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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

2

Judge Medina at Home in Westhampton

Special correspondent Frederick Woltman Rea describes Judge Medina’s retreat from public life at his Long Island home. Since the trial began last January he has become reclusive, limiting social contact, waking early for court prep, exercising, and dining with household staff. His wife notes the strain of the case, while neighbors describe a routine of confinement and courtroom habits persisting in daily life.

Frederick Woltman Westhampton Aim Harold Warge

Famous Economist Graham Falls to Death at Stadium

Princeton professor Frank D Graham 53 a renowned economist reportedly plunged from Palmer Stadium parapet after a football game. Police said he fell seven feet from the wall beside the stands as his wife stood nearby amid the crowd of 22,000. Authorities listed the death as accidental with skull and rib fractures. Graham, former Treasury consultant and international finance expert, had studied Nazi economic methods in 1945 for the government.

Princeton uFi Frank D. Graham Eivinston ‘University Graham Walker Palmer Stadium Peter LaFayette College Mergier United States Treasury Germany Mary Louise Graham

Yugoslav Diplomat Renews Charges of Plotting by Russia

Yugoslav Deputy Foreign Minister Alis Bebler accused Soviet backed forces of plotting against Yugoslavia and Hungary. He spoke from the United Nations floor amid debates over Hungary’s treason trial and a cross national apparatus. Bebler said the Soviet backed effort aimed to threaten Yugoslav independence, while Hungary alleged a war like Red Crusade linked to Russia.

Russia York United Nations Assembly Alis Bebler United Nations Calla Clements Hitler

Barnyard Gate farm program lists fish grants to farmers

A local notice reports seven teen farmers will receive fish from the federal hatchery on September 22 to aid pond care and fertilization. Names include Frank King Stonewall Charlie Storewally Archin Duncan Tommy Jonts Centrahorn A frahoma and John B te among others with guidance on pond fertilization and proper stocking practices. Local offices offer assistance with applications and farm inputs at Coalgate and nearby towns.

Alien Frank King Stonewall Charlie TH. Storewally Archin Duncan Tommy Jonts John B. Te D. Coda Randa Fairine Cloud Hoiges R. B. Brown Coalgate A. . Cogburn S. H. Rodsere Claey

Shelves Of Ada Library Adds Dozens Of Adult Books

Ada Public Library expands collection with a large list of new adult titles across fiction and non fiction. Notable authors include Caldwell, Innes, Sabatini, O'Hara, and Fisher among many. The additions cover mysteries, classics, science, travel, biographies, and reference works improving local access to varied genres.

Ada Ada Public Library Adett Street Rice Crag Fraternity Wiens Maranai M. M Innes Hammond Acs Bood Francis the Azrele Burnett W. B One Max Sarnester Sabatini Rafael Land White W. la Aecly Corpae Maxur H. I Mirage Mille Eudora Carrel G. Hick Lethridge Richard Bad Marcus Wilsom Mitchell Elizabeth Katov Lapmaanske Freenolde Browe J.D. Eeally Taber Glaos Bank Howse Tairkeil An-gela

Quonset Huts Rise in Midwest for Grain Storage

In the Midwest 2300 curved roof Quonset huts are being erected in 10 states for grain storage under the Federal Commodity Credit Corporation program. Great Lakes Steel Corp of Ecorse, Michigan supplies them for use in Iowa Illinois Nebraska Indiana Ohio Missouri Minnesota Kansas North Dakota and South Dakota. Local agencies will oversee construction while wartime materials shift to peacetime needs.

Detroit Department of Agriculture Wilely Great Lakes Steel Corp Ecorse Mich Towa Ilinois Nebraska Indiana Ohio Missouri Mininesota Kansas Notts Dakota Soush Dakota Federal Commodity Credit Corporation

Demonstration club boosts county fair offerings this week

Demonstration club improved county fair with coal county commerce funding to make it one of the best fairs yet. Exhibits ranged from sorghum grain to wildlife. Clubs shown include H clus Cnaigate, Cent 'traboma, Cierita, Oiney and Puss.

Coal County

Tulsan Weds Despite Shot Wound At Late Church Ceremony

Wil iam Bucher of Tulsa marries Ruth Franke in Chicago after a gunshot wound to his hip by an officer who mistook his actions for reaching for a weapon. The wedding proceeds with police arranging late license and post ceremony plans amid tensions and a resisting arrest charge.

Chicago Wiliam Bucher Toles Ghia Ruth Franke Bucher Mave Falice Gues Robert Krause Tulsa Fall Thor John C. Prendergast Sheffield Avenue Krause

Local Byars News Highlights A Wide Range Of Events

Loretta James Grider wed Sept 10 at Johnsonville Holiness Church. Cantrell and Grider families announce nuptials with plans to live in Oklahoma City. Ada and Byars residents attend meetings, fairs, and a tax and pie supper to fund community improvements. High school basket ball, faculty attendance at a teachers meeting, and local visits populate the week. Glee club formed, school annual prep underway, and Taylor Publishing to print yearbook.

Claude Cantrell Loretta James Grider Walter Grider Caknoun Holiness Johnsonville Byars ‘High School Oklahoma City Moo Tera Watson Ada Byars Rosedale Byare Eads Colorado J. H. Deaville Anc Patsy Cassie Thompson Ida Samh Newborn Norman J. D. Newborn Oli Halverson Pat Lavon Kinney Herman Halverson Deanna Kinney Rose Halverson Lon Halverson Gus Halverson John Cowser Brownsville Texas Cowser Billy Fat Halverson Olie Halverson Mary Ann Allin St. College Stilwater M~ l Earness Ahen Taylor Publishing Co Dallas Laxton Sam Barr

Attlee Urges Britons to Stand Firm on Prices

Prime Minister Attlee called Britain to endure inflation and a cheapened pound urging sacrifices, higher worker productivity, and wage restraint at a rally in Llandudno Wales. The speech signals a week of party decisions as Parliament reconvenes for a debate on economic policy and a confidence vote.

London Attlee Lord Wonston Liberal Party Churchill Tories Labor

Stamps Quartet At Francis Friday

The famed Stamps All-Star quartet will perform next Friday night at 4 in Francis High School auditorium. Brought to Francis by a Francis First Baptist Church sponsor, this nationally regarded group brings a strong entertainment program to town.

Francis High School Francis Francis First Baptist Church

Deaf driver Lau trains for deaf driver program

Leonard Lau of Ames Iowa a deaf industrial arts instructor who recently finished Iowa State College driver training hopes to become an instructor for deaf drivers He demonstrated mastery of driving procedures relying on sight and sign language aided communication his teachers praising his alertness and safety as a deaf driver Edge: his story highlights deaf drivers can be as safe and capable as hearing drivers.

Ames Iowa NEA Pleasant Leonard Lau Iowa State College Lau Tom Hannum Hannum A. R. Lauer Iowa State Lou

Hereford Park Horse Show and Amateur Rodeo Thrill Crowd

A combined horse show and amateur rodeo drew over 200 spectators at Hereford Park on Friday night the second show day. Ben Smith donated stock from the BB Bar ranch for events while Jim Rea announced the acts with secretary Mrs Jean Barnes and assistants. Winners included Mary Sue Bansts in Western Pleasure and Ernie Kniffin in relay and flag racing, Sonny Elam in bulldogging, J A Richardson in high tail pleasure, and others in harness, barrel racing, and calf roping.

Ben Smith BB Bar Ranch Jim Rea Jean Barnes Alvie Oges Bud Moore Jack Powell Gene Evans J. B. Smith Kenneth Bunch Western Pleasure Mary Sue Bansts Shirley Floyd Ernie Kniffin Leon Craver Gaither Sonny Elam Henry Sullivan J. A. Richardson Bill Watkins Howard Mathis Ginger Mathia Peggy Gaither Iman Kite May Lou Trippe Buil Jack Smith Billy Greenwood R. C. Gaither Tel McMillan Wick Adair Arnie Kniffin L. A Ogee Burl Griffin

Nineteen Chinese Stowaways Found Aboard Bays Ship

Nineteen Chinese stowaways were found hiding aboard the Inter-ocean Line vessel Bays when it reached Singapore. They had climbed the anchor chain in Hong Kong and hid in the chain locker before being sent back to Hong Kong.

Singapore Inter-ocean Line Hong Kong

Death Penalty Handed to Three Hungarians in Treason Trial

In Budapest on September 24 ex Foreign Minister Laszlo Rajk and two former Communist officials were sentenced to death for plotting to overthrow Hungary's government. They admitted working with Americans and Yugoslavs to bring Hungary under Tito's influence. Two others received life terms and one nine years. appeals filed. Some defendants remain under court martial, with potential firing squad for military personnel.

Budapest Hungary Laszlo Rajk Communist Party Marshal Tito Rajk Gryerey Paiffy Bela Korondy People's Court Palffy Col. Korondy Budapest Police

Quail from Southwest Reach Idaho Frontiers

Unusual Gambel quail from the Southwest deserts appear in Idaho. State Bird Supervisor Maurice Lundy notes they are non migratory and not native to Idaho. Five coveys of 125 birds reported in Lemhi County, with others seen in Owyhee. The birds offer excellent hunting in the extreme southwest and the Idaho game department hopes they stay and multiply.

Boise Idaho Maurice Lundy Owyhee

Flowers for banquets cut with a razor says bor Heulturiet

Reported instruction urges using a razor to cut banquet flowers, attributed to a source labeled bor Heulturiet. The note conveys a strikingly unconventional method and names a specific person or group. The fragmentary text leaves unclear context or verification.

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