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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
7
A legal notice lists Wright and Massey as defendants in a case filed within Pontotos County. The fragmented text names plaintiffs and defendants along with unspecified claims and court actions. The notice indicates formal proceedings with standard legal language and parties.
A probate notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma lists Vellisome Iasmay and others as heirs, executors, and administrators in the estate of William Johnston and Mossi Johnston. The petition seeks court action to settle claims against real estate described as Gat 4a in Block 1b of the Original Survey, with the case set for April filing and June proceedings, names DELLA SHOPORD as clerk and attorneys DMAHFHUR id ORTON for the plaintiffs.
The notice states that Herbert Cooper deceased. petition for probate and appointment of executor is filed in Pontotlast County Oklahoma Court. The hearing is set for March 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the county court chamber to contest the will. Sheriff and attorneys are named. a separate line mentions a courthouse incident and the treasury door broken with a safe cracked.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the matter of the estate of Margaret E Pray deceased is before the County Court of Pontotoc. Notice is given to all persons interested that a last will and testament is alleged and a probate petition filed seeking to admit the will and appoint Estie C. Peay Sr as executor. The hearing is set for March 134, 1949 at the Pontotoc County Court in Ada Oklahoma. Persons interested may appear and contest the game.
Court in AdI County set for March 30 2949 at 6 pm to settle the guardian Clara Robertie appointed for Toa antor formerly Jones estate. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the account of Guardian should not be approved and discharged. Court seal by Tom MexBrown County Judge with Thompson and Braly attorneys for guardian.
Wellington Kansas March 7 motion to delay George Neff murder trial set for April. Neff charged with poisoning his wife and fatally shooting a neighbor Kenneth Wyrin in late 1947. Prolonged until May term due to juror availability wet fields and Senator Potucek duties. Previous trials ended in hung juries and adultery case of Mrs Wynn also undecided.
A correction states Miss Jay Corsini was unintentionally omitted from the Coalgate music students roster for Saturdays program Music Is Fun on Station KADA. The note lists Corsini as aged in the period and references Dac OW as the report author.
George Sohnster, former Ada High student, leads Washington Video Service Inc in Washington. The firm supplies News Reel footage for national bureaus and earned the Hoover Rating award for top Washington TV broadcast. He filmed Surly Lady II’s bomber stop and shot city views from a car in a recent project.
England's William Butlin, the holiday king, moves into Grand Bahama with a new all‑in year‑round camp. For $100 weekly, he promises room, meals, and recreation for families, aiming to attract American business travelers and shift Bahamas vacationing from summer peaks to year‑round demand. He plans a private airstrip and flights from New York and Palm Beach, expanding his six British village concept to the Caribbean.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board eased installment limits after shopkeepers and car dealers complained. Consumers may buy autos on 21 months credit and appliances on nearly two years, with a 15 percent down payment, while cars still require one third cash. Senate confirmed Michael J. Galvin as undersecretary of labor and Karl J. McGrath as U.S. commissioner of administration.
Key West report says Secretary Kenneth C. Royall will resign within ten to fourteen days. The president, on a Florida vacation, plans a stop at Rollins College in Winter Park after a visit to Orlando, with the Navy and Air posts to be filled by others while Royall departs.
CHICKASHA Okla March 8 Seven year old Dona Tear Lanning died early today after tumbling from the back seat of her parents automobile The girl daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph S Lanzing editor of the Fletener Harold was playing in the back seat of the car with birthday pins when she fell The Lannings were enroute from Pletcher to Lawton when the accident occurred Also from Ponca City: a yellow shafted flicker nest site wired to ring the doorbell whenever the bird leaves or returns to the nest and a note on stray cats in the U S estimating each eats about 50 birds a year.
Secretary Acheson outlined the Atlantic pact as drafted to defend signatories against oppression. He summarized four achievements including linking the United States with western Europe, aligning with the United Nations charter, and creating institutional machinery for regional security under a North Atlantic alliance. The text is expected to be released within a week before signing likely in Washington with multiple nations. Denmark’s prime minister visits to discuss Denmark’s entry into the system.
Fourteen Negro students from Yangston university launched a drive to force admission to the all white University of Oklahoma. They plan to apply for entry to fall classes, aiming to challenge the state's policy and push for integrated courses within a six month period. A separate notes mention Fort Lauderdale yacht claims and a 1820s U.S. government office.
The body of Pvt. Alfarc J. Boyles age 18 who died in Italy on July 22 1935 and buried near Lake Horn will be laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. The funeral will be from the Filshugs Baptist church with burial in Memorial Park Ada. Pallbearers will be baywood friends and 21 ex service men. Boyles was an 18 year old senior at Fitzhugh High who entered service August 12 1944 at Oklahoma City and trained at Camp Adair Oregon before going overseas. He served in Africa then Italy with the 7th Division before transfer to the infantry division. He was survived by parents Hugney Bowles Fitzhugh two brothers Howard Bayles and Legrandpa W F Roberts.
Oklahoma City coverage notes a mid March demonstration by backers of school legislation. An estimated crowd of about two thousand attended despite snow, with Oklahoma Education Association inviting 4,000 supporters. Speakers urged immediate legislative action to advance schooling alone, not teachers.
J T Pryor longtime county resident since 1902 died Saturday night at 10 13 in Kerr Heights apartment. Funeral held Monday at 2 20 from Oak Avenue Baptist Church with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by widow Annie Mae Cantwell two daughters Mrs Frances Johnson and Mrs Clara Ranner of Ada three sons Lee Henry Woodrow Pryor six grandchildren four sisters and one brother. He lived as a pioneer farmer with a lasting community impact and faith in God.
A discussion outlines financing for a proposed Oklahoma turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa with an estimated cost of 35 million dollars. If funded by state and federal primary road funds it would exhaust two years of such funds, prompting alternative maintenance costs or toll-based financing while preserving free Highway 66. The plan envisions tolls for the turnpike, with Highway 66 remaining free, and argues the project would improve overall road conditions and future funding for state highways. The author notes toll opposition but asserts the project offers broader statewide benefits and long term road-building capacity.
Allen man J. B. Winstead showcases decades of equestrian work from his Oklahoma City stables. He displays red and blue robes from state fairs and a 1925 Okla county show trophy, reflecting a long career in breeding, training, and riding horses across the region.
Vera Eddington Flynn announces divorce from Errol Flynn after a moral agreement. She plans to move with the children to a ranch near Las Vegas for a quieter life. Flynn did not comment. The couple has separated and reconciled multiple times while Flynn has been seen with singer Dick Haymes.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Sewell Chapel for Lt James Derald Newlund who died in 1943 in Tunisia. Burial in Memorial Park with military honors. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W L Newlund of Ada three sisters Mary Betty Jean Joy of home Richard Newlund.
Washington March 19 a senate leader said he would rather curb the antifili buster push than let rent controls expire. Senator Myers D-P2 expressed the view during the senate banking committee session on extending rent controls 27 months beyond March 3. He noted the administration might drop its anti filibuster drive if it cannot win soon, while southern senators continue the filibuster to preserve the right to filibuster.
Grand Rapids Michigan March 1 Kent County prosecutor Roger McMahon said New Yorks chances of getting the two confessed lonely hearts killers for trial appear better. The couple Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck face murder charges in Michigan for the Downing and Fay killings. Michigan could hold them for life if convicted, while New York carries a death sentence. Michigan Attorney General Stephen Roth noted extradition depends on acquittal in New York. Fernandez indicated he would fight extradition. Beck said she did not care.
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