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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

2

Russians Run Down Yank in Berlin Civil Strife

In Berlin Aug 38 American authorities reported Soviet forces driving through the American sector and injuring a U S policeman as clashes with anti-communist demonstrators intensified. The American command protested Soviet actions while the city council planned a meeting amid threats of further unrest and possible transfer of government control to the western sector.

Berlin Goudell East Berlin U. S Robert A. Willard U. S. Groop Tuesda Whkely Anti-Communist Council Borlim

Envoys Meet as Communique Hints at Power Talks

American British and French envoys met at the Briley embassy amid Kremlin crisis talks. A four-power communiqué was hinted may be issued soon, with ministers studying a draft sent to Paris London and Washington. French ambassador joined U S ambassador and Frank Roberts at the British embassy. Molotov and Vishinsky met Western counterparts in Berlin amid secrecy.

Eddy Gilmore Moscow Briley Kremlin Longton Parhans Denson Paris London Amd Yves Chataigneau U. S Walter Bedel Savith Frank Roberts Lonny Hhemlin Poscien V. M. Molotov Andre ¥. Vishinski

Reason to Quit Heat Complaints In Kansas City

Kansas City and 30 The temperature rose to 93 degrees yet Arthur Stockman did not complain. The 60-year-old milk driver enjoyed the heat after being sidelined by a snowslide. He went to his dairy room yesterday to obtain a sore artificial snow used in covering cases of

Kansas City Arthur Stockman Stockman

Navy's Giant Mars sets distance mark for flying boats

The Caroline Mars flew from Honolulu to Chicago in 24 hours and two minutes setting a new 4,784 mile distance record for flying boats. The four engine aircraft, 120 feet long with 200 foot wingspan, completed the nonstop journey via San Francisco and Lake Michigan, exceeding the prior 4,375 mile record. Captain James G. Lang and Lt. Comer Robert J. Bunt commented on the successful, routine flight.

Navy Honolulu Chicago U.S. Navy Caroline Mars Ann Harbor Mich Lake Michigan Burnham Park James G. Lang Mapleton Minna Drow C&t Robert J. Bunt Trenton Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland Natal Brazil

Lomakin Sailing After Ouster as Soviet Consul General

Ousted Soviet consul general Lomakin sails from New York for Sweden aboard the Linarsholm with wife and two children. He is bound for Gothenburg as he awaits UN Paris gathering assignment for the Russian delegation. He gave no comment beyond repeating prior remarks.

Lomakin New York Ana Tacub M. Lomakin State Department Sweden Linar Stockhalm Truman Lora Alexis Stockholm Gagteborg Lemikin United Nations General Assembly Paris Yar Moscow Laman Oksana Kasenkina Bemakin Russia Teo Lama- Rin Meebo

Shale and Its Oil Studied by Bureau of Mines

The Bureau of Mines reports ongoing studies and shipments of shale and shale oil from its mines and a demonstration plant near Rift, Cole. Recipients will report results, with 2,250 tons of shale and 320 barrels of oil slated for delivery, paid transport at loading depots, and further shipments available. Boyd Guthrie leads inquiries, and contracts include Sinclair Refining and Philips Petroleum.

Washington LTI Bureau of Mines Rifts Cole Bewcan Boyd Guthrie Bureau Rontrafix Sinclair Refining Company Philips Petroleum Co

Muddy roads bring bill to county official in Oklahoma

Muskogee Oklahoma August 23 mud roads caused a county commissioner Roy Harsha to face a claimed bill of 8.83 for rural road repairs and related expenses. A constituent woman demanded reimbursement of 3 for helping with a stalled car. Harsha weighed the request amid other expenses noted by the report.

Muskogee Okla Roy Harsha

Allen Band Director Kept For Allen Public Schools

LC Kidwell will direct the Allen school band and serve as music director. He is a graduate of East Central State College and recently studied at the Juilliard School in New York City. Students and parents should attend enrollment meetings Monday at 1 p.m. in the school auditorium to sign up for instrumental courses for fourth through six grades.

Kidwell Alen Loyd RB. Watson Lincsay Alzh School Banc East Central State College New York City Juilliard School, of Music Allen Sue Schoal Ares Erade Schoal Ace Naka

Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary Hold Watermelon Feast

Spanish War Vets and Auxiliary met at Mrs Edna Laster's home on 525 East Eighth for a watermelon feast. J B Hamill ton supplied the melons. Attendees included American Legion Auxiliary president Mrs Rose Messier and numerous members and officers.

Cami Edna Laseter East Eighth J. BH. Hamiltons J. Les American Legion Auxiliary Rose Messier McNeil Harold Graham

Adans Grandson Killed in a Fall in California Town

Deleyn Seidham, first-year old grandson of Mr and Mrs P J Stidham of Ada Oklahoma, died at Fullerton General Hospital after a fall from a tree at 122 Paris Place Yorba Linda California. He slipped while climbing down, striking his head on a paved driveway. Survived by mother and father Willem B H Sudharm, three brothers and three sisters, grandmother Norma Stevens of Oklahoma City, and other relatives. Funeral was at First Methodist Church Yorba Linda with Rev Forrest Woodside officiating. Interment at Fairhaven Cemetery Santa Ana.

Santa Ana Deleyn Seidham P. J. Stidham Ada Okla Fullerton General Ame Paris Place Yorba Linda Calif Willem BH. Sudharm Sudharms Brax Chilford Wasue Imam Wreck Gallon Yorba Linga Nis Stidham Pale Dale Yawre Pullerton Community Hospital Iclus Norma Stevens Oklahoma City William H. Jn Richard Fo Charles Bi Betty Ig Peggy L Janet Methodist Church Forrest Woodside Haven Cemetery

Atokans Asked to Linsit Water Use

An appeal was sent to residents of Atoka to limit water use as reserves fall below a safe level. Drought has not yet ended, and the group led by RG Cates Sr and others plans to hire a clerk for registrant questions. The Atoka County Fair is set for September 10-15 at the Sales Barn east of the Katy. Clintor Mompson announced exhibits will include live stock and farm products.

Atoka Atoka County Selective Serving Board Mow Cates Holland Cordis Martin Clive Murray Court Street Atoka County Atoka Sales Katy Herpot Clintor Mompson

Oklahoma City poised as new FFA national HQ

Oklahoma City may become the national headquarters for the Future Farmers of America and its 40,000 youth convention. The Chamber of Commerce announced a permanent state fairgrounds project to host the FFA meet, with a new pavilion at the fairgrounds planned for meetings and year round offices.

Oklahoma Oklahoma Cty Farmers of America Chamber of Commerce Paul Draper Chamber FFA Kansas City Roy J. Turzers Fair Grounds

Murder charges filed against Jack Wilkerson in Hollis

In Hollis Oslo Aug 38 murder charges were filed today against Jack Wilkerson a farmer from here for the fatal shooting Thursday of his son Melvin Clemmer. Witnesses say a dispute over debts led to the shooting and investigators are pursuing a possible motive while neighbors react with varied views on the incident.

Hollis Oslo Jack Wilkerson Marth Here Melvin EL Clemmer

Centrahoma Soldier Killed at Anzio

Funeral services for Pvt. John P. Linker 25 of Centrahoma born in Aden and son of Mr and Mrs Foster Linker will be held this afternoon at 3 from the Centrahoma Methodist church burial will follow in Centrahoma with the American Legion of Coalgate and former members of the 43d Division furnishing military honors The procession leaves the Smith Pumeval Home in Aife at 2 today Linker served in Co B 120th Medical Corps 46th Division overseas through Sicily and at Anzio where he was wounded 32 April 1944 He died later In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters Loretta and Jean and several other relatives The record notes several siblings and relatives including Raymond Linker Thurman Linker and Mrs Delia Linker among others

John P. Linker Aden Centrahoma Wil Centrahome Methodist American Legion of Coalgate 43D Division Aife Centreheme Poster Cleanie Tinker Iba Allen Tisttle Bridgeorgek Ft. SF Co. B 120Th I Medical Corps Sicilian Annie Tuim John R. Linker Pacific Stennis Linker Loretta Jean Centrahomay Fath Foster Linker Salinas Cali

Claremore Plans Wheat Carload For Will Rogers Train

Claremore moves to ship a carload of wheat to the Will Rogers relief train for Europe. Roy Griffin, Claremore Chamber of Commerce manager, says the effort honors Will Rogers and supports a multi-denominational sponsored train leaving for Galveston in September. wheat cost between 9900 and 3500 dollars.

Claremore Will Rogers Europe Roy Griffin

Interstate Oil Compact Group Meets in New York

Representatives from 21 states gather in New York for the Interstate Oil Compact Commission summer meeting to discuss oil and gas production without waste. Governors Jester Turner Carlson Green Duff Caldwell Pates and Malone scheduled to speak, with sessions on synthetic fuels conservation laws and petroleum demand forecasts.

New York Compact Comm S Sion Hero Oil Constration Group Cnver Beauford Jester Texas Roy Turner Oklahoma Frank Carlson Kansas Dwight Green Tinois James Duff Pennsylvania Millard Caldwell Florida Ralph Pates Iona George W. Malone Malone National Resources Economics S2k Senate Brent Joe Hawley Duff Ernsst O. Thomusom

East Central College Students Work Through Vacation

On vacation time at East Central college most residents stay busy. Veterans and a few foreign students repair and paint campus buildings under Gordon Arrington and Bill Dolev with Oxford aiding. Several returning servicemen and football players help with maintenance while others staff dorm tasks and campus facilities during the break.

East Central College Amd Torres Lopes Pame Arresvasa Bargt East Central Canony Amet Toder Gordon Arrington Rey Pod Barris Bill Dolev Dota Oxford Ardmore Dicus

Built in closet drawer with quilt storage idea

Mrs Ruth Doyle in Tem planned built in bedroom closets with a large quilt drawer on rollers to store quilts and blankets. Rollers ease use and prevent drawer strain. husband added rollers to kitchen cabinets as well. Also notes three plaques for county fair exhibits with criteria and dates in September. local schedule outlines club meetings and home gatherings through early September.

Ruth Doyle At Tem Doyle

Oklahoma Officials Reserve Plan for Separate Negro Graduate Courses

Oklahoma officials plan to offer four graduate courses at Langston University for negroes in education home economics social work and most likely sectors while waiting for a federal court ruling on McLaurin’s admission to the University of Oklahoma. They fear separate facilities would strain funds and jeopardize accreditation, and discuss possible executive orders or legislative action to address segregation and potential out-of-state study payments for negro students.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Plann Ultmately Langston University Secial Wort Magrocy University of Oklahoma G W. Mckaurim University of Okla Sir Laurin Langton McLausin Roy J. Turner Turner Moanzat Haz M.A. Mash Board of Regents For Higher Education Tay Cmeet Ada Fisher Capitol Yoursea North Central Association of Collegas and Serendary Schools Theste Langston Um i Associa ‘Tion Sai Witon Willian Murray McLaurin Attorney General United States Supreme Court Am Anpeal

Hughes Funeral Set for Tuesday in Osterville Mass

Osterville Mass August 22 President Truman sent sympathy to the Hughes family as funeral plans for Charles Evasis Hughes retired chief justice of the United States were announced. Services will be at Riverside Church New York City conducted by Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick emeritus pastor. Burial will be private with no public interment. Interment details and memorials to the family are being arranged.

Osterville Mass Ti Truman Charles Evasis Hughes Enited States Supreme Court Washington Riverside Shareh New York City Harry Emerson Fasdick Fughes Sas Thay Eiamily

Collision East of Dewar Kills Four and Babe Orphan

A two car crash two miles east of Dewar Oklahoma killed four adults, including Richard Hresheers and De D Ricks, state veterinarian, and left a baby boy an orphan. Ricks and his wife, both injured, were hospitalized with serious injuries as other occupants suffered shock. A highway patrol report noted rain softening the shoulder before Adams’ car skidded back onto the highway and collided with the Ricks vehicle.

Ricks de. D. Ricks McCarthy Brastears Veterans Hospital Muvicogee Ctal Okemah Highway Patrol Fin Costner Adams

First Surface Coat On N Mississippi Likely This Week

Street work is underway with H S Moore Paving Co pouring concrete for two thirds of a South Highschool avenue strip from Twenty fourth to Eighteenth. Crews replace broken spots on North Mississippi, awaiting over surface material to fill holes and bring grade near contour. A first asphaltic layer will seal holes before a final finish coat to provide a smoother driving surface.

H. S. Moore Paving Co Twenty-fourth Street Eighteenth Street Mississippi City

Back to Boston For Escape Artist

In Tulsa Oklahoma on August 28 twoBoston detectives identified a 28 year old escape artist Vikier H Grinnell alias Williams Sullivan as the man who escaped from Bosters Deer Island prison twice while serving a larceny sentence. He was moved after an Oklahoma officer questioned him about theft and was later found attempting to pick his jail cell lock with a stolen tool. Detectives John O Bran and Thomas J Fowley confirmed the identification.

Tulsa Okla Secura Palice Bacia Vik Ier H. Grinnell Williams ‘Sullivan Chemah Boster Deer Island Grinnell Oklahoma Luisa Boston John O’ Bran Thomas J. Fowley

Sulphur barber joins state board of barber examiners

Sulphur barber known for forty years in Sulphur area accepts a posting with the state board of barber examiners. He will travel the southeast sector of Oklahoma for about three months each year, marking a shift from his long local practice. The item mentions a historical note about corsets and a unrelated line about Catherine.

Lane H. Speaks Barber Et Yeterens Hospital Sulpath State Board of Barber Sharpiners Oklahoma

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