Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Pontotoc County
The sheriff will sell on July 1 1940 at Ada Oklahoma the land description from Section 35 and Section 26 Township 1 North Range 7 East totaling about 340 acres to satisfy foreclosure in favor of Equitable Farm Mortgage Company against S MacDonald and A Gertrude MacDonald et al. with remaining balance 992.82 plus costs. Sale at south front door of Pontotoc County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
Equitable Farm Mortgage Company
Geo. C. Pendelton
John A. MacDonald
Etta Louise MacDonald
Malcom E. MacDonald
John A. MacDonald Jr
D. S. McDonald
MacDonald
Gertrude A. MacDonald
David S. MacDonald Jr
D. R. Salmon
Elger McElreath
M. B. Pitts
Towit
Tangwe
Pontotoc
Oklahoma
Pr. S. MacDonald
A. Gertrude MacDonald
O. R. Salmon
M. R. Pitts
Ada
Proerty
Clyde Katser
Busby
Harrell & Trice Attorneys
Notice to Sell County Property in Pontotoc County
I Sam Dew County Treasurer will on June 24 1940 at 9 am at the Courthouse sell separately Francis City lots 1 2 block 11 bid 2.00 DZ Driver Francis City lot 5 block 12 bid 1.00 by O J Driver bids cash in hand subject to Board of County Commissioners approval purchaser pays apportioned ad cost sale details and terms of sale. 5-30-31w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dew
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Francis City
O. J. Driver
Board of County Commissioners
T. Sam Dew
Allen City
E. R. Moon
Stonewall City
P. & Case
H. H. Hamilton
Homer Stilwell
Fitzhugh Township
Northeast
Jess Lee
Perry Blue
Notice by Publication in Oklahoma Case No 17061
R H Conklin sues in Pontotoc County Oklahoma in case 17061 alleging title to multiple parcels in Township 2 North Range 6 East Indian Meridian. Heirs of Ella Frazier and Simon Frazier are named along with various other defendants as possible holders of interests and a sheriff deed to H P Doughty Trustee for Hardwick Savings Bank is cited. Plaintiffs seek quiet title and termination of the trust and require answers by July 12, 1940 or be considered true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oklahoma
Andrew Jackson Hatcher
Gertrude Lindsey
West
Lela Harrison
W. D. Hays
Bruce Harris
Minnie McKelvy
E. E. McKelvy
C. H. McKelvy
W. H. McKelvy
J O. Cowart
J. O. Cowart
U. E. Campbell
W. McLaughlin
R. M. Hornung
R. M Hornung
Oklahoma Farm Mortgage Company
R. H. Conklin
District Court
Pontotoc County
Ella Frazier
Cochran
Frazier
M. H. Phillips
H. P. Doughty
Hardwick Savings Bank and Trust Company
Glenn Bardeen
Kate Ardell
H. Moore Jr
Chas. H. Fuller
Alice S. Bartholomew
Mary R. Brown
Isabella Woodworth
Caroline A. Housel
Della Bedford
H. Fleming
Hearing of Final Account and Distribution in Harjo Estate
In Pontotoc County a hearing is set for June 17 1940 at Ada Oklahoma to review the final account of executor Alonzo Perry for the Lucy Harjo estate and to determine distribution and discharge. All interested parties must appear and show cause if any they have why the account should not be settled and the executor discharged. May 3 1949. HOYT DPRISKILL County Judge. WARREN B. RICE Atty for Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Lucy Harjo
Alonzo Perry
Ada
Hoyt
Notice of land sale bids in Oklahoma County
Notice records that TI Sam Dew County treasurer announces a public sale at 9 am at his office. Bids of 40.00 were submitted by H H Hamilton for the West half Northeast Northeast and Northwest Northeast and West half Southwest Northeast and lots 1-4 in Section 15 Township 3N Range 8E. The document notes adver cost apportionment.
Property bid record in Twp 2N 4E Section 14
Homer Stilwell bid fifty dollars on the east half and northwest half of the southwest quarter in section 14 township 2 north range 4 east. The record is dated 5 30 8tw.
Notice of bid and township description in 1940
Notice records the 28th day of June 1940 in Fitzhugh Township Northeast quarter section 8 Township 2 North Range 4 East. Bid of 345 dollars by Jess Lee. Advertisement and other expenses apportioned.
Notice of Auction Bid and Costs In City Addition
Notice states YT Allen City Commercial Addition Lot 16 Block 24 with a $100 bid by Perry Blue. Commissioners may apportion costs of advertisement and expenses incurred in the proceedings.
Notice to Creditors in R. T. Farris Estate Pontotoc OK
In the County Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of R. T. Farris deceased requests creditors present claims with vouchers to W. O. Smith administrator at 195 West Thirteenth Ada Oklahoma within four months from June 6 1940 or claims will be barred. Thompson Braly attorneys Ada Oklahoma represent administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
P. M. Wright
L. PD. Baird
Ada
Oklahoma
L. D. Baird
IL M. King
Pontotoc County
R. T. Farris
T. Farris
West Thirteenth Street
W. O. Smith
Thompson & Braly Attorneys At Law
First National Bidg
Wadlington Files Candidacy for County Attorney
The News announces Carloss Wadlington's candidacy for County Attorney, pending Democratic primary on July 9. He is serving his first term, praised for diligent prosecutions and defense of county interests, and will issue a formal statement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carloss Wadlington
Wadlington
Fancy goldfish breeds traceable to breeding experiments
The article notes that all fancy goldfish varieties originate from deliberate breeding by humans and would revert to a common type if these tests stopped. It also states British manufacturers consume about 3,000 tons of celluloid annually.
Dry Year Brings Canning Challenges for Home Makers
Extension expert Miss Martha McPheters of Oklahoma A and M College warns that dry years lower vegetable moisture, causing looser packs and more liquid during canning. She advises a few extra minutes of pre cooking for corn and root vegetables and longer processing times to ensure sterility, plus canning in early prime condition to preserve quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha McPheters
Foods and Nutrition
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Rural Pickett Center notes with revival and events
Sunday school attendance at Pickett was 59 with limited church services. A centered ball game Pickett vs Center drew a good crowd with Pickett leading. Dozens of local residents and families visited and hosted each other at homes. Revival plans begin July 2 with Oakman church hosting June 12 led by Bro. J. R. Calvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Pickett
J. B. Corvin
Sulphur CCC Co
Luda Fowler
Anna Marie
Mary Files
Frances Eggleston
Lodema Avan
Luella Southerland
Buck Hannon
Herman Wall
Pleasant Valley
Mount, Okla
Connie Bacon
Ardmore
Frank Cunningham
Grandpa Northam
Oil Center Baptist Church
Anderson
Brother Woods
Haskins
E. H. Light
I. B. Hightower
C. M
M. H
G. D. Northam
Lester Hokett
Clyde Evans
Virginia Boyd
Floy Hokett
Rea Gean Boyd
Brunette Killer Still Is Tough
Isabelle Messner a 24 year old brunette serving an 11 year sentence for killing an Odessa Texas baseball player attacked jail staff in Tulsa Oklahoma. She tried to choke city jail matron Cleo Wilson while police inspector Felix Alstaffer ended the assault. Messner earlier grappled with night matron Ollie Evans and expressed intent to kill a matron and face the electric chair as she was moved back toward Odessa after escaping an Odessa county jail weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Isabelle Messner
Odessa
Tex
Cleo Wilson
Felix Alstaffer
Ollie Evans
Erage
Reeder Webb
Tipton
Ind
Allies Can Hope Asserts Reynaud On French War Resolve
Paris reports Premier Reynaud told the army committee that the Allies can hope for a favorable outcome as Hitler begins a major new offensive toward Paris. He outlined operations since the war began and lauded the heroism of French troops and the nation's morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Reynaud
Adolf Hitler
Aisne-Somme
Army Committee
Chamber of Deputies
France
Flanders
Phillips University names Drumright student band president
Enid reports Bill Dace of Drumright, senior at Phillips University, has been chosen as president of the university band for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Bill Dace
Drumright
Phillips University
Sunday School Attends Rev. Garrett and Local Gatherings
Sunday School turnout strong with 41 present and a lively Young People’s League. Rev. Garrett of Ada preached and plans to return the first Sunday in July. Community visits include Eddie Coffeeman in from the army and many locals sharing news and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Garrett
Ada
Eddie Coffeeman
U. S
O. C. Coffeeman
Steedman
Wyoming
Jim Cobb
Melton
Berry Gatewood
Billy Bryant
Will Jones
Effie Allgood
Homer
Pauline
Louise Sales
C. G. Nunelly
Holdenville General Hospital
C. B. Soward
J. C. Melton
Olney Blackburn
Sim Blackburn
Clyde Sales and
Clyde, Jr
Max
Blackrock
Thursay
Milburn Sears
Stonewall
Bryant Beach
Jim Phelps
W. P. Stone
Noel Wells
Community Keeps Busy After Rainy Spell
Miss Ina Tomson of Fitzhugh spent Thursday and Friday with Miss Edna Tinsley. The annual water carnival at Sulphur drew many attendees including Helen Seawright and the Creager, Hogood, Cooksey, and Edyth Myers families. Local visits spanned Ford, Driskill, Tinsley, and Green households. Mrs. Ray Stewart is improving after a major operation. Bro. A. E. Ford will preach here next Sunday. all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Tomson
Fitzhugh
Edna Tinsley
Sulphur
Helen Seawright
Harvey
Pauline Creager
Naomi Hoggood
Dewey Cooksey
Muriel Edyth
Bobby Myers
Warren Farmer
Fred Norton
Juanita
Pauline Allison
Leonard Ford
Harold
Harold Visited Mr. Ford’s Parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ford
No Club Meeting Due To Bad Roads And Local Socials
Reports note a canceled club meeting because of poor roads. Social visits included Mrs Pauline Martin with Mrs Smith Thursday, Mr and Mrs D O Stewart and sons Vernon and Floyd with the Trammells Sunday, and Wanda Walton visiting Pauline Martin Friday. Ada shopping included Alvis Ross family and several Stewarts. Local visitors were in the Smith and Laura Stewart households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Martin
Oakes
Ada
Wildman
Henry Odom
Bill Hall
Couch
Rebel Sliger
Laula Mae Rose
Maryetta Scott
Edith Sliger
Mayo Rose
Ed Walker
Stillwater
Woods
Jim Odom
J. C. Odom
Sawyer
Jesse
Charles Otto
Mary Carter
Stonewall
Lou Cecil
Pauline Martin
Smith
D. O. Stewart
Vernon
Floyd
Randall Trammell
J. C. Martin
Wanda Walton
Happyland Church Attendance and Local Visits Report
Happyland Church drew a strong crowd for Saturday and Sunday services with Bro Marel Wilson delivering the message. Local residents made visits across Oakman Ada Homer Stigler and Steedman including Ruth Lamb Dovie Lamb and Margaret Graham. A baby girl Priscilla Ann was born to L D Westrope on Saturday at 5 pm. Community notes mention prayer meeting Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happyland Church
Marel Wilson
Juanita Carpenter
Mildred Nickers
Ruth and
Jane Kerr
Mary Ruth Lamb
Adrian Price
Homer
This Place
J. D. Lamb
Callour
Oakman
Russell Head
Bob Bush
Polly Ann Fry
Gertie Lamb
Eloise Lamb
Mollie Lamb
Ruth Lamb
Junior Troxell
Agnes Tharp
J. R. Lamb
Chester Eatherly
Steedman
Pickett Missionary Meeting and Church Progress
The Pickett Missionary Society met at the church with fifteen members present. Miss Mildred Farr was appointed leader, and a program including prayer and devotional readings was delivered. Proceeds from booklets increased the church bank account as work continues on a new building and preparations for a July vacation Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett Missionary Society
Mildred Farr
T. L. Coley
McCause
T. M. Robertson
D. S. Smith
Mesdames T. L. Coley Sr
Chas. Enloe
Walter Enloe
Vivian Finch
Elle McCause
Ona Miller
Cap Moss
Jess Norvill
C. D. Robertson
Edith Sutton
Jack Teel
Fannie Cruson
Christ
Heaven and
Earth
Also Mentioned on This Page
O'Mahoney
TNEC
Ada News
George Muir
Muir
Oakman Pentecostal
Pentecostal Holiness Church
J. R. Calvin
Ruby
Leonard
Herman Wilson
Harve Bandy
Denny
Herman Crawford
Mandy Caton
Lilly Roper
Ernest Williamson
Mr Williamson
Marvin Williamson
Frank Bell
Donald Gene
Neal McDonald
Betty Jane Taylor
Oklahoma City
Maud Kelly
W. O. Moore
Benton Crawford
Geneva Reed
Wilmalone Pendergrass
Betty
Herbert Kaiser
Sylvia
Laron Caton
Siar Roper
Helen Ruth Garrett
Lamar
Carl Sidney Binkley
Ira Wommack
Mrs
Johnnie Horn
J. D. Allgood
Allen
Lucille Stokes
Red Oak
Clark
Charley Hagues
Vaudie Clark
Gibson
Jim Copland
Chris Wires
Cordell
Edna Herrin
John Weldon
Marlow
Pearl Soward
George Soward
OWL
Luther Bottoms
Bill Cooper
Egypt
Willie Aaron Edward Fortenberry
Jimmie Rich
Grover Kelling
Archie Teel
Frank Roddy
Bonnie Lee
Buster
Cathryn Thomas
Purcell
Walter McAnally
Grandpa
Malinda McAnally
Charley Long
George Archer
Odis Webb
Albert Simpkins
Wyoma Sue Hurley
Hagler
Bebee
Earmon Burnett
Rebee
Alta Long
Fitzhugh Is
Lois McAnally
Clyde Hasken
Thurman Gray
Oil Center
L. A. Corbin and Sons
Williams
Nadine West
Lucille Price
Ralph Bingham
Noma Bingham
Lee Scroggins
Wilma Scroggins
Gladewater
Texas
Noma
Charles Tyaret
Comanche
Nettie Chandler
Jay Norris
Baxter Scroggins
T. A. Sammons
Dave Bunch
California
Velma Dean Jones
Latta
Bowerman
B. F. Haggard
R. G. Duke
Dock Hively
Luther Parish
H. C. Hood
Aline, Talmadge
Velma Gene
Albert Crow
Classie
Corvin
Summers
Lorene
Lois Summers
Lorene Haggard
Cabene
Aline Booth
Willie Capes
Loretta
James Capes
Clara Crane
Gertie Baty
Court Wells
Alvin and
Billie
VanBuskirk
Bessie
Anna Lee Humphrey
Charlie Crane
Polly
Josephine
Montie
Carma Jean Haggler
Wama Lou Hurley
Minnie
Bonnie Haggar
Pete Atkerson
Ernest Roberts
Hary Blood
Tim Blood
Leona Capes
Pete Humphreys
Bernice Bowerman
Vera Hurley
Wayne McMarter
Maurice Garrett
George Booth
Dale Ponley
Maurice Bowerman
Union Hill
Young People’s League
Glen Braden
Roy Buster
Mary Frances
LaNora Whitson
Lois
Lillian Archer
Audie Teel
Bill Scates
Charlie Long
Charley Archer
Irene Rich
Conway
James Rich
Hazel McAnally
Haley Williams
James Archer
Velma Scates
Ethel Archer
Jackie Parish
Colorado
Magi
Sam Paris
Roy Denzie Binion
John Binion
Walnut Grove
Bonnie Lee Buster
Lois Archer
Lovelady
Cedar Grove
T. W. Yandell
Effie West
Edith Phillips
Francis
Cal West
Elmer Chandler
Jim Williams
Pickett Missionary Meeting
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