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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

5

Bandits rob exclusive club in Painesville raid

In Painesville Ohio on September 23 a group of 12 marked bandits armed with machine guns raided the exclusive Siqumds club near town. They forced staff and patrons to the floor, emptied a gambling bank of cash and jewelry valued around 200000 dollars, and escaped in three stolen cars after firing several volleys. Witnesses said the scene resembled a stage act as the robbers shouted orders and fired shots during the daring heist. Sheriff James Maloney and deputies investigated the robbery with preliminary estimates from club officials.

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Building in August Up Over July Total

New York reports Dodge data show August building contracts in the east rose 25 percent from July and exceeded July by 2 percent. Residential work gained 28 percent from July. public works and utilities rose 35 and 24 percent respectively. Regional totals listed for Missouri, Arkansas, and nearby areas vary. overall August totals reflect a strong contra-seasonal trend.

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Home Demonstration Projects Highlight Rural Club Efforts

Local 4-H club members from Pontotoc County excelled in home demonstration exhibits despite stiff competition from nearby counties. Winners include Rae Thompson and MenoR mond VWerbles with displays in red and white ribbon groups. The district 4-H achievement program offers medals, state-level competition, and scholarships, with deadlines set for September 22. A new insecticide Chlordane is recommended for roach control, with careful use and cabinet cleaning advised. A Colbert Club meeting is scheduled for October 2 with guest speakers and a pineapple dessert.

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Public Works Jobs Show Increase In State After War

Oklahoma public works contracts rose after World War II with total state and local awards reaching 12.7 million for January–June, while year-ago period totals were 51.3 million. Highway and sewer projects dominated the pattern, with state and local agencies overseeing most highway contracts and county and local authorities handling several projects.

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Recipe Fragments on Sugar Mixture and Cooking Time

The text references sugar and a method to “prot through chopper and cook joedy for a minutes of watch de sired ¢omsistency.” It appears as fragmented recipe notes mentioning measurements and process steps, but the full instruction is unclear and partially garbled.

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WAA Deciding On Gruber Land Fate

Tulsa Oklahoma September 21 War Assets administration local office says 600 acres of the Camp Gruber tract of 490 acres will return to Agriculture and classification made. Remaining 36660 acres eyed by Oklahoma Planning and Resources board for full use as a land bank. If suitable for farming grazing or forestry owners may have opportunity to repurchase Gruber land.

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Mother Tries High Wire and Dies in Memphis Fair

A young Memphis mother of three attempted a dare on a high wire at the mid-sent fair and fell to the ground. Identified as Mrs Elizabeth Navig, she climbed the pole in darkness and slipped from the balance. Police Inspector Wiebenes said the act appeared to be a dare. The incident ends a brief, tragic page in a busy fair night.

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Wholesale Soap Prices Rise Despite Miami Market Turmoil

The article notes wholesale prices for toilet and powdered soaps increasing, with a reported boost around percent. Procter and Gamble reportedly limited price changes by about 2 percent in March. Mentions Coptez the Spanish explorer and a claim about the United States possessing 71 million irrigated acres.

United States

State Seeks Control of Textbook Retail Prices

Attorney General Williamson and aides discuss regulating retail textbook prices adopted by the state. A subcommittee member says limiting retail fees could “black market” books, while wholesale pricing rules for state purchases already exist. Parents must buy books at retail prices due to funding gaps for a free program.

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Vocational Home Ec Group Growing in Ada High Schools

Ada high schools expand vocational home economics with enrollment rising from 50 girls last year to 78 this year. The group plans an officers training school with 14 schools attending Saturday in Ada. Maximum activity includes initiation, festival plans, and multiple project committees led by Melba Chapman and others.

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Oklahoma rodeo stars shine at World Championship event

The New York Madison Square Gardens rodeo crowned Oklahoma cowboys with top placings. Winners include Frank Rowe in bull riding and Charley Colbert in steer wrestling, with other strong showings by Tom Regan and Jack Wilkinson as chronicled in the event results.

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New Ada Minnow Bucket Aims to Keep Bait Alive

A new Ada manufacturing venture unveils a two purpose Eureka minnow bucket that oxygenates and aerates water to keep live bait fresh. Designer Etheridge says the battery powered device can sustain minnows for days, with a four gallon capacity and a ready supply of 7,000 buckets expected. Estimated price around 13.50 dollars each.

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Reunion of Draper Home Comes Friday

Sir and Mrs W G Chayper longtime teachers honored at Draper co scholastic reunion. Former students from several states gather to celebrate influence, with a fish fry finale at the Draper home. Events begin October 3 with a 7 p.m. start and continue October 4.

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Conference urges federal state tax readjustment and self reliance

A Chicago conference of 26 U S. governors and legislators urged immediate readjustment of federal state tax relations. They backed state administration of programs, equitable estate tax sharing, and federal action to curb inequities among communities while pursuing fiscal self sufficiency and reduced government spending. Participants included Carisoxr of Wansed and Donneily of Missouri.

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Valley View admissions list and public sale notice

A reading of Valley View admissions lists includes names and addresses of mothers and babies from Ada and nearby towns, noting multiple births and expected delivery dates. The item also lists a county delinquent tax sale set for October 13 and remarks on juvenile crime arrests per Justice Department records.

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