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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
2
A chaotic Chicago desk story describes a doll with a black eye priced near the 3598 Black tioral line, amid a holiday toy rush. Report notes toy makers like Herbert Sher and Trace pikzies warn of orders behind schedule while new features and accessories emerge to boost sales ahead of Christmas.
A scrambled report discusses the AEC and David Lilienthal terms while a committee chairs a joint opinion on lengthy engagement. The document mentions E. Lilienthal and senator Arecalt amid debates over sub jor atomic matters and mission aims.
A fragment notes a Tulsa Kiwanis event titled Tulsa Host This Week. It mentions a monthly meeting in a hospital setting and references community aims for children. The text includes garbled place names and unclear lines about members and education.
Paris dispatch reports E Brisene 28 confessed to killing a Crescent woman Thursday night. State officials say he shot the victim in the chest and was in custody. Adella Mac Neale 14, another Crescent resident, was also mentioned in connection with related events and forthcoming hearings. Funerals planned in Crescent Monday.
Pickets march at Tulsa foundries in a nationwide CIO strike action. The text notes Bethlehem’s metal supply division and a smelter at Sand Springs as key sites affected, with workers involved at multiple plants.
In Detroit on October 1, opposition emerged within CIO United Auto Workers to Ford's new pension plan. The dissent did not threaten overall membership approval of the industry’s first pension program, but indicated not all factions favored the settlement. The split highlighted tension between anti-Reuther elements and pro-settlement forces within the union ranks.
Ada high hosted a UNESCO state meeting with attendees from across the state. Officers were elected for the coming year including Robert Parker Ada as president and Robert Fopenan Tulsa as vice president. the group planned for a Tulsa convention and discussed peace, education, and international understanding.
Incomplete OCR reads show the election board releasing Tuesday totals and official voting figures. Details are garbled with names and dates unclear. the report hints at formal results and possible delays or repeals affecting Tuesday's counts.
Complete Marine Training Plc Gordon F Garvel and Pte James D Don Duntan finish ten weeks at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Cai t. They end with clean training records and plan to transfer to duty stations after leave. Duncan family noted as relatives in Ana region.
A clipped Ada Kansas newspaper item mentions a speech teacher at a high school, a wedding tied to Mrs Wy C moot Ada, and local social details. It notes Ada residents headed to a district convention and lists several local couples and community figures involved in educational and social events.
Konawa organizers and individuals back a program to aid 300 000 underprivileged children and retirees with Christmas gifts. Norris Blaylock organized the group and L D Neal was named chairman. Parachute silk scarves and gifts will be distributed through local plans, with work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the city hall. Community groups and churches are invited to participate and learn how the benevolent plan operates.
The Tishomingo B P W hosted their annual picnic for women teachers and wives of men tied to the home of Mrs S Clark on Thursday evening. Attendees included Adele Beavers Cayie Harald W Beames Lena Byerly Rosalie Stone Ernest McDonald Carolyn Murra Caskey Stamps Bertha King Daisy Bing Jace dair H shatm Lydia shol Roger Umpher George Hill Beverly Wy Lois Keltner Ella Draper ephensor A T Ev Ciara Straus and Blanche Clar.
Prague dispatch reports arrests of Communist officials rising with hints the government is preparing for bigger actions. The crackdown resembles Hungary’s purge as ex No. 3 Communist Laszly Rais faced death for plotting with Yugoslavs, and the wave spills into sports writers of Communist papers.
Tulsa police hunt an unknown gunman after two shots were fired through a window at Willis Newton, a 56 year old former convict, wounding him severely. State officers link the incident to a Tulsa gambling war and recent explosions at suburban night clubs, with possible connections to local crime figures.
Four Oklahoma researchers report eighty one of ninety rheumatoid arthritis patients relieved from pain and swelling within four to twelve weeks using male and female sex hormones. They caution the effects last only with ongoing injections and note potential dangers from overdoses and hormonal side effects.
OKLAHOMA CITY October 1 A new nine foot steel and concrete bridge on U S highway 112 three miles east of Okmulgee has been finished and opened to traffic state highway director H E Bailey said today KINGFISHER Okla October 2 Kingfisher will hold its annual Golden Harvest celebration November 22 and 23 The celebration will start with a parade November 22 A poultry show will be held in connection with the event
Sealed bids for furnishing labor and materials for a new East Central Memorial Student Union will be received by the Oklahoma state board of regents at Ada until 2 p.m. October 24, with drawings and specs obtainable from architect Almert S. Ross for a $50 deposit. Construction near Knight Hall will include space for public meetings, a 700-seat lecture hall, 600-seat banquet room, a 96-seat confection bar, student exchange, lounge, multiple meeting rooms, an on campus office for student council and alumni, a radio studio, Little Theater space, post office, and a dorm kitchen elevator linking to Knight Hall dining. Marble will be used to beautify and ease maintenance.
Washington NEA reports a harsh season of construction at the Capitol as roof work and interior remodeling clash with Congress. Wage disputes slow carpenters and laborers while Sen Henry Cabot Lodge Jr objects to modern interior colors. Completion is set for December 20 with plans for double-time crews.
The article contrasts quince mar malade with crabapple flavor and jelly quality. It describes quince use in Colonial times, its cooking color change, and test methods. A crabapple jelly recipe follows, detailing fruit prep, boiling, juice extraction, sugar ratio, and canning steps. It also provides quince preserves instructions with fruit prep, syrup, and canning yield.
London October 1 British science reports a new jet engine of extraordinary power. The device is described as having more than twice the thrust of engines in regular production, enabling warplanes to climb vertically like rockets. An unnamed authoritative source provided the description.
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