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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

8

Ada Junior High Scholastic Winners Highlight Ada Names

Ada Junior High showcased top scholastic winners led by Dean Jaques and Jane Merrick Whos, with Roy Wann Jr and Norma Shulter among honors. The features cover citizenship, scholarship, and future plans in education and professional aims, plus notes on teacher praise and extracurriculars.

Jane Merrick Whos Mervits West Anna Tinsley Tung First Methodist Church Order of Rainbow

Unclear Barnyard Seed and Fertilizer Field Notes Summary

Agricultural notes detail phosphorus sources and fertilizer use, grain and seed varieties including Cotton, Stoneville, and Redden, with mentions of sorghum varieties and Oklahoma A&M recommendations. Names such as David (Buedy) Neleon and Henderson appear amid notes on seed trials and market timing for next year.

Ao Topsoa

Fire destroys Ouachita College building in storm blaze

Fire swept the three story Ouachita College building early today after a lightning bolt struck its tower and wind and rain aided the spread. Officials said the loss could delay final exams for undergraduates though seniors had just held commencement.

Pricles Wa College Walla The Baptist College

First balloon ascent by Jean Francis Pilatre de Rozier

The first human ascent in a balloon was made by Jean Francis Pilatre de Rozier in 1793, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, marking a milestone in early flight history.

Jean Francis Pilatre de Rozier

Crop variety list and publication offer

The bulletin lists sorghum varieties and forages including Atlas Fargoey Sunrise Kafir Atvicar Millet Sugar Drip Kitlites 5 Standard Blackhull Oklahoma Blackhull Shacon Darso Hegard Dwarf Wuffy 44-14 Redlaw Ayroy Sorghums Lepti near maturity Sumac L1 Gvedila maturity Honey Sorga near maturity. It invites requests for the bulletin with recommendations for all crops.

Ln Soonermije Martin's Combine Westhand Wheatland Atlas Fargoey Sunrise Kafir Atvicar Millet Sugar Drip Blackhull Oklahoma Shacon Darso Hegard Redlaw

College Choral Club and Concert Singers Show Progress

The East Central college choral groups, College Choral Club and Concert Singers, marked progress in a Friday program at attel cotege auditorium. Most members are freshmen, programs ranged from classical religious works to romantic settings and show tunes, with Mrs. Marguerite Hawkinson guiding both groups as director and department head.

College Choral Club East Central College Vale Thcy Yes Mach Valent Mogart Marguerite Hawkinson American Conservatory of Music Chicago New York Dalcraze School Erprany Horace Manz Training School

Two Training Planes Crash Near Oklahoma Wins Losses

Severe hail and rainstorm over southeastern Oklahoma killed two pilots after their training planes crashed at night. One craft fell south of Ada, another was found near Dustin. Wreckage scattered over a wide area, PF Perrin officials released no identifications. A separate light plane piloted by David Leroy Peitz from Los Angeles struck power lines near Erick, injuring him moderately while en route to Iowa.

Perrin Sherman Tex Oklahoma Ada Dustin Perrinfield Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma City David Leroy Peitz Los Angeles Minos Erick Towa

Stillwater Man Named President Of Izaak Waltons

Stillwater man Randle Perdee was named president of the Izaak Walton convention in Tulsa. Officers include Lee Hopper and George Howard as vice presidents, with Dr. C. R. Herron named honorary vice president and Dewey Johnson, Don Mercer, Merrill Polson, and A. O. Harrie son among other officers. The two day gathering featured a roundtable discussion and policy talks on farming and government roles in crops and livestock.

Tulsa Okla Randle Perdee Stillwater Lehmar Lee Hopper Mealester George Howard Westville CR. Herron Dewey Jonnson McAlester Don Mercer Perkins Merrill Polson Cushing Dudge A. O. Harrieson Bavnesvile Historan Reasonal Shelton Forrest de

Oklahoma Firemen Hear Demonstration At Conve ntion

Delegates to the Oklahoma State Firemen Association in Oklahoma City received updates from the insurance commission state fire marshal and the Oklahoma inspection bureau. Visiting firemen watched a demonstration of firefighting tactics at the new central fire station. Election of officers closes tomorrow.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Firemen's Association Rey Insurance Commission Oklahoma Inspection Bureau Elehtral Cies Pfliceta

Off duty officers stole uranium from Hanford plant

May 24 Washington The atomic energy commission security officers stole two bars of uranium from the Hanford Waste plant and kept them for months without detection AEC leaders told a senate appropriations subcommittee The story also notes an AEC decision to ship isotopes to countries near Russia facing objections from some officials Lilienthal and other commissioners discussed foreign shipments and potential public fear

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Hasford Senate Scnutary AEC Russia Lewis Straws David Lillien Thal Lilienthal Poth James, B. Conant Harvard University Lillienthal Singer Carton L. Wilken Commission Hanford

Plan to Speed Up Labor Civil Rights Legislation

Washington May 24 A House Labor Committee plan to speed up labor and civil rights bills surfaced as chairman Lesinski said a Taft Hartley repeal measure could reach the floor in two to three weeks, likely before June ends. He noted progress from Democrats at a meeting while stressing the need for an acceptable national emergency strikes provision. Powell discussed an international labor reference in Geneva next month with Truman planning to send a U. S. delegate. The leadership indicated the House would act on key planks without waiting for the Senate, though no firm decisions on the wage bill or Taft Hartley repeal emerged.

Labor Lesinski di- Mich Kelly D-Pwat Geneva Switzerland Truman U. S House Senate

Pair of Junior Champions Named At Dairy Show

At the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show Tuesday morning junior champions were named. WP. George Jr. of Latta won a Holstein heifer class and was named junior breed champion. Vernon Morgan of Steme eeall won the Milking Shorthorn division. The show, Oklahoma’s largest district event, was underway with four breeds to judge and results pending into Tuesday night.

Waterloo Towa WP. George, Jr Latta Vernon Morgan Central, Oklahoma Oklahoma

Bevin Presses Russia on Germany Unity Stand

Paris May 24 British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin urged the Soviet Union to state its position on Germany’s political and economic unity as the second meeting of the foreign ministers opened to discuss reunification. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky spoke next signaling Moscow’s policy for a four power control before any reunification. The informants left before his remarks were translated.

Paris Buidely Pereigm Ernest Bevin Russia Germany Bevin Andrei Vishinsky

Oklahoma House approves denouncing Ora J. Fox

Oklahoma City report says the House of Representatives backed an investigating committee's denouncement of Ora J. Fox head of Welfare Federation. Fox is called a political grifter and cited for perjury. probe authorized to continue and report at the 23rd session. Also notes federal agencies aiding the probe. In Duncan, two alligators were stolen from a Fuqua park van.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma House of Representatives Ora J. Fox Welfare Federdhon

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