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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
8
The VA office urges World War II veterans to apply for the National Service Life Insurance dividend, with applications available at VA offices and post offices through veteran organizations. Officials expect a large intake as payments, averaging about $175 per veteran, begin January 1950 at around 200000 daily.
An apparent murder investigation follows the death of 44 year old Army veteran Samuel Woodruff of Ardmore. A hastily scribbled note near his body describes two men in a car with a Buick, a masked passenger, a gun, and a plan to steal his belongings. Authorities said no new evidence emerged after autopsy and noted Woodruff’s sister in Ardmore.
Pawnee war dancer Wilson Moore won the unofficial world Indian fancy dancing title at the Ponca Indian powwow near Pocasset. He edged Rudy New Moon and Charle Chibutty in a nearly hour long event judged on style and symbolism. The five day festival drew more than 6,000 spectators and featured dancers from tribes including Ponca Osage Quapaw Kiowa and Comanche.
Hundreds of World War II veterans queued at post offices and veterans groups to obtain and mail National Service Life insurance dividend application forms. Elevator workers reported about 603 forms handed out by 10 am Monday, with more forms available from VA, Red Cross, American Legion, and VFW offices. Dividends, starting January 1950, total about 206000 per day, supporting an estimated 16.9 million to be paid to eligible policyholders. Offices extended hours to accommodate filing, with VFW and other groups aiding applicants.
Paris fashion analysts note a year of gradual edits rather than revolutions. Designers like Fath, Molyneux, Piquet, and Schiaparelli show the hemline rising up to 15 inches but maintain a slender silhouette with flexible waists. Evening gowns feature pleated gowns, column silhouettes, and decorative details such as jeweled anklets, petal skirts, and wide godet panels.
The Oklahoma health department says the polio outbreak may have peaked, with officials noting a perceptible decline beginning about a week ago though cautioning that the disease remains unpredictable. They cite earlier-than-usual onset this year and a declining trend shown in the latest data.
Pontotoc county registration books opened for 20 days ahead of a September 27 special election. Prohibition repeal is the core issue, with registrar statements on precinct boundaries and changes in county and city districts. Officials expect a large turnout, aiming for around seventy thousand eligible voters. Details list precincts and registrars across Ada, Stonewall, Fitzhugh, and other areas, with multiple route and address inputs for registration sites.
Philadelphia Aug 22 The American Legion opens its first annual convention with communism in China as the main issue delegates from Missouri to address joint sessions over 7 million members in 17 000 posts debate about 1 000 resolutions. President Truman attends and the 40 and 8 group parade. Mrs Norman L Sheehan of Newark is slated to become president of the auxiliary.
A coroner's jury in Ardmore delayed a verdict in the death of former military policeman Samuel W. Woodruff 44 found under a tree near Durant. A note described alleged assailants and a Buick with a bent tag. Autopsy showed no clear cause. handwriting and stomach contents to be sent to the state crime bureau for further investigation. Woodruff was last seen August 14 at Durant and had filed for a cattle brand August 11.
Miss Ethel Boyd, a Roosevelt junior high teacher in San Jose, was injured when Ernest Galindo, a student pilot, crashed his light monoplane into her front door during a forced landing after his motor failed mid flight. He overshot the yard and his plane struck the house, injuring the teacher as she hid in the rear of the home. Galindo sustained fatal wounds. The report notes a stray paragraph about Prague jokes.
A fragmentary OCR list shows names with routes and places including Sunewall Tonewall South Tom Fowler Stonewall Stedman Woodrow Gibson Route 1 Allen Sunshine J H Moers Route 1 Hicks ann Vetler Ira Rose Route 2 Stonewall Anes Hill Ruby Duckworth Route 2 Ada Vanoss C A Berger Vanoss Valley View Mra L M O Meas Lacey Hull Ada Wilson Mra Bernice Morrison nous 1 Ade.
Washington Aug 29 1947 administration forces defeated a senate bid to require President Truman to cut 3 to 4 billion dollars from defense and government appropriations. The senate voted 48 2 to suspend rules and adopt a rider to force savings, a move ruled insufficient by Vice President Barkley who said two thirds was needed. The clash split along party lines with Republicans and southern Democrats backing the economy directive. Ark Senator Pesca led the fight opposing the rider arguing it unconstitutional and an overreach of presidential power.
Ada Community Concerts prepare for their fourth year with a membership campaign. A kickoff dinner on September 12 at the Aldridge Hotel will launch drive activities. Mrs D A Davis chairs, with co chairs Mrs E B K Burt, Mrs L W Cheek and Mr Homer Peay. Union of volunteers to form eight squads totaling 84 workers. Membership caps set at 500 adults and 100 students. East Central College backs the drive to enable student attendance. Price stays 6.10 for adults and 3.05 for students. St Louis Sinfonietta performs March 2 under Paul Schreiber. Other artists to be named at September 17 meeting with Milton Holtz.
Ada Tuesday visitors included Mrs Ruth Jackson Jimmie Jackson Mrs Jon Avanzini and Bil Avanzini. Miss Ada Lou Bailey praised Miss Jennye Alyce Stephens at skating event. Several residents traveled, hosted gatherings, and bridal shower honors noted with names and places across Ada and surrounding areas.
A twin engined private plane departing from a Tulsa southeast edge airport crashed into trees, killing Leo Donahoe and Russell Aldridge and wounding Ned Vandeventer and Denise Jones. The party aimed for Cleveland to attend the National Air Races.
Five year old Jimmie Mornhinweg of Perry died of polio at St. Mary's hospital in id yesterday becoming the state's 63rd polio victim this year. He died hours after arrival at the hospital while life prizes were presented to the honoree. The town notes the wedding vows of Rudge John Morris and Roy Don Welly are recorded in Sherman Texas on August 3.
Moscow radio broadcast a note accusing Yugoslavia of acting under Western instruction. It claimed Belgrade abandoned Yugoslav aims at the Paris talks and distorted judgments to hide double dealing. The message, dated August 30, urged exposing Belgrade’s facade as the Yugoslav government pursues western masters' orders.
Washington August 18 The compromise proposal seeks approval for a large weapons aid plan. President Truman asked 1.16099 billion dollars while Senator Vandenberg favors 1.4 billion. Connally and three others prepare a joint report group to study the plan before final action.
Six Civil War veterans gather in Indianapolis for the last encampment as Gov Schricker proclaims it the last earthly encampment and bells are ordered tolled. An auxiliary group dedicates a tablet on the soldiers and sailors monument downtown. a deputy was to open a commemorative stamp's safe.
A fragment recounts an event where an inquisitive calf was freed from a silo late at night. The wording mentions Mae and Snoopy in a vague sequence, with August dates implied but unclear. Further readable details are limited, leaving the core action as the calf’s escape from confinement.
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