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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

7

Sheriff’s sale of Sunrise Ada Okla foreclosure Lot 9

Pontotoc County Oklahoma to sell at public auction to highest bidder cash at the Ada courthouse south front door on June 16 1941 at 10 am under an order of sale in cause 15 639 Home Owners Loan Corp as plaintiff and F Herrin Grace Herrin defendants to satisfy a judgment of 1809 63 plus 5 percent interest from November 4 1946 and attorney fees 1806 96 with costs witness May 10 1941 Sheriff Clyde Kaiser undersheriff W N Hughes Thompson Braly attorneys for plaintiff 5-15-5tw

Ada Pontotoc County Okla Pontotec County Oklahoma District Court Home Owners’ Loan Corporation F. Herrin Grace Herrin Clyde Kaiser W. N. Hughes Thompson & Braly. Attys

Mayhue Rights of Majority Public Notification in Pontotoc

In the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma Gilbert C Mayhue applies for the rights of majority Notice by publication is issued by the state of Oklahoma to inform interested parties. The case concerns legal action requiring appearance and response within the statutory period.

Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Gilbert C. Mayhue State of

District Court Foreclosure Notice in Pontotoc County

Plaintiff Ed S. Haraway sues Irene Bevers and heirs in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to foreclose a first mortgage on the described property and determine heirs of Q R Bevers deceased. Default deadline July 24, 1941. court clerk Della Bedford seals the notice. Attorney Ben Hatcher represents the plaintiff.

District Court Pontotoc 7 County Oklahoma S. Haraway Irene Bevers State of Oklahoma Faun Smith Bevers Fiorice Cummings Q. R. Bevers Ib&m Pontotoc County Q. A Della Bedford Ben Hatcher Atty

Hearing for Letters of Administration in McCarty Estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Pauline McCarty petitions for letters of administration for Tom McCarty who died intestate around June 4 1941. The hearing is set for June 19 1941 at 10 a.m. in the Pontotoc County Courthouse with notices to heirs by mail or public posting and newspaper publication if addresses are unknown. Judge Driskill signs the order.

Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Tom McCarty Pauline McCarty Pauline Denty Adaeekly News Driskila County Iudre

Lost yearling steer from Carpenter farm southeast of Adla

Strayed from P. Carpenters farm southeast of Adla a yearling steer weighing 425 to 475 pounds with a single hip brand. Notify L. P. Carpenter. Reward offered.

P. Carpenter Adla L. P. Carpenter

Notice of Hearing Petition for Appointment of Administrator

State of Oklahoma notice informs Pontotoc County heirs next of kin and creditors that Pauline McCarty has applied for letters of administration on Tom McCarty deceased. Hearing set in Ada court room June 19 1941 at 16 o clock, any interested may appear and show cause. Signed by County Judge Hoyt Driskill.

Pontotoc Tom McCarty Pauline McCarty Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Ada Said Hoyt Driskill

Wheat Growers Smiling Despite Panhandle Flood Damage

Oklahoma panhandle wheat growers cheer a good year despite heavy rains across the state. Federal statistician D. Blood estimates June 1 crop at 71,296,000 bushels, noting undetermined damage elsewhere yet panhandle remains strong. Continuous rains flatten fields, with some areas abandoned and harvest delayed by moisture and disease. Previous state estimate ranged from 60,485,090 to 54,346,000 bushels to account for weather damage.

Oklahola City Oklahoma Panhandle Panhandle D. Blood State Department of Agriculture

Local social notes from Holdenville and area

Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs A Wall of Holdenville with Mr and Mrs C A Berger. Tennie Brown tours Texas relatives. Billy Denman called on Mrs S E Williams. Hubert Hayes of Kansas City and family m end visit with Mrs Sprague near Vaness. Maurine Berger saw Mrs C L Berger. Charlie Turner and Sam Collins families move to Center. Flint Hammond visiting Arizona. Bertha Turner visited Riley home. Johnson family visited Hart community. M J Brewinton leaves for Ardmore to supervise CCC classes during vacation.

A. Wall Holdenville C. A. Berger Tennie Brown Texas Billy Denman S. E. Williams Hubert Hayes Kansas City Mr. Hayes Sprague Vaness Maurine Berger C. L. Berger

Prinz Eugen May Have Been Found

British planes bombed Brest docks and anchorages last night and attacked a German cruiser believed to be the Prinz Eugen. Authorities said a large weight of bombs was dropped but no claim of a hit was made. The Prinz Eugen had earlier sailed with the Bismarck before Hood’s sinking.

London Brest Bismarck Atlantic Hood

Evening Primrose Seeks Oklahoma State Flower Honor

Norman Oklahoma June 11 A University of Oklahoma botany professor Dr Milton Hopkins has launched a campaign to elevate the evening primrose to state flower status The professor argues the yellow bloom is widespread across open prairies pastures and meadows making it a better fit than the current state flower mistletoe which is less common across the state

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Milton Hopkins Oklahoma Howkins

Record of U S Military Spending Since 1914

The United States has spent about 36.5 billion dollars on its armed forces since 1914 with 11.717 billion used in 1919 alone, the highest annual outlay to that date.

United States

Oil Industry Bids to Shape Defense Plans

Tulsa report notes a $10 billion U S oil industry moves to coordinate for national defense. Ralph K Davies named deputy to Secretary Ickes as oil flow bottlenecks from Gulf ports to the Atlantic persist and a federal probe into price increases looms.

Ben Funk Tulsa Okla United States Ralph K. Davies Standard Oil Company of California Harold L. Ickes New Petroleum Corporation For National Defense Atlantic Davies Roosevelt Gulf Ports Atlantic Seaboard

High Officers Review First Phase of Army Maneuvers

Camp Bowie Brownwood Texas June 11 high army officials digest achievements and errors of the eighth corps maneuvers. Lieut Gen Walter Krueger and Brig Gen Jos A Atkins critique with Gen L J McNair arriving to view phase two. 70000 soldiers move to new positions for the next two day mock battle between Reds and Blues amid rain and transport delays.

Camp Bowie Brownwood Texas United States Army Eighth Corps Walter Krueger Third Army Jos. A. Atkins L. J. McNair General Headquarters

Artillery Duels Spark Frontline Action in Syria Lebanon

British and Free French forces push north from Palestine into Syria and Lebanon as Australian and French batteries duel near Metulla. Khiam fort falls to British, French hold some positions, and colonial troops report divisions and loyalties among local auxiliaries as cavalry advances toward Damascus.

Edward Kennedy Syria Metulla Palestine-Lebanon Palestine trans-Jordan Lebanon Reuters Khiam Klis Germany Nvith Litani Damascus Jebel Ed Druz

Swivel Chairs Out As Field Moves Go Army In Tennessee

Seventh Army Corps officers showcase portable command posts nicknamed igloos as modern tactics demand rapid troop movement. Generals to lieutenants sleep in pup tents and eat military rations while and officers must keep pace with advancing commands. Igloos feature windows, water and light proofing, and can be trucked in under a minute with electrical lighting and blackout gear.

Tennessee Seventh Army Corps Walter Krueger 3Rd Army

Rural communities bid farewell and visit each other

Rev. and Mrs. Winford Brooks prepare to move to Que Mada Texas for pastoral work. Local pastors and many families share meals and visits across Hoyt and Stonewall. A gym project advances as millwork arrives, while a busy schedule of kinship and church gatherings fills Sundays and weekdays.

Heavy Losses On Shipping Claimed In 1941 First Four Months

Berlin reports German forces sank 2,235,100 tons of British shipping in the first four months of 1941. The navy claimed 1,471,000 tons with submarines and surface ships, and the air force 764,000 tons from 170 ships. About 1,200,000 tons under British control were damaged. Additional losses from mines and prizes were not detailed.

Berlin Air Force Britain High Command

Cleaning Day For Big Fire Trucks

Adans Wednesday morning showcased the local fire department’s spring cleaning day. Firemen rolled out six large trucks for exterior cleaning while curious onlookers gathered on the sidewalk. The newest truck, bought last year, drew the most attention. Inside, crews operated high pressure hoses to clean the building.

Adans

Judy Garland to Reveal Engagement Next Sunday

Hollywood reports Judy Garland, age 19, will formally announce her engagement to songwriter Dave Rose at a party next Sunday. Garland’s mother announced the engagement informally days earlier. she spent her birthday yesterday on a film project.

Judy Garland Hollywood Dave Rose

Rain in flight harms wooden propellers per Aero Insurance

Aero Insurance Underwriters warn that rain encountered during flight will eat the varnish off wooden propellers within 25 minutes if the downpour is heavy. The memo emphasizes rapid erosion risk and potential performance implications for early aircraft with wooden components.

Aero Insurance

Union Valley Sunday School Attendance Noted

Sunday attendance at Union Valley was good. Lola Mae Hogett and Idogene Scott visited Gladys Falter. Visitors to the Stephens home included Maloy, Fred Falter, and Jeff Byrd. Loretta Henry and Helen Scott visited Vilda Stephens and her mother Saturday evening. Omega Leach of Ada spent Sunday with Drusilla Scott. Joe Kent Abbott of Pecan Grove is visiting Bennie Lee Stephens. Ada relatives visited the Kellions. Porter's son of Fort Sill visited home folks. Robert Sanders and wife stayed with his parents in Stonewall. C C Stephens's home hosted Moit of Ada Barney Abbott and children from Pecan Grove.

Gus Watson Mildred Ada Melzania Solomon Elnora Kelley Henry Coffey Pampa Texas Fred Ray John Ray Grandpa Grandma Garrett Jack Pendleton Stillwater Fay Pendleton Jack Hutchinson Kansas A. Hennigan Frank Cobb Sonny Boy” Patton W. C. Patton Muskogee Henryetta Tulsa Bufford Junior Hammonds Edward Berryman Clyde Kaiser Charley Walker Herbert Kaiser Shirley Massey Joyce Coventon Wynema Coventon John Coventon Eric Coventon Massey Shirley Myra Berryman Earl Collings M. L Marian Caton Lester Berryman Berryman Hollis Neal McDonald Francis Oakman Billy Ear Jimmy Stevenson Leo Berryman Wilma Ruth Anderson Pauline Dryden Juanita Simpson Marie Vickers Stonewall Willie Lois Bushers Edith Coffee Sasakwa Jess Berryman Earl McAdams Latta Cullen Hampton Amos Hays Lam Moore Wetumka M. L. Caton Mr. Moore Bertha Bushers Willie Lois Helen and Milburn Lottie Holland Elverieta Caton Helen Berryman Juanita Janell Caldwell Pauline McDonald Cromwell Ruth Norma Lou Lamar Lola Mae Hogett Idogene Scott Gladys Falter B. M. Stephens Maloy Fred Falter Jeff Byrd Berry Helen "Scott Loretta Henry Vilda Stephens Mother Omega Leach Drusilla Scott Joe Kent Abbott Pecan Grove Bennie Lee Stephens Marshal Kellion Sunny Porter Fort Sill Robert Sanders Sanders C. C. Stephens Moit Barney Abbott Ladies Home Mission Group Willie Glover Shannon Sunny Violet Wainscott Archer City Iva Banks Santa Paula Calif Thomas Graham Austin Mr. Glover Paul Coonrod Roy Coonrod Fred Coonrod Coonrod Mauce Herring Frisco Mr. Perring Jes Shannon Monay Clara Kennedy Virgil Shannon Konawa Carol Odoms Wendell Glover Echoles Charles Dare Mozelle Glover Lavern Blankenship

Oakman community notices and visits update

The column reports a rainout of the Women s Missionary meeting and a well attended singing event. It lists weekly church services at Pentecostal Holiness, preacher Rev. Ernest Dunagan, Oakman youth plans to attend Cromwell services June 13, visitors to local families, and health updates including Flora Carter s hospital operation recovery. It notes Sunday school, prayer meetings, and various local visits across families and nearby towns.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Ernest Dunagan Oakman Cromwell Herbert Kaiser Clyde Kaiser Neal McDonald Tony Foxx Flora Carter Valley View Hospital Bertha Bushers Helen and Milburn Ingram Happyland P. M. Wright Sugg Earl Emerson Manhattan Kas Jackie Kelly Emerson Kelly Mrs. Emerson Gladys Morgan

Oldest Rookie Of Baseball Signs With Dallas Texan Club

Harold V. Ratliff reports James Patrick Conley known as Snipe, at 49 signed by Dallas president George Schepps to join the Texas League as a rookie. Conley, a famed spitball pitcher, last played in 1927 and will report June 24 to study batters before his June 25 mound debut. He began pro baseball in 1912, had a 1918 no-loss major league record with Cincinnati, and later managed Dallas 1925 1927 while weighing 185 pounds.

Harold V. Ratliff Dallas James Patrick Snipe Conley Schepps Husky Cincinnati Texan Tex

Rain helps crops as Pickett records and visits

Rain Friday blessed Pickett farmers as crops needed moisture. Singing drew a good crowd Wednesday night. Sick list includes Barbara Wallace Jewel Sutherland and Flunky Wallace. speedy recoveries wished. J B Corvin Herman Lee Coley and Jess Corvin visited the Sutherland home Tuesday afternoon. Mildred Farr visited Hazel Assetine. Helen Permieuse stayed with Mrs Bill Miller last week.

Pickett Barbara Wallace Jewel Southerland

Ada and Area Visits Reported Across Oklahoma Towns

Ada residents with relatives in Garr Corner Greenville and Tishomingo are noted as visiting family and returning home from six week vacations. CCC camp members J B Corvin M Hurley Lloyd Wallace and John South Thomas Bullock are mentioned with weekend visits and local outings.

Ada Floy Eddings Joe Massey Garr Corner Jean Southerland Anna Marie Fowler Edna Fowler Greenville Tex Elvin Scarberry Bonnie Reed Shirley Cleta Reed Tishomingo Mildred Farr Thomas Bullock CCC Ardmore Jess Caley Monroe Hurley Lloyd Wallace Purcell J. T. Wright Pickett Georgia Thurman Eunice Wylie Mildredge McCause Edith Sutton J. H. Bull

French claim British destroyers hit off Sidon coast

Beir ut reports say French naval forces damaged two British destroyers in a naval battle off Saida Sidon on the Lebanon coast. French reports state both ships took direct hits and emitted large columns of smoke. One destroyer was hit yesterday afternoon and remained immobile near the coast until dusk.

Beirut Lebanon Saida Sidon

Water Scooped Out Workmen Resume Digging For Building

The crew of the administration building at the county fairgrounds resumed digging after two days of flooding from heavy rains. Pumps removed water from excavations and quarry work near Fittstown will supply stone, with Ada receiving deliveries soon.

Good Ship Administration County Fairgrounds Fittstown

Conscience Clear After Eight Years

Donald Hurry 28, paroled in 1933 for attempted robbery, did not report to parole, worked as seaman, married in Texas, returned to New York with his wife to confess. Parole Commissioner Sanford Bates released him, sending him home and withholding his hometown name.

New York Texas Donald Hurry New York State Hurry Sanford Bates Bates

Flea Infestation Hits Stillwater City Hall

A Daily News report recalls Stillwater City Hall plagued by fleas in the basement. Mayor McConkey orders exterminators and seals first floor communications as workers fear infiltration while dogs are suspected as canine camp collaborators.

Stillwater Junell L. E. McConkey Daily News Denver Canine Concentration Camp

Rains Delay Wickham Packing Plant Readied for July

Wickham Packing company near Ada expects to open by July 1 despite recent rains slowing interior work. Dial Carmen said most remaining tasks are interior finishings as outside clean-up and painting proceed. The plant will be roughly twice the size of the former Smith Packing and handle 300 cattle and 900 hogs weekly once fully equipped at an estimated remodeling cost around 25000 dollars.

Wickham Packing Company Dial Carmen Ada Carmen Smith Packing Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mayhue Gilbert Co. Mayhue Gilbert May Gilbert CC. Mayhue G. CC. Mayhue, Jr G. C. Mayhue Thompson & Braly Attorneys At Law Attys E. D. Swinton Insheet Somme France Vanoss Prinz Eugen Evening Primrose Oklahoma State OWL Winford Brooks Rev. Brooks Quemada Rev. Parker Allen C. M. Sliger Rebel Sliger Parker Cortney Winnie Joe Gray Laula Mae Rose Brooks L. R. Dame Lowe Hatton Home Bill Bennett Luther Hatton Rose Home Denman Flowers Cecil Hobbs Ruth Soloman Wanda Kelley Old Maid” Quartette Virgil Johnson Abe Stephens John Dunn Jack Dunn Bob Fussell Herbert Herring Sunshine Bobby Jeff Fussell Chester Bump Jimmy Owenby Doris Pendleton Union Valley Barris City Snipe Conley Fairgrounds Stillwater City Hall Wickham Company
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