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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
15
A traveling group visited Fort Wayne Indiana and Jackson Michigan before reaching Detroit. They held a brief talk in Fort Wayne, while the railroad men discussed the subject evolution in Jackson. The event included laying the corner stone of the New Lions Tamers Club.
Public notices announce foreclosure sales in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. W B Walker sheriff lists sale dates July 14 1925 and July 27 1925 on properties in Ada including Section 16 and Section 18 19 Township 4 North Range 7 East and multiple parcels totaling 402.04 acres with foreclosure judgments against various defendants and costs.
Dr Louis I Dublin of Metropolitan Life estimates 20 000 TB deaths annually nationwide even with sanatoria. He cites 800 000 through sanatoria in ten years and 600 000 alive benefiting from treatment. Dr Drolet notes a 32 544 bed deficit for TB care across states including Pennsylvania Ohio Georgia and Texas.
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County court instructs R. R. Spencer O S S Lindsey and O A Melton to answer by July 18 1925 in a quiet title case over Lots 13 14 15 and 16 in Block 26 Dages Addition Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Plaintiff Lela Harrison seeks title relief and permanent bar on any claims. Court Clerk L E Franklin seals the notice and Clint Miers deputy serves for the plaintiff.
Paul Campbell, who has led Okmulgee high school for two years, is named principal of Ardmore high school. He previously served as president of the Okmulgee Lions Club last year.
Classified style notice advertises buying renting and selling opportunities with quick service. Includes emphasis on fast transactions and broad reach for readers looking to trade goods services or real estate. Local market vibe and concise call to action.
The Midland Savings & Loan Company files suit in Pontotoc County District Court Oklahoma against C J Caruth and Josie B Caruth for 3590.05 plus 10 percent interest from April 1 1925 and 2300 attorney fees to foreclose a mortgage on Lots 15 and 16 Block 9 Donaghey Addition Ada Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by August 7 1925 or judgment will be entered. Court Clerk L E Franklin. Attorneys McKeown and Green. 6 25 3tw.
State of Oklahoma suit filed against C W Force and others in Pontotoc County district court. Local notes report social visits, farm work, and travel across Ada Seminole Sulphur Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Funeral details for Mrs T A Hill and community health updates follow.
Oklahoma City. Investigation of Sheriff R. H. Myers of Custer county will begin today by the attorney general to determine if ouster proceedings are warranted. Governor ordered the probe after a petition by 10 citizens alleging he refused to jail certain persons and released committed prisoners.
Westheimer field reports a possible new oil gas sand in section 34 6 8. Depth 850 feet with 6 feet of penetration. Gas production between 2 and 5 million feet daily and oil spraying. Nearby wells in Allen and Homackla areas continue activity with drilling planned for two more wells.
Westheimer and Daube shut in their gasser in section 34-5-8 and will use the production as fuel in further drilling. It made 31.3 million feet on the gauge.
Farmers near completion of cotton chopping while Francis Collins visited the Angelly household Monday evening. Local families including McFarland Hutchings Angelly Loman and Wainright kin traveled in Boswell and Anders areas for fishing and visits. Rural social rounds feature neighbors Bill Hayes David Loman Joe Herrington Ada and other residents sharing in gatherings and trips to Oklahoma City.
Rev. Bys Murphy, pastor of the current church, has drawn plans for a new Baptist church in Newkirk. About $10,000 in pledges have been made toward the building, but the congregation has not yet acted formally on the plan.
District Judge George C. Crump sent a letter to Ponca City News editor Clyde E. Muchmore and Oklahoma Press Association officials denying any refusal to approve a legal publication in the Wewoka Capital-Democrat. The association had urged a grand jury probe after a May Sulphur meeting condemned Crump, while a court clerk’s certificate states Crump never disapproved any publication in Seminole County records.
Ada fire chief Ed Haley described fighting fires in the heat as unpleasant but necessary after a call to the Choctaw Cotton Oil mill. Firemen battled flames in the pressroom, spreading to a cotton storage room and reaching the roof, with about 45 minutes of effort.
Clyde E. Muchmore president of the Oklahoma Press association says no letter has arrived from Judge Crump of Holdenville. He notes the resolution was passed by the association and only further board director investigation remains to be decided by the same body.
The story sketches hot weather, corn drought, and local health remarks. Grandpa Estes at 92 endures the heat well while Grandpa Jamar walks to a Sunday school picnic at Summers Chapel, aided by a Good Samaritan. Folks enjoyed singing led by Mrs. Parnell, Rev. Yandell’s welcome, and a plentiful community dinner with band music from Ada.
Roy Munger of Hubbard Texas was arrested by Deputies E T Miers and W W Walker on a charge of car theft. A Ford touring car was confiscated. Munger waived extradition and Texas authorities are en route to Hillsboro to face charges. He reportedly agreed to return.
If properly cared for a permanent magnet will retain the property of magnetism for several years.
Sunday visits and dinners were reported across Owl Creek 8 and Frise area. Families including Reed, Morton, Lafever, Ashburn, Killion, Estes, Gill, Odom and Puckett residents were mentioned with church attendance at Frisco and Mary Gill hosting guests.
Aaron Staggs arraigned before Justice H J Brown yesterday on a charge of statutory rape involving a 14 year old girl in Rowlett rooms. He waived preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea. Correction issued that arrest occurred in Amos rooms rather than Amos location previously stated.
Washington reports Rear Admiral J. K. Robison, a central figure in the Teapot Dome investigation and twice denied promotion, has applied for early retirement from the navy.
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