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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
2
Folkloric эпic describes Ingrid's Isle of Romance as a decaying paradise trapped by volcanic threat. The Strombolese flee toward the United States amid a collapsing community, with emigration reshaping villages and religious orders as panic and evacuation plans unfold.
Detroit reports conflict and political unrest as talks stall over a labor dispute and policy shifts. A failed effort to ease tensions surfaces amid war and domestic protests, with officials urging calm while addressing rising prices and production challenges. Washington reports forecast stable consumer prices but cautions against volatility in crops and farming markets.
Washington May 21 Oklahoma congressional delegation held a luncheon with John Nichols new Indian commissioner and staff. Nichols expressed willingness to visit Oklahoma and attend the annual Indian Fair. Guests included Rep Morris Willian Zimmerman Jane Ohm, Larry Stevens, Davey McNickle, former Senator Jo Ferguson, James Hayden, and Farris Willingham backing education aid and Keystone dam opposition.
In Miami Ohio on May 21 Kerr praised Jaycee volunteers for their role in the convention. About 500 delegates registered as the event opened with a luncheon where Kerr warned that the Kremlin backs the cold war but Russia’s global contest remains unchanged. Senator Perry Porter introduced Kerr as a future U.S. president. Dor J. Kile of Tulsa received the 1949 Jackson distinguished award from President Bill Bryan of Muskogee. A stag party and dance followed.
India dominates global supply chains as urban and rural populations expand. The country's vast workforce includes 80 million city dwellers and 400 million farming and rural residents contributing to production and distribution across sectors.
Walter Axel Johnson, 38, a Fargo North Dakota jail escapee sought for five robberies in Oklahoma City and Edmond, was killed by possemen near Glendive Montana after refusing to surrender. The mounted posse closed in at a barn on Ralph Newton Ranch following a multi state manhunt. Johnson was shot after a warning silence and gunfire erupted as he hid beneath a saddle blanket.
Tulsa sheriff describes William Ferenhaven a 24 year old who robbed three taverns near Muskogee and Fort Smith areas at gunpoint then fled by plane to Tulsa and back. Ferenbaugh surrendered after being questioned in Kansas City where he is held. He escaped Muskogee county jail last month with four others who were recaptured.
Edward Houston, 16, was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning at his grandmother’s home in Coboal during a thunderstorm. He was staying overnight, apparently dressing when struck, with no house damage. Survived by parents, a brother and two sisters.
Henryetta Oklahoma May 71 The Henryetta division of the Okmuiges county superior court opens one of the heaviest criminal jury terms in its history. The trial of Mrs Ane Willard aged 150 charged with murder in the Anvil 29 Bewdoy slaving of her care partner DLC Callicutt is expected to highlight a docket with 13 criminal cases. Another murder trial that of Bee Snider who is charged with the fapes beating Oliver Gaches an old age pensioner will also be heard. Gaches died in Henryetta hospital two weeks after the hotel room episode.
May 2 in Oma City reports leaders must decide by Monday whether to appeal the repeal ruling to the state Supreme Court. Secretary of State Wilburt Burtwright stated May 13 that repeal petitions with 212,060 signatures were sufficient to order jaw erection.
Oklahoma dairy show opens Monday in Central Oklahoma and runs to Wednesday sale of top dairy animals. Capper Guernsey farm leads out-of-county entries with Ardmore Al Geurkink Jersey farm and Bethel Looney Jersey dairy of Okemah among early exhibitors. Rumor of Tulsa county animals joining the display surfaced Saturday morning but was unconfirmed.
A reader questions if pressure cooking destroys vitamins and how canned and frozen vegetables retain nutrients. Experts say proper pressure cooking with minimal water preserves vitamins, while canning and freezing also protect nutrients when done quickly. Freshness matters and packing ice must avoid direct contact. store and prepare veggies promptly to maximize minerals.
Oklahoma City est notes a bullish crop outlook with large increases in strawberry and Irish potato yields. Federal statistician K. D. Blood reports strawberries at 158,000 crates, potatoes at 284,000 bushels, and spring spinach at 144,000 bushels, all well above last year’s totals and the ten year averages.
A major blast hit Shanghai's Kinignan arsenal and dockyard near the Whangpoa River about three miles from downtown. The explosion sparked a fierce fire with flames and new fires breaking out around the besieged arsenal as the lower Yangtze valley remains one of the world's most densely populated regions.
East Central College registrar Harvey Faust says more than 300 students pre enrolled for the nine week summer session. Exams wrap the current term Friday. commencement Thursday morning. Regular summer enrollment runs May 31 with late registration through May 30.
Memorial Day events in Ada feature a cemetery service at Rosedale led by Brig. Gen. Burt with wreath laying for veterans. A giant parade begins at East Main at 2:30 led by Speaker Ser. Robert of Pontotoc County, with Gold Star Mothers DAR Spanish War vets and VFW leaders among units. local schools and groups prepare floats and marching units.
Fort Reno Oklahoma will hold a 156 horse remount sale on Wednesday starting at 10 am as part of liquidation of surplus service animals. Commandant KM T Abde notes the sale reveals bloodlines from top bloodstock in the United States and Europe, with several horses registered to the American Jockey Club and Richelieu lines. Remounts include notable sires and crossbreds like Remoling by Actief and Bicogite by Stimulus, among others.
Richard Sartee of Letter Heigh closes his dairy loan book by paying the final dairy contract in cash. He becomes the first club member to settle all his dairy obligations, with seven registered Jersey cows set to compete as the largest junior exhibit at the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show.
The Southern Baptists Convention ended its identity as a denomination of the auth today and served notice that geographical boundaries will no longer hinder expansion eastward westward or northward. The decision climaxed a sequence of events during the annual meeting, signaling southern infiltration into territory traditionally dominated by the Northern Baptist Convention.
A tornado hit scattered eastern and southwestern Illinois areas causing property damage and destroying homes. The twister crossed the Mississippi River near Alton, Wood River, and Hart- lord, with trees and windows broken in Missouri towns Bowing Green and Syeene. No casualties were reported as heavy rain followed the storm.
Fragmentary notes mention Ridgoso and a lowest quality reference to a steer and supplier, with numbers 728 4 and unclear context.
Oklahoma City May 21 Governor Roy J Turner says the legislature failed to balance the budget and must seek voter approval for a $36 million bond issue at a Sept 27 special election The funds would aid housing for the needy and state institutions and aim to prevent tax increases by providing building money The governor plans a brief special session to finalize related legislation and urges public support to fund care for the mentally ill tuberculosis patients orphans and wards in correctional institutions
In Jamestown Pennsylvania a starving boy Jackie Lillie, who lost his mother recently, regained his pony Cocoa and $190 when onlookers funded a last minute bid. Farm owner Earvin Payne agreed to forget prior terms and return the pony, with the crowd contributing the money as Jackie embraced his friend.
In Rutland Vermont two World War veterans face possible lifelong jail for failure to pay civil judgments totaling over two thousand dollars. Edward J Shea tests the constitutionality of the old law while Ralph J Fugatt and Bernard J Stith remain jailed two months. Veterans groups consider a move to free them as they spend days reading and playing cards in a cramped 18 by 8 room awaiting a potential legislative change.
A state convention of the National Association of Postal Supervisors elected Ted Kimbro of Idabel as president. George Morse of Ardmore stepped down. Mrs. Dohy Arnold of Shawnee was elected president of the ladies auxiliary. Barrett of Duncan became first vice president. Shelby, Oklahoma, sec ond vice president. Williams Sweikhard of Obar third vice president. Paul O. Anderson of Tulsa was secretary. Mrs. Kimbro and Mrs. Howard Bickford of Tulsa were named library vice presidents. Barrett was elected treasurer.
A tornado carved a 23 foot wide path through Burden Burden Kansas population 522 near Lingfield injuring one person. Homes barns and garages were damaged. The home of merchant Frabera was destroyed. No store damage confirmed as storm approached from the southwest about 120 miles per hour.
Coroner Troy Pulliam reports a tornado struck Palestine leaving five dead and several injured. Names listed include George Mills and Edna Reynolds, with Ed Reynolds husband of Edna. Partial names and relations appear in late night coroner tally with accompanying witnesses.
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