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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
2
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer said the United States will not relax rearmament efforts after Korea. He suggested continued business controls to direct resources to military needs, possibly halting some production and prioritizing military orders before other work.
Latta residents share visits across families with Otho Smith and Cary Max in Tucumcari and Theo Glover, Dub George households, while Stegall reports Arkansas business. 4-H members Janet Taylor and Patsy Langley compete at the Oklahoma City state fair after winning judging contests. Various friends and relatives gather for gatherings and Sunday visits across Latta and nearby towns.
In western Oklahoma near Vici a seven year old boy, Dwayne Turner, suffocated when an eight foot clay bunk toppled onto him. His playmates summoned his parents Mr. and Mrs. Manley Turner, but he was dead before they arrived. Several other children escaped injury. The accident occurred near the child's home six miles southeast of the community.
Osear Whitwell of California visiting his mother and brothers. Mrs. Ellen Hudson recovering from neuritis. Marvin Cox on business trip to San Antonio. Norma Rylander back at Valley View hospital for treatment. McLish team beat Lattn Friday afternoon. School parties held by senior junior and other classes Friday night. Jimmie Blackburn visiting his father in Parsons Ras. Women of Methodist church cleaned parsonage Friday. Ravin visited parents Bill and Mrs Simmons over weekend. Mr and Mrs Laflore announce birth of a son. J A Skeith of Elmore City weekend with family in Fittstown. J A George Jr of Amarillo Texas visited Harden City relatives. Loretta Davetta LeLonch and Norma Lee Graper dinner guests of Walter Graper. Rev Holt Sodeman preached at Fittstown Esptie church Sunday.
Dr J D Grey of First Baptist Church New Orleans was welcomed at Ada High Wednesday morning speaking on self respect and treating others as someone. Anita Henry chaired the program introducing Rev Paul M Stevens. Ada Cougars were interviewed by KADA with coaches and first team named eight seniors and three juniors among prospects for 1951.
The Assembly Committee invites individuals to audition for the annual talent show on Wednesday October 4 during assembly hour. It remains a popular program with new talent found each year. Inquiries may be made to any Assembly Committee member.
Ada High School operates an audio visual department with maps films filmstrips and slides a 18 inch sound on film machine a 33 inch combination film strip and slide projector and an opaque projector. Last year 26 filmstrips were purchased for science departments biology physics chemistry and 27 filmstrips for history. The First National Bank donated an $8 00 film Pay To The Order Of for commerce. Sam Cales has trained to operate the machines and Mr Derrick handles training. A wire tape recording machine and a record player are also available and the radio can be used for intercom when a program is prepared for the white school.
Art classes present fine exhibits in the study area as students gain first art experience since grade school. The work, bright and colored, shows rapid progress under teacher QD Harrison with students James DeWhitt and others learning quickly.
Washington faces key topics as Congress returns, with taxes on corporate profits, statehood for Hawaii and Alaska, and potential rent control on the agenda. A quick session before Christmas may be unlikely, while a tax withholdings rise looms next Sunday as hearings begin November 15 on a second profits tax. Representative Spence indicates a new rent control bill may be ready, tying local extensions to existing laws.
Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Johnston Murray proposed a five year tax exemption for expanded oil refineries in Oklahoma to spur aviation fuel capacity. He pledged state support and urged legislators to enact the exemption by March 1951, noting aviation gas shortages and national defense needs. He would consult industry officials and said the move would not harm other Oklahoma industries.
London leaders from Canada Australia Ceylon New Zealand India and Pakistan open talks on a six year development plan aimed at boosting economic conditions in south and southeast Asia to curb communism. Hugh Gaitskell notes rapid move from planning to practical results and later welcomes non commonwealth states Burma Siam Indochina and Indonesia to join. Essentials include electric power irrigation transport modern factories equipment and farming methods.
Bond issues totaling 949500 approved by Attorney General Mack Williamson fund two state college student union buildings at Northeastern State college Tahlequah and Central State college Edmore. Additional bonds cover Weleetka waterworks, Gazebo waterworks and sewer improvements, plus a 317000 county school bond for district No 2 Mares county building site and furniture.
The candidate argues against a full time four member state highway commission and defends an eight member, part time system. He cites district meetings shaping projects, 95 percent of initiatives from local needs, and claims current commissioners serve the people effectively. He questions cost and representation under the proposed amendment.
Frederick Oklahoma September 25 Clyde Erwin and Merle Barke s were squirrel hunting when they found a nest in a tree. Erwin fired to scare squirrels, and a bobcat emerged. Barnes shot again and the 25 pound cat dropped at their feet.
The state approved a 16.8 mile segment from Allen to Byng for highway upgrade at 200000 dollars. Work will upgrade grade drainage and gravel to create a farm to market road extending SH 61 and SH 62 toward Byng, with no start date set. Officials Virgil Medlock H. E. Bailey J. W. Huff George Ikins discussed the project weeks ago.
Two days after seven head of rattie were reported stolen near Ross, Bill Barnett located his cows in a neighbor Joe Thompson's pasture. Sheriff’s deputies traced the animals across several pastures before confirming the mislaid herd was not stolen.
Nora E Canterbury 66 died Sunday at Ideal Hospital Ada after heart attack September 17. Funeral at Criswell Chapel burial at Rosedate Cemetery. Survived by son Ed Canterbury Ada sister Mrs Charles Chestnuts Ada brother John E Morgen Dallas grandchildren Ruth Ann Edna Canterbury. She belonged to First Baptist Church. Morristown had 45 forces in Continental Army during the Revolution.
Ada Junior High School reports four book covers donated to each of 372 students by Ada Dairy Maid Products Inc and Pepsi Cola Bottling. Exhibits include a science film Oxygen Oxidation and Reduction for ninth grade classes, dogfish specimens, and aquarium plants. Seventh grade home making classes add new plants and sewing projects. Ninth grade teachers plan a detailed first aid study with elections and a rally scheduled from September 25 to October 3.
There are 65 students in two band classes directed by Austin Kidwell. The first band has 47 members and the second 18. A complete list of instrumental sections and players is provided, highlighting a strong bass section and overall band quality. Also covered are student officers from Home Room 103, English class activities, and various home room officer elections across rooms 214 and 212 with named students and roles.
Officers presiding in Miss Verr Simmons math classes include Algebra 1 I Period I Chairman David Hayes secretary Paulette Farmer Math 9 Period T Chairman Mitchell Jones secretary Paulette Farmer Math 8 Period II Chairman Cynthia Cochran secretary Ruth Ann Canterbury Algebra I Period II Chairman Toby Keithly secretary Marion Massey Math 8 Period VI elect chairman and secretary on September 26 all names and terms listed in school notice
Coach Rudolph Carney leads the Blue Jays as they host Holdenville on Thursday at 3 p.m. The game, to be played on the school campus, follows last year’s 20-0 victory over the Wolverines.
English born actress Clare Tree Major tours six troupes for children and plans annual visits from Pleasantville New York. The first show Beauty and the Beast comes October 5 with Old King Cole January 18 and Rip Van Winkle February 22 at Ada Junior High School auditorium.
Ten Pontotoc county 4 H club youths Ada depart Monday for the Oklahoma City State Fair to compete in judging contests. The group, five girls and five boys, will return Wednesday afternoon. Girls Janet Taylor Patsy Langley Mary Ann Griffith Marcene Clifford Lula Land Phyllis Sullivan and boys Bobby Langley Vernon Morgan Dean Young Darrel Bryant Edward Scroggins comprise the delegation.
U S troops of the 24th Division liberated three wounded American prisoners from a jail near Yongdong. Sergt. First Class Frank Freede and Blaine B. Mackrall of the 23rd Regiment and Pvt. James Marchin of the 8th Regiment, First Cavalry, were freed at 2 p.m. after being held by Red Koreans. They were treated by medical officers and fed by fellow soldiers.
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