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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
7
Notices advertise a 160 acre Pontotoc County land sale to satisfy a $2823.90 judgment plus costs with a 6 percent interest rate, to be conducted September 30 1940 at the Ada courthouse. Also a guardianship sale of Patricia Haney minor interests in Ada and Pontotoc county land totaling 313.04 acres with railroad rights and mineral reservations, to be sold after September 21 1940.
Sheriff will sell at public auction in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma on the 80th day of September 1946 at 16 o clock a m all that Lot Five Block Eight Dan Hayes Addition Ada subject to taxes and tax sales. Judgment in Pontotoc District Court Case No 16626 for Home Owners Loan Corporation against R Downing and Ruby Downing for 1466 19 with 5 percent interest from June 24 1939 plus 146 51 attorney fees and costs. Witness August 26 1949.
Thurmen Thomas and William Shaw of Konawa were sentenced to 10 years each after pleading guilty to abducting Alex Sharp. Sharp, an 18 year old from Vamoosa Indian Territory, was found tied to a tree after being robbed of $2.25. the arrest followed Sunday night surrender.
Chickasha reports 1,150 Grady county farmers have applied for wheat insurance this year, up from 612 last year as Howard Meng, assistant AAA administrator, notes the surge in participation.
Sam Dew as Pontotoc County Treasurer announces sale of county acquired land on October 10 at 9 a m in the Courthouse. Separate bids posted for each tract. Stonewall City Lot 10 Block 35 bid $25 by C L Gibson. Sale to bidders at bid price unless higher bids arrive. cash terms. purchaser bears advertisement costs.
Bruce Carter announced a seven man NYA committee to ensure student aid recipients get jobs that provide vocational experience. The group will coordinate with schools to assign appropriate work, addressing over 10,000 students in 950 Oklahoma high schools. Members include Eli Foster, George Sturm, F A Ramsey, Homer Anderson, Bruce Selby, Harry Simmons, Randall Holladay.
The Public Service Co of Oklahoma will save about 315000 annually across 124 eastern cities and towns after rate cuts of 8.6 to 11.3 percent. The Oct 1 effective date excludes Okemah Winita and Nowata where reductions started Sept 1. The commission cites efficiency and growth, denying dam project influence.
On Murder Creek Bridge near Montecell o Gay J C Bond’s auto met a mule in the roadway. The animal disputed the right of way and struck Bond with its hooves. A passing motorist helped Bond to a hospital for treatment.
State highway commission plans to add over 1 million dollars in new federal aid road projects in 1941 after talks with J A Elliott Fort Worth district engineer. Four projects earmarked three on U S 69 with two bridges shifted to federal aid. Route 62 linked with 266 and 64 gains five miles of grade drainage and paving. Revised program to be resubmitted within two weeks.
Oil producers in Texas pursue steady output during low gasoline demand after a 90 day proration order. Chairman Lon A. Smith says changes will come only if needed to prevent waste and meet demand while Culberson’s nomination fuels policy speculation. The order sets a 1,298,528 barrel daily limit with exemptions for the Panhandle and 123 other fields.
Coast guard reports the fishing barge Olympic with 15 aboard was rammed and sunk by a freighter in dense fog two miles off Los Angeles harbor. Initial word said six drowned while eight were rescued including a 17 year old girl. A man and a boy were found ashore and resuscitation started. they were believed dead.
Mrs. Dabney Park and daughter Dixie of Electra Texas are visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Grant this week.
Mrs. G. D. Koonce of Phoenix arrived Tuesday to visit relatives and friends. A. W. Spickard district manager for Firestone in Oklahoma City was in Ada Wednesday morning accompanying Raymond C. Firestone president of the Firestone company of Memphis.
The American Legion Auxiliary department convention in Oklahoma City August 31 to September 2 elected officers including Mrs. L. D. Akin Shawnee national committee woman and Mrs. J. R. Ball Enid department president. Ada’s delegation featured Mrs. Roy Chrisman as treasurer and Mrs. Lillian Gaither as delegation chair with Mrs. Ferguson serving as personal page.
A Seattle caller complained a blaring radio drew attention to a nearby residence. Police found a woman inside reading, the disturbance was quelled, the radio turned off, and she continued reading as officers left.
Mrs. Grace Tiner, 45, of Claremore Oklahoma, was struck and killed by a Katy passenger train as she walked the tracks at night near Fort Scott Kansas. A man seen with her fled the scene.
Historic notes recount 1752 garrison at what is now Old Tubac in Santa Cruz County Arizona. It later became the first Mormon settlement in 1852 and grew to be Arizona’s leading community by 1858 before largely abandoning in 1861 amid Indian attacks.
Miss Rosemary Tunnel returns from Oklahoma City after several weeks with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O A Tunnell.
Mrs John Haste and Mrs Marjorie Jafford of Sulphur were guests Wednesday in the home of Mrs T H George at 722 East Eighteenth Street.
Miss Vivian Daugherty underwent a tonsillectomy at a local clinic on Tuesday with no complications reported and the patient resting in stable condition.
The Dahlia Unit of the Ada Garden club will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs. R B Evans at 600 West Twentieth. Mr and Mrs Byron Lasater Jr and Byron III visit Mr Lasater's parents en route to Atoka. Everett Core and wife return from New Orleans after a weekend trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Elon Reaves of Eastland, J S Hudson of Amarillo, Lizzie Harrison of Putman, and Ossie Qualls of Childer, with Mrs. M A Reaves, return to their homes after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leamon Reaves Sr at 516 West Third street. Mrs. M A Reaves will stay for the winter as their guest.
Miss Gussie Bartley returns to Chickasha to resume duties as a teacher. She travels with sister and brother in law Mrs F W Meaders and Mr F W Meaders, of 521 South Broadway, following a vacation in Colorado. Mr Meaders also visited California for the World's Fair in San Francisco.
Mr and Mrs Joseph King Les ter King and Bates King return to their Leigh ton Alabama home after visiting the homes of Mr and Mrs I M King and Dr and Mrs R T King.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Colgan and their children from Oklahoma City arrived today for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Collins and family.
R. E. Carpenter, who has been seriously ill for several days, is reported slightly improved. R. S. Shannon has just returned from a short visit with relatives and friends in Dallas, Texas.
R. S. Shannon came back Tuesday from Oklahoma City after visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Ray and attending the American Legion convention. Mr and Mrs R E Tomlin and son Bryce and Mr and Mrs Wayne Tomlin returned from a vacation at points in Minnesota.
Mrs C M Mayberry and her young son Jerry Mike from Oklahoma City are visiting Mrs Mayberry's mother in law, Mrs T A Wilkinson, at 728 East Fifth Street for a few days. On Wednesday morning Mrs Mayberry had a tonsillectomy at a local clinic.
Mr and Mrs M T Townsend have returned from a vacation trip to Nisswa Minnesota details of their stay were not provided in the report.
T. B. Blake and daughters Eva and Le Moine have come back from a vacation in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Blake traveled on to Long Beach California to be with a sister who is ill.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Grant stay with daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Plummer in Longview Texas. They are joined by another daughter Mrs. J. F. Miller Mr. Miller and children from Okmulgee.
London reports fighters and anti-aircraft guns repelled three German attacks. RAF bombers mounted a four hour counter offensive against Pas de Calais bases and hit Le Toquet St Omer Marck Glines and Abbeville airfields with bombs and fire. One German plane was shot down over a southeast island and several others were destroyed or forced to bail out as London warns of continued air war.
Local families report visits and gatherings across Shawnee Ada and surrounding areas. Rev T A Thomas of Ada preaches revival services over the weekend. Several residents travel for hospital exams and family visits with extended stays noted.
The Oakman school lunch project thanks Mrs. Sarah Carter for glass jars and Mrs. Bessie Coventon and Miss Pernie Lillard for tomatoes. School will run to Sept 20 due to slow crop maturation. A nurse conducted dental exams for Aug 29 enrollees. Local sports progress note Oakman boys undefeated in spring and summer softball with basketball beginning. Various church and community notices follow, including revival changes and local visits.
Reverend Hodge begins Evangelist duties for Assembly of God in Owl Creek. Professor Earl Roberts and Lula visit Tucker family. Stonewall church baptism at Frisco. Stonewall High welcomes new students J D Flowers E D Cartwright Mary Etta Scott Louella Rose Ollie Kimes Ada Melville. Ke bel Sliger Wilburn Bennett among upperclass. Tom Henry of Paris Texas visiting Henry family. Hattons travel to Cooperton Oklahoma after Mrs Fink’s death, former Owl Creek resident.
Miss Dora Muncrief of Galveston Texas visits her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Muncrief. Aubrey Cassady and Margaret Smith visit Mr and Mrs P L Cassady of Wilson. Nora Muncrief fished at Murray Lake Saturday. Audra Foster of Konawa and relatives from Tennessee visit Mr and Mrs H W Smith Monday. Verna Whittington Bobby and LaVerne Balthop visit Georgia Smith Sunday. Laverne Muncrief of Byng visits Alma Caldwell Sunday. Aubrey Cassady Margaret Smith and Golda Hicks attend church at Pickett Sunday night.
Sunday school attendance last Sunday was 48 with many at Sunday night services. Mrs. Earnest Farrs and Alton Suttons hosted well attended gatherings. Junior Hale, now at Fort Sill, attended. Sick list includes Mildred Farr Dora Crowley and Gladys Farr. Church services scheduled at Pickett church Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Lon Tuggle visited Cora Hale. Hugh Aselstine family stopped by Gene Farr home. Remember church the 5th through 8th.
Rev Jack Garrett preached here Sunday with Brother Charley Johnson preaching Sunday night. Numerous residents and visitors attended events and visited friends across Ada Red Oak Allen Brook Haven and Lakeside including the Sales Coffman Nunley Wofford and Frederick families and local couples with several health updates and ongoing singing each Wednesday night.
Homer Cotton Littles returned home from a summer in Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Zearley hosted guests in Clarence Williamson’s stonehome in Stonewall Sunday. Mrs. Robert Heaton conducted business in Ada Monday. Mrs. Ed Brumley and Mrs. Jess Pipa visited Ada Saturday. Lois and Thelma Brumley visited Ada Tuesday. Allie Lilley spent Monday evening in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Thorp. Citizens invited to Sunday school and Tuesday singing.
Miss Geneva Braly returns to Oklahoma City after spending Labor Day with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Braly at 111 East Fifteenth Street.
Mr and Mrs Carl Dixon and their sons Carl and Richard traveled back to Oklahoma City after visiting Mr and Mrs C E Scott of 301 West Sixth Street.
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