Public Notice of Foreclosure Suit in Pontotoc County
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the State plaintiff sues John T Harris to foreclose a lien for labor and materials on a leasehold in SE Quarter of NE Quarter and SE in Section 2 Township 4 North Range 6 East. Answer by September 18, 1952 or judgment by default. Court clerk Abe Holloway. Holdenville attorneys Sandlin & Sandlin. Defendants include Jack E Alt dba Jack E Alt Drilling Contractor Lipshutz and Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Oklahoma
John T. Harris
Jack E. Alt
Harry Yukon
Tra Lipshutz
Robert V. Harrison
Lien Foreclosure Suit Over Baird Well No 1 Property
District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma sues John T Harris Harry Yukon Harrison et al for a lien of 3428.76 plus fees and interest for labor and materials on Baird Well No 1. The case seeks to quiet title to Cot Six and North Half of Lot Seven in Block 108 Rost Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by September 3 1952 or judgment will be entered in favor of plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Oklahoma
John T Harris
Harry Yukon
Tra Lipshutz
Robert V. Harrison
District Court
Pontotoc County
Baird
Lease Terms on Mineral Estate in Pontotoc County Okla
A legal notice from Pontotoc County Oklahoma describes a lease agreement for mineral interests with a cash bonus upon sale confirmation and a royalty of at least one eighth of production. The lease runs up to ten years, extending while oil gas or minerals are produced in paying quantities. Dated August 4 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
C. F. Burden
Ada
Oklahoma
Torrential Rain Easing at Manila
Manila’s 12 inch rainstorm, heaviest in four years, left at least three dead and caused widespread damage across Luzon. Flooded roads, washed out railways and highways, and ruined crops prompted warnings as waters rose and sewages systems faced delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Phillippines
Luzon
K S Adams Named Outstanding Legionnaire of Oklahoma
Bartlesville Oklahoma The Oklahoma Department American Legion named K S Adams chairman of Phillips Petroleum Co board of directors as the outstanding Legionnaire of Oklahoma for 1951 52. The award was decided at the legion convention and a banquet will be held next Monday at the Bartlesville Post installation site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Okla
Oklahoma Department, American
K. S. Adams
Phillips Petroleum Co
Legionnaire of Oklahoma
Legion
Quieting Title Suit in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Plaintiffs filed July 21 1952 in Pontotoc County District Court a petition against heirs executors trustees devisees and assigns of E C Stanard and J D Storrs Conservative Loan and Trust Company and others. The action seeks to quiet title to described real property including surface rights and a 5 acre undivided oil gas and mineral interest in the south half of the northeast quarter section 22 township 4 north range 6 east less 5 acres for the town of Hird and to cancel two unreleased mortgages. Defendants are required to answer by September 4 1952 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered. Witnessed July 21 1952. (SEAL) ABE HOLLOWAY. FRED ANDREWS Attorney for plaintiffs. 7-24-31W
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Pontotoc County
State OF Oklahoma
E. Love
Burr B. McWhirt
Board of County Commissioners
Oklahoma
Ivon
Love
Burry McWhirt
Rost
District Court OF
C. K. Lancaster
E. C. Stanard
J. D. Storrs
Towit
Hird
Abe Holloway
Bids Low on Four State Projects
Oklahoma City The State Board of Affairs opened bids on four projects and the apparent low bidders matched the engineers estimates. Cowan Construction Co Shawnee bid 102 963 for re modeling Granite reformatory facilities. Bailey Construction Co Norman bid 53 000 for remodeling Veterans Buildings at Central State Hospital. Bonzana Construction Co El Reno bid 24 386 for a superintendent residence at Clinton Tubercular Sanitarium. A and A Construction Co Muskogee bid 23 950 for a water line from the city water treatment plant to Talihina Tubercular Sanitarium.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Affairs
Cowan Construction Co
Shawnee
Granite Reformatory
Bailey Construction Co
Norman
Central State Hospital
Bonzana Construction Co
el Reno
Clinton Tubercular Sanitarium
Talihina
A. & A. Construction Co
Muskogee
Rocks Rain on His Roof During Night
Evansville area resident Lewis Schattin reports limestone rocks the size of fists striking his farmhouse roof for seven straight nights. The source remains unknown as neighbors guard the property and investigators like Deputy Sheriff Leonard Denton search for an explanation.
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Evansville
Ind
Lewis Schattin
Schattin
Leonard Denton
David M. Biglow
Evansville Public Museum
Lewis
Carrying weapon charge filed against Samp var Meemma
Charges of carrying a deadly and dangerous weapon openly with intent to injure were lodged against Samp var Meemma Tuesday in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampvar Meemma
County Co
Highway safety and funding debate ahead in January
The speaker anticipates loud legislative battles over highway safety and funding as the legislature reconvenes. He notes traffic growth outpacing road construction and urges affordable options within tax limits, including tolls, bonds, and modern free roads, while emphasizing taxpayer control and majority will.
Vanoss School Set to Open August 25 Brashears Says
Vanoss schools will begin enrollment and classes on Monday August 25 with pre enrollment already completed. Only legal residents and transfers will be enrolled. beginners must be six by November 1. Bus routes and the lunch program will operate as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brashears
Vanoss
Brashears
Leon Neasbitt
N. L. Hensley
Virginia Lee Mitcham
Mary Neasbitt
James Barnes
Reita Sturdivant
Carmen Turley
Keith Sales
Annie Dunn
Jewell Brashears
Iola Burroughs
Lawmaker Holds Line on Highway Financing Strings
The speaker declares neutrality toward proposals and demands no new taxes. They require binding protections on bonds or pay as you go funding, insist on no diversion from existing highways, demand a reasonable interest rate, and seek immediate discontinuation powers in emergencies.
Governor Seeks Public Input on Highway Proposals
The governor urges Oklahomans to send views on highway problems before the next legislative session. He promises to consider all opinions and announce his preference after reviewing the evidence for and against the various proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Ada Family Unhurt In Antlers Mishap
Rev. and Mrs. Paul M. Stevens and children escaped injury after a highway mishap in Antlers. A six year old boy darted into the road as they traveled slowly from Greenville Mississippi. The car swerved onto gravel then into a ditch. the boy was uninjured and witnesses cleared the driver of fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Stevens
Antlers
Rev. Stevens
Greenville
Miss
Highschoolers to Preside In Court
In Tulsa Oklahoma high school students will preside over a proposed juvenile traffic court for teen drivers with offenses heard either in Municipal Court or Juvenile Court. Police Commissioner Jay Jones and Police Chief George O Neal organized the effort with educators judges the Junior Chamber of Commerce and traffic officers to set up the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Jay Jones
George O'Neal
Former Ada resident Mrs. H. C. Gibson dies in Nederland
Mrs. H. C. Gibson 86 of 231 East Fourteenth Ada died Wednesday morning at the home of son Clyde Gibson in Nederland Texas. Funeral services will be Thursday at 5 pm in Collinsville Texas. She is survived by her son Clyde a Sherman brother a granddaughter Mrs. Ray Price and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Presbyterian church.
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H. C. Gibson
East Fourteenth Street
Ada
Clyde Gibson
Nederland
Texas
Collinsville
Clyde
Sherman
Gibson
The
Presbyterian Church
Perham Opens Insurance Agency in Ada
Harlowe B. Perham has opened the Perham Insurance agency in Ada at 500 East Main. He previously ran Tri-county Insurance service in Holdenville and lived in Ada since 1946, except for a year in Lubbock Texas as a special agent. The Perham family resides at 231 West Thirteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlowe B. Perham
Ada
Perham
Miami race driver Runs Over Mechanic at Medley Stadium
Floyd Whitfield of Miami ran over his mechanic Wayne Kackley as he drove away before a feature race. Kackley, under the car, was bruised but uninjured overall. Whitfield fainted on the scene and spent the night in hospital in fair condition with nervous shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla.p
Floyd Whitfield
Doctor’s Hospital
Wayne Kackley
Medley Stadium
Kackley
Whitfield
Old Dictionary Shelved as Economy Lesson in Court
Judge Frank Powell reads aloud in a North London court but cannot find the term ambivalent in the 1856 dictionary used by the court. The clerk jokes the book is economical because it shows years of dust and little use. Ambivalence defined as contrasting emotions, such as love and hate, is noted in a modern psychiatric reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frank Powell
Vamooosa News Local Visits Highlight Ada Trip
Mrs Ed Zweiacher and Mikie made a business trip to Ada Monday. Emilie and Marena Sue Anders of Maud spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Sam Anders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Zweiacher
Mikie
Ada
Emilie and
Marena Sue Anders
Maud
Mrs
Sam Anders
Local social notes list Oklahoma guests and visitors
R. D. Russell is ill this week. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps in Ada include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Breck from Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. Josh Nunley and children of Konawa, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Yates of Shawnee, and Mrs. Clarence Adams with Rena Ruth. Other visits include Mrs. Sam Anders and Alice Mae Rodden at Maud, and a shopping trip in Ada by Mrs. E. J. Evans, Myrna, Donna Kay, Adta Jean Atkinson, and Alice Ann Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Garrett
Oklahoma City
Richard Breck
Josh Nunley
Konawa
Leo Yates
Shawnee
Clarence Adams
Rena Ruth
John Phelps
Sam Anders
Alice Mae Rodden
Jake Cople
Maud
E. J. Evans
Myrna
Donna Kay
Adta Jean Atkinson
Alice Ann Russell
Ada
Quinton Guests Visit Rodden Family
Mrs. Gussie Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wallace of Quinton Oklahoma spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. A C Rodden and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Davenport
Cecil Wallace
Quinton
Oklahoma
A. C. Rodden
Ada shoppers and Tulsa visitor featured in local notes
Mrs Larkin Scroggin and her children shopped in Ada on Monday. Rose Mary Mullins who works in Tulsa spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs B B Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Mary Mullins
Tulsa
Mrs
B. B. Mullins
Rodden and Davenport Families Dine With Archer at Lima
Mr and Mrs A C Rodden and children Mrs Gussie Davenport and Mr and Mrs Cecil Wallace of Quinton Oklahoma were supper guests of Mrs Alice Archer and Lima Monday night.
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A. C. Rodden
Gussie Davenport
Cecil Wallace
Quinton
Okla
Alice Archer
Lima
Evanses and Eisarts Host Stonewall Visit
Mr and Mrs E J Evans and Myrna visited Mr and Mrs Paul Eisart of Stonewall Tuesday evening. Donna Kay returned home with them after a several days visit.
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E. J. Evans
Myrna
Paul Eisart
Stonewall
Donna Kay
Oklahoma City Visitors Call on Atkinsons Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Leroy Norman of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs J W Atkinson on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Norman
Oklahoma City
J. W. Atkinson
Former Ada Youth Drowned in New York Lake
Peter Landsberg aged 17, son of Dr and Mrs Fritz Landsberg, drowned at Seneca Lake near Watkins Glen New York. The Landsbergs left Ada in 1940 as German refugees. He was an accomplished violinist and student who enjoyed classical German literature. The accident happened about 3 15 p m July 21 with his body recovered from 120 feet of water while swimming near the family’s summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Landsberg
Fritz Landsberg
Watkins Glen
New York
Landsbergs
Ada
Janabere
Flying Training Benefits Under Korean GI Bill
The Veterans Administration says eligible Korea era veterans may bill the government for 75 percent of flight training costs under the GI bill. Trainees receive allowances directly, but must pass the funds to the flight school with their own money to cover total costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Administration
Korea
David Busby Named City Judge With Succeeding Resignation
David Busby is announced as the new city judge succeeding Duard Ney who has resigned. Busby will assume duties Friday August 15. He is the son of Judge and Mrs Orel Busby and has completed law work at Oklahoma University and practiced law for several years.
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David Busby
Busby
Orel Busby
Oklahoma _ university
Ada Chamber Hears Expo Report and Expo Plans
The Ada Chamber of Commerce board heard Bill Hoover report the Southeastern Oklahoma First Annual Exposition is nearing completion in planning. A September 11 forum will feature Jack Durland of Cain's Coffee Co. Industrial possibilities were discussed and a road, track, and elevation plan for Ada Industrial Development Corp. acreage east of the city was reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Bill Hoover
Southeastern Oklahoma
Hen Reunites Pups After Mothering Fight
In Kokomo Indiana a hen named Biddy moved into a dog house to brood nine English shepherd pups after their mother Susie showed little care. The pups chewed Biddys tail feathers and pecked her eggs prompting separation. The Vogleys relented and united them.
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Kokomo
Ind
Susie
Biddy
W. C. Vogley
Clever Panhandler Finds Oklahoma City People Generous
Willie the panhandler told police in Oklahoma City that locals have hearts of gold. He says he came from Dallas after a slow start, supports a chauffeur with 35 weekly, and nets around 64 daily. Officers planned no charges if he left town for Chicago before returning to Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Willie
Dallas
Texas City
Oklahoma
Scout Car
Cnaulisur
Chicago
Bomber Crashes Into Rhine River at Mainz
A U S Air Force B26 twin engine bomber crashed into the Rhine at Mainz today. Four to six men reportedly aboard with two parachuting to safety and two others pulled from the wreckage seriously burned. Rescue teams and a helicopter aided operations near the bridge in downtown Mainz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Rhine
Mainz
U. S
U. S. Air Force
Charges Follow Alleged Beating In Ada Case
Emerson Billey of Ada faces assault and battery charges filed in court of C. W. Floyd. He allegedly assaulted George Billey of Sulphur Route 2 with fists, injuring him with intent to do bodily harm. Released on a $100 appearance bond, trial set for August 12. Incident occurred at the Billey home in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Billey
Ada
Billey
C. W. Floyd
George Billey
Tibetans Missing Chance With Reds
Swiss engineer Robert Chappelet, banished from Red China, says Tibetans could starve out 10,000 Communist troops if they acted, but he doubts their will. He notes some tribes along the Yunnan border oppose the Reds yet take no action. Chappelet arrived in Hong Kong with two Catholic priests, Louis Emery and George Andre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Red China
Robert Chappelet
Chappelet
Tibet
Tibet - China
Yunnan
Louis Emery
Lens
Switzerland
George Andre
Champagney
France
Sulphur Schools Set to Open Sept 1 Amid Teacher Resignations
Sulphur aims to start the term September 1 under Supt. George Portman with about 1200 students, 58 staff, and three faculty vacancies. Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Worrell resigned for Tulsa and Seminole ranch life, while W. C. Renfro leaves to lead Hickory schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Portman
Christine Shaw
Washington
Tulsa
Carmen Worrell
Seminole
W. C. Renfro
Hickory
Supt
Portman
Drought relief urged as rains ease across regions
Government drought session in Atlanta aims to shield farmers from losses as Dillard Lasseter of the Farmers Home Administration promises rapid relief. Rainfall helps Tennessee Valley and Connecticut tobacco crops, with mixed gains across Arkansas and Massachusetts notes potential improvement.
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Atlanta
Dillard Lasseter
Farmers Home Administration
New England
South
Arkansas
Birmingham
Ala
Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station
Windsor
Massachusetts
James H. Collins
Romance Blooming On Ireland Coast
Former GI Frank Hagostak and Breda O'Sullivan met when a bottle he tossed from a troop ship washed ashore seven years ago. They walked Dingle Bay and the Lakes of Killarney while villagers watched, speculating about marriage as Hagostak plans to stay in Ireland until August 21. The story notes changing marriage customs and a broker's decline in the local system.
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Dingle
County Kerry
Ireland
Frank Hagostak
Breda O'Sullivan
Dingle Bay
Opicn
Hagostak
Johnstown
Semipro Tourney halted by hail as Vance tops Drummond S-1
Enid reports hail storms halted a five inning state semipro baseball game at Vance Air Force Base where Vance defeated Drummond S-1 in the winners bracket. In losers bracket Cherokee beat Watonga 6 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Ha — Vance Air Force Base
Drummond S-1
Cherokee
Watonga
County road plan discussed in Oklahoma City conference
Highway Commissioner Robert Biles Senator Virgil Medlock and Representatives J W Huff and George R Collins approved a two year Pontotoc County construction program with about one million dollars planned. Projects include completing highway from Allen to Francis and to Highway 99 and west to intersect farm to market road Bebee oil fields, blacktopping several routes, drainage and widening to four lanes on Highway 99, and reworking other major roads. Maintenance funding will add substantial repair work as funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Robert Biles
Virgil Medlock
J. W. Huff
George R. Collins
Pontotoc County
Medlock
Alen
Francis
Highway 99
Byng
Sandy Creek
Bebee
Gaar Corner
Vaness
Ada
Fair Grounds
Allen
Coal County
Lula
Stonewall
Stratford
Will Rogers Skyway Named From New York to L A
The Civil Aeronautics Administration designates a New York to Los Angeles skyway in honor of Will Rogers. The 40 mile wide by 2 500 mile long route connects New York Philadelphia Harrisburg Pittsburgh Cincinnati Louisville Tulsa Oklahoma City Amarillo Albuquerque and Los Angeles. The naming recognizes Rogers aviation contributions and follows the Wright Skyway honor for the Los Angeles to Washington route in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Los Angeles
Will Rogers
Rogers
Oklahoma
Claremore
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Louisville
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Albuquerque
Wiley Post
Alaska
Wright Skyway
Lg Brothers
Aviaion
Indian Trail joins Oklahoma highway system
The 16 mile gravel Indian Trail between Hartshorne and Talihina becomes part of the state system after federal withdrawal. The move follows maintenance by the Indian Service and shifts due to funding limits. The Oklahoma Highway Commission also celebrated paving on State Highway 41 and weighed two proposed building programs a 94 million annual plan and a 102 million bond to replace dangerous roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Hartshorne
Talihina
Indian Service
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Minco
Robert Barr
Dover
Raymond Gary
Madill
Highway Department
Robert O. Cunningham
Cunningham
Minco Oklahoma Opens State Highway 41 Ceremonial Barbecue
Hundreds expected at Minco for the opening of State Highway 41 north of town with Highway Director C A Stoldt participating. The route runs from Sweetwater through Sayre Cordell Eakly Binger Cogar to Oklahoma City and connects with U S 81 two miles north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minco
Okla
Mine
C. A. Stoldt
Sweetwater
Sayre
Cordell, Eakly
Binger
Cogar
Oklahoma City
Here
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Sandlin & Sandlin
Plaintiff
Holdenville, Oklahoma
Sandlin & Sandlin, Attorneys
W. D. Abbott
Clarence H. Green
R. W. Burden
ADS
Township 4
Range 7
Lawrence H. Green
Administratrix
Fred Andrews
Plaintiffs
Robert Cunningham
Oklahoma County
C. A
Bud) Stoldt
Stoldt
Small Boy
City Is
H. B. Perham
Holdenville Agency
Man
Vamoosa News
R. D. Russell
N. Y
Nazi Germany
Ada C of C Board
Cadillac-Owning
By Lloyd Wolfe
Rhine River
Steelworker
New York-To-L. A. Skyway
Oklahoma Highway System
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