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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

3

Grandsons of Founder Enter Fully Into Work of Hudsons Big Store at Coalgate

The Hudson family in Coalgate marks fifty years of private enterprise at Hudson's Big Country Store. Harold and Charles Hudson, sons of Archard and Bill Hudson, join the business after training and service in the Merchant Marine and Navy. They began as youths in the store and now work full time, upholding family legacy, Christian values, and community involvement.

Hudsons Coalgate H&ery W. Miller Oklahoma Hudson L. A Hudson Archard Bill Hudson Stoo Asay Tpl Hudson Brothers Armied and BIL Charles de Mirrole Madson Arvarl Hudson Arvard Hudson Harold Charlot Omer Levice Coalgate High School Harolt Glee Clu Olahome A Charles Boy Scoute Robert W. Lacy Merchant Marine Navy Farvard University Remaie Harold Hutson Wxcle Julianne Martha Patty Hily Castle Hudson Bill Sig Country

Plans for a wooden silo at the barnyard gate

Frank Myrtilia of Olney outlined construction plans for a wooden silo five feet high and fourteen feet in diameter with a 35 ton capacity at about 379 dollars. He offered to assist with building plans and said the silo could be built from rough lumber at low cost. Hog feeding and general livestock trends are noted, with cotton loan rates mentioned and a meeting announced with crop specialist Chaffin at the county court, Sept 3, to discuss winter crops and soil building.

Frank Rmyrtia Olney Mor Mont of Signe Chaffin COUNTY _ Weatey

Three Names Considered for French Government Leader

Paris reports prominent figures Robert Schuman Paul Reamadier and Pierre Menides-France as potential heads for a new French government after Premier Andre Marie falls amid wage and price disputes. President Vincent Auriot seeks a successor amid cabinet chaos and press despair over the search. Washington announces Sept 18 US Air Force bases will host the first anniversary observances with massive aircraft participation.

Paris Aig Robert Schuman Paul Reamadier Pierre Menides France Vincent Auriot Andre Marie Marie Washington United States U. S Air Forte Serices Matael Om & Global Baws

Stonewall Girl Wins Tate Memorial Scholarship

Shirley Weise of Stonewall, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Weise, won the 2nd Tate Memorial Scholarship to Tulsa University. A Stonewall High School and Tulsa Central High School alumna, she will enter the University of Tulsa in September. Selection was by Masonic and Eastern Star members including E S Essman J T Wade W D Wilbanks and Ruta Arnold.

Shirley Weise William Weise Stonewalk Tate Tulsa University Weise Stonewall Tulsa Central Uniersity Tulsa Nigh Twelve Masonic Cheb Onder Eastern Star Tyla Jerusalem Masonic Club Watter O. Essman J. T. Wade W. Don Wilbanks Ruta Arnold Miss Weise

Truman Sets Dated Speech at State Fair Visit

Oklahoma City August 2 Officials nervously await President Truman exact date for statewide fair speech. Governor Rex Turner cites Sept 27 to Oct 1 window as tour dates while manager Ralph Hersphill notes delays may stall fair plans.

Oklahoma City GRI Oklahoma State Fair Tuman Rex J. Turner Ralph T. Hersphill Truman Kemphilt

Pvt Porter Completes Basic Airborne Training at Fort Benning

Pvt A Porter of Rusband of Mr Pauline Parton 9075 Jahre gor completed the eight week basic airborne course at Infantry School Fort Benning Georgia earning official United States Army parachute wings. Induction included a glider flight to acquaint him with modern aerial warfare and practical instruction in ground rigging maintenance assembly and airborne drills.

Negro Vet Renounces U.S. Citizenship in Paris Embassy

Arthur W. Taylor of Pittsburgh a former wartime captain in a Negro U.S. Army unit renounced American citizenship at the embassy about 30 days ago. He is believed to have gone to Bettium where he had been living and had recently tried to enlist again or resume service records procedures.

Paris Vfhrotee Amrican Arthur W. Taylor Pittsburgh U. 5 Bettium Taylor America Europe Freast Asure

Air Force Vets Plan Reunion at Madison Square Garden

The Air Force Association announces a reunion for current and former air force personnel at Madison Square Garden on September 29. More than 17,000 officers and enlisted men are expected to attend as the main event of the 1943 convention in New York. General James H. Doolittle, wartime leader of the Army Air Forces, will headline the planning committee.

New York Ang Air Force Madison Square Garden Air Force Association Commodore James H. Doolittle Army Air Forces Ngw The Gasociancn

Farmer’s cabbage giveaway falls far short

In Nanticore Pennsylvania farmer Henry Bobbin advertised in newspapers that he would give away 40 009 heads of cabbage at a nearby park. Only a few people showed up and 100 heads were taken. Bobbin lamented the difficulty of giving away produce. The article notes that many turtles live over a century.

Nanticore Henry Bovbin Bobbin Sohbin

President Truman Eager To Start Campaign Tour

President Truman plans a extensive pre campaign tour visiting many sections. Secretary Charles G. Ross stated the trip aims to refresh the president and prepare him for the forthcoming campaign. The nine day cruise aboard the press yacht Wan derer ended near Washington with the president returning to duty refreshed.

Ernest B. Faccare Baristone Island Med Truman Charles G. Rose Tadey Ross Wanderer Crise Williamsburg Washington Ares Rosa

Friends Pay Fine for Spanking Neighbor’s Child

In Oklahoma City a 63-year-old widow, Anna Webb, told police she could not afford a 2 fine after a neighbor’s spanking of a child. Judge Slike Poster noted the act, while controversial, spurred offers to intervene. The child’s mother, Mrs. Goriwe Durbin, reported receiving threatening calls following public disclosure of the incident.

Oklaroma City Miro Anna Webb Slike Emili Goriwe FL Durbin

Manila street paving plan proposal by local official

Manila observes streets needing paving as Leozarda Mac, tired of dusty living, offers a cabinet member a plan to provide lights water and rent in his apartments. He reports a surge of applications from builders for asphalt work while critiquing civic neglect and proposing a bold municipal paving program.

Manila Leozarda Macas Manas Iester

Nation-wide Heat Wave Presses Death Toll Rises

The nation endures a hot humid spell with 135 deaths attributed to heat and related causes. A cooling air mass moves south from Canada toward the mid-Atlantic region while record highs are reported in many cities. States tally heat fatalities and major damage from high temperatures and rainfall.

Chicago Mery Prosch Marcus Cleena Weather Bureau Charleston W. Va

Funeral Monday for Allen Han

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. for Allen Sir James Louis Smith 23 who died in a highway accident last Wednesday. Burial will take place in Allen cemetery. Surviving are his parents Mrs Gribet Smith and Doyle and G. Smith of Ventura California.

Allen James Louis Smith Ams Eucugrium Allen Cemetery Bingham General Aller Garith Anen Merchant Machine Alten Gribet Smith Doyle and G. Smith Ventura

Bed propaganda banned in IndoChina list of violations

French authorities define a list of Communist propaganda violations in IndoChina Saigon. Included are pamphlets in English or Chinese languages and works by Marxist theoreticians. Also banned are biographies of Communist leaders and recent speeches by Soviet and Chinese leaders.

Saigon Indo-China Russia China

Hutchinson Shetland Pony Wins National Honors

The young Hutchinson Shetland Pony Farm stallion Silver White Surprise swept through Des Moines at the American Shetland Pony Congress earning first in the Opel Stake class for two year olds and first in National Put hority plus Reserve Junior Grand Championship. The prize horse, owned by Asa Hutchinson of Hutchinson Shetland Farm, drew acclaim for breeding and racing appearances, marking the largest Oklahoma Shetland breeding operation in its seventh year with a staff of over a hundred hands.

Des Mines Asa Hutchinsom Née Hutchinson Asa Putchinson Wet Waite Surpribe Pany Salestonesville Ohio Richard Trubenbach Dayton Ohia Siuvor Prema Shaws Aleve Hutchinson Shetland Pony Farm Shetland American Shetland Pony Congress Asda Hutchinson Des Motes

Mystery Blazes Folten Family in New Quarters

In Magomb Ol Aug 28 flames struck the Folten family in their five room cottage. Mrs Wiley reported a blazing shelf paper in the cupboard and tried to fight the fire with water but the blaze went out on its own. Weatherford schools plan to open Monday with a full faculty led by E P Cecil.

Magomb Charles Wiley Fei Cottege Willey Jann Burgard Weatherford Okla Weatherfore E. P. Cecil

Six Bulls Are Acquired for County Youth Dairy Program

County Agents Hailey and Lambert report a 12 day bull buying tour across northern states. They purchased five Adans and six Jersey bulls for Pontotoc county dairy program. Bulls to be delivered in mid October and late October, with show circuit plans through Minnesota Nebraska and Oklahoma state fairs before National Dairy Congress.

Fl. Hailey Marvey Lambert Ada Chamber of Commerce Pontotoc County Adans Wisconsin Kansas City Minnesota George Arnold Avalon Wis Wisconsin Lives Munick Milwaukee Norland Ormsby Johanna Norland Brothers Fairs Bellevile Wiscons

Liquor Heist Crashes Courthouse Basement in 12,000 Loss

FINCAN Oklahoma August 2. County Commissioner Jess Sharp reports theft of confiscated liquor from the courthouse basement. About 41 cases stored in the basement, 8 or 9 recovered, remaining 23 cases unaccounted. The liquor was valued at $12,000 and found later in a refrigerated truck en route to Comanche from Douglas Lane.

Fincan Okla Stepheny County Jess Sharp Lonigat Shazz Sherif Bob Cates Shap Cates Shera Joe Kinder Gye County Comanche Oxa Engi Douis Lane

Hurricane slows as it nears Georgia Carolina coast

Miami reports a preliminary alert as a small, violent hurricane slackens its forward eye. Forecasters note some conflicting reports but indicate movement may shift toward west northwest to northwest. Winds near the center reach up to ninety miles per hour with higher gusts, as the storm remains a threat to the region.

Baltimore LaGuardia Flele New York Philadelphia Washington Mercury Arts of Kansas Gulf Area West Coast Minnesota North Dakota Georgia-Carolina Connecticut Humets Indiana Kentucky I Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island West Virgines Wisconsin Washington, D. C Miami Fla Georgia- Carolina Weather Bureau CST Adver Treistorm

War Materials Stockpile Grows in U S Stockpile

The munitions board reports the nation's stockpile of war materials is increasing though no uranium is present. The board cites security needs and economic pressures, noting accelerated efforts are required to balance costs with national security.

Washington Munitions Board Urassion Ans Mets

More Detours for Oklahoma Highway

Oklahoma Highway Director Bailey announced additional detours and caution zones across the state. He noted about 30 detours and cautions are planned this year to shorten travel and save miles for drivers. He warned of dry grass near roads and urged extreme caution to prevent roadside fires in hot weather.

Aos City Oklahoma H. BE Bailey Crivera

Wallace Group Faces Worries in Arkansas Report

In Little Rock Arkansas the Wallace group expresses concerns over arranging press accommodations for a former president. Officials say press representatives must stay at a private estate between Little Rock and Memphis. The party declines to identify the estate.

Progressive Party Conan Little Rock Memphis

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