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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

7

Sheriff’s sale notices from Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1938

Multiple public sale notices issued by Pontotoc County Sheriff Clyde Kaiser advertise foreclosure auctions of lands in Ada and surrounding areas. Listings include descriptions of sections and lots in Townships Four and Five, ranges East and West, with judgments amounts, interest rates, and sale dates in 1938.

Bila McDanlel J. G. Zeller Ella McDaniel Pontotoc County Oklahoma Stetton Pyenster Townenty Court Houe Ada Tontotos County Clyde Kaiser Pontostoc County Claude Sturdivant Clarinet Court Bobbie Johnson Towit Secetion Ten Pontotec County State of Ie. Martner Clyde Kalaey Claude

Ada News announces Democratic primary candidates

The Ada News lists candidates for multiple offices in the upcoming Democratic Primary. Names include Hoyt Driskill for County Judge, Sam Dew for County Treasurer, W. Stanfield for County Attorney, Clyde Kaiser for Sheriff, Barney Assott and George F. Collins for County Commissioner Districts, plus James E. Gerry for Lieutenant Governor and several others for state and federal seats.

Ada News Hoyt Driskill Franklin Rourland Sam Dew Tommy FL Ford W. ¥. Stanfield Barney Assott George F. Collins Virgil C. Collins Ben Kelrsey Kian

Obituary notices for Terry Scroggins and Susan Smith

Two obituary notices report the June deaths of Terry Harold Scroggins and Susan Smith. Terry, son of Clelen Scroggins, died at home June 19 with services at Cedar Grove and burial at the local cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Susan Smith died June 19 at her Allen home. funeral services were held at Stigler with burial in the cemetery, Crisweall Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by four sons and five daughters and several grandchildren.

Terry Harold Scroggins Clelen Scroggins Francis Cedar Grove Criswell Funeral Home Charg Susan Smith Allen Stigler Crisweall Funeral Home Texas Harvey Witherell Bowlegs Berdie Wages Dessie Moore

Wanted ads rent 40 acres near Ada with house

Want ads request rental of 40 acres located three miles northeast of Ada. Immediate possession of a house is required. Contact Walter Bynum. Listings dated 6-23.

Fortheast Ada Walter’ Bynum

No Regular Court Terms In Summer

District Judge Tal Crawford announced there will be no regular dockets in district court from July 16 to September 1. The Pontotoc County Bar Association backed a summer holiday plan, with Crawford available for emergency sessions but no normal court sittings during peak heat.

Tal Crawford Pontotoc

Skeleton May Be One Of Blantons

Skeleton found near San Benito is suspected to be one of the missing Luther and John Blanton, duck hunters who disappeared on November 19, 1938. Texas Rangers and county officers transported the remains to San Benito and withheld details. Relatives were summoned to view the skeleton, which appeared that of a young man. overalls and a handkerchief with an B marked were found nearby.

Brownsville Tex UPI Arroyo Colorado Blantons Texas Rangers San Benito Luther John Blanton Raymondville Jim Shafer Tony

Robbery and kidnapping terrify Denison couple

In Denison Texas Carl McCraw sandwich shop operator and Miss Monica Stragoosa were robbed by two masked men one armed with a shotgun. The pair forced them into a car and held them for about an hour driving through Denison into Oklahoma before releasing them near Tolbert. They walked back to Denison arriving early today. Authorities from northeast Texas and southeastern Oklahoma are hunting the suspects.

Denison Tex Texas Oklahoma Carl McCraw Monica Stragoosa Red River Tolbert

Largest Highway Letting Sets State Record in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY June 22 The state highway department reported the largest letting in its history at 1 512 509 for construction work though the amount fell 85 491 under engineer estimates of 2 006 000. Texas officials said joint action is needed to award a contract for the mile long Davidson bridge over the Red River northeast of Vernon tying to Oklahoma highway 14. Apparent low bids from the two states differed with one company winning on both sides and a spread of more than 16 000 between the low figures.

State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County Ada Ollahomy United States District Northern Rastern Oklahoman Treceiver Hxchangs National Company Oklahoma City State Highway Department Texas Red River Vernon Tex

Barber Treated for Contempt Back in Jail in Oklahoma

Stillwater dispatch reports Cush ing, Oklahoma barber L L Tennyson returned to jail after defying the state barbers price law. District Judge Henry W Hoel convicted him of contempt for not complying with the price order set by the Cushing Barber Association under state law.

Stillwater Okla W. L. Tennyson Cushing Henry W

Tennyson Sentenced After Fourth Conviction

The court ordered a $250 bond to ensure compliance with the code but Tennyson failed to post and went to jail. This marked his fourth conviction. Earlier on May 11 he paid a $25 fine and posted $106 bond on an assimilated charge.

Tennyson

August Term Assured Here At East Central

State Board of Education authorized a short August session at East Central starting July 29 for three weeks six days a week. Students can earn four semester hours with possible extension. a class fee of four dollars per semester hour applies. Those seeking courses must submit a prioritized list to the college secretary by 3 PM Saturday June 25.

State Board of Education East Central East iCentral Judents

Crash Victims' Condition Improves After Ada Collision

Two of the five Adans injured in a head on collision south of Ada early Wednesday were released from a local hospital Friday. Joe Hoggatt and Haskell Alsnaugh were discharged as J. R. Casey, the most seriously injured, was reported improved. The remaining patients Jew ell Walker and Fern Samplee were also listed as improved.

Ada Joe Hoggatt Haskell Alsnaugh J. R. Casey Jewell Walker Fern Samplee

Shaw Bond Fuss Over State Quota and Production Breaks Out

Oklahoma City reports a rise in petrol eum demand with a June estimate showing July at 518,400 barrels daily. Shaw accuses conservation officer Armstrong of deception as production runs exceed the 405,000 barrel limit and debate continues over enforcement and pipeline reports. Bond defends orders and notes bureau estimates guide nonwaste production.

Shaw-Bond Oklahoma City Federal Bureau of Mines Oklahoma Oi Corporation Commission Bureau The W. J. Armstrong Shaw S. J. Shaw Armstrong State Tax Commission Tax Commission Tam Commission Bond Bureau of Mines

Railroads Face Acute Problem

In Little Rock Arkansas on June 22 1 the railroads confronted a far more acute situation than in the recent past. Officials discussed strains in freight capacity and scheduling as demand rose sharply and infrastructure lagged behind. The report highlights growing pressure on lines, congestion at hubs, and potential delays affecting commerce and travel.

Little Rock Ark

Guilt Denied By Four Spy Suspects

Four suspects pleaded innocent to federal espionage charges in a large probe. The group includes Johanna Hofmann, Guenther Gustave Rumrich, Erich Glaeser, and Cito H. Voss, held on 25000 bail each. Bench warrants were ordered for fourteen others, many believed in Germany, including two men described as German war ministry officers.

New York Vincent L. Liebell Germany War Ministry Johanna Hofmann Guenther Gustave Rumrich United States Army Erich Glaeser U. S.army Niirate Mitchell Field Cito H. Voss Voss United States

Death verdict for Francis Marion Black in Alpine

A Texas jury sentenced Francis Marion Black, a former University of Kansas student, to death after he confessed to plotting the murder of 13 year old Marvin Daie Noblitt in a gruesome insurance death scheme on a Big Sand mountain. Jury deliberated under three minutes. The article also notes a new brass quartet in the music department with members Mr. McCall, first cornet, and Joe Willard.

Black Alpine Tex West Texas Francis Marion Black J University of Kansas Marvin Daie Brass Quartet Mr. McCall Firet Cornet Joe Willard

Quartet Tops Church Program With Promising Entertainment

Patty a second cornet Melvin Stockton third cornet and Mrs Gene Larbert trombone wowed a Christian church audience Tuesday night. The quartet joined the band as an added attraction and presented a lively program to locals.

Patty Melvin Stockton Coret Gene Larbert The Christian Church

Hospital supervisors note and police log read like trips

Salt Lake City officials reviewed a one hour emergency room record revealing Norma Dedones with a broken arm from a fall on pavement, Bobby Ludwig with a broken arm from a garage incident, and Duarte Johnson, seven, with a broken left arm after a bicycle fall. At Nice, beach police measure bathers to curb excessive leg exposure.

Salt Lake City Norma'Dedones Bobby Ludwig Duarte Johnson

Black-Draught Promoted As Constipation Relief

An old advertisement touts Black-Draught as a sensible remedy for constipation. It claims the product relieves stomach distress using finely ground vegetable leaves and roots, described as purely wagstable and refreshing for both men and women.

It is Time For Pontotec County to Have the State Senator

A local political notice stating Pontotec County citizens demand state senate representation. It declares the message written ordered and paid for by Pontotsc County Citizens.

Pontotec County Pontotoc County Pontotoc Pontotsc County

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