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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

7

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Sheriff Clyde Kaiser will sell on July 1 1940 at Ada Oklahoma the property described in Case No 13691 foreclosing Equitable Farm Mortgage Company against DRS MacDonald et al The sale seeks to satisfy a 1936 judgment of 1605 with interest costs and attorney fees totaling 99282 plus costs The parcel consists of 340 acres in sections 35 and 26 Township 1 North Range 7 East subject to a first mortgage of 50006 and set for cash to the highest bidder at the courthouse south door.

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 Db. S. McDonald Jr DD. S.S. MacDonald Gertrude A. MacDonald David Towit Pontotoc Oklahoma Towi S MacDonald A. Gertrude MacDonald O. R. Salmon Elger McElreath M. B. Pitts

Notice to Sell County Property in Pontotoc County

County Treasurer Sam Dew will begin June 28 1940 at 9 am in the Pontotoc County Courthouse to sell separately parcels of land acquired by resale. Bids exist for each tract Fitzhugh Township NE Sec 8 Twp 2N Range 4E with a bid of 345 dollars by Jess Lee. Sale cash on bid price, subject to Board approval. purchaser pays advertisement and related costs.

Sam Dew Pontotoc County Oklahoma Fitzhugh Township Jess Lee Board of County Commissioners Pontotec County Allen City Commercial Perry Blue Hesale Pam Dew M. L. Fer Aaid County Treaster T. Sam Dew Pontotee County Portland Park Ada Marvin Broadway Renale Allen Merle Graham

Notice to Sell County Property in Ada Oklahoma

Notice to sell county property in Pontotee County Oklahoma Portland Park Addition to Ada Blk 14 15 16 held July 29 1940 bid of $10.00 by Marvin Broadway.

Notice of real estate auction bid by Merle Graham

Bids submitted for Lot 5 Block 70 in the Commercial Addition Allen with a $3.00 bid by Merle Graham. The ad valorem costs and real estate apportioned charges are noted, with a sale date referenced as 6 20 31.

Senora Oil and Gas Co Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice to Ada Oklahoma stockholders of Senora Oil and Gas Co a meeting at 1 PM July 25 1940 in 261 Cummings Building Ada to consider increasing capital stock to 100000 Books close for transfer at 3 PM July 15 1940 Dated June 13 1940 President E W Kemp months June 1940.

Senora Oil and Gas.co Senora Oil and Gane Company Cummings Ada Oklahoma E. W. Kemp

Sale Notice of Property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

On July 22, 1940 at 2 p.m. the Pontotoc County Sheriff will sell at public auction the described 150 acres in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy a May 27 1940 judgment in case 16877 Ottawa Mortgage Company vs Mrs Hattie Deering et al. The sale is at the south door of the Ada courthouse after appraisal and for cash. The mortgage debt is $3 324.23 with 10 percent interest and costs. Witness dated June 13 1940 by Sheriff W N Hughes undersheriff Kemp & McArthur attorneys for plaintiff.

Ada Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma District Court Ottawa Mortgage Company Hattie Deering Clyde Kaiser W. N. Hughes KEMP & McARTHUR_ Atty’s

Estate of W. B. Alexander Notice to Creditors

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the county court oversees the estate of W B Alexander deceased. Belton Brady administrator directs all creditors to present claims with vouchers at Ada Oklahoma within four months of the date hereof or they will be forever barred. The notice is dated June 19 1940 and lists Thomas P Holt as attorney for administrator.

Pontotoc W. B. Alexander Belton Brady Ada Oklahoma Thomas P. Holt Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Clyde Owen Lamons Clyde Owen lLaamons Perry L. Northcutt

Auto crash report with self ticket issued by state constable

Denver constable Joe Imherr of Julesburg reported an accident to the motor vehicle department. Car A backed from a curb and was struck by car B. Car A was the constable, who issued himself a ticket for careless driving for backing out before it was safe.

Denver Joe Imherr Julesburg State Motor Vehicle Department

Delegates Hear Speech on Selling Warm Air Systems

Louisville delegates to the National Supply association convention listened to Arthur Fath of Milwaukee discuss identifying and marketing warm air system products amid a crowded room with fans running and ice water available.

Louisville National Supply Association Arthur Fath Milwaukee

No Reason Seen For Feeling Pity

Rome reports Il Giornale D'Italia editor Gayda argues there is no reason to pity France in the present case. He says France must yield some territory under German Italian peace terms and that Versailles harmed Germans. He notes Churchill’s pledge to fight with American aid and says Germany and Italy will continue the war against Anglo Saxon forces.

Rome Italy France Virginio Gavda Mussolini Il Giornale D Italia Gavda Versailles Germany Austria

CCC openings plentiful for young men in Pontotoc

Mrs Donna Belle Neal urges eligible youths to join the Civilian Conservation Corps with 65 slots allotted for Pontotoc county for the next six months. Applications are due before July 11 and 12 with calls to service soon. contact the county department of public welfare at 228 East Tenth Street Ada.

Civilian Conservation Corps Donna Belle Neal Pontotoc County CCC County Department of Public Welfare East Tenth Street Ada

Test Runs Prove Mercury Economy

Ford Motor Company reports final results from nationwide economy runs with 34 Mercury cars averaging 20.83 miles per gallon over 112 206 miles. Cars traveled through snow ice mud rain sun and diverse traffic as part of routes covering each Ford branch territory. Overall performance remained remarkably uniform despite adverse conditions.

Dearborn Mich Ford Motor Company Mercury Equator United States

Rainy Weekend Brings Wide Rural Social Visit spread

The Lone Wolf notes a rainy Sunday that dampened plans while detailing visits across Pickett and nearby towns. Several families personal updates, church notes, and revival announcements fill the rural community \u2014 with emphasis on Sunday services, Missionary meeting, Bible school plans, and an all day Fourth of July picnic led by Rev. Spencer.

J. T. Fench Lodema Avon Pickett Rev. Spencer of Ada Jesse Norvill Young People’s Union

End of Tientsin Squabble Signed by Japan and Britain

London reports that a British Japanese accord ends parts of the Tientsin dispute. The agreement, announced by R A Butler, removes Japanese army barricades around the British concession in north China and ends the military blockade of the British and French concessions after over a year.

London Tokyo Tientsin House of Commons R. A. Butler Butler North China China

Shawnee Census Figures Released By Supervisor Castleberry

Census figures released by Supervisor H. E. Castleberry show greater returns for vested amounts in the Shawnee area. Ada News Classified Ads notes the update as of June 19 in Oklahoma.

Shawnee. Okla Ensus H. E. Castleberry Ada News

Local visitors and family notes spread through Ada area

Mrs Painter and her sons visited the Zearley home Wednesday afternoon. Dora Heaton called on Mrs Kaufman Wednesday evening. Stumpe Bell of Ada spent Tuesday night with his parents. Sam Zearley and Ruben Clark visited Ada. Patty Joe Lee of Oakman visited Friday with her grandparents. Les Brumley and Carl Tomlinson were Ada visitors. Pauline Ford returned from Granite. Herman and Bud Ford, Homer Kurkendall, and Arlene Wolf and Erma Jean Wolf visited friends or relatives. Sunday visits continued with multiple families and the Homer ball club beating Teacher 11 to 6 on the Leader diamond.

Les Brumley Carl Tomlinson Leroy Zearley Pauline Ford Granite Herman Ford Homer Kurkendall Arlene Erma Jean Wolf Wonder Asbury Mobley Levi Reed Aliloso Stump Bell Ada Robert Ray Heaton Portland Park Dallas Lamb LaVerta Lilley Helen Brumley Bud Blackburn Blue Blackburn Conway Homer Ball Club Neal McDonald Betty Joe Herbert Kaiser Maud Kelly George Mansfields Oklahoma City Jack Leroy Kelly Mult Hilton Marion Eaton Elventa Thursay Earnest Dunnagan Lawton Elmer Scroggins Scroggins Archie Bandy Mrs. Richardson Oakman

Oakman News Recap Silent Church After Rain

Saturday night and Sunday morning services were canceled due to rain. Local families and visitors including Neal McDonald and Kaiser relatives spent time visiting in Ada, Oklahoma City, and Denny.

Sunshine community notes and Sunday events

Sunday weather forced gathering changes as residents visited in the Bal lard home. Grandfather Pitt travels to Kentucky to visit old home and friends. Mrs Mount Driskill visited Mrs H E Tinsley. Friday night singing drew a crowd as the class learns new song books. Sunshine residents shopped in Ada Saturday and invite others to Sunday school gatherings.

Dewey Cooksey Naomi Hobgood W. J. Ballard Pitt Kentucky Sunshine

Reverend Brooks to Lead Assembly of God Church

Reverend and Mrs. Brooks moved to the community this week and he will take charge of the Assembly of God church. Several local names appear, including Miss Rebel Sliger visiting relatives in Union Valley and Mr. and Mrs. Burl Mooney welcoming a newborn daughter last week. Denman Flowers and others were in Ada on business Tuesday.

Brooks Assembly of God Church Rebel Sliger Nate Thompson Union Valley C. C. Couch Henry Odom Ada Hatton A. B. Davis Jesse Sam Fisher Eufaula Bonnie Otto

Steedman Sunday School Omitted Due to Rain

Sunday school at Steedman was canceled because of rain. No services were held and church activities were affected.

Steedman

Local visits and callers fill Allen area weekend

Mrs Mary Nunley and son Dale and Jessie Frederick spent Saturday night in Allen with her mother Mrs W W Wilbanks. Numerous relatives and friends from Ada Conway Happyland High Hill Los Angeles Blackrock and Konawa visited or stayed with locals over the weekend and midweek.

Mary Nunley Dale Jessie Frederick Allen W. W. Wilbanks Jess Jones Joan Pecan Grove Clyde Sales Will Jones Iler Farris Ada H. S. Farris Charles Sowards J. C. Melton Oscar Coffman Pauline Sales Coweta Nadine Casey Happyland Virginia Wilson Edith Nunley San Antonio Texas Jack Matthews Konawa John Allgood Ben L. Taylor Shirley Los Angeles Galif W. T. Sales Blackrock Ruth Sales Ratha Melton Willie Lee Willis Ode Wilson Ernest Francis Bud Perkins California Earl Ford Med Melton

RAF Sinks Italian Sub in Mediterranean Dive Bombing

Cairo reports an entirely successful RAF dive bombing of an Italian submarine in the Mediterranean. Two British fighters sighted the sub, a Blenheim bomber attacked, and conning tower machine guns were used. Also reported were hits on an Eritrean hangar and a Southern Rhodesian air force raid over Ethiopia.

Cairo Mediterranean Royal Air Force Communiqtie Sessenei Italian Eritrea Raheita Eritrea Southern Rhodesian Ethiopia

Germany Faces Stupendous Task In Organizing Vast New Territories

Berlin reports a sweeping reorganization as Germany integrates eight former nations into a totalitarian economy. Bohemia Moravia Poland and Denmark Norway and Holland face production and labor readjustments while Dutch joblessness rises. Belgium and northern France remain under military administration with aims to maintain order and aid refugees.

Germany Alvin J. Steinkopf Berlin Europe France Bohemia-Moravia Poland Denmark Norway Holland Belgium The Hague

British Orders Prompt Navy to Sell 20 High Speed Boats

The Navy cleared the way for Electric Boat of Groton to sell 20 high speed submarine chasers and motor torpedo boats to Britain after altering its contract to delay delivery for the navy. Senator Byrd demanded full details and an investigation into the transaction.

Washington Navy Electric Boat Company Groton Conn United States Navy Department Boat Company Senate Naval Affairs Committee Byrd

Murrah Approved for Circuit Court

Federal Judge Alfred P. Murrah of Oklahoma City won approval by the justice department for elevation to the tenth circuit court of appeals. Senators Thomas and Lee endorsed him to replace Judge Robert E. Lewis of Denver, with a nomination expected to go to the Senate soon. Protests regarding Murrah’s current seat and Kernmamer’s Tulsa vacancy are under Justice Department investigation.

Washington Alfred P. Murrah Oklahoma City Justice Department Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Thomas Okla Lee Murrah Robert FE. Lewis Denver Senate

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