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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

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Gearhart Eisler Found as Stowaway

Immigration officials identify Gearhart Eisler as a stowaway aboard a Polish ship approaching Southampton. Eisler, a 35 year old declared Communist, faced deportation and had appeals pending in US courts. The case involves legal actions and ongoing investigations by Justice Department and Scotland Yard agents.

Waliington Watson Miller Gearhart Eisler Fister New York Elster Southampton England Mitler Bister Nw Bister Mister House United Nations United States Poland Shin Gerhardt ‘Rislee Gdynia Polar Elsler Court of Appeals Washington U. S. Supreme Court Congress Gontot Eet

Airlift in Berlin Skies Drives Allied Supply Effort

British and American forces maintain a long airlift over Berlin as the blockade persists. Details mention thousands of flights, captured supply totals, and the ongoing effort to sustain the city through Western Allied air corridors.

Investern Oslo Pretin Wiftvoone British Air Moreles Avtar Satellies Pirttish

Fire Prevention Drive Urges Cleanup and Safety Steps

Fire Chief urges citywide cleanup and home safety checks to reduce fires caused by dust, oily residues, and defective wiring. He calls for residents to dispose of rubbish, inspect electrical outlets, light fixtures, and heaters, and to keep yards clear to prevent blight and accidents.

Farmbe Drowns While Fishing in Ast ARH Marth

Oktie Rey 12 and Lawrence Brewer with 31 year old farmers crown Ast ARH in a fishing incident. Authorities report the drowning occurred near the tiger marth river in here.

Alva, Oktie Rey Lawrence Brewer Farmes Tiger Marth Here

Weather outlook from Orgla ssoma tonight

Fragmentary report notes weather systems affecting the region with warmer air pushing in from the central area. Forecasters expect mild tonight with variable winds and a low in the upper 80s.

Stonewall Alumni Meet Set for Banquet at Silver Dollar

Stonewall alumni plan their annual banquet Friday May 27 at the Silver Dollar. Clifton McKay urges reservations at $1.55 each. Many Stonewall High grads haven’t returned since graduation and the event aims to reunite amates of Stonewall High with a social evening.

Stonewall Clifton McKay Stonewall High School Stonewall High McKay Alaboma

Berlin Rallies Mark End of Blockade in City Squares

May 12 events in Berlin feature two rallies, one pro West and one pro Communist, amid traffic flow into Germany. Western officials including Mayor Ernest Reuter urge unity with freedom, while East leaders praise the communist cause. Up to 125,000 anticommunists gather in City Hall Square, and 11,000 East Sector demonstrators applaud. The West German stance remains for a unified Germany without sacrificing constitutional freedoms. Continued on Page 2.

Berlin Germany Itv Elding Young Lucius D. Claw W. S. Militery West Berlin Aster den Linden Appr Adeness Brandenburg Gate Ernest Reuter Reuter Carla Sehraid

County High Schools Open Grad Week Across County

Graduation week kicks off Sunday as several County High Schools announce senior activities. Stonewall Latta Vaness and Burg plan services including sermons by Rev Holloway and Supt Slowall. Commencement dates vary with Latta set for Wednesday night and Stonewall's program Sunday morning.

Toy! Burg Stonewall Latta Van Ess Bynas L. L. Holloway Homer Baptist Church Vanes Casper Dulles College Lbrarian Dale Stone Stonewall First Methodist Church Supt M. L. Slowall

Legislators Eye Return as Special Session Looms

Oklahoma City May 13. Governor Roy Turner says a special session is unavoidable for the 23rd, tied to the $38,000,601 bond issue for public buildings. If the bond fails or passes the election date shifts from May 24 to Sept 27. Repeal politics and succession fears surface as Turner may depart, with Berry as acting governor and Logan as next in line posing potential action.

Payton Blair Oklahoma City Iome Capitol Roy Z. Turner Turner Tveir Aetition Turner Enemieh Devs Tirner James E Berry Stillwater Prtlorey Perry Senate Pierren Bill Logan Lawton Logan

Broad range of crops cultivated for ages per Britannica

The Encyclopedia Britannica states that wheat barley rice dates figs olives apples grapes flax and hemp oil have been cultivated for at least nine hundred years, indicating a long history of diverse agricultural crops across regions.

Britannica

Briton Outlines World Conditions For Ada Club

British consul Captain T. Cotton-Minyhin tells Ada Knife Ant Fork members that communists faced their greatest defeat in Berlin. He notes his wide U S travel and remarks on vast distances and unlikely book writing. He is a former secretary at the British embassy and WWI veteran.

T. Cotten-Minehin Kansas City Ada Knife Ant Berlin Erelishmen Cotton-Minchin Washington Eton Rosal Sandhurss Cameraniang Scottish Rifles France Royal Flying Corps Cotton-Minthin United States Union

Eosf Pioneer club meets at Mrs W Zorn home Wednesday

Twenty six members and nine guests attended the Eosf Pioneer club home meeting at Mrs W Zorn's residence on West Eighteenth Street Wednesday morning. The gathering marked one of the first in years for some members and highlighted longtime Ada residents now active in club affairs.

Mir Matthews Keft Eosf Pioneer Club W. Zorn West Astate Kasted Roff California West Coast Koff Ada Ruth McWhert Marshall Zoe Laird Wille di Ratoff Elizabeth Bickel Alven Crain Eunice Bromaugi Bhada Coun Elizabeth Dowdy Minnie Belle’ Chamberlain Bess

Senate probes hush hush meeting with mystery witness

Senate investigators under McCarran questioned a secret witness labeled Mr. M in a closed session. The witness, described as in danger due to abroad connections, refused to reveal his name. McCarran warned public testimony could deter other witnesses while promising more testimonies to come.

Senate Marvin. L. Arrowsmith Washington Mystry Mr. M McCarran D-Nev Iri Boll

Penalty Possible For Rent Owners

A number of rental property owners face possible penalties for failing to report or register rental units by a May 1 deadline. The new control act makes registration mandatory, and those involved should contact the central control office at Norris-Haney Building related to the matter for guidance.

Cent Control Norris-Haney

World Forecast Station Planned for Global Weather Coverage

OKLAHOMA CITY May 12 A new global weather center will provide forecasts for any part of the world from Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska. Col H L Smith announced at a national conference of Air Force Weather Service officers. He said the center will be established at Offutt due to his duties with heavy bombers of the Strategic Air Force. The group discussed hurricane and storm warning systems and continued weather observation research.

Oklahoma City Irol Omaha Nebr H. L. Smith Smith Air Weather

Oklahoma A and M President to Lecture Estrus Seniors

Altus Oklahoma May 12 Dr H G Bennett president of Oklahoma A and M college at Stillwater will deliver the commencement address to the Estrus high school seniors on May 27. The address will cap a program honoring the graduates and their achievements at the rural Oklahoma school.

Legislature approves funds for Oklahoma colleges

The Oklahoma Legislature passed a $27,725,000 biennial appropriation for state universities and colleges with an additional $1,750,000 earmarked for new buildings at the University of Oklahoma medical center in Oklahoma City and $175,000 for a gymnasium at Langston University. The measure, approved unanimously in the House after Senate approval, leaves final allocation to the state regents. The session adjournment schedule was set for the weekend with a Monday return anticipated.

Qrearoma. CrEy Oklahoma feRis Abta Olahoma House Senate University of Oklahona Medical Sthanl Oklahoma City Langston University Walter Billingsley

Noble Mar Killed In Truck Overturn

A truck overturn near Maysville on State Highway 74 killed a Noble man identified as Noble Mar. Driver Teddy Taylor attempted to pass but failed. another passenger, Wylie E Laicon, 40, was hospitalized in serious condition. Total Oklahoma road deaths for the year rise to 174 vs 186 at this time.

Noble Oklz Walter Scott Philpott Maysville Highway Patrol Teddy Taylor Taylor Wylie E Laicon Paris Valley Barrol Oklahoma

Ada Industrial Show Opens At Ada Armory

After a rush of preparations the Ada Industrial Show opened at 2 pm Thursday at the Ada Armory. Daily showings run 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10:30 pm Thursday through Saturday with six showings and stage performances by You Forty-three booths have been arranged. Exhibits prepared by Ada industries and merchants with broths produced by an Oklahoma City firm. Admission 1 cent per person to cover show expenses.

Ada Ada Armory Oklahoma City Ada Industries and Merchants Inycees Junior Chamber of Commerce Treubla

Turner Urges Higher School Aid And Teacher Pay

Oklahoma City May 12 1937 article notes Gov Turner calls for increased basic aid to schools and annual teacher raises. Senate passes amendment to double basic aid linked to pupil ratio. joint conference committee works on rewrite amid ongoing reorganization fights.

Oklahoma City J. Turner Senate Marsh Hay Fine Gore Rhyeng

The Pessimist on Golf and a Hundred Dollar Impractical Bet

A satirical note questions business priority and leisure costs as men invest in golf gear and services while living frugally at home. It mocks spending on a golf game and lawn care amid small payoffs and domestic disagreements.

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