Polio Ward In Ada Hospital Reaches Lower Patient Count
Two clio Patien s remain in the local hospital ward with five patients now in care. Hospital officials note the polio case load is declining and praise Valley View's record. Ada area began with twelve patients at peak, as ward capacity challenged the facility but good care helped save several.
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Clio Patien
Willy View Hosit
Soio Ja
Oklahoma
Valley View
Ada
Ook
Community groups hold meetings and wedding near Stratford
Local clubs including W S of First Baptist Church meet for afternoon sessions at the church and at homes. A wedding at St. Joseph’s in Douglas unites Veronica Ryan of Douglas and Willie Hanley of Stratford with attendants Catherine Ryan and Mrs. George Cross Jr. The bride wore rose crepe, roses in a halo, and carried a rose nossegay, while the groom’s party includes Lloyd Hinley and George Cross Jr. A reception followed the ceremony.
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Veronica Ryan
Douglas
Wye
Willie E. Hanley
Stratford
St. Joseph's Church
Dollas
John Meyer
Mic Ryan
Catherine Ryan
George Cross, Jr
Ryen
Florida Hurricane Ravages Florida and South Georgia
A devastating hurricane cut a wide path across north Florida toward south Georgia Aug 27. Winds up to 100 mph damaged coastal towns from Jacksonville to Tallahassee and West Palm Beach, wrecking planes, uprooting trees, and causing multi‑million losses in Palm Beach, Okeechobee, and surrounding citrus areas. One dead and about 60 injured reported as tolls rise toward tens of millions.
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Tampa
Badwane
Florida
South Georgia
North
Wapanucka News Highlights Local Deaths And Marriages
William Melton Johnson, 80, dies at home near Boggy Depot after birth in Tennessee on February 22, 1888. Survived by 12 children, 41 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, two brothers, two half-brothers, two half-sisters, and his wife. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 PM at Bozey Depot with Rev. J. R. Cartwright. Eva Remine Burton wed Cecil Talley of Holden, Missouri on August 13. Kenneth Costiloe injured from power take off, leg cut from ankle to thigh, 14 stitches. J. R. Angel admitted to Veterans Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, awaiting transfer near family. Miss Brazilia Dunn spending weeks in Caliente, New Mexico. McClendons, former cafe operators, reestablished business after California trip. Engagement announced between Randall Addy and Nelva Smart of Gladewater, Texas, wedding planned for September 12. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Portman attended a Sherman, Texas reunion. 175 relatives from Portman, Vaardeman, and Coffee families gathered. Mr. and Mrs. John B. McGuire and children from McAlester visited Portman, and C. L. Cardwell, and Alice Gilliam.
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William Melton Johnson
Boggy Depot
Tennessee
Geluck
Bozey Depot
J. R. Cartwright
Wapanucka
Fittstown News Briefs From Local Visits and Church Events
Mrs George Chambers and daughter Betty visiting relatives in Vernon Texas for a few days. Mr and Mrs 10 Talley and daughters Shirley visit Lee Penix family in Fittstown. Miss Molly Timmons weekend in Seminole. C W Watkins and wife in Wichita Falls to be with ill father. Rita Lewis and son return from California. Ed Leslie visits Bromide and Pontotoc. Methodist women repaint church interior while men paint exterior. Tudie Parke guest aboard Wednesday. Fellowship supper at Sheep Creek Thursday evening.
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George Chambers
Betty
Vernon, Tex
V. 10
Talley
Uy. and
Shirley
Borger, Tex
Lee Penix
Typhoon Aims for Japan Near Iwo Jima
A typhoon with winds up to 95 miles per hour is 600 miles southeast of Iwo Jima and moving toward Japan at 12 miles an hour, reports Tokyo today. The weather bulletin notes the storm's track and potential impact on approaches to Tokyo, with warnings for maritime vessels and coastal communities as it advances.
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Japan
Tokyo
Iwo Jima
Local Couple Settles In Rawlins After Wedding
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hanley will reside in Rawlins after a Salt Lake City wedding trip. He is co owner of the Centrel Cure Drillingz firm and the couple plans to establish their home in Rawlins.
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Lloyd Hanley
Salt Lake City
Utah
Rawlins
Centrel Cure Drillingz Company
Ada Miwr Predicts New Library a Student Favorite
East Central college librarian Ada Miwr expects the new Linscheid library to attract students this fall. A shipment of 260 chairs and new reading room furnishings arrives as 40,000 books move from the old library to the four story building. Periodicals line one wall, and marble and mirrors enhance restrooms while shelving is installed on the fourth floor.
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Casper Duffer
East Central College
Linscheid
Hugh Norris
Col ‘Iege
Tu Thi
Atlantic
Post
U. S
Colliers
Life
Litvarian
Fragmentary note hints at a reading tactic and uncertain prizes
A garbled diary like text references Francis, the fifteenth, and a possible prize unknown to the speaker. It mentions a repository, a big collection, and a tactic described as "ten to the Tactic" implying a method to read the spaces, but details are unclear and the overall meaning is fragmentary.
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Francis
15Th
Three Men Enlist For Army Training
Bobby L. Cookson of Ada enlisted in the US Air Forces after dental work delayed acceptance. He will train at Lackland Air Force Base for 12 weeks of orientation and basic skills. Also enlisted were Fyts TDeleder and Bernett in the Corps of Engineers and transferred to Camp Chales for basic training.
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Bobby L. Cook
Fay] Coux
O.1 Center
US Air Forces
Bobby
Ada
Prt Cock
Lackland Air Forces Base
Air Force
Filie EB. DeLezier
R. Delezier
Waeford
William C. Barnett
Ceatgate
Oklo
Corps of Engineers
Fyts
Tdeleder
Bernett
Camp Charles
Atkarsa
Sth Armored
Viitory
Amy
US Army
US Army Air Force
Fost
Accident Brings Court Charges In Arkansas Case
Coke E Graves is charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license in Pearcy Armstrong Justice of the Peace court. He allegedly drove west at high speed about six miles west of Ada when attempting a left turn, striking an oncoming car driven by Dotson Route 2. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage and the crash prompted police involvement.
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Coke E
Glenn Clark
Roff High School Remodels to Boost Hall and Gym
Roff High School plans a summer remodel to create a modern auditorium and gymnasium. Improvements include improved acoustics, new bleachers for about 800, updated heating, a refined maple floor, and a recycled dining layout for hot meals in cafeteria style. Total cost around 3000 dollars, with further changes to the kitchen and dining area.
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Roff High School
Mother of County Commissioner dies at home Saturday
Mrs. fara Jane Gray a pioneer in eastern Pontotoc county died at her daughter Mrs. Aline Jacobs home in Allen Saturday morning at 1 o clock. Funeral services will be in Allen and burial in the Allen cemetery. She was born April 28 1874 and was more than 75. Surviving are two sons David Gray Allen county commissioner for District 1 and Aaron Gray of Ada six daughters and many relatives. Johnathan Gray and Mrs Gray helped develop the section and improve schools roads and churches. Mrs Gray was a mother to her children and to many local youths.
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Fara Jane Gray
Pontotoc County
Aline Jacobs
Allen
Bori Funeral Home
Mra Stay
Jonathan B. Gray
Independence County
Arkansas
Ponteto
Lida
Gray
David ‘Gray O’ Ailen
District 1
Aaron Gray
Ada
Aline Jicoba
Grace Rowe
Ailen
Margie Flowers
Stonewall
Armelia Miller
Erick
Janie Brooks
Claudia Duty
Lemoore
Calif
Jonathan Gray
Community News Notes and Local Visitation Highlights
Recent visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas D New included David from Albuquerque with his parents Mr and Mrs T J Higdon Jr and children Danny Jerry Tom and Nancy Inn from Clovis New Mexico. The gathering honored Rev New s birthday on August 14. Other visits included Mrs Nellie Johnston and her daughter Panere Johnston attending the funeral of Filla Kemp in Emmett. Families and newcomers frequenting Ross and surrounding towns are listed with travel to Purcell Prague and Oklahoma City.
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Thomas D. New
David
Albuquer M
T. J. Higdon Jr
Childeer
Danny
Jerry Tom and Nancy
Clovis, N. M
Higdon
Clovis New
Rev. New
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Panere Johnston
Purcell
Filla Kemp
Emmett
Mra. Johnston
Robbers Target Suburban Home. cash stolen
Pittsburgh neighbors reported a daytime burglary as two men in white coats ransacked a suburban residence. A Mrs Stefanchin and her husband were at a hospital when the intruders entered the garage and searched the house. They found $4000 in cash in a cedar chest before fleeing.
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Pittsburgh
White Cove
A. R. Stefanchin
Steinschin
Senate Leader Calls Proposal Dangerous Over Budget Authority
Senate Democratic Leader Lucas denounces a plan granting President Truman power to cut up to 3.9 billion in congressional appropriations. Backed by a cross party coalition, the measure seeks 5 to 10 percent cuts and faces a tight two thirds vote if all 26 lawmakers vote. McClellan leads the push, arguing shared responsibility for budgeting while Lucas warns of dangerous authority and purse-string control.
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Key Figure In Five Percenter Inquiry Makes Own Statement
James V. Hunt, a central figure in the five percenter inquiry, said he never asked Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan for more than football tickets and denied saying he has “influence” to sell. He asserted the Senate inquiry shows no improper influence and noted his affidavit to a subcommittee. Vaughan is set to testify next, with Hunt’s health delaying his appearance for about a month.
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James V. Hunt
Harry H. Vaughan
Hunt
Ton
White House
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Truman
Quartermaster General
War Assets Administration
Geiera Vaughan
Fauley
Zor & Supply
William D. Pauley
Brazil
Edwin W. Pauley
Committee
Marriages and Divorces Noted for Portland and Anadarko
Marriage licenses issued in Bamtdine sounky sang matin dh list Emory Otis Soave tus and Fans Christaes Anadarko. Obituary notes Mrs Beanver, 83, of Portland, Ore. plus Stonewall and another unnamed party.
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Emory Otis Soavetus
Christaes Anadarko
Stonewall
Beanver
Portland
Ore
Ada Rodeo Champ Wins In Oregon
Ada rodeo scene highlights Choate from Howate winning the Sitian roundup in Pendleton Oregon with a 3.9 second roping time for three steers and 40.9 seconds for bulldogging three steers earning top place prizes. Nearby Missouri politics report Gov Forrest Smith signs a gasoline tax bill doubling to four cents triggering signatures to repeal via referendum in 1950 general election.
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UPI
Choate Ehzter
Howate
Sitianimuak Pensleton
Gay Soda
Pig Pont Dens
Bud Lin Red Lodge
Oklahoma Cowboy
Jefferson City
Forrest
Community Chest Fund Drive Starts Next Thursday Ada News
Ada community leaders announce an early phase of the Community Chest drive. Orval Spann says advance gifts committee led by Foster McSwain and RW Simpson begins Thursday to contact major firms and civic clubs. A special gifts effort on September 15 and a general drive in early October are planned with local organizations including Salvation Army Boy Scouts Campfire Girls Ada Youth Center and Valley View Hospital. The American Cancer Society has withdrawn from the Community Chest and will conduct its own drive.
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Orval Spann
Drive
Anusquay
Weyeduires Oy
Foster McSwain
RW. Simpson
Spain
Community Chest
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts of America
Campfire Girls
Ada Youth Center, Inc
Ada Play Association
Colored Press Nursery
Child Welfare Service
Valley View Hospital
American Cancer Society
Wil Conductorate Campaign
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Cho Caliente
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George Grunda
Oklahoma City
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C. C. Anderson
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Oxishons City
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Harry B. Wright
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Denton
Elmer Crank
Dora
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Taul J. Evans
Chelsea
Arthur
By Edwin 8. Harkinson
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M, Allen
Catherine O’don
Glenn T Bloom
Kathleen Simpson
David Milton Landis
Fittstown
Guana Fayo Busch
Aston C. Johnson
Holdenville
Beatrice Foxworth
Kenneth Vagt
Betty Jo Jackson
Clyde Celew
Helen Jean Jackson
Lee M. Massey
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Robert E. Hammond
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Jean
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