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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

7

Estate and land title action in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Legal notices announce probate matters in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The State directs heirs and unknown defendants to respond by March, and a separate sale notice lists the estate of Mary E. Buchanan to be auctioned February 15 at Ada County Court. Proceedings reference Minnie Nelson Alexander heirs and multiple described parcels in section and township land descriptions.

Oklahoma Sanaber Dee Anna Norn Virkil Hale Vonshors Gery Bert Sot Xan Tevet Dorothie TER Hal Kurr & Lam Adutiatstrat Eix Wishin Pontctac County State of Oklahoma John A Busby Pin Sant Mlalntice Tirat Dax AMA Sudenent Tenderek Sda Norchiwest Real Oatete Minnie Netgan -Alesander Deceaund Chickasaw Hv Blonds Enid Janne Minintiff Nolaon Alexander Biges Nelson Alexander Monerty Aly Tela Pepford Tantatic Baulte Chetan Fleming Brany Wartrelt Minimiee Pontstoc County Mary &E. Buchanam Pontotoc Marry T. Buchanan Suit County Court Ada Pontotar Mary EK. Buchanan Anid Irena Narcela Ying Ang Helne Olelahoma Spotland & Township Eaia Buchanan Furman Wilson Purcell Okla

Judge Molyneaux Dies at 76 for Bootlegger Crackdown

Federal Judge Joseph West Molyneaux, 76, famed for harsh sentences during Prohibition, died in Minneapolis after a brief illness. The longtime jurist was known for declaring law must be obeyed, shaping bootlegger penalties in his era.

Molyneaux Dyes Minneapolis Joseph West Molyneaux

Notice to Interested Parties in John J Innes Estate Petition

The State of Oklahoma to all persons interested in the estate of John J Innes deceased. Belle W Jones produced and filed a petition in Pontotoc County Court requesting authority to use a copy of a will from Kansas and to issue letters Testamentary to Belle W Jones. A hearing is set for February 22, 1944, at 10 a.m. in Ada Oklahoma to contest the petition.

State of Oklahoma Tovistes Harry Wilburn Wilburn Olluiwmna John J. Innes Tontotoc Sintre Oklahoma John S. Jones Neosha Kamsas Anid Jones Anie Wearuare Ada Hoyt Prisktla

FDR Birthday Cake Damaged by Snow in Washington

Washington January 24 President Roosevelt planned to accept a 300 pound birthday cake at the White House but a heavy snowfall caused the cake to break when a truck hit ruts near a street car track. The confection was from unions contributing $5,800 for infantile paralysis. repair was planned for tomorrow.

Washington Roosevelt White House Baker and Confectionery Workers International Union American Federation of Labor William Green AFL Confectionery Workers Union

Governor Bailey Opposes Federal Oil Field Control

Gov. Carl Bailey announced he will travel to Washington in February to testify before a House committee on a bill to place regulation of oil fields under the U S Department of the Interior. He indicated he had not decided whether to testify and will be accompanied by Bailey of El Dorado, chairman of the Arkansas oil and gas commission.

Bailey Dettle Rock Ark Carl

Lovelady Homemakers elect new officers in 1940

News from rural Lovelady reports Homemakers club forming in 1940 with officers Christine Martins president Lee Taylor vice president Cordelia Ross secretary and Myrtle Ross treasurer. The Ada death of Edgar Barns ties into local family notes as bands and plays raise funds for toy band suits.

Lovelady the Homemakers Club Christine Martins Lee Taylor Cordelia Ross Myrtle Ross Elam Ada Lovelady School Homer J. C. Martin Pontator

Local Families Enjoy Weekend Visits and Health Updates

Madill residents visited relatives in Raff and Concrete while John Ozment and L B Phillips traveled to Tishomingo. Edna May Allen stayed in Bellwood with her aunt. Patricia Ann Holloway was born January 23 weighing four pounds, mother and baby healthy.

Madill Hay’ Strong Raff John Ozment L. B. Phillips Tishomingo George Thomas Smith Johnnie Bobby Ozment Bobbie Roy Peters George Hearrell Lucille Hobson Allen Roy Peters Mr. Rogers Troy John Ozmant Snd Ozment C. B. McCause Ravia Edna May Allen Bellwood Mr. Williams Elby Holloway Patricia Ann

Local Social Roundup From High Hill Area Gathers Families

Last week social visits populated the High Hill region with relatives and friends visiting in Red Oak Pleasant Hill Lula Ada and Oklahoma City. Notable gatherings include Kerrs Upton Sweat and Moss families visiting or hosting, with several calls and overnight stays documented among neighbors and kin.

D. M. Kerr David Gray Red Oak H.T. Johnson Pleasant Hill Henry McMeans Verlene Upton Lula Nella Faye Sweat I Joyce Billy Jean Kerr Oran Kerr Irene Nix Halls Hill Pnent Lois Kerr

Dolberg Team Faces Hert Friday In District Play

Dolberg cagers prepare for a Friday game against Hert while several local families report weekend visits. Students welcome new pupils as the school notes a sick list and upcoming end of the fourth six week period.

Dolberg Leroy Laverne Wendell Summers Samuel Aubry Taylor Prairie View Billy Roy Williams Kenneth Williams Parne Vanderslice Hays Fla Faye Jones Lydia Jones Wynona Woods Buddy Eldred Imogene Stevens Oak Grove Ruby Jo Hays Henry Ardmore

Oakman School Notes Show Lunch Program Drive

Oakman students enjoy hearty lunches as a negro minstrel program is prepared to raise funds for built in cabinetry and a screen to meet federal lunch project standards. Art classes cover snow scenes while locals share visits and civic activities. A long distance gas pipe line from a 1872 Titusville well is noted.

Oakmsn Federal Board Ms Assembly Cromer Stepher Foster Lee Johnson Henry Ramsey Thurlow Clark Ruby Lilley McDonald Jackie Crawford Bad Bryant Ada Zelma -Cromer Democratic Central Committee Scott Jones Oakman Earnest Williamson Maron Williamson Roy Williamson Allen Schn Lamar Moore Barnard Shokey Dudley Lamar Titusville

Oklahoma News Briefs Highlight Local Oddities

Stillwater reports Rip the collie would not obey ley down the phrase rip vs lie down noted by Dr. Agnes Berrigan. Okmulgee Lake Okmulgee ice covered for first time in a decade with water levels low but no shortage danger. Henryetta mayor regains phone after cash transfers funded it. Blackwell dies former Bra man mayor Hiram E. Horne aged 77. Mangum watch stolen four months ago arrives by mail with no return address. Altus funeral services for M. C. Hyde, 87, after frozen fear cause. Enid sec retary Paul Gleason named Oklahoma editor for Southern Secretary. Durant county attorney probes death of Robert Ellis found near railroad, body frozen. missing 24 hours.

Durant Bill Steger Robert Ellis Caddo Ellis

McNutt Rebuffs Lewis Criticism Over Labor Record

Federal security administrator Paul McNutt rejected Jol L Lewis’s charges at the United Mine Workers convention in Columbus. He defended his Indiana governorship and troop use during the Terre Haute 1939 strike, saying law and order required action and that he had nothing to apologize for.

Washington Paul McNutt Federal Security Jol L. Lewis Indiana Lewis United Mine Workers Coluumbus Ohio McNutt Terre Haute Hit United States

Pneumonia Death Rate Declines Amid Cold Wave

Washington January 24 The public health service reported pneumonia deaths are dropping 19 percent below the five year average despite a severe cold spell. Meanwhile colds and influenza cases are rising about 30 percent above normal.

Washington Public Health ‘Service

Hitler Praises Frederick the Great Before Cadets

Adolf Hitler praised Frederick the Great and his soldiers as an example of soldierly virtue to 7,000 future officers in the Sports Palace. He spoke of the battle’s meaning and necessity for the German people while Field Marshal Goering led with a call for Sieg Heil.

Hitler Frederick the Great Berlin Adolf Hitler Frederick Hermann Wilhelm Goering Reich

Turkey to Sign New Trade Pact With Germany

Ankara reports Turkey will sign a new trade agreement with Germany replacing the expired pact. The deal exchanges German chemicals and manufactures for Turkish cotton wool and drift. Germany bears transport risks amid Allied blockade.

Turkey Ankara Ministry of Commerce Britain France Germany

Coal Official Urges Cancelling Of Reciprocal Trade Pact

Jan 24 Washington reports John D. Battle executive secretary National Coal Association urged cancellation of the reciprocal trade agreement with Venezuela and the reciprocal trade agreements act. He said if the act cannot be discarded then there must be no authority to change excise taxes. He charged the petroleum tax reductions benefited large oil producers in both countries and harmed U S coal interests. He argued imported oil displaces coal and depresses domestic oil and coal prices, boosting unemployment and harming American production. He also called for Senate ratification power for future trade deals.

Washington Venezuela House Ways and Means Committee John D. Battle National Coal Association Battle Congress Executive Department Hull United States Senate

Oklahoma City bills cut by 500000 annually March 1

Oklahoma Gas and Electric customers will see a voluntary rate reduction effective with bills issued on March 1 reducing annual revenue by about 500000 across 206 communities. The Public Utility Commission said the cut follows negotiations and aims to stimulate business while avoiding a formal hearing. Similar talks were started with Public Service Co. of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Corporation Commission Reford Sand Ray Weems Commission Weems The Public Service Co

France Blamed In Steamer Disaster

Rome dispatches in Milan newspaper accuse France of delaying the Italian liner Orazio for four hours to remove 12 German passengers. The delay is called fatal with up to 100 feared dead. shipbound for South America via Barcelona.

Rome I Popolo d'Italiz Mussolini Milan Genoa Barcelona South America

Army tanks concentrated in Georgia under new command

Washington reports Brigadier General Bruce McGni der will command about 260 tanks at Fort Benning Georgia for next summer’s Third Army maneuvers. Four months of field training lead to corps maneuvers in the south in April or May. In a separate note, Frederick G Vogel Jr found a horseshoe, a penny, a dime, and received a repayment check, nailing the shoe over his door.

Washington Jan Bruce McGnider Woodring Fort Benning Third Army Rehoboth Beach Del Frederick G. Vogel, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ada News Selative Wm. G John Cassidy J. T. Prout Lj, Beime R Andrew Buckley Claus Emecke John Ryan Edward Walsh John Cook Keegan J. A. Wiebrock John Graf Alfred Quinkin Michael Will F.M. Malone George Kelly W. IL -Bushnell FSI New York Christian Front U. S Harold Kennedy Brooklyn William G. Bishop John F Cassidy J. Edger Hoover FBI John T. Prout, Jr 183Rh Infantry Michael Behrme Macklin Boettger Andrew Buckley Claus Errecke Nomce Amr FDR Bebee News Ode McMaster Walnut Grove Hurley Alice Summers Philip Summers Ruby Crow A. Graham Clemmie Crow Alie Summers Lois Summers Lorraine Summers Earl Summers Alma Summers Norma Jane Cullen Luther Parish Robert Crow Clissea Curtis Wells Aleta Alvin Billy Bessy Humphrey Anna Lee Pete Adkins T. L. Hurley Eva Lee Page Gertie Pinley Alid Pinley Lorraine Pinley Mabel Jones Johnny Kirby Grandma Hood Grandma Crow Lightning Ridge Oma Cobb Kenneth St. Joe Texas Mary Martin Otis Perriman GW. Watson Aidway Elnora Kelly Mildred McWherter B. B. Estes Sherman Estes Maria Cantrell Edward Cantrell Brian McWherter Ruben Herrin Melvin Johnson Charlie Braggs J. T. McConnell Chris Pederson Gladys Johnson Vaness Priday Erton McWhirter Lester Standridge Gaar Corner F.C. Standridge Melvin Jennsor Vaness G. E. Black Reeves Philo McConnell Ray Hatley Margie McConnell Sally McWhirter Galey Edith Wortman Hast Central C. O. Wortman M. HK. Gregory Valley View Daisy Ellen Wood Marvin Wood Odie Hinkle E. C. Jamar C. C. Worlman J. R. Newby Harold Rycroft Darta A. Rycroft Laurel Anglin Edmond Ward CCC Sulphur Arthur Angiin L. M. Ward Ralph Motsalaid Bettie Huge R. Newby C. O. Worptman Bonnie Worptman Lucile Heath Yeager Mary Estes Trox Roy Peters Dolberg News Stillwater Rip Agnes Berrigan M. College Berrigan Okmulgee Henryetta Z. H. Wilson Wilson Blackwell Hiram E. Horne Braman Horne Guthrie Kay County Mangum A. Ke Harbin Church of Christ Enid Paul Gleason Enid Chamber of Commerce Indiana National Guard 150Th Field Artillery Rute Buenos Aires River Plate Panama Orazio Georgia Grigsby, Orr, & Alletag ADA Bulletin
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