Notice to Sell County Property in Pontotoc County
Public sale of county acquired lands set for December 14 1940 at 9 a.m. in Pontotoc County Courthouse. Bids listed for multiple tracts with cash terms and county board approval. Additional notices cover quiet title suit and mortgage foreclosure involving Pontotoc County properties and various defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dew
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
J. M. Vincent
Board of County Commissioners
State of Oklahoma
Florence E. French
RB. F. French
Delila Redford
Warren B. Rice
Ada
Atty
W. H. Ebey
Harmon Ebey
J. T. McCauley
Ebey- McCauley & Company
May Smith
W. H. Auten
Pontotoc
Oklaoma
Wem
Pearl Isaac
G. C. McBride
J. E. Carson
William Isaac
Buck Heard
Laura Heard
Court notice by Kerr Lambert & Conn for Della Redford
Court clerk Della Redford filed a notice through attorney F Robinson on behalf of the plaintiff. The case appears filed with Kerr Lambert and Conn acting as legal counsel. The document is dated October 10, 1931.
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Della Redford
F. Robinson
Kerr, Lambert & Conn
Woodrow Wilson Franklin First to Register for Peace Time Draft
Superior Wisconsin October 16 Woodrow Wilson Franklin a 23 year old stock clerk and self described namesake of the WW president who proclaimed the World War draft in 1917 registered for peace time conscription making him the first to enroll in the new system locally.
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Superior
Wis
Woodrow Wilson Franklin
America
Eden arrives in Egypt for talks with Wavell
London reports that Anthony Eden secretary for war has arrived in Egypt for consultations with Lieutenant General Sir Archibald P. Wavell commander of Britain's Near Eastern Armies.
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London
Anthony Eden
Egypt
Archibald P. Wavell
Britain
Oil and gas build in Dutch East Indies war era
The article notes that New Zealand and Australia lack oil while the Dutch East Indies hold abundant supplies. It describes Shell and Standard-Vacuum operations from Palembang Sumatra to Balikpapan Borneo, with major refineries, a large American-run plant, and defense measures including fortified airports, barbed wire, and minefields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palembang
Sumatra
Netherlands East Indies
South Pacific
New Zealand
Australia
Dutch East Indies
Commonwealth
Seacombe
Glen Davis
Sydney
U. S
Royal Dutch Shell
Standard-Vacuum
Kolondiale
South Africa
Tasmania
China
Japan
Koloniale Company
Tulsa
Okla
Lloyd W. (Shorty) Elliott
Far East
Moesi River
Koloniale
Borneo
Java
Dutch Shell
Balik Papan
Batavia Petroleum Company
Indies
New Guinea
Vacuum
Shell
Standard of
California
Baby Whale Calves Named After Mammalian Offspring
A baby whale is called a calf because whales are mammals like cattle and elephants whose young share the same term.
Halley’s Comet Sightings in a Lifetime
The text notes Halley’s comet appears about every 75 to 77 years. It last appeared in 1910 and is expected to return in 1985, offering observers a rare second lifetime glimpse.
Roosevelt Gives Up Big Salary For Army Captaincy
Elliott Roosevelt quits a $75 000 post to accept a $316 a month army captaincy. The piece notes his economics study and questions its depth. It then shifts to Nazi troops sailing the Blue Danube, the waltz yielding to the goose-step, and the draft aiding girls more than leap year.
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Elliott Roosevelt
Blue Danube
Basketball Creator Never Played the Game He Invented
Dr. James Naismith, credited with inventing basketball, never played a competitive game of the sport in his life, a curious note about the man behind the world's favorite indoor game.
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United States
James Naismith
Canberra Planned by American Architect as Capital
Canberra the capital of Australia was laid out after plans designed by an American architect. The duke of York opened the first parliamentary session there in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Duke of York
Rural Community News Highlights Local Visits
Elder A. E. Ford led services at Land Mark Missionary church with a large crowd. Edythe Myers and others from East Central State college spent the weekend at home while families moved between Lindsey and Sunshine. A singing school progresses as residents host and visit in multiple Tinsley Ballard Martin and Taylor households across the area.
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A. E. Ford
Land Mark Missionary
Grady Ballard
Mill Creek
Edythe Myers
Marie
Edna Tinsley
East Central State College
Clyde Ballard
Betty Ruth
Louise
Dale
Donald
Lindsey
Sunshine
W. J. Ballard
Truman Huddleston
Naomi
Ig Hazel
Thelma of
Alen
Community notices from Wilson area churches and visits
Sunday school and Young People Union gatherings noted. Visitors include Miss Kathryn McDougal Guthrie and Grace Bloom Ada. Many locals hosted friends from Sunshine Union ValleyAda and Sunshine while prayer meetings and upcoming sermons by Brother Gurley are announced.
Cedar Grove Church News and Local Visits
Rev J N Caton preached here Saturday and Sunday. Maud Akins of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs O F Akins Sunday. Mrs Bertha Bell of Homer stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Edd West. Mrs Cecil Canada shopped in Ada Saturday. Tantha and Othaline Rainbolt visited St Louis over the weekend. Ruth Akins leaves Sunday for Oklahoma City. Mrs Virgie Chandler and Mrs Ellen Ridgeway among attendees at the Mission Rally in Ada Friday. Lucille Price visited McCalls Chapel Thursday.
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Cedar Grove
J. N. Caton
Oakman
Maud Akins
Oklahoma City
O. F. Akins
Bertha Bell
Homer
Edd West
Cecil Canada
Ada
Tantha
Othaline Rainbolt
St. Louis
Ruth Akins
Virgie Chandler
Ellen Ridgeway
Nettie Chandler
Mare West
Lucille Price
McCalls Chapel
Ada News Roundup of Local Visits and School Lunch Plans
Mrs Duke and Clarice visited in Ada last Thursday. Homer school bought a stove and will begin serving hot lunches soon. Mr Duke is in the Veterans hospital at Muskogee and spent the weekend with family. Mrs Everett Kaufman visited with Mrs Harry Elmore and Mrs Ray Wilmoth of Portland Park. Verna Rains spent Friday evening in the Lilley home. Mr and Mrs Bud Martin and children visited in the nearley home Wednesday. Mrs Westrope and Mrs McCarty and children were Ada visitors Saturday. Gladys Martin and children and Mrs Roland Lanier and daughter Ramona Jean were Ada visitors Saturday. J L Holiday Curley Madden Joe Jarred of Conway visited Sunday with Leroy Zerley. Elvis Pointer has joined the army after CCC. home for weekend visit before training. Woodrow Mullins spent Tuesday in Ada. Mrs Lanier called on Mrs Lilley Tuesday. There was no school Wednesday due to registration.
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Woodrow Mullins
Ada
Lanier
Lillev
Ladies Club Meets At Lea Taylor Home
The Ladies club met at Mrs. Lea Taylor's home on Wednesday October 9 with members Mrs. W. M. Ross Opal Wiles Christine Martin and Pauline Martin present. The next meeting is set for October 16 at Mrs. Ross's home. Dora Price and son Ray visited relatives in Oklahoma City and the Looneys and their daughter called on Tim Taylor's family while Ada shoppers included Mr. and Mrs. Al-.
Local Visitors and Weekend Gatherings Reported
Mr and Mrs Stevie and family spent Sunday with Mr Stevie s brother and family at Prairie View. Arthur Cobb of Ada visited here Sunday. Fred Ray visited Ada on Thursday. George Perriman and children visited Morris s home on Thursday night. Bruce Oliver of Ada spent Sunday with Sam Gurley of Ada. Channell of Duncan spent the weekend with Henry Stephens. Doris Pendleton from East Central State College spent the weekend with relatives. Fetch Pruitt visited Sunday afternoon. Ben Tracy in CCC camp spending the week at home. Pie supper at Lightning Ridge on Wednesday night October 23 to raise funds for a new church house. all are invited.
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Kathryn McDougal
Guthrie
H. D. Jackson
Bus. Morrison
Freeman
Sunshine
Mr. Bonds
Grace Bloom
Ada
Onal Stevhans
Hooser
L. B
Lightning Kidsze
Tess Hooser
Loran Hughey
Karl Wall
Alva Sullenger
Oval Stephens
Lorene
Vernie Johnson
Beaulah Mae
Edith Shumard
Ruby Dempster
Maxie Deathrage
B. F. Gurley
Euel Gurley
Voyles
Milton
Wilbur Hooser
Woodrow
Barney Hall
Howard
Kenneth Sliger
Junior Turner
Harvey Ray Shumard
Dean Roundtree
Jessie Mae Turner
F. A. Stephens
Beckie Stephens
Milt. Stephens
Verda Stephens
Union Valley
Mavis
Loretta Roundtree
Jo Ann Wall
W. A. Oliphant
Stevie
Prairie View
Arthur Cobb
Fred Ray
George Perriman
Morris
Rofs
Bruce Oliver
Sam Gurley
Channell
Duncan
Henry Stephens
Doris Pendleton
East Central State College
Fetch Pruitt
Ben Tracy
CCC
Lightning Ridge
Rainy spell brings smiles as visits noted across Owl Creek
Rain fell across Owl Creek inviting smiles. Rev. and Mrs. Joe Laffoon and daughter of Wilburton visited last week. Mrs. Hatton visited her daughter in Ada over the weekend. Ada residents and others enjoyed Sunday with H D Wielman. Lightning Ridge and Franklin guests joined Gentry Hatton and Elmo Polk families for a reunion and report a wonderful visit.
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Owl Creek
Joe Laffoon
Wilburton
Leon Polk
Wanda Lee
Oklahoma City
Laula Couch
Cleo Davis
Miss Lavanda
Tupelo
Elmo Polk
Franklin
Better Tenancy Conditions in Dallas News Review
The article notes waves of reform do not fully explain tenancy changes as farm families in the Cotton Belt see less suffering among sharecroppers and cash tenants. Many former tenants left for California or cities, while others stayed and gained from improved contracts and government loan paths to ownership aided by campaigns like The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Cotton Belt
California
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Don t Worry By Walt W Mills
A verse about liquor law politics contrasts dry and wet factions. It notes speeches urge legalization of revenue or continued prohibition and predicts ongoing public debate regardless of election outcomes. The piece uses humorous rhymes to lampoon temperance arguments and drinking history.
Fort Sill Draws Praise From A Scout For Local Training Appeal
Major Gen. W. S. Key urges Oklahoma draftees to enlist in the state guard and train at home stations like Fort Sill while the 45th Division camps near Signal Mountain. The writer praises Fort Sill’s scenery, Medicine Creek swimming holes, and Lawton’s hospitality, comparing posts from Fort Leavenworth to West Point.
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W. S. Key
Oklahoma
Oklahoma National Guard
Fort Sill
45Th
Signal Mountain
Fort Leavenworth
Missouri River
Presidio
San Francisco
Pacific
Ursel Finch
Fort Snelling
Minn
West Point
Hudson
Medicine Creek
Lawton
Autumn Harvest Richards Minstrel Sale Prompted
In brisk autumn air a minstrel offers persimmons in a seasonal share. The poem notes ripening fruit on the bough and invites readers to claim their portion now.
Local officials note medical corps departures ease fears
Governor Leon Phillips and Rep. Phil Ferguson appear unlikely to exchange gifts this season while broader hopes rise for peace and health. Virginia Nelson of Clinton reports five doctors have left town to join the army medical corps, sparking concern but optimism that no epidemic will follow.
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Leon Phillips
Phil Ferguson
Peace On Earth
Virginia Nelson
Clinton
Fair City
Army Medical Corps
Crossing the South Canadian in Search of a Lake
The narrator notes low water levels on the South Canadian river and asks Frank Clark the motor merchant to report any suitable lake within easy driving distance. The passage also remarks on late rising this time of year.
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Frank Clark
Seminole farmer Dr Grisso faces unfinished county farming work
Dr. W. E. Grisso of Seminole is noted for outstanding farming effort, yet even in his home county there remains unfinished business in that line.
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W. E. Grisso
Seminole
Dagwell Remembered as Humble War Captain
The article notes Jack Dagwell as one of the mildest men, a World War I captain of marines, illustrating that appearances can mislead.
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Jack Dagwell
Marines
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