Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Public auction set for August 18 1941 at 2 pm at the Ada courthouse front south door to satisfy a 2834.35 debt with 6 percent interest from January 16 1941, covering NW Section 25 Township 1 North Range 7 East, 160 acres plus 64/176 minerals, in The Federal Land Bank of Wichita v Brady et al case 16461.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Weekens
Ontotoc
Oklahoma
Federal Land Bank of
Wichita
Kansas
Bruce M. Brady
Ada
Rowit
Clyde Kaiser
Pontotoc County
W. N. Hughes
State of
F. N. Campbell
L. P. Campbell
Clare L. Reed
W. A. Baber
Anna PD. Massie
J. L. Cowley
Range 5
Della Bedford
F. Robinson
Kemp & McArthur
Attys
District Court
H. H. Hamilton
Flavious J. Gilmore
Izabel Gilmore
Joe Gilmore, Jr
State of Oklahoma
Tom Bear
Steel shortage threatens new drilling growth in oil industry
Tulsa on August 13 reports Deputy Oil Coordinator Joh K Davies told industry committee chairs that steel and other supplies may be scarce. Operators may be limited to maintaining existing wells and repairs with priority given to upkeep over new drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Curtis
Tulsa
Okla
Joh K. Davies
London Worried By Ukraine Situation
The British army views Russia's Stalinist position in the Ukraine as grave with Odessa area fighting seen as serious. A war office officer said Germany has a good chance to cut off Soviet forces and force evacuation by sea while Russia could fight indefinitely if supplied. the German problem is sustaining troops after heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Ukraine
Odessa
War Office
Germany
Hitler
Family Reunion Held At Home Of Haskell Price
A Sunday reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Haskell Price near Pecan Grove honored R Price of Sparta Tennessee. The gathering marked 25 years in Ada with a 20 year gap since the last full family gathering. Attendance included Dale Price and family Detroit Mich Rev R O Stewart Chickasha OK Paul Norrell Stillwater OK Ray Price Dallas TX Glenn Briggs Fort Worth TX John Boren family Buck Price and D E Price Ada OK and many friends. The only absent was Stacy Price Hollywood California. Dinner was served on the grounds and relatives enjoyed visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Price
Pecan Grove
R. Price
Sparta
Tenn
Price
Ada
Stacy Price
Hollywood
Calif
Dale Price
Detroit
Mich
R. O. Stewart
Chickaca
Paul V. Norrell
Stillwater
Ray Price
Dallas
Glenn Briggs
Fort Worth
Tex
John Boren
Buck Price
D. E. Price
Pioneer Allen Couple Observe Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs D L Richardson long time Allen residents celebrated their Golden Wedding Sunday at home. Attendees included most Richardson children and friends such as Mr and Mrs George Reed marking their own fiftieth anniversary. Reverend Derwood Clay presided and musical selections were performed by Mariana Blevins and Vivian Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miles Mayo
Oklahoma City
R. E. Copeland
Stigler
Glen Buzbee
Jenks
R. E. Buza
Margie
Alen
Webb Riddle
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Thomas Jame
Batesville, Ark
Louise Pegg
Norman
Willie Jones Beauchamp
Hoyt Carruth
Tulsa
J. F. Reese
McAlester
Maud Reese
J. D._ Kimbrough
Jack McCaskill
Ada
Mart Oller
T. K. Kidwell
J. W. Reid
H. G. Hensler
Vivien Davis
Mariana Blevins
J. M. Jenkins
Irene
W. A. Smith
C. M. Means
A. A. Caldwell
John Case
W. J. Trowbridge
Estelle Ginn
Perry Blue
Christa Lee
Mattie Carruth
Mildred
C. C. Ross
R. L. Johnson
George Reed
W. M. Pegg
J. W. Pegg
Guy Pegg
Fannie Donaghey
J. C. Story
Bobby Wimbish
Joe Kidwell
John Locke
Fina_ Lierboe
Clara Kidwell
Nora Ross
Derwood A. Clay
Allen
Richardson
M. M. Mayo
Derwood Clay
J. M. Evett
Vivian Davis
R. W. Kytle
Otis Richardson
J. T. Story
Richard
Tuttle
Allen Reese
Lydie
Lela Long
Germans Charing U. S. Covetous of Martinique
Berlin reports authorized German sources say American groups may seize on Petain's speech to justify covetous aims at Martinique. Petain's stance against guardianships and his drive toward a new European order are cited as key factors. German commentary mocks U.S. editors who urged France under U.S. protection and notes skepticism toward British Russian talks with Turkey.
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Berlin
Martinique
Petain
Marshal Petain
Foreign Office
France
Europe
Darlan
Marshal von Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
United States
Turkey
Autopsy Fails To Show Death Cause In Jewel Robbery
Melvin Jones the 35 year old night clerk in Ada is believed killed during a jewel robbery. State health officials report autopsy inconclusive and microscopic tests will probe chloroform as a possible cause. Jones was a key witness against his uncle Charles Patterson and cousin Glenn Patterson who face armed robbery charges. He was found dead in his Ada room three days after the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkcity
Melvin Jones
John Y. Battenfield
State Health Board
Jones
Charles
Glenn Patterson
Quick Thinking Saves Three Army Men In Flight
In Hawaii three Army men leaped from an observation plane three miles off Haleiwa. Second Lieut. Eugene Thompson 23 Stillwater Oklahoma Second Lieut. John J Thornhill 26 San Antonio and Private C E Llewellina 25 Presque Isle Maine forgot to grab life gear but one man remembered a rubber belt. They landed in the water and were rescued by a fishing boat after inflating a raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Eugene Thompson
Stillwater
Okio
John J. Thornhill
San Antonio
C. E. Llewellina
Presque Isle
Haleiwa
Roosevelt Suspends Eight Hour Day Law For War Dept
President Roosevelt issues an executive order suspending the eight hour day rule for mechanics and laborers employed by the war department on public works essential to national defense. The suspension covers workers on air fields troops housing fortifications and other military projects to complete them at the earliest date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
War Department
United States
White House
Knudsen Forecasts Peak Defense Production by July
New York August 13 Director General William S Knudsen of the office of production management predicted that if the defense program reaches the halfway point by January 1 1942 peak production would come by July He said America could then write its own ticket on war material and that the ticket could be twice as large as any other one He urged greater speed in sub contracting defense orders to meet the target in an address prepared for the New York division of commerce production clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William S. Knudsen
Office of Production Management
America
Knudsen
Fairview Teen Killed in West-Central Auto Crash
Clarence Eck, 17, of Fairview died from a broken neck after a collision with a trailer on U S Highway 66. Five others from Fairview were injured but not seriously, including Thelma Hall Elaine Stiering Vernie Crawford Carl Miller and Bob Hughes. Gerald Johnson, 15, of Cleo Springs drove the other vehicle and was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EMD
Clarence Eck
Fairview
Here
U. S. Highway
Eck
Gerald Johnson
Cleo Springs
Johnson
Thelma Ruth Hall
Elaine Stiering
Vernie Crawford
Carl Miller
Bob Hughes
Mystery of Missing Police Safe Funds in Santa Monica
Disappearance of 5700 from the Santa Monica Police Department safe remains unsolved after two weeks. Ne red-faced officers have contributed 500 to the reward to aid in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
American Legion Auxiliary Plans Muskogee Convention Delegation
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday night to set representation for the state convention in Muskogee on August 30 31 and September 1. Loyd Moore was elected chair and Harold Constant secretary. Officers for the coming year include Moore president Schoeder first vice Adair second vice Ferguson secretary Gaither treasurer Chrisman historian Dorsey chaplain Ne aI parliamentarian Breto sergeant at arms. Installation is set for September 9 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sth
Muskogee
Loyd Moore
Harold Constant
E. H. Schoeder
Roy Adair
Robert Ferguson
Lillian Gaither
Roy H. Chrisman
Lonnie Dorsey
Joe Neal
Fletcher Breto
Fletcher Breco
Sallie Cumbie
Marie Holliday
H. E. Johnson
Ione Askew
Slade Norman
E. H. Schroeder
Feed box blamed for horse fades at post
Indianapolis August 13. Dr Cassius Way veteran horse show expert cites feed box as cause for left at post or fade in stretch. His paper to open at the 78th annual American Veterinary Medical association meeting links insufficient vitamin D and calcium in feed to a run down condition in horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cassius Way
New York
American Veterinary Medical Association
Way
Horses Show Fatigue and Deficiency in Training
A veterinarian notes calcium deficiency at 16 percent below normal and widespread fatigue among horses under training. He cites skeletal diseases and low vitality that hinder performance.
Sabin Falls in Newport Casino Tennis Quarterfinals
In Newport R I August 13 Wayne Sabin of Portland Ore was the lone seed to exit as play resumed in the Newport Casino invitation. Sabin was beaten by Earl Cochell of Los Angeles 6 4 6 3 while other top seeds McNeill Parker Kramer Grant Mulloy Schroeder advanced joining Francisco Segura of Guayaquil Ecuador to complete the eight player quarterfinal lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Wayne Sabin
Portland
Ore
Sabin
Earl Cochell
Los Angeles
Cochell
Don McNeill
Oklahoma
Frank Parker
Altadena
Caif
Jack Kramer
Bryan “Bitsy
Grant
Atlanta
Gardinar Mulloy
Coral Gables
Fia
Ted Schroeder
Glendale
Calif
Francisco Segura
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Government Plans Second Helium Plant
The senate appropriations committee endorsed a $1,250,000 allotment for a new government owned helium plant expected to produce about 24,000,000 cubic feet annually, increasing total output by 75 percent. Congress earlier approved funds to expand the Peers plant in Amarillo Texas to 36,000,000 cubic feet yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
Amarillo
Exas
Dilemma of courtship outlined to Probate Judge Snowden
Fragmented remarks touch on marriage, politics, and social views. Notable names mentioned include Kingstree South Carolina Probate Judge Snowden and references to President Avila Camacho of Mexico and Leon Henderson. The piece alleges varied opinions on democracy, religion, and society in a broad, opinionated collage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowden
Kingstree, S. C
Avila Camacho
Mexico
Draft trouble sparks letters from Indiana families
Two letters reached Indiana selective service HQs with bold statements. A Marion County grandmother offered to go to camp in place of her grandson who has a year left in college. A wife along the Ohio River wished her drafted husband were sent far away rather than Fort Knox, as he comes home each weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Selective Service Headquarters
Marion County
Ohio
Alaska
Fort Knox
Sunday School Attendance Fluctuates in Conway Area
Rural notes from Conway recount low Sunday school turnout and upcoming revival. Reports mention Osage and Ada visitors, farm activity, canning progress at WPA, and local family visits across Homer Francis Dustin and Konawa with numerous names and small events.
Rev Parker resigns as OWL CREEK pastor
In OWL CREEK Sunday night resignation of Rev Parker pastor of the Assembly of God church is reported. He and Mrs Parker visited her parents Mr and Mrs Miller Sunday. Several local residents including Dick Flowers and Billie Ross were noted visiting relatives or staying in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Creek
Parker
Assembly of God Church
Miller
Walker
Rose
Dick Flowers
Burl Williams
Fittstown
S. C. Melville
F. F. Laffoon
Bristow
Mr. Wood
Jack Laffoon
Sam Melville
Geo Gideon
George Wane
Henry Odom
Ada
C. C. Couch
Billie Ross
Checotah
Simmons
Nickels
Conway
R. A. Sliger
Bill Hall
Eldo Whipple
Stonewall
Betty Muncrief Resettles Near Town Following Madill Move
Mrs Betty Muncrief formerly of Madill has relocated to this area and is living with Mr and Mrs Balzara Balthroppent. Sunday evening social calls were made by Crow to friends in Wapanucka. Grace Burkhart and her children are mentioned in the same column as local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cecil
L. D. Baird
Wilburn Lee
Kenneth Wilson
Happyland
Faye, Bobbie
J. R. Hammonds
R. P. Ramer
Mildred
Betty Jo Lee
Betty Jo
Mildred Lee
Cecil Akins
Francis
Miss Joy Crownover
Cledis Livingston
Citra
W. A. Lee
Earl Lee
Enos Lee
Edward Berryman
Jimmy Sweeney
Homer
H. H. Allen
Sam Allen
Dustin
Okla
Betty
Jerry
Billie
Karl Lee
Elva Lee Hilton
Evelyn Hilton
Jessie Carpenter
Oklahoma City
L. M. Hilton
Avanell Hampton
Betty Jo Dryden
Mesdames
Guy Binkley
Betty Mounger
M. L. Rose
Vada Lillard
A Hudson
Bessie Coventon
Myrtle Kaiser
Marie Roundtree
Cora Pendergrass
Bonnie Bryan
Lorene Crownover
Ola Anderson
Waite Stephens
Harve Allen
L. E. Hutchinson
Lucille Kaiser
Ozella Hutchinson
Joy Crownover
Pernie Lillard
Pearl Simpson
Grace Walker
Evelyn Scroggins
Lillian Stevenson
Ella Hart
Lee Eppler
Zelma Cramer
Bernice Richardson
Seminole
Ola Anderton
Owl Creek School Celebrates Flag Raising And Strong Enrollment
The Owl Creek community reports a new flag pole at the school and good attendance this third week. Enrollment totals 69 pupils across grades with a recent repaint and repairs to walls woodwork and playground equipment reflecting community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Creek
Community pie supper to raise funds for song books
A pie supper is planned for Friday night August 22 to raise proceeds for new community song books. Local attendees include Lee and Crabill Nickels of Conway and area families. Several residents and visitors travel between nearby towns for visits and summer activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Clyde Sales
Bryant Beach
Betty
W. T. Beach
Eloie
Arizona
Jeanne Hutchings
Ahloso
Herrandmother
Edna Herron
Hest
Leon Brewer
Gerald Hemmingway
McCall’s Chapel
Will Jones
Holdenville
Cornelia Beach
Conway
Sim Blackburn
Anniversary Dinners Honor Several Local Couples and Families
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Scroggins celebrated fourth and first wedding anniversaries for the Scroggins and Richardson couples along with birthdays for Mrs Bernice Wilson and Mr Marion Williamson. Attendees included Marion Williamson Virzil Wilson and family Ruby Leonard Herman Geraldine Glen Ray Loyd Richardson and son Loyd Wayne George Scroggins Leoma and Leon Anderson. The group enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Scroggins
Loyd Richardson
Bernice Wilson
Marion Williamson
Virzil Wilson
Ruby
Leonard
Herman
Geraldine
Glen Ray
Loyd Wayne
George Scroggins
Leoma
Leon Anderson
Those Seeded Boys Fall Out Easily
In Minneapolis on August 13 the National Parks and Playgrounds tennis championships begin second round play. Top seeds face surprises as Lou Faquin Willis Ander and M L ee exit early in the men single event on the clay courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Lou's Faquin
Memphis
Tenn
Willis Ander
Los Angeles
Bate
M. L. Eee
New Orleans
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M. H. Northam
WY. D. Northam
Mer
Soward
A Is Cowley
P. Campbell
A. Baber
Marie Cowley
George “. Crump
Anna D. ‘Massie
Susby
Harrell & Trice, Attys
Thuage
Thomas MacClure
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Thunde
Sli Ce
Tennessee
Pioneer Allen
U. S
Say
Ada News
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
England
WAAFS
By William Ferguson
OWL
Wu S. Capitol
Leon Henderson
W. W. T. Duncan
Lake— Methodist Church
Cléve and
Russell Markert
N. Y
The
Associated Press
Fred Poe
Charlie Deaton
Harold Laughlin
Carlos Laughlin
Miss Gertie
Lorene Laughlin
Oakman
Boise Scott
D. T. Bourn
Oma Jean Cecil Home Sunoy Ckiss
Ila Bell Lee
Ollie Roberts
Konawa
J. C. Chapman
Leonard Anderson
Lavern Balthrop
Betty Jo Ozment
J. T. Middleton
Clifford Middleton Sunny
Iva Conecaleson
Madill
Luke Ray
Verna
Edward Hubbard
Arkansas
Dorothy Jean Ray
Naomi Webb
Baltora Balthrop
Myrtle Balthrop
Cora Wilson
Lottie Crane
Bebee Sunny
Nora Lee Wilson
Edith Balthrop
Claud and
Hazel Smith
Grace Burkhart
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