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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

7

Summons by Publication in Oklahoma Oil Mineral Suit

Plaintiffs filed a petition December 3 1946 in Pontotoc County Oklahoma seeking judgment to own one half of mineral rights in NE NE and SW section six town four north range four and to quiet title against J R Greer NaomaGreer Rudy Greer heirs and assigns. Defendants must answer by January 9 1947 or default will be entered. Powell Jameson attorneys for plaintiffs.

State OF Oklahoma J. R. Greer Naoma N. M. Greer Rudy Greer Pontotoc County

Public Notice in Pontotoc County District Court

Notice by publication to the heirs and assigns of Jefferson Folsom and related parties. Defendants must answer by January 3, 1947, or the petition will be granted, quieting title to the described real estate in Pontotoc County. Court clerk DELLA BEDFORD, Deputy JEWELL FORD. attorneys THOMPSON & BRALY.

Della Bedford Jewell Ford

Hearing Set on Final Account for Morton Estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of G J Morton deceased Nannie Morton executrix has filed a final account and motion for distribution heirs and discharge The hearing is fixed for Friday January 3 1947 at 10 00 a m in the Courtroom Ada Oklahoma all interested appear and show cause why the account should not be settled distributed and the executrix discharged Dated December 10 1946 Thompson Braly W G Long County Judge 12-12-2tw

Pontotoc J. E. Williams Gertrude Williams Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc County G. J. Morton Nannie Morton

Tax Group Favors $4 750 000 Cut

Oklahoma City reports the interim legislative tax committee favors a $4 750 000 yearly cut in general fund levies. L D Melton says finances are strong with a $13 000 000 general fund surplus and enough treasury funds to retire state debt, while noting no need for new or higher taxes in the near term.

Oklahoma City Roger Phelps Melton

Oil Compact Forecast Sees Higher 1947 Oil Demand

An economist told the interstate oil compact commission that 1947 oil requirements will rise about three percent from 1946 to roughly 5.425 million barrels daily. Domestic crude output of 4.655 million b/d would meet demand, with imports at 400k b/d and a stock withdrawal near 30k b/d, while stocks climb by about 54 million barrels this year. Delegates from oil states attend the quarterly meeting and will elect officers.

Dallas Tex Interstate Oil Compact Commission Richard J. Gonzales Houston The Compact Gonzales Tom Clark

Infantry Unit Seeks Recruits for National Guard Company C

National Guard Company C 180th Infantry calls 18 to 35 year olds to enlist. Private pay starts at $2.50 for a two hour drill with possible weekly drill pay up to $5.50 as training advances. Modern equipment replaces horse drawn trucks and wooden rifles. Interested men may contact officers Wednesday 7:39 p.m. at armory or weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office hours Saturday 6 to 12 a.m.

Company C 180Th Infantry National Guard

December Forecast Promises Warm Pockets Amid Cold In North

Weather report says Canada air will drop temperatures toward normal for December, with the north and northeast cooling while the southeast stays mild. Shoppers may enjoy springlike weather for a few days, as New York records a 68 degree December day and Harrisburg hits 70. In a separate note, a spiderling study describes male spiders as smaller and often eaten by females.

Washington St. Nick Canada Toady New England mid-Atlantic Texas Gulf Region Carolinas Great Lakes Mississippi Central Plains Montana Dakotas Rockies North Pacific Rocky Mountain New York City Harrisburg, Pa

Tiny Rocket Plane Loafs at 550 MPH in First Test

In California the XS-1 rocket plane built by Bell Aircraft and the Army Air Forces flew its inaugural test. Pilot Chalmers Goodlin lifted from a B 29 at Muroc, reached 550 mph with one to four engines firing, and landed safely after 19 minutes aloft.

Los Angeles Army Air Forces Bell Aircraft Corp Chalmers Slick) Goodlin New Alexandria Muroc Army Air Base America Goodlin R. M. Stanley Eric Okla Bell Army

United Nations Accepts Spaak Plan To Speed Disarmament

A U N drafting committee accepted Paul Henri Spaak’s compromise dropping a world wide troop count. The plan aims to finish a general disarmament resolution by reporting progress to the next assembly and Security Council, with U S Britain and Soviet Russia to decide.

Francis W. Carpenter Lake Success N. Y United Nations United Nations Assembly United States Great Britain Soviet Russia Paul- Henri Spaak Hartley Shawcross Spaak Committee For Action Security Council

U N Committees Fouled Britain Plan on Armaments

Vice Admiral Daniel E Barbey warns the United States could suffer five million casualties within hours in a future mass destruction attack but says retaliation would be swift and decisive. He argues the United States holds a decade lead in weapon production and urges continued planning while discussing UN progress and strategic isolation of Russian forces.

U.N Britain U.S Barbey New York Daniel E Barbey United States Fourth Fleet Pacific United Nations North Pole Atlantic America Paris Antwerp Rome Leningrad Moscow Kiev Odessa Europe Genghis Khan Germany Barney

Banking Course To Start Dec 30 At Ada High School

J B Watters director says enough applicants assure an in training class for a banking course on negotiable instruments taught by Dr Charles F Spencer. Approved by the American Institute of Banking the class invites both veterans and non veterans and will likely meet Thursday nights with about a dozen local bankers already enrolled including attendees from Konawa.

J. B. Watters Ada High School Charles F. Spencer American Institute of Banking Konawa Watters

Many Injured In School Bus Wreck Near Flint

State police reported at least 25 children injured, some seriously, when a crowded bus blew a tire and crashed into a tree seven miles south of Flint. The bus carried about 40 pupils to the Long Lake district school. several victims were described as pretty badly hurt.

Flint Mich Here Vincent Neering State Police Post Corp. Neering Long Lake District Don Carmichael Genesee County Sheriff's Department

Water overload causes disposal plant trouble

Heavy rain and excess water overloaded the Ada disposal plant causing eight blocks of sewer backup and water spurting from manholes. Flooded northern areas forced covers off while raw sewage channeled into a creek. Officials warn repairs will take time to restore proper operation.

Ada Negro Town Rennie Avenue Cherry South Johnston

Santa Arrives At Rolf Church For Box Supper

Santa greeted by Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce members at the Rolf Methodist church. The event raised 399 dollars from 53 boxes for the Christmas program fund. Jaycees sold and resold boxes in auction with Santa handling the first auction.

Santa Rolf Methodist Church Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce Gail Anderson Jaycees Trice Broaderick Auctioneering Santa Claus R. L. Gosnell Sasakwa Konawa Stratford Allen

Greater returns for amount in vested

Ada News Want Ads report a focus on higher yields for invested funds and the appeal of long term savings. The notice highlights opportunities for investors seeking improved returns through trusted channels.

Ada News

Precautions To Avoid Christmas Fire Hazards At Yuletide

State Fire Marshal T J Ellis urges safeguards across public venues and homes during Christmas rush. Exits must be clear and doors open outward with panic bars. no smoking. watchmen help manage crowds. avoid flammable decorations. remove trees after use. fire drills and alarms urged in hotels. aim to prevent loss of life and property this season.

T. J. Ellis Ellis

Questioning Separate Military Installations

General George C. Kenney argues for a unified air force base system across the country, questioning the need for dual airdromes, hospitals, depots, and other facilities for Army and Navy use instead of a single joint installation. He advocates efficiency and integration.

Army Navy George C. Kenney Strategic Air Force

Treaty Grants U S Navigation Rights on St Lawrence

The United States claims navigation rights on the St Lawrence River under a 1872 treaty. The accord allows American ships to pass through the river, confirming access in accordance with the agreement.

United States St. Lawrance River

Ada Lions Club to Host Movie Toy Day for Children

A toy for admission to a Saturday morning full-length film at the McSwain Ada theater, featuring Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with Santa Claus present. The Ada Lions Club Toy Committee led by Keith D. Marshall reports seven truckloads of repaired toys collected by Boy Scouts, to be stored until distribution to needy families.

Ada Mce- Swain Ada Lions Club Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain Santa Claus Keith Marshall North Pole Keith D. Marshall McSwain Boy Scouts East Central State College Ada High School Marshall

Psychiatrists link personality disorders to WWII draft failures

Psychiatrists report that 39 percent of men rejected for military duty in World War II were unfit due to personality disorders or neuro psychiatric reasons. The figure reflects 1,825,000 of 4,650,000 examined.

Lower Court Delays Action in UMW Contempt Case

A federal judge approved a stipulation to stay all further lower court action against the United Mine Workers until ten days after the U S Supreme Court hears the Lewis union contempt appeal. The Jan 14 argument date and potential fines of 10000 for the UMW president and 3 5 million for the union frame the case.

Washington T. Alan Goldsborough John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Goldsborough Supreme Court Lewis John F. Sennett Welly K. Hopkins Joseph A. Padway Lewis Union Supreme Court of the United States United States of America Verus United Mine Workers of America

REA Co-Ops Seek Funds to Expand Oklahoma Service

Oklahoma rural electric cooperatives urge congressmen to secure larger REA appropriations in the next session. E. V. Loomis of Tri-County Electric Cooperative reports broad farmer demand, with 2,400 applications, 500 consumers in Texas Beaver and Cimarron counties, and shortages of transformers and wire.

Washington Oklahoma Rural Electric Cooperatives Rural Electrification Association E. V Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc Hooker, Okla Loomis Oklahoma REA Tri-County Caddo Electric Cooperative Binger Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc Vinita Rural Electric Cooperative Inc Lindsay Southeastern Electric Cooperative Durant Indian Electric Cooperative, Inc Cleveland Texas Beaver Cimarron

Cleckler Appointed To Lead WAA Real Property Disposal

Tulsa based William Fred Cleckler, a World War II veteran and former associate of the Smaller War Plants Corporation, is named chief of the non industrial real property disposal department of the War Assets Administration. The appointment was announced by R D Wilbur Jr, State War Assets Administration director.

Cleckler Tulsa Okla R. D. Wilbur, Jr State War Assets Administration William Fred Cleckler WAA War Plants Corporation Reconstruction

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