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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

3

Cheerful Blue Birds Elect Officers at Hayes School

The Cheerful Blue Birds met Tuesday at Hayes School and elected four officers for the coming four weeks. Sharon Connor is president, Patsy Dryden vice president, Glenda Gammill treasurer, Ann Parry program chair, Nancy Stephens song leader, Lorrieta Miller game leader, and Linda Graves scribe. Linda Jo Gibbons will host next time. They sang, enjoyed Exskime pies, heard a short program, and played a game before dismissal.

Hayes School Sharon Connor Patsy Dryden Glenda Gammill Ann Parry Nancy Stephens Lorrieta Miller Linda Graves Linda Jo Gibbons Scribe Linde Graves

Twinkling Blue Birds at Hayes School meet for a park outing

The Twinkling Blue Birds led by Mrs Witt gathered Thursday at Hayes School then hiked to Wintersmith Park for games singing and a picnic with visitors including renda Joyce Henry. The Gay Busy Rosy and Merry Blue Birds held similar gatherings at local schools with activities from crafts painting to planned post office and park visits, and many children noted a good time.

Hayes School Attexnoon Willard School Sanda Palmore Kay Gilmore

Mrs Beauclair Heads to Nurses Convention in San Francisco

Mrs. Beauclair supervis or of nursing at Valley View hospital left Saturday for San Francisco to attend a meeting of American Nursing Association. She will take a short course on the newest nursing methods and has integrated into the Valley View staff since moving to Ada. She is one of 15 delegates from Oklahoma attending the bi annual convention and the Francisca chapter news notes in New York City.

Ruby Bonuctair Valley View Hospital San Francisco Calif American Sing Association California Beauclair Ada Vadley View

Caracas Builds Three Level Downtown Expressway

Caracas moves to solve urban traffic with a 12-block Bolivar Avenue Expressway costing 25 million dollars. The project includes three levels with a central parking deck for 1590 cars and required demolition of thousands of offices and dwellings. Stockholders who lost property gained shares in the enterprise. Venezuela also pursues a rural roads program aiming for 420 miles of modern roads by 1957.

NEA Caracas Venezuela Bolivar Avenue U.S Bis Country Ivery

May Fellowship Breakfast Held by Ada Council Women

Six churches attended the third annual May Fellowship breakfast at the First Christian church banquet hall. Rev. J. O. Michael gave the invocation. Mrs. W. Freeman spoke on the theme Our Daily Bread and Mrs. Virgil Paul discussed My Economic Temperature Chart. Prayer by Rev. Kenneth O. McCullough, music by Mrs. Batty Stokes, a duet by Mrs. J. G. Michael and Mrs. Charles Longpine, with Betty Ryan on piano. The event featured floral breakfast tables and a spirit of gratitude.

First Christian Church Ada Council of Church Women J. O. Michael W. ©. Freeman Council Virgil Paul The Nazarene Church Tapie Kenneth O. McCullough Batty Stokes J. G. Michael Charles Longpine Betty Ryan Thos. H. Ward

Sale Of Guernsey Cattle Organized In Oklahoma City

One of the biggest Guernsey cattle sales in history is being organized for the national meeting of the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Tom Cooper, chairman, said 59 top animals from five states will be offered for sale. Delegates from the entire state gathered as the sale was organized.

Onlahoma City American Guernsey Catle Club Tom Cooper Mal E. Loree Flor Aitanlemen Ss York

Europeans Work on Increasing Exports to U S

Washington report on a Dutch merchandise display in Philadelphia and plans for a broader European push to boost U S imports. The Netherlands showcases food, textiles, Delft, machinery, and wine with Gimbel's sale, aided by royal and cultural accompaniment, amid concerns over building a sustained European trade pattern before Marshall Plan funds end in 1952.

Washington Nea Noordam Delaware Bay Philadelphia Netherlands Coast Guard Gimbel’s Loli Schmit Burgers Arthur Kauffman Philadelphia Gimbel’s Europe Juliana Hare Juliana Grenadier von Sale Prince Bernhard United State Delft U. S Ciiler Warne Chatfield Taylor Thershall Plan Ini m Europe Langer America Chicago Detroit International House New Orleans Mississippi Valley San Francisco New York U.S

Tupelo Seniors and Juniors Plan Oklahoma Trip

Tupelo high school seniors and juniors schedule a Thursday afternoon departure to Beavers Bend State Park in southeastern Oklahoma near Broken Bow, staying until Saturday night. The group, totaling 27 students, has raised funds through the year for the excursion and will be chaperoned by Irving Carter and Mrs. Rowena Henderson.

Tupelo High School Beavers Bend State Park Oklahoma Broken Bow Irving Carter Rowena Henderson Steel

Seven Complete First Aid Class Graduates Named

Seven persons Friday completed an advanced first aid course in Red Tor. Certficates will be issued to Moe Dong RK Baker Elster L Caldwell H Carter Mrs Hoyt Driskill Karl Tilley Aman Wade and C L Robberson. An instructor course begins Monday at 7 p.m. in the fire station classroom for current advanced first aid authorization holders. The 25 hour course runs three hours nightly for five nights.

Redtor Tom EU Moe Dong RK. Baker Elster L. Caldwell H. Carter

Sam Dew Announces Candidacy for County Clerk

County resident Sam Dew declares his bid in the Democratic primary for County Clerk. He notes eight years as county treasurer and four years farming at Pecan Grove, promising a campaign free from personal attacks and a focus on fair, courteous service and public assistance. Dew has lived in the county since birth and works with his wife to promote better living and agricultural practices.

Sam Dew Dew Pecan Grove

AWOL Pair Admit Killing Rancher and Crime Spree

Two AWOL youths from the Kirtland Army Air Force base at Albuquerque admitted to Deputy Patrol that they killed rancher George Davis Jr. near Stanley, New Mexico, last Tuesday night. They described a running crime spree involving car theft, armed robbery, and kidnapping, aided by tips from a Russellville high school student. Howard Miller, 19, of Guilford, North Carolina, and Jesse Session, 20, of San Francisco, signed statements and waived extradiction to New Mexico. authorities in Santa Fe said they would pursue them immediately.

Jefferson City Donald Pettrich Potts Howard Taft Miller Guilford N. C Miller Jesse James Session San Francisco Kirtland Army Air Force Base Albuquerque New Mexico Santa Fe George Davis, Jr el Reno Okla Oklahoma

What They Say WE ARE ALL ON THE BOAT

Ada Evening News reports on President Truman with mixed perceptions of his Florida vacation, deficit figures, and remarks about Russia and Republicans. The column questions leadership tone and cites optimistic Christmas forecasts and an agricultural tip about pre chilling peaches in ice water.

Ada Evening News Truman Florida Republican Party J. Mopes East Sixth Moses

Two Men Found After Tupelo Burglaries

Two men wanted for burglaries of Tupelo stores were found in a Sherman Texas county jail. Lawrence Kemp Jr and Terrell Wyatt admitted the crimes after authorities located missing merchandise. They face Texas charges in Grayson and Collins counties and will be sent to Oklahoma when released. The tip came from a man reporting cigarettes with Oklahoma tax stamps.

Texas Jess Lea Crite Bureau Lawrence Kemp, Jr Denison Tex Terrell Wyatt Anpapers Coal County Theo Bonner Turgins Cannon's Bonner Sherman Oklahoma Len Kemp Wyatt Grayson Collins Grayson County Lea

New Evidence in Frazier Death Inquiry

Deputy Sheriff Ernest Miers reported new evidence in the Billy Frazier death inquiry. A 20 year old Indian man was found dead south of Fillstown on Monday night with scuff marks near the body about a mile from the Johnson and Williams home. County Attorney W. G. Longe questioned Mrs. Johnson and Williams while other witnesses added information. Clothing splattered with possible blood was found at the Williams home and will be lab tested. Long said he is hopeful for a definite lead though nothing definite has emerged.

Ernest Miers Billy Frazier Fillstown Miers Billy Massie Johnson Hurl Williams W. G. Longe Hilly Willams

Two Seminole men charged with burglary and theft in Oklahoma

Ennis Kelley and Edgar McKinley face charges in Seminole County for breaking into a North Broadway filling station three weeks ago and stealing chewing gum cigarets inner tubes and money totaling 340. Preliminary hearing set, bond at 1009. Also noted: E. B. Emerson and J. Henry Brown, longtime educators, depart Seminole County to head schools in Coalgate and Coweta respectively, with Emerson’s career highlighted by extensive service and honors.

Tulsa Ennis Kelley Edgar McKinley North Broadway McKinley J. D. Willoughby Seminole County E. B. Emerson J. Henry Brown Emerson Cromwell Brown Wolf Coalgate J. E. Stiewig Beecomes Holdenville Coweta Earl E. Emerson Oklahoma East Central East Central College Hayes Ada Beggs Oklahoma A Stillwater George Peabody College Nashville Mfe Cromwell Methodist Sunday School Board of Review of Boy Scouts Oklahoma Teacher Retirement System American Association of School Administrators America Imogene Northeastern Tahlequah Jo Ann Sue East Central State College Adam Haskell County Yampors Curtis Christian Brown Land

Air Force Interview Stage Open in Ada Area

Local Ada residents and FC students may interview with an Air Force officer team arriving May 15 at East Central State College. They will outline Aviation Cadet Pilot and Navigator paths and the Officer Candidate Program, assist with forms, and offer qualifying exams. Interviews arranged via Inca Recruiting, room 300, Post Office building.

Ada U. S. Air Force Air Force East Central State College George F. Owen Junkor Inca Sat Terrell Se Ie

Driver vanishes after ferry plunge into lake

Mountain Home Ark authorities search for the car occupant after a vehicle plunged from a state ferry on Highway 62 into a deep lake near Noeork Iuka. The lake depth is reported at 75 feet or more. Divers expected Monday to recover the car.

Mountain Home Ark Noeork Iuka Burt Lance Highway 62 Polotte Monasy

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