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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

7

Legal Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Case

Notice announces suit by Etta Roberts to quiet title to Sunrise Ada Oklahoma real estate in Pontotoc County. Defendants include Gertrude Chandler and others, unknown executors and holders of bonds. Respondents must answer by November 23, 1930 or judgment will grant fee simple ownership to plaintiff.

State OF Oklahoma Gertrude Chandler J. Samos Barney Johnson Leo A. Coskey Wythey Farmers and Merchants State Bank OF Ada Etta Roberts Tif San Pontotoc County Saintilg Della Redford Court Cleek Pontotoc. County John W. Harris C. M. Deaton Vivian Eaton Jim Turner U. , Summers Trugieen Allen National Bank. & Corporation Depositors State Bank Alice Thompson Mab Pontotoc Couty

Notice of publication in probate case over real estate

Public notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma creditors and heirs named. Plaintiffs allege ownership of extensive described parcels in Ada and surrounding townships. Defendants must answer by December 7 1950 or risk judgment favoring plaintiffs and quieting title.

Pontotac County State of Oklahomia Ward Real Estate Peat B. Torbett Gladys Torbett Earp Estelle Torbett Haraway Sale Court

Hunters Report Plentiful Game In Ada Area Trip

The Ada group returned with venison and bear meat after a fourth annual camping trip near National Forest. C. C. Ross killed an 80 pound bobcat and a 250 pound dressed bear. A 10 pound buck with a 33 inch antler spread was the largest deer. R. W. Ford saw about 100 deer. others reported at least 50. The group, including F. H. Roberts and several mild-mress members, planned a dinner for the Francis Community club.

R. W. Ford Ada Okla Caldwell Francis Companity Club

Part-Time Farming Grows Around Oklahoma Towns

Oklahoma State University experts note a rise in part-time farming near urban centers, highlighting social and economic implications. Rohner cites population studies showing 1940-50 rural flight and a shift toward larger farms with fewer workers, while placing the state’s population center in Lincoln County near Chandler.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Oklahoma la Robert A. Rohner Rohner Rohwer Lincoln County Chandler

New Patent Bellows Cabinet Cleans Mops Quietly

A newly patented simple bellows cabinet removes dust from mops and collects it in a bag. It performs the cleaning without polluting the atmosphere or disturbing neighbors.

State Bureau Men Hit Nine County Spots

State Bureau of Investigation agents raided nine Pontotoc county locations Sunday night. Four spots yielded whiskey and seizures included seven slot machines. Charges filed list J. C. Wright, Jimmy Sellers, Jack Phillips, and Coy Clark for possession.

State Bureau of Investigation Pontotoc County Oklahoma Jess Lea Pontotoc Leg SBI Pottawatomie Okahoma J. C. Wright Jimmy Sellers Jack Phillips Coy Clark Wright Sellers Clark Pontotot County Lea

Autumn Bride Flower Show at Sulphur

Sulphur residents invite flower lovers to an Autumn Bride themed show on November 4 at the American Legion hall. The event, chaired by Mrs. J. F. Stibal, features table settings displays from local merchants and a student exhibit of bird feeding stations. Mrs. Charlies Barnett oversees the educational display, with Mrs. J. W. Steele as club president.

J. F. Stibal American Legion Charlies Barnett J. W. Steele Sulphur Flower Club

Sulphur School Carnival Plans

Sulphur plans a school carnival sponsored by Washington school and the PTA, set for October 31 at 6 30 p m. The event features classroom booths, a bingo stand, spook room, cake walk, fishing pond, fortune teller, and a pony ride supervised for children. The carnival ends with crowning the Carnival Queen at 9 30 p m, inviting parents and kids to attend.

Washington School PTA

Pontotoc High to Host Halloween Carnival

Pontotoc High announces a Halloween Carnival on October 31 sponsored by the junior and senior classes. Proceeds fund new boys basketball equipment and any surplus goes to the junior-senior class trip fund.

Pontotoc

Inter-Family Charity Game Aids Rock Island Polio Fund

In Illinois city a 175 resident community saw Floyd Parchell ett and Carl Karklow families host an inter-family softball contest. Spectators contributed $20.51 to the Rock Island county polio fund.

Illinois City Rock Island Polio Fund Floyd Parchett Carl Karklow Apectatora

Textbook Committee Named for 1950-51 Districts

The nine member Textbook Committee for the area’s dependent districts has been selected for 1950-51. Members include R. G. Duke, Francis, Dee Burdine, Ada, Mrs. Helen Scott, Stonewall, Joe Alpha, Fitzhugh, Mrs. Ray Stegall, Nadine Fleming, Ada, Durland, Lula Cole, Ik e, and Mrs. Mary Laughlin, Ada.

R. G. Duke Francis Dee Burdine Ada Helen Scott Stonewall Joe Alpha Sient Fitzhugh Ray Stegall Nadine Fleming Durland Lula Cole Aaike Mary Laughlin

J W Ragland Pioneer Dies After 67 Years In Territory

Rev J W Ragland longtime Ada area resident dies at local hospital aged about 83. Born 1864 in Tennessee he lived in Indian Territory, married Mary Brown and later Margaret Crump. He worked on farms and operated a mercantile business before serving as a Free Will Baptist preacher in Pontotoc and adjacent counties. Survived by widow two sons and brothers with funeral services held in Ada. pallbearers listed as nephews and kin.

J. W. Ragland Indian Territory Oklahoma Oakman Rev Ragland Jackson County Tennessee Texas Chapman Tishomingo al Taylor Wapanucka Scott Hawkins Mill Creek Mary Brown Margaret Crump Ada Butch Wright Woolworth’s Stonewall Ends Blanchard Ockman Ade Ontotes Bill Hunt Crary Elmer Ragland Omhar Ragland Ezra Hunt Virgil Hunt C. C. Hunt John Wood

Wonsan Landing Plans Questioned By U S Officers

American leaders at a Tokyo conference weighed the Wonsan invasion plan amid heavy sea mines and shifting sands. They admit the landing site relied on flawed intelligence and underestimated coastal defenses, leaving task forces at sea before the danger became clear.

MacArthur van H. Devle Ampus Setar D Struble U. S. Seventh Fleet Wonsan Tokyo

Korean War Update Near Manchurian Boundary Pushes

The Eighth Army probes prisoner statements amid claims 20,000 could have crossed from Manchuria. RO K Sixth Division reaches Kojang and Chosan advancing toward the Yalu as U S Marine First Division leads landings at Wonsan. KUAMG says Seventh Regiment first to touch Manchurian limit. Separately trade: global salt in oceans and Zanzibar cloves noted.

Eighth Army Korea Manchuria Yalu River Chosan Wonsan U. SS. Marine First Oup KMAG U. N. Forge ROK Kojang Boorder Pt Tols Yalu

Marshall Sets Uniform Policy on Reservists

General Marshall announced a six month advance plan for each service to estimate manpower needs and notify reservists if recall is four months off unless changes demand sooner. It requires 30 days notice for those recalled to settle personal affairs, removes unfit reservists from active duty, and holds units until volunteer drafts meet needs and training is complete. The policy applies to National Guard as well.

Washington Secetary of Defense Marshall Army Navy Airforce

Kerr to Take Willy Serious Wallop at GOP

Oklahoma City voters will hear Senator Robert S. Kerr deliver a major radio address at 7 p.m. Wednesday on a statewide hook-up. Kerr aims another firecracker aimed at Johnston Murray Monroney and Republican nominees, with Democratic Chairman Jim Artington inviting all Oklahomans to the free show. Kerr's sharp campaign oratory against Rev. Sill Alexander is described as legendary and expected to spark more political history.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Robert S. Kerr Johnston Murray Mike] Monroney Err Jim Artington Bob Senator Kerr Sill Alexander Kerr Alexander

Gaar Corner HD Club Meets At October Church Session

The Gaar Corner home demonstration club held an October meeting at the church with Mrs. Coleman in charge. She spoke on the theme of living life rather than telling it, and the program titled Well-fed yet ill-nourished focused on seven basic foods for balanced meals. A Friday night weiner roast report noted good attendance, ample food, and fine singing. Miss Mote demonstrated balanced breakfasts lunches and dinners. Members asked to bring reports to the next meeting in November. Mrs. Webb joined as a new member.

Gaar Corner Coleman Martha Mote HDA

Africa Ships Manganese From Angola's Rising Exports

The Portuguese colony of Angola, especially near Luanda, is accelerating manganese production. Discoveries date to 1916, with surface deposits at Quighinhe and Gitots estimated at 6,060 tons and underground reserves exceeding 400,608 tons per deposit.

Luanda Ee Ever

Stratford Weekend Visitors Highlight Oklahoma Ties

Local residents hosted relatives from Oklahoma City and Tulsa over the weekend. The gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Aude, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Jones, and many others visiting family in Stratford. Several trips included Ada, Shawnee, Dallas, and California as relatives shared time together and news of travels.

Kate Butler Roman Devin George Jones Oklahoma City Jones Butler Archie Miller Fe Miller Miller Tulsa O. M. Sallce Byri Dallas Texas Dale, Mite Oldehoma Iy C. W. Taylor C. A. Cushman Ed Allen Cushman Ethel Toliver Ada Valley View Hospital Homer Kidd Pawhuska John Dans Cleo Bunday Dansby Jack Blackburn G. N. Shahan Bill Hoover Virgil Hoover Casa Grande California Floyd Morris Austin

Latta News Buzzes With Visits And Local Events

Latta residents note visitors from Bettis Nelsons and Hines plus Jamestown area relatives. J. G. Lovelace M L Stegall and Jerry Thomp son attend Stonewall gathering. Brantleys plan Dallas Jersey meeting. Frankie Wells honored at birthday dinner with Nash attendees. Stegall preached at Marlow Cumberland Presbyterian Church. East Central Homecoming supports Latta turnout. church rally planned at Prairie with Harvey Lambert as speaker.

Jess Bettis Hazel John Bettis Harve Hines James Hall Oklahoma City Monroe Bettis Nina Ray Paul W. M. Nelson Bervin Nelson J. G. Lovelace M. L. Stegal Jerry Wells M. L. Stegall Marlow Cumberland Presbyterian Church Herberter Betty Bilie Jo Follette Frankie Wells Ida Nee Neely Cumberland Presbyterian Prairie Church Harvey Lambert Waaed the Cumberland Bberian

New Mexico Warm Autumn Brings Flowers Blooming Across State

Autumn in New Mexico is unusually warm with temperatures around 70 degrees, 6 1/2 degrees above normal. Easter lilies bloomed in Albuquerque, lilacs and crab apples in Clayton near the Colorado line, and strawberries began picking in Carlsbad in the southeast.

New Mexico Albuquerque Clayton Colorado Line Carlsbad

Death of Al Jolson Ends Long Career at 84

Al Jolson died quietly in his hotel room at age 84 after a two hour luncheon with General MacArthur in Tokyo en route. The veteran star, famed for entertaining troops in World War I Korea and beyond, collapsed from a coronary occlusion with two longtime friends at his side. He was in California preparing for a Bing Crosby radio appearance and had just returned from Korea.

al Jolson San Francisco Pha Jolson U.S Korea Jolson General MacArthur Tokyo Truman MacArthur Wake Island Harry Akst Martin Fried California Bing Crosby Akst Schuberts Winter Garden New York Hollywood

General Again: Dula Regains Brigadier Star in 45th Division

Sgt. Jim Peters fails to win over a date in Camp Polk Louisiana. Robert L. Dula earns back brigadier general rank after serving as assistant commander of the 45th Division and leading the 350th Infantry Regiment in Austria and the 44th Division in 1944. Mrs. Dulaney joins him in Leesville after his long military career.

Yakima Wash Alexandria Sat Peters 45Th Division Sgt. Peters 45Th Genera Robert L. Dula Austria Europe N. Dulaney West Poin Daily Oklahoman

Harvest marching squad returns from pass in Guthrie

The 45th division soldiers, including Pvt Royce Schultz and Cpl Alonzo Green, won the division drill contest during a three day pass home to Guthrie. The unit that included Lance Corporal Sam Simmons and Pfc Robert Newman left just before reveille to resume army duties. Nearby, Bobby Butler viewed $1300 fire damage in McAlester as neighbors donated $8 for his two children Bobby Kay and Jimmy Lee.

A Harvest Guthrie Royce Shultz Lorraine Coover Bobby Butler McAlester Bobbie Kay Jimmy Lee

Women’s groups share papers and garden club plans

Mrs. George Pearce hosted a W C T U meeting with devotions from Hebrews and notes on Enid convention. New members were added as ritual readings and a prayer service concluded. Flower Garden Club and Rose Unit met at Stratford for Guest Day with a silver tea, book review, and guest representatives from Ada and Stratford clubs. A girls quartet sang, and a book review followed by refreshments. A mother and daughter banquet hosted by the G A’s featured student planners and a full program.

Stratford Madonna and LaMadre JoAnn Keith Tom Glass A. C. Thompsson Mes. Z Heath C. C. Bishop Blanche Smith Oscar Done . Patterson V. L. Newlund A. B. Auld Ada C. ¥. Williams Vaness J. M. Howell John D.sxaggs Alysa Ballard Kenneth Andrews George Pearce Hugh Hoy Bethel Jackson Barclay Martin A. L. Hawkins Ly C. Nichols Brawner Shi John Welch J. D. Laird J. W. Mann A. H. Shi A. H. Shi, Jr C. A Watts K. E. Hamilton Critchfield A. C. Thompson H. W. Murray Mattie Slatten Tom N. F. McAlister Diebel Gilbert Allred Mollie Farris C. B. Adams Tom Ed Strickland M. Sallee J.P. Hanley A. S. Robertson Laure Phillips Earl Lewis R. M. Bailes A PF. Rane Nall J. E. Howell John T. Williams Pat Reynolds C. C. Rosgon

Coon Hunt Proves Last for Old Bob

Old Bob the Blue Tick coon dog is presumed dead after a six day search in an Az hillside cave. Jack Houchin and Lawrence Clark gave up hope as a raccoon darted from the cave and Old Bob remained silent. The tale recalls earlier legends of healing with mold and a rag.

Ind Old Bob Jack Houchin Mitchell Lawrence Clark Bedford Houchin Bob

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