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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

3

Hospital Becomes College Dormitory Near Ada

The Breco Memorial Hospital property at the corner of East Ninth and Broadway is now part of East Central State College. On Monday about 50 men will move in as the building is converted into dormitory space for sleeping and study rooms, with short order meals and confectionery facilities planned.

Breco Memoriea Hospital Exst ‘Nth Furter State of Oklahoma East Central State College Ags Prokits Verlwad Ard Sherwor Tomm

Son of immigrant Gives Millions To Boston's Library

Boston news reports a young immigrant son, Deferrari, donating about 2.06 million dollars to the public library system. Trustees admire the gift while debating a new building or wing named for him. Deferrari, a real estate figure, speaks of frugality and independence, including not owning a car, no clubs, and doing his own cooking and housework.

Boston Mary E. Prim Tolan Gryminas Schaat Johnn Daterraii Red Deferrari Marth Lstate Fey Teystee Frank W. Buston Casey Alexander Graham Bell

Keota Park project finalizes by local women group

In Keota City Park news the project of the Keota Farm Women’s Club, ongoing for two years, was recently completed. A local lumberman donated the work, the park includes picnic tables, two wells, and a sand pile, with the city set to maintain it.

Keota

Threat of India Pakistan Civil War Harsh Warnings

A provocative analysis warns that Hindu Muslim clashes in Punjab Pakistan India could trigger a large scale civil war with horrific violence. It notes population splits, communal outbursts, abductions, and property destruction, but highlights a peace effort by Nehru and Liaquat Ali Khan and calls for a federal unified government to avert disaster.

Dewett Mackkenzie Varius Pakistan India Majory Mss Gralee Punjab Jawaharlal Nehitu Aan Liaquat al Khan Panjab Lahore Coramen Hk Cém Eman

Unknown World War II Soldier to Join Unknown War Comrade

A World War II Unknown Soldier will be brought to Arlington National Cemetery to rest beside the Unknown Soldier of the First World War. Major General Thomas J. Larkin said the secretly identified veteran will be interred when ready, preserving the ritual of anonymity for the fallen. The plan includes selecting the remains from combat zones in the east and west, with no public disclosure of his identity or unit.

Washington America Ils Boner Arington National Arlington Thomas J. Larkin Army

Health Federation Opens Second Annual Conference

About 300 attendees joined two day sessions of the Cooperative Health Federation of America in ELECITY Sept 6. Speakers included former Congressman Jerre Voorhis of California and Dr Ernest Marcus of the Menninger Foundation. Delegates will elect officers for the coming year.

Gxt Cooperative Health Federation of America Two Harbors Minn Jerre Voorhis California BH. F. A Farmers Union Cooperative Hospital of Elk City Br. M. Shadhe C. Bof. AL Mouwtet

Temporary silos save heat damaged crops on farms

fall and winter prospects loom as Oscar Adams farm near Commerce Texas reports heat damaged corn and sorghum. demonstrations show building low cost temporary silos in Arkansas Kansas and Oklahoma to store forage for dairy herds. ext agents advise storing forage to avert likely feed shortages this winter.

Oscar Adams Vexar Roma Mixouti Arkansas Kansas Sisalkrott Oyzar Adams Commerce Texas T. Fi. Bolder Feld~ Ira Kraft Foods Compeas Sulphur Syrugy Teresa Econ Jenna Commodity Credit Corporaion

Ice Shortage Strains Ada Ice Plants Amid Heat

Ada ice plants run at capacity as demand soars past 100 degrees. Operators scramble to stretch supplies and may buy ice from other plants to ease shortages. Some routes experience intermittent delivery while others face daily gaps, with shipments moving to cover the worst scarcities across Oklahoma.

Ada Adz

Balaan Vet Recovers After Head Surgery

A Balaan Vet, year old, underwent head surgery Thursday to remove a brain lesion. He is propped upright, eating and smiling at visitors, with physicians stating he is out of danger. He believes a Japanese captor drove the weapon into his head during captivity after the Bataan Death March.

Denver Gomez Sara Bataan

Tulsa Water Rush Eases Yet Some Shortage Persists

Tulsa officials report easing water restrictions after a day of conservation efforts. City pumps reduced output, yet the daily supply remains about 27.2 million gallons above the Spavinaw flow, with 24.1 million gallons received daily. Officials caution further limits may be needed if relief does not arrive.

Tulsa Orte Lee 2

Diapers Help For Tulsa Family After Fire Loss

Sept 7 Tulsa report details a fire that destroyed the Clark family home and all clothing for David Clark and his children. Neighbors delivered diapers and infant supplies to the hospital as the family, with three other children, plans possible relocation while housing is sorted.

Tulsa Okle Othe Citove Dewid E Ctarle Toonity Oweman

Electronics tocede cooking by radar stove in shade

A report by Arthur Edson describes a radar based electronic stove demo that cooks chicken in minutes and even faster meals, with chefs at regular stoves watching as a lobster is instant cooked. The device, tested in Boston and Washington hotels, may reach homes in three to five years at high cost.

Washington Sept Beastie Research. Com Bostor Oma

Film Studios Hire Fewer Employes Despite War Retrenchment

HOLLYWOOD reports film studios show about a 30 percent drop in employment, trimming roughly 7,200 payrolls from a wartime high. About 12,000 to 13,000 workers remain, with extras and contract players included. Industry sources note a gradual decline over the past year due to postwar retrenchment, though wartime hiring still skews the numbers. British actions affecting shipments and taxation are cited as accelerants but not primary causes.

Hollywood Britain

Seized liquor found in abandoned car near Boswell

Choctaw county officers and the State highway patrol confiscated 2 1/2 cases of liquor found in a car abandoned on a country road near Boswell Oklahoma about 9 miles west of here. The couple in the car outran the patrol before abandoning the vehicle. Laguoy in the car valued at $1,600.

Hugg, Ose Choctaw State Highway Patrol Boswell Cisla

County Home Demonstration Plans United Across Clubs

Ten clubs join in planning a county program to showcase home demonstration work. Officers and club hosts led sessions on projects for 1998, with reports on 1947 club work and county support for living, food, and home improvement. Judging criteria for preserves and marmalades outlined, with upcoming fairs and judge appointments noted.

Fiety Akeaynuaf County Tome Copne ‘Oi Rae Thompson Jessevicg Sam Dew Peco Grove Andenretary Eva Mae Richards Pegan Grove VL. Mewland Arnold Bryant Willard Wiigat Aller Club Seles A. L. Griffith Gtheot Lemna Meloney FIDA Bra Jones Farre Juanita Floyd HDA Martha Mote Jesse Gilis Tr Drs iMargaret Reade Statter

Gromyke Re States Position on Vete

Soviet Union refuses to waive reminders on violations of proposed outlaw pact for atomic weapons and presses for immediate prohibition. Andre A. Craggie, deputy foreign minister, repeats Moscow stance to UN atomic energy commission, urging zero approval of atomics, calls for sanctions on violators. Also notes supply needs for steam electricity and a young koala carried by its mother.

Sditore Amdeut A. Gromysq Associated Press Tim Dalgalian United Nations Frances W- Carpenter Lake Success Ressiz Soviet Union Andre A. Cragke Sevier Sir Alenander Russia Australis

McLachlan Rises Today Funeral Opens At Criswell Chapel

Mrs. Phil McLachlan, 55, died Friday night after injuries from a Sunday car crash near Fitzhugh. Funeral slated for 4 PM at Criswell chapel. Survived by daughter Mrs Bessie Helfand and son Tort A Lachlan, plus siblings and several relatives.

Phil McLachlan Fitzhugh Criswell Chapel McLechtan Mos Pontotoc Courte Texas Fitzhugh i Phil McLachlom Thone Horseshoe Ranch Mississinpi Mies McLachla Sears Baust Mckachlint Bessie R. Helfand Wilburton A. Dice Lachlan Lufkin Texet Hndson Roy Helland W. B. Hudson Hoxenuis Vircodt Hudson Roff TR. Treadwell Ada

Ada Schools Extend Easier Schedule During Heat Wave

Ada schools will continue a shorter day and earlier dismissal as a heat wave persists. Superintendent Luon A. Morison noted some discomfort but praised the program after three days, and enrollment after the first week shows grade schools at 1,430 students, with junior high at 603 and Ada High at 457.

Luon A. Moryison Ada Ada High Tuasmuch Ag

Full Blood Eastern Cherokees Elect Henry Bradley Chief

The eastern band of Cherokees selected Henry Bradley the 16th Cherokee as chief, with Bradley winning 732 votes to 304 for white-blood opponent Pred Bauer of Wolftown. Bauer led an independent faction seeking return of lands held in trust by the federal government since 1924.

N. C Oklahoma Chemkess Henry Bradley Ecved Jarrett Blythe Bradley Chied Mie Mis People Bauer Wolftown Tthe

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