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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
6
Court records show the county attorney and sheriff combined to collect 3180.30 in fines and costs since January 1, 1949. Fines ranged from 300 to 1 dollars, with jail time often converted to road work credit, reducing cash costs. County officials note low court holding costs during the period.
Two men matching descriptions of a Saturday night armed IGA robbery were arrested Sunday but store employees could not identify them. The heist on East Main netted about 210 in cash and checks, occurred around 8 40 pm, and caused little disruption. After questioning, both men were released while investigators continued to search Monday.
Oklahoma reports 84th traffic death of 1980 as McCurtain County Judge Carl S. Prewitt, 61, of Broken Bow dies from injuries after a Wednesday crash on US Highway 70 near Ikchito en route to a bar association meeting. He had served as justice of the peace before his 1947 election in a county he called home.
A collage of statements from General George C. Marshall Walter Reuther Dr Edwin G Nourse actress Bette Davis and Senator Tom Connolly criticizing Cold War tensions inflation risks and the push to develop hydrogen and atomic weapons. The editors highlight veteran voices warning against overreach and urging restraint amid emerging global threats.
In New Orleans a 41 year old childless housewife Mrs Leo Montz was shot twice and her body displayed after death. Coroner Dr J Karl Clayton considered voodoo worshipers among Creoles as possible motives. The community described Montz as tied to a belief in voodoo ceremonies, amid a wooded setting.
NEA Washington correspondent notes Senator McCarthy shifts focus from 80 cases to Hanson with unverified claims. Hanson, a writer and State Department planner, faced past scrutiny but was cleared after investigations. The piece argues McCarthy’s tactics repeat old disputes and rely on questionable context.
Stratford Society notes cover a postnuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jenkins at First Baptist Education Building with the Sunday school class hosting, guest book, life history, games and gifts. The W S C S of the Methodist church met, elect officials, and discuss the ecumenical church study. A Junior Girls auxiliary and Sunbeams held a quarterly social with a picnic lunch.
BRUSSELS March 18 The Belgian government resigned delaying any return of Leopold from exile in Switzerland. Liberals opposed a joint session of Parliament to end the regency while pro Leopold Social Christians sought the king’s restoration, potentially prompting new elections. Prince Charles regent consulted leaders then paused until Monday.
Sunbeams and members attend a LaMadre club meeting with twelve present. Reports from the scrapbook committee. state convention in Miami in April planned. W.M.S. and Training Union sessions of First Baptist Church feature Bible study, invitations, and concerts. Birthday tribute to Mrs. Lou Phillips includes a surprise luncheon. Oklahoma City hosts Johnston Murray campaign headquarters opening for the Democratic governor race.
Stratford Roundup Club opened spring activities with a welfare roast at the club grounds. Attendees included Muller as president Simpson as vp and Lang as treasurer among many others. The next event is a pie supper at Stratford high school on Friday March 24 at 8 pm with regular riding practice resuming Sunday at 2 pm.
Gadget fanciers explore new home gadgets for peeling potatoes, slicing cheese, dicing onions, shredding, coring, and shaping foods. The piece surveys potato cutters, cheese slicers, onion choppers, fruit corers, bean slicers, baking shapes, cookie molds, and a meat baster, noting practical and novelty items. A brief item mentions a family swim training plan at Lake Texoma and a failing river blueberries?
City officials confirm no election is needed Tuesday as all city council candidates run unopposed. State and county authorities cite statutes and an attorney general opinion from 1939 that unopposed candidates need not appear on ballots. Separate bond issue vote on April 4 for a $920,000 sewage system repair and disposal plant is planned in Ada voters.
Three defendants pled guilty to a string of burglaries across Oklahoma dating from January seven. Ruby Whitlock led the gang, with Jim Kane and Doyle Barker also implicated. The Stratford Bayliss Drug store theft netted about $3,000 in cash and goods as part of 13 break-ins across Seminole Sheppard Maud Byng Meeker Bowleg and others with charges prepared by Garvin county authorities.
Konawa society notes report the Legion turning three with a Tuesday night covered dish luncheon. Glenn Collins presided as post commander. Reece Wilkerson spoke on the Chamber of Commerce. Glenn Brewer discussed the public library. veterans housing was discussed. Cal Vance played violin, Reece Wilkerson guitar, and Mrs Marcille Benning piano for entertainment. About fifty attended. The Pioneer club met at Mrs Bill Tucker Jr. Tuesday night as Mrs F M Dailey and Mrs Roy Douthit led a Panama Canal Zone program. Refreshments followed for a long list of attendees. Thursday they did Acts on business.
Tulsa report shows Mayor Roy Lundy 72 losing renomination to Harley Van Cleave in a high turnout Democratic primary. Van Cleave advances to face George A. Stoner in the April general election. Lundy had alienated renters and critics by refusing rent control hearings.
The Roff PTA held a grade two gathering to discuss parent involvement and the goal of organizing Cubs under Supt. Richard Swink. A nominating committee was named led by Mrs Bonnie Larsh with Mrs Kate Murphy and Mrs Richard Swink. April plans include a review by Reviond Laseman and Mrs Quentin Fisher.
Hoff FFA Chapter boys enter the Livestock Bunyard with Jackey Coffey David Lawson Norman Bunyard Max Griffith Charles Tingle Max Roberts Kenneth Bradford Leon Williams entering livestock edging dairy judging calf scramble pig judging. W.S.C.S. of Ross Baptist church met with Mrs Earl Bars in charge and hosted a quarter report, home mission study and a March program with devotional by Mrs Bunyard.
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