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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
7
Public notices announce Pontotoc County tax deed action for Lots 22 and 23, Ford Addition Ada, 1931 taxes paid by F J Stafford. 60 day redemption window. Also summons in Federal Farm Mortgage Corp vs Brumley et al detailing mortgage foreclosure on a large 409.61 acre property in Sections 19 30 29 and 36 with pipeline rights of way and a 3500 dollar original loan.
Leana Sormi plots to seize the X-999 powerful substance from Schoenfeld Laboratory after a heated clash with Carolyn and Bob. She intends to move the material, gain authority, and potentially win Robert Hale’s attention, all while maintaining strict secrecy. Carolyn’s discovery of a telegram addressed to Leana shocks the scene.
Carolyn reads a telegram meant for Leana as Bob, Leana, and Sue plot a covert operation at an abandoned mine shaft on Tonto Mountain. They outline disguises as scientists to dodge neighbors while guarding a tunnel entrance four miles from Blair. Bob arranges repairs and living quarters plus guard shifts for night watch.
Carolyn seeks to derail Leana and move a secret U235 shipment via a Westbound freight. four guards guard a leaden cargo car. A train robbery halts the run, but Carolyn claims she removed the precious material before departure, setting up a perilous continuation.
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser will auction the property Lot 9 Block E Sunrise Addition Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma on June 16 1941 at 10:00 a.m. under a judgment in Cause No 15 639 for Home Owners Loan Corporation against C F Herrin and Grace Herrin to satisfy 1809.63 plus 5 percent interest from November 4 1946 attorney fees 180.96 and costs.
Notice of sale at the Pontotoc County Courthouse Ada Oklahoma on June 17 1941 at 19 oclock for cash to satisfy a mortgage judgment 4644 19 with 7 percent interest from April 15 1941 and costs on North 85 feet of Lots 1 and 2 Block 120 Original City Ada plus improvements appraised at 7000.00 Clyde Kaiser Sheriff. Also notice by publication in H D Parsons v C E Goodwin et al case No 17 607 regarding 848.00 judgment plus interest taxes abstract fees attorney fees and costs on real estate in Section 18 Township 4 North Range 4 East totaling 2.25 acres titled Northwest quarter of Northeast quarter and other described parcels. Service of process to Texas Title Guaranty Co and heirs of Verner Shults.
Mrs. L Futterman traveled to Houston Texas when her sister fell ill She was joined by W E Fisher and daughters Dorothy and Berniece who after leaving Stonewall Oklahoma now reside in Tulsa Oklahoma The group visited friends in Ada and Stonewall on Wednesday.
W W Kelley of Hugo visited friends here over the weekend. Charley Thornburn of Muske ad was a business visitor here ednesday. Mr and Mrs C C Crockett of McAlester were business visitors in Ada Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Perry of Stratford were visitors in Ada Tuesday. Dr Ivan Bigler left Tuesday for Fort Sill to finish examinations before going to Stamford Texas where he will serve in the surgical department in flight service.
Mr and Mrs C E Thornton of Muskogee visited in the home of their daughter Mrs H D Amos Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Hadden Smith and son Hadden Lee spent last Sunday in Oklahoma City. Dr S P Ross was in Oklahoma City Tuesday attending a medical meeting. Mrs Ella Robberson and Mrs Opal Mullinax and son Reggie of Shawnee visited relatives and friends in Ada last weekend. Mrs J F Mayfield is at home 1330 South Highschool recovering from injuries received recently. She expects to return to her work after a weeks leave.
Miss Myrtle Hetrick visits her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs W L Dobkins of Shidler for two weeks. Coke Witt of Oklahoma City is a business visitor. Miss Lorene Crook and Betty Jo Bunyard spent last weekend in Roff visiting Miss Bunyard's relative Mr and Mrs W L Bunyard. Miss Jimmy McBurney has moved to Tyler Texas to join Neill Henderson Drug Co.
Carrie M. Walker guardian sells at public auction the minor Patricia Haney's undivided 2/15 interest in a oil and gas lease covering 260.44 acres in Section 25 Township 4 North Range 5 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma with royalties and rentals to be paid, for up to ten years and as long as production continues. Auction set for May 29, 1941 at 10 A M in Pontotoc County Courtroom, subject to court confirmation.
Many residents share weekend and weekly activities in Union Valley and surrounding areas. Social visits occur among Hedrick Summers and Balthrop families, church gatherings and Sunday school events occur monthly, and a local calf roping event draws attendees with Elbert Hayes winning prizes. The column notes recent graduations, obituaries, and exchanges of correspondents and visitors in Ada Konawa Sasakwa and nearby towns.
The Colbert school district announces the departure of an intermediate teacher and introduces a replacement. Sunday social calls and visits are noted among local residents including the Balthrops, Jones, Czement, Millican, Middleton, and Selph families. Additional calls list Mrs. Maggie Nelson and others visiting Myrtle Balthrop.
Correction lists Pontotoc Singing Convention president as Jimmy Caton of Oakman. Announcements cover Oakman cemetery work day and Pentecost plans at Baptist church. Reports of Ada graduation, school garden project, and local visits plus multiple family and illness updates surrounding Oakman residents.
Obituary honors Elizabeth Jane Wierick Owens born June 24 1862 in Rhone county Tennessee married to J B Owens on January 5 1876 mother of fourteen children eight survive She joined Primitive Baptist at fourteen and spent her life serving her church family neighbors and schoolchildren across Pontotoc county Her home welcomed countless children and orphans she reared a grandson and helped many more in need.
Sunday School was well attended Rev Shipman of Ada preached Another term ends with a picnic planned for Friday May 23 at ay 23 All friends invited Main entertainment is softball Eleven 8th grade graduates this year Commencement to be held Wednesday night May 21 Galey Independents played two baseball games at home Sunday afternoon defeating Maxwell colored team, and losing to Lone Hill School team played two softball games Friday afternoon with Cook Girls won boys lost
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