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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

5

Air Force Explores Retro Designs For New Planes

Washington reports two revived concepts from the Air Force aiming to aid troop air mobility. Northrop’s XC-125 Raider copies a 1920s Ford tri motor with modern tweaks for arctic use and water landings, while a modified old glider design C-123 with two turbines promises simple, expendable, safe troop transport. Both show potential for civilian cargo use and slow, stable landings.

Washington Air Force Army Gance Notthrop Company Merthrop Northrop Cal Chase Airersit Co

The Ada Mirror and Benchley Style Syllogisms

The piece mocks columnists who stall with a blank page by following a quirky ritual and then applies Aristotelian logic to test the idea. It notes how writing “The” at the top supposedly sparks ideas, then counters with a playful strain of critique. It ends with a fragment about superstition in Scotland and a U.S. wheat flour production figure.

Mike Premisa Two Christ Berchies Beachley

Washington Senate action on airline passenger tax plan

Fragmentary Washington dispatch notes Democratic Senator Luras of Mingois and Vice President Barkley conferring on air travel revenue plans. Mention of plans moving to the White House and transportation committee with unclear details.

Washington Senate Luras Mingois Barkley Tomars Wiley

Odd Formations in Industrial Fertilizer Raking Models

The fragment discusses unusual formations or designs used with fertilizer processing, mentioning materials like arid mixtures and crystal-like components. It notes models or methods related to attracting certain effects in the handling of fertilizer mixes and other chemical substances, without providing clear specifics or context.

Tupelo Post Office Clerk Job Opening Notices

A fragmented notice from Tupelo P C says a clerk post is open for temporary or wartime service era applicants. It invites bona fide residents of the delivery zone to apply, notes age limits and veteran preference rules, and directs interested parties to contact the post office for examination details.

Carta Clirta

Asks Absolve Salem Witchcraft Verdicts From 1693 Case

The Massachusetts legislature is urged to reverse the convictions of two people tried for witchcraft in Salem in 1693. The petition seeks exoneration for the 16 women and five men who were punished, with references to their executions and the decades since.

Boston Massachusetts Witchersil Salem

Barnyard Gate Farm Notes On Hogs And Corn

At the farm near Olney, observers describe hogs feeding on seed meal and tankage with ample water. Discussions mention corn rank and weedy fields, fence lines, and plans to drag down corn. Local men, including Mi Krebs and others, plan improvements for poultry and farming programs with teachers and locals present.

Krebbs Arace Borpusk Jonngond Philiss Frank Whitt Jalgats Stass

Push County Fair Site Is Changed

Antlers news notes a revised schedule for the Push County Fair to be held September 20 at a new park west of town instead of the previous city park. County Agent Bos Bil reports two major tents featuring craft exhibits and county-fair record numbers, with emphasis on outdoor event safety after recent fires.

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Expert Scores 76 of 1200 in Tax Return Review

Attorney Bernard testified that of 1200 returns examined from 1 to 1945 only 8 were acceptable. He said the government has collected 250,009 dollars from inaccurately prepared returns.

Los Angeles Bernard

County Fair Judging Set For September 16

Martha Mote notes judging begins September 27 at 9 a.m. with judges including Miss Mary Abbott, Miss Mary Ricos, Flora Wingo, and Luna Mae Rogers leading 4-H and Women’s Home Demonstration exhibits. Exhibits to be seated by presentation. blue red and white ribbons awarded. 4-H judging held September 17 at 9:30 a.m.. girls to enroll September 15. Schedule lists club meetings from September 12 to 13 across local communities.

Martha Mote Fcanta Floyd Woteer'’S Cub Mary Abott Stillwater Mary Ricos Felds East Central Colless Ada Flora Wingo HDA Poteau Luna Mae Rogers Iooths Thompson Janet Tayier Phellis Hart Maxine Clifford Canninz Marten Lambert Sede! Cannings Dona McKinney Tony Carsin Mia Lois Lowe Rae Thorpsah Ja Hart Eva Mac Richsed Oren Phillips Homer Stephenson Oma Enloe Hari Club A. H Mercar Mendar Gaar l Corner Pick‘ett Ella McCause Peran Grove

Pontotoc County Free Fair Plans Highlight September 15

Pontotoc County Fair arrangements are complete for September 15 and 16 with a full program. Quarter Horse Show will judge entries by noon. grand champion selections loom. Dairy cattle include four breeds with two top judges. poultry displays and farm crops feature strong entries. Entertainment includes Ada Roundup Club and Horse Show Association displays. 4-H rules emphasize regular membership and separate class entries.

Pontotoc County Fair Pontotoc County Fottotoe County Forest Beall Nash Oklahoma Beall Ada Geurkink T Om Cooper Farms Ardmore Forest Burns Oklahoma City Jersey Bar No. 1 A. Floyd, Jr Griswell Frank Griswold Wewokal Wesley Chaffin Extension Service Agronomist M. College Fair Tre Ada Horse Show Association Bry Pontotce County

Not in Office Now Changes Front in Muskogee

Chester Norman, former county attorney, filed a court petition arguing that Walter Bolton lacks authority to issue search warrants. Norman says Bolton is not a deputy, constable, or police officer. The petition concerns a whiskey possession case in which the client pled innocent and was released on $500 bond. no disposition yet.

Muskogee Okta Chester Norman Norman Walter Bolton

48th Division Reunion in Boston October 7 9

Oklahoma City reports that the 48th Division annual reunion will be held in Boston October 7 8 and 9 with more than 50 000 Oklahoma attendees eligible to attend. All present and former members of the division are eligible to participate.

Oklahoma City 45Th Infantry Division Boston

Bond plan urged to fund state building needs in Oklahoma

A public address argues approval of bonds will not raise taxes and notes three core points: bonds aid investment, reduce dangerous conditions at institutions, and avoid future tax increases. It warns interest costs of about 1.3 million yearly 25 years and says delaying repairs worsens costs while existing modernization lags.

Fam Oklahoma Emean

4-H Exhibit Plans and Judges at County Fair

Readied exhibit guidance outlines 4-H superintendent duties, member produced items, and display locations in the Administration building for crops horticulture and other projects. It lists exhibit chiefs for Entomology Wild Life corn grain sorghums small grains legumes and urges purity uniformity and disease-free quality.

T. P. Daniels Darrell Gryant Alvis Griffith James Murray Max Griffith Charles Moshier J. E. Woolly Clyde Woolly Charles Blankenship Ocie Lee Young Joe Tom Griffith Vanessa Agrlcature Thastank Dmilie

Mothers event features kids amid struggle and fear

A fragmented report describes a mothers event touching on a child's experience with threats and a black eye. The piece hints at fear and social tension around the incident, with limited readable details and no clear outcome.

Texas Jumps Oil Output Sharply

Texas drove a strong rise in US oil output for the week ended Sept 10, lifting the national daily average to 4,647,150 barrels. Texas rose to 1,979,100 barrels, Kansas up to 243,700, Oklahoma 386, BH to 48, Louisiana 48, Indiana and Kentucky higher, Arkansas and Utah modest gains, while California fell by 5,000 barrels to 894,700 and Mississippi and Wyoming also slipped.

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