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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1935

Page

7

Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma sheriff announces sale of property under a foreclosure suit led by The South Side Trust & Savings Bank against Clarence McMillan and others. The described lands in Ada are offered September 27 1935 to satisfy $8602.59 plus interest and fees with Gypsy Oil Company lease interests. additional sale of Lot 13 14 Block 100 Ada to pay $1488.36 plus interest and costs on September 30 1935.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma South Side Trust & Savings Bank Clarence McMillan Rollow Wardware Company W. H. Rollow W. E. Rollow W. C. Rollow R. c. Jeter Sere Oi Company B. ©. Bottoms Pontotgt Ada Gypsy Oil Company Clyde Kaiser Claude Sturdivant District Court of H. A. Bonifield John R. Osborn Rhoda Osborn Tichie Alsman

Sale of land mortgage to satisfy 1934 judgment

Parcel in Pontotoc county Oklahoma described as 80 acres with mineral rights, offered for sale first to cover taxes and judgment of 1,942.55 plus interest, fees, and costs. If insufficient, sale to proceed free of liens for taxes and other claims, under court order from Pontotoc County. Includes defendants and intervenor estate administrator L K Hays and R L Hays as administrator. Judgment dated November 13 1934 with 10 percent interest from January 16 1932 and attorney fees 180 plus costs 77.

L. Maye W. PD. Hays R. I. Hays L. K. Hays Mays W. J. Hays R. T. Hays I. B. Hays Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court Said County Aetna Life Insurance Comany Dyer Ronnie Dyer Ll. FE. Hays Wr. la Hays Kate Hays W. D. Hays W. C. Rollow W. H. Rollow W. E. Rollew R. Co. Jeter Rollow Hardware Company W. RR. Jarrett Magnolia Petroleyum Clyde Kaiser Peoatotoc County Jane Sturdivant Harrell & Kerr Oe Miley Hoffman Williams France & Johnson

Publication notice for tax deed in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Leo G. Mann agent for Allen Street Administrator with will annexed of E. S. Hallock seeks service by publication for Tax Sale Certificate No. 2451 covering Lot 7 Section 5 Township 8 Range 5 Pontotoc County. Owners Limpia Royalties Trust and individual trustees Buck absent from state. sheriff cannot locate them. Affidavit sworn September 1935 before Leona Klopfenstein Notary Public.

Limpia W. E. Templeman N. E. Templeman Burnett Cross Sam TF. Means Cross DD. Payton Oklahoma Leo G. Mann Leona Klopfenstein State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County W. EE. Templeman Burnett Goss Sam FF. Means Cross PD. Payton Allen Street E. S. Hallock

Notice of Tax Sale Certificate Redemption in Pontotoc County

Allen Street administrator with the will annexed of E S Hallock deceased declares ownership of a Pontotoc County tax sale certificate issued November 1928 for described lands. Redemption must occur within 60 days from first publication or a tax deed will be issued to Allen Street. 9-12-3tw

Allen Street Hallock

Oklahoma Homestead Tax Exemption Amendment Explained

Ballot title outlines a proposed constitutional change to exempt all homesteads from ad valorem taxes by the legislature for at least twenty years, with possible increases but no decreases to the exemption. It excludes preexisting assessments and obligations. The ballot asks, "Shall the amendment be adopted?" and shows how to vote Yes or No.

State of Oklahoma Shails Commissioners of the Land Office

Oklahoma ad valorem tax exemption for homesteads amendment

The ballot asks voters if they approve a proposed constitutional amendment adding section 6 A to exempt homesteads from ad valorem taxes up to fifteen hundred dollars as fixed by the Legislature. It preserves levies for schools and existing obligations and does not apply to special assessments.

Guardian appointment notice for Pontotoc County judge

Guardian appointment notice dated August 27 1935 for Pontotoc County with F G Green Ada as attorney for guardian. John Boyce McKeen identified as county judge.

John Boyce McKeen Pontotoc Filete F. Green Ada Guardian

Ada Budget Trims County Funds in Excise Board Action

Ada budget decisions show the Ada excise board approving the Ada city budget and Pontotoc county allocations while trimming overall county expenditures due to short income. The board, led by Boswell Collins and Pegg, adjusted department allotments and planned a new 15 mill ad valorem split among county, school District 19 and Ada.

County Excise Board State Equalization Board C. Boswell J. H. Collins Will Pegg Pontotoc County Ada Trim County General Excise Board Board of County Commissioners

Ada News Birth Announces O'Neal Son in Blackwell

Word reaches Ada of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Marion O Neal of Blackwell. The infant weighed seven and three fourths pounds. Mrs. O Neal is known locally as Miss Jewell Sirley. Also noted: Dr C B Smith and family visiting Milton Keating’s daughter in Ada. Smith described as an old time doctor and company physician for Choctaw Lumber at Pine Valley.

Ada Marion O'Neal Blackwell C. B. Smith

Floyd Keylor Visits Allen Parents

Floyd Keylor of Allen is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Co J Keylor at 12 East Twelfth Street.

Floyd Keylor Allen Co. J. Keylor

Miss Elizabeth Wimbish to Teach in Okmulgee Schools

Miss Elizabeth Wimbish will leave Ada Saturday to teach in the Okmulgee schools. She has been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Wimbishi at 209 North Hope during the summer.

Elizabeth Wimbish Ada Robert Wimbishi North Hope Okmulgee

Mrs Speights Eppler Visits Maud Parents

Mrs Speights Eppler returned Thursday evening from Maud where she spent a week with her parents Mr and Mrs E L Blacknall.

Orville Snead Returns From Memphis Vacation

Orville Snead arrived Friday morning after a ten day vacation with relatives and friends in Memphis Tennessee. He also visited other points in Tennessee and Mississippi.

Orville Snead Memphis Tenn Tennessee Mississippi

Wallings of Sasakwa Visit Ada For Friday Outing

Mr and Mrs D F Walling of Sasakwa were in Ada Friday morning visiting friends and shopping.

D. F. Walling of Sasakwa Ada

Adams County farmer showcases large Delicious apples

R. F. Smith of two miles north of Ada displays his best Delicious apples this season. He brought three apples into town Friday weighing more than two pounds in total.

R. F. Smith Ada

Mrs West Improving After Operation

Mrs. M. F. West is reported on the road to recovery after surgery on Thursday. Her daughter Mrs. Dick Schwab of Houston is with her.

M. F. West Dick Schwab Houston

Shaw Family Returns From Dallas Trip

Mr and Mrs J L Shaw and their small son return from Dallas where they spent the summer. Mr Shaw studied aviation at Love Field and flew from Dallas to Ada. His brother Charles Shaw, who had been visiting, went back with them by motor along with Mrs Shaw and the baby.

J. L. Shaw Dallas Mr. Shaw Lovefield Ada Charles Shaw

Catheys of Hickory Welcome Son Amon William

Mr and Mrs Amon Cathey of Hickory announce the birth of a son in a local clinic Thursday morning. The baby has been named Amon William.

Amon Cathey Hickory Amon William

Mrs John Drennan Undergoes Major Operation

Mrs. John Drennan of Stonewall underwent a major operation at a local clinic on Thursday morning.

John Drennan Stonewall

Mrs R O Meents Leaves Ada for Tucson Visit

Mrs R O Meents and her children with A B Griffith depart Ada for Tucson Ariz where Mr Meents and the children will spend the winter in the Griffith home.

Whitaker takes geophysical survey post in El Campo

William L. Whitaker has moved to El Campo Texas to join a geophysical survey team and begin a new position. The move marks a career step in geophysics with the Field survey organization.

William L. Whitaker el Campo Texas The Geophysical Survey

Baby Glenda Pauline Born to Mrs Burns in City Area

A daughter named Glenda Pauline was born on Thursday September 5 to Mrs. Glen Burns wife of the late Glen Burns. The mother and baby are at the grandparents home Mr and Mrs B B Burns north of the city and both are doing nicely.

Glen Burns Glenda Pauline

Luther Edge Returns From Neosho August Visit

Luther Edge, an instructor at East Central State Teachers College, returned from a one month stay in Neosho Missouri during August.

Luther Edge Neosho Missouri Mr. Edge East Central State Teachers College

Miss Gertrude Montgomery Returns From Texas Visit

Miss Gertrude Montgomery, an instructor at East Central State Teachers college, returned from Whitewright and other Texas locales after spending August with relatives.

Gertrude Montgomery Whitewright Texas Miss Montgomery East Central State Teachers College

Miss Helen Meaders Leaves Vaness Teaching Post

Miss Helen Meaders, who has been teaching at Vaness, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ... in an announcement noting her plans and family presence.

Helen Meaders Vaness Ada

Miss Kate Knight Visits Northern Colleague Homes

Professor Kate K Knight of the college returned from a monthlong visit to the Harris family in Saginaw Michigan. She also called on Dr and Mrs W H Cox former first manual training teacher in Last Central and Dailey Bobbitt family. Dr Cox lives in Betroit and Bobbitt in Buffalo.

Kate K. Knight Marshall Harris Saginaw Michigan North W. H. Cox Last Central Dailey Bobbitt Dr. Cox Betruit Bobbitt Buffalo

Miss Carolyn Hightower Enrolls at West Central State Teachers

Miss Carolyn Hightower of Cen trahoma enrolled Monday at West Central State Teachers' College for the fall term of school.

Carolyn Hightower Centrahoma West Central State Teachers’ College

Ada trio to teach in Phoenix schools this fall

Miss Edith Chapman Miss Clyde Kitchens and Miss Gladys Ward will depart Ada Tuesday for Phoenix Arizona where they will join the city schools as teachers after spending the summer with relatives.

Edith Chapman Clyde Kitchens Gladys Ward Ada Phoenix Ariz

Mrs. Ewing of Hickory Visits Ada Relative

Mrs. John Ewing of Hickory spent the week end in Ada with her sister Mrs. Charles Long at 607 West Main.

John Ewing Hickory Ada Charles Long West Main

Miss Mary Almy Guest of Miss Helen Meaders in Ada

Miss Mary Almy a teacher at Vaness spent the weekend in Ada as a guest of Miss Helen Meaders of 521 South Broadway.

Mary Almy Vaness Ada Helen Meaders South Broadway

Norris Returns to Roswell After Ada Summer

Tom Norris returns to Roswell New Mexico to resume studies at the New Mexico Military Academy after spending the summer in Ada with his parents Mr and Mrs P A Norris of Goose Hill.

Tom Norris Roswell N. M New Mexico Military Academy Ada P. A. Norris Goose Hill

Ada Welcomes Mary Sue Brock For Winter at East Central

Miss Mary Sue Brock of near Dallas arrives in Ada to spend the winter and attend East Central. Miss Josephine George returns from Honey Crove Texas where she was a guest of friends the past two weeks.

Mary Sue Brock Dallas Tex Ada East Central Josephine George Honey Crove Texas

Miss Ruth Ada Gee Leaves Ada Visit for Hugo

Miss Ruth Ada Gee departs Ada after a two week visit with her sister Mrs. Robert J. Wimbish at 115 West Twenty-Second, en route to her home in Hugo.

Ruth Ada Gee Hugo Ada Robert J. Wimbish West Twenty-Second

Miss Selma Cody To Attend Baylor College

Miss Selma Cody of Centrahoma and former East Central student visited Ada on Monday. She will leave this week for Belton Texas to enter Baylor College.

Selma Cody Centrahoma East Central Ada Belton Texas Baylor College

Mr and Mrs Wilson Visit Ada From Fayetteville Arkansas

Mr and Mrs B H Wilson of Fayetteville Arkansas arrived in Ada on Monday for a several days visit while Mr Wilson attends to business interests.

B. H. Wilson Fayetteville Arkansas Ada Mr. Wilson

Ada visit features Austin sisters and son

Mr and Mrs J D Austin and their son Dale of Poteau Oklahoma stay several days in Ada at the home of Miss Fred Andrews a local attorney. Andrews and Mrs Austin are sisters.

J. D. Austin Dale Poteau Okla Ada Fred Andrews Miss Andrews Mrs. Austin

Mr and Mrs Anderson Return From Corpus Christi Visit

Mr and Mrs David Anderson returned Tuesday from Corpus Christi Texas where they visited for several days as guests of local friends and hosted by relatives in the area.

David Anderson Corpus Christi Texas

Ada Visitors Include Bebee and Allen Families

Mrs John DaVault of Bebee visited Ada Tuesday to see friends and shop. Mr and Mrs J G Simmons and family of Allen visited Ada Tuesday as guests of Mrs Simmons sister, Mrs Mike Mount.

John DaVault Bebee Ada J. G. Simmons Allen Guess Simmons Mike Mount Mr. Simmons

Gann Couple Welcome Son Stephen Norris Gann

Mr and Mrs W M Gann announce the birth of a son on Monday at 729 W Nineteenth He is named Stephen Stephen Norris Gann Mrs Carmen Kite of Lawrence is reported recovered from a recent illness.

W. M. Gann Stephen Stephen Norris Gann Carmen Kite Lawrence

Wallace family enjoys Southern California surroundings

Professor A. M. Wallace of East Central College faculty reports happiness with his new environment in southern California. He is pursuing special graduate work at the University of Los Angeles. Mrs Alta Binn Allen of Vinita plans a several day stay in Adu.

A. M. Wallace Southern California Wallace East Central College University of Los Angeles Alta Binn Allen Vinita Adu

Hayes 91 Dies at Stratford Home

Albert P. Hayes died at his daughter Mrs. G W Lamb’s Stratford home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM at McGee school house with burial in McGee cemetery. He is survived by Mrs. Lamb and a second daughter.

Albert P. Hayes G. W. Lamb Stratford McGee School House McGee Cemetery Mr. Hayes Lamb

Youth Ray Timmons Dies at 16 in Ada Funeral Held

Ray Timmons aged 16 died Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Criswell's funeral chapel with Rev. Milo Arbuckle presiding. Burial followed in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Timmons two brothers Lee and Robert and two sisters Delia and Ruby all of Ada.

Ray Timmons Criswell Milo Arbuckle Rosedale Cemetery A. L. Timmons Lee Robert Delia Ruby Ada

Charles Hayden Windsor Dies at 40 in Appleby Texas

Charles Hayden Windsor aged 40 of Appleby Texas died Sunday at a local hospital. The body was shipped to Appleby Monday for interment with Criswell's funeral home in charge. His widow survives.

Charles Hayden Windsor Appleby Texas Criswell

Death of E. H. Deardurf at Ada

E. H. Deardurf age 60 died Sunday at home 715 West Nineteenth. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. Rev. L. W. Cronin officiated. Burial at Rose Dale cemetery Criswell's funeral home in charge. Survived by widow a daughter Mrs. Clarence L. Denham Ada two sons John L. and Bernard L. Ada a brother a half sister Vera E. Deardarff Goocland Ind and two grandchildren.

L. W. Cronin Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Mr. Deardurff Clarence L. Denham Ada John L Bernard L Vera E. Deardarff Goocland Ind

Fr. M. Smith 86 Dies Near Konawa

Fr. M. Smith, age 86, died at his home near Konawa on Tuesday. Funeral services were held at Criswell Funeral Home chapel Tuesday at 3:00 PM with Rev. Teague officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Fr. M. Smith Konawa Criswell Funeral Home Teague Memorial Park Cemetery

Death of Dave Reynolds in Pontotoc County Ada

Dave Reynolds age 78 longtime Pontotoc County resident died Tuesday morning at his home nine miles west of Ada. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Lightning Ridge cemetery with Rev. Holland of Ross officiating, Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Survived by widow Mary Reynolds and three daughters Lula Simpson of Durant, Burl Coffee and Grace Hooser of Ada route 1.

Dave Reynolds Pontotoc County Ada Lightning Ridge Cemetery Rev. Holland Ross Keith Mary Reynolds Lula Simpson Durant Burl Coffee Grace Hooser Route 1

Community Notes From Ada and Nearby Towns

Local social mentions include Mrs. Mirs Knapp hosting Labor Day with G M Folger in Ada area. families Bryant Laird McAfee and Bowen clan visiting relatives in Roff Kingston and Oklahoma City. Students Juanita Leeper and Edith Lee return to Haskell Institute and public schools see record attendance while local staff reshapes home economics and table services.

Mirs Knapp Oklahoma City Labor Day G. M. Folger Clifford Lloyd Bryant Laird Kingston J. A. Bryant Thos McAfee Ada Alice van Buskirk Carl McAfee Wewoka L. C. Mc Lung Juanita Leeper Kansas Indian College Haskell Institute N. C. Bowen Roff Fell Hardin Lahoma Dallas Cleo Clark Ralph Clark Cleo Fenty Drug Company Cklahoma City Monroe Denman J. L. Brame Seminole Mable Clark Margaret Winther Winther Rosf Public Schools Edith M. Lee Douglas

Pontotoc County Oil Field Happenings and Upcoming Hearing

In Pontotoc County oil activity centers on the Bromide sands in the John Fitts field with acidizing results showing potential of 3 411 barrels daily at Amerada No 2 Smith and 3 461 at Masnolt No 4 Simpson. A Friday Oklahoma City hearing will decide if basal McLish drilling uses the Bromide oil string, impacting future twin-well development and jobs.

Oklahoma City Corporation Commission E. H. Moore Fitts

Oil field activity in Jesse area shows promising new wells

In the John Fitts field region operators report several notable developments. The W A Delaney Jr and others No 1 Fox in Jesse townsite is slated west of the Lynch Thompson well, with Hunton lime shows nearby and a potential big development noted at Continental No 1 McCarthy. Nearby, Carter et al No 1 John Thompson in Coal county was drilling deep into Mayes lime, drawing investor attention. Pipe has been set on edge wells east of the Fitts field as Brmide sand tests proceed. New completions include Magnolia No 4 Simpson and Amerada No 2 Smith with potential over 3400 barrels daily, while Hudspeth tests southeast yield fresh water and oil in the Bromide zone before deeper work resumes.

Simpson Fitts Centrahoma Thompson McCarthy Jesse W. A. Delaney Jr Fox Jesse Townsite Lynch Et al Hunton Viola John Fitts Carter Et al John Thompson Carter George Smith Viola Lime Magnolia Pontotoc County Delaney Fitts Field Lynch Halliburton Crosbie A. J. Harden J. Lewis Harry Blackstock Schauers Fils Mitchell Amerada No Norris Ada McBride Je Coplen Wildcat

Continental wildcat near Jesse shows potential in Bromide sand

Recent drilling south of Jesse reports the No. 1 McCarthy in 12-1-7 topping Viola lime at 3,920 feet and running pipe. Findings align with Fitts field prospects, suggesting possible production from the Bromide sand. Nearby wells in the area report varied results as exploration continues toward Hunton lime production.

Local folks share visits and gatherings in community notes

Beatrice Collins received a surprise party hosted by Wilson Phillips and others. Several residents spent nights with relatives in Ada Shawnee and Oklahoma City as visitors and family ties are listed. Weather-related church services saw lower attendance due to muddy roads and rains.

Revival Meeting Opens At Oakman Church

Bro. Biull Dryden leads a revival at the Oakman church inviting all. The text lists numerous families visiting and spending time with relatives and friends including Coventon Eppler Crawford and McDonald households. Social gatherings feature music tap dancing and waltzing with happy reports.

Oakman Biull Dryden Churc Jess Berryman Mary Lee Caton Earl Revels Stonewall Martin Ridenour Elva Crawford E. B. Crawford Wayne Putman Euell Eppler Norma Lee Coventon Ada Wynenna Coventon Melba Les Eppler Zellma Carter Curtis Foster Aston Braham Howard Blish Annie Dell Ernett Walling Grace Bryant Pauline Laughlin Happy Land Magdalene Eppler Henry Maxwell Neal McDonald Herman Crawford Ritha Lee June Simpkins Norma Jean Carter Roosevelt Thelma Houchens Clinton Rose Eulah Simpson Hazel Lillard Houston Foster Colbert

Signatures on old age petition invalid

Oklahoma City September 11 Secretary of State Up Frank C. Carter said about 5 000 signatures were rejected at the first hearing on the old age pension petition while 7 000 were declared valid yesterday To prove insufficiency about 90 000 more signatures would need rejection Gov Marland said the petition should be certified by Saturday for the September 24 special election ballot

Oklahoma City Frank C. Carter Marland

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