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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
3
Washington reports Secretary Anderson argues farm price support programs do not raise food costs. He says supports incentivize abundant production and shield prices from wartime lows, noting only seven commodities required support this year for short periods.
Belgrade announced it would sever relations with Chile after Chile expelled two Yugoslav diplomats. Yugoslav authorities condemned Chilean charges as baseless and accused Chile of acting under U S influence amid labor unrest in Chile.
Ada firm Junter Construction, also spelled aida, won three road projects totaling 73,526.84 dollars in October bids. The awards cover 9,943 miles of grading drainage and gravel surface across Garvin Okmulgee and Payne counties with a mix of bid prices 16,704.13 30,545.99 and 22,377.36 dollars.
In 1355 Boston’s new electric trolley line offered free rides to attract passengers, prompting a flood of public praise as the service began collecting fares later, signaling a major shift in urban transit.
Dispatch from the Aleutians describes Attu as a vulnerable island with about 100 American soldiers and 1,000 sailors and Marines stationed nearby. It notes observers worry about a potential Japanese seizure, cites broader strategic value, and contrasts local morale with national interest in Alaska’s defense.
Three hundred new Ubeary books covering fiction travel and history were distributed in Tishomingo Shoals and surrounding areas, with two hundred more placed in the Alek school. Some volumes were allocated to Siboker Wastingtonbrary.
Summer clothes are moved to back storage to fit fall wear while moth protection is advised. Use 2 10 percent spray to deter silver fish moths on silks and rayons. avoid starch on cottons. Also notes on manure, soil fertility, seed beds, and Garden Soil Improvement guidance from Extension services.
RD Club lists events across October with entries for Ost Hart Tue Oct 14 FHart Wed Oct 16 Hen Fri Oct 18 and Gaer Coser. The fragment shows a sequence of weekday items and dates implying a rotating schedule for club activities this October.
In Tishomingo high school the small ensemble under Miss Crotchfield was selected. Members include Mary Low, Hobe Yeas Bistard, WieneeOry Tugemia Woolard, Cthellie In gram, Peige McCurry, Athens Fiman, Bee Deew Reeves, Hutchens, Martha Trotter, Delphe Taylor, Amye Ruth ner, with Woodward as accompanist. Fourteen 4-H clubs totaling 83 members were approved in Woodward county over the past two weeks.
South Central Oklahoma Industrial Development Association plans a joint Tulsa meeting with several state organizations. The event aims to promote tours and regional mining interests, following eastern and state tours. Sponsoring groups include the Tulsa Chamber, Oklahoma Geological Survey, various development associations, colleges, banks, and merchants groups.
In Manhattan a guest barman was invited for the opening of a cocktail townge event at a swanky hotel. Stanley Beatt, a top bartender, attended as guest barman while executives and New York staff observed attendance and media coverage amid a backdrop of promotional glee and social bustle.
Moka County 4-H members competed at the State Fair with boys and girls from Atoka, Rack Creek, Caney, and nearby areas. Team events included judging contests with Knox Keenan and Nona Sue Keenan earning top placements. clothing, home improvement, and canning entries also earned ribbons.
City officials move to start paving projects with bids soon. The South Highschool Avenue job spans Twentieth to Twenty fourth street with a five day protest period beginning this week.
Washington reports indicate the United States is unlikely to accept Molotov's proposal for simultaneous withdrawal of American and Soviet troops from Korea. The plan, deemed unsatisfactory, risks complicating UN efforts and prolonging the Korean issue. Norman notes a regional education meeting at the University of Oklahoma October 16 and 38 featuring Dr James S. McHomey of Northwestern University.
Toronto reports that Canadian living costs are climbing, but food remains cheaper than in the United States. Wages and price controls during and after wartime shaped the index, with subsidies ending and inflation rising, affecting clothing, housing, and basics. Officials expect Canada’s cost of living to stay somewhat below the U S rise, though subsidies removal may lift prices further.
Oscar Parker, business manager, says two more buildings will be erected on the Basic Central campus. Surplus war materials from the Federal Works Agency were used for the manual training block already between the Presidents House and Mayline tennis court, and the new 100 by 20 foot structures will sit on the old gymnasium site near administration and science buildings. The pair will join the Manual Training department as temporary facilities with asbestos siding and composition roofing.
A stray horse wandered onto Chicago Municipal Airport near Bear Last Night causing runway obstructions. Thirty aircraft were held airborne as handlers corralled the frisky animal before authorities captured it and restored normal takeoffs.
A county federation meeting notes savings on burn seed and local feed mixes, while farmers report rising crop yields and storage issues. Beekeepers organize in Pawnee, oats and corn show strong stands in Maple Grove area, and Kiowa County plans soil improvement with sweet clover rotation contingent on moisture.
Fourth graders at Ket Saito School of flying celebrate the Halloween season by composing original poems and songs. Their music teacher Mrs G C Bamoss notes surprising quality in both the poems and songs with students eager to tune them on piano during music periods.
In Oklahoma City a seven month old infant died after an automobile race incident near McAlester. The baby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theims Iehrster of Pittsburg, was rushed to a hospital but relapsed. Parents then moved to Oklahoma City for specialist care.
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