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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

6

Red Cross officers reelected during county meeting

Port Totoe County Red Cross held its annual meeting Monday night with officers reelected including Hhoowing, Wickes, Greydom Rogers and Gene Swith. Epperson, pastor Mitchell, and Norman Katz spoke on Red Cross service, urging continued support and outlining aims for the coming year.

Port Totoe County Fasig X &. Bighardson Bro+ Belew ae Wickes Greydom Rogers American Red Cross Pontotoc County Chanter M. Hs Darth Genexoiy Red Cross Armer Fea Peor Epperum

Courageous Patty Becker Ready for Operation

A severely deformed Schenectady girl Patty Becker prepares for surgery at Shriners Hospital to amputate her affected leg and fit an artificial limb. She walks on the uninjured leg with aid of a crutch and shows her calm readiness despite her condition and upcoming procedure.

Patty Becker Shriners Hospital Tate Patty Alva Begker Schenectady Ceneral Electric Company

Dollar Bills For Courtesy Award Distributed Downtown

Eight people have already received cash rewards for courtesy shown by clerks in downtown Oklahoma City businesses. Mrs. Harold Van Gilder was the first recipient, getting a crisp new dollar from Calvin Pennington of the Conoco station at Thirteenth and Broadway. Welfare notes indicate October welfare checks for dependent children will follow the 20 percent cut previously announced, with funds borrowed from the state administrative fund approved by the state welfare commission.

Harold van Gilder Calvin Pennington Conoco Thirteenth Broadway la Oklahoma City Oklahomas Jett Grittin State Welfare Commission

Pilotless Plane Flies Homeward From Europe to U S

A robot Skymaster plane of the U S Army Air Force, piloted by a mechanical brain, completed a return flight from England toward the United States. The craft took off from Brize Norton on a mission to Stephenville Newfoundland and could head to Wilmington Ohio if weather held. It carried Col. James Gillespie and 18 crew, with 3500 gallons of fuel, and was in England since Sept 22 for demonstrations and study by RAF authorities.

Aneham Eng England U. S. Army Air Force Athen Lin Royal Air Ferre Field Stepherville Gillesche Gillespie Stephenville Wilmington Ohio Brize Norton Oxfordshire RAF

Allen News Briefs From Ada Tuesday Events

Ada notices list visiting relatives and local movers with F L Mactin of Tulsa staying with sister Georgy Watson and Bir Wat oun, Mrs Sam Morrison recovering after major operation at Vallew View, Florence Swafford of Olmmrubee Ras visiting daughters Myg Sarale Coomer and Ar nole Bingham end families, Evie Duncan and daughter, and Riverside California visitors Clinton Waaltolk and Jennly visiting sister Walter Smith in town.

F. L. Mactin Tulsaywent Georgy Watson Wat Plorence Swafford Olmmrubee Ras Visvbad Myg Saralé Coomer Arnole Bingham Mra Evie Duncan Clinton Waaltolk Riverside, Cali Hig Sster Walter Smith Jennly

Valley View Admissions and Ada People Trade Notes

Local Ada area notices list residents and visitors including Mrs Sammur and Eloise English with families, and many Ada addresses. mentions of travel to San Antonio for a baby girl, and several crossings to Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and other towns. Political note: William O Coy, veteran, may seek U S Senate seat in 30 days, after last year’s governor bid.

Denal& Shores Bernace Miller H. D. Haybesom Spenit Mear Marsiow Eern Oxlahoma Cipy William O. Coy United States Senate Tulsa

State Supreme Court Opinions Mixed Outcomes Across Counties

The Oklahoma Supreme Court released opinions affirming several rulings in Garvin, Tulsa, Pushmataha, and other counties, with reversals and remands in a list of cases including Berd v. H. F. Billy, Coffee v. Bridwell, and Tankersley Construct firm disputes. Other entries involve school district consolidations and estate matters. In Anadarko, city officials announced cemetery gate closures after late-night vandalism and prowlers reported near the graveyard.

Oxlaroma Supreme Court Lorraine Berd H. F. Billy Bughes County Burford L. Coffee BE. W. Bridwell Garvin County M. E. Trapp Associated Partmarshup M. B. Trapp Low Strang Trapp M.trapp, Jr Dan Tankersley Mary Tankersley

Government to Help Midwest Farmers Plant Frees for Years

Washington reports the prairie states forestry project will persist as part of the soil conservation program. The shelter belts aim to protect topsoil in Nebraska Kansas and the Dakotas with windbreaks of cottonwood ash locust and olive. Forest Service records note costs and tree counts, while work continues under the soil conservation service with Lincoln Nebraska headquarters.

Washington Ani Aguiclature Department Prairie States Forestry Project WPA Dane Parkinsom OU. S. Forest Nebraska Kansas Dakotas Forest Service Soil Ecoservation Service Zuaning North Dekote Texan Amd Lincoln Neb Montana

Fair checks available for premiums at county office

County Clerk Bobbitt announced Tuesday morning that checks for premiums earned at the fair are ready. He urged those owed, including men, women, and club youths, to visit the courthouse notice desk to claim their funds.

Claude Bobbitt Bobbitt Soutity

Pakistan Governor Fears Soviet Grab in India

Pakistan Governor in Karachi warns that a Hindu Muslim disorderly collapse of Indian states could invite Soviet influence or intervention. He alleges the Hindu government tolerates Sikh arming and pogroms, calls for unity to prevent chaos, and discusses mass population shifts from Pakistan and India amid unrest.

Pakistan India Sincedy Rinting Teke Vres McRamet Sinnal Patistany NBA Taylard Indis Fraser Jimnal Fhathi Punjab Alleps New Delhi Himie-MosTere Eastern Pun Deli Hindustar Jimmah Banane Jinmah Aout Karachi Inia Britch Eoum Laon Dimasa Russia Shere Jinmak Ind Guimg Srem

Ada Chamber urged support for National Week for the Handicapped

Wendell R. Thomss, Ada Chamber president, outlined a five point program for employers to cooperate with the State Employment Office during National Employ the Handicapped Week. Employers should survey openings, consult the state office, hire qualified handicapped workers, match abilities to jobs, and judge workers by ability not disability. Handicapped should register at local employment offices whether or not they are veterans.

Wendell RK. Thomss Ada Chamber of Com Treree Thome

Ohio GOP to Buck Taft's Campaign

Ohio Republicans plan a home grown drive to secure the Republican nomination for Senator Robert A Taft by raising about 750000 with support from state money. Taft plans to address the state GOP central committee on October 24 in Columbus and may announce at the national convention in Philadelphia. His backers expect to back a six state western tour with an all Ohio funded effort while Taft himself favors limited outside contributions.

Washington Ohio Robert A. Taft GOP Central Committee Columbus Taft Philadelphia Ohig Aghody Cirtemoatl Plate

Oklahoma official defends social aid review program

Sol McDonald regional director of the Social Security Administration argues annual case reviews are routine and required by Oklahoma’s agreement with the federal government. He contends reviews ensure proper payments and negate abuses, while critics fear manipulation and misallocation of funds affecting the aged, blind, and children.

Sol McDonald Social Security Administration Amy sgeHare Oklahom Oklahorma Soranae Amee Oklahoma McDonald

Ada Junior High Student Shines In Club Pantomime Act

Ada Junior High School student Tony Wise, performing for Ada Lima club members, showcases pantomime skill and a notable mimicry ability. The young performer also participates with the Ada Junior High Blue Jays, developing agility and stage presence through imitation and song.

Tony Waose Ada Ada Lima Club Ada Junior High Blue Jays

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