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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

2

Free Car Safety Check Urges Ada Drivers This Weekend

Oklahoma safety groups and Ada auto dealers urge all drivers to a free safety inspection this weekend. The program checks brakes, lights, tires and steering, promising a windshiled sticker if all ok. No obligation, no cost, and aims to reduce summer highway hazards before Memorial Day.

Oklahoma Safety Council Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association Ada Atos Asyaciahon Ade le Tay Department of Public Safety Council Automotive Service

Shawnee Inventor Retires From Firm

Shawnee inventor Oba Shawdsee Russell founder of pop Russell Canburator Cn has retired from the firm effective this week. Russell, who invented the Tye Bel carborcay, resigns from the private deal of the tiny and OC M. Crenys dord. ds), executive general agnas ner, assumed the office on the board. Russell said today he resigns to devote time to other work and ownership interests in the Cirmands a contract for royalties. He noted he left to pursue broader ventures, hinting at changes in leadership and strategy. A Southeast Asia regional grouping proposal cited by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru is mentioned in the text, referencing potential shifts in geopolitics and religion.

Shawdsee Oba Dtay 22 Russell Pop Russell Canburator Dim M. Crenys Agnas Ner Tus Games J Treas- Russell Rosigas Cirmands Hevo More

Only AIL Steel Unit Mode Now in Six States

Local initiative spurred Oklahoma Machine and Supply to develop hydraulic pulling units used across six states. Bowles and Kerr, with Ada and Oklahoma City figures, led design and fabrication of a single unit family that can pull pipe from wells, handling up to 10,000 pounds. Shops in Ada and surrounding areas produce the equipment, with field operators demonstrating its reliability in oil and drilling work.

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Beatrice Foods granted milk injunction at 3Apulpa

District Judge C. O. Beaver granted Beatrice Foods Co a temporary injunction against the city over milk deliveries here. The action followed health department action canceling or delaying permits in Beatrice’s dispute with local authorities, with the process of law noted.

Latta Announces Candidacy For Sheriff In Ada County

George Arie Latta, longtime Ada resident and county native, enters the Democratic primary race for sheriff. A former army air engineer who flew over Germany and was shot down in 1943, Latta emphasizes clean government and strict law enforcement in his bid. He vows to arrest violators, build evidence, and govern with faith and community ties as he seeks office.

George Arie Latta Ada Latte Fel Clvde Matser Latha Europe Germany Normandy Seloher Latta Church of Christ

Prop-Wash With Local Twist During Crewe Country Week

A fragmentary report lists crews and pilots from Myers Flying Service traveling to Tulsa Chickasha Sherman Dallas and Ada for Prop-Wash With Local Twist. Names include Bob Badgwell John W Johnser Cyral Barnes Thurston Bistom and Sam Eite among others, with multiple legs between Oklahoma cities. The item reads like a busy itinerary for pilots and destinations during Crewe Country Week, showing extensive intra state travel.

Crewe Myers Flying Service Waeces EB. Petty Olamulgo Tulsa Lad Bob Badgwell Thurston Bistom W. Dansby Homer Kidd Dallas Return William Slaven Retun Oklahoma City Retustin Sam Eite Stillwater Shawnee Agee Douglas Rings McAlester Durant Ada Sandy Guest Srahe Fills Ardmore Anc

Boxcar Supply Improves Wheat Shipping Statewide

Washington May 24 The boxcar supply in the southwest wheat region appears more satisfactory at harvest time in several years after Reed R-Mas reported that Ralph E. Clark of the Association of American Railroads said there were 21,010 more boxcars on the main wheat loading railroads of the southwest on May 1 than at the same time last year.

Washington

New President of OMA is Graduate of Allen High

Homer Ladbetter, an Allen High School graduate and former head of the speech and debate department at Tulsa Central High School, has been named new president of Olla Home Military Academy at Claremore. Local residents and businesses note his Allen ties and the town’s pride in his achievement.

Homer Mr. Ladbetter Allen Tulsa Central Highschool Ollahome Military Academy Claremore

Horace Mann Offers Summer Sessions Across Grades 1-12

Horace Mann Laboratory School of East Central State College announces a summer program for grades 1 through 12. Sessions start Tuesday June 3 with enrollment accepted in the same grade completed last year. Courses include English Literature History Algebra Geometry and Home Economics among others. fees are 33 for grades 5 to 12 and 3 for grades 1 to 4.

Horace Mann Tabratory School East Central State College Attiriny Jeredit

FATHERS 35 CHILDREN RECORD CLAIMS IN NEW YORK

May report states Anthony Dupre a 64 year old French-born former circus trapeze performer and hotel worker is the father of 35 children from four wives. The piece notes four sets of twins from the first wife, 22 from the second and third wives, and seven from the fourth before yesterday’s triplets, amid a note on financial strains and school control.

New York Tirtly Anthony Dupre

Oklahoma Dairy Show in Ada to Judge and Classify Cattle

Pontotoc county dairy event in Ada showcases a judging panel led by Berousek and others. cattle will be classified by score. entries drawn from Pontotoc and southeast Oklahoma with youth 4-H teams preparing demonstrations and pasture contests sponsored by Ada Chamber of Commerce and county agents.

C. W. Haley Pontotes County Oklahoma Ada Secretary of State Assariatverr B. Simonds Ameren Jersey Calife Club Jersey Haron McGililiard Cahoma A and M. College Simonds Jersey Rive John B. Steward Oklahoma City Thes Wiig Ny Thompson le Glover Clyde Pontotoc Don Clde Hobgood Stillwater Delogates Garvin Billy Bairy

Vandenberg the man who would be Chief of Staff

Hollywood casting aside, General Hoyt Vandenberg emerges as a top Air Force Chief candidate. A West Point graduate with a slow start, he rose through air planning in North Africa, led the 8th Air Force’s earlier roles, and earned high praise for leadership and diplomacy. His reserved demeanor masks a disciplined, prolific career from Buffalo to Russia.

Washington Hollywood Lnpese Pentagon Air Forte Presiment Vandenberg Van Vander Tere Lkely Vardenoarg Ty Brass Vandenderm Vansienborg West Point Botton Air Corps Jimmy Coolitte 7Th Air Force Africa Thay Nisth Ai Force Ger. Bradiay Washinator Russia AAB Nile Academy

Austell Reports Road Equipment Improves in District 2

County Commissioner candidate Bob Austell outlines travel expense current at 1,590 for the three commissioners and details equipment changes since taking office. He notes district now has two tractors in good condition, five trucks, three graders, and improved machinery versus prior years, promising better road funds and clearer accounting for voters.

Bob Austell Austell Auatell Istriet

UAW accuses Chrysler of planned strikeback scheme

DETROIT May 22 UP United Auto Workers accuse Chrysler Corp of planning to use foremen and office workers as a strikeback force next week to take inventory. UAW leader Matthews warned the policy could trigger violence and said law enforcement would be informed. GM workers vote on action. GM and union negotiators met for a Saturday session as the union weighs a 225000 member strike if talks fail.

Detroit Titanio United Auto Workers Chrysler Corp Korman Matthews UAW Chrysler FAW Robert W. Condes General Moors

Ardmore Man Travels 1000 Miles By Scooter Bike

Charles A. Lasure, 62 and white haired, arrived in North College Hill from Ardmore on a scooter bike for a one day visit with his sister. He and his wife had previously covered the distance on bicycles. The trip took 20 days but faced delays from Lima and days of rain. He emphasized the election did not require registering for this journey.

Cincinnati Charles A. Lasure North College Hill Freo Ardmore Oule Bievales Lasure Lima

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