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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

7

District Court Names Various Defendants in Pleading

A district court document lists multiple defendants including Mr Diath MM Fraty Lotte My Broly Roberta Coptwrighs Claude Thom Maxo Coruagham Nena Sot Hogham Iron-Plaitiite and Seabedina the tale of Ota Toms with Adaeiis Devisers Trustees and others involved in the case. The record cites a legal action against them as part of ongoing proceedings.

Diath Fraty Lotte My Broly Roberta Coptwrighs Recis Claude ¥. Thom Maxo Coruagham Hogham Iron — Plaatiiteating Adaeiis Ota Toms Beneee Delondants

Notice of Estate Disputes and Partition Hearings

Notice to heirs and relatives of Isaac W. McClure deceased and Thomas Grant Summers requesting probate actions, partition petitions, and court hearings. Names include Jenne W. McClure and Ed Summers with land descriptions in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Chickasaw Nation. Proceedings seek quiet title, division of undivided estates, and appointment of guardians or receivers as required by law.

Meirs Isaac W. McClure Dees Ieius Jenne W. McClure Hergin Psi Aatet Philitity Peti Tram Vaid Pladntitfa Aisuatet Pontotoc Onae Rama Guimler Transit Hort Rowge S Bhs Cnickway Natloh Imhan Gate Meridian Inthan Tole Tans Ibias Thomas Grant Summers Mineptalei Vhong SirRerk Ani Potitind Denese Ely Seaiey Max Sr

Oklahoma Public Utility Permit and Probate Notice Summary

A fragmented OCR record shows an Oklahoma Corporation Commission permit application for freight transportation along U.S. Highway 270 and State Highway 12 from McAlister to Ada, with a hearing notice. a district court probate case in Pontotoula County concerns the estates of Ada Brown and others, listing executors and heirs. The text includes names such as Keat, Regt Mreightines, Freeda Pharr, Adelia Brown, and references to Chickasaw-Tadlan lineage and trustees. The piece is garbled but preserves the core notices of a permit application and probate actions.

Keat Oklahomss Tives Motive TA Wentian Corporation Commission of Oklahom Folmwng Cout Lowit Reuven Orhoma Olla Ham Vie Trom McAltster Oynga Culvens Ada The Consolation Commission Oklahoma City Oklahoma Hynedt J. Ieebeery Sasaew Foto County Delaboma

Notice by Publication in James Cravey Estate Case Oklahoma

Heirs executors and devisees are notified by publication in the James Craven estate matter in Pontot county Oklahoma to answer before four months from the date of the notice. The filing guardian and attorneys request judgment on debts and determine heirs andtitle to land in sections and townships described. The clerk Della Bedford witnesses and Jewell Ford attorney, with Thompson and Braly as counsel, announce proceedings for the Craven estate.

Gugty Migecmiian Anton Aaron Brown Blogg Citickasaminion Roll Frei Admini Itera Devisees Truytech R.A. Farlin Della Bedford James Crave Jaimes Craver Thampann Auda Poscatoe Balanane Wigner S.A. Craven Execuwie, Thompson and Bral Avwrneve Td Barve

CIO-BAW Talks of GM Strike Threat Grows

DETROIT May 17 UP The CIO BAW reports a strike threat by 225,000 General Motors workers within two weeks if the present contract talks fail. With Chrysler and Ford moves shaping industry pressure, GM locals already approving walkouts push the union toward a possible national strike before May 22. If the walkout occurs it would lift the industry strike tally to about 300,000 workers, amid questions about striking two of the Big Three at once.

United Auto Workera Shte General Motors Chrysler Corp Ford Motor Co A. Johnstons UAW General Miotens Department Planta Tay Uaw-Gm Johnstone Aula Orciblys Pravynting

County Officials Announce Various Political Races

County official notices list candidates for county commission district seats, clerk, representative, and other posts. Names include George R. CosiLes Bos Avstall, Chas. Rushing, L. Bunt, Thompson, Isaac J. Buying, John Boyce, and Roy Ronges among others. Dates and exact district details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate upcoming elections and announced candidacies.

Wealthy Georgian Sets Plans for Return Home in 1951

A centenarian magnate, Graham of Vinitha and Pryor Creek, plans a trip to his Georgia birthplace in 1951. Born 97 years ago, he built a career from cattle trading to banking, helped organize the First National Bank of Vintha, and reflects on aging, work, and history amid postwar America.

Georgia Pryor Souis Okbeehoma Bownie Pryor Creek Non Peyor Laker J First National Bank of Graham Wiltula T. Sherman Atlanta Renee Sherman Mexico

Auto Strike Notices Shift US Auto Labor Scene

Detroit reports CIO UAW announces a pending 11 day notice threatening a second major walkout by 223,000 GM workers. Chrysler’s 75,000 workers enter day seven amid state police presence while UAW-CIO weighs tactics to press for wage raises. Court injunctions pause picketing at Maggsville and Kercheval plants as talks continue.

General Motors CIO United Auto Workers Uream Atate Isher Medizon Chrysler Ciq-Uaw Sineral Motors Michigan Autys H * SA Trpce VAW Kercheval UAW Maggsville Mich Uaw-Cio

First Wheat Cut In State's Crop Report

May 20 in Cotton County Oklahoma reports the state’s first wheat harvest of 1948. On B B Moxarcher’s farm four miles south of town the black rustproof wheat tested 57 pounds per bushel and sold for 42 cents. County agent Cariwell Mann estimates 2 bushels per ajad and notes heavy rain delayed harvests a week. Wheat in the north was green and growing. soaking rains are needed in ten weeks for western and panhandle counties. KD Blood from the agriculture department prepared the report with mixed fair to poor prospects statewide.

Ramolett Okla Olahoma Cotton County B. B. Moxarcher Burkburnett Texas Cotter County Cari Wellmann Tolman Panhandle Agriculture Department Oklahoma Wehoat Mouthwastern

Wyoming Claiming Deepest Producing Oil Well

Casper Wyoming May 1 The state claims the deepest producing oil well in the world at 14 792 feet The Lowmans No 2 Briscoe unit in Grady county reportedly flowed at about 14 200 feet and other recent wells in Louisiana and Oklahoma set depth records The Foss Oil Co led the drive with a 14309 foot depth noted amid industry competition and debate about the latest record depths

Casper Wyo Wyoming Fe West Fave Oil Co Lousiana Oklahoma Stanolind Grady County

Stalin Statement Discounted By U S as Russians Propaganda in Japan

Washington reports officials question Stalin's latest statement as a real shift in Soviet American relations. The State Department calls the statement encouraging while noting past peaceful claims by Moscow and continued expansionist aims. Tokyo notes Russian broadcasts shaping Japanese views, portraying US policy as pressuring Japan and urging Moscow style governance to counter Western influence.

Washington Stalin State Department Moscow Washinton Henry A. Wallace Soviet Union State United States Russia Ss. Corfaremce Trewsali Zinda State Departments Fey

Local Air Scout Squadron Prepares June Encampment

Local Air Scout Squadron plans June encampment at Fort Worth with participants from Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico. Senior staff include pilot Ruseelh Taylor and commander Alan El Glare of Gar swill Air Force Base. The ten day course runs June 12 to 20 focusing on navigation weather radio and instruction for new cadets.

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Ferguson Returns From Canada With Registered Cafite

Ferguson, veteran agriculture teacher at Clickasha, returns from Tillsomburg Canada with a carload of registered cattle. The herd includes Ayre shines Guernseys and Jerveys, all registered, intended as foundation dairy stock for Grady county trainees.

Glow Ferguson Clickasha Tillsomburg Canada Grady County Mgr. Ferguson BC. Field

Explosions Hit Tulsa Area as Suspected Arson Ties Rise

On September 22 1947 a series of explosions near a Tulsa building injured bystanders and led to arrests including W V Batson. Witness Benton reported hearing voices inside the structure before the blasts and described being blown from the sidewalk to reenter the building, with a second explosion occurring moments later as responders arrived.

Cotiqyued Anny Straim Sima W. Vv" Batson Tulsa Bentog Shars Benton

Prom Page Turmoil Amid War Time Pickets Violent Clash

A chaotic incident at a plant entrance ends with a woman picket wounded as a guard or attacker fires. Report notes multiple injuries from mineral matter and a fatality linked to an explosion, with unclear details on the shooter and motives.

rGart Iy. A. Mistok Parvel

Interior Dept Opens Indian Lands to Bigger Oil Leases

The Interior Department raised to 25,000 acres the limit on oil leases from Indian reservations in all states except Oklahoma, where limits were removed entirely. Acting Commissioner William Zimmerman Jr said the policy aims to spur competition and expand development, especially in Montana, by allowing major firms to operate on multiple reservations and avoid single-field confinement.

Washington Interior Department Oklahoma Department Secrdtary Krug Oklahoms Tus Wiliam Zimmerman, Jr Indian Affairs Oll Montana Cenan Osage Olahora

Will Rogers Stamp Issue Drops Texas Touch Controversy

Oklahoma City May 13 reports say the Will Rogers commemorative stamp set will omit the "Texas Touch" image after a misprint showing the wrong portrait on private collector envelopes used for a Fest day issue. Claremore officials objected to the image, and Roy Turner sent corrections. a proper Claremore memorial image was prepared.

Texas Oklahoma Claremore Gow Roy J. Turner Turner Alamo

Portable portable refinery touted at petroleum exposition

The International Petroleum exposition features George Ez. Falling's portable refinery concept aimed at small oil producers. A complete oil rig on a single truck could extract and refine on site, producing multiple gasoline grades but not aviation fuel. The idea envisions mobile units delivering refined fuel directly to gasoline trucks, boosting local output.

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Mrs Fannie Heath Dies at Centrahoma

Mrs Fannie Heath died at her Centrahoma home Wednesday morning after living in the town 43 years. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon. Born in Arcola Illinois in 1872 she moved from Texas to Centrahoma as a child and was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are a brother, several nieces and nephews, and daughters in Ada, Fort Worth, Lavon and Dallas.

Bos Fannie Beath Centranomia Centrahoma Arcola Centrakoma Methodist Hazel Bunch Billye Jo O¢ Ada Bessie Bradley Worth Gertie Skipanth Lavdn Neve Denlon Batlas

Turnpike Leaders Still Hopeful

Oklahoma City May 20 turnpike officials remain hopeful the Oklahoma City to Talk turnpike will be built. An engineering firm estimates funding would require about 35 million dollars. Recent traffic counts show growth on the highway, with figures submitted for engineering review.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Newe York Avtordast

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