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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

7

Federal Land Bank foreclosure notice in Pontotoc County

The Federal Land Bank of Wichita files a foreclosure petition in Pontotoc County District Court against E L Martin and others for $3 476 07 unpaid on a 1923 promissory note plus interest and costs to foreclose a mortgage on lands described as parts of Section 27 Township 4 North Range 4 East Indian Meridian containing about 140 acres. Publication notice requests answer by January 18, 1935. Also notices of funding intent for Ada School bonds and a partnership certificate for Brown Cloyne music store in Ada.

Ada Weekly News State OF Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas District Court of Pontotoec County State of Oklahoma Mattie E. Martin U. S Tpontotec County Oklahoma Della Bedford Dawes Harden Jewell L. Brown Claude Brown W. M. Goyne Willie L. Goyne Fremont Williams West Main Street Ada Pontotoc County Brown-Cloyne

Notice of Bid Receipt for Oklahoma Oil and Gas Leases

The Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office will receive sealed bids by 2:00 p.m. January 14, 1935, for oil and gas leases on school and state lands. Bids require a $1,000 earnest money deposit, with bonds as required by law. Leases run five years with royalty of at least one eighth, rent of 1.0 per acre if no well is completed within a year, and bonuses in cash. No bid under $2.00 per acre. drilling contract requires a test well within one year.

the Land Office State of Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office Secretary of the Commissioners of the Land Office

Rather Die Than Go Back To Alcatraz Says Counterfeiter

John Stadig, a 26 year old counterfeiter, described Alcatraz Island conditions and hunger strikes, claiming guards treated inmates harshly yet provided a library. He said Capone and others were confined separately, with routine, clothing, and limited exercise, and noted internal informers among 253 convicts.

Alcatraz San Francisco Alcatraz Island al Capone John Stadig Stadig John Ott Martinez Calif Portland Capone Kelly Harvey Bailey Roy Gardner Atlanta

Roosevelt Plan for National Resources Draws Praise and Doubt

The Roosevelt administration faces mixed reaction on the national resources board report outlining a six year public works budget with a ten million dollar reserve, large land retirements, expanded homesteading, mineral control, power and irrigation surveys, and a permanent planning body to coordinate long term use of land water and minerals. Senator Norris called it very progressive and potentially enacted, though critics warn it will take years to implement.

Clarence M. Wright Associated Press Washington America Roosevelt Capitol Hill National Resources Board Public Works Administration Ickes Perkins Dern Wallace Roper Harry L. Hopkins Frederick A. Delano Charles E. Merriam Wesley C. Mitchell Congress Norris R-Neb

Tax group gets work as Marland setup in Oklahoma

Ponca City dispatch reports Governor elect E. W. Marland’s unofficial taxation committee settled in for focused tasks after initial formation. The panel, tied to Marland’s incoming administration, aims to chart policy directions affecting business taxes and fiscal planning.

Ponca City E. W. Marland

Santa Fe President Sees 1935 Growth In Agriculture And Traffic

S T Bledsoe president of the Santa Fe railway company reports in his annual survey that the agricultural outlook in the territory served is more favorable due to adequate rainfall allowing a modest upswing. He notes no sharp traffic rise this year due to drought but outlines planned capital spending including air conditioning for 280 passenger cars laying 220 miles of new track and depot work in Los Angeles with purchases of diesel electric locomotives and a high speed engine.

Peka Kas S. T. Bledsoe Santa Fe Railway Company Bledsoe Los Angeles

Suit alleges Oil Tender Violation in East Texas

The Texas attorney general filed seven suits naming 349 defendants for violating the new tender order in East Texas. Judge Will C. Hurts granted injunctions. two similar suits with 106 defendants were filed later. Violations cited involve handling or transporting crude petroleum products without written authority from the railroad commission.

Longview Tex Attorney General's Department Today East Texas Will C. Hurs Texas Railroad Commission Bailey Sheppard Edward Clark James W. Allred Sheppard Joy Payne Theommission

Ada Crowds For Joyful Christmas Program In December Rush

Ada merchants report a bustling holiday season with 35 percent higher 1934 sales than 1933 and most stores open nights. Community groups plan charity events including the Pontotoc county Christmas party for 4500 children, with 2000 pounds of candy, at the Convention hall next Monday. Churches clubs and civic groups organize baskets gifts and meals for the less fortunate as five shopping days remain before Christmas.

Ada The American Legion Pontotoc County Christams Tree Convention Hall Santa Claus First Baptist Church

Johnson Promises Terracing Program for Oklahoma

Washington dispatch reports Rep Jed Johnson of Oklahoma outlines a soil terracing plan to curb top soil loss blamed for draining land from the state into the Mississippi. He expects to raise erosion camps from five to ten and ties any program to a potential Arkansas Valley Authority.

Washington Oklahoma Mississippi River Panama Canal Jed Johnson Okla Johnson S. T. Lyle Extension Agriculture Department of Agriculture Arkansas Valley Authority

Eugene B Black dies in Atlanta former Fed head

Eugene R Black, former governor of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta's sixth district and former head of the Federal Reserve Board, died at his residence at age 55 after a brief illness and a heart attack. He served as liaison between banks and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Black was a son in law of Henry W. Grady and a noted Atlanta civic leader. He had recently resigned the Fed Board post to return to Atlanta.

Atlanta Eugene R. Black Federal Reserve Board Black Roosevelt Federal Reserve Bank of the Sixth District Reconstruction Finance Corporation Henry W. Grady South Farcene Meyer Sixth Federal Reserve District

President Roosevelts Health Report Delivers Positive Outlook

Dr. Ross T. McIntire reports President Roosevelt in excellent physical condition as Congress approaches. Daily White House pool swims, regular vacations, and Hyde Park and Warm Springs trips contribute to his fitness. the 53 year old leader maintains a precise routine and minor weight fluctuation.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ross T. McIntire MelIntire

Six Points in 1935 Cotton Program Announced

The 1935 cotton adjustment plan outlines six key points. It covers existing two year contracts, new one year contracts, rental and parity payments, acreage reduction requirements, world production outlook, and potential Bankhead act implications with noted decisions and clarifications from officials.

Examiner alleges irregularities in Beaver county offices

Oklahoma City report by state examiner John Rogers finds six county officials liable for minor 1932 violations. Court clerk Jennie Russell allegedly issued civil processes with no posted costs creating a 4205.98 county debt. overdraft of 151.60 suggests funds misused. Crystal Bridewell failed to transfer earned fees to the county fund. County superintendent Jackson Jones allegedly overpaid 19.00 to out of town judges for school contests.

Oklahoma City Beaver County John Rogers Jennie Russell Rogers Crystal Bridewell Jackson Jones

Three ex con victs plead guilty to armed robbery

In Lawton Oklahoma on December 11 three ex convicts pled guilty to the armed robbery of an Indienhome filling station. Coy Williams and Clay Whittle received ten year sentences each while Tolliver Whittle drew five years. Robert Bell and Jewell Williams were to be turned over to Seminole officers for related charges. robbery with firearms against them was dismissed.

Lawton Indiahoma Coy Williams Clay Whittle Whittle Tolliver Robert Bell Jewell Williams Cor Williams Seminole

Edgar B Dodd 46 Dies in Tularosa New Mexico

Edgar B Dodd died last night in Tularosa New Mexico at age 46. His body will be brought to Ada for funeral and burial, with arrival and service times to be announced. Survived by his wife and six children, sister Mrs Virgil Auld of Ada, and former Ada residents Ophelia Warren and Jesse Warren.

Edgar B. Dodd Tularosa N. M Ada Criswell’s Hearst Mr. Dodd Dodd Virgil Auld

Saar Police Chief Resigns Post in Saarbrucken

Captain Arthur G. Hemsley announced his resignation as chief of the Saar civil police and stated he will not return to the post even if friends seek reinstatement. He resigned yesterday amid street unrest pressure in the Saar territory.

Saarbruecken Sarr Fpasin Arthur G. Hemsley Saar Civil Police

Christmas Calls and Calls for Phones

A string of humorous reflections on social quirks and holiday bustle. The speaker notes how phone calls frighten or delay people during the season, and jokes about honesty, stockings, and love letters. Nero is mentioned as a figure in history’s fable of fame.

Fight Involving Captain James Justice Near Sunday Incident

A Sunday early fight drew in Captain James Justice an Englishman who was a close friend of Hemsley. Details on location and motives are sparse, but Justice's involvement links the skirmish to notable local figures. Further reporting is awaited.

James Justice Hemsley

Three Men Loot Fittstown Hospital Take Morphpine Tablets

Officers seek three unidentified men who burglarized the Cummings emergency hospital in Fittstown early Tuesday, tying nurse Miss Young to a bed with a necktie. They escaped with a quantity of morphine tablets. the nurse was unharmed.

Cummings Fittstown Miss Young

Weaver Loses Home in Wilburton Lightning Fire

Game Warden Robert Chandler said Carlton Weaver’s home in Wilburton was struck by lightning and burned, destroying many valuable historical documents but causing no injuries. Weaver, youngest member of the state constitutional convention, has been active in state politics for years.

Oklahoma City Robert Chandler Carlton Weaver Wilburton Chandler Weaver

Burglars Hit Cal's Place on West Main

Burglars forced entry to Cal's Place cafe at 230 West Main early Tuesday morning breaking a glass door and releasing the inside lock. They stole cigarettes candy and other small items worth several dollars. No suspects had been identified by late Tuesday.

Cal’s Place West Main

Banks Agree to Cash Back Salary Warrants in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City banks will cash back salary warrants for the current fiscal year immediately and expect to handle warrants for the prior year by tomorrow night. Country banks statewide and private investors are phoning to take the warrants, though only warrants issued after July 1, 1934 will be honored.

Oklahoma City Hugh Harrell

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Pilainuffova M. Martin Viola Martin E. Twyman Inez Twyman W. Martin C. W. Martin E. L. Martin EB. IL. Martin A. A. Davidson W. E. Pepperel John Boyce Mekeel Plaintiff J. In Carpenter Board of Education City of T. J. Murphy Mabel Browa LA Jewell Ll. Brown Brown W. M Goyne Pontotoc Claude C. Brown Margie M. Talley Notary Public James. Huckins Park Francis Kate Parker Island Prison Brookings Institute Marland B. S. Graham Eugene Pinekard Zac Harmon Black Gussie Grady Great Southern Walter H. Wellborn Eugene 8. Black, Jr New York Henry Grady Black William Harman Black Charles H. Black Carl Sselomon Vanoss TAX Group Eugene Black Hes I. R. Gilmore County Cotton Committee J. B. Hill Cotton Belt United States C. A. Cobb AAA Cobb Mr. Cobb Edgar SAAR BY Bob Blanks, Jr Closin Nero Fittstown Hospital
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