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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1938

Page

7

Ada Oklahoma election proclamation for gas franchise vote

The city of Ada Oklahoma calls a special election on August 20, 1988 to decide whether Southwest Natural Gas Corporation may erect and operate a gas distribution system for twenty five years, with a 10 percent franchise tax, including detailed polling places and officials. If approved, the measure grants rights to lay pipes and maintain infrastructure under streets and public ways.

Oklahoma Ada Adm Toanl Southwest Natural Gas Compass Atla Ita Ordinsyee No Ollaoma Court House Claude Bobbitt Tom Hane Clarke T. J. Chambleas Frank Robinson Jenna Tns J. W. Sadler Eric Ed Harrison Git Reeves Ad Lerlana Viceland Sarah Monroe Guy Thrash Rages Kitelens F. C G. A. Galbraith Bettia Armatrad Cairns Garage Edgese TO Culling Oeree Marjorie Braly Nes Ozella Water Chuck Rh, Crouch Harry Wilburn Tabet Randolps Mike Shirley Worisanhiind Pat Willard Schl Jude DB. Jones Charles Drummond AW. Shite Doc Graves Glenwood FJ. Stafford Oren Hughey Mra Raygad Alea Cecil Likkage Iitting Sitges SL Heard T. Beerka Kong Bowne Hyder Maria Goforth Anid County Election Board Bill Crawford Aegor Albert Chamberlain Ch Herk

Estate of Tony King to be sold in Okmulgee County

Notice of sale of real estate in Okmulgee County Oklahoma in the estate of Tony King deceased. Administratrix Pearl T Wins will offer the property for cash at public auction on September 3, 1988 at the county courthouse steps Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Sale subject to taxes liens and the court confirmation. Also includes foreclosure details and other notices from Sheriff and legal actions.

Willan F. Harrison Chickasaw Oklahoma William F. Harrison Rats Tonteres County Walliach I Harrison Séth Das Jus Ashn Ersteeter County Juser Aumeriana Oklahome J.F. McKeel Okmugee County State of Oklahoma Ton King Okmutere Tony Ales Niu Tansee Uonteloe Ownahp North Range & East Contetec County Oklahone Townshi Ranke Eas Wil Fontetec County Parker Harm Sade Copnty Court House Okmulgee Susur Pearl T. Wins Tom King RL. Smith Kennedy Bide Titlea Kia Aéminiatratris Notich Abe Sven District Court Tpontetoc Qkahpinn CF Vasls Pantonne Okiwoms Norshweat Nertt Ranger& Saat Tontatet D. Hall Fannin Hall Arit Cuardtian Revering Fereley Nates Bentember Anid Judement Sheriff Pontotoc Tervant Wadersheriff Wing Olsia Attornay Plataure Board of Adyrition Ada Stite of Board of Mdurits Len Board of Education Honda

Ada Oklahoma election notice on bond issues and polls

A lengthy Ada Oklahoma notice announces an election to approve bonds for a sewage disposal plant storm sewer system and related facilities. It details Proposition 1 for 359,080.00 financing and Proposition 2 for right of way and sewer line, with polling locations Ward No 1 to 4, officials, and election timing. The proclamation authorized by Mayor Bill Crawford calls voters to decide by a set date, outlining tax levies, interest, and sinking fund plans.

Ada Pontotec County State of Oklahoma Lotz Zerean Oklahams Aise Oklanoma Board of Commissioners Alto Peeeby Adm Ada Purchage State of Oklahoma Claeater AC Ishatree and Rennie Avenue Oklakama Anid Nity Board of Conmissionera Sxidder Uji Gilt Crawfott Commission Ar of Public Justice and Safety Albert Chamerrlain Siontt Girten Ardele T. Arellon II Buberrtion Jit Santen Tartae Serrn Weber Volunwe County Grande Goure House Mra Chambleas and Frank Mattrass Factory Haar Alina Men Slide Mrx J We. Saderdra Fd Harrison Hayreaghan Tudver Beever Adriana Vreeland Clemient Sarah Thrash Watt WO Monroe Guy Treci Nody Cual Galharlthy South Rennie Vaden F. i Harris Praith Precinet Culling Inéres Warkling A.dorin Gerlle Guellh Graves Stafford Gren Hughe Lon Caal Nave Sehnol Pontotac Poptetoe Olabome Wang O Crarte Olinkama Honda Adan Okishone Auld City Shalihe Isauleik Ferotindle Counen Senate Anid Axclusites Lg Tevy cNeck Ana Rodde Hecey Fae Sertaby Anid Oily Melock A. M Pracinst County Court House Jodses Claude Bobbitt Tom Hope Clerkar Ti Champless Frank Robinson Mattress Factory Rust " Judgea Johna Slade Mira C. A. Gaibraith Gertie Low Cook Rik Weat Teh H, Norgian C EL Snot Lucille Scalt Doe Graves Glenweed School Tadeen FT. Stafford Oren Hughes Mr G& Ray Ghd Balch Fulte Dudgeas Wy Alexander Reulob Lowe Ross Sari Willi Previnet Ae Dainhoma Ris TudRea J. WV. Cadwalder Serkas Jesse Reusa Maria Goforth County Man Board Mt Anid Ald Gkinkoma Shis Lira Bile Crawford Public Justice and Safety Brady Albert Chamberlain

Motion for Guardianship of Eddie Baird Highs

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1938 a petition asks the court to grant guardianship to Biddle Baird for Eddie Baird a minor. The filing seeks authority to conduct contracts and transactions as if Eddie were of age 468 ec. Filed by George A Baird as next friend.

Wilahoma Pontotoc Biddle Baird George A Baird Pontotec County State of Oklahoma Eddie Baird Filcha Baird George ,& Laird

Ballot and polling details for Ada Oklahoma bond issue

The notice outlines a proposed bond issue of 70 400 00 to fund a storm sewer system and right of way improvements for Ada Oklahoma. It specifies voting options Yes or No with markings, election hall locations, polling places, and appointed judges and clerks across wards and precincts. The document records election hours from 1 A M to 7 P M and concludes with official signatures and city seal.

Youngsters Strike To Get Showers

In New York on August 17, 60 East Side children under 12 protested a two week heat wave by siting on Distreet and St Avenue demanding street showers. After a police warning they moved to a sidewalk and then adjourned as American Labor party workers said they would seek Mayor LaGuardia’s action to install showers.

New York East Side Dist Street St Avenue American Labor Party LaGuardia

Marital Veteran Seeks Divorce

Sulphur Oklahoma Aug 17 Wiley Bearden a 96 year old Civil War veteran filed for divorce from his 67 year old bride of a week alleging incompetency and misrepresentation of health. The pair met and wed the same day and were arraigned by a mutual friend with Bearden expressing desire to go to Heaven and quipping We’d just to hell fussing.

Okla Wiley Bearden Bearden Lulie Johnson Ardmore

Missouri Doctor Charged With First Degree Murder

Dr William F Lamance a north central Missouri osteopath and former boxer faced first degree murder charges after the body of his wife Ella Lamance was found in a vegetable cellar behind his home. A coroner's jury ruled foul play and prosecutors filed the murder charge as investigators noted alleged abuse and a bloody shirt found by Mrs Lamance.

Laclede William F. Lamance Mis Ella Lamance Pretty End Doc‘tor John J. ‘Pershing Lamance Missouri Williamsburg Kas Max Brown Brown Nell Savage Manitou Springs Cole Lora Laymance

Many Injured As Crossing Streets

Chicago report cites 1937 traffic data from the National Safety Council noting about 2,900 people fatally injured or killed while crossing streets with roughly 3,260 deaths occurring at intersections. The data cover pedestrians and crossing behaviors, including crossing against signals and at unsignalized intersections.

Chicago National Safety Council

Good Farming Needs For Plains Emphasis On Water Conservation

GUYMON Okla Aug 17 There is no substitute for good farming says I H Fipnell regional conservator of the soil conservation service in the wind erosion area. New ideas have been introduced to increase land productivity including water conservation measures to improve soil and moisture use in the Southern Great Plains Contour tagging and terracing can prevent runoff but effectiveness depends on proper implementation.

Guymon Okla I. H. Fipnell Soil Conservation Service Great Plains Finnell

Conservation Practices Do Not Replace Good Farming

The speaker emphasizes that terracing and contour tillage alone cannot yield good crops. Proper moisture use, weed control, water conservation, skilled crew management, soil stewardship, and efficient business practices are necessary. Conservation methods aid farming but never substitute traditional, sound farming.

American Girl Founds Order

Ninteen year old Helen Carson of Middletown Connecticut is hailed as a baseball find and chosen as starting pitcher for Bretton Woods. Ronald Landry of Laconia, manager, notes she earned team membership on merit. Carson pitches fast breaking curves and has strong hitting. she plays multiple sports and previously starred for a semi pro basketball team the speed Girls.

Bretton Woods Helen Carson Middletown Conn Ronald Landry Laconia University of New Hampshire Miss Carson Middletown H Ugh School Speed Girls

Bounty on Wolves and Bobcats Reduced in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City August 17. State game warden Terner says the 2500 bounty on predatory animals has shrunk, easing hunts for coyotes wolves and bobcats that chased by hunters over the past six weeks. The bounty scheme funded by the legislature is being trimmed as officials review the program.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Terner

Scalp Fund Allocation Stirs Debate Over Cure Actions

A fragment states that 11250 dollars would pay for the scalps of 43 more animals, with funds becoming available in July. The note suggests a program or policy tied to animal scalping and funding, though details and context are limited.

Another Victim Of Accident Dies

In Brinkley Arkansas Mrs J Wallace M Fall of Oklahoma City died in a hospital early today from injuries from an automobile collision near there. Falls sister Mrs W Ray Kirk of Muskogee and her son Robert Ray Kirk age 16 were injured and listed in less satisfactory condition. Funeral services for Mrs Clark and Mrs McFill were planned at Muskogee Oklahoma.

Pershing Welcomed in Paris on Return Visit

General John J. Pershing arrived in Paris as chairman of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He was greeted by over 100 people at Saint Lazare station, with United States Ambassador William C. Bullitt leading the embassy delegation. Pershing saluted the crowd as he departed the train. In Oklahoma, "Uncle Jack" Kendall age 98, claimed as the oldest Knights of Pythias member, died yesterday.

Paris John J. Pershing American Battle Monuments Commission Saint Lazare Station France United States William C. Bullitt Pershing Vintita Okla Uncle Jack" Kendall Knights of Pythias Grester Ada News

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