Sheriff Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
In pursuance of a district court order dated May 29 1940 Equitable Farm Mortgage Company sues Geo C Pendleton estate heirs and others in No 13691 to foreclose a $1509 attorney fee plus $1 605 decree. The sheriff will sell on July 1 1940 at 10 a m at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse south front door to satisfy the mortgage and costs. Clyde Kaitsher sheriff announces sale with Busby Harrell & Trice as plaintiffs counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Pontotocomey
State of Oklahoma
Equitable Farm Mortgage Company
Geo. C. Pendelton
John A. MacDonald
Etta Louise MacDonald
Malcom E. MacDonald
John A. MacDonald Jr
D. S. McDonald Jr
D. S. MacDonald
Gertrude A. MacDonald
David S. MacDonald Jr
R. Salmon
Elger McElreath
M. B. Pitts
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc
Oklahoma
Ada
Clyde Kaitser
Busby, Harrell & Trice
State of
District Court
Ottawa Mortgage Company
Hattie Deering
Clyde Kaiser
W. N. Hughes
Kemp & McArthur Atty’s
Sam Dew
M. L. Ferguson
Board of County Commissioners
Portland Park
Marvin Broadway
Board of Countyommissioners
Dew
Allen
Merle Graham
Board of County Co Alusioners
Land Ofce
Commissioners of the Land Office
Ange
Harles B. Steele
Secretar
Italian cabinet called for July 6 session
Rome reports the Italian cabinet was summoned today for its monthly session on July 6. The announcement outlines the agenda at the government meeting, with ministers preparing for policy discussions and potential cabinet actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Japan Now in War Picture Expands Pacific Ambitions
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Japan shifts to the European war’s wider stage as France and Britain falter. He suggests Tokyo may seek protectorates and colony gains in Asia with Germany’s possible blessing, raising questions about U S fleet movements and regional power shifts.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Japan
Hitler
France
Orient
Nippon
Far East
Asia
Britain
Netherlands
Europe
United States
Hawaii
Pacific
Atlantic
America
Tokyo
Germany
Fuehrer
Revival opens in town as Charley Johnson leads
News from rural communities reports a revival meeting begun Saturday night by Bro Charley Johnson. Local visitors greet events and many residents are noted visiting relatives and attending speeches. Several church groups and families are mentioned in weekend gatherings across Ada Brookhaven Tulsa and Lawerence areas.
Grand River Dam Authority abolishes land buying department
Vinita Oklahoma land buying department of the Grand River dam authority will be abolished July 15 as the 2.75 million dollar project nears completion. The PWA declined to approve nine guards at the dam, saying the contractor is responsible for protection.
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Vinita
Grand River Dam
PWA
Fire destroys Elk City freight depot and cotton linters
A fire last night destroyed a freight depot in Elk City and 700 bales of cotton linters. The cause is listed as undetermined and under investigation.
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Elk City
Oklahoma Pension Payments to Confederate Veterans Fall Second Quarter
Pension payments to Oklahoma Confederate veterans and their widows totaled 52155 in the second quarter this year down from 61767 in the prior quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Nix Bites Tongue During Baseball Game Incident
In Chickasha Murray Nix witnessed a tense moment with two on base as the next batter homered. In the excitement he bit a piece from his tongue, prompting concern for his health during the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha
Murray Nix
Nix
Osage Dancing Celebration Opens in Pawhuska
The 67th annual Osage dancing celebrations opened today with participation from Pawnee Kiowa Kaw Cherokee and Osage tribes. The event runs through Friday.
Patterson reports 40 bushels per acre on 15 acre tract
I O Patterson announced a yield of 40 bushels to the acre from a 15 acre field on his farm located northeast of town. The report reflects strong corn production in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
I. O. Patterson
Here
Guardsmen Now Eligible for Early Discharge
Gen Louis A Ledbetter announces guardsmen may obtain discharge before enlistment ends for only two reasons: lack of ability or desire to enlist in the regular army or navy. Earlier discharges were allowed when relocating or taking jobs that hindered military duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Louis A. Ledbetter
Army
Navy
Sunday Social Gathers At Local Church and Homes
Church attendance remained strong Saturday night and Sunday morning with Sunday school and young people's activities. Families and friends, including the Roundtree and Jackson households, visited each other Sunday in Homer and nearby areas. Regular prayer meetings are announced for Wednesday and Friday nights at local homes.
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Wilson Church
Bertha Smith
Jackson
Lorene Johnson
Nay Dean Roundtree
Ulah Mae Shumard
Janet
Winifred Jackson
Ed Roundtree
Karl Wall
Ernest Roundtree
Homer
Luther
Ray Curt
Leonard Solomon
Vaness
Barney Hall
Jess Gurley
Local families share weekends and church project updates
Happyland residents visit relatives in Francis and Ada while Dorothy Stewart and others host guests. The Mission club women plan to paint church benches and walls. Friday meeting day prompts turnout as families note shifts in their schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Poindexter
Latta
J. C. Martin
Bessie Walton
Ada
Otis Wiles
Cecil Brannon
Union Valley
Tonie Martin
Joe
Jack
Patsy
D. O. Stewart
Randall Trammell
Pleasant Hill
Morgan
Bill Frazier
D. O. Stewart and Sons
Rev Brooks Preached at Owl Creek This Weekend
The Rev Brooks preached here Saturday night and Sunday, delivering sermons to local congregants and visitors in Owl Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Creek
Brooks
Local social visit notes for Oklahoma City residents
Miss Nadine Benson of Oklahoma City spent the past week with Miss Jaqueline Kelly. Those visiting in the Archie Bandy home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yates and children. Mr. and Mrs. Benson of Okla-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Benson
Oklahoma City
Jaqueline Kelly
Archie Bandy
W. D. Moore
Bill Yates
Benson
Okla
Proposed youth service plan resembles broad Nazi program
MAJOR PAUL L. REED reports on the president's compulsory service proposal noting Nazi Germany's Youth Labor Service as a model. The piece compares German, Italian, Russian, French, and British approaches to conscription and civilian-military training, highlighting indoctrination and labor camp elements in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Reed
NEA
France
CCC
Germany
United States
Westwall
Russia
Agricul
Weekend social notes reflect local visits and hosting
The community list shows residents visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend. Attendees include Mrs. Maud Kelly with children, Mr. and Mrs. George Mansfield, Geneva Reed with Barbara Bandy, Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of Stratford visiting Neal McDonald’s family, and Miss Betty Jean Taylor returning to Oklahoma City. The Catons visited Wetumka, Jaqueline and Leroy Kelly visited Ada, and Sunday school attendance is rising with invitations extended.
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Home City
Maud Kelly
George Mansfields
Geneva Reed
Barbara Bandy
John Cook
Stratford
Neal McDonald
Marion Caton
Wetumka
Betty Jean Taylor
Oklahoma City
Jaqueline
Leroy Kelly
Ada
Leon Anderson
Anderson
Virgil Wilson
Mr. Kelly
Sunday Attendance Dips as Rain Cancels Service
Picketts report low Sunday School turnout while no church service occurred due to rain. Visitation includes Jean Southerland visiting Opal and Lenora Vanzant. Sulphur Glen Brown from CCC camp stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John Brown.
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Jean Southerland
Opal
Lenora Vanzant
Glen Brown
CCC
John Brown
J. C. Southerland
Tishomingo
Bennie Reed
Georgia Thurman
Herman Coley
Buck Penrod
Buddy Roberts
Death notices for Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Houston
The community mourns the deaths of Mrs. Jim Davis and Mrs. Houston both aged and well known. Mrs. Davis lived with son Bob Davis and his wife while Mrs. Houston resided with her son Dad Haskins. Both had long illness and many family and friends remain. Crops look good after rains and church invites extend to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Davis
Houston
Davis
Bob Davis
Dad Haskins
Harvard astronomers hail heavenly hydro carbon discovery
Cambridge June 26 two Harvard astronomers described the discovery of a heavenly hydro carbon as important noting it shows the first combination of elements in interstellar space and reveals previously undetected carbon among other elements in space between stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Wilson
Harvard
Walter S. Adams
Mt. Wilson Observatory
California
Fred L. Whipple
Leo Goldberg
Earth
Army Can Use Men Who Know Horses
New allotments of men have been to the Reno Quartermaster Depot Fort Reno Okla for army service in both the quartermaster corps and the veterinary corps. Applicants are desired who are horsemen or who have had experience in working with and handling horses and mules. Applicants must be single and between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Those wanting enlistment should present themselves to the recruiting officer at Fort Reno.
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Reno
Fort Reno
Okla
Quartermaster Corps
Veterinary Corps
Head of Standard Oil of California Dies at 58
William H. Berg president of Standard Oil of California died at his Burlingame home from a heart attack. Born April 8, 1882 in Tripoli Texas he joined Standard Oil in 1902 rising from stenographer to president in 1937. He served as director of the American Petroleum Institute and the Anglo California Bank in San Francisco.
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Burlingame
Calif
William H. Berg
Standard Oil of California
Tripoli
Standard Oil
American Petroleum Institute
Anglo-California Bank
San Francisco
Bridge Across Tree Tops Used by California Railroad
A California railroad runs across tree tops over a deep ravine near the coast. A stone or iron bridge would be too costly, so the trees were utilized. Top branches were sawed off and timbers laid on stumps. The bridge is regarded as entirely safe.
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California
Visiters Plan Three Week Nashville Return Trip
Mr and Mrs W E Chapman and son Bobby of Nashville with houseguest Miss Monica Gressen of Gibraltar have gone to San Antonio for a visit and will return in about three weeks before returning to Nashville. Mrs Hazel McCollum visits Oklahoma City this week. Herman Sharum and wife return to Shreveport after two weeks with Mrs Sharum's parents. A L Fentems return from extended vacation to explore Deep South and historic sites in Virginia Maryland and Washington DC.
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Hazel McCollum
Oklahoma City
Herman Sharum
Shreveport
Louisiana
A. L. Fentem
South
Deep South
Virginia
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Littles Visit Buena Vista Camp for Summer
Mr and Mrs W D Little and their son Bill are in Buena Vista Colorado where Bill will enter a summer camp. The family plans to return in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Little
Bill
Buena Vista
Colorado
Littles
Hailey Rankin Family Return From Ada Visit
Mr and Mrs Hailey Rankin and daughter Margaret Ann have returned to Oklahoma City after visiting relatives and friends in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailey Rankin
Margaret Ann
Oklahoma City
Ada
Judge Tal Crawford Visited Wewoka with Court Reporter
Judge Tal Crawford and Perry Northcutt the court reporter were business visitors in Wewoka on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal Crawford
Perry Northcutt
Wewoka
Family Visitors and Health Update Reach Oklahoma City
Mrs Abe Pollock and daughter Sylvia along with Mrs Pollock's mother Mrs Cornbleth visited in Oklahoma City Wednesday. Ferdie Deering of Oklahoma City was guest Tuesday of his mother Mrs N H Deering here. Mrs Deering, previously critically ill, has improved enough to be out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Pollock
Sylvia
Pollock
Cornbleth
Oklahoma City
Ferdie Deering
N. H. Deering
Staulking and Harbison Return From Visit in Wichita
Mr and Mrs B F Staulking of Muskogee and Mr and Mrs C Harbison of Wichita Kansas returned to their homes after visiting Mrs G E Johnson and daughter Rosalie at 606 West Twenty fourth street Mrs Johnson is a daughter of the Staulking family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Staulking
Muskogee
C. Harbison
Wichita, Kansas
G. E. Johnson
Rosalie
West Twenty-fourth Street
Johnson
Staikings
Miss Joy Alford Visits Ada For Social and Shopping
Miss Joy Alford of Centraho ma visited Ada Tuesday to call on friends and enjoy shopping activities. Local residents noted her cordial presence and participation in street commerce during the outing.
Oklahoma City Woman Visits Aunts In Ada
Miss Kathleen Loar of Oklahoma City visits in Ada with aunts Mrs. Elizabeth Lowrey and Mrs. Nora C. Vaden. Fred Lingenfelter of Shawnee transacted business in Ada on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Loar
Oklahoma City
Elizabeth Lowrey
Nora C. Vaden
Fred Lingenfelter
Shawnee
Ada
Foster McSwain Vacation Trip to Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Foster McSwain of King's Road left on Wednesday to spend time at various destinations in Minnesota for their vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster McSwain
King’s Road
Minnesota
Mrs Mays Reported Confined by Illness at Home
Mrs W N Mays of 130 Fast Thirteenth Street is reported to be confined to her home due to illness.
Cantrell Family Visits In McAlester
Mr and Mrs Tom Cantrell and daughter Carolyn and Mr and Mrs John Cantrell and son William were visitors in McAlester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cantrell
Carolyn
John Cantrell
William
McAlester
Woolleys and Dixon Family Visit Ada
Mr and Mrs W W Woolley of Stonewall transacted business and shopped in Ada Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Dixon and infant of St Louis Missouri are visiting the former s mother Mrs Mildred Dixon and other relatives and friends in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woolley
Stonewall
Ada
Raymond Dixon
St. Louis, Missouri
Mildred Dixon
Visitors and travels noted in local social column
Mrs Reginald Cotton returned from Norman after a week with her husband employed there. Mr and Mrs Trooper Shaw of Dallas and their houseguest Miss Jacqueline Jacobs of California visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Jerry Clower. Miss Jacobs, a Goucher College graduate, was en route home and will soon leave for Honolulu to wed Mrs Shaw's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Cotton
Norman
Trooper Shaw
Dallas
Jacqueline Jacobs
California
Jerry Clower
Miss Jacobs
Goucher College
Altimore
Honolulu
Hawaii
Shaw
McPherson Arrives in Houston for Visit with Friends
J. McPherson of Houston, Texas, arrived today for a visit with friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Houston
Texas
Light reflection in animal eyes explained
The article states that many animals do not possess true phosphorescent eyes. Light appears to reflect from certain eyes due to a lustrous retina layer, not inherent glow in total darkness.
Depend on Each Other Without Bees
Flowers and bees rely on one another for survival. Some flowers self fertilize but yield inferior plants. Without flowers the bees would die out, disrupting ecosystems and food production.
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Senora Oil
GASCO
Senora Oil and Gas Company
Cummings Building
E. W. Kemp
W. B. Alexander
Belton Brady
Thomas P. Holt
Clyde Owen Lamons
Perry L. Northcutt
Perry L Northcutt
First State Bank of
Linwood
Neai
Jeter
P. O
BY WiLliam Ferguson
Meridian
New York
Boston
Washington
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. Reg
U. S. Pat
Steedman
Charley Johnson
Lucille Stokes
Red Oak
Ruthie Lee Weldon
Ora Bee Clark
W. T. Beach
Pauline Sales
Lakeside
W. T. Sales
Dale Nunley
Vernon Gill
Brookhaven
Roy Lee Cannon
Celia Kerr
Lee Nickell
Conway
Jesse Frederick
Joe Harold Beach
Happy Land
Clyde Sales Jr
Bell Johnson
Lizzie
W. P. Stone
W. M. Jones
Mary Kathryn
Arnold Phillips
Margaret Rozell
Tulsa
Johnnie Horn
Noel Wells
Berry Gatewood
Jim Allgood
John Allgood
Onno Frederick
Lawrence
Mery Nunley
Edythe
Darel Cobb
E. R. Beach
Seville Stone
Jessie Gill
Clyde Smyers
Curtiss
Willie Dean Hogue
Forest
Billy Smyers
Virginia Wilson
Plainview
J. C. Treas
Rocky Chapel
Sim Blackburn
Billy Joe Wilson
Clyde Sales
Arletha Mullins
Williamson
Jim Odom
Jeff Odom
Atwood
Hatton
Lon Cecil
Mayo Rose
Bill Hall
Bill Lindsey
J. W. Cargill
C. C. Couch
Oklahoms City
General Assembly
Church of the Nazarene
Jack Laffoon
Bristow
Weleetka
Wiburton
R. A
R. A. Sliger Home Sunday Were Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jackson
Cecil Hobbs
C. Couch
Emma Welch
Nan Odom
Beckie Williamson
Levi Cupps
Mary Cupps
Jewel Jackson
Charles Cito
Luther Hatton
Bill Bennett
W. W. Murphy
Jack Murphy
Lowe
Denman Flowers
Mrs. Gray
Lula
Mrs. Saterfield
Burt Cupps
W. L. Cupps
Lindsey
The
Associated Press
Cedar Grove
Ada News
Oakman
Rench
Pickett
George Crump
Viola Duncan
Loren Freeman
Kenneth Andrews
Louise Andrews
Reva Duncan
Standard of California
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