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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

7

Notice of Probate and Division of Real Estate in Pontotoc

Legal notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma court listing Ottis Bottoms and numerous heirs of J. K. Bottoms and Fannie Lee Bottoms as defendants. The district court seeks to determine heirs and distribute land described as southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter in a specific section. The petition requests partition, adjudication of shares, payment of taxes, and attorney fees with judgments for the heirs to receive title to their portion. Court clerk Della Redford, deputy June Fueming, and Thompson & Fraly as counsel.

STATA Ahoma Tootis ELDON ALVA Kenny A Gladys Brannon MHS S.A. Botoms Geatie MA HEKRY Lloyd Webb K. Barone Drerasnd Fannie Secearet Bam Botton Renpec J. K. Bottoms Fannie Lee Bettome Sam Bottom Temwil Southwess Southeuwr Oklahoma C. R. Bottoms Oxlanania Wwe B. Bottoms Panama Salta Krendy Doraste Mary Ghsil Cassie Dottoms aAlvo Bathare Serransene Heory A. Battomn Gladys Battoms Gladys Alexander Gladys Brannon Aymmair Roma Wawenmenne Rosie Mota BOOMA Eveenvenn Mra A Twas Nner Gertie Mae Rouge Imogene Bethe Aotionn Wien Della Redford June Fueming SEALY Thompson & Fraly Aus Tor

Zion blue laws spark split among residents

Zion Wyoming seeks return of blue laws after 48 years, with some residents backing restrictions on Sunday movies and recreation while others favor repeal. Nearby Kingfisher Oklahoma notes ongoing enforcement in local communities as regional recall of prior church influence lingers.

Return of Zion Zion Penton Chigaga Cabele Shuren

Legal Notices From Ontotoc County Oklahoma Governing Board

Public welfare of the city requires additions and appropriations for current expenses. Exhibits request cancellation of unencumbered balances and authorization of revenues and levies. City of Ada May 1000, with Exhibit A and Exhibit BR detailing appropriation and additions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1930.

Hannranle Zxcine Puntotec County Oklahoma City of Ade Walé Ade Lark CP Ada

Lie Says Talks With Stalin Not Dissatisfied

Trygve Lie reports he is not dissatisfied with talks with Stalin and other Soviet leaders. He cautions final judgment may come in two to three months. The UN secretary-general, on a Washington Paris London Moscow mission, says discussions covered general world situation, UN China representation, cold war, and periodic Security Council meetings.

Moscow Trygve Lie Stalin Lie United Nations Washington Paris London V. M. Volotov A. Y. Vishinsky Security Council Eet SD

Rail strike ends as firemen ordered back to work

Chicago May 16. The nation’s worst railroad strike in four years was settled today and striking firemen on five major systems were ordered back to work immediately. Carriers claimed victory on the issue of not hiring a second fireman on diesel locomotives as unions altered demands and agreed to arbitration.

Chicago Warrout Brotherhood of Locomotive David B. Robertson Brotherhood Pennsylvania New York Central Southern Railway Santa Fe Union Pacific Railroad

Konawa pool to open June 1 as repairs proceed

Konawa's pool will open June 1 per summer recreation director Marvin Ross. Painting, lighting and cleanup are underway. Skating rink repairs are in progress. Konawa high school seniors schedule baccalaureate and commencement in the school auditorium with a Pomp and Circumstance procession. Dr. John W. Morris, associate professor of geography at the University of Oklahoma, will give the commencement address. Diploma presentations by Clarence Raper, president of the school board.

Konawa Marvin Ross Konawa High School Sundey P. m Pot Khoury Bonnie Low Walton Helen Lee Douthit J. A Davis John W. Morris University of Oklahoma Clarence Raper

Goodland Indian Alumni Meeting Set at Campus

Goodland Indian Alumni Association plans a meeting at the campus at 3 p.m. on May 26. Blanche Williams urges former students and 1950 graduates to attend and notify secretary Elnora W. Crain. A fall centennial celebration is planned, with the association taking an active role in the program.

Dusiwill Sen- Goodland Alur Wil Jp. m Audenty J Blanche Williams Sec Elnora W. Crain Jefferson Goodland Indian School

Utah Driver Fined for Driving Offense

A Utah driver was charged with speeding and related offenses. The suspect paid the fine after court proceedings and was released.

State Bond Drive Opens at Blackwell Oklahoma

Oklahoma kicks off a 900000 bond sale in Blackwell with a parade Indians bands and high school drill team. Thirteen B 25 planes will fly overhead while Judge Jon Eret of the state criminal court of appeals lands a helicopter to deliver the principal address representing Gov Roy Turner. A replica Liberty Bell from Independence Hall arrives to be displayed before the drive closes July 4 with location planned in subsequent cities.

Blackwell Okla Oklahoma Oxlshama S.C. Bray Jona Eret State Crminal Court of Appeals Blackwell's Roy Turner Independence Hall Priiad Fa Beth Ox- Userema City Campacgé

Feed and Fellowship Draw Ada Chamber Visitors

Ada residents gather for a Fitzhugh hosted feed with Ada Chamber of Commerce members attending. Over 460 attendees enjoyed entertainment including Mrs. Casper Duffer's rhythm band, a youth dairy program salute, a Central Area quartet, and a juggling act by George Royal. Event presided by Fletcher Watson with Keith Marshall assisting as the Ada C of C secretary.

Fitzhugh Ada Chamber of Commerce Ada Adans Casper Duffer Morgan Jess DeShato C. of C East Central Collect Sam

Need More Funds Now For D C Memorial Building

East Central College reports the Student Memorial Building of over 300000 dollars needs additional funds. Pledges exceeding 50000 dollars remain unpaid, and some donors have not yet been contacted. The board approves liquidation bonds while urging uncollected gifts be paid soon to complete the project.

East Central Board of Regents For Oklahoma

Police raid nets three slot machines at VFW building

City police confiscated three nickel operated slot machines at the VFW building on East Tenth Tuesday afternoon. A charge of gambling device possession was filed against a VFW representative, who pled guilty in city court and paid a $20 fine. The machines held a full jackpot and all coins were seized totaling 75.

VFW East Tenth Cecil Smith Soany Smith City Ada

Mother Rescues 20 Month Boy From 16 Foot Well

In McAlester Oklahoma on May 17 a 20 month old boy fell into a 16 foot well at his home. His mother Mrs Henry Waller pulled him out with a rake and neighbors rushed him to town for medical care. The child was unconscious but revived and rested well at the hospital after artificial respiration.

Mcalester Okla Walarence Waller Fanm Henry Waller

Man Loses Arm After Two Car Crash in Sallisaw

SALLISAW Okla Mev 17 192? A 22 year old resident of Sallisaw named Johanie Major Bird suffered the loss of an arm in a two car collision on a local road. Bird’s left elbow extended out the front as his vehicle’s wheels locked and careened into a second car driven by Idn W Waite Sr of Te Bird’s car rammed through the windshield of the White car. Passenger Wayce Yancy 32 escaped unharmed. The crash remains under investigation.

Sallisaw Oklo

Queen Mother Fights Back in Egyptian Royal Turmoil

In San Francisco on May 17, Queen Nazli accuses King Farouk's circle of court intrigue that forced Princess Fathia to lose title and wealth. Fathia, 19, vows to remarry civilly to Cairo commoner Riad Gnali, described as fortune seekers by Cairo court circles. Her uncle Prince Muhammad Ali chairs the royal council and seeks the throne, while Riad faces pressure and offers of ambassadorship to persuade him to leave.

San Francisco Nazli Frank Fathia Riad Gnali Riad Cairo Muhammed Ali Egypt Riad J J J Washington Muhammed Kamit Abdul Ranim

Second Kidnap Conviction for Donald Flowers in Kay County

Newkirk Oklahoma May 1747 Donald Flowers 38 of Bucknel was convicted a second time for kidnapping Kay Counts farmer Donald Dorf. A district court jury fixed a 20 year sentence in the state pen. He previously drew 25 years at the first trial later remanded by the criminal appeals court. Flowers also faces a burglary trial for allegedly taking 475 dollars from Ponca City Western Union. He remained in Kay county jail awaiting trial and the state contends Peters forced Dorf into gas station tar.

Newkirk Oklo Donald Flowers Bucknel Kay Donald Dorf Flowers Criminal Court of Appeals Ponca City

Mrs. Bradford resigns as Ada Camp Fire director

Ada Camp Fire Girls Council announces executive director Mrs. Mary Jane Bradford will resign effective June 8. Mrs. Bradford plans summer study at Oklahoma University and then join Waiters High School faculty, while Mary Joe Keatley serves as temporary director. The council notes three years of growth in membership and activities.

Ada Camp Fire Girls’ Council Ada Community Chest Mary Jane Bradford Bradford Mary Joe Keatley Camp Adaka Ada Oklahoma University Waiters High School Waiters

Mrs Bat Roach Ada resident dies at home at 85

Mrs Josephine Roach widow of Bat Roach died Wednesday morning at her daughter’s Ada home. She was 85 and had been ill since 1943 after a stroke and a second stroke Tuesday. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Smith Funeral Chapel with burial in Rosedale cemetery. Surviving are daughters Mrs Kamp Ada Mrs T W Smith Seattle Mrs Carrie Mae Roach Washington DC Mrs S W Brown Washington DC. sons J Emmett Roach William Patrick Roach Ada Coon Roach Port Townsend Wash.. eight grandchildren two great grandchildren. niece Mattie Daniels was present.

Josephine Roach Bat Roach H. L. Kamp South Cherry Ada Iam Smith Rosedale Cemetery Winn Parish Roach Meridian Miss Ivanhoe Ohio Ade Kamp T. W Clarime) Smith Seattie Wash Carrie Mae Roach Washington, B. C S. W Brookiec) Brown Washington, D. C J& Emmett Roach William Patrick Roach Coon Roach Port Townsend

Statue Theft Pushes Costa Rica Toward Siege State

Panama dispatch reports Costa Rica nears a siege as a $1 million statue of Our Lady of Los Angeles was stolen from Cartago Basilica. The watchman was killed, alms funds and jewels vanished. a nationwide manhunt and 4 million colones in rewards follow. Frontiers tightened, travel restricted, and three days of mourning declared. Foreigners face suspicion and searches, even clergy are scrutinized.

Panama UPI Costa Rica San Jose Repor Our Lady of Los Angeles Cartago San Doze Conta Rica San Jose J

Grady County Plants 31,100 Trees for Commence and Conservation

In Chickasha a project plants 31,100 trees as part of Grady county effort for commerce and preservation. Details indicate fostered community action and long term environmental aims, aligning with conservation goals and local development plans.

Chickasha Grady County

Western Part Of State Has Some Twisters

Several small tornadoes swept western Oklahoma last night with no casualties and minor damage. A twister west of Andone near the South Canadian river struck farms near Putnam and Chester McGettrick, injuring none but elderly Warren Elder with minor bruises. Another twister north-east of Taloga and Leedy caused no reported damage. Rain, hail, and storms covered the area. The USDA notes last weeks rains benefited wheat and barley but damaged some young cotton in south central and east central Oklahoma. replanting will begin after grounds dry.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Charles Dawson Lloyd Matthews Inado Dewey County Andone Putnam Chester Lee McGet Amush Warren Elder Farm Elder Taloga Leedy Arca U. S Department of Agriculture

Series of Plays At College Tonight Evening Performances

A trio of one act plays will be shown at 8 p m in the college auditorium. Admission is free and all are invited. Miss Dorothy Summers directs with a cast from advanced dramatics and statecraft classes. The lineup includes Where the Crass Ts Made a satire Food Afraid of the Dare set in a penitentiary death row with three condemned men. Keith Odom presides as priest and Howerd Starks as guard.

Clesg Bob York Gene Collier Howard Starks Bovee Pennington Jo Anne Abshier Jackie Gahem Mary Simpson Jarlens Morey Blue Blxckwell Bobbe Dve Ethel Holbied Thurnace York Loretta Rhodes

VEW Auxiliary Meeting Thursday at East Tenth VEW Building

A news note states the VFW and VEW Auxiliary will meet Thursday at the VEW building on East Tenth. An agenda includes a movie and a social program with plans for an evening of entertainment and refreshments.

VEW VFW Ted Thurediy East Tenth Luisian Eri Tior

Long Appeals To Voters On Qualifications For District Judge

W G Long announces candidacy for District Judge of Pontotoc County. Known as Judge Long he touts legal and judicial experience four years as county attorney and twelve years as district judge in Oklahoma. He cites a court fund law, cattle theft suppression, and a crime reduction record from Wise County Virginia to Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

W. G Long Pontatac County Long Judge Long Wise County Virginia William and Mary College Washington-Lee Oklahoma District Judges Conference Pantotoc County Pontotoc County

Judge Long Advocates Humane Rights in District Court

The veteran jurist expresses sympathy for human distress and rights while urging court guidance for a prosperous region. He cites a Purcell bank collapse case where a moratorium and liquidations protected all, notes the district judgeship as central to civic life, and backs leniency with youthful first offenders to reform lives and ease public welfare costs.

Long Bank Nilure Purcell United States Radota

Damage Suit Filed in Pontotoc District Court

A damage suit for 6200 was filed Wednesday in Pontotoc district court by George Alles. The case names PA Allen and Tri-State Casualty Insurance Co as defendants. Allen alleges that on August 22, 1949 he helped set a truck driven by Henry Allen near Ads Turkey Creek. gasoline ignited after Henry Allen stepped on the starter, causing third degree burns to Alles’s left arm, shoulder, side and chest. He seeks 460 for medical expenses, 400 for temporary wage loss, 2000 for pain and 5000 for loss of turning bower.

Pontatoc District Court George Alles PA. Allen Tri-State Casualty Insurance Co Allen Henry Allen Turkey Creek Ads George Allen

Prairie Springs Graduation Set

Prairie Springs school announces commencement exercises for May 16 at 3 15 pm Neather M Burris is satutator Ian and Sebena C Bu will issue the valedictory.

Prairie Springs School Neather M. Burris Ian Sebena C. Bu

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nothe District Court Pontatoc County Oklahosia C. RB Bottoms Piatti Robert Boltamy Detenganta Ntatoc Oklaloma A. W. Gregg Roza EB Greer Sow Gregg Tom McKzown Tsral McArthur & Orton Atte Eee Court OF Pontorounty State OF Oklahoma Kingfisher, Oxle Ipi—A, F Williams, Dov Momaned Oprerdent Erkragteher County Schoolaastert Cance Ianegane OTT OF Apa Ontotoc County Oklanoma Certificate OF Govfening Board Ager Jobs Konawa News Goodland Indian Utah D. C. Memorial Building Blamet Fathia Delles Will Wolters Prairie Springs
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