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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

8

Adan Named YEW Leader Amid Ada Delegation Plan

Fragmented report notes push for Adan as YEW leader by Ada delegation. Meeting set at the BriOmore Hotel with Okla mel department involvement and a February 28 reference, while Lt Pavifie and other officials appear in uncertain context.

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Delayed Start At Visitors Week Of Experimental Farm

Visitors Week at the Experimental Farm reports a delayed start with plans to assist farm groups in Johnston Ponto and Haskell counties. County agent Caul and others note ongoing activities and safety reminders while highlighting cooperative efforts and upcoming events despite limited opening.

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Motorcyclist Dies in Tulsa Night Crash

In Tulsa Oklahoma on May 10 AG Fred D McChurn aged 26 died from injuries after a motorcycle crash late last night. The report notes hospital care, but details are garbled with unreadable fragments. The incident occurred in the city and involved emergency responders.

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Stratford News Family Ties Mark Weekend Visits Across Oklahoma

A busy weekend in Stratford features many local names visiting relatives and friends across Oklahoma. Mrs Negbit with parents in Stonewall and Mrs Verda Brown in Wynnewood hospital, plus several Oklahoma City families including the Hess and Archer households, are noted among the gatherings. Caselyn Burnet, Oklahoma A and M student, spent time with her mother as the Burnets and Johnsons visited relatives in Hart. Maxine Manley of Shawnee joined peers, while Mr and Mrs Ghirke Buds welcomed relatives.

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Annual Field Day of Soil Conservation in Stratford Area

Stratford area hosts annual Field Day Friday featuring soil conservation talks by Henry M Chambers state conservationist and Lowell Caskey veterans' leader. Demonstrations include soil-building crops, permanent pastures, strip cropping, and the use of commercial fertilizers. attendees view farm visits and hear about soil improvement measures.

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Final Clean Up Campaign Delayed by Rain

Rain delays the town wide Clean-Up Drive leaving only the northwest section to collect bulk garbage. Officials urge residents who were missed or who cleaned up to arrange haulage of their bulk waste. In other news Herbert Beard resigns as Woeleetka High principal to become district superintendent at Mason. no successor named.

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Government Drafts Civil Defense Plan Skipping War Showy Flair

A long fragmented article outlines a new civilian defense program led by Russell J. Hopley and Secretary Forrestal's pick for study. It sketches a nonmilitarized, nationwide effort to educate and mobilize the public, avoid World War I-style helmets, and coordinate with local committees and industry. The plan emphasizes home front resilience, public information campaigns, and centralized Washington guidance, with communities forming advisory groups to advise authorities on protective measures and communications.

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3000 Girl Guerrillas Fight With Greek Rebels

An OCR fragment describes a clash involving large numbers of female fighters and Greek rebels, naming Athens and various names and places in a garbled account. The passage mentions groups, tactics, and a mix of unclear characters, with scattered references to unity and confrontations. The text is severely damaged and contains many nonsensical insertions.

Oklahoma Tax Policy and Inflation Debate

Oklahoma citizens face rising living costs as inflation bites and taxes climb. The piece discusses state tax policy, public expenditures, and calls for reform, citing 1999 tax increases and inflation pressures. It references economist insights and urges readers to seek information from the Public Expenditures Council for clarity on government spending and taxation.

Prop-Wash With Local Twist in Aviation Training

An accelerated tempo in aviation training appears in the southwest as students near achievement goals. Private pilot certificates are the focus with several new junior aviators flying solo. Mentions of cross country flights include pilots Will Semtti and Charles Petty, with others listed in a growing set of solo and cross country endeavors among the group.

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Enlisted Marine Officer Commission Path Described

Oklahoma Muskogee May 12 report outlines how an enlisted Marine may earn an officer commission. Candidates must be in the Ai Corps, aged over 25, with leadership, integrity, and stamina. a four year college degree is desirable but not required. Education tests and Marine Corps placement come through the local recruiter at 307 Test Office Building, Aca, Ol. Also notes a separate item about a blind veterans convention in October and a comment on the salmon as a prominent fish in the United States.

Trahan Sehoel Vietnam Ai Corps Imale Marine Corps General Classification Bcal Marine Honm 307 Aca Ol- Tahoma

Oklahoma Farm Views and Poultry Meeting Notes

Veteran breeder Sid Challin of Werverton leads a discussion on pasture lime phosphate Bermuda and yellow hay pasture improvements at the Marshall County Poultry Poulvation meeting. Officers WK Porter O F Cadivin Timed wices presiding with DH Mra. dB. Griffin among the members. The report mentions chimes and home improvements, with Mrs Immishing rai paying 50 cents. Ronzid Mason of Nowave County plans to turn under a high crop, expecting costs for vegetative matter and soil amendments.

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Ernestine Raby Named Gerty Valedictorian At Gaity School

Ernestine Vanelle Raby, daughter of the late Raby, is valedictorian of the senior class at Gaity School. She has led in academics and activities, with involvement in clubs and social events, and plans to receive the American Legion citizenship awards alongside classmates Gene Hall and Lois Ingcom. Superintendent Riley Coxad oversees the Gaity school system.

Ernestine Vanelle Raby Daugh Ter Incest Raby Ras Studiere Gerey Hag Greg Club Schornt Sam Kaghner Ire Barger Cass Ampy Betty Rae Livinestom Larry Maghner American Legion Citizenshios Gene Hall Lois Ingcom Riley Coxad Gaity School

Welcome Rain Over State Amid Storm Lifts Oklahoma

After days of gusty winds and scattered showers Oklahoma faced a major rain event. The storm brought heavy rainfall, wind damage, and localized flooding with multiple regions reporting inches of precipitation benefiting crops in Grady and surrounding counties. Roads closed north of Garber due to high water as cities like Chickasha, Bartlesville, and Shawnee logged rainfall totals from about 1.2 to 2.9 inches, while Alva to Guthrie reported varied amounts and hail in places. The northwestern panhandle and border areas saw the first downpour early, with urban flooding in Ponca City and Ray County districts noting curb-to-curb water. Overall, the storm eased agricultural droughts but caused urban inundation and traffic hazards in several locations.

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Murray HDA Dress Revue Set for May 25

Genevieve EK and local clubs plan a dress revue at the American Legion hall in Saline on May 25. County president Tom Howell of Davis leads the dress revue committee with Marshall Montgomery, Mr. B. Chester, and Mrs. Chilton Barry. Mrs. H. G. Lester serves as secretary and home demonstration agents Irene Wood and Miss Dorothy Goodman of Carter County assist. Emeri contestants will model their own dresses.

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Sgt Junghans on Furtough Journey

Sgt Junghans of Ada Oklahoma departs Chirk Air Force Base for a Seafarings Seance assignment in the United States. He will report to Camp Stoneman California then return home. He travels amid city plans for a new water system near Butter Creek reserve.

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Wallace Outlines Plans for Peace

New York May 12 A crowd of about 18 900 cheered Wallace as he outlined a plan for ending the cold war and a century of peace In a Madison Square Garden rally the third party candidate said tensions with the Soviet Union cannot be settled by negotiations He proposed six steps including general disarmament free trade restraint on weapons and a resumed exchange of scientific information between nations plus freer movement of people and the creation of a UN agency to distribute international aid and information.

New York Henry A. Wallace Madison Square Garden United States Soviet Union Stalin Wallace Sen Glen Tayhor Russia United Nations

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