Roosevelt Era Portrait by Historian Schlesinger to Begin
New York reports historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. will paint the Roosevelt era in a major new portrait. He travels to Hyde Park to study Roosevelt papers, aiming for a focused domestic narrative rather than a complete history, with drafts reviewed by those involved.
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Gew
College Plans Final Host for District Teachers Meet
Four major changes prep for the 1249 Bert Central district OFA meeting on Monday September 26. The event drops to a one day format and Homecoming Day is separated from the teachers meeting. The program centers on a Travera style theme with 2000 teachers from the East Central district expected. Jesse Ogden of Virginia will open, with six discussion groups guided by chairmen recorders and consultants. A summary dialog by Dorothy Summers and Daveda Swatter follows, then a final assembly featuring Dr Henry H Hill of George Peabody College on national and world views. Two organizational dinners are planned by Ada Chamber of Commerce forAdministrators and Rural Teachers groups at Knight Mall and First Presbyterian Church respectively. Dr John R Rackley and Dr Ogden address respective groups.
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Tenn
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Oklahoma University
Ogden
Dutch Girl Fails To Swim Channel
Dutch entrant Miss Jonker age eighteen failed to cross the English Channel entering the water near Dover. Winds and currents hampered progress as she swam toward France, quitting after about five hours in the rough sea. She started from Shakespeare Cliffs near Dover and ended near Hover.
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England
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Shakespeare Clift
Hover
Mrs Chronister Dies Buried Friday in Oklahoma City
Mrs. Julia Chronister a Kenawa native who moved to Oklahoma City four years ago died Wednesday at a granddaughter's home. On her ninety eighth birthday last December 25 she had 43 grandchildren 74 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Surviving daughters Laure Horton Ada and Hester Blackwell. Services held Friday in Watts funeral home.
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Chronister
Kenawa
Oklahoma City
Rhea Wallis
Clyde Meeks
Kirkwood
Caddo
Texas
George W
India plans new coins with three lions design
India plans new coinage to replace the king's head with three lions on the pillar and reverse imagery of ears of corn and a peacock. The new coins are to circulate after the republic is proclaimed on January 26, 1950, with the first set formally presented to the president in a public ceremony.
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Republic
Rodeo at Oklahoma State Penitentiary Draws Top Cowhands
In McAlester on September 17, top professional cowhands competed at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary rodeo for Fonora, drawing a crowd of about 4 000. George Rimes, formerly jailed for murder and bank robbery, won the mule race the Nadacumble but injured a hip. Three cowhands tied for first in other events, with State Senator H D Binns and Everatt Shaw among the top finishers. Muddy arena slowed times. a second show is planned, with a downtown parade and prison canteen fund proceeds.
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Stonewall
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Seond
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Shaw
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Prison Canteer Fund
Love Scorned Killer Convicted In Nurse's Assault Across Columbia
Russell B. Maxex was convicted of attempting to murder nurse Ann B. Pierce after a tumultuous love scorn. A jury found him guilty of burglary with intent murder and assault with intent to kill in the savage pistol whipping. Sentencing could be life or years, despite mercy recommendations. The trial spanned four days with Miss Pierce and two witnesses present as verdict was read.
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B. Maxex
Mamielp
Ed Elwick
Assaul
Ann B. Pierce
County Bus Driver Training Course Under Way
A driver training course for Pontotoc county school bus drivers is underway with more than 50 participants. The program, run through the State Department of Education, State Safety Council, and Oklahoma Highway Patrol, aims to improve efficiency for drivers who cover thousands of miles yearly. Training runs from Monday to Friday with daily sessions ending after a lunch break.
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Ada
Store Cashier Is Robbed Here Early Saturday
Anthonys cashier and her husband Wilma Whitson and Bob Whitson were robbed Saturday night by two men after leaving the store at 9 20. They were forced into their car and driven toward Stratford before escaping and returning to town. The exact amount stolen was not known, and one assailant was described as about 25 to 30 years old.
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Bob Whitson
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Polio May Hit 40 000 For All Time High
New York based National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis estimated today 949 poliomyelitis cases would reach 40,000, vastly exceeding 1916 peak when 27,360 cases were reported by 29 states. Dr Hart and Wary Riper said most funds were wiped out and medical care costs for this year could reach 1 007 000 000 while an emergency drive seeks 14 500 000. The foundation reported 24,461 cases recorded thus far this year across five states.
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New York
National Foundation For
Hart & Wary Riper
National Foundation
Tishomingo Civic Clubs Host Pollo Fund Auction
Tishomingo civic clubs raised money for an emergency pollo drive through four successful high school auditorium auctions. A bridge game and other card tables preceded the sale led by auctioneer T. Bore King, with watermelons cakes and canned goods among items. Total funds reached a substantial amount for the cause.
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Tishomingo
Rae
T. Bore Kimg
dying Air Force man weds at Castle Air Force Base
Wiss Merced California reports a dying Air Force man John Kwal ski married his Polish sweetheart Helen Deyla in a Roman Catholic ceremony at Castle Air Force Base hospital. He died hours later. The couple had recently wed civilly in Europe before.
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Minister Uses Magic In Sermons At Carnegie Church
Carnegie Pa NEA reports Rev Ted Voorhees pastor of the Magist Church blends faith and illusion to teach religious thinking through magic He shows tricks like producing cloth from an empty cylinder and multiplying money while citing Houdini and guiding hundreds of ministers. He is a licensed psychologist examiner and seeks a doctor’s degree.
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Ted V. Voorhees
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International Brotherhood of Magicians
Pennsylvania
Three Ensembles Listed For Community Concerts Season
Ada Community Concerts Association reveals three ensembles and one soloist for the upcoming season. Rosaria and Antonio Spanish dancers plan December 1, Don Cossack chorus under Micheles Kostruxoff February 10, and St. Louis Sinfonietta led by Paul Schreiber returns March 2 with a 20 member lineup. A previous motion secures next year’s spring membership drive pending HQ approval. About 450 adults and 120 students already joined, and remaining college auditorium seats are reserved for students.
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National Headquarters
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Hoffman Shows Irish Officials How to Chase After Dollars
Paul Hoffman, Marshall Plan administrator, visited Shannon Ireland urging Irish officials to boost dollar earnings. He proposed a full Irish linen shop at the airport, a tourist bureau, and better hotel and dining facilities to attract American visitors. He noted Ireland relies on Britain for dollars and warned of future shortages as the British struggle to source dollars for their own needs.
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Decision Soon on Phone Rate Case
Oklahoma City report says Chairman Bond expects a decision by October 1 on Southwestern Bell Telephone’s proposed rate increases totaling 7.8 million dollars in Oklahoma. The commission has held two conferences this week and will publish a rates schedule with the ruling. The case began with a temporary request for 3 million dollars two years ago, later rejected and appealed to the state supreme court. Last year the court allowed a temporary 3.077 million dollar increase under a repayment guarantee.
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Police School to Give Full Scope Of Training Here
Ada hosts a five day police training course from 2 to 6 pm led by L Powers state director of police schools. Cecil Smith Ada police chief announces the event to cover many phases of policing with veteran officers guiding newer recruits and interested residents.
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Voters Turn To Special September 27 Vote
Voters in Oklahoma and Pontotoc County prepare for a special election on September 27. They will decide a repeal proposal and a $36,000 state institutional building repair and construction issue. Regular registration ended Friday night and interest grew in the final days. transfers possible up to voting day. The News will publish polling place details soon.
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Pontotoc County
Vanoss Pie Supper Planned for Tuesday Night
A Vanoss school pie supper is announced for Tuesday September 20 starting at 3 PM. Sponsored by the Vancas H club and Vanoss Home Demonstration plus 314, proceeds go to the polio fund with a quota of 11.40 and the rest benefiting the fund for a planned annual polio ward at Valley View hospital, memorializing Amitz McWhirter, a former Vanose 4-H member who died last August from polio.
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1949 Peanut Crop Must Be Graded
All 1949 crop peanuts must be inspected and graded to receive price supports. Moisture content determines eligibility. lots above 15.5 percent moisture are ineligible. Sample pulling for inspection ends at 6 p.m. daily. Eight farm ponds completed. owners include Elmer Morgan Cecil Burkhart W M Gayne W P Glove Lee Reynolds Elmer Scroggins Lee Bray L A Cottrell. Completing terracing projects: H M McKee Geneva Mahne S R Eapy W B Johnson Charles Shockley.
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L A Cottrell
H. M. McKee
Geneva Mahne
S. R. Eapy
W. B. Johnson
Charles Shockley
Transfers From Granite to McAlester Prison
Fifty six prisoners moved from Granite State Reformatory to the penitentiary at McAlester to face a classification board. First offenders and younger inmates with reform potential go back to Granite. hardened prisoners stay at McAlester as work proceeds on regular transfers.
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