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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

7

Sale of Oklahoma real estate by guardian notice

The Guardian of Ethel Lillan Fled announces sale of her real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to the highest bidder. Property Lot 2 Block Tur 2 Ford Addition Ada Oklahoma will be sold after court confirmation, terms cash to highest bidder. Sale held in Ada Oklahoma at the Court Room on October. Dated September 2, 1933. Guardian Z. Wentworth, guardian.

Litan Pantalis Oktay Ted Sethe Oxtae Ethel Lillan Tau Crur Ana Ska Ethel Zay Livan Fel Wag Duecziped Pontotoc Oklahoma Guareia Z. Wentworth el Lallar Field

Mofler and Thee Of Cuad Babes Die

Mrs Hecker mother of three children died after the birth of quadruplets at Holy Cross hospital. One boy was stillborn, a girl died within hours, another boy lived briefly in an incubator before dying. Acute anemia cited as cause. husband Vernon Hecker said she had bled at work recently and planned to see a physician Friday.

Chichgs Bersice Beker Holy Crosse Vernon Hecker Tis’ Gto Francis Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Taom Hzker

Prohibition Maintained as Oklahoma Repeal Fails

Oklahoma City voters keep the constitutional ban on intoxicants with a decisive margin in the special election. Turnout leans wet in Tulsa and Oklahoma counties but major dry counties hold the line, while leaders pledge a new enforcement program and a state wide effort to rid bootleggers from the whiskey trade.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Reaterday Tulsa Olahoma

McLish School Weiner Roast And Officiated Eighth Grade Leaders

Miss Tony Corbin is at her home with a severe cold. Ed Reed of County Line visited his parents. The seventh and eighth grade pupils and teachers at McLish school held a weiner roast Friday night. McLish eighth graders elected officers: Donna Sue president Joe Wayne vice president Leonard Bishop secretary Dale Wyche reporter. The Worsers club met at Smith Park for a steak fry with many locals attending.

Tony Corbin Ig Ed Reed County Line George Reed Charley Blevint Pleasot Hil Hborhood Mrace McLish School McLish Donna Sue Joe Wayne Ice Leonard Bishop Dale Wyche Vely Worsers Club of Fittstown Smith Pars Ernest Brady, Fitzstovin Brether District Reed Charles Chronister Carp Chaffee Ark Charles Whitwell Sunsit Rewman Marion Hipp Seminole Sami Sulliven Alice Goodwin Ell Brasher Tex Brasher Ellis Schneider Famly California Clarence Lee Gaforth Blue Snowsr Terre George Stewart Low McElroy Willa McElroy Frank Vincent Bessie Winton Merea Chercy Merie Qshorne Pat Labaugh G. M. Doss H. Gotor Lee Bill Brasher Sogey Hill Tuskhoma Finis Logan L. B. Graham Maurie Howell O. E. Cherry Ate Oklahoma City Monay

Oklahoma Dry Vote Stories Include Boots Gent Raid

A dusty Oklahoma election roundup notes that repeal supporters like Albert G. Kulp conceded a second dry defeat while sheriff Everett Ray Hale in Comanche County raided homes and seized alcohol. Gent faces more charges as questions about bond votes and Sox results flood the switchboard.

Albert G. Kulp Tulsa Oklahoma Economic Institute Nois Lawton Comanche County Everett Ray Hale A. T Hele Oklahoma Fet Oklahoman

Wind Drag Costs Power In Cars At Speed

University of Wichita wind tunnel tests on 11 modern autos show wind resistance consumes about half a car’s power at 72 mph and up to 75 percent at top speeds. Kenneth Razak notes aerodynamic design yields 44 mpg more at 7 mph. Tests reflect real models currently on the road.

Wichita Eas University of Wichita Kenneth Razak Wichita LA Midwest Nash

Library of Congress Holds Over Eight Million Volumes

The Library of Congress houses more than eight million volumes and related items. Its vast collection spans multiple centuries, preserving U S literary, historical, and scholarly works for research and public access.

United States Library of Congress

Mrs Salter 99 Votes in Famine Plot Tussle

Mrs Salter aged 99 speaks at a local gathering about ration relief and casting a political vote. She mentions a crippled leg two years and defends voting against measures she fears could harm the country, citing her grandchildren and desire to protect her nation.

Salter Tas Garanc

Burglars Take Jewelry in City Haul at Wedding Event

Oklahoma City report details a jewelry burglary where thieves stole about 2000 dollars in rings bracelets and necklaces from Mrs Karchmer at a wedding reception for her daughter. The crime occurred after entry was gained through a wall and several wedding gems remained untouched. Authorities link the incident to a case involving Mrs Raymond Friedlander who recently returned from New York and Paris.

Oklahoma City Lom Harchmen New York Paris

Coal County Voting Report Misread totals and errors

The Coal County voting report shows total votes for Costecamtr's Ot precincts with partial figures. It lists REPEAL For 975 against, plus unclear notes about For and against and references to Australia producing a large share of the world’s wool and a race sock.

Costecamtr

Two Dozen Register for Crippled Children Clinic Ada Stop

Doctors and nurses under the Oklahoma Society for Crippled Children held a state habilitation clinic in Ada with 24 registrants. Officials examined individual cases as director KeoN Hamilton led the event, the first of a fall tour ending later in Pauls Valley.

Oklahoma Society For Crippled Clnic Whch Ke On. Hamilton Oklshome Commission For Oxland Pauls Vat Oklatoma Ada Semeta Worth Gross Howard Eva Mason Mary Elizabeth Rexroad Margaret Dise Nell Carl

Beatty Circus Cancels Ada Show

Beatty Circus has cancelled its Ada appearance this year. Management notified Ada residents by telegram of a sudden change with no explanation offered. No further performances are planned for Ada this year.

Beatty Circus Adans Ada

Daily Oil Production Increases Across Regions

The Oil and Gas Journal reports the U.S. crude oil average rose to 4,887,125 barrels daily for the week ended Sept 24, up 44,300 from prior. Mid-Continent leads gains with Oklahoma up to 391,600. Texas steady at 1,979,100, several states show modest rises while Illinois and Alabama fall slightly. Canada up 2,123 barrels to 79,020.

Tulsa Okla United States Oil and Beast Journal The Journal Mid-Continent Oklahoma Igan Aca Colorado Wyoming Louisiana California Keniuc Texas Alabama Arkansas Indiana Nebraska Utah Canada

Homer Area Oil Test Below 1350 Feet

Homer area drilling reported two good oil shows with one at 170 feet in the Jones-Shel Burne No 1 Logsdon-Murr SESE NE at 24-5-6. Operators said Wednesday morning they are confident about the well while continuing thorough testing procedures.

AO Wincoxae Homer Ladd Fest Jones-Shelburne, Inc

Perfect Weather Prevailing Today

The report notes warm weather with fair skies and temperatures near the 80s expected today. An extended forecast calls for little to no rain and mild conditions into the evening, with temperatures dropping later tonight in many areas.

Aigte Boure

Pontotoc County Repeal Vote Shows Dry Lead Tu esday

Pontotoc County delivered a strong dry majority for the repeal issue on Tuesday but fell short of a statewide win on the building bond measure. Ada led the county against repeal with a large anti vote, while a single precinct went wet. Bond approval carried 28 precincts while failing to gain enough rural support. late returns showed about a 3,000 total vote count.

Pontotoc County TBS Halan Sili N. Allen Allen Wee Ba Canyon Springs Li Center Quibert Conway Egypt Fairgrounds Fittstown Fitzhugh Francis Frisco Gaar Corner Hartrey Halls Hi Harden Cieb Homer Desse Wilson Pontotoc Ada

Britain Faces Commons Clash Over Socialist Stewardship

In the house of commons a heated debate centers on devaluation and the socialist government led by Attlee. Churchill leads Conservative criticism while Cripps defends policy, arguing reform is needed but warns of inflation and wage pressures. Attlee must justify his untried program and secure confidence amid economic strain.

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Skill Pays Off Bottle Washing in Australia

Fragmentary note describes bottle washing as a paid skill in Australia with a weekly margin of 3.48 and a basic wage around 520.80. Mentions Sydney and an Indian summer, hinting at a desire to go home before settling down.

Sydney Australia

DeWolf in irons on murder trial in Tulsa

In Tulsa Oklahoma convict Carl A DeWol 33 is on trial for the killing of Officer Jarry St Clair during a 1946 grocery holdup. He is shackled with irons in court after extradition from California where he was held at San Quentin. Former wife Renee Testifies expected to place him in the area.

Tulsa Oxla Carl A. DeWol Eber. L. Taylor Irons Oklahoma California San Quentin DeWalf St. Clair Elmer Adams DeWolf Taylor Renee DeWolt

You Can Swim Now in Bikini Waters

Seattle reports that Bikini lagoon waters pose no external radiation danger and natives’ return timing remains uncertain after three study summers. The Atomic Energy Commission and University of Washington Applied Fisheries Lab caution that radioactivity persists, especially near the lagoon bottom, while food safety for subsistence remains unresolved. Georgia Tech student George A. Tech enrolled after Atlanta notice.

Seattle Bikini Lagoon Pacific Atoll Limea Atomic Energy Commission University of Washington Applied Fisheries Laboratory Truman Russia

U S Steel Proposes Plan to Avert Big Steel Strike

United States Steel Corp proposes a 10 cent per hour wage and pension sharing plan to avert a nationwide strike by CIO United Steelworkers. President Fairless says the proposal would finance health insurance and pensions with modest employer contributions while seeking a one year contract extension to April 20, 1984. Union leader Murray accuses steel firms of trying to force a strike and rejects the board’s recommendations, urging fair, equitable settlement through bargaining.

Pittsburgh United States Steel Corporation Today CIO United Steelworkers Benjamin F. Fateless U. S. Steel Comepany Fairless United States Steel Philip Muréray Col Steel Industry Board Murray Niga States Steel Gem

Poteau Raises Funds for Injured Player Dennis Hall

In Poteau Oklahoma a fund to cover hospital bills for Dennis Hall, a high school football player injured in the season opener, has surpassed 390 dollars with expectations of about 1000 more needed. Jars in local businesses accept donations as many fund raising events are planned. Hall recovers in an Oklahoma City hospital after a critical injury in the Mansfield game. Ark Stigler merchants bought a radio phonograph for Hall last week.

Poteau Okta Dennis Hall Hall Oklahoma City Mansfield Ark Stigler Merchants

Postman’s view on dogs in Daytona Beach

In Daytona Beach a mail carrier notes most dogs are friendly but warns about the small, wary types. He advises whistle and friendly talk, not fear, and to avoid provoking the animal, especially when on a bicycle. He adds a historical note that Walter Hunt sold all safety pin rights for $401 in 1949.

Daytona Beach Fla Johnny Jones Walter Hunt

Coal stoppage prompts violence and layoffs across states

Violence flares as coal labor dispute grips the region. In Alabama a miner was killed by gunfire and another wounded, though the sheriff could not confirm the death. Non union miners, estimated at 2,550, fill western Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Kentucky posts, with 40 to 50 rail cars mined daily in Virginia. Kanawha county schools cancel bus runs amid picket clashes. coal stocks dwindle as thousands are laid off.

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