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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
7
Plaintiffs J Lovelace and J G Witherspoon sue the heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns of Jane Per Ry Fegan deceased Chickasaw Freedman Roll No. 414 et al as defendants in a at law action.
Public notice to heirs and unknown successors of Jane Fegan Agnes Frazier Joe Black and others that they must answer a lawsuit filed by F J Lovelace and J G Witherspoon in Pontotoc County District Court by July 12 1947. The action seeks to quiet title to described lands in Oklahoma with mineral rights reserved to specified heirs, and to determine rightful heirs. Legal representatives Busby Harrell Trice filed May 27 1947.
The Oak Hills Golf and Country Club calls a special stockholders meeting at the Ada Oklahoma clubhouse at 7:00 p m on July 22 1947. The purpose is to increase capital stock from 12500 to 50000 dollars by issuing 200 shares of 250 par value each. A proxy form is enclosed for absent members. Signed Harry Lundgaard president.
All persons having claims against Edward Davis deceased must present them with vouchers to the administratrix Lois Davis Allison at the office of Thomas P. Holt in Ada Oklahoma within four months of this date or be forever barred. Dated June 11 1947.
Washington June 18 Secretary of State Marshall proposed European nations form a mutual aid program and seek American assistance. He argued Europe must plan its own approach for continued aid, with Britain already in talks, while Congress debates追加 billions. If Europeans fail, chaos or communist influence may grow.
Oklahoma Governor Roy Turner warned state employees against political activity and said he would not tolerate involvement in campaigns. The statement followed a meeting with State Senator Virgil Medlock who sought the ouster of Roy Grace, Ada highway engineer, though Grace would remain on the payroll. Medlock declined to comment after the conference.
A news digest notes Pravda’s critique of Marshall plan rhetoric, while contrasting U S aims with Soviet intent. It discusses potential European blocs, Western cooperation, and warnings from Acheson and Welles about Moscow’s expansionist goals. The piece weighs Russia’s possible participation and the risk of further Euro division.
The New Delhi Statesman notes Brigadier Cane plans to depart for the United Kingdom. He thanks his British and Indian friends for kindnesses and warns enemies not to indulge in wishful thinking as he returns.
Hugo voters approved a 290 thousand dollar bond issue to fund sewer system improvements in the town. The measure passed at the June 16 election in Hugo.
VA chief says Muskogee hospital overcrowding claim is overstated with nine service connected and 216 probably service connected on the waiting list in four states. Rep Johnson accuses orders to limit cases at Muskogee. Hawley notes 20 996 waiting nationwide and warns some hospitals may close.
Out of state visitors from New York to Nebraska joined locals for a busy Platt National Park weekend. The event drew 12 080 people and 3 022 cars while Hereford Heaven association members and Governor Roy J Turner attended a picnic at Buffalo Springs in the park Saturday evening.
Camp Simpson updates include uniform tents, army bunks with steel springs, and essentials provided so boys only bring beddin clothes and toilet articles. The board praises the changes and urges inspections by parents and community members. Returning campers report the camp is better by 100 percent and enjoyable for the scouts.
Konawa residents voted 177 to 113 to approve a 55000 bond issue for a park improvement program. Planned facilities include a swimming pool wading pool skating rink dressing rooms caretaker residence tennis croquet horseshoe and picnic grounds.
Ada Kiwanis club plans a gathering at the American Legion Hut on North Broadway with farm youths from the county as special guests. The meeting previously featured past presidents reminiscing about their administrations and sharing light ribbing.
Fossil finds in Montana reveal polished gastroliths swallowed by dinosaurs as digestive aids. Researchers identify these stones as smooth, rounded rocks once used to help grind food within the gut, shedding light on ancient feeding habits.
The interior department said the steel shortage is at the bottom of an August gasoline shortage and a winter fuel oil shortage. Max W. Ball warned steel for tank cars and pipelines is scarce, with no new general purpose cars since 1942 and 6,000 retired since the war. Illinois to Kansas refining capacity faces shut downs for lack of crude oil transport.
In Paris British Foreign Secretary Bevin French Foreign Minister Bidault and Premier Ramadier meet to discuss United States economic aid for Europe's recovery. France proposes specialized international committees with European and U S representatives to map transport fuel energy agriculture and steel needs, to be explored in Paris and London.
In Doylestown Pennsylvania a purebred Guernsey bull named Gardenville Coronation Wing sold for $45,000 setting a new record. The sale featured Capt J N Mathews disposing of 280 Guernseys with total herd value around $450,000 and nine head at $10,000 each. Samuel Golding paid $20,000 for a four year old cow and $18,000 for a heifer.
A report notes that many Hungarian peasants live beyond a century, attributing longevity to a diet centered on sour milk and related dairy products. The piece emphasizes rural eating habits and health implications observed in the population.
State Senator Virgil Medlock of Pontotoc county planned talks with Gov. Roy Turner on ousting Ada division engineer Rev Grace amid a quarrel over patronage. Turner backed Grace. Bailey urged firing underperforming staff as lawmakers urged department reform for broad road program support.
Oklahoma City June 13 travel on principal highways rose 11.7 percent in the first week of June from last year, with 382 219 vehicles counted at 20 points. Gains included US 62 at Henrietta 96.6 percent and US 66 at Vinita 10 percent. US 270 Woodward 38 percent. US 183 Hobart 14.2 percent. US 77 Perry 17.7 percent. US 70 Hugo 10.2 percent. The Fransch Hoek road near Cape Town was begun by elephants before white settlers arrived.
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