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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1944

Page

7

Quiet Title Actions in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Land Cases

District Court notices announce King G Price suit to quiet title on extensive land tracts in Pontotoc County Oklahoma with heirs of Elias Roberts Jessie Fallin and Lee Woods named. The second case by L A Lee Nora Lee seeks to quiet title to The Southwest Quarter Section 21 and related parcels in Pontotoc County from Lina Fulsome Pharo Fulsome heirs claims. Both petitions set August 1944 deadlines for defendants to answer or risk default.

Herbert Neer Elias Roberts Jessie Fallin Lee Woods State of Oklahoma King G. Price District Court of Pontotoc County Okliahoma Della Bedford Thompson and Braly Attys State of Oklahoma L. A. Lee Nora Lee Lina Fulsome Pharo Fulsome Lina Wulsome A See Nora See Heve District Court Ibreal F. Robinson C. J. Roberts Fred Andrews

Notice to Creditors in Ida B Harrison Estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the Estate of Ida B Harrison Deceased No 4151 warns all creditors to present claims with vouchers to Thompson Braly at 214 First National Bank Building Ada Oklahoma within four months from June 26 1944 or be barred. Richard R Beryman Administrator and Thompson Braly Attorneys for Administrator 6 29 9tw

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ida B. Harrison Thompson Thompson & Braly Alma C. Hamilton First National Bank Ada Paul M. Hamilton

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Alma C Hamilton

In Pontotec County Oklahoma the estate of Alma C Hamilton deceased is administered by Paul M Hamilton as administrator with will annexed. Creditors must file within four months of the date hereof or be barred. Thompson and Braly serve as attorneys for the administrator with will annexed. June 29 1944.

Ruth Hopper Kenneth Hopper State of Oklahoma Della Bedford Thompson & Braly Pontotec County Alma C. Hamilton Paul M. Hamilton

Stabilization Of Currency Upheld By Harry White

Harry D. White defends the proposed international currency stabilization fund at the United Nations monetary conference noting it will not work miracles. He explains the fund aims to provide currencies to pay foreign trade debts with the total value fixed at 8 000 000 900 and calls US trade balance arguments nonsensical at full employment. Somers notes a constructive attitude among 44 nations as sessions continue.

Bretton Woods N. H Harry D. White United Nations Monetary Conference Rep Somers D-Ny United States White

Jones Objects To Texas Convention Elector Action

Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones condemned Texas Democrats for binding electors and said the move may block qualified voters from backing their chosen candidate. He argued conventions cannot deny voters the right to vote and noted a split with a pro Roosevelt faction forming separate electors in May.

Houston Tex Jay Jesse Jones Texas Jones Austin

Italian treasures stored in Vatican basement to save from war

Rome reports that priceless art including the headless Venus from Cicerne and numerous Raphael paintings have been moved to a Vatican museum basement to shield them from bombing and destruction amid the ongoing conflict.

Rome Cicerne Raphael Vatican

Political Announcements County Offices

County offices listed include County Attorney VOL Crawford County Treasurer Sam Dew Sheriff Chas Shockley Walker Hisle Lefnabors Clyde Kaiser Commissioner Pee 2 District Earl V Parker Elmer Chandler I Cozad Commissioner District 2 John Sparks Bob Austell Congress Lyle Boren Corporation Commissioner Ray Weems.

Chas. Shockley Walker Hislelefnabors Clyde Kaiser District & Earl V. Parker Elmer Chandler I Cozad John Sparks Bob Austell

Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits Highlight Wilson

Sunday school saw good turnout in Wilson. Community members including Luther Arter, Austell Beller, and multiple families visited relatives such as the Gurleys, the Stone and Robertson households. Additional visits included Mrs. Warren Dillebeck and the Smiths with Loretta Gurley and Loretta Roundtree visiting Elizabeth and Nancy Smith.

Wilson News Luther Arter Mamie Stympton B. F. Gurley Austell Beller Warren Dillebeck Stone Stevens Mose Lee Alma Drake Vera Elizabeth Nancy Smith Gurley Sliger Ollie Lee Arter T. A. Robertson Loretta Gurley Loretta Roundtree

Local Residents Welcome Service Members and Visitors

Pfc Crable Nickell stationed in the Aleutians visited relatives and friends here Monday. Miss Inez Davis of Ada visited her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Davis July 4. Mrs Alice Lillard is visiting with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Idus Taylor of Lovelady. Delbert Choate and Ada visited the 4th with Mr Choate's ae Mr and Mrs H P Tob. Nickell family members and friends also visited Ada relatives July 4. Jack Stokes of Citra visited his brother Leon Nickell this week.

Pfc Crable Nickell Aleutians Inez Davis Ada Chas. Davis Alice Lillard Idus Taylor Lovelady Delbert Choate Choate H. P. Tob Ee Nickell Harley Nickell Jack Stokes Citra Leon Nickell

Singing and officer elections fill Sunday events

A well attended singing Sunday elected officers for the quarter: President Jess Berry man, assistant president J M Nance, secretary Mrs Evelyn Scroggins, chorists Juanita Kaiser Bobby Nance Lela Lee, pianist Jamnita Kaiser and Mrs J M Nance. Junior league chose President William Carter secretary Wondel Cecil group captain Bobby Leeds Patsy Bryan. Several local residents attended visits and family gatherings through the day.

Jess Berryman J. M. Nance Evelyn Scroggins Juanita Kaiser Bobby Nance Lela Lee Jamnita Kaiser William Carter Wondel Cecil Bobby Leeds Patsy Bryan Richard Berryman Byng Inez Brown Jimmie Cat Helen Bushers Burris City Billie Bobby W. H. Nance Holdenville Buster Hobbs C. T. Clark A. M. Cecil Bobby Gene Fulton Kansas Herbert Winters Eugene Bobby Seeds

Peruvian Officers Visit Fort Sill a Training Tour

Four Peruvian army officers arrive to inspect the field artillery school at Fort Sill and study training methods. They travel from Camp Hood Texas and will proceed to Fort Leavenworth Kansas to assess the command and general staff school. They include Col Enrique Vasquez Benavides Col Manuel Odria Col Leopoldo Jarrin and Col Antonio Luna.

Fort Sill War Department Camp Hood Tex Tank Destroyer Center Fort Leavenworth Kas Command and General Staff School Enrique Vasquez Benavides Peru Army Ordinance Service Manuel Odria Leopoldo Jarrin General Staff Antonio Luna

Sister May Antonio dies after short illness in Oklahoma City

Sister May Antonio of the Sacred Heart died at St Anthony's hospital in Oklahoma City after a brief illness. She had been a member of the order since its founding in 1898 and served at St Anthony's hospital since its establishment.

Oklahoma City May Antonio St. Anthony’s Hospital

Union Valley School Opens and July Holiday Socials Noted

The Union Valley school began Monday July 3. The July 4 picnic and swim hosts included Edd Stephens of Pleasant Hill Anna Brandon of Conway and others from nearby towns. Family visits surfaced across multiple households with extended kin from Grand Prairie Tupelo Oklahoma and Tecumseh.

Union Valley School Edd Stephens Pleasant Hill Anna Bee Brandon Conway Melt Stephens Roy Loman Jerry Kathryn Arvel Davis Wayne Darwin Arlie Ross R. H. Hagar Hagar B. A. Peters Grand Prairie Texas M. M. Hagar Tupelo Oklahoma Kathryn Dean Stephens Vella Key Mathers Gladys Marie Faber Sanders Beulah Ann Charles Emil Sanders Colbert Patricia Ann Price Ellea Gwin Hoggatt Jerry Kathryn Loman Oklahoma City James Mathers Coal County Fred Falter Mrs. Falter Porter Peters Madill Berry

Three Main Causes Of Tomato Trouble

Horticul turists at Oklahoma A and M college cite weather as the main driver of tomato problems. Blossom end rot results from good growth followed by hot dry periods, soil spots due to excessive soil moisture, and blossoms dropping from hot dry air. Mulching, selective watering, and early planting of small fruited varieties are recommended to reduce losses and encourage fruit set.

Oklahoma A M. College

Berry Makes Campaign Stop In Ada For Senate Bid

Lieutenant Governor James E. Berry campaigned in Ada on Wednesday seeking the Democratic nomination for United States senator. He trumpets his record and pledges support for right legislation while aiming to win votes statewide and attract a large plurality next Tuesday. Local stockmen and farmers know him from prior statewide races. In Pittsburgh on July 5 the National Education Association chose a Tulsa secretary for its Department of Classroom Teachers.

James E. Berry United States Ada Berry Pittsburgh One Raines Tulsa Okla Department of National Education Association

Tishomingo Soldier Earns Visit Home

S/Sgt. Earvin J. Craddock of Tishomingo, with the 45th Division, earned a furlough home after heroic actions in Italy. He and two comrades used creeping and peeping tactics to take a German observation post near Venafro, mowing down nine riflemen and two mortar crews, then helped neutralize another German force at Salerno. Craddock has been awarded the Silver Star for the actions and his unit was cited for bravery under mortar and artillery fire.

Earvin J. Craddock Tishomingo Venafro Italy Craddock Corp Buster Hunter Ardmore Isl Salerno Set. Craddock

New Interpretation On Baseball Rules

In Indianapolis on July 5 managers from the Indianapolis and Louisville teams sought a curfew interpretation. Central standard time 11:50 p m allowed a second game after a 13 inning first game and a fireworks break. The game extended about 12:30 a m with Louisville winning both games.

Indianapolis American Association Louisville

Major George L. Thompson Promoted at Rosecrans Field

George L. Thompson, a state oil man last based near Shawnee, promoted to major at Rosecrans Field near St. Joseph Missouri. He serves as provost marshal and commanding officer of the 993rd Guard Squadron. Born in Stonewall he worked in geology and production engineering and once ran a drug store in Ada. He enlisted in World War I and was commissioned in 1924. He previously served at Lowry Field Denver before arriving at Rosecrans in August 1942. Mrs Thompson resides in St. Joseph. Mas Thompson is brother of Claude Thompson of Ada.

George L. Thompson Shawnee Rosecrans Field St. Joseph Thompson 993Rd Guard Rosecrans Stonewall Ada Lowry Field Denver Mas Claude Thompson

Lava from Mexican volcano nears parish church

Lava from the Paricutin volcano is within 75 feet of the parish church of San Juan Paran Garicutiro. Soldiers and army trucks are moved to guard relics as the defense ministry reports the town of about 3 000 residents has been in place for over a week ready to aid.

Mexico City Paricutin San Juan Paran Garicutiro Defense Ministry

Last Of Jap Civilians Emerge From Cave In Saipan Hills

On Saipan Nafutan peninsula two weeks of cave dwelling ended as 122 Japanese civilians emerged from under lava rock. Soldiers used explosives and smoke to compel surrender. many showed no emotion. Over 1000 civilians have been taken from Nafutan sites to camps or hospitals. Some refused water while others carried infants and rations.

Saipan Hills Morris Landsberg Saipan Island Nafutan Saipan U. S

American Bombers Maintain Devastating Raids Across Europe

American Fortresses and Liberators bombed airfields in Holland and Belgium and rocket nests in Pas de Calais France, supported by RAF and British bombers against rail yards and oil plants. Marauder formations hit bridges near Caen, fuel dumps near Dreux, and other targets as German flak downed two bombers. Overnight strikes hit Paris suburbs and Orleans while flying bombs ramps faced heavy RAF action.

Austin Bealmear London Holland Belgium Pas-De-Calais France RAF Channel Ruhr U. S Europe Orne River Caen Senconches Forest Druex Laigle Dreux Paris Battlefront Northernrace Second Tactical Air Force Allied Air Headquarters

Russians claim capture of German General Von Luetzow in Russia

London dispatch reports at midnight the capture of Lt Gen Von Luetzow commander of the 35th German army corps. Moscow says he was seized with about 60 officers in a wood behind Russian lines northwest of Bobruisk during mopping up operations in Russia and France amid ongoing reports of German losses in three weeks.

London von Luetzow Ger Man Russia France Moscow Bobruisk

Not Dead, Says Gigli Denies Death Rumors

Benjamin Gigli, the former Metropolitan Opera singer, told reporters that death rumors are malicious slander by his enemies. He claimed jealousy drives the gossip and weathered a barrage of accusations including fascist allegations.

Gigli Rome Benjamin Gigli Metropolitan Opera

Churchill to speak on German flying bomb raids

Prime Minister Churchill will address Parliament Thursday regarding the German flying bomb attacks on southern England, as confirmed by Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden in the House of Commons.

London Churchill England Anthony Eden House of Commons

De Gaulle Set for U S Visit With Roosevelt Talks

General Charles De Gaulle arrives in Washington for his first U S visit for talks with President Roosevelt. He will stay at Blair House and be hosted at the White House with a lengthy schedule of diplomacy and social functions.

John M. Hightower Washington Charles de Gaulle National Committee Roosevelt Algiers de Gaulle Americas DeGaulle Gaston Palewsky Emil Bethouart Hull White House Blair House

Flying Bombs Did Hitler One Favor

Madrid reports that Das Schwarze Korps asserts the German flying bomb program has temporarily steadied the Nazi regime by delaying internal crisis. The article says retaliation pledges are a prestige test and that delaying success could erode popular support, with mixed German public reactions and warnings against premature optimism.

Madrid Germany Elitecorps Adolf Hitler Das Schwarze Korps

Lend Lease Food Flows Steadily to Allies

Washington reports lend lease food moved steadily to allies in the first five months of 1944 despite competition for shipping space. Leo T. Crowley, foreign economic administrator, said some food totals abroad were higher others lower than a year earlier but the net effect on domestic supplies was only slight. Most food went to the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union.

U. SS Washington Leo T. Crowley United Kingdom Soviet Union

Willkie Denies Reports on Dewey Campaign Ties

White Plains reports Willkie and Rep. Clare Boothe Luce discussed his possible active role in Gov. Thomas E. Dewey’s presidential campaign. Willkie denied the meeting and any plans to join the Dewey effort.

Willkie White Plains N. Y Wendell L. Willkie Rep Clare Boothe Luce R-Conn Thomas E. Dewey

Breech on Futuristic Flight Dreams from Bendix Leader

Ernest R. Breech, president of Bendix Aviation Corp, quips that a foolproof airplane resembles perpetual motion and that such a device may never be seen, reflecting skepticism about flawless aviation technology.

Ernest R. Breech Bendix Aviation Corp

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Pentotog County Pase Almon S. Farrar Shreveport Farrar Harry White Edna Wood Luke Ward Earl Tucker Dallas San Diego Ann Wilson C. O. Workman Gid Graham E. C. Jamar Ben Bray Glen Cole Navy Robin Wilson Workman Vandil Cecil John Kaiser Edward Berryman A Carter William Sarah Carter Jamnita Ausmus Jamnita Fox Joyce Coventon Oleta Simpson Billie Bryan Vondel Cecil Wayne Lee Lillard Billie Hunt Gaar Corner Crawford Sam Dew Congress Lyle Boren Ray Weems Oakman News Ft .Sill Lt.Gov. Berry Sgt. Craddock C.W.T Continent Villeneuve St. Georges Orleans Normandy Gen. Luetzow Fraises America Canada French National Committee of Liberation Hitler
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