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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
4
Cure for all ills square dancing to halt socialized medicine
Journal voice claims square dancing cures many ailments and reduces illness as doctors see drops in business. It mocks Truman era socialized medicine and suggests Republicans embrace square dancing to head off government health care, citing past rural health and activity norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kayser
Chickasha Star
Chickasha
Truman
Ungilded Organ Pipes Delights From Icicle Chorus
A short gleaming editorial excerpt paints winter icicles as nature’s art and playful tools. It describes icicles hanging from farm sheds, their shapes and risks, joking that a boy can wield them as rapiers or dueling swords. The piece ends with the sun’s ascent signaling spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Monitor
Faith in Public, Defense Spending and Secrecy
A reflection on democratic openness clashes with wartime secrecy. The speaker argues defense funds and readiness must be shielded from public detail to avoid alarming the nation. The state and defense leaders should determine prudent, not exposed, levels of strength and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Campaigner pitches 100 percent property assessment plan
A state office candidate argues for assessing property at full sale value to lower tax rates via higher assessments. Critics warn higher assessments auto-raise taxes, risking farm foreclosures and homeowner losses. They urge keeping assessments low even if rates rise.
No Precedent Set Mercy Death Trial Opinion
The article argues Dr Hermann Sander faced no precedent on mercy killing, noting the law prohibits taking life except in self defense. It questions the defense and suggests the jury acquitted due to lack of evidence, while cautioning physicians about ending suffering without certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sander
Sander
Ada Police Funeral Courtesy Praised by Citizens
The Ada police force earns praise for its thoughtful funeral service. Officers precede processions and halt traffic at intersections, creating an orderly and sympathetic scene. The piece notes urban firms face high costs in car production, suggesting new, low-cost entrants could emerge amid unemployment and ample transport links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Uncertain China may rise or fade under air attacks
The piece argues Nationalist air power could reclaim territory if supplies and planes arrive and Stalin would likely send aid before backing Chiang Kai-Shek. It casts doubt on Chinese unity, noting vast population and strong traditional loyalties hinder cohesive rule, while hopeful outcomes seem unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Stalin
Man Breeds Earthworms To Boost Garden Soils
A local grower breeds earthworms to supply gardeners seeking richer soil. Gardeners report healthier, larger plants and fruit as worms improve soil quality though exact chemical mechanisms remain unclear.
A Friend Uses Detailed Writing to Test Opinions
A friend claims a method to test beliefs by writing them out in full. If the reasoning stands in cool letters, he deems it worthwhile. The approach may suit him, though it may not fit everyone.
Time Ebbs Still Red Cross Drive Lagging in County
G C Mayhue Jr, drive chairman, reports Pontotoc county Red Cross drive has less than two weeks left with 7000 plus raised. Total to date 7013 includes 5108 from businesses and 1773 from residential areas. Rural areas and Ada city schools have contributed the rest. Mayhue says early start strong but the past week slowed. he expects the quota to be reached by the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotocounty
Red Cross
G. C. Mayhue, Jr
Ada
Mayhue
Fire Destroys Busby 4-B Ranch New Home Saturday
A newly built three bedroom home at the Busby 4-B ranch for Clyde Griffith dairy life was destroyed by fire Saturday morning around five o clock. The blaze damaged the house and attached forage while the pump house remained intact and no wind aided the spread. Fireproof features limited external damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busby
Clyde Griffith
Dairyman
Orel Busby
Griffith
Oklahoma
Method of Cheese Making Discovered Accidental
A historical note on how cheese arose from early milk preservation methods using rennet. It explains curd and whey separation, the prominence of cow’s milk, and the rise of cheddar and processed cheese. Includes a savory cheese pudding recipe and remarks on cheese’s growing American use and dining roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Barber
Dukes Guests of Betty Crocker In New York
Mr and Mrs Parley Duke of Ada left for New York City to be guests of Betty Crocker for three days after her Homemaker of the Week letter. They will appear on Magazine of the Air on March 22 at 9 25 over KADA. The couple has four children and five grandchildren. they plan to return by air next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley Duke
East Thirteenth
New York City
Betty Crocker
Cement Company
Jack Elliston
Ads
Raymond Duke
Guymon
John H. Duke
Tulsa
Betty Garren
Oklahoma City
Ada Public
East Central College
Raymond
Ada High
East Central
University of Oklahoma
Duke
Ada
Pecan Pest Control and Scab Prevention Guidelines
Farm views cover timing and chemical treatments for pecan pests and diseases. Actions include scab sprays with Zerlate or Bordeaux mixture, casebearer control with DDT or Bordeaux, and weevil management with DDT or alternatives, plus cultural practices like thinning, removing timber, and weed control. Notes emphasize timing windows, dosage per 1000 gallons, and regional variety susceptibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Baked Potatoes and Cheese Recipe Card
Recipe for baked potatoes stuffed with cheese. Halved potatoes are scooped, mashed with grated cheese, salt, and seasonings, then refilled and baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about ten minutes until brown. Makes five servings.
4-H Club News Highlights From Tulsa Livestock Exposition
Tulsa exposition saw 4-H exhibitors Bill Lucas and Roderick Ham win prizes across steers and barrows. Lucas topped the scramble calf division with a Shorthorn steer later placing 8th in a regular class, while Ham showed a heavy Hereford, with top placings for his Hereford and Duroc barrow scoring premiums totaling 72 dollars. Kiwanis seed corn project distributes seed to 11 4-H clubs in Pentatac county for a one acre start, with seed corn to be harvested for the November fair show. list of recipients follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pahtetoc County
Bill Lucas
Roderick Ham
Bill
Roderick
Ithin
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Pentatac County
Tommy Frantz
Colbert
Thomas Daniel
Edward Scroggins
Paul Vandever
Curtis Canada
Jerry Kellogg
Elbert Kellogg
Ceder Grove
Baxter Scroggins
John Lambert
Steve Bailey
Jerry Lewis
Alvis Miller
Francis
Stanley Lillard
Frank Jorden
Oaiman
Johnne Hoggatt
David Calvert
Dale Cooper
Homer
Dayle Bean
A. G. Sanders
Jimmy Brannen
Loveladyv
Curtie Hoss
Dave Sanders
Duane Myers
Carren Sanders
David Lamb
Stanley Sanders
Gordon Lante
Byog
Lesnith Erton
Boyce Bain
Harvey Billy Shropshire
Bennie Walston
Marland Johncom
Bobby Melton
Thomas Virzon
Claude Thompson, Jr
Garner Jarrett
Alien
David W Iey
Charles Cannon
Marriages List James Hume Walkup Creason Whitworth
Marriage notices show James FE Hume aged 21 of Ada wed Jean Walkup aged 18 of Olney. Charles Robert Creason aged 35 of Tupelo married Novalene Whitworth aged 20 of Tupelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Hume
Ada
Jean Walkup
Olney
Charles Robert Creason
Tupelo
Novalene Whitworth
Inmates Refuse Breakfast Over Food at Southern Prison
Several inmates at a southern prison stayed in bed refusing to come out due to dissatisfaction with the food served. An undercover meat controversy emerges as the dispute centers on meals and dining policy.
Seasonal Yard Care And Furniture Maintenance Tips
The notes cover pruning early blooming shrubs after flowering and trimming for a neat shape. It explains white spots on wood from damp conditions can be wiped with ammonia solution or oils, followed by polish. Scratches on furniture can be treated with blemish removers, iodine stain, or shellac sticks.
Four 4-H Girls Enter State Meat Judging Contest
Four 4-H club girls from Fitzhugh join Martha Mote and Katherine Summers to compete in the State Meat Judging and Identification Contest in Oklahoma City. The team, Carol Young Loretta Hester Shirley Seatran and Phyllis Hart, will be joined by leaders Martha Mote and Mrs Pletcher Watson and attend the Thomas E Wilson banquet honoring participants at the Wil son packing plant and Skirvin Tower hotel Monday night. The article also notes detailed meat prices and plantings guidance for shrubs and lists many local individuals and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mate
Katherine Summers
Pletcher Watson
Fitzhugh
Oklahoma City
Carol Young
Loretta
Hester
Shirley Seatran
Phyllis Hart
Wilson's
Thomas E. Wilson
Skir-'vin Tower Hotel
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary Offices
The News announces candidates for state and district offices in the Democratic primary on July 4. District 2 includes JOHN BOYCE and THOMAS P. ROLT. State Senator candidates are JAKE BLEVINS and HOYT DRISKILL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyce Xckhey
Thomas P. Rolt
Jake Blevins Hoyt Driskill
Fruit salad dressing and club schedule
A recipe for fruit salad dressing uses eggs salt mustard sugar flour vinegar and butter to make one pint and keep in the fridge. Mrs E B Johnson shared the recipe with apple celery salad. Also listed are club meeting dates for Cedar Grove Pecan Grove Ryng elab Union Valley and Galey club through March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Johnson
Cedar Grove
Orville West
Pecan Grove
Sam Dew
Ryngelab
Ros. Bruhin
Union Valley
Schoal
Galey Club
Tulsa Plans Marker for First Big Tulsa Oil Well
Tulsa announces a Thursday ceremony to mark the Sue Bland No. 1 oil well, drilled five years prior, attended by Gov. Roy J. Turner and other officials. The well, which blew in June 1909, drew crowds from Oklahoma City Guthrie and Kansas City. the site lies off US Highway 68 in Red Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Sue Bland
Roy J. Turner
Redman S. Cole
Oklahoma Historical Society
C. H. Mullendore
State Highway Commission
Roy Lundy
Tulga
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Kansas City
U.S. Highway 68
Red Fork
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