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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1950

Page

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Company C Busy Wednesday at Camp Polk

At Camp Polk Louisiana Company C 180th Infantry hosted finals in a regimental softball meet and an open house in the day room equipped with games and comforts. A special retreat program and preparations for a visit by Gen Mark Clark filled the day with entertainment cookies cake hot chocolate and coffee for almost 100 men. Riflemen honored in a battalion retreat parade were noted for outstanding range marks. Gen Clark planned to arrive Thursday morning to inspect the Company C area as an example unit. Capt Craig McBroom led overtime prep for activities while gripes over food persisted.

Camp Polk 180Th Infantry Mark Clark Clark Craig McBroom

Three Allen Boys Named Oil Men for a Day

Allen high school selects Louis Kimbrough Ronald Lee Jones and Bob Triplett to be Oil Men for a Day at Sunray refinery on October 17 as part of Oil Progress Week. Loyd Watson announces. boys tour plant and leases then report to school with a film on oil industry progress. Sunray PR staff organize event with guiding personnel.

ALLEN Allen High School Sunray Refinery Louis Kimbrough A. K. Kimbrough Ronald Lee' Jones Leon Jone Bob 'Triplett Allen Schools T. L. Tiernan Oklahoma Sunray Wynner Wood Jack E. Brown Dick ‘Ancher Luther Williams

Genoese mark Columbus Day centennial in Genoa

Torch bearing Genoese paraded through Genoa with a silver urn said to hold Columbus ashes. The fifth centennial celebration began a year long tribute to the explorer born between 1446 and 1452. A silver replica ship procession accompanied spotlit scenes of the Columbus birthplace and the urn.

Genoa Italy Christopher Columbus Pisa Venice Amalfi Santa Maria Columbus Spain Santo Domingo United States America

Clear Tonight and Friday in Oklahoma

The forecast calls for clear skies tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Lows near 19w tonight and 42-48 north 50-56 south. Highs Friday reach 85-90 degrees.

Oklahoma

Michigan arson suspect faces Haven Hall fire charge

In Ann Arbor on October 12 a UM teaching fellow Robert H. Stacy 30 faced a court appearance on a charge of setting the Haven Hall fire last June. Judge James R. Breakey Jr appointed an attorney after Stacy proclaimed he could not afford one. Stacy had previously attempted suicide amid police confessions and a Massachusetts admission. Zelda Clarkson, a former University Hospital nurse, provided details leading to the arrest and sought his confinement as mentally ill.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Old Haven Hall James R., Breakey, Jr Robert H. Stacy Stacy Breakey Zelda Clarkson University Hospital Haven Hall Massachusetts

Tulsa County to have grand jury soon

Tulsa Oklahoma October 12 a county grand jury the first here in two years will be called soon to investigate alleged irregularities in local government District Judge John Ladner agreed to the summons after a conference with County Attorney Elmer Adams No date was set The county attorney's office has been probing reports of county workers receiving gifts The last grand jury met in June 1948

Tulsa Okla John Ladner Elmer Adams

Ex-Cop Ran Gambling Syndicate As Boss Vacationed

Ex cop James Reardon, 33, held in protective custody in New York amid accusations he ran a $20 million yearly gambling operation while boss Harry Gross vacationed in California. Brooklyn investigators allege Reardon replaced Gross previously, ran graft possibly totaling $1 million yearly, used a fake name and a safe deposit box, and withdrew $1,500 recently. He resigned from the force three years ago after five years’ service and has lived as a country gentleman in Westport, Connecticut. Investigators say they linked New Jersey and Saratoga County gamblers to the case.

New York California James Reardon Brooklyn Samuel 5. Leibowitz Reardon Department Westport Conn LU. S. Senate Crime Probate New Jersey Saratoga County N. Y

Elmer Harber Named Chairman of RFC Five Man Board

Elmer Harber, Oklahoma banker and Democrat, chosen by President Truman to lead a revamped five man RFC board. He joins C Edward Rowe and Walter E Cosgriff as the new members, with Cosgriff sworn in to complete the board. Willett remains as a holdover along with Walter Dunham. The move advances the agency’s role in financing defense production amid expanded lending authority. Nominated members require Senate approval when Congress returns in November.

Washington Elmer Harber Oklahoma Reconstruction Finance Corporation Harber Truman Harley Hise Harvey Gunderson C. Edward Rowe Boston Walter E. Cosgriff Salt Lake City Cosgriff Harbor William HE. Willett Harker Shawnee Seminole Okla Oklahoma Democratic Committee RFC Willett Walter Dunham Detroit Trueman Government Financial’ Agency Congress RFC Board Senate

Death comes for N S Olivo Allen community leader dies

N S Olivo 69 a longtime Allen resident died Thursday morning at 1 in a local hospital Funeral services Friday at 230 from the Allen Community Building with burial in Allen Cemetery He was a former banker and longtime farmer and served on the Allen school board in the 1920s Surviving are his widow two daughters a son a sister and two brothers.

Newell S. Olivo Allen Olivo Allen School Board Nellie ‘Olivo Ailén T. E, Jackson Sulphur RB. G. Dixon Tipton E.L, Olivo Skintook Ed . Wheeler Ada T. A Ailen J H. Lee Olivo Sasakwa

Life imprisonment for Boynton man in marshal murder

In Muskogee Oklahoma district court a jury issued life imprisonment for Floyd Rutherford, a Boynton grocer, for the January 21 shooting that killed Town Marshal Floyd Spencer during a gun duel at his store. Rutherford testified Spencer drew first, and the judge will set final sentencing in the current term.

Muskogerx Oklo

Ada Community Chest Drive Urges Family Pledges

Ada residents are urged to participate in the annual Ada Community Chest drive to raise 35000 for seven agencies including Salvation Army Camp Fire Girls Ada Youth Center Boy Scouts Colored Pre School Nursery Ada Playgrounds and Child Welfare. Families will receive pledge cards and decide payments weekly monthly or quarterly to reach the goal, says chairman Emil Wyatt.

Ada Community Chest Salvation Army Camp Fire Girls Ada Youth, Center Boy Scouts Ada Emil Wyatt

Cheerful George Nelson Takes Final Ride With Rail Crews

Caney Oregon October 22 a bedfast 18 years George Nelson nicknamed Cheerful George rises from his bed to ride a Southern Pacific train to San Francisco. Rail crews who long cared for him arrange the journey and greet him as he boards for the trip tonight.

Caney, Ore George Nelson San Francisco Southern Pacific George

Commission Would Limit ROK Control

The U N commission on Korea unanimously approved an Australian plan limiting the authority of the U N backed Republic of Korea to the southern half of Korea. It urged careful steps toward a unified Korea and discussed possible elections while outlining the commission’s authority to shape a unified independent government under U N auspices.

Percy C. Spencer WY. N Korea Republic of Korea U. N Rhee MacArthur Australia Chile Netherlands Pakistan Philippines Thailand Turkey Ian Commission General Assembly Assembly

Grand Old Man to Be in Ada Soon

The Red Red Rose plans a welcome for their benefactor, the Grand Old Man, in Ada with Hugh Norris announcing a visit on Thursday October 18. The gathering begins at Norris Stadium at 6 with a refreshment period and a follow up welcome. A new group of neophytes is being formed to learn about the Grand Old Man and the order.

The Red Red Rose Hugh Norris Grand High Mokus East Central College Norris Stadium Tis

Warships Hammering Chongjin Port Ablaze

United Nations naval task group led by the Mighty Mo bombarded Chongjin in North Korea. The USS Missouri opened with 8 inch guns, then 16 inch shells from the flagship. Allied ships and aircraft supported the strike, with city flames rising after an hour of bombardment.

U.S. S. Missouri North Korea United Nations Chongjin Red China Manchurian Siberian Vladivostok Red Korea Helena Arthur Dy Strubie United States U. S

Stanfield Delivers Three Ada Men to Muskogee Jail

Deputy U S marshal Allen Stanfield transported three Ada men Delbert Taylor Harry M Oakes and Lee Roy Blankenship to a federal jail in Muskogee after their arrest in Dallas for burglary and interstate theft charges. They pleaded not guilty before commissioner Toe Looney in Wewoka and were held on 3000 bonds. Four Dallas felons connected to a Burglary Inc ring were also charged.

Allen Stanfield WU. S Ada Toe Looney U.S Wewoka Pontotac County Dallas

No Reason Yet to Worry Over Fuel

Tulsa report says fuel shortages unlikely for motorists and homeowners with oil furnaces. Oil and Gas Journal notes only high grade aviation gasoline in short supply. slight gasoline octane reductions may occur due to military demand, not affecting the average driver. Also notes that “Old Ironsides” remains a commissioned U.S. warship.

Tulsa Okla Oil and Gas Journal

Deadline for 1951 yearbook reservations at East Central college

East Central college resumes its yearbook print for 1951 with a first deadline today for student reservations. The notice urges students to reserve, collect, and later revisit memories of class photos and campus scenes, highlighting the year as a cherished link to college days and friendships.

East Central College

Asiatics Visited America Long Before Columbus Theory

Baltimore report notes Johns Hopkins geographer Professor George F. Carter argues that a land and sea link between Asia and the Americas existed 2,000 to 1,000 B.C. He says exchanges may have occurred via giant premodern canoes and that plants such as sweet potato and cotton, plus skills like weaving and metallurgy, could have moved between continents long before written records.

Baltimore Christopher Columbus Johns. Hopkins University Asia Americas Columbus George F. Carter Southwestern Journal of Anthropology America Carter Hemisphere Pacific Islands New World New Worlds

Memorial service for Cpl Lamport at Church of God

A memorial service for Cpl Frederick E. Lamport who was killed in Korea in late September will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 at the Church of God on East Fourth. Rev Junior Jared will lead, assisted by Rev Kenneth McCollough. Lamport is survived by his widow Margaret Saprenty of Ada and four children.

Cpl Frederick E. Lamport Korea Church of God East Fourth Junior Jared Kenneth McCollough Cpl. Lamport Margaret Saprenty Ada Chisen

Turner Writes Another Song For Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner helped write a new song titled Oklahoma An them with lyrics by Turner and music by Frank Skinner. It may become the University of Oklahoma’s anthem with an audition at the Sooners homecoming game against Kansas State on October 21, as Capitol reporters heard a preview from the governor.

Oklahoma City Roy J. Turner Oklahoma Turner Frank Skinner Tulsa University of Oklahoma Sooners Kansas State Capitol

Installment Credit Curbs May Tighten Further Soon

A Federal Reserve board member said installment credit curbs will be tightened further within the next two weeks, signaling ongoing efforts to curb consumer borrowing. The remark came as authorities monitor financial conditions and credit markets.

Philadelphia Board of Governors Federal Reserve System

Battleship Missouri Aids Red Korea Coastal Assault

Tokyo reports heavy sea air attacks by Missouri and allied ships along Red Korea's east coast near Chongjin. Carrier planes strafed the city as battleships and cruisers bombarded shore targets, with fires visible amid the 190,000 resident area and proximity to Manchuria and Siberia.

Tokyo Chongjin Red Korea China Soviet Siberia Red China Manchuria Siberian Vladivostok Wonsan Red Capital Pyeongyang U.S Helena Missouri

Truman Seeks Peace Contributions From MacArthur Meeting

President Truman said he hopes his talks with General Douglas MacArthur near Wake Island may yield a contribution to world peace. He cited progress by free nations toward peace despite Far East conditions. The remark came during a Missouri Eastern Star event in St Louis before the anticipated encounter with MacArthur.

ST. Louis Truman Dougelay MacArthur Far East Free Nations Pacific Missouri Order of the Eastern Star MacArthur Wake Island United Nations Ross Mary Jane Truman Missouri Order of the Eastern Star Mr. Truman General MacArthur United States

If you took ax much abuse x your stomach you'd ache wo

The fragment notes stomach pain from repeated abuse, suggesting a warning or health advisory. It mentions discomfort and potential internal impact without clear context, focusing on bodily distress and a general reminder to seek care if persistent.

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