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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

4

Two Worlds Or One United Future Debate

The text discusses Wendell Willkie's Russia tour and a book review of One World. It argues for a possible two world order divided between a Western bloc and a Russian dominated bloc. It suggests peaceful coexistence if controlled by prudent leaders, while noting Russia's reluctance to share the world.

Wendell Willkie Russia United Nations Organization Fausia Stalin Tve Europe Americas Asia Australia Pacific India China Mongolia

Expensive Canadian high inland fishing trip by air

A summer tale recalls Massen and Bill Osborn venturing beyond the U S border to virgin Canadian spots. They flew to inland ledges and lakes, found fine lake trout, and described luxury preparations like a sawmill moved by air. The piece notes travel costs and the thrill of accessible remote fishing.

Massen Weg Minnesota Bill Osborn Canada Bor~ Daz Massay Surat Toile

Enmity Toward Americans Reflected in Global Strife

A fragmented note argues there is English resentment toward Americans and postwar tensions. It claims Britain hoards wealth while the US ships food and garments abroad, questions motives behind the war and currency standards, and references global debt and trade issues amid a wary view of future life expectancy.

Watts England

Education and the newspaper linked in a free society

Dr James B Conant Harvard president argues education and the newspaper are mutually dependent in a democratic system. Mass literacy enables mass circulation while educated citizens understand and engage with public affairs, supporting free tax funded schools and independent journalism. He stresses teachers and editors owe duties to each other and urges greater civic investment in public education for national success.

James B Conant Harvard University Politic School Free Press

East Central State College Converts Breca Memorial into Dormitory

East Central State College bought the Breca Memorial building with funds from the Board of Regents for Higher Education to house about fifty men. The dormitory will provide student housing for veterans, with occupancy starting soon. The project is self liquidating, repaid from the building’s earnings, and its on campus-like use is praised by Dr Linsehed and staff.

East Central State College Breca Memorial Hhos Wit East Central Board of Regents Figher Education Linseheid

Must Be Fun Guides Busy Mothers and College Growth

The piece urges mothers to balance family duties with education, noting Mrs Clyde Kaiser of Pontotoc County manages eleven children across multiple schools while discussing Oklahoma higher education enrollment projected to exceed forty thousand this fall. It reflects on shifts in career aims beyond teaching and medicine and warns about dangers of exploring haunted places after a Detroit incident.

John Mary Clyde Kaiser Pontotoc Clyde Kaiser Fogher Learning Oklahoma Detroit

National Guard Seeks Recruit A Minute to Guard U S

National Guard plans a two month drive to recruit 248 enlistments daily to reach a target of 250000 personnel. President Truman proclaims National Guard Day and urges expansion to 682000 in the Guard, Regular Army, and Reserve, with states staging contests and rewards for top units.

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Ward's Reel: Fostering a New Merchandising Era

The Ardmore Montgomery Ward store marks its fiftieth anniversary and recounts the firm’s rise from a small Chicago mail order operation begun in August 1872 with $1600 capital. Montgomery Ward grew into a nationwide retail force with 629 stores and over 75 thousand employees, blending catalog and storefront sales to reach a billion dollars in annual combined sales.

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Overseas Yule Packages Demand Early Dispatch

Washington dispatch notes the Army expects soldiers to receive holiday care packages by December 25. Officials urge sending mail between October 1 and November 15 to ensure delivery, highlighting international shipping amid wartime conditions and ongoing defense priorities.

Washington Mai-Gan Edward FL Whitsell Oversias Mart

Refugees Disembark At German Camp Under Tense Detainee Move

British ships Ocean Vigour and two others ferry Jews from Palestine to the Peppercort camp near Hamburg. Troops with clubs and truncheons clear the gangplanks as refugees are loaded onto trains, some resisting while others calm, amid a tense, orderly exit in a heavily guarded operation.

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Valley View Admissions List Of Names And Addresses

A fragmented list shows numerous names with addresses and notes such as Box numbers and routes. The text mentions Agnes Ureloaier Mary Altian Clara Corbin Margaret Campton and Mamie W Pratt among others, with scattered city and street details. The line ends noting too many people are in the dark about the bright side of life.

Agnes Ureloaier Mary Altian Orchard G. L. Shaw Aris Ames Miter Ait Benty Blanchard Clara Corbin Stonewall If Hon Acts Ershi Bivd Ada Tom Bel Alen Wands Farnham BR. Goodwin

W R Ramsey death recalls part in county oil history

W R Ramsey of Oklahoma City, a self made oilman who rose from a ranch hand in 1900 to a multi millionare, died in Los Angeles after a cerebral hemorrhage. He built the Ramsey Petroleum Group with his brother W E Ramsey, drilling in Oklahoma Texas Louisiana and California and amassing a large fortune. Survivors include his wife two daughters and two sons. The Ramsey body will be sent to Oklahoma City for funeral services and burial.

W. RK. Ramsay Oklahama City Ardimore Olhman W. E. Ramsey Fentotoc County Olf Developments Ramsey Los Angeles Calif Haspitil Associated Press Charles Ramsey Ramseys Allerarce Webb Lesge Almiass Totoc Smh Drilling Groupe Brnck Francis W. BL Tate Ramsey Petralenti Brom Bank Oklahoma Oklahoma City Louisiana Texas California Ramsey Petroleum Garp Olklahom pStanclind Oil and Ges Co Jennie Otlahoma City Oldshoma City

Allen and Ada Area Christmas Social Notes

Allerton area social notes reveal a flurry of visits and travel. Mr and Mrs Bert Redden plan to move to Modesto California to establish a home. Many relatives from Oklahoma Texas and California are guests or visiting, including Rev Hubert Wilcox of McAlester and Mrs Ethel Moore and daughter Barothy Jan.

Bert Redden Modesto Calif Ethel Moore Caughtter Barothy Jaan Ricthmo Mra C. H Hallmark Mire B. A. Jarrett

Local Office Reports August Job Placements at 3940

Oklahoma State Employment Service office reports August placements totaled 3940 with 479 veterans. Private domestic service accounted for 27 placements including 32 women and six veterans. wholesale and retail trades 19 placements with six women, one non white and 11 veterans. manufacturing 11 placements with one woman and three veterans. other public utilities 11 placements with two women and three veterans. Active applications dipped from 1604 to 1433 amid domestic help shortages and need for experienced waitresses.

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Harden City postmastership examination announced

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an opening for postmaster at Harden City. Application deadline is October 2, 1904. Examination held at Ada, open to US citizens or nationals over 21 by closing date. Application blanks from local post office or the Commission, Washington DC.

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