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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

7

Sheriff Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Notice of foreclosure sale of 60 acres in Pontotoc county tied to a 1936 judgment for 1440.30 plus interest. Clyde Kaiser, sheriff, will offer the land at public auction December 21, 1936 at 2 pm at the Ada courthouse. Attorneys for The Federal Land Bank of Wichita, Kansas. Public sale notice also announces a separate suit to quiet title on Breck 1115 Ada townsite lands against unknown heirs of Gaston B. Dismukes and Annie Lawrence.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Federal Land Bank of Wichita Wichita, Kansas Plaintiff, and Co C. Turner A. N. Turner J. J. Laughlin Georgia Laughlin W. H. Abernathy Sarah E. Daggs Sweeney Cleo Anderson Gene Fortenberry Ray Buster Carrie Buster Magnolia Petroleum Company Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Towit Ada Clyde Kaiser Okla Harve Lambert County of Pontotoc Southwest Gas Company of Oklahoma Gaston B. Dismukes Annie Lawrence Dismukes Nli Lot Breck State of Della Bedford Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas C. B. Tiffin Florence Tiffin David J. Tiffin D. L. Tiffin Louys Tiffin Eva Roberts Bertha Kahsmer Bartha Kahsmer Otha B. Tiffin Tiffin Hazel Smith W. H. Whitford A. A. Park C. E. Tiffin Ben Tiffin Ola Mclinturf Barbara Duckett D. B. Tiffin Texas Company Oklahobme Heriff UU. Davidson W. E. Pepperell J. F. McKeel

Sheriff Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

The Federal Land Bank of Wichita sues C B Tiffin and many heirs to foreclose on 150 acres in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The sale is set for December 28 1936 at 2 PM at the Ada Court House to satisfy a 1936 judgment of 5606.90 with interest, fees and costs.

Notice of Hearing on Final Report in Parvin Estate

In County Court No 3448 Ada Oklahoma V E Willoughby administrator of the estate of William Chas Parvin deceased has filed his final account and report seeking approval and discharge The hearing is set for Tuesday December 22 1936 at 10 o clock a m in the County Court room Ada Oklahoma Any interested party may appear and contest the account and heirship determinations and administrator discharge The seal and date 1 December 1936

A. A. Lucus Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc Wm. Chas. Parvin V. E. Willoughby

Heirs Claim Land in Oklahoma Quiet Title Suit

Verdie Tucker and Lillian Rowe sue for succession of Jim Gully. They seek a court order to quiet title to the West Half of the North Ter and North Half of Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 4 North Range 4 East in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Respondents must answer by January 15, 1937.

Verdie Tucker Jim Gully

No Development In Case Of Day Held For Ada Robbery

Police Chief Roy Keller reported no developments in the Ada case involving Ray A. Day, 27, accused of holdupping Lowry Lee for about 250 dollars. Deputy Sheriff George Catron of Oklahoma City showed Day’s photo for identification with no result. Day, released from McAlester penitentiary three months ago, had earlier faced a 15 year sentence overruled by a legal error. Velma Day and Oklahoma County supporters insist on his innocence and say he was in Erick at the time of the holdup.

Roy Keller Ray A. Day Lowry Lee George Catron Oklahoma City Day Ada Mac-Alester Ray Erick Oklahoma County

Union Hill Community News Highlights Local Visits

Social visits fill weekend in Union Hill with multiple families spending time in each other’s homes. Union Hill ball team traveled to Worstell. girls lost 109 16 while boys trailed 1 19 as 0 4 Worstell. Regular singing and Sunday school noted.

Estes Edna Golden Ray Bottoms Emitt Bottoms Luther Bottoms Union Hill Truman Farmer Lolita Lorena Golden Mrs. Blood Ladie Bell Tate Williams Girls Worstell Norman Mitchell George Mitchell Ermie Mitchell Alma Williams Evelyn Marie Dorothy Mae Williams Winnie Bottoms Raymond Stevenson Jim Milton Luther Foxx McAlester Meeks Edward Cantrell Haley Williams Berry Cantrell Egypt Johnnie Cantrell Ada Mavis Raimoland

Marquette and Arkansas Accept Cotton Bowl Invitations

Marquette University announced it will represent the north in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year’s Day with opposition expected from TCU or Arkansas. Arkansas Razorbacks reported receiving an invitation to play in the same Cotton Bowl contest in Dallas on New Year’s Day.

Milwaukee Conrad M. Jennings Marquette University Dallas

BAPTIST BUDGET PLAN PROPOSED AT FIRST CHURCH MEETING

About 100 church workers and officers met at the First Baptist Church to discuss underwriting the 1937 budget. The session featured pledge cards, a special Sunday school lesson, and solicitation by mail and in person to enroll members. Pastor Dr. C C Morris urged full attendance and signed pledges across services.

Brotherhood First Baptist Church J. A. Russell W. E. Turley L. A. Stulee C. C. Morris Stuke Morris

France Invites Mediation Over Spanish Civil War

Paris reports that Britain and France invite Germany Italy Russia and Portugal to mediate an end to the Spanish civil war. Soviet Russia accepts. others have not answered. A positive response could ease ongoing rightist leftist tensions and avert wider European conflict.

France Paris Foreign Office Britain Germany Italy Russia Portugal Spain

Loyalists Fortify Madrid Ring Against Franco Rebels

Loyalist forces built a fortified ring around Madrid with street barricades and machine gun nests from University City to the Toledo bridge. Intermittent shelling continued as authorities cited severe cold and poor visibility hindering the anticipated big attack by Gen Francisco Franco's rebels.

Madrid Francisco Franco University City Toledo Bridge

Tulsa Pastor Voices Disgust Over Cousin’s Affair

Tulsa pastor Rev. Stanley Warfield says he feels disgust and disappointment over the role of his second cousin Wallis Warfield Simpson in the current British crisis. He objects to the situation and says he does not approve of the involvement.

Tulsa Wallis Warfield Simpson Stanley Warfield Warfield

Flooded Cagayan Valley Faces Conflicting Death Toll Reports

US and Philippine army officers issued divergent flood assessments from the Cagayan valley. Philippine captain Bilbao said thousands dead and missing after record floods, while Lieut Hansen reported far fewer bodies and only partial devastation. Quezon declared calamity, ordered relief funds and anti profiteering measures as relief flights surveyed the region.

Manila P. I Cagayan Valley United States Philippine Army Isabella Victor Bilbao Tuguegaro Cagayan Province Cagayan River Lieut George Hansen U. S. Army Lieut. Hansen China Sea Hong Kong Commonwealth Manuel Quezon Elpidio Quirino Hansen

The Pessimist Pessimist by Bob Blanks Jr

A humorous column with locals quoting jokes and sayings about King Edward abdication optimism and daily life. Citizens like Lem Wheeler Zeke Burr and Uncle Liz Bark mock modern hopes while commenting on fashion baths and household routines.

Trusts control rail empire via proxies, Potter testifies

Senate investigators hear that the Van Sweringen rail and industrial empire worth 3 billion dollars was overseen by Guaranty Trust of New York from August 1, 1951, to February 1, 1936. Potter says his firm voted key Pyramid securities as trustee under three bond issues totaling 85 million dollars, with proxies handled by clerks in their organization.

Washington Senate van Sweringen William C. Potter Guaranty Trust Company of New York Pyramid Alleghany Corporation Potter Wheeler D-Mont

Strike Breakthroughs Across U S In Industrial Spats

Settlement of one major strike and easing of another mark progress on industrial disputes. Akron coal truck drivers won wage and condition gains. Santa Fe railroad and Big Four fraternities averted a western rail strike. Chicago Hart Schaffner Marx workers seek agreement after 41 day walkout. San Francisco maritime workers seek partial settle ment. Flint busdrivers stay in strike with mediation. Wisconsin Gov LaFollette to receive court order troops over Racine J I Case plant dispute. Arctic tern sets long distance record sailing 7000 miles.

Associated Press Akron Santa Fe Railroad Big Four’ Brotherhoods Far Western Hart, Schaffner & Marx Chicago San Francisco Flint Mich Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Philip F. LaFollette Wisconsin C. D. Davison J. I. Case Racine

Sinus Infections In Children Rise With Exposure And Indoor Life

Health column notes increased pediatric sinus infections linked to sports exposure and indoor dry air. It urges good nutrition, ventilation, humidity control, and abstaining from swimming pools for chronic cases, plus physician care for sinus clearance when needed.

Reconstruction Finance Corp Loans Surpass 1.65 Billion

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation reports loans totaling more than 1.65 billion dollars. The figure reflects ongoing federal assistance to spur business recovery and public works nationwide during the period.

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation

British Air Wreck Claims Fourteen Lives in England

Croydon England Dec 9 The worst airliner crash in England history killed fourteen aboard a K L M Dutch line passenger ship. The craft ripped roofs from two houses and crashed, leaving survivors and extensive wreckage in a residential area.

Croydon England K.L.M. Dutch Line

Four minutes after takeoff Croydon crash en route to Amsterdam

A plane exploded in flames four minutes after leaving Croydon air drome headed for Amsterdam. Three passengers escaped the twisted wreckage, while others were believed injured. Authorities investigated the crash and tracked the flight path.

Croydon Amsterdam

Oklahoma Extends Oil Compact Membership for Two Years

The Oklahoma House approved the measure 102 to 2 to extend the state's two year term in the Interstate Oil Compact Commission. The bill goes to Governor Marland. Current members must renew through state legislatures by next September and Congress must ratify. Other member states include Kansas Texas New Mexico Colorado Illinois. Rep. Edwards and Rep. Thomas voted against.

Oklahoma City House Senate Interstate Oil Compact Commission E. W. Marland Compact Commission Congress Oklahoma Kansas Texas New Mexico Colorado Illinois Rep Edwards Garfield County Thomas Jackson County

Start Clipping Wings of Czar's Baseball Power

New York reports step one in limiting Kene saw Mountain Landis the baseball czar. The majors join minors in voting to recommend lower classification rosters without informing him. A candle rule repeal may follow to allow major leagues to raid without losing players, touched by the Feller case in Cleveland Indians.

New York Kenesaw Mountain Landis Cleveland Indians

Central First Test For O U Mat Aspirants

Oklahoma wrestling begins 1937 program January 20 at Norman against Central State Teachers. Coach Paul Keen reports nearly 40 men training, 20 lettermen, with a schedule including Central Oklahoma Teachers and Kansas State Aggies and the Big Six meet set for Lincoln Nebraska March 3-6.

Northeastern Okla Central Okloa Big Six Lincoln Neb

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Harrell & Kerr, Attys A. A. Lucas Mary Orr Lucas Lud Hodges John Boyce McKeets John Boyce McKeel F. Robinson Holt, Atty Lakeside Allen Emerson Tin Shop East Main Street North Constant Rawleigh Rawleigh’s Dept Memphis Tenn Bartlesville William H. Gill National Zinc Smelting Company New Orleans NEA Service, Inc Dionne Nursery Quins Cecile Annette Yvonne Emilie Marquette Arkansas Fitzhugh Raymond Martin Geneva Dearborn Vivian Land Audry Jones Madelene James Jeraldine Smith Lucille Houchen Wesley Beasley Willis Young Paul Heatly Wilma McFarland Nynona Childress Chas Burnett Vivian Lane Uganda Africa Great Britain Europe Edward Cousin Mrs. Simpson and King By Bob Blanks, Jr Lem Wheeler Zeke Burr Socal Liz Bark Chucklin Tora Yancey Cather Harp Antarctic Dr. Morris Fishbein O. U. Mat Lewis
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