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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

5

Meeker and Antlers eyes on school layout and traffic changes

Meeker public schools superintendent Selwaechter visited Antlers to study the Adlers School home economics building for a possible Meeker system replica. City officials plan parking zone changes on West Main Street to widen traffic flow near the square while cautioning trucks on the crest grade. VFW park hosted bull fighting nights drawing hundreds, with matador injuries and updates on Donkey Balk Game plans at VEW park next week.

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Rotary Offers Scholarships With National Coverage

Rotary invites qualified applicants aged 20 to 28 who are graduates of colleges to apply for seven to be announced scholarships, funded by 33 sources. Selection emphasizes scholarship potential, character, leadership, and service as key factors. Applications should be directed to local Rotary clubs for consideration.

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Crash Fatal Near Apache Claims Miller in Anadarko

In Anadarko on September 25, Exsrett Moston Miller 44 of Fletcher died from injuries after a crash near Apache Thursday. State Patrolman Clyde Autry and Miller’s car collided with another driven by James Thompson 33 of Cyril. Farm interests claim nearly 500 million in damages.

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Book on world-minded schooling aims at teachers and parents

A 241 page volume titled Education for International Understanding in American Schools by NEA backed educators argues for teaching children to understand and cooperate globally. The book targets teachers but promises value for parents, outlining methods to foster responsibility, world peace, and civic outlook from home and classroom. It details purchasing options and lists related books to aid understanding.

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Sulphur's Schools Add Handicapped Children Program

Sulphur's schools introduce a dedicated class for handicapped children under state provisions. Mrs Lyla LeSuer trains with special methods at Brown's Academy Sulphur Springs Arkansas. Principal Harold John guides the program with tailored equipment and goals for child independence and motor control progress.

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Whiskey found by officers near Chester Hice accusations delayed

Sheriff’s deputies reported Saturday that they found a quart of whiskey in Chester Hice’s possession. Charges were not filed as county offices closed that afternoon. Two other efforts yielded no results, according to officials.

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Special Nights at Oak Avenue Revival Schedule

Announced for the second week of the revival at Oak Avenue Baptist Church. Tuesday is Men's Night sponsored by the Brotherhood. Wednesday features teachers and officers after the service. Thursday is Ladies Night sponsored by the WMU. Saturday is Youth Night with the film Beyond Our Power.

Oak Avenue Baptist Church Brotherhood Thorsgzy WM. U

Sister of Sooner Gridder Injured in Auto Accident

Elmo Nevada September report states Virginia More, sister of Hamy Moore, was injured near Crowder Oklahoma in a collision en route to watch the University of Oklahoma play Santa Clara. She suffered a fractured skull and remained unconscious after the crash. attendants said medical staff planned to move her to a hospital as she regained consciousness.

Elmo Nevada Virginia More Hamy Moore University of Oklahoma Miss Moore Sha Wasser San Fran Sisco Frean Blackwell Okla

Prohibition Writ Filed Over Texas Senate Ballot Name

Attorneys for Lyndon Johnson filed a prohibition writ in New Orleans to block enforcement of a Texas district court's temporary injunction. The move targets the printing of Johnson's name on the Texas general election ballot amid a dispute with former Gov. Coke Stevenson for the U S Senate nomination. Luther Farese of Corpus Christi filed the writ in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals.

New Orleans Lyndon Jahnson Cay Jahnson Coke Stevenson U.S Texas Stevenson Rolding Johnson Luther Farese Corpus Christian W_S circuit court of appeals

Visiter Arrest in Pontatar County

Kerimeth Dunlap visiting friends in Pontatar County was arrested Friday at noon by city police Loree and held for Dumas Texas charges. He was returned to Dumas after processing in custody. Another man arrested last week for the Dumas “suffiners” case had reportedly worked with Dunlap. An arrest order was issued Wednesday after Dunlap was seen around Ada. Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and local officers forwarded the order.

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Shock Promised On Atomic Spying

An unnamed official from the Rouge Un-American Activities committee said a forthcoming report will shock the public. It alleges President Roosevelt, President Truman, and Attorney General Tom Clark knew Soviet spies obtained American atomic secrets through a professional ring. Truman had no comment. Clark said he had not heard of the report.

Washington F— Jin Rouge Un-American Activities Committee Roosevelt Tom C. Clark Truman Claris Texas Tomi Clark

Truman Broadcast Arranged for Dallas Campaign Speech

Oklahoma City dispatch reports the Liberty network will air President Truman's campaign address from Dallas Monday at 3730 CST. Democratic state headquarters confirmed the plan with RWCO Chickasha LATOW Oklahoma City VLE Pants Valley and others involved in staging the broadcast.

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Ada News and Social Notes From Friday Visit Weekend

Ada residents and out of town friends gathered in Ada for visits and shopping on Friday. Local figures Mrs J W Heidemi Mrs F G Henster and families hosted and shopped in Ada along with several others visiting Muskogee Houston and Excelsior Springs for medical care and social trips. The Alan Mustangs defeated Bowlegs 6 to 0 in a football game marking the season opener.

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Guard Officers to St Louis Seminar Plans

Guard officers by plate Saturday afternoon for St Louis Beurs Mo act Seminar on guard work and plans Those going for Adz were Lt Col Howard Price Major Lewis J Coleert Major John Lecay and Captain Arthur E Cobb They expect to return tonight

Paar Kngal Nation St. Beurs Adz Howard Price Lewis J. Coleert John Lecay Arthur E. Cobb

Truman to Get Free Shave Permit in Muskogee

In Muskogee Oklahoma on September 25 President Truman will receive a free two shave permit during a campaign stop at Spalding Park. Local men must grow whiskers or buy a two dollar permit as part of a civic tone setting for a India centennial celebration.

Muskoges Okla Truman Muskogee Spalding Park Margaaman

Professor Keer Leaves Bloomsburg Amid Lion Taming Controversy

Professor Keer of State Teachers College Bloomsburg pauses directing duties to tour with a wild cat act. He describes training methods with lions tigers and leopards, performing in fairs circuses and Shrine events. He recounts his approach to discipline and his two exceptions among students, including his daughter.

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First In Service Training Program For Pontotoc Teachers

The first in service training group for Pontotoc County teachers formed at Wanasswigh school with Ben Morrigan of East Central College and Norman Mitchell of Pontotown county supervision presiding. Aimed to unite teachers for group study of classroom problems, the plan focuses on improving reading instruction and spelling through intensified reading programs. Teachers weighed phases carefully before adoption, noting staff shortages and workload but believing proper conduct would ease teaching strain and raise student outcomes.

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Antlers Legion Post Ends Service To lis Meetings

Antlers Oklahoma September 27 Special Veterans claims will be processed at each Antlers Legion post meeting. Officer Carl Osburn will discuss claims for veterans. Post represented at district conference September 30 in McAlester as state officers describe rehab program changes following Congress actions.

Antlers Oessica Legion Earl Carl Osburn McAlester State Department

Three Miller men acquitted after night hunting trial

Antlers Sep 27 a Miller community trio Joslin Dick Impron and Arlo Jacobs were tried for night hunting but jurors found they were wolf hunting and acquitted after an all day session at city hall. They jailed Sept 18 after mountain arrest by Game Ranger Atwood Thompson and J A Moerinson. Police confiscated a 12 gauge shotgun a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun a 32 Winchester and two spotlights.

Joslin Dick Impron Arlo Jacobs Miller Community Antlers Atwood Thompson J. A. Moerinson

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