Wimbish Enters Race for Pontotoc County Judge
Ada attorney Robert J. Wimbish formally announced his candidacy for Pontotoc County judge. A native of Waxahachie Texas and longtime Oklahoma legislator, he highlights legal experience and teaching background as qualifications. He taught in Ada and Fitzhugh Tupelo and earned law degree at the University of Oklahoma before serving in the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Wimbish
Ada
Wimbish
Waxahachie
Texas
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
East Central State College
Fitzhugh
Tupelo
Irving
Persis
Wimmish
University of Oklahoma
Robert 7. Wimbish
Ada Livestock Auction Receipts Up At Ada Sale
Cattle receipts at the Ada Livestock Auction on Tuesday reached 700 with overall bids 50 cents to $1 higher than last week. Prices ranged from 17.00 to 29.00 for young heifer types, 15.00 to 27.00 for utility cows, 12.00 to 14.00 for canner cows, bulls 18.00 to 21.50, veal calves 20.00 to 23.00, and butcher calves 23.00 to 26.00. stockers and feeders showed strong demand with steers and heifers selling up to 33.00-25.00 and calves 24.00 to 30.00. Hog buyers also active with butcher hogs 20.00-22.00, sows 17.00-19.00, and stockers 20.00-23.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Livestock Auction, Inc
South Africa's diamond production valued over fifty million dollars
The annual production of diamonds in South Africa is valued at more than 50 million dollars. This reflects the sector's significant contribution to the national economy and mining industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Political Announcements District Judge and State Positions
District Judge candidates are Carloss Wadlington and John Boyce McKeel for Place No. 2. State Representative candidates include Robert W. Ford and Lewis M. Watson. State Senator Dist 21 contenders Buck Cartwright and Glen C. Callins with Vickl Medlock. Red. district Place No.1 Henry R. Roberts and W. Butt. County Attorney Billy J. Stafford Pat Rolman Barney Ward. County Commissioner Dist 2 Bob Austell Orvilla T Maxey Impson Anderson George R. Collin ie Dou Ff. Summere W. M. Bi Breadrick. County Assessor Chas Rushing Frank D. Dyer. County Range Robert J. Wimbish Fred Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carloss Wadlington
John Boyce McKeel
Robert W. Ford
Lewis M. Watson
Buck Cartwright
Glen C. Callins Vickl Medlock
Bob Austell Orvilla T, Maxey Impson Anderson
George R. Collinie Dou
Ff. Summere W. M
Bi Breadrick
Fact or Not, Furrin' Cars Breaking In
A newspaper note details the rise of foreign cars in America, noting six of nine local dealers handling imports and diverse makes. It contrasts economy and upkeep with American brands and cites motives from novelty to family second car, with drivers praising ease of handling and parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furrin
Kubla Khan
America
Brent
Mt. Detroit
Nalion
West Coast
East
Oklahoma
Southwest
Suzie
Europe
Detroit
Austin
Crosley
Henry J
Foreign Cars Stir Ada Auto Market Debate
A local Ada scene debates foreign autos as dealers report a shift toward economical small cars from Europe. Quotes from W J Alston Jr Bob Morgan Ford and others note demand for cheaper fuel efficient models while some warn American makers must prove acceptance before mass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Alston Pontiac
W. J. Alston Jr
Alston
Bob Morgan
Fenton
Richardson Buick
Sunbeam
Rover
Rutledge Buesley
Beesley
Chevrolet
George MacRoberts
Sinnett-Meaders Motor Co
Phil Sinnett
Spec Young
Young
Oldsmobile
W. K. Young
America
Marriages across Ada and nearby towns listed
A collected Ada area marriage notice lists dozens of couples across ages and towns including Minco Purcell Ada and Dallas. Names include Charles L Britton Stella Morgan Luther Hogue Pearl Williams James L Martin Ruby Anderson Flora Fortenberry L A Weaver Mary Elia Reynolds Audie Bryan Linda Holland Deryl Henry Phyllis Olive Royle Ellis Helen Clarke Floyd Gurley Pat Beasley James Curnutt Lou Jean Waldschmidt Joe Miers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Britton
Minco
Stella Morgan
Luther Hogue
Purcell
Pearl Williams
James L. Martin
Ada
Ruby Anderson
Shawnee
Charles O. Pate
Flora Fortenberry
L. A. Weaver
Dallas
Tex
Mary Elia Reynolds
Audie Bryan
Linda Holland
Lou Jean Waldschmidt
Joe Miers
Legal Age
Evis, Byers
Stones Wall
Time to Spray Casebearer Eggs Warns Pecan Growers
County agent and assistant county agent urge rapid spray for casebearer control as warm spells boost egg development. Treatment with DDT or Malathion must occur within four to five days after egg laying to prevent larval entry into nuts. Also covers trench silos benefits, safe insecticide practices, and tree improvement notes due to drought and pests.
Vaughan Children Made Permanent Wards of State
The Oklahoma Welfare Department gained permanent custody of Steven Ray Wilson and William Kirk Vaughan, with temporary custody since February 7. The mother faces adultery charges and was jailed on $3,009 bond as district court cases proceed. William Vaughan Jr. died in February. James Pettigrew was convicted of the death and sentenced to 20 years in state prison. Adultery charges against Adaman are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Welfare Department
Steven Ray Wilson
William Kirk Vaughan
Wee
William Vaughan Jr
James Pettigrew
Vaughan
Pettigrew
Adaman
Pettigrew's 20 Year Term From Manslaughter Verdict
James Pettigrew, 21, was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the January death of 23 month old Jimmy Vaughan and jailed for 20 years. The district court jury of 8 women and 4 men deliberated 1 hour 45 minutes. Judge John Boyce McKeel will sentence Pettigrew next Tuesday. The case featured conflicting testimony, a hostile witness in Sue Vaughan, and accusations of duress and perjury. The prosecution presented a statement Pettigrew allegedly made, while Pettigrew denied hitting the child. The verdict followed extensive cross examination and closing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lewis Pettigrew
Adan
Pettigrew
Jimmy Vaughan
John Boyce McKeel
Vaughan
Barney Ward
Jim Gassaway
Barbara Weatherford
Ward
Gassaway
Sue Vaughan
Ada
Abe Holloway
Ada Street Worker Rescued After Cave-in At Ditch
Wayne Sikes, 31, of 1005 North Bluff, was buried waist deep when a ditch wall collapsed at 10 20 am. Hank Ashford escaped injury, shouted warning, and helped dig Sikes free within about 15 minutes. Sikes suffered a broken arm and possible rib fractures, hospital officials reported his condition as fair. A Vienna trivia note follows about no Adolph name since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Sikes
Ada Street Department
Hank Ashford
Ashford
Sikes
North Bluff
Valley View Hospital
Court session closes with four trials and three convictions
Four cases were tried in the current District Court session. Three defendants were convicted and one entered a guilty plea. One defendant failed to appear and forfeited bond. Convictions included Walter Lee Sanders for burglary with explosives and Alma Skapess for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor, second offense, with sentences of twenty years and one year plus a $2,000 fine respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettigrew
Walter Lee Sanders
Alma Skapess
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pontotoc
ADA Livestock
State Red
Henry R. Roberts
W. Butt
Billy J. Stafford
Pat Rolman
Chas
Frank D. Dyer
Fred Andrews
W.R. Bl Atkirson For
Gevarnor
H. Bailey
Emersn Black
Man
Heny R
Roberts
Adolph
Austria
Federal Deposit Inference Corporation
THE
Bank For MY Mog
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!