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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

Page

7

Sheriff's Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

The Pontotoc county sheriff announces a special execution and foreclosure sale of Lot 4 in Section 6, Township 3N Range 6E, containing 34.29 acres, to satisfy a $794.28 judgment plus 10 percent interest and costs. Sale set for October 15 at 10 AM at the county courthouse Ada. Additional lien by H Hanenkraft totaling $11,441.91 applies. sale may be postponed or reoffered if bids fall short.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Paschal Investment Company H. S. Barndollar Ib&m Ada H. Hanenkraft H. H

Notice to Sell Pontotoc County Property at Resale

I Sam Dew as Pontotoc County Treasurer will sell on October 28 1940 at 9 a m in the County Courthouse office separate tracts from Original Townsite Allen City Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Bids listed per parcel with J A Kyle as bidder for several lots. Cash in hand and board approval required. Purchaser bears ad cost and expenses.

Sam Dew Pontotoc County Oklahoma Allen City J. A. Kyle Board of Countyommissioners Ada M. I. Owen Daezs Arlington

Notice to Sell Parcels in Ada County Auction

Notice states on October 7, 1940 a sale of described Ada County tracts will occur. Bids listed include M I Owen bidding $1 on several lots in Original Ada and Daezs Addition and $190 on a Sec 9 Twp 4 Range 4 parcel. Commissioners may accept bids in discretion.

Road Deaths Hit 300 in Oklahoma for 1940

Associated Press report notes Oklahoma traffic fatalities rose to 300 as three people died in separate incidents. Edgar E. Wells, 48, and his 14 year old daughter Betty were killed in a truck car crash 412 miles north of Beggs, and eight year old James Allen Hodgson of Sayre was struck by a car. A year earlier 297 people had died in accidents.

Associated Press Oklahoma Edgar E. Wells Okmulgee Betty Beggs James Allen Hodgson Sayre

Sheriff’s Sale Notice and Property Foreclosure in Ada

Public auction to be held September 30 1940 at 10 a m at the Ada Pontotoc County courthouse for Lot Five Block Eight Dan Havas Addition Ada Oklahoma to satisfy a Home Owners Loan Corporation judgment of 1466 19 with 5 interest from June 24 1939 plus attorney fees and costs. Also notices the minor Ollie Dell Green majority rights petition and a public foreclosure in Ada involving delinquent assessments on On Avenue and various tracts within Ada city limits with publication notices and court filings in 1940 1949.

Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ssid County Dan Havas District Court Home Owners’ Loan Corporation R. Downing Ruby Downing State OF Oklahoma Pontotoc Ollie Deal Green Ollie Dell Green J. F. Green Ollie Tell Green Martha Bowers Florence Killcrease Nee Bowers Willard Bowers Sallie Bowers Rebecca McMillan M. C. Hood Whettie Hood A. A. Dean T. G. Fowler Ann B. Fowler W. C. Crow Eunice Crow Gus Pallas Victoria Pallas W. Scott Jones Willis L. Bowers Lilly P. Bevel Main Street 4Th Street

Notice of Real Estate Auction by Federal Land Bank

Notice under an order of sale issued by Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court in case 16502 The Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas plaintiff vs Ferdinand Koch et al defendants. Sale at the south front door of Ada courthouse September 30 1940 at 2 pm for 160 acres in Pontotoc County to satisfy 2823.90 plus six percent interest and costs.

Ada Weekly News Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Federal Land Bank of Wichita Wichita Kansas Ferdinand Koch Ada Clyde Kaiser Pontotoc County Oklahoma W. N. Hughes McKerel Davidson W. E. Pepperell Federal Land Bank of

Notice of Resale of Property in Stonewall City Oklahoma

Notice dated October 10 1940 for Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Separate bids on each property at Stonewall City Tot 10 Block 35 with amount bid $25. Sale of each property shall be made separately to be apportioned costs of advertisement and other charges.

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads

A classified notice highlights higher returns on investments in vested Ada News listings. The ad outlines increased yields for patrons purchasing advert space and notes terms for duration and payment options.

Ada News

Guardianship Sale of Patricia Haney Property in Ada Oklahoma

Carrie M. Walker guardian will sell at public auction September 21 1940 at ten o clock for Patricia Haney minor. The real estate includes undivided interests in Lots 1 2 3 Block 74 Ada city and extensive portions of Sections 6 31 Township 5 North Range 7 East Pontotoc County totaling about 313.04 acres plus Lots 5 6 7 Block F Sunrise Addition Ada. Sale is subject to court confirmation with cash on confirmation.

Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Patricia Haney Carrie M. Walker County of Pontotoc Court House Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc Courty Secretary of the Interior Washington, D. C

Local Marriage Licenses Issued At Court Clerk Office

The court clerk issued licenses to Dan Abram 65 and Willie Walker 64 both of Stonewall Frank E. Orebaugh Jr. 24 Ada and Dorothy Pauline Harrison 24 Ada J M Upshaw 73 Has kell and Jennie J White 70 Platter Ruth Elkin legal age Ada and Joe Grady McCorkle legal age Atoka John A Schooley 29 Ada and Arcie Perry 28 Ada.

Dan Abram Stonewall Willie Walker Frank E. Orebaugh, Jr Ada Dorothy Pauline Harrison J. M. Upshaw Haskell Jennie J. White Platter Ruth Elkin Joe Grady McCorkle Atoka John A. Schooley Arcie Perry

Oklahoma City approves $2000 for guardsmen uniforms

Sept. 11 reports that additions to National Guard officers' personnel due to a year of training prompted Adjt Gen Louis A Ledbetter to request $2000 more for officers' uniforms. Governor Phillips approved transferring the amount from the adjutant general's contingent fund to the uniform account.

Oklahoma City National Guard Adjt Louis A. Ledbetter Phillips Adjutant General

Berlin Faces Threat as German Hazardous Device Planes Head to London

Berlin reports a predicted influx of 2,500 German planes carrying hazardous devices to London for attacks in coming days. Berlin cites Reich sources claiming strikes on Parliament and other sites while Britain vows raids in return. Casualties include five dead in Berlin amid urban evacuations and continued air combat.

Berlin London Germany Reichsmarshal Hermann Wilhelm Goering Reichstag Buckingham Windsor Castle Buckingham Castle Britain England German Reich RAF Reichstal Academy of Arts Brandenburg Gate Unter den Linden High Command Downing Street Whitehall Adolf Hitler France Belgium

Nationality Code May Be Stiffened

Washington reports prompt action on a new nationality code aimed at tightening naturalization rules to bar Communists Nazis and Fascists from citizenship. The bill would repeal existing laws and set new eligibility and anti-sabotage provisions while clarifying who is disqualified.

Washington House United States Rep Rees R-Kas

Merit supervisor named for Oklahoma federal state agencies

Ray A. Dillon former associate professor of psychology and education at Oklahoma City University is appointed the new merit system supervisor for federal state agencies in Oklahoma. The AP photograph credits accompany the report.

Ray A. Dillon Oklahoma City University Oklahoma

London Fire Blitz Targets Port and Industry

London suffered widespread fires amid city and port industries as bombers struck southeastern Britain including docks and military sites. A separate raid aimed at government offices on Wilhelmstrasse caused incendiaries to reach the Reichstag roof, while a British convoy tanker was sunk south of the Hebrides.

London British Isle Hebrides England Reichstag Reich Wilhelmstrasse

Toland To Remain As Group Counsel

The house committee investigating the labor board decided to keep Edmund M. Toland as volunteer counsel despite his public support for Wendell Willkie. Rep Healey questioned impartiality, Toland defended his neutrality, and Chairman Smith announced the committee would continue Toland’s services without pay until the inquiry concludes.

Washington House Labor Board Edmund M. Toland Wendell L. Willkie Rep. Healey Mass Toland Wendell Willkie Mahatma Ghandi Healey Smith D Va

Two Children Die as Train Strikes School Truck

In Bernalillo near Albuquerque a Santa Fe El Capitan diesel passenger train at 50 mph struck a school pickup. James Armijo 12 and Eduardo Sandoval 11 died. Candido Sandoval, father of one victim, was among the injured along with four other children. Martin Sandoval 7 remained hospitalized with critical injuries.

Albuquerque N. M Santa Fe el Capiten Bernalillo Candido Sandoval James Armijo Eduardo Sandoval Martin Sandoval

Antonescu Warns of Anarchistic Movements in Romania

In Bucharest on September 11 General Ion Antonescu warned against dissatisfaction and anarchistic movements. He said those who exploit freedom to push anarchist ideas will be punished, a warning seen as aimed at the pro Nazi Iron Guard within political circles.

Antonescu Bucharest Romania Ion Antonescu Iron Guard

Yugoslav Albanian Border Clashes Reported

Yugoslav defense chief Gen. Milan Nedic praised soldiers for brave action after clashes at the Albanian frontier. He said six Yugoslavs were killed and many injured. Unofficial reports claim fighting has continued since May with higher casualties.

Bitoli Yugoslavia Defense Milan Nedic War Ministry

Oakman and Francois 4-H Excels at County Exhibit

Oak man school at Francois led the county exhibit with 12 firsts and eight seconds as Oakman and the 4-H club displayed projects. The Pentecostal Holiness church held services with Pastor Juanita Caldwell. Several local families hosted visitors and relatives over the weekend.

Sunday church attendance rises at local pew

A 63 attendance figure was reported for Sunday school with a large Sunday evening crowd. Sermon by Brother Oliver of Ada impressed attendees as services for Friday Saturday and Sunday were announced.

Brother Oliver Ada A. W. Oliver Gladys Farr Valley View Hospital Gene Farr Mildred Ruby McCause Clayton Christensen Sentinel CCC Pap Bullock Pickett Stanley Opal Bartee Bud Sutton Frank Cox Elmer Vandergraff Grider

Local Notes From Lightning Ridge Community

Light Ridge residents visit relatives in Ada and Latta while students prepare for East Central and Edmond colleges. Army servicemen Otis Perriman and Bob Meeks visit family as a revival ends with conversions and 12 church additions. Joe Watson plans college enrollment at Stillwater.

Lightning Ridge Bumpus Fitzhugh Allen Sweat Theda Soloman Amazon McCullah Grace Soloman Elnora Kelley Sonny Boy Patton Mark Soloman Pearl Bunyard Ada A. Hennigan Davis Pendleton East Central Gus Watson Joe Ross Montgomery Geneva McKeel Edmond Helen Storrie Dell Green Latta Bennie Owenby Jimmie Fay Pendleton Otis Perriman Bob Meeks San Antonio Otis George Perriman Jack Pendleton Stillwater Brother Wright Brother Blair Joe Watson

Sunshine elder Ford Keeps Regular Mission Service

Sunshine reports Elder A. E. Ford fulfilled his regular appointment at Land mark Missionary Baptist church with a well attended service. Ray Stewart visited W. J. Ballard Tuesday morning and Dorothy Green spent Tuesday with Edna Tinsley. Donald Gene Driskill infant son of Mount and Mrs. Driskill died Saturday evening. Purcell residents L. O. Mays family visited Sunshine friends W. J. Ballard and family. Monday dinner guests included H. E. Tinsley, R. E. Evans of Oklahoma City, Leonard Ford and Harold of Wewoka, Pettijohns and children, Arlie Goodson.

Sunshine A. E. Ford Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Ray Stewart W. J. Ballard Dorothy Green Edna Tinsley Donald Gene Driskill Mount Driskill L. O. Mays Troy, Loy Louise Mone Faye Ona May Purcell W. J

Ada Social Roundup Sees Wide Family Visits

Mrs Kuykendall of Ada visited last week with her son Homer Kuykendall and family. Mrs Geneva Winters and Mrs Ernest Roundtree visited Thursday in the Heaton home. Mrs Allie Lilley spent Wednesday with Mrs Pete Allen. Mrs Lee Carney called on Mrs Roy Ellis Wednesday. Pauline Ford visited with Mrs Hiller Wednesday. Billy Huff of Ada spent the weekend in the Heaton home. Mrs Ernest Kaufman and son spent Friday with Mrs Syd Johnson in Ada. Mrs Willie Painter and son spent the evening in the Zearley home Friday. Mrs Roland Lanier has been ill. Mr and Mrs Little spent Saturday evening in the Higdon home. Mrs Sam Zearley and sons Herman and Thurman, Mrs Gladys Martin and daughter Jimmie La Rue, and Mrs Ernest Kaufman and son E B spent Monday in the Mullins home. Mrs Jack Brumley and Mrs Asbury Mobley transacted business in Ada Monday. Mrs Jess Holiday and son Jerry and Mr and Mrs Les Brumley were Ada visitors Monday.

Oakman School Francois Pentecostal Holiness Church Juanita Caldwell Cromwell Jim Andrews Loyd Bush Bud Bush Hall Ava Davison Carl King Stella Bush Leonard Wilson Harry John Kaiser Pauline Pendergrass Annie Dell Ada W. A. Leet Elva Lee Hilton Jessie Lee Carl Kaiser Breco Hospital Belvin Faulkingberry Marion Caton John McGehee J. N. Caton Eula Juanita Fox Fittstown Lee Roy Nancy Orlee Allen Fox Ira Wommack George Mansfield John Williamson Denny Obe Scroggins Cedar Grove Ross Wommack Kuykendall Homer Kuykendall Geneva Winters Ernest Roundtree Heaton Allie Lilley Pete Allen Lee Carney Roy Ellis Pauline Ford Hiller Billy Huff Ernest Kaufman Syd Johnson Willie Painter Willie Painter and Son Zearley Roland Lanier Little Higdon Sam Zearley Herman and Thurman Gladys Martin Jimmie la Rue E. B Mullins Jack Brumley Asbury Mobley Jess Holiday Jerry Les Brumley

Lovelady Club Ladies Meet and Plan September Return

The Lovelady club ladies gathered Friday at the teacherage with members including Mrs. Christene Martin Mrs. Opal Wiles Mrs. Pereline Looney Mrs. Bessie Walton Mrs. Lea Taylor and Miss Opal Dell Taylor. The next meeting is set for September 12 at Mrs. Bessie Walton's home.

Christene Martin Opal Wiles Pereline Looney Bessie Walton Lea Taylor Opal Dell Taylor D. O. Stewart Vernon Floyd Stewart J. C. Martin Kenneth Martin Ada Lola Taylor

Union Hill Sunday School Attended By Local Families

Numerous local families and visitors gathered for Sunday activities at Union Hill. Partners and kin from Lamesa Texas Lula Center Fort Warren Byars Oil Center Ada Fitzhugh Worstell and Maxwell were noted with several households hosting and visiting. A newborn arrived August 31 as part of the community updates.

Union Hill Dink Binion Pete Raymond Vonne Hall Lamesa Texas Walter McAnally Odis McAnally Lula Oscar Yancy Tucker Mayhan Byars George Archer Charles Oscar Whitson Heard Kelling Center Roy Bottoms Luther Bottoms Walter Lee Yancy Fort Warren Wyo Coy Booth Oil Center Henry Golden C. G. Archer LaNora Mary Francis Whitson Clyde Cassidy Bill Pollock Fitzhugh

Wage Increase in Zinc District Boosts Tri State Mines

About 5,000 mine and mill workers in the tri state zinc and lead district will gain an estimated 7,500 dollars in weekly wages this weekend due to a 2.50 dollar per ton rise in zinc ore prices. Daily wages vary with zinc price, with one scale granting 25 cents per 2.50 dollar shift and another offering 50 cents per 5 dollar shift.

Miami Okla Tri-State

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