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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

5

Diplomats and Officials Meet at White House

President Truman chaired a White House briefing with top diplomats and officials to hear firsthand European situation reports from Britain and Russia and from General Clay’s staff. The gathering aimed to assess aid options while a separate committee discussed a potential Friday shutdown. distillers protested the plan.

Washington Truman White House Nis Britain Russia Germany Wi Yern Charles Lyckman Amt Pase Salot Charles G. Ross Toon Ross Lucile Cle U.S Walter Bedellith Ty Sid Murots Clay Eurepe Secretary of the Treasury Sry- Ger Agriculture Anderson Wiliam L Clayton Robert A. Lovett Chaismaty Gaston Export-Immart Bank Carl C. Parrington Comshodity Credit Coreporation Export-brpok Bank Laie A. Stamhava Clarence E. Gauss Vise Committee On Europe Krug

Waptes Platter Co President Dies in Fort Worth

Galen H W McKinney president of Waptes Platter Grocery Company dies at 32. Funeral service set for Thursday 11 a m at University Christian Church Fort Worth with burial in Fort Worth. McKinney belonged to the prominent McKinney family of the city and led the wholesale grocery for ten years.

Galen HW. McKinmey Waptes Platter Grocery Company Fort Worth University Clristian Church Port Worth Durot McKinney Sholesale Cancer

Noewood Purchases and Modernizes Sulphur Garage

Sulphur Oklahoma R D Norwrand a local garageman and cap dealer has bought the West First street building and begun remodeling He will modernize the service department and is building a showroom measuring about 35 by 50 feet Officials plan an opening event when the showroom is finished

Okla R. D. Norwrand West First Street

Guam natives favor U S citizenship while keeping Navy control

The Hopkins Committee and Guam natives seek civilian administration only when feasible but urge gradual transition. Military governor William Pownall cites material shortages and congressional funding as delays, noting Guam remains Navy dependent for transport, power, and public works while President Truman seeks Congress action on territorial status and potential citizenship.

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Chickasaws to Honor Late Douglas Johnston Monument in Tishomingo

Special report from Tishomingo where hundreds including Chickasaw representatives gather to honor the late Douglas H Johnston the former governor and notable Indian leader. A six foot granite monument will be unveiled at the cemetery with Maytubby and other officials delivering addresses. The event features a ceremonial basket lunch and tribal commemorations documenting Johnston’s role in statehood and tribal negotiations.

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Byng FHA Plans Initiation for October 15

Byng FHA announces initiation set for October 15 1947 with officers Lois Howe president Rachel Cofty vice president Betty Mitchell secretary Verna Loman Margie Chandler reporters Kitty Simpson historian Amalia Henry song leader Helen Busters parliamentarian Wanda Eppler and Amelia Henry. Meetings include Byng homemaking teacher Mrs Donny Baker magic teacher Mea Marvn Str es ub mother Mrs Nolan Ware with music by Betty Mitchell Wanda Eppler and Amelia Austin.

Byng Fuiure Homemskars Amerits Cla Af Ada Lois Howe Rachel Cofty Betty Mitchell Verna Loman Margie Chandler Kitty Simpsom Amalia’ Henery Helen Busters Niamst Wanda Appler Byng Btrs Donny Baker Mea Marvn Nolan Ware Byng Betty Mitchel Wands Eppler Fema Austin Byng Cheb

City Officials Attend Muny Meet in Norman

City council members and city employees will attend a Municipal League gathering in Norman Friday and Saturday this week. Attendees include Spencer, Hensley, Vernon Roberts, MW Walker, Haddleston, Euel S Covey and Jack Price as acting city manager Covey notes. One day of the meeting will cover a session on airpart 2 Franapement, a program Ada is keen to learn more about.

Municipal League Norman Duel Covey Quiet Spencer Joe Hensley Vernon, Roberts MW. Walker Od Haddleston Euel S Cowey Jack Price Ada

Former Stratford Man Dies in Fall

Ben nie Birkley Jr of Stratford was killed Saturday when his car plunged over a California cliff while returning from a deer hunt in the mountains. His brother George Blakley of Troms was seriously injured. Surviving are the widow, a son, four daughters, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wear home in Ada.

Stratford Bennie Birkley, Jr California Finneral Blakley George Troms Boo Hehnes Colbert Raymond Harris Trona Forrest, Shepnard Virgil Tura Bact

Marshall Plan Nations Weigh Credit Plan at Paris Meet

London reports the 36 Marshall Plan countries invited to Paris to discuss a Central Agency scheme for automatic transferability of debts and credits among all 16 nations. The goal is to ease bilateral trade by creating a multilateral clearing system and reduce gold and currency payments.

London Marshall

Ada area social notes mix with visits and school events

The Ada community is listed with numerous visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Pat Maheny, Mr. and Mrs. Etton McWhicter, Wallace McWhit, and families from Ada and Ishama City. Rural gatherings, junior and senior class activities at Fanois High, a Harvest Queen fundraiser, and speeches by Mrs. Wilmoth and Mr. Hatchett are noted along with several Sunday visits and town engagements.

E . Jonnent Ada Pat Maheny Ishama City Etton Wallace Snd Firs Port King Rott

Effort to Crack Safe at Hardware Store Here Fails

Local hardware store attempt to crack a safe ends without theft as authorities say the entry was attempted by unknown suspects. Police report uncovering tools and improvised sounds but provide no solid clues to identify any suspects.

Haynes Hardware

Nine Year Old Lad Greets Santa Claus in Detroit

Detroit October story about nine year old Tommy Saytt battling cancer greets Santa at home Christmas Eve celebrations with a tree, gifts, and a turkey dinner. Parents report he spent time with siblings and neighborhood children while continuing treatment and braces on hopeful recovery for the coming year.

Lad Santa Claus Detroit Tommy Scott Tommy Lester Saytt Nerne

Valley View Admissions Notice In Ada

Mondas cre Delores Solomon and baby of FE Bolin Jr reside at 522 East Fae Street Ada Miss Nora Attaberry lives at 223 West 13th Ada Meiches is described as oldest petty of the Mississippi River in this fragmentary notice.

Mondascre Delores Solomon FE Bolin, Jr Fae Street Ada Nora Meiches, Miss Mississippi River

Local Woman Turns Handkerchiefs Into Regional Brand

Mrs. Theisa Mack, starting from nine yards of fabric, built a handkerchief business using 50 local workers and fabrics from Belgium France and England. She designs patterns monograms items in 12 and 13 inch sizes and outsources production across the southwest with exclusive city retailers. Major accounts include Global Art Galleries Chicago Halliburton Oklahoma City and Katz Department Store with a display at Katz this week inviting visitors.

Theisa Meek Trish Laren Fram France Mock Denans Mira Mack Ince Mietucle Global Art Galleries Chicago Halliturton

Grand Jury Returns Four Indictments in Muskogee

Muskogee county grand jury returned four indictments in routine matters. Witnesses were questioned on local government actions before recess to review evidence. Indicted are Blake Sharad for the death of his wife Louise, John Kennedy for larceny, Gladys Each, and Otis Victor Per wrman and Rusene Methgas for first degree rape. Okla jury will reconvene to proceed with cases at hand.

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East Central College Plans October Homecoming Parade

East Central College announces Homecoming on October 31 with a marching band parade featuring two bands from high schools and junior highs. Bands will compete for prizes in Alignment and Ceritage, Play Im, Cadence, and Special Street Maneuver categories, with prizes for top finishes and a float display.

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Ada milk supply discussed today at county health meeting

Discussion centered on Ada's milk supply and sanitation issues at Muskogee county meeting. Burt Poe outlined problems in dairies and pasteurization plants while stressing milk quality, safety, and delivery to customers. Health officials connected milk regulations to typhoid history and noted ongoing safety measures and carrier protections.

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