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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1949

Page

3

Ada High School News highlights and student activities

Norma Ruth Cristlan presided at the regular assembly as Ada High staged a two act concert with mixed groups performing songs and readings. The event featured students and visiting guests, while later Friday the chorus attended activities in preparation for a busy schedule.

Norma Ruth Cristlan Ada Alghe Wiyigs Honslstock Af Rebytioux Studuata Uist! Beauraimat Duniay Ighy Alectitor

School Week Drives Culture Show And A Honor Roll List

May 9 to May 14 marks Interfas hiomal week with a culture display across classrooms. Students earned numerous A’s in the second six weeks with top honorees including Mary Ann Burgess and Jane Grubaugh each with six A’s, plus many others earning two to four A’s and a long list of names recognized for achievement.

Mary Ann Burgess Jane Grubaugh David Leonar Wanda Mayfield Iva du Millee Carolyn Stone Shirley Yount Billye Mae Burrough W. C. Crismon Dori Dean Nancy Ebeye Betty Evans Wanda Faye Cary Anita Honey Drew Eyan Lance Sue Morey Edrita Pokorny Logika Robinson Gay Wanda Ding Leo Bittemore Maney Day Roald Evans Rose Lea Estes Janet Fosd Mayd_ Groves Basil Gaar Crithin Griggs Jimmy Green Fi Halverson Elda Hoggett Anita Holland Melody Higsinbotham Sheris Hatmen John Haynes Jo Ant Houston T. BD. Harrell Paul Holley Mildred Hopper Jean Juckson Carole Kerr Coywellia Kuras Bill Lee Nina Mae Love Bocathy Lowry M. B. Lawis Perry McBroom Vire Mays Sue Miers Mattie Mastin Recky Menosco Jiammue Miller Derrilyn Metz David Morgan Bill McKeel Mary McKeenon Iva Morgan Jan Nabors Rod Ponder Norma Pate Arkey Price Marian Rea J. W. Ryas Darlenne Ryburn Vadie Smyth Virginia Slocum Bith Selby Doc Summers Betty Sweeney Eliabeth Stewart Gortie Shumard Virginia Sitopeon Pat Sutter Donna Wyckoff Billie Walker Pat Wilkams Mary Willers N. J. Yeuns

Siamese kittens born with joined bodies delight family

In Charleston West Virginia on May 2 a five year old child narrates the birth of Siamese kittens joined by their stomachs. The mother cat and kittens are reported to be doing well. The report notes a similar oddity from Pond Creek Oklahoma and mentions local county agent Dedrick receiving praise from farmers.

Charleston W. Va Bob Freda Ole Pond Creek Okls Dedrick Grant County Ronar

Barhyard Gate fertilizer and sale notices in Coalgate

Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is offered at Coalgate Mill for side dressing corn and Bermuda lawns from May 13 to June 1 at 30 to 75 pounds per acre, with details available at the county office or chamber of commerce. Canning peas contracts announced with Haskell cannery at 60 per ton plus $6.60 shipping, peas varieties blackeye and purple hull. plant one to three acres per family. Swine sale results and multiple farm event notes follow, including team demonstrations and church/outfit contests at Tupelo and neighboring towns.

Coalgate Bermuda Sea Us Oklahoma Haskell Okla Chamber of Commercce Billiy Joe Woods Roy Akard Antiirs O.H. Riley Diney D. B. Daniel Clarita McChain McAlester Lawrence Charles Stutte Luther Caldwell Ray Lee Miller Mutt Meeks Wister Por Woods Coalgt Stutte Billy Joe Woods Roy Akord Guy Chif Ka Lavita D. Oe Riley Keitty Danzels Hugh Frank Holley Clarits Olney Dairy Sanitation Church of S Street Paul Lee Brewney Lehigh Ralpa BeoRabe Lee Brezney Ble Stuart Roland Eddie Mattar Blue Jimmy Pratt Bill Farry Med Edware Pile “Ter Fxst Gerry Smith Bluc

Confusing Vote Records Highlight Misread Legislative Proceedings

A report explains how committee of the whole votes can mislead regarding bill support. It cites House Resolution 4 on lowering the voting age and House Bill 136 on gas tax, naming members who supported or opposed adopting committee reports, illustrating reversal of apparent positions.

Anglin Blaylock Branton Sage Billingsley Huff Kinglesmth Long Robertson Sins Trent House Beanton, Hull Rebersanx Sims Anglin, Klinglesmith Sugg Tolvert Billinedey

State Official Injured in Wreck Near Enid Oklahoma

ENID Okla Meg 2 and Toseah Leo McClellan secretary and member of the state board of affairs was seriously injured when his car went out of control on U S 64 west of Enid and crashed into a culvert. McClellan 54 of Oklahoma City suffered severe head and shoulder injuries with possible chest injuries. Also injured passenger Harry Bone 56 Chandrex and Mrs McClellan. Bane suffered severe facial injuries with a cut tongue and teeth. Mrs McClean received a severe leg injury. State patrol said rain made the pavement wet and the car skidded about 270 feet before overturning.

Enid Okla Meg 2 Toseah Leo McClellan State Board of Affairs Central McCrellan Tle NE Oklahoma City Enid General Hospital Harry Bone Chandrex U. S. 64 S. Clark Lee McClellan W. Russell Borgrman Force Turd Beach Moss Patterson

Murray College Hosts Seniors Crown King and Queen

Murray College on the Tishaming campus drew seniors from 19 area high schools for a day of bard music by Biroken Bow and Tishamingo bands and a high school chorus. The crowning moment named Sue Movimer of Wapanucka and Thurmond Buchanan of Spencerville as king and queen, with support from home economics and music clubs. Notable losers included Dale Gumn and Toyce Meglotis, and Jo Lee Dillon with Bil Cox.

Sue Mousner Thurmond Buchanen King Queen Murray Tishamings Bard Biroken Bow Tishamingo Madill Tishamings High School Crowsing Sue Movimer Wapanucka Thurmond Buchanan Spencerville Music Club Phi Bets Kappa Dale Gumn Toyce Meglotis Péele Department Jo Lee Dillon Bil Cox Engineers

Woman interrupts performance during an opera in Denver

A blond woman in glasses rushed the stage during the Denver Opera performance of Pevat, shouting for the Rusar to be said aloud with the chorus. Chorus members guided her off as she fled through a side door. soloist Joseph Woktf continued as the audience watched in surprise. Dorothy izstert reports the incident.

Sola Denver Mephistopheles Darynk Pevat Torium Joseph ‘Woktf Svarred Dorothy Izstert

Choctaw Cotton Oil Co. Liquidating Ends Cotton Era

The Choctaw Cotton Oil Co announces liquidation as eastern Oklahoma shifts away from cotton. Declining production, boll weevil damage, and soil depletion erode a once vast cotton‑seed industry. assets are sold to Muskogee Cotton Oil Co and McAlester plant managers to pivot to high protein feeds.

Choctaw Cotton Oil Co Choctawe Cotton Oil Company Oklahoma C. Boswell Choctaw Company Muskogee Cotton Oi Company McAlester Muskogee Cotton Oil Company P.T. Rosso Pontotoc County Ada Roff Ishoma Cottom

Honolulu Chief Sends Message About Missing Jo Braselton

Mrs. Evelyn Braselton seeks details after a telegram from Honolulu Police Chief indicated Wiss Braselton was at sea. The note offered no further information, leaving the family hopeful for a clearer report. Armor weights noted in a separate line ranged from 23 to 100 pounds.

Evelyn Braselton Jo Braselton Canning Waikiki Beach Honolulu Carly Wiss Braselton Braselton

Rent Controls Extend to Decontrolled Units, Officials Say

Mr M Chapman area rent director stated rent control now covers units previously decontrolled for not renting 24 months between Feb 4 1945 and Mar 30 1948. Landlords have until May 35 to register these units at the Norris Maney focal rent office. Trailer accommodations and trailer space are also under rent control.

M. Chapman Chapman Focal Rent Norris-Maney

May events sweep Ada city schools and fairs in May

May at Ada is packed with school events from final chapel services at Ada Junior High to East Central college activities and graduation plans. The month features band concerts, talent shows, track meets, speech recitals, and the state convention of Spanish American War veterans, with numerous school assemblies and public festivities throughout Ada and East Central College.

Boon Scloetec Olvic Elu Adda Abshachowl Meteora Oy Coarmahoma Furture Aimemarkers of America Tuo Tanteltes Rise Chuck Christ Rotary Club Melody Signibotham Melody Cantahoma Rainbow Comlog Bee Higginbotham Sid“ West Soverth Joy Mays Lions Elud Adi High Joy National Honor Society Hag East Cemtoul Tanet Ford BPW Cick Cosmets Togy Cortinhams Pep Club Tantettes East Central Higa Jaycee Hiden Aga Industrial Ada Junior High Luis Perez Ortahonts City EC. Pan-Am East Central College Symphony Orchestra East Central Mayhue Ada M. B East Central Internationa Ada High Enid Madeline Shipley Central Sonfor Bennet Pram Exst Central Sooner Star Seminole Aga High Pontotoc County Beles McFarlin Rayourn Plaret Sihae Dramatics Col Hayes School Ade Ada Farm High Ada Wbigh Ad Aggie Eet Central Ada Junor High Robbers Cave Blan Ada Harm Zik Col Age

Grants Named Typical Americans in Pepsi Album

The Henry Grants of Ada are highlighted as a typical American family in the Pepsi Album of Real American Families. Mr. Grant, manager of the Western Pure Associate store, and his wife Dixie plus their three children are featured in Pepsi Cola Bottling Company advertisements nationwide. Maynard Miller, a former Army lieutenant colonel, and his brother operate the Ada Pepsi Bottling Company with Joyce Miller.

Benry Graert Francis Henry Grant Ada Western Pure Grant Dixie Jang Mpichard Tee Adax Ken Maynard Miller Pwn Adam Maynard Willer Army

Hereford Heaven Sale Plan At Sulphur Meeting

A recent Hereford Heaven association meeting at the Artesian hotel in Sulphur prepared for the heifer sale to be held June 1 in Murray County Free Fair grounds. Larsh, rancher and president, presided as the tour concludes, with a public barbecue and a dance at the Ven dome to follow.

Hereford Heaven Association Artetan Hotel Sulphur Hentia The Association and Friends Hereford Country

Jet Aeronautics Advances in Marine Corps Training

Jet aeronautics and high speed aerodynamics form a key part of Marine Corps aviation training at Quantico Virginia. Regulars and reserves study jet engineering and turbo jet concepts as nine Corps schools push modern propulsion education. The program follows the Phantom era of jet fighters introduced in 1947 and ties into the Marine Corps Institute 29 year old correspondence school in Idaho.

Marine Corps Wacing Corps Aviation , Technical School Nine Corps Schools Quantico Virginia Marine Corps Institute Corps

Pioneer Women Of Ada Sesakwa Revisit Gay Ninety Clothes

Ada and Sesakwa women gathered at Mrs Louis Brown’s home on Friday dressed in attire echoing the 1880s. The event featured a fashion parade judged for the most clever outfits, with prizes awarded to Mrs Julien Donaghey of Ada and others. Attendees from Ada and Sesakwa shared old purses mittens hats and long dresses while recounting memories of earlier fashions and community ties.

Ada Andy Allen Louis Brown Sesekwa Tancheos Lewin Brown Doneghey Ada Lewis Fob Brown Beavis Rene Sasakwa Jumper Place Fiep

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