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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1935

Page

7

Sheriff Sale Notices From Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Notices detail sheriff sales from Pontotoc County Oklahoma including multiple parcels in sections eight and nine township four north range eight east and other townships. Foreclosures involve Central Life Assurance Society and The Federal Land Bank of Wichita with sales set for August 12 1935 and August 16 1935 respectively.

Indian Meridian Pontotoc County Oklahoma Wontotoe County C . Williams Edna B. Williams Mace Herndon PD. F. Fleet John J. Fleet W. B. Osborn Northwest

County Court District Plaintiff Alice Lee

In Pontotoc County District Court the case of Alice Lee as plaintiff is noted. The filing signals a civil action and party designation within the local court system. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.

Local School Opens With Strong Attendance And Community News

The community reports the school began on the 22nd with good attendance and the same teachers, Ragland Stephens and Maness. Sickness, including whooping cough, is noted along with slow recovery of Henry Jamar from bilious fever. Various families visit, new baby Imogen Joyce Jamar is welcomed, and many residents work in broom corn fields as rain slows activity.

Ragland Bessie Stephens Esther Maness Henry Jamar John Jamar Alvin Horton Gracemont E. C. Jamar

Sheriff Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Notice describes foreclosure and sale of property in Ada Oklahoma as part of a 1935 case. It lists lots in Dan Hays Addition and details the judgment amounts and interest totals. Also includes oil and gas lease bid notice and a Federal Land Bank suit against F M Snider and others seeking payment and mortgage foreclosure. Also sale of bonds for Union Graded School District No. 2.

Federal Land Bank of Wichita Wichita Kansas Ada Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Provident Royalties Corporation Esther Baker Frank A. Baker District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Helen E Hobbs A. W. Duran Et C. KE. Lahman R. W. Slemaker Della Bedford J. F. McKeee Fr. Curran JR W. E. Pepperell Sherife Jewell I. Brown Sam Harris Dan Hays Eads Brothers Furniture Company the Land Office State of Commissioners of the Land Office Secretary of the Commissioners of the Land Office Regina Urbis Urbis Willie Neal A. J. Snider A. E. Snider Sarah Ofield Alice Stick Coway Ayakatubby Rosa Sealy Rogers Stick Lottie Jeff George Je Ll. T. Butler L. J. Butler George McGee Fulsom McGee Alan Coway Steen Mose Federal Land Bank of A. D Union Graded School Union Graded School District No Geo. D. Wood

Preacher Carter Delivers Sermon. Bursts of News at Local Church

County superintendent Carter delivered a strong sermon last Sunday. Miller plans to preach next Saturday night and Sunday. Grandma Blackburn visits son Blue Blackburn, and Alice Myers is mentioned in the church notes.

Conway Bro. Carter Bro. Miller Grandma Blackburn Blue Blackburn Alice Myers

Partnership certificate for Brown-Gayne store in Ada Oklahoma

Jewell L Brown Claude C Brown and Fremont Williams form a partnership to operate a merchandising store at 129 West Main Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma under the firm name Brown Gayne. The partnership formed June 19 1935 and will buy sell music instruments radios appliances and general merchandise. Notary Lonne l le Allen certifies the document.

Jewell L. Brown Claude C. Brown Fremont Williams West Main Street Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Brown-Gayne Jewell IL. Brown Claude C. Brown Fremont Williams State of Oklahoma Pontotoc Lonnelle Allen

Probate of Will in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Notice to interested parties that Jessie A. Price petitions for probate of the will of Mary Turner Harris deceased and letters testamentary to the executrix. Hearing set for August 12 1935 at 10 o clock a.m. Ada Pontotoc County Court judge John Boyce McKeel announces.

Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Towit Jessie A. Price

Local visits and social notes from Homer area

Lois Brumley’s sister and Homer’s infant visitor occupy the scene as travel and family visits unfold. A pie supper netted 6.15 dollars at the Friday event, while Mattie Wallace’s Sulphur-based parents spent the weekend with her. Pearl Barnes joined them for the week, and Mrs. Earl Cooper from Homer visited his family. Omo Frederick of Rocky Brook came as a Conway visitor on Sunday.

Lois Brumley Homer Mattie Wallace Pearl Barnes Earl Cooper Homer Cooper Elzer Cooper Omo Frederick Rocky Brook Conway

Weather observer cites poor corn progress in Oklahoma report

Harry Wahlgren, federal weather observer, reports poor corn progress due to lack of rain. Pastures, gardens, and minor crops deteriorated, while heat benefited cotton across the state.

Oklahoma City Harry Wahlgren Federal Weather Observer

Murder mystery unfolds in Ada crime chase

The Blade's Charles Morden is found dead as Criminologist Sidney Griff and publisher Dan Bleeker pursue leads. Suspects include Frank B Cathay and a fake Cathay imposter aided by Stella Mockley. A gray Cadillac chase ends with Fisher dead and Griff and Bleeker racing toward hospital as more clues surface.

Charles Morden The Blade Dan Bleeker Sidney Griff Morden Frank B. Cathay Cathay Mary Briggs Griff Alice Lorton Alice Kenneth Boone Blanche Malone Carl Racine Bleeker Stella Mockley Charles Fisher Cathay Soas Pete Malone Frank Bliss Fisher

Ada and Coal Gate Local Notes Highlight Visits and Birth

Friday's Ada notes mention Joy Alford visiting in Ada from Coalgate. A newborn daughter arrived Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Lowrey Harrell, with Lula Barnett visiting the mother. Chisholm, once Ada’s carrier boy, is now Tom Green County district court clerk after a tonsillectomy. Mrs. Bill Crass and daughters spent the weekend in Roff visiting her mother.

Lula Barnett Chisholm Ada the News Tom Green County Texas Bill Crass Billy Jo Shirley Ann Roff Mrs. Crass

Roy Tate and Charlie Massen Return from Vacation

Roy Tate and Charlie Massen have returned from a vacation trip to California and Arizona.

Roy Tate Charlie Massengale California Arizona

Kings Depart for Muscle Shoals Family Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. I. M. King and Dr. and Mrs. R. F. King left Thursday for Muscle Shoals Alabama where they will attend a family reunion and vacation for several weeks.

I. M. King R. F. King Muscle Shoals Alabama

Broadrick Family Traveler Returns From Durant

7. is.–Bross returned Thursday night from Durant, where he was called by the serious illness of his brother A. P. Broadrick, who is reported improved. Trice Broadrick accompanied his father to Durant.

Bross Durant A. P. Broadrick Trice Broadrick

Eleanor Waner Heads to McLoud and Oklahoma City

Miss Eleanor Waner departed this week heading to McLoud Oklahoma and Oklahoma City to spend the rest of the summer with her grandparents.

Eleanor Waner McLoud Oklahoma City

Auxiliary officers elected in Fourth district convention

Mrs. Roy Chrisman led as district secretary and treasurer after the Fourth district American Legion Auxiliary convention in Chandler. Shawnee's Mrs. L. D. Aken became district president with Mrs. D. D. Little of Dilton as first vice president, Dorothy Webb of Okemah as second vice president, Edna Gibb of Holdenville as historian, and Fred Oliver of Seminole as parliamentarian.

Roy Chrisman Alvis Jones Robert Ferguson Charlie Stone O.S. Massey W. R. Black Harold Constant Joe Roper Bill Cantrell Chandler Fourth District American Legion Auxiliary L. D. Aken Shawnee D. D. Little Dilton Dorothy Webb Okemah Edna Gibb Holdenville Fred Oliver Seminole

Peach grower Henry Young eyes record Elberta harvest

Henry Young, a peach grower in the eastern city suburbs, states his Elbertas weigh up to 12 ounces each. He claims the fruit is large with the flavor and color of the finest peaches. The News says it would like to hear of any peach heavier than his. If needed, some police members might sample the fruit.

Henry Young

Mr and Mrs Chisholm Barnett of San Angelo Texas

Mr and Mrs Chisholm Barnett of San Angelo Texas are mentioned in a short social note. The item notes their residence and changes in the family’s status, with emphasis on the couple as local residents.

Mrs. Chisholm Barnett San Angelo Texas

Pegg Family Returns From Rio Grande Valley Vacation

W. M. Pegg and family of Lakeside have returned from a ten day vacation in the Rio Grande valley and old Mexico. Mr. Pegg is now a member of the county excise equalization.

W. M. Pegg Lakeside Rio Grande Valley Old Mexico Mr. Pegg County Excise-Equalization Board

Fitzgerald employee leaves clinic after burn treatment

Phil Fitzgerald, an employee of Stewart Construction, was able to leave a local clinic on Friday after receiving treatment for burns.

Phil Fitzgeraln Stewart Construction Company

Bill Jackson Exhibits Notorious Centipede Captive

Bill Jackson displays a very large centipede captured east of Ada. The creature is six to eight inches long and can deliver a dangerous bite.

Bill Jackson Ada

Cradduck and Son Visit Ada on Saturday

J. Cradduck and his son John Cradduck of Stonewall spent Saturday in Ada visiting friends and handling business.

J. ©. Cradduck John Cradduck Stonewall Ada

Guinn Leaving For Oklahoma City Hospital Stay

E A Guinn of 621 West Eighth travels to Oklahoma City to enter St Anthony's hospital. He is employed by the Bell Telephone company.

E. A. Guinn West Eighth Oklahoma City St. Anthony's Hospital Mr. Guinn Bell Telephone Company

Mrs Clay Jones Visits Relatives in Clovis New Mexico

Mrs Jones traveled Friday to Clovis New Mexico for a week visiting her niece Mrs Frank Shipley. Shipley has been visiting relatives and friends here for several days and Jones accompanied her home.

Clay Jones Clovis N. M Frank Shipley

Giants Among Peaches Draw Praise From Readers

Clifford Kay visits with three Elberta peaches weighing 14 ounces and 13 ounces each to prove size where 12 ounces is only a stripling. The News staff testifies to the fruit’s quality, with Robert T. Williamson also presenting a convincing 13-ounce specimen.

Clifford Kay News Force Robert T. Williamson

Miss Geraldine Medlock Returns From Colorado Summer School

Miss Geraldine Medlock has returned from Colorado where she attended summer school at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Geraldine Medlock Colorado The University of Colorado At Boulder

Ada Welcomes Miss Dorothy Dean Koxters Home

Miss Dorothy Dean Koxters arrives in Ada Sunday from Alabama to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Olin Miake at 518 South Seventeenth Avenue.

Dorothy Dean Koxters Ada Alabama

Final Installment Promises Solutions to Sidney Grif Mysteries

In the concluding installment, Sidney Grif explains several lingering mysteries. The article teases answers and ties up loose threads, highlighting key clues and expected revelations.

Sidney Grif

Mrs Poole Returns From Fort Smith Vacation

Mrs. Robert Poole, an employee in the offices of W. A. Delaney Jr., returned Sunday from a two weeks vacation spent in Fort Smith Arkansas and various points in Oklahoma.

Robert Poole W. A. Delaney Jr Fort Smith Ark Oklahoma

J W Shipp Leaves for Mineola Vacation

J W Shipp secretary of the First Baptist church departed Monday for Mineola Texas for a two week vacation with relatives and friends.

J. W. Shipp First Baptist Church Mineola Tex

Pastor and family depart for Des Moines visit

The Rev. Ivan J. Young pastor of First Christian church and Mrs. Young with sons Wendell and Waldeen left Sunday for Des Moines Iowa to visit Mrs Young's parents.

Ivan J. Young First Christian Church

Moore Family Returned From 5500 Mile East Trip

Mr and Mrs W E Moore and their children Edith Marie and Jack completed a long journey through the east. They visited many points of interest from New York to the eastern coast and were met in Pineville Mo by Mrs Jack Moore Jr who had vacationed in the Ozarks.

W. E. Moore Edith Marie Jack New York Pineville Jack Moore Jr Ozarks

Byrne Family to Visit Ada Relative in Few Days

Mrs T W Byrne and daughter Miss Helen Byrne of Sherman Texas will arrive in Ada on Wednesday for a few days visit with relatives. The By rnes formerly lived at 609 East Ninth and recently moved to Sherman to make their home.

B. M. Fisher Cooper Texas Mr. Fisher Cc. W. Fisher Kathryn Fisher T. W. Byrne Helen Byrne Sheman Ada Mrs. Byrne E. Ninth Sherman

Portland exhibitor brings four peaches to fair

Robert Neal of Portland Park presents four peaches averaging half a pound each with the largest reaching 10 inches in circumference at the county fair fruit show.

Robert Neal Portland Park

Fuller families visit relatives in town from NYC and Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Candler Fuller of New York City and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fuller and family of Oklahoma City are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Fuller and family here.

Hubert Candler Fuller New York City Guy Fuller Oklahoma City A. W. Fuller

Tibbets Boy Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Local Clinic

Billy Joe Tibbets, son of Mr and Mrs F A Tibbets of 1000 East Eighth, underwent a tonsillectomy at a local clinic Tuesday morning for throat surgery.

Billy Joe Tibbets F. A. Tibbets 000 East Eighth

Abilene Man C. H. Sanders Visits Ada

C. H. Sanders of Abilene Texas arrived in Ada on Monday for a several days visit.

C. H. Sanders Abilene, Tex Ada

Farnsworths Plan Week in Eureka Springs Ark

Mr and Mrs R T Farnsworth depart Wednesday for Eureka Springs Arkansas for a week long vacation. Mr Farnsworth serves as business manager of the Sugg clinic.

R. T. Farnsworth Eureka Springs Ark Mr. Farnsworth Sugg Clinic

Branscome Brother in Dallas Undergoes Major Operation

E H Branscome of Dallas underwent a major operation there Tuesday. His father G E Branscome of this city is at the Dallas bedside. Mr and Mrs J D Budd of Mena Ark announce the birth of a nine pound son named James Arthur.

E. H. Branscome Dallas Texas G. E. Branscome J. D. Budd Mena, Ark

Norman Howard Post to Hold Annual Officers Election

Norman Howard post will hold its annual election of officers Tuesday night August 13 at 3 o'clock in Legion Hall. Members have been mailed notices and a strong turnout is expected with local entertainment. The post, largest in the fourth district with 309 members, plans early renewals aiming for 150 paid members to present at the state convention in McAlester next month.

Norman Howard Post Legion Hall Shawnee the Post Milt Phillips McAlester

Sunday Social in Hall's Hill Includes Numerous Visitors

Elmo Oliver spent Sunday with Joe and Coye Teel. Various families and individuals from Happy Land Rocky Point and Non visited in the community, with church services continuing under Rev Byrd and Rev McCord. The Saturday night meeting drew attendance and interest and will continue through the week.

Elmo Oliver Joe Coye Teel Lee Reynolds Bill Hopkins Happy Land Fortner Rocky Point Rev. McCord Non Eyde Cannady R. M. Davis George Stags Joe Tomlinson Jim Curlee Mr. Byrd Eugene Tomlinson Rio Grande Valley Nancy Tomlinson George Frank Tomlinson Omer Ernest Davis Sayles Steedman Happy Lagd Loyce Kerr High Hill Fay Florence Lee Brown Irene McMeans Red Oak Harmon Phillips Waleo Garland Rose Leona Misenheimer Barbara Teel Fay Brown Short Lee Fortner Alvan Glenn Earl Phair Alford Cook Ollies Whisenhunt Oleta Oliver Rev Byrd McCord

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