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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

7

Notice of Oklahoma sheriff sale listing broad land parcel

A public sale notice from Pontotoc County Oklahoma lists a property described as Northwest Quarter and Bass Twenty acres in Township 31 North Range Five West, to satisfy a judgment in favor of a plaintiff against defendants. The sale is set for the first day of October, 1982, at the county courthouse, with terms including interest and costs, and excludes certain lands. Names of trustees, executors, and parties appear in the filing.

Sale Pontatue Okinome Oklanoma Mossouri Hakkar Wawits Tae Sant Holt U S Surrey Ortey Suusty Sogtempe Clyde Ratser Oklaboma ziNner Genito Smi Aeulion Land Office Osiwhoma Buntetor County Oklahoma Marthense Norteeast Syle Mortaage Rasen Mortage Nojlee Vivadt Coun Pontotoc Oleavomne Pontatar Couny Chianora Sake County City of Francis Walter Ret Hang Joa Virgil Tony Pontotee County Oupremia J. Iy Pentotoc Ats Oklatoma Onich Prine Eauiity Commission Virgil Hut Pontotoc County Debhorpa

Oklahoma Notice By Publication In Probate Case

Public notice filed in Texas County Oklahoma court outlines a partition action involving Maude Chapman and heirs. It requests defendants answer by November 1 1940 and contains details of land description in Pontot County and a mortgage securing debt with interest. Court Clerk Bella Beatorda signs, with attorney Loy Bleigitts listed.

Notices of Estate and Public Auctions in Pontotoc County

Fragments describe probate actions in Pontotoc County Oklahoma including estate settlement, creditor notices, and a public auction of parcels in Francis, with court dates, case numbers, and bidder instructions. The texts reference executors, unknown heirs, and sale procedures for properties in Pontotoc County, plus clerk and deputy roles and a county treasurer's notice of land sale pending.

Notice of Final Account and Distribution in Oklahoma Estate

The document reports final accounting and distribution petition in the estate of W. Criswell, deceased, with Caryn Criswell as executrix filing in court for final discharge. A hearing is set for October 1967 in Garvin County Oklahoma, detailing beneficiaries and property described including lots in Center Oilchemm town limits and associated lands. The notice warns all claimants to appear and present objections or risk forfeiture of rights.

Sperry Sant Texcenor G'Etscka Tom D. Bexeoven Oklahoma Mary Susman Knvenzer Urd Muntriage Sianad Bedford Porte Tsar Tereby Caryn Crlewelh Treter Criswell Otthirer Seid Cours Courshouse Et Acti Tom Mereow Couty Thompson HAL Alinengss Fee Executron

Bids Sought for Ada Street Improvement Project 1942

The City of Ada Oklahoma invites sealed bids for labor, equipment, and materials to improve streets in the East line of the Wontargase Quarter, township six east, including paving, gutters, and related work. Bid packets require bonds, deposits, and a performance bond. plans and specs available at City Clerk’s office.

Aca WANGE Alu Aba Corlahoma Cme Eperag Hevat Ache Chelilapna Hanan Ace Oklahowa Tahoe Ada Okclahoma Ian Denise Foot Mina Eit District Cours Pom ‘Tetse OxInkom Sid Improvement District Olmhams SEALY

Typhoid Not Out Yet In Pon totec County Case

A fragmentary report shows typhoid remained a concern after a long county epidemic. Canadian doctors traced a California visiting patient to Pon totec, linking illness to a caregiver network and a long chain of contacts. The inquiry focused on John, an 12 year old, and his relatives to identify transmission sources.

Pontotec Idke Co Canada Lesbi Fmitetac Gotte AN Canada San Francisco Health Department Pontofer California John Toba Tobin Byrds

Commissioners Put Rental on Sross Receipts at Fairgrounds

A resolution by the Por totoc county Board of County Commissioners fixes a general two percent rental on proceeds of the Ada Rodeo company and the Ada Professional Baseball club at the fairgrounds. The plan directs that funds go back to ground improvements while other groups may bid for contract. Rentals rise from previous $30 monthly fees. new policy aims to self support the grounds for events like rodeos and county fair activities.

Portotoc County Missioner R. C. Austell Fae Tevet HanLeatle Memtbars Board of County Commissioners Aga Hodes Ada Ada Baseball Chatt Ross Chub Amos

Oklahoma rest homes under scrutiny amid aging welfare row

Miss Eula Fullerton urged state health officials to report on conditions in Oklahoma rest homes, revealing 20 080 residents on old age assistance in more than 108 homes immune from inspection. Only 47 nursing homes hold state licenses as debates over funding and eligibility for aid continue. Senator James Nance criticized the welfare agency for plans to cut recipients, while Walter Bilitzstey of WeWaka called for further committee hearings.

Oklahoma City Out Eula Fullerton Miss Fullerton Ceaartmest Oklahoma Mise Fullerton Gail James C. Nange Alate Public Welfare Ite Nance Nonce Walter Bilitzstey Wewaka Azaln Noy

City Directory to Be Prepared Here

Mullin-Bille Co of Colom bug opens a business office in Newvis Hanev Building Room 7 for a residential canvass Monday and business section Thursday this week. The directory, ready by February 1, will list streets by number, telephone, and every adult by name with dependents and business.

Ada Mullin-Bille Co Colombug Newviss Hanev’ Bilding Zonker Korte Amvassis

Rats Destroy Vast Amounts of Grains

Washington dispatch reports that the Fish and Wildlife Service estimates rats have destroyed about 260 million bushels of American grain. The loss exceeds the U.S. relief needs for Western Europe, prompting President Truman to urge conservation through a waste less program.

Washington Fish and Wildlife Service United States Europe Truman

Cost of Living Spiral Heads Upward, Only Butter Is Down

A Tropic storm study off Florida last night involved scientists testing a weather manipulation concept using dry ice and ice projections. Bombers and observers gathered data to assess possible methods to disrupt storm structures and alter direction, with GE, the Navy, and Army supplying equipment and crews.

Tampa Fla Tropics Trylee Acléniste Florida Toney St. Augustine Vincent Schafer Istorra Yesteday General Electric Company Navy Army

Officials argue over fees at Ada fairgrounds use

Ada rodeo and Ada Baseball Club officials disputed rental charges and a two percent receipts levy for sports grounds at the Pontotoc fairgrounds. The rodeo reports spending over 1000 on improvements this year while the baseball club seeks details as two percent charges could double past payments.

Brother of Local Women Is Dead

Edward Holmes of Riverside California died Tuesday night in Thos Aceces hospital after a lengthy illness. A pioneer teacher in the state he served as city schools superintendent at Norman Chickasha and Bristow before becoming a psychology professor at Tulsa University. He was injured overseas in World War I and later worked in California insurance. Survivors include wife Marceus Neal of Los Angeles three sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Wednesday morning.

Edward Holmes Riverside California Thos Aceces Hospital Tove Die Apa Hobmas Ada Oloma University Norvien Chickasha Bristow Tulsa University Texogmitimn Marceus Neal Los Angeles L. Movefogk Stella Snex Ate Delia Penington Morgan Hill A AL Halenes Joan W. Holmes Oklahoma

Sand Springs Fire at Colton Mill Ravages Cotton Stock

Sand Springs Oklahoma October 15 Fire Chief Leon Parker says it may take a week to extinguish the Colton Mill fire that swept Comimancer Mills Inc burning about $825,100 in damage. Three quarters of 2,006 bales of cotton stored were destroyed though all were insured. The blaze started from a short in an electrical wiring hoist. Local agriculture notes mention crop rotations and cotton trends.

Sand Springs Okla Leon Parker Comimancer Mills, Inc Parker

Ada Man Milled in Stilwater Cave-in

Rescue workers recovered the bodies of two men buried under tons of dirt in a Stilwater Oklahoma cave-in at a sewer project site. Clyde Williams 34 of Botton and Eastman Wisdorm 34 of Ada were identified. two others, Walker 37 and Evins B Beck 33, escaped with minor injuries. Foreman Dunlap blamed the cave-in on faulty earth formation at a 14 foot deep site, operated by Spiner Construction for the Dewey project.

Okla Njea Tro Clyde Williams Botton Eastman Wisdorm Ade Raven Be. & Jnte Walker Evis B. Beck Okishama City Spiner Construction Cx Dewey Cosistruction Project A. Ht. Dunlap Gifch

Valley View Admissions Notice List

A fragmented list of names and locations appears, naming mothers and babies in what seems to be an admissions or birth record. Entries include Mrs Derosky Strickler and baby Loy, Ada arta Frey Konawa, Nadine Hoover, Maud Sackava Sue Heley, Sharon Haley Harder City, Grace Roland, Mrs Delphine Duncan and baby girl, Betty Jo Hold, Faye Wyrick Adda Leon Huffstudar, Leon, and others with multiple towns like Hayden City Rubhs. The legibility is partial and several spellings are unclear.

Derosky Strickler

Swiss Plan for 4.7 Million Francs Charity Fund

The Swiss Federal Council seeks a 4,706,006 franc appropriation for international charity, with a tentative June 14 deadline set by the council for this activity. A wartime commodities drive collapsed after drought hit a summer town, harming farm production. Rosario, a port city on the Parana River upstream from Buenos Aires, handles ocean-going vessels.

Bern Switzerland Concil Activitien Parliamennt Rosario Buenos Aires Parana River

No Reduction Seen Seen in High Cost OF Basic Foods

The Associated Press reports rising living costs with little relief for consumers. Butter prices slipped to Chicago wholesale lows, while New York butter fell 34 cents. The AP index for 38 commodities rose to 195.18, near a peak, as grain and livestock markets climbed and beef and pepper prices fluctuated.

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Colfrels Named to Head Orphanage At Byng Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs W A Cattrel of Tepele have been elected superintendent and matron of the Rep oist Orphans Home at Byng six miles north of Ada Oklahoma. They succeed Mr and Mrs B H Brice. The orphanage is run by Missionary Baptist churches of Oklahoma. The local office is at 330 East Thirteenth. The Cotrells invite all residents of the state to visit the home inspect the facilities and see how the children are cared for. The Ada Chamber of Commerce helped arrange the invitation and the children express appreciation for the Brices, welcoming the new leaders and pledging support.

W. A. Cattrel Tepele Byng Ade B. H. Brice Missionary Baptist, Churches of Ada Chamber Foner Brice Ma‘tron

Carter Oil tests Garvin pool with low oil cut

Carter Oil Co reports a well in Garvin County southwest of Eola showing a 24% oil in 24 hours through a 1/4 inch choke. Sunray Oil Co. taps a shallow discovery near Eola with 78 barrels in 27 hours. The Briscoe No. 1 unit in Gracy County yields coring data and minor distillate shows. Naval Reserve Scholarship tryouts set for December 13 in seven Oklahoma cities with Aptitude tests in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Duran Exit, Muskogee, Norman and Woodward.

Quulahoma City Carter Oil Company J. D. Thompson Westerdive Elmore Garvin No. L Thomson Wyne Chitwest Gracy Briscoe Iwavy Reserve Norman Okla Naval Reserve Treining Corps Oklahma Cities W. E. Armettrout Eni ~Nevsity of Oklahoma Navat Heserve Officers Training Corps Oklahoma City Tulsa Dural Exit Muskogee Nermam Woodward

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