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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
7
Sheriff Pontator County Oklahoma centers legal action with attorney Claude Sturdivant listed as counsel and Undersheriff Co. F. Green of Ada Oklahoma named for the plaintiff in the case.
Legal notice lists defendants J. C. Maxey Mattie Maxeny Parrie Maxey et al in case number 11169. Court action details not stated in readable text.
Multiple public notices issued in Pontotoc County District Court. Plaintiffs seek 2 3rds undivided interest in land in Section 29, Township 5 N, Range 8 E, and an accounting of rents and oil profits. Defendants urged to answer by June 22, 1936 or risk judgment.
In Pontotoc County district court Josephine Norris and P A Norris sue unknown heirs and others of Albert Perry a Chickasaw full blood for the sale and disposition of 310 acres described as NE quarter N half SE quarter SW quarter and N half SE quarter of SE quarter of Section 34 Township 4N Range 6E seeking to determine heirs and quiet title through decree before June 7 1936 with Della Bedford court clerk and Harrell & Ker as attorneys.
Dr. Pedro Itriago, Venezuela's foreign minister under the late Juan Vicente Gomez, collapsed while swimming at Las Palmas Canary Islands and drowned. He had lived in exile since March after fleeing Venezuela amid post Gomez unrest.
A quotation from Professor Harold J. Smith of Boston College notes that the ideal secretary would be a woman who, if she falls in love with her boss, would relocate to another office.
In Pontotoc county Oklahoma execution and sale issued May 13 1936 in case 13184 directs Sheriff Clyde Maiser to sell Lot 12 Block 3 College Addition Ada Oklahoma with improvements to satisfy a 1935 foreclosure judgment of 384.25 plus interest and 75.00 attorney fees reduced by 100.00 credit and subject to a first mortgage to Home Owners Loan Corporation and unpaid taxes. Sale set for June 22 1936 at 10 a.m. at the south front door of the County Courthouse Ada. Appraised at 469.16. Hatcher and Hatcher represent plaintiff.
Oliver Lee aged 69 died of a heart attack at his farm home on Highway 75 north of Coalgate. He had been in ill health but had shown improvement recently. Survived by wife and two children Thurman, a son who runs the farm, and two daughters Wilmur, one teaching in a rural district, and another also named Wilmur. Funeral services scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Infant of Mr and Mrs Carl Sizemore of Konawa died May 14 at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 30 p m in Vamoosa with interment in Vamoosa cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
Victor Camp age 14 drowned Saturday afternoon near Lisco. His body was taken to Cordell Sunday by Criswell Funeral Service of Ada and buried Monday afternoon in Cordell. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Camp of Cordell.
John Monroe Reeves 71 died at home in Vaness Tuesday night at 10 20. Funeral from the home Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Rev S P Chambers officiating. Interment in Old Midland cemetery. Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Survived by widow Mary Reeves two daughters Mattie McNair and Nettie Dees a son R A Reeves all of Vaness several grandchildren and many friends.
Ada News advertises high value returns on investments and savings plans with simple terms and clear rates. Readers are urged to compare options and contact local agents for details.
In Pentotoc County Oklahoma county court administrator Grace Hennigan seeks court approval to sell real estate of BEF Hennigan deceased. Hearing scheduled June 11 1936 at 4 PM. Publication ordered in The Ada Weekly News for two weeks. Signed by County Judge John Boyce MeeKeeil.
The Hindenburg completed its second westward Atlantic crossing in 7 hours 48 minutes landing at Lakehurst New Jersey after a day of head winds. The ship was moored outside for refueling and processing before passengers boarded buses to the hangar for customs and onward flights to Newark.
Charles Watson Townsend 87, once famed concert pianist and reputed originator of the American dessert apple pie a la mode, died today in Cambridge New York. He reportedly ordered ice cream with pie at a hotel and later at Delmonico's, helping the dish gain popularity. He toured nationally, studied in Italy, befriended Paderewski, and later served as a church organist.
Nellie Farrell 65 was arrested for the third intoxication offense in New York on May 19. She told Magistrate Thomas H. Cullen Jr. that she had no home but preferred not to go to jail as warm weather approaches. the judge suspended sentence.
Oklahoma City market reports show cattle and calves at 1 790 head with steady to slow demand and varied prices across classes. Hogs 1 500 head higher with runners up to 9.45, bulk 9.10 9.35. Sheep 800 head steady with top lambs around 11.50. New York cotton eased after showers with October around 10.41 and December near 9 points lower.
Hogs 1 500 up to mostly 25 higher with top 9.50 and good weights 170 260 lb. cattle 2 500 calves 600 opening steady to weak on fed steers with some bids lower. stockers and feeders scarce. fat cattle mixed 1250 head sold around 8.25 for years. sheep 5 000 slow with native lambs to 12.00 and Californias to 12.00.
May 20 UP report from Chicago shows live poultry prices for multiple breeds and weights with unsettled trades. Butter prices hold at 12. The egg market lists totals for local extra firsts, graded firsts, and storage packed categories with current receipts and car rates.
Chicago market summary shows U S department data with Potatoes at 81 on track 223 total shipments 519 new stock California stock stronger and other stock firm. Prices cited include Texas cobblers 2 80 California white rose 2.90 to 3.05 less than carrots Idaho russet Burbanks 2.85 to 3.00 Colorado russet Burbanks 2.73.
Prices for May wheat in Chicago rose sharply late trading as end month settlement fears circulated. Mills in the northwest reportedly bought for July delivery while spring wheat prospects dimmed, lifting May to about 95 and July to around 86.
Cash wheat had no sales. Corn prices ranged with No. 1 yellow at 56 1 4, No. 2 yellow 65 1 2 to 66, yellow 62 to 63 5, No. 4 yellow 64 1 2 to 3 4, No. 5 yellow 62 1 2 to 63, No. 1 white 69 1 4, No. 2 white 69 to 69 1 2, No. 3 white 68, No. 5 white 64 1 2, sample grade 43 to 61 1 2. Oats: No. 3 white 25 to 26 1 2, No. 4 white 23 to 24, sample grade 20 to 20 1 2.
US spot cotton closed steady with a 5 point drop. Sales totaled 1,016 with low middling at 10.55 and good middling at 12.25, receipts 3,132 and stock 376,673 in New Orleans.
New Orleans traders witnessed cotton futures finish barely lower with declines of 4 to 11 points. May futures settled around 11.66 while July dipped to 11.34 and nearby months showed small losses reflecting light demand.
Funeral services are held today at the Criswell chapel for Jack Ayres a 16 year old Ada resident who died from injuries suffered when struck by a freight train near Sherman Texas Sunday His survivors include parents three sisters two brothers and grandparents all of Ada
John Simmons, Harden City oil field worker, was bound over for trial in district court on a charge of killing his younger brother Vestal Simmons with a shotgun. The hearing found probable cause. Vestal died at his sister Ruth Hakill's home while being quieted in a dispute. The incident occurred about 1 30 a m Sunday May 3.
In Pontotoc County the state and county welfare board are issuing old age aid to residents 65 and older with no income or property. April payments totaled 3,262 dollars for 469 recipients each receiving eight dollars, with some couples sharing monthly support and husbands often receiving the payment when wives are younger. The state funds the payments and the federal government reimburses half.
Robert Leonard of the BR and B Motor company returned Wednesday from Broken Bow where he attended the funeral of his father D. D. Leonard an early Ada resident.
Mr and Mrs George Wade of Francis attended to business and visited friends here Thursday.
Bert B. Barefoot of Chickasha toured Ada on Thursday visiting friends and conducting business while pursuing the position of fuasce of the criminal court of appeals.
Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Brydia host Mrs. I. M. Griffith Jr. of Lush Wyoming Mrs. Farr Johnson of Denver Colorado Mrs. Orel Busby of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Austin Brown of Keokuk Iowa Brown is a sister of Dr. Brydia
Mr and Mrs Arthur Eaton announce the birth of a seven pound son at a local hospital early Thursday morning.
George J. Terry of Batesville and Howard Terry of Conway visited Ada on Thursday to assess the area. Howard may move there, while George pursues black marble mining he says is found in large quantities near Batesville.
J. R. Hill returns from Stillwater where he evaluated a winter pasture crop experiment. He introduces pasture crops to the county and several farmers express strong enthusiasm for improved grazing fields in winter and summer.
Mr and Mrs Vernie Luper returned Wednesday from Wichita Kansas where they were called due to the illness and death of Mrs Lupers niece Miss Phyllis Sullivan. She died Sunday night and was visited in Ada.
Mrs. Tom Henson left Thursday for Monett Missouri where she will visit several days. Her daughter Miss Josie Mae Henson who is attending school there will return to Ada with her mother for the summer.
Prof. E. H. Nelson spoke at graduation exercises in Macomb Bowlegs and Tribbey during the week delivering addresses Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evening in a series of community commencements.
Lucille Johnson a Bowlers teacher for a year arrived in Ada Friday to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Johnson.
A. Wollem of Fittstown conducted business in Ada on Friday as a visiting professional.
Miss Chessiee Luther, a teacher at Burbank, has returned home to spend the summer months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Luther.
Miss Cecil Smith arrives home to spend the summer after teaching at Burbank during the past school year. She will likely resume duties at Burbank in the fall.
Orval Fleener of Fittstown visited Ada for business and social calls Friday. Mrs. R W Emerson of Francis visited friends in Ada Friday. Lee A Thomas of Vaness attended to business and visited friends in Ada Friday.
Sunday notes list Mr. and Mrs Vernon Kamp of Maud as weekend guests in Ada. Mr. and Mrs Clifford Gay of Okmulgee stay with their Ada relatives. Coleman Lea returns from Oklahoma City with daughter Mrs Juanita Randall.
B A Laselle of San Diego arrived in Ada from Dallas to attend to business interests. Simon Westheimer has returned to Ardmore after visiting friends and handling business here over the weekend.
H. F. Mayfield and his daughter from Savana spent Monday in Ada visiting friends and handling errands. Mayfield, superintendent of Savana schools, attended to local school affairs during the visit.
Major and Mrs. W. C. Turner and their young daughter Ruth of Atoka spent Sunday in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Musgrave at 118 West Eighteenth.
Harry Hamilton has returned from Holdenville where he spent the first of the week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Charlies Hamilton.
Mr and Mrs J D Cements departed Tuesday morning for Hot Springs Arkansas to spend ten days there.
Miss Vera Young of Roff visited friends in Ada on Monday and did some shopping during the trip.
Miss Jennie Hall Fowler of Tupelo visited relatives and friends in Ada on Monday.
Billy Bob Keylor the son of Mr and Mrs C J Keylor underwent an appendicitis operation in a local hospital Sunday night.
Miss Josephine Payte, after nine months at East Central State Teachers college, will leave this week for Stillwater to enter Oklahoma A and M college for the summer term.
Floyd Keylor of Allen spent Tuesday in Ada with his parents north of the city. Price Downing of Allen visited friends and attended to business in Ada Monday.
Guy Robinson is recovering in a local hospital after injuries from a Sunday evening automobile accident near Atoka.
The list includes LaJeanne Dora Ramage with a bachelor of science in business, Elsie Taylor Porter and Charles D. Frocter with masters of education, Bernice Rayburn with a master of arts, Harold L. Rogers with a bachelor of science in business, Jackson Scott Jr. with a bachelor of laws, and Olivia Smallwood with a master of arts.
Homer Sarrett and Milton Bradley, University of Oklahoma students, returned to campus after a two day visit in Ada with Sarretts family.
Mrs Ibbie Blackard and her daughter Kathryn return from Hominy after nine months where Kathryn taught school. They arrived in Ada for an extended visit with Mrs Jessica Cawthorn, Mrs Blackard’s sister.
Political announcements name County Commissioner Dinst 3 Ss Candidates Ortile Snead Lee Dagg es George Kr Collins W Will Corvin Tom Carmichartl Henry I Waters Sr For Sheriff James Marsh For Court Clerk Della Bedford For County Attorney W V Stanfield Re election and supporting officials listed across multiple posts.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Colgan of Hutchinson Kansas visit the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Collins at 622 North Oak and other relatives.
Miss Edna Tipton returns to Ada after teaching at Spaulding for the school year to spend the summer with Ross Tipton.
Harry Putman left Friday for Altus to stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Putman. They will return with him today for a week in Ada. Clarence R. Long and wife announce the birth of son Clarence George at a local hospital Saturday May 16. Mrs. Long was formerly Miss Georgia Welch.
Mr and Mrs M L Dayton return to Purcell from a weekend in Ada visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Charles Dayton.
Representative Aubrey M. Kerr came back Monday from Oklahoma City where he spent the weekend. He attended Saturday night’s banquet and celebration honoring the University of Oklahoma law dean at Norman.
Mr and Mrs A K Payte of Centrahoma spent Sunday in Ada with their daughters Miss Josephine and Geraldine V Payte students at East Central.
An advertisement urges relief from constipation and sluggishness with Thedford's Black-Draught. Mrs. Ray Mullins of Safe Arkansas praises its refreshing effect for herself and her husband and notes children like Syrup of Black-Draught for good results.
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