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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

8

Coal County Fair Triumph Despite Weeklong Rains

The Coal county fair held on Sept 15 and 16 succeeded with 4-H and HD clubs exhibits judged by Jarek Ryan from Johnston county and local HDA judges. Notable entries included a unique lawn table made from a 45-year-old dress form. Several prize winners across food, clothing, and home improvement categories are listed with numerous names and towns such as Okemah McAlester Olney and Centrahoma among others.

Coalgate Coal County Jarek Ryan Johnston County Juanita Floyd HDA Okemah Mary Elle McGuire McAlester Carl Portman Olney North Lone Star Friendship Clothine—House Drees John O'Neal WM. Backett South Lone Star Tom Helms Pound Hill Ernest Riley Helen Abrams Clar- Mat Clara Parker

Barbs and Rules as We Hear Them From Olney

A humor fragment notes husbands face scraps at supper when late home. A Pennsylvania thief broke a store window and stole 16 electric fans before ending up in the cooler. The verse lists names and placements for races and a few teasing lines about work and honesty, with locals sharing lines and banter.

Pennsylvania

Ada Durant Rivalry Poised For Another Thrilling Game

In southern Oklahoma the Ada Durant football rivalry has produced hard fought games. This Friday at Norris Field Ada aims to repeat past close scores while Durant under Pete Tillman shows early season strength. Also Holdenville’s Art Janes seeks starting left tackle for the Sooners, continuing a line of resilient Sooner State players.

Ada Durant Oklahoma Norris Field The Lions Pete Tillman Holdenville Art Janes O. A Jim Weatherall Janes Sooner

Quotations in a 1950s context and innovations noted

The excerpt collects opinions on US defense budgets and wartime policy, mentions Johnson cutting excess from the armed services, and features early references to the typewriter invention by Latttam Sholes Glidden and Soule, noting coal discovery in Manchuria over 3,000 years ago.

Manchuris

The Lady From UNICEF Shows UNICEF Works in Europe

New York story follows Pat Palmer of UNICEF as she travels through Montenegro and other European nations witnessing aid efforts. The piece highlights donated goods, cross border cooperation, and measurable impact including meals, clothing, medical aid, and vaccines for millions of children. It cites Olga Dunkeva as a living example of UNICEF success and describes how aid flows through international red tape and national programs.

New York Europe Unicef Poland Ante Holland Dutch National Bank Palmer Toronto Vornik Miss Palmer Olga Dunkeva Olga Prague Unicef Effectiveness

Harvey Steer Wins At Idabel McCurtain County Fair

FFA member Harvey Steer of Broken Bow captured double honors at Idabel in McCurtain County. His junior Hereford steer and Hampshire barrow won classes and grand championships. The barrow sold for 128 dollars including premiums and bonus. The steer from Ada’s E Harver ranch will be shown again at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in January.

Back Finks Broken Bow FFA McCurtain Idabel Hampshire Barrow Barrow E. Harver Ada Fort Worth Jack

Automotive lights fade with speed and weak battery hinted

The text notes that car lights brighten at high speeds and dim at slow speeds, suggesting a weak battery. It adds that people over 46 can rarely hear beta squeaking.

Arkansas Favored to Topple Aggies in Opener Saturday

National wire picks show Arkansas favored to defeat Oklahoma AdeM in the season opener. The column lists multiple college games with spreads and opinions, highlighting Arkansas over Oklahoma and Wyoming over Baylor among key matchups.

Arkansas Aggies

Aboriginal painter Namatjira sees sea in Darwin pictures

Australian aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira, famed for watercolor work, viewed the sea for the first time in Darwin and painted scenes that sold quickly to a Sydney newspaper and a private buyer. He plans to return next year with family to show the sunlit world to his tribe. Greenland remains ice bound, with thick ice sheets dominating.

Darwin Australia Albert Namatjira Namatnta Sydney

Round Up Of Sports

New York dateline reports a round up of sports speculation and notes. Jimmie Dykes is discussed as a top Cleveland prospect to replace Lou Boudreau with the Athletics in flux. Wisconsin is labeled a potential sleeper in Big Ten football. Commentary covers Wake Forest Boston College Notre Dame and other matchups with light sketched opinions.

New York Notre Dame Army Oklahoma Jimmie Dykes Athletics Cleveland Lou Boudreau Midwest Wisconsin Earl Blaik Browns

Doorknobs Come In Wide Range for Homemakers

AUE Gardner reviews fall and winter doorknobs offering vast variety for homes. From large brass buttonlike knobs to carved bronze and silver period pieces, outer and inner door sets match throughout a house. Sensible options include contemporary glass and delicate crystal styles for ornate interiors.

Aue Gardner China Corp

Freeman suspects foul play as cockatiel vanishes

In Bakersfield California Verle Freeman reports his pet cockatiel vanished after greeting women with a flirtatious whistle described as a wolf call. He filed a police complaint fearing intentional harm or theft.

Bakersfield Calif Verle Freeman Caila

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