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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1942

Page

7

Sheriff Sale Notice for Choctaw Cotton Oil vs Shelton

Alias execution issued by Pontotoc County District Court directs public sale on June 36 1942 at 10:00 am. The sale covers an undivided one half interest in about 2600 feet of seven inch oil casing in a test well on the West Half of the Northeast Quarter Section 35 Township 5 North Range 5 East. Levi of the property in favor of Choctaw Cotton Oil Company. Sheriff Clyde Kaiser undersheriff W X Hughes.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Choctaw Cotton Oil Company W. T. Shelton Range Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Choctaw Cotton Oil Comny Clyde Kaiser W. X. Hughes

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Ada Oklahoma

United States Marshal will auction land in Pontotoc county Oklahoma on June 22 1942 at ten o clock a m at the federal building Ada Oklahoma. The sale is in partition case 578 Lankford Anoatub et al plaintiffs v Ada Lee Tenat William Isaac Jr et al defendants. Bid cash not less than two thirds of appraised value 1500 90 with confirmation by the court. Described parcels include portions of sections 3 7 8 township 1 north range 6 east.

United States of America District Court of United States Eastern District of Oklahoma Lankford United States Will Federal Building U. S. Post Office Ada Pantotoc County Oklahoma Pontotoc County Towit IBM Cranville T Norris Fastern Br Allen W Stanfield J. Emerick Seminole

Notice of Sheriff’s Sale of Land in Pontotoc County

Public auction on June 22 1942 at 10:00 a m at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse for the 65 by 165 foot lot in Rock Twelve in College Addition Ada Pontotoc County to satisfy judgment in case No 17389 Home Federal Savings & Loan assn vs Ray Suit Emma Suit et al with additional claim from The First National Bank of Stratford Mark Tauneford and G T Kendall. The sale is subject to taxes and further costs. Also includes a mortgage foreclosure notice in Pontotoc County for Virgil Hurley Juanita Hurley W L Coleman Emma Coleman and R J Froches Enochs in case No 17862 by Home Owners Loan Corp with bid date July 23 1942.

College Ada Oklahoma Ia Maintiff Andé Ray Emma Elizabeth Cora Carpenter Robert Friet Carpenter First National Bank of Stratford Mark Tauneford G. TY. Kendell Urtil Neid Cora Cerrenter Robert Fleet Carpenter Cwyn. Kaiser Dpwanntatar County W. N. Hughes Pearty Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Virgil T. Hurley Juanita Hurley W. L. Coleman Emma Coleman R. J. Froches R. J. Enochs Virgil L. Hurley Nisinuff Am Pontotec County State of

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Writ of execution issued May 14 1942 to levy on Phillin Boyle lands to satisfy a Mid Texas Petroleum Company judgment assigned to J B Dudley amounting to 2647.16 plus interest and costs. One sixteenth interest in oil and mineral rights in SW quarter of SW quarter Section 20 Township 5 North Range 4 West Pontotoc County. Sale set for June 29 1942 at 10 am at the south front door of the County Courthouse Ada Oklahoma. Sheriff Clyde Kaiser signed May 27 1942.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ouarroy Savings Bank and Trust Company W. E Moore Phillin Boyle Mid- Texas Petroleum Company J. B. Dudley Ward Phillip Bovie Gale Phillip Boyle Rance Pontotoc Okahoma Ada Clyde Kaiser On County W.N. Hughie

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Clarence West

In Pontotoc County the County Court lists the estate of Clarence West deceased. Mary H. West is Administratrix and a four month window to present claims to Ada Oklahoma is stated. Thompson & Braly appear as attorneys for the Administratrix.

Pontotoc Clarence West Mary H. West Marvy H. West Ada Oklahoma Thompson & Braly, Atty

Col Bob Sammons Named Chairman of Gomer Smith Club

Col Bob Sammons selected as chairman of the Gomer Smith Club for Governor in Pon totec County. Details show the leadership role and local party activity with a dated note of June 18, 2021.

Bob Sammons Gomer Smith Club Pontotec County

Notice to SLT County Property for resale sale

Notice from Sam Dew County Treasurer of Pontotoc County Oklahoma that on July 8 1942 at 9 am in the courthouse he will sell separately described tracts in Pontotoc County Oklahoma bids start at 80 dollars for Ft NW Sec 232 Twn ?N Rance East with payment of cash and subject to Board of County Commissioners approval. Purchaser pays advertising and other costs.

T Sam Pew Pontotoc Courtry Oklahoma Pontotoc County Ft NW Rance Vlmer Morvan Board of County Commissioners Sam Dew Pentotoc County

Chinese Abandon City Of Kwangfeng In East Kiangsi Fight

Chinese high command reported a further Japanese advance in East Kiangsi while Chinese forces retook initiative in Nancheg region near the Chekiang Kiangsi railway. The Chinese abandoned Kwangfeng after an all night battle with Japanese casualties exceeding 1,000. The gap between invaders driving from Kiangsi and those east of MKuingsi was reduced to about 80 miles. Japanese claimed their columns were 60 miles apart.

Mkuingsi Tae Nancheg

Planes Reach Secret Bases After Romania Mission

Cairo report states most aircraft from the U S bombing raid on Romania’s oil fields arrived at secret bases safely. Four U S bombers were forced down in Turkey four damaged by anti aircraft fire or engine trouble. A German radio claim suggested ten planes in the squadron with two shot down and four forced down in Turkey.

Cairo Turkey Romania

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News ads

Classified notice reports higher returns for ad investments in the Ada News. The item highlights value for money and potential reach for local advertisers seeking cost efficiency and expanded visibility.

Ada News

Pontotoc County Fails to Meet June Bond Quota

Pontotoc County trails its June bond quota after a weak May showing in War Savings stamps and bonds. Bond Administrator Sam K. Grant urges renewed effort and announces a June 24 War Bond rally at Ada Convention Hall organized by Mancel Brooks with Mayor Bill Crawford as principal speaker. The event features a varied program including music acts and a square dance. Revenues for the fiscal year are up by 32 million dollars. Budget discussions note rubber program funding with a reduced total of 6.835 million dollars for the project.

Pontotoc County Sam K. Grant Grant Convention Hall Ada Mancel Brooks Bill Crawford Troy Melton East Central Quartet Smith Funeral Home Gene Ford Bill Williams Pete Green Ella Carleton Konawa C. C. C Budget Bureau Congress

USO Is Biggest Club In World

Pontotoc county men join the colors with the United States Service Organization. Mrs. George Smith notes the organization includes every soldier in uniform and projects a nationwide 3,600,000 membership by year end. County quota is $6,800 for the upcoming drive starting next Monday. U S O clubhouses offer off duty soldiers warm lounges and social halls.

Pontotoc County United Sates Service Organization George Smith Uncle Sam

Provisioned Omnibus Bill Speeds Guavule Rubber Output

Washington reports the house appropriations committee approved a $53,548,099 omnibus bill to accelerate Guavule rubber production and finance increased business in the nation's post offices. The measure would allocate $38,688,000 to the post office department for necessary uses.

Washington House Appropriations Committee

Navy to rush carrier heavy shipbuilding program

The House Naval Committee approved an eight and a half billion dollar ship program prioritizing aircraft carriers over battleships. Chairman Vinson said carriers are the fleet backbone with keel layings to begin this year and rise in overall shiptonnage to over 1,400 vessels including 500,000 tons of carriers and 900,000 tons of destroyers and escort vessels.

Washington House Naval Committee Vinson D-Ga D-Gar

Local Visitors Share Weekend in Stonewall

Stonewall residents hosted relatives from Ada and Oklahoma City as families gathered for a Sunday visit. Clarence Williamson of Wetherford Texas traveled to see his parents Mr. and Mrs. A Williamson while others, including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Odom and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Hill, spent Sunday in the Couch home.

Clarence Williamson Wetherford Texas A. Williamson Henry Odom Ada Clint Hill Ahloso Clarence Odom Bill Hall Oklahoma City Couch Bill Leslie Richson C. M. Sliger Dick Flowers Ruby Leslie Maydene Kibal Sliger Gladys Hatton

Man Finds Rubber Treasure in Ohio Field

Vernon Johnson finds rubber deposits in Licking County Ohio sparking laughter then interest from Morris Paine and Harry Friedman of Franklin Auto Parts Co. They dig for 3 hours uncovering 10 tons of crude rubber and processed rubber as Akron firms eye the supply worth more than rubber. Johnson’s surprise rise to local legend echoes classic discovery tales.

NEA Newark Vernon Johnson Johnson Licking County Ohio Morris Paine Harry Friedman Franklin Auto Parts Co Akron

Brazil May Not Be Rubber Powerhouse Says Brazilian Scientist

Dr. A. A. Bitancourt of Sao Paulo told the Pacific division AAAS meeting that Brazil has no future as a major rubber producer. He argued synthetic rubber in the United States will surpass Brazil, due to small labor forces and limited population in Brazilian rubber regions, with current output at about 15 000 tons yearly.

Salt Lake City Brazil A. A. Bitancourt Biological Institute of Sao Paulo Bitancourt American Association For the Advancement of Science United States Netherlands East Indies

State Fairs Embrace Military Features This Year

Kansas City June 17. Military displays will feature prominently at the major state fairs this year. Mrs. Ethel Murray Simonds, secretary manager of the Oklahoma Free State Fair at Muskogee and head of the Midwestern fair circuit, said fairs will proceed despite wartime obstacles and support the government's food and livestock program. Dates and lengths will be similar to former years, though rain could trim days at the larger shows.

Kansas City Ethel Murray Simonds Muskogee

Bomb Found in Bush Lands Near Railroad Tracks

In Baltimore on June 17 a fielder could not locate a baseball and instead found a two and a half pound bomb stamped by U S army ordnance containing TNT. The solitary bomb lay by railroad tracks and was handed to police after players alerted authorities. The device was described as highly lethal and fortunate to have landed on its tail.

Baltimore U. S. Army Ordnance

County Unaffected By School Bus Limits This Year

Pontotoc county will not be affected by rationing of school buses this year. Buses in use are in good condition except for one district delaying purchases. Ray Stegall says parts can extend a bus life for another year, and all buses are district owned. The Roff district lacks new buses until barriers are removed.

Pontotoc County Ray Stegall Roff

Emancipation Day Rally Planned by Pontotoc Negroes

The Negroes of Pontotoc county will observe Emancipation Day with a rally at the corner of Fifth and Rennie Friday night June 19 at 8 o clock State and county candidates have been invited to speak Refreshments will be provided The meeting is organized by the Young Negro Democrats club of Pontotoc county Joseph W Roe is chairman William Cravens treasurer Miss Louise Brown secretary and Gaitchen Buford chairman of the social committee

Pontotoc County Fifth and Rennie Young Negro Democrats Club Joseph W. Roe William Cravens Louise Brown Gaitchen Buford Soctw

Elks Work To Save Shawnee Country Club

In Shawnee Elks plan a night meeting to avert closure of their country club during wartime. Membership fell from 350 to 180 due to gasoline rationing and enlistments, risking a 5000 dollar yearly deficit. The club may stay open only if funds are raised before July 1, aided temporarily by a women’s state golf tournament ongoing at the course.

Shawnee Elks Armed Services Glen Leslie Board of Trustees Down Leslie

Man Works Hard To Grow Grass Row All Summer

A man strains to cultivate a grass row through the season, aiming to keep it cut and presentable despite the effort.

Pontoto County Announces Democratic Primary Candidacies

Citizens of Pontoto County declare candidacies for county offices ahead of the July 14 1942 primary. Names listed include Moss Wimbish for County Judge Joe A Parks Clyde Kaiser Joe Neal for Sheriff F M Wood for County Clerk A W Oliver for County Treasurer A A Caldwell Elmer Chandler Earl V Parker Dist 1 Dist 2 Geo R Collins G B Owens for County Commissioner Dist 8 W F Morris for County Commissioner Dist 8.

Pontoto County Joe A Parks Clyde Kaiser Joe Neal A. A. Caldwell Elmer Chandler Earl V. Parker Geo. R. Collins G. B. Owens

Local Ballot Listings for Key Races

Lieutenant Governor James E. Berry, State Senator Sam A. McKeel, Congressman Fourth District Lyle H. Boren, Representative No 1 Tom McKinley, Representative No 2 Clifford J. Smith, Franklin Bourland listed for the upcoming election with names and titles.

Lyle H. Boren ONDS Tom McKinley Clifford J. Smith

Community notices mix visits and events across nearby towns

Local residents from Pryor Ada Konawa Hugo Tishomingo and Stratford visit each other attend Bible school at First Baptist and host guests while Rev Ward plans services. A Mid South fair adds 75 cents with a humorous missive about hopping a fence and ducking the cover charge.

Social visits and light hail damage reported in community

Mrs. Ruby Winters visited Con way on Monday. Miss Sue Weatherford called on Mildred Rogers Sunday evening. Mildred Rogers visited Mrs. R. E. Lillard Tuesday evening. Hail Sunday evening caused little damage to crops. Mr Cecil Hallam spent Wednesday with his mother Mrs. H. P. Toby.

Ruby Winters Conway Sue Weatherford Mildred Rogers R. E. Lillard Cecil Hallam H. P. Toby

Sunday Church Attended by Shield Message and Local Visitors

Last Sunday Sr . school and church were well attended. Brother Shield of Seminole brought the message. Those who spent Sunday in the home of Sam Newby included Mr. Gene Jamar and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mage Newby, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Newby of Oklahoma City.

Ceda Grove Vid Taylor Pryor Virgie Chandler Jay Norris Clellen Scroggins Vernon Norris Breco Lake Missoma Bingham McCalls Chapel O Dd Price Konawa Jim B Lewis Othalene Rainbolt Tishomingo Asa Price Willie Price Phoenix Arizona Edd Price Rev Ward Sam Ambers Bittle Glenda Lee Claude Bittle Cottonwood R. P. Peterson Claud Hewet Mr. Hewet Junior Mare tat+ Ward Irene Bevers Am“s Bittle Jackson Hughes Jene Jamar Arthur Anglin Galegoo House Brother Shield Seminole Sam Newby Gene Jamar Mage Newby Jesse Newby Oklahoma City

Lyle Boren Fights for Federal Old Age Assistance

Congressman Lyle Boren campaigns for federal financing of old age pensions and against state matching requirements. He argues federal support ensures uniform benefits regardless of poverty or work status, and opposes state investigators that restrict aid. He notes a history of opposing pension bills while favoring national funding.

Lyle Boren Fourth Congressional District Congressmion Boren Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

of Pontotoc Isaac Burs R. L. Walker PR. L. Walker Hoyt Driskill O'anhoma C. F. Green Okla Atty Guardian Sherifre Ponto- Rec County Nella Bedford R. F. Porinson Warren B. Rice Kwangfeng Elsie Claker Woodworth Company Ferndale Mich USO Stonewall Ueader Country Club Moss Wimbish F. M. Wood A. W. Oliver Dist W. F. Morris James E. Berry Sam A. McKeel Franklin Bourland Winston Churchill London Capt Randolph Churchill Women’s Volunteer Services Vand‘s Roy Jones Jones Amarillo Orb Smith Orby Lee Stratford Bert McDonald M . Carl Denham Center Alicie Denham J. W. Denham Bud Ragland Miller Daisy L. L. Miller S. E. Williams S. D. Lowe Hugo Ellis Turner Jessie Morgan Vaness T. V. Brown Roy Arnett Troup Pearl Harbor Cecil Stone Mediphis Tenn The Fair Association Cate Galey
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