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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

2

Brewers May Cut Grain Use

In Washington on October 4 representatives from the United States Brewer's Foundation and state brewer's committees agreed to push for the release for food use of all wheat stocks owned by brewers or under contract to. Ford bushels noted by spokesmen. The White House prepared a broad promotion to save and ship grain to Europe as part of the Marshall plan amid some congressional opposition from lawmakers returning from Europe talks.

Sterling FL Green Washington Waten Iurtoevange Tru Toan United States Brewer's Foundation Sta Brewer's FORD Mms Truman House Biarshall Commerce Harryman Anderson Larkman Congress

County 4 H Club Reorganization Starts This Week

The Pontotox county 4-H club reorganization begins this week with visits in October to assist schools, excluding rested peanut digging. Members and parents should discuss projects, including twenty nine available options like crafts, soil conservation, crops, beef, poultry, and dairy. The program outline 848 will be distributed, detailing events, member requirements, and meeting order of business. The upcoming Corn Show in November will need 30 seed corn samples, with the best 20 ears used to estimate yield per acre.

Lester Smith Pontotox Ctu Order of Business Theimsels Reveaber Ted

Fingerprints Found On Blasted Auto in Etowah Territory

Investigation into a deadly blast in Etowah targets the car hoot and attached wiring. McMinn County political figure T Burkett Ivins died at age 65. Sheriff Knox notes outside involvement possible. PBI and local police join to find clues in turmoil over Paul Cantrell faction. Hubert M Richle resigned as county Democratic chair. Carl Newberry to chair until new election.

Etowah T. Burkett Ivins McMinn County Yesters Knox PBI Cogn Ivins Paul Cantrell Hufaula Hubert M. Richle McInidel County Thairan Mys Carl Newberry Af Checotah Vics

Homemade Waterwheel Powers Odd Jobs Near City Lake

Ceeil E Etheridge builds a waterwheel near the city lake to power a dam and channel system. The complex setup drives a gear shaft, a large pulley, and a gravity-fed mechanism supplying power for a home air conditioning system and shop duties.

Coril Etheridge Ceeil E. Etheridge Det Biharidge Wark Etheridge Amal

Gambling Raids Pay Off in D. C. Disruptions and Arrests

Oklahoma cites raids in Washington DC as detectives report a broader gambling sweep. Forty three men were arrested and about $668 seized across scattered locations. Officers say the operation targeted street level betting with several offenders charged under state gambling laws.

Indian agency push by Kaw Ponca Kiowa council

The inter tribal council of Ki Pawnee Ponca and Otoe Indians adopts a resolution to re establish Pawnee Indian agency. Council president says the plan will be taken to Washington by a special delegation when Congress convenes next year. Eagle notes Anadarko office cannot handle 25000 Indians previously under five officers.

Kaw City Okla Ott Inter-Tribal Council Ki Pawnee Ponca Otoe Pawnee

Physically Handicapped Seek Employment Here

A local employment office lists several job seekers with disabilities seeking work. Entries include a veteran machinist with two years overhaul experience, an 8th grade educated starter and generator repairman, a 20 year cook and menu planner with arthritis, an older office supply salesman and bookkeeper, and a maintenance mechanic with 21 years in upkeep.

Tepairman Peérat

Baby Sooners Care For Babies At OU Game

At the University of Oklahoma a pilot program cared for 150 babies of student mothers during a home football game against Texas. Three registrars and 14 trained nurses supervised the mass babysitting as veterans’ fathers and students supported the effort amid a $40 budget. Senator Rogers led the effort, serving as babysitter in chief and tending bottles and safety pins while the game played. The Senate approved an $80 test run for today.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Alina Prand-Ma Sooners Pops Witelot Texas Itn Wee Perrith Rogers Somata Senate Rogers Wee

State Woman Dies In Auto Overturn

CHICKASHA Okla Oct 6 Missa Lavitha Coleman 27 Oklahoma City died of head injuries after a car overturn near here while attempting to pass another vehicle on US highway She died in hospital soon after Stanley Kerlick 28 Oklahoma City escaped injury Rowley 8% delegate to the first territorial convention in what is now Oklahoma fed today Funeral services will be held here Monday afternoon.

Chickasha Missa Lavitha Coleman Oklahoma City Here U. S. Highway Stanley Kerlick Gklahama City Miss Coleman At- Riowa Okla Rowley Oklahoma Oklahoms

Lazy D Ranch Expands In Hereford Moves Across States

Ranch manager Zack Smith travels across several states inspecting and purchasing cattle from major outfits, acquiring 125 Painter Cattle Company females in Colorado, 35 head in Arkansas, and stock from Lazy D lines. Everett Ingle and other buyers add quality Hereford animals, with Prow Miser and Proud Mixer among noted purchases as Lazy D Ranch strengthens its Hereford herd amid a dry spell.

W. A. Delaney Ada Zack Smith Painter ‘Cattle Company Colorado Arkansas Everett Ingie Smith Texga Bio! Wavels WB. Barney Montgormery Ala Hacogenta S4th Hereford

Navy Cheb of USA To Exhibit Here

The Navy Club of U.S.A. will exhibit mobile displays in Ada on Wednesday October 8 between 9:30 AM and 3:30 AM. Donations welcome to support rehabilitation for naval veterans. Featured items include a death by own action piloted bomb and a Italian diving torpedo, loaned by the Navy Department to the non profit organization marking naval veterans’ welfare efforts.

Navy Club U. 5 Ada Main Broadway Navy Club of U.S. A England Navy Department Nevy Club Thiganag Sredited Veterans’ Order Act of Congress LOK

Battalion Awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Heroism

The 45th Division's first battalion Tafanwey regiment received the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism during the October 1944 Mortagne river crossing near Epinal in France. Units involved spanned Wagomes Atoka Chittlecce Okemal and Ada areas with headquarters at Atoka and Eshoprings. Local HQ locations included Allen Weturnbs Koraws Sammpany Ada and Shawne. Also reports from Wichita Kansas note a college football win, while Pomca City marks a charter presentation to the Exchange Club.

Oklahoma City Tafanwey France Mortagne River Epinal Wagomes Atoka Chittlecce Okemal Eshoprings Allen Weturnbs Koraws Ada Shawne

Allen School News Highlights Student Leaders and Activities

The Allen School yearbook notes elected leaders for the student body and clubs. Donna Iq Call, Virginta Caldwell, and Carel Sue Jacobs named chest leaders. Freneftle Huffstuiler and Lula Mae Brown lead journalism club. Ghee club officers include editors and reporters. typewriters added to the commercial department. various class officers and activity mentions across journalism, 4-H, FFA, and Glee Club. Seniors to president Pat Miller with officers listed. juniors and freshmen also have posts. Fourth graders complete projects like instrument upkeep and stage puppet setup.

Donna Iq Call Virginta Caldwell Carel Sue Jacobs Gschhool Hrosema Jo Call Pat Miler Carmeteia Smith Idery Lewise Ligut Teasurer Bille May Jordan Ronald Lee Jones Virginiy Caldwell Novelty Bob Triplett FFA Richard Rhodes Jerry Lea Murphy Glenny Jones Glee Club Billie Kay Jordan Juan‘ta Sanders Huntors Carol Sue Jacobs Lonis Janie Bee Bryant Ressalene Hays Riss Bryant Spemeur

Ada area weekend basketball and social visits noted

Ada residents attended several local games including Ade-Peuts Valley at Ada and Holdenville-Seminole in Holdenville. People like Mr and Mrs Tony Martin and Jackie, Mrs RB Taylor and B C, Harold Yermings, Pat Miller, Budd Yount, Glen Prewitt, and Jack Olivo with families were seen in Ada and nearby towns. Shopping trips by Mrs Ross Hayes and daughter and various social calls were also reported across Ada and Mot Springs area.

Harold Yermings Pat Miller Bucds Youot Smolcn Allen Ada Thussday Ross Hayes Miss. Rosselone

Anderson to Give Farm Surplus Ideas

Secretary of Agriculture Anderson Wilk outlines farm policy aims to avoid surpluses by focusing on distribution and consumption as Europe remains able to feed itself. He plans to discuss price supports research farm electrification and department activities with the committee.

Agricultural Department Ei Mnip

Boy Automobile Designers Spark New Industry Ideas

DETROIT Oct 6 Youths across America lead in automotive ideas, with prize winners in the Fisher Body Design contest proposing rear engine cars, streamlined profiles, and better visibility. Concepts include air conduits, rear fender intakes, and interiors with more space, while headlight styles vary from multiple lamps to a single motor-like unit. Prize money totals about $85,000, including roughly $32,000 in scholarships.

NEA Detroit America Fisher Bexty Crofts-1man's Guild Fisher Body Shis University Scholarshins

Jaycees Meet For Civic Groups Tonight

Jaycees and civic and veterans groups were invited to a special meeting observed during National Employment for the Physically Handicapped week. Clifford Green, Foxcees president, will welcome attendees at the Aldridge hotel ballroom Tuesday night October 7 with a film and speakers from Vocational Rehabilitation and Oklahoma State Employment Service detailing education and placement of handicapped individuals. The event is open to the public and starts promptly at 8 o clock.

Smd National Jeluscoe Clifford Green The Foxcees Aldridge Hotel Ocober T Department of Education Fred Werder' Som Aude Durant Pence Oklshoma Balk Assustant Nowta Fa Gream Sgemrvs

Local National Guard Units Grow Steadily in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's 45th Thunderbird division leads national recruitment in operation ORS88. The drive runs from September 14 to December 16 with about 2025 men recruited locally, roughly 20 percent of national totals. Units report strong gains, including 17st Field Artillery and First Battalion 190th Infantry, with full or near full strength and waiting lists.

Oklahoma National Guard Bureau Roy Kenney Ada Arthur J. Cobb 17St Field’ Artillery Wiram J. ‘Tribbes Lath Infantry Azid F. A H. P. Rite I71st Wowoka Holdenville McAlester 190Th Infantry John Lucas Matoad Guard Broadway

Bandit Sets High Mark in Robbery

A soft spoken bandit robbed the ex wife of hotel magnate Conrad Hilton, Mrs. Sam Gabor Hilton, taking about 700000 dollars worth of jewelry from her apartment. Police said the crime ranks among New Yorks greatest jewel thefts and one of the most profitable in recent history.

New York OM. Harmner Hungary Conrad Fliltom Hilton

Find More Atom Bomb Casualties

The British occupation force newspaper Boom reports 600 corpses, part of thousands killed by the Hiroshima atomic bombing two years ago, located on the small island of Niney Hiroshime harbor. Victims fled to Nim o island. bodies were found last week as Japanese officials searched for a memorial site.

SOKYO Hiroshimia Hiroshime Harbor Hiroshima Nimo

Saar Vote Sets Step Toward Joining France

Saarbruecken Germany residents prepare to vote for two Saar parliament deputies in a move seen as the first step toward an economic union with France. The draft constitution would enable economic attachment while the parliament may revise or adopt parts, with education reform a likely flashpoint. Gener Gilbert Grandval said the vote marks a step toward liberty, while Germany shows little concern for its future.

Richire O'Regan Saarbruecken Germany Det fFl Saar S& Deputies Steaam France Saarland Lierte Peter Gilbert Grandval Economic Union United States Britain Fsmterg

Belgians Join in War Dead Honors

In Antwerp on October 4 thousands of Belgians and American officials paid solemn tribute to World War I dead. The transport Joseph V. Connelly awaited departure to New York harbor as Lucius D. Clay and Belgian officials spoke of liberty, sacrifice, and the graves left for future generations. A tower cathedral service accompanied the ceremony with volleys, buglers, and guards in ceremonial dress.

Antwerp Belgium Ceed Wee Komue Shoard T_ s Artic Joseph V. Connelly Grant Intry Tralia Hiner

Penn Turnpike To Be Studied Closely

Oklahoma officials visited Harrisburg to study the Pennsylvania Turnpike project as a model for a future Oklahoma express highway. J Wylie Richardson says the delegation will inspect the Merritt Parkway and other facilities, with planners hoping to apply lessons to Oklahoma routes.

Penn Turnpike Patseargh Roy J. Turner Oklahoma Fant Meenery Oklahoma Sturmpike Vania Pitts Burgh Harrisburg J. Wylie Richardson Pike Permeylnatsia Gav James D. Huts Mit Merritt It Parkway Connecticut

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