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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
4
The Ada Evening News details its publishing lineage and consolidations from 1900s Ada papers under editor William D. Little. It notes mergers with The Ada Weekly Democrat, Pontotoc County Enterprise, and Ada Star-Democrat, with a 1911 consolidation into Ada Evening News and Ada Weekly News.
Bernard Baruch presents The Seven Tests of Freedom defining core liberties and protections. The list covers free expression, electoral remedy, independent courts, lawful justice, equal fairness, individual rights within state duties, and protection from arbitrary coercion by a single party police force.
The piece argues John L. Lewis may call a coal strike to challenge the government with the mines under federal operation. It questions possible government actions, noting conspiratorial union plans could threaten lawful order, and contemplates wartime price and market shifts as postwar adjustments unfold.
The piece notes Louis F. Budenz renounced communism and joined the Catholic church, asserting socialism and Christianity cannot mix. It cautions against Bolshevik aims, endorses a nationwide cancer effort, and critiques medical school gender balance while urging more hospitals and better road signage reflecting Ada’s highway role.
In Ada an aging community reflects on R W Allen who ran mills here for years and recently passed into memory. The piece honors his church service at The First Christian church and includes a birthday remembrance on October 6, noting he would have turned 83.
Ada Oklahoma celebrates the return of Harry Brecheen, St. Louis Cardinals World Series ace, praising local talent and noting stars like Paul and Lloyd Waner from the area. The town bets Brecheen will better his 1947 pitching record and continues to tout local prowess in sports and other fields.
A reflection on regional speech, noting that the old South hosts multiple distinct accents rather than a single Southern dialect. The piece discusses cultural identity and regional speech patterns without sensational detail.
Sam Dew county treasurer gives notice of sale on November 16 1946 at 8 a.m. in the courthouse to sell land tracts acquired by the county at resale bids shown on each parcel with highest offer to be accepted if not topped by higher bids. Purchaser pays apportioned advertisement costs plus bid amount. sale subject to county Commissioners approval.
Oklahoma Governor Kerr approves the purchase of a new game reserve in Oklahoma City, signaling state support for conservation efforts and land acquisition. No further details provided.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Loyd Welch files a 1946 petition against Mathews Gilbert and unknown heirs seeking judgment to own and quiet title to Lots 1 2 3 4 in Block 177 Town of Rofs. Answer by November 27 1946 or default judgment will be entered. Powell Jameson attorneys.
In the County Court within Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of Helen F. Butcher deceased issues a notice to creditors. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Cary P. Butcher executor at Busby Harrell Trice attorneys 209 213 American Building Ada within four months or be barred. Gov Kerr authorized the Game and Fish Commission to purchase 85 acres in Delaware County to expand a deer propagation area in northeastern Oklahoma.
The Ada area proceedings name Oklahoma State, Randolph Cochran, Mae as plaintiffs and Florence A Ashford heirs in one suit, seeking to quiet title to Lot 16 Block 42 Ada and bar heirs from any claim. Another case notices Luli deceased and unknowns against Anna line Mayfield nee Bond seeking title to Lot 3 Block 26 Daggs Addition Ada. Court dates set for November 23 and December 7 1946. Also explains OPA extension act ceiling rule tying cotton goods ceilings to parity or market prices with recent averages around 38 cents, noting no November boost due to a market decline.
Eva Sanner and Leon Sanner sue Jody B. Allen in Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court to quiet title to Lots 15 and 16 in Block 24 Daggs Addition Ada. Plaintiffs seek voiding of a 1944 warranty deed and absolute fee simple title while barring Allen from any claim. Court action dated October 16 and final judgment pending if Allen does not respond by November 29 1946. Administrators notice to creditors also included calling claims against Alice C. MacFarland deceased due within four months.
An OPA official said November shoppers will save money as cotton dress and shirt prices fall after last week’s market drop. The drop in cotton prices will avoid a threatened ceilings increase in November, according to the agency spokesman.
Dr. Ivo A. Nelson a renowned Tulsa pathologist died at his home after a long heart illness. He and his brother founded a clinical and pathological laboratory in Tulsa and rose to national prominence in 1937 for analysis and exposure of a defective manufactured drug.
Ada News Want Ads reports investors see higher yields on vested amounts as markets adjust. Local readers note improved returns and new terms from financial firms detailing payout schedules and eligibility.
Police found a stolen bicycle in the possession of a 14 year old Indian boy living east of Ada. He admitted borrowing the bike to get home from Ada. County Judge W G Long discussed the case and suggested a stay at Pauls Valley Industrial School for Boys. The boy asked to try a three month stay to see how he liked it.
Fire Chief Ed Haley reported extensive damage to the Southern Ice Company plant after a midnight blaze in the engine room. Firefighters fought the flames from 2 to 4 am with smoke damage noted throughout the building and water testing of freezing containers planned as investigators determine the cause by Wednesday.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court released rulings on October 23 with several outcomes. Relators and taxpayers H M Shirley and John R Hickman against J William Cordell and election board officials: relief denied. Other cases affirmed, reversed, or modified as directed across multiple counties and parties including Dunn, Lip, and Lindley, with several cross petitions and remands.
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