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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
7
Public notices recite foreclosure actions in Pontotoc County Oklahoma targeting N W Quarter sections in Township 1 North Range 7 East, list defendants including Asaland Bank of Wichita and various individuals, and set sale dates January 2 1933 and January 19 1933 with bids at the courthouse. Writings cover multiple parcels tied to prior judgments and debt amounts across several actions.
In pursuance of a district court order, the undersheriff will advertise and sell without appraisal the described real estate in Pontotoc County at the Ada courthouse. The sale satisfies a judgment of $1140.66 plus interest and costs in favor of Windsor County Trust versus Louie Glen Peck et al. The property is described as parts of sections 4 and 34, township 4N range 5E, totaling 48 acres with improvements, subject to taxes and tax deeds. Sale on January 23, 1923 at 10 o'clock a.m. for cash to the highest bidder.
Oklahoma launched a $4.506 million federal relief road program by open bids for 21.112 miles of paving 49.409 miles of grading and drainage and 25 bridges totaling about 875000. About 2500 workers expected with a minimum rate of 30 cents an hour. Awards to be made tomorrow after federal approval. second bid set next Tuesday covering about 452 percent and including Wellston cap paving on U S 66.
A compilation of road projects state wide showing mileage for grading and drainage on U S 277 and State Highways 1 and 18 33 48 233 64 and 5. Contractors include Witt Tatum Reed Wheelock Charles M Dunning Keck Salaeska Bowles and others with bids ranging from about 3 739 to 231 675 dollars and multiple bridge counts.
In New York on December 20 1932 Babe Didrikson leads the Associated Press poll naming the outstanding American girl athlete of the year with 1 votes out of 215. Helene Madison is second with 45 votes and Helen Wills Moody appears third with 24 votes followed by Virginia Van Wie and Eleanor Holm among the top ten.
Dec 20 Oklahoma City action on a motion to declare W H Kornegay no longer a justice was deferred as claimants of Nancy Eli’s estate are told to file a rehearing petition by Thursday in a case reversed from a Nowata county ruling. Chief Justice Lester noted the rehearing won’t affect the motion to suspend Kornegay amid looming reorganization January 9 with new justices sworn in.
The Department of Agriculture forecast a 1933 winter wheat crop under 400 million bushels versus 462.151 million in 1932. Sown fall acreage reached 39.902 million acres, 98.7 percent of 1931 fall sowing. Condition on December 1 stood at 68.9 percent of normal, below 79.4 percent a year earlier and under the ten year average of 83.3 percent.
Oklahoma City Dec. 206 LPi Two Muskogee attorneys Wister Owens and Edmond Paxton were cleared of contempt in Hughes county court by the state supreme court. The ruling upheld their right to claim a lien against a client’s court judgment when the client settles a suit without their advice. The court reversed Judge Crump in one action and ordered judgment giving the firm a one quarter interest in Indian client Essie Keller’s 40 acre tract surface rights after Komp compromise with D. W. Anderson. The pair and others had been ordered to quitclaim the land or face jail and posted a 25000 bond pending appeal.
Oklahoma Governor Murray declared reports that the state would tax cotton held by farmers false. He said neither the governor nor the tax commission has authority to tax cotton for January 1 and labeled the rumor a speculative lie spread by a broker seeking low prices for speculation. Cotton is not taxed in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court held that all tank cars of a refining company are taxable personal property in the county of the refinery. Cars are not taxable in another county merely for temporary location. The decision affirms Pawnee county rulings and reverses Osage and Pawnee district court holdings. The refiner involved is Johnson Oil & Refining Co.
President Hoover considered the wording of a proposed congressional request to authorize embargos on arms shipments to nations in conflict or threatened with hostilities. The neutral American commission working to pacify Bolivia and Paraguay met with Assistant Secretary Francis White at the State Department to discuss Paraguay's plan to withdraw its delegate from peace talks.
Two men robbed the Guaranty State Bank at Willis Texas around 2 p m detaining cashier Leo Paddock and locking him in the vault. The trio escaped with about 2000 dollars after tied hands with wire until a customer M E Paddock unlocked the vault.
Classified ad item highlights strong value and savings for buyers seeking solid returns on investment. Local advertisers promote practical picks, bargain deals, and reliable options across categories highlighting affordable entries and steady performance.
Washington reports rising discord between the Hoover administration and congressional Republicans over appointments debt policy and party leadership. Senators Smoot Carey and Steiner met with Secretary Hyde while rumors swirl about 1936 campaign plans and potential new national chairman candidates including Hilles Hitchcock Watson Knox and others.
Veterans Administrator Frank T. Hines urged Congress to remove disability allowances for all veterans not permanently rated at 50 percent or more, predicting $51.3 million savings in the first year. He told a joint committee the move would drop 456,555 from disability rolls and cited other cost-cutting ideas including faster retroactive payments and rerating limits. He warned the retroactive change would save about $15 million annually and affect about 146,000 veterans.
Willard Emerson was elected illustrious master of Ada Council, No. 10, R. S. M. at a regular meeting. New deputy master J. C. Barnard, principal conductor A. C. Dixon, treasurer Wilbur P. Lee, recorder D. W. Swaf fur. Appointed: Ed Alexander captain of the guard, A V Moore conductor, Gordon Harrel steward, R B Fauntleroy sentinel.
Oklahoma City December 16 The criminal court of appeals affirms a 30 year sentence for J Z Braley of Jefferson county convicted of robbing Mr and Mrs K W Woodworth of Ringling and forcing them to surrender keys to their home bank and garage Other rulings include Orville Reetor two years for larceny of animals M B Burrus creek pollution reversed Robert Sallee receiving stolen property three years A W Curry DUI six months Roy Mannon manslaughter two years John Karr conjoint robbery eight years Arthur Vince Goodin burglary reversed
Frank M. Gault, early Oklahoma cowboy and president of the state board of agriculture, died in an Oklahoma City hospital at age 72. He raced 143 miles in 1 hour 10 minutes in the 1889 ran. A Centerville Iowa native, he led the McClure 7-C ranch, served as Geary mayor, and headed the agriculture board under Governor Williams before an unsuccessful bid for governor.
Report on turkeys of the Christmas pool shows 2,604 sold in Pottowatomie county delivered to Fairmount Creamery Guthrie. Average weight 15 pounds, total pool price 3424.85 with some birds from Coal Garvin Seminole Johnston counties and elsewhere. Only seven birds smothered. Thanksgiving and Christmas pools combined total 4538 turkeys for 6789.57.
Washington dispatch reports flour milling spokesmen testifying before the House Agriculture Committee against the domestic allotment plan. Fred J. Lingham of Lockport NY chairs the Millers National Federation committee. He warns a sales tax would double flour prices and threaten bakers already suffering from weak bread demand.
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank at Boley in a necro community will reopen next week. State Bank Commissioner Barnett announced the bank, closed yesterday after a robbery with bank president D. J. Turner and two robbers killed, including George Birdwell. Stockholders agreed to purchase 1530 shares of Turner’s stock.
Olin Davis faced arraignment before Justice Sherwood W. Hill on charges of assault with a sharp weapon in the Sunday knife incident against O. K. Smith, who doctors report is improving. Bond was set at 5000. A separate matter notes Rufus Pratt's preliminary hearing for assault with intent to kill in the shooting of Nolen Bennett was postponed until January 2 when Bennett should be able to testify.
East Central State Teachers College accepts a valuable oil painting by E. W. Lenders donated by alumnus Bob Kerr. The work portrays a buffalo and reflects Lenders' focus on Indians and buffaloes. Colonel Cody lauds Lenders as a leading buffalo painter.
Washington December 20 Chairman Collier stated he would not summon the Ways and Means Committee to consider a general sales tax this session. He spoke as House debate opened on the beer bill backed to balance the budget. Hoover and Mills favor a sales levy, but Collier insists taxation be left to the states. Rainey said the House is overwhelmingly against a sales tax.
Oklahoma Governor Murray praised a United States Department of Agriculture bulletin on improving cotton yields and lint quality. He urged farmers to adopt a peasant model producing most needs locally, raising only a money crop for items unavailable domestically.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Simon E. Derry of Tulsa Oklahoma on four counts of conspiring to violate the prohibition law. He received 15 months on each count and a $606 fine. Berry remains free on bond pending further action.
Attorneys for Claude Oliver and his nephew George Oliver said they would appeal to the state criminal court of appeals to modify the sentences for the insurance plot slaying of Claude’s 15 year old bride. The pair pleaded guilty and were sentenced by District Judge W. G. Long. They were taken to the state prison.
Mr. Jess Higgins of Rawsonville Georgia reports relief from sour stomach bilious spells after using Thedford s Black-Draught. He keeps it on hand and uses a pinch after meals to prevent sick heartache and maintain the system. A syrup form is now available.
Pec 20. Patterson known as Floyd double bound over to district court after a preliminary murder hearing following the Nov 23 bank robbery attempt at Birdwell and Turner. Birdwell was killed. Gipen and Floyd killed during the raid. Patterson, wounded, was later sent to McAlester and returned for the hearing due to tattoo matches. Police doubt Patterson’s identity with Floyd but suspect him in several robberies.
Garfield county League of Young Democrats hosts a Garfield county gathering in Enid on February 22 1923 with Ralph D. Keater announcing a full slate of convention committees and efforts to secure nationally recognized speakers. The drive to boost local hosts is under way and Garber challenges the eastern county to meet the effort as weekly meetings organize the visit of state party leaders. The theme cites Democratic victory this year in brine.
Lonnie Mitchell pled guilty to two burglary charges and received two consecutive two year terms in the state penitentiary at McAlester. He admitted stealing clothing from the Steed store in Stonewall and tobacco and cash from Rob Bates in Lulacettine. His brother Robert Mitchell, 17, also pleaded guilty to a burglary charge in a county house robbery, with sentence deferred. A Memphis department store Santa Claus was fired for kissing a 17 year old girl.
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