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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
7
Oklahoma Tax Commission et al file in the district court of Wontoto County Oklahoma a legal action against defendants named in the notice. The filing references a tax matter and seeks court action as part of the case proceedings.
The District Court case notes a suit by W. D. Cummbias and C. A. Symrinas against Enoch Stansbury and others over a property described as part of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 3 North, Range 6 East, Excluding mineral rights. Plaintiffs seek a decree confirming title in fee simple and barring defendants from any claim to the land, with an October 13 deadline to answer. The document lists defendants and attaches the required legal notices.
A court filing in Pontotoc County Oklahoma seeks to quiet title to property in Ada. Enoch B. Stensbury and Donnie Mae Stansbury claim against Mary C. Northcutt deceased and heirs to determine right, title and interest in the real estate in Lexton Block 17. Defendants must answer by October 3, 1919 or the petition may proceed.
Polio slowed in Texas last week with 63 more persons reported ill, bringing the total to 624 for the year and nearing a peak of 1,754 cases nationwide. The report notes the trend with concern and urges continued vigilance.
Notice by publication announces Ellen Arin Thomas and Emanuel Thomas hushant plaintiffs in Pontotoc County District Court seeking to quiet title to described land in Section 33, Township 4N, Range 5E, Indian Meridian. It details heirs of Lisle Abbott and C B Corvin, deceased, requests judgment determining heirs, income shares, and to foreclose all adverse claims. Court clerk Della Redford presides. B-28-2W
The baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Patton of Wapanucka was buried after choking in a high chair at Clarita. The parents, at home, found the child and rushed her to Dr Hathe rley who pronounced her dead on arrival. Mrs ReW Prichard of Wapanucka is hospitalized in Ada after a gas explosion burned her hair and upper body. Theodora Wilson of Tishomingo is moving to Wapanucka. Edna Ruth Wratislaw of Pueblo Colorado married J C Henniger Jr of Olney on April 30 in Wapanucka with Pastor Marsh officiating. they will reside at Clarita.
Dr George W Cox Texas health officer notes gravity of polio, optimism about natural drop in cases raised after discussions of rescheduling the peak incidence and hopeful trends amid ongoing public health efforts.
A travel sketch praises Maine and New England scenery, trees, and coast. The author notes courteous locals, avoids big families, highlights pine and maple landscapes, and smak of shore dinners with lobster stew and boiled lobster. Sea spray and blue fog shape a brisk arrival.
Local residents and families from Fittstown and nearby towns spent Labor Day visiting relatives across several states. Guests included Robert Helderman and Brogne of Spiro, Laren Taylor and families, Ada visitors, and Calfornia travelers from Riverside and Fresno areas. Numerous weekend trips featured extended family gatherings at the homes of the Harrs, Skeiths, Conleys, and Marshalls with casual visits of friends and neighbors across Oklahoma and Texas locales.
In Berkeley on Sept 8 Justice Olver Younga agreed to let Hahn serve his original probation terms after a two year probation for evading concealment. The probation bans firearms, raising questions about hunting if no guns are allowed. Hahn's case involves a jail term and gun restrictions with implications for a deer hunt.
Ada gains new staff for music and arts programs as East Central College adds two new instructors and a director. Neel Wrath, a Cincinnati Conservatory graduate, directs choral work and assists Ada Presbyterian church. John Clifton, native of Sulphur Springs, arrives as piano instructor with degrees from Southern Methodist University and USC, while Richard Vandewal ker leads the band during Enix’s absence. Community Concerts membership drive underway with past members contacted and new outreach planned.
Suga, 73, a vegetable peddler, worries about space as many grandchildren crowd his home. He notes that when he dies all children and grandchildren will fit inside for his funeral. He expects another three dozen years, but his 0 children already present names he cannot recall.
Stratford residents and families share a busy weekend with visits in Shawnee Norman Bristow Ada and Oklahoma City. Funeral attendance, births and hospital treatments are noted along with new pastor assignment and local medical updates.
Oklahoma City reports Chief Jake Sims of the state bureau of investigation will address complaints about a speed trap in Dewar, Oxmul gee county. Officials discussed with town leaders. no official action will be taken. The complaints followed a fine of 7.60 pounds for speeding without inquiry into violations. The highway department plans to discuss speed traps at a Monday meeting.
Ollie Belle Stes, 36, an electrologist, was beaten about the head by a burglar who robbed her ground floor midtown Tulsa apartment of $1500 in jewelry and cash early today. Neighbors heard screams as she staggered to the rear door with a bloodstained claw hammer, found on a table, and police report a diamond ring a diamond stick gun and $59 taken.
Lt (jg) William A. Bevnit Jr USN was designated Naval Aviator on 15 August 1949 at Cabaniss Field Texas. Bryant 24 son of Mr and Mrs W A Bryant Allen, attended Milligan College and Northwestern Illinois earning a commission in May 1944 before flying carrier aircraft in Pensacola and Cabanis. He awaits assignment to a carrier squadron with the Pacific Fleet after a leave period.
The Air Force will expand Aviation Cadet training by opening Navigator School at Ellington AFB in Houston Texas to teach radar radio Loran driftmeter astro compass skills. About 100 cadets per class start monthly from November 1 with paths to second lieutenant navigator in the Air Force Reserve and assignments to SAC or MATS. Applicants must be unmarried. audits contact T Sgt Richardson or Sgt. John W.
Camden New Jersey data reports the mother of a berserk gunman collapses in grief at the home of a neighbor as Howard Unruh, 28, is under police guard for murder after slaughtering 13 people. His mother Mrs. Fredy Unruh is hospitalized, described as seriously ill. his father Frank Unruh is separated from her.
British delegates push for larger U S markets for British goods and freer ECA spending amid talks on dollar earnings and investment. Snyder, Hoff man, and Harriman describe expanding aims to widen dollar use, while Cripps hints at tariff cuts as a long term step to boost Britain’s earning power. A fragment mentions Lucayan Indians and Roman iron dispersion, with a Post Office recruiting note trailing.
In Washington the United States Britain and Canada opened finance talks on Britain's postwar disaster. Bevin urged harmonizing political and economic actions to lay the foundation for future peace while Snyder moderated and pressed for ground to address current global financial problems. Abbott of Canada voiced confidence the discussions will yield helpful solutions, with Bevin expected to lead and present costly-saving proposals.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen rejected board recommendations in a Wheeling and Lake Erie dispute while two other rail labor skirmishes draw presidential attention. A Friday strike was postponed as a mediator works to settle 34 grievances. The Southern Pacific conflict presses for crew makeup changes and a presidential fact finding panel urges renewed bargaining under the Railway Labor Act.
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