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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
1
Oklahoma City reports 2332 firms opened July to September with only 301 surviving. Tax commission chair J D Dunn notes food merchandising leads with 149. Franchise and general merchandise show 1122 openings and 973 surrenders. coin machines 99 openings with 2 quitting. Service businesses like hotels and theaters grew.
In Aberdeen Idaho a mayor named James Chapman laments his town duties while criticizing pork keeping. He notes it is illegal to raise pigs in town and jokes about preferring not to run the job. The mayor expresses frustration with expectations and attempts to avoid overbearing responsibilities.
Oklahoma forecasts clear skies tonight and Friday with warmer readings except the panhandle. Lows range from 43 to 52 degrees and highs Friday reach the middle 70s across most areas.
Henry Hill was convicted of murder of a Mc Curtain county peace officer in Idabel Oklahoma. A district court jury sentenced him to life in the state penitentiary after deliberating over an hour. The defense had sought a new trial and argued self defense.
CHICAGO December 26 Prices tumbled across the egg market with New York wholesale down as much as 7 cents a dozen and Chicago as much as 3 cents. Extra No 1 eggs in New York have lost 16 cents in eight days. Chicago extras at the low point in four months, retail pass through unsure.
In Sun Valley California five sets of parents with year old twins organized a twin club to share outgrown clothes. They plan to pass on clothes to other families with double editions to keep kids dressed.
The Allen refinery will shut down November 1 for an indefinite period for clean cut and repairs. It cannot secure steel pipe needed for expanded markets and faces operational limits tied to product delivery and flexible operation plans. Sunray’s operations in the Allen area continue with a skeleton staff maintaining a minimal presence.
Ada residents face a stalled Community Chest drive with a goal of 35,090 in cash and pledges. Drive chairmen urge committees to reassign territories, contact regular donors, and report unlisted blocks to boost civic effort as Kiwanians lead at 77.5 percent, Lions club close behind.
Roff schools host a Halloween carnival Friday at 9 30 p m in the gym for all ages Candidacy for queen and princess honors includes Mary Edna Crisp senior Jay Simpson junior Imogene Whan Sophia More and Janet freshman for queen Geneva Menser Jessie Lee Kelly and Harere Wells lead princess contenders June Baker Dana Anderson Lora Ann Ond and Almeda Berner complete the list Parents and friends invited to attend and join in carnival fun.
Incomplete text indicates discussion of future U S policy toward Germany and how aid may be granted without distinguishing between American British and French allies. The fragment mentions plans and official stance, but specifics are unclear.
Three Pontotoc County men Truman Groves Dewey Grove and Gaston Hickman were arrested Tuesday night after a gun battle with Sheriff J D Gaar s officers at a service station They attempted to hijack the station When officers arrived they routed the men from a car and after a brief gun exchange the trio surrendered one man continued firing until ammunition ran out He and Groves face hijacking charges with hearings set for next Monday in Pontotoc County Court Ada Oklahoma.
Earl James McGrath urges a $300,005,000 scholarship program to aid more than 200,000 non veteran college students. He also calls for a federally guaranteed education system akin to the GI Bill. The plan would fund undergraduate and graduate scholarships, scaled for dependents, with eligibility based on academic promise.
Memphis dispatch reports that about 43 percent of Oklahoma’s 480000 bales may be left unbaled due to a steel strike causing a shortage of bale ties. The shortage is described as serious in Oklahoma and Texas, with both states exceeding prior crop figures.
The state criminal court at appeals denied a Tulsa man’s appeal of his conviction for driving a car while under the influence of liquor in Tulsa County.
Alumni Association hosts all day Homecoming at Central College with free game admission, registration at Linscheid Library, and a 2 30 pm Norris Stadium kickoff. The day includes a 10 am welcome, 10 am pep assembly, 11 am Homecoming parade with 20 college groups and seven high school bands, campus tours, and an evening banquet and dance for alumni.
Ada Lions Club prepares a large street carnival to fund a crippled children's fund. Members sorted many prizes overnight while blocking traffic at four downtown points for a costume parade and contests. Keith Marshall leads planning as equipment is Lions-made and permanent for all ages.
J D Gear reports whiskey scarce in Pontotoc County and launches a "Bohe dry" movement to curb bootlegging. Federal liquor stamps turned in as prices rise slightly and operations shrink. Sheriff leads first "honours" movement after the Sept 27 election, with former bootleggers aiding county attorney.
The Associates Press reports a forecast of summerlike warmth followed by a cold wave likely to linger, with rain and a drop in temperatures. Overnight lows range from 35 to 46 degrees across Pryor, Vinita, and Oklahoma City, while Wednesday highs reach about 10 at Poteau and Vinita.
Belgrade report Tito vows to endure the struggle against Russian attempts to dominate Yugoslavia. He defends a socialist world order while criticizing Soviet leadership for its policy toward smaller socialist states. A Moscow smear accusing a Yugoslav opera singer is dismissed as unfounded.
Ada police chief Cecil Smith announced stricter enforcement in school zones after residents complained about traffic near schools. Hundreds of motorists have been stopped and warned as stop signs were installed. violators may be escorted to the station for case dismissal, with plans to station more officers at intersections to prevent accidents.
A one year old refugee, Sigmund Eisenberg, blinded by darkness in a Polish cave, began eye treatment in New York. Dr. Edmund Carter Rosenhauth, a former Polish army colonel, previously examined him in Munich and continues therapy as Sigmund and his mother seek a hopeful outcome in America.
The Veterans Administration may deduct up to 30 million dollars from forthcoming national service life insurance dividends to recoup debts owed by about 600,000 veterans. Individual payments will offset less than half of the total 70 million owed, largely from GI bill subsistence overpayments and guaranteed loan defaults. The 2.8 billion dollar dividend is to be paid in early 1950 to roughly 16 million veterans.
Prague authorities issued Sunday traffic safety courses for pedestrians and drivers who ignore rules. During a week labeled Traffic Safety Week police and youth front members taught safe crossing behavior. After warnings, fines began. violators now receive tickets ordering attendance at the school.
Todd Whatley of Hugo Oklahoma won the wild Brahma bull riding event as the 11th World Championship rodeo opened before 8000 people in Boston.
Washington October 27 The White House said President Truman has set no deadline on mediation in the steel coal dispute and is keeping hands off for the present. Secretary Charles G Ross said the president has not discussed the strike situation with any cabinet member and has kept in touch with progress through John Steelman and Cyrus Ching. Fuel shortages loom as the 30 day mine walkout continues and trains are reduced. talks continue in Bluefield and in New York with Philip Murray. The administration hopes to persuade settlement without invoking Taft Hartley powers, possibly inviting delegates to the White House for talks.
Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma arrives in Oslo with six fellow lawmakers to discuss defense and disarmament with King Haakon and Norwegian officials. Thomas states that arming friendly nations is America’s investment in world security.
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