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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
7
Notice from Pontawne County Oklahoma dated November 8th concerns a public sale of real estate. The sale action lists bids with S700 offered by Walter ment and notes payment details and signatures by County Treasurer Wir Bunt.
Court officials announce a sale of parcels of land and other property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Virgil Hume as district clerk lists bids submited separately for each tract with terms set opposite each listing. Auction proceeds go to satisfy claims of creditors and the CRAWDORS estate among others.
A legal notice from the District Court of Oklahoma addresses the defendants in a probate matter. It states that the real estate described as the West 42 feet of a named parcel in Ada Dix Tahoma is involved, with the goal of excluding certain parties from any right or interest adverse to the title and interests of the plaintiff. The order calls for a final determination of the suit and to quiet title, with publication dated December 1997 and signed by court officials.
A fragmented legal notice from Oklahoma discusses heirs, executors, and trustees, urging filing by December 18, 1917 or risk adverse outcomes for heirs in a land dispute. The item references a real estate description in Pottawatomie and mentions a lack of interest by defendants, with the court action dated October 20. The second fragment reports hunting at Lake Ponca near Ponca City, noting wood ducks and other birds observed amid a migration, and closes with a claim about national monuments in Arizona.
A fragmented notice announces an auction by Mat T. Virgil Hunt and others in Pontatee County. It outlines sale properties, bidding process, reserve expectations, and payment terms with prices per lot and title conditions, emphasizing separate costs and highest bids. The misspelled text hints at specific lot numbers and bidding rules under local law.
By virtue of an order, the sale of several parcels in Portoe County is set for the specified November day at the courthouse. The county treasurer, Verge Hunt, will oversee the sale and collect costs and allowances to be added to the bid amounts.
The community bulletin reports a home economics program display, reports from visiting educators Mrs Hat pemnet Pierce and Wil moth, and remarks by county superintendent Mr Mitchell and Prof M B Hatchest. Friday events include church visits by Jeanne McDanieks and Riath Fatt, and a Sunday gathering with the Standridge family. newborn boy to Mr and Mrs James Kelley reported. Several local families, neighbors, and faculty members are noted with weekend and weekday visits across Ada and nearby towns.
London report surveys Princess Elizabeth’s path to the throne linking her to Queen Mary Teck. It explains succession laws, King George VI’s accession, and debated settlement acts that would keep Elizabeth as sole heir unless a brother is born, with court and parliamentary context.
Danish Communists lose nine of their Folketing seats as social democrats gain nine in the latest parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Kristensen’s center-right cabinet fell after a plebiscite dispute over South Schleswig. Kristensen stated the results show confidence in his party, while observers cite Communist policy moves and purge demands as causes of their decline. A Michigan couple plans a humorous wedding to end the day.
A Navy official said it may be many years before the United States commissions another battleship named Oklahoma. The fleet focus remains on aircraft carriers and cruisers, with no new Oklahoma planned for years. The wrecked Oklahoma from Pearl Harbor was sold for scrap after its wartime sinking.
A fox terrier named Yfanetie belonging to Eric Rhodes of Sulphur has been missing since 7 30 am Saturday. The dog is described as white with a large white marking on the neck and a white tip on the tail. The owners urge anyone with information on its whereabouts or fate to contact them. they promise to arrange return and rewards for its safe return.
A private cargo plane missing for weeks from Charlotte was found wrecked 45 miles southwest of Asheville in the mountains. All three occupants are dead. The OC-2 aircraft and crew from Strato Freight Inc of Pittsfield Mass were identified, with pilot Saul Korpee and co pilot Prvisht Coulter among the deceased. Officials confirmed the registration details and flight origin from Charlotte on the night of October 16.
The article describes the headwaters of Minnesota lying at the triad of river systems. It notes the Mississippi the river of the north and the St Lawrence and mentions the origin point within Minnesota. A fragment discusses a three inch length of wire used to support some electrical mips and a weight reference.
Excerpts from a war diary reveal General Patton faulted Allied high command for delaying a Rhine crossing in late August 1944. He argued a faster push with the Third Army would have shortened the war and saved thousands, citing disagreements with Montgomery and emphasis on not stopping for imaginary enemies. He also noted friction with Eisenhower and Bradley and warned against postwar tensions reshaping Europe.
A damaging fire in Woodward Oklahoma destroyed several downtown businesses and threatened the city before it was brought under control. Insurance estimates place damages between 230000 and 700000 with eight people injured and multiple buildings including Oliver Shoe Store and Trego Clothing burned. Fire officials noted water pressure and a damaged water system hampered efforts and that upper floors housed the Elks lodge and several medical offices.
East Central's Baptist students attend the annual BSU convention at Oklahoma Baptist University, October through November 2. Speakers include Dr. Andrew Foutier, Dr. Duke McCall, Rev. MT. Renkin, and Miss Frances Barbour. A campus festival and music program feature Mrs. Guy as violinist.
The Weather Bureau chief says upcoming advances may enable forecasts to hint at climate shifts and weather control. A roundtable at the University of Chicago discussed long term aims, while cautioning progress remains slow and uncertain. Meanwhile a London gate ceremony for Princess Elizabeth and a Steuben Glass Works gift to Buckingham Palace were noted.
The Senate war investigating subcommittee chaired by Ferguson plans a second round of public hearings on Hughes and Hughes aircraft contracts. Officials including air force procurement investigators will be recalled to outline how wartime contracts, valued around 40 million, were awarded. In related notes, Pratt National Park reported 449,298 visitors for the year ending October 1.
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