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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1934

Page

7

Oil and Gas Lease Notice in Section 31 2N7W Oklahoma

Notice posted by undersheriff Claude Sturdivant for Clyde Kaiser Sheriff of Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Lease covers the west half of the east half of the southwest quarter of section 31 township 2 north range 7 east. date 8 20 5tw.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Home Savings and Loan Association John ©. VanMeier Graliefy Clyde Kaiser Okla Claude Sturdrivant C. F. Green Ada Claude Sturdivant State of Oklahoma R. C. Preston Rr. C. Preston M. Torbett Pearl B. Torbett Klein S. M. Torbett Pearl Torbett

Mrs Clara Ballew Dies. Minister Prepares Move

In Oklahoma City on August 24 Mrs Clara Ballew 27 wife of Rev H J Ballew Baptist minister died early today. Ballew former pastor of Centenary Baptist church here was preparing to leave for Lancaster Texas to assume a pastorate there at time of wife's death. Burial will be in Dallas Texas.

Oklahoma City Clara Ballew H. J. Ballew Ballew Centenary Baptist Church Lancaster Tex Dallas

Oklahoma Public Notice in Pontotoc County

State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County records list Klein as a party in a public notice matter. The document references local jurisdiction and relates to a filing or action requiring official attention by the county clerk.

Allred Leads Texas Democrats to Push Ferguson Power

James V. Allred secured the Texas governorship and described next battles at the September 11 Galveston state convention. Ferguson faced a weakened hold as Allred pledged swift welfare bills and urged legislature cooperation. Other results included McGraw winning attorney general, Woodul taking lieutenant governor, and several new congressional nominees across multiple districts.

Dallas Tex Texas James V. Allred James E. Ferguson Galveston Allred Tom F. Hunter Hunter William McGraw Walter Woodward Houston Walter Woodul Joe Moore Greenville Lon A. Smith John Pundt Supreme Court John H. Sharp Ellis County Hal S. Lattimore Fort Worth Sharp

Dissolution of G. & S Grocery Partnership in Ada Oklahoma

Notice of dissolution states Sallie Gardutte and Birdie Slyfe dissolved their partnership for G. & S Grocery in Ada Pontotoc county Oklahoma on August 20 1934 by mutual consent Birdie Slyfe authorized to collect all debts and pay all bills dated August 20 1934 signed Sallie Gardutte Birdie Slyfe

Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Gold County Sallie Garoutte Birdie Slyfe G. & 8. Grocery Sallie Gardutte

Notice of Partner Retirement in G. & 3S Grocery

Dissolution of partnership between Sallie Garoutte and Birdie Slyfe in Ada Pontotoc Oklahoma effective August 20 1934. Debts incurred after this date not liable to Sallie Garoutte as Birdie Slyfe continues business under G. & 3S Grocery at 209 North Francis Avenue Ada.

Sallie Garoutte Trdie Slyfe Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma North Francis Avenue Birdie Slyfe G. & 8S. Grocery

Escaped Oklahoma convict arrested in Sioux City

John V. Harris alias J Adams, who escaped the Oklahoma state penitentiary at McAlester eleven years ago, was arrested in Sioux City after his wife accused him of beating her. Police notified Warden S E Brown and confirmed the escape link. He had been working at the Armour packing plant under the name J Adams.

Sioux City Iowa McAlester Okla John V. Harris J. Adams S. E. Brown Oklahoma Penitentiary Armour Packing Plant

Angry Fish Fight In Bathysphere Dives Off Bermuda

Dr. William Beebe and Otis Barton reported valuable new data on deep sea life from recent Bermuda dives. In two submersions the bathysphere’s quartz windows were struck by tiny angry fish, flashing light as they collided. Descriptions of unidentified specimens were relayed to assistants.

Hamilton Bermuda William Beebe Otis Barton Barton

BEN YOUNG HELD IN MURDER CASE AND GRID OUTLOOK

Ben Young of Stonewall was bound over without bond for district court on murder charges tied to the fatal shooting of Ernest Austell a Stonewall druggist. Preliminary hearing before Justice Sherwood Hill revealed no motive. Austell was shot at closing time in his drug store. The report also notes Wallace and White on the 1933 Cougars squad and the upcoming Big Five schedule.

Wallace White Kelly Todd Buskirk McElroy Hershel Frank Long Clark Cook Hendricks Bingham Cougars Loop Ada McAlester Allen Ben Young Stonewall Ernest Austell Sherwood W. Hill Austell Drusstore

Ada High School assigns teaching staff for 1930s

Assignment of teachers for Ada senior and junior high schools announced with minor revisions and additions. Lists name RB. R. Stubbs as principal and below staff including Fred Lane, Guy B. Dickerson, Trice L. Broadrick, Lula Johnson, and others for both senior and junior high faculties.

Ada RB. R. Stubbs Fred Lane Guy B. Dickerson Trice L. Broadrick Lula Johnson Wyatt C. Freeman Moss Wimbish Annie C. Byrd Mary White Harold Strohm W. Burgess Steed Iona B. Freeman Ethel Bryan R. R. Walton Viola Collins Harral Allen Louise Meaders Inez Neal Richmond Finis Morrison Daisie Belle Britt Mrs. Wick Adair

Farmer Kills Boy In Melon Patch

Oklahoma City dispatch reports a 20 year old black man Mose Adams shot dead in a watermelon patch after being caught stealing melons. F. A. Stewart, owner, and two 15 year old companions detained. Stewart says he fired as Adams tried to escape. The article also covers AAA farm payments totaling about 1 billion dollars to 1935, detailing allocations by crop and region. quotes include statements from Chester C. Davis and Louis H. Bean.

Oklahoma City Mose Adams F. A. Stewart Adams W. W. Bragg Stewart Washington AAA Chester C. Davis Farm Administration Grouth Louis H. Bean The

Ada High School Gridiron Revival Under Way

Tuesday at 8 o'clock the Ada high school gridiron program resumes with equipment issued to returning lettermen led by Coach Guy B. Dickerson. Wednesday at 8 issues go to new players and Saturday at 9 marks the first practice session with lettermen Rutledge Ashby Brown Thurman among the returning players.

Ada High School Guy B. Dickerson Rutledge Ashby Brown Thurman

Nolan Bennett Knife Wound Ties Ada Area Dance Incident

Nolan Bennett received a stabbing wound Saturday night after a disturbance at a dance west of Ada. Edgar Caudie is in custody as the investigation continues. Bennett suffered two serious abdominal wounds and was reported fairly well at Breco hospital. Atoka police say Caudie surrendered hours after the trouble. Claude Peters, 45, railway section foreman, was killed near Atoka last night when struck by an M K T passenger train.

Nolan Bennett Breco Ada Edgar Caudie Bennett Caudie Atoka Claude Peters Here

Prisoners Escape Garvin County Jail At Pauls Valley

Three inmates fled the Garvin county jail in Pauls Valley after beating jailer John Barnhill. Edgar Whitaker led the breakout with Co. J. Bond and Pete Trimmell, who face charges of shooting and car theft. Other prisoners stayed behind. Whitaker had escaped previously and was recaptured. The jailer, asleep, was wounded and unable to report the breakout promptly. The escape route and departure town remain unclear.

Ward Schools Enrollment Set for September 3 in Ada

Ada City Schools announce ward school enrollment on Monday morning September 3 from 8:30 to noon. New students must bring promotion certificates. six year olds by January 1 1935 eligible. Overcrowding urged no transfers to alleviate. beginners organized by ward. Senior high and junior high enrollment dates also listed with office hours.

Ada City Schools Ada Irving Frisco Eighth Street Glenwood Townsend Avenue Eighth Fourteenth Washington Townsend Hayes Twelfth Willard Stockton

Relief plan meeting urged by county social services

A meeting is set for Friday at 4 PM in the federal building to discuss a relief program for the county this winter. Miss L Myrtle Arms new county social service director will attend along with Mrs Margaret Wilbur district supervisor to outline available government relief resources and agency roles. The session takes place in the big room on the southwest corner of the third floor.

Social Service Federal L. Myrtle Arms Dora Cox Margaret Wilbur Pontotoc County Federal Building

Tropical storm eases in Freeport with minimal damage

Freeport Texas reports the tropical storm abated after 24 hours of high winds and heavy rain. Gusts reached 75 miles per hour while the center hovered off the coast 25 miles south. Residents evacuated but returned to find little damage and highways remaining open.

Freeport Tex United States Bureau Washington Gulf Coast Weather Bureau Here Freeport Freeport Texas East Coast Highway 19 Angelton Houston Ship Channel Coast Guard W. L. Hemmer Hemmer Southwestern Belt Telephone Company

Man Dies After Stinging Hornet Ordeal

Ramon Perez, 34, a unemployed Tampa cigar maker, sought death by hornet attack. He sat nude among thousands of hornets and died from their venom after hours of agony, his body swollen in places to over twice normal size.

Tampa Fla Ramon Perez Perez

Oklahoma Students to Receive FERA Aid

Government to aid about 2300 students in 36 Oklahoma schools this term with funds allocated by FERA authorities. Individual students may receive up to 20 dollars monthly as part of the increased percentage of the total enrollment.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma FERA

Mrs Rainey Won't Seek 20th Illinois District Bid

Springfield dispatch reports Mrs Henry T Rainey will not seek the Democratic nomination to succeed the late speaker of the house as congressman from Illinois Twentieth district. Senator William H Dieterich announced the widow would refrain from running and that he would not influence the nominee selection, which may be made at a district convention next month.

Springfield Henry T. Rainey Illinois William H. Dieterich

Caudle Preliminary Set For Sept 17 At Arraignment

Ed Caudle charged with assault with a sharp weapon in the slashing of Nolan Bennett at a west Ada dance. Bail set at 1000 dollars for a preliminary hearing September 17. Bennett severely wounded. Albert Jones arrested for gasoline theft from Mont Emory's garage after breaking a lock.

Ed Caudle Nolan Bennett Ada Sherwood W. Hill Bennett Albert Jones Jones Mont Emory West Fourteenth Emory

Cardui Story from Greer Woman Builds Strength

Mrs. T. W. Hardin of Greer South Carolina describes weakness in her back and side pain improve after taking Cardui. She credits better strength after the first bottle and continues use. Thousands of women testify Cardui benefits them. If it does not help you see a physician.

T. W. Hardin Greer, S. C Cardui Cardus

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Donaghey Gale State of Willie Mae Prewett A. H. Constant Ge. W. Kemp Pontotec County Oklahooma Bernice Strickland Plantiff Paul Jones Strickland County of Pontotoc Della Bedford Vol Crawford V8. Snyder-Lynch, Inc Racial Oil Corporation Standard Prilling Company Carrie Dickerson Mildred Kinsey J. T. Dickerson Snyder-Lynch, Inc Radial Oil Corporation County of Pontotoco ADA Pottery Company, A Corporation ET AL Pontotoc (Seal) County Fr. Green Plaintiff Fergusons Jim Jed C. Adams National Committee Ferguson Wright Morrow C. C. McDonald Wichita Falls Arested Board OF City Commissioners Low An Josephine Roach Belton Brady Belton Albert Chamberlain A. R. Wallace Renfro Herndon Leonard Grindstaff Paul Denny Gene Ford Letticock Robey Pearl Perry Lewis C. Thomas Opal Lee Deen Elizabeth van Eaton Bernice Hargis Mrs. Grace Payne Enid Holloway Viola Peay Farmer Melon Pauls Valley B. R. Stubbs Gales Government Mesa Verde Park Mesa Verde National Park Colorado U. S Rainey Caudle
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