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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a probate matter involving Hicks Palmer estate with heirs and a case number 19723. The text is unclear but indicates a legal action or settlement related to inheritance and property within a court proceeding.
A court filing in Pontotoc County Oklahoma alerts all potential heirs and assignees of the Palmer estate that unknown heirs and administrators must answer a petition. The document, filed in the district court by J. M. Palmer the plaintiff, seeks to adjudge ownership of real estate in Portetoc County and to quiet title against all named and unnamed defendants.
The State of Orlamoma issues notice to unknown heirs and executors regarding a land dispute in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The petition seeks quiet title and ownership confirmation for the Southwest Quarter in a specific township and range, with defendants ordered to answer by September 1, 194. The filing names several deceased relatives and banks as parties, indicating a broad claim on inherited property.
Sherriff Kaiser announces sale of property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy a district court action. The North East Quarter and other described parcels in section 36 township 7 range 7 will be offered at public auction in Ada at 1:00 am on a specified September day for cash. The appraised value is given as 2000 dollars.
Zva Waipple and Claude Thompson callication et al. court action noted in a district document from Portosoc County, Oxlaroma state. The readable fragment hints at a legal proceeding or case naming parties Waipple and Thompson with involvement of local court authority. Further specifics are unreadable.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma defendants including Dick Tusner Roy Watson Beulah Crain nee Matton L Hatten Will Hatton and heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and others are joined by plaintiffs Charle V Thompson and Eva Wares in a deed and partition suit seeking judgment and allocation of undivided interests in land described as parts of the Southwest Quarter and Northeast Quarter in the Northwest Quarter and other adjacent parcels. The case names multiple undivided shares held by Eva Whipple Chande Vo Thompson Glover Lenora Mayer T Sewell and others and asks the court to apportion interests among all named heirs and claimants consistent with probate law and prior deeds. The action was filed in the Pisrler Court of Pontotoc County and requires an answer by September 198, with judgment to follow if not, and includes a detailed list of co-owners and percentages for each tract.
Billy Byers of Acala is serving in the Fas air Forces in Japan at Tachikawa Air Base 71 miles west of Tokyo. He is listed as a foraman in the Maintenance Division at JAMA the Japan Air Materiel Area. He began his service in October 1942 and served a tour as an observer on B29s in the Pacific theater and was part of the original Saipan invasion party. After the war he served as an observer in Anchorage Alaska.
Canada ended its austerity taxes with a government series of announcements from Ostewa. The 49 per cent excise duties were repealed and will cease at midnight tonight. These taxes were first imposed on November 17 as part of the currency conservation program.
Shih Chieh Jih Pao reports up to five hundred die daily in and around Changchun amid Red besiegement. Within city limits about two hundred perish daily, with around three hundred more in surrounding areas. Desperate prices rise for dog meat and kaoliang as civilians trapped between fronts face brutal conditions and restricted relief.
chaotic OCR style list of race times and names from a Wednesday night track event includes many runners such as Calf Reping Back Goodspeed 19.0 Willard Smith 15.4 and Deakin 26.1 Tings Burk 18.1 plus numerous others like Babe Smith 50.3 Pat Parker 6.1 Zess Sorreis NT and Carlos Green 19.2. The note also records standings for Steer events with names like BD Binna 12.2 Norman Pearson 38.2 and Jim Wattenman. plus riding winners from Texas Kidd Jr and Billy Weeks among others.
The Royal Canadian Commission on espionage examined a Soviet spy ring in Canada. It notes that highly educated public servants willingly betrayed their country, driven by belief in communism and disillusion with democracy. It highlights the spies’ ability to recruit capable Canadians.
In Dewey Oklahoma the First National Bank of Dewey announced a rise in savings account interest to 2.4 percent effective July. Directors said the response was stronger than expected as deposits increased. Applications for ventures from Chicago San Miguel Los Angeles and other distant locales were reviewed with mixed results.
Ada Public Library board appointed Mrs. I. M. Carter Jr as assistant librarian. During summer Ada High School history teacher Mrs. Inez Richmond has been employed in that office and Miss Hazel Whavey, librarian, reports service in mostкемTT. The pageant work at the beach scene is under way.
An excited woman told Resson police she saw a man drive into the city limits, dig a hole by the road, bury a package, and leave. Patrolmen Hoover and Wigfield rushed to the scene and found the area guarding the spot. In Oklahoma, Mary Jo Lanceth, 15, of near Hollis, was cut by a burr while chopping cotton and swallowed it after pulling it from her hand.
Tornadic winds struck Pyote Air Force base around 8 20 pm damaging many aircraft and breaching fences. Lt Everett Prallips reported several planes blown through barriers with no injuries confirmed by the provost marshal.
A couple aged 82 and 3 year old claim two can live on pensions cheaper than one. They receive 335 a month under old age pension rules and expect a hike to 50 more by October, bringing total to about 100 a month per pair. They live at a farm and plan housekeeping changes while awaiting the adjustment. A misfiled marriage license caused confusion as officials corrected records and verified documents.
Belgrade August 4 Ambassadors Cavendish Cannon and Western officials say the United States will reject any monopoly over Danube river shipping. The stance signals a partial Western concession amid Danube conference talks, with private discussions among United States, French and Soviet bloc diplomats on a possible new regime for the 1800 mile waterway.
Joe Cathey ascended from private in Battery F, 80th, to colonel after years of service in the guard. He led reorganizations, commanded the unit through combat in the Rhine, and returned to civilian life a year earlier before new duties.
Peden told a reporter he may run again for the August 1950 election. He expressed dislike for certain political shifts and suggested reconsidering his stance as events unfolded, indicating potential renewed participation in public life.
Brief legal note indicates a defendant denies involvement in a death linked to Hamilton case. The report lists eight accused for allegedly allowing Hemeltos lite, with names partially unclear due to OCR errors. Proceedings seem focused on responsibility and action surrounding the incident.
NEA special correspondent profiles Frank Taylor, an 89 year old retired truck gardener in Fansas City Kas who spends up to 18 hours weekly dancing. He frequents the Gay Wineties events, claims never to have been to a doctor, and advises husbands to take their wives out dancing. He built a parlor with a polished hardwood floor to host residents for late night dances and recalls dancing from 1920 onward with vigor and joy.
A boy riding a bicycle on the highway near Buicle Creek bridge east of Stonewall was struck by a 194 Chevrolet and died at the scene. The driver, an oil field worker, was detained for investigation. Funeral services scheduled for this afternoon at Pleasarie Grove Cemetery.
Road work in Coal County includes drainage and gravel improvements, bridge work on North and 4th streets, and overall estimated costs around 23 793 dollars. Projects target August completion with the county commission approving funds and scheduling to begin soon.
National Guardsmen moved by truck and train toward Fort Safe Sunday morning, joined by an infantry unit. They plan two weeks of field training with stores, offices, and shops affected as personnel depart for the camp. Many veterans and younger soldiers from the Batignel Gware's ranks join the expedition.
Four pediatric cases reported with symptoms including fever muscle weakness and respiratory signs. Doctors urge prompt medical care for unexplained fever or neck stiffness and advise parents to watch for rapid changes in children. Iterate that officials monitor for polio like illness and emphasize early doctor visits.
The state employment service reports a drop from June to July in unemployment benefits. Officials cite a 1.8 percent decrease, with veterans showing varied entitlements and lingering jobless figures. The data reflects a mixed recovery as administrative counts adjust amid broader labor market shifts.
A garbled report notes a legal dispute tied to an official action and a claimed result. The fragment mentions authorities in Europe and references to an American context, with unclear names and dates. The item reads as a shaken OCR snippet needing clarification.
Oklahoma City details draft registration for unmarried men ages 18 to 37, with separate registries for 18 to 25 and 26 to 37. The plan targets oldest eligible men first, notes on veterans and non veterans, and outlines local boards and notice dates for registration starting August 39 in 1922 and age group rollouts through 1928, with birth year ranges for 1922 to 1928 windows.
Spencer acting president appeals to Ada citizens urging college housing expansion to aid students unable to pay high rents. He notes Ada residents have supported the college, urging owners to keep rents reasonable. college secretary reachable at phone 3140 for details.
In August a coordinated federal drive targets various sectors with new regulatory steps. Agencies in multiple cities vest plans to enforce, review, and amend compliance programs, signaling intensified oversight and policy alignment with national objectives.
A fragmented OCR item notes drilling has begun at West Fitts in a test for oil. The terse line mentions a field and sand considerations with unclear financial or production terms. No clear dates, company names, or precise locations are readable.
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