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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

3

State Fair 4-H Club Girls Return After Week at Fair

4 H club girls returned from a week at the State Fair where they demonstrated judging and canning. Participants included Oneita Bryant Maxine Clifford and others with awards noted for rag rugs and various handcrafts. Junior exhibits featured scarves and handmade items with several girls named from local clubs.

State Fair Schout Davit Bryant Francis Wor Canning Maxime Clifford Lula Oneita Bryant Maxine Clifford Deni Cochran Dena McKinney Wilma Neely Susie Baker Fitshugh Club Baki Alma de Shazo Bushugh Bushugh, Placed In the White Pigten Class. She Woul Dress Made By Mss Nettie Owenby Hart Wanda Faye Grover Faria Helen Clifford Lala Thiré Evetta Sue Brooks Kuta Genewir Kendall Sanigoes Chapel Grenda Kemculd Summers Fits Jo Ann Meek Sumoers Handkucetaetas Fir JU Cummins Manos Felon Clifford Thimi Lampton Chanel Wance Faye Glover Lola Ifta Luetta Brooks Lista Sevewete Kyrtg Mes Honey Musmy Snd Ovigher F. Cuthert Florpita Hammonds Fitzhugh Bins Alnia de Shave

Education Dept proposals lurk in Milwaukee meeting hints

The report notes recommendations from a national county superintendents group on education department structure and federal aid policy. It mentions a plan to selector by convention, a new organizational setup, and emphasis on rural schools. Officers include Burly of Norfolk as president and a listed executive team and committee members.

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Jail Prosperity Meter Shows Fewer Jobs

County jail Jailer Levin Lovin notes slower business as economy tightens, with war-time demand easing. He recalls two famous inmates, Jack Scott and Alva Moore, and mentions capacity once reaching 63 prisoners. Prisoners assist with cleaning, cooking, and laundry. alternate Jailer Bill Barton has served since 1947.

Walter ‘Rad Bown Eveders Lovin Jack Scott McAlester Alsis Tones Pontone County Scott Ceituty B& Mob Holdenville Taik Mere Meester Alva Fisyd ‘Moore Ada Moore Clyde Kaiser Thougat Moore Fort Levin Bill Barton

Democratic Party Headquarters Open For Campaign Drive

Democratic Party headquarters will open here Saturday as the general election nears in four weeks. Precinct registrars met Saturday afternoon to discuss registration rules and procedures. The registration period runs now through October 22 with a list of precinct registrars to be published in Monday’s News. A joint Third and Fourth district women’s meeting with luncheon is planned at the Silver Dollar led by Mrs. Marg Parking of the national party headquarters.

Pontotocounty Saturty County

Bikes Across U S In 25 Days Time

Gerald Povinew a 22 year old Temple University physical education major leads a 25 day cross country cycling effort starting from Atlantic City New Jersey. The venture aims to set a speed record while the journey reflects a broader push for endurance and exploration across the United States.

U.S Los Angeles Gerald Povinew Temple University Atlantic City Purtnoy Franscontinental Ney Breyle Hungue America Raymont Bevan Lucycle Sam Francisco New York

Supreme Court Opens Fernt Faces Key Decisio ns

The Supreme Court session opens with anticipated rulings on House Un American Activities Committee authority and political testim ony issues. The docket includes Gerhard Eisler's appeal over contempt for refusing to testify, with potential impact on related labor law bans on closed shop practices and witness rights.

House Un-American Activities Committee Paul WE Washington Fordis House UN Communist Pac Justhiy Methos Free Assembly Puth Amerioven Rasnerittes Congress Fister Gerhard Eisler United States Eisler Ant Zisler

Parachute Save After Car Crash Near Pomona

In Pomona California Corporal Marvin Marsh bailed from a six passenger car when it skidded, the parachute opened and entangled his arms. Police say the chute burst free and prevented serious injuries, leaving him with only rib fractures.

Pomona Calif Air Perce Marvin Marsh Eph Marsh Air Regous Marchain Force Base California Highway Patrol

More Worms Than Any Other Man in Command

Kay Summersby, aide to General Eisenhower, details Mount Monty’s failings and the Western Front delays in her memoir on Prentice Hall. She praises Eisenhower for consideration of others, notes his temper and red hair, and recalls intimate meetings with figures like Roosevelt and Churchill.

New York Get Montgomery Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Kay Surmersay WAC Rommels Prentice Hall el Alamnein Mantyr Witl Parachal Erite Bridge Sumaren Sharp Roosevalt Berlin Winston Chel General Essex Hower Mas Jus

Police Crackdown on Errant Pedestrians

Four arrests occurred in three days as Cecil Smith, police chief, issued swift warnings and traffic rules. Wednesday saw drunkenness fines of 10 dollars, Thursday delivered three more arrests for reckless driving and drunkenness with 10 dollar fines, while pedestrians ignoring signals face 5 dollar penalties. Increased fire whistle calls accompany the enforcement push.

Cecil Smith

Confederate Vets Hear Reunion Opens In Montgomery

A handful of Confederate veterans plan to attend the 59th annual reunion in Montgomery, the Confederacy birthplace. Expected attendees include William Freeman, Weturek, Stephen Depre, and veterans’ groups United Daughters of the Confederacy, Stars and Bars, with registration Friday morning. The Sons of Confederate Veterans chief J Y Rives notes about 50 to 55 survivors remain across 15 southern states, average age about 101.

Montgomery Ata United Daughters of the Confederacy Wiliam Freemen Weturek Stephen Depre Yillé Tex Jotin Y. Rives

Youth mobilization in Poland drives reconstruction effort

Youth brigades in Poland under the In Service of Poland program report three months of work valued at 9,625,000. Participants aged 16 to 24 perform reconstruction tasks and receive free food clothing and 50 cents monthly for hatch-knarts. Military training is provided monthly to aid defense readiness.

Warsaw Ln Service of Poland Edward Braniewski Czechoslovakia Gata Huwrgacy Frarteg Denmark Finland

Bolshevists See Gains Falter as Crises Persist

Dean Acheson warned in Lansing that while Soviet efforts to extend power continue, the tide is turning against communists. He argued most wartime gains were illusory, gained by coercion, not conversion, citing Czechoslovakia as proof and noting democracies’ resistance limits further expansion. He warned of danger in Germany and said communists exploit economic distress to gain influence in Europe and Asia.

Dean Acheson Dec Bar Association Lansing Achetom Thea Czechoslovakia Sku’ Duggery Mathods Asif Bolshevists Eurapy Munich Holshevists Germany Gamle Europe Italy France Burma Malaya Indonesia

Nowata County Official Dies in Oklahoma

John W. Moeiraches 73, a veteran Nowata County official, died at home after several months illness. A Democrat, he previously served as county assessor and later county treasurer. Survivors include a son and three daughters. his wife preceded him in death. Services set for Monday afternoon in Nowata.

Howats Okla Get John W. Moeiraches Nowata McCracken

Democratic Women Meet in Ada Districts Gathering

Women from the Third and Fourth congressional districts convene in Ada for a joint Democratic women’s meeting. National party representative Mrs Margaret Parkin addressed a luncheon at the Silver Dollar, with 230 expected attendees. Other attendees included Mrs May Belle Kennedy and Grace Mitchelson, and delegates from over a dozen towns.

Ada Margaret Paskin National Party Parkin Adstron Washington Maybelle Kennedy Oklahoma Grace Mitchelson Ioe Tedk

Clinton Has New Daily Newspaper in Clevton Oklahoma

The Clintom Morning Sun started as a new daily with full night leased wire service from Associated Press. Editor Harold Linderer announced the first edition will circulate throughout Custer County and nearby areas. The Linderer brothers publish Morning Sun alongside the weekly Custer County Independent with Harry Linderer as business manager and Howard Linderer as advertising manager.

Clevton Okla Clintom Morning Sun Associated Press Tomearrow Harold Linderer Custer County Linderer Prigsing Co Morninget

Find Your Wife By Hairline Or Way She Dances

HAL BOYLE outlines a humorous method to choose a wife by hairline and dance style. A stylist classifies women into five dancing types waltzers fox trotters provocative jitterbugs and stumblers, linking traits to potential marital fit and household duties. The piece blends social satire with dated dating lore.

Hal Boyle New York Manhattan Mark Tess Ruby Newman Meuntran Wate Maestra Newman Wewman Moex

Pontotoc County Registrar Reports Low Voter Registration

Pontotoc County Registrar states that less than half of eligible voters are registered and able to vote in the November election. Registration books opened Saturday and will stay open until October 22. New registration equipment will be at the county registrar’s office in the Rollow building. Jones notes no changes in registration locations in the county.

Strar. Ehargees Pontotac Coumtby Bereeux Pontotoc County County Registrars Rollow Jones

PMA Opens Corn Purchase Agreements for Harvest

Fred E B Forty, county PMA administrator, says corn purchase agreements are now available from harvest time. Interim Oklahoma rate set at 91.40 per bushel. official rates tied to October parity. A small handling fee is charged. Producers intending to store corn for resale should contact the PMA office at 116 1/2 E Main.

Fred EB. Forty Oklahoma PMA

Norwegian Flying Boat Sinks Near Trondheim Killing Some Aboard

A Norwegian flying boat crashed and sank near Trondheim on October 2, killing about two percent of the 43 aboard. Earl Bertrand Russell, en route to Trondheim for a speaking engagement, was saved after plunging into the sea. Rescue efforts continued amid darkness and rough seas. weather hampered search for the missing, including babies.

ACE Oslo Norway Trondheim Earl Bertrand Russell Russell Towle Treture Norwertias Airlines Mow Sundincham Hommelvik Ersheth Stracn United States Eril Russell Iorway Philospier Bret Dria Meters Belp Ing Rands Arire Osis

Martin Hall Questions Marshall Plan Value in Lessons on World Affairs

Martin Hall led a Friday afternoon informal talk on world affairs at the college tvd form. He questioned if the Marshall Plan fed reactionary governments for Burcape and discussed its evolution from aiding devastated Europe to dumping surplus US goods on foreign markets. Hall urged shipping materials to rebuild Europe’s industries for true, lasting economic independence.

Martin Hall Tvd Tall Europe United States Ppl Hall Iad Sis Sears

Brydish Fight Seeel Nation Campaign Foreseen

Opponents of socialization organize a defense fund to campaign against government plans to nationalize iron and steel. Alfred Edwards, MP, leads the effort after his expulsion from the Labor Party last spring for supporting the nationalization, as government aims to push reforms before the 1960 general elections. The plan uses public meetings publications and a film highlighting steel production and private enterprise.

London Ane Steel Industry Alfred Edwards Labor Party Defense Fund

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