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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
7
The Federal Land Bank of Wichita files a foreclosure petition in Pontotoc County District Court against multiple defendants including oil companies and heirs. The case seeks sale of described lands to satisfy debts, with judgments targeting preferred liens and any rights of redemption foreclosed.
Want ads describe a branded cow and a warden chasing a so called spy plot at a Mississippi River dam. Fishermen near the no fishing zone face the wardens suspicions while a pig ad and station listings appear with local contact details in Ada Oklahoma.
Multiple defendants in Pontotoc County Oklahoma face foreclosure actions filed in 1939. Notices demand answers by specific dates, detailing mortgages, interest, legal fees, and sale of described real estate to satisfy judgments plus receivership and bar on future claims. Names include William Blakesly estate, J. Parker, and others, with parties Federal Land Bank of Wichita and associated attorneys listed.
In pursuance of a Special Execution issued by the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma on September 26 1933 Case No 2666 Home Savings and Loan Association plaintiff versus Robert R Randolph et al defendants I Clyde Kaler sheriff of Pontotoc County Oklahoma will levy advertise and sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the properties described including portions of Lots 2 4 and 6 Block 2 Original Town Ada Oklahoma to satisfy a judgment of 3299 36 with interest and costs along with a second mortgage lien of First State Bank Seminole Oklahoma and judgment lien of Vanderbilt Inc The appraised value is 4400 and the sale is set for October 8 1938 at 10 oclock a m at the south front door of the County Courthouse Ada Oklahoma subject to the liens and terms noted
The Federal Land Bank of Wichita files suit in Pontotoc County District Court seeking foreclosure on land described as East 5176 feet of West Half of West Half of Southeast Quarter and related tracts in Section 1 Town 4 North Range East of Indian Meridian. Plaintiffs seek payment of various sums and costs, with heirs named for Joel P. Trahern and related parties. A judgment will foreclose all rights and bar redemption. Della Bedford, Clerk of Court. The record notes other party lines and historical context.
Notice to creditors of the estates of Allen and Wilbur Fiske Allen. Creditors must file claims with vouchers through Neal A. Sullivan, resident agent, in Newkirk Oklahoma at 528 West 5th or 28 West 7th Street and at the law office 110 South Main Street or 210 South Main Street Newkirk within four months of the date herein. Executor notices dated September 11 1923 and September 30.
Henry C Cassidy reports from the Western Front describing a calm, disciplined French force not calling the enemy by name but as the adversary. Troops show little romance or anthem fervor, with daily artillery exchanges and cautious advances. The piece notes wartime life, morale, music, and a strategic focus on cutting Germany into smaller states.
London reports Britain will consider any German proposal but will demand terms that honor Poland and ensure durable peace. Chamberlain cites Hitler promises as worthless. The Times urges terms not to reward brigandage and to secure lasting peace for Europe. Britain ramps war prep with shell production, food pledges, alien enlistment, and expanded naval support.
News from our rural communities reports a pie supper at the high school auditorium on Friday night October 1 with special entertainment. It notes weddings Emmett Smith and Genevia Angle, Qdis Yates and Brunetta Coffee, and a baby Mona Sue born to Cecil Bullard family. Also mentions CCC returnees, church anniversary and dedication, dozens of local visits, and Sunday services at the Baptist church with speakers.
Steedman Sunday School members resumed with hopes of higher attendance amid a paint update and a contest. Local families visitations include Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hhelps and Mrs. J C Russell with Sonny Boy. Several residents travel to Illinois and Ada for work and home, while the community gathers for church and a picture show event.
Sunday school attendance was weak with an appeal to bring a guest next Sunday. Sunday night services were well attended and plans were made to travel to Lewis Friday for a gathering. Singing Sunday evening drew smaller crowds but occurred. Mrs Henry Jamar and daughter Joan returned home after visiting relatives in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Carl Hughes and Ison C A spent Saturday night and Sunday morning with his ...
Singing Saturday night and Sunday School drew a large crowd at Parish Chapel. Many locals attended church services, with Brother Woods delivering the sermon, and the Free Will Baptist church reorganized with delegates elected for the fifth Sunday meeting.
Mrs. Francis Bandy and daughter Reet Lonie called on Myrtle-Capps Friday. Mrs. Mamie Williams visited Mrs. Budd Williamson Sunday. Churchgoers from this place who attended Cedar Grove Saturday night were Dortha Christeen and Mildred Wallace, John Williamson, Carl and Billie Ray Williams.
The notice recalls residents visiting relatives and friends across Ada area including Oscar Capps, Capps and Bandy families, and various stops at homes of Williamson, Binkley, W. H. Bandy, and Tilley. Mentions peanut threshing, sick list for Harvie Bandy, and several calls on Sundays and Mondays.
Community brief listing residents and visitors in Owl Creek and High Hull areas. Names include Rev Jne Laffoon Ed Walker, Ada visitors Lon Cecil Couch Otto Hatton Estes Kerr McMeans Sweat and others. notes on church attendance hospital visits travels to California Oklahoma City Mountain View and Ada.
Approximately 65 litigants, including about 40 cities and towns, prepared to contest Oklahoma City’s district court suit for an annual 167 000 acre feet of water from the North Canadian river. State petitions seek 50 000 acre feet adequate for growth and allocations to Western Oklahoma hospital, Panhandle A and M college Goodwell Darlington Game Farm El Reno and training schools at Boley and Tecumseh. District Judge Lucius Babcock set the trial for Thursday Oct 6.
Tulsa report states Dr. Forney Hutchinson, five years pastor of Boston Avenue Methodist Church, will resign to board tonight. He plans a year sabbatical for health and cataract surgery next spring. He and Mrs. Hutchinson will move to Fayetteville Arkansas on November 1.
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