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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

2

Census Bureau Puts Early Bounds on 1950 U S Count

Washington reports the 1950 census is shaping up to count about 150 million people, a 15 million rise from 1940, with women possibly outnumbering men for the first time. The piece notes expected shifts toward more nonfarmers, aging trends, and regional population changes, while outlining uncertainties about questions to include.

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Truman Protest Over Painter At White House

Independence Missouri May 16 painters district council No 8 led by Myter 87 delivered a letter to President Truman protesting his painter chosen for the White House project. Jack Cooke business rep said the letter was not a litigation and Truman offered no comment from the White House.

Independence Sumer Painters District Council Myter Fenseman Howe Jack Cooke Ulian Truman Inbar Cooke Moter White House

Barkley In Capitol Spotlight As Senate's New Figure

A Washington profile portrays Vice President Barkley as a rising Capitol figure. It notes his charm and wit, his presidency of the Senate operations, and access to priceless art and antiques. The piece highlights his influence with both parties and the public image he cultivates.

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Filipinos Fall Ill After Eating Five Foot Eel on Saipan

Forty five Filipino laborers on Saipan feasted on a five foot eel and many fell ill with convulsions and pneumonia like fluid in the lungs. Twenty were unconscious and seven died as doctors blamed a nerve poisoning. Eel was cooked after being spearred Sunday and remnants given to dogs, which died.

Leif Frickson Guam Saipan Navy Army 22Nd General Hospital Andle Peipino Sihipen Jaboe Sarap Welson

Kentucky Aide Bill Berker Bares Quiet Power in Veep Office

The Kentucky born aide, Bill Berker, has grown from messenger to a central figure in the Vice President’s staff. His long familiarity with Kentucky politics and parliamentary know how make him a key power broker in Washington. The office staff and Berker’s steady handling of mail and visitors underscore his influential behind the scenes role.

U. S Eagie Kerlucky Ikeova Han Ste Barkley Capasse Ig Bildene Harry Vaughn N Ho Harry Truman Berker Bill Glasgow Bil Senarate Radio Gale

New York Commenter Hints at Possible Cooperation

Gromyro remarks that Americans and Russians could work together if they choose to, despite a Russian veto. Deputy foreign minister noted this stance yesterday as he prepared to depart by plane for Paris for the Big Four foreign ministers meeting slated for May 23.

Gromyro New York Peter Drei A. Grémyke Paris Blay

Oklahoma Medics Turn From Business To Science Program

Tulsa May 16 A three day Oklahoma State Medical Association convention opened with a scientific program and roundtable discussions. About 560 doctors are expected to attend as nine nationally known physicians address symposiums. The house of delegates redistricted to 14 councilor districts, giving Tulsa and Oklahoma counties their own seats. New officers were elected and will take office next year in Oklahoma City.

Tulsa Arthy Oklahoma State Medical Association Sumiay Association House of Delegates Oklahoma George H. Garrison Giskahoma City Violet Sturgeon Hennessey L. J. Moorman Oklahoma City Ralph McGill

Cleaning footwear fabrics for winter fashion care

The piece advises buyers on cleaning methods for leather and fabric footwear. It warns buyers to seek proper cleaners when needed and to ask sales staff about manufacturer literature. It notes damp cloth use on linens, cottons, and other fibers, cautioning against water on feathers, and recommends surface brushing and spot cleaning for delicate materials like silk, corduroy, and velvet.

Government Steps Into Ford Strike Settlement Effort

Washington report says federal government intervenes in the Ford strike with mediation. CIO Auto Workers leader Walter Reuther and Cy V. Ching of the Federal Mediation Service discuss possible settlement steps. Reuther indicates promise of progress or the case may be moved in the public interest. The mediation office coordinates with Ford Motor Co b any and CIO leaders during the talks.

Washington Ford Walter Heather CIO Auto Workers Cyrus $. Ching Ching Reuther Conciliation Service Det Uning Ford Motor Republic CIO Aad Reuther

Quaker Aid Builds Uprooted Gaza Arab School System

Hashim Muad and 20 000 Arab refugee children in Gaza study in shelters and repurposed camps as UN Relief for Palestine Refugees and American Friends Service Committees run a two shift education program. Volunteers and refugees teach the three Rs with scarce supplies while preparations aim to integrate the makeshift system into a permanent one when evicted families return to southern Palestine.

Gaza Palestine WEA Hashim Muad Yebsa Kashim Lems UN Relief For American Friends Service Compriies Red Cross Education Gram UNEPR Unesco Mohammed Torahim Dudda Mile East Berg Mastin Esshim

National Council Meet Sparsely Attended in Boston

The Arbuckle area council of Boy Scouts of America sends three delegates to the 39th annual national council meeting in Boston May 23 and 24. Delegates include Casper Deller from Ada Martin Clark from sida and Louis Tisch from Ardmore. Speakers include Dr James B Conant Archbishop Richard J Cushing and Amory Houghton with Dr Arthur A Schuck presenting the first chief semmuik report and six Silver Buffalo awards to distinguished service to Boy Scouts.

Arbuckle Area Council Boy Scouts of America Boston Casper Deller Ada Martin Clark Haance Sida Louis Tisch Couneil Ardmore St Hen Tre Arm Eaberty New England Mutual James B. Conant Harvard University Lewis Ferry National Council Semuik Naying F Rum Hoywood Joseph Iiggins Woodbourne National Court of Hono

Woman Dies in Arkansas Highway Crash

Carolyn Perry of Moffett died in a Fort Smith area hospital after a car overturned on U S Highway 64. Injured were Cressey Norman 26 of Hartford and R E Segon 22 of Van Buren. Regon treated and released. another traffic fatality reported.

Two Electrocuted In Freak Accident in Ponca City

In Ponca City Oklahoma on May 11 a car struck a telephone pole causing a power line short circuit. Mrs Minnie Galey 40 and Evia Gene Smoot 19 were electrocuted while riding with Charles B Galey Sr driving. Troopers say the car hit the pole at about 2 AM and wires contacted the vehicle. The fatalities were not officially listed as traffic deaths.

Fonca City Okla Pia Frank Minnie May Gelay End Evia Gene Smoot Poana City Charles B Galey

Lawton Flier Killed In Plane Crash Near Cameron

Everett Leroy Livesay, 25, of Lawton, died when his small airplane crashed into a pasture about two miles from Lawton. He had taken off from Cameron airport about 35 minutes earlier. the plane was demolished with no post crash fire.

Law Lan Gitia Leh Everett Leroy Livesay Lawton Cameron

Safety on Fre Jor Emphasized at Oklahoma Conference

Stillwater May 16 safety on frejor emphasized at a management conference on safety engineering at Oklahoma A and M College through Friday. Conference sponsored by Tulsa Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers and Oklahoma Society of Safety Engineers in Oklahoma City. Speakers include Henry W Bogess Sinclair Prairie Oil Company Tulsa Glenn Carmichael Oklahoma Safety Council, Jamey A Harte Tulsa GO Lockwood Harry Richards and MA Tory feiea Oklahoma City.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A Tulsa American Society of Safety Engineers Oklahoma Society of Safety Engineers Oityhome City Henry W Bogess Sinclair Prairie Oi Company Glenn Carmichael Oklahoma Safety Council Oklahomaity Jamey A. Harte

Present Congress Stalls as Truman Programs Falter

Washington The May session of Congress drags on with few enacted items. Taft predicts defeats for much of the Truman program while housing for low income is advancing. Labor, social security, civil rights, and tax measures face uncertain futures as Republicans and southern Democrats block major reforms.

James Marlow Washington Follom Congress Truman Riorot Taft Ohio Tre Bacn Tramen House Concrese Mr. Truman Senate Agricul Tture Brannan

Canton Reservoir Dedication Draws Thousands in Canton

About 15 000 people attended the Canton reservoir dedication in Canton Ohio on May 18. Gov Roy J Turner Sen Elmer Thomas and Lt Col H F Dyer spoke at the flood control and recreational project. Prizes totaling 94000 were posted for a fishing derby. A snowguard motorboat race was held. The Canton dam on the North Canadian river is part of the Arkansas river basin flood control program approved by Congress in 1938.

Canton Ohda Roy J. Turner Elmer Thomas Cal. H. F Dyer Tulsa North Canadian Arkansas River

Binger Group Pleads Innocent to Tax Indictments

Oklahoma City May 14 John H Binger liquor wholesaler Turney Binger and four others pleaded innocent to federal indictments charging failure to pay taxes. They were arraigned before Federal Judge Broaddus after being indicted May 3 by a grand jury for conspiring to violate internal revenue laws by operating a wholesale liquor business at Turney's premises in Binger without paying the special tax.

Oklahoma City John HB Turney Binger Ala Verma Thompgin J. C. Turner Banger Paul Baker Anadarko Judes Bower Broaddus Hee Internal Revenue Laws Turney’s Broscidus

Joe E Brown to be Released From Toledo Hospital

Physicians said Joe E Brown will be released from Toledo hospital today after treatment for a back injury. The comedian fell from a stage during a pantomime of Hammer the Great causing a re injury to a back fractured in a prior auto crash. Further details were not available.

Joe E. Brown Toledo Joe FE. Brown Eimer the Great Hakkwood

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course at East Central

The Red Cross Water Safety Instructors course will run at the East Central college pool from May 16 to 20, nightly 7 to 10 pm. Enrollment requires age 18 and a current Senior Life Saving certificate. Completed course earns Red Cross Water Safety Instructor qualification. Enrollees contact the Red Cross officer by phone. Instructor is Locke L. Mouton, with 13 years as a teacher and boys leader, formerly a Galveston principal and superintendents in Covington and Las Vegas.

A.red Cross East Central College Red Cross Ieee Red Cross Felephone Locke L. Mouton American Red Cross Galveston Tex Covington Las Vegas

Byng High Grads To Provide Own Graduation Program

Byng High School presents its first graduation program this morning with Ouida Stokes in charge of entrance and recessional. The mixed chorus provides music as N C Mitchell pronounces the baccalaureate, and Rev Leonard Holloway delivers the benediction. Commencement fund activities are planned. Friday’s theme is The Light of Truth. Awards include diplomas by Supt J B Teague. Senior members listed include Tex Seymore, Orel Dryden, Wayne Lillard, Curtis Rogue, Billy Painter, Doris Binkley, Helen Bushers, Wanda Cooper, Wanda Eppler, Juanita Scroggins, Cara Smith, June Woodley and others.

Byng Highschoo Ouida Stokes Minsic N. C. Mitchell Leonard Holloway Homer Cut Juanita Seragtins Wanda Sue Eppler Glen Dale Hallam Drek Deydem Juanita Sevagins Wayne Lee Lillard Glass Propaecy June Woodley J. B. Teague Tex Seymore Orel Dryden Glen Dele Halan Wayne Lillard Curtis Rogue Billy Painter W. M. Bryan Gold Jahn 5. D. Brandan Donald Miller Albion Dgre Leon McCurry Earl Bryan Doris Binkley Helen Bushers Naoatt Coffey Wanda Cooper Wanda Sue Eppier Eday Kerr Verna Loman Estelee Sanders Juanita Scroggins Cara Smith Helen Smith Johanne Uexel Dune Woodley

Stonewall Senior Program Arranged at High School

Stonewall hub school hosts a morning senior program in the high school auditorium with Annie Patterson leading piano and audience singing. Rev W. Davis of Stonewall Baptist will give the invocation as a quartet of Helen Lee Mary Ella Meyer Bettie Flanagan and Javita Guin will sing. Duane Riley reads scripture and Alice Hale sings. Rev Dale Stone of the Stonewall Methodist will deliver the sermon as the high school glee club performs. Anne Patterson again plays the processional with Cecila Woolley guiding audience singing and Rev Garrett delivering benedictions for the commencemen t program Thursday at 8 p.m. Miss Male will sing a solo and address the audience with other speakers including New Stephens and Dr. Brom Clifford.

Stonewall Mutsig Annie Patterson E. W. Garrett Anne Patterson Cacilia Woolley Garrett Alice Male Peasey de. Brom Clifford

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