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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1932

Page

7

Multiple foreclosure sales in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Various sheriff sales and foreclosure notices issued in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Real estate in Ada and surrounding areas described with judgments and amounts, with sale dates set for August and July 1932.

District Court Pontotec County Oklahoma J. Lollies F.L. Finley Andrew H. Chapman Bunaime Ada Pontotoc County Foreelowure Ttl Artleeville Yowelock T. M Hikiahboma Wale Effa Bartleavillie Kiahoma District Court of Pontetoc Aberif Pontotoc Bouthwest Section Five Township Four North Ange Five J. M State of Oklahoma Pontatec Eva H. Christoffson Katy Owen, Et al Pontotee County Katy H. Owen Mid- Kansas Oil and U.S

Two Arrested on Narcotic Charge

Dolly Ww. R. Sanrle and Dan Rogers were arraigned this morning before United States Commissioner W. C. Edwards on charges of violation of the Harrigon war.

Dolly Ww. R. "Sanrle Dan Rogers W. C. Edwards United States

Nobe Colbert and wife found dead near Mill Creek

A coroner's jury returned an open verdict in the deaths of Nobe Colbert 33 and his wife Grace 28 found shot in their log cabin three miles south of Mill Creek Sheriff Fred Hunt and County Attorney Kenneth Clark said Colbert killed his wife then shot himself and that the gun was missing likely stolen Two men were sought for questioning as officers theorize Colbert was targeted in a bank robbery attempt near Mill Creek plans.

George Thomas Scroggins Sherepe District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Federal Gang Bank of Wichita Wichita, Kansas Pearl Scroggins A. Doner A. Boner X. J. Hamilton W. C. Scroggins H. G. Farnaworth Chas. Kates W.F. Chiam A. C. McKay L. T Ruark G. 8. Stillwell L. H. Meyers W. W. Pryor W. N. Stokes Ay W. Love Goldie Lester Anna Stapp F. S. Howard E. L. Whitaker Cora FE. Heater John Y. Kennedy George Wittman H. B. Kennedy P. B. McCollum CC. H. Auten James Hunt George A. Mansfield Rose Mansfield D. D. Brunson Pontotoc National Farm Loan Association Ada Sinclair Oil & Gas Company Sun Royalty Company McRoberts Royalty Company Sunray Oil Company Indian Royalty Company Pontotoc Kansas Gale E. T. Bates C. H. Auten W. N. Brokes L. BE. Franklin Pentatec County C. H. Jones Mill Creek Nobe Colbert Grace Here Fred Hunt Kenneth Clark Colbert Hunt Tional Bank Idabel Maye Break Coalgate Harris Holdenville Harve Ball Hughes County R. F E. Maxey de Arthur Wtson State Bureau Operativel, iii Sherritt Ball Lawrence McKain

Colbert and wife slain in suspected robbery case

Colbert a distant relative of Quanah Parker and his wife were found shot in their home late yesterday. Officers suspect the killings aimed to cover a robbery and to stop a possible alarm about counterfeit bills. An Indian suspect, recently paroled for burglary, sought a dollar for cartridges and later vanished after attempting to enter a bank. Counterfeit bills, similar to genuine paper, prompted merchant warnings and reports of victims. Authorities believe a counterfeiting gang is involved.

Colbert Quanah Parker Rawls J. E. Williams Retail Credit Men's Association

McKeel Details Highway Program and Savings

Judge J F McKeel of the state highway commission spoke to Lions about the commission's work and efforts to build roads across the state. He noted lower costs from erosion, drainage, and cement paving and cited wage changes and contractor freedoms as reasons for savings. He attributed reduced revenue to fewer Lions present and said output remains high.

J. F. McKeel State Highway Commission National Bureau of Roads MecKeel Commission

Counterfeit Bills Flood Ada Circulated In Local Shops

Greenbacks have flooded Ada this week with counterfeit five ten and twenty dollar notes. Investigation by US Secret Service agent Cooley in Oklahoma City found the fakes imitate issues from the First National Bank of Toledo St Louis and Jefferson City. Five dollar bills are most common among the forgeries.

Ada Cooley United States Secret Service Department Oklahoma City National Bank First National Bank of Toledo Ohio St. Louis Jefferson City

Four inch rain, windstorm lash Ponca City area

A four inch rainfall hit Ponca City as a windstorm unroofed a small theatre. No injuries were reported. Six Continental Oil Co tanks sustained minor damage from buckling after a sharp thirty degree temperature drop. Thunderstorms, hard rains sweep central Oklahoma from Panhandle to Ponca City and Perry.

Ponca City Continential Oil Co Oklahoma Panhandle Perry Alfalfa and Woods Counties

Bank Robbery at Lauonie Texas by Oklahoma Bandits

Robbers struck the F and M State Bank in Lauonie Texas on July 22 vaulting about $7000. One bandit fired a machine gun while another entered the bank. They abducted Dora Belle Bartley and Hazel Parvin before forcing them to exit after a mile and a half. Police tracked a vehicle with Oklahoma plates. It may involve Pretty Boy Floyd.

Ladonia Texas F. and M. State Oklahoma Henry Smith Smith Pretty Boy Floyd Dora Belle Bartley A. L. Bartley Hazel Parvin W. N. Graves Bartley J. R. McFarland Commerce-Ladonia Paris Hugo Oklo Merit Road

Oklahoma road campaign expands with wage rules and rapid progress

Oklahoma's highway commission reports deeper activity this year with more grading drainage and bridge work than all of 1931. Labor costs now include a 30 cent per hour minimum wage, roads spread across the state, and paving contracts that include shoulders guard rail and lip curb, with several main highway projects nearing completion by autumn.

Oklahoma State Highway Commission J. F. McKeel Commission McKeei Atoka Antlers Ada Tishomingo U. S. 75 Coalgate Calvin

Cash for crops and farm implements ad seeks buyers

Wanted ads indicate cash payments for crop and farm implements. The text mentions H F Townley in Ada and a date style 7 21 2tw, reflecting a classified notice tone common in local papers.

H. F. Townley Box Ada

Oklahoma Apportions Relief Highway Funds Across States

Secretary Hyde announced apportionment of 120000.00 relief bill funds for federal aid highway work. Kansas receives 3,265,048 dollars, Missouri 3,753,453, New Mexico 1,965,473, Oklahoma 2,888,722, Texas 7,664,621. Funds may replace state money to match regular federal aid contributions.

Washington Hyde Kansas Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Dobbs Bethel Shot To Death In Wewoka Area

Dobbs Bethel was shot and killed early today at Tom Blanton’s farm seven miles north of Wewoka. Bill Bethel and Orville Dawson were held for questioning. A pistol with empty shells lay near the body and Dawson said the shooting followed a pursuit of bootleggers at a nearby still. Sheriff Frank Aldridge noted a prior killing by Bill Bethel nearby twenty one years ago and a penitentiary term followed.

Wewoka Dobbs Bethel Tom Blanton Bill Bethel Orville Dawson Frank Aldridge Blanton Dawson Pethels Aldridge James Dyer

Idabel Suspect Shot in Fight

In Idabel a suspect was shot during a confrontation linked to a Monday robbery investigation. Details remain limited as authorities work to identify those involved and determine a motive.

Idabel

Heat and travel choices amid July heat across Ada Hobart

The towns cope with high temperatures and scattered showers as residents seek cool spots near home. Ada notes summer water rates while Hobart reports three former officers arraigned on embezzlement charges from an insolvent institution. Irwin faces a $642 charge, Finch $2,060, and Connor is accused of receiving funds before the bank closure.

Ada Byrds Mill Hobart Gotebo Justice Court G. C. Irwin W. E. Connor C. B. Finch Irwin Finch Wi Connor

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