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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

7

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

In pursuance of a district court order in 1939 a home savings foreclosure is scheduled in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The sale will advertise and convey the west twenty feet of lot 3 and east twenty feet of lot 5 block 83 original Town of Ada to satisfy a judgment of 3299.26 plus interest and 345.50 attorney fees. The property valued at 4800.00 is subject to a second mortgage lien by First State Bank Seminole and a Vanderbilt Inc judgment lien. If bids cover the indebtedness sale proceeds, otherwise the property is re advertised for sale. sale subject to appraisal and must bring at least two thirds of appraised value. Sheriff Claude Sturdivant, Undersheriff, Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

Aga Poreetee Oklahoma Ada Pontetoc Ofla Roma Ragelen First State Bank Ominele de Jude Thi Adv. Inc Nm Corporation Judement Percin Seminole Judgmont Vanderbilt Adv. Inc Antisty Piulntif Sherupes Fontotoc County Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Taptotos County State of Oklahom Townshine North Tanger East Sir Starritt Ney Starr Sattacy Clyde Kaiser Busby

NOTICE OF HEARING PROBATE OF WILL IN OKLAHOMA

In the Fontotoc County Oklahoma County Court the matter of the estate of T B Hatcher. Mollie B Hatcher executrix filed a will and petition for probate on October 18 1932. A hearing is set for November 6 at 10 am in the County Courthouse Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma to prove the will and admit the executrix. All interested persons may appear and contest. Judge Hoyt Driskill presiding.

Fontotoc State OF Oklahoma T. B Hatcher Hitcher TB Hatcher Mollie B. Tatcher Ventotoc Oslah Maud Pasltion Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Anid Court Ocetopor Hoyt Driskill Ebal

Final account and hearing in Hall estate case Oklahoma

Tul FR. Dillard administrator of Elizabeth H. Hall's estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma has filed a final account of ancillary administration and petitions for distribution termination of heirs and final discharge. The court fixes a hearing for November 9, 1939 at 10 o clock in Ada courthouse. Interested persons must appear to contest or support the account and ask for discharge if appropriate.

Ada

Miss Rebecca Blair Dies After Accidental Shot

CUTHBERT Ga Oct 25 Miss Rebecca Blair an Andrew College student fell dead in her yard yesterday a bullet near her heart Sheriff W E Taylor said the rifle shot by youths aiming at birds in nearby woods caused the tragedy The incident is being investigated as an accidental death

Cuthbert Rebecca Blair Andrew College W. E., Taylor

Oklahoma suit seeks quiet title in Pontotoc real estate

In Pontotoc County District Court Susie M Williams as executrix of Nat Williams deceased sues Edna Anderson and other defendants to quiet title to described lands in sections 20 and 21 township 4 north range 4 west. The cross petition seeks adjudication of interests, partition if possible or sale if not, with dates set for answer by November 11 1929.

Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Susie M. Williams Nat Williams Edna Anderson Oklahoma Ocle Warners Augerusn Kisby Lee Uie Heira Oce Warnes Aguiergon Kitby Lee Anderson Usalinas Geore Anderson Hamed Nuft Susia BM. Williams Nat Wiliams Chas. T. Bates Wetlon District Court of Pontotoc Okahoma Anid Gates Wait Anta Portorne Suree Towlt Northwa North Range Chas, Bates Internat Chay Bates Pere Hons George Anderson Seid Court Iseae Della Bedford Court Cleris Bussy

French Civilians Ordered Out From Rhine Front

Basel Oct 25 French civilians began a withdrawal along a six mile Rhine frontier stretch from Strasbourg to below the Swiss border. The abandoned area will reach 42 miles back from the Rhine. Reasons remained unclear with some observers linking it to recent rail bridge and dam destruction, others calling it a routine move to provide quarters for troops in the Rhineland front.

Basel Switzerland Rhine River Strasbourg Rhine Seme Kembs Dam Baden Rhineland

Notice of Sheriff Sale of Pontotoc County Land

Notice states the federal land bank seeks sale of 200 acres in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy unpaid balances plus interest and costs tied to a district court judgment. Sale set for November 27, 1939 at 2 pm at the south front door of the Ada courthouse with mineral rights reserved to a 1920 deed and related liens. Represented by attorneys J F Meikel, A L Davidson, W R Pennerell.

Ex-Convict Coveys Kansas City Chase Ends in Capture

An Oklahoma ex convict, Kenneth Conway, 24, fled after stealing a Beaumont Texas car and prompted a high speed chase through downtown Kansas City. Police recovered a discarded pistol and Conway admitted the theft while officials noted prior prison terms in Oklahoma. His companion escaped as Conway was arrested.

Kansas City Beaumont Texas Kenneth (Cotter Conway Bartlesville Okla Smithville Lester Hiles Granite Reformatory McAlester Oklahoma Penitentiary Gower Oklahoma City PUPi_Kenneth Conway Oklahoma State Crime Bureau McAlester Penitentiary Muskogee Granite Reformatory

Television Set Displayed in Ada at Morelock shop

A 29 inch television receiving set from General Electric will be shown at Morelock Appliance, 215 North Francis, Thursday night. The cabinet also holds a radio, operating on 110 volts stepped to 500 volts. The 12 inch square screen features a single panel with all sound and picture controls. It is Ada's first television display and museum of other entertainment will accompany the event.

Morelock Appliance Company North Francis General Electric Ada

Rural Community Notes From Madill and Surrounds

Local residents share weekend visits with relatives in Madill and Ravia. Courtship of basketball games between Troy and Ravia draws crowds. Readers report church events, school carnival plans, and ongoing social visits across Union Hill Frisco Denny and Doreen areas with multiple families noted.

Fellowship and family visits fill Sasakwa area weekend

Reverend Joe Laffoon attended the fellowship meeting at Sasakwa Sunday evening with Reverend C H Martin and Jim Gettings and family nearby. Local residents held dinners and birthdays with Mrs Bill Hall of Ada honoring her second birthday. Visitors included relatives from Stonewall Fristo and Jesse, and many from here joined the funeral of J W Leach in Stonewall Saturday.

Joe Waxroun Sasakawa C. H Martin Jim Gettings C. C. Couch Bill Hall Ada Halls Charles Otto Charles Otto Sunday Twere Her Mother Mrs. Carter Stonewall Alfred Carter Fristo McNeal Arizona A. B. Davis Richard Andie Davis Desse Callie Hatton Elmo Polk Cosigate C. C. Cauch May Belle Russell Mary Hatton Jack Leffoon Joe Laffoon Chas Jackson Mr. Reed Ahloso

OAEMAN Miss Maness hosts Mother Goose program

A Monday Mother Goose program at OAEMAN featured participants Johnnie Rae Reed Calvin Lee Geraldine Shirley Wilson Johnnie Hilton Calvin Lamar Billy Jack Lee Lindle Crawford Herman Wilson John McDonald Mary Gene Bell Betty Joe McDonald Anna Lou Walker Billie Stansbury Bonnie Clark Erma Ruth Lee Jackie Crawford Way ne Lee Salling and Douglas Reed IL Cramerad daughters Mer diy Lee and Mary Katherine visited in Ada Friday evening Leonard Wilson and J B Berman dined with Ber Mas on Walling Samday Jap Lillard visited school Friday Mr and Mrs Bill Lee and children visited Mr and Mrs Lawrence Flood and children in Aled Sunday John La Marr visited in the home of his mother Mrs C L La Marr Tuesday Oakman school dismissed briefly Friday afternoon.

Amazar John Pendergrass Clyde Akins Stancis Esther Maness H. M. Maness Shirley Massey Pauline’ Pendergrass Tony Foxx L. D. Winters oMr Ang C. T. Clark James Bonnie Lou Donald’ Ray Ardell Earl Revels Leonard Walker Ruth Ann Lou Jeckie Crawford Herman Wilson Miss Maness Johnnie Rae Reed Calvin. Lee Geraldine Shirley Wilson Johnnie Hilton Calvin Lamar Billy Jack Lee Lindle. Crawford Herman. Wilson John McDonald Mary Gene Bell Betty Joe McDonald Anna Lou Walker Billie Stansbury Leonard Wilson J. B. Ber Rman Mason Walling Samday Jap Lillard Bill'Lee Chili‘ren Qakman Oakman W. O. Moore 5. S. Lilly Ruby Scroggins Esther Scroggins H. Z. Crow Bobby Jean Betty Jo Weleetka Neal McDonald Noble Stansberry Oveta Lois Oleta Marvene Geraldine Shirley Jean Noble Jr Ada E. M. Jackson Eddie Ray Jim Andrews Moore Benton ‘Crawford Deborah George Carter William

Lovelady and Oakman News Roundup Amid Weekend Visits

Sunday church singing drew a well attended gathering. Local families from Loy and Lovelady visited relatives in Ada and Homer. The Lovelady quartet will perform in Homer Wednesday. Revival at Pentecostal Holiness church starts soon with Rev Raider of Francig preaching Sunday night.

W.H. Barton Norma Faye

Death of Daphine Nesmith and community notes

Daphine Nesmith infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Nesmith died Thursday October 18 at her grandmother Mrs. Laura Dryden's home in Midway. The issue lists a large gathering at a prayer meeting at Berney Estes home and numerous local visits and social events in Lightning Ridge and Ada area communities, including Sunday school, choir plans, and a birthday party for Jack Pendleton and Jimmie Owenby with about 75 guests.

Daphine Nesmith Dutch Nesmith Laura Dryden Berney Estes Lightning Ridge Doc. Mercer Ethel Wilson Eston McWhirter Arcita Faye Charlie. Broggs Dortha Ira Barrow Alice’ Griffith Philo McConnell Arron Standridge Ada Grandpa McWhirter Texas Ottis McWhirter Charlie Braggs Erton McWherter Marvin McCurdy Lettie Tagrem Selma Honsinger Eara Hunt Minnie Williams Leo Johnson Frio McWhirter Margie, McConnell Mildred McWhirter T. T. McConnell Stratford Chris Pederson Arthur Coffee Lightining Ridge B. B. Estes J. 9. Staneridge Gladys Johnson Remon Grandpa MeWhirter J.T. Erton Sarah- Pendleton Paul Louis Shook Robins Coulson Museraves Myr Charlie Dean Parker Willie Owenby M. S. Tipton Larah Pendleton Bill McCollough Henry Stephens Tim. Coffey Lillie Mae Webster Dallas Ft Worth Jack Pendleton Jimmie Owenby Fay Pendleton Doris Pendleton Walter Vandergriff Doney Alfred Dosson Ab Stephens Ruth Soloman Valley View Hospital

Galey Brother Dan Fyson to speak at Shawnee church

Dan Fyson of Shawnee will deliver the regular appointment this weekend with Brother Hayes of Ada preaching at the church Sunday October 23 at 1 o'clock. Sunday school at 10. Everyone invited to attend and bring someone. The column also lists numerous local visits and family gatherings from Maxwell Ada Chandler and Maxwell areas, with several friendships noted and a funeral at Gaaar Corner.

Dan Fyson Shawnee Brother Hayes Ada Jackie Odom Henry Jamar Jo Ann Doyle Newby Maxwell Dortha Deatherage Daisy Wood Dan. Tyson Durel Meek J.R. Newby Ela Atchison Etter Cole Edna Jamer Ruth Hughes Freddie Wardrow Lesley Paterson Albert Jamar Hicks Chandler Okla Nola Willoughby Sallie Stone Russell Wil‘roughty W. C. Ragland H. Newby Wade Mitshell Oklahoma City Q. RP. Bevers H. Beavers Feris Fowler Henry Bittle Effie Cox Joe Hilton Prim Rhoda W. O. Regland E. C. Jamar SH. Newby Vmr J. R. Newby Levi Muncy Gaar Corner

Washington Farm To Be Sold At Public Auction

The 470 acre Ferry farm where George Washington played as a boy and earned his reputation for truth will be sold by order of Stafford circuit court. Judge Frederick W. Coleman appointed three special commissioners to dispose of the property in a suit to settle the estate of J. B. Colbert, owner until his death in 1921. The George Washington Foundation had planned to acquire and preserve the plantation as a national shrine but payments since 1931 have left 88 000 of principal and interest due.

Fredericksburg George Washington Frederick W. Coleman Stafford Ferry J.B. Colbert Washington Rappahannock River George Washington Foundation, Inc Colbert

Lushanya Debut With Chicago City Opera

Mobley Lushanya, Chickasaw from Oklahoma who has sung in Italian opera, will make her American debut during the 1949 season of the Chicago City Opera company.

Lushanya Chicago Mobley Lushanya Oklahoma Italy Chicago City Opera Company

Fire hazard found at Abraham Lincoln home

Springfield inspectors Margaret Copp and Billy Horjn, both 23, found a fire hazard in the Lincoln home. They inspected the furnished house and announced that everything is in period style and “all right” except for the fireplace lacking a screen, which they say runs a risk.

Springfield Ited Cross Margaret Copp Billy Horjn Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Dilly

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