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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

5

Won't Draft 18-Year Olds Won't Draft 18-Year Olds

Washington May 22 Congress p l ons for drafting 18 year old youths were reported junked today. A Senate Armed Services member says 12 of 13 members agree to revise the selective service act to drop the one year of compulsory military training for 161,000 18 year olds. Chairman Gurney refused comment but checks show him reviewing the plan. Under the new proposal 28 year olds would be allowed to volunteer while others would serve four years as National Guard or other reserve members with drills and camps. Men through 23 would be subject to draft two year service. leaders estimate 250,000 volunteers will join the one year program.

Edwin B. Harkinson Washington Senate Armed Services Committee Ss 13 KHL Okia Gurney R-Bd

Barnyard Gate Highlights Local Farm Programs and Crow Control

Centrahoma broadcaster K Teel discusses crow control methods and a fishing line invention on WAY Oklahoma City. Plans noted for Baby 3 Tour Dairy Development June 7 visiting local dairy herds and crop demonstrations. Also reports upcoming dairy calf shipment of 30 Guernsey and 30 Holstein heifers and various swine acquisitions by 4-H and FFA members.

K. Teel Teel Centrahoma Oklahome City Tee Oand Lehigh Teei Coal County J. Mi Nelson Bob Robinson A. J. Dodson Roscoe Williams Crarita Johm Wesley Daniel Olney Jersey Hanik Barry Calvey G. K Wz Catl Dale Brown Tedar Ray_Kidler Jobe Grigsby G. I Clastta Clarita Poland

Pasture Cavalcade Comes This Week in Oklahoma

Wewoka special report the Calvalcade of Green Pastures sponsored by E OO runs Monday to Friday with tours at the Charles Newsom farm south of Seminole. Seminole county demonstration Tuesday features plots at various times, starting at 8:35 a.m. and continuing to 2:30 p.m., including a free bar and guided tours led by named leaders to showcase pasture improvement practices.

Wewoka Talching Bartlesville Seminole County Charles Newsom Seminole Newsom

Episcopal Church and Chapel Dedication Planned in Tulsa

Tulsa Oklahoma May 22 The consecration of Trinity Episcopal Church and St Luke's Chapel will be a double event led by Bishop Thomas Casacy tomorrow Trinity Sunday Visiting clergy include Dr Frederick S Fleming of New York City One service at Episcopal church and another at St Luke's Chapel mark a significant religious occasion with participation by multiple clergy.

Tulsa Oki Trinity Episcopal Church St. Luke's Chapel Thomas Casacy Tomorstow Trinity Frederick S Fleming New York City

Allen 4-H club girls plan June canning demo

At a meeting on June 18, 17 high school girls in the Allen 4-H club are set for a canning demonstration. May 19 record books were noted, with club girls bringing notebooks and necessary materials. Several county schools plan to join future 4-H activities as plans expand. Women anticipate canning green beans next week, detailing preparation steps and processing times. Mrs R Ts Mate reported preserving 12 quarts of green beans last week and offered a suggested method.

Aten Allen Record Book School Mater Aly R. Ts Mate Jesse Community

Water Systems for the Farm Discussed in Rural Circular

A county extension circular by C. V. Phegan outlines water system types suitable for farm homes and how to obtain the publication. Home demonstration agents offer the circular and upcoming furniture renovation and extension meetings led by Stillwater A and M staff and local club activities scheduled through May 28.

C. V. Phegan Densiom McAlester Venlo Ann. McDufie Evelyn’ Funk A. and M College Stillwater Prekett Club Union Valley Wish Melis

Milking Shorthorn Tour Here Friday Considered Success

A Milking Shorthorn field day in Pontotoc County drew praise from Dixon of the American Milking Shorthorn Association for high quality animals at the first annual event. Breeders toured seven herds visiting farms near Adi Pederson and others, with several cows and bulls judged from good to excellent and a decision to make the tour an annual affair.

Dixon American Milking Shorthorn Association Pontotoc County Fontotoc County Therfield Cay Aldridge Bexor Cooper Brothers Adi Paints Exch Pederson Ft Wis Chrig Pederson Pedursos Dinon Leonart Young Farm Fitshugh Mocygen Pecan Grove Chenitieg Road Hagie AL Josue Claude W. Pppoepsee Harvey Lambert Ahtosa XY

Housing Needed By Summer In Bayt Central Area

Apartments and houses are in high demand for the summer term. Bayt Central executive Morrison says families, including married couples and larger households, need housing. Local authorities urge property owners to list units and offer partial house space to accommodate visitors and gain some revenue.

WB. Morrison Segistemt Bayt Central Gummmer Ltrom

Oklahoma A&M to Host Famed Diesel Laboratory

A new Oklahoma Institute of Technology unit will supervise a fully equipped diesel research laboratory at Oklahoma A&M College. The German Oberursel engine plan and a $5,000 installation cost are cited, with a $100,000 research expenditure expected. The initiative, led by Col. Phillip Donnell, aims to coordinate engineering activities across the expanded division.

Stillwater Okla PRA Oklahoous Institute of Terminology Oklahoma A M. College Oberursel Germany Phillip Donnell Tocar Oklahoma Institute of Technology Engineerng Conrad Af Downell Leberatory RHD Gomcurrente WU. 5 Office

City Police Nab Liquor In Series Of Saturday Raids

Police Chief Cecil Smith and city officers conducted raids Saturday and seized intoxicants. Annie Blocker Byrd posted a $20 bond after a raid at 120 North Cherry, with five pints of tax paid whiskey found. Other seizures included two pints of tax paid whiskey and one pint of ale, plus 18 gallons of alcohol in separate operations. Suspects Clemnve Clarks and Naomi Moses charged with possession of whiskey beer. Perry arrested for possession near East Fritts GLIL.

Annie Blocker Byrd Chester Sieome Clemnve Clarks Naomi Moses Megrn East Fritts Glil Perry Constant Perry

Arkansas Gazette reports Jesse James impostor tale at hospital

The Arkansas Gazette recounts a Christmas Day incident where a man claiming to be Jesse James asserted identity in a Little Rock hospital. He spoke of escaping a train, visiting Dyer Lodge, and later claiming life in show business before settling in 1943.

Rock Arkansas Gazette Jesse James Tate Little Rock the Gazette Chrisage Kansas City Dyer Lodge Maritana Crittenden Missouri Franl Jesen Kutless James Bisrauli

Eight People Injured at Efiteh Gardens Amusement Park

May 20 eight persons were injured when a miniature train jumped the track at Efiteh Gardens amusement park and overturned on a curve. Riders were thrown into the air against a rock embankment. Injuries not yet known. Two ambulances carried the injured to Denver General Hospital.

Denver Efiteh Gardens Hespitel

Valley View Admissions Visiting Hours and Names

Visiting hours listed for Valley View Admissions with a long string of personal names and addresses including Garry, White, Stretford, Denhar, Fitts town, Philip BE, Graham, Stockton, Jelnnd, Larry Graham, Bonale Saunders, Sarah Carter, Kroth, Petes, McBroom, Cooksey, Bessie Grissom, and Coalgate. scattered locations appear as partial street addresses and doorways. The fragmentary OCR reads as a directory-like listing of individuals and places tied to admissions.

Garry Bk. White Stretford Cehndy Mew Denhar Fittstown Philip BE. Graham Stockton Larry Graham Cobibey Bonale Saunders Atoie Teil Vance Essalth Sarah Carter May L .Kroth Petes Nooth Cherry Ada Ace McBroom Soy L Toney South Hope A M. Cooksey East Moss Bessie Grissom Coalgate

Southern Baptists Broaden Fight Against Alcohol

Southern Baptists at Memphis vow tougher action against liquor and urge members to vote to abolish manufacture and sale of alcohol. They reject joining the World Council of Churches and oppose political stances outside church affairs. Kansas and Oregon Baptists seek membership, alliance with Northern Baptists discussed, and a ten million dollar annual goal set.

Memphis Tenn Southern Baptists Alcohol—Ag Myay Robert G. Lee Mommons Crump Amsterdam Truman State of Tarael Opnanertis Kansas Supreme Court Keisinn

Even Sponsors Ready for Surprises at Industrial Show

Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors an Ada area Industrial Show, scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, with plans for booth construction and unveiling moments. Exhibitors expect surprise demonstrations and a three night continuous program drawing about 30 000 attendees.

Chamber ‘of Commerce Jaycee Rommerson Jsvevss Ada

Socialistic Government Turns In Britain Amid Consolidation

British government faces pushback as Labour is accused of accelerating nationalization while pursuing a five year plan. Deputy Prime Minister Morrison urges consolidation after wartime gains, warning against false economy and stressing increased production. Local notes mention a Choctaw county fish fry fundraiser amid postwar adjustments.

Britain

Andy Cargill Ends High School Work

Andrew Cargill a resident of the Bspirst Orphass Home in Ada has completed high school at Byne high with good marks in scholarship four letters in athletics and a record as a Boy Scout. Now 28 he played basketball and baseball for Byne’s teams last two years and plans college. B. A. Brice praises his conduct and prospects.

Andrew Cargill Orphass Ada Bymne Wade Andy Drumeight Wendell Jonkins B. A. Brice Cargill

Highway wreck toll rises in Oklahoma and nearby

Reports from highways across Oklahoma and nearby states recount multiple fatalities and injuries. A nine year old girl, Sarah Jane Barrackman, died after being thrown from a truck near Kingfisher while her mother remained with relatives. In Oklahoma City, a man and a woman were killed and another injured when a truck and trailer collided. Authorities tentatively identified the dead as Eddie Leo Baker and Lela May Massey.

Prem Oklsgoma Wgbway Tash Ames Accir Genta Kunefisher Oklahoma City Sarah Jane Barracksman Oullahora City Patton Eddie Leo Baker Lela May Massey Oklahomea City

UN refuses strong steps on Palestine war action

The United Nations Security Council failed to back a demand by Warren R. Austin to halt the Palestinian conflict. A 38 hour cease fire was ordered with a deadline after midnight EST. Syria, Russia and the Soviet Ukraine abstained in the final vote.

Eee W. Carpenter Security Council Abdullah Trans- Jordan Warren R Asti U. S Arsks Holy Land United States Rassitr Syria Russia Ukraine U.N Taker T. Warren R. Austin Camels Mondey Czechoslovakia Palestine

Huge Crowd Sees Jesse James at Lawton Saturday

Lawton Oklahoma May 22 79 an estimated 20002 people crowded Luther Street to glimpse a man claiming to be the outlaw Jesse James The crowd jammed streets for about 60 minutes while the man rode to the courthouse lawn where he spoke briefly The man insisted he was Jesse James and disputed by some locals who claimed a different identity including a cousin and a man who knew James well

Lawton Oba Luther Oka Jesse James Jesse James Boy Miltos Keating Fesce James Charlie Bigelow James James LE Hall Dognita Tere John Thomas Anderson Necaho Pete Enberz Bucklin Tames

Crowds Set Record At Major Oil Show in Tulsa

Thousands of visitors filled the Tulsa grounds for the eight day international petroleum exposition closing. A new attendance record of 200 252 was set surpassing prior marks. Exhibitors expected sales near a billion dollars from show offerings and related equipment, with industry touting it as an affordable market method. Officials weighed whether to hold the show every two or four years, extending beyond the current eight days.

Tulsa

Delaney Well Is Coring Earlsboro

Reports of three wells were made near Earlsboro details show Delaney well in 11-98-78 coring at 2847 feet. Workmen were singing, pits and tools thrown in. Hundley 26-5N-10R moving wells as Pomtotor county test. University students who died in World War II to be honored at memorial bridge dedication tomorrow.

Delaney Hie Whitney Eaelsboro Fell-Anderson Hundley Orly Philins University University Lake

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