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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

2

Ada Colored Pre-School Nursery Ready Ada Colored Pre-School Nursery Ready

Ada Colored Pre-School Society will open a nursery with Community Chest support of 1200, repurposing a disused school building 6 miles west of Ada. The project, led by Mrs W Fousher and Mr T Clublins, aims to provide care for about 20 children of working mothers, with fees paying maintenance.

Community Chest Fund Ada Colored Ro Ada Council William Hansen Arty Council of Church Woren TO. Clublins W. M. Fousher Community Chest Whee Che Cowny Eruidla Trands Enple Magro Worker Vars Sala Foosisi Sinttt Bey Rie Mulavland

Chinese Civil War Situation Darkens as Reds Advance

Observers report intensified fighting near Koteng and along the Yanptne river as Chiang Kai-shek’s forces struggle to hold key Manchurian routes. Chen Yi and Lin Pao deploy planned attacks while foreign observers warn it is too early to gauge overall balance. The national government’s grip on China remains challenged amid conflicting reports on future outcomes.

Det China Prastdine Chung Daveramen All China Chen Yi Withier Lin Paey Chiang Kai- Shek

Oil Share May Be Needed in Future Oil Share May Be Needed in Future

Secretary Key held a news conference in Los Angeles announcing government plans to take over operations of an oil shale plant at Rifle Colorado. The plant built by Union Oil Co may be financed by the government to address oil shortages. Ke ng will travel to Arizona to meet with Indian leaders and discuss related issues.

Los Angeles Rifle Cele Krug Anid Union Oil Co Kirn Colorado Keng Arizona

Alliance Forms in Western Europe Amid Peace Ambitions

Western Europe forms a military alliance including Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The bloc aims to deter aggression and support peace with U S backing, though formal American entry may wait until broader consensus. Monty selection as commander draws mixed British and international views.

West Europe Suwa Aenato Appeuvick van Denberg Michigan United Nations Americas America Lawton S. Cloyouty Ghief

Patricia Dixon elected regional president of Horizon club

Patricia Dixon was elected Sunday as the new regional president of the Horizon club, the senior Camp Fire Girls branch. She succeeds Pat Philips of Wewoke, Oklahoma, and will head the five state region comprising Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and New Mexico. Officers include Renelly Landry of Port Arthur, Texas, vice president, and Joe Smith of Tulsa as treasurer.

Oklahoma City Uma Wien Tox Gist Patricia Dixon Horizon Club Camp Fire Girls Miss Dixon Pat Philips Wewoke Okls Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Text New Mexico

Dewey Stays On Pace As Campaign Continues

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey remains confident of victory and will not alter his campaign pace after a Western swing. He will meet with adviser John Foster Dulles in Albany and plan a Berlin crisis briefing from Paris. Dewey’s team cited high-level talks and a steady strategy amid nationwide coverage and a forthcoming St. Paul speech.

Jack Bell Albany N_Y Thomas EB Berlin Arthur Vandenberg CBS Dewey Vandenbere Great Tengins Pawling Tater

Fred Allen Bucking Give Away Deals in Radio Campaign

New York October 4. Fred Allen launches a one man drive against give away programs that entice listeners. He pledges to bond listeners up to a limit against losing any prize won by tuning into rival shows. Allen argues such programs spur talent while acknowledging risks and possible losses to sponsors.

New York Fred Aaten Allen Kenneth Crosbie ABC Crosbie Rome NBC Bartwaer Empire State Building Alten National Sure Corporation Asten& Rs

State Weather Forecasts Fair Conditions Through Tuesday

Weather reports indicate generally fair conditions across Oklahoma through Tuesday after a warm weekend. Highs are expected in the mid eighties, with Frederick recording a Sunday high of 97 degrees. No other Oklahoma city reported temperatures above 90F. In Hong Kong, a traditional belief links three consecutive deaths to the death of a child, suggesting sampan families weigh fate and prevent further deaths. The coroner noted the superstition but found no change in judgment regarding the case.

Oklahoma Weather Bureau Frederick Ie Weather Bureau Okla Hong Hong Yan Hong Kong Bay

Two Year Improvement Plan Nears Completion at Jesse School

Jesse School six miles south of Stonewall nears completion of a two year improvement program led by county superintendent Norman Mitchell. Work by local citizens on a School Improvement Day upgraded grounds and walks, added a 75 foot playground space, redecorated interiors, improved lighting, and began a lunch program serving 40 to 60 children with balanced meals and milk. Future plans include a stores cellar and gym floor re-laying. Coke Unaleshilt is principal at Fegse school.

Jesse School Stonewall Norman Mitchell Evel Tront Seach Jesse Equity Riley Jennings Coke Unaleshilt Fegse Vera Un‘deriill

Bartlesville Sneaker To Lecture On Day Lilies Here

Bartlesville vice president F Régar Rice of Phillips Petraletum will speak at the south central district garden clubs meeting here Tuesday on Hemerocallis day lilies. He grows about 409 plants. a discussion will follow. Ada Garden Club members to attend luncheon and reports plan emphasis on hot topics in club work.

Rice Phillips Petrateum Co Lamckean First Christian Church F. Régar Rice Bartlesville Phillips Petraletum Company South Centred Sera Oklahoma Imes Harvey Lambert Ade Chamber of Commerce Mitchel Epperson KE. Ambrose Jessie DeMoss Ada Garden Glen Smith

Three Fatalities On State Roads Reported

Oklahoma road fatalities rose to 57 for 1948 as three more deaths were logged. Victims include Mrs Donna Mazié Yanse Thompson of Hugo and two others from Tulsa and Pryor areas. A fourteen year old girl also died after a truck incident near Bed Oak Latimer county. State patrol noted unusually orderly traffic during the Oklahoma Texas A and M game weekend with no major crashes.

Oklahoma Donna Mazié Yanse Thompson Hugo Mather Rush Tulsa Dalila Pryor Bost Jess F. Rost Bed Oak Latimer State Highway Patrol Stillwater Paul W. Reed Stele

Sailor Falls Into Drink at Narvik Wharf

A Narvik sailor climbing to his ship slipped into the sea. Onlookers lowered a rope as he struggled, pulling a bottle of brandy from his pocket and shouting to save the bottle first. The town’s only brandy store reportedly closed due to a strike.

Sarvik Norway Narvik

Navajo Girl Invited to Amarillo Fair by Globe News

The Navajo student Florence Begay, valedictorian and musician, accepted an invitation to the state fair in Amarillo after Major Lawrence Racy arranged a reception and escort. She faced segregation on a bus to the fair and briefly left the route in Oklahoma City to return to Flagstaff after the incident, pursuing a $2,000 Sarah Lawrence College scholarship.

Amarillo Tex Amarilla Globe News Playstafé Avi Florence Iva Bemy Lawrence Racy Miss Begay Jan Ocreral State Ling Miss Beray Sarah Lawrence C College Brornzeville N.Y Oklahoma City Flagstaff

Plot Nipped With Siamese Arrests

Bangkok reports weekend arrests of about 30 army officers thwarted a plot to topple Marshal Phibun Songkram. Orders issued to seize more leaders as Al room movement halted and cabinet chaos grows. Premier plans changes to shore up rule, linking coup plot to Free Thai allies and Pridi Phanomyong.

Bangkok Phibur Songgram al Troom Siam

Parachuted fortunes sought in Belgian wartime stash

Police in Namur probe about 24 million Belgian francs dropped by parachute for underground movement during the war. Brussels reports say another 37 million francs vanished from the St Gerard region, mysteriously disappeared without trace.

Brussels Namur St. Gerard PaChe

Austin Challenges Russia on Atomic Controls

PARTS Oct 4 Warren Austin of the United States challenged Russia on effective international control of atomic energy. He spoke in the UN General Assembly urging real work and criticizing Soviet proposals for ban talks and a world atomic bank while signaling U.S. willingness to press for stronger safeguards.

Warren BR Austin United States Russia Atomac Enarty United Nations Assembly G Ander Vishinsky Dmitri Z. Manilisky Ukraine Jos Surider Vishinsky U.N. Atomic Enign U. S Ict Atomig Commission Moscow InNan al Syrian Sugges Commissson Cynginge Aiaiet

Corpele Hull Turns 15 In Naval Medical Center

Cordell Full, once praised as the father of the United Nations, marked his birthday in the naval medical center where he is cared for. An hourlong drive through Maryland with Mrs Hull and a photo session on the porch reflected his enduring belief that the nation must continue to pursue peaceful relations with Russia.

Washington Cordell Full Roosevelt United Mall Iris Tih Methad Russis Hull Hull Maryland Naval Medical Center

Precinct Registrars Listed Across Ada Area

Precinct registrars for Pantotow county listed by ward and precinct with names and addresses across Ada and surrounding areas. Includes Ward 1 Precincts 1 3 4 and many others, plus Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 entries and multiple street addresses.

Roff Plans New Fire Truck Equipment and Benefit Dinner

Roff residents will add new gear to their fire truck to meet insurance standards. A Friday night fundraiser at Roff High School gym features a singing program with quartets and group numbers, a selling of songbooks, and a food drive to back the equipment purchase. George Mouchett Basheer was named advertising manager of the Alva Review-Courier, succeeding the Seminole Produces post.

Rott High School Saga A Quver Rust Etchieson Alwa George Mouchett Basheer Alva Review-Courier Fos Seminole

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