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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1934

Page

7

Notice of Foreclosure Suit in Pontotoc County

District Court notices announce a mortgage foreclosure in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Plaintiffs Lancaster Savings Bank sue Charles Bates and others, seeking $1400 plus interest and costs on a May 2 1923 note and to foreclose a described lands mortgage. Defendants named include multiple individuals and firms with publication to respond by June 2, 1934.

Thes District Court OF Pon Lancaster Savings Bank Cha T. Bates State OF Oklahoma Coleman Petroleum Corporation Natural Rock Asphalt Company ADA Rock Asphalt Company D L. Coleman E. L. Coleman J. J. Underwood M. E. Tate Underwood and Tate Richard Eastland H. R. Slater Slater Brothers John Murphey N. W. Mars T. L. Wasson Ted Stanton J. E. Murphey Vernon Brown WN. F. Coleman Harry Prickett Art Boling Prickett and Boling Decia Bates FE. D. Gillette Ethylene Gillette H. A. Kroeger Marian Kroeger Plaintiff Charles T. Bates E. D. Gillette Marian T. Kroeger Pontotoc County Oklahoma County of Pontotoc Wilson Tohm Davit Parnacher Emma E. Darbonne Ada Weekly News Ada Claud V. Thompson

Notice by Publication for Tax Deed in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Public notice issued in Pontotoc County Oklahoma by H. E. Perkins owner of Tax Sale Certificate No 818 for 1929 taxes on the E of the SE of Section 31 Township 2 North Range 7 East. Demand for deed if redemption not made within 60 days from first publication dated April 16 1934.

County of Pontotoc Mary Dunning J. W. Thomas H. E. Perkins Pontotoc County Oklahoma Township Range 7 Vontotec County

Want Ads for Angora Goats in New York

Classified note mentions Angora goats for sale or trade. It references Mrs. Magnuson and a date 4-19-3 in New York and casually suggests Samuel Insull arriving there instead of Boston for a Broadway welcome.

Magnuson New York Samuel Insull Boston

Paris Police Battle with Communists in Red May Day Clash

In a Paris quarter, police fought a three hour siege against Communists entrenched behind barricades and in a municipally owned apartment. Four officers wounded as flames and gunfire raged, then police stormed the fortress and captured the rioters.

Paris France Roger Langeron Seine Vienna

Railroads Reach Wage Restoration Agreement After Mediation

Washington April 26 The United States reports railroads and labor groups agreeing to restore the prewar wage scale. Restorations start July 1 with 2 1 2 percent increases, January 1 1935 another 2 1 2 percent, and April 1 1935 the final raise. The deal, a one year pact, aims to stabilize payrolls and aid national recovery.

Washington Railway Labor and Railway Labor Executives Association Conference Committee of Managers Joseph B. Eastman Transportation Eastman A. F. Whitney Railway Labor Executive Association United States W. F. Thiehoff Federal Coordinator of Transportation

Crude Oil Stocks Dip Slightly for Week Ending April 21

Interior Department reports total crude stocks at 341.346 million barrels for the week ending April 21, down 576000 from the prior week. Domestic stocks fell 410000 barrels while foreign stocks dropped 166000. Production eased, runs to stills rose, and imports held at 71000 barrels per day with an 82000 barrel stock draw.

Washington Interior Department

Cordell objects to state cotton quota of 1 million bales

Oklahoma State Agriculture head Harry B. Cordell says the Bankhead bill should grant 1,000,000 bales rather than 700,000 and warns of hardship for the average farmer in the boll weevil district. He hopes Secretary Wallace will adjust the quota to protect affected farmers.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Harry B. Cordell Oklahoma Board of Agriculture Cordell Wallace Boll Weevil

Life of Christ Schools Reach Ada County Wide

Life of Christ schools operated across 18 rural Ada County schools for twenty days with 603 pupils, 291 reading most Mark, 92 completing the book. Sponsoring families include Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Mr. and Mrs. Simpson.

Ada Horseshoe Ranch Life of Christ Pleasant Valley R. W. Simpson E. G. Kendall P. A. Norris Pleasant Valley School Blue River Melvin Underhill Will Brents Doyle Lovett Veda Allison Anna Autrey Raymond Autrey Eulis Reed Joe Ann Townsend Betty Lou Posey Horace Griffin Elizabeth Watkins Franks Christ School Hibbert

Oklahoma to Send More Agents Against Bootleggers

Oklahoma City April 27 an official says a major federal offensive against moonshiners and bootleggers is planned for May 19 when liquor enforcement shifts to the treasury department. John T. Burkett oversees the drive with expanded local support and officials report recent large liquor hauls.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Department of Justice Treasury Department John T. Burkett Division of Investigation Alcohol Beverage Unit Burkett Hugo Boise City Braggs Okla Muskogee

Grave's Creek History in Hughes County Oklahoma

In Hughes County near Highway 75 lies Grave's Creek, a historic stream named for Indian graves, with nearby sites including Twin Hills and the Grave's Creek battle site east bank four miles south of Wetumka. Local legend speaks of hidden treasure and tree-grown pits marking old digging sites.

Holdenville Okla Hughes County U. S. Highway 75 W. W. Smith Grave's Creek Wetumka Grave’s Creek Ben McCullock Texas Missouri Zeke Proctor

George R. Collins Announces Candidacy for Commissioner

George R. Collins former Pontotoc county commissioner announces his bid from District 2 in the Democratic primary. He cites four years in office from 1929 to 1933, pledging to finish road graveling and improve all season access while prioritizing school buses and mail routes. He vows to provide medical help to the sick and insists on accountability and efficient county service.

George R. Collins Collins Pontotoc County George

Astronomers Track Massive Jupiter Storm

Cleveland May 2. Prof J J Nassau of Case School of Applied Science watches a planet wide disturbance on Jupiter 400 million miles away. He notes a large white spot on the south equatorial belt and a storm estimated at 29 000 miles long and 2000 miles wide with an atmosphere area of 40 million square miles. Sidney McCuskey assists in the observation.

Cleveland J. J. Nassau Case School of Applied Science Jupiter Nassau Sidney McCuskey White Spot

Snapping Method Transforms Oklahoma Cotton Harvest

The April issue of Current Farm Economics reports that snapping now harvests a growing share of Oklahoma cotton. Clyde McWhorter notes 43 percent harvested by snapping from 1924 to 1932, rising from 20.4 percent in 1924 to 50.3 percent in 1932, driven by large-scale farming and market factors.

Stillwater Oklahoma Clyde C. McWhorter Agricultural Economics Research Department MecWhorter

Norman High School Debating Team State Champion

Norman high school won the Oklahoma interscholastic meet at the University of Oklahoma last night securing the state champion in debating. Central high of Oklahoma City was eliminated by Norman. Duncan led scholastic events with 32 points, Ponca City second with 19, Norman third with 13, and Ada fourth with 11.

Claremore Sulphur Garth Cashion Blackwell Forrest Siler Enid John Mitchell Pawhuska Rebecca Cox Gladys Rune Loraine Rogers Guthrie Kenneth Huddleston McAlester James van Dyke Ponca City Gerald Long Okemah Ben Armstrong Wewoka Pim Daniels Eugene Lawrence Ardmore Betty Schraeckengost Earl Platt Norman Norman High School Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Central High School Oklahoma City Duncan Ada Stillwater

Dr. Wirt Charges Declared Unfounded

The Bulwinkle committee adopted a report finding Dr. William A. Wirt sclaim about administration brain trusters seeking a revolution unfounded. The vote was 3 to 2 with Democrats agreeing. Republicans McGugin and Lehrbach reserved right to file a minority report and contended the inquiry was incomplete.

Washington Bulwinkle Committee House William A. Wirt Wirt Gary Indiana Republican Committee MccGugin Kansas Lehrbach New Jersey

Jocular Remark Sparks Rumor Of Gun Cache East Of Ada

A joking remark by county officers displaying their guns apparently sparked rumors of a cache of machine guns found east of Ada. A resident heard shots and saw the officers with guns, prompting reports of hidden arms used by outlaws like Clyde Barrow and a continuing watch for their return.

Ada Clyde Barrow

Seed loan deadline extended to May 15

County agent J. B. Hill announced the seed and seed crop loan deadline has been extended to May 15. The extension allows applicants who had not yet secured loans to file and receive relief.

J. B. Hill

NEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOME LOANS IN OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma City April 28 In Washington today Home Loan bank board officials issued new instructions for aid to home owners in involuntary distress. State manager John Mahr said only applicants in involuntary distress as of June 13 1933 will be considered. Loans will be stalled where bonds or cash have not been paid out until qualification under the distress clause is confirmed.

Oklahoma City Home Loan Bank Board Washington John Mahr Roosevelt

Pontotoc County Equalization Board Adjourns Sine Die

Pontotoc county equalization board adjourned sine die after meeting regulations for the duties of reviewing assessments hearing complaints adjusting and equalizing assessments. Last week the board found Charley Floyd’s assessment satisfactory with one complaint presented and few other matters. next meeting as excise board begins in July. R. W. Simpson chairs with T. O. Dandridge and B. E. Hennigan as members.

Pontotoc County R. W. Simpson T. O. Dandridge B. E. Hennigan

Workman Hurt In Fall At Lawrence Quarry

Beryl Lane of the Oklahoma Port land Cement quarry in Lawrence was injured when a railing failed and he fell fifteen feet to a concrete floor. He was transported to Ada hospital with no broken bones but severe shock from the impact.

Beryl Lane Oklahoma Portland Cement Company Lawrence Ada Lane

Greater I Invested Returns for the Amount

Classified ad notes investment returns and related amounts, presenting a brief financial mention without additional context or details.

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Section Thirty-six Range Bain Trail Nlale Della Bedford Dawes Harden W. C. Duncan State OF Pontotoc Ella D. Coltrane Abbie C. Spray Claude V. Thompson C. F. Green Ada, Okla Executrix Pies Section Twenty-two Township Two Paris Street County Sunshine School G. A. Pitts Sunshine L. B. Underhill Barney Parker Miss Parker Lorene Jones Arlene Clayton Mary Tinsley Mary Doris Ford T. F. Pierce Lee Elliot Bill Elliot Lee Lois Roy Wayne Hudson Christ Blue Mound G. E. Parker L. B Hugh Emerson Parrie Britt Townsend Jesse School Stonewall Buster Hardin Connor Logsdon Vera Thomason Life of Christ School Opal Lee Henden Trilla Mae Thompson Bonnie May Cope Earnest Garrett Fred Stukte Lester Watson Lorene Blevins Maggie Lee Zumbro Lonnie Craddick Burrows School Cole Underhill Burrows Dick ‘Truitt W. B. Cantwell First Baptist Church Fort Smith, Ark Kingkade Cantwells Cantwell ORY Hughes Co Ged. A. Colling DR. Wirt Workman
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