Quieting Title in Pontotoc Land Dispute Involving Cravatt
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Tri Rhynes sues to quiet title to large tracts in sections 25 26 27 28 and 34 Township 1 North Range 7 East and names heirs of Lena Cravatt Robert G Brady J W Choctaw James N Ross Gladys Ross Lee Woods and others. Plaintiff demands judgment barring defendants and their assigns from any right title or interest in the described lands. Case filed April 28 1944 with a June 15 1944 answer deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Cravatt
Robert G. Brady
I. W. Choctaw
James N. Ross
Gladys Ross
Lee Woods
Lena Cravatt
Robert G Brady
State of Oklahoma
J. W. Choctaw
Lée Woods
Tri Rhynes
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Publication Notice in Ada Real Estate Quiet Title Case
Public notice to Maud Brents Naomi Sanders James R Couch Aaron A Couch and heirs of deceased Couch family that they must answer Bessie L. Thomas petition by June 1944 in Pon Tetoc County Oklahoma. Case seeks quiet title to Lot 9 Block 79 Original Townsite Ada and declares adverse possession dating over fifteen years. Dated April 24 1944. Pella Bedford Court Clerk. Jewell Ford. Lewis Harris Barnesville Okla Attorneys for Plaintiff. 4-27-31w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Oklahoma
Maud Brents
Naomi Sanders
James Richard Couch
Aaron A. Couch
Richard C. Couch
Eva Couch
Katie Couch
R. T. Couch
District Court
Pontetoc County
Bessie L. Thomas
Ada
Pella Bedford
Jewell Ford
Acee Blue Eagle Now in Army Displayed for Soldiers
Acee Blue Eagle the Pawnee and Creek artist from Muskogee Oklahoma has joined the army and his works were shown to fellow soldiers at the Wendover Field post library. PFC Blue Eagle born Anadarko Oklahoma trained at Jefferson Barracks Missouri where he painted for the hospital and library.
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Wendover Field
Utah
Acee Blue Eagle
Muskogee
Okla
Pfc
Blue Eagle
Anadarko
Geiger Field
Jefferson Barracks
Rawleigh Route in North Pontotoc County Seeks Successor
Want ad seeks a man or woman to take over D. C. Blackhawk’s Rawleigh route serving 1500 families in north Pontotoc County. Nearby dealer Faulk nearing 28th year in business. Apply Today Rawleigh's Dept OKD 3 SAS Memphis Tenn. May 11 195?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Blackhawk
Rawleigh
Pontotoc
Faulk
Rawleigh’s
Dept
SAS
Memphis
Tenn
Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Lands of Zoe Arrington Wiley et al in Pontotoc County near Ada to be sold June 12 1944 at 2 PM under an alias execution to satisfy Cities Service Oil Co judgment for 164.08 plus fees. Property includes the NE3 of SE3 and NE quadrant of NW3 in Sec 19 T5N R5E, 30 acres more or less with mineral rights reserved to plaintiff 1/6 undivided interest valued at 625.00. Sale subject to mineral rights and pro rata deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Cities Service Oil Company
Zoe Arrington
Zoe Arrington Wiley
Township Five
Ranee
Ada
Notice of Eleventh Final Report Hearing in Nova Galbraith Estate
In Pontotoc county Oklahoma the estate of Nova J Galbraith deceased file their final report and petition for distribution under the will and for discharge. A hearing is set for Friday June 2 1944 at 10 96 oclock a m in the county judge's office Ada Oklahoma. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the report should not be approved and the estate discharged. Dated Ada Oklahoma May 10 1944 County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
State OF
Oklahoma
Homer E. Wyckoff
Jessie V Wyckoff
Jessie V. Wyckoff
Pontotoc County Court House
Ada
State OF Oklahoma
Catherine Pauline Mayhue
G. ©. Mayhue, Sr
G. C. Mayhue, Sr
Pontotoc—este
Nova Galbraith
Harmon Ebey
Tillie Harmon Ebey
G. J. Morton
Nova J. Galbraith
Moss Wimbish
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Ada Oklahoma
On June 12 1944 at 10 a m at the south front door of the Ada court house the sheriff will sell to the highest bidder Lots 13 and 14 Block 193 Original City of Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma for cash. Judgment 2450.05. appraised value 2000.00 single parcel subject to taxes and other assessments. Proceed from district court cause 17 337 City of Ada ex rel First National Bank v C A Thomas et al. 6 percent interest from 1940 to paid plus costs. Witness May 9 1944. Clyde Kaiser undersheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
District Court
First National Bank
C. A. Thomas
Thos. P. Holt
Clyde Kaiser
W. N. Hughes
Oklahoma Cotton Acreage Forecastes Small Increase
Oklahoma City May 10 Cotton acreage in Oklahoma is expected to rise modestly. P E Harrill, manager of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers association, estimates a five percent increase over 1943 plantings, while Horace Hayden of the Cotton Growers association predicts about ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
P. E. Harrill
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association
Horace Hayden
Cotton Groners Association
Notice to creditors in Edgar Oliver estate
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma County Court No 4153 Luther Saylors as Administrator asks all claimants against Edgar Oliver deceased to present claims with vouchers to Thos P Holt Ada Oklahoma within four months or be barred. Dated May 8 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Said
Edgar Oliver
Luther Saylors
Thos. P. Holt
Ada
Oklahoma
ACWP Urges Clarification Of War Production Law
The Automotive Council for War Production urged Congress to clarify laws to prevent labor leaders from taking over war production management. It cited a Detroit foremen strike affecting output and warned against union organized leadership on both sides of bargaining. Ford Motor Co signed a one year sole bargaining contract with the Foreman's Association of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Automotive Council For War Production
Congress
Alvan Macauley
Macauley
Roosevelt
Ford Motor Company
Foreman’s Association of American
Henry Ford II
Ford Company
Safety Clinic Met Success Here
The Mistletoe mobile safety clinic drew 120 people in nine hours in Ada. Officials credited Ada as the best stop in two weeks across Oklahoma, with Ardmore’s 109 high noted earlier. Participants included Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers, R. K. Hagarty of the Interstate Commerce Commission, W. W. Warren of the Office of Defense Transportation, and AMG Oklahoma directors. A program in East Central auditorium served college and Horace Mann students.
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Mistletoe
Ada
Oklahoma
Ardmore
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
R. K. Hagarty
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. W. Warren
Office of Defense Transportation
Associated Motor Carriers of Oklahoma
East Central Auditorium
Horace Menn
No Rehearing On Texas Negro Vote
The U S Supreme Court refused two petitions for rehearing on its 8-1 ruling that negroes may vote in Texas Democratic primaries. Grover Sellers and two Houston election judges challenged the decision, arguing it conflicts with a nine year old ruling. The court did not comment. The decision holds the Democratic party in Texas must follow state law in primary nominations, making the party a state agency.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Texas
Grover Sellers
Houston
Democratic Party
Scottish Bride Finds Thrilling Moment Near Liberty Statue
Native of Scotland Mrs. Jessie Gibson Thomason Marr arriving with her son Ronnie on a troop ship to Guthrie Oklahoma recalls the first sight of the Statue of Liberty as a moving, uplifting moment after years of war. She describes peacetime contrasts, meets friendly Americans, and notes changes in wartime rationing and egg allowances she now enjoys.
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Scotland
Guthrie
Okla
Eng
New York Harbor
Frederick Marr
Ronnie
F. J. Trapnell
Marr
England
Ember
Jessie Gibson Thomason
Kilbirnie
Ayrshore
OPA
Britain
Furloughing Pfc Albert Jamar Visits Georgia Family
Pfc Albert Jamar of Fort Benning spending ten days with parents Mr and Mrs C J Jamar and family. Luncheon guests included Rosa Lee Jackson Shawnee Mrs Bevers Mrs Bettie Hughes and others from Ada Homer Lovelady and Ahloso. Additional visits noted with Jamar relatives in Okla City and Oklahoma area.
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Pfc
Albert Jamar
Ft. Benning
Georgia
C. J. Jamar
Bevrs
Hughes
Rosa Lee Jackson
Shawnee
J. R. Newby
O. E. Jamar
Henry Jamar
Sunday activities fill Oakman community
Sunday school and Young People’s League drew strong attendance. Visits span Lillard family to Hunt at Gaar Corner, Cecil and Scroggins households, Virgil Carter reception, and kin from Connerville and McAlester. Bobby Nance shows improvement from last week injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman News
Young People’s League
L. L. Lillard
Virgil Hunt
Gaar Corner
A. M. Cecil
Geneva
Wondel
Cecil
Elmer’ Scroggins
Roger
Evangle Bandy
George Carter
Lela Lee
Letha Wheeler
L. D. Baird
W. T. Timmons
Connerville
Buster Hobbs
Horace Lamb
Gale
Dale Cecil
Ellis Leeds
McAlester
Bobby Nance
Vanoss Social Roundup and Local Visits
Dora Roberts called on B G McDonald Monday. Mozelle Cavener, a former Vanoss teacher, attended the Senior Sermon Sunday. Mary Lee McKeel visited Ruth Pitt Sunday. Wanda Faye Berger stayed with Ruth Martin of Gaar Corner Friday. Carl Standridge and daughters from Shawnee were luncheon guests of W J Standridge. Cecil Garrett of Fort Ord is home on furlough. Howard Tilley and wife of Oregon visited Vanoss relatives. Helen Wilkerson visiting Pauls Valley this week. Natha Ragland returned to Oklahoma City after visiting friends. Captain S D Low and Mrs Low with children Joe Robert Sharron Betty were luncheon guests of Mrs S E Williams.
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Vanoss
Dora Roberts
B. G. McDonald
Mozelle Cavener
Mary Lee McKeel
Ruth Pitt
Wanda Faye Berger
Ruth Mae Martin
Gaar Corner
Carl Standridge
June
Octavia
Mona Zoe
Shawnee
W. J. Standridge
Cecil Garrett
Fort Ord
California
Howard Tilley
Oregon
Vaness
Helen Wilkerson
Pauls Valley
Natha Ragland
Oklahoma City
S. D. Low
Joe
Robert
Sharror
Betty
S. E. Williams
Community Visitors Share Sunday in Union Valley and Ada
Residents across Union Valley Ada and nearby towns hosted relatives and friends Sunday. Visitors included Mrs Imogene Adams Doyle Webb and children from Shawnee and extended family gatherings at the Stephens and Falter homes. Local families welcomed guests from Hickory Hill Stonewall and San Francisco California in a day of social visits.
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Union Valley
John Sparks
Lorene
Ada
Harvey Sparks
Tressa Lee Morris
Helen Bushers
R. G. Hoggatt
Imogene Adams
Doyle Webb
Mery
John Roy
Shawnee
Carl Lee Stephens
Ed Stephens
B. M. Stephens
Stephens
Brice Thompson
Fred Faster
Emma
Myrtle
Dora
Bill Hawkins
Hickory Hill
Markham Darin
Stonewall
Dawes Dyer
T. B. Hatcher
Bob Hawes
Fred Falter
Bob Lach
Berry
Roy Loman
Flora Rushing
San Francisco
California
Sanders
Beulah Ann
F. F. Falter
Communities Find Jobs for Juveniles
Children in towns form groups to help public health and safety. Teen projects include a Board of Health to monitor school sanitation and candy handling, plus plans for meals, shopping for low point foods, and monitoring family budgets for war workers. Officials urge groups to focus on public health, school lunch programs, and safety campaigns. A shoe sole oiling study suggests voluntary adoption by manufacturers to extend leather life. Expect a simple fuel oil ration reapplication form around June 1 to speed summer deliveries, with WPB warnings to gardeners about spray guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stevick
NEA
Washington
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Board of Health
Office of Price Administration
War Production Board
Tree Top Bungalow Not Vote Address
Montclair rug dealer Coffing M. Arslanian will vote from the Montclair Y M C A after Essex County elections chief Anthony P. Miele ruled he is a life member and receives mail there. The decision follows questions about his legal domicile and affects his ability to vote in the upcoming primary and November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montclair
N. J
M. Arslanian
West Orange
Montclair Y. M. C. A
Essex County
Anthony P. Miele
Miele
Arslanian
Irish Prime Minister De Valera faces backlash over May 30 election call
In Dublin the opposition accuses Da Valera of dictatorial tactics after ordering a rush national election for May 30 following a defeat on the transport bill. Fianna Fail allies denounce critics as irresponsible while independents hold balance of power. Norton calls the move unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Eire
Toda
da Valera
Irish Free Press
de Valera
Fianna Fail
Dial Eireann
Irish Independent
Irish Times
Labor Party
William Norton
Poppy Day founder Miss Moina Michael dies at 74
Miss Moina Michael known as the Poppy Lady and originator of Poppy Day in 1918 died after a months long illness. She created the memorial poppy anchor tradition and inspired poppy sales aiding disabled veterans worldwide.
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Athens
Moina Michael
Savannah
Annapolis
University of Georgia
Georgia
State Capitol
American Legion
British Legion
Michael
United States Naval Academy
Flanders Field Memorial
Col
John McCrae
Flanders Fields
States of the Union
Great Britain
British Empire
Miss Michael
From where I sit the unsung hero remains
A reflective letter argues that everyday people and overlooked workers are the true heroes behind life’s stages. It emphasizes simple acts, resilience, and the value of ordinary labor over fame, urging readers to recognize merit in all corners of society.
Rush Holt Fades in West Virginia Democratic race
The Associated Press reports a tight GOP gubernatorial contest in West Virginia with D. Boone Dawson leading 22,731 to 21,552 as precincts report. In Ohio, Cleveland Mayor Lausche leads the Democratic gubernatorial field with 41,045 votes amid other state race tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
West Virginia
Rush Holt
Ohio
Cleveland
Frank J. Lausche
Robert A. Taft
D. Boone Dawson
Chariston
Raymond J. Funkhouser
Charles Town
Clarence W. Meadows
Beckley
Weston
Lausche
Martin L. Sweeney
James W. Huffman
Reams
Frank A. Dye
Walter Baertschi
James Garfield Stewart
Cincinnati
Paul M. Herbert
Thomas J. Herbert
Albert E. Payne
William G. Pickrel
John Taylor
Marvin C. Harrison
More Fishermen On Streams This Season Kendall
State Game Warden Jeff F Kendall predicts more Oklahomans will fish this season with wives joining for ration free meals. Licenses sold reach 83 000 as women pay 1 25 for permits while hunting license sales rise to 15 361 from 13 891 last year. Non resident and ten day fishing card sales also increase with new Denison dam and Fort Supply lakes boosting out of state license sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Jeff F. Kendall
Kendall
Denison Dam
Fort Supply
Bananas and Banquet Banished: Hawaiian Women’s Deaths
A historical note reports that Hawaiian women faced execution as late as 1819 for consuming specific foods such as bananas coconuts certain fish pork or turtles, reflecting harsh cultural or legal prohibitions of the era.
Names of Service Folk Soon to Go On Memorial Roll
More than 3,600 names of men and women in service have been gathered in Pontotoc county during the past three weeks for the Memorial Honor roll. The War Dads organized the effort and a large placard will appear on a corner building at Main and Broadway. Names will include current service members and discharged personnel, listed alphabetically. those killed in action will be marked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Main and
Broadway
War Dads
Selective Service Boards
Grady Delivers First County War Ballots to State Board
Grady led the county in sending its war ballots to the state election board for forwarding to Oklahoma voters in the armed services along with the state war ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Oklahoma City
State Election Board
Oklahoma
Armed Services
Fer County announces candidates for local offices
John Sparks seeks Fer County Commissioner District 2 and Vol Crawford runs for Fer County Attorney, reflecting a contested local race with two incumbents or challengers listed for the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fer County
John Sparks
Vol Crawford Announces For County Attorney
Vol Crawford a Ada attorney and world war veteran has announced his candidacy for county attorney subject to the democratic primary July 11. He planned to issue a formal statement later and resumed his race after Army service ended due to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vol Crawford
Ada
Crawford
Sedition Attorney Guilty of Contempt in Mass Trial
Justice Bailey found James J. Laughlin guilty of contempt of court for obstructive motions in the mass sedition trial. A $150 fine was imposed, stayed on bond of $300. Laughlin appealed while continuing to represent clients. About 160 jurors remained eligible as the trial restarted. Elmer J. Garner of Wichita died in a Washington rooming house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jennings Bailey
Federal District Court Today
James J. Laughlin
Laughlin
Justice Bailey
Bailey
Edward C. Eicher
Eicher
Eichner
Marvin F. Bischoff
Elmer J. Garner
Wichita, Kas
Garner
Ardmore Flier Receives Royal Blue Citation
Capt. William Selvidge of Ardmore Oklahoma was among eight fliers awarded the Royal Blue citation by Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz for bombing the Ploesti oil fields in Romania last August. The ceremony honored the U S Liberator group and drew hundreds of airmen. A sound traveling at 1126 feet per second would take about 32 hours to circle the globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
U. S
Britain
William Selvidge
Okla
Carl A. Spaatz
U. S. Strategic Air Forces
Ploesti
Romania
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Fred Andrews
Executrix
Lewis & Harris
Barnesville
Oklo
Ada News
Ada Weekly News
Thomas P Holt
Galey News
J. H. Bullock
Evert Duychinck
Holland
America
Long
Fer
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