Ada Weekly News masthead and publication details
The Ada Weekly News public notices and masthead fragment show publication names such as The Ada Weekly News and The Ada Evening News. It lists publishing and mailing details, office locations, and postage terms for Ada Oklahoma, with references to associated papers and consolidation notes. The legible lines indicate editorial staff and postal handling, typical of early 20th century newspaper printing information.
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W. D. Little
Edeter
Adz
Orlehams
News Publishing
Pristing Co
Pontotoc
Cassids
Ada Starmocrat
ADA Evening News
Anamm
Ace
French Angle on Russia Offers Unconventional Plan
Mary Little recalls a Paris visit with Mr Whatney and family. A French English host proposes France armament strategy by diverting industry to Africa and inviting Russian occupation undisturbed, while England stays neutral and the U S leads in peace terms, a plan Mary finds convincing though complex.
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Mary Little
University of Oklahoma
Europe
Paris
Ada
Russia
Leo
George Moody
Fontainbleu
Whatney
United States
France
Africa
Germany
Finland
England
America
U. S
U.S
Thave
Formulas for fair public spending amid politics
The piece argues Oklahoma should adopt equitable funding formulas for common schools and federal projects to curb political logrolling. It notes post offices and rivers harbors funding often misallocated, urges measuring sticks free from pressure, and hopes for more need based decisions. It also highlights homecomings and the value of reconnecting with old friends.
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Oklahoma
CONTROL FLOODS AND WATER MANAGEMENT IN OKLAHOMA
The article argues that heavy rains show the need to hold flood waters for dry spells in Oklahoma. It notes costs of dams and water delivery but stresses water is essential for industry and irrigation. A small flood control lake at Mill Creek demonstrates the potential of watershed storage to reduce floods on the Washita. It urges funding plans for flood control and water capture.
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Oklahoma
Mih Creek
Washita
Cement plant expansion joys Ada growth and jobs
M. O. Matthews announces a large expansion of the Ada cement plant and quarries at Lawrence, predicting more workers and equipment. The move, aimed at making Ada’s plant the largest in the Southern group, signals broader local prosperity as cement demand rises and area resources are developed.
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M. O. Matthews
Ada
Lawrence
M. D. Matthews
Southern
Ideal Cement Company
Jourdan Abbott Remembered as Pillar of Pontotoc County
Jourdan A. Abbott died leaving a long legacy in the Pecan Grove district. A lifelong resident since before statehood, he and wife helped raise a large family and were neighbors to many. His mind remained sharp, and he was widely praised for kindness and civic memory including farming, government, and history discussions.
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Pontotoc County
Jourdan A. Abbott
Pecan Grove
Jourdan Abbott
Letters Abroad Connects 57000 Across 14 Countries
Philadelphia based Letters Abroad under the World Affairs Council links 57000+ people in 14 nations through personal, friendship oriented letters. Miss G Alison Raymond coordinates volunteers to match correspondents by occupation, age, and interests, with discussions occasionally touching global topics.
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Philadelphia
NEA
Europe
G. Alison Raymond
Miss Raymond
Gaynelle Bennett
Grafton
Mass
Germany
Bids Called for on Farm to Market Road
Tishomingo May 24 State Highway Director H E Bailer announced bids will be opened June 6 for six and a half miles of farm to market road northwest to Swinston Carter county line from Manlysville. The 18 foot gravel road will mostly be five inches thick with some two inch sections. Estimated cost is 42912.23. Bids and other projects will be broadcast from the highway commission in Oklahoma City via radio station KBYE at 2 15 p.m.
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State Highway Commission
KBYE
Oklenoma City
Veterans housing project begins at Shawnee near Amarillo
A $359.00 veterans housing project was started today at Shawnee near Amarillo. The project is described as the largest of its kind in the region, focusing on veteran housing needs and funded under a United States tax-related program.
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Shawnee Shawnee
Oxia
United
Amarillo
Hoffman called presidential timber by CED leader
Paul Hoffman, marshal Plan administrator, is touted as a potential president by Thomas B. McCabe of the Fed as attendees at a Committee for Economic Development meeting hear Hoffman’s moving remarks. Hoffman says he seeks private business and notes he has no political ambitions.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Paul Gray Hoffman
Hoffman
Thomas B. McCabe
Federal Reserve System
Committee For Economic Development
CED
Paul Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
McCabe
Hal
Ralph Flanders
Vermont
William Benton
Connecticut
Senator Benton
Census push in Oklahoma risks loss of representation
A 1950 census plea urges every Oklahoma citizen to count themselves to avoid reduced congressional representation and slower economic growth. The message lists district supervisors and locations from Tulsa to Kingfisher, Muskogee to Oklahoma City, stressing urban rural balance and urging prompt registration.
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Oklahoma
National
House of Representatives
Pacific Coast
Tam
Tulsa
Pawnee
Osage
Twelfth
Frisco Streets
Washington
Novata
Rogers
Craig
Mayes
Ottawa
Delaware
A&m College
Mikami
Metropolitan
Muskogee
City Hal
McAlester
Fair Grounds
Ada
Oklahoma Natural Building
Oklahoma City
Kingfisher
Blaine
North Main
Canadian
Caddo
Grady
Camanche
Stephens, Cottas
Jefferson Counties
Postolire
Laxton
Chatom
Erie
Peicadendair
Pittman Enters Race for County Commissioner
George T. Pittman announces candidacy for County Commissioner District 3 in the upcoming Democratic primary on July 4. A longtime resident of Canyon Springs area, he cites roads and schools as priorities and pledges impartial service without office ties.
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George T. Pittman
Iead
Runnoff
Pittman
Canyon Springs
Anne
Mill Cracks
Arkansas
Indiana Territory
Pitman
Mis Farm
Pittmim
Distret
Aschony
Laeill
Steedman Church Auction to Aid New Building
The Steedman Baptist group plans a church building and uses the school. An auction of groceries drugs hardware and other lines will be held Friday evening June 2 at 7 30. Drinks and sandwiches will be served and invites go out to residents from the county to attend and support the effort.
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Steedman
Improvement for Part of S H 7 Atoka to Wapanucka
Nine and a half miles of gravel on State Highway 7 between Atoka and Wapanucka will be upgraded to a modern thoroughfare. Bids will open June 6 for a double bituminous surface on a 6 inch stabilized base at an estimated cost of 239675 dollars. The project is announced by State Director H E Bailey. The highway department also completes a state inventory of equipment in Oklahoma City. The inventory covers snow plows and small maps and is the first in a state-wide effort. The Pacific Ocean depth is listed as about 5000 feet.
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Atoka
Wapanucka
State Highway Commission
H E. Bailey
Highway Department
Oklahoma City
PieThe State Highway Department
Political Announcements From 1850 State And District Races
A list of political candidates for state and district offices dated July 2, 1850 includes JOAN rover Arenas THOMAR HOLT HOYT W. G. LONG for State Senator JAKE BLEVINS VIRGIL B. MEDLOCK for Sheriff CLYDE AAD RAISER for Court ANE HOLLO WAY DELLA BEDFORD for Attorney ND Enivod D KEMP SILAS SUI FREEMAN for County Judge JAMES L. ARMSTRONG TOM D. MCKROW Norman Mitchell BF. MITCHUSSON for County Clerk CLAUD ROBEITT Sam DRAW for State Representative No Ut SW HUPF for State Representative No Wr LEWIS M. WATSON GEORGE COLLINS My MOORE per County Commissioner Dist J GEORGE T DITTMAR JR RAT THOR For Be Mechanical Governor JAMES E. BERRY
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Joan Rover Arenas
Thomar Holt Hoyt
W. G. Long
Jake Blevins
Virgil B. Medlock
Clyde
Della Bedford
D Kemp Silas Sui Freeman
James L. Armstrong
Tom D. McKrow
Norman ¢ Mitchell
BF. Mitchusson
Claud Robeitt
Sam Draw
Ut SW
Hupf
Lewis M. Watson
George
Collins Y
MOORE
Comminsinnee Dist
J. Neorge T. Dittma JR
RAT
Thor
James E. Berry
Americas Aid to Ancient Quake-Torn City Cuzeo Peru May 8 17
Americas rallied to assist the thousand year old quake stricken Cozco city as officials report 43 bodies recovered and at least six percent of the dead, with 250 injured. Peruvian president Odria travels from Lima to oversee relief as supplies and workers arrive by air. Historic churches suffer severe damage but Angelaca ruins remain untouched. Wellington dental trainees test an intensive brushing experiment with 170 students and 65 limited brushers to assess oral hygiene outcomes.
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Cuzco
Peru
Americas
Washington
Santiago
Chile
Ruses
Manuel Odria
Lima
Angelaca
Santa Domingo
Wellington
New Zealand
Atom Wellington
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