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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
7
Multiple notices of public sale detailing foreclosure cases in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Items include a January 1941 sale of Belmont Addition Ada Lot 15 Block 5 with debts totaling 2116.12 plus costs, and an Jefferson County alias sale involving oil leasehold and equipment with a 4000 dollar appraised value.
Sheriff sale advertised for January 2, 1941 at 2:00 PM in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Property described as part of Lots 15 and 16 Block 6 Donaghey Addition Ada. Judgment amount $3670.45 plus 5 percent interest from Nov 29 1939, $367 attorney fees and costs. Proceeding to satisfy the debt with proceeds to plaintiff Home Owners Loan Corp and W B Jones et al.
Robert M. Kelley and J. C. Wolf form a general partnership to operate an aircraft flying school and related services in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma under the Ada Flying Service name. The document, dated December 1 1946, was witnessed by notary Annaline Bond with a 1949 commission expiry, published December 26 1940 and January 2 9 16 1941.
John W. Wozny formerly of Kansas City Kansas has established residence here and taken a news operator position at station KADA.
A district court warrant orders sale of oil and mineral interests in Pontotoc County to satisfy a 1940 judgment against J D Sickman and Louis Schickram. The notice also records a January 2 1941 partnership formation for the Midcontinent Glass Sand Company with E C Larsh K P Larsh and D P Larsh.
President Roosevelt presented a detailed 1,071 page budget to Congress but summarized the essentials. Spending 17.5 billion next year, 13.2 this year. defense 10.8 billion next year, 6.5 this year. revenues 8.28 billion next year, 7.01 this year. deficit 9.21 billion next year, 6.19 this year. Public debt rises from 45 billion to 58.37 billion by June 1942. defense total 28.48 billion since 1940 with major army and navy allocations. non defense costs 6.674 billion next year. taxes to be set by Congress.
Want ads offer 2000 bushels of Texas Red Seed Oats guaranteed free of grass and weed seed. Located one mile north of Old Center and one mile west. Seller J. M. McDonald. Dated 1-9-4tw.
The column reports flu cases and illness in the area alongside social visits among families in Rebee Egypt and Oakman. It notes Oakman School progress including midyear tests, lunch program details funded by Federal Surplus Commodities WPA and local donations, and upcoming games with Steedman and Cedar Grove amid weather disruptions.
President Roosevelt laid out a wide defense and budget program aiming to expand the Army to 1.4 million and double the Navy, with billions for factories and aircraft. He warned bond sales may rise, debt limits could be reset, and warned a broader civilian mobilization would create jobs and training for a civilian to military transition.
Wilma Ruth Walcott, an 8th grade student at Union Valley School, presents a Christmas poem about Santa Claus visiting on Christmas Eve. The verse describes Saint Nick entering chimneys, delivering toys, and departing through snow with a reindeer band.
Numerous visits and weekend activities report residents visiting kin and friends across Ada Oklahoma. Talks of moves to Ada Wilson and Roff are noted along with school notes and Sunshine program events at Laxton and East Central State College students return after holiday break.
The article notes a good Sunday school turnout and a large crowd for Sunday night services despite poor weather. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crowley shopping in Ada on Tuesday and reports that Gerald Cox is very ill with wishes for a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Frank Barnes of Little Rock visits her mother Mrs. N E Ponder in town. Sara Williams spent Friday with Mrs. Ann Bradley. The Mullens family moved to Vaness. Mrs. Kendrick of Galey community visited Mrs. Brewington. Mrs. J L Tilley spent Monday with Mrs. S E Williams. Flint Hammond visited brother Sam Hunt Sunday. Sick list includes Curtis Wayne Martin Ruth Pitt Ray Williams and two children of Mr and Mrs Jack Jones.
Sunday school turnout was low due to bad weather and several flu cases in the community. Wishing a speedy recovery to those affected and better attendance next Sunday. Mr and Mrs C B Sowards spent Saturday night in the home.
Number four noted Britain already has the world’s largest navy. The text mentions her other two fighting services being shaped with help from United States industries to command the seas.
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