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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1937

Page

7

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Sheriff sale notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma for The Federal Land Bank of Wichita versus W M Dugger and others. Property described as East Half of Southeast Quarter Section 20 Township 2 North Range 4 East Indian Meridian. Sale set for August 2 1937 at 2 pm at Ada Court House with $1779.52 judgment, $49.00 attorney fees, $87.35 costs, credit $75, and interest at 6 percent. Other docket involves garnishment against C Crouch for $170 plus $327.60 attorney fees and $152.14 funds held.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Federal Land Bank of Wichita Wichita, Kansas a_corporation W. M. Dugger William M. Dugger Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Towit Ada Clyde Kaiser Okla Claude Sturdivant State of C. C. Crouch Lewis Della Bedford Pontotoc Co Hatcher & Hatcher

Oklahoma Court Notices and Estate Claims Chronicle

Multiple court notices appear from Pontotoc and county courts. The District Court suit against numerous defendants seeks cancellation of an oil lease on land in Section 30 Township 5 North Range 4 East and bars defendants’ rights. Also county probate notices urge creditors to file claims against the estates of J R McDonald and Sarah A Gilmore within four months, with executors and attorneys named.

Vacating Ada townsite street blocks in Pontotoc Oklahoma

Notice of intention to vacate part of 9th Street in Ada Pontotoc county Oklahoma by owners of lots 9 to16 block 75 and 1 to 8 block 86 original townsite. Court hearing set August 12 1937. Also creditors notice for Fanny A Lyles deceased with four months to claim. Homecoming day at Vanoss program details and invitation to participants.

Pontotoc Ada Pontotoc Coluanty Oklahoma Pontotoc County District Court District Court Room Said County 9Th Street Stockton Avenue Cherry Avenue District Court of Fanny A. Lyles J. S. Kemp Stonewall J. S Kemp

East Central College notices cover summer sessions and park events

The Ada East Central district will host a custodian and engineer school in the second week of August led by W. Fred Heisler from A and M College. The Ada Wintersmith park reports a CCC era 100 acre site with a June pool opening, a Sep 15 bath house close, and 10 to 20 cent swimming rates. The Ada lake life guard Jim Petty earned a Red Cross certificate and teaches junior and senior lifeguard skills. PoliticalWIRE: Wheeler condemns Robinson court bill timing while O Mahoney and McNary praise Robinsons impact.

W. Fred Heisler A. and M. College East Central District Teachers College Heisler Marvin Kaiser Byrds Mill Wintersmith Park Ada CCC Boys Vieva Underhill Ada Lake East Central Jim Petty

Pan American Clipper III completes first leg to Clipperstown

The flying boat Pan American Clipper III landed at Clipper Lands in the Irish Free State just before 1 p.m. local time on July 14, finishing the first leg of its return from Southampton to the United States. It was planned to depart Botwood, Newfoundland, the following day. The piece ends with a note on dating packaged foods and a remark about teaching hens.

Foynes Irish Free State Southampton United States Botwood Newfoundland

Oil Field Workers Open New Union Hall Friday Night

The Oil Field Workers Local No. 378 will dedicate a new union hall one mile south of Stonewall on Friday July 16 at 7 30 p m. The event features W W Allen CIO representative as main speaker with music and entertainment. The hall serves 1000 plus union men in the Fitts oil field, and the program aims to educate members about organized labor.

Oil Field Workers New Union Stonewall Fitts Oil Field Oklahoma City H. O. Wolf F. M. Hall W. W. Allen CIO Organized Labor Movement Church of Christ Union Fittstown South Stonewall G. B. Sherritt Main Street Jesse Highway

Roosevelt Names Robinson A Soldier Who Fought For Public Good

President Roosevelt mourns Senator Joseph Robinson calling him a pillar of strength and a liberal reformer devoted to the underprivileged. He praises Robinson’s uncompromising public service, wisdom, and courage, noting he has fought a good fight and finished his course.

Washington Roosevelt Joseph Robinson Joseph Taylor Robinson Joe Robinson

Federal join Traxler chase in Oklahoma hills

Federal and state officers hunted Roy Pete Traxler a Texas prison escapee believed hiding in Caddo county near Anadarko. Indictments in Texas may bring harboring and transporting charges. a Bratcher arrest tied to Traxler's car and a threatened return of the vehicle to his wife. The pursuit overlapped with local sheriff and highway patrol efforts amid uncorroborated local social notes.

Oklahoma City Federal Bureau of Investigation Roy Pete” Traxler Oklahoma Desperado Texas Caddo County Clinton W. Stein Traxler Stein Eastman State Huntsville Tex Anadarko Okla Jim Bond Grady County John A. Bratcher Bond Verden Bratcher

Dallas man may have been mistaken for escaped convict

M W White of Dallas says Oklahoma officers may have confused him with Roy Pete Traxler, an escaped Texas convict. Police say a man with two others stopped at a Madill filling station asking directions to Denise, Texas and left without buying anything. White, returning to Dallas, says he did not know if he resembled Traxler.

Dallas Texas M. W. White Oklahoma Roy Pete” Traxler Leonard McKenzie Madill Okla Denise White Denison Traxler

Nichols 70 Push New Bond Issue

P-Allen G. Nichols of Wewoka announces a plan for a 75 million dollar highway construction bond issue with a constitutional amendment to stop gasoline tax diversion. The proposal, part of a three year program, aims to fund farm to market highways and attract federal matching funds.

Oklahoma City P—Allen G. Nichols Wewoka State Senate Nichols State Supreme Court Oklahoma Middlewest

Search for Earhart Shrinks as Storm Halts Plans

Honolulu dispatch reports naval authorities reducing search planes for Amelia Earhart and Frederick Noonan as a tropical storm delays resumed aerial hunt. Lexington aircraft deployed 60 planes in two divisions to search 265000 square miles, but weather forced cancellation after 60 planes scanned 21000 square miles.

Honolulu Naval Equator Amelia Earhart Lexington Aviatrix Frederick J. Noonan New Guinea Howland Island Amelia Fred South Pacific Howland

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News

Classified ads in Ada News highlight improved value for vested amounts. Advertisers report higher returns per dollar as pricing models adjust to market demand and longer-term commitments. Local businesses note steadier response rates and clearer targeting.

Ada News

Spanish rebels pressed as Mi Aja rings insurgent force

From the sky and plains west of Madrid Gen Jose Miajas combined air and land forces press a ring around Francoist insurgents in a two week offensive. Government troops push toward Quijorna and along the Coruna road as aerial operations continue.

Madrid Jose Miaja Francisco Franco Mi_a Coruna Quijorna

Air war report from Franco-Spanish frontier fronts

Times notes nearly 100 pursuit and bombing planes in action with eight battles yesterday. Twelve insurgent planes were shot down. Rebel headquarters claim a crack in insurgent counterattacks near Villanueva del Pardillo broke the Madrid government offensive at Hendaye.

Hendaye Villanueva del Pardillo Madrid

British Ship Captured At Santander

British ship was captured today while attempting to enter the Spanish port of Santander during the insurgent northern campaign. Duff Cooper declined to name the vessel and noted the government had warned British merchants away from Santander. Labor leader Attlee argued the warning favored Franco and that many ships entered Santander without incident.

London Alfred Duff Cooper Admiralty House of Commons Santander Duff Cooper House Clement R. Attlee Francisco Franco Liovds

Pointers On Summer Sleep

Oklahoma City July 14 Inability to sleep in the summer doesn t indicate less rest needed but difficulty regulating sleep conditions says Dr Charles M Pearce state health commissioner He bans fans cold baths outdoor sleeping and iced drinks advising a lukewarm bath and a regular bedtime with light clothing to aid slumber.

Oklahoma City Charles M. Pearce Pearce Dr. Pearce

Fisherman Netted Wild Cat While Night Fishing

J Gagnier of Waukegan Illinois recounts a night fishing trip ending with him catching a wildcat on a fish line. He claims the animal was lured by liver and killed by the tension, turning a nocturnal tale into a sensational proof.

Hook Waukegan Ill Phl J. Gagnier Gagnier

Whale washes ashore near Pepeali school on Kauai

Pupils at Pepeali schools in Kauai observed a large whale beached just outside their classroom. Daily lessons continued as the students studied the creature. Whales have been increasingly seen in Hawaiian waters recently.

Honolulu Pepeali Kauai Island Hawaiian

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. F. McKeel Gcn Curran W. E Massey & Witherspoon C. H. Massey J. G. Witherspoon Co. C. Crouch D. F. Clint Philip Boyle New York Unity Company Louis Lewis T. H. Willett & Company Fiscal Service Corporation Arthur H. Sigler Jr Walter B. Jackson Viggo Koppe Inkelas Rose B. Inkelas George Lenchner Abraham Siegel Ira Robinson Florence Simon Fannie Lewis James Dpd Hucband Edward J. Marshall Louisa Wright Brewer Tessie Saslaw Samuel Levine Eli Goldman E. J. Marshall Eugene Janiisi Edward G. Borjes Byron Knight Bella Knight Eugene Rockafeller B. Dpd Churn Louis H. Zimmerman Max Krupp John Pdp Bosth Mabelle B. Dow Charles M. Collier Joseph D. Tatem Minnie J. Tatem Evelyn Carlson Henry Indian Meridian Independent Oil and Gas Company Chas. BE. Wells Shawnee, Oklahoma J. R. McDonald J. W. McDonald J. F. McKeei American Building Sarah A. Gilmore Owen G. Gilmore Kemp & McArthur Alice West Knox Walker A. A. Walker P. Walker May Blackburn Go Gr. Asin Viola Marie Oscar Pettigrew Arch Pettigrew John Boyce McKeel Franklin Bourland Guardian Vanoss Sunshine Band of R. M. Bradley Callie Templeman James Waters Willard Owens Ester Peek Our Guide Post E. N. Jones Bulah Auten Bridges Joe J. Shaw Earnest Williams Janie Mullins Dorthy LaMar Casey Jones Naomia Bradley Louise Pitt Phillip Ray Bradley Carson Morten Phillips Clint Sturdivant Thelma Branscome Mary McCauley Carl Tilley Amy Bradley Professor Don Baird J. J. Shaw Missionary Baptist Church of Vaness Sunshine Band Collie Templeman East Central College Miss Dodd H. Nelson Otlock Pott Pottawatomie County Frances Wintersmith Alvin Higgins Asher Hazel Newsom Iris Ann Murray Gladys Humphrey Evelyn McLoud Bonnie Bell Robbins Fern Justice Blanche Burns Josephine McDonald Myrtle Higgins Lois Loveale Mildred Magruder Mildred Vanlandingham Lethal Higgins Fred Schumacher E. E. Heiman H. T. Hopkins Elvin Higgins Burl Burns Frank Vanlandingham Stephen Wallace Orville Richardson William Heiman H. C. Christian Glenn Smith Wheeler D-Mont Robinson D-Ark Arkansan O'Mahoney D-Wye Senate Clipper R. C. Jeter Connally D-Tex Rooinson Capper R-Kan Steiner R Ore Thomas D-Okla Wolf Federal Traxler Chase Barney Bottoms Lee Keeling George Keeling June Patote Dorothy May Williams James Simpkins Grover Mitchell Keeling Robert Mack Sonny Golden Jack Bottoms Eugene McGee Dee Campbell Clyde Williams Cecil Corvin Byers Howard Evelyn Williams Gracie Mae Corvin Joe Chapman Haley Williams Winnie Bottoms Meeks Union Hill Dorothy Mae Willams Ona Mae Boies Evelyn W. Tires Alice Binion Egypt Dink Binion Mavis Raimoland Edward Cantrell Detroit Lillian Foxx Willie Melton Frank Roddy Earhant Oeargh Pacific William Ferguson Orty Sol Alowez Helmont Brussels IGHT Georgia Jan Baptista van Helmont Keith Funeral Chapel, Inc Ada, Oklahoma
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