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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

3

Atoka County Home Demonstration Elects Officers

The Atoka County Home Demonstration Council met at the Methodist church with 21 delegates present. Miss Nadine Harvey spoke on Farm and Home Work, tailoring school plans for early 1948 emerged, and a nominating committee led by Mrs. Margreet Akers set officers including president Mrs. Smyth and secretary Mrs. Sheffield.

Zetta Atoka County Stillwater Ois Activi Ey Bera Lane Wards Chapel Sunshine Rock Creek Wilson Chaffin Mateney Gore Margeet Akers Tis Ru of. Smyth Warde Chape Sherman Biedsoe Ima Mes Delbert Hodges Sere Sheffield Song Twader Strent Crews Nadine Harvey Edna Ray Daisy Iliams Meg Maggie Estep HE Sones Bes Sydie James Hained- Jey Zetta Siwinstell Marie Evans Zetta Sivinsdell

Missouri Well Back From Tropic Storm

President Truman sails aboard the USS Missouri traveling away from a tropical storm center. The ship heads toward Norfolk and remains about 200 miles from the hurricane as it curves northward. Secretary Ross reports the president has read the secretary of state's UN speech text and approves it for delivery tomorrow.

Missouri President Truman Atlantic Ocean Norfolk Norfork Orst Pmartrique Reiter Atles G. Toss Numa Ricio Secetary Marshall American Association of the United Nations Ross Koaki Trurhan_ nce Robert I. Denmson See

Fearful Forecast of Bust as Price Surge Presses Food Costs

Chicago reports Senator Ives and Paul Porter warn that inflation and rising prices threaten a bust, linking grain speculation and high costs to a possible 1929-like drop. They urge action to curb price spirals while cautioning against full deflation. Lawton imposes water-use limits after peak demand. In Hollis, alfalfa seed harvest looms with prices slumping to 15 cents per pound.

Chicago Ives Wasimotor Porter Atlanta Congress

Capacity for Self Rule Is There Once Indians Burn Out Prejudices

A distorted analysis argues that India can overcome age old prejudices and learn to govern itself. It highlights poverty, illiteracy, and religious conflict in Punjab and Pakistan, while noting rising education and administration capacity. The piece foresees possible turmoil but credits Indians with potential to govern despite past turmoil.

Nehru Punjab Old Delhi Bor

Warning That Food Prices May Rise in Future

Edward B. Barlingon reports that a congressional investigation warns food prices now exceed double prewar levels and may climb further. A Senate House subcommittee study for hearings on living costs notes families spent about 193 by 1935 39 goods for 100, with rising wages and higher demand. Factors cited include corn shortages and export commitments tied to Marshall plan aid, with inflation hurting lower incomes. The panel avoided recommending solutions pending public hearings.

Edward B. Barbingon Washington Saarin Congress Crevention Gentro F. EB. Barquist Aff Ox Fe

County 4 H Club Exhibits Planned for Ada Fair

County 4 H clubs plan booths at the Ada fair September 18 and 19 with banners for top exhibits. Miss Juanita Tloyd and Lester Smitt visited 4 H cubs to discuss county fair displays including open class divisions and pear preserves guidance.

Juanita Tloyd Hda Lester Smitt Countty Eccent Ada Redands Fitshiugh Byng Os Stournall Alten Bula Roff Wattoes Pleasant Hill Pie Iatte

Allen News Roundup Of Local Visits And War Notes

Allen news item lists residents and relatives visiting, traveling and recovering from injuries. Mentions Rock Hill area names including Myr Hall, Mrs Robert Hall, Mr and Mrs Robert Beau dir, and others visiting in Prague and Ada. Notes Forest Ss Seoyers from Fort Knox arriving for furlough, John Boyd recovering from an injury with Berger Construction, and assorted trips to California New Mexico Stuttgart Virginia and wartime postings.

Myr Robert Hall Robert Beau Dir Prague Sat Forest Seoyers Ft Knox Kentucky Alen Henry Hamil Ramilton Ada Bonnie Hammonds

Embezzled Funds Tied to Hubby In Detroit Case

RETROIT Sept 19 An embezzlement case centers on a 4 year old brunette housekeeper who admitted stealing about 107000 from her employer and passing funds to her husband. She faces arraignment on the embezzlement charge while her husband, sought for questioning, denies charges. The woman said she passed roughly 18000 monthly to him from the American Express Co where she worked.

Wilkes Jacobs Wea Janes Mic- Mais Vince Milton H. Attias Jacobs McNally Gas American Expres Co Aire

Oklahoma farm views on alfalfa and crops

Ford Levvell of Koonkazacehey ppeigiSorkeed plans to plant 7.5 acres of alfalfa this year and notes it yields more income than other crops. J.P. Morgas near Puresil grows 20 acres of mung beans on a field with high yields and expects a large harvest. Earl Morris becomes Grady county’s newest Hereford breeder, purchasing three cows, calves, and a bull from T. R. McCalla.

Ford Levvell J.P. Morgas Puresil Earl Morris Grady Eounty T. R. McCalla

Roff Battery Drill Promotes National Guard Recruitment

The Roff Battery plans a Tuesday night drill at the armory as part of a nationwide National Guard recruitment drive. Recruits gathered last Monday, and the week includes training at Pitz panel and Gear Career to help interested young men learn how the guard operates and sign up. George Washington, a native of Southern California and Arizona, is mentioned in the context of the promotion.

National Guard Uts Ent Roif Anc National Defense Pitzpanel Washington Im Mondrvot George California Arizona

Evening Classes Start on Sept 22 at Ada High School

Evening classes begin September 22 at Ada High School Reading Room to aid daytime workers. Courses include typing drafting salesmanship welding busi ness and English with enhanced tuition support for veterans through the VA and GI Bill provisions. Non veterans may enroll at the same VA rates.

Ada Veterans Administration Meng

Lewis Won't Sign Non-Red Affidavit

Chicago dispatch reports John E. Lewis refusing to sign an affidavit denying communism, challenging government action under Taft-Bartley. The AFL CIO leadership balked at Denham’s ruling barring union use of election machinery until top officers signed affidavits. CIO and AFL presidents delayed decisions, with conventions in October set to address the issue and Lewis prepared to press the floor fight if needed.

Harold W AFL CLO Aftidavita Denham CIO Sern Francisco Lewis T. Doi Dem Ham'g.pating Taft-Bartley

Ice supply restored as three plants operate steadily

Local demand for ice eased after all three plants resumed full operation. A breakdown last weekend left several docks short, but officials say engines will be remodeled this winter to prevent future outages and ensure continuous delivery.

Aca Tee Iplent Dock Carle

Funeral Service for Mr. Domghey Attracts Relatives From Near And Far

A large funeral gathering in Ada drew many relatives and friends from out of town. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Sewell and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wallice of Oklahoma City along with numerous Sewell relatives and local residents. The lengthy list of attendees names families and individuals from the community paying final respects.

Jet Re MuMeer Domghey Armong F. A. Sewell W. A. Wallice Oklaharta City Marvin Sewell Vernor Sewell Geineswinte Dr. Meéens Alex Crumley Bod Black Jonas Milner Will Pegg

At The Barnyard Gate At The Barnyard Gate

County Agent CURFIS FEGYO reports farmers report crop deterioration from heat. Cotton and peanuts hit hard while pastures dry up. A rain would help. cooler weather expected for 4 H Fair. Friday and Saturday exhibitions to include crops, sewing, crafts and more with premiums funded by the Chamber of Commerce. Respedeza hay noted by several farmers, yields around 1.4 to 2 tons per acre. Olney farm adopts corn picker. DDT milk tests reassure safety for human consumption despite high exposure mentions.

Curfis Fegyo Coal County Chamber of Commerce Jim Farrimond Dennis Damiel Clarita Willie Dwiggins Dwiggine Prork Nck Ratcliff Olney

Valley View Admissions and Ada Be Baby Bap Information

Valley View admissions list names several Ada area residents with baby baptisms and addresses. Beulah E Smith and Dayne Suber are noted along with others in Ada and Konawa. Wewoka Fair notes Tammy Thomason, a 2 year old FFA member, winning grand champion fat steer at the 26th annual Seminett County Free Fair. animal purchased from J P Walker near Tulsa.

May Teek East 7Th ‘Street Wewoka Tammy Thomason Wewone Ffa Thomeson Angus J. P. Walker Thlsa

Cattle Dispersion Sale Yields 41420 in Total

A large dispersion sale led by E P Carpenter featured heavy Hereford and Holstein cattle. Total receipts reached 41420 with 72 lots of cows and heifers selling for 34090 and average around 480. Buyers included H Boatright and W Giss, extending Carpenter’s herd to buyers across Louisiana and nearby states.

E. P. Carpenter Hate Clela- Louisiata Bator Rouge Ieee Sehock Wilmite Gamber Carpenter Olighema K_ Powell Suprur Carpenter's Retehay Hareford Heaven Ranches Aluch Turner Ranch

Camp Fire Membership Drive Planned for Sept 15 to Nov 30

Camp Fire Girls Ada unit launches a nationwide Membership March from September 15 through November 30 aiming to recruit over 1,000 members. Mrs Toyce Misler, Ada local council president, notes support from national leaders and urges greater participation as the campaign promotes character building and community service through programs aligned with War Week and public health efforts.

Ada Lemebine Toyce Misler Ada Council James C Countess of Camp Fire Girls Netiemat Ameri

Heat Wave Ends Marks Start Of Full School Schedule

Ada Junior high enrollment rises to 86 as new class periods begin district wide. Chapel program Friday at 10 40 AM and a school assembly Friday follow the shift before the rains. The State Ant-Thief Association meeting is set for November 2 in Perry.

Aida Pubic Tenner Ada Junior High

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