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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1940

Page

15

Sheriff's Sales And Court Notices From Pontotoc County

Multiple notices announce sales and auctions in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Foreclosures by Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation and Federal Land Bank of Wichita list parcels in Ada and surrounding townships with amounts due, dates, and sale details. Additional notices include a mortgage foreclosure and an execution sale of real and personal property with court clerk actions and sheriff deeds.

Ada Weekly News Pontotoc Oklahoma Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation J. F. Lloyd Ada County of Pontotoc State of Oklahoma County of Towit Theoutheast Indian Meridian Cities Service Gas Company Magnolia Pipe Line Company Pontotoc County Clyde Kaiser Okla W. N. Hughes J. F Philip Harry Schienberg Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas W. A. Patterson Oklo W. M. Hughes Undersheriff First National Bank a _ corporation Nathan Phillips Et al State of Anne Peal Phillip Peal Marylin Peal Janice Peal H. N. Peal Oklaoma Craddock Range I.M Della Bedford Busby Harrell & Trice Plaintiff Said County Country Club Place M. M. Cotten District Court Geo. E. Smith Monroe M. Cotten Lillie B. Cotten Home Owners Loan Corporation Sam Dew Portland Park Ada City W. E. Turey Board of County Commissioners F. Dew

Condition of corn and feed crops in state decline

The dry spell and high heat worsened crop conditions across western and north central Oklahoma over the past week. Wheat threshing continues in northeastern counties with yields well above preharvest expectations, while cotton in the southwest and west central regions also suffers from the dry weather.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma U. S. Department of Agriculture

Near Death Nicolas Rodriguez Weighs 90 Pounds in El Paso Hospital

Nicolas Rodriguez once a Mexican revolutionary general and exiled leader of the Mexican Gold Shirts is reported to be dying in an El Paso hospital from aplastic anemia. He has lost over half his body weight and undergone twelve blood transfusions during a two month hospitalization.

Nicolas Rodriguez el Paso Rodriquez

Oil Industry Mixed Feelings Amid Roosevelt Export Move

Optimism rose in the oil sector as President Roosevelt placed some petroleum products including aviation gasoline under export licensing. West coast fears of alienating Japan eased while Mid-Continent crude prices held steady to firm. Stanolind Oil Purchasing Co. planned to buy in north Texas to steady prices as gasoline demand stayed strong and August allowables eyed a 10 percent cut. Col Ernest O Thompson was removed from the interstate oil compact commission by Gov O Daniel.

Edward Curtis Tulsa Okla Roosevelt Japan Stanolind Oil Purchasing Co North Texas Mid- Continent Independent Petroleum Association of America Bureau of Mines Charles Roeser Fort Worth Col Ernest O. Thompson Texas Railroad Commission W. Lee O’daniel Interstate Oil Compact Commission Thompson

Vanoss Rural News Highlights Local Visits and Revival

Circular notes visits by Mrs. W J Standridge, Mrs. Sara Williams, Carl Tilly of Ripley, and many others. Scout camp boast, church revival plans, club meeting, and family gatherings spread through Vaness area with multiple Sunday visits and community events.

Clock-Watching Replaced By Effective Temperature Plans

Washington reports a new form of clock watching as government workers face heat with an effective temperature threshold of 84. When the thermometer hits 95 with about 50 percent humidity, offices above 84 are closed. Three occurrences in 15 days triggered whistles, changing policy on non air conditioned buildings. Community notes include church conversions at Sunshine Missionary Baptist, local visits, and the wedding of Miss Fannie Tinsley and Buck Hurd.

Washington Agriculture Department Public Health Service Weather Bureau

Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada News Classified Ads

Classified notice states increased returns for invested sums in Ada. Advertisers are promised higher yields on vesting plans with details on term lengths and guarantees offered by the local firm. Potential clients are urged to contact the office for full terms and conditions.

Ada News

Preacher conducts Sunday services. gatherings at Ada and nearby

Rev Brooks preached here Sunday morning and night to a large crowd. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jackson and Miss Jewel Jackson at Hollin and family in Burrow Valley. C. M. Sliger and relatives spent time with R. A. Sliger. Huddleston family and Truman Huddleston joined dinner with Tom Riley. Wieldman visited Ada on business. Mary Hatton remains hospitalized in Ada. Chester Williamson and wife announce the birth of a son. Jennie V. Winyard of Stonewall visiting her parents. Couch household hosted guests Bill Hall Ada George Couch and daughters at Kinief, Henry Odom Ada, Rev. Bill Huddleston and family Allen. Levi Cupps visited Barton parents at Lovelady. Allen Phillips and Lula Oaks Ada with Jim Wallcott and Sallie.

W. J. Standridge Sara Williams Carl Tilly Ripley Rachel Tilly Bill Cartright Baby Slaton Texas Troupe Minnie Slavin Michigan W. H Henderson J. A. Farley Mary Ragland W. H. Henderson Aline Childers Bud Ragland Adelia Jones Marvin Jones Ada Christine Berger C. L. Berger C. A. Berger N. N. Baker Henderson Carl Standridge Ted Whiteside Rochester Ed Walker Helen Walker Demarriel Walker M. E. Oliver Stratford Sam Hunt G. W. Pitt Ruth Mr. Pitt Sunshine S. D. Low Hugo Pat Murphy Ardmore Vaness School J. W. Owens Mansville J. B. Owens Landmark Baptist Church First Baptist Church Kenneth Marshall Brooks C. M. Jackson Jewel Jackson Hollin Burrow Valley C. M. Sliger Mr. Sliger R. A. Sliger Huddleston Truman Huddleston Allen Henry Odom Bill Huddleston Levi Cupps Barton Lovelady Allen Phillips Lula Oaks Jim Wallcott Sallie Tom Watson Ruth West Kenneth McNeal Ruth Frederick Tommy Johnson Sentinel Okla B. G. Gatewood Aline Harjo Konawa Effie Allgood Ruby Allgood Iva Mae Walston Dorothy Kerr High Hill Junior Black Jessie Frederick Blue Blackburn Powers Conway Sim Blackburn Will Lamb Kifer Citra Bill Langford Billy Joe Hazel John Allgood Pauline Hogue Geneva Coffman Christine Phelps Ray Akins Francis Harold Laughlin Pink Deaton

Local School Opens With Strong Attendance

The community reports good turnout as school resumes on Monday with Tom Watson Jr. and Mrs. Ruth West teaching. Readers note frequent visits among Ada, Konawa, Sentinel, and nearby towns, plus 4-H plans for Bromide camp on August 2 and 3.

Revival Meeting Closes Amid Crowds and Family Visits

The revival meeting ended Sunday after a week of strong attendance. Numerous community members were seen at Sunday school and visiting relatives, with multiple households hosting friends and relatives across Homer and nearby towns. Community sports featured a 6 to 1 Homer victory over Francis, and local obituaries noted the passing of Vernon Gilbert of Ada, a valued ball player and frequent visitor.

Swansea and Plymouth Ports Bombed by German Air Force

Berlin reports bombings of Swansea and Plymouth harbors and an airplane factory at Filton last night despite bad weather. The high command says two British planes were shot down in raids on Germany, including an attack on Heidelberg.

Berlin Swansea Plymouth Filton Germany Heidelberg High Command

Europe faces famine risk warns British minister

Tens of millions across Europe may face starvation as warned by R. S. Hudson the British minister of Agriculture. He cautions that many millions could perish if food shortages persist.

Europe R. S. Hudson

Conscription Expanded for Australian Men Aged 20 to 24

The government of Australia announced compulsory military service for all men aged 20, 22, 23, and 24 within the commonwealth. The order broadens conscription as part of wartime mobilization.

Canberra Australia Commonwealth

Aviation Gasoline Export Ban Limited to Western Hemisphere

The U S administration banned aviation gasoline exports to non Western Hemisphere nations with exceptions for American owned firms abroad. The move aims at national defense and will largely end the U S aviation gasoline export business, affecting shipments to Europe and specific countries while preserving fuel for Pan American Airways and similar operators.

Washington Western Hemisphere Stephen Early R. L. Maxwell United States England Spain Pan American Airways Portugal Pacific Commerce Department Europe Japan Russia State Department France United Kingdom Sweden Finland Norway Netherlands Azores Germany Italy

Edmond Frantz Enid pioneer dies at 79

Edmond Frantz of Enid dies suddenly at 3 a.m. at his home. He helped bring the Frisco railroad west from Tulsa to Enid and led local efforts to attract industries. Survived by wife, daughter Maurine, grandson David Frantz, four brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. He planned a September 16 family reunion for his eightieth birthday.

Enid Edmond Frantz Frisco Tulsa Frantz Frank Frantz Territorial Fagle Maurine David Frantz Frank Orville G. Frantz Walter P M. J. Frantz Lula F. Whitson

Rubber Imports May Be Eliminated

In New York on July 31 Phillips Petroleum of Bartlesville Oklahoma joined B F Goodrich to form the Hydrocarbon Chemical and Rubber Co to speed synthetic rubber output and end American rubber imports. Headquarters will be in Akron.

State of Oklahoma Mildred Lack Schienberg Dela Bedford H. Fleming Hubert G. Orton Plaintif New York Phillips Petroleum Company Bartlesville Okla B. F. Goodrich Company Hydrocarbon Chemical and Rubber Co Goodrich Ameripol Akron Phillips Petroleum Co

French youths to be housed in state camps under Vichy plan

Le Petit Dauphinois reports a semi military youth phalanx for ages 15 to 20, created by order of Jean Ybarnegray in the Petain government, with camps run by the state and modeled after totalitarian movement youth groups.

Grenoble France le Petit Dauphinois Vichy Jean Ybarnegray Petain

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J. F. McKeel Ada Mirtahama A. A. Davidson W. E. Pepperell Wichita, Kansas Attys Wontotoc County Selis County Elmer Morgan Abe Dew M. F. Dew Sai Court Hoyt Stonewall City Vida Weaver Kresate Pure Reports Chicago Pure Oil Co J. W. Eddings W. T. Buck McKeel & McKeel American Building First State Bank of Stonewall Pannc Linwood CO Neal Bank Vanoss Wilson Gurley Voyles Young Peoples Union Ruby Dempsey Janette Winifred Jackson Jessie Mae George J. W. Turner Dean Roundtree Lorene Johnson de Voyles Leon Gurey Walter Brown Hilton Christene Martin J. C. Martin Kenneth Martin Otus Wiles Blue Church Connerville Earl Taylor D. D. Stewart Norace Looney Talihina Jim Taylor Capitol Sunshine Missionary Baptist Church Harold Brady Edythe Bobby Myers Lennie Dunen Donald Crager Ruby Aurtery Jack Nabors Naceen Minor Opal Dorothy Green Ruth Seawright Pauline Cager Myricks Edythe Myers George Pitt Ruth of Vaness Jeter Rawleigh Coal County Memphis Tenn OWL Steedman Cedar Grove Virgie Chandler James Chandler Ridgway Pearson Thelma West Merle Wilson Happyland A. A. Bryant Othaline Rainbolt Dewey Reynolds Red Oak Norma Ruth Jones Nettie Chandler Herman Hunt Maggie Price Roberts Homer John Brumley Mr. Brumley Roland Lanier Ollie Tilley Thorp Velma Carnie Lanier Willie Painter Zearley Dorothy Rains Elmer Ellis Friay Homer Independent Ball Club Vernon Gilbert Mildred Smith Marcella Wilkes Dora Heaton Tilley Deb Hayes Wilburton Kaufman Pauline Herman Ford Kuykendall Mrs. Hill Union Hill Elmer Ellis Colbert News Margaret Smith Marjie Nora Muncrief Laverne Muncrief Alma Caldwell Jim Hicks Bonnie Andrews Stilwell Mrs. Hicks Ruth Haynes Golda Hicks Helen Brown Tommy Burrows Arthur Elliott Mozelle Caldwell Marjie Muncrief Ollie Davidson John Groves Harry Smith Thomas Burrows A. K. Selph Bobby and Belzara Balthrop Louise Estes Ellen Dismukes Georgia Smith Mary Ella Summers Dorothy Jean Ray Joyce Hope Hendrick Coy Martindale Billy Brumley Billy Dismukes J. N. Hicks Dawson Brown J. F. Middleton Jim Dismukes Huel Selph Hugh Dismukes Clifford Tom Smith Bob Muncrie Johnny Balthrop Edmond Franz Phillips Co
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