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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

7

Probate hearing and final accounts in Butler estate

Notice to all interested in the estate of William J. Butler that administrator William J. Butler has filed a final accounting in ancillary proceedings from Cook County Illinois. A hearing is set for Thursday January 3, 1939, 10 AM in the Pontotoc County Court in Ada Oklahoma to determine heirs, distribute estate, and discharge the administrator.

Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Ola Pattee Elia Bartmess Hila Bartmess Eton Mitchell Stid~ham Oklahorma Watcher & Hatcher First National Bank Guildin Ada Oklaoma Sara Hitie Mitehen Uxecutrix Ella Barimess Oklahome Pontotoc C. W. Dengex Okinaina C. W. Did ‘Bey Cours Offada Anid County Hoyt Driskill Okta F. Greens Saxe Aklahsma Aurolatea Sun County Court Iy Poutatec County Oklahoma Tarace J. Butler Williaw J. Butler William J. Butter Cook Ilingis Pontotpe County Pantetoc County Kate S. Mobley Kate Mooley Mootey Frisco Olelahoma

Windsors Plan To Visit Hollywood

Elsa Maxwell reports a French nobleman in Hollywood in incognito to arrange a Windsor visit in March. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor will sail to the United States, stop at Maryland, Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Francisco for the world’s fair, then return to New York for the fair. Comte Du Bek was sent to prepare the visit. Film and society figures reportedly offered estates for their stay.

Hollywood Elsa Maxwell Windsor Comte Ambrose Mr. Luck Miss Maxwell New York United States Maryland Los Angeles San Francisco Toe Comte du Bek America

California Leads in Car Ownership Density

The United States shows its highest automobile ownership in California with about one car for every 2.62 persons, indicating a strong vehicle reliance in the state. The statistic highlights the state’s large urban and suburban spread and may reflect economic and lifestyle factors shaping transport demand.

United States California

Want ads for sale and trade hogs and stock

Trade offer for a fine registered Duroe Jersey boar about two to three years old. About 50 feeder hogs and ten gifts. Excellent stock also horse stock. Will trade for cattle or corn. W. C. Story telephone 1605 F4. Lake side Allen. 1-18-3tw.

W. C Story Lake J Side Allen

New Texas Chief Faces Pension Money Question

In Austin on January 18 CRW Lee O Daniel was sworn in as governor amid a grand ceremony at the University of Texas stadium. He faced lawmakers with a plan to pay $20 monthly pensions to every citizen over 65 and had to address from obscurity to power. The crowd of fifty thousand witnessed the inaugural, while outgoing Gov Allred prepared to begin a federal judgeship in Houston.

Austin Tex CRW Lee O'Daniel Texas Senate House O'Daniel University of Texas Molly Pat Mike Hareberger Joint James V. Allred Houston

Colbert Club Talks Yearlong Projects at Meeting

Women's club met at Colbert school house with President Mrs A R Selph presiding. Vice president position changed as Mrs S A Jones resigned and Mrs J L Adcock elected. Discussion covered project divisions in dining room kitchen wardrobe insect control and gardening plus Farm Family outlook and food supply for 1939. Next meeting set for January 25 with Miss Floretta McCurry to quilt for Mrs Smith.

Colbert Farm Colbert School House A. R. Selph S. A Jones J. L. Adcock Morgan Ploretta McCurry Smith Ore Jones D. T. Jones Harvey Luther N. Hammonds 5. A. Jones A. R. Selah S. J. Richmond L. D. Balthrop Floretta’ McCurry Clyde Bronson J. R. Balthorp Mea C. Burris Jesse All

Oklahoma Opposes Dam Plan At Council Sessions

State officials and opponents led by former Governor Holloway meet at the Council of State Governments as they weigh the project. Opponents warn the dam would flood thousands of acres of valuable Oklahoma land and may press Governor Phillips' administration during discussions.

Tment Gov. Phillips State Houses of Representatives Oklahoma W. J. Holloway Council of State Governments Holloway Philips

Murphys in Enid hunger strike after double murder claim

Roy Murphy remains on a hunger strike in Garfield county jail while his brother Bill faces murder charges for the killings at Harry Murphy and Sarah Mae’s chicken-farm home near Enid. County Attorney Hugh Conway says charges will be filed. Roy, nicknamed Coyote, has refused food and water since surrendering last Saturday.

Enid Roy Murphy Garfield County Bill Murphy Harry Murphy Sarah Mae Hugh Conway Rey Bill Harry Conway Roy

Oklahoma Delegation Plans to Halt Red River Dam Funds

State Rep Harold Freeman said a two delegation from Oklahoma would press Congress and Governor Phillips to stop federal appropriations for the Denison Texas dam on the Red River. The group would express opposition to lawmakers and officials in Washington.

Washington Harold Freeman Oklahoma Leon C. Phillips Denison Tex Red River W. C. Coe Oklahoma City Freeman AL EY Montgomery Pat Gerald Ington West 16Th Congress

Ada news notes long list of visits births and travel

Mrs Mildred Lowe returns home after major operation at Valley View hospital. Denison visitors Miss Johnnie Miller and Mrs Glen Hannon stay with Mrs Ray Fields. Monte Thompson Jr called home after father’s death. Horace Hamilton visits Durant and Idabel. Mrs Dwight Davis travels to Shawnee. Fred Johnson and Al Fentem visit Ada. Mrs Hil Hadock advances in health. Jimmy Braly returns from Oklahoma City on business. Alvin and Mrs Murdock announce birth of a son at Breeo hospital. R G Wilson travels to McAlester. C M Griffith returns to Oklahoma City after Ada visit. Pete Grady and daughter visiting Ada. Grady formerly ran local Ford agency. Griffith returns from St. Louis. Virgil Howard’s family welcomes son Jerry Brannon in Fittstown. Vance Tomlin visits Ada relatives. Cora Faye Brooks returns from Corpus Christi with Mrs Harris. Fred Schrieber back from Dallas convention on cleaners and dyers. talks synthetic wool from wood pulp and skimmed milk.

Fred Schrieber Dallas National Association of Cleaners and Dyers Fred

Blood On Broken Lens Aids Police

Oklahoma City police arrest a 36 year old negro man two hours after Jenny Ferry, an 18 year old negro woman, was struck and killed by a hit run driver on the city outskirts. Highway Patrolman Pendleton finds a bloodstained headlight fragment from a 1929 Auburn model car, leading to the suspect after a car-by-car check timed with the victim’s routes. Police catalog their suspects and begin a systematic search, eventually stopping and detaining the driver.

Oklahoma City Jenny Ferry F. W. Pendleton J. M. Gentry Auburn Pendleton Iman

Latin America Evolves As New Races Surface And Roads Grow

A NEA Service analysis notes the Lima Pan American conference reshapes Latin America. It highlights rising independence, interposed conflicts, and a widening transport network from the Andes to the Amazon. The piece observes demographics, cultural fusion in Brazil, and the shift toward self sufficiency in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, urging coordinated US–Latin America trade.

Willis Thornton NEA Latin-America Western Hemisphere Lima Peru Balkans Chile Paraguay Argentina Brazil Uruguay Bolivia Venezuela Colombia Haiti Dominican Republic Ecuador Guatemala British Honduras Spain Bolivar Americas Europe Theodore Roosevelt South America South American United States Latin America Andes Amazon North America

Petroleum Industry Holds Conservative Tone In Tulsa

Tulsa observers report the oil industry shows a rare conservative stance amid a long cycle. Executives note steady operations and prices, with refined product demand holding firm during the slower year. Marcos of optimism emerge as leaders foresee better conditions by year end.

Tulsa Walker Art L. Waller Interstate Oil Compact Commission Matthew Sloan Bard of M-K-T

Van T. Moon To Continue On Job

Oklahoma City January 18 The new state highway commission reappointed Van T. Moon as chief engineer and named Irvin Hurst as chief information clerk. Mrs Alma Pace was appointed acting secretary and two other clerks were dismissed as the commission withholds policy announcements.

van T. Moon New Highway Commission Hurst Oklahoma City State Highway Commission Irvin

Divorces Filed in District Court This Week

Two petitions for divorce were filed in district court on Monday afternoon. M C Mitchell seeks a divorce from Duel Jeter Mitchell and Cora Elam seeks a divorce from Everett C Elam in Memphis Tennessee. The weather bureau plans to install a telephone device to register Mississippi River stages, producing a series of noises.

M. C. Mitchell Duel Jeter Mitchell Cora Elam Everett C, VC Elam Memphis Tenn Weather Bureau

Nazi Leaders Aim for Higher Roles in Berlin

Berlin rumors say Hermann Goering may become vice chancellor and minister of war, with Paul Goebbels returning to lead propaganda. Goering already heads the four year self sufficiency plan and the air ministry, making him Germanys top non chancellor official. Official sources decline to confirm or deny the reports.

Berlin Hermann Wilhelm Goering Paul Joseph Goebbels Goebbels Goering Franz von Papen Austria Engelbert Dollfuss War Ministry Fred Marshal van Blomberg Gersmany

H Searcy Dies at 52 in Tulsa Cerebral Hemorrhage

Tulsa obituaries report H Searcy a 52 year old attorney and former Muskogee district judge died at his home after a cerebral hemorrhage at 3 30 a m He had moved to Tulsa in 1937 from Muskogee and earlier practiced in Frederick Tillman county He served as parson and parole attorney under Gov Williams and had run for Oklahoma attorney general in 1919 and 1934 without success.

Tulsa O. H. Searey Muskogee Searcy A. Flint Moss Sumner County Tenn Cumberland University Springfield Oklahoma Frederick Tillman County K. L. Williams

Stabbed Wife To Death Is Dying Man In Transit

Paul H Mardorff admitted fatally stabbing his wife with a dagger in their Florida home then lay near death after an automobile strike as he fled. Officers found the wife dead in the bedroom with the dagger embedded in her back and chest. Investigators cited evidence of a violent act. a state investigator mentioned an old triangle pattern in the case.

Miami Fla Paul H Mardorff Joel MicNeil G. L. Davis Mordorff Stuart K. Smith Pennsylv United States

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