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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

8

Luxembourgs Mesta Starts Fancy Diplomatic Duty Abroad

Luxembourg welcomes Mrs. Mesta as the new American diplomat wife figure, handling receptions at the grand duchy’s chateau amid tourism focus. Her protocol duties, charity events, and planned lunches mark a rehearsal for etiquette and state customs, with guests and reporters following closely.

Mesta Charotte Eleaa Mesia UN Margaret Trussan Washington Wasington Ractice Prilotte Meste Ter Packerd

Two Oklahomans Die of Pelio Toll Rises

The Associated Press reports two Oklahomans died Sunday from Pelio, lifting the state death toll to 82. The victims include six year old Bartlesville resident Tre Schooler and Jerry Fairenila, son of Mr and Mrs Millsline Fairchilds of Oklahoma City. The deaths occurred after hospital treatment in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Associated Press Irtin Sehooler Oie Jbs

Ada High Home Economics Wing Rebuilt Since 1946

The Ada High School Home Economics department has undergone major modernization since 1946. Principal Trice Brogerick and supporters led the remodeling including enlarging the living room and rearranging spaces for better work areas. New equipment from local dealers and updated decor created a brighter, more functional environment for senior homemaking students.

Ada Trice Brogerick Applance Nocez Zelma Cromer Foods Coor Mecurney Brothers Sam Whittle

Life Term Gone Six Days to Hear His Music

A prison release tale follows a life term convict granted six days of freedom to hear music. The piece notes the man once tied to Grandstaff Wolf and Big Seri Earl, with hints of parole prospects and the warden’s farewell salute as a symbolic moment.

Tex Franz Cee Jie Sitien Ant Chiaens Texas Ster Grandateff Grandsiaf

Hat fashions this season pour over men and women

A garbled feature discusses straw hat days, hat quality shifts from fur felts to wool felts, suede and velour textures, and general style guidance for men and women. It notes cost ranges, brim balance with face shape, and evolving trends like lightweight belts, casual hats, and sporty options.

Genevieve Smith Jones Iman Tréy Gate

Cattle Tests In County Find Nine Of Two Hundred Twenty Five Infected

State Department of Agriculture rep Lew Richard White reports 9 of 225 cows tested positive for Bang’s disease, with about 300 head of heifer calves vaccinated for immunity. He invites ranchers to visit the office for testing or vaccination as county agents prepare for a Denver convention and note ongoing 4-H and winter pasture plans. Also highlights state fair entries by 4-H clubs and upcoming winter pasture strategies.

Bangs Lew Richard White State Department of Ag- Teultum Bang Tenver Denver Catorade ML OL. Wilson Jan Coaries F Brannan Dr. Hanash Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities G. L. Noble Donna H. Logan Clearwater Florida Archie Hale Coal County Oklahoma City O. M. Riley G-Tk Olene Daniel Olney Charles Stutze Clarita Billy Don Morrison Billy Joe Woods Clarita Club

Death of Boy in Accidental Play Shooting

In Bethany Oklahoma a 1 year old boy William Olea Benson was shot dead during a cops and robbers game when playmate Richard Teas aged 11 fired a 20 gauge shotgun in a bedroom closet. Coroner W F Hargrave ruled the death accidental.

Bethany Okla Gett Wen Wiliam Olea Benson Richard Bar Teas Benson Acne W. F. Largrave William

We Keep Close Tab on Baseball in Harassed Times

A reminiscent column argues Americans balance heavy world events with interest in baseball. It notes nationwide awareness of the cold war, tax questions, and college funding while affirming that sports fans stay engaged and rational, keeping tabs on baseball and other worthwhile matters.

Kremlin Even &E Hangman Mary Patrick Henry

Oklahoma City records coolest August in years

Oklahoma City reports a cool summer with August averaging 78.6 degrees, three degrees below normal. Precipitation reached about two inches, 69 percent of normal, while August 20 saw a high of 108 and Pawnee logged a 48 degree low. The cooler weather aided refining but surface moisture was lacking in some areas late in the month.

Oklahoma City Fedeal Weather Bureau Oklahoma Cook Allus Pawhusza

J B Champion Ardmore Lawman Dies After Heart Attack

J B Champion of Ardmore Oklahoma dies at his home after a heart attack. A Kentucky bar member, he moved to Ardmore in 1801 and formed Champion Champion and Wallace with his son and Wilson Wallace. He served in the Oklahoma House 1930 and 1912 and chaired the code of procedure committee. He led the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital board for years and was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Ardmore Okla J. B. Champion Oklahoma Champion Kentucky Champion, Champion and Wallace Wilson Wallace Carter County Oxtaphon House of Representatives Flo Oklahoma Crippled Children's Hospital J. B. Champion, Jr

East German government to form without popular vote

Berlin reports indicate Soviet controlled leaders plan a National German Democratic Republic in Berlin with Ulbricht as prospective chancellor. Ministers from five states in the Soviet occupation zone would meet with the economic council and German People's council to outline a new government without elections. Moscow denies a tomorrow meeting while issuing a preferred outline.

Berlin Gpi Russia East German Economic Council German People's Council Walter Ulbricht Economic Council Tomorroy Vladimir Semionov Sergei Tulpanov Geshart Eisitr U. S. Department of Justice East German Economic Commission East Zone Eisler

Paving Project to Start on Fifteenth Street Block

Weather favors start this week on Fifteenth street paving between Broadway and Rennie avenues. First phase includes laying 2 waterlines and removing the old line. A new line will be laid along with parking and cross connections. City will grade, Roy A Fry Construction will finish grading and pour a 30 foot concrete roadway.

Fifteenth Street Broadway Rennie Avenues Roy A. Fry

Oswald Villard Dies at 77 in New York

Oswald Garrison Villard 77, noted newspaper and magazine editor and writer, died after months of illness following a stroke. Survived by widow Julia Sandford and three children, Henry Villard, Mrs. John Hammond, and Oswald Garrison Villard Jr. He rose to prominence with liberal editorials in the New York Post and led the Nation as editor from 1918, authoring several books including Memoirs of a Liberal Editor.

New York Oswald Garrison Villard Villard Julia Sandford Henry Villard Garden City N.Y John Hammond Washington, D.C Oswald Garrison, Jr Palo Alto Calif New York Post the Nation

Papers Fill In His Obit Blank

Chicago October 4 papers completed an obit for George Packard 31 retired Chicago attorney who dictated his own obituary before death. Born in Providence Rhode Island he graduated from Brown University and Northwestern Law School and practiced law in Chicago after a long illness he died at his home on October 1.

Chicago George Packard Packard Providence Brown, University Northwestern Law School

Image orthicon TV camera works in poor dusk

The modern television camera called the image orthicon is so sensitive that it can operate under unusually poor light conditions and even in late dusk when the human eye strains. In the United States during the year nearly 43 million cars of railway freight moved.

New York Jeaaes Fn United States

Young Rett Girl Dies After Cotton Patch Accident

Charlotte Ann Hudson aged 11 died from injuries after a dusk accident near Rett Monday. She was picking cotton with relatives when a car driven by Higden swerved to avoid her, striking her head. Services set for 2:30 at Roff Baptist Church, burial in Lightning Ridge cemetery.

Charlotte Ann Hudson Laughr Ennis H. Hudson Rott Tammy Highes Cotton Patch Higdon Cabhiaion Roff Baptist Church Earl Barr Buriel Lightning Ridge Cemetery

Seek New Use for Tulsa Plane Plant

Oklahoma members of the new Midcontinent Industrial council will attempt to revive the Douglas bomber plant in Tulsa into active aircraft production. The council aims to stimulate new industries across midwestern states and secure recognition of the midcontinent as a vast resource for production.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma New Midcontinent Industrial Council Tulsa Madey Paul Strasbaugh Strasbaugh Kansas City Harold Wright Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Mississippi River Rocky Mountains Canadian Gulf of Mexico

Kerr Congratulates Days for Victory Over Repeal

Sen. Robert Kerr warmly congratulated Oklahoma voters for defeating repeal last Tuesday. He cited the 42 year old constitutional prohibition and praised the state for its dry law persistence. Kerr noted no comment on a justice statement about bone dry cases under the 1934 federal law.

Washington Robert Kerr D-Obla Oklahoma Justicement Congress

Oklahoma State Fair Financially Strong Despite Attendance Dip

Oklahoma City reports the state fair closed with strong finances as producer C G Baker predicts one of the best financially in history. Attendance was about 7,000 less than 1937, totaling 342 829, with grandstand shows at near full capacity except one night.

Oklahoma City Fair Spanaipesy C. G. Baker

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