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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

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Mrs Thompson funeral scheduled after Oklahoma death

Mrs Amarde Thompson 67 of 316 East Thirteenth died Thursday morning. Funeral set for Sunday at Missionary Church 330 East Thirteenth with burial in Jews Cemetery. She moved from Arkansas to Oklahoma in 1918, lived in Ada area, studied East Central College, and was active in a Baptist church and Sunday School. Survived by two daughters Ina Russell and Pearl Shivers a son Ira Rienwall four stepdaughters and many grandchildren and survivors across Oklahoma and Louisiana. Funeral arrangements announced locally.

Amarde Thompson East Thirteenth Missionatist Jews Cemetery Thompson Oklahome Arkansas An Shetau i Atlas East Central College Ada Beig Ina Russell Oklahoma City Pearl Shivers Coalgate Ira Rienwall M. Alton Stonewall Flora Thorreson Tulsa Vivien Johnson Great Bend Cora Bryan Iona George Pharps Shawne Claude V."thompson Adas H. D Irl Helms Oklahoma University Willard Rhynes Ollahoma Ted Helms Buddy Russzi Helm East Ten College Buddy Jean Fatsy Shivers Schultz and Lorst Louisiana Tea College Pennsylvani LaMarr Bina Park Cal Arhington Calters J. d. Ryan Ada Serah

Clear Skies Over Oklahoma Forecast

The Associated Press forecast predicts clear skies across Oklahoma with highs near 83 degrees. Rain totals were light, with McAlester Tulsa and Vinita reporting up to one tenth of an inch. overnight low around 50s at Guymen and Pever.

Tre Associated Oklahoma McAlester Tulsa Vinita Guymen Pever

Weather Oklahoma Outlook with scattered showers

Partly cloudy tonight with showers developing in the panhandle and north central areas. Cooler temperatures approach, lows around 50s to near 60. Friday will be increasingly cloudy with more showers, cooler conditions in the west and north. Highs mid 60s to low 70s in the panhandle, 80s in the southeast.

Oklahoma Panhandle North Central

Boys Here Learning Much in Work as Little Merchants

Kenneth Dittemort, a 15 year old Ada high school junior, is featured as a model youth on National Newspaperboy Day. He has delivered The News for almost four years along his nine block West Eighth street route earning about five dollars a week. He plans for college after high school and aims to save money through his earnings and occasional lawn mowing jobs.

Kenneth Sittemore Ada News Dittemore Bill Little Kenneth Dittemort America Kenneth Dittemure Kenneth Onishoma Kenneth Ditterore Ada High School Tie Joney West Eighth Street

Hurley Faces Murder Charge in South Storkton Killing

Hurley, arrested Tuesday afternoon in Minnestion, is charged with murder in the shooting of Jack Nabors on South Storkton avenue. The incident followed a tavern argument. Nabors died at the hospital after being shot five times. County Attorney W G Long led the case with a preliminary hearing set for October 31.

Jack Nabors Vascle Hurley Callie Nabors W. G. Long South Storkton Avenue Hurley Colbert He i Petcy Armstrong Istice The Peece Fennant Rich Tony Haley Shrri’t South Storkon Nashers Navorgun Nabors Tasrh O 2 Oval Hospital Funeral Home Thhat Nabors

Mrs. Fischer Dies At Stratford Home Funeral Thursday

Regina Fischer 73, born Essen 1853, died at Stratford Oklahoma after living in the area since 1910. Funeral held Tuesday at Stratford Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev B L Haley. burial at Syars cemetery. Survived by husband Ernst, five sons Fred P L A Lester Elmer. daughter Pearl Isom. 21 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Regina Fischer Oklahoma Stratford Stretford Pentecostal Holiness Church B. L. Haley Ing Ri ‘Ner Davis Syars Cemetery Essen Buenrinsthau Ala Syarsland Stratford Baptist Church Ernest Fischer Pearl Isom Blanchardy Fred Oklahoma City L. A Medeira Calif Lester Mesa Apiz Elmer Blanchard

Two More Traffic Fatalities Listed In Oklahoma

Two more persons have died on Oklahoma highways, increasing the year’s traffic deaths to 403. The toll for 1943 during a similar period stood at 367. A car out of control near Lawton killed two year old Rhea Ann Rogers when the car rolled. Her father Frank Rogers and mother were uninjured. Enid resident Christian Peter Christansen, 38, died from injuries after a Saturday scooter and car collision. Another Oklahoma victim, Maury A. West, 53, a wheel salesman from Oklahoma City, died in a crash south of Libbock, Texas, Wednesday night.

Oklahoma Lawton Rhea Ann Rogers Frank Rogers Christian Peter Christansen

Navy suspends Crommelin in Navy turmoil over morale

Navy officials suspended Captain Crommelin from duty amid expanding controversy over morale in the service. Secretary Matthews and President Truman voiced support for a fair handling, while an inspector general investigation and potential court martial loomed. Crommelin disclosed the Navy’s actions to reporters after meeting Admiral Price.

Crommelin Matthews Truman Defense Policie Offic John Dale Price Price Navy Sayy Secres H. R Attics

House Passes Bill Expanding U S Social Security Program

The House approved a broad expansion of Social Security by 433 to 14, extending coverage to 35 million workers. The bill would raise benefits, create disability insurance, and raise payroll taxes staged to 3 percent, with coverage expanding though some groups like farm operators and professionals remain outside. Senate action is anticipated before the next session.

House U.S Francis M. L. Washington Fkers Senate George D-Ga Senate Finance Committee Rep Kean R-Nj

Yankees Beat Dodgers 1 0 In World Series Opener

Dodgers stymie Yankees 1 0 as Brooklyn climbs to a 1 0 lead in the 46th World Series. Vic Raschi yields one run on tight defense and fine pitching, while 70 083 fans watch in quiet suspense. Reese, Robinson, Jurgensen figure in key plays as the game stays scoreless until late.

Jack Hand Yankee Stadium New York Arka New York Yankees Brooklyn Vic Raschi Bacogsh St Reese Lindell Jurgensen Mennich Snider Raschi Rizzuto

Used Pipe Arrival Holds Promise for Ada Water Project

The City of Ada has dug up and brought in used pipe from Camp Claiborne Louisiana. Workers are conditioning the pipe near the water reservoir southeast of the city for the spring expansion project. Internal rust is being cleaned and exterior dirt scraped. The city seeks additional pipe from AmpTub er and notes substantial savings from buying surplus used pipe.

Ada Camp Claiborm

Enid Minister Elected Synod Moderator in Oklahoma

The minister of the First Presbyterian Church at Enid Dr. Horace Craig Casey was elected moderator of the Synod of Oklahoma at its 67th annual meeting. He succeeds Dr. Clayton S. Valdir of Stillwater. Rev. Robert Geller of Oklahoma A and M College was named vice moderator. Dr. Lloyd C. Walter of Oklahoma City continues as state clerk.

Ardmore Okla Ont First Presbyterian Church Enid Horace Craig Casey Synod of Oklahoma Casey Calyton S. Valdir Stillwater Robert Geller Oklahoma A&m College Lloyd C. Walter Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Teachers Build Retirement Security in Pontotoc County

County teachers participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Oklahoma formed due to ineligibility for social security. In Pontotoc County 69 teachers contribute four percent of salary, with local boards and the county office handling payments to the state fund. The program, started in 1949, aims for retirement benefits at age 65, with monthly payouts based on earnings and years of contribution.

Okilahoma Pontotee Poneee Popitotce Asi Oklahoma Pontohtoc County Pontotoc County Texas N.C

Police Chief Files Against Operator Of Beer Tavern

Police Chief Cecil Smith filed a complaint in County Judge Tom Mee Keown's court against Nell Watkins operator of a beer tavern at 115 South Stockton. Charges include selling beer without license and to intoxicated persons plus disorderly conduct linked to a shooting involving Jack Mathers. Hearing set for October 12. surrender or trial.

Cecil Smith South Stockton Tom D. Mee Keown Chief Smith Jack Mathers Nabors Wagdle-Hurley Nell Watkins Smith

State Santa Claus Board Keeps Christmas Gift Drive On

Oklahoma City October 8 The Santa Claus commission which supplies gifts for about 3000 orphans and underprivileged children has begun in voicing and stocking presents Most purchases were completed in September This is the twelfth year of the project Secretary Mrs Jessie M Fountain directs sorting and distribution Children in approved homes list desired gifts Each child receives at least two gifts Four state oil men serve on the commission Gov Roy J Turner Frank Phillips W G Skelly and Forrest Harper

Oklahoma City Santa Claus Commission Jessie M. Fountain Roy J. Turner Frank Phillips Bartlesville W. G. Skelly Tulsa Forrest Harper

Hayes P-TA Program Friday at the school auditorium

Hayes P-TA will meet Friday at 2 15 PM in the school auditorium with all patrons urged to attend. Miss Neva Kennon presents the theme Foundation for Friendship. Mrs Guy Shipe gives the devotional. Miss Huth Hager directs a musical program including the girls chorus and the mixed chorus of more than seven fifth and sixth graders. Tea served after. hostesses are Mrs H T Alexander, Mrs Burt Thompson and Mrs Tommie Maines.

Hayes P-Ta Neva Kennon Foundation For Friendship Guy Shipe Huth Hager H. T. Alexander Burt Thompson Tommie Maines

Bats Enter Hibernation Mode Amid Winter Freeze

Bats in hibernation become cold blooded for the time being, aligning with several other normally warm blooded species that endure long winter sleep.

US protests mistreatment of Americans in Soviet zone of Germany

The United States delivered a strong note to the Soviet Union denouncing the mistreatment of Americans in the Soviet zone of Germany. It cited two college students from Oyster Bay New York and Radnor Pennsylvania detained eight weeks and a U S Private who escaped a prison after ten months. The note demanded punishment for responsible officials and adherence to elementary rights of citizens in line with international comity.

Washington United States Russi Germany Kirk Moscow Oreign John J. Sinkowicz Berlin Pergona Charses State Department Warren Ocsna Oyster Bay N.Y Peter Oessner and SeVers Europe

Attendant Slain by Robber at Amarillo Filling Station

A handicapped filling station attendant, Charles Lee Freeman, 21, was shot and killed today in Amarillo. A robber, who fled after taking $31.11, rifled Freeman's pockets and left him lying in front of the open cash register. Freeman had a defective left arm.

Amarillo Tex Charles Lee Freeman Freeman

Bossy boss tells sales force to stay alert

A terse boss, described as a teller who rests feet on the desk, lectures the salesmen on restraint. The remark blends brag and complaint as a speaker warns against greed and careless habits, reflecting a sharp, humorous slice of office life.

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Mrs. Thompson Russia Congress G. Crommelin Tinel Brooks Doelgers Yanik Oes Yankees Dorgensen Harmanski Henrich Bauer Robinson Johnson Hermanthi Coleman Backler Enic Minister Synod Moderator Lee Tee State
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