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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

5

Lula Underhill v The heirs of Willie Brown Oklahoma

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma district court Lula Underhill sues the heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns of Willie Brown deceased and others. The document describes a civil action naming multiple defendants and their uncertain estates in a probate related dispute.

Lula Underhill Willie Brown Williem Brown DE Tena Thomas Stout Brown Lizzie and Atubby Nee Grayson Lloyd Jackson Lewis D. D. Brunson Lonzo Stout Viola Pettigrew Ada Lee Isaac William Isaac, JR Henry Burrow, JR Irvin Cravatt

Notice by Publication in Oklahoma Land Title Suit

The state informs heirs and assigns of Willie Brown and others of Chickasaw descent that Lula Underhill has sued to quiet title to an undivided 1/5 interest in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18 Township 1 North Range 6 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by August 21 1947 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly with a partition of the described real estate and costs apportioned among owners. Witness July 10 1947.

Sam Dew Pontotoc County Oklahoma W. W. Gibson W. W.gibson Board of County Commissioners State OF Oklahoma Rinda A. Rushing E. V. Rushing Mary R. Clark Thomas M. Rushing District Court K. L. Bryant Anita Bryant Richard M. Thomason Billie L. Thomason Lula Underhill Willie Brown Tena Thomas Stout Brown D. D. Brunson Lloyd Jackson Lewis Irl Rhynes Christy Rhynes C.L. Griffeth Ada Norris Berry Margaret Norris Hall Della Bedford Laintiff

Reed v Rhynes Plaintiffs and Defendants Case No 19093

Ada Reed and other plaintiffs sue Srl Rhynes and others in case 19093. Legal filing outlines parties and complaint but lacks detailed claims in available text.

Srl Rhynes Ada Reed

Quieting Title Suit In Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Plaintiffs Irl Rhynes Christy Rhynes and C L Griffeth Trustee sue Henry Burrow Jr and others in Pontotoc County District Court to quiet title to land described as parts of Section 36 Township 1N Range 7E. Defendants must answer by August 21 1947 or lose chance to contest. Witness on July 9 1947 signed by Court Clerk Della Bedford. Attorneys Thompson and Braly represent plaintiffs. Blue Valley Baptist Church and others listed as defendants.

Quieting Title Suit In Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Lula Underhill sues Blue Valley Baptist Church Pontotoc County Oklahoma and others to quiet title to the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section 18 Township 1N Range 6E in fee simple. plaintiffs seek default judgment if defendants fail to answer by August 21, 1947. The case names Lank Ford Atubby R L Parnacher and James W Cooper heirs and assigns. Attorneys Thompson and Braly signed.

THE Blue Valley Baptist Church Pontotoc County Oklahoma Lankford and Atubby R. L. Parnacher James W. Cooper Blue Valley

Notice of Will Probating Mary Elizabeth Bleigh Estate

Claude Logsdon petitions for probate of Mary Elizabeth Bleigh's last will in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Hearing set for July 29 1947 at 10:00 a m in Ada to contest the will and appoint Logsdon executor without bond. Court seal and county judge sign the notice.

A. Mowdy Elizabeth Holly Pontotoc County Court House Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Tom D. McKeown Mary Elizabeth Bleigh Claude Logsdon County of Pontotoc Pontotoc

Desert and barren land cover most of Earth's surface

Scientists estimate that 40 percent of the earth's land area is desert 30 percent is productive and 30 percent is poor grazing ground forest high mountains and waste.

Will Sets 500 for Grandson’s Self Defense Training

The will of the late Morris Altman leaves $500 in trust for the physical training of his grandson John A. Burri son to learn the manly art of self defense. The fund starts when he turns 12 and continues until college.

Philadelphia Morris Altman Altman John A. Burrison

Auction Notice to Satisfy Lien on Auto in Ada Oklahoma

On August 2, 1947 at 11 00 a m a public auction will be held at 900 West Main St Ada Oklahoma to sell a 1937 Chevrolet two door sedan owned by W A Weaver to satisfy a warehouseman and mechanic lien totaling 20 plus 5 for July and 15 for labor and material plus $25 attorney and notice costs. The sale is conducted by C B Howard warehouseman and mechanic and Thomas P Holt attorney.

West Main St Ada Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Oklahoma W. A. Weaver C. B. Howard Thomas P. Holt

Canadian Singing Convention Scheduled at Fitzhugh Church

The Canadian Singing Convention will meet at Fitzhugh Methodist Church on Sunday July 20 from 2 to 4 PM. All are invited to sing with a special invitation to singers. Note mentions passenger cars may stop within 22 feet from 20 mph while trailer trucks require $2.

Fitzhugh Methodist Church

Valuations Up 11 Percent Aid Common Schools

Oklahoma City reports 11 percent rise in real and personal property valuations across 77 county excise boards. Dunn, chair of the Oklahoma tax commission, says the increase signals greater local support for common schools. Total assessed value climbs to 1.2133 billion dollars from 1.0928 billion. real property up to 936.15 million. personal property 277.17 million. The commission will finalize its ratio study and present to the state equalization board within five days, with a likely mid-summer meeting after Governor Turner returns.

Oklahoma City J. D. Dunn Oklahoma Tax Commission Dunn Ad Valorem Tax Division Oklahoma Tax Commission State Equalization Board Roy J. Turner State Board

Uncle Sam and John in a fight over free speech

A reader pleads for Uncle Sam as big business and a labor union clash. The piece warns that anti trust laws and a powerful organizer named John threaten freedom of speech and the family’s rights. It ends with a call to prayer for Uncle Sam’s survival.

Uncle John Sam

Much Road Program Tied Up With PRA

Oklahoma's 1947 highway plan is stalled as PRA approves about 100 projects. H. E. Bailey directs highways and Stoner McLelland notes primary and farm to market works await PRA action. PRA cites insufficient department capacity. Bailey has started a technical school to improve staffing.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Office The Public Roads Administration H. E. Bailey Bailey Stoner McLelland Highway Department PRA New Highway Commission

Man Marries Forewarned Bride During Scarlet Fever

An Oregon man pressed to wed a girl still stricken with scarlet fever. The ceremony was rash and the bride’s face remained red, prompting concerns about health and judgment.

Oregon

Sydney Harbor Reaches Inland Eleven Miles

The harbor of Sydney extends inland thirteen miles from its mouth indicating the scale of the natural waterfront.

Harbor of Sydney Australia

GM to halt passenger car production amid steel shortages

General Motors will suspend passenger car manufacturing for a week starting Monday due to disturbed steel conditions and coal-mining issues. About 180,000 workers will be laid off as plants in Michigan close first, with 265,000 total production staff affected nationwide.

Detroit General Motors Corp C. E. Wilson Michigan General Motors Buick Chevrolet Pontiac Olds Mobile Cadillac

Industrial train to tour Ada area July 22

Oklahoma's state industrial tour train, after a three week trip north and east, will be in Ada on Tuesday July 22. The four coach display train will be at a siding behind the Cudahy Packing plant and open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ada Chamber of Commerce coordinates visits and hopes delegations from nearby towns, with Coalgate planning to send at least 50 people.

Oklahoma Ada Cudahy Ada Chamber of Commerce Coalgate

Marshall Advises Admission Of Many Of Europe DP's

Secretary of State Marshall urged the United States to admit a substantial number of Europe's 850000 displaced persons to ease friction with Russia. He testified for a bill to admit 400000 refugees as immigrants over four years, noting Congress may delay action until after adjournment. He backed prompt action and supported expanding care at the Paris economic conference.

Marshall Europe Washington United States Russia Germany Congress Truman Paris

Louisiana Delegate Praises Oklahoma Soil Work

W. T. Nolin of Hamburg praises Oklahoma soil conservation progress during a travel tour. He notes excellent farm upkeep and sound practices as visitors plan stops at Red Plains Experiment Station, Ruby Springer farm, and Guthrie Country Club before continuing to Kansas.

Oklahoma City Louisiana Cme Oklahoma W. T. Nolin Hamburg Soil Conservation Oklaha City Red Plains Experiment State Ruby Springer Guthrie Country Club Guthrie Kansas

Tishomingo Church Builds New Plant

The First Baptist church of Tishomingo is constructing a new church home and educational building to replace the present l ant. Built of native stone, the project costs about $40,000 and is well advanced. The finance committee reports local businessmen, though not church members, wish to contribute funds.

First Baptist Church of Tishomingo Ishomingo Murray State College Sevral

Transportation to Camp Adaka Arranged for Camp Fire Girls

Transportation has been arranged for Camp Fire and Blue Bird girls to Camp Adaka. Denco buses will meet first week campers at Ada Public Library on Sunday July 20 at 11 a.m. Campers should eat before leaving Ada since supper is the first meal at camp. Second week campers depart Ada at the same time on July 27, with buses returning to Ardmore on August 3 to bring the second group home.

Fire Blue Bird Adaka Denco Ada Public Library Ada Ardmore

Britain Probes Reports On An International Brigade

A foreign office spokesman said Britain is investigating claims of an international brigade invading Greece. If proven, a joint British American protest could be lodged with the United Nations security council. Britain has asked diplomats in several countries to report on the brigade’s existence and composition.

London Foreign Office Britain Greece Whitehall United Nations Security Council Bulgaria Yugoslavia Italy France Albania Paris

Muskogee Lad Fatally Hurt in Flume Accident

Kenneth La Verne Farr 13 of Muskogee Oklahoma died after being hurled 100 feet from a water flume spillway in Amador county California. He was visiting his father on a power construction job and his body was recovered by workers and his father.

Pine Grove Calif Kenneth Laverne Farr Muskogee Okla Oklahoma Mother Lode High Sierra C. O. Farr Richmond Amador County

Plan Safety School For Pilots and Patrol

Oklahoma City July 15 plans for a safety school for pilots and state highway patrolmen were outlined by the Oklahoma Aviation Commission. The program will run October 1 to 15 at Norman north base under CAA, highway patrol, and University of Oklahoma extension service supervision.

Oklahoma City State Highway Patrol Oklahoma Aviation Commission Clarence Burch Norman CAA Highway Patrol and Extension Service University of Oklahoma Aviation Commission

United States Plans Permanent Los Alamos A Bomb Facility

The atomic energy commission announced a permanentization and modernization of Los Alamos New Mexico to run the wartime atom bomb factory. Carrol L. Tyler will head the lab replacing Col. Herbert C. Gee as the multi million dollar upgrade proceeds. The Sandia base near Albuquerque is named a unit of the arm co special weapons project. The plan includes 1000 new homes schools and community facilities for the town.

Washington United States Atomic Energy Commission Los Alamos N. M Alamogordo Commission Carroll L. Tyler Navy Ordnance Expos Salamos Laboratory Tyler Col Herbert C. Gee Army Manhattan Project Sandia Albuquerque Armco Leslie R. Groves Atomic Commission

Display Of Art By Young Oklahomans At College Now

Young Oklahoma artists debut at East Central College in a prize winning exhibit sponsored by the American Association of University Women. The show features Oklahoma scenes and portraits, including self portraits, with varied emotion from contentment to agony. The display, begun in 1941 to foster creative growth and public understanding of art, is a permanent Oklahoma University Art Museum collection and may be circulated to institutions paying half the expressage. The public is invited to view it in the Administration Building at East Central College.

Oklahoma Hve Fist Central State College American Association of University Women Oklahoma University Art Museum East Central College

Cooking water pH changes color of red cabbage

The acidity or alkalinity of cooking water affects red cabbage color. In plain water it stays purplish. with vinegar it turns red. adding a pinch of soda makes it blue. lots of soda can yield green.

Women Keepers of the Flame Across Time

A reflective piece honors women as guardians of home life and warmth. It notes their roles in preserving family traditions and tolerating everyday messes as part of sustaining household comfort. The essay frames women as steady guardians of cherished domestic values.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coy A. Mowdy Fred Andrews Lecil Ellen Hayes Harry T. Hayes Eeded State OF Harry T. Hayes Plaintiff Rinda A. Rushing, Et al Arlington June Fleming Ida Fel Cooper Minnie Billie Nee Thomas Etta Florence Sweet Ella Florence Sweet Florence Sweet C. Tutees Dorothy Greenwood Marie Pettigrew Oscar Pettigrew Ida Anoatubby Capes Abner Thompson & Braly Lula Thompson and Braly L. H. Green Joe H. Sherwood Joe Huling Sherwood South Cherry Busby, Harrel and Trice American Building Rhoda Marion Sherwood Executrix BUSBY Harrell & Trice Will County OF Harford Rupert Sulphur Says House Judiciary United Nations General Assembly Tishomingo Church Camp Adaka Library International’ Brigade U. S California Plan Safety America Bernard M. Baruch By Elton C. Fay AAUW Joe Marsh
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