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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1935

Page

7

Sheriff Sale Notice on Pontotoc County Property Auction

In pursuance of a district court foreclosure, Sheriff Clyde Kaiser will sell at public auction on August 12 1935 at 10 a.m. at the south front door of the Pontotoc County Courthouse Ada Oklahoma the described 230 acre property in sections 8 and 9 Township 4 North Range 8 East to satisfy a $3620.98 judgment plus interest, costs and attorney fees and a $2968.87 lien for the Federal Land Bank of Wichita. The sale is for cash to the highest bidder.

Federal Land Bank of Wichita Wichita Kansas Ada Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County Oklahoma Jessie A. Price District Court Pontetec County H. A. Bonifield John R. Osborn Rhoda Osborn Tichie Alsman

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Public notice for August 16 1935 2 pm sale at Ada court house south front door Pontotoc County Oklahoma of real estate 120 acres described by sections townships ranges with mineral interests and liens including Provident Royalties and Esther Baker interests. Sale to satisfy a judgment with costs attorneys fees and interest. bid sufficient to satisfy plaintiff's judgment to proceed.

Provident Royalties Corporation Esther Baker Frank A. Baker District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Helen KE. Hobbs A. W. Duran Et al

Divorce suit filed in district court cites desertion

Alice Lee sues Omar B. Lee for divorce in Oklahoma City district court alleging desertion and abandonment. He must answer by September 19 1935. if not, judgment granting divorce and maiden name restoration may be entered. Court clerk Della Bedford. Attorneys represent plaintiff. Also: Oklahoma Master and Journeyman Barber association loses bid to stop $3 inspection fee by county health officer. judges Mills and Giedings dismiss suit.

Alice Lee Omar B. Lee State OF Oklahoma Della Bedford Ralph McMillan Oklahoma City Master and Journeyman Barber Association of Clarence Mills George H. Giedings

Oklahoma Oil and Gas Lease Bid Notice Pontotoc County

The Commissioners of the Land Office of Oklahoma invite sealed bids by August 21, 1935, at 1:15 PM for oil and gas leases on school and state lands in Pontotoc County. Bids require $1,000 earnest money, bonuses of at least $2.00 per acre, and a drilling contract option with test well within one year. deposits returned if not accepted.

Land Office State of Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office Secretary of the Commissioners of the Land Office Pontotoc County

Public notice in Pontotoc County courtকল

Aetna Life Insurance Company sues multiple defendants in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The notice by publication requires Ella Barrett Manton Wyvell Clara Wyvell and executors Frances Meyers to answer by September 20, 1935. A judgment for 7762.14 plus interest, attorney fees 750 and costs is sought with foreclosure of a large real estate mortgage on extensive tracts in sections 14 15 22 23 town 4N range 8E Indian Meridian. The action seeks sale of the described property and appointment of a receiver.

State OF Oklahoma Pontotoc County Aetna Life Insurance Company W.W. A. Barrett Ella Barrett W. L. Cupps William L. Cupps Artie Cupps B. Brooks John L. Hill Lester B. Gum GUM Brothers Company Fred S. Gum Manton M. Wyvell Clara F. Wyvell L. Moss Indian Territory Illuminating Otl Company G. W. Busby Independent Oil & Gas Company Phillips Petroleum Company Coffman & Sparks Company STATE Mac Q. Williamson S. P. Freeling W. F. Thomas Verlie Thomas R. W. Kytle Bernice Kytle A. C. Kerr M. G. Kerr Gilbreath Kerr Wallace E. Meyers Francis O. Meyers Edwin L. Meyers State OF Oklahoma Wallace Meyers Frances O. Meyers District Court of Ada W. A. Barrett Pontotec County Towit

Government coin design sparks cheeky glued money joke

A reader ridicules the new coin redesign by joking about attaching glue so money sticks to pockets. The quip appears in a light tone among the classifieds.

Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Sheriff announces sale under an execution from the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma case 13021 Jewell L Brown v Sam Harris et al Foreclosure award of 2115.62 plus interest 1904.60 at 10 percent since 9 24 1934 attorney fee 200 costs and lien in favor of Eads Brothers Furniture 1707.25 with 6 percent interest from 2 7 1933 sale at 10:00 am July 18 1935 at Ada south front door Pontotoc County Courthouse witnesses Claude Sturdivant Ben Hatcher Ada Oklahoma 7 18 5tw

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Jewell Il. Brown Sam Harris Eads Brothers Furniture Company Twill Ada Pontotoc State of

Strayed Bay Mare with Distinct Markings in Oklahoma

Bay mare strayed in Oklahoma with left hind foot white and a white spot on the right side and on the forehead. Weighs about 959 pounds. Reward offered. Notify Dillon Clifford in Lula, Oklahoma. Dated August.

Reward Dillon Clifford Lula Okla

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Pontotoc County

Cora E. Marsh files foreclosure suit in District Court Pontotoc County Case No 13455 against Edmon McCurtain Emma McCurtain C P Van Graafeland and M I Payne over mortgage of $800 dated July 1 1932 against SW NE and NE SW and S1/2 of Section 28 Township 1 North Range 7 East to Fidelity Land Credit Company. Plaintiffs seeks decree foreclosing mortgage superior to any interest and asks for $800 with 10 percent interest from July 1 1931 plus $17 cost $80 attorney fees and court costs. Answer by Sept 19 1935 or judgment will be rendered as prayed. J W Bashore. 8-8-4tw

State OF Oklahoma Regina Urbis Urbis Willie Neal A. J. Snider A. E. Snider Sarah Offeld Alice Stick Coway Ayakatubby Rosa Sealy Rogers Stick Lottie Jeff George Jeff J. T. Butler L. J. Butler George McGee Fulsom McGee Alan Coway Steen Mose Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas District Court Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma A. D Edmon McCurtain Emma McCurtain C. P. van Graafeland M. I. Payne Cora E. Marsh Fidelity Land Credit Company Della Bedford

Murder Charges Filed in Holdenville Fatal Shooting

In Holdenville on August 7, Fred Parsons and Elmer Lucas faced murder charges in the Aug 1 fatal shooting of Nelson J. Stratton, Oak Dale farmer. Parsons claimed self defense, Lucas was held for investigation, and both were to be arraigned.

Holdenville Fred Parsons Elmer Lucas Nelson J. Stratton Oak Dale Farmer Stratton Lucas

Notice of Sheriff Sale of Ada Land Under Foreclosure

A sheriff sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma will occur September 9 1935 at 2 PM at the south front door of the County Courthouse Ada. Lots 13 and 14 Block 1090 City of Ada are offered for cash to satisfy a 1488.36 judgment plus costs and interest with 10 percent attorney fees. Sale is subject to unpaid taxes.

Dan Hays Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc County

LIGHTNING RIDGE Community notices and social visits

Bro Lowery conducts meetings inviting all. Ada visitors include Mr and Mrs Webber and son, and Mr and Mrs Ellis. Several residents report sickness improving. Visitors from Houston Texas, and Ada and Byng attend local gatherings. Continuous social updates list neighbors visiting kin and sharing weekends.

Bro. Lowery Webber and Son Mrs. Ellis Ada Mrs. Wells Grace Hoosier Reynolds Helen Shaw Pauline Uhuls Roff Patton Larah Pendleton Bessie Secarberry Arthur Cobb J. D. Brice Vaness O. C. Wall Barney Brice Byng Arno Griffith Dorthy Solomon Geneva McKeel Mildred Watson Faulkenberry Lillie Henline Houston Texas Otis Coffey Harvene Hays Marie Griffith Sissell Sulphur Springs Stephens Willie Owenbey Baby Mattie Howatt Craig Parker Bernice MacSpadden Foy Pendleton Grant Johnson Louise McKell Kona Wa

Cotton market eases ahead of official crop report

New York traders held a quiet session as investors awaited tomorrow's official crop report. Hedging appeared as traders shifted from October to later delivery months with mild fluctuations. Futures finished steady to 12 points lower, spot middling at 11.85.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Market Closes Quiet Down Ten Points

Spot cotton in New Orleans on August 7 closed quiet at ten points lower. Sales totaled 502 bales with low middling at 10.95 cents, middling 11.7 cents, and good middling 12.15. Receipts were 410 and stocks 257,031.

New Orleans

Cotton futures close steady across markets

In New York on August 7 cotton futures finished steady with changes from unchanged to 12 points lower. In New Orleans the same day futures closed steady with moves of 7 points lower to 2 points higher.

New York New Orleans

Norman Howard Post to Elect Officers August 13 Meeting

Norman Howard post will hold its annual election of officers Tuesday evening August 13. The session starts at 8 o'clock with a brief business meeting, a short program, and refreshments. The post aims for 150 members for 1936 to present to State Adjutant Milt Phillips at the state convention in McAlester on September 1.

Norman Howard Post Milt Phillips McAlester C. D. Ansell

Shawnee Brother of Mrs. Eula McKnight Dies World War Veteran

Word has been received of the death of Jim Long of Shawnee a World War veteran and brother of Mrs. Eula McKnight. He died at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville Arkansas. Military funeral services are scheduled Sunday at 2 30 p m from the Thornt on Funeral Home in Shawnee.

Eula McKnight Jim Long Shawnee Veterans’ Hospital Fayetteville Ark Thornton Funeral Home North Park

Clifton Hurst Dies at 40 in Norman Funeral Chapel

Clifton H. Ducky Hurst died Friday afternoon at 6 a m? at the Criswell Funeral Home chapel in Norman. Burial will be in Oakman Cemetery.

Clifton H. “Ducky” Hurst Norman Criswell Funeral Home Oakman Cemetery

Death of G. W. Brown of Stonewall

G W Brown Stonewall died Saturday at 1130 am Funeral arrangements by Criswell Funeral Home widow Susie Brown and several children A C O G J L Pauline Willie Frankie Lela Florence Lola Brown survive him.

G. W. Brown Stonewall Criswell Funeral Home Mr. Brown Susie Brown A. C O. G J. L Pauline Willie Frankie Lela Florence Lola Brown

Mrs Callie Roundtree Dies at 63 in Vanoss

Mrs. Callie Elizabeth Roundtree, 63, died Tuesday evening at home in Vanoss. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM. Interment at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Criswell's Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her husband and several children.

Callie Roundtree Callie Elizabeth Roundtree Vanoss Lightning Ridge Criswell Roundtree

Fire Destroys No. 1 Cruiser Quin cy Engine Room Fire

A five hour blaze in the engine room of the newly launched U S S Quincy at Fore River Shipyards, Quincy Massachusetts, caused extensive heat damage. Officials suspect the switchboard in the main cable room sparked the fire. investigation to be led by Bethlehem and Navy officials including Admiral Paul Dungan and Captain C C Simmons.

Fore River Harry E. D. Gould Bethlehem Navy Paul Dungan C. C. Simmons

Oklahoma Board Allows County Valuations to Stand

Oklahoma City Aug 7 The state board of equalization adopts county requests to keep valuations for taxation at 1934 levels. Each county that pledged no impediment to county government evolves gains in assessment. Oklahoma County’s 16 million valuation stands, after prior increases for 37 of 77 counties. Only about six counties face material increases for 1935.

Oklahoma City State Board of Equalization Tax Commission Oklahoma County

Relief Workers Rally at Wyandotte County Courthouse

About 400 relief workers gathered at the Wyandotte county courthouse for a second day of protest over a 67 12 percent cut in relief funds. They breakfasted on an oil stove on the front lawn as grocers supplied food, and leaders urged staying until demand for more funds is met. County commissioners promised action on two of the twelve demands as the protest continued.

Kansas City Kas Wyandotte County

Will of wealthy Choctaw voided by federal court

Federal Judge Robert L. Williams voided Hicks Palmers will and rejected his estate claim of 36000 to W C Burge of Coalgate. The decision cites manipulation by Burge and Palmer’s drinking decline. Watson Palmer received 1900 while other nephews got small legacies.

Muskogee Okla Hicks Palmer Robert L. Williams Palmer W. C. Burge Coalgate Williams Burge Watson Palmer Hicks Watson

Protesters Demand Larger Poor Fund Tax Levy

A mass meeting was planned for 2 pm as protesters urged attendance with handbills. They sought a 25 percent increase while authorities offered to advance the poor fund tax by 20 percent, amid a crowd of men, women and children in ragged clothes.

Floods drive families from homes across three states

The Associated Press reports heavy rains flood Wisconsin Ohio and West Virginia stranding towns and halting rail service. The Kickapoo River flood around Soldier's Grove Wisconsin swelled water around the village, with damages exceeding 500000. In Ohio Massillon and Waynesburg faced river and creek overflows forcing about 150 families to flee as basements flooded and highways went under water.

Associated Press Wisconsin Ohio West Virginia Wesconsin Soldier's Grove Massilon Big Sandy Waynesburg Ohio State Highway Department Muskingum Cohocton Guernsey

New Sewage System Proposed for Tulsa

Tulsa faces a $1,000,000 sewage system and disposal plant plan with a monthly user fee. An engineering survey backs an enlarged plant funded by a $550,000 bond issue and a $450,000 PWA grant. no action yet by the city commission.

Tulsa City Commission PWA

Stockholders win heavy judgment against Horn brothers

Tulsa August 7 the district court awarded 2 611 904 34 to Imperial Royalty Co stockholders against John E Horn and E S Horn estate in a receivership case accusing fraudulent handling of firm assets. The special master reported the brothers owed the firm and the judgment was granted. Horn headquarters are in Kansas City and were absent from the hearing.

Tulsa S. J. Clendinning Imperial Royalty Co John E. Horn Este E. S. Horn Clendinning B. A. Hamilton Sunt Horn Kansas City Hamilton Cominy Alta L. Hamerick

Venus Visible at Midday This Week in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City astronomer B Claude Shinn explains Venus can be seen at midday each year around this time. He notes the planet will remain visible in the sky for another month or two.

Oklahoma City B. Claude Shinn Oklahoma Cit

Blame Placed on Government Policy for Cotton Plight

New Orleans reports the 1930s cotton decline blamed on government programs. Henry Plauche signs the analysis noting world demand waned as exports fell by 2,723,000 bales and world consumption dropped 2,212,000 bales.

New Orleans New Orleans Cotton Exchange Henry Plauche

Two Men Die as Train Hits Car Carrying Girls

Henry E. Hardtner of Alexandria and Lynn Rickey, former city attorney, were killed when the automobile carrying three girls to Biloxi was struck and dragged 100 feet by a westbound Missouri Pacific freight train at Kahn Louisiana. The three girls Henrietta Hardtner 11 Jeanie Holbrook 15 and Francis Spangler 12 were injured but not critically with broken bones and lacerations. Hardtner was a former state senator.

Baton Rouge Henry E. Hardtner Alexandria Lynn Rickey Hardtner Biloxi Miss Missouri Pacific Kahn Henrietta Hardtner Jeanie Holbrook Francis Spangler

Kidnapping charge shakes Big Lake infant case

Mack Shipley of Big Lake faces murder charges in San Angelo over the death of 2 year old Woodrow Willingham. He remains at liberty under Sheriff A W Billingsley of Reagan County.

Big Lake Tex Mack Shipley Big Laks San Angelo Woodrow Willingham Liberty A. W. Billingsley Reagan County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Life Assurance Sciety (Mutual David C. Crabtree Elvin A. Crabtree Indian Meridian Clyde Kaiser Claude Sturdivant Ben Hatcher Ada, Okla Plaintiff C. P. Williams Fdna B. Williams Mace Herndon D. F. Fleet John J. Fleet W. B. Osborn Lillard Evowson & Lewis Harrell & Kerr Satd F. M. Snider Willie M. Snider Augusta Leees Lsertificate Aldi Jewell Ll. Brown Claude C. Brown Fremont Williams West Main Street Pontotee County Brown-Gayne Jewell S. Brown Jewell I. Brown Lonnelle Allen John Boyce McKeel Co. F. Green Petitioner W. E. Pepperell C. L. Williams J. F. McKeel Wimbish & Wimbish, Attorneys Jesse Larson MILEY Hoffman, Williams, France & Johnson Township One Range 7 J. W. Bashore Hughes County Joe Kennedy Spencer Drywater Undersheriff F. Green Ada, Oklia American Legion Clifton Iurst Oom Quincy Venus Te Shi En Eee Kozema Bayless
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