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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1947

Page

7

Notice by Publication in Ada real estate heir case

The State of Oklahoma to unknown heirs and other defendants in Pontotoc County suit by Ada M. Dean Opal Lee Cant Gerald M. Dean and James R. Dean to quiet title to Lot 9 Block 6 Donaghey Addition Ada Oklahoma and determine heirship of J A Dean deceased with answer due by September 18 1947 and a final judgment to quiet title and determine heirs. Dated August 7 1947. Court Clerk L H Green Attorney for Plaintiff. 8-7-31W

State OF Oklahoma A. J. Schoonmaker Amy Walker Dyar Amon Walker Johnny Brown Katsey Dyar Nee Dyar Calvin Dyar Joe Dyar Susie Dyar Sam Dyar Johnnie Dyar Jacob Perry Eldie Johnson Argus Chaffin District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Towit Della Bedford State OF Martin Hively Ella V. Hively Ellen V. Hively Duke Stone Leslie Maxey S. B. Booth M. A. Biggar Gladys Scott Belle Snow Nee Brents Maxx Brents Edward Brents Nancy Sue Brents Barbara Brents Maddox Mary Brents Carlos Brents Oklahomga Troy Melton Gertrude Melton Daggs Ada T. E. Brents, Jr T. E. Brents Susan E. Brents J. A. Dean Ada M. Dean Opal Lee Cant Dean Gerald M. Dean James R. Dean Donaghey W. Meadors Katie E. Meadors G. W. Meadors Jewell Ford

Weed killer 2 4 D safe for lawns also known as dichlorophenoxyacetic acid

The new weed killer 2 4 D kills weeds without harming lawn grass and is also called dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.

Estate of E G Garrett final account hearing set

F L Garrett administrator of the estate of E G Garrett has filed a final account and distribution petition in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. A hearing is fixed for Thursday September 4 1947 at 10 00 a m in Ada courthouse. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the account should not be settled and the estate discharged. Dated July 28 1947. Tom D McKeown County Judge. 7-31-2tw

F. L. Garrett E. G. Garrett Ada Tom D. McKeown

Ada suit seeks quiet title on Daggs Addition property

Katie E. Meadors sues in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to quiet title to Lot 12, Block 29 Daggs Addition Ada in the estate of G W Meadors deceased. The court action seeks heirship determination and a final judicial ruling on ownership. Dated August 8 1947 Ada Oklahoma.

Hughes Accuses Brewster Of Blackmail Over TWA Pan Am Merger

Howard Hughes alleges Brewster lied about connections to Pan American Airways and accuses him of trying to force a merger with Trans World Airlines. Hughes testified that Brewster offered to end warplane contract investigations in exchange for agreement.

Hughes Brewster Pan-American Airways Senate War Investigating Committee West Coast Trans World Airlines Pan- American

Ada Rodeo Booster Caravan Heads to Texas and Oklahoma

Ada Roundup club leaders announce a Monday booster trip for 45 to 50 cars through southeastern Oklahoma and north Texas. The tour, led by the famed Ferdinand the steer, plans 7:30 am departure from Aldridge hotel and return by 6:30 to 7 pm.

Texas Ada Rodeo Oklahoma Ferdinand Ada Roundup Club Aldridge Ernie Kniffin Durant Hugo Paris Bonham Honey Grove Denison Sherman

U S and Britain Aim to Boost German Coal Output

Washington August 4 The United States and Britain plan a one third increase in German coal output by year end as part of the Marshall plan. Current production about 220000 tons daily could rise to 300000 in December and to 350000 or more later. Talks among Anglo American experts face delays while awaiting Attlees parliamentary update.

Washington United States Britain Europe Hitler Attlee London

Herschel Roberts Out On Bond After Liquor Raids

Herschel Roberts and five others charged in Ottawa county liquor raids by state highway patrolmen were released on bonds of 2500 dollars each. Roberts was arraigned before County Judge John Venable after voluntary appearance on charges of conspiracy to violate Oklahoma liquor laws by transport and by possession.

Miami Okla Herschel Roberts Ottawa County Oklahoma Roberts John Venable

Macedonia Not Continued Prom Page 1

Young Macedonians learn boxing soccer and hygiene as rural life fades. They prefer peace with Greece, noting no frontier incidents and focusing on crop prices amid tensions. Transonic and supersonic speed defined. New Zealand area stated.

Macedonia Greece Salonika

This Time Wilson Heads For Wildcat Drilling In Ethiopia

Michael C. Wilson, driller for Sinclair Prairie, sails from New York to Addis Ababa for a first wildcat well in Ethiopia. He plans a two year posting with Mrs Wilson and their son joining later. Wilson has drilled in North and South America and Hungary, calls Ada home, and owns a 400 acre ranch near Fittstown.

Adams Here Michael C. Wilson Sinclair Prairie Ethiopia Coun North South America Hungary New York City Addis Ababa Ethopia Wilson Michael, Jr E. C Eula Mae Chilcoat East Central College Venezuela Walters Ada Sheep Creek Fittstown Oklahoma City Fitts Frontier Drilling Company Duncan Canada

Highway repair planned for State 48 across three counties

State Highway 48 will receive its first repair in years with a 20 000 dollar graveling project spanning 17 6 miles from Wapanucka through Kenefic into Bryan county. Work by highway crews starts soon under division engineer Jim Earl in Antlers. In Muskogee Oklahoma the St Louis Browns announce a five day tryout camp starting Monday for boys ages 17 to 23.

State Highway Commission Johnston Atoka Bryan H. E. Bailey Wapanucka Atoky Kenefic State State Highway Department Jim Earl Antlers Muskogee Okla St. Louis Browns George Staten Browns Staten St. Louis

Is Your Child Ready For School Part Six

Miss Neva Kennon of Ada City Grade School guides parents on social readiness for school. The piece stresses self confidence, sharing, cooperation, personal responsibility, and a democratic home atmosphere as key to helping children grow friendly, cooperative, and communicative.

Neva Kennon Ada City Coordi

Special election set for five-mill building fund levy

MIAMI Okla Aug 6 A special election for a five mill building fund levy will be held here next Tuesday. Voting will be conducted at the senior high school.

Miami Okla

Treasury Agents Face Violent Smuggling Battle on Border

The treasury said its agents pursuing dope smugglers and moonshiners faced escalated gun battles this spring. Two investigators were killed in ambush and a T-men car was shot up on the California Mexico border while pursuing smugglers. Several smugglers were wounded but escaped to Mexico as agents remained unharmed. The rise of gang warfare along the border hampered efforts and the summary cites intensified cross border policing and intra gang conflicts.

Waurika Okla Jefferson County California Bugsy Siegel John Hannah Virgil Clark Manning Los Angeles J C. Gardner Siegel Beverly Hills Gardner Hannah Missouri Algoa Intermediate Reformatory Oklahoma D. H. Anderson Washington Treasury T-men California-Mexico Mexico United States- Mexican United States Department

Family visitors from Odessa and Seminole stop by Amason kin

Mrs. Charles C Ravens of Odessa Texas visits her parents Mr and Mrs H M Lewis and also visits Mr and Mrs D C Amason Saturday Mr and Mrs Helen Gains of Seminole visit the Amasons Monday They are nieces and nephews of the Amason family

Charles C.ravens Odessa, Tex H. %. Lewis D. C. Amason Helen Gains Seminole Amasons

Davis family visits in Ada and New Mexico

Russell Davis of New Mexico visits his father J. P. Davis. Mrs. Robert Gardner was a business visitor in Ada Tuesday. Mrs. W. E. Williams and Mrs. D. Farish were in Ada Tuesday.

Russell Davis New Mexico J. P. Davis Robert Gardner Ada W. E. Williams D. Farish Ada Tuesay

Texas couple visits Dallas Boren relatives looking to buy local home

Mr and Mrs Dallas Boren of Dallas Texas visit Mr and Mrs Henry Boren and express plans to relocate if they can purchase a place. The note highlights family ties and potential real estate move in the area.

Dallas Boren Dallas, Tex Mrs Henry Boren

Arlie and Mrs Collins Visit Arleene at St Anthony’s

Arlie and Mrs Collins report Arleene at St Anthony’s hospital in Oklahoma City showing improvement after a Saturday visit.

Arlie Mrs. Collins Arleene St. Anthony's Hospital Oklahoma City

Mr. and Mrs. Red Collins Visit Ada on Wednesday

Mr and Mrs Red Collins were business visitors in Ada on Wednesday. They toured local firms and discussed potential collaborations with Ada business leaders during their brief stay.

Mrs Red Collins Ada

Konawa Masons Attend Tecumseh Lodge Ceremony

Konawa Masons attended a Tecumseh lodge meeting where several members received 25 year pins and Julius Krouch earned a 50 year pin after 54 years as a Mason. Earl McCrosky the grand master presented the pins with Konawa members Pop Johnson R E Pruitt Roy Foster Rev M E Bevens and Mrs Bevens and R D Farish in attendance. Rev Bevens also received a 25 year pin.

Konawa Tecumseh Lodge Julius Krouch Earl McCrosky Pop Johnson R. E. Pruitt Roy Foster M. E. Bevens Mrs. Bevens R. D. Farish Bevens

Lipsey Resigns to Lead West Amarillo Christian Church

Dr. C. W. Lipsey, longtime pastor of Muskogee First Christian Church, resigns after seven years to accept the pastorate of the West Amarillo Christian Church in Amarillo Texas. He plans to start in November.

Muskogee, Okla C. W. Lipsey First Christian Church West Amarillo Christian Church Amarillo Tex

Germany's pocket battleships cost per ton to build

Germany spent about $1850 per ton to construct its pocket battleships, reflecting wartime industrial cost estimates.

Germany

Lend-Lease Goods May Head to Greece and Turkey

Part of a $25 million lend-lease lot originally for Russia may instead go to Greece and Turkey under U S aid to ease Soviet pressure. The rest could be dumped as surplus, risking losses as Russia might buy back at cut rates. Congress blocking shipments sparked department headaches.

Greece Turkey Washington Russia State Treasury Departments State Department Congress Europe United States

Local Visitors Report Seasonal Social Calls

Mr and Mrs Clifford Baker and daughter visited Lonnie Walker on Sunday. Miss Joy Warren from California visited her sister Mrs Shirley Whitenhunt. Mr and Mrs Lum Abstyn called on Mr and Mrs Joe J Shaw Sunday afternoon.

Clifford Baker Lonnie Walker Miss Joy Warren California Shirley Whitenhunt Lum Abstyn Joe J. Shaw

McDonalds Visit Nobles and Palmer Family Ties

Mr and Mrs B L McDonald visited their daughter Mrs Richards at Noble on Saturday. John Palmer of Denison Texas has been visiting his sister Mrs C E Childers Sr.

Mrs. B. L. McDonald Mrs. Richards Noble John Palmer Denison, Tex C. E. Childers

First Baptist Booster Band Visits Invalid Mrs Henderson

Mrs Hettie Waters Rev Fred Hardin and the Booster Band of the First Baptist church visited Mrs Lenora Henderson who is described as an invalid on Tuesday.

Hettie Waters Fred Hardin The First Baptist Church Lenora Henderson

Mrs Pitt and Ruth Visit Texas Kin Then Return Home

Mrs G M Pitt and her daughter Ruth visited friends in Waco and Cross Plains Texas for two weeks and returned home last Thursday. Mrs Pitt’s brother W F Woody and family are visiting them now.

Revival at Vaness First Baptist Ends With Baptisms

The Vaness First Baptist revival closed Sunday night with Rev Glen Tayior of Latta Mission preaching and Rev Hardin of Ada First church leading singing. After morning services a basket lunch preceded baptisms for Nancy Wilmoth Joy Warren Arlena Jones Joyce Files Lillian Dyer Bethena Files Cleanna Dyer and Armanda McCauley.

Vaness First Baptist Church Glen Tayior Latta Mission Hardin Ada First Church Nancy Wilmoth Joy Warren Arlena Jones Joyce Files Lillian Dyer Bethena Files Cleanna Dyer Armanda McCauley

Thompson Visit In Oklahoma City Social Call

Mr and Mrs A L Thompson of Oklahoma City spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Manice Cook and daughter Nina Jane in a social gathering.

A. L. Thompson Oklahoma City

Mary Shaw Visits Jones Household Sunday

Mrs. Mary Shaw visited Mrs. Jones on Sunday, joined by Karen Shaw and Mrs. Childers.

Mrs. Mary Shaw Mrs. Jones Karen Shaw Mrs. Childers

Local Visitors Share Weekend Notes

Lillian Dyer visited Beth Brew ington Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Garne of Po teau. Mrs J W Horne and George Harrell have been guests of the John Wilmoths.

Lillian Dyer Beth Brewington Sam Garne Poteau J. W. Horne George Harrell John Wilmoths

Reuben Green Plans Weekend High School Music Tour

Reuben Green visited over the weekend and announced plans to teach music in a high school setting. He outlined lessons to be offered to students and stressed community engagement.

Reuben Green

Mrs. Pierce Surveys Vanoss Basketball Prospects

Mrs. Pierce the basketball coach called at Vanoss to survey possibilities for a team or program.

Wilmoth and Horne Families Visit Falls Creek Assembly

Mr and Mrs John Wilmoth and Mr and Mrs J W Horne spent Tuesday at the Falls Creek Assembly.

John Wilmoth J. W. Horne Falls Creek Assembly

Miss Loretta Owens Visits Beth Brewington

Loretta Owens visits cousin Beth Brewington. Mrs. W. N. Baker visits Grandmother Henderson on Sunday.

Loretta Owens Beth Brewington

Mrs Ida Berger Returns Home After Oklahoma Visit

Mrs Ida Berger has concluded visits in Oklahoma City and Ada and returned to her home.

Ida Berger Oklahoma City Ada

Five Oklahoma Families Die in Weekend Crashes

Three McLain county family members died in a head on collision four miles east of Purcell on State Highway 39. Truck driver Jack Ward suffered a fractured skull and was in serious condition at a Purcell hospital. Abbe and his brother were killed and another sister was injured when their car overturned south of Walters. Betty Jo Bryant and other Fort Supply residents were injured when their car overturned near Fort Supply.

Associated Press McLain County Oklahoma Thomas David Thompson Wayne McClain County Vera Thompson Joan Thompson Thompsons Raymond G. Abbe Walters Iy Ee Rae Ives Irondale Purcell Jack F. Ward Ada Abbe Cleo Abbe Walter Ives Carl C. Ives Vinita Betty Jo Bryant Fort Supply Ort Supply Oklahoma City

Cooperation urged to draw industry to Ada Oklahoma

Ada Chamber official Keith Marshall told Rotary club members cooperation is needed as Ada faces unsettled conditions and potential industrial growth. He warned against parochialism and cited the importance of retail trade while noting industry is likely to decentralize to Oklahoma. Gilbert Hill described the Industrial Train trip and asked residents if they are ready for change.

Ada Keith Marshall Ada Chamber of Commerce Mem Rotary Club Wednesay Marshall Gilbert Hill Daily Oxlaher 1 Rotarians Ciies Oklahoma

Accused Of Firing Shots Through Tent In Tulsa

Bill Doyle of Tulsa is charged with unlawfully discharging firearms in a public place after four shots rang through a tent used for a church service. Deputy Sheriff Howard Lewis said the information came from Rev. S. E. Pringle, who led the service, who reported Doyle objected to a loudspeaker disturbing his ill wife. shots followed.

Tulsa Okla Bill Doyle Howard Lewis S. E. Pringle Pringle Doyle Lewis

Baruch Advocates Mutual Trade Solution to Global Economy

Quote from Bernard M. Baruch proposes a simple global fix: each side works and produces, the other buys. The plan hinges on balanced output and reciprocal purchasing to resolve economic problems.

Bernard M. Baruch

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Hakon T. Kroeger Thompson and Braly Plaintiff Mary Elizabeth Bleigh Claude Logsdon Elvuiven Pontotoc L. H. Green Executor ET UX Marvin Hively ET AL Ada, Oklahoma Nee Dean Deceas TAX Commission OF the Ward-Steiner Furniture Co West Main W. G. Meadors TAX Commission OF U. S Bond New Zealand Wildcat Drilling Joseph R. McCarthy Wisconsin Nator Minneapolis Bertha Anderson Clarence Anderson Violet Martin Anderson NEA Telephoto Konawa News Edward E. Bomar Vanoss News Mrs. W. N. Baker Adan Rotariens
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