blaze

A Sunday fire caused heavy smoke and flames blowing out windows as firemen arrived to battle the blaze. They cleared the burning debris from the area, shoveling cinders to contain the fire and prevent spread.

Whyelt

Four School Bend issues approved in state vote

In Oklahoma City on March 16 approval was given for four school district bond issues across Nowata, Coal County, and Lackland counties. The measures totaled 4.80 dollars per student for transportation equipment and 915.00 dollars for riding, with 300 dollars allocated to transportation equipment for district No. 7 in Lacklove county.

Oklaroma City Maret Salung Ok Dhisttiet Nowataton Uasperhihan Coalewwrtty Paoola Coesihideted Schook Lacklove Fox Transportation Equipment

Madisonville's Sell Texas idea backfires

The Madisonville association announced a contest amid a heated comment flow as locals react to the Texas theme. A panel of veterans and families weigh in on the idea with mixed jokes and sharp opinions about Texas, culture, and regional stereotypes. The campaign closes May 13 with letters to the editor guiding public response.

Tex Madisonville Issachati Texas Ely Bat Vets Lotte Aganei Brils Heath Geing Kansas City Air Force Texan Irving Tos Hheuthr

Tax Talk on Federal Burdens and Household Costs

A fragmented discussion argues how federal taxes affect everyday Americans. It cites examples like light bulb taxes and luxury levies, notes Byrd’s figures on the share of income taxed, and warns that a large portion of every dollar goes to government expenditures.

Harry Byrd

Oklahoma Pulte Expenditures Council fee notice

An Oklahoma council announces a fee information notice related to government expenditures. The notice includes three stamps and address envelops as part of the mailing materials. The item outlines the required payments and where to send responses.

Oklahoma Pulte Expenditures Council

Murder by pistol shots shocks county Sunday

L T Watson a 34 year old Negro of Route No 3 Ac a was killed by pistol fire in a Sunday incident. Clark fired three shots during a confrontation at 623 North Broadway. two bullets struck Watson, who died before aid could arrive. Clark was later detained by county authorities.

Agengst Liffy Watson Aca Elsine Gilbrowsh Clark Warlson Starngiel Ag Lapis North Broadway Nation Records Clarx

Waller Ford Dies Funeral Tuesday

Waller Ford, a former prison guard and constable, died after a heart attack. He worked at Gramke prison and McAvester state prison, served in the Mid-Continent forces, and as a county treasurer in Pentatog. Survivors include son Bere mat Ford and daughters Jewell and Oleta Ford, all of Ada. Funeral is Tuesday in Ada.

Nat Bye Gramke McAvester State Mid-Continent Aps Pentatog W. B. Walker Fred Bowles Priam Gromita Ford Ada Beremat Ford Jewell and Oleta Ford A1 Adda

Unclear OCR Fragment From Valdosta Police Report

An unclear OCR passage from Valdosta describes a tense night involving John R Whit and a deposit vault. The text mentions a police chief quote and references a first and second event at an unspecified location. Details are fragmented and difficult to verify.

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Italy's Public Force Grows as Left Seized Power Threats Loom

Rome reports Italy adds 30 000 army men to public order as the cabinet seeks to deter a leftist seizure of power. Facciardi, head of the public order committee, says post-election assembly will continue the current government, while communists face a dim majority and US aid implications loom.

Rome Italy Pacciardi Figer Wiee Wihiteh Commuttiste Troay United States Acora Pacelards State Department Haly

Ada Cab Company Under New Operator Homer Gosnell

Homer Gosnell becomes operator of Ada Cab Company succeeding R L Hudgens. The firm, serving Ada for about two years, uses Nash cars and new equipment with drivers averaging five and a half years experience. Office at 409 East Main. Former Army member Guentel joined police, then bus driver, now cab owner. Drivers include Gosnell and Hooper among others. Sub Gibson is chief dispatcher and Bedford Fine is order dispatcher.

Homer Gosia Ads Ads Csak Company R. L. Hudgens E Company Nash Gosnel East Main Guenelt Ada Police Department Doneo Tines Jay Barton John’ Hooper John Fairbanks Gosnell J.T. Holman Louis Kimenel Walter Lewis Srike Tones Ben Gibson Bedford Fine

Noble Brown Faces Possession Charge

Highway patrolmen arrested Noble Brown on a district court charge Monday morning accusing unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. Officers reported finding several pints of whiskey in Brown's car after a pursuit and search, leading to seizure of the vehicle. Brown was stopped Saturday night after a long chase.

Noble Brown Paturdar Brown Brown Blake Grilivesth Mandarae Brown

Unemployed Total Up For February

Oklahoma City report shows February unemployment about seven percent higher than December. State Employment Commission head H. L. Pendergast cites severe winter weather as the main cause, virtually halting construction and related industries. Total insured unemployed in the state reached 21,850 in February.

Oklahoma City Orklahome Pendergast State Employment Eet Commission Tomstrucdon

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