Notice of Bids for Oklahoma Oil and Gas Leases
The Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office will receive sealed bids until 10:30 a.m. on April 29, 1940 for oil and gas leases on specified School and State lands in Pontotoc County. Bids require cash deposits of 25 percent, with rules for smaller cash totals and drilling contracts. Each tract 80 acres, with royalty of one eighth, five year initial term and annual rentals if no well. bonuses in cash. bids must be for straight bonus or bonus plus drilling contract. For details contact Charlies B. Steele, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
State of
Oklahoma
Commissioners of the Land Office
Uch
Secretary of the Commissioners of the Land Office
Charlies B. Steele
Will Probated for George H White in Pontotoc County
Minnie Marsh White filed a petition for the probate of George H White’s will in Pontotoc County Oklahoma on April 16 1940 with letters testamentary sought for Minnie Marsh White the executrix named in the instrument The hearing is set for April 30 1940 at 10:00 a m in the county court clerk’s courtroom all interested persons may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted HOYT Ley is Skill County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
George H. White
Minnie Marsh White
County Court of
Ade
Hoyt Ley
Pontotoc County
State of
Oklahoma
Horace E. Rogers
Floy Rogers
Ada
Sheriff’s sale notices on Ada land foreclosures
Multiple notices announce sheriff sales in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Foreclosures involve HOLOC Home Owners Loan Corporation and The Federal Land Bank of Wichita with bids on May 13, 1940, at Ada court, plus a public notice in District Court No. 17002 seeking to quiet title to extensive sections in Ada. Also creditors are urged to present claims in the Scribner estate by August deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Dan Hays
District Court
Pontotec County
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
P. McNeill
R. J. Lollar
Clyde Katser
W. M. Hughes
Claude V. Thompson
Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Notice of an order of sale by The Federal Land Bank of Wichita in Case No. 16 431, against N C Garrett et al, for 200 acres in sections 7 and 18, Ada Oklahoma, to be sold May 13 1940 at 2 pm at the courthouse. sale proceeds to satisfy 2610 99 with interest, costs, and attorney fees. Sheriff J F McKeel, Ada Oklahoma, A A Davidson attorney. 4 11 51w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Weekly News
Pontotoc
Oklahoma
Federal Land Bank of
Wichita
Kansas
Zora Daniel
Zora Daniels
Ada
Clyde Kaiser
Pontotoc County
W. N. Hughes
J. F. McKeel
Ss. C. Durbin
W. E. Pepperell
C-O
Federal Land Bank of Wichita
N. C. Garrett
County of Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
County of
U. S
Executrix named with attorneys in 1921 case note
Hoyt P Driskill and J F McKeel listed as attorneys for the executrix in a dated 4 18 21 filing indicating probate action proceedings.
Republican State Convention Dignitary to Speak in Tulsa
George B. Schwabe Tulsa attorney and former Oklahoma House speaker will deliver the keynote at the Republican state convention opening Monday in Oklahoma City. State Chairman T. R. Blaine of Kingfisher announced the selection yesterday. Schwabe previously led the state house of representatives in 1920. Prospects are promising as farmers stay busy with harvest and community reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
George B. Schwabe
Tulsa
T. R. Blaine
Kingfisher
Schwabe
House of Representatives
Notice to Material Men for Pontotoc County Fair addition bids
Sealed proposals for materials to be used in adding to the Pontotoc County Free Fair Grandstand and reroofing will be received by the Pontotoc County Board of Commissioners Oklahoma until 10:00 A M May 7 1940 and opened publicly at 1:00 P M in the courthouse. Items include structural steel GI roofing lumber cement sand hardware paint and pipe. Each bid requires a certified or cashier’s check equal to at least 5 percent of the bid, forfeitable if a contract is not entered within ten days after acceptance. Plans and specs are on file with the County Clerk and available from architect Robert V P Ferguson Ada Oklahoma. Bids must use the commissioners forms through the architect. The board may reject any or all bids or waive informalities. Dated April 25 1940. Board of County Commissioners Pontotoc County Oklahoma GEO R Cotains Chairman. Attest Tom B Grant County Clerk. Pub Apr 25 May 2 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Board of County Commissioners
Robert V P. Ferguson
East Main Street
Ada
Oklahoma
Geo. R. Cotains
Tom B. Grant
Wedding Bells For Woodrow Whittington And Dorothy Matthews
A rural community note reports the marriage of Woodrow Whittington to Dorothy Matthews of Francis. Friends extend best wishes for a long, happy life together.
Weekend Visits and Farewell Party Noted in Local Social Roundup
Miss Irene Nix spent the weekend with Lois Kerr. Joyce Kerr visited with her uncle and aunt, Bud and Mrs. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Roundy Mayer hosted a farewell party before moving to Washington. Otto Leslie and daughter from Owl Creek visited Mrs. G. W. Brown. Bud Watson and family visited Kerrs. Leroy Ginn stayed with Roundy Mayer. Aaron Gray and Paul Henderson called on Mayer Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Nix
Lois Kerr
Joyce Kerr
Bud Watson
Roundy Mayer
Washington
Otto Leslie
Owl Creek
G. W. Brown
Gerldean
Jimmie Wayne
Conway
D. M. Kerr
Leroy Ginn
Aaron Gray
Paul Henderson
Lovelady Club News Quilt Finished at Meeting
Mrs. Opal Wiles hosted the ladies group on Friday. A quilt was completed. Attendees included Mrs. Lea Taylor Pauline Martin Cordelia Ross Myrtle Ross Christine Martin Bessie Walton Laura Elam. Visitors were Mr and Mrs J C Martin and son to Mrs Susie Martin in Connerville. Mrs Pauline Martin visited her Oklahoma City mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Wiles
Ladies’ Club
Lea Taylor
Pauline Martin
Cordelia Ross
Myrtle Ross
Christine Martin
Bessie Walton
Laura Elam
J. C. Martin and Son
Susie Martin
Connerville
Otis Wiles
Brannon
Lula
Oklahoma City
Ada Social Roundup Features Stewart Visits and Local Guests
Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Stewart hosted and welcomed visitors including Ralph Lillard and family from Conway, and many residents from Union Valley Lula and Pleasant Hill. Opal Dell Taylor visited, a Friday school entertainment drew a large crowd, and additional calls occurred Tuesday and Monday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Stewart
Ada
Tim Taylor
Ralph Lillard
Conway
Floyd
Vernon Stewart
Opal Dell Taylor
Brannon
Union Valley
Annie Brannon
Malloy
Grisso
Steedman Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits Report
Sunday School at Steedman held a well attended session and Rev. Will Jones plans to preach April 28 for his regular fourth Sunday appointment. Local families including Bryant Beach, Jim Sears, J C Treas, Charley Hogue and Clyde Smeyers visited relatives. Bud West died Friday night. Mary Nunnery and son Dale visited in Allen. Pupils accompanied by Treas enjoyed a Turner Falls picnic with park stop in Sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Baker
Faye Holcombe
Coweta
Will Baker
Henry Rigoway
Pearson
Tom West
Jim West
Ada
Johnnie West
Maggie Smith
McCall’s Chapel
Wilma Scroggins
Naomi
Eugene Bingham
Otto
Lewis
Will Jones
Bryant Beach
Stonewall
Jim Sears
Joe Harold
J. C. Treas
Charley Hogue
Bud West
Cliff Walston
Mary Nunnery
Dale
Allen
Sarah Wilbanks
Clyde Smeyers
Joy Gill
Brook Haven
Treas
Turner Falls
Melvie Horn
Emogene Gray
Red Oak
W. P. Stone
Jack Stone
Johnnie Horn
Oklahoma
Sim Blackburn
Jim Copeland
John Weld
Lafern Phelps
Ora Bee Clark
Thomas Hogue
Leroy Jones
Weekend Visits Across Faris and Steedman
Social roundup notes visits among local families in Faris Oklahoma and Steedman. John Gann J D Lamb and Ruth Lamb plus Maudie Lamb Maudie Casey and Nickell relatives were seen with kin Friday through Sunday. Ragland led seventh and eighth graders to Oklahoma City for a day trip.
Local Visits and School Program Noted in Cedar Grove
Mrs Cena Wilson called on Mrs Mary Bushers Sunday morning. Mr Calvin Nicker son visited Cedar Grove area last week. Head family rodeo trip in Okemah. Peggy Angelly visited Evelyn Casey Friday. Eddie Angelly of Allen called on parents Thursday. School was out Tuesday and a nice program was held that night. New song books expected Wednesday night. everyone invited to sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Oaks
Ahloso
H. J. Wiseman
C. M. Sliger
Stonewall
Henry Odom
Bill Hall
Ada
C. C. Cough
C. M. Jackson
F. F. Lafoon
the Nazarene Church
Chas. Otto
Wiseman
Couch
Cartwright
Elmore
Simpson
Hobert
Union
Stegall
Strow
Lucille Scott
Maryetta Scott
Lula Maerose
Omega Leach
Hokett
Twyla Joy Murphy
Jessie Mae Elmore
Tommie Jo Riley
John Gray
Joe Parker
Naomi Tomlinson
Minnie Scrivner
Twyla Joy
Robert Louis Stevenson
John Grayson
Viola Odom
Mrs. Hokett
Verlie Siger
Mary Jo Holman
Tupelo
Emmett Beach
Georgia Thurman
J. L. Penrod
Roy Crowley
J. B. Corvin
Frank Cox
Jewell Southerland
L. D. Brannon
Happy Gang
Bill Lowe
John Southerland
Cecil Corvin
Neosho
Bud Sutton
Pickett
Grace
Travern Cosby
Spring
Woodrow Whittington
Dorothy Matthews
Francis
J. O. Balthrop
Texas
George Dismukes
Billy Dismukes
Byng
Mary Ella Summers
Jettie Smith
Opal Walker
Gladys Balthrop
A. R. Selph
Mariene Matthews
Jessie Ward
Martin Dismukes
Laurence Murphy
Tulsa
Louise Estes
Margaret Smith
Wewoka
J. A. Logan
Cena Wilson
Mary Bushers
Calvin Nickerson
Cedar Grove
Russ Head
Dallas Lamb
Chrisley Madden
Kerr
Ruth Kerr
J. B. Blackburn
Buddie Watkins
Okemah
Peggy Angelly
Evelyn Casey
Eddie Angelly
Allen
Angelly
Local families enjoy Sunday visits across communities
Mrs Nellie Roddy and daughter Lela spent Sunday with Ottie Teel and children. Sam Turner of Latta visited Roy Buster family. Several households including Fortenberry Hall and Lovebee joined Walter McAnally and children for a Sunday afternoon. Lois Archer visited Herry Norton family in Ada. A Union Hill game drew a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Roddy
Lela
Ottie Teel
Sam Turner
Latta
Roy Buster
Bill Fortenberry
Bill Hall
Herman Lovebee
Stratford
Walter McAnally
Jim Archer
Haley Williams
Clara Corbin
Josie McAnally
Luther Bottoms
Ray Bottoms
George Archer
Charles Don
Hazel McAnally
Oscar Yancy
Byars
Union Hill
Lois Archer
Herry Norton
Ada
Miss Malinda
Lois McAnally
Community Socials Mention Attendances Across Local Families
The text notes gatherings at the Archer Dodson home with a well attended party. Grandma Kelling visits daughter Mrs Albert Simpkins and family. Dora Whitson is ill. Visitors to Roy Buster include Lem Turner and Glenn Braden with Dortha Mae Williams. Cathryn Campbell from Ada visits her sister Hansel Rammer. Sunday School and Young People's League are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Brother Wright
Ray Stewart
Ada
Grady Ballard
Pauline Creeger
Fay Smith
H. E
Jess “Green
Frank Green
Lonnie Green
Coalgate
Sue Underhill
Asure
Laxton
Fred Seawright
Tulsa
L. B. Archer
Orgo Dodson
Kelling
Albert Simpkins
Dora Whitson
Roy Buster
Lem Turner
Glenn Braden
Dortha Mae Williams
Cathryn Campbell
Hansel Rammer
Young People’s League
Dolberg Social and Church Gatherings Report
Prairie View resident L B Burnett spent Saturday night with Dolberg residents Clifford and Robert Underwood. John Taylor of Roff visited Luther Taylor. Samuel Taylor visited Carlton Tully Sunday. Large church crowds Sunday and Saturday night. Pearl Trowell from Egypt visits Dolberg. Hill family and Reed family from Hickory visited. Harp sisters and Pearl Trowell attended Oak Grove church. Williams family joined Friday singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Burnett
Prairie View
Clifford
Robert Underwood
Dolberg
John Taylor
Roff
Luther Taylor
Samuel Taylor
Carlton Tully
Hubert Hays
Wayne
Buster Hobbs
Leroy Summers
Owen Pate
Colberg
Pearl Trowell
Egypt
Frank Hill
Gordon Reed
Hickory
Vera
Ruby Jo
Ganeta Harp
Oak Grove
W. C. Johnson
Jewell
Opal
Ruby Smith
Herring
Bill Williams
Junkers Ju-88 Trial Speeds Reported on Long Run
The new Junkers Ju-88 with a 4400 pound load reportedly achieved 321 mph on a 625 mile run and 311 mph on a 1250 mile run. The aircraft’s gross weight is not stated in the available text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Katie Scribner
W. B. Hokett
McKeel
John Boyce McKeel
Somer Jones
Florence Jones
State
Anna Weir Layne
William D. Gray
Willie Gray
D. T. Gray
PD. T. Gray
Orvil Gray
M. Shear
J. Boren
M. Rubin
David Kahn
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Dpd. T. Gray
Della Bedford
H. Fleming
W. D. Calkins
John W. Scribner
MceKeel and McKeel
American Building
John Boyce MckKeel
WM. L Whitaker
Wm. L. Whitaker
Helen M. Whitaker
William S. Whitaker, Jr
Hubert G. Orton
West Main Street
Helen M. Whitaker Williamsl. Whitaker, Jr
Board of Education
Jess Williams
E. W. Brown
Hoyt Pdriskill
Ada News
Jeter Holw
OWL
Colbert
Lovelady Club News
North Sea
Germany
Steedman
Happyland
John Gann
J. D. Lamb
Byrd Nickell
Faris
Chester Eatherly
Kin Lamb
Nadine Casey
Ruth Lamb
Maudie Lamb
Eldred
Maudie Casey
Walker
Barbara Stillwell
Chicago
Jan Savitt
Savitt
Peekskill, N. Y
Norman Thomas
Dolberg News
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