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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

5

Mrs Goodwin Is Killed In Auto Crash Near Ada

Miz Sybil Goodwin, 28, of 600 West Nineteenth, died at the scene when her car allegedly was forced off U.S. 17 near Tester by a vehicle Saturday night. Her companions, including J. F. Goodwin, were injured. Mrs. Goodwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crass, had been employed downtown. State authorities provided limited details. the collision occurred as they were en route to attend Ada-Messengers events.

Sybil Goodwin McAleewron U. S

State Department Weighs Special Session On European Aid

The State Department seriously considers calling a special session of Congress to authorize a temporary European aid fund by year end. Proposals include roughly 2 billion dollars in aid to Britain, France, and Italy, with uncertainty over the total. Key questions hinge on President Truman’s decision and Secretary Marshall’s recommendations, and whether Congress would front funds before the Marshall Plan approval.

Congress Gweront Crif Cember Whitevesume Eutoge Lander Marshall Ptain Eaess Ture Tetman Juset White House State Department Alana Europe Marshall Truman Secretary of Congress Ehmutt John Leferrar Boston Mass Defestari Francis B. Masterson Dederras Foundation

Long Skirts Booed At California Fair

At a California fashion event in Sacramento women booed long skirts while editor Milady of California lauded shorter dresses. Miss Centenia, a pageant winner, praised modern styles and criticized the revival of 1850s fashion as impractical for contemporary life.

California Fair Sacramento Calit Calizarea Poe Molis Dos Aniotes Milady California Brongit Toniy Desc

Fort Knox gold hoard and Bevin plan puzzle readers

Washington reports the Bevin proposal to redistribute Fort Knox gold sparks questions about its meaning and effects. The Port Knox treasure holds about 12,000 bricks of gold, with a 47,000 pound vault door, part of a global monetary system backed by gold. Government storage spreads gold across cities to back currency and balance trade, but redistribution questions remain.

Max Hall Washington Ernest Associated Press Breastity Prisvate Bevin Kentucky Port Binox Louisville America U.S Xnoo Port Know Bureau of the Mins Denver San Francisco Fort Knox Treasury Syortad Livais Fort Bnox

Small Boy Falls From Car During Ride

William Lee West, a young boy, fell from a moving vehicle late Saturday night while being transported by his father Wendell West near Shawnee, four miles west of As'. He was likely ejected when a car door opened during the ride and was taken to Valley View for treatment.

William Lee West Cvee Anc Wendell West Amate Wests West William West Valley View

President Truman Returns Aboard Mighty Missouri on Homeward Voyage

President Truman sails aboard the battleship Missouri for the homeward leg after a goodwill mission and the Hemispheric Defense Treaty signing. He jokes about a star cap, enjoys high spirits, and travels with Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret. The ship’s radio telephony keeps him in instant contact with Washington on the extended voyage from Rio de Janeiro.

Missouri President Truman Dranmtite Truman Howse Washington Rio de Janeiro Washingore Admiral Leahy Geatly Morkelk

Detroit taxi robbery case shocks city on streets

Detroit police held 30 year old Conrad after a gunpoint taxi heist outside a cafe near the State Fair. The suspect allegedly kidnapped a woman, damaged two cars in the escape, and threatened her as he fled. authorities said armed robbery charges are possible as investigators press the case.

Flint Sonoma Detroit Beeteaie Petit Suliog Conrad Sayme Pipes James

Two Detroit Youths Shot While Exploring Haunted House

In Detroit and Wayne County, two youths Irving Jobbervey two and Nelson Hyatt 17 were wounded during a late night shooting near a country house described as a haunted site. Accomplices Alex Wilson Miriam Keating and Dolores Keller were questioned. Deputies found firearms and liquor in the Long house scene, with a second blast injuring the two youths as they helped the wounded into a car and fled the scene.

Detroit Sept Systerions Wane Couttay Sheriff's Irving Jobber Vey Nelson Hyatt Wayne, Mich Jablonicky Thigs Hyatt Alex Wilson Wayne Miriam Keating Dolores Keller Nears Theartim Lupinstig New York City Collyer Brothers Bert Lang Jesse Jebionicky Wilson Fae Wilsom Kel Long House Fred

Miss America Barbara Jo Walker plans marriage after title win

Barbara Jo Walker of Memphis won Miss America 1957 at Atlantic City beating 39 states. She earns a $9000 scholarship and intends to finish at Memphis State College, marry medical student John Hummel, and pursue further schooling near his future hospital. Hummel, 28, says wedding likely next fall and praises her quick wit.

Atlantic City Misa America Barbara Jo Walker Memphis Tenn Yosa Sd Eirts States Itaiies Canada John Hummel Sai Barbara Barbera

Oklahoma Medical School limits starters for 64 admits

Norman Oklahoma September 6 University of Oklahoma sections of medicine at Oklahoma City will admit only 64 students from among the 225 residents who seek admission. Dean J F Gray said only 57 students will be admitted next year under a program approved by the university board of regents. Gray had recommended 52 but the board raised the figure to help veterans.

Norman Okla University, of Oklahoma Oklahoma City Stoe J. F. Gray University Board of Regents Gray Hoerk Tegenty Oslahoma C Sent Feamey General Mac Wiklameon Toda Love Esunity Biandin Bowring Consolidated Dstrict Osage County

End of Guiana Prisoner Exile Under Pean Plan

The French Guiana “Green Hell” closes as Brigadier Pean leads a shift to end the Devil’s Island system. By mid August about 2,408 of 3,600 inmates returned. remaining liberes face repatriation or long stays. Rehabilitation efforts unfold with Salvation Army aid and new hospitals.

Byyean French Guiana Sabaticom Army Charles Peas Devil's Inland Guiana Saba‘ten Theorest Newil Royal St. Joseph’s France Pean WEA Serve Ads Evening News

Cotton Yield and Acreage Estimates From Agriculture Dept

The Agriculture Department sets this year’s cotton crop at 11,843,009 bales of 500 pounds gross, down from a prior forecast. Planted and harvested area totals about 21,143,080 acres, with abandonment and yield per acre estimates provided for major producing states. Normal conditions and crop quality metrics are given, including a forecasted yield of 209 pounds per acre and a 72 percent normal condition.

Washington Agriculture Department Oklahora

Tish Baptists Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Today

Tish ominga Baptist church marks a memorable cornerstone laying for its new East Main street COG building. Homecoming events, Sunday School, meritng services, and a basket dinner follow at the old site and new location. Rev. T BR Lackey speaks in morning session. Rev. Ray Watson is pastor.

Tish~ Ominga East Main Street T BR Lackey Helahamz Baptist Convention Spesh Snalding Ray Watson Pator

Sunray Man Suffering Wrist Injury At Sten View Hospital

Hart Tom Bell, a Sunray Refinery employee, was injured Saturday at Sten View hospital where attendants reported cut tendons in his wrist. Hospital officials could not confirm his condition at press time. Mangum Sept 9 GPP notes repeated presidential election for Kent Lop Fhipps in class of Kent Mangum.

Tom Bell Sunray Sten Ipintley View Hospital Bell Pee Mangum Kent

Primer Coat On East 14th Street Near Stadium

East Fourteenth Street from the dob leg to Moors Stadium has been closed for several days to complete an asphalt top. City employees cleared large hulders and embedded bars while crews applied a primer coat before paving. Hansen, city manager, says sealing will be followed by asphalt and the street should be ready for use before Norris Stadium’s first traffic.

Moors Ae Praang Ho WE. Hansen Hamsen Norris

Resurvey begun of rural property in Pontotoc County

County workmen from the assessor's office have started reclassifying all Tara property in Pontotoc County. Charley Rushing notes more than 22 months will be required to complete the task. The project covers 705 sections plus parts of 45 sections of land. It aims to standardize land values based on soil quality and land use.

Rastieven Charley Rushing Pontotoc Iounty Awplaing Paul Henderson Tom 'T Goodwin Anc Pointatec Pintotec Russum

Miss Sara Hale Rites Planned After Oklahoma City Death

Miss Sara Hale of Oklahoma City and former Ada resident died Saturday after a long illness. The funeral is set for Monday at 4 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Oklahoma City with a burial service at Rosedale Cemetery. She was a daughter of Mrs. Virgil Hale, pioneer Ada resident now in Oklahoma City, and sister of Mrs. Travis Kerr of Oklahoma City. A graduate of Ada High School and Est Central State College, Hale was active with younger musicians and taught for years in Oklahoma City until illness forced her to resign.

Sara Hale Oklahoama City Ace Oklahoma City Puneral Rosedale Miss Hale Virgil Hale Ade Oidestema City Travis Kerr Oklahome City Ada High School Est Central State College

Riots Rage as Police Fire in New Delhi Calamity

Violence grimly escalates in New Delhi and Old Delhi as police fire on rioters amid fires and looting. Military forces evacuate families while mobs loot and torch buildings. Reports conflict on tolls as officers and reporters struggle to verify deaths in the riot torn capital.

New Delhi New Seri Ciliary Old Deldt Umder Svesons Mew

Kiwanians Discuss State Dairy Show Highlights

At Mooday's Kiwanis meeting C R B Wey county agent spoke on the State Dairy Show in Enid last week. He noted county junior day entries swept the similar division and one heifer defeated the adult winner in the open class after beating 11 others. The county sent 20 examples across four dairy breeds and returned with 16 first places and other placings. Wey added 20 others would likely have earned similar honors if entered. Harvey J Bambert urged civic engagement to Sam Farrer and R R Croise new members, stressing initiative and the democratic system as vital to American business, industry growth, and high living standards.

Mooday C. RB. Wey Enid Hailey Denie Glmost Harvey J Bambert Sam Farrer R. R Croise Erica Busi

Downtown Alleys Cleaned By City Truck

City workers in Ada have cleaned Downtown alleys using a large garbage truck for ten days. Officials report about 1,560,000 foreign-born residents are illiterate in the United States. The effort continues with a second truck expected to arrive and crews sweeping and collecting trash from alleys and back lots.

Ada United States

Donaghey Rises Today Funeral Details For J B P Donaghey

Funeral service for 92 year old J B P Donaghey is set for Monday at 9 a m from Criswell Chapel with burial in Rovedale Cemetery. The deceased was known for generosity during the depression era and is survived by a daughter Mrs W E Pitt five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

J. BP. Denaghey Criswell Chapel Rovedale Micajah Pinkney Ley Oklahoma W Woks Allen Adaghning Donaghey W. EB. Pitt Gorham Doughey Wayne EK

Three to Ask For Kew That Soon

Three democratic party workers convicted on fraud charges arising from Kansas City primary irregularities. Morris Mlem Henry Burke and Frank L. Holmes found guilty by federal court jury. two co-defendants had motions sustained. Maximum penalty ten years and fines up to five thousand eight hundred dollars. trials follow for others indicted.

Kansas City Sept Democratic Party Bandas City Morris Mlem Henry Burke Frank L. Holmes John Metham William DB. Witton Klein Burke Ami Molmes Kansas City Star Wink Be Axtell Roger C. Slaughter Conrace Tino Truman Republicas Reavis The Star

Five Oklahomans Killed In Weekend Tragedies

Five Oklahomans died weekend deaths from a light plane crash, a two car collision, and a car accident at a race event. The dead include Marcus Glendon Burke and Floyd J. Couch from Oklahoma City and Fort Sim, respectively. Others are Sybil Goodwin Ada resident, George Rerbert Foch Tulsa, and a race driver Koch.

Marcus Glendon Burke Oklahoma City Floyd J. Couch Fort Frank A. Wells Woodward Sybil Goodwin George Rerbert Foch Stulpe Burke Couch Chickasha Fort Sim Wells Goodwin Neer McAlester Koch Tulsa Fairgrounds

Poisonous Potion Not Fatal to Her

A woman at 211 West Main reportedly drank poison but doctors said her condition improved by Monday morning. Witnesses saw her before and after the incident. officials noted she did not swallow a large amount and she is expected to recover. The event occurred near 714 South Hope and involved a small quantity of poison with about $33 spent on beer prior.

Ruby Golden South Hope Ig Iy Wathey View Hospital Sas West Main phe‘Sica Flemee

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