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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
7
On August 17, 1926 at 10:00 a.m. the Town of Allen Pontotoce County Oklahoma will appear in the District Court to show indebtedness and seek court authorization to issue bonds. Parties may attend to remonstrate against bond issuance. Dated August 4, 1936. (Seal) Town Clerk E M Bowman.
The state of Oklahoma to Edward F Jacobs Katherine Jacobs T Braynan Maybelle Claire Estes J G fates J FP Allen Joseph T Burch Jr Fay Mathis and unknown heirs executors administrators and assigns of Dora Neal deceased full blood Mississippi Choctaw Indian Roll No 304 take notice you have been sued by Jeff Neal Isa A Neal Willie Neal Rose Neal and Lester Neal in Pontotoc county district court for estate distribution of Dora Neal death more than three years and no county court decree determining who may participate in the real estate distribution held by Dora Neal at her death before court clerk James W Rodgers Holdenville attorney for plaintiffs 13-4tw
Two sheriff sales in Pontotoc County Oklahoma list the Federal Land Bank of Wichita and R J Lollar as plaintiffs. The first sale covers 40 acres in Section 23 Township 3 N Range 4 E with mineral deeds affecting Calvert and Hassen, set for August 31 1926 at Ada courthouse. The second sale, September 6 1936, involves fast 58 and feet of lot 7 block 3 Capitol Hill Ada to satisfy a Home Owners Loan mortgage and a $117.50 judgment plus costs.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma case No. 3454 the estate of Emma H Barton deceased asks all creditors to present claims with vouchers to Wilbur P. Lee at Ada post office or to attorney Ben Hatcher 204 American Building Ada Oklahoma within four months of the date July 27 1936. Executors notice dated July 27 1936.
Otis Blankenship, visiting Ada, returned to his Noble home Thursday. Mrs. Blankenship will stay a week with relatives after accompanying him to Ada.
Mr and Mrs George Johnson announce the arrival of a boy in a Wichita Kansas hospital on Wednesday. Mrs Johnson attended college locally and is remembered as Miss Omega Black sister to Mrs Slade Norman.
Mrs. Dee Bennett and husband host Mrs. Bennett's sister Mrs. H Heyes of Dillon Montana and father A C Orcutt of Memphis Texas at their West 12th Street home.
Mrs Haskell Jones of Holdenville visited Ada friends Wednesday and Thursday. She is the former Miss Marguerite Bainbridge of Ada.
Representative Josh Lee announced after meeting with President Roosevelt that Oklahoma relief would be expanded. He outlined a threefold plan including higher WPA labor quotas, full funding for eligible public works, and grants to the soil erosion service. The president reportedly viewed Oklahoma's drought as acute and promised to consider increasing WPA allotments and starting all eligible PWA projects.
Miss Wirginia Abney left for Wichita Kansas on Thursday where she is employed. She has visited in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J O Abney for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Homer Gossom of Long Beach California is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hudson.
Friday's Daily lists Miss Emma B. Gregg Miss Florene Kilpatrick and Miss Pet Kilpatrick leaving for Dallas and Fort Worth for a few days. Mrs Nance King Jr and N B Haney visiting friends in Roswell New Mexico. Judge and Mrs I M Kinge and Dr R F King left for Memphis for a two week vacation.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Kay and sons David and Jimmie will travel Saturday morning for a three weeks visit with relatives and friends in West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Ohio from their home at 1100 Fast 3rd Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ford left Friday for Galveston Fort Worth and Dallas where they will spend the next two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J W McBride and Dr and Mrs Ollie McBride left Friday for the Ozark mountains where they will spend their vacation.
Mrs E L Jackson and her son Paul return home after a two week trip through Arkansas. They report heavy rain and good crops in the southern part of the state but drier conditions in the north.
Mrs. W. N. Hughes and her daughter Mary along with son Frank have returned from Norman where they attended the university. They will stay in Ada for the month of August.
In Memory of Helen Petty from our small town expresses sorrow at her passing. The message invokes heaven, angels, and God’s care, noting her gentleness, sympathy, laughter, and helping hand and ends with a prayer for reunion in the future. Signed by Miss Imogene Bingham and Conda Driver for friends.
Mrs. Travis Kerr and Mrs. Ralph Ince and daughter Jerry of Oklahoma City visited Ada on Friday. They were joined by Miss Sara Hale who will spend a week in the Kerr home.
Mr and Mrs Earl Eppler Mr and Mrs Henry Grant Mr and Mrs John Bornyn and Mr and Mrs Phil Freedman will attend a company picnic at Spring Lake in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Representing will be stores from Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Oklahoma.
Mrs. Ethel Smith and her daughter Mildred of Roff visited Ada on Monday, meeting friends and handling errands.
Mr. and Mrs. Tandy Boiles Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Floyd and Mrs. Louis Futterman left Sunday for Los Angeles. Mrs. Futterman will stay two months while the others return after two weeks.
The Arnold family expresses heartfelt thanks for support during illness and death of their husband and father. They note appreciation for flowers and share sympathy from Mrs. P. R. Arnold and family members Virgil Jewel Milton Walter and Joe Hoggatt with L. A. Arnold. A stray line about a movie line follows.
Miss Edith Leonard of Sulphur Miss Pearl Murat of Walters Miss Allegene Price of Stewart and Sterling Price of Lawrence left Sunday for a three weeks vacation in Chicago New York and other points in the east. Mrs Tessie Bayless attended the funeral of Mrs Wiley Jones in Oklahoma City Monday. Mrs Jones a pioneer music teacher in Oklahoma was prominent in state and national music circles. Her daughter Mrs Leatha White is director of music for the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios in Hollywood. Mrs Jones was an aunt of Miss Grace Moore the Metropolitan opera singer.
Mrs. Haskell Ford and daughter Patti Jo return from Ardmore visiting her parents over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Strange Jr and daughter Sara of Big Springs Texas join Mrs. W. T. Strange Sr of Asher visiting Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Shackleford Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Aubrey Kerr and Carolyn depart for Minnesota. will join Mrs. Bob Kerr and family for extended vacation. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. LaSalle of Long Beach California visit Ada this week. Tam Salle, former Ada resident, among the group.
Farm on 60 acres improved located 4 1 2 miles southeast of Ada on 19% Highway. Listed by J H Love Ada Route 4 &15 Stw. Sold through local advertisement with contact details.
Misses Lois and Doris Watson returned from a two week vacation visiting Carlsbad Cavern and the Sacramento Mountains. Mr. and Mrs W M Baker hosted a visit with Mrs J G Sharp, Mrs H W Sharrock and others from Bakersfield and Tupelo. The news records several trips to Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City and various Texas New Mexico sites.
Billy Rose produces a modern circus break with female performers and strong women attracting attention. Brainy Lowers mocks female muscle acts, but the show delivers sex appeal as a key draw in Jumbo, one of the main attractions at the Fort Worth Frontier.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jones and family of Coaleate returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oliver and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jackson of Bowie, Texas, are visiting in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ray and Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Jackson and other relatives and friends.
Ada health official Dr. S. P. Ross reports two recent typhoid deaths but no outbreak. He urges all residents under 50 who did not receive serum in the past two years to vaccinate, citing dusty air as a major carrier of the germ.
Houston convention sees Chief L. G. Phares propose dividing Texas into 12 districts with a patrol office in each. He urges enlistment of Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arkansas officers to form a region-wide effort to trap felons.
Secretary Hull announced the United States accepts Argentina s invitation to the inter American peace conference to be held in Buenos Aires on December 1 The date set by Argentina was acceptable to the United States A derailment on the Missouri Kansas Texas route caused freight traffic delays but was resumed today in Gainesville Texas
Administrator of the estate of J. M. Dodson will sell at public sale with court confirmation on August 29 1946 at 2 pm in Pontotoc County. Property is Lots 5 6 7 8 9 10 in Block 2 Portland Park addition Ada Oklahoma. Sale terms cash to court on day of sale delivered to administrator after confirmation. Written bids filed in Pontotoc County Court. E N Jones attorney for administrator.
At Berlin on August 12 American athletes posted notable showings in multiple events. Washington eight set an Olympic rowing record, Jack Medica in 490 meter freestyle set a new mark, and Margie Gostring led a U S diving sweep. The basketball team reached the semifinals with a big win over the Philippines while other sports saw Germany lead in gymnastic and equestrian events and disputes in sailing progress toward a remedy.
Oklahoma City officials say the dove season should begin around September 1 pending the U S Biological Survey pick. George M sailgy, assistant state game warden, notes last year’s protest came when opening was delayed until September 21. Baley reports plenty of doves on the slate.
Actress Mary Astor settles with ex husband Dr Franklyn Thorpe after a ten day court fight. Part time custody of 4 year old Marylyn Thorpe granted. diary fate and details to be made public soon. Judge Knight says terms protect all parties and disposition of the diary will be handled satisfactorily.
Washington August 12 AAA officials discussed a government signal for unlimited planting of wheat and corn for 1937. They announced an expansion of wheat acreage after a conference led by J B Hutson acting Farm Administrator on a soil conservation program. Some leaders suggested private talk that next year’s payments for soil conservation might hinge on restraint of seedings.
Oklahoma City August 12 Arleigh Davis Carter county legislator and Democratic nominee for re election said he would withdraw from the race to take a position with the department of internal revenue at Springfield. Davis may be replaced by a candidate favorable to the administration as the state Democratic central committee will name his successor. The committee is reported to be favorable to Marland.
A intoxicated man fled officers and struck a street lamp in Duncan. He knocked himself out and was taken to the city jail unconscious, later recovering.
Police chase leads to a county pastor reporting the theft of a large church bell seven miles from Konawa during repairs. Seminole Aug 12. Chief Jake Sims notes thieves lack pride as case draws official attention.
Advert says take Black-Draught at slowed bowel activity or sluggishness for fast relief. Mrs. Ray Mullins of Safe Arkansas reports both she and husband use Thedford's product for constipation and tiredness. A mother notes children like the Syrup of Black-Draught and it yields good results.
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