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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

6

Ada Teaches Honored By Local Church

Ada City church hosts an informal reception honoring Ada Teaches and East Central State College members. Guests greet youth, enjoy a tea service with carnations, dahlias, and a screen display reading Welcome Teachers, surrounded by school pennants.

Lora Acuity Ada City Ehols East Central State College Sno Pind Stevens Bra. Paul Wines Ads Highschool Ada Junio Highschool Glenwood Jayes Irving, Washington Wil Yard Horace Mann Jprade Homer W Feng Ed Hunter Gardens Brats Jardiniere Anna Weaver Jones L. W. Cheek John Thompson Tori Pail- Nips Bernard Keel Bill Hopper A Foster WF. Winn

Clarence Denham Dies at Local Cement Plant Foreman

Clarence Denham 46 general foreman at the Ideal Cement Company plant died Monday morning at his home after a brief illness. The funeral will be held Tuesday at p.m. from Criswe Chapel with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. He was born in Ada and attended Ada schools. Survived by widow Alice Diazto, two sons Clarence and Charles “Chuck” Denham, a sister Mrs. Viola, and a mother Mrs. Ada.

Clarence Denham Cement Plan Acency L. Denham Ideal Cement Company Criswe Rosedale Denham Ada Alice Diaztro Clarence Charles GC Chuck’ Penham Adz Viola

Community Chest Drive Aims for $25,000 in Ada

Orval Seann, drive chairman, reported Tuesday that the advance gift drive for Ada area funds is progressing on schedule. He praised Foster McSwain and R. Simpson and said kickoff breakfast October 10 will launch the general campaign with workers from civic clubs and teachers groups ready to participate. Committees prepared literature and posters along highways to Ada. final plans show strong optimism for success.

Orval Seann Fumors Schecule Foster McSwain R.¥. Simpson Pat Ierni Teachers Organization Ada Advanced Gifts Martn Clerk Aca Community Cuest

Guard Recruiting Prizes Awarded

Prizes for recruiting the most men into the National Guard during September were awarded to Cpl. Kenneth A. Skiemere and Ret. John D. Free. A jacket and sweater donated by Gluckman’s Department Store were presented last night. The contest resumes October 1 with prizes for the two enlisted men of Headquarters Battery who recruit the largest number of men.

Adamin Nations Guard Gluckman Kenneth A. Skiemere John D. Free National Guard Headyquarters Battery

Nation's Second Biggest Corn Crop Raises Storage Question

America's second largest corn harvest prompts a storage crisis as bins and cribs run short. With a projected 3.5 billion bushels and a heavy carryover from 1948, farmers face moving grain to market or expanding on-farm storage once the Commodity Credit Corporation delivers new bins in weeks. Government price supports and potential quotas loom, while consumers may benefit from eventual cheaper prices.

Edward H. Hoffman NEA Des Molnes, Jr Congress Commodity Credit Corporation Iowa C. H. van Vinck Ions State College United States Department of Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Brannan

Uranium finds spread across Europe after nuclear claims

Reports expose new uranium discoveries in Czechoslovakia and Spain as tensions rise after President Truman's atomic disclosure. Tass says USSR has had weapons since 1947 while Germans aid Russia, with mines near Prague and Pyrenees cited. Spain’s veins under Franco prompt potential bargaining leverage.

London Czechslovakia Spain Russia Europe Truman Tass Soviet Union Generalissimmno Franco Czechoslovakia Hussia East Germany Uruman Prague Pyrenees Germany

Coalgate Holds First Aid Classes After Training

Sixty percent of participants completed sessions conducted by John Hynes of the US Bureau of Mines. Twenty one men and twelve women earned certificates, with women recognized for First Aid training and men listed among graduates.

John Hynal Bureau of Min2a Mfe- Alester Sam C. Wells Hynes Bureau of Mines James EB. Eclair Roland Dan 2Y Belen C. Hickman Rothering M. Mednais Lillie Me. Tanis

Eastern Europe Lined With Rocket Launch Bases

Berlin dispatch reports Russia spread rumors of deadlier rockets than used by Hitler. Intelligence officers cite speculation about Soviet launch sites across eastern Europe and in the Soviet zone of Germany, with Peenemunde mentioned as a historic plant.

Berlin Russia Eure Hitler Germany Europe A. S Cer Io Cambeslovekia Poland Western Europe Peenemuende Baltic

Flagpole Sitting Record Broker and Charley Had Enough

Charley Lupica ends a 17 day 2 hour 25 minute flagpole sitting at Cleveland Stadium amid cheers from 33,977 fans. He vows two weeks off work for a fresh start then plans to celebrate with gifts from the crowd and family.

Charley Cleveland Woodly Charley Lupica Lupica Cleveland Stadium Augustine Home Plate Margaret Nicolette San Carl Carl Mrs. Liska

Non-Union Mines Reopened In Western Pennsylvania

Eleven hundred non-union bituminous miners defied the United Mine Workers and returned to work in western Pennsylvania. State police arrested 17 pickets near Clearfield and Clarion counties amid mass picketing injunctions. Reinforcements were flown in after authorities appealed to Governor James A. Reed for help. Armed guards posted at mine entrances while crews resumed surface and underground operations under tense conditions.

Pittsburgh United Mine Workers Pennsylvania Clearfield Clarion County Pittaturgh

Public hearing on rent control set for Oct 24 in Claremore

In Claremore Oka on Sept 26 the public hearing on rent control was announced for Oct 24 led by Acting Mayor Exiige Streeter. The meeting follows a petition from property owners seeking decentral rent and notes about 15 78 steel workers in the United States.

Claremore Oka Exiige Streeter Sesinice Atoct Tive United States

Two Dinner Programs Mark Rural Teachers Meet

The Rural Teachers Association of the East Central district concluded its OEA meet with two dinner programs. Dr. Jess Ogden of the University of Virginia gave a practical talk on improving schools through stronger communities. Ethel Clark presided, with ritual invocations and musicalNUMBER solos by Miss Betty Thompson. New leadership includes Clyde Moody as chairman and Clint LaValle as vice-chairman, with Aline Goree as secretary and Tom Henry as councilman. Retiring officers Flossie Beckett Otis Smith and Jewel Howerton were honored.

Rural “Teachers Association East Central District First Presbyterian Church Jess Ogden University of Virginia College District Ofa Woodland Ethel Clark Henry Freeman Ong School Clark Betty Thompson Act Oscar Parker Ogden Moody Clyde Moody Phillips Clint LaVallep Jackson Aline Goree Shawnee Tom Henry Flossie Beckett Otis Smith Jewel Howerton

Oklahoma State Fair Attendance Sets Record and Fire Injury

Oklahoma City September 24 A one day attendance record was set at the state fair with 41 189 visitors. Three accidents injured three people including Garibaldi a gubernatorial guard shot by a stray bullet from a 22 caliber rifle. A 16 year old admitted firing from across tracks near the grounds. The shooter said he aimed at balloons. A thrill act worker Burns arms when his fire slide backfires and a man suffers internal injuries when a hitch snaps. Authorities report theft of 110 tickets and blank checks from the Biltmore hotel office. police arrested a suspect but tickets remain missing.

Oklahoma City John Phipps San Antonio Tom Rucker Oklahoma Press Association Association Biltmore

Hospital Given Clear Land Title in Oklahoma Case

LAWTON OKLA June 27 The Comanche County hospital site plot was awarded to W E Tomlinson by a district court jury clearing title for the project. Construction halted by a temporary injunction obtained by Henry Picek who was leasing 67 acres for an airport. Ten acres were pledged for the $1,000,000 hospital and Picek sought to block land use claiming the lease remains binding. he has 90 days to appeal and construction will resume after that period.

Lawton Okla Seni Ste Comanche County Hospital W. E. Tomlinson Henry Picek Picek Tomlinson

Administrators Hear GEA Has Grown Mature at Banquet

About 180 persons filled Knight Hall for East Central district administrators banquet. Dr. John Rackley, dean of Oklahoma University’s College of Education, urged more practical professional training and criticized immature practices while praising a professional approach to teaching. B L Holmes was elected vice president and Clarence Melling joined Rackley as new officers in the Oklahoma Education Association remarks.

East Central Knight Hall John Rackley College of Education University of Oklahome Make & A sSaTees D Vane Armocea B. L. Holmes Wanekte Clarence Melling Seminole Oklahome Oklahoma Education Association DEA Rackley

Three-Truck Crash Hurts Driver and Six Davis Firemen

Oklahoma Davis recalls a midnight explosion after a three-truck collision on U. S. 77. Clarence Andrews, the truck driver, is in critical condition at a Sulphur hospital. Six Davis firemen Willard Warren A B Wallace D E B Lockear Willie Warner Byron Mayberry and Easy Sartin were treated for burns not believed serious. The crash halted traffic for over three hours as the two semitrailers, one loaded with squash, collided and fire spread, the gas tank exploded during firefighting efforts.

Davis Okla Oklahoma City Davis Fire Department Clarence Andrews Willard Warren A. RB. Wallace D. E B. Lockear Willie Warner Byron Mayberry Easy Sartin U. S. Highway 77 Murray County Wea Highway Patrol Tr Verghway Patrol Ver Martin Robert BE. Frusher U. S. 77

Tom Steed Addresses ECC TMA Convention

U S representative Tim Steed, from the Fourth District, spoke at the ECC TMA convention. He warned that federal aid to education looks grim and warned teachers of a new religious movement endangering public education while urging them to stay informed and resist the perceived threat.

Tim Steed U. S Fron Steed

Cavanal Mountain to Get Powerline

VOTEAU Okla Sept 27 The Kiamichi Electric Cooperative voted to install a power line to the top of Cavanal Mountain west of Poteau to provide highway patrol power for a proposed relay station. The line will serve Wattleville area customers and connect counties to communicate with Oklahoma City and McAlester. The relay site, given to patrol by Sam Sorrells of Poteau, will be automatic and require no on site personnel. Daniel Defoe wrote Robinson Crusoe at Tooting Hall England remains an included fragment.

Voteau Okla I4flore Oklahoma City McAlester Sam Sorels Poteau

Teachers Warn About Education Debt To Nation

Dr. Jenny H. Hill addressed over two thousand teachers at East Central College, urging focus on a mission driven approach to training. He warned against overloading schools with non educational tasks while stressing schools must partner with families and industry to broaden outlooks and sustain public support.

Jenny H. Hi East Central East Central College Hill George Peahko Nastyile Mealing Henan America Henry

Funeral Held for Tishomingo Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. Amands Farned Harned widow of Dr. C. O. Harned of Tishomingo were announced for Monday at Jet. She died at Wesley hospital after a brief illness. Family members included Mrs. Barred and others from Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma City and nearby towns.

Tishomingo Speciel Jet Amands Farned C. 0 Harned Tish Tnngo Wesley Hospital Barred Oklahoma Territory Pci Acitt Ude Virginia Geor Shaner Amari Texas Itca c. ‘Ather Nor Worth J. D. Nicone Park And Leyton Oklahoma City

Hope for Common Cold Cure Seen

New York reports a potential cold treatment clearing symptoms within the first hour. Captain Joan M Brewster of the U S Navy Medical Corps says five anti histaminics show promise, including pyribentamine Thenylene neocilergen bistadyl and benadryl, per the Naval Medical Bulletin January February.

New York, & MP Joan M Brewster U. S. Navy Naval Medical Bulletin

Ameria's Answer To Russia Kew fe Be Unity Speed-Up

Fragmented OCR text reports on Anglo American unity against Russia and boosted defense plans. Mentions Britain Canada United Nations Washington Schuman Truman Bush and hopes for arms aid in Atlantic alliance. Specifics are unclear due to garbled wording and partial sentences.

Ameria Russia Britain Canada Washington Bae Bretenay New York United Nations Schuman France Truman Achess

Ticket chaos at Temes University football seating

About 1,500 students queued outside the Dellas field house for football tickets. Inside a janitor announced a change system leading to a rush and pushing. Many front line students moved to the end while late arrivals grabbed the best seats, causing campus protests over distribution.

University of Dellas

Chattanooga Man Is Traffic Victim

Oklahoma records 1049 traffic toll. Walter Ley, 24, of Chattanooga, dies after crash on State Highway 36 near Faxca in Ce mandis county. Brother James Bitvis reports Henley died of injuries when the car struck a bridge abutment. The death toll remains 38 ahead of last year.

Oklahoma Walterley Chattanooga Ola Henley Faxca Cemandis County James Bitvis

Soviet Fashion: Fork Motifs and Longer Skirts In Moscow

Moscow designers unveil new Soviet styles featuring fork motifs and extended skirts. Adaptations of ancient Russias headwear appear alongside modern silhouettes. The era emphasizes utility and unity amid ongoing social shifts.

Moscow

Unclear OCR fragment hints at medical or civic note

Fragmentary text references waiting for care and a named individual, with garbled terms possibly describing an anti covid or new entity. No clear event, date, place, or organizations are readable.

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First Baptist Church Iron Curtain Russa Soviet Zone Coalgate Pola Cleveland Park Old Giver Presanta Bawailan Islands Portugese GEA Tom Steed Faderel Scheel Cavanal Mountain Daniel Defoe Tooting Hall Tooting England C. C. Harned Jon Tre Eowwster
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