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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

7

Estate of Eddy Berry Deed Approval Hearing Set

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the court grants a petition by Turner Berry Roscoe Berry Walter Milburn Berry and Otto Berry to approve a deed conveying lands to J A Criswell The lands described include parts of Section 14 Township 3 North Range 4 East The hearing is set for December 9 1937 with bids to be filed by interested purchasers and Ada Weekly News to publish the notice prior to the hearing County Judge John Boyce McKeel presides

United States District Court Northern District of Oklahoma Eastern District of Oklahoma Lincoln National Life Insurance Company Exchange National Company Township 3 Ranch& East Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ada T. P. Farmer H NG Pontotoc Thegana Pye Eddy Berry Turner Berry Roscoe Berry Walter Milburn Berry Otto Berry J. A. Criswell Section 14 Range 4 Adas John Boyce McKeel Ada Weekly News Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas William S. Johnston Clyde Kaiser Claude Sturdivant Andershera F. McKeel Ada, Okla He Oturbin Federal Lang Bank of Wichita

Thanksgiving greetings and family updates from Ringgold to California

A nostalgic note recounts November 22 as a day of excitement with G. W. and Pop planning a fishing trip, a move of DeWitt Walker’s family from Ringgold to San Dimas, Thanksgiving arrivals, and thanks for friends and a savior. Geneva returns from Los Angeles to join family, while Mr. and Mrs. Brannon gift a turkey. The writer, devoted to faith, signs off praying for friends and children across states.

G. W Pop Claud Caddett Mr. Caddell Leonard Marion Walker DeWitt Walker Ringgold Texas San Dimas Calif Annie Walker Annie C. M. Brannon Geneva Los Angeles Granville Jack Oklahoma Mexico California

In Memory of J F Massey

Tribute from Mrs Maudie Ruth Stratton honoring J F Massey with a farewell note. The family laments his passing and reflects on his long life of service and the memory he leaves behind. The words express grief and comfort in heaven as earth’s loss becomes heaven’s gain.

J. F. Massey Earth Maudie Ruth Stratton

Escaped convict surrenders after 20 years on lam

Marcos Leos 53, a father of nine, gave up after two decades a flight from a ten year manslaughter sentence. He was pardoned by Governor Clyde Tingley and told to remain free citizen. Leos spoke of his Mexican uprising ties and family motives for surrender.

Santa FE N. M Marcos Leos Jean Valjea Sentenée Clyde Tingley Leos New Mexico Oklahoma Tingley Villa Carranza Mexico Alamogordo Ouy Citien

Sunday society notes and local visits in Ada Oklahoma

Ada News lists Sunday events, visits, and family news from Ada and nearby towns. Mr Weston preached. a birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Woodrow Horton. Miss Jessie Eddings married Mr Greenhall. multiple visits and dinners described, along with Sunday School and Young People's Union attendances.

Weston Woodrow Horton Jessie Eddings Greenhall Sliger Davis Thompson Couch Rowin Park Fairview Bill Bennett Cecil Ada Crane Fittstown Eldo Whipple Stonewall Hatton

Sunday School and Y P S Grow at Nazarene Church

Rural notes report strong attendance at Sunday school and Y P S meetings. Local families and visitors fromAda Seminole Fittstown and Red Springs joined events and Thanksgiving gatherings. A pie supper is planned for December 6 to fund a community Christmas tree.

Thanksgiving gatherings and community notes in Happyland area

Mrs W H Bandy and daughter Louise visited Mrs Fred Ranells. Thanksgiving dinner guests included Mrs Allie Lilley Lowell and Cora Tharp of Happyland Riley Scroggins and Walter Walton. box supper raised 20.29 for a Christmas tree. Everett Lee moved to Oakman Clyde Williams replaced them. Dorothy Capps stayed with Georgia Jones and Raymond Binkley from Francis visited Guy Binkley. Sunday school planned at ten, church at night. Beulah Wilson with Rose Lee Williamson.

W. H. Bandy Louise Fred Ranells Guy Binkley Rachel Tharp Allie Lilley Lowell Cora Tharp Happyland Riley Scroggins Walter Walton Dorothy Capps Georgia Jones Raymond Binkley Francis Everett Lee Oakman Clyde Williams Virgie Williams Beulah Wilson Rose Lee Williamson

Sunday school attendance and community notes

Sunday school Sunday was well attended with 67 present. The period lists visits from George Robbins of Maud and families including Mrs. Bertie Shannon and Genita Kuykendall. Local social events include a dance at the Blackwell home and a Thanksgiving dinner gathering. Preaching continues each Thursday night and a pie supper is planned with inviting all girls to bring pies.

George Robbins Maud Bertie Shannon Loy Texas Ed Harris Mr. Loy Ive Shannon Musetta Stokes Genita Endean Kuykendall Bernice Henry Lorene Morris

Christmas tree fundraiser at the pub invites public

On Thursday night December 9 the community holds a pie supper to raise proceeds for a Christmas tree. Olen Nickell called on Herman Phillips. visitors Sunday included Dortha Marshall Odalia Erwin J R and Martha Ella Bryson Hubert Horne and Donald Phillips.

Olen Nickell Herman Phillips Citra Dortha Marshall Odalia Erwin J. R Martha Ella Bryson Hubert Horne Donald Phillips J. M. Ratliff California Irene Nix Opal Horne Balfa Nix Emogene Phillips Opal Horen Roy Horen Young Peoples Meeting Hall's Hill J. J. Curlee Jessie Jerline Irene and Ralpha Nix

Pie Supper Planned to Raise Funds for Christmas Items

Sunday School attendance was strong. A pie supper is set for December 7 at this place to raise money for Christmas needs. James Richardson stayed with Leon Condren Saturday night. Mrs Irene Chilcoat spent Sunday with her mother Mrs J A Robertson. Mr and Mrs J J Aldridge and family and Mildred Murray visited Mr and Mrs A W Hays and family of Allen Sunday. Mrs M L Milles visited Mrs J D Gaar Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Marvin Walker and Old Midland spent Sunday.

Young People’s Union Loreneohnson Stella Mae Dean Roundtree Early Williams Eaal Johnson Hart Dale Herrin Loyd Dempsey Ed Johnson Reba Wall Stonewall Mildred Wall Ada Kar Thomas Smith Emery Welker Old Midland Beatrice Stephens Aline Sylvia Gurley Edith Shumard Vermell Roundtree Young Peoples Union O. M. Mc. Donald W. If Ayres Marke Miller Konawa Yee Henry Leclair Shawnee Claude Scott A. Lee Kanawa Jewell Ram Haskell Eugene Anawa Odell Martin Matt Richardson C. H. Milles J. J. Aldridge Mr. Aldridge Union Valley Virginia Wilson Mrs. Reed James Richardson Leon Condren Irene Chilcoat J. A. Robertson Mildred Murray A. W. Hays Allen M. L. Milles J. D. Gaar Marvin Walker

Pleasant Hill News Shines at Thanksgiving Program

Pleasant Hill Coal County reports strong school attendance with a few students still out. A Thanksgiving program by Miss Parker and children drew many parents. Local visits include Weatherly, Holland, Hobbie, King, Johnson and McKinney families. A Christmas tree fundraising supper is planned for Friday night. Church events draw community turnout.

Miss Parker Ingram Kathleen Hope Euceba Weatherly Bud Phillips Jasper Holland W. E. Weatherly Junior Truman Hobbie June Frank King Wanda Janema Johnson Frances Wanda McKinney Steve Sullivan Sasakwa

Sunshine Sunday School and B Y P U Box Supper

Community notes list the Sunshine Sunday School and B Y P U box supper raising 71 dollars and various Sunday visits. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. McKeel with Albert Wilson, the Belt family with Oscar Belt, and many local households. Thanksgiving holidays include Junior and Eugene Peters visiting Ada relatives.

B.Y.P.U McKeel Albert Wilson Oscar Belt Guy Jackson John Brents Fittstown Posey Junior Eugene Peters Ada George Pitt Louise Vaness Tinsley Trnce Crisp Texas Paul Alvin Cochran Roy Mays T. Conner Baby M. Conner Willie Cochran Olene D. W. Herring

Walnut Grove Singing Event Draws Community Attendance

A Walnut Grove note says many residents attended the Union Hall singing convention on Sunday. Reports mention visitors Winnie and Evelyn Tilly, Loretta Danley ill but not improving, and several calls to Estes home. The piece invites more singers, notes a Friday pie supper to raise money for a Christmas tree, and upcoming singing Thursday night.

Union Hall Winnie Evelyn Tilly Ina Leona Crowly Loretta Danley Estes Home Iona Tilly Cook Avent Modena Haskell Agee Robert Johnnie Bolin Gregg Cook E. E. Agee Worstell Winnie Tilly Claudia Norton Union Hill Roy Watson R. Payne Estes Oklahoma City Lorene Rody Will Lavona Carl Tille

Thanksgiving Socials and Visits Highlight Rural Family Weekend

A series of social calls fills a quiet weekend as families including the Flanagans Spears Spears and Akers share visits with relatives such as Mrs. Charlie Blankenship and Mrs. Foster. A box supper at Pleasant Hill on December 9 raises funds for a Christmas tree, inviting all.

Cake walk set for December 10 at this place

Sunday social notes list events and visits including a cake walk on December 10 inviting all. Residents and families such as Mr and Mrs H L Sweat and sons R W and Arvil, Mr and Mrs Otto Leslie, and many locals are mentioned with weekend visits and gatherings at various homes around Latta Owl Creek Ada Pauls Valley and Brownie Kerr.

H. L. Sweat R. W Arvil Otto Leslie Brown Latta Ruby Sanders Bonnie Jared Lois Kerr McMeans Kate Gibbs Irene Lou Eddie Henry Ethel Wofford Nancy Curlee Geraldine Curlee Bert Curlee Gladys Golden Pauls Valley Harold Jones Woodrow Spence Henry McMeans Seaborn Kerr Brownie Kerr Albert Henry Ada Bill Leslie Fannie Leslie Owl Creek Charlie Vineyard

Weekend visits and a death mark Ada area notes

Christine Johnson hosted Olic Walker and Evelyn Sales near Ada while May Johnson hosted Gladys Hoover. Several families shared Sunday dinners and calls with relatives. The Wright home saw the death of Mrs A J Wright after a sickness, with many mourners and a prior loss of her companion.

Christine Johnson Olic Walker Evelyn Sales Ada May Johnson Gladys Hoover George Wright W. G. Walls Victoria Simmons Clarance Johnson Hoover Hodges Sanders Evel Johnson Little Son Virgil Haines Cora Floyd Evert Summers Lorene Johnson Lola May Johnson Jewell King S. S. Summers J. H. Griffith Arno Griffith Alvie Griffith Walter Proctor Oklahoma City Ae Harrison Wright A. J. Wright

Young People Gather for Sunday Meeting and Visits

A busy Sunday list notes a well attended young people meeting and multiple social visits. Miss Luella Teel dined with Miss Irene Thomas, while Leona Phares, Ona Mae Phares, and Barbara Teel dined with Waley Rose. Mary Rose returns from Shawnee visit, and Dick Rose with his wife visited his parents.

Luella Teel Irene Thomas Leona Ona Mae Phaares Barbara Teel Waley Rose Mary Rose Shawnee Dick Rose John Rose Loyd Cannady Evert Roger Walde Rose Far Phares Allen Sweat Barbara Tee Faye Paine Lula Earl Heck Phares Buford Whisenhunt Henry Teel Waldo Rose Ada Aline Stephens High Hill Jessie Wofford Joe Teel Lorietta Hamilton John Hall Stonewall Beatrice Hamilton

Allen visitors at Holdenville Henryetta football game

Misses Mary Vivian and Margaret Elizabeth Jared of Allen visited friends and attended the Holdenville Henryetta football game Thursday at Holdenville.

Mary, Vivian Margaret Elizabeth Jared Allen Holdenville Henryetta

Franklin on Witness Stand in NRA Petroleum Code Case

Wirt Franklin of Ardmore Oklahoma testified in the federal gasoline price fixing trial that five of the 41 oil men on trial were members of the planning and coordination committee of the NRA petroleum code authority. He named Charles Arnott Henry M Dawes Edward G Seubert E B Reeser and I A OShaughnessy as members.

Madison Wis Wirt Franklin Ardmore Okla NRA Petroleum Code Authority NRA Franklin Petroleum Code Planning and Coordination Committee Charles Arnott New York Socony-Vacuum Oil Co Henry M. Dawes Chicago Pure Oil Co Edward G. Seubert Standard Oil Co Indiana E. B. Reeser Tulsa Barnsdall Refining Corp I. A. O'Shaughnessy Minneapolis Globe Oil and Refining Companies Barnsdall and Globe

Mussolini editorial urges China to seek peace terms

An Il Popolo d Italia editorial attributed to Premier Mussolini says China should ask Japan for peace terms. It notes the Brussels Far Eastern conference and U S involvement after Roosevelt's Chicago speech, arguing no collective help from other powers.

Milan Mussolini Il Popolo d'Italia China Japan Brussels Roosevelt Chicago

Fair Weather Expected to Stay in Oklahoma State

The Associated Press reports fair weather continuing in Oklahoma with moderate temperatures. Waynoka logged the state's lowest overnight low at 22, Ponca City 26, Tulsa 28, Oklahoma City 29, and Ardmore and McAlester 40 above. Cold air from Canada lingered in the northern U.S. with readings as low as 8 above in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Associated Press Oklahoma Harry Wahlgren Waynoka Ponca City Tulsa Oklahoma City Ardmore McAlester Canada United States Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota Wyoming

Britain and France to test Czechoslovak and Austrian concessions

London and Paris plan to sound out Czechoslovakia and Austria on German minority concessions to Hitler as part of a broader quest for European security. Delbos will relay British views and assess eastern allies while Britain and Italy’s thaw is seen as a prerequisite for progress toward appeasement.

London Britain France Czechoslovakia Austria Berlin-Rome Yvon Delbos Phah Hitler Delbos Camille Chautemps Jan Garrigue Masaryk Germany Italy Paris

Roosevelt Anchors Yacht at Dry Tortugas for More Fishing

President Roosevelt fished around the Dry Tortugas near Key West and ordered the yacht Potomac to anchor overnight. Relief Director Harry Hopkins, amid a seven companion vacation party, reportedly leads the fishing contest by a slight margin.

Miami Fla Roosevelt Key West Potomac White House Harry L. Hopkins Hopkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

State of Lincoln National Life Insurance Exchan National Company Equity Della Bedford Thelma Johnson State OF Oklahoma Roland V. Dixon Lottie M. Dixon East 18Th Street Rawleigh Memis Tenn Rhode Island Russia Galey Orval Lee O. T. Danner A. J. Hughes W. S. Bray B. B. Estis C. O. Wortman Georgie Lee Estis. Estes J. R. Newby C.J. Danner Homer Lee Doyl Ozbit Seminole Maudie Jamar J. W. Danner Pampa Bray Bevers Cochran Ada News OWL Wilson Nazarent Church Oscar Reed Arkansas Mark Reed Wawc William Lillard Ed Glover Lana Powell Bill of Vaness Sweetwater Jack Thompson Cantrell Kilpatrick Joe Thompson Jim Odom R. Reed Red Springs Grandma Swafford Byars Ben Horton Denny Frisco Pleasant Hill Coal County Walnut Grove REG U & Pat Jewell Flanagan Estell Simpkins Lula Mae Glover Delia Spears Rice John Flanagan Ivan B. Flanagan Akers Ed Blankenship Vancleave Foster Charlie Blankenship Wortha Flanagan Emily Spears John Chambers Gouch Halls Hill Miller‘s S. Townsend
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