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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

3

Pontotoc County 4 H Rally Produces Multiple Awards

More than 500 people attended Pontotoc county 4 H rally at Ada on April 26 with Latta club winning high school achievement and McLish as reserve. Winners earned blue and red ribbons across grade and rural topics, demonstrations, dress revue, and health awards with trophies donated by J C Penney and Thompson Boat Store Ada.

Pontotoc County Ado Latta Vivian Cruson McLish Vanns 40 Club J. C. Penney Company Ada Thompson Boat Store Sella Robinson Allen Ey Mg Estaline Waters Jay Tencue Dee Burdine Center Robertaan Colbert Joe Homes Fiensaint Richard S. Mur Hin Mare Marry Chupul Gugtell L Wilinoch Atosa Oma H. Enive Union Hill Margaret Stattlerend Roff Foss Cedar Grove Maxine Clifford Lula Red Ribbon Daris Binkley Cure Jen Yours Wandy Barber Fitzhugh Willameth Mary Weil Bison Shirley Jenkins Norma Diseon Fai Lolita Laas Tan Delores Roys Joy Laas Carolyn Light Summers Chapel Peggy Deaton Vermelie Muse Alien Mary Letne One Low Wail Byrn Helen Houchen Loretta Fae Slbert Boo Mc Rintey Billy Don Blankenship Pleasant Hitt Wayne Piggs Donnie Willems Lath Hoyle Beasley Kenis Watson Red Ribbon Srowpt Calvin Krannig Charles Tingle Tots Hoyle Sharber James Murs Jay Vanors Billy Ray Cochran Bal Campbell Ernest Lee Swear Horace Dean Hamilton Lyla Jiminie Culver Johnnie Tipson Jimmy Rutherford Dory Farmer Summers Unipel Jimmie Pointer John Parchett Bobby Gray Wejan Grindat Center Leroy Willoughby Bruce Holland Suckers Chapel Donahill Cummins Varpes Maca Lee Chambers Mer Lish Pauline Vinson Allen Hirth Janet Taylor Lata Timely Tepias Patsy Thompson Jonn Eyre Lita Maxine Neely Ribbxins Lo Itereg Glover Vaness Laveric Fayne Bobby Sallivan Bhiry Christian Tyne Bobby Carter Francis Sre Billy Thompson McLisk Richard Soutee Batta Garvin Glover Latsa Bill Kery Eula Mary Fo Thomes Slate Om Betty Ann Redden Oma Jean Burdine Thelma Out Tucker Summers Ghentine Cooper Sue Vein Vanons Erna Mary Ann Gritch Vonnembert Frameis Ahee Green Col‘ Syng Francis Littlefield Tehishi Lote Bivins Lattiay Wida Lou Balthrap Co’ Bert Charwath Colvin Coy Lynn Nemsey Clance Thompson Js. Allen Charles Price Bobby Pennod Pickett Jerred Wayne Dryden Lyle Deb George, Jr Littta Leonard Bishop Pleasant Hill Raymond Holland Vanass Philtily Bogus Eddie Etghieson Ross White Buddy Berry John Eliott Jimny Cour Lyse Hobgood MeLissy Jimny Watsom Hamer Cloafeng Oo Blue Ribbon Garvin Giever Maurice Howell Mekist Staley Sanders Colt Wiipe Plas Vay Y Pleasant Hill Don Blankened Pleasant Bill Dom Brooks Balk Campion A Allen Ken~ Bivins Keee Donal Talison Buly Cochram Alen Charles ‘Brinkenship Bob Bivins Gene Glover Bobby Genter Charles Mglover Doe Gray Eet Ge Church Rive Bitton Group George Senith Latta Liars Smith Ise Culver Au Wn Your Pishogee Bossiey Fritahwes West Francis Souttoe Ae Leonard Bishop Aten Amigos Allén Jackie Kostett Jimmy Gant Ribkhos Charies Space Giorge Swiith Bea Hetath Chi Zapion Lish Vim Glover Wilbur Jaques Voross George Dunnigan Byng Wimera Sre Floyd Watson Homer Eupete Barodd Peters Jerry Murphy Alert Jerry C. Winsom Ey Et Pale Marce Ie Johnston County Josigex Fox Jonie Traweek Marshall County Ger'skline Mercer Tom Mirs Lulages Darnell Ade Betty Hopkins Home Service O. G

Sapulpa Woman Struck by Train Near City Crossing

Sapulpa Oklahoma May 3 72 year old Rosa Kiergon was killed last night when a Frisco passenger train struck her at a crossing miles north of Sapulpa. She was walking to church after leaving home and may have failed to hear the rails amid double tracks.

Sapulpa Okla Rosa Kiergon

Ada Clean Up Drive Pushes City Schools to Lead

The Ada community launches a local cleanup drive sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with W C Mickelwey as chairman. City schools distribute check sheets for home chores as Ada residents rally to improve a long-storied reputation and await scheduled pickup announced by the campaign manager.

United States Uta Rampaipnke Chamber of Commerce W. C Rech Hom Oklahoma Mickel Ivy Ada Jyumice Chamber of Commerce Mienders Main Broadway Aid x

Future Field Day planned at Southeast Oklahoma Reserve

Plans completed for the Future Field Day at the Southeast Oklahoma Pasture Fertility Reserve Station near Cairo in Coal county during the week of May 30 to June 4. Tuesday May 28 is the selected date for Coal County to attend with Mic Curtain Hugher and Marshall counties also joining. Attendance expected between 500 and 1,000. A training meeting at the Experiment Farm on May 5 will train county leaders in organizing groups, led by Dr. H. Herrer and G. I. staff. FRA At State Convention delegates Spregue and Fish-Friday attended Stillwater with officers elected for 194? including President Jove Deesser and vice presidents across districts. This marks Coal county’s first FRA chapter and thanks are given to participants and to S. Kerr for a talk on conservation. Dairy heifers from Wisconsin valued at 50 will be distributed statewide.

Oklahoma Cairo Coak Gely Coal Coutty Mic Curtain Hugher Marshall Hid Experiment Farm de. H. Herrer G. I Wok Cealae Hospital Fund Ovsiciesa Jove Deesser Moore Duane Hace Freedom Repos Ierr Jypier Greenfeller Mountain View Southeast Dist Jim Jay Walfe Wetuntka Vier Northeast Dist Max Brissey Broken Bow Westhwest Dist John Hyna Coalgate Kerr Wisconsin Coal

Weekend Road Death Toll Rises to 137 in Oklahoma

The weekend road toll in Oklahoma reached 137 for the year, with 226 expected the prior year. Victims include Mrs Lilly Sweeten, 49, of Oklahoma City struck while crossing a street. Otto Lea, 42, of Durant. and William Sichermaur Mitten, 3, of Optim a. Another fatality occurred when a man’s car collided with a freight train near Colbert in Bryan County.

Asweistee Press Ac- Oklahoma Mrz Lilly Sweeten Oklahome Nea Lai Mercy Hospital Colbert Bryant County Miltog Optima Fleers

Hunt He Seeks County Commission Seat District 3

Candidate Hunt, a young service station operator from Vanogs, announces his bid for County Commission District 3 in the Democratic primary. He emphasizes fair distribution of funds, road and school bus maintenance, and efficient courthouse operations while stressing dedication, family roots, and hard work.

Boot Lefios Gargeey Hunt Vanogs Rott M. E. Hunt Duff Orlman Lekoy Mike Punt Gmvia

New Look Promoted as Healthful Through Posture

Dr. F Canada announces Ada will join hundreds of counties in National Posture Week observances led by The Samuel Higby Institute for Better Posture. He says good posture boosts energy, reduces fatigue, aids respiration, circulation, digestion, and overall well-being while enhancing appearance. advocates seek professional advice for any abnormalities.

F . Caneda Ada Samuel Higby Hetter New York City S. B. Camp Facksom Mich Canada Sant Habia Canada

Visual education comes to Pontotoc County Schools

Norman C. Mitchell, county superintendent, started a film library in the county courthouse for the second semester. The library offers 23 films with projects, covers subjects from math and science to home economics and civics, and tracks loans. Donors include Inley and Zol Tar on Insurance and First Nations and Ohlstome State banks. a three member committee selects purchases. Equipment costs about $1,520 with roughly $3000 more spent. the service is maintained by the superintendent’s office with system safeguards for losses.

Pontotoc Comunty Norman C. Mitchell County Court House Byng Stonewall Roff Fitzhugh Fick Allen Lattermg Leves Escates Inley Zol Ohlstome Om Baling J. Bi Torgue Loyd Watsom Allen Oy Duke Effies Miler

Federal waste and tax dollars blamed on political profligacy

The piece rails against federal spending and waste amid wartime debt, criticizing higher salaries for civilian employees while urging cuts to nonessential agencies. Senator Byrd highlights a government expenditures report noting civilian-to-military staff ratios and calls for fiscal reforms and reduced federal waste.

Byrd

First Issue of Southwestern Edition of Wall Street Journal

Dallas May 3 The first issue of the Southwestern edition of the Wall Street Journal goes on sale across a ten state area today.

Dallas Wall Street Journal

National Home Demonstration Week Observed With Dress Revue

The week of May 2 to 7 is National Home Demonstration Week with the theme Foray's Home Builds Tomorrow's Work. Pugtotec county home demonstration clubs plan a dress revue Friday May 7 at 1 30 PM at the Methodist church fellowship hall. Clubs will present dresses in several styles and members will decorate the tea while Colbert and Fitzhugh clubs handle stage decor. Also included is home canning guidance for freezing strawberries with sugar and proper packing techniques.

Artey Note Banc Foray Pugtotec Catty Ana Tem Methodist Church Ade Max Ve L. Newfomd Na Bers Colbert Club Fitzhugh Club

New Style Camping For Older Girls At Camp Adaka

Camp Adaka plans a new program for older girls with two paths. Counselors in training will earn half camp fee while serving as counselors and enjoying camper privileges. A primitive camp option offers Torch Beater rank through three days of outdoor work and camp craft.

Camp Adaka Joe Keatley Ads Lake Murray Camp Fire Council Hex Carp Adela Wilk Ada Cemg Kea Gorla

Fate of Oleo Tax Bill Debated in Senate

Washington May 3 Senators prepare a vote on the bill to repeal federal taxes on oleomargarine. Supporters push moving the measure to the finance committee for quicker action and targeted repeal. Butter producers seek to keep the tax under agriculture, arguing for greater returns.

Washington Bance Committee Finance Agriculture Committee

Annual Pre-School Health Survey In Ada

Ada County health officials and nurses led by Dr. F Canada conduct a pre school health survey across ward schools. Mothers accompany children for eye and dental checks while doctors assess diet and emotional readiness.

Ada Yukola Fomdolot Hayes, Irving Marae Many Grenwood Ashingten Willand Hammond Heights Weli-Betyeline Anc Napier

Three Graduations Within Single Week

Mir and Mrs J Byron Sees prepare for three graduation ceremonies in one week. Clement Sledge graduates from Ada high school, Claire Sledge earns an medical degree at Oklahoma University, and Mary Willis Sledge graduates from UNC Chapel Hill with honors on the Dean's List for the recent quarter.

Mir J. Byron Clement Ada Him School Claire Sledge Oklahoma University Oklahoma City Mary Willis Sledge Uniersity of North Carolina Chapel Sill Mary Wills Sledge College of Arts and Seiences North Carolina University Just Ender

Ada Jaycees Plan Industrial Show at Chauncey Airport

Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce plans an Ada Industrial Show May 27 19 at the new Chauncey Airport hangar north of Ada. Displays will be by area manufacturers wholesalers and retailers with about one quarter of booths already spoken for. An auto show and nightly stage entertainment with prizes and grand prizes are planned. information sheets will be available in two weeks.

Ada Junior Chamber At Commerce Ada Jayares Chauncey Air Port Ads Fusion Chamber Camserne

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