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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1949
Page
2
Two people were injured when a car overturned on a rural road north of Valley View. The driver lost control, caused the vehicle to veer off the highway, and struck a field box before stopping. A passenger and the driver were taken to a local hospital. one occupant reported no serious injuries.
A garbled wartime report from WASITINGTON dated March 25 outlines tests of a drug named chloromycelin with purported antiviral and protective properties. The item lists wartime uses, safety comments, and mentions a council of scientists and officials weighing effectiveness against diseases and viruses.
Lawton Oklahoma reports three Black men pled guilty to murder and were sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Snexson. The defendants are Nathan Coot alias 7, Eres Cook, and Besta Thonjisun. The case involves choking a victim named Mi titen Ayaz. The article notes limited details and includes miscellaneous local notices about a social event and an unrelated mention of a market opening.
Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner plans to lean on the House of Representatives next week for rapid action on his road program. Legislation shifts farm to rural road funding from county to state control, approves a 15 million dollar two year state tests program, and faces debates over gas tax and text book purchases.
Oklahoma County officers captured a whiskey load valued at 12 dollars after a car pursued a whiskey truck east of Oklahoma City. Police said tips led to the chase, with a gunfire exchange when the auto slowed and sped away. The cargo and driver were later found near Shawnee.
Rural districts hold annual head of subscription elections Tuesday afternoon March 23 from 2 to 3, while consolidated schools vote between 2 and 5 oclock. Nominations are from the floor in open meeting, with written ballots. Notices are posted annually at least 10 days before the election.
Plans shaped for Bryan County to host a major one day soil and water conservation operation. Fourteen agencies and local groups coordinate to showcase erosion control, water diversion, terrace building, planting, dam and crippage work, with visitors expected to attend. The event features demonstrations by farmers, businessmen, and regional partners, including Texas participants, on April 14.
A 1777 military ceremony marked the first use of the American flag. The banner was sewn from crude cloth found in a besieged fort as British forces pressed their attack, signaling a pivotal patriot moment.
A Ada jury returned a 93 0 verdict Friday night for W B Menasco in the civil case brought by the estate of Cha Tex Benton over the 1947 Merasco Recapping plant explosion fire. Benton estate sought 66636 32 with key question whether Benton walked in front of the Menasco building when the blast occurred. Menasco testified at length and described his finances and involvement in the business. The trial stretched from Tuesday afternoon to Friday night with rebuttal witnesses and extensive testimony on insurance and loans. The crowd dispersed after the verdict was read around 9 pm.
Tishomingo BPW to host a silver tea and fashion show at 7 45 p m on April 7 with Miss Marien Seonn Murray college instructor as MC. Local models from Murray county and nearby colleges. proceeds benefit the county girls and club work. Los Angeles dispatch notes a tax return anecdote written on a cocktail napkin signed Goldie from San Diego.
Melba Chapman of Ada junior year at Ada High School was chosen president of the Putzve Homemakers of America sub district at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur. The sub district covers Stratford to Davis area schools, with Ada named as leader by a strong majority. Chapman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Chapman of 1209 South Cherry, active in Ada schools, FHA, and church roles.
The Ada DeMolay group marks its 700 plus members, tracing roots to 1924 with initiation of early members and charter milestones. Founder ideals stress service to God, honesty, loyalty, courtesy, and public-school support as DeMolay brothers continue the motto Ore a DeMolay, always Malev. The article notes global expansion from Mr. Land and Franks Marshall aided by Masonic support, plus a caution about drugs and chemicals derived from coal tar.
James R. Crom, 21, of Pauls Valley, is hospitalized in Vallew View with a severe head injury and a fractured right leg after being struck by a car on a country road Sunday night. Driver Lee West, a Sunray employer, said he blinded by lights and did not see Crom on the highway. The accident occurred about 10:13 p.m. Crom had recently left his job and was visiting friends near Allen before driving to California.
A letter from a “HOME LOVER” in Oklahoma City argues a happy home rests on patience kindness and steady discipline not furniture money or education. The writer urges warmth and gentleness, warns against constant scolding, and asks parents to turn cross words into kind words to keep children loving home. In a separate note, a three year old, Richard Tee Kimmel, died from an accidental gunshot at his father’s furniture store after finding a loaded pistol in a desk drawer. police say the gun discharged as he played.
Ada F H A girls from Oklahoma plan to travel to Oklahoma City for the State Future Homemakers rally. The event at Municipal Auditorium features entertainment and programs led by chapter members under di elma Cramer with local teachers sponsoring.
Stratford and Hasca area residents are mentioned in a string of social updates. Obituaries note Mrs. George Malore’s death and upcoming services at First Baptist Strat ford. Local visits include Murray family in Marlow and Sears in Strat ford, with various trips to Ada, Oklahoma City, and other towns.
Twenty three Byng High School Future Homemaker's chapter girls plan to attend the Oklahoma City state rally on April 2. Attendees include Barbara Foxx Ernestone Jones and Wanda Sue Ep Vers na Loman along with 20 others. sponsor is Mrs. Mary Agnes Carroll. Officers are Juanita Scroggits president Verna Loman vice president Leona Uzel secretary Hobbie Gentry Milorian parliamentarian Ernesting Jones song leader Wanda Sue Epyter pianist. The group notes four years of home making and FE A membership in homemaking classes. They selected a map project to send a gift box of place goods thread needles scissors to Germany for use in German homemaking classes. The year’s big event is the mother-daughter banquet to be held in the home making department at Bong in the coming weeks.
Washington reports a nationwide farmer referendum on wheat production controls within 120 days, aiming to apply to the 1950 crop. A two thirds majority is needed, with Brannan awaiting weather implications before final action.
Defense Secretary Forrestal announced that unification saved an estimated 36.5 million dollars for armed services economies. The total includes 25.37 million in annual savings and 31.45 million in one-time cuts from over 208 economy projects. Savings stem from unified training, joint purchasing, and merged air transport services, along with an 8 million clothing allowance reduction.
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