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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1939

Page

7

Public Notice in Oklahoma Probate Case and Bank Action

Notice by publication to unknown heirs and executors of Frances Johnson and Jessie Colbert in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Suit seeks to determine heirs and establish allottee estate links with property described as the south half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 34 Township 7 North Range 7 East Pontotoc County. Judgments and deadlines included, response due January 25, 1926. Administratrix M A Rector settlement notice in Ada at County Court.

County of Portor Lancaster Savinga Bank of District Court Pontotec County Olahoma Princes Johnson Jessie Colbert Alex Reeton Tener Jontotor County Okahomi Dlaintif Arid Jron Frances Jonaxon Jesell Colbert Barrie Exch Della Bedford Court Clark B. F. Robinson Oklahoma Pontotac Acogunt C. J. Reevor Ada Anid Tontates M. A. Rector C. E. Rector Anid Sourt Bost Driskill Ernest Crabtree Altecney

Want Ads Open Route Selling Rawleigh Products in Ada

Full time opening to sell Rawleigh Household Products in Ada. Requires car and immediate start. For details contact Rawleigh's Dept OXL-3-208, Memphis, Tennessee.

Ada Rawleigh Rawleigh’s Dept Memphis Tenn

New Oral Drug For Syphilis Approved

A powder drug from Stanford now offered to doctors can be taken in capsule form to treat syphilis. It replaces injections of arsenic and bismuth, though it must be used with arsenical injections. Discovered by Paul J. Hanzlik and team, it resists digestion and reaches the bloodstream after oral consumption. Twelve years of work preceded its preliminary tests and acceptance by AMA council.

Chicago Stanford University Medical School Journal of the American Medical Association Council On Pharmacy Paul J. Hanzlik Stanford Pharmacology

Fitzhugh P T A plans Christmas tree and memorial events

The Fitzhugh P T A held a regular meeting with group singing of Christmas carols. A motion to sponsor a community Christmas tree passed, a special committee was formed, and plans for a gym pie supper on December 19 were announced to fund the tree. The program featured readings, a high school debate on railroad control, and numerous community activities across Oakman and Vanoss.

Fitzhugh Fitzhugh P. T. A Hannum Pearl McElhaney Edgar Heatley Jess Wall Price Cothran Andy Martin Webster Jack Smith Pearl Torrent Warren Pry Edna Tinsley Barcley Martin Raymond Tinsley

Community Sack Supper Aids Ada Stratford Christmas Tree

The sack supper last Tuesday night raised 36.23 for the school children’s Christmas tree. Ada and Stratford folks helped, with many local residents visiting and attending. Attendance at Sunday school rose, and a separate supper raised 65.00 for the celebration. several families in the area were noted visiting and helping with arrangements.

John Wyatt Ella Stone Q. R. Bevers Rendolph Roberts Myrtle Higgins Asher Jack Mosley Ida Stone Alfen Union Hill Meari Sherman Estes Charles Wortman Ada C. C. Wortman Beetle of Rots J. R. Newby Edna Dunn Edith Coleman Russell Willoughby

Union Hill Sunday School and Christmas Tree Sale

Sunday school at Union Hill had five present and a pink pie simver fundraiser for the Christmas tree on November 7 raised 25 dollars. Many locals and families visited, with neighbors from Ada Byars Center Fa Dorntha Alma Simpkins and others spending Sunday with Archie and family. Prayer meeting at the Union Hill school house is held every Friday night.

Union Hill Bobbie Merrel Binion Raymer Ughast Joe Turner Ada Roy Buster W. D. Yaney Byars George Archer Kelley Cowan Tilman Thompson Center Mary Francis LaNora Whitson Dorntha Lilian Archer Alma Simpkins la Venta Selden Edith Atlen Loletta Golden Lois Hazel McAnaller Cora Dodson Martha Lee McCracken Baby Wassie Bottoms Lee Killing James Archer Maxine Parish von Byng Bonnie Lee Buster Dink Binion Joe Donley Rebee Oscar Whilson Henry Dene Argo Dodson Bill Palmer Pickett

Sunday Worship Attendance and Local Social Visit Notes

Sunday school and church services were well attended. The Garrett family of Center visited the Hall family. Edith Shumard is visiting relatives in Fittstown this week. Mrs. Oliphant called on her.

Ray Bradley Barbara R. M. Bradley Melvin Solomon Chandler Amos Bradley J. P. Walker Everett Walker Eulin Walker Gaar Corner W.E. Henderson Clyde Walker Vaness Conway Bro Young Fittstown Bud Watson Edie High Hill C. W. Laughlin Cuba Sarret Oakman Liat McLaughlin Ola Andersen Ode Deaton Velma Joyce O. C Clifton Deaton Muriel Glenn Betty Lou Budwae Virgil Price Byng C. M. Laughlin Jim Cruson James Frisco Bill Jered Pete Jared Washington Egypt Jose Sam. Zearley Vand Odus Taylor Elmer Lillard Cacii Hollum Homer H. P. Toby Paul Middleton Oklahoma City Carlos Harold Lauchlin Waley Deaton Nie Simer Cedar Grove Lovelady Colberg News Hubert Kays Oak Grove Nim Jones Homer Hendrix Nadene Leonard Sumjfaexs Lloyd Summers Brown Bill Parkins J. H. Parkins Henry Parkins Herring Henry Ardmore Lester Owen Ruby Jo Hays Denison Chas. Jones Jock Harrison Sherman John Ozment C. B. McCause Ravia Troy Strong Laneta Strong Roff Strong Marsha Rae Kathleen Willie Settles Gen. Hearrell Peters Henry Ozment Weaver Addie Lee Harris

Local families share holidays and church events

A large crowd contributed 29.13 for a Christmas tree as neighbors in Lawrence Ada and surrounding areas hosted gatherings with Miss Jear Logan Arliss Logan Mildred Walt and many others visiting relatives. Reports detail Sunday school at Hats Hill, a cake walk at High Hill, revivals at Owl Creek, and multiple visits among families from Ada to Madill and Ravia.

Smith Lawrence Jear Logan Ada Arliss Logan Lagan Mildred Walt Karl Wall Thees Warren Shimard Terroon

Reporter Seeks Uncle Story Turns On War Sunk Ship Tale

A journalist chases a human interest lead about an uncle who captained a steamer sunk early in the war. Through a comical mix of misidentifications and local lore, the reporter gathers conflicting accounts from a banker and family members before returning with a new assignment.

John New York Old Country

Headquarters For Santa Opens On North Broadway

Santa Claus headquarters opened by the American Legion at 111 North Broadway will stay open daily through Christmas. Dozens of toys and a decorated tree are ready. more toys, candy, fruit and nuts will arrive for the December 23 party at Convention Hall. Major Damon Nichols says every boy and girl at the Saturday event will receive a toy and treats. Santa will appear with his reindeer at Stonewall on December 16, then return to North Broadway from about 2:30 to 4 p.m. to receive toys for repair or cleaning to ready them for distribution.

Santa Claus American Legion North Broadway Damon Nichols Legion Convention Hall the Legion Stonewall Santa Aca

Seven Point Feed Program Favored For Poultry Flock

Extension poultryman HG Ware endorses a seven point summer feeding plan to keep laying hens and pullets in good condition for fall and winter egg production. The outline covers mash, oats, grain, milk, green feed, grit and oyster shell, and constant water access.

Hg, Ware Extension Service Poultryman

Russian Ambassador Leaves Rome In Diplomatic Mystery

Moscow recalls Nicolai Gorekhin from Rome after 15 days as fascist protests erupt near the Russian embassy. Soviet attaches deny reasons or timing while Finland aid and Italy's neutrality shape cautions about ongoing tensions.

Italy

Missionary Meeting Attendance Noted in Stonewall

Mrs. C. C. Couch attended the Missionary meeting in Stonewall on Tuesday. The notice hints at greater returns for the amount invested.

Ada News C. C. Couch Stonewall

Japan Still Hopes For New Treaty With United States

Tokyo December 13 United Press Yuki shiro Suma Japanese foreign office spokesman said Japan would start talks with Soviet Russia January 10 on a trade pact but hopes linger for a new treaty with the United States. He noted the current pact was denounced by the United States and warned non existence of a U S treaty would harm both nations. He cited California trade dependence and possible non treaty relations while stressing Japan seeks constructive ways to adjust future and past U S relations over China amid U S criticisms of Japan in China.

Tokyo Yukishiro Suma Foreign Office Japan Soviet Russia United States Suma America California Matthew C. Perry Far East China U. S Joseph C. Grew

Sonja Henie Gives To Finns Relief Fund

Finnish relief appeal gains a notable pledge as Sonja Henie sends $1,000 to former President Hoover who leads the national drive. She prays Americans respond while on tour in Texas, praising Hoover's appeal for mercy and aid to Finland.

Palto Alto Calif Sonja Henie Hoover New York Ir Houston Tex Finland

Governors' veto leaves college water funds unsettled

Oklahoma City December 13. Governor Phillips vetoed 6300 worth of municipal water claims but the issue remains. Cities including Chickasha Edmond Muskogee Durant Tahlequah Wilburton seek regents approval to pay from school revolving funds or keep water access free per old records and statutes. Individual year claims vetoed ranged from 100 to 1200 dollars.

Oklahoma City Phillips Board of Regents For Oklahoma Colleges R. R. Owens Owens Durant Tahlequah Wilburton Chickasha Edmond Alva Weatherford Lawton Miami Claremore

Commodity Truck Schedule Ready

A delivery of commodities is planned for December with a truck stopping at Stonewall on December 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 and another drop-off on December 23 in Alien Clients at an unspecified time. Commodities may also be picked up at the commissary. Administrator Harvey Lambert, UP. Benjamin Cartwright, education professor at the University of Oklahoma, notes a 10,000 item superstition collection begun 20 years ago. He says many superstitions taught morals and neatness and that every man has a streak of sanity somewhere.

Harvey, Lambert Benjamin Cartwright University of Oklahoma

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