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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1950

Page

4

Plenty of Oil and McCarthy News Themed Debate

The Ponca City News reviews oil reserves and world supply, noting abundant global oil and potential recovery methods. It critiques Ickes predictions, cites Alberta and Look magazine estimates, and compares world reserves to Middle East fields while urging cautious energy policy and vigilance over government leaks. It also questions how Americans allocate time and reflects on a jailed elderly woman and tax ideas.

Ponca City Harold Ickes Interior Western Hemisphere United States Ickes Canada Texas East Texas Alberta Look Magazine Middle East

If War Had Not Occurred What Might Have Been

The author muses on peaceful postwar possibilities from redirected wartime spending. Imagined gains include watershed control, eradicating venereal disease, eliminating crop-destroying insects, building modern schools, housing all with modern comforts, and paving roads for farmers and commerce. The piece concludes that peace should guard freedom of soul while hoping for a future of better living.

Germany Japan Inter

Strange reasoning on Truman program impact in 1950 campaign

A Washington political writer argues Truman’s failure to pass major social bills will help him campaign by presenting an unfinished program. The piece notes Brannan farm plan, education aid, rent control extensions, Taft Hartley repeal, health insurance and taxes stalled by party and Republicans, enabling blame to swing. It stresses voters seek benefits and that cities require money for water, transit, schools, and growth.

Washington Truman Congress

Cattle rustling and political caution in old times

The writing discusses rising cattle theft in northeastern Oklahoma and waves of crime, noting no one profits, and questions about predicting a candidate's performance. It reflects on honesty, consequences of speech, and the dilemma of advising friends about elections.

Oklahoma

First Time Voters Shaped by Democratic Era Says Comment

The speaker notes new voters remember only a Democratic administration and tariff battles are no longer party issues. They urge a strong positive platform to win these first time electors, warning that political loyalties have drifted toward the Democratic cloth.

Cedar Grove Club Leader Busy With HD 4-H and Home Work

Mrs. 7. S Baker of Cedar Grove leads the local 4-H club committee and serves as club reporter. She learns from Miss Martha Mote and mentors three girls in dress making while managing extensive flower beds and preserving hundreds of quarts of garden produce each year. The Bakers live near Cedar Grove school on a 30 acre tract and have reduced their garden size to 50 by 75 feet.

7. S Baker Cedar Grove Cluo Martha Mote Baker Cedar Grove Club Baker Hes Alent

Stratford Society and Madonna Club Meetings Recap

Local clubs met with members including Mrs. C M Sallee and Mrs. Pat Reynolds as co hosts. Secret words, rose lessons, Sunshine Pals gifts, and planned April gatherings featured, along with birthday honors for Mrs J P Hanley and Mrs Sam Boatright. W S C S planning a Norman conference and church kitchen drive noted for March 28.

Flower Garden Club Rose Unit C. M. Sallee Pat Reynolds Fred Deibel Sunshine Pals Mattie Slatten Arch Thompson Earl Andrews C. C. Rossen G. R. Allred J. EB Rose Tom Glass C. S Methodist Church Kenneth An W Norman E E. Hamilton EE Hamton Bire Kenneth Andrews Glass Hamiter Karl Andrews Milt Blackburn Harvey Smith Marie Slattes Burch Peek

Frank Buck dies at 66 after world animal feats

Houston news reports Frank Buck a famed animal hunter and star of Bring Em Back Alive died of a lung ailment at 66. He left school early and pursued expeditions across South America Asia Africa and New Guinea later hampered by injuries from a Chicago taxi crash. Buck’s wildlife films and the popular film Bring Em Back Alive cemented his fame and nickname.

Houston Frank Buck Animal Authority Chicago Buck South America Malaya India Borneo New Guinea Siam Africa

W V C T U Meets At Mrs Foster Home

West Virginia Woman’s Christian Temperance Union gathered Thursday at Mrs L L Foster’s home with Mrs George Pearce presiding. Bell calls scripture, devotions by Mrs Willie Milligan, talk on liquor dealers’ attempts to recruit women and youth, duet by Mrs Alvin Smith and Mrs Amon Patton, sermonette by Miss Evelyn Bell, benediction, and refreshments for numerous members.

T. UL L L. Foster George Pearce Willie Milligan Mattie Slatten America Alvin Smith Amon Patton Evelyn Bell J. W. Brown L. B. Milligan RR. Chandler Floyd Gray Tom Sales Robert McKnight Everett Warren

Progressive Club meets for canasta at Agnew Standridge home

The Progressive club gathered Thursday at Mr. and Mrs. Agnew Standridge residence in Pauls Valley. Members and guests played canasta and enjoyed cake and coffee, including Mr. and Mrs. Willie Watts Mr. and Mrs. W. R Ciogr Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Perry Mr. and Mrs. Sims Kenneth Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland and Mrs. Ruth Duke of Shafter California.

Delbert Jones Madonna Club A. H Shi, Jr F. P. Staff Wendell Winn Ed Kennedy Kenneth Andrews Toots Woods R. C Adams Andrews Mia W. R. Ciear G. H. Eaves, Jr Elvis Howell J. W Mann Boyd Perry Shi Staff Roy Watts Woods Tom Strickland Progressive Club Agnew Standridge Pauls Valley Willie Watts W. R Ciogr and Sims Roy Holland Ruth Duke Shafter Calif

More Notoriety For D C Leopard

Oklahoma City on March 25 reports that the leaped leopard from Lincoln Park will be featured on the cover of the Oklahoma Game as a Fish News April issue. The editor Juanity Mahatffer of the State Game Department notes the animal drew the greatest four day big game hurt the sooner state has witnessed, deserving top billing despite not being native to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Lincoln’ Park Oklahoma Game Sooner Oklahoma Juanity Mahatffer Stave Game Department

Konawa Church Groups Share News and Meetings

Konawa society notes report the Baptist Lucy Smith circle and McMurry circle meeting at homes with members and visitors listed. Religious gatherings include WSCS conference attendance in Bartlesville and Shawnee, a Nazarene revival set for April, and lessons on Old Testament periods and history between the Testaments.

McMurry Circle of the Baptist Church Bob Blalock City Victor Judson Blalock Ross Badgett Jl, Ogburn B. M. Bates W. F. Elliott Doyle Burton Edd Thompson Jack Streetman Jack Gray A. J. Colins Oklahoma City B.F. Stalnaker F. M. Dailey WSCS Methodist Church Bartlesville A. d. Collins Ada Wewoka Lucy Smith The Baptist Church Ragland Jed Ragland Ada Anderson Muis T. J. Spurgin V. B. Mashburn E. J. Brinley J. A. Shirley Fred Stewart

Two Die In State Traffic Saturday in Oklahoma

An eight year old boy and an elderly man died Saturday, raising Oklahoma highway fatalities to 29 for the year. Elmer J. Guthrie, 78, of Tulsa, died after injuries from a March 17 collision as he crossed an intersection. Clyde Barton Jr., 9, was killed when struck by a truck while bicycling near his home in Davenport. the truck driver fled the scene and a roadblock was set up with no trace found by night.

Coy Oklahoma Elmer J. Guthrie Tulsa Clyde Barton, Jr Davin Highway Patrol

Shoe Change Shapes Left and Right Soles

A note explains that leather soles began being cut in right and left shapes only in the last 75 years. Earlier, most shoes used identical soles and left and right shapes were not common. The text mentions adaptations in college music and elementary education contexts.

Mother-Daughter Week Celebrated at Coalgate Church

Mothers and Daughters Week at Coalgate Presbyterian Church featured a Sunday service with Miss Janet Van De Erde speaking on Careers for Girls and a girls quartet. A Wednesday banquet followed with toastmaster Mrs. Horace Carter and remarks by Mrs. Raymond Warren, plus songs by the Paul Wilson group and performances by dozens of attendees and their daughters.

Coalgate Presbyterian Church Janet van de Erde Melnnis Horace- Carter Raymond Warren Wahromet Marsha Marsh Carter Paul Wilson Charlie Christian Delores Wanda Lee Eddie Cox Donna Gail Sue Paul Leister Paula Will Edwards Patty Emma Hoffner Clovis Burden Hazel Ott T. H. Miller Eunice Crawbaugh Billie Joe Maybelle Johna Clark Thera Mae Crim Marilyn Polk Claudine Louise Roberts Barbara York

Clyde Kaiser Announces Candidacy for Sheriff

Clyde Kaiser, who two years ago stepped down as sheriff, announces his bid for the office this year. A long-serving figure in the county, he lives on a farm near Oakman, has a large family, and is known across the county by many as a trusted former sheriff. Kaiser plans a formal statement within a few weeks.

Clyde Kaiser Sherriff Oakman Kaiser

Ada Maid Dairy Truck Stolen From Plant

A white pickup with Ada Maid Dairy branding was driven away from the Ada Maid plant Thursday night. A Platt National Park ranger spotted the vehicle in brush near Bromide creek Friday morning, returning later to find it still there. a young man fled as the ranger approached, prompting officials to contact manager Jim Bowman for further action.

Platt Park Ada Maid Dairy Company Platt National Park Sulphur Bromide Creek Authoritien Jim Bowman Ada Maid

Political Candidate Announcements for State District Offices

The News provides authorized notices announcing candidates for state and district offices subject to primary, listing for Director Judge John Boyce McKeeI Holt, and Jake Blevins Royt Driskill for sheriff, among others, with party affiliations and filing notes.

Eraue John Boyce McKeel Thomas P. Holt Diam Demater Jake Blevins Royt Drisktll

Ada Bond Issue Vote On 920000 Sewage Plan

Ada residents will vote on April 4 to approve a 920000 bond for extensive repairs and a new disposal plant to overhaul the city sewage system. The proposal follows a yearlong survey showing under served areas and an old plant unable to meet demand. Camp Fire Girls and Napier Boy Scouts will distribute information and answer questions.

Ada Adao Camp Fire Girls Napier Boy Stouts

Oklahoma Guardsmen train on aerial map reading in Ada

A dozen members of Headquarters Battery First Field Artillery National Guard received the first outlying area aerial photograph reading training in Oklahoma. The session used AAA maps and four flights over a four mile area southeast of Ada to learn landmark tracing and photo interpretation for artillery reconnaissance and target surveying.

First Field Artillery The National Guard Oklahoma Cal Howard W. Turner Division Artillery Oklahoma City Marion &. McDaniel Ada AAA Farm Bureau Col. Turner McDaniels Arthur EB. Cobb Jack G. Gordon Joe W. McKinnon Donald £. Mathews Don Don L. Martin Robert V. Hudgens Billy J. Williams James S. Sturdevant Robert FE. Scott Harold CG. Wingard Mont G. Comer Edwin L. Covingtoo

Gray resigns from Chickasha coaching post

Chickasha Oklahoma March 23 Gray P A W coach of basketball and football at Chickasha high school resigns effective at the end of May after three years. He plans to return to Western State College Gunnison California to complete work toward a master's degree. A stray line about job losses and vehicle paint scratches follows, unrelated to the main notice.

Chickasha Oxia Mar W. Gray Gray Western State College Gunnison Calo

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