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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1929

Page

7

Sale of Southeast Quarter real estate in Pontotoc County

Notices describe mortgage and judgments on land in Pontotoc County Oklahoma, including East Half of Southeast Quarter Section 16 Township 4 North Range 8 East, sale to satisfy judgments with liens, taxes, and mineral/oil rights, date August 27 1929.

J. Alford Johnson Orel Busby Walter H. Gant Township Four Eest Fred Bowles Pontotoc County Oklahoma Fred Doncho McKeown & Green Ada, Ikla

Foreclosure and Heirship Suit Over Ada Real Estate

County of Pontotoc Oklahoma files suit for foreclosure of a $9,900 lien on Lots 15 and 16, Block 9 Donaghey Addition Ada. The action seeks a full heirship determination for Geo A Mansfield deceased and appointment of a receiver to manage rents. Defendants named include Rose Mansfield and many Mansfield relatives plus unknown heirs and claimants. Plaintiffs ask default judgment if no answer by October 4, 1925.

B. H. Bonfoey Mary Ann Colbert Riley Colbert J. J. Copeland J. E. Sloan Mary Ann Colbert State OF Oklahoma Donaghey Ada Oklahoma Geo. A. Martsfield Geo. A. Mansfield Hill Summers Pontotoc County

Notice of Foreclosure Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

In pursuance of a Pontotoc County District Court order of sale on January 27 1929 the sheriff will offer for sale on September 30 1929 at 2 00 pm the surface interest of the described real estate without proration to satisfy a foreclosure judgment of 335 54 plus interest 10 percent from January 23 1929 attorney fees 33 55 and costs 83 10. The sale is at the south front door of the County Courthouse in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

Ada Weekly News Shertife Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court Hardwick Savings Bank & Trust Company Maggie Hyden G. C. Hyden Chas. F. Davis Sarah E. Davis Charles Carter H. P. Doughty Oklahoma Farm Mortgage Company A Corporation W. L. Riker Sam Coleman Rex Criss J. ©. Brieve J. E. Brice D. A. Douglass J. R. Proffitt Cletus Hamilton H. J. Borner S. W. Gound Jane Haning Ira Warlick Ada Aueust Fred Bowles Pontotec County Fred Donoho J. F. McKeel H. W. Harris M. H. Cashin Scott Lea Pixie Oil Company, Te H. S. Doughty Indian Meridian Dixie OL Company,, Inc Dixie On Company, Inc Agenst T. O. Cullins Hale-Halisell B. F. Pritchett Stonewall BR. F. Pritchett Sheridae Noa Laneust Db. c&. Abney J*. H. Massey Nellie Johnson Willie Johnson W. M. Watlince Tt -M Sette Chard Fred Ford T. J. Ball Ben A. McKinley Zula’ Graham Tt. Graham William J. Weindereich B. B. Britten Ben. Lan- Hiwerlen Ore Busby Walter Hant J. Alford Johnson Dan Nolitubby Lizzie Nolitubby Robertson Nolitubby Mario Nolitubby Sarah Nolitubby Santoice County Adnan Peni@toe County J. Fef. Ward QO. A. Woods Otheetry A. Woods Mary F. Woods Bob Brooks I.ty Brooks W.bob Brooks Pauline Brooks I. M United States Survey O. A. Woods Mary Woods R. L. Brooks RK. S. Brooks Pentotoc County Oklo State of Oklahoma Grace Harrison A. C. Harrison

New Harris Hotel Formally Opener

Ada citizens crowded the formal opening of the new Harris hotel showcasing Ada's first large, up to date hostelry. Owner Sam Harris celebrated a modern lobby, Beautyrest beds, ceiling fans and telephones with an Ada musicians orchestra entertaining guests.

New Harris Hotel Ada Harris Sam Harris Hoostelry Simmons

Joff Junior High Gridders Begin Daily Practices

The Joff Junior High school football squad started daily workouts this week with light drills and conditioning. About 20 players reported as the team vows to work hard and build fitness for the season ahead.

Roff Joff Junior High School

Bailey Faces Embezzlement Trial as Three Lawyers Die

Miss Willie Bailey former Greer county treasurer Oklahoma City report three defense attorneys died in succession while defending her on embezzlement charges. Indicted January 1927 audit flagged 1925 1926 shortages and her trial set for Mangum in the third week of September with W C Lewis assisting the prosecution.

Oklahoma City Willie Bailey Greer County J. T. McIntosh State Banking Department H. B. Henry A. R. Garrett Red Cross Miss Bailey Mangum W. C. Lewis

Hoover Shirmits Nominates to Senate

President Hoover sent a batch of nominations to the Senate includingFederal Farm Board members led by Alexander Legge of Illinois as chairman. Others cover terms from one to six years, plus Marine Corps flag and staff appointments, including Smedley D. Butler and Cyrus S. Radford.

Washington Federal Farm Board Senate Hoover Farm Board Alexander Legge Illinois Charles C. Teague California William F. Schilling Minnesota Sam R. McKelvie Nebraska C. B. Denman Missouri Charles F. Wilson New York James C. Stone Kentucky Carl Williams Oklahoma Smedley D. Butler Marine Corps John T. Myers Cyrus S. Radford Frank R. McCoy Commission of Conciliation George C. Shaw James Fuller McKinley

Oil drilling notes from Allen Field and surrounding wells

A detailed drilling bulletin lists multiple wells in Allen Field and nearby areas. Notable finds include Nitchy No. 5 striking Cromwell sand at 2535 feet with oil, while Markham Pen Wade No. 1 produced five barrels after completion at 2186 feet. Several rigs are active or being set up across sections 13-5-7 and 17-5-8, with some locations shut due to water shortages.

Allen Democrat Nitchy No. 5 Burk-Gries Cromwell Markham Pen Wade No. 1 Homackla’ Oil Company Ritchie Barnsdale Lusty Sinclair Culley Texas Lewis Magnolia Paney Mid-continent Harjo Gypsy-Peters Sinclair Jefferson Shelley-Osborne Jefferson No Joana Sunray Newstadt Cynda Schaefer Chapman No W. B. Pine Davis Louisiana Reed No Ramsey, Milner Whitney Moore

Diptheria Prevention Urged For Oklahoma Children

Dr. Clyde Beson state health commissioner urged immunizing every Oklahoma child from six months to 12 years with toxin-antitoxin as fall and winter approach. He warned diphtheria is preventable and stressed physician and health officer effort to educate the public. The report cites 374 diphtheria deaths in 1928 and a rise in new cases ending August 24.

Clyde Beson Oklahoma Beson Tulsa Oklahoma City

Boys ask Congress for a half penny coin

Two Brooklyn boys Morris Rappaport and Milton Winston write to the House of Representatives asking for a bill to mint half pennies. They explain the need to pay two cakes for five cents and one cake for three cents. The letter was delivered to Representative Comer in New York and sent to Washington.

Washington Brooklyn House of Representatives House Morris Rappaport Sterling Place Milton Winston Representative Comers New York

Roff Public Schools Opened With Strong Year Outlook

Roff public schools opened Monday September 2 with high expectations for progress. The district showcases improved facilities and new equipment including a grade building, expanded libraries, science labs, a biology course, and a large new drinking fountain. Athletics enjoyed a banner year previously and district clubs earned recognition in state contests.

Roff Public High Schol Roff High School Frisco Seminole Norman Rosi Oklahoma University B. W. Weems Douglas Phillips Jess White Elsie Tuttle Howard Rice Ella Raper Mary Miller Dovie Murray Nelle Bunyard Lara Oliphant Anita Seaborn Cula Meharg Edith Frye

Rain Storm Forces Early Close of Carnegie Fair

An inch and a quarter of rain fell at noon and continued at 1 pm in Carnegie. The downpour slowed events, ending the district fair earlier than planned. A prior storm last Wednesday delivered over an inch of rain in the area. No violence or injuries were reported.

Carnegie

Arkansas Girl Shot 10 Death Arkansas

Edna Brashier 13 of Turkey Ridge was shot during church services at a near home tabernacle. Two 16 year old boys Joe Oden and Levi Dunn were jailed after witnesses said they were shooting at lights with Dunn using a shotgun and Oden a pistol. The girl suffered a gunshot under the right shoulder blade, second Brashier sibling wounded in the family history with a prior killing by the father’s ex husband. Additionally Gladys M. Ticer 21 died at a local hospital and Millie Angeline Wilson 84 died at home with services held in Ada.

Waldron Ark Edna Brashier Turkey Ridge Here Joe Oden Sad Oden Levi Dunn Ira Dunn Tabernacle Dunn Brashier Jett Brashier Bessie Greer Lester Greer

Burnett Named Love County Commissioner in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City September 7 Georgie W Burnett Democrat of Marietta was named by Acting Governor C S Stormis to be Love County commissioner succeeding C L Landrum who had resigned Governor Hollo Way had appointed James R Gaylor but cancelled the commission after Gaylor said he was disqualified due to his connection with the county depository

Oklahoma City Georgie W. Burnett Marietta C. S. Stormis Love County C. L. Landrum Hollo Way James R. Gaylor Gaylor

Wentz Says Contract Saves State Money

Oklahoma City September 4 The Monarch Cement contract with the Oklahoma highway commission included a clause that required price revisions to match any new lower Oklahoma price This led to a $35 222 20 reduction in cement costs not yet ordered under existing paying contracts and was announced by Lew Wentz chairman of the commission

Oklahoma City Monarch Cement Company Humboldt Kan Oklahoma Highway Corossion Lew Wentz Wentz The Highway Commission

Heavy snowfall blankets Rocky Mountains and Denver region

Heavy snow blankets the Rocky Mountain region from Montana to the Colorado New Mexico line with Denver reporting 39 degrees and frost warnings. Cities including Havre Kalispell Helena Albany and Leadville see subfreezing temps while Pikes Peak and surrounding peaks accumulate snow blocking roads and disrupting traffic.

Denver Rocky Mountain Havre Mont Kalispell Yellowstone Park Helena Leadville Colo Pikes Peak Lander Wyo

Obituary for Miss Ernestine Shelton

Miss Ernestine Shelton aged 55 died this morning at 1 50 at her Ada home after a long illness. The body travels to Tupelo Mississippi, former family home, for interment. She lived in Ada for many years and was known for her Christian character.

Ernestine Shelton N. Turner Avenue Tupelo Miss

Ada High School Enrollment Rises as Term Opens

Principal B. R. Stubbs reports Ada high school enrollment reached 474 at 10 o clock with 150 more possible soon. The 1928 29 year total was 540, up about a hundred from last year as Ada schools begin the new term and the vacation period ends.

B. R. Stubbs Ada High School Ada

Shawnee Theater Robbery Stunt Ends in Death

Ahmnd Ruhberg, 32, a Shawnee Theater employee, died after a staged fake robbery went awry. Police say W. N. James, a patrolman, shot Ruhberg thinking the heist was real during a stunt to draw patrons from a rival theater. An inquiry is planned after Mayor Neal Wimmer announced the investigation. Ruhberg had recently survived a real holdup that left him financially strapped.

Shawnee Ruhberg W. N. Jamess L. L. Hackett Jones Neal Wimmer Jubberg

First Cotton Crop Forecast From Agriculture Dept

Washington reports a 14,825,000 bale U.S. cotton crop forecast for this year based on September 1 conditions at 55.4 percent of normal. It compares with 14,478,000 bales last year, with 46.594 million acres left for harvest and 3.8 percent abandonment after July 1.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Census records show cotton ginnings and acreage forecasts

U S census announces 1 570 030 running bales of cotton ginned before Sept 1 3929 including 26 894 round bales and lists state by state ginnings with Alabama Georgia Texas and California among others Acreage left to harvest and projected production by state are also reported with percentages of normal and per state figures for 50 pound bale weights Lower California figures excluded from state totals

Washington Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma South Carolina Texas Virginia Carolina S. Carolina Missouri Tennessee Mexico Cal United States

Three Burned in Bath House Fire at Wink Basin

Three men died in a bath house fire at the Republic Oil basin near Wink, Texas. Martin Smith Albert Helms R. C. Jackson were killed. D. H. Fisher and George Jackson were seriously burned and treated. Fire started when gasoline used to remove grease ignited clothing saturated with oil. nearby workers helped extinguish flames.

Bath House Wink Texas Republic Oil Company Martin Smith Albert Helms R. C. Jackson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sherife SS Fred Lowles Pontotocounty Donoho Attya County of Pontotoc C ‘Ounty Sec Oseed Albert Lewis Emma Lewis Administratrix Bill Summers O. R. Wilfong Okla Baby Tigers Hardin Dixon Thompson Bunyard Scott D. Etchieson Johnson Swink Taylor E. Taylor E. Etchieson N. Irvin W. E. Bullack Ada Township Pontotoc County Upra McKeown Greer Plainipft of Pontotoc P. A. Norris H. Bonfoey State of Eva Avis Blair Davis Riley Calbert Township Range Della Bedford Oki Roscoe Arnold Enterprise Monument of Faith of Builder In Future of MSG Bailey Hoover Shirmits Allen Field Blackwell Fleet I. O. Mathis Mathis Magnolia Reed Congress Gladys M. Ticer Criswell Rosedale Cemetery John Ticer Peel Millie Angeline Wilson A. F. Lanier Hudson and Watts H. W. Hunter First Christian Church John Swafford Portales N. M Burnett Rocky Mountains Shawnee Theatre D. H. Fisher George Jackson
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