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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
5
A weekend tornado outbreak across ten states left 46 dead and caused extensive property damage. Towns in Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania reported destroyed homes, injured residents, and widespread structural damage. Across the Midwest and South, multiple communities faced fatalities, while utility lines and highways were disrupted and public services strained.
An anecdote recounts a president gifting Hugh fly fishing gear to an ambassador in Washington. The scene features a dinner with a cook, a diplomat host, and a humorous claim of catching Moby. The tale ends with musings on peace, music from a singing reel, and calm waters despite guard time.
A fire at the T. A. Rogers Lumber retail department in McAlester caused estimated losses of 100000. Firemen extinguished embers with help from volunteers as alarms spread through the area. Also noted is a May 28 baccalaureate sermon at Capitol Hill High School by Rev J Harvey Scott, former Capitol Hill alumnus.
Jaycees returned from the state convention with two major prizes and elections. R. L. Gosnell, former Ada Jaycees president, was elected national director. The Adas won top awards in publications and trade promotion. The Oklahoma Jaycees adjourned a three day meeting endorsing health insurance opposition and Hoover report reforms. Leaders named included Lawrence Campbell as president, Ted Gray as rival, and a slate of national and regional officers across Ada, Tulsa, Norman, Stillwater, and Muskogee.
Limited spaces remain in Beginner and Intermediate groups for the EC Summer swimming program from June 1 to July 27. Reserve now to avoid overcrowding and ensure better instruction and individual attention. After completing the course, students receive the American Red Cross Life Saving Certification for Beginners and Intermediate. Reservations with Miss Dorothy Higginbotham Gagner at 6040. Free for the awakening course is $5 payable in advance.
The Stonewall Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday in the basement of the First Methodist Church for an important business session. A year end work schedule will be drafted and plans set to pay the remaining balance on a fine truck by Aug 1. Committees will be appointed for a cleanup drive, per president Clifton McKay, with refreshments served at the close.
About 250 sixth graders from five grade schools will be meraders of Ada Junior High’s seventh grade next fall. Roy Gene Blake gave the welcoming address and introduced students from Washington Wil lard Irving Glenwood and Eaves. The program featured four pidan solos, accordion numbers, and a home room track contest run by Coaches Moore Reynolds. Marilyn Moore reported on reactions from students like Bob Jones Norma Burk and Mary Ans Miller.
Home Room groups plan events in a busy period with May 28 celebration themes. Officers for Home Room 10 include President Bernie Parker and Secretary Imogene Leonard while Patsy Plumler returns after illness and June Merrick earns first year Latin honors. The Dodge Carnival by eighth graders raised about $38 for mirrors and room redecorations, featuring a Yo Yo contest won by Floyd Pruitt. Track events show Home Room 261 scoring top in seventh and eighth grade contests, with high point leaders Robin Orphan and Carl Tate.
Naval board to inquire into the death of James Forrestal, first US secretary of defense, who ended his life with a fall from a hospital window. Reports say he had worked long hours during and after WWII, and President Truman mourned him as a casualty of service. Eisenhower praised his dedication. The court of inquiry was ordered by Rear Admiral N. P. D. Willcutts.
Home Room 104 sponsored by Miss Ima Lone Aten scored 35 points to win, with James Groven the top scorer. Rome Room 104 led by Eton Stewart placed second with 29 points and Henry Van Dee top scoring. Gym Home Room finished third with 3 points led by Hone McWilliams. Attractive plaques were awarded to the winning rooms. Coaches Moore and Reynolds arranged the entire track meet.
Wednesday programs include Home Room 208 sponsored by Mrs. Viola Paay with a picnic luncheon during the new hour. Home Room 10 sponsor Mise Wilma Chrism plans a program and party. A similar setup is planned for Home Room 214 and Home Room 106 sponsored by Mrs. Finis Morison with an after school outing at Thames Yarbro's home.
The Northeastern State college student daily finished in second, third, and fourth places in the Senior College Press Association annual contest held in Tablequar Oklahoma on May 23.
Pontotoc County resumes cleanup after last week's floods as waters recede across Oklahoma. Pauls Valley and Guthrie suffer high water with factories and plants hit hard. Washita river levels rise and dikes protect Pauls Valley while many remain homeless or out of work. Emergency meetings and Red Cross relief continue to aid affected residents and industries.
A dozen Kansas communities reported wide damage from tornadoes high winds and heavy rain Friday night and Saturday. Rocel in Pawnee County suffered unofficial damages near 500000 with 3 buildings and a dozen homes destroyed and 60 pe inures 12 business buildings damaged. Two killed M W Hanna of Petrotia and Harold King of Solomon with King’s brother injured. Several other towns reported injuries and destroyed structures across Finney Haskell Lane Camanche Hodgeman Russell Dickinson Riley Lyon and neighboring counties.
Francis School will undergo extensive summer improvements. The roof will be replaced after 25 years and the 74 room building plus auditorium redecorated. A new brick or concrete annex may be built west of the main structure for shop use or the hot lunch program. Enrollment for 1948 49 was 143.
The Pecan Grove group met at Mrs. Martin home last week with 18 members attending including Margha Mote and Juanita Floyd HR agents. Reports from chairmen covered a community social sponsored by the organization and a program on foot grooming led by Eva Mae Richard Edna Mae Martin and Nellie Dew. Refreshments were served to a long list of members and the meeting adjourned to June public.
Oklahoma Governor Rey Turner pressed lawmakers to move key bills and set a Sept. 27 special election to authorize a 25.09 million bond for state institutions. He indicated a likely special session and warned many bills clutter calendars. Mangum reports: Mangum’s annual fair will be July 21-29 with Bill Van Vaeter directing events.
Aaron Walker, who arrived at East Central in 1945 after Army service, plans to teach following a May graduation. He served in Europe, graduated Allen High in 1943, and has been active in National Guard work, commanding the Allen unit and serving on the battalion staff in Ada. He hopes to attend a service school this fall, then return to teaching next year.
Two traffic deaths reported Sunday raise Oklahoma’s year to date toll. Virginia L. White, 24, of Davis, killed when her car lost control after a tire blew on U S Highway 77 near Slaughterville. James T Mathis, 27, of On Fashion Calf, died in a Fort Smith hospital from injuries after a crash on U S Highway near Vian Saturday night.
A fragmented note envisions future aircraft using an under wing fueling system. It mentions intake vents and fuel tanks opening under a joint area, with service personnel standing on a platform to perform maintenance and tuning. The text is highly garbled.
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