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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

6

Nations Devalue Currencies Amid Global Market Shakeup

Global currencies slide as Britain cuts the pound and Japan allows yen devaluation. Canada and France ease controls to lure tourists and trade while experts warn more nations will cheapen currencies. The list includes Britain, Canada, France, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and others amid a tide of devaluations and market anxiety.

Fiapee Whemn Japan MacAthir Mary Canada U. S France Britain ECA Paul ¢. Hoffman Marshall Plan Europe Moscov United States South Africa Ireland New Zealand Rance Australis Egypt Israel India Burma Ceylon Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Malaya Holland Swecey Finand Yesterland

Oklahoma Liquor Local Option Debate Sparks Denials

Oklahoma City reports a heated clash over a local option on liquor. Attorneys for United Drugs contest a repeal amendment, while local leaders argue the measure could allow statewide or county liquor sales, impacting control and licensing powers amid ongoing public debate and church and civic participation.

Oklahoma City Chisnoma Drys Wet News David C. Shapard The United Drogs Leo Gibson Ceyeal Okla-ora Economic Institute Gmail

Madison ladies turn food shop into world gourmets mecca

Two Madison women Miss Margaret Snyder and Miss Norma Howarth started a food specialty shop for fun and built a global gourmets destination. Their shelves boast 60 Wisconsin cheeses, exotic teas, chutneys, curry powders, and imported delicacies from Scotland to Norway. Mail orders arrive from distant places, reflecting a bold Algeresque rise through hard work and faith.

Madison Wis Nea Horatio Alger Margaret Snyder Norma Howarth Snyder Howarth Mexico Pertussi Wisconsin Ceylot Scotland India Norway Switzerland France Fur Ene Alaska South America Tre

Ada Junior High School Opens With Colorful Classrooms

Ada Junior High School begins the new term with pastel classroom colors and green boards replacing worn blackboards. Supt. Rex O Morrison and the city school board funded the renovation. New staff include Daisy L Moore Charles M Krumtum Clifford L Roberson Rudolph Carney and Pat Ray. Chapel hour set with local leaders and student voice. Faculty hosts coffee social. Eighth grade social studies and English classes focus on outlines and the history of the English language. First Friday assembly features color guard, pledges, recitations, and musical numbers. Library talks and a catalog session attract seventh graders. Physical education builds for a track meet with events and points toward a trophy for top performer.

Supt Rex O. Morrison City School Board of Education Daisy L. Moore Hayes School Charles M. Krumtum Clifford L. Robberson Rudolph Carney Pat Ray Morrison S. Bill Winn Charles Krumptum Gordon Bessie Rae Lockhart Jim Spann Lou Brewer Harding Igh Nev Prin A. R. Wallace Yves Debbil Foo Charles Krumotum Finis Morrison

Suellen Piummei's Picture Appears in Life Magazine

A fragmented item notes Suellen Piummei, daughter of A Fiummer, appears in Life magazine alongside a Western film favorite Caesius. The brief hints at public attention but text is garbled and unclear on dates or exact context.

Suellen Piummei SUE OF Life Sielien Filmmex Fiummer Thered Caesius Lofe Magazine

Seek to Mabuiala Price Support Effort Stalls

Washington Sept 20 The Agriculture Department opposes a measure to extend price supports for oats and potatoes and urges maintaining current support levels for 1949. Senate Agriculture Committee member Elmer Thomas D 2 leads the push, while Ralph S. Trigg of the Commodity Credit Corporation argues against renewing commitments, citing farmer faith and budget limits. Parity sets the target price at 50 percent for grains and 30 to 90 percent for potatoes.

Washington Agriculture Department Ite Weigat Stm Chet Eliza Tancatary Pee Trevill Cheeman Elmer Thomas Senate Agriculture Dem Ralph S. Trigg Commodity Cred Corporation Production and Marketing Administration Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Agriculture Brannan Trigg Esa Petats P

Coalgate Society News Wedding in Sherman Texas

Miss Billie Pearl King and Eur Gene Lee of Coalgate wed in First Baptist Church Sherman on Sept 12 with Rev Homer W Thompson officiating. Attendants included Ernett Paul Fanning and Wanda June Wardrope. Family details note educations, homes, and forthcoming residence at 404 South Broadway Coalgate. A bridal shower honored the bride with gifts and refreshments.

First Baptist Church Sherman Texas Billie Pearl King Eurgene Lee Coalgate Homer W. Thompson Ernett Paul Fanning Homer Wanda June Wardrope Miss King Wardrope Ohite Cat Nations Ida Wood Lee John Wood Wapanawka Coalgate High School Tom Wardrop Wanda Juce Eugene Lee Albert Keener Aliss Albert Keener Gussie Martin Min W Edwards Warda Fay Smith C. L Williams Fay Williams Bobbs George Dune Andress Jahtee Howe Atrs Simmie Eclair Guesce Marlin Kay Lou Childers

Former Bacone College Director Mnemonic Unclear Note

Fragmentary OCR item from Oklahoma City dated September 2 hints at a former Bacone College director in Muskogee Eine Nathan Collegie unclear in meaning. No verifiable events or names fully readable for a complete summary.

Bacone College Oklahoma City WPA Muskogee Nathan Collegie

Oklahoma Holstein breeders state sale reports slight price dip

Oklahoma's Holstein breeders state sale Monday showed a modest drop in average price to about 4.8 dollars per animal. Carnation Homestead Inka Glenwood commanded 775 dollars to Bob Asams, with Ada buyer Orel Busby paying 895 dollars for Plavideon Inka Porch, both high lots in a sale framed as breeding promotion rather than profit. More than half of consignments stayed in Pontotoc county, and the event emphasized steady ownership growth in the region.

Oklahoma Carnation Homstead Inka Glenwood Bob Asams Oklahoma Association Orel Busby Ada Plavideon Inka Porch Adama Brontlay Pontotoc County Edward P. Boyd Oklahoma City Boyd Red” Lance Ahlos3 John Mitenusson Harral Adlen R. E. Cowling Weagier It & Missionary Enterprise Adams

Coalgate Hosts First Aid Classes For Mothers And Workers

Coalgate offers two daily first aid sessions supervised by McAlester safety official in Corite. A mothers class runs at 2:99 PM at City Hall while an evening class at 7 PM meets at the Police Service Building. The 15 hour course is split into five three hour periods with no charge.

Coalgate B. Nal McAlester Safety U. S. Bureau Coalgats Y. Gate Polite Service Coss County

Ada High Orders New Band Uniforms for Ada High Band

Ada High will order 83 regular uniforms plus one drum major and six drum majorette outfits. Eleven bids were received from firms in New York City Philadelphia Chicago Wichita and Kansas City with Fruhauf of White, Kansas through Katz Department Store of Ada the low bidder at 4664.75 dollars. Production will take several weeks as the uniforms are tailored in maroon with gold and white accents to match school colors. Ada High band director Autin Kidwell leads the program.

Ada New York City Philadelphia Chireto Wichita Kansasey Fruhiuf White Kas Katz Department Store Tatre West Point Mircon Autin Kidwell Fe Saetcet Ae

McLish 4‑H Members Head to Pontitec County Fair

McLish school 4-H members depart for Pontitec County fair while local residents host visitors from Seminole and California. New McLish students include Nancy Large Peggy Large Bob BMonigam and others. The community notes a soccer-like schedule and a wedding of Betty Chambers and Olen Bottoms.

4-H Club McLish School Pontitec County Fair Nancy Large Peggy Large Francis Bob Bmonigam Maud W. Dd. Ploy He Tha Floyd California Sidney Johnston Ancel Johnston Hominy

Ada Community Concerts Plans Season In Ada

Ada area residents and East Central students will be affected by last Saturday’s decisions at the Aldridge Hotel where Ada Community Concerts artists committee met. They chose a season plan with memberships and artist bookings, including the Don Cossack chorus and pianist Constance Keene, plus the St Louis Sinfonietta, and discussed spring membership drives and local seating policies to account for out of town guests.

East Central Aldridge Hotel Mermtera Artists Committee Ada Community Concerts CCA Community Concerts Service Charles F. Spencer Homer Feay Dennis Davis Birs W. M. Emanuel A. R. Sugg C.H. Mesney John Panos L W. Cheek Willl Holtz Rosario Antonio Cossacks Ada Cca Dallas Symphony Barnlett Robinson Don Cossack Chorus Constance Keene Thei

Ford Seeks Settlement With Ford Workers

Detroit September report says Ford negotiators and the United Auto Workers aim for a settlement to avert a strike by about 115000 workers. A tentative pension and health plan offer was discussed, with talks continuing as both sides press for a deal on wages and fringe benefits.

Detroit Ford Tee Ca Eee Waton Ford Bate Joka Dent Feather Com Fae Geecesofil Security Kenadia Company

Oklahoma State Education Convention Speakers Named

The sixth birthday state convention of the Oklahoma Home Education Association in Oklahoma City lists speakers including Madame Baas Nehru, W Norwood Brigance, David Russell, Helen Sullivan, Walter Wittich, Rudolph Unstailnois, and Paul Unustailnois with others from national and state education bodies. The program highlights national affairs in India and education policy, with attendees from the University of California, University of Wisconsin, and other institutions.

Oklahoma Okshome Education Association Oklahoma City Madame Baas Nehru India W. Norwood Brigance Speechation of America Pall Spit W. R. McConnell Helen Alent Sullivan Bostaniversity Pia of Education David Russell University of California Walter Wittich Universyte of Wisconsin Paul Unustailnois Udolph University Ofolph G. Walker Nmeber National Commission On Rented, Education and Professional Ace Texas Oklhoma Crus

Tod Ronald Dies Funeral at Poteau

Tod Ronald dies. Funeral services held Sunday at the Church of Christ in Poteau. Ronald, former manager of the Coal County Chamber of Commerce, is survived by two brothers in Coalgate. Attendees listed include family and local residents. A separate note from Guymon reports Eldon Seei joining police, with layoffs and traffic safety concerns cited.

Miro Coalgate Terry O'Hara Raymond Warren Coalpate O'Hara Coal County Warren Beln Church of Christ Aeroy Lowery Inager Poteau Ronald Coal County Chamber of Commerce Coolgate Jack Andrew Renee Ana Bees Ira Wadley Jack Ronald Andrew Ronald Swadley Aire Ira Ngram Mfiss Rece Wedley Stewart Rat Witer Jacobs James Mars Sordon Gr Cease Mra Grant Vivian Grant Audie Collier Bill Alexander

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