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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

5

Partition Suit Seeks Land Division in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Clarence P. Miller and co defendants face a partition action filed in Pontotoc County District Court seeking division of lands in Oklahoma. The suit lists various heirs and administrators of Salina Walton and others, detailing ownership of multiple parcels described as Southeast and Northeast quarters and other fractional tracts totaling 210 acres, with a demand to adjudicate title and exclude defendants from future claims. The petition demands a court decree partitioning the property and distributing shares to named heirs, with notice to all parties and terms for filing a response by a specified date.

Tes Sore Pyirac ION the SRATE Oreshore Keura Meblay and McAiray Per Rho Heirs Aarti Terracers Dertigaem TuAteer Ok Shane Frremeddare Anc Remote Satina Walton Reif No. Sp Amd Satina Wilton Joby BR Grigg Tyales Dafandants Clarence P. Miller Oklahoma Paic Plain Fotetec Stata Oklinogm Anc Sociheadior Soutteush Soutteush Ran OF Southwase Tessy Yenich Salina Ieellax Hell Stadt Agizne Hans Dar Onlahoma Bates Geuteva Grou Jose Pale Luis Aguinet Sigenbloemury Penn Della Beyroad State OF Oklatoma Butty Eaggart Danisdat Nora Garret HETRS Garrett Pialntttt District Court of Sid Oplalmeité Morvkwest Seateam Yale Action SEALY

Private Oklahoma court notices claim reforms in probate actions

A flood of legal notices from Oklahoma courts announces probate administration final reports and petitions for distribution. It lists hearings, deadlines, and required actions for creditors and heirs, naming parties such as Della Beyroad as court clerk and TOM McBrown the county judge, with dates in September and references to estate cases and tax specifics.

Hermannl Pater Ada Oklahoma Tom Merrown Ontahoea

Complex Probate Notices From Pontotoc County Oklahoma

A set of probate and public notices from Pontotoc County Oklahoma details estate actions, notices to heirs, and filings for the estates of AGNEW and GARRETT. Documents name court dates, petition details, and contact points for interested parties while outlining claims, adjournments, and required appearances in county court.

Rattlesnake Whisky Linked to Chinatown Raid

A distorted excerpt reports a bottle of rattlesnake whiskey linked to a Chinatown raid. The text lists an alleged recipe including large jars, wine, dried toads, soy beans, sliced deer meat, dried sea horses, and other ingredients, though the exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Kew York Faders Mavestr Odary Cosis

Veterans cash terminal leave bonds flood Oklahoma banks

Banks across Oklahoma report heavy cashing of terminal leave bonds by veterans. totals topped $1 million in various counties with the largest single bond about $725, veterans using proceeds to pay debts buy appliances or down payments on autos and homes. city banks in Oklahoma City Fort Sill Tulsa and Seminole saw long lines and brisk activity as veterans sought immediate cash and bank officials expected the rush to continue for days.

Eupt Texsroiah First National Bank Oklahoma State Bank W. Fatboy Snc Eamki Sven Hobart Frederick Tillman County Naport WLR Ruse Bartlesville Manguro Alva Ans Ob Higstiona Ars Homes Amadarke Seminole Seminole County Sallisen Sallisaxw State Bank E. McDonsk Heldenvire Anty Bank Ponce City Pnore Mays O. S Oklahoma City Miamai Borman — Mes Ong Corman Beaks Sycom Bank Officisia Tulsa

Iris Berger Leaves for Sulphur to Visit Father

Mrs Iris Berger travels to Sulphur Monday afternoon to be with her seriously ill father. Mrs Green will teach private piano lessons and lead Iris’s fox cry band after school. Librarian Mrs M F Hatcher has revised the library to a first class standard, making it inviting for students.

Iris ‘Berger Mrcs Green Fesson Me. Green M. F Hatcher

McKissick indicted for tampering grand jury in 1946 vote fraud case

Kansas City dispatch reports that Pi Heasy McKinsick, a Missouri Democratic leader, surrendered for federal indictment charging an attempt to tamper with the Special Grand Jury investigating alleged 1946 primary vote frauds. Also jailed was Robert H. Reed, an undertaker employee, with Reed accused of telephoning Mrs. Hodges to influence the jury. Joseph Tannier, a Missouri Democrat, also surrendered. Attorney General Richard Ex Phelps confirmed Reed’s role and noted possible prison terms up to five years if convicted on tampering charges.

Kansas City Heasy McKinsick Weald Democratic Th McKissick Robert HL Reed LN. Hedges Sedalia Makissick Richard de Jiy Reed Dalia Wes Reed Hodges McKissick Phelps Thirty-First Street R.som

Sulphur Library Use Expands In City

Sulphur Oklahoma reports growing library use as the board appoints Mrs J A Vere to lead membership renewal starting October 1. The program aims for near full participation, with juvenile shelves and a parental reading initiative planned. enrollment nears 900, and community benefits are highlighted by a city hall library involvement. Membership minimum is one dollar, encouraged for all citizens.

Israry Association Actesian J. A. Vere Ehziniian Hoowever Ioan Restrea

Local social notes from Oakman and Roosevelt families

Oakman area residents socialized with relatives and neighbors over the weekend. The report lists numerous visits among Nance, Muse, Bryan, Anderson, Monger, Higdon, Fox, Covington, and other families, mentioning Sunday and Saturday gatherings and Monday exchanges.

Nida Lad Killed in Shotgun Discharge

The article reports the accidental shotgun discharge that killed one year old Ted Stallings of Mide, with his father Claude Stallings and Darrell Stallings involved. Ted was struck in the right side and died at 12:20 after being transported to town for treatment. Funeral set for Thursday at 3pm from the Mita Schoolhouse.

Ted Stallings Sol Stallings Mide Mita Achoothousé With Tisheomingo Code Claude Stalinge Darrell Trip Ted

County Dairy Show Awards at Guernsey County Fair

Judging of elite Guernsey cattle continues at the state dairy show with Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns in focus. Some records and grand champions highlighted as 461 animals entered and exhibit space welcomed visitors. Tom Googer and Tone Coomer farms noted among top winners with Ardmore and Garfild area participation.

Alkinzon Caensey Buea Tom Googer Farms Chanpien Buill Tom Cooper Farms Ardmore- Grand Champign Bull Tone Coomer Farms Jeresey Foster Division Fixe Trentotac Garfiwld Sige Secre Ponea City FEA Nix

Turnpike project reignites state budget debate

Editors weigh the turnpike plan backed by the Twenty-First Legislature. They note divided views on its worth and its effect on all state needs. If feasible, construction could begin next spring with bonds issued and funds repaid if surveys prove practicality. By summer traffic would extend along the route, and for now initial surveys cost 48000 funded by three cities along the line.

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Father of Vanoss Man Dies at 95 in Texas

John Newton McWhirter aged 95, father of Otis McWhirter, died at his home in Alvord Texas. Born April 1852 in Laclede County Missouri, he had eight children. four survive including Mrs. HB Stith Lawton and Mahala Howerton Springfield Arkansas. Two grandchildren and twenty eight great grandchildren are listed. Local obit notes his long life and family ties.

John Newton McWhirter Fathee Otis Vanuss Dient Ave Sam O K McWhirter Alvord Texas Laclede County Borm Tr Hi Livi HB Stith Lawton Mahala Howerton Sprine Dere Ark Oris T. Me

Hoover Accused Of Repeating Propaganda Line

Rep Sabath charges Herbert Hoover echoes Japanese Nazi propaganda stance. He cites a magazine item and wartime remarks to claim Hoover would have attacked Japan for provoking war, asserting Hoover and his party seek to undermine peace and American wartime unity.

Hoover Rep. Sabath Washington Seoath D-It Herbert Dover Samig Germany Azion Ssbath Sohath Rees Hoover Roosevelt Fara i Herbert Hoover Way Sidney Stuslett Hay Img Egitk Hoover

Labor Day Visits Across Ada and Nearby Towns

Readers recount Labor Day excursions and family visits across Ada and nearby places. Elmer Julian of Highland Washington visits sister and relatives. Numerous residents, including Mrs. Job Haliburton and Mrs. Guy Foxg, travel to Ada and Lake Texoma for holidays.

Elmer Julian Righland, Wash Job Haliburton Mrs. Boyt Carruth Tulsa EO. Peay, Jr Labor Day Ada Mes

Tuesday Proves Hotter Than Record as Thermometer Sways

Tuesday marked a blistering heat day with officials noting a record 108 degrees and fans scrambling to cope. The unusual warmth pushed thermometers and prompted remarks about whether another day might top the peak before summer ends.

Ada Teachers Assigned to Posts for New Year in Ada Schools

Ada school system announces staff assignments for the new year across multiple campuses. Lists principals, supervisors, and teachers for Ada High, Junior High A, Clenwood, and THVING schools, with scattered spellings and several names such as Daisie Belle Britt, Zelma Cromer, Hugh Warren, and Frances Blanks among others. The document enumerates department heads and classroom personnel, reflecting reorganized staffing across grades and facilities in the Ada district.

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Highway program outline to improve Ada area roads

A letter from Steve Highway Commission member Robert Riles and Thelma Smith expresses appreciation to State Representative Holt for supporting a long range highway plan. It lists proposed projects: standard grade drainage on SH 2 and SH 12, paving on SH 19 near Gavin County, SH 43 north toward South Canadian River, extension of Albert program in Ada area, and SH 27 from Iwyc to Bavia with standard grade lane. The note calls for estimates and asks for confirmation of changes.

T. P Hale Ada Gutlabom Holt Wee Divison Ada Okisnoma Rous Pontoies Gavin County Canadian River Albert Iwye Bavia Steve Highway Commission Rosert Riles Ry Thelma Smit

Wapanucka M an Seriously Injured In Crash

Ray Nolen Woods, 16, of Wapanucka, was severely injured Tuesday night when his car left SH Ring Road south of Wapanucka after an oncoming vehicle's wind caused a spin. He suffered a fractured skull and back as the vehicle overturned. Patrolmen cited no other injuries. Medical care was reported as ongoing Wednesday morning.

Ray Nolen Woods Waparoucka Atoka Wes Weerts Wapanwwka Remyrol Onone Wamanucka Woods

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