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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
7
Notice of sale to satisfy the Wiseman versus Lowery judgment and a separate foreclosure action. Property includes undivided mineral and surface interests in multiple tracts in Pontotoc county. Sale set for June 29 1936 at Ada Court House with appraisal of 1124.05 and required bid at two thirds of appraised value. Common terms and tax status noted.
The School Board of Union Graded School District No 2 Pontotoc County Oklahoma invites bids by June 29 1936 at 2 PM at the County Superintendent's Ada office for 17000 in building bonds. Bonds mature 5000 at five years 5000 at six and 7000 at seven with par and accrued interest. Bid must include two percent bid bond. Board may reject any bid. Official seal dated June 15 1826.
In Tabora district a native was fined 129.50 dollars after helping a lion escape from a trap. With rain season near, authorities prepared pit traps for stock protection and the man climbed down the trap with a ladder to free the animal.
The line suggests a veteran stumbling over a chair on the way to the door. No solid connection to baby bonds is established in the fragment.
In Pontotoc county Oklahoma Ethel L Diamond sues def endants to determine heirs of W R Roberts dec eased and quiet title to Southwest quarter of Northeast quarter and South Northeast quarter of Section 25 Township 3 North Range East. Defendants must answer by July 17 1936 or petition will be taken as true. Harrell & Kerr attorneys for plaintiff.
Pursuant to a June 1 1926 order of sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma the Federal Land Bank of Wichita filed foreclosure against defendants including W R Montgomery M J Bentley and others. The East Half of the Northeast Quarter Section Eleven Township Three North Range Four East Indian Meridian totaling 80 acres is to be sold July 6 1936 at the Ada courthouse to satisfy a 1649.23 judgment plus interest fees and costs. The sale proceeds go to the plaintiff and costs.
The First National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City seeks revival of a civil action against the unknown heirs executors and other assigns of George Bledsoe deceased and related parties in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The court set a hearing for July 23 to determine revival and notify all unknown heirs to appear and show cause if any. The document is dated June 196, 1336 and signed by Court Clerk Della Bedford.
The administratrix Grace Hennigan will sell at public auction in Ada Oklahoma on July 10 1935 at 2 00 pm under court confirmation all her late husband B E Hennigans real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma described as NE of Sec 25 3N 5E the W4 and SE4 of Sec 30 the NW1 and NW of NE of SW of Sec 31 Township 3N Range 6E containing 810 acres more or less with cash on confirmation.
Calistoga officials award contracts to a major fireworks firm to stage an imitation eruption from Mount Saint Helena crater for Independence Day. The event aims to captivate residents while Mount Lassen remains inactive.
The fragment notes a rumor about Maxie and mentions a cable from Hitler as part of a turbulent social rumor. No verified details or official source are provided.
Mr and Mrs A W McKeel near the city host their son Eurl from Colorado as Albert McKeel returns to California. D J McCallum and Morter Forber oil operators depart Ada for Tyler Texas after three days here for business interests.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Mathis left Wednesday for Monroe Louisiana where they were summoned by the death of Mr Mathis brother.
Friday notes show Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Ely traveling back to Oklahoma City after two days in Ada visiting friends and handling business. Wayne Wadlington departed Friday to St. Paul Minnesota to resume work with the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Miss Mary Kate Fuller of 425 West Seventh will depart Monday for New York City to spend the summer with her brother Hubert Fuller and Mrs. Fuller. She will travel overland with Miss Hewitt Aldridge via Hot Springs Arkansas and Washington DC.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Co. Payne, of Chattanooga, Tenn., are visiting Mrs. Henry Guinn at 901 South Johnston. Both Mr. Paynes are brothers of Mrs. Guinn.
Mrs. H. T. Chauncey and her children Marilyn Hope Troy LaMerle and Houston Hershel of Seminole visit the home of Mrs. Chauncey’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rayburn at 322 East Seventeenth for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Hatcher announce the birth of a 7 pound 4 ounce son Thursday night June 18. The baby has been named Richard Mc Master Stevenson Hatcher.
Mrs Ina Odell state recording secretary of the Business and Professional Women departs Saturday for Cedar Vale at Turner Falls to attend a two day school of instruction for club officers.
Mrs. M. F. West and her son Glen Dale returned Friday evening after a two week trip through Houston Galveston and Livingston Texas. In Livingston they visited Mr and Mrs Lyle West and in Houston they were guests of Mr and Mrs Dick Schwab.
Robert Shannon Heard of Colorado stopped in Ada Sunday and Monday to visit his cousins Miss Daisy Heard and R. C. Heard. He was en route to Dallas and Houston.
Mr and Mrs E E Lollar relocate from a west city residence to a new address at 605 West 8th. The note records the home change without additional details.
Captain Harry Schienberg must report for duty at Fort Sill on July 14 with the 378th Infantry and the second division of the Citizens Military Training Camp. He is scheduled to return July 27.
Mrs R B Fauntleroy is reported improving after a serious illness while visiting relatives in New Mexico. She underwent an operation at a Lilyr ity hospital on Tuesday, June, with Mrs Law rence Green delivering the update to Mrs Joe Beck on Monday morning.
Mrs. J. H. Collins is reported ill at 622 North Oak. Mr. Collins, ill for several days, has sufficiently recovered to return to work on Monday.
Mrs. Frank Smith and her daughter Mrs. Ray Goldsby spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with Mr. Goldsby. The party also included Harold Smith who visited Mr. and Mrs. Goldsby on Sunday.
Miss Howett Aldridge leaves for New York City to attend Columbia University during the summer term. She travels via Memphis and Nashville Tennessee and Washington D C, accompanied by Miss Mary Kate Fuller.
Mr and Mrs Bob Brooks of Quaneah Texas spend the week in Ada visiting Dr and Mrs Ed Granger at their home.
Mrs Steve Allgod is expected to arrive in Ada this week from Chickasha to make her home. Mr Allgood has been employed by the S. and Q. Store here for some time. They will be at home at 222 West 14th.
Misses Jessie Westmoreland and Virginia Westmoreland visit Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Phillips at their home. Both visitors are from Ponca City and are listed as guests in the social item.
Cadet James L. Lewis son of Mr and Mrs James W Lewis of South Francis arrives in Ada to spend two months vacation. He has completed two years at West Point ranking among the top in his class. He mentions Terry Craig another East Central young man.
Terry starred on the fall football team and James shows strong form in demanding military officer training. The two cadets are praised for their performance and dedication as they progress through the academy program.
Mrs A A Lucas and her daughter Dorothy Ruth are in Kansas City Missouri this week attending the Nazarene assembly.
Molly Herrin leaves today for an extended visit with relatives in Camden Tennessee. Mrs J L Newman of Purcell visits Ada this week in the home of her son and daughter in law H N Johnson. Harvey Shipman visits friends and conducts business in Mt Pleasant Texas this week. Mrs John T Hugill undergoes a tensileectomy at Shawnee and will stay with her parents in Holdenville. Rosebe Calbert leaves for Wert Davis ranch near Mill Creek after a illness report states Davis is in very serious condition.
John M. Hayner III five died at home Wednesday at 3 p m Funeral services were held Thursday at 4 p m at the home with Rev Claude Sayre rector of St Luke s Episcopal officiating Burial in Rosedale cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge He was the grandson of Mr and Mrs P A Norris of Ada.
Six month old William Arnel Gilreath died at home of his parents Mr and Mrs Onie Gilreath in Fittstown. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 PM from the Baptist church in Drumright. Burial will be in Shamrock cemetery with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge.
W. Wood aged five years died June 1 at 8 30 am in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Monday June 22 at 2 pm at Wolfe Oklahoma with interment in Wolfe cemetery Criswell Funeral home in charge. He is survived by his wife Malina Wood five sons and three daughters.
Mrs. Huldah Stewart 73 of Francis died Monday morning at home. Funeral at Church of Christ in Francis June 23 at 1 pm Rev Shipman officiating. Interment Morris Oklahoma Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by four sons J F Stewart Francis Carl Stewart Ohio Alpert Stewart California and John Stewart California and two daughters Cora Gray Quinton and Etta Simmons Adamson Oklahoma.
Imogene Roberts aged 21 months died at the family home near Egypt on Monday morning. Funeral services were held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the home with Rev. Smith officiating. Burial took place in Egypt cemetery with Keiths in charge. Survivors include Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Roberts.
Roy M. Hollis aged 40 of 712 E. 10th St. died June 24 at his residence. Criswell Funeral Home to announce funeral arrangements later. Survived by wife and three brothers E C Hollis FE Hollis and W H Hollis of Ada and father W B Hollis in Missouri.
Parish Chapel hosted a well attended Saturday night gathering with requests for continued support and reminders of Sunday school at 10:00 each Sunday. Various local residents visiting relatives, birthday celebrations, and a $15 fundraiser for song books and piano repairs are noted.
A string of social visits fills the weekend as Jewel Dean Gideon and Inetta Landon host Mozelle Cavener, and Virgle Farmer with Allen family spend Sunday with J. W. Isaacs. Several families, plus neighbors, attend a Vaness community musical. The note also invites all to a singing convention the second Sunday in July.
Community members attend visits and family gatherings across Lanton and surrounding areas. A revival is planned at the same location starting July 19 with nightly services. Personal news notes include births eight pounds, family visits, and in state travel to funeral services in Oklahoma City.
An item mentions an o clock Sunday morning and a ball game Sunday evening, indicating planned activities or schedules for the weekend.
The notice lists weekend and short-term visits among residents. Mr and Mrs E E Agee hosted by Homer Danley. Ray Stone stayed with Worley Estes Grady Loyd R R B Allen and Judson Kirby visited Franz Jones. Mrs Inez Agee with children stayed with sister Wildren Tate. Mabel Kirby visiting Walter Crow Ada. Johnnie Wilfonge returned home after two weeks with Mrs Ray Hicks Wewoka. Robert Bolin and Walter Lewis called on Frant Jones. Judson Kirby stayed with Buldean Danley. Ray Hicks family with Emoria Francis visited W J Jones. Walter Lewis visited Bolin. Garnet Wryrick and sons Buddy and Charles Lloyd called on W J Jones.
The community notes warm weather and busy social rounds in Summers Chapel. Residents and visitors from Maxwell Seminole Ada and Parish Chapel share meals, church events and singing sessions with families like Isaacs Woods Evans and Light, as well as multiple Johnson and Summers households. Rev F M Woods plans sermons next weekend.
St Louis dispatch reports the engine crew of a Missouri Pacific freight train caused a collision with a special convention train carrying a negro delegation to Kansas City. Twenty two passengers and thirteen railroad employees were injured, with five crew members suffering broken bones. Other injuries were minor.
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